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‘SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR’ The birth of her baby prompts a young woman to get clean after battling heroin addiction P8

A STEADY PACE: Project that will add toll lanes to C-470 on course for completion next year P6

‘A VITAL SAFETY NET’: Even amid strong economy, area food banks’ services are in great need P12 THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

“As city manager, I’m looking forward to building upon the work already accomplished to implement the city’s strategic goals.”

Michael Penny | new Castle Pines city manager | Page 5 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 14 | LIFE: PAGE 18 | CALENDAR: PAGE 29 | SPORTS: PAGE 32

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Colorado Community Media takes home 47 awards Papers that cover Douglas County accounted for 16 of the honors

Ben Wiebesiek, first place: Best feature page design — “Outdoor concerts” Thelma Grimes, Ben Wiebesiek, Erin Franks, first place: Best advertising special section — “Senior Solutions” Jim Benton, second place: Best sports story — “A real pain” Tom Skelley, second place: Best health enterprise/health feature story — “Float tanks” Tom Skelley, second place: Best story/picture combination — “Braille Challenge” David Gilbert, second place: Best photo essay — “Day on the South Platte” Chris Rotar, second place: Best headline writing — “Hip to be square dancing” Erin Franks, Lisa Allison, second place: Best advertising special section — “Pedal”

STAFF REPORT

Colorado Community Media received 47 excellence in journalism awards, including 26 first-place honors and the Editorial Sweepstakes prize for the second year in a row for the Littleton Independent, one of the 18 newspapers the company publishes in the Denver metro area.

The awards were presented April 14 during the Colorado Press Association’s annual convention, held this year in Colorado Springs.

CCM’s newspapers competed in the press association’s Colorado Better Newspaper Contest across various circulation categories for work published between Nov. 1, 2016, and Oct. 31, 2017.

“The awards are a confirmation of the quality work performed by our team of journalists, artists and advertising staff every week to help our communities stay connected,” publisher Jerry Healey said.

The Independent won the sweepstakes award for its strong showing in Healey Class 3, which encompasses mid-size weekly newspapers.

The paper took home 13 awards, with six first-place finishes.

CCM’s south metro papers accounted for 33 awards, including 18 first-place honors, ranging from the smallest circulation category of Class 1 to the largest, Class 5.

South metro-based reporters Alex DeWind and Ellis Arnold each won three first-place awards. David Gilbert received four awards, including two first-place honors. Jessica Gibbs also garnered four awards, including a first-place showing.

Sports writer Jim Benton received a first-place and two second-place awards.

Former CCM reporters Tom Skelley

Allison

DeWind

D. Gilbert

Meltzer

Arnold

Franks

S. Gilbert

Rotar

Benton

Gibbs

(three first-place and two secondplace honors), Mike DiFerdinando (a first-place showing) and Kyle Harding (a first-place honor) also won awards.

The following are all of the contest winners from CCM’s south metro newspapers: Douglas County News-Press, Class 1 Jessica Gibbs, first place: Best environmental story — “Water pipeline shrouded in secrecy” Tom Skelley, first place: Best health enterprise/health feature story — “In health, and in sickness” Tom Skelley, first place: Best photo essay — “Boots and bulls” Tina Meltzer, first place: Best small space ad — “Aqua Spas” Jessica Gibbs, second place: Best feature story — “Donahue gets back to business” Englewood Herald, Class 1 Ellis Arnold, first place: Best

Are you a Castle Rock resident looking to become involved in your local government? Do you want to have a voice in the public policy and decisions that affect Castle Rock? If so, apply now for open positions on our Town Boards and Commissions during our annual volunteer recruitment.

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Smith

feature story — “Food pantry serves changing need” Ellis Arnold, first place: Best business news/feature story — “Chasing the culinary dream” Ellis Arnold, first place: Best deadline news reporting — “City stops opening of arcade business” David Gilbert, second place: Best news story — “Gun store burglaries” Littleton Independent, Class 3 Editorial Sweepstakes award David Gilbert, first place: Best business news/feature story — “Sky-high rents” David Gilbert, first place: Best education story — “New graduation requirements” Jim Benton, first place: Best sports column writing — “Overtime” Kyle Harding, first place: Best environmental story — “Geese in the parks”

Lone Tree Voice, Class 4 Alex DeWind, first place: Best health enterprise/health feature story — “Anxious times” Alex DeWind, first place: Best news story — “Search for understanding” Alex DeWind, first place: Best feature story — “I lost all of them” Mike DiFerdinando, first place: Best education story — “Charter schools: A matter of course” Jessica Gibbs, second place: Best deadline news reporting — “State trooper killed” Craig Marshall Smith, second place: Best humorous column writing — “Quiet Desperation” Jim Benton, second place: Best sports event story — “Valor to play familiar foe” Scott Gilbert, second place: Best headline writing — “Filling lucky” Jessica Gibbs, second place: Best photo essay — “Steer drive” Ben Wiebesiek, second place: Best informational graphic — “Tale of the tape” Parker Chronicle, Class 5 Tom Skelley, first place: Best health enterprise/health feature story — “Doulas”

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About me My father, brother and I moved to the Denver area in 1964 when I was in sixth grade. I have lived here ever since. I am married (24 years) with five adult children, four grandchildren and a fifth on the way. And four dogs.

My wife and I built a home outside of Franktown 14 years ago, where we currently live. My professional career has always been in the fields of residential real estate, consumer finance and mortgage finance.

I am passionate about the outdoors.

I spend my spare time road biking, hiking, mountain climbing and snowshoeing. I spent five summers doing volunteer work for the Colorado 14ers Initiative.

Working with the Rotary I have been a member of the Castle Rock Rotary Club for just over a year.

I am the current president of the Castle Rock Rotary Club Foundation.

Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self.� I really believe that. At Rotary, our goal is to try and make someone’s life better.

Rotary giving back Castle Country Assisted Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, operates three assisted living facilities. The nonprofit made a grant request for its Valley House facility at 255 S. Valley Dr. in Castle Rock. Valley House is home to twenty-three residents. The grant was to repair, replace, upgrade and renovate the outdoor area of Valley House. Much of this area has

experienced a significant amount of deferred maintenance. The outdoor area is for the enjoyment of the residents, their families, children and grandchildren, and is the most popular gathering place, especially in the summer months.

The Castle Rock Rotary Foundation allocated $3,500 for this project. We applied for and received a matching grant of $3,500 from our Rotary District Grant Fund, so the total project cost is $7000. This money is being used to purchase all the materials, and Rotarians will provide the bulk of the labor necessary. We have about 20 Rotarians signed up to rake, shovel, tear down and rebuild things.

Castle Country Assisted Living serves a large number of Medicaid patients, and this gives us a chance to help all the residents of Valley House to have a nice place to spend time outdoors, and also entertain family.

Why I’m in a Rotary Club I have always been involved in some kind of service or charity work. I have been fortunate in a lot of ways. Giving back is always a pleasure and very rewarding. For me, Rotary has been a fantastic opportunity to facilitate giving back. Rotary is a classic example of the “sum being greater than the parts.� The contributions we make as a group are so much more significant than what any one of us could accomplish on our own My mantra On a professional level, I know if I always put my clients’ interests first, everything else seems to take care of itself. On a personal level, I always strive to be the man my dog thinks I am.

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Castle Pines names new city manager Michael Penny had been serving in the position on an interim basis STAFF REPORT

Castle Pines has a new city manager.

Michael Penny has been appointed to the position after serving for nearly two months in the job on an interim basis.

“City council and I have been extremely impressed with the work Mr. Penny has accomplished in his very short tenure with the city as interim city manager,” Mayor Tera Radloff said in a news release issued by the city. “If the last seven weeks are any indication, I have no doubt that he is an ideal fit for our community and his extensive experience in local government administration will serve our residents well.”

Penny, 49, was the city manager in Littleton from 2011-16. Before that, he was the town manager of Frisco for seven years and the city administrator of Ouray for two years.

In Castle Pines, he replaces Don Van Wormer, who resigned Jan. 12 after roughly five years on the job.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with city council and staff, getting to know residents and collaborating

with community partners over the last two months,” Penny said in the city’s release. “As city manager, I’m looking forward to building upon the work already accomplished to implement the city’s strategic goals.”

Penny’s contract, which was approved by city council April 10 and is effective May 1, calls for an annual salary of $155,000.

The salary will rise to $175,000 after six months, according to the contract.

Penny will be working in a city that is poised to Penny grow. Castle Pines is amid more than one development project that combined could double the city’s population of nearly 11,000 within the next couple decades.

After taking over as interim manager in February, Penny said he was impressed with the city council’s “desire to see the city grow and prosper.”

Penny and the Littleton City Council were sometimes at odds over issues of growth and communication. His tenure in Littleton ended when the council made a controversial decision to fire him in June 2016.

Penny, a Littleton resident, is the past president of the Colorado Municipal League and past president of the Colorado City/County Management Association.

Forums offer chance for discussion on mental health Events are in conjunction with Colorado Community Media’s series ‘Time to Talk’ STAFF REPORT

Colorado Community Media, in partnership with Douglas County Libraries and the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative, will present a series of public forums, “Time to Talk,” on mental health in Douglas County.

The first forum, April 26, will feature keynote speaker Andrew Romanoff, CEO of Mental Health Colorado, who will focus on mental health and youth.

Free to the public, the Romanoff forum will be held at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way in Lone Tree, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Romanoff said he is eager to join

this conversation in Douglas County and grateful for the opportunity.

“For my family—like thousands of others—access to mental health care is literally a matter of life or death,” Romanoff said. “Each year, more than one million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance-use disorder, yet only half get the care they need. We ought to expand coverage, reduce costs and shatter the stigma that still stops so many people from seeking mental health care in the first place.

During the forum, Romanoff said he will focus on the value of prevention and early intervention.

“Allowing a decade to pass between the onset of symptoms and the arrival of treatment is a recipe for disaster,” he said.

The two-hour forum will also feature Kristen Torres, a Colorado State University student and a local high school graduate, who will share her personal mental health story about depression and how those struggles led her to become a mental health advocate and stigma fighter.

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Additional Public Workshop on proposed Electronic Message Signs Zoning Regs.

During a public meeting on April 26, 5:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, County staff will review amended, proposed regulations, resulting from comments received during the initial public review process. Visit www.douglas. co.us/PRO , project number DR2018-001, or contact Jamie Hartig at 303.660.7460 for details.

FULL property tax payment due Payments must be received by the Treasurer’s office

by April 30, 2017. Payments received after the due date must include applicable interest. To obtain the amounts due or to pay online, please visit douglascotax.com and search for your account using the Public User Access.

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Help solve a cold case!

Did you witness an event? Hear someone bragging about committing a crime? For more information and photos of cold cases at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office please visit www.dcsheriff.net and search for Cold Cases.

What’s happening with your County Government?

Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for various public meetings, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Meetings and Agendas.

Register now for Seniors’ Council Vintage and Vibrant Event The Seniors’ Council hosts Vintage & Vibrant Wednesday May 2, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Event Center in Castle Rock. For information and to register visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Seniors’ Council or call 303-663-7681.

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C-470 expansion project moving along About a year left before completion of toll lanes from I-25 to Wadsworth

PAVE ON Crews were hard at work on the afternoon of April 12, laying concrete in the new outside lanes on C-470 just west of University Boulevard.

Castle Rock Construction superintendent Mike Walker paced alongside a colossal concrete paving machine, which crawled along at a snail’s pace, turning truckload after truckload of wet concrete into a smooth, uniform surface.

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Drivers can expect about another year of construction on C-470 between I-25 and Wadsworth Boulevard as crews enter the home stretch of a project to add toll lanes intended to reduce congestion on the corridor.

The C-470 Express Lanes project will add two express lanes — which will be tolled — westbound from I-25 to Colorado Boulevard, narrowing to one from Colorado Boulevard to Wadsworth Boulevard. One express lane will be added to the eastbound stretch from just west of the South Platte River to I-25. The project will also see bridges and overpasses widened, curves realigned, and a host of other tweaks to the corridor, according to materials published by the Colorado Department of Transportation, or CDOT. The project is expected to save motorists upwards of 18 minutes of travel time on the roughly 12-mile stretch between I-25 and Wadsworth Boulevard during rush hour. Tolls will vary depending on traffic flow,

“They just don’t make these things like they used to,” Walker said, patting the side of the machine. “This puppy can lay five feet of concrete a minute, or 2,500 feet a day.”

Walker said the machine was built in 1998 and has won numerous awards for its paving quality.

“We’re doing some pretty solid work,” Walker said. “This project is coming together nicely.

Just you wait.”

Castle Rock Construction superintendent Mike Walker paces beside a colossal concrete paver along C-470. The paver can lay concrete at a rate of five feet per minute, or 2,500 feet per day.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT and would range up to $6 to travel the entire express-lane corridor during peak hours.

The project is moving along a steady pace and is on schedule, said Stacia Sellers, a communications manager with CDOT.

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“We’re making great headway,” Sellers said. “We should be completing the last bridge widening this month, at Yosemite. Willow Creek Trail will be closed for a few weeks as we make improvements like trail widening and drainage work.”

Sellers said the express lanes will be the innermost lanes of the highway, so crews are currently progressing on adding outside lanes to the highway that will become general purpose lanes. At its widest, the highway will go from its current four lanes to seven.

The new lanes are about three-quarters finished, Sellers said, and traffic will be shifted onto them as they’re completed to allow crews to work on the express lanes.

Crews are about halfway finished building noise walls that will line about three miles, or roughly a quarter of the project length, Sellers said.

Noise wall locations were determined by consultation with surrounding neighborhoods.

Roughly 100,000 drivers use the segment of highway every day, according to CDOT, with volumes projected to increase 40 percent by 2035.

“This project will help tremendously with congestion,” Sellers said.

“More people are moving in all the time, and more homes and businesses are lining that corridor. Once the express lanes are open, people can choose if they want that trip time reliability.”

The project seems to be going smoothly, said Roger Partridge, a Douglas County commissioner who was an instrumental part of the coalition of municipalities and counties that pushed for the project.

“I hear from the travelling public that people are mostly surprised by how well the project and traffic are moving,” Partridge said.

A crew with Castle Rock Construction lays concrete along a new lane on C-470 just west of University Boulevard. The C-470 express lane project, which will nearly double the width of the highway in places, is expected to wrap up about a year from now.

Douglas County ponied up $10 million of the project’s $276 million cost.

An additional $110.6 million came from state and federal funding, with the balance coming from loans that will be paid off with toll revenue.

The decision to make the new lanes tolled was the result of resident surveys, Partridge said.

“We did phone polls that asked if people thought the project was necessary, and the answer was overwhelmingly yes,” Partridge said. “The funding just wasn’t there to make all the new lanes general purpose, so we asked people if they wanted to see a new sales tax, gas tax, or toll lanes, and toll lanes won.”

Partridge said the goal is to use variable tolls to ensure that traffic on the express lanes is always moving at 45 mph or faster.

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Media company Redbarre backs out of Parker plans The company will not build billion-dollar campus at Compark

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Media and technology company Redbarre announced April 12 that it will not proceed with building a $1 billion digital media campus in Parker, citing “an impasse with the landowner.”

Andy Boian, spokesman for Redbarre, said “Redbarre Companies, that has plans to build a billion-dollar high tech digital campus in Colorado, today released its commitment to build the campus in Compark in Parker, Colorado, due to an impasse with the landowner. To that end, Redbarre remains

fully committed to build in Colorado, but will seek numerous other land opportunities provided to them from which to consider.”

Boian said the project is still enormously important to people, and although the Parker site has been taken off the table for now, that doesn’t mean they’re completely out of the running.

“The Town of Parker has been unbelievably gracious to Redbarre through this process,” said Boian. “It’s a business deal, and it’s a big business deal.

There are a lot of mitigating factors, and we have to come to terms with what we all agree on.”

The move, according to Boian, allows Redbarre to entertain other opportunities, and they are no longer contractually obligated to Compark.

“We are going to build in Colorado, and anything is possible,” said Boian.

“We could revisit the Compark area in the future, but at this time, we are looking at other possibiites that have been brought to us.”

Redbarre announced its plans for a site in northwest Parker, near E-470, with much fanfare in August 2017.

The company held a news conference on the steps of the state Capitol in Denver, with Gov. John Hickenlooper and officials from Parker and Douglas County in attendance. Plans were to build a 68-acre, 1.9 million-square-foot digital media and technology campus in the Compark area. The plans included production studios, retail, office and hospitality spaces, and promised to bring nearly 4,000 jobs to the area.

In an interview with Colorado Community Media shortly after the announcement last summer, Redbarre Chief Executive Officer Don Levy

said the project would be self-funded through private investors and they hoped to break ground in the third quarter of 2018.

Since then, no site plans have been submitted to the Town of Parker, although Redbarre has continued to promote the campus on their website, and as of February of this year had maintained they still intended to build the facility.

Boian said they hope to find a site by August.

Matt Carlson, business recruitment manager for the Town of Parker, responded to the news in an email to Colorado Community Media.

“This is obviously disappointing news to the Town of Parker,” he wrote. “However, it is a private matter between the parties and we remain hopeful they can work to a mutually beneficial solution.”

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‘She gave me something to live for’ Douglas County woman works to overcome heroin addiction after birth of daughter

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ebekah Barstnar, 23, a heroin addict, lay on a cot in a Douglas County jail cell, vomiting repeatedly, too weak to walk to the nearby bathroom. Pain in her back deepened, her bones ached, her skin felt as if it were crawling. She felt cold, then hot, then cold.

She hadn’t had a fix for several hours and withdrawal was setting in. After a night’s stay, she was released to her mother, Kathie Barstnar, who took her back to their Lone Tree home.

As the pain in her back worsened, the two women realized Rebekah might be pregnant. They rushed to Sky Ridge Medical Center, where doctors confirmed she was not only pregnant, but also in the late stages of labor.

Thirty minutes later, at 3:12 p.m. on Aug. 30, Rebekah’s daughter, Penelope, was born. About a month premature, she weighed almost 5 pounds and was addicted to heroin.

Rebekah never knew she was pregnant, confusing those signs with symptoms of heroin addiction. But the miracle of Penelope — now healthy — saved her life, she and her family say.

“She gave me something to fight for, she gave me something to live for,” Rebekah said. “Because before that I was on a path to death, and there’s no simpler way to put that.”

Rebekah’s journey — from her upbringing in a loving home, in a safe and affluent community, to living in her car, using heroin and giving birth to a baby addicted to the same drug — reflects the increasingly tragic effect on the child welfare system by the burgeoning opioid crisis.

Medical staff at Sky Ridge immediately called Douglas County Department of Human Services when Penelope was born.

Despite not knowing she was pregnant, Rebekah’s

Rebekah Barstnar and her daughter Penelope, pictured with Rebekah’s mother, Kathie.

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children from their parents’ home, to being charged with child abuse and jail time.

That’s why Rebekah’s actions in the days following Penelope’s birth mattered so much. It’s also why the Douglas County Department of Human Services considers Rebekah a success story when it comes to preventing child abuse.

This is her story.

Penelope Barstnar, who is nearly 7 months old, was born addicted to heroin. Her mother, Rebekah, suffered a heroin addiction for approximatley three years and said she did not know she was pregnant until she went into labor, explaining symptoms from her addiction masked pregnancy symptoms. heroin use during pregnancy — and any use after her child’s birth — is considered neglect, a form of child abuse.

Melissa Dudley, who was assigned to Rebekah’s case,

said courts often become involved in such situations because parents are unwilling or unable to overcome their addiction. In those cases, consequences can range from fines, to removal of the

‘Just young curiosity’ Rebekah, her parents and older brother moved to Lone Tree from Aurora in 1998.

The family needed more space, Kathie said, and they were excited to find a home still under construction, which they could partially customize.

The house, on a street lined with white-fenced yards, is similar to the neighboring residences, many with tall entrances, big backyards and flowers in front. The neighborhood is and always has been quiet, safe and friendly, Rebekah said.

She grew up loving music.

She spent much of her time in choir or as a house manager for school plays. She wrote songs, taught herself to play piano and guitar and recorded cover videos for fun.

“Anytime she and her grandmother could find tickets, they were off to a musical together,” Kathie said.

At about 13 years old, Rebekah and her friends began experimenting with alcohol and marijuana.

“Just young curiosity,” she said. “You hear about it and then you want to try it, and your friends are doing it, so it doesn’t seem all that harmful.”

Her marijuana and alcohol use started light and in social setttings at friends’ homes around Lone Tree, she said.

She never drank alone, always with friends. In 2012, Rebekah graduated from Regis Jesuit High School, a private, college preparatory high school in Aurora. During this time, she still didn’t drink much, maybe going to one party a month.

Rather than heading straight to college Rebekah opted for a gap year and planned to travel. When an opportunity to live with a cousin in New York City arose in 2014, she spent about a year in the lower east side.

Her drinking increased some, she said, and she’d attend parties on the weekend.

Rebekah spent New Year’s Eve in Times Square and saw the Thanksgiving Day Parade — all the activities young people are supposed to do, Kathie said. She and her husband didn’t like how far away New York City was, but they felt comforted knowing their daughter lived with family and had an aunt and uncle close by in Washington, D.C. They trusted she’d be cared for, which she was, Kathie said.

At 20, Rebekah moved back to Colorado and into a Denver townhome with a friend and two cousins.

Soon, Rebekah said, she met a man — Penelope’s father — online, who lived with his family a few blocks from her townhome. They started dating. He was close with his siblings, also loved music and enjoyed philanthropic work, all traits Rebekah admired.

Over the first two months of dating, they built a relationship of trust and gradually fell in love. He was new to Colorado and didn’t immediately find work. Rebekah nannied for two families.

Substance abuse escalates By the time she moved back to Colorado, Rebekah had tried more drugs, including cocaine and mushrooms, she said. In her room at her townhome, Rebekah and SEE ADDICTION, P9

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her boyfriend decided to try smoking heroin. They used for several days, initially out of curiosity, Rebekah said, although she didn’t expect addiction to set in so quickly.

“That’s the one that really grabbed hold,” she said.

“From then on, I used daily for almost three years. It was every day, almost every hour.”

The high is physically and emotionally numbing, Rebekah said. A heavy weight comes over the body that can be relaxing, she said, but overall, heroin makes its users “a shell.”

Kathie remembers the early signs. Rebekah’s complexion changed. She once had clear skin and white teeth. Then Rebekah started getting blemishes and her smile grew “dingy.” Rebekah also started smoking cigarettes, a surprising move for the daughter who loved to sing. Then she quit her job.

“I saw her no longer playing her guitar — she used to sit around the house playing,” Kathie said.

Still, Kathie said she remained in denial that the problem might be drugs. Rebekah speculated her mother also didn’t know how best to approach the situation.

For the first couple of months into addiction, the couple stayed at Rebekah’s townhome, until her cousins and friend found foil in her trash can.

Realizing the foil was heroin paraphernalia, used to store the drug, her roommates and one of their fathers told Kathie and they all confronted Rebekah through an intervention.

The meeting rattled Rebekah and she packed a bag and left.

She first went home, but her parents turned off her phone and their internet in an attempt to distance Rebekah from her boyfriend.

They saw that as protecting her, Kathie said. Rebekah felt imprisoned. And together with the failed intervention, she felt as if her parents had betrayed her.

So, in the middle of the night, Rebekah tied together bed sheets, lowered her belongings out a window and slipped through a dog door to avoid tripping the house’s security.

“I hadn’t gone to sleep that night,” Kathie said. “I had gone up, just to check on her, and that’s when I discovered she wasn’t there. It was one of the most heart-wrenching, frightening moments of my

Rebekah Barstnar, 24, kisses her daughter, Penelope, whom she nearly put up for adoption at birth before deciding to enter rehab for a heroin addiction. As of late March, Barstnar was approximately seven months sober. Looking back, she says Penelope saved her life.

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life to think, ‘Oh my God, she’s run away. I have no idea where she is. I have no idea how to find her.’ “ That night, Rebekah reunited with her boyfriend at his family’s home. Her parents turned her phone back

on so they could reach her if needed.

‘I didn’t like the person I saw’ Rebekah and her boyfriend lived with his parents for a time during 2017, then began couch-hopping at

friends’ homes. They stayed at a Motel 6 in Denver when they could afford it and eventually lived in Rebekah’s 2007 Honda Accord.

They parked in hotel lots or sometimes at a Walmart, from Denver to Lone Tree

to Englewood, and moved when they saw police drive by.

In the thick of her addiction, Rebekah saw no one but her boyfriend and their drug dealer in Denver.

Slowly, pieces of Rebekah’s identity slipped away.

She sold her treasured guitars and ukulele for drug money. She stopped singing.

She stole from her parents and lied without hesitation.

When last winter grew too cold to live in her car, Rebekah moved home. Rebekah’s mother, father and 25-year-old brother debated whether letting her back in was the right decision. She would have easier access to items to steal, but Kathie said they wanted to know where she was, that she was safe. They wanted the opportunity to talk her into seeking treatment.

They knew through speaking with local rehab centers they had no legal right to force her into care because she was older than 18. Kathie and her husband also sought counseling for themselves as they struggled with how to help Rebekah.

All the while, Rebekah stayed connected to her boyfriend, who continued living on the streets and sleeping outside, but occasionally under her bed or in her car in the family garage when she was able to sneak him in.

Her parents weren’t comfortable allowing him into their home and by this time his family had moved out of state. He chose to stay in Colorado, and Rebekah walked the line between helping him maneuver the homeless life during cold, winter nights and respecting her parents.

“I would bring him blankets,” she said.

Her boyfriend stayed wherever he could find a quiet, secluded place, often behind nearby stores in Lone Tree.

“Every day it was how could we get the money to get the drugs to not go through withdrawal,” she said.

For most of 2017, Rebekah wanted to quit, she said.

She had tried to do so more than once. The longest she can recall going without using heroin was two days, before the withdrawal symptoms became unbearable.

“After several months of using, I was like, ‘Well why are we using so much?’

So I would try and just stop,” she said. “And it was miserable . . . Your skin is SEE ADDICTION, P10

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crawling, and you want to rip it off.

You can’t sit still. You feel your body in pain. You want to die . . . And you know the quickest way to stop withdrawing is to go out and use.”

Finally, she injected heroin.

“By the time I tried that I was so tired and done and I didn’t like the person I saw in the mirror anymore,” she said.

She no longer craved the drug, she said, but the fear of withdrawal kept her using.

Said Kathie: “She said that she had begun to realize that she was in this cycle but didn’t know how to get out.”

Turning her life around But her arrest on Aug. 29 — for giving false information about her boyfriend’s name and whereabouts — and Penelope’s subsequent arrival gave her a way out.

During their drive to the hospital, Rebekah had told her mother she wanted to give the baby up for adoption and she didn’t want to tell her boyfriend about her pregnancy. Kathie and her husband, however, were prepared to adopt “Baby Girl Barstnar” to keep their family together.

That is a common solution to cases in which children need to be placed in the care of someone other than their parents, said Dan Makelky, Douglas County’s director of human services.

The department first looks for responsible relatives who are willing to take in

Rebekah Barstnar got a tattoo reading “9.9.17” to signify her “clean date,” or the day after she last used heroin. Barstnar said she was surprised to realize after looking in a mirror the tattoo’s reflection also reads, “Free.”

JESSICA GIBBS a child. Only if that is not an option is a child moved into the foster-care system.

But Rebekah decided she would keep her baby and called her Penelope, a name she’d always thought she’d pick should she have a daughter.

The county’s Department of Human Services opened what officials call a voluntary or non-court-involved case as the family made plans and cooperated with the agency.

Dudley, Rebekah’s caseworker, said Rebekah made her job “very easy,” insisting on calling the rehab facilities herself.

“It’s awesome. It makes me so happy.

It’s rare, to be honest with you,” Dudley said. “Most of my cases that have

parents who are using drugs, they don’t have their children.”

About 10 days after Penelope’s birth, Rebekah checked into Valley Hope of Parker, an inpatient rehabilitation facility offering detox and residential treatment. She spent 26 days there while her parents cared for Penelope.

“I think she thought, ‘If Penelope can go through this, I can go through this,’” Kathie said of withdrawal.

Babies born addicted to heroin or opioids also experience withdrawal symptoms and are monitored closely after birth. Penelope struggled to eat, trembled and was sensitive to loud noises, Kathie and Rebekah said. Doctors and nurses used an extensive checklist of symptoms to gauge Penelope’s condition, and during her 1 1/2-week stay in the hospital she was able to go through withdrawal without the medical assistance. In some cases, the heroin is substituted with other opioids, such as methadone, then gradually decreased in dosage.

So far, Rebekah said, Penelope has not shown any developmental problems.

While Rebekah was at Valley Hope, Kathie brought Penelope to visit at least every two days. Rebekah found herself longing for more time with her daughter.

“What I kept having to remind myself of in those moments was, ‘I’m fighting to be able to be the best mother that I can be, and to spend the rest of my life with her, and we’ll be able to make up for those lost times,’” she said.

When Rebekah left Valley Hope, she entered a six-week outpatient program,

also run by the same treatment center, where she works with a sponsor and attends support-group meetings.

She remains an active member of a 12-step program, sometimes attending meetings twice a day. Being surrounded by people who understand addiction and what it takes to recover is a comfort and key support system, Rebekah said.

Rebekah also ended her relationship with Penelope’s father: He has seen photos of Penelope but has since moved out of state to live with family, Rebekah said.

She is telling her story, Rebekah said, to give hope to other drug addicts, to show them recovery is attainable.

On a late March afternoon, Penelope, now almost 7 months old, sat in her mother’s arms in Dudley’s office. The rosy-cheeked baby, with a full head of dark hair, wore a crisp white shirt, ruffled pink pants and matching pink shoes. She took in the world around her, glancing back and forth from her mother to her grandmother to Dudley.

“She’ll let you know when she’s hungry, but she never cries for long,” Rebekah, now 24, said. “She’s had no development issues. She’s just overall a very happy, healthy and good baby, and I am very blessed to be able to say that.”

On Rebekah’s left forearm is a tattoo she got in February that says “9.9.17.”

The stylized, scrawling script commemorates her “clean date,” the first day after she last used heroin.

When she saw the tattoo in a mirror, Rebekah noticed something surprising.

The 9.9.17, in reverse, looks as if it spells Free.

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Motorist who killed cyclist near Parker sentenced to month in jail Beth Ann Young struck Jake Kirby Nov. 27 on Hess Road

More than four months later, a judge sentenced Young, 55, to 30 days in the Douglas County jail for the fatal collision that occurred just outside Parker in November. Young had pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor offense of careless driving causing death.

On April 13, a courtroom in Castle Rock was packed with Kirby’s family, who gave tearful pleas for Gomez to impose the strictest sentence possible: one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. With a slide show of Kirby’s life and family playing on court video monitors, Kirby’s family members spoke to 18th District Judge Monica Gomez about the incident that took his life — and their disappointment that there are not stiffer penalties imposed for distracted driving.

Young watched the slide show on a computer in front of her, and listened to harsh words from Kirby’s family.

Lynn Kirby Griffith, Kirby’s mother, recalled getting the phone call from her grandson telling her of Kirby’s death,

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Parker resident Jake Kirby was out doing what he loved: Riding his bicycle along Hess Road, enjoying a fall afternoon.

Beth Young, who spends her days caring for homebound veterans, was driving her SUV along the same road at the same time. A split second later, after Young looked Young down at her dashboard to silence a call on her Bluetooth speakers, Kirby was dead and Young’s life would never be the same.

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“Your honor, today you have the chance to send the message that distracted driving is unacceptable,” said Tyler. “Distracted driving continues to be a growing problem in Colorado.

When jail time is an option, the consequences of jail could be an incentive to pay more attention.”

According to Young’s attorney, the day of the accident, Nov. 27, Young had the Bluetooth engaged in her car when her phone rang. Young did not answer the phone, but did look down at the dashboard to turn the radio off, which was transmitting the call. The time she looked down was enough for her to drift into the bike lane, striking and killing Kirby, 53.

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“I want to tell you Beth, that I forgive you. But not just yet,” Griffith said tearfully. “Maybe someday, when I feel like I can breathe again.”

Gomez acknowledged that most judges would not have handed down jail time, but said that society was getting too comfortable with distracted driving and there had to be consequences for Young’s actions.

In addition to the jail time, Gomez sentenced Young to two years of supervised probation, 300 hours of public service and a $500 fine. Young’s jail sentence allows for work release, so she will be allowed to leave the jail during the day and continue her work as a home health aide for veterans. Young must turn herself into the court by 6 p.m. April 27.

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Food banks see donations drop as need stays steady Food stamp cuts, tax code changes, cultural shifts trickle down to aid organizations

FEED THE NEED Looking for help filling the cabinets? Lots of folks are.

“With the cost of living so high, all it takes is one parent losing a job for a family to struggle to pay its bills or mortgage,” said Diane Roth of Parker Task Force. “We tell folks: come get your food here, then use the money you save to pay your bills. We’ll help get you through.”

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Despite a strong economy and low unemployment, need is staying steady at Denver-area food banks. At the same time, some food banks are seeing donations beginning to slip, and looming government action could spell trouble.

“We’re a vital safety net,” said Todd McPherson, the marketing and outreach director for Integrated Family Community Services, one of the larger local aid organizations, serving much of the south metro area. “When people lose a job, or are dealing with issues like domestic violence or illness, we’re there to help them rebuild by providing resources like food and shelter.”

IFCS currently has about 16,000 people on its rolls, McPherson said, who use the organization for things like food, school supplies, or emergency assistance with bills or rent.

“That’s not an unusual number of people for us, although sometimes it can climb as high as 20,000,” McPherson said.

There are dozens of food banks and other aid organizations scattered around the metro area. Find the ones near you by searching the directories at foodbankrockies.org or foodpantries.org.

Looking to give back? Most food banks rely heavily — or totally — on volunteer labor.

Integrated Family Community Services food bank manager Barb Mesa in the organization’s food pantry. Mesa said the food bank moved to a “choice” model three years ago, meaning visitors pick their own food rather than taking home a prepacked box.

DAVID GILBERT Meanwhile, donations are decreasing, which McPherson believes is partly attributable to changes in the federal tax code that took effect this year, increasing the size of the standard deduction for charitable giving.

“People don’t have as much of an incentive to give anymore,” McPherson said. “Also, at the community level,

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religious congregations and fraternal service organizations are shrinking or dying off, and that causes donations to dwindle as well.”

Give me your hungry Other funding sources are on the wane.

“County-level and corporate grants are starting to dry up,” said Patti Carr, president of Neighbor Outreach of Colorado, which runs a pair of food banks in Thornton. “Food banks help people from having to choose between paying for rent, prescriptions and food. The need hasn’t changed much in the past few years.”

Many of Colorado’s food banks are supported by Food Bank of the Rockies, a sprawling network headquartered in Denver that forges alliances with corporate grocers and food distributors to supply more than 600 food assistance programs statewide.

“Make no mistake, hunger is down in Colorado in recent years,” said Janie Gianotsos, the director of marketing and community relations for Food Bank of the Rockies. “But recent cuts to the federal food stamp program place a higher burden on us.”

High day-care and housing costs fuel hunger on the Front Range, Gianotsos said.

“Parents working more than one job often still struggle to feed their kids after paying rent,” she said. “Around one in six kids in Colorado go hungry.

The elderly and disabled are hurting as well.”

Gianotsos said her organization is also concerned about a recent federal proposal to further slash food stamp benefits and make up the difference with prepackaged food boxes to be distributed to recipients.

“We couldn’t afford to distribute those,” Gianotsos said. “How do you get them to rural people? If they live up in the mountains somewhere? How do you ensure it’s all food the recipient can eat? It’s not a wise decision.”

Food fights Not everyone is happy with Food Bank of the Rockies’ stewardship of donations in the metro area.

Food Bank of the Rockies signs up smaller agencies as members, who pay dues and can buy non-perishable items at reduced cost. They also provide perishable items like produce for free to member agencies. Another program, called Food Rescue, connects food banks with grocery stores, allowing them to directly pick up produce rather than waiting for it to get sorted back through Food Bank of the Rockies’ system first.

Agencies that don’t join, however, can see their relationships with grocers cut off.

“Honestly, our inventory is lower than we’re comfortable with now,” said Diane Roth, a volunteer with the Parker Task Force, which provides food and other services for residents in the Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth area. “We used to have a relationship with Costco and King Soopers, but they’ve signed exclusive contracts with Food Bank of the Rockies, so we don’t get anything from them anymore. We’re disappointed, and it’s a concern.”

Roth said they could become a Food Bank of the Rockies member — which costs $25 a month — but haven’t seen the need, as their existing food drives have proven sufficient.

“It’s frustrating, though, watching food leave the community when we’re already here,” Roth said.

David Clifton Ministries in Lakewood, meanwhile, is watching its shelves go bare as most of the grocers around them have signed exclusive contracts with Food Bank of the Rockies.

“Our pastor doesn’t agree with paying for free donations,” said Tamara Williams, a longtime volunteer. “It’s really crappy that somebody’s taking free donations and charging for it.”

Gianotsos said Food Bank of the Rockies’ contracts with grocery stores are a result of a push by big grocery chains themselves, to ensure that food leaving their stores is handled safely and with accountability.

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April 19, 2018

Dear Castle Pines Voter, We are writing today to let you know about the importance of the upcoming CPNMD May Election – one that will impact our future real estate values and the quality of life we enjoy here in Castle Pines.

Historical and current data from Castle Pines’ water wells show that the aquifers supplying most of our water have been declining for many years – and will continue to do so.

Since 2003, Castle Pines North Metropolitan District (CPNMD) has been planning for this decline of non-renewable aquifer water by securing renewable water sources (water from rivers, lakes and streams) to supplement our well water and ensure our long-term water future. Today, CPNMD is halfway to its goal of providing 50% renewable water by 2030.

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Protect Our Water Future is a committee of concerned residents who are asking their neighbors to vote YES this May to approve a mill levy to pay for additional renewable water infrastructure to meet this 50% renewable goal. The funds raised with this proposed mill levy increase will pay for capacity improvements at the Centennial Water Treatment Plant and construction of a water storage facility near Fort Lupton.

In order to ensure our renewable water future, additional critical investments are needed NOW. If CPNMD can partner with other regional water providers in a timely fashion, project costs will be far lower than if CPNMD funded the renewable water solution alone. Because the expansion of the Centennial Plant is already moving ahead, this is the time to capture these cost savings.

In January 2017 the CPNMD board initiated a $15 per month renewable water fee to begin to pay for some of the already committed and much needed renewable water infrastructure and capacity expenditures underway.

There are only two options for financing our reliable water future – fees or taxes. We believe that using property taxes will provide a stable and predictable source of revenue that will keep our borrowing costs low and help stabilize our water rates.

CPNMD has proven itself to be fiscally responsible: • Paid off legacy debt five years early, saving $5 million in interest payments • Continued to secure additional renewable water rights and first-phase water storage • Lowered the proposed renewable water project costs by $10 million to $49.5 million Protect Our Water Future agrees that we cannot take our water future for granted. If we don’t take the steps NOW to ensure a reliable source of clean water, our property values will decrease in the future, and diminish the quality of life that brought us to Castle Pines.

On February 20th, the CPNMD board voted unanimously to place a bond question on the May ballot. The ballot question asks for approval to raise $49.5 million for water storage and an expansion of the Centennial Plant with a maximum mill levy of 11.45 mills to pay debt service. Based on today’s interest rates the needed mill levy would be less than 10 mills. The cost of the bond issue, for the owner of a $500,000 home, would be an additional $29.85 per month in property taxes. The current $15 renewable water fee on our water bills would be removed when the mill levy has been approved. The result will be a net increase of only $14.85 per month for renewable water.

To recap: • Beginning in 2003, CPNMD initiated a plan to supplement our supply with renewable water to respond to declining groundwater (aquifer) levels.

• After studying over 300 options, CPNMD is proposing a $49.5 million plan to store, treat and provide 50% renewable water year-round.

• The current $15 renewable water fee does not adequately fund these critical improvements necessary for the 50% renewable water goal; therefore CPNMD is proposing a mill levy on property taxes to raise the needed $49.5 million required.

We all benefit from our great schools, safe streets and strong property values. We believe voting YES this May will go a long way to preserving these important aspects of the community we all call home.

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o anyone who follows New York Times. the news, it would apThe Post’s editorial, which pear the industry itself ran under the headline, “News is under attack. matters: Colorado should Whether claims of “fake demand the newspaper it deserves,” was couranews” leveled by the GUEST geous and serves as a president or cuts to alrallying cry for jourready lean newsrooms, COLUMN nalists around the newspapers and media Lisa country and in our organizations are now Schlictman own state who fear in the rare position of for the future of their making headlines. profession — and, more imporThe most recent round of tantly, fear for the future of our layoffs at The Denver Post led democracy if the newsroom to that paper’s editorial board cuts the industry has seen over publishing a rebuke of its the past quarter century (when hedge-fund ownership, which one in every four positions on April 8 became a Page 1, disappeared) continue. above-the-fold story in The

News organizations now find themselves thrust squarely in the middle of a public debate over the value of news and the role newspapers play in the communities they serve.

It’s a conversation that every newspaper needs to have with its readers, community leaders and its supporters and detrac-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t reward bad decisions Taxpayers in Douglas County may be asked to approve a ballot question asking voters to approve an increase for mill levy override money to fund teacher pay. Why? Who created the policy to move away from a salary schedule to performance pay and market-based salaries that may have created the pay gap within the district and put Douglas County teachers behind other districts in the metro area?

While other school districts maintained their salary schedules, Douglas County did away with theirs under poor policy decisions just to be innovative. This policy decision created the issues facing Douglas County and now taxpayers may be asked to bail out the district. This is not the federal govern-

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ment in bailing out banks due to their poor policy decisions and not being held accountable but rewarded for poor policy. Are Douglas County voters going to reward poor policy decisions and fund more money so elected officials can continue making poor decisions?

Granted, there is new leadership on the school board from those who created the mess, but there is also new leadership in Washington and consumers continue to experience poor decision making that impacts their pockets.

At what point do voters hold elected officials accountable rather than continue to fund their poor policy decisions?

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o how are you doing with the news these days? Maybe like some of my friends you just stopped watching or listening, thinking there is no place where you can go to find the truth. Nowhere to hide.

As much as we might like to think or believe that the news and those who write the news are biased, we also must give consideration that maybe, just maybe, what they are reporting

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Something rings true about conversation without phones

had lunch with Mark, a good friend, someone I have known for 30 years, an important Colorado artist, and the wittiest man this side of New Smyrna.

We met at a Littleton restaurant and reminisced for two hours.

Not once, not a single time, never, and not at all did he check his messages, make a call, take a call, or tap away on a phone.

I am not even sure if he brought one into the restaurant with him in the first place.

Not once did he say, “I need to check my messages,” or, “I have to make a call.”

Without cellphones, it left us with this: an in-person, personal conversation.

Meanwhile, all around us, others were on the phone, their voices loud enough to be heard from here to sundown.

“Yeah, Bill, right, can’t make it buddy. Gout.”

And, “No, no, don’t call me at home when she’s there.”

It was just the two of us. No outsiders.

We talked about Little League baseball. He couldn’t hit, and it stemmed from a single incident when his team went to the batting cages and the pitching machine bloodied a kid

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What in the world is going on here?

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irst quarter 2018 is in the books.

Now it is time to assess some of the significant economic changes worldwide and what that may mean for investors.

First, let’s take a quick look back at last quarter. It seems the magic finally broke. Where we saw virtually no volatility during all of 2017, February and March had significant market fluctuations around the globe. Why did this occur? There are many reasons, but we will highlight some of the basics here.

Last year investors enjoyed a steady increase in most stock values fueled largely by increased corporate earnings and the expectation of tax reform.

Now we are dealing with new uncertainties. The stock market does not like surprises, so the current number of topics that are up in the air is unsettling, to say the least.

1. The Fed is tightening money supply as part of their monetary policy plan. While this is not unexpected,

investors, already jittery from recent market fluctuations, are hoping the Fed doesn’t upset the apple cart and raise rates too much too quickly or not enough to prepare for the potential end of the business cycle.

2. Fiscal policy on the other hand is Patricia Kummer moving in the opposite direction, where the recent tax law change is designed to stimulate the economy. This is usually something we would see in the first half of a recovery, not the last half where we are currently perceived to be according to Bill Greiner, chief investment strategist with Mariner Wealth Advisors.

3. Monetary policy worldwide is also moving in the opposite direction currently than the United States. The

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European Central Bank (ECB) is continuing with Quantitative Easing while the U.S. is tightening.* 4. Trade tariffs have certainly rattled the equities markets recently as they bring more uncertainty. How will China respond? Already as of this writing we are seeing Chinese tariffs imposed on some U.S. exports. Could this hurt the agriculture business here at home? This also seems to be leading into more of a political stance and possibly national security issues with allies receiving special exemptions to the tariffs. President Trump is identifying allies (Europe, Canada, Mexico) and targeting China and Asia in general. The next agenda item could be intellectual properties and theft, which could cost up to $600B per year in lost revenue.* 5. Mid-cycle elections for the House and Senate will occur this year. This could be a catalyst for significant changes in leadership, which could cre-

ate even more uncertainty.

So, market volatility has returned.

Investor sentiment is showing disfavor with the trade tariffs and concerns about possible retaliation, rising prices and potential economic slowdown. In addition to any new surprises, we are also facing the inevitable end of the current economic recovery cycle. Even though this has been a very slow and longer-than-average recovery since the Great Recession, it will eventually come to an end.

Many analysts agree the end is not imminent; however, we are likely well past the halfway mark.

Therefore, investors may look worldwide for continued diversification where other countries are still in the growth pattern of their recovery.

Greiner sees continued opportunities in Europe for the next few quarters.

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OBITUARIES SMERJAC

John Anthony Smerjac 7/25/1944 - 4/7/2018

John Anthony Smerjac was born July 25, 1944, in Pueblo, Colorado to his Parents John Sr and Doris. The second of four children, he was raised as an avid outdoorsman, a passion that persisted with him for the remainder of his life. He grew up in Beulah and attended high school in Pueblo where he graduated from Pueblo South High School in 1962. For college, he attended the University of Southern Colorado where he met his lovely wife of 49.98 years, Marie. The two were married on April 15, 1968.

John and Marie started their adventures as a married couple with a move to Alaska where the eldest two of their five children were born. It was there that John began his career in education, teaching mathematics in Fairbanks, Tok, and Delta Junction. After 7 years, the family sought a refuge from the dark winters and moved to Wyoming where he had accepted a job as a school administrator. During their 5 years in Wyoming, they had their daughter. After receiving a job offer, the young family returned to the state in which they had first met, making their permanent home in Castle Rock, Colorado. They soon added two more rambunctious boys to the Smerjac family. John worked as the Vice Principal of Douglas County High School, in Castle Rock, a position that he held until his retirement in 2002.

After his retirement, John and Marie remained in Castle Rock residing in the home that they had built there in 1984. John fully embraced retirement and he and Marie kept very active with world travel, visiting various destinations throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. In 2007, motivated by fishing and proximity to VELEZ

Caesar Velez

1/23/1981 - 4/1/2018

Caesar left us much too soon. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be Sunday, April 22, 10am at Olinger

Andrews Chapel, 407 Jerry St., Castle Rock. He leaves behind his son, Isaiah Velez, his mother and 2 siblings.

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grandchildren, they returned to Alaska, purchasing a cabin on the Kenai River. John has spent every summer since waking up at the crack-of-dawn trying to hook a big one.

Throughout his life, John has always been passionate about his family and faith, with hunting and fishing as a close third. John was a devoted father and friend. One of his greatest joys in life was sharing his enthusiasm for outdoors with his five children, friends, and eventually his grandchildren. Through his love of the outdoors, John was able to develop a lifelong series of relationships with friends, co-workers, and neighbors who shared his passion for nature and remained some of his closest pals.

John is survived by his wife, Marie Smerjac of Castle Rock; Steve Smerjac and Denise Shaunessey of Atlanta, Ga ; son Andrew Smerjac of Denver, CO; daughter Suzanne Smerjac and son-in-law Matthew Haney of Anchorage, AK; son John Smerjac of Denver, CO; son Daniel Smerjac and daughter-in-law Marla Johnston of Centennial, Co; grandchildren Lauren, Mackenzie, Keaghan, Kellen, Kyla, Lena, Margot, and Jacob.

Other surviving family members include his sisters Sandy Miller, Rhonda Romero, and Lala Holm along with numerous extended family members.

John Smerjac passed away April 7, 2018, after an extended hospital stay. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in John’s name to the Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Foundation, 2350 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80109, who provided excellent, compassionate care. Please see www.castlerockfuneralandcremation.com for more information.

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SMITH FROM PAGE 14

I’m sure phones still ring.

Some forget. Some think they are special.

I’m retired with no family, and I have few friends. Of course, I don’t need a cellphone.

Others have good reasons to communicate constantly. Don’t you?

But I overhear things I wish I weren’t overhearing. And it’s loud.

Remember “boom boxes”?

People complained. There were fights on buses.

“Turn it down.”

“Sez who?”

Now it’s not loud music we overhear.

If I encounter someone who is talking without regard for those around him, I might begin to talk out loud nearby.

Sometimes I correlate with the conversation, and sometimes I recite

something, like a little Kafka.

No one notices.

I have met others for lunch who were “out to lunch.” On the phone all the time, and our conversations were clipped and compromised.

A story might get started, and then get cut off.

“Sorry. Mind if I answer this?”

(YES.) Mark told a wonderful story.

He is from Wisconsin. It was a 60-mile trip from his hometown to Milwaukee, where the Braves played in County Stadium.

The first time he walked through the tunnel to the stands, and saw everything — the field, the players — in color, he couldn’t believe his eyes.

He had always watched the Braves on a black-and-white television.

Mark told a wonderful story from start to finish. There were no interruptions.

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

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Other ways to be safe My life experience of 71 years tells me that some of these children, including David Hogg who already has all the talking points, are little wanna-be-activists that have had a tragedy fall right in their laps.

If the laws and protocol that were already in place had been followed, lives could have been saved. I will not be one to say what David Hogg is suggesting won’t work, it might, but would we still be a free country?

Parents, if you want to put the odds in your child’s favor, tell them to report bad actors even if it’s just to you. Put them in a good driver’s training program, the one you think you can’t afford. Then take away their smartphone — driver’s ed doesn’t help if you’re texting while driving.

There isn’t anything worse than losing a child. Parents ditch your smartphone, too — children do best with parents.

C.H.McKie Jr. Castle Rock

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Know what it’s all about This is a response to Jen Wilking’s Living and Aging Well column in March titled “Yoga is practical method to achieve more ease in aging.” Jan wrote an informative article and her comments on the physical benefits of yoga were valid. I previously practiced yoga up to three times weekly over the span of 25 years and enjoyed the benefits of the stretching elements of the class.

Recently, I learned that yoga has components that everyone may not be aware of. Yoga is described this way by Wikipedia: “ Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.”

Because of this definition it becomes clear that yoga is not only an exercise and I suggest researching the background of yoga before participating in the practice of it.

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Last year the Colorado Sierra Club hosted its first Earth Day event at the Colorado Capitol, and will be hosting another event this year on April 21. The event is an opportunity for people with a passion for protecting the planet to get active and learn about sustainable living.

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here’s a lot that separates and divides people, and it seems like the list is ever-growing — everything from religion to politics and economic status. But there’s one thing everyone has in common — everybody lives on the same planet.

Keeping the Earth strong is of vital importance, and in the decades since Earth Day was first created in 1970, the need to protect the planet has only grown.

Area celebrations have also grown.

Lakewood’s annual free Earth Day Celebration is bigger than ever this year.

The Anythink Library on York Street in Thornton is hosting a special Tween STEAM Club virtual reality Earth Day event. The Colorado Sierra Club is organizing a gathering at the state Capitol for the second year in a row, and Greenwood Village’s Curtis Center for the Arts is hosting an art exhibit centered on the sustainability of the planet’s environments.

In other words, Earth Day has become a celebration and call to action for everyone, everywhere. Because the planet’s health affects everyone.

“We want to bring the voices of the

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At 9 a.m. on April 21, the Sierra Club will host an event outside the state Capitol, featuring yoga, live music by the Broadcast, an opening ceremony by Four Winds Native American Council, and guest speakers including Olympic gold medalist and coach Justin Reiter, Tay Anderson and Colorado state Rep. Joseph Salazar.

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o many artists first discovered their talent and passion for the arts in school. That might have been in the arts module during elementary school, or maybe a ceramics class in high school.

That was certainly the case for ChristoCOMING Nelson, who got ATTRACTIONS pher his first taste of the art world when he had work displayed in the Arvada Center as part of the Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition.

“I had several great teachers in middle and high Clarke Reader school who pushed for me to get past my personal barriers as an artist,” Nelson remembered.

“Some of my defining moments happened around this time, and getting my work displayed at the Arvada Center was a major experience for me.”

Green Mountain High School graduate Nelson is part of the foundation’s show again, but this time, he’s got his own exhibit.

For the 47th year, the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is hosting the Jeffco Schools Foundation High School Art Exhibition, through May 13.

Nelson’s exhibition “Shapeshift” is the Alumni Exhibition, and Roy Anneberg’s “Juxtapimages” is the Teacher Solo Exhibition.

The student exhibit this year features more than 400 works from 23 Jeffco high schools, all located in the center’s 6,000-square-foot Main Gallery. Students have created work in a variety of mediums, from traditional painting and photography to 3D printers and sculptures.

A current art teacher at Lakewood’s Carmody Middle School, Anneberg’s exhibit is culled from a variety of mediums, including drawing, collage, acrylics, oils, mixed media, digital imaging, and even ceramics.

As an artist, Nelson explores the process of creation and textures of materials. He said he blends methods like sculpting and painting, and he created a lot of new pieces specifically for the exhibit. He thoroughly enjoys the process, and focuses on putting himself into each piece.

“I don’t work on a piece if I’m not feeling it. That doesn’t mean I have to be enjoying the process, but I have to feel something,” he said. “Being a part of this show is unlike any other for me. I don’t know how this experience can be topped.” For information, visit SEE READER, P27

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April 19, 2018

‘Sully’ to headline Centennial Airport’s 50th ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot will speak at benefit for local aviation, aerospace programs

ABOUT CENTENNIAL AIRPORT Centennial Airport is a general-aviation airport, which means it features flight training and medical evacuation, corporate charter, small cargo and recreational flights, among other uses — but commercial-airline flights, like those on United or Southwest airlines, for example, are not part of the mix.

It opened in 1968 as Arapahoe County Airport and is owned and operated by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, a governmental body. It is not located in the city of Centennial, which was formed long after the airport in 2001 — the airport changed its name to “Centennial” in 1984.

The airport sits at 7800 S. Peoria St., just south of East Arapahoe Road and southeast of the Topgolf entertainment complex, near the middle of Centennial.

It sits mostly in unincorporated Arapahoe County but extends south into Douglas County, and it’s one of the busiest generalaviation airports in the country.

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He’s a renowned pilot and graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He’s been an “aviation and safety expert” for CBS News. He’s one of the 2009 TIME 100 most influential people in the world.

And he’s speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration at Centennial Airport. Originally the Arapahoe County Airport, it’s a place Capt.

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger became acquainted with nearly five decades ago.

“When I entered the U.S. Air Force Academy, I already held a commercialpilot certificate that I had earned while still in high school,” said Sullenberger, a Texas native. “During the Thanksgiving weekend of my freshman year, I traveled to the Arapahoe County Airport to fly a Cessna 172 to get some flight time and maintain my piloting skills. I flew an hour-long flight that day. Over my four years at the academy, I had occasion to fly into (the airport) a few times.”

It was early in his decades-long career in flight, but Colorado left an impression on the now-influential author and speaker.

“Colorado has always been a special place for me,” said Sullenberger, who flew into Centennial Airport for the first time since the early 1970s last August for a speech in Keystone.

Now, he’s coming back again for the airport’s anniversary luncheon May 25 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center to share his credo of “leadership by personal example.” He’ll talk about the life lessons that prepared him to handle the historic moment when he saved 155 lives on a flight that landed in the Hudson River.

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Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, a former airline and U.S. Air Force pilot who rose to fame for the “miracle on the Hudson,” the 2009 landing of a US Airways flight on the Hudson River in New York. Sullenberger will be the headline speaker at Centennial Airport’s 50th anniversary celebration May 25. COURTESY PHOTO execute an emergency water landing on the river in New York. Sullenberger and the crew garnered widespread acclaim for their actions, including the passage of a congressional resolution in their honor. The crisis came to be known as the “miracle on the Hudson” and inspired the 2016 motion picture “Sully,” in which Tom Hanks portrayed Sullenberger.

For Sullenberger, coming back to Centennial Airport to talk about leadership seemed natural.

“Leadership is something that I have thought about and worked on my whole life, so it is an obvious good fit,” said Sullenberger, who served as a fighter pilot for the Air Force from 1975-80.

In a changing commercial-aviation industry landscape — Boeing in 2017 estimated an industry need for about 1.2 million pilots and technicians over the next 20 years worldwide — Sullen-

berger’s speech comes at a time when the future of the craft depends heavily on young hopefuls for pilot and technician positions.

“Aviation has become much safer, more routine and more efficient, but fewer young men and women are choosing that path,” Sullenberger said. “I am encouraging people to rediscover aviation as a way of having real adventures in real life and not just virtual ones.”

The Centennial Airport Foundation supports local STEM education and programs, particularly with an emphasis on aviation and aerospace.

Since its founding in 2005, the 501(c)3 organization has provided more than $140,000 in grant and scholarship funds to local schools, colleges, universities and industry-related charities — and all proceeds from ticket sales to the May 25 luncheon will go toward funding future scholarships.

“One of the ways we give back is through the Centennial Airport Foundation,” said Deborah Grigsby Smith, spokeswoman for the airport.

The foundation, in collaboration with schools, STEM programs and some charities, “provides both financial and in-kind resources to increase public awareness of the general-aviation industry and the many contributions

IF YOU GO Centennial Airport is celebrating its 50th anniversary with famed “miracle on the Hudson” pilot Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger for a gala luncheon benefiting the Centennial Airport Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization that supports local STEM education and programs, particularly those with an emphasis on aviation and aerospace.

The event will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 25 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center at 4900 S. Syracuse St. in Denver.

Individual tickets are $250 each. Table sponsorships, beginning at $3,000, are also available. Proceeds go to benefit the Centennial Airport Foundation. Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/SULLYmedia.

For assistance with tickets or sponsorships, contact 720-985-8580 or events@centennialairport.com. it makes to the state of Colorado.”

As a general-aviation airport with no scheduled commercial-airline traffic, the projected personnel shortage doesn’t affect Centennial Airport directly, but the airport is a “component in helping fill that gap,” Grigsby Smith said.

“We’re home to five very active flight schools that have a very longstanding relationship with Metropolitan State University’s department of aviation and aerospace science,” Grigsby Smith said. “Many students going through the professional pilot program there come to Centennial (Airport) to complete their flight training.”

The airport’s executive director, Robert Olislagers, reflected on Centennial Airport’s growth as an influential part of the south Denver metro area.

“From humble beginnings in 1968, Centennial Airport has grown to become one of the most respected, premier business airports in the nation,” Olislagers said.

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Young Artist Award goes to flutist from Golden

lutist Megan Doyle, a senior at Golden High School, has been named the 42nd Annual recipient of the Denver Concert Band’s Young Artist Award and will perform “Concertino for Flute SONYA’S Op. 107” by Cecile SAMPLER Chaminade with the DCB at 2 p.m. April 28 at Lone Tree Arts Center. She will be awarded a scholarship check for $2,000 and said she hopes to “become a band director and share my passion for music with the Sonya Ellingboe next generation.”

Concertmaster Ken Kopatich and his wife, alto sax player Jo Ellen Kopatich, oversee the contest. The 90-member Denver Concert Band, directed by Jacinda Bouton of Lone Tree, is in its 58th year and rehearses at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, where the concert will take place. Tickets: 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

New art technique Artist/teacher Victoria Kwasinski, of Denver, will present a one-day workshop for members and guests of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 5 at First Presbyterian Church of

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Englewood Historic Preservation Society “The Alexander Blast: 90 Years Since Englewood’s Deadliest Disaster” will be presented twice on April 30 by David Gilbert and Reed Underwood: 2:30 p.m. at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, and 6:30 p.m. at Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood. Alexander Industries’ signature product was the Eaglerock airplane, and 11 people died when two explosions started a disastrous fire at the factory, which was located on the site that now holds the King Soopers at Englewood Parkway and Broadway. Admission to the presentations is free.

Jazz orchestra “The Duke, The Count and Stevie too!” The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra returns to Lone Tree Arts Center for a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 11. Featuring vocalist Heidi Schmidt and music by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and new arrangements of Stevie Wonder tunes, according to leader

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Flutist Megan Doyle, a Golden High School Senior, is winner of Denver Concert Band’s annual Young Artist scholarship Award. She will perform at Lone Tree Arts Center on April 28.

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‘Save the Music!’ fundraiser From 6 to 8 p.m. May 3, the Hank Trot Jazz Trio will perform at “Pizzza With A Purpose,” a scholarship fundraiser for Castle Pines’ Art and Cultural Foundation’s “Save the Music!” program, benefiting the Colorado Chamber Orchestra’s Elementary Instrumental Music Program which serves Douglas County elementary musicians. On May 3, California Pizza Kitchen at Park Meadows, 8343 S. Park Meadows Center Drive, will give 20 percent of your check to the Save the Music program. Includes dine-in, takeout, catering and all beverages.

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Wonderbound Musicians from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra will join Wonderbound’s dancers for a new program based of poetry and music by Mozart: “Madness, Rack and Honey” will appear April 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 at 2 p.m. at Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights ($22$50—303-292-4700, wonderbound.com) and May 5 at 7:30 p.m. and May 6 at 2 p.m. at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: wonderbound.com or, for the Parker shows only, 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org.

Valorie Snyder student show Littleton painter/teacher Valorie Snyder, who instructs beginning to advanced classes at Arapahoe Community College, also holds an intermediate/advanced painting class on Tuesday afternoons at the Cliff Austin Studio at Woodlawn Shopping Center (west end of the center, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton). An exhibition of their work will be held April 28 (2 to 6 p.m.) and April 29 (2 to 5 p.m.).

Information: valorie@snyderstudio. com, 303-347-9940. Snyder exhibits her own paintings at the recently opened ROX Gallery at Aspen Grove Shopping Center.

Florence Martin Day Celebrate the first Florence Martin Day with members of the Sedalia Museum at 1 p.m. April 28 at the nextdoor Sedalia Fire Station, 4195 Douglas Ave., Sedalia (South on Highway 85 to Jarre Canyon Road, Sedalia, turn right to fire station and go to training room.) Phyll Porter of Littleton thinks Martin, who donated land for Daniels Park to Denver, should be recognized.

“Who is Florence Martin and why is there a Daniels Park?” will address this issue: A display of items from the Martin home and a presentation

by Shaun Boyd of History Colorado, speaking as Martin, will begin at 1 p.m. Light refreshments. Admission free. Community invited.

Community dinner A free community dinner is offered from 6 to 7 p.m. April 24 at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. The April menu, according to Lynda Kizer, will be a taco bar, a repeat of last year’s popular dinner, with accompaniments: green chili, chicken casserole, black and pinto beans, fresh fruit and hand-held desserts. No reservations required.

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Buntport Theater “Remembering A Knight to Remember” will revisit Brian Colonna’s comedic exploration of his childhood dreams, first presented in 2012 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Plays from April 27 to May 19 — 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 3 p.m. May 6 and 13; 8 p.m. Monday, May 6 and 14. Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at the door ($3 discount for students and seniors.) Buntport.com, 720-946-1388.

Photography show Eye of the Camera Best of Show winners from 2017 were awarded space for a two-person show, which opens on April 20 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton.

J.R. Schnelzer won for black-and-white and Steven Caulfield won for color photographs. A collection of their

Vocal performance The Colorado Choir, which includes many south suburban singers, performs “Inscriptions From the Catacombs” by Norman Lockwood, with other compositions, at 7:30 p.m. May 4 and 5 at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 2301 York St., Denver. ColoradoChoir. org or 303-892-5922.

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‘Sisters of Swing’ is sweet trip back in time Andrews Sisters inspire play that delights Littleton audiences

The Andrews Sisters sing with Bing Crosby on a radio program: Scott McLean, Crosby; Ellen Kaye, Patty; Alison Mueller, Maxene; Katrina Kuntz, LaVerne— the Andrews “Sisters in Swing” at Town Hall Arts Center.

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One settles into a seat and immediately focuses on the appealing stage, framed by an oversize suggestion of a brightly lit theatre marquee, as Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center presents “Sisters of Swing.” The marquee curves cozily around the six-piece band, led by music director Donna Kolpan Debreceni on the keys.

A screen above that marquee carries projections of 1930s and 1940s vintage images — mostly single photos, but with some old film clips included — all cleverly tied into the story/song at hand. A nice extra production touch to bring the audience into the scene.

In front of the bandstand is a small stage and mic for the vocalists, ready to send music out there — to concert, studio and radio audiences and to troops everywhere …

Minnesotans LaVerne, Maxene and Patty Andrews started traveling in the early 1930s and singing their close harmony arrangements of songs by many writers that were arranged for the Andrews Sisters. “Three Little Fishes” is first to draw the audience into a different world with Katrina

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Kuntz as LaVerne, the eldest; Alison Mueller as Maxene; and Ellen Kaye as live-wire Patty. Next comes “Dinah.” (“Is there anyone finah …”) Act I ends with “Beer Barrel Polka,” with efforts to polka confined by the small space.

Three men appear as different characters in the sisters’ stories: Scott McLean (Man 1); Zach Stailey (Man 2); and newcomer Mark Snyder Jr. (Man 3).

The sisters win a contest and shortly afterward are left stranded on tour by a dishonest manager, who ran out of money. Some sisterly feuding ensues over sweater ownership and shoes, but they soon get the act together and hit it big time. “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon” (“Means That You’re Grand”) was their first major hit in 1937 and they continued through the 1940s, including another major 1941 hit of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (an especially nifty band arrangement). They prevailed,

with better management and increasing maturity, although squabbling eventually led to a breakup.

During World War II, they entertained troops near and far, well and wounded, showing great patriotism and empathy as they traveled, including one eight-week tour.

Costumes, by widely experienced Linda Morken were carefully conceived for the period and cleverly designed for a number of quick changes — sometimes before our eyes. The men were more conservatively clad — aside from McLean’s goofy number in “Rum and Coca Cola!”

In addition, I’ve enjoyed reading the program about who wrote what — and when. All by different writers, with permission received on each — I can only imagine what a headache that must have been at first, when this musical was written by Beth Gille-

IF YOU GO “Sisters of Swing” plays through May 6 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays plus April 21 and 6:30 p.m. on April 22. Tickets range from $24-$40, with 10 seats at $10 available an hour prior to each published curtain time, on a first-comefirst-serve basis. Townhallartscenter.org; 303-794-2787, ext. 5. land and Bob Beverage, with musical arrangements and continuity by Raymond Berg, based on an idea by original director Ron Peluso. “I’ll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time” and “Count your Blessings” are in the public domain, but each of the remaining songs had to have reproduction permitted by assorted publishers and recording companies …

Not a concern of the happy and nostalgic Town Hall audience, however.

The show is a tightly and imaginatively directed look at who we were some decades ago. Nick Sugar’s spoton direction and choreography carries talented performers through a body of music that’s part of our history as a nation. And that band is a delight to hear and watch! (Debrecini, keyboard; Jon-Paul Frappier, trumpet; Rob Olds, trombone; Mark Nepi, drums; Bob Rebholz, reeds; Mary Stribling, bass.)

I’m certain my advanced age — I was a teen and dancing to that music once — added to my enjoyment, but it goes well beyond that in appeal.

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Governor touts importance of journalism in Colorado April 16-22 proclaimed state’s journalism week

BY JENNIFER FORKER DISTRIBUTED BY THE COLORADO PRESS ASSOCIATION

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaimed April 16-22 as Colorado Journalism Week at the Colorado Press Association’s annual convention in Colorado Springs on April 13.

With several hundred attending his keynote lunch remarks, Hickenlooper said it was a critical time to honor the work of journalists.

“There has never been a greater need than now for what you do,” he told the crowd of mostly journalists.

“I worry all the time that President Trump has attacked many of the foundations of the democracy — the judiciary, the FBI, the CIA — but he’s probably been most relentless attacking the press.

“Those attacks, while they haven’t broken the fabric of our Constitution, have weakened it.”

The governor’s proclamation invoked the words of President James Madison: “A people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives” and said “an informed constituency is essential to a healthy democracy.”

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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaims that April 16-22 as Colorado Journalism Week, during the 2018 Colorado Press Association Annual Convention on April 13 at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs.

PHOTO BY THOMAS COOPER/LIGHTBOX IMAGES the Colorado Press Association, said the proclamation would kick off a year of advocacy.

“This is not about one week,” Raehal said. “This is a launching pad for a year of talking about journalism — about what journalists do and why their work matters. It’s about what the forefathers put in the First Amendment. We need to talk about this in

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During his lunchtime speech, the governor spoke to the critical nature of journalists’ work.

“When people begin to doubt everything they read, there’s a willingness to distrust any news organization,” Hickenlooper said. “That’s when the when the corporations of great size, the individuals that control huge amounts of wealth begin to have a greater level of control over the decisions made by this country.

“We accept this at our own peril.”

During a question-and-answer period that followed his talk, Hickenlooper was asked what the state could do to help The Denver Post, which laid off more than two dozen newsroom employees on April 9 — the latest round of several layoffs during the past several years required by its hedge-fund owner.

“The last thing anyone wants is for the state of Colorado to own a newspaper,” the governor said, adding that neither could the state provide tax breaks or financial resources for another entity to buy the newspaper.

“Maybe I could be useful connecting potential financial investors,” the governor said.

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Uber stepping up its background checks for drivers Changes come after incidents that hurt reputation of ride-sharing company

BY TOM KRISHER ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uber will start doing annual criminal background checks on U.S. drivers and hire a company that constantly monitors criminal arrests as it tries to do a better job of keeping riders safe.

The move announced April 12 is one of several actions taken by the ride-hailing company under new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who said that the changes aren’t just being done to polish the company’s image, which has been tarnished by driver misbehavior and a long string of other embarrassing failings.

“The first thing that we want to do is really change Uber’s substance, and the image may follow,” he said in an interview with The Associated Press.

“The announcements that we’re making are just a step along the way of making Uber fundamentally safer for drivers and riders.”

Other safety features include buttons in the Uber app that allow riders to call 911 in an emergency, as well as app refinements that make it easier for riders to share their whereabouts with friends or loved ones.

Since it began operating in 2009, Uber has been dogged by reports of drivers accosting passengers, including lawsuits alleging sexual assaults.

Last year the company was fined $8.9 million by the State of Colorado for allowing people with serious criminal or motor vehicle offenses to work as drivers.

The Public Utilities Commission said it found nearly 60 people were allowed to drive in the state despite having previous felony convictions or major traffic violations including drunken driving.

Khosrowshahi, formerly CEO of the Expedia travel booking site, replaced hard-charging co-founder Travis Kalanick in August and faced problems almost from the start. Most recently, he has had to grapple with his company’s autonomous vehicle program after one of its SUVs struck and killed a pedestrian last month in Tempe, Arizona.

Khosrowshahi said the company’s exponentially fast growth prevented steps like the annual background checks from being done sooner. “I can’t change the past, but I can change the things that we do going forward,” he said.

Uber does 15 million trips per day worldwide, and its drivers “reflect the good and the bad and the random events of the world,” Khosrowshahi said.

It was bad policy for Uber to do just one background check for drivers and

never follow up, said Thomas Mauriello, a senior lecturer of forensic wwscience at the University of Maryland and former Defense Department agent who was involved in background checks. But he sees the changes as positive, potentially catching bad behavior after a driver is hired on.

“Any check is better than no check,” he said. “Nobody should think that any check they do is going to be 100 percent foolproof and get all information.”

Some governments now require background checks after drivers are hired, but the company’s policy makes it uniform nationwide, Uber said.

Uber will conduct its annual background checks through a company called Checkr starting in the next few weeks.

It still does not intend to do FBI fingerprint background checks, saying its check of court records and other databases is robust, fair and “stacks up well against the alternatives.”

A company, which Uber would not identify, has been hired to continually check arrest data, and that also will begin in a few weeks, Uber said.

Mauriello says that may be true because the FBI database includes only felonies. Many sex crimes and traffic violations that could disqualify driver candidates are misdemeanors and not in the database, he said.

The app changes, which will take several weeks to become active, will roll out first in the U.S., then move to other countries. Riders will see a shield that they can touch, sending the app to another screen with safety tips, instructions on how to easily share ride information with others, and a button to call 911. When the 911 button is pressed, riders will immediately get their location to relay to dispatchers, helping riders traveling in unfamiliar areas.

Uber has been testing its new features with Denver’s 911 system, which automatically sends the rider’s location, as well as driver and car information, to the dispatch center.

Uber says location information from smartphones is better than what’s used by 911 centers, which rely on triangulation off multiple cellular telephone towers.

Evelyn Bailey, executive director of the National Association of State 911 Administrators, said there’s no proof yet that smartphones provide closer location information than wireless carriers, but it’s under study by the Federal Communications Commission. She said Uber’s two-step calling through the app may not be intuitive for people, and she would prefer they call 911 with the keypad.

She also said Uber’s system has great potential, although she would like to see test results before passing judgment. “If in fact it does deliver what it promises, then that could be very beneficial to the calling public,” she said. “But if it doesn’t, then I think that’s a problem.”

Uber says people can always call 911 from the keypad.

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A day in a 9-1-1 dispatch center Crucial South Metro staffers are ready for any call

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Together, 9-1-1 dispatchers at South Metro Fire Rescue’s dispatch center in Centennial answer an average of 150 emergency calls a day during their 24-hour-long shifts.

They take fire and medical calls from throughout at 1,700-square-mile coverage area, but on a windy and sunny afternoon in mid-April, none of the eight staff members on duty seemed stressed.

Their three- to four-month-long training programs have prepared them to handle whatever comes their way, said the dispatch supervisor, Nathan Keller. Training is detailed to the point it tells them what inflection to use in their voice when on calls.

Every day the dispatchers sit at their desks with 12 computer screens before them, each monitor serving a different purpose, waiting for phones to ring.

On April 12 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Kyler Hewes, 26, of Pueblo sat speaking into a headset and briskly typing notes into his computer.

Hewes was almost eight hours into his 24-hour shift, wrapping up a 9-1-1 call concerning a teenage girl suffering a seizure. He stayed on the line

Kyler Hewes has been a dispatcher for more than five years.

Nathan Keller works as a dispatch supervisor for South Metro Fire Rescue.

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with the caller until he was certain paramedics reached the girl, then hung up.

Hewes is approaching his sixth year as a dispatcher. Every day is different, and that’s why he likes the job, he said.

Minutes later Hewes took another call. The person on the other end got right to the point — a Greenwood Village office received a package in the mail. When employees opened it, white powder burst into the air. The employees soon complained about burning throats and eyes, prompting the 9-1-1 call.

One person thought the powder smelled chemical. It was unclear how many people had been exposed, but it was several.

“We have no idea what it is,” a woman at the office told Hewes over the phone.

He nailed down their address and alerted his supervisor, Keller, of the situation. Keller was ready with instructions for Hewes.

“If we can, isolate them,” he says.

“Isolate the patients.”

Without knowing what the substance is, their goal was to keep it contained and prevent further spread or contamination before hazmat crews arrived.

Meanwhile, Eric Hurst, a public information officer with South Metro Fire Rescue, left to handle communications on scene. In less than an hour the South Metro Fire Rescue Twitter account announced the agency was investigating a hazardous material at the Quebec Street office building.

Hewes ended the call as crews arrived on scene, although radio chatter kept dispatchers updated.

When the call first came through, Hewes didn’t flinch. He stayed calm, followed his protocols and asked numerous questions so he could paint a picture of the situation for first responders.

Once he did hang up the phone, however, he looked to Keller, eyes big in disbelief. What could the white powder be?

“Anything,” Hewes said. “It could be anything.”

Anthrax, which of course came to

mind, was merely one possibility, he said.

As the Greenwood Village situation continued to unfold, Hewes had plenty more work to do. Not much later, multiple people called to report a dog attack. On the phone, Hewes could hear a man yelling in the background. He concluded the attack might still be in progress, but whoever was on the line had set their phone down and wasn’t responsive.

He repeatedly asked if the man could hear him. With no luck, he resorted to hanging up and redialed the number twice, still getting no response.

Meanwhile his colleague, dispatcher Lisa Aden, 40, of Aurora, took a call from another person reporting the attack. Between Aden and Hewes, they were able to get first responders on their way.

In little more than 30 minutes, Hewes had taken calls about a seizure, a suspicious white powder and an animal attack.

Then came the call of man who fell off a ladder, a woman who fell in the shower and next an elderly man whose wife was losing oxygen.

“You guys are great,” the man told Hewes as he heard firefighters walking down the hall to their apartment door. “Absolutely sensational.”

At 3:14 p.m. South Metro’s Twitter account tweeted an update to its last, which was retweeted by local media and reporters. The white powder in Greenwood Village was identified as potassium perchlorate, commonly found in fireworks, and would be disposed of by officials.

There was no threat to the community, no criminal action suspected, and, only one person transported to the hospital as a precaution.

“I hate the days when we make news,” Aden said.

In Keller’s words, people who call them are often experiencing the worst moments in their lives. No news is good news to dispatchers.

Jokingly, they refuse to use the word “quiet.” Anytime they describe the office as that, things get hectic, dispatchers said.

As the white powder debacle died down, a new emergency simultaneously flared up. Reports of a grass fire near Chatfield State Park filtered in, and within seconds, four dispatchers all jumped on incoming calls.

Immediately the same two lines echoed across the room: “South Metro Fire, what’s the address of the emergency?” they saud.

“Tell me exactly what happened.”

And with that, the dispatchers were back to work.

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April 19, 2018

Caliber food drive helps HUNGER stock shelves for summer FROM PAGE 12

Kids who rely on school lunch often go hungry when school is on break STAFF REPORT

Caliber Collision is collecting donations for its seventh annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive, continuing through May 11.

Customers, business partners and the public are asked to “fill ‘er up” by donating grocery bags full of food, which will help stock the shelves at Food Bank of The Rockies during the summer months, when children who rely on school lunches go hungry.

“We’re asking our communities to help us fill local food banks and fill those kids’ tanks, so they do not spend the summer running on empty,” Caliber Collision CEO Steve

Grimshaw said in a news release. “At Caliber, our purpose is to restore the rhythm of life for our customers and we are equally committed to help restore the rhythm of regular meals for at-risk children over the summer.”

Collection centers for food donations are set up at Caliber locations. Find the nearest location, or make a donation online at CaliberDonations. com.

Last year’s companywide food drive, involving Caliber’s more than 10,000 teammates, resulted in nearly 3.5 million meals and the company’s goal is to exceed that amount this year.

Twenty-two million students across the country rely on reduced-price or free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program. According to Feeding America, one in five children in the United States lives in food insecure households, which means they lack consistent access to enough food.

“Stores wanted to go with food banks that were certified by Feeding America, which is a national nonprofit that oversees food banks,” Gianotsos said.

“We have to meet very strict requirements, and we’re audited and inspected.

We’ve got refrigerated trucks, and all our people have undergone food safety training.”

Gianotsos said their oversight ensures that donated food actually goes to people in need, and that the agency offers food safety training to member agencies and often donates equipment like freezers.

She said Food Bank of the Rockies also has liaisons who work with stores and restaurants to maximize donations. She added that member agencies pay pennies per pound of food, and that Food Bank of the Rockies operates at a net loss and is funded by donations and mostly staffed by volunteers.

“At the end of the day, this is about the clients,” Gianotsos said. “They might have compromised immune systems, or be elderly or very young. We want to make sure that there’s tracking and safety in place, like any other food distribution network.”

Neighbors helping neighbors The picture is looking good at small community food pantries, many of which are run by local churches.

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Still, Marlow said she’s seen more needy people in the last few years than at any other time in her 27 years of working with food banks.

“Just because the economy’s better doesn’t mean people aren’t still swamped with medical bills,” Marlow said.

Denver’s crackdown on homelessness in recent years has pushed some needy people out into the suburbs, said Don Cadwallader, who runs the Fish of Westminster food bank out of a pair of churches.

“The need is growing, but our supplies are growing too, thanks to Food Bank of the Rockies’ partnership program,” Cadwallader said.

Food banks can make a world of difference for their recipients.

“I was homeless a few years ago, and when I finally got into an apartment, the cost meant I didn’t have food or clothing for my kids,” said Charlotte Nelson, who was visiting IFCS on April 6 to register for a Mother’s Day gift basket. She’s come to IFCS several times over the last few years as she gets on her feet in life.

“To have something like this easily accessible means the difference between my kids eating and not eating. I know for some people it might be hard to come to a food bank, but you don’t have to do it with your tail between your legs. Everyone hits a rough patch at some point, and everyone can use a hand at some point.”

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As dogs and other animals are increasingly used in courts to comfort and calm prosecution witnesses, a few voices are calling for keeping the practice on a short leash, saying they could bias juries.

The use of dogs in courts has spread quickly across the U.S. amid a growing number of laws and rulings in its favor — and, outside of the legal world, a significant increase in the use of emotional support animals by the public.

There are now more than 155 “courthouse facility dogs” working in 35 states, compared with 41 dogs in 19 states five years ago, according to the Courthouse Dogs Foundation in Bellevue, Washington. And that’s not counting an untold number of “emotional support dogs” that have been allowed case by case in many states.

Many witnesses have been child sexual assault victims.

There has been a divide among judges, however, with some not allowing dogs because of potential bias against defendants. And many defense lawyers don’t like the practice.

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mine the truthfulness of the testimony,” Decker said. “It tends to imply or infer that there has been some victimization. It tends to engender sympathy.

It’s highly prejudicial.”

Facility dogs are trained to provide companionship without disruption in courthouses, prosecutors’ offices and other legal settings. They work at courthouses all day, then go home with their handlers. Emotional support and “therapy” dogs are pets that can be registered with organizations and may or may not have been specially trained.

Proponents say dogs help reduce the anxiety of traumatized victims, especially children, so they can overcome the stress of telling their stories in a deposition room or courtroom.

“We need to address how traumatizing it is for children to go through this process,” said Ellen O’Neill-Stephens, a former prosecutor who founded the Courthouse Dogs Foundation. “The whole point for me is I want to make it easier for people to engage in this process without suffering additional emotional trauma.”

At least eight states have laws allowing the use of dogs to comfort children and other vulnerable witnesses.

Similar proposed laws are pending in at least another four states, while court rulings in a handful of states have set precedents allowing the use of emotional support dogs.

Ivy Jacobsen, of Lake Stevens, Washington, said three facility dogs helped her get through the three trials it took before her father was convicted of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager. After two hung juries, he was convicted at the third trial and sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2013.

The judge in Jacobsen’s case did not allow a dog to accompany her on the witness stand during the trials because of objections by the defense.

The animals helped her outside the courtroom, she said, during private questioning by defense lawyers, counseling sessions and in courtroom hallways after proceedings.

“It made it easier to talk knowing he was there,” said Jacobsen, now 23 and a police officer, referring to one of the dogs that helped her during a tense deposition. “I felt like he was in a way whispering toward me that everything was going to be OK. I was 16 or 17 at this time having to talk about very explicit, very uncomfortable things that I was not willing to say out loud.”

It’s not clear how, or whether, the dogs are affecting juries and verdicts because of a lack of research.

Studies by researchers at Wofford College in South Carolina involving mock jurors reviewing real cases have shown dogs have no effect on verdicts or witness credibility. The findings surprised the researchers, and they’re trying to determine why there is no effect.

“We consistently find that the presence of a dog makes no difference,” said Wofford psychology professor Dawn McQuiston, a lead researcher.

“It seems absolutely intuitive that it will elicit sympathy, that it will make the victim seem more like a victim, that it will make you feel sorry for them. We certainly expected these dogs would have an impact, so we were surprised when they didn’t.”

Dogs also are being used to comfort trial witnesses in other parts of the world, including South America, Europe and Australia. One jurisdiction in Australia recently rejected emotional support dogs in courts, The Canberra Times reported .

Advocates say defense concerns can be resolved by placing dogs so they cannot be seen by juries and having judges tell jurors the dog is there but not to make any conclusions about it.

Defense lawyers, however, say it’s not that easy.

“The fact that a child needs a therapy dog is already a signal to the jury that there’s something they need therapy for,” said Connecticut public defender George Flores.

“A child is sympathetic already. Give a child a dog and they’re much more sympathetic.”

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EARTH

This art piece is part of Greenwood Village’s “Our Planet” exhibit, on display through the end of April.

There are 54 pieces on display, tackling everything from pollution and soil erosion to recycling and water usage. COURTESY

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The day will also include a beer garden, children’s zone, vendors and local merchandise, as well as thousands of people passionate about protecting the planet and reaching a 100 percent clean energy future. Last year, attending exceeded 13,000, and organizers are expecting more on Saturday.

“There are a lot of things happening on a federal level that are really negative,” Larson said. “We want people to be reinvigorated and keep staying active, and that’s what we hope to inspire at the event.”

The organizers behind Lakewood’s annual Earth Day at the Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., event are also aiming for attendees to be activated by what they learn.

“By teaching sustainable living, we want Lakewood residents to be proactive about employing more environmentally friendly living options,” said Senior Sustainability Planner Lynn Coppedge. “We want to expand people’s view of what sustainable living can be.”

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Going mad on 4/20 at Equinox Theatre Over the past few years, Denver has become a hub for all kinds of 4/20 related activities. Some will leave attendees more fragrant than others, but a night at the theater is a pretty safe bet.

This year, the Equinox Theatre Company is bringing back Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney’s “Refer Madness: The Musical.” Performances will be held through April 28, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. in Denver.

Inspired by the infamous 1936 film of the same name, the musical comedy takes a satirical look at the uproar caused by clean-cut young people getting hooked on marijuana, which leads to the dangers of jazz, sex and fighting. Some of the hilarious tunes include “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy.”

In 2010, Equinox presented the show, and brought it back in 2011 to sold-out shows. And since the Equinox is in its 10th season, the company is bringing back the first musical it produced as a company. Tickets and information at www.EquinoxTheatreDenver.com Craig Robinson at Comedy Works It’s entirely possible you may not recognize Craig Robinson’s name when you see it on paper, but if you’ve been a fan of comedy movies or television shows for the past decade or so, you’ve had him on your screen. He was one of the secret weapons of “The Office,” and also starred in “Knocked Up,” “Pineapple Express,” and “This is the End.” He is currently fighting the supernatural on Fox’s “Ghosted.” Now Craig Robinson will be spending the weekend at the Comedy Works South, 5345

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Similar to the Sierra Club event, Lakewood’s, which runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21, will feature live music. Local artists Scott Slay and the Rail, the Intuit Band, and Matt Rouch and the Noise Upstairs will join more than 50 vendors focused on climate

change impacts, solar energy, bicycle safety, healthy eating, protecting wildlife, eco-shopping, recycled art, and locally grown food. There will also be an electric vehicle expo and sustainable backyard demo.

“Attendees can learn about every-

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He will be performing at 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, and 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

Audiences are guaranteed for an evening of laughs, and hopefully Robinson will get to showcase some of his musical talents, because the man can sing.

To get tickets, visit www.comedyworks. com/comedians/craig-robinson.

which is stunningly incisive and personal.

Audiences can hear Big Thief work their magic at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. Lenker uses her songs to tell stories, and standout tracks like “Mythological Beauty,” exemplify what a startling

The magic of Mozart’s flute The opera “The Magic Flute” was one of the last things genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote before he died. The piece premiered on Sept.

30, 1791, and Mozart was gone by Dec. 5 of that same year. Yet the show remains one his most well-known and has inspired everything from literature to film. And now the Arapahoe Philharmonic is taking a swing at the work. “The Magic Flute” will be performed at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood High School Campus, 3800 S. Logan St. Founded in 1953, the Arapahoe Philharmonic is among the longestestablished continuously operating musical resources in Colorado. The orchestra’s musicians are volunteers with a core of compensated section principals who provide technical leadership and help ensure the performances are top of the line. For tickets and information, visit www. arapahoe-phil.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Big Thief at the Bluebird Last year, Brooklyn’s Big Thief released one of the most quietly devastating albums of the year with their sophomore album, “Capacity.” The group, made up of Adrianne Lenker (guitar, vocals), Buck Meek (guitar), Max Oleartchik (bass), and James Krivchenia (drums), created a sonic world of folk and rock full of warmth and stark melodies. All of this is anchored by Lenker’s songwriting,

thing from xeriscaping to caring for bees, chickens and goats,” Coppedge said. “It’s really important we have neighbor to neighbor interaction on issues like this, and creating these connections is one of our biggest goals.”

Greenwood Village is joining the festivities with an event of their own on April 21, but its Earth Day acknowledgment extends through the end of the month in its “Our Planet” exhibit.

“A local artist named Bob Doyle reached out to us about doing a show based on sustainability,” said Chris Stevens, cultural arts manager at Greenwood Village. “The exhibit we set up allows artists to explore what’s happening and what might be done to address the sustainability of the planet.”

There are 54 pieces on display and they tackle everything from pollution and soil erosion to recycling and water usage.

No matter what event one attends, the goal is to come away eager to do their part for the planet.

“More than anything, I want people to become aware,” Stevens said. “We should all take action on behalf of Earth.”

talent she is. This is a show you really shouldn’t miss. Go to www. bluebirdtheater.net for tickets.

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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CLUBS Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

Political Douglas County Democrats. Contact 720509-9048 or info@DouglasDemocrats.org.

Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

Douglas County Republican Party meets on second Saturday each month. Visit www. dcgop.org or call 303-730-0100.

Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel for dialogue about current issues presented by informative speakers. Call Barbara Piper at 303-768-8370 or go to www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.

Douglas County Young Republicans meets the last Monday of the month. Call Brett Olkowski at 303-257-5275 or e-mail brettnbrew@aol.com for more information.

Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information.

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p.m. the first Thursday of each month at On the Rox Sports Bar, 11957 Lioness Way, Parker. Topics include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. All welcomed. Go to LPDG.org.

Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www. douglasdemocrats.org for information.

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 303688-8088 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

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BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 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: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Group features established writers such as Michelle Post, Laurie Marr Wasmund, Steve Caswell and Lauren Jean Becker in leading workshops relevant to new and advanced writers. For workshop topics, go to www. castlerockwriters.com. Bring paper or a fully charged laptop. Email castlerockwriters@ gmail.com or call Alice Aldridge-Dennis at 303-521-8615.

League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties encourages community members to participate in one of our three monthly meetings. Help us create a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. Feel free to call or email Jo Ann Feder at 904-608-3932 or jolvs10s@gmail. com for details.

Free Legal Clinic: 2-3:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedures for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome; everyone seated first-come, first-served. Call 303-791-7323.

Recreation Bicycle Douglas County is a bicycle advocacy group working to promote safe and fun cycling in Douglas County through education, awareness and collaboration.

Our vision is Douglas County will become one of the safest places to ride a bicycle for transportation and recreation. We utilize monthly e-news to share information about planning efforts, improvements, and opportunities for volunteers. Contact

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Another guest speaker is Kirstie June, a student leader from Chaparral High School who will talk about her three-year struggle with an eating disorder and how she has learned to realize her strengths to live a healthier life. To sign up for the free event, visit dclibaries.org. For more information on the “Time to Talk” series, visit the website at coloradocommunitymedia. com/TimeToTalk.

The forum is one part of an in-depth project on mental health issues in Douglas County. The eight-part series focuses on the state of mental health and how it is affecting youths, seniors,

Judy at 303-470-8431 or info@bicycledouglascounty.org. Visit www.bicycledouglascounty.org.

Backgammon Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Forever Yours Studio, 504 N. Perry, Castle Rock.

Call Terry Johnson at 303-814-0140.

Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults.

Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@ gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-8108504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com.

Castle Rock Local History Museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturdays. Located at 420 Elbert St. Call 303-814-3164 or e-mail crmuseum@ comcast.net and visit www.castlerockmuseum.org Castle Rock Historical Society presents a historical presentation on the second Thursday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation is at 7 p.m. Visit castlerockhistoricalsociety.org Castle Rock Orchestra is a fun, stress-free community orchestra open to all adults.

Rehearsals are Sundays from 2-4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Visit castlerockorchestra.org or call 303-408-0980.

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Castle Rock Quilt Club meets from 6:308:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at New Hope Presbyterian Church, Castle Rock. A meet and greet social begins at 6 p.m. All persons interested in quilting are encouraged to attend.

Visit www.crqc.org for information.

families, workplaces and the law enforcement system.

“One in five people in the U.S. live with some form of mental illness,” said Ann Macari Healey, executive editor of CCM. “That means we all most likely know someone experiencing that challenge. As a community, it’s important not only to understand the struggles with empathy and caring — and without judgment — but also to provide connections to resources and be an advocate for programs and laws that support mental health programs.

We hope that our series and forums on the state of mental health in Douglas County will help extend the conversation in a way that makes a positive difference in our community.”

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Sisters of Swing, Musical Revue: showing through May 6 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Shows at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303794-2787 or townhallartscenter. org.

ART/CRAFTS

Sit-N-Knit: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 25, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Info: http://www.englewoodlibrary.org/ Teen Art Studio: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 (pastel) at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. For students in grades 9-12. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistsguild. com/classes/youth. Contact judypendleton4@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Stratus Chamber Orchestra’s “Awakenings:” 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood; and 7:30 p.m.

April 28 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Info: 303-388-4962 or www.AugustanaArts. org.

Douglas County Youth Orchestra Spring Concerts: 11:15 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Go to http://www. douglascountyyouthorchestra. org.

FOOD/COOKING

Free Community Dinner: 6-7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 24 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. April menu is a requested repeat from last year: taco bar with beef tacos (plus all the accompaniments), green chili and chicken casserole, black and pinto beans, fresh fruit and handheld desserts. All are welcome to come and enjoy the meal and warm hospitality and no reservations are required. Call 303-798-1389 or go to fpcl.org/dinner.

READING/WRITING

Wednesday Book Club Buzz: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Book is “Between Shades of Gray,” by Ruta Sepetys. Info: http://www. englewoodlibrary.org/

this week’s TOP FIVE DCHS Theater “Scapin”: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19 to Saturday, April 21 at Douglas County High School, 2842 Front St., Castle Rock. Go to https://www.dcsdk12.org/school/douglas-countyhigh-school/. Tickets at the door only.

Photos of Old Havana: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Denver art professor Tony Ortega, winner of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, shares his artwork of the Cubano culture and traditions.

Time to Talk: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Lone Tree Library, 10055 Town Ridge Drive. Forum on state of mental health in Douglas County. Andrew Romanoff, CEO of Mental Health Colorado, is keynote speaker: “Breaking Down the Barriers.”

Info: https://www.coloradocommunitymedia. com/timetotalk/

Book Lovers: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane.

Registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to dcl.org.

Six Word Story Contest: entries taken through May 15.

Nine cash prizes will be given out to winners in three age categories: adult (19-plus), teen (12-18) and children (6-11).

Awards will be announced at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Enter at the library or online at https://bemis.ent.sirsi.net.

EVENTS

Learn About: Financial Fitness: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree. Ages 50-plus. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

The Birds in Our Backyard: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21, Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Earth Day celebration. Info: http://www. centennialco.gov/Things-To-Do/ Welcome Back Turkey Vulture Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Castlewood Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Castle Rock. Colorado State Parks pass required. Info: http://coloradocommunitymedia.com/stories/ welcome-back-turkey-vultureday,260164?preview_key=235c8 5f95d1fbe43e418c1c014fe4a5f& ts=1522904581 The Best Thing is Sliced Bread: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn to bake bread. Info: http://www. englewoodlibrary.org/

Showtime on Ice: 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28; and 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 29 at South Suburban Ice Arena, 6280 S. Vine St., Centennial. Tickets: www.showtimeonice.com.

Parent-Child Art Class: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. For parents and children in grades 4-8. Topic is Have Fun Illustrating Food. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistsguild.com/classes/youth.

Contact judypendleton4@gmail.com

Recycle Your Bicycle: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Shea Stadium at Redstone Park, 3270 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. Info: 303-7910430 or highlandsranch.org.

Project ReCycle will collect bikes and get them into the hands of those in need.

Craft Lab: Earth Day Master Gardener Talk and Activities: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs; guests (1 per family) will receive dogwood shrub seedling. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL. org. Kids ages 4-12 can make chia seed pets. Library guests can view satellite images of Earth collected

by NASA over numerous missions.

No registration needed for kids and satellite activities.

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, April 23 (Pass or Fail? The State of Education); Monday, April 30 (Emergency!

Make Room for God) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe. com.

Conversations Over Coffee: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 25, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Info: http:// www.englewoodlibrary.org/ If you are experiencing homelessness or are interested in discussing social issues affecting the community.

Open to all.

Travel Club: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, April 26 at Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Registration required. Call 303-7917323 or go to dcl.org.

New Orleans: Biography of a City: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, April 26

at Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock.

Active Minds program. Call 303688-9498.

Marketing Fundamentals: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Go to www. aurora-southmetrosbdc.com/ training Iceland: 10-11 a.m. Friday, April 27 at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Active Minds program. Call 303-7622660 to RSVP. Caddy Stacks and Life-Sized Games: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to dcl.org.

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Monday Morning Links Ladies Golf League Kickoff Meeting: 10 a.m. Monday, April 30 at The Links Golf Course. Play begins May 7.

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Wednesday, April 25 at Arapahoe Community College, Parker campus. Classes offered at Parker and Littleton campuses. Info: 303-797-5238, emsacademy@ arapahoe.edu or http://www. arapahoe.edu/EMSAcademy.

Business Start-Up Basics: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 30 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Go to www.aurora-southmetrosbdc. com/training

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JOURNALISM FROM PAGE 14

conducted openly and transparently.

According to industry research, about 85 percent of what could be called “accountability journalism” is produced by newspapers.

In turn, news organizations must hold themselves accountable to standards of fairness, objectivity and accuracy to earn and retain the trust of readers.

Especially in the era of “fake news,” it’s critically important for journalists to be above reproach.

In addition to fulfilling that watchdog role, newspapers also serve their communities when they publish stories that would go untold unless reporters pursued them — stories that shed light on compelling issues such as drug addiction, poverty and crime, stories that provide readers with information about how their taxes are being spent or how a bill in the state Legislature will affect their healthcare options.

And then there are those human-centered stories that reveal the fabric of our communities — stories about the independent business owner who is working hard to keep the doors of his store open as more and more customers are lured to shop online, the teenager born to an immigrant family who overcomes great odds to earn a full-ride college scholarship, the cancer survivor who sets out to climb every fourteener in Colorado.

This list of stories simply highlights the content journalists produce every day in

YOUNG FROM PAGE 11

enough. You took our father,” said Kathryn. “It is my mission to change the laws for this being a traffic misdemeanor. Please give justice to my dad.”

Kirby’s fiancee, Joan Hartwig, said they were planning to marry this year.

“Jake always chose kindness. Our loss is beyond description,” said Hartwig. “But Jake felt most alive

communities across Colorado — communities lucky enough to still be served by a local newspaper.

And the question I find myself asking, especially during a week that is dedicated to Colorado’s working press, is this: If not for local journalists, who would be writing these stories?

It’s a question that reinforces the value of community journalism. Newspapers exist to inform and educate citizens about what’s occurring in their local communities, and on our best days, the stories we tell ignite change and spark public debate.

This week, we honor the people behind the bylines — the journalists who work tirelessly to uncover the truth and report on it because it’s what they do and what they do matters — as well as the copy editors and photographers and videographers whose collective work is seen in every edition of our newspapers.

So when you read this column and find yourself feeling grateful for your community newspaper, send the publisher, the editor or your favorite reporter an email thanking them for what they do.

More importantly, you can also show your support for journalism by reading the paper each day, paying for a subscription, taking out a classified ad and supporting the advertisers who recognize the newspaper as the best means for generating commerce in local communities.

News is not free, but it’s worth every penny.

Lisa Schlichtman is editor of the Steamboat Pilot & Today and president of the Colorado Press Association board of directors.

when he was riding his bike outside, head down, riding into the wind or taking a hill.”

Kirby’s brother Charles read a letter he had written to Young, and said as a Christian he was battling some inner demons.

“I try to look at it as a Christian.

I understand mistakes happen, and can happen to anyone,” said Charles, who stopped several times to compose himself before speaking to Young. “I believe he left this earth on the date he was supposed to, doing what he loved.

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* Bill Greiner, Mariner chief investment strategist: advisors call March 23, 2018 and Washburn University lecture

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a date and time stamp on the day he would leave this world. I forgive you.

You may have been a pawn the good Lord used to call my brother home.”

Gomez heard from a supporter of Young. Kristen Garrett, Young’s boss, said Young is a good employee and her chosen profession is helping others.

Young’s daughter Trish, said her mother suffers nightmares, doesn’t sleep at night and doesn’t take the incident lightly.

“My entire life, she’s been caring, to anyone who needed it,” said Trish.

“I can’t count the number of people who have come through our home because they needed a place to stay or something to eat. I just wanted to let you know that my mother has never intended malice. I hope you understand and realize none of us take this lightly.”

Debbie Hurfurst told the court that Young was the caregiver for her 87-year-old father and he has thrived under her care.

“She comes every day, and she’s the most caring, loving, patient person,” said Hurfurst. “Beth has made my dad’s life better and younger.”

Young had the opportunity to address the family and judge before sentencing was handed down.

“None of you think I’m sorry. I’m extremely sorry,” she said. “I knew the night of the accident I had ruined lives. I’m aware of the stupid things we do in our cars every day. I would like to help stop others from turning down the radio, or moms looking in the mirror at their kids. I don’t know what jail would do.”

The judge responded to family members who spoke, expressing her condo-

lences to the family and recognizing the pain Young is going through as well.

“There is a lot of pain in this room today, on both sides of the aisle,” said Gomez. “It is difficult to comprehend that a simple action of turning off a radio could lead to Kirby’s death. We all do it every day. Our culture simply accepts distracted driving.

“Miss young, you are a caregiver by nature, and having caused the death of another human being has to be horrible for you. I don’t believe this is a typical distracted driving case. But I believe jail time is appropriate. Most courts don’t impose jail time. In this culture, we are getting too comfortable and individuals don’t receive punishment. Jail time is used for punishment and rehabilitation, and there’s no rehabilitation here, but there has to be consequences.”

Young’s sister-in-law Kim Sheek spoke after the sentencing.

“Everyone in our family recognizes nothing said or done today can take away the pain of Mr. Kirby’s family.

They continue to be in our prayers,” said Sheek.

Kirby’s oldest son Tyler, said he was proud of his family for supporting each other, and felt the sentencing was a step in the right direction.

“I feel like some steps are being made forward that can possibly help with other judgments down the road,” said Tyler.

Daughter Katie said she plans to create a memorial for her father and hopes to organize a memorial ride as well.

“This is not the last time people will hear Jake Kirby’s name,” said Katie.

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Pole vaulting is challenging event to master

ACING EARLY TESTS:

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Rock Canyon freshman Cassidy Rich improved her record to 5-0 this season with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Castle View’s Julie Winn in a Continental League dual tennis match on April 10 at the Rock Canyon tennis courts. The Sabercats won for the sixth time in seven matches with a 7-0 win over Castle View.

JIM BENTON

BY THE NUMBERS

16

Runners left on base

by Legend in a 6-5 baseball loss to Heritage on April 12.

114

Goals in nine games by the Valor Christian boys lacrosse team to lead the 4A Metro League.

47

Runs scored by the Lutheran baseball team in a 19-0, 28-6 doubleheader sweep over the SkyView Academy baseball team on April 14.

60

Saves in 10 games by Legend goalkeeper Ashleigh Wise to lead the Continental League.

101

Strikeouts in 12 games is tops in the Continental League by the Highlands Ranch baseball pitching staff.

Standout Performers Katherine Malcom, Chaparral The junior birdied the 18th hole and took medalist honors with a par 72 at the Heather Cho Memorial girls golf tournament April 12 at Highlands Ranch Golf Club.

Cain Coburn, Highlands Ranch The senior scored five times in a 13-5 boys lacrosse triumph over Douglas County on April 10.

Nick Merone, Rock Canyon The senior had a homer and double among his three hits in a 4-3, eight-inning baseball win over Douglas County on April 9.

Ryan Barber, Valor Christian The senior went 3-for-3, scored twice and drove in four runs during an 11-1 baseball win over Green Mountain on April 14.

Shayne Jones, Mountain Vista The sophomore tallied the gamewinning goal in overtime in a 2-1 girls soccer win over rival ThunderRidge on April 10.

Preston Tenney, Chaparral The junior hurled a four-hit, seven-inning shutout in a 2-0 baseball victory over ThunderRidge on April 9.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list.

To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

oungsters take part in different sports growing up. Some sports turn out to be enjoyable and fun but others are avoided.

For me, track and field is a sport which I enjoy watching and I admire the competitors.

However, when you are small, slow and can’t jump, track isn’t an ideal endeavor.

Pole vaulting is one of the events at a track and field meet that most people like to watch, but it appears very difficult OVERTIME to do, especially after watching a practice session last week.

“I still question whether kids like pole vaulting or not,” said Legend pole vault coach Kevin Carberry. “It is very challenging. A lot of Jim Benton people like it because it looks neat, it looks cool but it is one of the more technical events.

“I say this not in a bad sense but anybody can go run. Don’t get me wrong, there is technique and there is improvement in running. Anybody can go long jump. You can’t just grab a pole and jump. There’s a little bit more to it.”

Pole vaulting can be scary. Sprinting down a runway, planting a large pole and vaulting 12, 13, 14, 15 feet in the air, turning over the bar and then coming down into the protective pads has built in dangers. Pole vaulters have often been called daredevils.

“You are running into a wall with a stick,” said Chaparral pole vault coach Tom Ellis.

Chaparral’s Justin Sandberg, who has the second highest vault in the state this season, hurt his lower back when he landed short on the pads near the pit during a practice session at the school on April 11.

Paramedics were called but he was transported by his dad for medical attention. Sandberg suffered no fractures and the measures were taken as a precaution at practice. He is expected to be compete this week.

“Yes, like all sports there can be risks,” said Ellis. “The entire pole vault community works hard to make it as safe as possible for athletes. The padding has got much better and bigger.

“All coaches are required to take online safety courses. The athletes are weighed in at meets and all poles are checked to meet the safety requirements for competition.”

Max Manson of Monarch has the state’s top vault for boys at 16-feet-10 inches. Sandberg is second at 15-2.

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Technique, work ethic propel throwers to next level Strength alone doesn’t take athletes to the top of their game

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The image attached to track and field competitors who throw the shot put and discus is changing.

In the past, athletes who were bigger, and often slower, were generally assumed to be throwers.

But the profile has changed.

Size is still important, but it doesn’t always lead to success. Most of the state’s top boys and girls shot put and discus participants are athletes with speed, quickness and explosive strength. A strong work ethic, mental toughness and aggressiveness are also traits associated with the exceptional throwers today.

“I’m in the weight room four times a week,” said 6-foot-4, 235-pound Faith Christian senior Reece Davidson, who has the second best distance in the shot put so far this season, according to Colorado Mile Split rankings. “I’m trying to be a good as I possibly can.

“I guess some people do think throwers are just all muscle and just show up and throw. That isn’t the case. I’m training to go to a (Division I) school (Belmont University) next year. I’m putting in hours on top of hours. It has a lot to do with agility, explosiveness.”

Ralston Valley head boys and girls track coach Matt Loyd has witnessed the changing image of throwers.

“It’s not just big guys anymore,” he said. “It is for guys and girls who are strong, quick and explosive regardless of their size. Our best thrower (Brad Roberts) is also our best sprinter.”

Mountain Range senior Amber Gustason is a basketball player who started throwing the shot put and dis-

Castle View • The baseball team gave up 10 runs to Ponderosa in the first inning but rallied for an 18-10 Continental League victory on April 13. Blake Hart, Davis Moorhead and Ryan Windham each had four hits and those three combined for nine runs batted in.

• The boys lacrosse team renews its rivalry with crosstown opponent Douglas County on April 20. Castle View has won the past seven games against the Huskies and holds a 7-3 edge in the series dating back to 2008.

Douglas County • Lina Corrales won the 1,600-meter race on April 14 at the Pomona Invita-

Mountain Range’s Amber Gustason throws the shot during the Adams 12 Five Star Championships at the District 12 North complex in March.

STEFAN BRODSKY cus during her sophomore year. She has the state’s fifth best throw in both the shot and discus.

“At first, it seems super difficult — spinning in a circle with a heavy object is not easy to pick up,” Gustason said. “For beginning throwers it is more simple but the more you throw the more difficult it gets because it is very meticulous and the details make a big difference in your throws.

“Preparation is key in both shot put and discus and it’s a big mental game too. You know what your body can physically do and it is just the mental blocks to overcome. Mentally, you have to prepare yourself as well as physically.”

Gustason says footwork and generating power from the legs are vital.

“One big misconception I had when trying to recruit people to come out and throw was people telling me,

‘Oh, I don’t have a lot of upper body strength,’ “ said Gustason. “But when it comes down to it, I’ve competed against small girls, like 5-2, 5-3 girls, and knowing how to generate power from the ground is what it is. Weigh distribution and consistency play into it, too.”

Douglas County’s Tyler Nelson, a lanky 185-pound junior, has the second best discus throw recorded so far this season.

“For me, a lot of it is technique,” said Nelson who has a 7-foot wingspan, which certainly helps when throwing a discus. “Discus is a lot more technical. It is not as physically demanding.”

Nelson also points out that the toughest opposition doesn’t necessarily come from other people.

“The game,” he said, “is competing against yourself.”

On campus: tional track meet with a time of 5:09.40.

• After winning seven of its first eight games, the baseball team sustained two one-run losses to Rock Canyon and Cherokee Trail and had its game against Chaparral on April 13 postponed. The Huskies play at Continental League-leading Heritage on April 20. The Huskies hold a 6-5 edge in the series against Heritage dating back to the 2008 season.

Rock Canyon • Emily Sloan and Chris Theodore won girls and boys individual titles at the Pomona Invitational track meet on April 14. Sloan was a double winner, capturing the 100-meter hurdles in

TOP THROWS The top 10 distances through April 4 recorded

by Colorado Mile Split for all classifications so for this season for boys and girls discus and shot put.

Boys Discus Kain Medrano, Pueblo East: 180-8.

Lane Walter, Crowley County: 164-6 Henry Carlson, Skyline: 164-5.

Tyler Nelson, Douglas County: 162-10.

Samuel Dirkes, Silver Creek: 162-9 Charles Broomfield, Coronado: 159-7.

Clayton Castro, Fort Collins: 158-7.

John Hochanadel, Fort Morgan: 156-4 Hayden Riley, Fort Collins: 155-10.

Austin Holt, ThunderRidge: 155-6.

Shot put Samuel Dirkes, Silver Creek: 54-6.

Reece Davidson, Faith Christian: 54-5.

Kain Medrano, Pueblo East: 52-10.5 Charles Broomfield, Coronado: 52-9 Drake Nugent, Highlands Ranch: 52-3.

Mason Knighton, Ponderosa: 51-2.5 Tama Tuitele, Regis Jesuit: 50-8.

James Heater, Roosevelt: 50-7.25 Vicente Ramirez, La Junta: 50-3.5 Stuart Folkerts, Valor Christian: 50-1.

Donovan Simmons, Lutheran: 49-11.25 Girls Discus Gabriella McDonald, Rocky Mountain: 139-5.

Jessie Castellucci, Pueblo South: 128-5.

Morgan Stewart, Fossil Ridge: 124-9.

Logan Derock, Roosevelt: 124-6.

Amber Gustason, Mountain Range: 124-1.

Genna Campain, Fort Collins: 123-1.

Keli Drye, Montrose: 123-0.

Sarah Sams, Douglas County: 121-7.

Haley Lewis, Fort Morgan: 120-6.

Anna Holland, Rocky Mountain: 120-2.

Shot put Gabriella McDonald, Rocky Mountain: 43-4.

Heather Graham, Genoa-Hugo: 40-3 Moira Dillow, Loveland: 39-6.5.

Shaelynn Williams, Mesa Ridge: 39-2.

Amber Gustason, Mountain Range: 39-0.5 Lauren Whyrick, Greeley West: 38-10.75.

Katie Hyke, Cedaredge: 38-10.

Genna Campain, Fort Collins: 38-7.

Aubrey Raimer, Greeley Central: 38-0.5 Brittany Line, Littleton: 37-2.25.

News and notes from local high school sports programs

13:57 and the 300 hurdles in 42.15.

Theodore was the first to cross the finish line in the 3,200 race in 9:42.66.

• Junior Nick Merone leads the baseball team with a .522 batting average and 11 RBIs. He went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a 4-3, eight-inning win over Douglas County on April 10. The Jaguars were ranked ninth in the Jan. 16 CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll.

• The girls soccer team, ranked No. 5, is a contending club in the Continental League thanks to strong defensive play. The Jaguars have allowed just four goals in nine games this season.

Valor Christian • Cole Sprout captured the sopho-

more national class 3,000 meters in a record time of 8:13.85 on April 13 at the Oregon Relays. It was the fastest 3,000 in the country.

• Senior Alexandra Davis has been doing double duty for the girls soccer team this season.

Davis is the team’s leading scorer with six goals and 13 points. She is also the backup goalie behind Mackenzie Egan and has made 12 saves in six games for the Eagles, ranked fourth in the CHSAANow.com Class 4A poll.

• The baseball team, which hasn’t lost to a Colorado team this season, is ranked second in the April 16 CHSAANow.com Class 4A poll. The Eagles play a Jeffco 4A game against Wheat Ridge on April 21.

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NORTON FROM PAGE 14

on is true. I say this because I am one of those people reporting the news, aren’t I? My column appears each week in this paper.

By the way, I love this paper, and I love our community.

So maybe what I write about is somewhat biased. Maybe what I write about has a slant toward the positive, the awesome, the wonderful, and the fantastic parts of our lives. Maybe what I write about pushes aside the negative, gives airtime to optimistic thinking, and focuses only on the good. Is that so bad? I ask you, is that so bad?

I mean, here you are reading this

April 19, 2018A column, and you have probably read it before. You already know that the winning words that I focus on each week carry with them our hopes, our dreams, our wishes, and our goals as a community. I choose to write about the good, the pure, the positive, and the powerful things in life, and in turn you choose to read about it each week. We have an awesome relationship.

It’s when we turn our attention to the other things in life that we start to stumble and fall. Dr. Denis Waitley says it this way, “The difference between the thinking of people who believe they can win and those who already accepted defeat, is that the winners never stop seeing the winning.” That’s right, no matter what we see or read about that can influence our thought process and belief

system, it can never undermine our commitment and resolve to win in the face of any challenge or adversity.

Have you had enough? Do you watch or read the news with worry, doubt, and fear? Well if you do, please take a moment and give yourself, as Zig Ziglar says, “A check-up from the neck up.” Begin each day reading the news, the good news, and focus on the positive. This newspaper you are reading right now carries more information that is relevant to our daily living than any national newspaper or television network can provide.

We have moved beyond acceptance of what the world says, and have moved into what we can decide, think, and control in our own lives.

There is that ad that calls to us all, “Think Globally and Act Locally.”

Acting locally to me means our fam-

ily, our friends, our neighbors, and our community. What is happening here, right within our homes and right within our hearts, is what matters the most.

So how about you? Do you agree or disagree that what is most important happens right between our homes and our hearts? Or do you view our responsibility differently? Either way I would love to hear all about your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can see past the influence of others and focus on what is most important, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Dated: 1/25/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Public Notices

Notices

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

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017551

Public Trustees

Public Trustees

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0019

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0017

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/30/2018 8:22:00 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2018 2:54:00 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: ALLEN JAY CRIST AND CORA LEIGH SCHMIDT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ALL WESTERN MORTGAGE, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/12/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 8/15/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016054910 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $410,718.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $403,770.52

Original Grantor: JOHN D ENGLAND AND EMILIE A HOUCK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/30/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 5/6/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004046455 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $248,744.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $267,126.69

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: 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.

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 1/11/2005, under Reception No. 2005003726.

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 6, BLOCK 8, DOUGLAS 234 FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12145 South Grass River Trail, 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, May 23, 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: 3/29/2018 Last Publication: 4/26/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/31/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN CROKE Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-803787-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0019 First Publication: 3/29/2018 Last Publication: 4/26/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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 1, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 9G COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 12525 Prince Creek 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, May 16, 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: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/25/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017551 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2018-0017 First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No. 2018-0017 First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 1/25/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 2/8/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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:

MARTIN A. BLOOM ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 13153 Colorado Registration #: 16092 To advertise your4751 public notices 303-566-4100 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, EAST PERRYcall PARKWAY, SUITE 1000 , ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80121 Phone #: Phone #: 303.808.6859 Fax #: Fax #: Attorney File #: SCONSETGARRISON Attorney File #: 17-017156

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.: 2018-0020 First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No. 2018-0026 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0020 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2018 3:58:00 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: DAVID ERIC LYNN AND CHRISTINE ELIZABETH CARNAVOS WHO AQUIRED TITLE AS CHRISTINE ELIZABETH LYNN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/19/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 5/30/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017035807 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $391,040.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $390,621.00 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0026 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/5/2018 4:50:00 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: GARRISON PROPERTIES, LLC Original Beneficiary: SCONSET RESOURCES CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SCONSET RESOURCES CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/27/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 9/30/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013080162 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $240,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $278,984.68 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 make payment as required by the terms of the note and deed of trust, failure to maintain insurance on the property and failure to pay real estate taxes.

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 23, BLOCK 4, PERRY PARK FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 24, BLOCK 4, THE VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, FOUNDERS VILLAGE, FILING NO. 18, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 4695 Red Rock Drive, Larkspur, CO 80118

Which has the address of: 707 Hampstead Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104

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, May 16, 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, May 30, 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.

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: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 1/25/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 2/8/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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:

ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-017156

MARTIN A. BLOOM Colorado Registration #: 13153 4751 EAST PERRY PARKWAY, SUITE 1000 , GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80121 Phone #: 303.808.6859 Fax #: Attorney File #: SCONSETGARRISON

*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.: 2018-0020

Legal Notice No. 2018-0026

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0034

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/6/2018 2:20:00 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: DANIEL T PSZANKA Original Beneficiary: CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/16/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 11/19/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012088149 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $265,283.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $239,785.25

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 7, BLOCK 9, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 11, PARCEL 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4263 Willowrun Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80109 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, May 30, 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: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/8/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017721

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0034 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017721

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

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0034 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0040 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/14/2018 8:54:00 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: MYRNA A BEEN Original Beneficiary: WORLD ALLIANCE FINANCIAL CORP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/12/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 9/26/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008065811 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $367,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $200,028.55

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: death of all named mortgagors 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 12, LARKSPUR, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9071 South Frink Road, 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, June 6, 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: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/21/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN CROKE Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-805442-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0040 First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0022 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2018 4:23:00 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: HOWARD BERGERUD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0022 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2018 4:23:00 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: HOWARD BERGERUD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST II, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/17/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 5/23/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007041403 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,540,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,529,811.36 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 619A, CASTLE PINES VILLAGE FILING 14-A, AS AMENDED BY LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CERTIFICATE RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1997 IN BOOK 1494 AT PAGE 1019, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 619 Cliffgate Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108=8395 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, May 16, 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: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/25/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017586 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0022 First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0023 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/25/2018 11:24:00 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: MICHELLE K. SQUIRE AND SCOTT J. SQUIRE Original Beneficiary: AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER, A NEW YORK CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: UNITED GUARANTY RES. INS. CO. OF N.C.,

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/25/2018 11:24:00 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.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor: MICHELLE K. SQUIRE AND SCOTT J. SQUIRE Original Beneficiary: AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER, A NEW YORK CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: UNITED GUARANTY RES. INS. CO. OF N.C., ASSIGNEE OF AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/16/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 12/23/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005123256 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $65,005.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $63,628.34 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 pay monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the Deed of Trust and Note.

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 29, CRYSTAL VALLEY RANCH FILING NO. 2, 1ST ADMINISTRATIVE REPLAT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 3778 Aspen Hollow Court, 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, May 16, 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: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/29/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KENNETH E. DAVIDSON Colorado Registration #: 7596 305 MAIN STREET, SUITE A, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80911 Phone #: 7193907811 Fax #: 7193910802 Attorney File #: 284.17 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0023 First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0028 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/5/2018 4:48:00 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: DANIEL B. VIGIL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, A UTAH CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/22/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 1/22/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016004258 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $451,668.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $440,784.10 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/22/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 1/22/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016004258 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $451,668.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $440,784.10

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.

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

Public Trustees

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.

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Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 98-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2505 Spring Hill Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 79, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 118-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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.

Which has the address of: 10108 Royal Eagle Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 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.

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, May 30, 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.

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: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/8/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 2/8/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007251630

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 Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 18CO00030-1

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0029 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee web site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0028 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0029 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/5/2018 4:53:00 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: MICHAEL HARPER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BUSEY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/9/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 6/12/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017039328 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $410,428.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $410,428.00 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0031

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/5/2018 4:54:00 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: JACOB R. SCHUSTER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/27/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 1/13/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017003127 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $405,969.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $407,272.14

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 13, BLOCK 4, REATA NORTH FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 21455 E Stroll Ave, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE

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April 19, 2018 Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 13, BLOCK 4, REATA NORTH FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

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Which has the address of: 21455 E Stroll Ave, 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, May 30, 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: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/8/2018 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 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-016320 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0031 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0032 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/5/2018 4:55:00 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: CHARLES E WOMACK, BERTHA WOMACK, AND CHARLES R WOMACK Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/31/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 6/11/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007046478 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $150,473.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $147,488.89

cured 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, May 30, 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 Trustees

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: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/8/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-017483 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0032 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0033 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/6/2018 2:20:00 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: 1301 CAPRICE LLC Original Beneficiary: COLORADO COMMUNITY BANK OF CASTLE ROCK T.M. A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF YUMA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: INDEPENDENT BANK F/K/A COLORADO COMMUNITY BANK OF CASTLE ROCK T.M. A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF YUMA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/23/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 9/9/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004094080 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $208,328.09 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $159,406.74

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, May 30, 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 indebted-

Dated: 2/8/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LYNDSAY S RESSLER Colorado Registration #: 37015 30 EAST KIOWA ST, SUITE 101, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80903 Phone #: (719) 578-0200 Fax #: Attorney File #: INDEP BANK/1301 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0033 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0035 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/6/2018 2:21:00 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: JOSEPH R. EVANCICH AND ARLINE M. EVANCICH Original Beneficiary: KEY BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KEY BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 3/24/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003037882 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $60,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $54,951.54 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 installments of principal and interest, togher with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

Dated: 2/8/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RACHEL H. CONNOR Colorado Registration #: 50831 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BOULEVARD TOWER TWO, SUITE 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: Attorney File #: EVANCICH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0035 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0036 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/8/2018 2:35:00 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: TIMOTHEY J. PERSCH AND TABITHA L. PERSCH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST CVOMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE TO STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITITES CORPORATION PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-35 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 8/26/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003128756 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $406,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $382,739.81 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.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, HIDDEN VALLEY 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10765 South Perry Park Road, Larkspur, CO 80118

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal Description of Real Property: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF LONE TREE, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED INST # 2003014085, ID# 2231-09104-004, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 35, BLOCK 2, LONE TREE FLG. NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, CO,.

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

Which has the address of: 8119 Lodgepole Trl, Lone Tree, CO 80124

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: nonpayment of sums due thereunder and under the Evidence of Debt.

Which has the address of: 1301 Caprice Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109

NOTICE OF SALE

First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Which has the address of: 6188 Massive Peak Cir, Castle Rock, CO 80108-0000

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.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2J, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 AND LOT 3, KOLACNY'S ADDITION TO CASTLE ROCK, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 49, CASTLE PINES VILLAGE FILING 28A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Public Trustees

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 LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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.

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, May 30, 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 pursu-

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, May 30, 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.

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, May 30, 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: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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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: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Dated: 2/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-017012

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0036 First Publication: 4/5/2018 Last Publication: 5/3/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0037 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/12/2018 11:28:00 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 J. TARUTIS AND KAREN L. TARUTIS Original Beneficiary: TCF NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: TCF NATIONAL BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/27/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 11/10/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003162043 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $313,326.73 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $272,094.36

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 make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

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 20, BLOCK 2, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 18A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7878 Stonedale Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 9/2/2011, Reception number 2011053355.

Reason modified and any other modifications: CORRECT THE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE FROM ADAMS TO DOUGLAS. 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, June 6, 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: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LINDSAY S SMITH Colorado Registration #: 35875 8020 SHAFFER PKWY SUITE 300, LITTLETON, COLORADO 80127-3755 Phone #: (303) 863-1870

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Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017746

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 Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

LINDSAY S SMITH Colorado Registration #: 35875 8020 SHAFFER PKWY SUITE 300, LITTLETON, COLORADO 80127-3755 Phone #: (303) 863-1870 Fax #: Attorney File #: 5602.659

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0038 First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0037 First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0038 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/12/2018 11:30:00 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: LORETTA M MEISENHEIMER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/22/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 5/22/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013042605 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $212,087.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $146,926.69

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 27, BLOCK 3, PARCEL I AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10299 Halleys Way, Littleton, CO 80125 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, June 6, 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: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017746

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0038 First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0041 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/14/2018 12:35:00 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: ANTOINETTE SIANO AND JUAN M PALACE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-A1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/31/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005104624 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $925,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $699,063.39 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 4, CASTLE PINES VILLAGE FILING NO. 28A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6140 Country Club Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80108-9173 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, June 6, 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: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/21/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Trustees

Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0039 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/12/2018 4:49:00 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: BEL LARIMER, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, AS LENDER'S NOMINEE, MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE LENDING, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ML-CFC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-9, COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-9 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/19/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 6/21/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007049103 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $25,500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $25,500,000.00 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 pay all amounts owing at maturity as 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: PARCEL I: LOT 1A, BLOCK 2, AND TRACT A, PARKWAY SUBDIVISION, FILING NO 3, 3RD AMENDMENT, EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED MAY 29, 1996, IN BOOK 1344, AT PAGE 1660, AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION DESCRIBED IN ORDER OF IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, RECORDED MAY 15, 2007 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2007039424, AND RECORDED MAY 16, 2007, AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2007039570, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL II: THE BENEFICIAL EASEMENTS DESCRIBED IN AGREEMENT FOR EASEMENT, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING LAND, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 1994, IN BOOK 1217, AT PAGE 693, AND AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 1996, IN BOOK 1388, AT PAGE 1830, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8585 South Yosemite Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124 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, June 6, 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.

ERIN CROKE Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-806584-LL

First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0041 First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

CRAIG SCHUENEMANN Colorado Registration #: 41068 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 4100, DENVER, COLORADO 80203-4541 Phone #: (303) 866-0678 Fax #: (303) 335-3778 Attorney File #: BEL LARIMER

PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0039 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/12/2018 4:49:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relat-

Dated: 2/21/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0039 First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018

1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 4100, DENVER, COLORADO 80203-4541 Phone #: (303) 866-0678 Fax #: (303) 335-3778 Attorney File #: BEL LARIMER

Public Trustees

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0039 First Publication: 4/12/2018 Last Publication: 5/10/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0042 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/21/2018 3:01:00 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: JENNIFER L MAYBERRY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMEWARD RESIDENTIAL INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/15/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 6/15/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016038501 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $321,300.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $314,532.35 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 27, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 67-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6561 Freeport Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 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, June 13, 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.

April 19, 2018A PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0043

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/21/2018 3:47:00 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: JULIE D. BRITT AND CHRISTOPHER S. BRITT Original Beneficiary: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/9/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 2/26/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007016547 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $29,641.30

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 installments of principal and interest, together with 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: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE S T A T E O F C O L O R A D O , C O U N T Y OF DOUGLAS, WITH A STREET LOCATION ADDRESS OF 10625 JEWELBERRY TRL; HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130-8932 CURRENTLY OWNED BY JULIE D BRITT AND CHRISTOPHER S BRITT HAVING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF 0444304 AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK/PAGE OR DOCUMENT NUMBER 40288 DATED 4/6/2004 AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOT 356 HIGHLANDS RANCH 122V 0.111 AM/L. Which has the address of: 10625 Jewelberry Trl, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-8932 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, June 13, 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: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/23/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 2/23/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee 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:

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007370174 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0042 First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0043 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/21/2018 3:47:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be

DOUGLAS W. BROWN Colorado Registration #: 10429 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BOULEVARD TOWER TWO, SUITE 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: Attorney File #: 3500-157

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0043 First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0045

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/23/2018 10:54:00 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.

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April 19, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0045

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/23/2018 10:54:00 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: DUSTIN K BUCAR Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/24/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 10/2/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015071803 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $192,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $186,799.93 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 53, BLOCK 3, VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5705 Wagonwheel Trl, Castle Rock, CO 80104-9793 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, June 13, 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.

SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/19/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 2/26/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016011552 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $112,050.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $105,774.08

Public notice is given on March 7, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

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.

Deputy Clerk

Public Trustees

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 4, BLOCK 5, PERRY PARK - FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 5765 Country Club 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, June 13, 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.

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

By: K.A.P. Cone Legal Notice No: 933005 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 13, 2018 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 Rhondalin Lynn Kilbane be changed to Rhondalin Lynn Hall Case No.: 18C124 County Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 933042 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No: 933106 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0046 First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Original Grantor: STEPHEN N. HARMON Original Beneficiary: TAYLOR MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/19/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 2/26/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016011552 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $112,050.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $105,774.08

The Petition requests that the name of Anne Margaret Dell-Hartman be changed to Anne Margaret Hartman Case No.: 18 C 121

Dated: 2/23/2018 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 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017856

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/23/2018 11:33:00 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.

Public notice is given on March 13, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

By: FRANK ANTHONY MOSCHETTI Magistrate

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

Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0046

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/23/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No: 933041 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public notice is given on April 2, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0045 First Publication: 4/19/2018 Last Publication: 5/17/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Name Changes

Case No.: 18C112

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: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007285299

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

The Petition requests that the name of Shanti NT Huynh be changed to Shanti NT Hwynn

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 7, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Bodhi Citta Huynh be changed to Bodhi Citta Hwynn Case No.: 18C111 Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 933040 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 7, 2018 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Shanti NT Huynh be changed to Shanti NT Hwynn Case No.: 18C112 Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 933041

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The Petition requests that the name of Madelyn Rose Priebe be changed to Madeline Rose Priebe Case No.: 2018C31051

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Barry Stevan Thorburg, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 41 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 August 15, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Venetia Rose Makshanoff, Personal Representative 11643 Masonville Drive Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No.: 933065 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press/Parker Chronicle Public Notice

The News-Press 43 Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jean D. Kuehster, (aka Jean Kuehster) Deceased Case Number 18 PR 30106

Notice To Creditors

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 August 13, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Peter Jeffrey Simpson, aka Peter J. Simpson, aka Peter Simpson, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30046

Robert D. Kuehster, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox St., Ste. 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 933121 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert E. Snow, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30038 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 August 13, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronald J. Snow, Personal Representative 1999 Broadway, Suite 3150 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No.: 933128 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Douglas M. Nicholson, aka Douglas Melvin Nicholson, aka Doug Nicholson, aka Douglas Nicholson, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30110 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 August 20, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michelle Brooksher Personal Representative 6476 Silver Mesa Drive, Unit A Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Legal Notice No.: 933149 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: May 3, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Kay Rudy a/k/a Susan K. Rudy a/k/a Susan Rudy, a/k/a Susan Jameson Rudy, a/k/a Susan J. Rudy, a/k/a Susan Kay Jameson, a/k/a Susan K. Jameson a/k/a Susan Jameson a/k/a Susan Morrill Jameson a/k/a Susan K. Sprauer a/k/a Susan Sprauer, a/k/a Susan Morrill, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30118 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 August 27, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven Dale Rudy a/k/a Steven D. Rudy, 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.: 933168 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: May 3, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PUBLIC NOTICE

In the Matter of the Estate of Bruce D. Miller, a/k/a Bruce Dixon Miller, a/k/a Bruce Miller, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30124

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Louise Widdifield, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 4

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 August 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Keith Miller, Personal Representative 6208 Elbert Place Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No.: 933085 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jean D. Kuehster, (aka Jean Kuehster) Deceased Case Number 18 PR 30106 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to

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 August 6, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) Frie, Arndt & Danborn PC 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., No. 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303-420-1234 Attorney for Personal Representative Ivan Widdifield Personal Representative 13707 Omega Circle Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Legal Notice No: 933009 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 September 1, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jawn Ross Personal Representative P.O. Box 12640 Denver, Colorado 80212 Legal Notice No: 933015 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Conrad Anderson, Deceased March 4, 2018 Case Number: 2018 PR 30104

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 August 6, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Hirsch Personal Representative c/o Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC 9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 933020 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jonathan Marcus Smith, aka J. Marcus Smith, aka Marcus Smith, aka Jonathan Smith, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 30130

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 August 13, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia Anne Smith Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No: 933122 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kay G. Shrode, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 43

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 August 20, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kelly R. Shrode Personal Representative 9275 Desert Willow Road Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Legal Notice No: 933141 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: May 3, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Court Phone: 720-437-6200

PLAINTIFF: HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: CHARLES R. BOSICK; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWMBS INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2006-HYB2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HYB2; CENTRAL CREDIT CORPORATION; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; BLC INVESTORS, LLC; and CHRISTINE DUFFY AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY Attorney: David A. Firmin Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mail: dfirmin@hindmansanchez.com

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2006-HYB2; CENTRAL CREDIT CORPORATION; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; BLC INVESTORS, LLC; and CHRISTINE DUFFY AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

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Attorney: David A. Firmin Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 E-mail: dfirmin@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 29988 Our File No.: 8234.4540 Case No.: 2017CV030900 : Div: 1 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: September 17, 2017 Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of David A. Firmin is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ David A. Firmin David A. Firmin, No. 29988 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Address of Plaintiff: Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. c/o Highlands Ranch Community Association 9568 University Blvd Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No.: 932961 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice North Carolina, Mecklenburg County District Court Division 17-CvD-7719 Notice of Service by Publication Lakisha Dixon-Vs- Terrence Danelle Dixon TO: Terrence Danelle Dixon, Defendant

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action, wherein the plaintiff is seeking an absolute divorce. YOU ARE required to make defense to such pleading not later than May 15, 2018, exclusive of said date, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for summary judgment for the relief sought on or after the week of June 4, 2018.

This March 29, 2018.

John G. Walker, (State Bar ID # 4520), PO Box 472344, Charlotte, NC 28247 Legal Notice No.: 933052 First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

1) 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN BLACK VIN 1N4AL11D43C315055 2) 2004 FORD F350 PICKUP WHITE VIN 1FTSW31P64EB03422 3) 1991 FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME WHITE VIN 1G8KP37N8M3306296 4) 1999 NISSAN MAXIMA SEDAN WHITE VIN JN1CA21D6XT206443 GOTCHA RECOVERY SERVICES 19604 E. MAINSTREET PARKER, CO 80138 (303) 524-5419 Legal Notice No.: 933200 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice AMENDED NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND NOTICE OF ADJOURNED AND RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 13, 2002, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Roswitha L. Bacon, as Grantor, in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB as Beneficiary, and the Public Trustee of Douglas County, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded September 20, 2002, at Reception Number 2002096452, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, Colorado; and

NOTICE OF ADJOURNED AND RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 13, 2002, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Roswitha L. Bacon, as Grantor, in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB as Beneficiary, and the Public Trustee of Douglas County, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded September 20, 2002, at Reception Number 2002096452, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, Colorado; and

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WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded on September 28, 2015 at Reception Number 2015070264 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas Colorado.

WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that Paragraph 9 (a) (i) has been violated; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent is $267,674.69 as of March 7, 2018; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on November 1, 2017 at Reception No. 2017074607, notice is hereby given that the sale scheduled to occur on April 16, 2018 is adjourned and the rescheduled sale will be held on May 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. local time, at which time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: LOT 4, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Commonly known as: 13673 Libra Court, Littleton, CO 80124.

The sale will be held at 13673 Libra Court, Littleton, CO 80124.

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid the lesser amount of the loan balance or the appraised value obtained by the Secretary prior to sale.

There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorated share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling 10% of the Secretary’s bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not be accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of 10% of the Secretary’s bid must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.

The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extension will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit, or at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein, HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner no less than three (3) days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed.

The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is

the Foreclosure Commissioner no less than three (3) days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed.

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The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $267,674.69 as of March 7, 2018, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the deed of trust had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out of pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.

Dated: April 9, 2018 Foreclosure Commissioner Deanne R. Stodden 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 623-1800 Email: dstodden@messner.com Legal Notice No.: 933147 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: May 3, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 Phone Number: 720-437-6200 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: ELIZABETH ANNE FAHLSTEDT AND RICHARD TIMOTHY FAHLSTEDT, FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD Attorney for Petitioners: Jamie L. Wright, Reg. No. 35813 Walker, Wright & Associates, LLP 6601 South University Blvd.

Centennial, Colorado 80121 Phone Number: 303-730-0067 E-mail: jamie@walkerwrightlaw.com Case Number: 18 JA 29: Division: 7 NOTICE OF HEARING To: TOM, last name unknown Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioners have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

An Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on July 27, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioners.

Legal Notice No.: 933205 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: May 17, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

City and County 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 3rd day of May, 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 Jalisco International, Inc., for the completion of Longs Way Sidewalk Gap (Parker Road to Task Force), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Jalisco International, 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 3rd day of May, 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.: 933201 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Second Publication: April 26, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2 of the Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, on April 30, 2018, at the hour of 8:00 A.M. to STURGEON ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., a Michigan corporation (the “Contractor”) for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on the Block 1 Electrical Conduit & Wiring for Signs, performed within Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2, Douglas County, Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, 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, and an account of such claim, to Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2 on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 2, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TAN AKA & WALDRON Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No.: 933075 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PARKER, COLORADO Booster Pump Station Air Conditioning ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of the Booster Pump Station Air Conditioning will be received,

by Stonegate Village Metropolitan District, at the offices of TST Infrastructure, LLC, until 11:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract consists of a Bid for the installation of a Air Conditioning System for the existing Booster Pump Station, with associated appurtenances, fittings, and structures.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract.

Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: TST Infrastructure, LLC, 61 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Phone: (303) 799-5197 Bidding Documents will be available on Thursday April 12, 2018 and may be obtained from the Issuing Office. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above.

Prospective Bidders are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be eligible to bid. The Bidding Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format. Bidding Documents download information must be requested by email from Kelli Kavinsky, KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Bidding Documents, the Prospective Bidder will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions to download Bidding Documents.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the SVMD Office, 10252 Stonegate Parkway, Parker CO 80134.

The pre-bid conference will include a visit to the project site to discuss the project and coordination.

Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid and shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders who are not recorded by the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened.

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Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid and shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

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Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders who are not recorded by the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened.

The anticipated Notice to Proceed and Substantial Completion Dates are outlined in the bid documents.

The Owner reserves the right to award the contract by sections, or reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

Owner: STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Sarah Sjobakken Title: District Manager Date: April 12, 2018 Legal Notice No.: 933082 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PARKER, COLORADO Kennemere Lane Water Line Replacement ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Kennemere Lane Water Line Replacement will be received, by Stonegate Village Metropolitan District, at the offices of TST Infrastructure, LLC, until 1:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract consists of a Bid for the removal and replacement of approximately 723 linear feet of 6” PVC waterline, with associated appurtenances, fittings, and structures.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract.

Bids shall be on a unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: TST Infrastructure, LLC, 61 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Phone: (303) 799-5197

Bidding Documents will be available on Thursday April 12, 2018 and may be obtained from the Issuing Office. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above.

Prospective Bidders are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be eligible to bid. The Bidding Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format. Bidding Documents download information must be requested by email from Kelli Kavinsky, KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Bidding Documents, the Prospective Bidder will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions to download Bidding Documents.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the SVMD Office, 10252 Stonegate Parkway, Parker CO 80134.

The pre-bid conference will include a visit to the project site to discuss the project and coordination.

Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid and shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders who are not recorded by the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened.

Work at the site will commence within 7 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed date. The anticipated Notice to Proceed and Substantial Completion Dates are outlined in the bid documents.

The Owner reserves the right to award the contract by sections, or reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

Owner: STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Sarah Sjobakken Title: District Manager Date: April 12, 2018 Legal Notice No.: 933083 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT LITTLETON, COLORADO Water Treatment Plant Demolition ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of the Water Treatment Plant Demolition will be received, by Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, at the offices of TST Infrastructure, LLC, until 3:00

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April 19, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT LITTLETON, COLORADO Water Treatment Plant Demolition ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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Sealed Bids for the construction of the Water Treatment Plant Demolition will be received, by Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, at the offices of TST Infrastructure, LLC, until 3:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract consists of demolition and removal of a concrete water treatment building approximately 64’X68’ and the demolition and removal of concrete clarifier basins approximately 42’X100’ along with all associated appurtenances. The demolition project is located at the Roxborough Water Treatment Plant at 8678 N Roxborough Park Rd, Littleton, CO 80125.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract.

Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: TST Infrastructure, LLC, 61 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Phone: (303) 799-5197

Bidding Documents will be available on Thursday April 12, 2018 and may be obtained from the Issuing Office. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above.

Prospective Bidders are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be eligible to bid. The Bidding Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format. Bidding Documents download information must be requested b y e m a i l f r o m KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Bidding Documents, the Prospective Bidder will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions to download Bidding Documents.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the RWSD Office, 6222 North Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, CO 80125.

The pre-bid conference will include a visit to the project site to discuss the project and coordination.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS PUBLIC NOTICE

City and County

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 May 12, 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 Silva Construction, Inc. for the 2017 Sidewalk Repair and Handicap Retrofit Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2017-001 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Silva Construction, 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 May 12, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of 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: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

Account Number: 00012184 Legal Notice No.: 933059 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NORTHERN DOUGLAS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Northern Douglas County Water and Sanitation District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid and shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Eric Keesen to a 4-year term until May 2022 Patrick Bruno to a 4-year term until May 2022

Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders who are not recorded by the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened.

NORTHERN DOUGLAS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Matthew Urkoski Designated Election Official

The anticipated Notice to Proceed and Substantial Completion Dates are outlined in the bid documents.

The Owner reserves the right to award the contract by sections, or reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

Owner: ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: Barbara Biggs Title: District Manager Date: April 12, 2018 Legal Notice No.: 933084 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: April 5, 2018 Project Title: Wolfensberger Road Culvert at the Omni Tributary Contractor: 53 Corporation, LLC 5655 Peterson Rd. Sedalia, CO 80135 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on April 30, 2018, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Erik Dam, Engineer, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before April 26, 2018.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Erik Dam, Engineer Legal Notice No.: 933100 First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to

Dated this 5th day of April, 2018.

Legal Notice No.: 933138 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS ANTHOLOGY WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4-6 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Brock Chapman Until May 2022 The following office(s) remain vacant: Vacant Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: Kristen D. Bear, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933140 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS ANTHOLOGY WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 2 & 3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to

ANTHOLOGY WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 2 & 3

City and County

VACANT Until May 2022 VACANT Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official

City and County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

Contact Person for Districts: Kristen D. Bear, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation:

Legal Notice No.: 933145 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Brock Chapman Until May 2022 Kurt Wolter Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: Kristen B. Bear, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933142 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS MIRABELLE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 2-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Scott Custer Until May 2022 Jennifer Elizabeth Fulton-Miller Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for District: Kristen D. Bear, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933143 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS MIRABELLE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Tim E. Roberts Until May 2020 Scott Custer Until May 2022 Michele Marie Miller Until May 2020 Jennifer Elizabeth Fulton-Miller Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for District: Kristen D. Bear, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933144 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS REATA RIDGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following offices remain vacant: VACANT Until May 2022 VACANT Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: Kristen D. Bear, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE JACKSON 105 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Jackson 105 Fire Protection District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Daniel J. Danser Four-Year Term Bruce W. Hills Four-Year Term Thomas L. Smith Four-Year Term Lowell E. Rapp Two-Year Term JACKSON 105 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Peggy Rupp Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 933146 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Monday, May 7 at 7:00 P.M. before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on Tuesday, May 8 at 2:30 P.M. before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed amendment to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. Generally the amendment will repeal Section 19A Parker IGA – Overlay District of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution.

For more information call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460.

File No. DR2018-004 Legal Notice No.: 933148 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Stone Creek Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Patrick Lyng Second Regular Election, May 2022 Eric Kubly Second Regular Election, May 2022 Vacant Second Regular Election, May 2022 Mauricio Barbera Next Regular Election, May 2020 /s/ Lisa A. Johnson (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Lisa A. Johnson Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljohnson@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933150 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 8-11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Jonathan Alpert Until May 2022 Scott Alpert Until May 2022 The following offices remain vacant:

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business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

City and County

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Jonathan Alpert Until May 2022 Scott Alpert Until May 2022 The following offices remain vacant: Vacant Until May 2022 Vacant Until May 2020 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: Clint C. Waldron, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933152 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Jeff Handlin Until May 2022 Carl R. Nelson Until May 2022 Matthew J. Deibel Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for District: Clint C. Waldron, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933153 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Scott Alpert Until May 2022 Jonathan Alpert Until May 2022 The following offices remain vacant: Vacant Until May 2022 Vacant Until May 2020 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for District: Clint C. Waldron, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933154 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Castlewood Ranch Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Richard M. Levin Second Regular Election, May 2022 Caryn Terese Johnson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Vacant Next Regular Election, May 2020 Vacant Next Regular Election, May 2020 /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Lisa A. Jacoby Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District:

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Richard M. Levin Second Regular Election, 46 The2022 News-Press May Caryn Terese Johnson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Vacant Next Regular Election, May 2020 Vacant Next Regular Election, May 2020

City and County

/s/ Lisa A. Jacoby (Designated Election Official)

Contact Person for the District: Lisa A. Jacoby Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljacoby@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933155 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horse Creek Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Name Term Clifton Brown Second Regular Election, May 2022 Richard A. Wild Second Regular Election, May 2022 /s/ AJ Beckman (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ashley B. Frisbie Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afrisbie@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933156 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

/s/ Ann E. Finn (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ann E. Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 933158 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Lanterns Metropolitan District No. 1, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Scott Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Kent Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Clay Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Ryan Carlson Next Regular Election, May 2020 Lonny Phelps Next Regular Election, May 2020 /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Lisa A. Jacoby Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljacoby@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933159 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS

BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Hess Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 4-8, Town of Parker, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the elections there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 8, 2018, are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Lanterns Metropolitan District No. 2, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected to the Board of Directors of each district:

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

Lawrence P. Jacobson until the second regular election (May 3, 2022)

Scott Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Kent Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Clay Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Ryan Carlson Next Regular Election, May 2020 Lonny Phelps Next Regular Election, May 2020

VACANT until the second regular election (May 3, 2022) DATED: April 10, 2018 /s/ Jennifer Pino Designated Election Official for Hess Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 4-8 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Telephone No: (303) 592-4380 Legal Notice No.: 933157 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Jordan Crossing Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Thomas J. Brinkman II Second Regular Election, May 2022 Scott Marshall Second Regular Election, May 2022 James E. Marshall Second Regular Election, May 2022 /s/ Ann E. Finn (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ann E. Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933158 First Publication: April 19, 2018

/s/ Lisa A. Jacoby (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Lisa A. Jacoby Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljacoby@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933160 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

May 2022 Kent Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Clay Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Ryan Carlson Next Regular Election, May 2020 Lonny Phelps Next Regular Election, May 2020

City and County

/s/ Lisa A. Jacoby (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Lisa A. Jacoby Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljacoby@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933161 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Regency Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Thomas J. Brinkman II Second Regular Election, May 2022 Scott Marshall Second Regular Election, May 2022 James E. Marshall Second Regular Election, May 2022 /s/ Ann E. Finn (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ann E. Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933162 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 6, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Robert N. Martin Second Regular Election, May 2022 Eric Kubly Second Regular Election, May 2022 /s/ Ann E. Finn (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ann E. Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933163 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Lanterns Metropolitan District No. 3, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 7, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

Scott Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Kent Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Clay Carlson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Ryan Carlson Next Regular Election, May 2020 Lonny Phelps Next Regular Election, May 2020

Merrill Jacobson Second Regular Election, May 2022 Vacant Second Regular Election, May 2022

/s/ Lisa A. Jacoby (Designated Election Official)

/s/ Lisa A. Jacoby (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Lisa A. Jacoby Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032

May 2022 Vacant Second Regular Election, May 2022 /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby (Designated Election Official)

City and County

Contact Person for the District: Lisa A. Jacoby Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljacoby@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933164 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Two Bridges Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Ryan Lantz Second Regular Election, May 2022 David Lemnah Second Regular Election, May 2022 Heidi Moore Second Regular Election, May 2022 Thomas Pucciano Next Regular Election, May 2020 Vacant Next Regular Election, May 2020 /s/ AJ Beckman (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ashley B. Frisbie Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afrisbie@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933165 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Stonegate Village Metropolitan District of Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Lisa Lund-Hyvonen to a 4-year term until May 2022 Lori White to a 4-year term until May 2022 Eric Jensen to a 2-year term until May 2020 Matthew Wess to a 2-year term until May 2020 Dated this 10th day of April, 2018.

STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Leslie Larsen Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 933166 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Parker Homestead Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: James E. Marshall Second Regular Election, May 2022 Thomas J. Brinkman II Second Regular Election, May 2022 Shelley D. Marshall Second Regular Election, May 2022 /s/ Ann E. Finn (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ann E. Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 933167 First Publication: April 19, 2018

(Designated Election Official)

April 19, 2018A

Contact Person for the District: Ann E. Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com

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Legal Notice No.: 933167 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS PARKER AUTOMOTIVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Andrew Klein Until May 2022 Kevin J. Smith Until May 2022 The following offices remain vacant: Vacant Until May 2020 Vacant Until May 2020 Vacant Until May 2020 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for District: Blair M. Dickhoner, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933169 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 113.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Peter M Cudlip Until May 2022 Bryan McFarland Until May 2022 Donald G Provost Until May 2022 Robert Walter Until May 2020 Timothy O’Connor Until May 2020 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: Kristen D. Bear, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 933170 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Notice of Bid Cancellation Jaksch Water Line Roxborough Water and Sanitation District

The Roxborough Water and Sanitation District has canceled the bid for the Jaksch Water Line project, which was advertised to open on May 8th at 10:00am. The project may be bid in the future and at that time the District will advertise for the project.

By: Barbara Biggs, General Manager April 19, 2018 Legal Notice No.: 933171 First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EXCLUSION OF PROPERTY (Tract A, Cottonwood Highlands Filing No. 4)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of Property (the “Petition”) has been or is expected to be filed with the Board of Directors of Cottonwood Highlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Town of Parker, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”). The Petition requests that the property described below be excluded from the District. The Petition shall be heard at a public meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., at 9781 South Meridian Boulevard, Englewood, Colorado 80112.

The name(s) and address(es) of the Petitioner(s) and a general description of the property to be excluded are as follows:

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Name(s) of Petitioner(s): Parkwood East, LLC et. al.

later than four (4) days prior to bid submissions, in order to receive notification of bid addenda.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of bid addenda on the designated form with their bid submission or their bid will be automatically disqualified.

April 19, 2018

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Alex Argust of Cherry Creek is tied for fourth at 14-0 while Chaparral’s Connor Quinlan, who has gone over 15 feet during the indoor season, was sixth at 13-8.

In the girls pole vault, according to the Colorado MileSplit, Mia Manson of Monarch has the top vault at 12-8.

Legend’s Lauren Jarossy is third in the rankings at 12-4.25.

Avery Viegregger of Valor Christian has the sixth best vault at 11-6 with

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Public Notice Jarossy, a junior, has given up club to work on. It’s the challenge of getMorgan Adsit of Douglas County and An optional pre-bid conference will begymnastics held at TO BIDbetter and beating during the track season ting yourself.”

Ana George of Cherry Creek tied INVITATION for Redland located at 1500 West Canal Court, to concentrate on improving as a pole Ellis points that Sandberg eighth at 11-2.

CO 80120 atand 10 A.M. on April 25, The Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board,outLittleton, 2018. but capable of an authority and separateQuinlan legal entity are formed different Pat Mason, father of Max and Mia, vaulter.

She has only been vaulting for pursuant to §29-1-203.5, C.R.S. (hereinafter reaching theforschool record. still holds the state’s boyscalled pole 18 months.

Bids shall be made on the bid forms furnished thevault “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed the Sterling Ranch – Titan Road Phase 2, “Justin good and body control record of 17-7.5 while competing atProvidence Park “Pole vaulting in my opinion is a envelope endorsed with the name of the Filing 2, and Projecthas (the real Bidderability along withand an electronic copy on 1500 West withathis gymnastics he hasExcel combination Aurora Central in 1986. “Project”) at Redland located of speed, strength and disk or thumb drive. A Bid Bond in an amount Canal Court, Littleton, CO 80120 until 1:30 P.M., a real goodonvertical Ellis.

The girls state record isMay 13-9, setBids in not provided body equalleap,” to five said percent (5%) of the total Bidawareness,” said Carberry. “Ob9, 2018. to Redland or amount will be required.

Bid Bond will be rebeforeClassical 1:30 P.M. on May 9, 2018, may be a basketball.

“He can dunk ThatThe helps.

2016 by Andrea Willis of The viously athleticism plays a big part in tained by Owner as liquidated damages should provided, in hard-copy format and sealed, at the the Successful Bidderis failall to enter intothat. a Con- Lauren has done exceptionally time and place of bid opening. received will to jump.

YouBids still have Connor Academy. tract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. publicly opened and read aloud at Brownspeed andattechnique.

Sandberg and Quinlan be are seniors well and is on the accelerated path.”

Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors. stein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, located 410 Subcontractedtypes work shall consist of no more Seventeenth Street, Suite 2200, Denver, CO “They are two different of and both have their sights set on the than 70% of the total Bid amount.

80202, at 3 P.M. May 9, 2018. jumpers. Both these kids could get Chaparral school record of 15-6 held Jim Benton is a sports writer for Public Notice Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to A description of the Work to be performed is: that record this year.

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He has assume the obligations and liabilities imposed NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTIONS Titan Road Phase 2, Sterling Ranch Filing 2 Contract Documents.

The Successful and CERTIFIED OF RESULTS Subdivision, and Providence Park Landscape over 15, it’s kind by ofthe like a mark in high “Pole vaulting is fun,” said Quinlan. been covering sportsSTATEMENT in the Denver area Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish Improvements located in Douglas County, Colschool.

You’re in the top like “It is the challenge aboutorado. it because since 1968. HeTHE can be reached at jbena Performance Bond and a1Labor and Materials CANYONS METROPOLITAN This work will consist of landscape; irriga- like Payment Bond and a Warranty the full DISTRICT NO. 7 hardscape; amenities toof include high school vaulters in theBond ofton@coloradocommunitymedia.com you are never going to betion; as good as and site percent or amount (100%) of the Contract Price, in conplantings, irrigation systems, concrete works, recountry .” and formity with the requirements of the Contract NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to you can be. There’s always something at 303-566-4083. taining walls, art pieces, lighting, hardware

Documents. § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018, there were not more Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner recandidates for director than offices to be filled, serves the right to not award a Contract until including candidates filing affidavits of intent to sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to the for Bids, and Bidders to keep Walk be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby cancelled. to Cure Arthritis committee Need: Foster families animals on expressly lists to agreeNeed: Requirements: Attend an orientation and their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period.

Bid packages will be available for download the Owner reserves the right to reject any and all The following candidates are declared day Training of advertisement on April 2018 at the Public Notice members and general office volunteer be19, euthanized submit to a background check.

Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irelected by acclamation: following link: https://redland.box.com/s/sqvotxpsupport.

Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. provided to all new drivers.

Deliveries start regularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-condxtbq7jdfvf4los42luhqbc47.

Plan holders are reNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING non-responsive, conditional or alternJeff Kappes Until May 2022 quired to notify Wade LePlatt ON EXCLUSION OF PROPERTY Requirements: Individuals who love to help org.at Redland via forming, at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.email FROM PAGE 30 ate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Skyler Hager Until May 2020 and phone that they are plan holders, no (Tract A, Cottonwood Highlands Filing No. 4) Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ planorandScott execute to Cure Successful Bidder, to require statements CusterWalk Until May 2020 Arthritis. We later than four (4) days prior to bid submissions, evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including finin order to receive notification of bid addenda.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested Arthritis projectangelheart.org.

Angelthat Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, combat The arthritis every day, so support ancialColorado/Wyoming statements, and to accept the proposal following office remains vacant: from Bidders must acknowledge receipt ofFoundation, bid adpersons a Petition for Exclusion of Property that is in everyday the opinion of the Owner in its best inVacant Until May denda on the designated form with their bid sub- conquer (the “Petition”) haschildren been or iswith expected to be Chapter: Helps battles women and life-threatening volunteers so that we 2022 can serve people is terest. Owner reserves the right to accept any mission or their bid will be automatically disqualfiled with the Board of Directors of Cottonwood through life-changing information andin Owner’s sole, Animal Rescue of the Rockies: illnesses. crucial. combination of Bids which and /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Public Notice ified.Provides Highlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Town of absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, Designated Election Official Parker, Douglas County, Colorado (the resources, access to care, advancements in foster care for death-row shelter dogs and Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, best serve the Owner’s interests. Owner also reINVITATION TO BID An optional pre-bid conference will be held at “District”). The Petition requests that the propserves theconnections. right to extend the Bidding period by Contact Person for District: Canaland Court, sciences community cats throughout Colorado. Redland located at 1500 West indescribed the south Denver area.from the Diserty below be excluded 720-409-3143.

Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Kristen D. Bear, Esq. The Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, Littleton, CO 80120 at 10 A.M. on April 25, trict. The Petition shall be heard at a public Any questions concerning this bid shall be direcWHITE BEAR ANKELE an authority and separate legal entity formed 2018. meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 3:00 ted via email to: TANAKA & WALDRON pursuant to §29-1-203.5, C.R.S. (hereinafter p.m., at 9781 South Meridian Boulevard, Attorneys at Law called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for Bids shall be made on the bid forms furnished Englewood, Colorado 80112.

Wade LePlatt 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 the Sterling Ranch – Titan Road Phase 2, by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed Redland Consulting Group, Inc. Centennial, Colorado 80122 Filing 2, and Providence Park Project (the envelope and endorsed with the name of the The name(s) and address(es) of the 1500 West Canal Court (303) 858-1800 “Project”) at Redland located at 1500 West Bidder along with an electronic Excel copy on Petitioner(s) and a general description of the Littleton, CO 80120 Canal Court, Littleton, CO 80120 until 1:30 P.M., disk or thumb drive. A Bid Bond in an amount property to be excluded are as follows: May 9, 2018. Bids not provided to Redland on or Phone: 720-283-6783 ext. 134 Legal Notice No.: 933204 equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid before 1:30 P.M. on May 9, 2018, may be Email: wleplatt@redland.com First Publication: April 19, 2018 amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be reName(s) of Petitioner(s): provided, in hard-copy format and sealed, at the Last Publication: April 19, 2018 tained by Owner as liquidated damages should Parkwood East, LLC et. al. time and place of bid opening. Bids received will Legal Notice No.: 933203 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a ConFirst Publication: April 19, 2018 be publicly opened and read aloud at Browntract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Address(es) of Petitioner(s): Last Publication: April 19, 2018 stein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, located at 410 Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors.

12460 1st Street Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Seventeenth Street, Suite 2200, Denver, CO Subcontracted work shall consist of no more Eastlake, Colorado 80614 Public Notice 80202, at 3 P.M. May 9, 2018. than 70% of the total Bid amount.

Public Notice General Description of Property: Tract A, NOTICE OF CANCELLATION A description of the Work to be performed is: Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to Cottonwood Highlands Filing No. 4, located OF REGULAR ELECTION Titan Road Phase 2, Sterling Ranch Filing 2 assume the obligations and liabilities imposed NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTIONS in the south half of Section 5, Township 6

BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL Subdivision, and Providence Park Landscape by the Contract Documents. The Successful and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS South, Range 66 West of the Sixth Principal Improvements located in Douglas County, ColBidder for the Project will be required to furnish Meridian, Town of Parker, County of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Cielo orado. This work will consist of landscape; irrigaa Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN Douglas, State of Colorado.

Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, tion; hardscape; and site amenities to include Payment Bond and a Warranty Bond of the full DISTRICT NO. 7 that at the close of business on the sixty-third plantings, irrigation systems, concrete works, reamount (100%) of the Contract Price, in conNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interested day before the election there were not more taining walls, art pieces, lighting, hardware and formity with the requirements of the Contract NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to persons that they shall appear at the public candidates for director than offices to be filled, traffic control. Bidders shall bid on all of this Documents. § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of meeting and show cause in writing why such including candidates filing affidavits of intent to project scope as further defined in Section business on March 6, 2018, there were not more Petition should not be granted. be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to 01000-1 in the bid documents. The contract will Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner recandidates for director than offices to be filled, be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby canceled purbe awarded in whole for the areas of landscape; serves the right to not award a Contract until including candidates filing affidavits of intent to

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD suant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. irrigation; hardscape; and site amenities. sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to OF DIRECTORS OF COTTONWOOD the Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby cancelled.

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1.

The following candidates are declared Bid packages will be available for download the their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. elected: day of advertisement on April 19, 2018 at the Owner reserves the right to reject any and all The following candidates are declared By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE following link: https://redland.box.com/s/sqvotxpBids, to waive any informality, technicality or irelected by acclamation: TANAKA & WALDRON VACANT until the next regular election dxtbq7jdfvf4los42luhqbc47. Plan holders are reregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conAttorneys at Law (May 5, 2020) quired to notify Wade LePlatt at Redland via forming, non-responsive, conditional or alternJeff Kappes Until May 2022 General Counsel to the District VACANT until the second regular election email and phone that they are plan holders, no ate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Skyler Hager Until May 2020 (May 3, 2022) later than four (4) days prior to bid submissions, Successful Bidder, to require statements or Scott Custer Until May 2020 Legal Notice No.: 933202 VACANT until the second regular election in order to receive notification of bid addenda. evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including finFirst Publication: April 19, 2018 (May 3, 2022) Bidders must acknowledge receipt of bid adancial statements, and to accept the proposal The following office remains vacant: Last Publication: April 19, 2018 denda on the designated form with their bid subthat is in the opinion of the Owner in its best inVacant Until May 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press DATED: April 6, 2018 mission or their bid will be automatically disqualterest. Owner reserves the right to accept any ified. combination of Bids which in Owner’s sole, and /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Public Notice /s/ Jennifer Pino absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, Designated Election Official Designated Election Official for An optional pre-bid conference will be held at best serve the Owner’s interests. Owner also reINVITATION TO BID Cielo Metropolitan District Redland located at 1500 West Canal Court, serves the right to extend the Bidding period by Contact Person for District: c/o McGeady Becher P.C. Littleton, CO 80120 at 10 A.M. on April 25, Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Kristen D. Bear, Esq. The Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 2018.

Any questions concerning this bid shall be direcWHITE BEAR ANKELE an authority and separate legal entity formed Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 ted via email to: TANAKA & WALDRON pursuant to §29-1-203.5, C.R.S. (hereinafter Telephone No: (303) 592-4380 Bids shall be made on the bid forms furnished Attorneys at Law called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed Wade LePlatt 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 the Sterling Ranch – Titan Road Phase 2, Legal Notice No: 933151 envelope and endorsed with the name of the Redland Consulting Group, Inc. Centennial, Colorado 80122 Filing 2, and Providence Park Project (the First Publication : April 19, 2018 Bidder along with an electronic Excel copy on 1500 West Canal Court (303) 858-1800 “Project”) at Redland located at 1500 West Last Publication: April 19, 2018 disk or thumb drive. A Bid Bond in an amount Littleton, CO 80120 Canal Court, Littleton, CO 80120 until 1:30 P.M., Publisher: Douglas County News Press equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid Phone: 720-283-6783 ext. 134 May 9, 2018. Bids not provided to Redland on or Legal Notice No.: 933204 amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be reEmail: wleplatt@redland.com before 1:30 P.M. on May 9, 2018, may be First Publication: April 19, 2018 tained by Owner as liquidated damages should provided, in hard-copy format and sealed, at the Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Public Notice the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a ConLegal Notice No.: 933203 time and place of bid opening. Bids received will Publisher: Douglas County News-Press tract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. First Publication: April 19, 2018 be publicly opened and read aloud at BrownNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors.

Last Publication: April 19, 2018 stein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, located at 410 Subcontracted work shall consist of no more Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Seventeenth Street, Suite 2200, Denver, CO Notice is hereby given that the Town of Parker than 70% of the total Bid amount.

80202, at 3 P.M. May 9, 2018.

Town Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget revision for 2018 and receive Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to A description of the Work to be performed is: public comment pursuant to Section 9.3 of the assume the obligations and liabilities imposed Titan Road Phase 2, Sterling Ranch Filing 2 Town of Parker Home Rule Charter. by the Contract Documents. The Successful Subdivision, and Providence Park Landscape Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish Improvements located in Douglas County, ColA copy of the proposed budget revision for 2018 a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials orado. This work will consist of landscape; irrigais available for public inspection at the Parker Payment Bond and a Warranty Bond of the full tion; hardscape; and site amenities to include Town Hall, Town Clerk Department, 20120 East amount (100%) of the Contract Price, in conplantings, irrigation systems, concrete works, reMainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. formity with the requirements of the Contract taining walls, art pieces, lighting, hardware and Every day, the government newspapers like this one to publish Documents. traffic control. Bidders shall bid on all of this The public hearing for Town Council will be held project scope as further defined in Section makes decisions that can affect your public notices since the birth of the on May 7, 2018, at 7:00 pm, or as soon as posBidders are hereby advised that the Owner re01000-1 in the bid documents. The contract will sible thereafter. All public hearings will be held life. until Whether they are decisions on nation. Local newspapers remain serves the right to not award a Contract be awarded in whole for the areas of landscape; in the Council Chambers of the Town of Parker sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of taxes, new businesses or irrigation; hardscape; and site amenities. zoning, the most trusted source of public Town Hall, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO the Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep 80138, or at such other time or place in the myriad notice information. This newspaper their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. other issues, governments Bid packages will be available for download the event this hearing is adjourned. Further informaOwner reserves the right to reject any andaallbig role in your life. day of advertisement on April 19, 2018 at the play publishes the information you need tion is available through the Town of Parker Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irfollowing link: https://redland.box.com/s/sqvotxpFinance Department at 303.841.0353.

Governments have relied on to stay involved in your community. regularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-condxtbq7jdfvf4los42luhqbc47. Plan holders are reforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternquired to notify Wade LePlatt at Redland via ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND. ate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the email and phone that they are plan holders, no Successful Bidder, to require statements or later than four (4) days prior to bid submissions, Legal Notice No.: 933172 evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including finin order to receive notification of bid addenda.

First Publication: April 19, 2018 ancial statements, and to accept the proposal Bidders must acknowledge receipt of bid adLast Publication: April 19, 2018 that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best indenda on the designated form with their bid subPublisher: Douglas County News-Press terest. Owner reserves the right to accept any mission or their bid will be automatically disqualcombination of Bids which in Owner’s sole, and ified. absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, best serve the Owner’s interests. Owner also reAn optional pre-bid conference will be held at serves the right to extend the Bidding period by Redland located at 1500 West Canal Court, traffic control. Bidders shall bid on all of this project scope as further defined in Section 01000-1 in the bid documents. The contract will be awarded in whole for the areas of landscape; irrigation; hardscape; and site amenities.

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