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TRAGEDY IN DOUGLAS COUNTY

Deputy killed, 6 people wounded

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colleagues of Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 31, hold each other during a vigil Jan. 1 at Mission Hills Church in Littleton.

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‘He never gave up’

Memories of Deputy Zackari Parrish are shared in vigil at local church

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hardworking. Team player. Fun. Dedicated. Devoted. Father. Husband. Human.

This is how colleagues, friends and family members described Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was killed in the line of duty Dec. 31.

“He had such an incredible zest for life,” Elizabeth police officer Sean Bigler said at a vigil the evening of Jan. 1 at Mission Hills Church in Littleton. “He will forever be one of my best friends.”

Parrish was responding to a domestic dispute at a residence in the Copper Canyon Apartments, 3380 E. County Line Road in Highlands Ranch on the morning of Dec. 31 when he was shot and killed.

Authorities have identified the suspected gunman as Matthew Riehl, 37. Four other law enforcement officers were wounded in what Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock called “an ambush-type of attack.”

Two civilians sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.

Parrish, 29, was raised in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Dallas Baptist University, a local news outlet reported. He had been with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office for seven months and had previously served more than two years with the Castle Rock Police Department. He lived in Highlands Ranch with his wife, Gracie, and their two young daughters.

Thousands of people attended the Jan. 1 vigil to grieve, honor and remember Parrish. About a dozen men wearing black Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office uniforms stood in a line on one side of the room.

Men and women from several other law enforcement

One deputy was killed and four other law enforcement officers were wounded in what Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock called “an ambushtype of attack” the morning of Dec. 31 in Highlands Ranch.

Authorities have identified the suspected gunman as Matthew Riehl, 37.

Riehl had barricaded himself inside a bedroom in an apartment near County Line Road and Colorado Boulevard and fired at least 100 rounds of ammunition at responding officers, Spurlock said.

The suspect was later shot to death by members of a regional SWAT team.

Two civilians, who were not in the apartment, sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident at Copper Canyon Apartments, 3380 E. County Line Road.

“Just regular people trying to live their life,” Spurlock said at a news conference at the sheriff ’s office’s Highlands Ranch substation.

The sheriff ’s deputy who died was Zackari Parrish, 29. Parrish is survived by a wife and two young children, Spurlock said. He had been with the sheriff ’s office for seven months and had previously served more than two years with the Castle Rock Police Department.

Parrish Spurlock described Parrish as someone who smiled a lot and was eager to serve.

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‘We are in substantial growth in Douglas County and this is just one of the aspects of growth.”

Merlin Klotz | Douglas County clerk and recorder, on changes to voting precinct boundaries, Page 5 INSIDE

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Castle Rock water director excited about new projects Town will get boost from recycling systems that won’t hike bills

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brenda Skogen, with her husband, Eric, is opening an Expedia CruiseShipCenters travel agency in Castle Rock.

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Castle Rock woman opens Expedia travel agency with her husband About me I am a Colorado native. My family and I have lived in Castle Rock for over 10 years. We have three daughters as well as three dogs and two chinchillas — our “fur children.”

Our middle daughter graduated from Castle View High School, while our youngest is attending Castle Rock Middle School.

A career in travel I have been in the travel industry since 1985. Most of my career has been managing corporate travel programs for large global companies here in Colorado. However, I also worked for Delta Airlines as a corporate travel account manager. I began my career in the hotel industry in Arizona and became a travel agent while living there. I booked a lot of cruises and vacations before transitioning into corporate travel where I remained for the better part of my career. More recently, I felt it was time to return to the reason I wanted to get into travel in the first place, which was to help people plan their unforgettable journeys.

Opening my travel agency Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Castle Rock is a full-service travel agency that specializes in cruises.

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What we hope to provide We are looking forward to creating a travel agency that is well known in the Castle Rock and the larger Douglas County community. We are the first Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Colorado and strive to provide people a great vacation planning experience. Let us do the research for you and save you the time and hassle of trolling the internet for deals. We have them at our fingertips and can provide the service and support you will not find on the internet.

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Castle Rock Director of Utilities Mark Marlowe is excited for 2018.

That’s because he and the town’s water department have two big projects lined up for the new year, and both are focused on putting more recycled water into the town’s system.

Castle Rock in November finalized the purchases of a water reservoir and diversion structure along East Plum Creek north of Sedalia from the United Water and Sanitation District.

The “diversion” is a structure that collects water from the creek, which can then be stored in the 78-milliongallon reservoir until the town wants to use it.

Marlowe said they also purchased a pipeline northwest of Sedalia to pull water from the South Platte River and will build another eight-mile pipeline running from the Sedalia reservoir to

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Castle Rock to send water back to the town’s Plum Creek Water Purification Facility. The plant will be expanding its purification operation to process the new water.

It’s a big deal to Marlowe, because without this new system, he said, the town has no way to capture roughly 3 million gallons of water it already has the rights to and could be reusing.

“This is really important because this is some of the most cost-effective water that Castle Rock has,” Marlowe said, explaining the town currently sends its used water back into East Plum Creek and West Plum Creek.

“We treat it and put it back into the creek,” Marlowe said.

Without the new reuse system, the water would continue moving down East Plum Creek, into Chatfield Reservoir and eventually into the South Platte River, Marlowe said.

The town can lease some of the water it puts back into the creek but much of it ends up being used by other cities and towns and more eventually travels out of state. This new system will re-catch water the town sent down the creek, and ship it back to Castle

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Fire districts tout benefits of CPR, defibrillators Emergency services build network of AEDs to fight cardiac events

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It takes emergency responders between four and six minutes to respond to a 9-1-1 call, said Jeremy Metz, division chief of EMS at West Metro Fire Rescue.

In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, where the heart unexpectedly stops beating, those four to six minutes are crucial to a person’s odds of survival. Most people who experience sudden cardiac arrest die within minutes, according to the National Institute of Health.

That’s why local fire districts are working to better equip the public for just such an emergency. First, they encourage people to receive CPR training. The quicker someone receives CPR during a cardiac event, including the minutes before paramedics arrive, the better the odds of a good outcome.

There’s also a second line of defense — automated external defibrillators, or AEDs. In addition to CPR, the devices help save lives by sending electric shocks into the heart to restore its natural rhythm.

Denver metro fire districts and departments have sought to raise awareness around the use of AEDs in recent years.

Castle Rock firefighters demonstrate how to use an AED at the Outlets at Castle Rock, where the department recently donated two of the devices.

COURTESY PHOTO “I’m seeing a dramatic increase of people installing AEDs in their businesses and public areas,” Metz said.

“Just the AEDs side of things alone has made a profound difference in public safety and saving lives.”

This awareness effort includes the North Metro Fire Rescue District, which in 2000 received a grant that helped the district place AEDs in Broomfield and Northglenn recreation centers, and in police patrol cars. In 2015, the district began offering free CPR courses as well.

“Since the program’s inception, we have trained hundreds in our commu-

nity on CPR and AED use,” said Sara Farris, a spokeswoman for the district.

In an email interview, Farris explained the national survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims has risen from the 1990s to about 10 percent. She credited much of the change to CPR and AED use.

Although CPR training is strongly encouraged, she added, the public doesn’t need special training to use an AED. “The great thing about the AED machines is that they instruct bystanders through each step of CPR and how to use the AED. If the victim doesn’t

need to be defibrillated, then the machine will let the bystander know so the victim will not be erroneously shocked,” Farris said.

At the community level, AEDs are often found in public places, like malls or businesses. In the south metro area, Castle Rock serves as one example.

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department recently provided the Outlets at Castle Rock with two new AEDs and trained the security staff how to use them.

That adds to the already plentiful supply of the devices across town.

Castle Rock has placed AEDs in all town buildings, recreation centers, county buildings and in each police car, Fire Chief Art Morales said.

“They’re roving throughout the town so the most important thing for people to do is to call 9-1-1 in the event of a cardiac event and then send someone to see if they can access an AED,” Morales said, also stressing the use of CPR. That could be right in their office building, or across the street, if they’re close to a town facility, he said.

Farris recommended employers who provide an AED for their office make sure staffers know where to locate the device and how to use it.

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Gold Award Girl Scout: Alexis Montague Castle Rock resident helps inspire other girls to enter STEM fields

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

This is the third in a four-part series interviewing this year’s Girl Scout Gold Award recipients from Castle Rock.

Four Castle Rock Girl Scouts recently received their Gold Award, the highest honor in the organization. The Girl Scout Gold Award is a seven-step project in which girls strive to solve a community problem.

Aimee Bianca, the Highest Awards Manager with Girl Scouts of Colorado, said the process has a lasting effect on the Girl Scouts.

“They learn so many things, but they really learn how to manage a project efficiently and communicate with adults,” Bianca said. “For the girls, it means that they have the power to create change in their community in a meaningful way and that they have the power to pull together a team of people who support the things they are about.”

Here, Girl Scout Alexis Montague answers questions about her involvement in the organization and her Gold Award project.

About me I am a freshman at University of Colorado at Boulder, studying biochemistry, mathematics, and molecular, cellular and developmental biology. I am extremely passionate about anything to do with science as I find it provides a deep understanding of the world around us. I also am an active soccer player and absolutely love horseback riding. When I

Alexis Montague based her Girl Scout Gold Award project on inspiring girls to enter STEM fields.

COURTESY PHOTO am not studying, I am either reading or writing my book.

Please give a brief description of your Gold Award project and its goals.

My Gold Award was primarily focused on empowering females to go into STEM careers through providing role models for middle school and high school girls. To do this, I put on a panel event of engineers from different fields, ranging from industrial to aerospace. They each gave a brief introduc-

tion, talking about the struggles they faced and the experience they had in this male-dominated field.

My panelist also gave advice for the girls to follow if they wanted to pursue an engineering career. I also developed a manual so that other schools could also put it on in the area.

Looking back, what do you think you were able to accomplish through this project?

I strongly believe that the girls who were present at my event walked out with the confidence they needed to pursue any area of the STEM field.

How do you think this project has impacted your local community of Castle Rock and the nearby areas? Were you able to learn more about your own community by doing it?

The major focus of my project was to girls within my community, especially girls at the middle schools, expanding from Mesa to Rocky Heights.

Through my event, I realized the amount of people within the Castle Rock community who were just as passionate as I am to get girls more involved within the STEM field.

How did this project influence you and what did you personally learn from it?

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Finally, why do you participate in Girl Scouts?

I became a Girl Scout when I was in kindergarten, which I didn’t have much of a choice in. But as I continued in the program, Girl Scouts become a place where I could be who I wanted to be and gain skills that I still use. It provided me with the opportunity to lead younger girls and see firsthand what good leadership can do for others in their growth.

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Douglas County changing precinct boundaries Total number of registered voters has increased by 35,000 people

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Some Douglas County precincts are bursting at the seams, officials say. So, voters can expect changes to certain precincts once the county implements new boundaries come February, in time for the 2018 primary and general elections.

“We are in substantial growth in Douglas County and this is just one of the aspects of growth,” Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz said.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved plans to change precinct boundaries on Dec. 19, although as Chairman Roger Partridge remarked, they didn’t have much choice.

State law allows the county a maximum of 2,000 registered voters in each precinct. Klotz said his office reviews population levels every two years to determine which precincts are nearing that limit.

They also look at where development is occurring to predict where growth is coming.

County legal staff explained that once officials are aware precincts have reached or outgrown the 2,000-person maximum, they are required to act. Failure to do so could result in a misdemeanor, with a penalty of fines or jail time.

Klotz said the county’s number of registered voters has grown approximately 17 percent, or about 35,000 people. Boundaries were last redrawn in 2015 when the number of precincts went up from 145 to 155.

In 2018, they’ll jump to 168.

The process of determining which precinct boundaries to adjust and where to create new precincts altogether involved the clerk and recorder’s office, the county demographer, GIS

representatives and leaders from each of the county’s registered parties.

That team identified areas like Sierra Ridge and Stepping Stone as needing new boundaries. The sizable Sterling Ranch development did not affect precinct boundaries this year, but likely will when boundaries are redrawn next, Klotz said.

“The next time, Sterling Ranch will probably do some slicing of precincts over there just because I expect them to be selling a substantial amount of houses,” Klotz said.

The county cannot change boundaries again until 2020, he explained, because current precincts will be used for the next census. And at the county’s pace of growth, Klotz said, he’s

certain there will again be changes to precincts when that time comes.

“It’s your guess as to what we’re going to be in 2020,” Klotz said.

He added that the process of mapping out precincts can be tedious.

Boundaries should follow natural barriers, they shouldn’t overlap state House or Senate or county commissioner district lines or other similar boundaries.

With Colorado’s status as a mail-in ballot state, however, Klotz said the need for precincts has “diminished greatly.”

“It used to be a major function of the election itself,” Klotz said. “Today, it’s basically for the census and party needs.”

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Cops, university warned of suspect before deadly shooting Matthew Riehl frequently took to social media to complain about law enforcement

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the investigation continued into the New Year’s Eve shooting that left one sheriff ’s deputy dead and four officers and two civilians injured, details about the suspect emerged.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock at first did not name the gunman who killed 29-year-old deputy Zackari Parrish, a husband and father of two, only saying he was known to law enforcement during a Dec. 31 news conference.

The coroner officially identified the suspect as 37-year-old Matthew Riehl later that day. Riehl was shot to death by SWAT officers after authorities say he unleashed at least 100 rounds on officers at a Riehl Highlands Ranch apartment complex early that morning. He did not have a criminal record prior to the event.

Riehl exchanged gunfire with law enforcement for nearly two hours before he was shot and killed inside the apartment, according to the sheriff ’s office.

Riehl was a veteran who served in Iraq and a law school graduate in Wyoming who made a slew of posts on social media to complain about local law enforcement in the months lead-

ing up to the shooting.

Deidre Forster, a spokeswoman for the Wyoming National Guard, said Riehl entered the Army Reserve in 2003 and the Wyoming National Guard in 2006. He was deployed to Iraq for a year in 2009 and was honorably discharged in 2012.

Chad Baldwin, a spokesman for the University of Wyoming, confirmed Riehl was a 2010 graduate of the university’s law school. Riehl became the subject of an investigation by school police after Baldwin said he made “alarming” social media posts mentioning the university’s law school and some of its employees.

University police opened an investigation into the posts in the fall, which included communication with Colorado law enforcement, Baldwin said.

The school also increased security for

the law school and warned students, faculty and staff about Riehl’s behavior.

In a Nov. 6 email from Assistant Dean Lindsay Hoyt, students were asked to notify university police if they saw Riehl or his vehicle near the law school.

“There have been no direct threats to faculty, staff or students, but as a precaution, students are being notified of this situation,” the email said.

Drawing closer to the Dec. 31 shooting, numerous videos were posted to a YouTube account belonging to Riehl.

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“His wife told me he loved this job more than any he ever had,” Spurlock said. His eyes welled with tears as he described holding the hand of Parrish’s wife earlier that morning. “They had many hopes and dreams ...”

Castle Rock Police Chief Jack Cauley said Parrish served the department with “honor and dignity.”

“He truly loved being a police officer and embodied everything it is to be one. He was an excellent officer, a good friend and a committed husband and father,” Cauley said.

Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered until sunset on Jan. 2 in honor of Parrish.

“The call to protect and serve too often leads to this ultimate sacrifice. We are grateful for the service of Deputy Parrish, his fellow deputies and that of the Castle Rock police officer,” Hickenlooper said in a statement. “We pray for their and their families’ strength and resolve in the days and months ahead.”

The four injured officers were taken to area hospitals and were in stable condition. All but one was released from the hospital by the night of Jan. 1. The wounded officers are Deputy Michael Doyle, 28; Deputy Taylor Davis, 30; Deputy Jeffrey Pelle, 32; and Tom O’Donnell, a Castle Rock police officer.

Pelle remained in the hospital the morning of Jan. 2, but was expected to make a full recovery, according to the sheriff ’s office.

Riehl did not have a criminal record but was known to authorities, Spurlock said.

He said the first four of the officers to arrive “were shot very, very quickly.”

“They all went down almost within seconds of each other, so it was more of an ambush-type of attack on our officers,” Spurlock said. “He knew we were coming.”

All of the officers who were shot were wearing bulletproof vests but were hit in areas of their body not protected by the vest, Spurlock said.

Officers first responded to the residence at approximately 3 a.m. after reports of a “verbal disturbance.”

No crime was committed at that time and officers cleared the scene at 3:44 a.m., according to a release from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office.

Noise complaints and reports of a possible domestic disturbance again brought officers to the apartment about 5:15 a.m. Riehl and a male roommate lived at the apartment, Spurlock said. The surviving roommate was cooperating with authorities, the sheriff said.

Officers were let into the apartment by the roommate and engaged in conversation with the shooter

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before he barricaded himself in a bedroom and began firing with a rifle — the specific type of firearm has not been disclosed.

The four deputies were shot, and three were able to pull themselves from the apartment while still under fire from the suspect, but because of their injuries were unable to pull out the fourth, unconscious deputy, who was Parrish, Spurlock said.

The suspect, later identified as Riehl, was killed

by SWAT officers at approximately 7:30 a.m., almost two hours after the shooting began, Spurlock said.

O’Donnell was shot and injured by Riehl shortly before Riehl was killed, authorities said.

Officers were able to enter the apartment and recover Parrish’s body. After speaking with Littleton Adventist Hospital, Spurlock learned doctors wouldn’t have been able to save Parrish.

“The physician said that he had no ability to survive the injuries,” Spurlock said. “He was hit multiple times.”

The sheriff said he did not know what prompted Riehl to open fire on authorities, but said body cam footage would help determine how the situation escalated.

“This is going to be a several-day investigation as you can imagine, so I ask the community to have patience with us,” Spurlock said.

Major roads in the area were closed for hours following the incident.

An emergency shelter was set up at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch, for anyone displaced from their home by the shooting. Neighbors were later allowed back into their homes except for those in the immediate location of the shooting.

Susan Drum, a Copper Canyon resident who sheltered at the rec center, said she heard gunshots about 6 a.m., though at first she believed them to be the sound of a car backfiring.

“You don’t think right away that, oh, wow, that was a gunshot,” Drum said.

She described the complex as quiet and safe and said she never felt uncomfortable during the past 15 to 16 months she has lived there.

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas also spent time at the shelter to support residents.

“This is just heartbreaking,” said Thomas, who served for decades in law enforcement. “With my

Caution tape blocks the entrance to the apartment building in Highlands Ranch where the man who shot five law enforcement officers and two civilians lived.

The suspect, Matthew Riehl, was shot and killed after a nearly two-hour standoff at Copper Canyon Apartments.

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state patrol days, it just brings back that law enforcement is a family.”

Messages of condolence for the deputies also poured in on Twitter.

“If you are heading to church this morning, please say a few prayers for the officers battling in the hospital and the friends, families and coworkers of the fallen Officer. We can’t thank you enough for your service and sacrifice,” the Parker Police Department said on Twitter the morning of Dec. 31.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with our DCSO family. We are heartbroken by this morning’s incident,” Littleton Fire Rescue tweeted.

The American Red Cross assisted at the shelter and provided food and water for about 150 first responders involved in the investigation.

At the news conference, members from Castle Rock and Parker police departments, the district attorney’s office and Colorado State Patrol stood by Spurlock as he spoke. Spurlock, who is dealing with the first death of a deputy in the line of duty under his tenure, said there were too many agencies who aided in the event to name, but that he was grateful for the support from the community and neighboring law enforcement.

Parrish’s body was transported from Littleton Adventist Hospital to the Douglas County Coroner’s Office in Castle Rock in a procession that included dozens of law enforcement vehicles.

“This is a tragic day,” Spurlock said, “and a tragic day we’ll be feeling for a long time.”

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A memorial honoring Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish grows at the sheriff’s substation in Highlands Ranch, 9250 Zotos Drive.

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agencies, also in uniform, were in the crowd. Tears were shed throughout the church, 620 Southpark Drive, as stories of Parrish were recounted.

Those who worked alongside him said he cared deeply about his profession and serving the community. On the job, Parrish often spoke of his wife and daughters. He was a mentor to many and he made others strive to be better.

“He put 10 hours into a 10-hour shift no matter what,” said Castle Rock police officer Matt Fellows, who went to the police academy with Parrish. “He never gave up and I’m going to miss him terribly.”

Lauren Barenberg, sister of Gracie Parrish, emphasized the deep love Parrish had for those around him. He was generous and kind, she said.

“He let his light shine bright in the darkest of times,” Barenberg said.

When George LeKander joined the Castle Rock Police Department, Parrish was “extremely welcoming” to him.

Parrish helped him through personal problems and would often tell him, “Things will be good, brother,” LeKander said through tears at the vigil.

“He had a desire to continuously learn more in his profession,” LeKander said. “He touched a lot of people in a short amount of time.”

Parrish was a friend to Mike Pritchard. The two met through the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce three or four years ago, Pritchard wrote on a Facebook page.

He gave Parrish career advice when Parrish was “transitioning from banking to law enforcement.”

“The things I’ll remember most about Zack were his strong faith, love of his family, his pure optimism and great sense of humor,” Pritchard wrote. “He was just someone that you wanted to spend time with.”

In the aftermath of tragedy, several county residents have used social media to organize events, brainstorm ways to help and show support. Some white porch lights have been replaced by blue and blue ribbons are showing up throughout neighborhoods.

A sheriff ’s office vehicle parked in front of the substation in Highlands Ranch, 9250 Zotos Drive, is now a memorial, covered in flowers, balloons and messages. A GoFundMe page created by family friend Tyler Scott for the Parrish family, www. gofundme.com/ZParrish, raised $225,124 as of Jan. 2.

Funeral arrangements for Parrish had not been announced as of the morning of Jan. 2.

Scott met Parrish and his family through their church, Mission Hills. On the GoFundMe page, Scott

OFFICIALS WEIGH IN “My deepest condolences to the victims of the terrible shooting in Douglas County @ DCSheriff, and their families. We love our police and law enforcement - God Bless them all! #LESM” — President Donald Trump, via Twitter “My heart breaks for all of those affected by the terrible tragedy in Douglas County.

Jaime and I are praying for the citizens and Deputies injured at the scene, and our hearts go out to the family of the Deputy who was fatally wounded.”

— U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, via Twitter “Grateful for the bravery of our law enforcement in Douglas County. Our prayers are with the families of the deputy who was killed and the other officers injured in the line of duty.”

— U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, via Twitter “Heartbroken by the news out of Highlands Ranch today. As story develops, my prayers are with the family of the fallen officer, the wounded and all those in the @dcsheriff family. Thx you for your service!”

— U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, via Twitter describes Parrish as a “true God-fearing man” who fed off adrenaline and dreamed of becoming a police officer.

“Working the graveyard shift and being a father of two young girls, Zack always had energy during the day to play and take his girls to the park,” Scott wrote on the page.

“Zack was always there for his friends. Giving scriptural advice to friends in need of advice, or offering up his free time to help his buddies with home projects. Zack was selfless and a true friend to anyone that knew him.”

Chromecast to video games, and including a five-minute video of him practicing with a yo-yo.

In one YouTube post, he shared a tutorial for sharpening knives, where several can be seen on a tabletop, and in another, alleged that law enforcement officers drive “stolen” Dodge vehicles.

But Riehl also used his YouTube account to call out members of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office and the Lone Tree Police Department by name.

In one instance, Riehl wears an Iraqi Freedom veterans cap while lambasting Spurlock, claiming he planned to run against Spurlock for sheriff, and calls one deputy a “pimp.”

Riehl also filmed himself playing body camera footage he obtained from a November incident in which a Lone Tree police officer stopped him for speeding.

In one of the videos he uploaded about the traffic stop, he displays the body camera footage on a projector screen while he explains his version of events. He describes the officer as “harassing” him, lying to him and calls for the officer to be fired. He also called the cop “dirty” in a video title.

Sgt. Tim Beals with the Lone Tree Police Department confirmed the authenticity of the body camera footage and said the police department conducted an investigation into the traffic stop in response to Riehl’s complaints. They found no wrongdoing by the officer.

“Per his request, we actually provided that to him,” Beals said of the body camera video. “We responded with the information he wanted as far as the body camera footage, which he has a right to have. We had some interaction via emails and he just wasn’t satisfied with the answers we provided.”

Beals said in the past several weeks, Riehl contacted him and city courts and reached out to the agency through social media in hopes of getting the ticket dismissed. Riehl also missed a court appearance scheduled in recent weeks, Beals said.

“We were aware that he wasn’t happy with the Lone Tree Police Department and internally we had sent out some information to our officers to exercise caution should they come into contact with him,” Beals said.

In a statement released Jan. 1, the police department said once Riehl’s behavior escalated, they alerted the sheriff ’s office.

“At that point, the Lone Tree Police Department immediately contacted the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office to investigate given that a Lone Tree police officer was being targeted by the suspect’s harassing communication,” the statement said.

Beals said the police department is “fully supporting” the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office following the incident.

“It’s just tragic,” he said.

“Regardless of the information leading up to these events, the outcome is just absolutely tragic, and you know as an agency our hearts just go out to the families of those involved.”

An investigation into the shooting, including what motivated Riehl to open fire on officers, is ongoing. The 18th Judicial District’s Critical Response Team is leading that investigation, according to the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Facebook page.

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Castle Rock police responded to reports of a suicidal person when the shooting took place

ously conducting an internal investigation into the shooting, a town spokeswoman said.

The arrest affidavit says authorities frequently received calls from the Sierra Drive address. In the 30 days leading up to the shooting, Rees had reported he was suicidal, the affidavit says.

The Dec. 24 incident unfolded after authorities received a 911 call in

BY JESSICA GIBBS which a man said, “if anyone shows JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM up, they are going to get shot,” according to the affidavit. A woman The suspect who was shot and wounded by Castle Rock police officers could be heard in the background.

Police dispatch called the phone on Christmas Eve is facing felony number and spoke with a woman who charges.

Charles Walter Rees, 67, could not at- said she was Rees’ wife, that he had tend his first court appearance on Dec. been drinking and that he was suicidal. She told police he had an unloaded 27 because he had not been released from the hospital. His bond was set pellet gun, although he believed it was at $500,000 and he is being held in the loaded.

Douglas County jail on four counts of The affidavit states that six officers felony menacing, a Class 5 felony. responded to the area. Once there, Castle Rock police officers shot Rees they spoke with Rees’ wife after she the afternoon of Dec. 24 after they exited the home. She told police Rees responded to reports of a suicidal was alone in the house, but officers person at a home on Sierra Drive in entered the home after they believed Castle Rock, according to the arrest they heard a man and woman arguing, affidavit. Four officers were placed on the document says. paid administrative leave for three After they entered the house, ofdays, according to town officials. ficers heard a television in the living A town news release the day of the room and ordered Rees to make shooting said officers had entered himself and his hands visible. Rees the home when the suspect pointed a eventually walked to the end of a hallweapon at them, prompting them to way where, according to the affidavit, shoot their weapons in response. he “looks at officers and then swiftly The arrest affidavit says Rees was pulled out a handgun and points it at armed with an unloaded pellet gun the officers.” manufactured to resemble a handgun The affidavit says two officers fired 9 when he was shot by police in the arm. their weapons — one fired a shotgun E Rees was transported to the hospital loaded with bean bag rounds and the b under police guard and underwent s other fired with his patrol rifle. surgery.

In follow-up interviews, the affida- t As Rees moves through the court vit says, the two officers stated they system, the 18th Judicial District Critibelieved Rees was pointing a real gun m i at them. cal Response Team is conducting an A spokeswoman for the 18th Judicial s investigation to determine if police were legally justified in their use of District said there is no timeline in o potentially deadly force. The Castle which the investigation of the incid Rock Police Department is simultanedent must be completed.

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VOICES

If you’re cloying or annoying, it’s our culture you’re destroying QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

The jails and prisons are overcrowded as it is, but there has to be room for a few more.

There’s no excuse. Maybe there’s a story, but there’s no excuse.

Anyone who leaves a shopping cart at a bus stop should spend time in the slammer.

I used to see it in Denver, but not out here.

I’m certain it’s symptomatic of other behavioral oversights and indifferences.

I know these people. You know

these people.

They clip their nails at the office, and change their pants in their cubicle.

They litter. They hum in elevators.

They say, “At the end of the day,” and “With all due respect.”

They say, “Everything happens for a reason.”

What’s the reason for leaving a shopping cart at a bus stop?

If you have to take a cart to the bus stop, how are you going to get your groceries on and off the bus?

“Just a minute, driver. This will take a while.”

Send them to Cañon City. Or at least make them watch an Adam Sandler marathon.

Have them learn the words to “Dust in the Wind” and sing it to some Hells Angels.

There are still a few of us left.

The ones who say, “Yes, please,” and “No, thank you.” Who say “Liberace and I,” not “Me and Liberace.”

All around, I see small failures to follow the written and unwrit-

ten codes of good form and polite behavior.

Which way does the blade face when you set your knife on your plate?

Do you walk on the inside or on the outside of a woman?

The answer is simple. You don’t walk on a woman at all.

But it reminds me of a Groucho Marx joke.

“One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got SEE SMITH, P11

Anxious anticipation can be perfect situation for strong transfiguration

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Enough complaining The community that has been sending in their editorials to complain about the new school board are demonstrating their immaturity, selfishness and how spiteful they are. They have complained almost weekly about the cost of a nationwide search for a new superintendent, shutting down the costly voucher system, and other issues. They also say that there is no way they will vote for an increase of taxes to help our schools in the future.

We will need a strong superintendent to help bring this divided community together, fix the budget mess that we are now due to the last board’s decisions, and to build back the trust with teachers.

To find a qualified person to do all that will take great effort and will cost money. I didn’t see these same people complain about Dr. Fagen’s outrageous salary and bonuses. Where were they when the JERRY HEALEY President

Well here we are again, the very first week of the year. Many of us have been filled with great anticipation as we awaited the arrival of the New Year.

Something new to look forward to, a shedding of the past, new goals, new people and a new attitude.

It’s awesome, it’s wonderful, and we just can’t wait to get started. So let’s go.

And there are others of us who have had anticipation of the comWINNING ing year as well. However, instead WORDS of great anticipation, they were filled with anxious anticipation.

Cautiously optimistic, hoping for anything better than last year, and nervous about the changes that are to take place. They too look forward to the shedding of the past, however there is still a piece of them that is almost dreading board, just last year, wanted to give $20,000 signing the new goals, new people, new bonuses to some of the top-tier administers, yet settled on $10,000 instead? Why weren’t these same Michael Norton job or other “new” thing that they people complaining about the teachers’ pay freeze have aspired to for the coming during that board’s tenure? year.

The ending of the costly voucher program is also So, is it dread or is it anticipation? Could sound a sore spot for this group. I bet that if the current something like this, “I am so excited for this year, board came up with the exact same plan they would this is the year I am going to get back into shape, finally see how ridiculous it is to take tax money lose some weight and eat right. I can’t wait to get away from our neighborhood schools to pay charter started.” And then the alarm goes off, “I am dread- I companies to manage charter schools or allowing ing going to the gym. There has to be an easier that money to go to private schools that don’t have way.” h to play by the same rules as public schools.

Or maybe it sounds a little like this, “I have been p Those sending in the editorials against the board happily anticipating my new role for the last two o don’t want to help the schools or the students, they months, this change is going to be terrific, new job, n just want to complain. new people, bigger responsibilities. This will be my b Neal Clark h Highlands Ranch a SEE NORTON, P12 w p ERIN ADDENBROOKE Columnists & Guest Commentaries Douglas County News-Press c Majors/Classified Manager (ISSN 1067-425X)(USPS 567-060) Columnist opinions are not necessarily

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The revolution in artificial intelligence is everywhere around us now

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hat is artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI? Perhaps you think it is a silly sci-fi concept, but you’ve probably heard it mentioned frequently and you just don’t get it.

Many people are confused about AI because we associate it with the movies: “Star Wars,” “2001: LIVING & A Space Odyssey” or even “The JetAGING WELL sons.” But these are fictional stories and AI is anything but fictional. It can be confusing because it is such a broad topic, including everything from your smartphone to self-driving cars. Some people Pat Smith think AI and robots are the same thing, but they are not. AI is what powers the computer inside the robot.

The term AI was first coined in 1956

by John McCarthy. So why is it getting so much attention now? There are several reasons. Even though researchers in the 1950s thought they could build a computer that could mimic the human brain in about 10 years, realistically it has turned out to be far more complicated than they thought at the time.

However, in the last few years, several remarkable breakthroughs have heightened expectations again.

The first reason is the kind of breakthrough exemplified by IBM’s Watson computer built with artificial intelligence. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, Watson suggests treatment programs for patients by reading through patient records, published studies and pharmaceutical data. The computer presents its findings in a “probabilistic” manner showing which treatments offer the best chance of success for an individual patient. A doctor normally reads about a half dozen medical research papers in a month, whereas Watson can read half a million in about 15 seconds. When you consider that one in five medical diagnoses are wrong or incomplete,

Watson can dramatically alter the survival rate of many patients. Watson is being used in many different fields and is an example of AI that is moving much closer to what is called “artificial general intelligence” or machines that can master the same kinds of tasks as humans.

The second reason is, AI is emerging in several forms that have the potential to help seniors live safely for longer. One of those technologies is monitoring devices: wearable devices and remote devices, and among them devices that cannot even be sensed or detected by the subject whom they are monitoring. These technologies could ensure senior citizens can be monitored around the clock to determine how serious a fall is or even to predict one. Depth sensors mounted on walls could detect subtle changes in elderly people including walking patterns or an increased shakiness and automatically alert family members or healthcare professionals. Conversational AI devices, like Amazon’s Alexa, could potentially be used to remind people to take their medicines and store previous conversations to help people with Alzheimer’s via memory games.

The third reason AI is so much in the news is because of the potential impact on working and jobs. A 2013 University of Oxford study concluded “that of the 702 occupations listed in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 47 percent are at high risk of significant automation because of advances in machine learning … and artificial intelligence.” Careers in medicine, law, finance, as well as warehouse and factory jobs will all be impacted. It behooves us all to understand AI, how fast the changes are coming and what it will mean for the livelihoods of our children and grandchildren.

Pat Smith is a retired IT executive who facilitates courses on robotics and artificial intelligence at the University of Denver’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for adults 50 and older. For more information on the program, known as OLLI at DU, contact ollisouth@gmail.com or 720-339-1379.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR It’s time to use our brains Never before in human history have humans needed to use their brain power as much as now. The problems of the world seem overwhelming, numbing and painful to think about, but think about we must. Humans have invented unbelievable machines and artificial intelligence. Surely we can use our brains to solve our problems. No other creature’s brain compares to the human brain.

I believe it is time for all humans in all communities to use their brains to explore the solutions to these problems. We need to have discussions everywhere as to who we are and what should we do to enhance the lives of everyone on our planet, not just the few. I believe it is time to ask what we can do for all human beings and not what others can do for you. Discuss our moral responsibilities.

People of the world are greatly di-

vided on issues, and that’s why I believe vigorous discussions must be had to work out these differences. A world with nuclear swords is a scary world and adults need to make it less scary for the sake of innocent children.

Let us put aside our pride, our prejudice and our bullying and work together for solutions. I challenge every leader to bring people together for discussions and to get to know one another better for the good of all human kind. Religious, political and financial leaders can hold town meetings and forums for discussions.

Today we hear about corruption, misuse of power, scandals and sexual harassment. I believe it is time for decent, moral people to take up the cause and lead us toward a better world.

I believe it is time to think, discuss, debate and act.

Derald Hoffman Castle Rock

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into my pajamas, I’ll never know.”

This is an example of a misplaced modifier.

I’ll bet that anyone who would leave a shopping cart at a bus stop uses misplaced modifiers all over the place.

“Bus Stop” is a not-very-good film that stars Marilyn Monroe. She had just graduated from the Actors Studio. They should have kept her for another semester.

I took a cross-country bus once.

I was 16 and alone. I could tell you stories. I rode from San Francisco to Cincinnati, and met a few characters along the way.

We must have made a hundreds stops, but I never saw a single shopping cart at any of them.

Times have changed. People have

changed. Things that are said and done today would have been unacceptable back then.

No one dared to use the word “vibe.”

I’d send anyone who uses it now into the same cell as someone who has left a shopping cart at a bus stop.

The same goes for anyone who says, “We need the moisture.”

“Bus Stop” was a 1966 hit for the Hollies. Graham Nash, later a member of Crosby, Stills & Nash did not sing lead. It reached No. 5 in the United States.

We all have moments of cultural delinquency. Blame it on age or the Sudafed.

However, wheeling a cart a long piece from the store, and abandoning it, is not a momentary lapse, like a belch on Sunday.

It should be punishable. Sing Sing.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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year.” And then, “I am dreading this new commute. Why did I agree to take on these extra responsibilities? This is terrible. What was I thinking?”

As we try and avoid all of that negative self-talk, we can use our great anticipation and even anxious anticipation to create positive energy.

And we can use that positive energy to fuel and drive our new initiatives, use it to pursue our wildest dreams, and leverage that positive energy to reach

every goal we set for ourselves.

It’s when we lose the nervousness or get too complacent or too comfortable with what we are doing that we allow ourselves to buy into any excuse that causes us not to make a positive change or walk away from a worthy goal.

Top professional athletes, motivational speakers and performers from all walks of life use anxious anticipation to prepare for a big game or fight, a keynote speech to a large audience, and to get ready to sing or perform in front a theater or an arena full of people. Many of them will use anxious anticipation as tactic or strategy to make sure they are ready to give

it their very best while not taking their opponent or their audience for granted.

What is the one thing you are looking forward to the most next year?

There is a good chance you have already set a goal to achieve it or that it was probably on your New Year’s Eve list of resolutions. Whatever it is, whatever you are anticipating happening, just remember that it is absolutely OK to be a little anxious. As a matter of fact, I highly recommend a little anxious anticipation to help you realize your dreams this year. So, don’t sweat the anxious anticipation, embrace it.

How about you? Does a little anx-

iousness make you even more unsettled or do you know the feeling of positive energy that comes along with anxious anticipation? I would love to hear your New Year story and what you are anticipating most at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can keep a few butterflies in our stomach as we pursue every endeavor in the New Year, it really will be a better than good week and a Happy New Year.

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Billups, with the help of Gracie, her middle daughter Sophie and her husband, wrote the book to inform, comfort and give hope to children and adults dealing with cancer in themselves or a loved one. She spent two years writing and illustrating her book, which is told through Gracie’s eyes. She wrote and illustrated from hospital rooms, sitting next to her daughter.

“To make it easier to get some of my chemo, my doctor put a special gadget under my skin called a ‘port,’” the book reads. “My nurses are able to put chemo straight into my blood through this port. It’s kinda like filling up a jug of water with a hose. The port is just under my skin, below the front of my shoulder.”

There is a glossary in the back, along with pages for the reader to write their accomplishments and struggles. The positive recollections Billups refers to as “star moments.”

“It’s the book I wish we had when she got

diagnosed,” said Billups. “We couldn’t find any book that honored the struggle and yet was hopeful.”

The book “equips and encourages” people navigating the world of cancer, said Dr. Thomas Smith, a pediatric oncologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, in a media release.

“What a wonderful, thought-provoking and uplifting book,” Smith said in the release.

“The information in this book will provide comfort, compassion and understanding to children, whether they or someone they love are fighting cancer.”

Billups is selling her book on Amazon and www.barnsandnoble.com. She matched the first 40 she sold and plans to donate copies to childrens hospitals. She also plans to give a copy to James H. LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch and the library at Childrens Hospital Colorado.

Her goal is to help those with cancer feel less alone in the fight.

“I don’t think it helps anyone to act like it’s not hard — I try to be as real as possible,” she said. “In general, if you’re in it or if you care about someone who is in it, the key is to do it together.”

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The Temptations make a stop in Lone Tree

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Anglers can try their hand at casting a fly rod at the Denver International Sportsmen’s Expo from Jan. 11 -14.

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Sportsmen’s Expo welcomes all Annual event’s offerings reflect a changing state

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There are many reasons why so many people have been moving to Colorado over the years, but one is certainly the plethora of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The activity options seem to be ever-diversifying, and for 41 years, the Denver International Sportsmen’s Exposition has been growing with the times.

“The state has been going through major changes, and while we still feature booths and information on hunting and fishing, we’ve had to grow,” said John Kirk, director of communications with International Sportsmen’s Expos. “The businesses that come here have had to develop new strategies and customers, and we want to showcase them.”

This year’s expo is Jan. 11-14 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. in Denver, and features more than 530 companies, from travel and RV companies to fishing and hunting retail and camping gear.

“We’ve been setting up at the expo for 27 years,” said Chuck Prather, with the Wheat Ridge-based Rocky Mountain Angling Club, which provides members exclusive access to about 45 catch-and-release sites in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. “It’s a chance to meet our members and put names to faces.

A lot of friends come by.”

In addition to all the booths, there will also be classroom clinics, a wilderness camp, archery tag, casting ponds, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Outdoors Pavilion.

“Many of the new people who move to Colorado want to know what kind of activities they can do, how they can do them, and where,” Kirk said. “We want the expo to be a jumping-off point for everyone who comes through.”

It’s also important for the event to promote conversation and stewardship of open spaces and wildlife,

Archers step up to the line to take their shot at the Denver International Sportsmen’s Expo.

PHOTO COURTESY OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTSMEN’S EXPO

IF YOU GO WHAT: Denver International Sportsmen’s Exposition WHERE: Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St., Denver WHEN: Jan. 11-14 Jan. 11 and Jan. 12: Noon to 8 p.m.

Jan. 13: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Jan. 14: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COST: Adult - $16 Children, 15 years old and younger - Free INFORMATION: www.sportsexpos.com/attend/denver/ which is why the expo makes sure to work with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other similar organizations, Kirk added.

“Being outdoors teaches personal responsibility, and teaches us the connections between everything,” he said.

For the businesses who set up shop at the expo, many off which are local and independently owned, it’s a rare opportunity to show off their wares in front of thousands of visitors.

“We do a lot of business when we’re at the expo,” SEE EXPO, P16

his summer, one of my closest friends got married in a beautiful ceremony in Arvada. I was sitting with friends during the reception, when the DJ pressed play on perhaps one of the most famous guitar intros of all time — The Temptations’ “My Girl.”

It’s been 53 years since the song was first released by the Detroit group, but I’m here to tell you, when “My Girl” is played COMING loud, it still sounds absolutely ATTRACTIONS incredible. And that’s not the only classic The Temptations are responsible for — they also gave the world “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”

The group, with the current lineup of Otis Williams (founder and original memClarke Reader ber of The Temptations), Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Larry Braggs and Willie Greene Jr., will be bringing its sweet sounds to the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6.

The Motown group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, released four Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, and three of their songs are among The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

It seems like we’re losing musical icons all the time, and this is an opportunity to see one of the crucial soul groups perform live. Do not miss it.

To get your ticket, go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Start 2018 off with karaoke “American Idol” is returning this year, so prospective singers can get their vocal warmups at Spotlight Karaoke every Thursday from 10 a.m. to close at Tavern Tech Center, 5336 DTC Boulevard, in Greenwood Village.

There are food and drink specials during karaoke, including two-for-one house wine, well drinks and all draft beer, as well as half-priced appetizers.

But the real draw is the karaoke setup, which includes more than 30,000 songs to pick from, as well as state-of-the-art audio, video and lighting. For newbies and old hands alike, it’s the popstar in the making’s dream.

Head to www.tavernhg.com/tech-center for more information.

Getting lost in the woods in Lakewood In the local theater world, 2018 might be the year of Steven Sondheim, with several bringing the Broadway stalwart’s works to the stage.

Lakewood is the first up to the plate, hosting Performance Now Theatre Company’s production of “Into the Woods” at its Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Performances run Jan. 5 through 21.

The show brings together a variety of classic SEE READER, P16

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Looking back and forward What was memorable about 2017 and what’s ahead in 2018?

What was most memorable for you in 2017?

We have moved a lot in the last year and a half, so moving back to Larkspur into our house that my husband built was kind of like going home again.

And, my mother was Nanci Almquist, in a horrible accident Larkspur, real about a year and a estate agent half ago and just getting her well enough to be able to live back on her own again, that’s probably most memorable for me.

What are you most looking forward to in 2018?

Just looking forward to seeing what God has in store for me in 2018. Am I going to volunteer more? Who’s he going to bring into my life? What am I going to be doing?

Just looking forward to that.

What was Castle Rock’s biggest accomplishment in 2017?

2017 was full of a number of accomplishments in Castle Rock. The reopening of Festival Park in downtown ranks as a wonderful achievement and provides a great place for the community to gather for years to come. The town adopted a new comprehensive plan, a new transportation master plan and Jennifer Green, new water enterprise Castle Rock mayor master plans — all of these plans seek to ensure a vibrant future for our town. We also continued the investment in the safety of the community, with additional police officers

What was most memorable for you in 2017?

I would say our Mediterranean cruise was definitely memorable because I won’t forget it. Just the places that we went. We went with my entire Sharon Vandel, husband’s family, Castle Rock from grandparents all the way down to grandchildren. I would call it organized chaos. Also, getting a part-time job that’s very flexible.

I’m just going to be an assistant in an office for Northwestern Mutual, and I can work out of my home.

What are you most looking forward to in 2018?

I’m most looking forward to this year of media blitzes and confusion and chaos to end and to start fresh in 2018 with a job.

Just focusing on something more positive.

Where to recycle your live Christmas tree

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Each season, families flock to Christmas tree farms to hand-pick the perfect live tree for their home.

According to a survey commissioned by the National Christmas Tree Association, or the NCTA, U.S. consumers purchased 27.4 million farm-grown Christmas Trees in 2016, and each year, consumers spend just over $1 billion on farm-grown trees.

So, as families begin taking down their Christmas decorations, Douglas County wants to remind residents there’s a better way to dispose of their live Christmas tree than dumping it.

Multiple locations across the county are now open for people to drop off their trees for recycling. Four county-run sites opened the day after Christmas.

The locations are: • Bayou Gulch, 4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker • Challenger Regional Park, 17299 E. Lincoln Ave., Parker • Fairgrounds Regional Park, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock • Highlands Heritage Regional Park,

9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch Real Christmas trees are biodegradable and easily recyclable, according to the NCTA. Many communities, including Douglas County cities and towns, turn trees into mulch. Mulch will be available at the Douglas County dropoff sites while supplies lasts.

Still, communities across the nation use trees for numerous reasons, the NCTA says. Alternative uses include converting trees into fish feeders, where they are sunk into ponds to create refuges for fish, or soil erosion barriers, material for hiking paths and trails or even bird feeders.

Regardless of how they’re used, Douglas County residents can continue dropping off their live Christmas trees — free of all ornaments, lights, tinsel, garland and any other attachments — through Jan. 31. The county will not accept any trees sprayed with artificial snow.

For more information about the dropoff site, contact Douglas County Parks and Trails at 720-733-6990. A list of additional tree recycling locations in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch and Parker is available online at douglas.co.us.

and the start of construction of a new fire station on Crystal Valley Parkway.

What opportunity for the town are you most looking forward to in 2018?

The successful completion of the WISE project in 2018 will provide a new source of renewable drinking water for Castle Rock from our water partnerships in the metro area. We anticipate the start of construction for the initial phase of the Collaboration Campus in 2018 — this innovative effort with Arapahoe Community College, Colorado State University and Douglas County School District will bring a greater variety of higher education opportunities to Castle Rock. We also have transportation improvements coming along Founders Parkway, at Allen Way and Crowfoot Valley Road, and at Wolfensberger and Coachline roads.

What was your most memorable moment of 2017?

My most memorable moment of 2017 was when I went to a Junior Olympic cross-country Leah Christians, race, and I placed Castle Rock, 16th out of 200 Douglas County competitors. We High student competed in Tallahassee, so we got to travel to Florida.

What are you most looking forward to in 2018?

In 2018 I’m most looking forward to having a fresh start, to make new goals for myself. I want to take my mile time down to 5.25, and look forward to running for Douglas County High School.

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said Leo Lopez, one of the owners of Northglenn-based LCL Hunting, which sells custommade hunting and kitchen knives. “We bring out products to our booth, which people can buy right there.”

Englewood’s 1 Shot Gear, which sells premium hunting gear, including clothing, optics, bags and other gear, also has found tremendous success setting up a booth at the expo.

“We’ve gone for the past four years, and are always very, very

busy,” said Zach Snoke, warehouse manager for 1 Shot. “We all have a passion for hunting, and it’s a great community event for everyone at the expo.”

The name of the expo has become a kind of misnomer, as a result of International Sportsmen’s Expos’ efforts to grow the scope of its community, Kirk said.

“Before these activities were mainly focused on men, but we’re seeing more women, couples and children looking to get started in many of these activities,” he said. “Coming here is like a treasure hunt, where everyone can explore and find something that interests them.”

AREA BUSINESSES EXHIBITING AT INTERNATIONAL SPORTSMEN’S EXPO Arvada Rocky Mountain Four Wheel Campers Pinnacle Performance Eyewear Rocky Mountain Antler Works The Original Ty-Rite LLC 5280 Angler Colorado Gun Safes Castle Rock Tightline Outdoors Rustic Lumber Company Bow Country Outfitters Bushman’s Quiver African Safaris Centennial Caribou Gear Gross-Rhode / GR Bar Ranch Englewood 1 Shot Gear Rocky Mountain Tanners & A

Lasting Memory Taxidermy Golden Paintings By Stephanie Sondock Eastern Outdoorsmen LLC Rocky Mountain Rod Shop Five-R-Inc/Custom Truck HQ Ducks Unlimited Sand River Outfitters LLC Water Man Adventures LLC Lakewood Colorado Outdoor Sports Bristlecone Shooting, Training & Retail Center Extreme Instinct Quik-Cast LLC Littleton Freestone Aquatics Inc. ICE Cord BioBait

Archers step up to the line to take their shot at the Denver International Sportsmen’s Expo.

Kenai Wilderness Cabins Deer Creek Animal Hospital Outer Limit Supply Northglenn LCL Hunting Parker Patriot Anglers One Lung Enterprises / DBA Cutbow Fishing Gear Precision Peeps Thornton Sun Enterprises Wheat Ridge Mile Hi Jeep Club of Colorado Rocky Mountain Angling Club High Country Bottles RutTuff Outdoors Archers, both expert and novice, can participate in demonstrations and archery tag during the Denver International Sportsmen’s Expo.

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fairy-tale characters for a story that is both familiar and modern, with some truly wonderful music.

Tickets begin at $20, and can be purchased at 303-987-7845 or lakewood. showare.com.

Tennis at The Ogden Tennis, the Denver-based band made up of husband-and-wife duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, have been slowly building up a following since 2010, when they released their debut album, “Cape Dory.”

Last year was perhaps their best to date, with the release of their fourth album, “Yours, Conditionally,” as well as an EP called “We Can Die Happy.” The pair have been sailing enthusiasts for years, and “Yours, Conditionally” was inspired by a trip to the Pacific Ocean. It was also released as the Denver-based Vinyl Me, Please record club’s “Album of the Month.”

Now Tennis will be taking to the stage at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. Tickets are available at www.ogdentheatre.com, and fans of astoundingly good indie pop shouldn’t miss the chance to support a local group.

A front row seat to the Fetterman Fight Many may not have heard of the Fetterman Fight, but it was one of the biggest losses suffered by the U.S. Army in the 1800s.

History buffs can learn more about the battle thanks Dr. John H. Monnett’s Eyewitness to the Fetterman Fight: Indian Views. The event will be from at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway in Lone Tree, and at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, at The Fort Restaurant, 9192 Highway 8 in Morrison.

The fight occurred on Dec. 21, 1866 — during Red Cloud’s War, which was between the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne and Northern Arapaho tribes and the United States in Wyoming and Montana territories from 1866 to 1868.

An organized force of 1,500 to 2,000 Oglala Lakota, Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho warriors annihilated a detachment of seventy-nine infantry and cavalry soldiers—among them Capt. William Judd Fetterman.

There were no U.S. Army survivors, so Monnett’s lecture culls information from Lakota and Cheyenne participants.

For more information, visit www. tesoroculturalcenter.org/historiclecture-series.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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January 4, 2018 This painting on canvas on board by Kacee McMaster, ninth grade, Heritage High School, will be included in the Littleton Public Schools Art Exhibition from Jan. 17-Feb. 6 at Arapahoe Community College.

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of history. Community walks are rt teacher Anna Spillen at scheduled for five- to eight-mile segOptions High School will orments through March at 9 a.m. on ganize the annual Littleton Sundays, Saturdays and Tuesdays at Public Schools Art Exhibivarious locations. Each limited to 25 tion that runs from Jan. 17 to Feb. 6 walkers. An Amble through Littleton in the Colorado Gallery of Arts at (five miles) is scheduled on Jan. 13.

Arapahoe Community College, 5900 Register at Walk2Connect.com. HighS. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. There linecanal.org. will be a closing reception on Feb. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m., with light reSONYA’S Cowboy gathering freshments. The exhibit will SAMPLER Families will want to plan be open Mondays to Fridays ahead to attend the 29th anfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and nual Colorado Cowboy Poetry until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Gathering Jan. 18 to 21 at the American MountaineerStampede ing Center, 710 10th St. in Daily 45-minute tours are Golden. Heritage, music, tall available for the new “Stamtales and the special brand of pede” exhibit of animal art poetry that grew out of nights through the centuries that around a campfire. Reserve occupies the third and fourth tickets in advance for sessions floors of the Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building.

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Hundreds of art objects from the museum’s many departChamber music ments are combined in new ways and “Winter Winds With CSO Winds” is should be a terrific way to familiara concert scheduled for 2 p.m. on Jan. ize kids and adults to the wide span at Hampden Hall, in the Englewood of images and techniques artists Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkcan use. No reservations necessary. way. Program: “Bagatelles” by Ligeti; Free to members or with general “Sextet for Winds and Piano” by Pouadmission. The Hamilton Building is lenc; “Quintet in E Flat’ by Mozart. now open seven days a week at 13th Featured: Michael Thornton, horn; Avenue and Broadway in downtown Julie Thornton, flute; Ian Wisekal, Denver.Denverartmuseum.org. oboe; Jason Shafer, clarinet; Tristan Rennie, bassoon; Margaret McDonald, Genealogy piano. Tickets: $14/$20/free under 18.

Columbine Historical and GeneaEnglewoodarts.org. 303-806-8196. logical Society will meet twice on Jan. 16 at Lutheran Church of the ‘Little Mermaid’ Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Centennial. Guests and prospective plays Jan. 19 to Feb. 11 (some performembers are invited. Free. mances recently added) at the PACE The first meeting is from 9-11:30 Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. a.m., an early-bird class in “BeginBased on Hans Christian Anderson’s ning Genealogy” with member Barbeloved story. Tickets: 303-805-6800, bara Elliott. Explore possibilities of parkerarts.org. Be sure to reserve in researching family history in census advance — these shows sell out! records, digital databases and online searches.

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18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program: Provides information and support to crime victims.

Need: Victim advocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims.

Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the justice center in Castle Rock.

Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Volunteers to help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses.

Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients

TRAINING The Aurora-South Metro SBDC helps existing and new businesses grow and prosper through workshops and consulting.

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Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.

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Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado.

Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org.

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial.

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Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area.

Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events.

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

Age Requirement: 18 years or older for yearround volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs.

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AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out online application and pass background check.

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Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases.

Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

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In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home.

Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl. org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best

interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

Douglas County Libraries: elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of event assistance, weekly shelving or bookstore shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and more.

Requirements: Attend an orientation. We will provide training. Specific requirements are listed in each opportunity’s details.

Contact: Visit VolunteerConnectDC.org and search for Douglas County Libraries opportunities.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext.

32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact www.ddfl.org.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises.

Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.).

Requirements: Must be 21 years or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete an employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse.

Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 8001,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver.

Need: help distribute food the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Donation also accepted.

Contact: www.feedingdenvershungry.org or https://www.facebook.com/FeedingDenversHungry/

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Peter and the Starcatcher: Friday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Feb. 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m. Jan. 27; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 4.

Tickets: townhallartscenter.org/ starcatcher or at the box office.

Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5.

ART/CRAFTS

Make a Mardi Gras Mask Pendant: 4-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Teens are invited to use clay to make an impression of a doll’s face. Add a little paint and pizzazz to turn it into a Mardi Gras mask pendant to wear. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries. org.

Art Workshop, Abstracted Realism: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Presented by Heritage Fine Arts Guild and led by Denver artist and teacher Victoria Kwasinski. Registration required; go to www.heritage-guild.com for form and materials list.

Make a Mardi Gras Mask Pendant: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. t Teens use clay to make an impression of a doll’s face.

Add a little paint and pizzazz to turn it into a Mardi Gras mask pendant to wear. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Slimy Science: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Toddlers and preschoolers experiment with slime, Jell-O and other goopy stuff. Dress to get messy.

Call 303-762-2560.

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13 (Rock Painting with Carm Fogt); Feb. 10 (Glass Painting with Portia Patterson); March 10 (Color Field Painting with Jo Ann Nelson and Judy Pendleton) at Hobby Lobby, Colo.

83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/ classes/youth.

MUSIC

Native American Flute Performance: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Relax the senses with the soothing sounds of the Native American flute. Re-

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this week’s TOP FIVE Around the World: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Unit 200. Learn about the culture and celebrations of Australia through foods and craft projects.

For ages 6-12. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

After the Holiday Detox: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented

by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com for information and to register. Class is free.

Old Mining Town of Uravan: Castle Rock Historical Society presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. In the 1950s, business was booming on the Western Slope, uranium was all the rage and Grand Junction was at the heart of it all. So why did Grand Junction survive while Uravan disappeared? Not a vestige of it exists today, except the memories of the people who lived there and were forced to leave. Learn more from Cindy Malone.

Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m. Go to www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free.

nowned musician and storyteller Eric Many Winds Herrera can’t wait to share the beauty of Native American culture through his live musical performance and stories.

Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Native American Musical Storytelling: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Storyteller and musician Richie Castro will bring Native American culture to life through his story about courage. arapahoelibraries.org.

Jerry Barlow Concert: 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Guitarist Barlow’s musical repertoire is a synthesis of traditional music from the British Isles and his original Celtic-inspired compositions. Call 303-795-3961.

FILM

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Frozen: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Stay in your PJs, load up on cereal and join us for Saturday morning cartoons.

We will be watching Frozen (rated PG, 102 minutes). Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Writer’s Retreat: Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Englewood Civic Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor. Two-day, multi-session event features insight from award-winning authors and activities. For adults & teens. Registration is required. Go to http://www.englewoodco.gov/government/city-departments/library/writersretreat.

Kids and Teens Chess: 1:30-3 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 14 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Kids and teens ages 5-17 are invited to play chess. All skill levels welcome. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EDUCATION

Microsoft Excel, the Basics: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 6; and 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Registration required. Call 303-762-2560.

Yikes! It’s the Yeti: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Call him the Yeti, Abominable Snowman, Metoh or Kang-mi, it’s still a giant scary snow thing.

Children ages 5-8 are invited to hear some yeti stories and make yeti craft or two. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 (Make the Most of Your Life: A Perspective That Will Change Your Life Forever) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-8140142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Bad Movie Night: Ninja III: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Join us to watch awful and awfully entertaining movies for the sheer joy of laughing at some of the worst blunders to ever make it to DVD. “Ninja III” is rated R, Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Classic Movie Night: The Devil and Miss Jones: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Watch some of the greatest movies to grace the silver screen.

Showing this month: Devil and Miss Jones (1941, Not Rated, 92 minutes). Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Topic Tuesday: Born in China: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Showing “Born in China” (2016, Rated G, 79 minutes).

Journey into the wilds of China to follow three animal families: the panda, golden monkey and snow leopard. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

READING/WRITING

Thursday Sundown Book Club: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at Englewood Library, Englewood

Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Book this month is “The Little Paris Bookshop,” by Nina George. New members welcome.

Call 303-762-2560.

Bottom of the Inkwell: Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30-5 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 14 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Teens: Are you passionate about the written word? Do you have a story that is dying to be told? Get support and feedback on your writing and meet other writers. Bring copies of your work to read out loud, and we’ll offer up suggestions. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EVENTS

Lego Maniacs: 1-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5; 1-5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For school-aged children; parents welcome too.

Call 303-762-2560.

Digital Drop-In: Tech Assistance: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

North Korea: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Active Minds discussion. Call 303-542-7279.

Gonzales and Paiz Families from Northern New Mexico to Early Colorado: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented by Denise Lovato Duran, president of the Colorado Hispanic Genealogy Society. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Soapy Smith: Con Artist and Gangster: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Performed by Mark Strivings. Call 303-795-3961.

North Korea: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Join Active Minds for a discussion of the history of North Korea and the development of the North Korean nuclear program. Call 303-7970600 to RSVP.

Great Decisions: 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Explore world affairs through selected readings and discussions. Nine-part series for adults. Registration required; 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

Learn About Mindfulness: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. For adults. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-762-2560.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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First-year challenges are nothing new for hockey coach

M

any years ago, I wrote a paper about the value of experience.

This is another tale about lessons than can be learned from experience.

Chaparral has a first-year hockey team competing in the Colorado High School Hockey Association’s Pinnacle Conference and has a coach in Ryan Finnefrock who knows what it is like to be included in an infant program.

Finnefrock played hockey for Ralston Valley when the program was getting started and now is in charge of launching the program for Chaparral.

“I played for Ralston Valley from 200610,” said Finnefrock. “I was part of the four straight Final Four runs and two losses in the state championship games.

I was a freshman when it first started.

“I learned a lot from John McKibbon, my head coach in high school. Even today through the process of getting a team started I call him for advice. He’s been a great help.”

Finnefrock played hockey at St. John’s University. He is now a social studies teacher at Chaparral and the hockey coach for the first-year program which draws players from the Parker schools of Chaparral, Legend and Ponderosa.

“You have to have a lot of tools in place,” said Finnefrock. “Our athletic director, Rob Johnson, did a good job of supporting us in the beginning and we had a lot of interest and support from

OVERTIME

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parents, and then the three coaches out here helping me out (Chuck Jones, Mike Koutecky and Tim Walsh) have seen these players since they were 5 years old.

“These kids play for Parker and get a chance to wear a uniform that supports their community. They all played for Arapahoe (youth) growing up and we were happy to get it going.”

Chaparral was ranked in the top 10 early in the season but entered the holiday break with a 4-3-0 overall record and a 3-3-0 mark in the Pinnacle Conference.

“We have a lot of work to do, but the potential is limitless for this team,” said Finnefrock. “If we buy into what we are preaching you’ll see some things come February that will surprise a lot of teams. We have the get a lot of guys to buy in right now.

“We have great senior leadership.

John Fulton and Alex Walsh are two kids that grew up playing with each other. They are the right guys to lead this team. They know we have a lot of work to do. They know there are going to be some bumps in the road for a beginningyear team. When we get people to buy in, it’s going to be special.”

Fulton, a senior who attends Ponderosa, played last season for Castle View and was the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro Player of the Year.

In seven games so far this season, Tyler Johnson leads the Wolverines in

scoring with 14 points on 10 goals and four assists. Fulton has 13 points with six goals and seven assists.

“It’s different to be on a first-year team but it’s special because we have something to prove,” said Fulton. “No other team knows us, so when we go out there it is a challenge. We want to prove we can compete with anybody and I think we can. It’s a process to get going.

We have some stuff to work on and that shows, but the harder we work the more we are going to surprise people.

“This year is more special because it’s the Parker schools. Before it was like Parker and Castle Rock. This is a little more like my team in a way.”

Woodland Park is the other new team in CHSAA hockey this season and the Panthers are 0-6-0 to start their initial season.

Best teams, overall record-wise, heading into the post-holiday schedule are Monarch at 7-0-0, Regis Jesuit at 6-0-0, Crested Butte at 5-0-0, Valor Christian at 6-1-0 and Cherry Creek at 5-1-0. Steamboat Springs, Standley Lake and Fort Collins are 4-1-0.

State basketball leaders In an effort to stay informed, I figured it was time to check the individual basketball leaders as teams resumed play Jan. 3.

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Professional American Business Women’s Association Top of the Rockies Chapter of Douglas County meets every third Tuesday. New members are welcome. Call Bev Phillips at 303-841-2080 or visit www.abwa.org.

AAUW (American Association of University Women), founded in 1881, is the oldest women’s organization in the United States.

It has a mission of promoting equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Scholarships are provided to Douglas County women who are in college, and cash awards are presented to senior girls from Douglas County high schools who have an interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Meetings are in Castle Rock the third Wednesday of the month, at various times and locations. Go to douglascountyco.aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail. com.

BNI Castle Rock Business Leaders chapter meets from 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Castle Rock Recreation Center, 2301 Woodlands Blvd. Call 303-993-9973 with any questions or visit www.BNIColorado.com.

BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30

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Rock’s purification plant where it will be processed and cycled back into the town’s system.

Construction for the pipeline and an additional pump station will begin this summer with an $18.6 million budget. The water plant expansion has a $16.6 million budget and might begin in 2018. The town hopes to begin using water from the new diversion in

a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com.

Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

Castle Rock Writers meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. one Monday each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The group features established writers such as Mary Taylor Young, Pam McCutcheon, Terry Whalin, Annie Dawid, and Anne Randolph in leading workshops relevant to new and advanced writers. For exact dates each month and workshop topics, go to www.castlerockwriters.com.

Bring paper or a fully-charged laptop.

RSVPs to castlerockwriters@gmail.com appreciated, or call Alice Aldridge-Dennis at 303-521-8615.

The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County.

2019 or 2020.

The projects won’t bring changes to customers’ water bills, Marlowe said, but they will be funded through water resource fees already applied to their monthly ticket, which average about $26.

The entire project has long been anticipated as part of the town’s reusable water plan first put into place in 2006, because as with many water projects, Marlowe said, this latest project was years in the making.

“Castle Rock now has,” he said, “a way to recover our reuse water.”

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Dated: 10/9/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Dated: 10/5/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 10/3/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007086846

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Dated: 11/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Public Notices The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00314SH

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0227 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2017 10:42:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: KENNETH E HOPKINS AND JD SPEED Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/26/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 6/4/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009043214 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,469.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $180,716.85

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 5, CASTLEWOOD RANCH SUBDIVISION- FILING NO. 1- PARCEL 4, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5971 Randolph Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on th e Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0227 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Notices complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

Public Trustees

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Tru stee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2017-0242 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0242 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/31/2017 4:46:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: TRENT JAMES ARGUELLO AND STEPHANIE ANN ARGUELLO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF ENGLAND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/21/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 10/5/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010065002 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $343,292.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $338,886.58 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 3, HIDDEN RIVER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11832 Horseshoe Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0238 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/5/2017 8:38:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: ERIC D HALL AND JERRIE L. HALL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CH MORTGAGE COMPANY I, LTD., DBA MELODY MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/27/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 10/2/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002101254 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,638.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $267,971.98

To advertise yourNICHOLE public notices call 303-566-4100 WILLIAMS ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 49611 Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, 1199 BANNOCK STREET, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006580658 Attorney File #: CO-15-678134

Public Trustees

Public Trustees

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Legal Notice No.: 2015-0238 First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0078 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0078 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/2/2017 2:46:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARK A. STUBBERT AND TORI R. JORGENSEN Original Beneficiary: COMMERCE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COMMERCE BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/29/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 6/3/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014028643 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $105,126.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $92,513.05

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 1, CASTLEWOOD RANCH SUBDIVISION - FILING NO. 1-PARCEL 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, PINE BLUFFS FILING NO. 3A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 4805 Eckert Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Which has the address of: 20197 Spruce Point Place, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

Dated: 10/9/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Dated: 11/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 12/14/2017 Last Publication: 1/11/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00314SH

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Dated: 10/5/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 10/3/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007086846

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Tru stee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-678134

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006580658

Legal Notice No. 2017-0242 First Publication: 12/28/2017

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website:

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website:

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0227 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

January 4, 2018J

PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0226 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2017 10:42:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: GREGORY K HERNANDEZ AND REBECCA L HERNANDEZ Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THORNBURG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/20/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 4/24/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006033801 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $432,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $431,596.37

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 5, PERRY PARK FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO PURSUANT TO ORDER AND JUDGMENT RECORDED 9/29/2017 AT RECEPTION NO. 2017066299 TO REFORM THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Which has the address of: 4395 Mohawk Drive, Larkspur, CO 80118 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/9/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990

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DUFFY 8CHRISTINE January 4,COUNTY 2018 DOUGLAS Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Public Trustees

ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-012987

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0226 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0232 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/23/2017 9:38:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MONA S. DANIELS Original Beneficiary: THEODORE J. ANEST AND TOULA ANEST FAMILY TRUST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THEODORE J. ANEST AND TOULA ANEST FAMILY TRUST Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/22/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 9/14/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011055262 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $230,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $218,064.08

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Default under, deed of trust, prior mortgages and deeds of trusts; charges; liens, deed of trust or lien encumbering or affecting the Property and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 69 BUTTERFIELD, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8654 N. Sunburst Trail, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both.

However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/23/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WILLIAM R. ARANT III Colorado Registration #: 36864 11020 S. PIKES PEAK DR., SUITE 220, PARKER, COLORADO 80138 Phone #: (720) 541-7903 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15038

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0232 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0233 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2017 5:02:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MATTHEW G MOGG AND REBECCA E MOGG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/8/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 8/13/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014045538 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $358,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $342,953.02 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: A default in payment required by the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, BLOCK 14, THE VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, 2ND AMENDMENT- LIBERTY VILLAGE PORTION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8126 Grady Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/13/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KAREN J RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7225-2250 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0233 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0238 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2017 2:51:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: LUCY J. TONI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2017 2:51:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor: LUCY J. TONI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/6/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 2/14/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016008509 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $348,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $342,631.67 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15, BLOCK3, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10646 Oakmoor Ct., Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/26/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NIGEL G. HICKS-TIBBLES Colorado Registration #: 47133 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE SUITE 400, DENVER, COLORADO 80231 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO170139 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0238 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0240 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/26/2017 4:32:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARQUIS M WARF Original Beneficiary: AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-R7 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 6/11/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004061029 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $342,000.00

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-R7 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 6/11/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004061029 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $342,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $303,637.45

Public Trustees

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 30, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 93-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9854 S Salford Ln, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/27/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00290SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0240 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0245 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/31/2017 4:47:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: SETH D. SOUTHALL AND KRISTINA L. SOUTHALL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/28/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 3/14/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013020918 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $190,272.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $176,711.78 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

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DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $190,272.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $176,711.78

Public Trustees

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 24, BLOCK 6, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 180 South Carlton Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-784942-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0245 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0246 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/1/2017 11:42:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MICHAEL L. BLAKEMAN Original Beneficiary: KELLY CRITS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KELLY CRITS Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 2/13/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017010991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $51,020.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $39,063.67

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: DEFAULT UNDER, DEED OF TRUST, PRIOR MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUST; CHARGES; LIENS, DEED OF TRUST OR LIEN ENCUMBERING OR AFFECTING THE PROPERTY AND OTHER VIOLATIONS OF THE TERMS THEREOF.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Public Trustees

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10472 White Pine Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WILLIAM R. ARANT III Colorado Registration #: 36864 11020 S. PIKES PEAK DR., SUITE 220, PARKER, COLORADO 80138 Phone #: (720) 541-7903 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15015

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 30, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Name Changes

The Petition requests that the name of Stefan Joseph Shefski be changed to Stefan Mathew Kargarzadeh Case No.: 17 C 522 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 932263 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 27, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Beverly Michele Gooden be changed to Beverly Michele Ainsworth Case No.: 17 C 568 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: A. Barnett, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 932278 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 4, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Joey Giacomazzi Canyon be changed to Joey Canyon Case No.: 17 C 577 By: Susie Lang Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 932283 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 5, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

The Petition requests that the name of Lucy Elizabeth Patricia Holmes be changed to Lucy Elizabeth Trantham Case No.: 17 CV 31124

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0246 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

By: Sonja Barnett Clerk of Court /Deputy Clerk 12/20/2017

Name Changes

Legal Notice No: 932318 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 5, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Juliana Alencarda Cruz Peixoto di Azevedo be changed to Juliana Cruz Azevedo Case No.: 17 C 583 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Susie Lang, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 932260 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 5, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Julie Ann Barr be changed to Julie Ann Ware Case No.: 17 C 35059 Susie Lang, Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 932261 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 22, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Joshua Paul Brunson be changed to Kit Titania Brunson Case No.: 17 C 566 By: K.A.P. Cone, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 932353 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 18, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Jolene Sue Lugo be changed to Gabrielle Kallia-Rose Lugo Case No.: 17 C 611 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: A. Barnett, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 932354 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice To Creditors

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice

Public notice is given on October 30, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Stefan Joseph Shefski be changed to Stefan Mathew Kargarzadeh

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary A. Thompson, aka Mary Alzada Thompson, aka Mary Ann Thompson, aka Mary Anne Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30466

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary A. Thompson, aka Mary Alzada Thompson, aka Mary Ann Thompson, aka Mary Anne Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30466

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before April 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Larry J. Compton, Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 932268 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christine Lesley Scott, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030357 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before December 26, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Laurie Scott Personal Representative P.O. Box 273152 Fort Collins, Colorado 80527 Legal Notice No: 932301 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mildred Louise Williams, aka Mildred L. Williams, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30451 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before April 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ellen Bledsoe, Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 932269 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charlotte L. Armstrong, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30443 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeffrey R. Armstrong Personal Representative 1251 Haystack Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 932270 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Hall Garrett, a/k/a Thomas H. Garrett, a/k/a Thomas Garrett, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30440 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court, located at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

John L. Garrett, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No.: 932298 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Farokh L. Samimi, a/k/a Farokh Lagha Samimi, a/k/a Farokh Samimi and Faye Samimi, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30463 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Fariba Samimi Personal Representative 109 Falcon Hills Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: 303-358-2952 E-mail: faribasamimi15@gmail.com

the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Fariba Samimi Personal Representative 109 Falcon Hills Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: 303-358-2952 E-mail: faribasamimi15@gmail.com

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No.: 932319 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dennis Wilmer Weber, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30287 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, Division 8 on or before April 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

William V. Finn, Personal Representative 48626 Pin Oak, Macomb, Michigan 48044 wfinn12@gmail.com or weberestatepr@gmail.com Legal Notice No: 932259 First Publication : December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William O. Danielson, aka William Olaf Danielson, aka William Danielson, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30425 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Maureen O. Danielson Personal Representative 4023 Deer Valley Drive Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No: 932279 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Pamela S. Constantino, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30464 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anthony M. Constantino Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No: 932300 First Publication : December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann Fischer, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030439 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Hal R. Blanchard Attorney to the Personal Representative 400 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 590 Denver, Colorado 80246 Legal Notice No: 932302 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eugene James Fourney II, aka Eugene J. Fourney, and Eugene Fourney II, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30445 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Maryanne Fourney Foster Personal Representative 848 Quailwoods Drive Loveland, OH 45140 Legal Notice No: 932314 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 4, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

January 4, 2018J PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice To Creditors Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 4, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Lizandro Andres Hernandez be changed to Lizandro Andres Pieper Case No.: 17 C 578 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 932317 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Nathaniel Scott Dixon Petitioners: PAUL O’HARA and MARJORIE O’HARA and Respondents: PHOENIX VOCATE and RONALD DIXON Attorney or Party Without Attorney: THOMAS L. CLARK – Attorney for Petitioners P.O. Box 39, Elizabeth, CO 80107 Phone Number:303-646-4231 E-mail: tlclarkatty@qwestoffice.net FAX Number: 303-646-9473 Atty. Reg. #: 10162 Case Number: 17DR30567 SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

Date: 11-3-17 /s/ Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy /s/ Thomas L. Clark Signature of the Attorney for the Petitioner (if any) Legal Notice No.: 932245 First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

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8January 4, 2018 Misc. Private Public NoticeLegals SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Robert P. Baker, and Paige M. Baker, a married couple, and DOES 1-10, inclusive.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Kelei Casperson, a single person NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program.

You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Stanislaus 801 -10th Street Modesto, CA 95354

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Claudine Sherron (California Bar No. 296499) The Sherron Law Firm 638 Wolfe Avenue, Suite 1 Turlock, CA 95380-3944 Tel: (209) 427-2200 Claudine@Sherron-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff Kelei Caspersen Date (Fecha): October 19, 2017 Clerck by (Secretary): Erin Barnett, Deputy (Adjunto) CASE NUMBER: 2027255 Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Stanislaus Kelei Caspersen, a single person, Plaintiff, vs.

Robert P. Baker and Paige M. Baker, a married couple, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Defendants.

Case Number: 2027255

CASE NUMBER: 2027255 Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Stanislaus Kelei Caspersen, a single person, Plaintiff, vs.

Robert P. Baker and Paige M. Baker, a married couple, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Defendants.

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Case Number: 2027255 FACTUAL DECLARATION OF PLAINTIFF KELEI CASPERSEN IN SUPPORT OF EX PARTE APPLICATION I, KELEI CASPERSEN, declare as follows: 1. I am the Plaintiff in this action, and the Petitioner for relief in the ex-parte application.

2. I live in Turlock, California.

3. Robert P. Baker and his wife, Paige M. Baker (hereinafter, “Defendants”), failed to return down payments made in a purchase agreement with myself regarding real property located at 1725 Carleton Drive, Turlock, California, 95382, (hereinafter, “Property”), as required by the agreement.

4. On or about July 3, 2013, Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a “Residential Lease or Month-to-Month Rental Agreement” (hereinafter, “Lease”) concerning Property. The parties also, in conjunction with the Lease, entered into other agreements memorialized by a standard California Association of Realtors Option Agreement (hereinafter, “Option Agreement”), a California Residential Purchase Agreement, and Joint Escrow Instructions (hereinafter, “Purchase Agreement”). The Option Agreement called for a down payment of $50,000.00, referred to in the Purchase Agreement as “Option Money.” Plaintiff paid that amount to Defendants on July 15, 2013. The Lease Agreement called for monthly rental payments of $2,300.00 per month, of which $300.00 per month would be added to the down payment. To date, Plaintiff have paid a total down payment of $52,325.00.

5. On or about March 1, 2014, the parties modified their agreement to cancel the purchase of the Property by Plaintiff to allow Defendants to sell the Property to another party. The Memorandum to the Option Agreement and Addendum to the Option Agreement (hereinafter, “Modification”), called for the down payment money paid by Plaintiff to be refunded from the proceeds of the sale of Property from escrow, and with any remaining balance to be paid within two years of sale.

6. After the Modification was signed by all parties, Defendants did accept an offer on the Property. The Defendants opened an escrow account on the Premises on or about March 17, 2014, with Stewart Title Company.

7. Plaintiff properly registered the claim on the escrow with Stewart Title Company. The payment from escrow was only going to provide some $20,000.00 toward the claim, but some is better than nothing, and the Modification then called for the balance to be paid over the next two years.

8. Thereafter, Defendants shut down their escrow with Stewart Title, and moved the escrow to Old Republic Title. The escrow was completed and closed only three days later.

9. Defendants did not inform Plaintiff of the change in escrow companies, nor did they instruct the new company to pay the legitimate claim of the Plaintiffs.

10. Thus, Plaintiff did not receive any payment from escrow as agreed, nor has she received any payment from Defendants toward the refund of the down payment.

11. In addition to the failure to pay, the Plaintiff has been unable to buy another house because she lacks the down payment. The prices for homes has risen sharply in the last two years, and the failure of the Defendants to pay as agreed has kept the Plaintiff from participating in the increase in value a home purchased two years ago has undergone.

12. On or about August 2, 2016, Plaintiff and her then-husband Daniel Curry divorced due to irreconcilable differences. The stress and strain from the loss of Plaintiff’s entire life savings was a direct cause of her divorce. She lost her husband of fifteen (15) years primarily, though not solely, due to incredible strain this financial loss created.

13. Worse, Plaintiff has suffered nightmares, nights of insomnia, and other symptoms of depression due to the loss of such a large sum.

14. I am in need of this Ex Parte hearing because I need the money that Defendants agreed to pay, to secure my financial security.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Kelei Caspersen, Plaintiff Legal Notice No.: 932324 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016CV030033, Division/Courtroom # 1 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 17001352 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff: v.

REBECCA S. PHELPS et al., Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 30, BLOCK 14, SAGE PORT, FILING NO 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO; also known as: 929 Tenderfoot Dr Larkspur, CO 80118 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 2, 2017, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

FILING NO 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO; also known as: 929 Tenderfoot Dr Larkspur, CO 80118 (the “Property”)

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Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 2, 2017, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 15th day February, 2018, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid.

Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $180,923.00 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1199 Bannock St Denver, CO 80204,(303) 350-3711 Dated December 28, 2017, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 932292 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2017CV30891, Division/Courtroom # 1 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 17001394 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSN, Plaintiff: v.

GREGORY L BROWN et al., Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 14, Block 1, Town & Country Village Filing No. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.; also known as: 10747 LONGS WAY Parker, CO (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on November 17, 2017, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 22nd day February, 2018, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid.

Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $6,164.49 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is ALCOCK LAW GROUP 19751 E MAINSTREET 210 Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400 Dated December 28, 2017, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

phone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is ALCOCK LAW GROUP 19751 E MAINSTREET 210 Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400 Dated December 28, 2017, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

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Robert Rotherham, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 932293 First Publication: 12/28/2017 Last Publication: 1/25/2018 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Court Phone: 720-437-6200 PLAINTIFF: FOUNDERS VILLAGE MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: GARY D SNOOK TRUST Attorney: David S. Dubinsky Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mail: ddubinsky@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 45575 Our File No.: 8469.0728 Case No.: 2017CV30245 Div:5 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Dated: December 14, 2017 Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of David S. Dubinsky is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ David S. Dubinsky David S. Dubinsky, No. 45575 Jeffrey B. Smith, No. 40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF FOUNDERS VILLAGE MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC.

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Children, And concerning: ALISON ZITLATL, D.O.B.: 5/27/1986, Mother; MIGUEL ZAMORA, (Father of Zamora children); and JOSE LAST NAME UNKNOWN, Possible Father of Xaiden Luckett; JOHN DOE, Possible Father of Xaiden Luckett, Respondents, And JULIE ROSENTHAL, (Maternal Grandmother), Special Respondent.

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Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 17JV209 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2017.

TO: JOSE LAST NAME UNKNOWN; and JOHN DOE You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Amended Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is can be obtained through counsel for the Douglas County Department of Human Services.

A Return of Service, Adjudicatory Hearing and Permanency Planning Hearing, are scheduled on January 22, 2018 at 1:30 p.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2017, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Address of Plaintiff: Founders Village Master Association, Inc. c/o Professional Community Management, Inc. (PCMS) 7208 S. Tucson Way, Suite 125 Centennial, CO 80112

Dated: January 4, 2018 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No.: 932307 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 25, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No: 932351 First Publication : January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice Be advised that the 1994 Toyota 4Runner last registered to Wendy Meyer Finley, VIN # JT3VN39W8R0160161, has been considered abandoned at the business located at 3155 Commerce Ct., Castle Rock, CO. 80109. We have contacted the owner and will now be applying for title. If there is any further interest in this vehicle, please contact Gus Lindemann, Cherry Motors, Inc., at 303-506-0199.

Legal Notice No: 932350 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: XAIDEN LUCKETT, D.O.B.: 7/23/2015; MIGUEL ZAMORA, D.O.B.: 9/11/2007; LEILANI ZAMORA, D.O.B.: 10/08/2005; ARIANA ZAMORA, D.O.B.: 7/28/2003; and JULIAN ZAMORA, D.O.B.: 5/30/2001, Children, And concerning: ALISON ZITLATL, D.O.B.: 5/27/1986, Mother; MIGUEL ZAMORA, (Father of Zamora children); and JOSE LAST NAME UNKNOWN, Possible Father of Xaiden Luckett; JOHN DOE, Possible Father of Xaiden Luckett, Respondents, And JULIE ROSENTHAL, (Maternal Grandmother),

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 29th day of JANUARY 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and NORTH STAR DESIGN-BUILD, LLC for the 2017 FAIRGROUNDS REGIONAL PARK EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING, INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #034-17 (PO#37545), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said NORTH STAR DESIGN-BUILD, LLC for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 29th day of JANUARY 2018, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Parks, Trails & Building Grounds, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs,

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amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Parks, Trails & Building Grounds, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

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Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government.

Legal Notice No.: 932290 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2018 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2018-003, will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of placement of hot mix asphalt overlays at various locations throughout Douglas County. Bid items include removal of asphalt mat, reset and adjustment of manholes and water valve boxes, removal and replacement of pavement markings, unclassified excavation and aggregate base course.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer, by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • REMOVAL OF ASPHALT MAT (PLANING) (1 – 1/2 INCH THICKNESS) – 484,042 SY • AGGREGATE BASE COURSE (CLASS 6) (SHOULDERING) – 4,643 TON • HOT MIX ASPHALT (GRADING SX) (75) (HAUL AND ASPHALT) (PAVING) (2 INCH) – 82,165 TON Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

Legal Notice No.: 932325 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Qdoba Restaurant Corporation d-b-a Qdoba Mexican Eats Store 2595 has requested the City Council of the City of Lone Tree, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, grant a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at Qdoba Mexican Eats Store 2595, 8441 South Yosemite Street, Suite #6, Lone Tree, CO 80124 to dispense Malt, Vinous and Spirituous liquors by the drink for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on the application will be held at the Lone Tree Civic Center, Council Chambers, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation; President/Treasurer: Keith Guilbault, 4371 Talmage Dr, San Diego, CA, VP/Secretary: Michael Snider, 11952 Cypress Canyon, San Diego, CA, Stockholder: Jack in the Box, Inc., 9330 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA Date of Application: 11-29-17 Legal Notice No.: 932288 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Parker Town Council passed the following resolution setting a hearing to consider the annexation of property known as the Kime Ranch Property.

RESOLUTION NO. 17-059 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNEXATION ORDINANCE FOR THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY ANNEXATION FOR SECOND READING ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018.

The Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado Resolves: The Town Council finds that the ordinance to annex the Property will be considered on

RESOLUTION NO. 17-059 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNEXATION ORDINANCE FOR THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY ANNEXATION FOR SECOND READING ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018.

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The Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado Resolves: The Town Council finds that the ordinance to annex the Property will be considered on second reading by the Town Council on February 5, 2018, at the Town of Parker Town Hall, which is located at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-12-106 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Legal Description (Exhibit A) The Town Council hereby sets a second reading for the annexation on February 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado and directs the Town Clerk to publish and give notice as required by state law and Town Ordinance.

Done at a meeting of the Parker Town Council held on December 11, 2017 and approved by a vote of 7 for and 0 against.

-S- Mike Waid, Mayor ATTEST:-S-Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the governing body.

RESOLUTION NO. 17-059 , Series of 2017 TITLE: A RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THAT THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY ANNEXATION PETITION SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ANNEXATION ACT OF 1965 AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2018 WHEREAS, THE PETITIONER OWNS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY, WHICH IS DESCRIBED ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT A (THE “REAL PROPERTY”); WHEREAS, PETITIONER SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION (THE “ANNEXATION PETITION”) CONCERNING THE REAL PROPERTY ON OCTOBER 25, 2017; WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 31-12107, THIS TOWN COUNCIL, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN, HEREBY DETERMINES THAT THE ANNEXATION PETITION IS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.R.S. § 3112-107(1); AND WHEREAS, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO (THE “TOWN”), HAS SATISFIED ITSELF CONCERNING THE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE FOR THE ANNEXATION PETITION WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1) AND DESIRES TO PROCEED WITH THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE REAL PROPERTY TO AND BY THE TOWN. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. THE ANNEXATION PETITION FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE REAL PROPERTY INTO THE TOWN SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1).

SECTION 2. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE REAL PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED INTO THE TOWN WILL BE CONDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018, AT THE TOWN OF PARKER TOWN HALL, WHICH IS LOCATED AT 20120 EAST MAINSTREET, PARKER, COLORADO, 80138, TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION COMPLIES WITH C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 AND 31-12105 OR SUCH PART THEREOF AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TERMS OF TITLE 31, ARTICLE 12, PART 1, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AS THE MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION ACT OF 1965, AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, ARTICLE II, SECTION 30, AS AMENDED. SECTION 3. ANY PERSON LIVING WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED, ANY LANDOWNER OF LANDS THEREOF, ANY RESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY TO WHICH THE AREA IS PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED, ANY MUNICIPALITY LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION, OR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MAY APPEAR AT SUCH HEARING AND PRESENT EVIDENCE UPON ANY MATTER TO BE DETERMINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL. RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS 11TH DAY OF DEC. , 2017.

TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO -S-MIKE WAID, MAYOR ATTEST:-SCAROL BAUMGARTNER, TOWN CLERK Exhibit A Legal Description Land Owned by Elisabeth M.L. Kime, sole Trustee, or her successors in trust, under Elisabeth M.L. Kime Living Trust, January 15, 2016: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING THE EAST HALF OF LOT 1, DALTON SUBDIVISION, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 253933 IN THE RE-

ATTEST:-SCAROL BAUMGARTNER, TOWN CLERK Exhibit A Legal Description

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Land Owned by Elisabeth M.L. Kime, sole Trustee, or her successors in trust, under Elisabeth M.L. Kime Living Trust, January 15, 2016: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING THE EAST HALF OF LOT 1, DALTON SUBDIVISION, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 253933 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Land Owned by Reiboldt Family Trust: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING ALL OF LOT 3, PINE HILLS RANCH, A SUBDIVISION PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 236663 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice No.: 932323 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 to Concrete Express, Inc. for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the Acres Green – Park Meadows Drive Storm Sewer Pipe Replacement. The project provided for the repair of a storm sewer pipe and the road, and ancillary construction, all of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s), in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim, therefore, has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s) at any time, up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City of Lone Tree, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Colorado 80124 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said City of Lone Tree, its City Council Members, officers, agents, consultants, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO By: Lisa A. Albers, Capital Improvement Project Manager Legal Notice No.: 932291 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION A public hearing will be held on January 23, 2018 at 6:30pm or soon thereafter, in the City Council Hearing Room, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, City of Lone Tree, CO 80124, for approval of a use by special review for a sanitary lift station in the RidgeGate PDD 4th Amendment Planned Development District. The subject land is located approximately 825 feet from the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and First Street. For more information, call the City of Lone Tree Community Development Department 303-708-1818.

File Name and Number: RidgeGate First Street Lift Station #SR17-44R Owner: RidgeGate Investments, Inc. Legal Description: A parcel of land located in the northeast quarter of Section 13, Township 6 South, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, City of Lone Tree.

Legal Notice No.: 932295 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 11th day of January, 2018, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Kolbe Striping, Inc., for the completion of 2017 Townwide Pavement Markings – Long Line Project (CIP17013), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kolbe Striping, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 11th day of January, 2018,

013), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kolbe Striping, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 11th day of January, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.

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Legal Notice No.: 932308 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Second Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2018 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND CURB RAMP RETROFI T PROJECT; DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2018-001, will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, installation of new sidewalk, curb and gutter, inlet protection, and upgrading several curb ramps to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout Douglas County. Bid items include hot mix asphalt for patching, unclassified excavation, and aggregate base course.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • CONCRETE PAVEMENT (10 INCH) (CLASS P) – 6,636 SY • CONCRETE CURB RAMP (6 INCH) – 8,546 SY • CURB AND GUTTER, TYPE 2 (SECTION MS) (6 INCH) (6 FOOT – 6 INCH) – 16,247 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

Legal Notice No.: 932313 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Second Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, in the City Council Hearing Room, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, City of Lone Tree, CO 80124, for consideration of proposed amendments to Article 1 of Chapter 16 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to increase the penalty for zoning violations. The Planning Commission shall adopt a final report containing a recommendation to the City Council to approve, approve with modifications or deny the proposed amendments.

For more information, call the Community Development Department at 303-708-1818.

Amendment to City of Lone Tree Municipal Code, Chapter 16 Zoning Project #PL17-69 Legal Notice No.: 932322 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 18th day of January, 2018, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and American Striping Company, for the completion of 2017 Townwide Pavement Markings–Crosswalks/ Symbols Project (CIP17-014), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said American Striping Company for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 18th day of January, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.

Legal Notice No.: 932355 First Publication: January 4, 2018 Second Publication: January 11, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 042-17 TWO BRIDGES at BAYOU GULCH OPEN SPACE TRAIL DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The Division of Open Space and Natural Resources of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of final design and trail construction for the Two Bridges at Bayou Gulch Open Space project. The Two Bridges at Bayou Gulch Open Space project is for approximately ten (10) miles of natural surface trail. Bayou Gulch Open Space is located on Fox Sparrow Road in Parker, Colorado.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 THIRD STREET, SUITE 113, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.

Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 042-17, Two Bridges at Bayou Gulch Open Space” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 am, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No: 932352 First Publication : January 4, 2018 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 18th day of January, 2018, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract

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There were many players from local teams among the state front-runners so to save space, just the state leaders will be mentioned.

In 5A girls, Cherry Creek’s Jana Van Gytenbeck leads the state with 7.1 assists per game and Castle View’s Madison Hema leads with 3.5 blocks per game.

Brandon Romero of Mountain Range has made 35 3-pointers to lead the state’s 5A boys while Caden Sehr of Legacy is tops with 4.1 steals a game.

Golden’s MaKena Prey leads 4A girls in scoring with a 24.9 average and Savannah Martin of Standley Lake is the top rebounder with 12.8 per game. Izzy Hren of Holy Family is averaging seven assists a game to lead the state and Alameda’s Angel Bernard is the steals leader with 6.3 per game.

caught on.”

AEDs may be prevalent in local communities, but departments are also utilizing technology to ensure the public knows doesn’t just know where an AED is located, but also when an AED is needed.

West Metro Fire Rescue, and three other agencies use an app run by PulsePoint, according to Metz. PulsePoint’s goal is to build the most comprehensive registry of AEDs, although it isn’t available in all Denver metro areas.

Residents who do live in a PulsePoint service area can upload a photo and the location of public AEDs to the app, which the district verifies, Metz said. The app displays each AED on an interactive map so residents can pinpoint the closest AED

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

to them.

The app is also connected to their dispatching software, Metz said. Users trained in CPR can receive a notification when there is a cardiac event in a public place within a quarter-mile of them, so they can hopefully provide immediate help.

Overall, emergency personnel need community support, Metz said, to help improve survivability rates for cardiac arrest.

“Finding someone in cardiac arrest is a scary and highstress event. Anyone who is going to act to help someone should first consider their surroundings to ensure that they are not entering a harmful environment, potentially becoming another victim,” Farris said.

“However, early CPR is the best chance a person has to survive a cardiac arrest and good Samaritan citizens are key in this link of the survival chain.”

West Metro Fire Rescue crews practice for a cardiac arrest event.

AEDs can be found in many public places, including municipal buildings and local businesses.

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Try before you buy - our professional staff will help you find the best equipment to meet your needs. We definitely know fitness is a commitment and we also think it’s a ton of fun because there are a bunch of ways to do it. Ultimately, we know it’s personal to each individual.

BEST PRICES GUARANTEED! Best price always, better than online, too.

Competitive and flexible financing.

Hands-on, professional staff and service.

Treadmills from $999 Ellipticals from $999 Bikes from $499

VISIT ONE OF OUR FOUR SHOWROOMS:

ENGLEWOOD 303.790.1392

DENVER 720.279.3008

9647-B E County Line Rd

2468 S Colorado Blvd

Englewood, CO 80112

Denver, CO 80222

PARK MEADOWS

UNIVERSITY HILLS

LITTLETON / LAKEWOOD 303.955.8452

BROOMFIELD 720.887.2840

5066 S Wadsworth Blvd, Unit 128

Broomfield, CO 80021

Littleton, CO 80123

FLATIRON CROSSING

180 E Flatiron Crossing Dr, Unit 180A

BOWMAR

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