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February 13, 2020F

MY NAME IS

MEGAN REILLY KOEPSELL

Local author and nurse watches community grow

I’m 59 and I have been a Highlands Ranch resident for almost 22 years. My husband Randy and I are originally from Wisconsin. We always dreamed of living in Colorado and in 1998, we made our dream a reality by moving our family here. I am a registered nurse, a healing touch certified practitioner, and run a travel business leading meditation trips to the British Isles.

First-time author My first book, “Listening to the Voices of Our Ancestors: A Practical Manual for Developing Your Intuitive Genealogical Abilities,” was recently published and is available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and most major online bookstores. The book was a labor of love to share my stories of genealogy serendipity and synchronicity in feeling as if my ancestors were guiding my searches. It

includes the stories of almost 30 other genealogists from around the world, many of whom are from Highlands Ranch and Denver metro area.

A changing neighborhood We have witnessed our community bloom and grow through the years.

When we first moved to Highlands Ranch, we used to see antelope roaming in the open areas of the undeveloped subdivision. Our three children graduated from Highlands Ranch high schools. Although we have lived in the same house our entire time here, all three of our children graduated from different high schools because of the growth our community experienced and the redistricting of our neighborhood as new schools were built. We’ve loved all that Highlands Ranch has had to offer through the years.

Hobbies and fun fact I became interested in genealogy about 10 years ago and spend most of my spare time seeking information on ancestors. I have been active in the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society for many years, currently serving as vice president/program chair and having also served as president. I also play the fiddle, with Irish and Scottish

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Highlands Ranch resident Megan Reilly Koepsell recently wrote her first book about genealogy.

COURTESY PHOTO f t a birthday, making her the last living genres as my favorite. t person to have seen Napoleon alive.

As a child, my third-great grandp If you have suggestions for My Name c mother, Maria Solma Newman, saw Is …, or if you would like to be featured Napoleon Bonaparte and his army in the segment, contact Elliott Wenzler d march through her town of Posen, Poland on their way to battle. She died in at ewenzler@coloradocommunityme- fi dia.com.

1910 just three weeks shy of her 103rd s d e a c s p g Ranch. regions: North Central, Northwest Also, applications for an absentee and Southwest. To view a map ballot may be filed with the Metro showing these regions, go to http:// District’s designated election official highlandsranch.org/wp-content/ by email, cmitchell@highlandsranch. uploads/2018/06/Director_Regions_ org, fax at 303-791-3290, by U.S. mail, May_2018.pdf. or in person at the above address durFor information about the Metro ing regular business hours of 8 a.m.

District director election, contact to 5 p.m., until the close of business Terry Nolan at 720-240-4910, or at tnolan@highlandsranch.org. The HighTuesday, April 28. All absentee ballots lands Ranch Metro District has served must be returned to the designated the community for 39 years, providelection official by 7 p.m. on election ing municipal services to Highlands day, Tuesday, May 5.

Nominations due soon for Metro District election

Residents interested in serving in one of three open director seats must submit self-nomination, acceptance form STAFF REPORT

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on the southwest corner of Broadway and Plaza Drive. Forms are available at the Metro District office Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., or at www.highlandsranch.org.

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February 13, 2020

Younger STEM suspect pleads guilty to murder Alec McKinney, 16, could eventually be released from prison on parole

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The suspect accused of plotting the May 7 fatal shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch and recruiting a friend to help him carry out the attack has pleaded guilty to numerous felony charges.

Alec McKinney, 16, accepted a plea deal on Feb. 7 and will be sentenced on May 18 for counts including firstdegree murder for the death of STEM student Kendrick Castillo, 18.

The plea deal means McKinney will face a minimum sentence of life with the possibility of parole after 40 years and a maximum sentence of life with the possibility of parole after 40 years, plus 409 years in the department of corrections.

McKinney pleaded guilty to firstdegree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder after deliberation, six counts of attempted murder after deliberation, attempted murder with extreme indifference, second-degree assault, conspiracy to commit arson, conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, possession of a weapon on school grounds, possession of a handgun by

Sheriff Tony Spurlock and John Castillo embrace after an arraignment for one of the two suspects in a shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch, which left Castillo’s son, Kendrick, dead. The younger suspect pleaded guilty in a plea deal on Feb. 7.

JESSICA GIBBS a juvenile and two crime-of-violence sentence enhancers.

Additional charges were dismissed as part of the agreement. McKinney would have faced 43 felony charges if his case had moved to trial.

The teen remained calm throughout his hearing, answering Judge Jeffrey Holmes as he explained McKinney did not have to plead guilty, that he could testify in his own defense at trial and cross-examine witnesses and he was waiving those rights by accepting the deal.

When asked how he would like

to plead to the first-degree murder charge for Castillo’s death, McKinney looked at the judge and said, “Guilty, your honor.”

The shooting left eight other students injured. Two of the students were injured by a private security guard responding to the incident and are represented in the plea deal by two crime-of-violence sentence enhancers.

John Castillo, father of Kendrick, said the plea deal may have minimized some of the family’s pain because they will not have to endure two trials.

“Made life a little bit easier on families,” Castillo said. “So, we can move on to the other perpetrator.”

The family is now mentally preparing for the trial of Devon Erickson, who was 18 at the time of the attack. Erickson is accused of helping McKinney carry out the shooting and pleaded not guilty to 43 felony charges in January.

Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler said the plea deal inched victims closer to receiving justice.

“I’m satisfied with the direction this portion of the case has taken,” Brauchler said.

He noted the sentencing range is wide and discussed a program that could parole McKinney sooner than 40 years.

By state statute, juveniles sentenced to anything can apply for a three-year program in the Department of Corrections that would

allow them to be paroled at 20 to 25 years. The program could be available to McKinney even if he receives the maximum sentence, Brauchler said.

McKinney’s last appearance was a reverse-transfer hearing spanning roughly one week. Attorneys sought to transfer his case back to juvenile court, which could have changed the type of sentence he received if convicted.

McKinney’s mother offered four hours of testimony about his childhood, describing years of abuse.

Mothers of students injured in the shooting made tear-stricken statements about the trauma their children had suffered.

Kendrick Castillo’s mother, Maria, testified on the final day, telling the judge her life felt over after he son’s death. Kendrick was the Castillos’ only child.

John Castillo called the reversetransfer hearing brutal on his family and the other victims.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said the plea deal brought some closure for victims but also brought up painful emotions. Still, he was grateful to hear the suspect admit guilt and take responsibility for the crime, he said.

“We are satisfied. We are fine with this conclusion in this case,” Spurlock said. “This is something that I believe is good for the victims of the crime. It allows one trial.”

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RTD may cut bus line in Highlands Ranch in May The transportation district is accepting feedback on the option

RTD bus line 403, which runs through Highlands Ranch, could be cut as a part of the transportation district’s plan to alleviate operator shortages. Here, the bus is shown at the Highlands Ranch Town Center stop.

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Highlands Ranch bus line running through Wildcat Reserve Parkway is in danger of being cut in May after the Regional Transportation District announced in January a plan to relieve their operator shortage.

Line 403, which goes from the northwest corner of Highlands Ranch to the western edge of Lone Tree, is an underutilized service, said Jessie Carter, RTD’s manager of service planning and scheduling.

When deciding which lines could be stopped, RTD looks at two performance measures, he said: subsidy amount and ridership. Net subsidy is determined by how much the route costs to operate minus how much it gains in fees.

While the net subsidy is at the same level or sometimes even higher than comparable routes, ridership, or how many people use the service, is not. In this category, route 403 is among the lowest with just 11.12 boardings per hour, according to RTD data from 2018.

According to the latest data from August 2019, ridership has gone down further to 10.4 per hour, Carter said.

The average boardings per hour for all

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suburban local lines is 18.5 per hour.

“That’s not the direction we’d like to see it,” he said.

The RTD board will vote on whether or not to halt the line during a March 24 meeting, Carter said. Residents will be able to offer feedback on the decision during a Feb. 25 public meeting at 6 p.m. at the Eastridge Recreation Center.

While the potential service cut is marked as temporary, it’s not guaranteed to return, Carter said.

“It has been underperforming for a few years,” he said.

‘Only option left’ Even if the line isn’t the most heavily trafficked, some residents in HIghlands Ranch are concerned about losing the public transportation option.

Ankit Grover, a homeowner in the Firelight community, uses RTD services Monday through Friday to get to his job in Denver, he said. On some days, his wife is able to drive him to a light rail station to get downtown but

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His home on Wildcat Reserve Parkway is at least 5 miles from two light rail stations, Grover said. “(The bus) is the only option left for anybody who lives there,” he said The 403 line is part of the reason he bought his home there in 2018, he said.

“If (RTD) removes this service I think people will have no other option but to own vehicles,” he said. “I don’t think that’s a desired thing to force people to own cars when they can have an alternative.”

Grover himself will likely have to purchase a car if the line is cut, he said.

“My monthly expense would increase,” he said. “I’m totally against owning any more cars. For me it doesn’t really make sense.”

Grover would like to see the transportation district consider simply reducing the service rather than halting it altogether, he said.

“If they still have at least one or two buses on that route in the morning and evening that’s good enough I think,” he said. “But they shouldn’t really stop it all together … that doesn’t really make sense, this is a growing city.”

Seniors concerned Ron Winter, president of the High-

lands Ranch senior club, is also worried about the possible change and how it could affect the community’s older demographic.

“Transportation is one of the things we seniors are worried about anyway,” he said. “As Highlands Ranch continues to age, more and more people are looking for other modes of transportation.”

While Winter acknowledges the line may not be the most popular, he still sees cutting the line as taking a step backward, he said.

“Long-term, seniors are going to be looking for ways to get to that senior center,” he said, referring to the $12 million senior center that will soon be under construction.

Chances to provide feedback The February RTD meeting isn’t the only chance for residents to have their voices heard, the transportation district also has county representatives sharing opinions from the area through their Reimagine RTD program.

The two-year program has representatives from all over the metro area who have come together with the goal of completely redefining the mission, finances and operations of the transportation system.

Castle Rock Town Councilmember George Teal is one of the representatives.

“It is an organization in crisis,” Teal said about RTD. Teal encourages residents to reach out to their elected officials with their comments or to him directly using his email gteal@CRgov.com, he said. The Highlands Ranch Metro District also plans to discuss RTD and the potential cuts during a Feb. 20 study session.

“This should be a call to action,” Teal said. “I’d really like to hear from people.”

Mother-daughter group seeks volunteers Elevation Chapter of National Charity League taking applications STAFF REPORT

A volunteer organization for mothers and daughters is now accepting applications from women who live or go to school in Douglas County.

The Elevation Chapter of National Charity League is open to mothers and their daughters in seventh through ninth grades. It has nearly 119 members.

Elevation Chapter mother-daughter teams volunteered for nearly 1,520 philanthropy hours in 2019 for 17 philanthropic organizations in the community, including the Help and Hope

Center, Food Bank of the Rockies, Clothes to Kids and Schweiger Ranch.

The chapter assisted local charities in a variety of areas, including working at the food bank, sorting 10,000 socks for the Sock-It-To-Em footwear drive, volunteering in nursing homes and helping with special events throughout the county.

“We are excited for the opportunity to welcome new mothers and daughters into our chapter as we continue to create life-long philanthropists who graciously serve the community,” Lesley Gibson, Elevation Chapter president, said in a news release.

For information, prospective members are encouraged to visit the Elevation Chapter website at elevation.nationalcharityleague.org or send an email to membershipelevation@ nclonline.org. Applications are due by 10 p.m. Feb. 14.

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February 13, 2020

District aims to keep students from again missing test Roughly 3,500 juniors lost chance to take PSAT in October

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Roughly 3,500 high school juniors in the Douglas County School District missed out on their chance to take a college readiness exam that can significantly affect students’ odds at scholarships.

A scheduling conflict and an unexpected snow day in mid-October led to the situation, and district officials are exploring how to prevent it from happening again. One possibility: rescheduling fall break in 2020.

The district’s fall break in October 2019 coincided with the few dates available to take the PSAT. The test,

part of the SAT suite, can determine if students are admitted to a school’s AP classes, according to its website.

Students must also take the test to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Students were on fall break last year over two of the three dates available to take the PSAT. That left only the alternative test day, Oct. 30, 2019, for them to take the test. The district had to cancel the test altogether because of snow. District leaders said the college board did not allow them to reschedule, partially because of test security.

“Looking ahead to next year, we have the same situation,” said Matt Reynolds, chief assessment and data officer.

Staff recommended the board move fall break 2020, now scheduled for Oct. 12-16, to one week later. PSAT test dates are Oct. 14, Oct. 17 and an alternate day on Oct. 28. The Oct. 17 test is

a Saturday and technically part of fall break, Reynolds said.

At the Feb. 4 school board meeting, Emma Peters, a junior at Castle View High School, told directors she planned to take the test in October to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. She’d prepped for two years and doesn’t want future juniors to miss out like she did.

Highlands Ranch High School Principal Chris Page read a letter from a teacher in support of the calendar change, adding that he believed it was important to learn from the error.

“When we see a mistake happen, if we don’t learn from that mistake, we are definitely doomed to repeat it,” he said.

School board directors noted some families and staff have already booked trips for the week now planned as fall break. Some schools have class field trips or programs scheduled to travel

during the week staff are proposing directors make the new fall break.

That left several directors questioning how many families would be burdened by changing the calendar.

Although the chance of another weather event foiling the test date this year is low, directors said, students have much to lose if they cannot take the test. Page said the PSAT brings in about $2.5 million worth of scholarships for district students.

School board Director Kevin Leung asked why the district’s calendar committee didn’t take the PSAT dates into closer consideration when drafting calendars for approval.

“The PSAT date is not unknown at that time,” he said.

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February 13, 2020F

Impeachment elevates Crow’s profile in election year Prosecuting president thrusts 6th District Democrat into nationwide spotlight

his district.

Congress is “not a branch of the White House,” Crow said. “We are not rubber stamps of the commander-inchief — a very critical role is for us to hold the president accountable.”

“I’m kind of cynical — I don’t think that anything the House managers did was going to sway any Republicans,” Ciruli said. But if anything stood a chance, focusing on military arguments was the ticket, he added.

Although Crow’s performance didn’t move the needle among Senate Republicans, it established the lawyer as an “up-and-coming” Democrat, Ciruli said.

But the results aren’t likely to be positive across the board in the 6th Congressional District, a sprawling, backward C-shaped slice of the south, east and north Denver suburbs that includes conservative strongholds such as Highlands Ranch, decidedly blue Aurora, and rural stretches near Brighton and farther east, among other areas.

Steve House of Brighton — a former Colorado Republican Party chair and Crow’s top opponent in this year’s election — argued that some thought Crow reflected poorly on the military.

“Vets said they don’t know why he questioned the commander-in-chief,” House said.

Crow said that, by and large, that isn’t the response he’s hearing and that he’s received positive feedback from veterans, both from those who are friends of his and who are from

Veterans speak out For Brad Sindt, an Aurora resident and member of a local veterans’ organization, the impeachment process gave him a worse opinion about the Democratic Party in general.

Regarding Trump’s alleged hold-up of aid to pressure Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, Sindt said: “Some of it might be lies or not true, so I’m just going to say you know … I wasn’t there — I didn’t hear it.”

Sindt, who voted for Trump in 2016 and plans to vote for him again, said he doesn’t care much for Crow, whom he didn’t support in 2018.

Donny O’Connor, a Centennial resident who served in Vietnam, wasn’t familiar with Crow relating his own military experience to the situation surrounding Ukrainian aid, but he waxed skeptical of the argumentative strategy.

O’Connor, 74, believes Trump wanted to make people aware of potential improprieties surrounding Biden’s son, who served on the board of an energy company in Ukraine.

O’Connor doesn’t think the president wanted to use information against anyone.

And “if it’s true that he withheld some money, I’m not sure he withheld it long enough to make any difference,” O’Connor said.

In Highlands Ranch, Vietnam veteran Ray Ross said he supports Crow and that tying in his own military experience in discussing Ukraine “really struck home with me.”

Ross, 71, said he has had conversations with some who believe the president pushed for investigations out of concern for corruption in Ukraine. He disagrees and said Trump violated the law by delaying the funding.

“I worked in the government my whole adult life, and no one would ever survive — they’d be booted out — for doing the things he’s doing” in terms of defying standard procedures, said Ross, who said he worked at the county, state and federal levels.

During a Jan. 21 debate on the ground rules of the impeachment trial, Crow invoked his military service.

lead us to believe that having that alternate day would be impacted,” Reynolds said. “It had never occurred before.”

Kim Herman, a member of the calendar committee, cautioned the board against amending this year’s calendar. She worried about the impact to classrooms if families and staff with trips planned continue with their travels even if the break is rescheduled.

She does recognize the risk for students who could lose out on taking the test in the event of weather problems,

she said.

Some directors want to explore administering the test on Oct. 17, even though it’s on fall break. Other said they did not have enough information to decide at their Feb. 4 board meeting.

Leung and Krista Holtzmann motioned to table the discussion until the board’s next meeting and directed staff to gather more community input and estimate the cost and feasibility of administering the test on Oct. 17.

Directors in a 5-2 vote approved the motion. Directors Anthony Graziano

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The seven U.S. House Democrats who made the case for President Donald Trump’s removal from office during his Senate trial included wellknown party leaders and members of committees that led the impeachment inquiry.

And, unexpectedly, Jason Crow.

The freshman Democrat from Aurora made for something of an anomaly on the team that acted as prosecutors against the president in the Senate impeachment trial, which weighed whether the House’s impeachment of Trump — akin to an indictment or formal charging of a crime — would result in the president’s removal from office.

Aside from one lone Republican voice in favor of removal — Utah Sen. Mitt Romney — the Senate voted along party lines Feb. 5 to acquit the president, or find him “not guilty,” on both charges: abusing his power in pressuring Ukraine to investigate a presidential election rival, and obstructing Congress’ probe into that matter.

“I did my duty, both constitutional and to uphold my oath and represent my country, and again, to stand up and make sure we’re maintaining the rule of law and checks and balances, and pushing back on abuses of power,” Crow said in a Feb. 7 phone call.

Crow, a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, brought “a certain gravitas” to the Democrats’ arguments with his military experience, said Floyd Ciruli, an independent pollster and well-known political analyst in the Denver area.

One angle Crow lent the Democrats was to describe in dire terms Trump’s withholding of previously approved military aid from Ukraine around the same time that he asked that country to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, who is among the front-runners in the Democratic nomination for this year’s presidential race, and his son.

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two years. The committee of school leaders, teachers, classified staff and parents developed three calendar options for board consideration.

Reynolds said the committee considers numerous issues when drafting calendars, including alignment with neighboring districts.

“Up until this year, we had never experienced a weather event that would

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a Democrat whose congressional district includes Highlands Ranch, speaks at a vigil at Highlands Ranch High School for STEM School shooting victims and survivors in May. FILE PHOTO

“Although some years have passed since that time, there are still some memories that are seared in my brain. One of those memories was scavenging scrap metal on the streets of Baghdad in the summer of 2003 that we had to bolt onto the side of our trucks because we had no armor to protect us against roadside bombs,” Crow said. “So when we talk about troops not getting the equipment they need when they need it, it’s personal to me.”

As House, the Brighton Republican, gears up in hopes of running for the 6th District seat this fall, he argues that a single package of aid being held up temporarily isn’t a problem.

“I thought it was really out of context,” House said.

Ross felt the impeachment process was necessary and was proud of Crow, he said.

Ciruli, the pollster, noted that Crow garnered much media coverage. “He was seen,” Ciruli said. “It’s both good for him and, in a way, good for Colorado.”

Wait and see Crow’s prosecution of the president is likely to draw the Democrat more negative attention, Ciruli said.

But “the tradeoff to him was more than worth it,” said Ciruli, adding that the Republican base in Crow’s district has diminished in recent years. And “the tradeoff is worth it, frankly, with unaffiliateds.”

Although approval of Trump among voters in Crow’s district is likely “upside-down” — lower than Trump’s disapproval — the president has seen a recent uptick in support nationally, said Dick Wadhams, political strategist and a former chair of the Colorado Republican Party.

Wadhams argued the impeachment process “backfired on the Democrats” but also pointed to the health of the economy as factors that explain Trump’s bump.

“I think it’s conceivable that Trump is in a better position in the 6th Congressional District than he was in 2018, but we have no numbers to show that yet,” Wadhams said.

House generally doesn’t like to campaign negatively and said he’s met Crow and had civil conversations.

He wants to keep focus on Trump’s economy, feeling it’s a winning strategy with voters.

“I want to focus on the economic possibilities,” House said.

and Christina Ciancio-Schor dissented. Ciancio-Schor said she felt they had enough information, and Graziano sided with prioritizing students who need to take the PSAT. School board President David Ray said the board needs to make a decision soon. The board urged community members to contact the district with input.

“The sooner families can know about this, the better,” Ray said. “I feel like we really haven’t been given a lot of opportunity for our community to react.”

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What to know about Colorado’s primary elections Contest among presidential hopefuls falls on ‘Super Tuesday’ in March

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado is gearing up to hold the state’s first presidential primary in 20 years, and it falls on what political junkies call “Super Tuesday” — when the largest number of states and territories hold a presidential primary or caucus.

This year, it’s March 3. Steve Hurlbert, spokesman for the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, said there’s “no question” that Colorado holding its contest on that date will give the state a bigger spotlight in the primary season.

“Where we fall on the calendar is really important,” said Hurlbert, whose office oversees elections. “Also, the nature of what Colorado is: We’re definitely a purple state and (one) that both parties see as up for grabs.”

Here are some important things to know before the primary elections, which will choose parties’ nominees to compete in the November general election. Ballots were to be mailed out for the March primary the week of Feb. 10.

Back in vogue Colorado’s last presidential pri-

mary happened in 2000 — since then, presidential nominees were voted on at caucuses, which are overseen by political parties.

In primary elections, voters submit ballots in favor of their chosen candidate. A caucus is a system of local gatherings where voters decide which candidate to support — engaging in discussions at places such as highschool gyms — and select delegates that will ultimately cast votes at conventions to nominate candidates.

Hurlbert, referencing the recent news of a chaotic Iowa caucus marred by technological issues, argued the primary system has advantages.

“A primary system is run by the state election officials and not through a political party,” Hurlbert said.

“That’s the key thing — they’re done by people who do this for a living and are some of the best at it in the country.”

Unaffiliateds can participate In 2016, Colorado voters passed two initiatives, Propositions 107 and 108, which established a presidential

primary system and allowed unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections.

In the typical caucus — and some other states’ primaries — voters are limited to the contest of the party with which they are affiliated.

Colorado’s unaffiliated voters — those not registered to a political party — will receive both parties’ ballots in the mail.

They can only vote and return one ballot, though — if they return both, neither will be counted, Hurlbert noted.

Unaffiliated voters who vote in a party’s primary will remain unaffiliated. However, the primary they in which vote — but not who they voted for — will be a public record.

If there is a minor party contest — for parties other than Democrats and Republicans — those affiliated with that minor party can vote for those candidates.

17-year-olds good to go An interesting aspect of Colorado’s elections this year, Hurlbert said, is that it’s the first year that 17-year-olds who turn 18 by the November election will be able to vote in Colorado’s two primaries (the one for presidential candidates and other in June for more local races).

Voter service and polling centers will be open for the March 3 primary starting Feb. 24. The state also allows same-day registration, so if voters

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Deputy raising money for MS society, Boston Marathon John Carrasco has been diagnosed with unpredictable illness

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Douglas County deputy who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is raising money to participate in the Boston Marathon and help with the search for a cure to the disease.

John Carrasco, 39, will be running in the race through the MS Society, which allows people who raise at least $7,500 to participate, even if they haven’t achieved the event’s competitive time qualification.

Carrasco has already raised the required amount but is speeding toward an even larger fundraising goal: $15,000 by the race, April 20.

“When I was diagnosed, I didn’t know much about it,” he said. “The MS Society helped me.”

The nonprofit organization works to help those diagnosed with MS with everyday challenges, health care and resources and helps fund research for a cure.

Carrasco, who continues to work as a deputy, has not yet experienced some of the worst symptoms of the nervecompromising disease, he said.

“Tomorrow I could not be able to walk or run,” he said. “You never

John Carrasco, 39, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012. He has not yet experienced many of the most brutal symptoms of the disease, he said.

DCSO employees gathered about $1,800 in donations through the bake sale, helping Carrasco reach his minimum required fundraising of $7,500.

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know.”

For now, he just wants to make sure he’s not spending too much time on the couch.

“Whenever it gets worse, if it does, and I can’t do it, then I’ll regret that I didn’t do it,” he said about the race.

The sheriff ’s office has worked to support Carrasco’s fundraising effort.

In an early February bake sale, the office raised $1,800 for the fund. Employees provided homemade treats and Starbucks offered coffee and cookies for the event.

Those interested in donating can visit Carrasco’s fundraising website, found at bndfr.com/bq9bX, or by searching for him on the Boston

Marathon Strides Against MS 2020 webpage.

“I hope the money I raise will allow the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to grow, continue their research and allow them to be there for people currently diagnosed,” Carrasco wrote on his online fundraiser page, “as well as the next person that is diagnosed.”

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Sheriff’s office files red flag petition before withdrawing it

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office filed its first red flag petition in January for a homeless man but eventually withdrew the request because of an already-existing order against him, according to court documents.

The petition, filed by the sheriff ’s office Jan. 16, states the 34-year-old man has recently threatened violence against himself or others. It also listed a history of using or threatening physical force or stalking against another person as a reason for the petition.

While law enforcement believes the man, who is an inmate in Douglas County, doesn’t currently possess any firearms, they made the request to prevent him from purchasing guns in the future, according to court documents.

The affidavit in the case, which includes more details on the allegations against the man, was suppressed by a judge and is unavailable to the public.

The petition is signed by a sheriff ’s office sergeant.

A motion to withdraw the petition was filed the day after the initial re-

quest, citing two exisiting protection orders against the man in Douglas and Pueblo Counties.

“Petitioner (Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office) believes the Pueblo County and Douglas County orders are sufficient to prevent respondent (inmate) from legally acquiring a firearm in the event of his release from the Douglas County Jail,” according to the document.

The sheriff ’s office confirmed this reasoning, stating that these protection orders are usually a result of criminal cases like domestic violence. They also prevent the person from purchasing any weapons.

“Unfortunately, the order was not visible to our deputies at the time the ERPO was requested because the courts had not entered it into the court system,” sheriff ’s office spokeswoman Lauren Childress said.

The motion to withdraw also requested that the affidavit be suppressed because it includes the man’s mental health records.

The man has five charges against him, all dating to 2017, according to jail records. His charges include two counts of felony second-degree assault, third-degree assault and harassment.

Tri-County Health closely watching novel coronavirus Department works with partners to monitor travelers who have been to China STAFF REPORT

Tri-County Health Department is working with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to monitor residents with recent travel to China for 2019 novel coronavirus infection as they return Colorado.

While the risk to the general public is low and Colorado has no confirmed cases, the department is monitoring some travelers who recently returned from mainland China as a precautionary measure to be sure they are not experiencing symptoms of 2019-nCoV, according to a news release.

Plans are also set up for people to seek medical care in case illness develops, and steps to prevent spread of the virus are in place.

“We know there is heightened concern about the 2019 novel coronavirus as it continues to spread in China,” John M. Douglas Jr., MD, executive director of Tri-County

‘We know there is heightened concern about the 2019 novel coronavirus as it continues to spread in China.’

John M. Douglas Jr., MD, Executive director of Tri-County Health Department

Health Department, said in a news release. “However, it is important to remember that the risk of getting infected with this virus is low in the United States because we have so few cases. The highest risk for being exposed are to people who recently traveled from China or are in close contact with someone diagnosed with 2019 novel coronavirus.”

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VOICES

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y hope this year is to rebrand my brand with some brand new words, while holding on to such dependable QUIET ones as “go-to” and “vibe” and “sustain- DESPERATION able.”

Listen, my go-to restaurant in Lone Tree is still the place to go to, because the vibe really vibes and the food is so goshdarned sustainable.

I know rebranding will empower me be- Craig Marshall cause my influencer Smith told me so.

I am living the dream, and now that I know what my

allergies are there’s no GMO for CMS. For the time being, I have leveraged “infrastructure” out of here.

What’s super neat is that my brand is matching readers with the emerging technologies that implement ongoing optimism. No kidding.

Listen, I mean, take a selfie. It lasts longer. Literally.

I want to go on your journey with you and help you to formulate a security posture.

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Peterson, now 68, plans to release her autobiography this year.

The worst bad horror movie she

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Losing respect for GOP In 2016, I attended a backyard rally for Congressman Coffman. He assured supporters in attendance that Republicans needed to be elected because they are the only ones who can hold Trump accountable. As a pro-life, homeschooling, Christian mother of three who is currently a registered Democrat but votes for both Republicans and Democrats, while voting for moderate representatives, I hoped Coffman would be that moderate voice to hold Trump accountable, as he promised.

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How hollow, however, were his remarks. With the vote to not hear witnesses or allow evidence in Trump’s impeachment trial, we now know the GOP will do nothing to stop Trump, nothing to hold him accountable.

Marco Rubio said Trump’s crimes were provable and impeachable — but apparently not enough to warrant any consequences. Especially when those consequences mean missing out on campaign dollars.

As a moderate, I cannot sit idly by.

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I kid you negative.

Ray Milland’s head and Rosie Greer’s head headlined the cast of this potato. The plot centered on a disagreement about where to go for lunch.

Milland wanted Mexican and Greer wanted Chinese.

They compromised and went to a French restaurant. “Faire des compromis.”

Robert Louis Stevenson said, “Compromise is the best and cheapest lawyer.”

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Momentum is game changer for success

shift in momentum is usually extremely palpable.

Sometimes the momentum swings in our favor, and sometimes it feels like we have lost it, and lost it quickly. In both cases, we know exactly when it happened.

And when momentum does shift, we feel it. I mean it’s either this WINNING massive surge of WORDS energy, or it feels like a gut punch.

Here’s what I have learned about momentum, it’s tied to our effort and our attitude.

Momentum is a success game changer and the good news is that Michael Norton we are the ones who can have the greatest impact on that momentum when it comes to our success.

In business, especially when I am working with or speaking with highly motivated and super successful selling professionals, I often hear stories of how they move from winning one opportunity right into winning their next one. Even if

they had been in a bit of a slump previously, as soon as they get one or two new wins, the momentum energizes them, and they continue to pursue their next opportunity with even more excitement and greater enthusiasm.

A winning attitude, fueled by a belief system of success begets success, has propelled many salespeople and businesses to meet and exceed their goals.

In our personal lives, as we pursue our individual goals, momentum plays a huge role for us too. Whatever goal or dream we are working toward, once we start meeting with a little bit of success, oftentimes we tend to ramp up and amp up our effort and allow our positive and winning attitude to drive us forward.

In sports, sometimes it seems as if all the momentum is going in one team’s direction. And then, suddenly, a freak play happens and there is a shift or change in momentum.

One minute it looks like the team will move on to an easy win, and before they know it, they are the team trying to make a comeback or just hold on to a slim lead.

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NORTON FROM PAGE 10

It could be that way for us too. We are cruising along in life, riding the wave, building more and more momentum, and out of nowhere a freak play happens in our lives. An injury or illness, a change at work or loss of work, bad or sad news about a loved one, something happens that just stops our momentum in its tracks. It’s that feeling of a gut punch.

Recognizing that this happens to athletes, businesses, and everyday people and that usually it is never planned for and more likely completely unexpected, we must have our own plan for how we will respond when something or someone attacks our momentum. That’s where our effort and our attitude must work together. When the shift in momentum seems to be going against us, one or the other will suffer first. Sometimes it’s our effort, we just give up and give in a little.

And before we know it, our poor effort drags our positive attitude down with it.

SMITH FROM PAGE 10

And that brings me to lawyers.

They know how to use words to their advantage better than anyone I can think of.

They can downsize a crime and turn it right around faster than you can say “Ish Kabbible.”

“My client’s only crime was to perpetrate a diagnostic misadventure on his former employer because there had been a fourth-quarter equity retreat that abbreviated his earnings.”

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I believe in checks and balances, the Constitution and democracy. I am dumbfounded as I watch our country being led by Trump enablers who excuse every action the president undertakes instead of holding him to standards behooving our president.

Once the GOP stood for values, morals and country. This last week proved those standards no longer apply. Therefore, as a moderate, I cannot vote for GOP candidates this November. I cannot vote for a party or candidate that kowtows to a president who abuses his power and flaunts my beloved Constitution.

As a moderate, the far-flung actions of the current GOP do not earn my vote.

Christina Marriott Highlands Ranch No place for politics I am a resident of Douglas County and I’m proud of our community.

However I am disappointed in the reception myself and other survivors of gun violence, including STEM parents and a mother that lost her son

And other times it’s our attitude, and as soon as that happens, our effort slows and eventually stops.

If it’s our attitude that takes the first hit, we need to do as Zig Ziglar always suggested, “give ourselves a check-up from the neck up, and get rid of that stinking thinking.” Get our mind back in the game by calling up our most recent wins and successes. And if it’s our effort or actions that fall off, we simply must put our bodies back in the game. Get back to the day-today behaviors we were doing when we had all the momentum on our side.

Momentum is a game changer when it comes to success. I would love to hear all about how you handle a shift in momentum to make sure you achieve your goals at mnorton@tramazing.com. And when we can make sure that our attitude and effort fuel our positive momentum, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

Listen. No, seriously. What I meant to say I didn’t say, but it’s no problem.

Right?

It’s my bad. I guess it’s in my DNA. At the end of the day, it’s awesome.

By the same token, I want a holistic life just as long as it’s sustainable.

You know the paradigm shift is not rocket science. It’s just a difference without a distinction in my book.

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to homicide, received from our county commissioners at their board meeting on Jan. 28.

While we were asking for the recognition of Gun Violence Survivors week, we were met with partisan talking points. Seemingly unrelated in his closing statement, Commissioner Laydon stated he wanted to recognize the hero in the Texas church shooting on Dec. 29. I come from a military family with history of hunting, and I also support common-sense laws. Yet, I certainly was not in attendance to ask for a debate on legislation that day.

I was there to honor my 10-year-old neighbor that was fatally shot by his father. I find it upsetting that a commissioner would stand on the backs of constituents that have lost, or were threatened to lose, love ones and turn it into a moment of political division.

I think we can do better and find commonality. In 2018, our community lost more lives to suicide by firearms than accidental traffic deaths. Gun violence has an extensive cost mentally, socially and financially to families and communities. Why can’t we recognize these facts and, most importantly, those we have suddenly and tragically lost?

Holly Cheng Lone Tree

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Linda Carpenter holds up a jacket at Global Thrift. She says the coat has a value of $200. It is one of many pieces of clothing that can be found at the thrift store. JOSEPH RIOS

Environmental benefit, vintage popularity boost interest in thrift stores

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

rvada resident Eddie Marin has a passion for finding vintage items, and he shops at thrift stores at least twice a week. He looks for vintage sports T-shirts, old VHS tapes, hats, sweaters and more. Marin has found Star Wars lunchboxes from 1980, original Wheaties cereal boxes that feature Michael Jordan and vintage golf cleats from the early 1990s.

He’ll keep some of the items he’ll find at thrift stores, usually Denver Nuggets and Jordan apparel, or he’ll sell them at ThriftCon, a vintage clothing and collectible convention that takes places in Denver.

“Every vintage T-shirt or piece of clothing is unique. Nowadays, everyone uses the same designs and same material for their items,” said Marin.

“Everything (from) back in the day feels much better, I think.”

Marin’s passion for vintage apparel and items is an example of why thrift stores have become more popular, according to Elena Karpova, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies.

The online resale marketplace thredUP estimates the resale market in 2018 hit $24 billion. Other than vintage

Books at Global Thrift. The store is filled with books, tools, records, furniture, purses, toys, clothes and more. According to the online resale marketplace thredUP, the resale market in 2018 hit $24 billion.

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apparel being trendy, Karpova says there’s another drive for interest in thrift stores — helping the environment.

“You continuously hear about climate change and people realize, in my opinion, that we should do something about it. While few of us are able to make big sweeping changes in regulations, all of us as consumers and citizens can do some small changes in our daily lives that will help us to be more sustainable,” said Karpova. “Food and clothing are things we use daily. We can make a big impact and people realize that more and more.”

Social media has charged consumers to purchase new and cool trendy items, Karpova says in the book she helped co-author “Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry.” The demand for those items has led to fast fashion — cheap clothing made by

Anna Nicks goes through old records at Global Thrift. The thrift store is operated by volunteers and benefits Global Refuge, an organization that carries out international projects for refugees.

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mass-market retailers responding to what is trendy. Think of stores like H&M, Forever 21 and others.

The result of fast fashion leads to clothing becoming disposable like plastic bags, plastic utensils and paper plates, and according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity that works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, one garbage truck of clothes is burned or landfilled every second.

“What is fashionable? Our perception has to change,” said Karpova. “If being sustainable and environmentally friendly becomes fashionable, it will completely change the consumption patterns. Just shopping secondhand isn’t going to solve it, but if I’m not buying new and I’m buying secondhand instead, I prevent clothing from going to the landfill.”

Thrifting to connect and make a difference You never know what you’re going to find at a thrift store. At Treasure Trunk Community Thrift Store in Wheat Ridge, which supports the human-services organization Family Tree, a pair of vintage handmade spurs came in this month, according to Rebekah Hawthorne, the store’s manager. The spurs were made in Colorado and featured a woman’s leg, complete with crosshatched fishnets.

Treasure Trunk Community Thrift Store put the spurs for sale on eBay, and they sold for $500.

“Beyond the benefits of reducing

and reusing, being involved in your local thrift store is a great way to connect with your community. Donating items you no longer need is a very direct way to help your neighbors and frees up your space in a positive way,” said Hawthorne. “Plus, it’s fun to see your stuff get new homes.”

Becky Watson, manager of Global Thrift in Arvada, says she sees familiar faces walk through the store’s doors regularly, making the location more personal.

“It’s their own community thrift store, and that’s kind of special,” said Watson. Global Thrift is operated by volunteers and benefits Global Refuge, an organization that carries out international projects for refugees.

“When it’s a thrift store that has a mission behind it, the community comes together, and it becomes a special place for the community as well,” she said.

Watson said she has seen books, tools, records, furniture, purses, toys and more come through Global Thrift.

Instruments like guitars, organs and pianos have also been donated to the store.

“It’s always interesting when you have someone’s personal things. I think a lot of people are trying to simply their life and their spending as well,” said Watson. “(People) realize you don’t always have to buy a brandnew item when you can buy something at a lower cost. It’s reusing and being wise with your finances.”

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February 13, 2020

Tom Munds: 1937-2020

‘He loved our community’ For decades, reporter told Englewood’s stories through words and photographs

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Tom Munds captured high school football games on camera. He dutifully took notes at virtually every city council meeting in his time. He put a spotlight on community events.

He wrote stories other media outlets didn’t care to tell.

For several decades, if it happened in Englewood, Munds was there.

Munds’ passion for the city and its people was evident to Englewood Mayor Linda Olson, who met the Denver resident a decade ago when she first ran for city council.

“He loved our community, even though he didn’t live in it,” Olson said.

“He really liked Englewood, liked our kids, cared about our athletics and our schools. I think that’s kind of unusual to have that depth of care for the community even when you don’t live in it.”

In his heart, Englewood was home for Munds, who died Feb. 6 after a battle with cancer. He was 82.

Munds’ career covering Denver-area communities spanned more than 40 years — most of them spent with his ear to the ground in Englewood — and he loved that city just as much as it came to love him back.

“There are communities, people I met, that if I don’t live next door to you, I wouldn’t know your name,” Munds said in his final weeks. “Englewood is like an old-fashioned community where — not everybody, but particularly the older families — they have that neighborly thing. A lot of them know each other’s name.”

Randy Penn, a former Englewood mayor who coached sports at Englewood High School for decades, admired Munds’ relentlessly personal touch as a reporter.

“He makes a personal effort to get to know all of our kids and find out what their stories and their lives are about — not just the athletics,” Penn, who knew Munds as a friend, said in 2004.

Today, memories of Munds are still fresh around the city.

Joe Jefferson, another former mayor and lifelong Englewood resident, remembers as a youth watching Munds in his mother’s Chinese restaurant — Twin Dragon on South Broadway — taking photos and snagging quotes in the crowd at Chinese New Year events.

“It made it feel like a smaller town,” said Jefferson, Englewood’s municipal judge. “I realized he made us feel a little bit special and part of the community, and I realize we weren’t the only ones he made feel that way.”

‘Banner years’ Munds was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, where a strained family dynamic with his father led his mother to move with Munds to Miami,

mission trips through the nonprofit Casa Unida Foundation, helping to build a school and giving away gifts such as wooden toys and baseball gloves.

“A kid in Nicaragua, that was the first personal toy that was his — he was 6 years old ...,” Munds said.

“When that little boy stood against the wall crying because that’s the first toy he had ever owned personally, my heart was full.”

Even near the end of his life, he still planned to give back.

“Lord willing ... I want to see if there’s a way I can continue to help others in some small way,” Munds said.

REMEMBERING TOM MUNDS A memorial service for Tom Munds is expected to take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., in Denver, likely in May, but plans are still being solidified.

Charitable donations in memory of Munds can be made to the nonprofit Casa Unida Foundation, which works with people in Nicaragua to mitigate poverty in that country. Munds went on several mission trips there through Casa Unida.

For more information, visit www.casaunidafoundation.org or contact 303-3580180. where his half-sister lived, in his teenage years. He graduated in 1955 from Miami Senior High School and almost immediately enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, with dreams of becoming a pilot.

Munds ended up going to military tech school in Mississippi, eventually listening to Russian radio transmissions in Morse code and copying them in Alaska.

He spent 21 years in the Air Force, including service in the Vietnam War. He eventually landed as a public information officer at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, writing for the base’s newspaper and freelancing for the Sentinel newspaper chain.

He retired from the service in late 1976 and went on to complete his journalism degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

In 1977, the Sentinel chain hired him to report on and take photos of high school sports at nine schools, including Englewood High. The beat was eventually pared down to schools in Englewood and neighboring Littleton.

In 1986, he was assigned to cover the entire community of Englewood, which he did for the next 30-plus years.

He spent most of that time working for the Englewood Herald. His articles appeared on the pages of the Herald and sister papers as recently as spring 2019.

“It was so much fun,” Munds said in January. “My years with the paper were banner years for me.”

Chris Rotar, managing editor of Colorado Community Media, which owns the Herald, worked with Munds for 12 years.

“To many people in the community, Tom was the Englewood Herald,” Rotar said. “But Tom was more than an old-school newspaper reporter. He was a humanitarian, a historian, a father and a friend.”

‘Heart was full’ Munds loved reminiscing about his wife, Alva, who died on Feb. 3, 2011.

He met her in May 1958 on a Greyhound bus as a young Air Force Airman First Class, when she climbed aboard as a group of rowdy men also walked on. She asked if she could sit with Munds.

“I found out that her grandma lived two blocks from my grandma in Portsmouth — we knew all kinds of people that each other knew,” Munds said in

Tom Munds was a “hands-on” reporter.

January.

They were engaged 10 days later, and married on Aug. 18 of that year in Mobile, Alabama.

“We were married 53 years until she passed away,” Munds said. ‘’She was a marvelous woman.”

They had three children, Gayle, Martha and Thomas. Martha Munds died about a decade ago. Gayle Munds remained a close presence in her father’s life and remembers his playful side: When she was young, her father dressed up as Santa Claus, and she and her siblings didn’t know it was him. His wife kissed Santa, which shocked the kids — and Munds and his wife laughed about it all.

“It was a loving home,” Gayle Munds, 60, said. “Whenever I got in trouble or needed help, he was there.”

She went with her father on trips to Nicaragua, where Munds traveled for

‘Hands-on’ reporter In the mid-1970s, Penn began coaching football and track at Englewood High.

“We almost instantly became friends,” Penn said. “We went out and ate together, and he traveled with us on the (football) team bus and sometimes the track bus.”

Munds became such a fixture in EHS sports that he’d chat with Penn about strategy before games and would go out to eat with the team afterward — he even rode with the team to faraway parts of the state such as Alamosa and Palisade, and he’d chat with the kids.

Munds also covered Penn in a different role, as a watchdog reporting on the Englewood City Council. Munds’ personal approach allowed him to get closer to the story.

“He’d call sometimes (after council meetings) and find out who are some of my contacts to talk to, why I chose the way I did, what were some of the big points and where the direction of the council was leading,” Penn, mayor from 2011-15, said.

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Denver Lyric Opera Guild events open to public Denver church will host gathering that runs all day

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Opera lovers are invited to enjoy several free performance events this season, beginning with Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s Louise Conter Master Class, conducted by Charity Koepke, Opera Colorado’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., Denver. (All competitions are at this location.) It’s free and guests may come and go — or stay all day, according to the guild, which holds an annual 2020 competition, with a cash award for a winner who is launched on the road to a professional career.

Young singers need help with travel expenses as well as rent and groceries-one must audition for roles in performances …

Next DLOG event is the Preliminary Competition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 7 at the same location, with finals scheduled for March 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. — also at Calvary Baptist. We are told that an initial 39 singers are competing and there will be 15 finalists

on March 21. Judges on the final day will select 10 winners, who will receive cash awards We met last week with Michael Hoffman, who was the top winner in 2018. He is a now Guild member and so very grateful to DLOG for the boost that award meant for his career. The competition was six months after he graduated from CU’s opera program and he was really stressed financially, “with 58 cents in checking, $1.58 in savings and an $8,000 credit card debt!”

The $6,000 award started him on an upward track …

“You go in to compete with five arias — you sing first and the judges choose a second one,” he said.

With the award money, he has started a teaching studio in Evergreen, which now has 35 students.

“I now have a stable business,” he said. “I can have another teacher and students ages 13 to 72. Students come in with what they want to do—you are best at what you want to do.”

His wife, violinist Nadia Hill, also teaches at the studio and performs.

They are able to contemplate buying a house, with a business established. Both perform locally much of the time.

They plan a summer festival, “Mountain Area Chamber Music,” in Evergreen for young string players and singers and will probably

IF YOU GO Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., Denver will be open for visitors to come and go during the Denver Lyric Opera Guild event from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. No admission fee. Box lunches from Panera Bread ($12) may be pre-ordered by contacting Lisa Young at 303-778-1906 or eugeneyoung934@ comcast.net. rent a school to teach in. “It will cost $300 for the week and we’ll pay the teachers,” Hoffman said — probably in late June — the date is not firm yet.

The Guild, founded in 1965 with the objective of encouraging and supporting young singers, ages 2332, offers a step up as they launch into professional careers. Available money comes from an annual fundraising gala (on June 4 at Mile Hi Church this year) as well as ongoing events, such as a sale of member-donated jewelry. New members are always welcome-see dlog.org.

DLOG member Lisa Curtis said “This year, DLOG will give out $73,000,” also describing routes young artists can follow, such as Central City Opera’s Young Artist Program. Central City young singers, including some DLOG winners, sang for the guild in September, Curtis said.

Operatic singer Michael Hoffman won the Denver Lyric Opera Guild competition in 2018 and is pictured in performance.

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‘Animals, Tame and Wild’ inhabit art gallery

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hrough March 1, a Littleton Fine Arts Guild members’ exhibit — “Animals, Tame and Wild” — will feature visions of the animal world, those near and dear and those who inhabit far places. The show is in the Depot Art Gallery at 2069 W. Powers Ave., SONYA’S Littleton. Paintings, SAMPLER photographs, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, unframed art and cards. Open Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-4. Admission free.

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Parker Symphony Sonya Ellingboe Works by Women Composers will form the program for the Parker Symphony — from Mozart’s time to the present. Included is a work

by Florence Price, a gifted black woman. (It’s Black History Month.)

Concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The Parker Symphony was founded in 1994 as South Suburban Community Orchestra and became Parker Symphony in 2011. 303-805-

“Summer With Ophelia” by Sheila Marie is included in the Depot Art Gallery’s new exhibit of animal images.

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High fliers Lone Tree Arts Center, 100075 Commons St., Lone Tree, features Aureum, aerialists and acrobats.

They combine an adventure story with aerial routines. Performance is at 8 p.m. Feb. 21 Tickets, $38-$48, 720509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

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February 13, 2020

Father, daughter continue tradition at dance Pair have been going to event each year since 2003

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A father and daughter pair that started attending the Highlands Ranch Community Association Father-Daughter Sweetheart Ball in 2003 danced at the event for the 18th time Feb. 8.

Charlie Smith, 58, and his daughter Renee, 20, first heard about the ball from an article in the Highlands Ranch Herald, Charlie said.

“I thought that’s cool, that would be so much fun,” he said.

Renee was only about 3 years old the first time they attended.

“I think it’s just the cutest thing,” Charlie said about the first photo they have. “She’s just so small.”

They haven’t missed the event ever since, even when Renee moved to Washington to start college at Seattle Pacific University last year.

“It really provides a special opportunity that we know we’re going to get together and have time to talk and catch up,” Renee said. “We don’t have that kind of opportunity often.”

They first started attending the event, which is held at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, before the facility was renovated.

Charlie Smith and his daughter, Renee, attended their first Sweetheart Ball at the Highlands Ranch Mansion in 2003. Renee was 2.

COURTESY PHOTO “It used to have all dirt roads … It was tattered when we first started,” Charlie

said. “Everything about the dance just seems to improve every year.”

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The venue isn’t the only thing that has changed over the years. Photos from nearly every year show how the pair have grown as well.

“You can see all the changes,” Charlie said. “Renee every year looks older and more mature.”

While many of the daughter attendees are much younger than Renee, they like to keep up the tradition.

“It’s almost like a very special occasion like a holiday,” Renee said. “It’s something to look forward to every year.”

Even though the family moved to Monument a few years after they started going, they continue to make the drive to the Highlands Ranch event to maintain the same tradition.

One of their favorite parts of the event is the annual horse-drawn carriage ride around the mansion, Renee said.

“I’m creating a memory for her to have forever and that’s my main focus,” Charlie said.

Renee also focuses on what the memories can do for her dad down the line.

“We have something that’s special to us and something he can remember in the future,” she said. “When I’m not able to do that kind of thing.”

For now, it looks like they may be able to keep attending, at least until Renee graduates from college in a few years and heads to law school.

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February 13, 2020F

5 things to know: South Suburban’s new ice arena

South Suburban’s new recreation complex will feature three sheets of ice, up from two at the old Ice Arena.

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Facility slated to open in December, will have three ice sheets

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

H

ockey players and figure skaters will have an ice place to skate next winter, with South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s new ice rink and recreation complex slated to open in December.

Construction crews recently affixed the final roof beam to the sprawling complex at the southwest corner of County Line Road and South Holly Street. Here are five things to know:

Three sheets of ice The complex will replace the South Suburban Ice Arena off Arapahoe Road, which turns 52 this year. The old ice arena features two sheets of ice, which are under increasing demand as hockey and skating programs grow, said South Suburban spokesperson Jamie DeBartolomeis.

Though initial plans for the new complex only included two sheets of ice, the community made it clear that wasn’t enough, DeBartolomeis said, and the new facility will feature three sheets.

Though initial estimates placed the cost of the new complex at $50 million, the project will likely cost $61 million, owing to the addition of the third ice sheet and higherthan-expected construction costs, DeBartolomeis said. The funding comes from a combination of bonds and certificates of participation, according to a fact sheet.

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MILESTONES Highlands Ranch Michaela Bailey, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Jessica L. Benson, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in May 2019 from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering.

Jessica Botts, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in May 2019 from Saint Francis University with a Master of Medical Science.

Nathan L. Braaten, of Highlands Ranch, graduated summa cum laude in June 2019 from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in finance.

Shane Cahill, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in May 2019 from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Accountancy.

Logan Derosia, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Rockhurst University.

Makayla Devening, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Rockhurst University.

Alexandra Hernandez, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Dustin V. Jones, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in June 2019 from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in computer science.

Hannah Kerbs, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Alexis Langenhorst, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Sydney Linnick, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Plymouth State University.

Courtney McKibbon, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in

May 2019 from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science.

Dianna Morton, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Ryan K. Nelson, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in June 2019 from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in computer science.

Riley O’Donnell, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Lexus Pickett-Neal, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in spring 2019 from Georgia State University with a master’s degree.

Brooklyn Schelhaas, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Keaton S. Thames, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in May 2019 from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in engineering management.

Marcus A. Weinman, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in June 2019 from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in comparative health sciences.

Erik Wetteland, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Jessie White, of Highlands Ranch, a member of the class of 2021 majoring in actuarial mathematics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed hands-on research through the WPI project center in Panama. The project was titled Development of a SelfGuided Tour for El Cano Archeological Park. In their project summary, the students wrote, “The goal of this project is to design a mobile application and a brochure to make the archaeological interpretation of the site accessible to French and English speakers.”

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MUNDS FROM PAGE 13

Munds sat in the council chambers so often that he came to be known as the “eighth member of council,” with the seven-member body jokingly referring questions to him during meetings.

“Because he was there every single night without fail, we’d sometimes turn to him and say, ‘Do you remember that, Tom? We can’t remember — do you remember?’ “ laughed Olson, who lauded Munds as “a real hands-on kind of journalist.”

‘A good man’ Ask Munds how he was doing, and there was a good chance he’d give this answer: “Mean, grouchy and hard to get along with. Same as usual.”

Truth is, he did not have any problems making friends.

Colorado Community Media arts and entertainment columnist Sonya Ellingboe counted Munds as a friend since the Littleton Independent and Englewood Herald became part of the same company in the 1990s, said Ellingboe, who traded personal stories with Munds.

“His stories ranged from early military days and his marriage and kids to what was happening now on our

beats,” Ellingboe said. “He was a wealth of knowledge on local history and politics and seemed to know everyone related and so enjoyed tracking after the latest bits of information about the community he really loved.”

Behind the scenes, Munds simply was “a good man with a good heart,” said Jerry Healey, Colorado Community Media’s publisher, who knew Munds for about 30 years.

“His late wife, Alva, baked our daughter’s first birthday cake,” he said. “He was always bringing in homemade chocolates that he and Alva had made. And he always had a hug and a smile ready.”

Always looking for the next adventure, Munds talked about getting on the phone to do some reporting even as he lay recently in hospice, said Ann Healey, who has served as an editor and columnist for CCM. “Despite the battle against the illnesses of the past few years,” she said, “his energy, joy and excitement for life — and people — never waned. We should all live like Tom.” Munds shared stories even in his final weeks: The time he took more than 1,000 photos on safari in Africa, marveling at the wildlife. Chronicling the demolition of Cinderella City, the massive indoor mall that closed an economic chapter in

Englewood history with its fall in the late 1990s. Meeting influential Englewood faces. Even the small things, such as sitting down for breakfast with Penn.

“I’d like to go to the Englewood Tavern and see people that I knew,” Munds said in January.

Showing love News of Munds’ passing drew dozens of comments and at least 100 shares on Facebook of a CCM profile on Munds published in his final days — and community members shared their stories.

“He did an article on us back in the early ’90s with our boyscout troop,” one comment read.

“This man interviewed me numerous times in high school; he was a class act,” a post read.

“He was a part of Englewood, no event felt right unless he was there. He definitely left his mark,” said another post, echoing the sentiments of others.

Munds loved reminiscing about his favorite Englewood restaurants, the big high school sports games and the tougher stories — but perhaps above all, the familiar faces.

He recently expressed his gratitude for being a member of the community.

“Tell the people of Englewood,” Munds said, “that I love them.”

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Town Hall Arts Center Neil Simon’s comedy for adults, “Barefoot in the Park” plays Feb. 21-March 21 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Bob Wells directs. Tickets: 303-7982787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.org.

Benchmark “Airness” by Chelsea Marcantel, plays through Feb. 29 at Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood’s 40 West Arts District.

Tickets: $25-$30, benchmarktheatre. com.

For reviews of current Agatha Christie productions, go to “Murder on the Orient Express” coloradocommunitymedia. plays through May 17 on select days (see calendar) at the Arvada com/ellingboe.html.

Center, part of the Black Box Theatre series. Tickets start at $45. Directed by Geoffrey Kent. The Arvada Center will remodel its Black Box Theatre into an “In the Round” design this year, which offers better sight lines for the audience. Arvadacenter. org, 720-898-7200.

For the short set “Hansel and Gretel,” adapted by Alaina Beth Reel, shows on Saturdays through Feb. at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Minersalley.com, 303-935-3044.

For kids at the Denver Art Museum “Create and Takes,” hands-on projects for kids, happen on Saturdays at the Denver Art Museum. Free with general admission. No reservation required. The Denver Art Museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver.

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DA travels to Malaysia to give human rights training Brauchler addressed gender violence, human trafficking and use of force STAFF REPORT

George Brauchler, 18th Judicial District attorney, recently traveled to Malaysia on behalf of the Department of Defense to conduct human rights-related training.

Brauchler, a colonel and military judge in the Colorado Army National Guard, worked with members of the

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More than a place to skate Though the ice sheets are the centerpiece of the new facility, the complex will also include two indoor synthetic turf fields, and a gymnasium that can be divided into basketball, volleyball or pickleball courts.

The 206,000-square-foot facility will also feature a restaurant and bar, seating for more than 1,000 spectators, party rooms, training rooms and a pro shop. The facility will also be the new

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Malaysian navy, teaching courses on use of force, gender violence and human trafficking under the auspices of the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies.

The defense institute is the “lead DoD security cooperation resource for global legal engagement and capacity-building with international defense sector officials” and regularly works with militaries around the globe, according to a news release.

“I have spent a career doing nearly everything in military law, and I was happy be able to work with our partner countries on the important work of upholding the law of

armed conflict,” Brauchler said in the release. “The United States is a global democracy leader, and we are actively engaged in working with our military partners to uphold international standards.”

Brauchler’s commitment to service extends beyond his actions and includes the district attorney’s office, the release said. When hiring, he actively seeks qualified applicants with military service. The office supports its prosecutors while they deploy to Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and elsewhere, and two of its prosecutors are on active duty, the release said.

“As a veteran of the Iraq war, and

as member of the Colorado Army National Guard, I know well the value these women and men bring to any organization, especially one dedicated to upholding our Constitution and seeking justice,” Brauchler said.

In 2017, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office was awarded the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the first DA’s office to be honored in the 22-year history of the award.

“I am proud to have created the most veteran- and military-friendly office in government,” Brauchler said in the release.

home of South Suburban’s administrative offices.

and the district concluded it was more cost-effective to build a new facility.

The adjacent parking lot will become overflow parking for DeKoevend park.

Metro District, which ponied up for the bulk of the $480,000 project.

Old arena’s future unknown South Suburban will mothball the old ice arena for the time being, with no plans to sell the facility or the land. The ground beneath the ice sheets is frozen to an unknown depth, DeBartolomeis said, and could take years to defrost. The district doesn’t have firm plans yet for the old building.

Initial studies looked at revamping or expanding the old facility, but found that even partial thawing of the permafrost beneath the building could cause foundation upheaval,

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New site for disc golf The new recreation complex replaced the site of old South Suburban disc golf course, which has been moved to the West Fork Open Space Park, on South Broadway between Plaza Drive and Highlands Ranch Parkway.

The new 18-hole disc golf course will open in May, DeBartolomeis said, and will be operated by Highlands Ranch

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CORONAVIRUS FROM PAGE 9

2020-2021 Enrollment now open for Preschool – Grade 8

Come see what STM Catholic School is all about!

St. Thomas More Catholic School provides a rigorous academic program, with concentration on the core curriculum of math, language arts, social studies, science and religion. In addition, we offer a well-rounded program of music, art, physical education and technology.

Our Preschool offers an age-appropriate, thematic unit curriculum as the vehicle for fostering a love of learning while meeting the curriculum goals and objectives. We accept children 2½ to 5 years of age and offer 3 schedule options.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state health department, Tri-County Health’s approach is to assess travelers in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties who are returning from China to determine their exposure risk, how to monitor for symptoms, and whether individuals should restrict their movement or activities for up to two weeks after departing China.

The CDC has put into place at the federal level separate protocols to manage travelers from China who are already experiencing symptoms of 2019-nCoV; these ill individuals are clinically evaluated and kept in isolation at 11 airports around the United States that are accepting flights from China. Denver is not one of those airports.

Our students continually rank in the top 10% in the nation on the Iowa Assessment testing and 1.5+ years above grade level. We have the distinction of receiving the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

And more South Suburban has lots of other irons in the fire, DeBartolomeis said. Three of the district’s four outdoor pools — Harlow, Franklin and Holly — are getting total rebuilds this winter, with plans to open in time for Memorial Day. The district is also gearing up for a board election — two seats on the district’s five-member board are up for grabs. The election will be held May 5. For more information, visit ssprd.org.

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THINGS to DO

Castle Rock

“Grease”: 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-22, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 at Douglas County High School, 2842 Front St., Castle Rock. Enjoy a 1950s soda foundation at 1 p.m. both Saturdays. Buy tickets and learn more at https:// dchs.dcsdk12.org/ Valentine’s Magic and Mystery: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799 or go to https://Tickets.AmazingShows.com.

Using Charts to Connect the Dots: Timelines, Identity Charts, and FAN Club Charts: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Timelines that include the dates of events and the age of the person can help you avoid 9-year-old fathers or children born years after the death of the mother.

Identity charts help to highlight differences between people of the same name who live in the same place. FAN Club charts help you identify the friends, associates and neighbors (FANs) of your ancestor. Go to http://www. crcgs.org Shabbath Service: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 21 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock.

Learn more at https://newhopepres.org/ nh-events-.

A communal Sabbath study, service, meal, and discussion to experience the depth and breadth of what Rabbi Abraham Joshua heschel has called our “sanctuary in time.”

Author Celebrations: Dr. Seuss: 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 22 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday a bit early, with games and activities. Ages 3-8. No registration required; information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Centennial

New Member and New Researcher Orientation: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Feb. 18 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Learn what the Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society offers its members, and what Bemis Library can provide to the genealogy

and photographer/woodworker Bill Knoll.

this week’s TOP FIVE Opera Colorado’s Hansel and Gretel: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Incorporate classical literature and fairy tales into your family’s entertainment. Go to http://www.parkerarts.org/ 1970 the Great Divide, an OLLI Teaser Class: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presenter Pat Paul provides a look back at the 1970s and a teaser taste of why it’s known as The Great Divide decade. Adults 50-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Swarm Prevention and Spring Management: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Learn more at https://www.hudsongardens.org/

researcher, led by Nancy Trimm.

Contact info@columbinegenealogy.com.

Mirror Image Arts: 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Koelbel Library, Centennial. Retired Nurses Association meeting. Program led by Megan Frank. Contact Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

Meet Author Tayari Jones: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial. New York Times best-selling author Tayari Jones will discuss her most recent novel, An American Marriage: A Novel, a love story torn apart by social injustice. Register at https://arapahoelibraries.org/ Aureum: An Acrobatic Adventure Tale: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org. A show of theatrical acrobatics, which integrates storytelling and characters with world-class acrobatics and aerial.

Englewood

D.I.N.E. (Dinner, Ideas ‘N Exchange): 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood.

Featuring Rosa Parks portrayed by Becky Stone. Reservations required. Call Colorado Humanities at 303894-7951 ext. 10 or go to coloradohumanities.org.

Highlands Ranch

Denver Brass 5 Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Part of Good Shepherd’s Music with a Mission concert series. Free admission, with a love offering going to Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry. Go to https://www. gshep.org/music-with-a-missionconcert-series.

Family Concert: Wild Kingdom: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd.

Arapahoe Philharmonic partners with Dr. Noize. Before the concert, guests can make animal masks (that you can use during the concert) and check out an instrument

Littleton

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petting zoo. Go to https://www. arapahoe-phil.org/event/familyconcert/

Lifelong Learning: 1970 the Great Divide: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. A quick look back at the 1970s and a teaser taste of why it’s known as The Great Divide decade, presented by Pat Paul. For ages 50-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Abraham Lincoln Speaks: His Presidency and the Presidents Preceding Him: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Presented by John Voehl, a presenter and historian based in Littleton. Go to http://thehrhs. org.

Hidden Gems: Classic Films

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Discussion: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Watch the classic film “Love in the Afternoon” with Audrey Hepburn and Gary Cooper, followed by a group discussion.

Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Winter Cultural Series, Denver Pops Orchestra: 7-8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Music from Broadway. Go to https://hrcaonline.org/aboutus/guides-communication/calendar-schedules/event-details/ winter-cultural-series-130

Glow Yoga: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Wear neon yoga clothes, and move to a mellow, rhythmic black light vinyasa flow under the black lights. Ticket for the evening includes glow paint, necklace, one glass of wine or beer, with additional available for purchase and very light appetizers. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Ages 21-plus.

Call 303-791-2500 or visit www.

HRCAonline.org/Events.

Art Exhibit: on display through March 11 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Ave., Highlands Ranch. Features photographer Tim Kathka

Be My Valentine: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Valentine’s Day concert by the Littleton Symphony Orchestra. Go to www.littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824.

Accepted to College. Now What?

7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Wedgewood Weddings, 8199 Southpark Court, Littleton.

Professional college advisors and bestselling authors reveal how to navigate the college years and launch a lucrative career. Learn more at http://AmericasCollegeAdvisors.com Fairy Tale Science: 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Learn more at https:// www.hudsongardens.org/event/ fairy-tale-science/ For ages 5-10.

Interfaith Choir Concert: 7 p.m.

Feb. 21 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. Littleton. Bell and vocal choral music. Participating churches include Columbine United, St. Philip Lutheran, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Columbine Stake.

Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group: noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Register at https:// www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9177. Tips for being an empowered patient.

Hands-Only CPR: 9:3010:45 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 21 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton.

Register at https://www. southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9178.

Watch a video and practice CPR on a manikin.

Barefoot in the Park: Feb. 21 to March 21 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Follows a newlywed couple as they learn to live together in their first apartment. Call 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or go to https://townhallartscenter.org/ SEE CALENDAR, P20

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Lone Tree

Evening with Giada Valenti: From Venice with Love: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Works by Women Composers: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 14 at the PACE Center. Parker Symphony Orchestra concert features music written by women as early as the middle ages all the way to the twentieth century. Tickets are available at parkerarts. org, at the box office, and by phone at 303805-6800. Learn more about the Parker Symphony Orchestra at parkersymphony. org.

19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. For tickets and information, call 303-945-4388 or go to www.balletariel.org.

20/20 Finances 101: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Crossroads Community Church, 9900 S. Twenty Mile Road, Parker. See your finances with 20/20 vision at this first-of-a-series class to help couples define and pursue their college and retirement goals. Register at www.visitcrossroads.com/2020.

Friday Night Jazz: The Music of Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 21 at The Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Go to http://www.parkerarts.org/

National Make A Blanket Day: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Pax Christi Catholic Church, 5761 McArthur Ranch Road, Lone Tree.

Hosted by Project Linus.

More than 7.8 million blankets have been provided. Go to www.projectlinus.org.

Sensory Friendly: Magic Tree House: Showtime With Shakespeare: 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Based on the Magic Tree Adventure “Stage Fright on a Summer Night,” by best-selling author Mary Pope Osborne.

Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Comedy and Cocktails: Brandt Tobler: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at The Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. For mature audiences only. Go to http:// www.parkerarts.org/

Fairy Tale Suite and Tea Party: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at The Schoolhouse Theatre,

The Sandman with Gasoline Lollipops: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Venture into the gritty splendor of the Wild West and be

ent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth.

Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week.

Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado.org.

evening sites, Monday through Thursday.

One hour of tutoring followed by a 30-minute club where kids get to learn about Jesus.

Requirements: You just need to be able to read, love a child and pass the background check.

Info: https://www.whizkidstutoring.com/ Contact: Ashley Weldon ashley@whizkidstutoring.com

Whiz Kids Tutoring: Help at-risk elementary and middle school kids improve their lives through academic tutoring, positive mentoring relationships and spiritual nurture.

Need: Tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at tutoring sites in Littleton and throughout the metro area.

October to April. Once a week, afternoon or

YANAM2M (You Are Not Alone - Mom 2 Mom): Provides a safe, free place to connect with other moms of Highlands Ranch and be paired with another mom as a support person.

Need: Mom volunteers to be support people for other moms.

Requirement: Must be a mom who can be

introduced to the dangerously clever and wicked villain, The Sandman.Garrett Ammon will use characters from the lyrics of acclaimed alternative country band Gasoline Lollipops to bring his newest full-length adventure to life. Go to TinyUrl. com/TheSandman2020 for tickets and information.

When Will They See Us? Opening Reception: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 23 at the PACE Center Art Gallery, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Artists Tya Anthony, Rochelle Johnson, Autumn Thomas, Ella Marie Ray, and Brigitte Thomas shine a light on contemporary issues for Black women artists. Exhibit runs through March 11. Go to http://www. parkerarts.org Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:50 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 28 to April 3 at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker.

Served by the Knights of Columbus. Ladies Auxiliary will sell desserts. Following dinner, guests are invited to the 7 p.m.

Stations of the Cross service in the church.

For menu, cost and other information, go to http://www.parkerknights.org/2020calendar.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: How to Make a Difference listings are published free, on a spaceavailable basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a listing, or to change or delete an existing listing, contact hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

Volunteer Connect: Brings organizaations in need of volunteers in touch with individuals looking for ways to help.

Need: help with nonprofit organizations in Douglas County Contact: info@volunteerconnectdc.org or www.volunteerconnectdc.org.

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Contact: Nikki Brooker at nikki@yanam2m. org or go to www.yanam2m.org.

Zuma’s Rescue Ranch: Provides care for rescue animals, including horses and farm animals, and rehabilitates them into forever homes.

Need: Volunteers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Feeding and cleaning. Zuma’s also provides animal assisted therapy for at risk youth and their families; many of our once homeless animals have become amazing therapy partners helping kids and families.

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SPORTS STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Vista senior sure at shootin’ Reece Kelly’s hard work in gym pays off for team

Hair’s to a special season

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BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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eece Kelly is feeling good these days shooting the basketball.

Kelly, a 6-foot-2 senior at Mountain Vista, was scoring at a 20.1 clip in the Golden Eagles’ first six Contential League games.

“My team is rolling well on defense and it is leading a lot to our offense. My teammates are finding me open shots and I’m hitting them,” said Kelly. “My shot is doing real well right now so I’m hunting down my shots, but my teammates are finding me.

“If I get my shots, I’m going to take them.

I’ve spent hours upon hours in the gym trying to work on my shot and I feel like I’ve gotten it to a point that I can shoot when I’m open. If it’s not going, sometimes you have those days, but mostly if I keep shooting I’ll get out of it. I’m feeling real good right now.

“Basketball has been my passion since I was a kid. I grew up playing it with my dad and family. I just love everything about it, to get in the gym and get to work and perfect your game.”

COACH’S TAKE: ‘He has probably surprised a lot of people but not the coaching staff. We had a pretty good idea he was going to be pretty good. I don’t know if he was going to get as many rebounds as he is getting.’

Brian Wood, Mountain Vista boys basketball coach

PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

Q&A with Kelly Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Carmelo Anthony. He was a Denver Nugget and he’s always been my favorite athlete.

What or who motivates you most to excel in sports?

I love to compete and go out and I love to beat any opponent that I have. I truly try to be the best. That’s a mindset I’ve gotten from my dad and family.

What would be a perfect performance in basketball?

I just care about wins. As long as we win the game, no matter my impact, I will be happy.

What is your favorite class in school and why?

I am a math guy. I’m taking calculus and I feel

I’m pretty good at it so that might be a reason why I enjoy it.

What are your plans after high school?

I plan on going to college somewhere depending if I play basketball or not. I’m still undecided on that.

What is your favorite food?

I’m a big sushi guy. My family is a big sushi family.

We go out to eat sushi a lot and I love it.

What is your favorite book?

It’s an old one, “Where The Red Fern Grows.” I really enjoyed that book as a kid.

Have a suggestion for whom to feature in Student-Athlete Spotlight? Email Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Key stats | After 17 games, Kelly was averaging 18.1 points overall, 8.6 rebounds, two assists and 1.1 steals per game.

wo more wins and Englewood coach John Nonemacher will have his head shaved.

It’s an agreement that Nonemacher made with his Englewood boys basketball team and it appears that he might have to let his players shave his head.

Some of us are losing hair without having it shaved off, but at least Nonemacher will be able to regrow hair.

“We have a bet OVERTIME with the team if we get to 13 wins, they can shave my head,” explained Nonemacher. “I thought at the beginning of the year we could get to 13.

We don’t have Jim Benton too much further to go on that one. These guys are tough. These guys have a winning mentality.”

Englewood defeated Alameda 88-64 to raise this season’s record to 11-2 on Feb. 4 and as of press time, had a game scheduled against Arvada on Feb. 7. Barring a schedule change due to weather, the Pirates’ regular season finale was set for Feb. 13 against Fort Morgan.

The 3A/4A Colorado 8 League tournament starts on Feb. 18.

“After the season, I will take some time to enjoy the wins but right now it’s just how can we maximize what we do right now,” said Nonemacher. “We’re hungry and we want to stay hungry. We can get that number.

“We can score. We like to play fast and we like to have fun.

We give up too many points but that is a lot like we want to play.

We want to score about 70 each game and see what happens after that.”

The 11 wins ties with the 2010-11 and the 2007-08 teams for the most wins in a season since the 2000-01 squad won 16 games.

Junior Nate Gravagno, the team’s leading scorer with an average of 17 points per game, had his sights set on more wins than last season, but because of Nonemacher’s challenge he has raised his expectations.

“At the beginning of the year my goal was just to get 12 wins,” said Gravagno.

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TAKING IT INSIDE

Highlands Ranch’s Sarah Mitchell, left, goes in for the layup just outside of the arms of ThunderRidge defender Mia Thenell. Mitchell’s Falcons were held in check for the first quarter, then exploded to win 66-40 Feb. 6 at ThunderRidge.

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The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) is hiring for part time clay arts instructors. Must have a related degree or 3 years of clay arts instruction experience. Flexible hours with the ability to work mornings, after school and some weekends. Must possess a familiarity in mixing glazes, firing kilns and teaching both hand-building and wheel classes for youth and adults.

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M-F 5:30-2:00pm. Sat work required when necessary. Will offer wage $16.21 hr ($24.32 OT) OT varies. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. Payday bi-weekly. Payroll deductions as required by law. Advances and/or loans made to workers, if any, may be repaid by authorized payroll deductions. Rent will be deduct through payroll. Merit pay raises may be avail at the employer’s discretion. No min education reqd. Training provided. Supervision required 3 months of experience as a landscaping laborer. Must verify prior employment. Must lift 50 lbs. Must use Company’s supplied uniforms and complied grooming standards. Reasonable & most economical/common carrier transportation costs for both out-of town and H-2B workers living abroad to the place of employment will be reimbursed in the full amount as required by DOL regulations when and if the worker completes half of the employment period. Upon completion of contract or where worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for worker’s reasonable costs of return transportation back home, except where worker will not return due to subsequent employment w/another employer. H-2B workers will be reimbursed, in the first workweek, for all visa: visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, include those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees). Employees will be provided w/min daily subsistence of @least $12.46 p/day during travel, up to a max of $55.00 p/day w/receipts. This job is being placed in connection with a future application for H2B workers. Inquire or send applications, indications of availability, and/or resumes to CO Department of Labor and Employment, 633 17th St, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202.

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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.

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First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/2/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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Littleton Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0249 PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0242

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/2/2019 11:10:00 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: Barbara Leger Clark Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/4/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 9/9/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015065089 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $292,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $274,890.73 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 165, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 195 Olympus Cir, Littleton, CO 80124-2817 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, March 25, 2020, 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.

First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/2/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SANDRA J. NETTLETON Colorado Registration #: 42411 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO190136

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0242 First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0249 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/13/2019 9:42:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/13/2019 9:42:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: AMANDA MONTANO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/5/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 6/7/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017038546 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $382,837.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $370,201.18 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 12-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8115 Eagleview Drive, 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, April 1, 2020, 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0240

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/22/2019 3:46:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: LARA M. NARDELL AND KEVIN L. NARDELL 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: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, RELATING TO HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE TRUST SERIES 2007-2, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/8/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/28/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006073753 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $81,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $55,083.99 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 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 84-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2105 Weatherstone Circle , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

First Publication: 2/6/2020 Last Publication: 3/5/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 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.

Dated: 12/16/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 1/16/2020 Last Publication: 2/13/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 11/25/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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 #: 19-023442

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/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0249 First Publication: 2/6/2020 Last Publication: 3/5/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0240 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/22/2019 3:46:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relat-

STEVEN BELLANTI Colorado Registration #: 48306 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-19-874144-LL

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 #: 19-022981 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0240 First Publication: 1/16/2020 Last Publication: 2/13/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0244

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Trustees

Public Trustees

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0244 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/2/2019 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: My Dung Thi Tran AND Chap Le Original Beneficiary: KeyBank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KeyBank National Association Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/3/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 4/17/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006031644 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $60,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $59,332.38 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: 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 4911 MONTVALE DR; HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130-6902 CURRENTLY OWNED BY CHAP VANLE AND MYDUNG T TRAN HAVING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF 0428081 AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK/PAGE OR DOCUMENT NUMBER 9970 DATED 2/3/2006 AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOT 189 HIGHLANDS RANCH # 122-Q 0.179 AM/L. Which has the address of: 4911 Montvale Dr, Littleton, 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, March 25, 2020, 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.

First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0245

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/6/2019 4:30:00 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: YVETTE R PAULSEN AND SHAWN C PAULSEN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/24/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 7/28/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015052899 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $333,841.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $325,535.46

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 86, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10264 Cherryhurst Ln, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 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.

First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/2/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: STEVEN BELLANTI Colorado Registration #: 48306 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-19-874144-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0244 First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2019-0244 First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/9/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RANDALL CHIN Colorado Registration #: 31149 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008591174

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0245 First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020

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DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008591174

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

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2019-0245 First Publication: 1/30/2020 Last Publication: 2/27/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF TREASURER’S PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3910-111 and 39-10-112, that by virtue of distraint and seizure issued by the undersigned, as Treasurer of Douglas County, Colorado, in favor of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado and against said Commercial Personal Property, goods and chattel belonging to Uncle Maddios Pizza, located at 3990 Limelight Ave, Castle Rock CO 80109 to satisfy the claim of said Treasurer for taxes, assessed against Commercial Personal property, goods and chattel with interest and penalties for the tax year(s) 2018, 2019 for Uncle Maddios Pizza and costs of the seizure and sale, I have levied on the following described goods to wit:

• (6) Black patio tables with (19) matching midback - arm patio chairs.

• Wood frame with gold cushion seat and back dining height booths with rectangular wood/black dual base tables. (3) Sections w/tables approximately 48" x 28" & (3) total approximately 6' dining table matching sections.

• Lot of black or red rubber base floor mats • (8) Approximately 24" x 28" wood top with black - base dining tables. One bid buys all eight of these dining tables! Dining chairs are offered in the next lot.

• (15) Highback wood with cushioned seat in brown, green dining chairs.

• Vizio wide screen flat panel HDTV with wall mount. Please bring the proper tools for removal and remove without damage.

• Vizio wide screen flat panel HDTV with wall mount. Please bring the proper tools for removal without damage.

• (4) Molded highchairs and (4) booster seats • (1) Uncle Maddio's Pizza Red Umbrella • Dirt Devil Vacuum • Approximately 9' wood top with black base bar height community table with (10) wood midback cushioned bar height stools with gold or green cushion • (2) Gray commercial two tier service carts • Napkin dispenser, condiment organizer, flatware - with organizer • (4) Red with brown bar height booth sections with bar height tables approximately 4', with footrests.

• Lot of Nustone and other white china throughout facility.

• Open lighted sign • Vizio wide screen flat panel HDTV with wall mount. Please bring the proper tools for removal without damage.

• Vizio wide screen flat panel HDTV with wall mount. Please bring the proper tools for removal and remove without damage.

• Bunn TB3Q tea brewer with dispenser • Three Station PAR Point of Sale System inc (2) Verifone - credit card validators, (3) Epson Receipt Printers, (2) Epson TM-U220B Receipt Printer and (3) Cash drawers. Hardware only, No Computer Tower or Software Included.

• Lot of grey and other trash receptacles in area • Lot of pizza pans, counter top multi level trays - under table • (3) Sunfab dunnage racks and (3) circular metal buckets.

• Rockyard Brewing and other glassware on top - of kegerator • (3) Taylor Portion Control Scales • Approximate 4' Dunnage Rack • Magnetic Knife rack with knives, wall mount shelves along wall. Please bring the proper tools to remove all items from the wall without damage • Strainer, spices on wall racks, Red Salad Spinner, cutting boards and a small amount of Red Kleen Pail Buckets • Two tier wall mount stainless steel shelving units, please bring the proper tools to remove from the walls • Vollrath Cayenne table top warmer • Lot of (2) Gray Trash Cans in Area • Lot of (4) Wall Mount Metro Style Shelving. Contents is not included with this lot.

• Milwaukee Four Wheel Dolly • KitchenAid Coffee Machine, Stock Pot, Pots and Pans.

• Lot of Sprite, Mellow Yellow, Coca Cola Zero, and other Freestyle Cartridges for use in a Freestyle touch screen soda machine.

• Louisville 6' Blue Ladder • EcoLab mop bucket, mop, wringer, cleaning supplies and more. Tanks NOT included.

• Lot of Plasticwares on rack.

• Cosco Step Ladder • Lot of Sysco Classic Vinyl gloves, cleaning supplies on wall racks above dishwasher.

• Hewlett Packard OfficeJet 4650 All In One (• 2) First Alert Touch Panel Safes, No Combos • Two door black file cabinet and a green five star office chair.

Pro Fusion iS Mood, APC 750 Backup Unit, AOC Flat Panel Monitor, Pro Series Clinton Electronics DVR, Episode ECA70MIX Amp-1120, Fortinet Firewall, Net Gear Switch, Arris TM804 Switch Only. All items to the first disconnect only, please only take the items listed.

• Lot of Dough Trays • (4) Gray Metro Style Racks, Approximately 6'. Located in the walk in cooler.

• (5) Section Electric Menu Board . - Wide Screen TV's hanging on their side's, no remote.

Please remove from the wall properly with no damage.

• Servend S-150 ice dispenser with a Hoshizaki - model KMD-410 MAH stainless steel ice maker. Please shut off and disconnect the water properly.

• Turbo Air TOM-30LB open stainless steel and

• Lot of Dough Trays • (4) Gray Metro Style Racks, Approximately 6'. Located in the walk in cooler.

• (5) Section Electric Menu Board . - Wide Screen TV's hanging on their side's, no remote.

Please remove from the wall properly with no damage.

• Servend S-150 ice dispenser with a Hoshizaki - model KMD-410 MAH stainless steel ice maker. Please shut off and disconnect the water properly.

• Turbo Air TOM-30LB open stainless steel and - black refrigerated merchandiser/display case .

• Approximately 20" x 24" stainless steel table with three tier Metro style chrome rack • Delfield stainless steel three door refrigerated pizza prep unit on casters with cutting board • Delfield stainless steel two door refrigerated pizza prep unit with cutting board • Delfield stainless steel two door refrigerated pizza prep unit with cutting board • Approximately 5' stainless steel table with - under counter shelf, on casters • Butcher Block top with chrome matching base - base stand with tools. Tap heads are NOT included in this lot.

• Beverage Air two door kegerator with five heads • Globe SP62P 60 Quart Mixer with guard, hook - and bowl . Please bring the proper assistance for removal.

• Boos Block Butcher block top table (approximate 6') w/under - counter shelf. Contents not included.

• Doyon Countertop Dough Sheeter (DL18DP) Garland two burner (GTOTG12-2), Garland 24" flat top - (GTGG24-GT24) with a Sunfab heavy duty stand on casters.

• Impinger 3200 series double stack stainless steel conveyor pizza oven on casters with paddle.

• Approximately 4' stainless steel table with - under counter shelf and backsplash • Approximately 5' custom stainless steel table with drop drain • Approximately 5' stainless steel table on casters - with Edlund manual can opener • Waring Commercial Hand Mixer WS840 • Sunfab stainless steel two compartment deep sink with 18" drain boards, prerinse. Please shut off the water properly and disconnect without leakage.

• Sunfab stainless steel hand sink. Please shut off - water properly and disconnect without leakage.

• Approximately 6' Green Metro Style Storage Rack, No Contents.

• Approximately 6' Green Metro Style Storage Rack, No Contents.

• Approximately 6' Green Metro Style Storage Rack, No Contents.

• Lot of various sized pizza pans . - Pans in this lot are ONLY the ones on the wall shelves.

• Sunfab three compartment deep sink with dual drain boards, single faucet and pre rinse.

Please shut off the water properly and bring the proper tools to remove from the wall without damage.

• Multi Tier Stainless Steel Can Rack with an Assortment of Canned Goods and paper goods (only on top of the rack) • Sunfab stainless steel dish line - with pre-rinse and wall mount racks to the side. Dishwasher not included. Please shut off the water properly and remove from the wall without damage.

• Coca Cola Freestyle Touch Screen Soda Machine, - with Hoshizaki Ice Machine. Please disconnect the water and syrup correctly. Also Included with lot is the soda rack, compressor on the rack (NO TANKS). All other contents and other syrup ONLY is included.

• Lot of loose tap handles • Laminate customer trash receptacle/storage cabinet • Sunfab stainless steel hand sink. Please bring the proper - tools for removal and please shut off the water properly.

• Sunfab stainless steel hand sink. Please bring the proper - tools for removal and shut off the water properly with no leakage.

• (2) Nemco 55550-8 Manual Wedgers and a 55550-2 Tomato Slicer/Vertical Slicer .

City and County

Which shall be exposed for sale at public auction via the internet at www.dickensheet.com on the 20th day of February, 2020 to the highest and best bidder. Inspection of said equipment shall occur Thursday, February 20th 10AM-1:00PM MST or by appointment. Staggered bidding ends Thursday, February 20th 2:00PM MST. Terms and conditions of sale located at www.dickensheet.com Property is sold as is, no guarantees or warranties are expressed or implied.

Sale is subject to cancellation without notice upon payment of the taxes and costs.

Please direct questions to: Douglas County Treasurer’s Office 303-660-7455, Beth Dated this 13th Day of February, 2020 ss: David Gill Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 936731 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: SOPHIA MITCHELL, D.O.B.: 2/12/2013; EMMIT WAKLY, D.O.B.: 7/20/2011; Children, And concerning: JESSICA MITCHELL, a/k/a JESSICA WAKLY, a/k/a JESSICA DEVOL, D.O.B.:

Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: SOPHIA MITCHELL, D.O.B.: 2/12/2013; EMMIT WAKLY, D.O.B.: 7/20/2011; Children,

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And concerning: JESSICA MITCHELL, a/k/a JESSICA WAKLY, a/k/a JESSICA DEVOL, D.O.B.: 5/30/1989, Mother; BRIAN WAKLY, D.O.B.: 11/29/1983, Father of Emmit Wakly; JOHN DOE, D.O.B.: UNKNOWN, Father of Sophia Mitchell; Respondents, And BRYAN GRAY, Significant Other to Jessica Mitchell, Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV267 DIVISION C DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that your child Sophia Mitchell is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

Return of Service and an Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father John Doe has been set for March 11, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in Division C, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2019, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 936682 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: AMBER MORENO, D.O.B.: 1/11/2013; Child, And concerning: MEI LIU, D.O.B.: 1/13/1976, Mother; MIGUEL MORENO, D.O.B.: 7/17/1987, Father; Respondents, And TROY BROCATO, Stepfather; Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Lori Kennedy, #53479 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lkennedy@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV260 DIVISION 8

4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lkennedy@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV260 DIVISION 8

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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2011. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of CITADEL STATION ASSOCIATES for said year 2011

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

TO: MIGUEL MORENO, D.O.B.: 7/17/1987 TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Permanency Planning Hearing and Pre-Trial Conference for Respondent Father has been set for April 20, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

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

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

That on the 28th day of October 2019 said DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER assigned said certificate of purchase to KW LANE LTD.

That said KW LANE LTD on the 28th day of October 2019 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 14th day of May 2020 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 30th day of January 2020 /s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 936524 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Douglas County District Court, State of Colorado 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: ASHLYN HARDING, D.O.B.: 3/22/2019; Child, And concerning: BRITTANY DAVIS, D.O.B.: 3/29/1992; Mother, STEVEN HOOVER, D.O.B.: 11/15/1983, Possible Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents, And TIMOTHY HARDING, D.O.B.: 5/26/1976, Respondent Mother’s boyfriend, Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV187 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

Dated: February 4, 2020

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

/s/ Lori Kennedy Lori Kennedy, #53479 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 936707 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

TO: STEVEN HOOVER, D.O.B.: 11/15/1983

Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - CITADEL STATION ASSOCIATES AKA CITADEL STATION ASSOCIATES, A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - KW LANE LTD - RIO STAR LLC - THE DENVER BRICK COMPANY AKA THE DENVER BRICK COMPANY, A COLORADO CORPORATION - CT CORPORATION SYSTEM AS REGISTERED AGENT FOR THE DENVER BRICK COMPANY, A COLORADO CORPORATION - ED WATSON AS SR VP OF PRODUCTION OF THE DENVER BRICK COMPANY, A COLORADO CORPORATION - DAVID H FEINBERG AS PRESIDENT OF W D DEVELOPMENT CORP GENERAL PARTNER OF CITADEL STATION ASSOCIATES, A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - THE DENVER BRICK COMPANY, A COLORADO CORPORATION C/O ACME BRICK COMPANY - WD DEVELOPMENT INC AKA W D DEVELOPMENT CORP - RUSSELL N WATTERSON JR AS REGISTERED AGENT FOR WD DEVELOPMENT INC AKA W D DEVELOPMENT CORP - ATTN: CHARLIE J SMITH BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK LLP You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November 2012 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: ALL MIN INT IN PART E1/2NE1/4 10-8-67 & PART W1/2NW1/4 11-8-67 MIN INT = 13.00 AM/L

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office or the Douglas County District Court.

A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father Steven Hoover has been set for February 24, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2019, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2011. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of CITADEL STATION ASSOCIATES for said year 2011

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure,

That on the 28th day of October 2019 said DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER assigned

Legal Notice No.: 936688

Dated: February 3, 2020 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney

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And concerning:

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BRITTANY13, DAVIS, February 2020D.O.B.: 3/29/1992; Mother, STEVEN HOOVER, D.O.B.: 11/15/1983, Possible Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents,

Public Notice

VOLUNTEERS

And TIMOTHY HARDING, D.O.B.: 5/26/1976, Respondent Mother’s boyfriend, Special Respondent.

FROM PAGE 20 Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. A Precious Child assists children and families Castle Rock, CO 80109 facing life challenges such as abuse and neglect, (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 crisis situations and poverty. We work with more jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us than 440 agency partners in Adams, Arapahoe, CASE NUMBER: 19JV187 DIVISION 8

Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson DEPENDENCY and Weld countiesSUMMONS to identify those in the most need of our services.

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Need: Volunteers are needed in all departments.

Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section C.R.S. 2019.

We offer19-3-503, an array of volunteer opportunities for individuals (flexible and consistent scheduling TO: STEVEN HOOVER, D.O.B.: 11/15/1983 available), corporate groups and community WeNAMED accept groups TOorganizations.

THE RESPONDENT ABOVE: Youof up to 60 are hereby notified that a petition has been filed attendees. are in highest which alleges thatWe the above-named child need is de- of group pendent or neglected per the facts set forth in volunteers andasindividual volunteers for our the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of store, and which mayreceptionist be obtained at the donation office of thecenter volunteer Douglas County Attorney’s Office or the Douglas positions.

More positions also available.

County District Court.

Requirement: Minimum age to volunteers is 5; A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hear5-12 must Father attendSteven with Hoover a parent/guardian. ingages for Respondent has been13 set for older February 24,volunteer 2020 at 8:30 Ages and can on their own. a.m. in Division 8, DouglasthCounty District Location: 7051Way, W. 118 Ave., CO Court, 4000 Justice Castle Rock,Broomfield, Colorado, 80109.

80020.

Your presence before this court Joshua@apreciouschild. is required to Contact: Joshua Walsh, defend against the claims in this petition. IF orgFAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL YOU

Douglasto County District Court, Need: Volunteers to deliver meals clients in the State of Colorado south Denver area.

4000 Justice Way Castle and Rock,submit CO Requirements: Attend an orientation Douglas County, CO 80109 to a background check. Training provided to all THE PEOPLE OF THE new drivers. Deliveries start atSTATE 1 p.m.OFand last COLORADO until 3 p.m.

In the Interest of: Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@projectASHLYN HARDING, D.O.B.: 3/22/2019; Child, angelheart.org.

And concerning:

DAVIS, D.O.B.: 3/29/1992; Mother, Animal Rescue of theBRITTANY Rockies: Provides STEVEN HOOVER, D.O.B.: 11/15/1983, Possible Father,dogs and cats foster care for death-row shelter JOHN DOE, Possible Father, throughout Colorado.Respondents, Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be And TIMOTHY HARDING, D.O.B.: 5/26/1976, euthanized Respondent Mother’s boyfriend, Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org.

Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department:

Ainsley’s Angels in Denver: Pairing runners and John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 riders with special needs or physical 4400 Castleton Ct. limitations Castle Rock, CO 80109 in races from 5k’s to marathons.

(303) 814-5325 Need: Volunteers to run and help push the speFAX 303-479-9259 cialized race chairs injthirkel@douglas.co.us local races.

Volunteers to lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASEof NUMBER: 19JV187atDIVISION take pictures and videos Angel teams the 8 start, middle and finish of races.

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS Requirements: Able to run/jog a 5k and/or work This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 an iPhone. of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, Contact: Law Dickerson, 225-278-4265 or Denand Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019. ver@ainsleysangels.org, https://ainsleysangels.

TO: JOHN DOE org/signup

PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUPublic Notice are hereby notified that a petition has been filed Arapahoe Philharmonic: DICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A free tax filing AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers which Littleton-based alleges that the above-named child is deJUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDouglas County District Court, pendent or neglected as per the facts set forth in orchestra help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, DICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT State of Colorado the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of ORwho NEGLECTED Way may be obtained Need: board memberswhich to join a team in theat the office of the cannot CHILD. afford a tax preparation service. 4000 Justice Castle Rock, CO Douglas County Attorney’s Office or the Douglas oversight of aCourt. local cultural Need: to help older, lower-income You haveVolunteers the right to request a trial by jury at Douglas County, CO 80109and policy-making County District thetaxpayers adjudicatory prepare stage of this petition. also institution. their taxYou returns. have the right to legal representation at every THE PEOPLE OF THE A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearstage of the proceedings counsel your own COLORADO ing foran Respondent Fatherfor Steven Hoover Must have appreciation Requirement: All by levels ofofexperience are wel-STATE OFRequirements: choosing, or if you are without sufficient finanhas been set for February 24, 2020 at 8:30 classical music, a commitment to 8,music educacome; training and ofsupport cial means, appointment counsel provided. by the In the Interest of: a.m. in Division Douglas County District Court.

Termination of your parent-child(687-2277) legal reASHLYN HARDING, D.O.B.: Court, 4000 Justice Castle Rock, Colortion,3/22/2019; and some understanding of theWay, Denver Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP or www. lationship to free your child for adoption is a posChild, ado, 80109. area cultural scene, as well as professional exaarpfoundation.org/taxaide sible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a And concerning: Your presence before this court is required to perience in Mother, one or more of against the following Judge. You also have the right, if you are indiBRITTANY DAVIS, D.O.B.: 3/29/1992; defend the claimsareas: in this petition. IF gent, to have the Court appoint, at noColorado expense STEVEN HOOVER, D.O.B.: 11/15/1983,strategicYOU FAIL TOarts APPEAR, THE COURT WILL leadership, planning, education, Alzheimer’s Association, Chapter: to you, one expert witness of your own choosPossible Father, PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT management, law, information technology, careonand famiingProvides at any hearing the support terminationtoof67,000-plus your JOHN DOE, Possible Father, FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUparent-child relationship. are a minor, you Respondents, DICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A fundraising, finance,JUDGMENT project management, lies dealing with Ifallyoukinds of dementing illnesses. have the right to the appointment of a Guardian

BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUad litem toWalk represent your best interests. committee And memDICATING or YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT marketing, human resources nonprofit Need: to End Alzheimer’s TIMOTHY HARDING, D.O.B.: 5/26/1976, NEGLECTED CHILD. administration. MustOR attend monthly board bers.

You have the right to have this matter heard by Respondent Mother’s boyfriend, aContact: district courtDeb judge rather than by the magis- or dwells@alz.

Special Respondent. meetings, assist withYou have the attend right to request a trial by jury at projects, concerts Wells, 303-813-1669 trate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also youorg. will be bound by the findings and recomAttorney for Department:and events. have the right to legal representation at every mendations of the magistrate, subject to review John Thirkell, #13865 stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own Info: https://www.arapahoe-phil.org/about-us/ as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2019, R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 choosing, or if you are without sufficient finanand subsequently, to the right of appeal as 4400 Castleton Ct. cial means, appointment of counsel by the join-ap-board/.

Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

Castle Rock, CO 80109 Court. Termination of your parent-child legal reContact: Erin Acheson,lationship 303-781-1892 erin@ women and children with life-threatening ill(303) 814-5325 to free youror child for adoption is a posThis summons is being initiated by the Douglas FAX 303-479-9259 remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is arapahoe-phil.org sible nesses.

County Department of Human Services through jthirkel@douglas.co.us pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a its counsel. lreigrut@douglas.co.us Judge. You also have the right, if you are indiCASE NUMBER: 19JV187 DIVISION 8 gent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense Dated: February 3, 2020 to you, one expert witness of your own choosDEPENDENCY SUMMONS ing at any hearing on the termination of your R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you Assistant Douglas County Attorney This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 have the right to the appointment of a Guardian of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, ad litem to represent your best interests.

Legal Notice No.: 936688 Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, First Publication: February 13, 2020 and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

You have the right to have this matter heard by Last Publication: February 13, 2020 a district court judge rather than by the magisPublisher: Douglas County News-Press TO: JOHN DOE trate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recomTO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You mendations of the magistrate, subject to review Public Notice are hereby notified that a petition has been filed as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2019, which alleges that the above-named child is deand subsequently, to the right of appeal as Douglas County District Court, pendent or neglected as per the facts set forth in provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

State of Colorado the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of 4000 Justice Way which may be obtained at the office of the This summons is being initiated by the Douglas Castle Rock, CO Douglas County Attorney’s Office or the Douglas County Department of Human Services through Douglas County, CO 80109 County District Court. its counsel.

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: ASHLYN HARDING, D.O.B.: 3/22/2019; Child, And concerning: BRITTANY DAVIS, D.O.B.: 3/29/1992; Mother, STEVEN HOOVER, D.O.B.: 11/15/1983, Possible Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents, And TIMOTHY HARDING, D.O.B.: 5/26/1976, Respondent Mother’s boyfriend, Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV187 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOHN DOE

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A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father Steven Hoover has been set for February 24, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so,

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Dated: February 3, 2020 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 936689 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

BENTON FROM PAGE 21

“Last year we went 9-12 so we did kind of OK, so I just said let’s improve our record this year. Now we are a good team and we could do some great things this year.”

Sophomore Hunter Johnson, who is averaging 12.7 points for the team which has only one senior, got a sense early that the Pirates would be good.

Public Notice “The first couple games I saw our heart,” said Johnson, DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT whose twin brother Gunner plays on the STATE team.OF“ICOLORADO saw theCOURT, guys 4000 Justice Way in practice that they wanted to push. I saw that and knew there Castle Rock, CO could be a big season ahead for us.

Douglas County, CO 80109 “I love the style we play because we are always up and down THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE the court and making the other team want to first and takOFquit COLORADO ing their oxygen.”

In the Interest of: CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER ORELLANA, D.O.B.: 5/11/2011,

Yantis comes to Valor ISAAC ALEXIS ORELLANA, D.O.B.: 8/17/2007; Children.

Donnie Yantis, a former tight ends coach and recruiting coorAnd concerning: dinator at Arizona State and an ex-head coach at NAIA Arizona CANALES-ORELLANA, Christian, is the new head footballBLANCA coach at Valor Christian.

D.O.B.: 6/24/1982, Mother,

ANGEL SOLORZANO, D.O.B.: 1/28/1966, Possible Father to Christopher Alexander

Honor roll Orellana; ANTONIO BARNABE, Each week performances of South Metro athletes and teams Possible Father to Isaac Alexis Orellana, Respondents, will be highlighted. This week’s performances were selected from games, matches and meets held And between Jan. 31 and Feb. VIOLA JUNE SOLORZANO, D.O.B.: 6/5/1946, 6.

Wife of Respondent Father Angel Solorzano, Sophomores Taylor Ray and Alex Pirog each had 17 points to Special Respondent. lead the Highlands Ranch girls basketball team to a 66-40 vicAttorney for Department: tory over ThunderRidge on Feb. 5.John Thirkell, #13865 Lori Kennedy, #53479 John Connolly had a three-goal 4400 hat Castleton trick as Ct. the Chaparral Castle CO 80109 hockey team downed Cherry Creek 6-4Rock, on Feb. 1.

(303) 814-5326 Jacob Strawn’s power play goal Fax: late(303) in 479-9259 the third period was the game winner as the Mountainjthirkel@douglas.co.us Vista hockey team trimmed lkennedy@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 18JV418 DIVISION 8 Ralston Valley 4-3 on Feb. 5.

The Cherry Creek girls basketball team, led by Abby Wrede DEPENDENCY SUMMONS who scored 21 points and Jana Van Gytenbeek who had shot This Summons is initiated pursuant20, to Rule 2.2 the Colorado of Juvenile 60 percent from the field in a 92-28ofromp overRules Overland onProcedure, Feb. Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, 5. Van Gytenbeek had eight assistsandagainst Overland and set a Public Notice Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2017. state career record with 595 so far in herTO: career.

She is a senior DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, ANTONIO BARNABE OF COLORADO and hasSTATE signed to play at Stanford.

Justice Way TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You Amondo4000 Miller’s 21 points pacedare the Valor Castle Rock, CO hereby notifiedChristian that a petition boys has been filed Douglas County, which alleges that the above-named basketball team toCO an80109 81-69 triumph over Pomona on Feb. child 5. is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the forDouglas Colorado Community Media.

County Attorney’s Office.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

Jim Benton is a sports writer In the Interest of: covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He He has been CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER ORELLANA, A Paternity Hearing has been set for April 13, can be5/11/2011, reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com at D.O.B.: 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Division 8,or Douglas ISAAC ALEXIS ORELLANA, D.O.B.: County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, 303-566-4083.

8/17/2007; Children.

Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

And concerning: BLANCA CANALES-ORELLANA, D.O.B.: 6/24/1982, Mother, ANGEL SOLORZANO, D.O.B.: 1/28/1966, Possible Father to Christopher Alexander Orellana; ANTONIO BARNABE, Possible Father to Isaac Alexis Orellana, Respondents,

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

And VIOLA JUNE SOLORZANO, D.O.B.: 6/5/1946, Wife of Respondent Father Angel Solorzano, Special Respondent.

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

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Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Lori Kennedy, #53479 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lkennedy@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 18JV418 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2017.

TO: ANTONIO BARNABE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

In the Interest of: CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER ORELLANA, D.O.B.: 5/11/2011, ISAAC ALEXIS ORELLANA, D.O.B.: 8/17/2007; Children.

A Paternity Hearing has been set for April 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

And concerning: BLANCA CANALES-ORELLANA, D.O.B.: 6/24/1982, Mother, ANGEL SOLORZANO, D.O.B.: 1/28/1966, Possible Father to Christopher Alexander Orellana; ANTONIO BARNABE, Possible Father to Isaac Alexis Orellana, Respondents,

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

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

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

Dated: February 4, 2020 /s/ Lori Kennedy Lori Kennedy, #53479 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 936708 First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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