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How many resource officers does county need?

SROs increasingly at center of school-safety conversation

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Three weeks after the May 7 STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting, Douglas County rolled out a plan it says could provide 49 more school resource officers to local campuses in the next three years, bringing the total from 12 to 61.

The county has pledged $3 million a year to support the SROs, but the money is contingent on a 50% match from schools in the county.

Whether it receives the match remains to be seen, but the proposal has spurred conversation about the number of SROs needed in a county with 68,000 students in public schools and an estimated Nicholson3,000 in private schools.

Kluth “It’s kind of a difficult number because these things change constantly,” said Douglas County Undersheriff Holly Nicholson-Kluth, noting new schools open and enrollments fluctuate.

The Douglas County INSIDE Sheriff ’s Office has emphasized its belief in the SRO program. Resource officers Turn to provide more than basic sepages 5-9 for curity, say officials, including more on Nicholson-Kluth and Lt. Lori school Bronner, spokeswoman for safety. the county’s SRO program.

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Highlands Ranch, with nearly 100,000 residents, accounts for more than one-fourth of Douglas County’s population of 358,000 people.

Sources: Douglas County, U.S. Census Bureau

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Trailblazer students get Alzheimer’s lesson Dr. Thomas Lally teaches kids about memory loss

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dozens of fifth-graders at Trailblazer Elementary School got a lesson in Alzheimer’s disease from an expert in the field: Dr. Thomas Lally, founder of Bloom Healthcare in Wheat Ridge.

Highline Place, an assisted living facility in Littleton, spearheaded the partnership with the school to help children understand the memory loss challenges their parents or grandparents may be facing. Lally visited the students on May 7.

“I think it helps them build empathy for people in our community,” said Molly Gnaegy, principal of Trailblazer Elementary, 9760 S. Hackbury St. “It helps them know the ‘why’ behind certain behavior.”

The number of Coloradans with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to increase nearly 30 percent by 2025, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The majority of people who experience the disease are 65 and older, which in Highlands Ranch accounts for 9.7 percent of the population, about three times what it was in 2010, according to the U.S. Census.

Lally, who specializes in geriatric medicine, put complex medical diag-

Fifth graders at Trailblazer Elementary School learn about Alzheimer’s through a hands-on project led by Dr. Thomas Lally, founder of Bloom Healthcare in Wheat Ridge. Lally visited students on May 7.

ALEX DEWIND noses — a stroke, frontal lobe dementia and Alzheimer’s — into layman’s terms for the young children. He helped students create “brain hats,”

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Bowling bash provides backpacks to students in need Broncos safety Will Parks, teammates to host fundraiser in August at Main Event STAFF REPORT

Strikes for Kids plans the sixth annual Orange and Blue Bowling Bash to raise money for the organization’s backpack giveaway program, which provides backpacks filled with school supplies to famlies in need.

Broncos safety Will Parks will be joined by some of his teammates at the event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Main Event Entertainment Center, 64 Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Check-in and registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and bowling takes place from 6-8 p.m. A silent auction and 50-50 raffle will take place from 7-7:45 p.m.

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In addition to providing 250 backpacks to the Boys and Girls Clubs Denver Broncos branch, Strikes for Kids will invite 75 kids out for an evening of arcade games and food while handing out backpacks.

The Strikes for Kids backpack program, presented by Dollar Days, provided about 2,000 backpacks will with school supplies in 2017 and 3,500 packs in 2018. In 2019, the goal is to provide more than 4,000 backpacks nationwide.

Strikes for Kids is a national charitable organization that organizes bowling, softball and golf events. The organization partners with professional athletes to allow fans to mingle with professional athletes for an afternoon of fun while supporting a charitable cause.

Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact Joseph Allen, Strikes for Kids founder, at 559-2414412 or jallen@strikes4kids.org. To check out past events, or to register your team, go to www.orangeandbluebowlingbash.com.

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raduates of Valor Christian High School, surrounded by hundreds of family members and friends, gathered in the dimly lit sanctuary of Cherry Hills Community Church on May 18 to receive their diplomas.

Valedictorian Jordan Boucher bestowed upon graduates his wisdom and knowledge acquired in his time at Valor.

“We must recognize that we are now responsible for our contentment, for our integrity and for achieving our goals,” Boucher said.

Valor Christian High School graduates are eager to receive their diplomas at the 2019 commencement ceremony on May 18 at Cherry Hills Community Church.

Valor Christian graduates toss their caps as family members and friends cheer from behind at a May 28 commencement ceremony at Cherry Hills Community Church.

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Honoring their sacrifice

Local businessman and American Legion member David Simonson emcees at a Memorial Day Service on May 27. The Highlands Ranch Metro District hosted the event at the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument at Civic Green Park.

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bout 300 community members gathered at the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument on the edge of Civic Green Park to honor the men and women who gave their lives serving their country.

Hosted by the Highlands Ranch Metro District, the Highlands Ranch Memorial Day Service was held May 27. Local businessman and American Legion member David Simonson emceed the event.

Local Boy Scouts Owen and Jonah Metz, standing beside emcee David Simonson, lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a May 27 Memorial Day Service at the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument at Civic Green Park.

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Members of American Legion Post 1260 raise the flag at a May 27 Memorial Day Service, hosted by the Highlands Ranch Metro District at the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument at Civic Green Park.

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School board seeks ‘collective vision’ on school safety No decision has been made on whether DCSD will accept county’s funding offer

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County School District Board of Education has not made a decision on whether it will accept millions of dollars in financial assistance from the board of county commissioners, according to the school board president.

School board members have concerns about stipulations of the proposal, which would put control of the funds in the hands of two committees with little DCSD representation and require an annual match from the district for a portion of the funds.

In a letter to the board of commissioners, the school board asked that the two entities unite “in building upon a collective vision of a comprehensive framework for school safety.”

At a May 28 meeting, commissioners voted to allocate $13.3 million toward school safety initiatives. The plan outlined an ongoing $3 million to fund 61 schools resource officers in the county by the 2021-22 school year, contingent on a 50% annual match from schools in the county, along with the formation of two committees that would dictate spending of a $10 million one-time gift. County commissioners say possible ways to spend the money included entryway security and mental health programming.

The approval of the funds came exactly three weeks after a shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch left one student dead and eight others injured.

In a May 29 email response to an inquiry from Colorado Community Media, school board President David Ray said the board has not met to discuss the commissioners’ actions, nor discussed whether to accept or reject any funds.

Ray Ray later added by email that the district had “yet to receive an ‘official offer’ from the commissioners” and the matter was not on the June 4 school board meeting agenda.

Superintendent Thomas Tucker was not available for comment, nor was Rich Payne, the school district’s director of safety and security.

A strongly worded news release issued by the school district May 28, attributed to the board of education, seems to indicate the board would not accept the funds unless changes to the plan are made.

“With respect, the Commissioners were not elected to make decisions for our students, staff and schools in DCSD. We would be grateful for monetary support, as well as support of any

BY THE NUMBERS A look at how the Douglas County School District is using money approved by voters in November to enhance school security: • $250 million from a bond measure is funding new construction, programming and security improvements • $15 million of the $250 million is going toward building-security measures, such as locks and cameras • $12 million of that $15 million is going to neighborhood schools • $3 million of that $15 million is going to charter schools Source: Douglas County School District ballot initiatives (Mill Levy Override or Bond) in the future,” the release says. “It would be irresponsible, however, for our seven elected, volunteer board members to abdicate decision making responsibility for DCSD to the Douglas County Commissioners or any committees they may form.”

Roger Partridge, chairman of the board of commissioners, said he believes it is important for commissioners to retain control of how the $13.3 million is spent.

“I don’t believe those who elected us said we want you to hand over Partridge your authority,” Partridge said during the May 28 meeting.

Under the commissioners’ plan, a Physical School Safety and Protection Funding Committee would have nine members — five appointed by the county, two recommended by the school board and two by Douglas County law enforcement.

A Supportive Mental Health for Students Funding Committee would also have nine members — two representing the school district, one representing a charter or private school in the county, three representing the community and three appointed by the county.

The two committees would be charged with making recommendations on how to spend the one-time gift of $10 million.

Commissioners said they intend to have the committees formed as soon as possible and expect a report back by July 3, with the possibility of extending the deadline to July 15.

They planned to send a formal letter to the school district requesting recommendations for the committees — who must be appointed by the board of commissioners — the week of May 27.

The board of education has expressed concern over the need for SEE VISION, P6

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A look at the commissioners’ plan

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners recently rolled out a plan intended to enhance school security.

The $13.3 million plan, approved by commissioners May 28, is multi-pronged and includes both one-time and ongoing dollars.

Here’s a breakdown of the plan: • It puts $10 million in one-time spending toward physical security and mental health programming in schools. The board on May 28 established two, nine-member committees that will recommend how to spend the $10 million. They are expected to return with recommendations in July.

Commissioners’ first task following their May 28 decision was appointing people to the committees. The mental health committee will comprise two school district representatives, one charter or private school representative, three members appointed by the county and three recommended by the county’s Mental Health Initiative.

The physical safety committee will comprise five members appointed by the board of commissioners, two recommended by the school board and two recommended by law enforcement.

The committees’ recommenda-

Commissioner Abe Laydon said the tax dollars are available because of careful budgeting in previous years.

DCSD explores options for school resource officer funding

“This money is not from raising taxes or charging fees to our citizens,” he said.

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM? In early May, Douglas County announced it had located an available $10 million within its budget and intended to put it toward heightening school safety. By late May, that number was upped to $13.3 million and approved by commissioners in a unanimous vote on May 28 for school safety initiatives.

The original $10 million offer is set to come from county reserves, or general fund money from previous budgets tions must be formally approved by the board of commissioners and they will disband once the $10 million is used.

• The plan allocates $331,250 in ongoing funds to place a community response team (CRT) focused on children in the school system.

Douglas County already operates two CRTs, with plans to add a third this summer. One team already operates in Castle Rock and the other in unincorporated Douglas County. The Youth CRT would be the county’s fourth team and first directed solely at children and students.

The special law enforcement units partner an officer with a mental health clinician to handle calls with a mental health component.

The teams help stabilize people experiencing a mental health crisis

that was not assigned or spent. The additional funds — an ongoing $3 million to support more SROs and $331,250 for a new community response team — will come from the general fund.

and connect them with resources, sometimes direct-admitting people from the field into care. The CRT’s overarching goal is to keep people in a mental health crisis out of jail and out of the emergency room.

In its first year, the CRTs came into contact with 499 people. They believe the teams diverted people from jail 53 times and from the emergency department 142 times.

• The plan pledges $3 million in ongoing funds to place 50 additional school resource officers (SROs) on county campuses, bringing the total up from 12 to 61. Douglas County Budget Director Martha Marshall said it would take three years to staff all 61 SROs. The $3 million is contingent on a 50% match from schools in the county. The total annual cost is estimated at $6 million.

Group urges SRO funding match from school district Keep Our Douglas County Schools Safe advocates for more resource officers

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

About 20 people gathered shortly before 7 a.m. at a Highlands Ranch restaurant, filling plates with eggs and sipping coffee as they settled in to hear from Republican Party leaders and invited

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such committees, pointing to the school district’s existing Safety and Security Committee, comprising building leaders, district administration, security personnel, mental health professionals and representatives from local law enforcement agencies and fire departments.

In the letter to county commissioners, the school board said its current security and mental health personnel are well-informed experts who continually research and respond to safety issues on a daily basis. It would not be possible for an advisory committee to have the same understanding in three weeks, the letter says.

“This committee continually evaluates the current status of our comprehensive school safety

speakers at a Highlands Ranch GOP Breakfast Club event.

Among the speakers May 31 was Parker resident Kory Nelson, chairman of the issue committee Keep Our Douglas County Schools Safe. He’d come to speak on a plan from the Douglas County Board of Commissioners to fund school

resource officers and discuss other ideas from his committee to support more SROs. Nelson’s wife is a teacher at Legacy Point Elementary School in Parker and his 15-year-old

framework, reviews researched based practices, consults without outside experts, and makes recommendations for improvement and enhancements to current practices and procedures,” Ray said in an email correspondence. “Adding additional advisory committees not only replicates efforts, but it also promotes `random acts,’ as opposed to continuing a focused, thoughtful and effective approach to a comprehensive plan for school safety.”

The commissioners’ plan to fund an ongoing $3.3 million for school resource officers, contingent on an annual 50% match from schools, has also spurred disagreement due to the inclusion of private schools, which account for roughly 10 percent of the county’s students.

“Channeling PUBLIC tax revenue to private entities will lead to loss of trust that tax revenue

is being spent as intended,” the school board’s letter to county commissioners says. “Adding private schools to your proposal complicates the process given that elected officials do not govern these schools. Nor are there public accountability measures for these schools.”

While the future of school safety in Douglas County is unclear, board members and district staff continue to thank voters for passing last November a $40 million mill levy override that is helping fund 80 counselors and a $250 million bond, of which $15 million is allocated for security at charter and neighborhood schools.

To keep “all our students safe,” the school board asked this of county commissioners in its letter: “Our simple request is to work WITH us as opposed to forging a separate path that may not be effective nor beneficial.”

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The Douglas County Board of Education has expressed skepticism of the board of county commissioners’ proposal to fund an ongoing $3.3 million for additional school resource officers, in part because the district’s budget has already been prepared for the 2019-20 school year.

The commissioners’ plan would require schools to pay an annual 50% match for the SROs. “We do appreciate the Commissioners recommending that $10-13 million of taxpayer dollars be used to support PUBLIC school safety and mental health support,” a statement on behalf of the school board says. “However, asking recipients to show that they have `skin in the game’ by matching this funding not only exacerbates `competition for dollars’ but it is virtually impossible when plans for school budgets expenditures have already been committed. It is critical to distribute resources that will promote equity, as opposed to whether a school has matching financial resources.”

At a May 28 meeting — exactly three weeks after a shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch left one student dead and eight others injured — commissioners allocated $13.3 million toward school safety initiatives.

Their plan outlined an ongoing $3 million to pay for 61 schools resource officers in the county by the 2021-22 school year, contingent on the 50% annual match, along with the formation of two committees that would dictate spending of a $10 million one-time gift.

School board President David Ray said there has been no decision regarding the district’s ability to fund the 50% match for SROs, but that “district staff is in the process of developing some potential options for the board to consider.”

The district’s proposed budget for the 201920 school year will be presented to the board of education for approval at a board meeting beginning at 5 p.m. on June 18 at the district’s administration building, 620 Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Board members have also expressed concerns about the terms of the commissioners’ proposal, which would provide SROs to not only traditional public schools and charter schools but also to private schools.

“I personally have great pause that you are including private schools in this conversation because this is public money, and we know we don’t give public money to private entities because we have no control over those,” school board member Anne-Marie Lemieux said at a May 23 study session with the board of commissioners.

County Commissioner Abe Laydon said the board consulted with county legal staff before including private schools in their proposal and concluded it was within their purview.

Commissioners said they remain optimistic.

They have yet to discuss what will happen if the school district declines their financial offer.

If the district does decline the money, Laydon expects members of the public “will have a lot to say about that.”

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STEM School Highlands Ranch did not have a school resource officer this past academic year. Instead, the K-12 charter school contracted with a private security firm, and a guard was on campus during the May 7 shooting.

The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office opted not to renew its contract with STEM after the 2017-18 school year. During that final year of the contract, tension mounted between STEM and the sheriff ’s office, documents show.

Sheriff ’s office officials said they did not like that STEM was using the SRO largely to direct traffic.

The resource officer became ill toward the end of the school year, and STEM’s executive director, Penny Eucker, requested a credit for the months not served, according to emails released by the sheriff ’s office. But according to a report from Lt. Lori Bronner, who oversees Douglas County School District’s resource officers, the sheriff ’s office continued to provide services to the school through its SRO and Youth Education and Safety in Schools departments while the assigned SRO was on leave. Ultimately, the sheriff ’s office issued a refund to STEM of $6,731.50 for the four months the assigned SRO was absent.

During the 2017-18 school year, STEM and SkyView Academy, another Highlands Ranch charter school, split the services of the resource officer. Each school paid $26,925, the contract shows.

Resource officers investigate threats, thwart planned violence before it occurs and build relationships between students and law enforcement, NicholsonKluth said. They are mentors, parent figures, coaches and resources for teachers, administrators and parents. The officers also watch out for mental health issues among students and connect them with help if needed.

“We believe that putting officers in schools acts as a prevention of violence,” Nicholson-Kluth said. “We feel that an SRO is not just an armed guard waiting for some type of attack.”

Mo Canady, executive director of the National Association of School Resource Officers, said the previous school of thought was to place one SRO for every 1,000 students, but the organization now recommends schools take individual factors into consideration. That could include a building’s location, campus size and culture.

Most of Douglas County’s nine traditional high schools have at least 1,500 students, some more than 2,000. There is an SRO assigned to each of those high schools, but the resource officer also oversees

THE COST OF BRINGING IN AN ADDITIONAL SRO

In discussing bringing more school resource officers to Douglas County schools, county commissioners reviewed several funding scenarios in an effort to understand the cost of SROs. Martha Marshall, the county’s budget director, said in one example they determined the startup and ongoing costs when combined totaled $192,237 for a mid-level deputy position.

Within that figure, ongoing costs, like salary, benefits and training, were estimated to be approximately $120,605. One-time, startup costs for a new position were calculated at approximately $71,632. That would include expenses like uniforms, vehicles, radios and other equipment.

Those numbers can fluctuate, depending on factors like the rank of an officer or cost of equipment, officials say. the high school’s feeder middle school.

Nicholson-Kluth said the sheriff ’s office would like to reach a ratio of at least one SRO per 1,000 students. Following the May 28 meeting, she wouldn’t comment on the commissioners’ proposal of 61 SROs. But she did say the sheriff ’s office hopes to see at least 11 to 16 more SROs in the next year.

The sheriff ’s office began actively recruiting for those positions following the May 28

board of commissioners’ meeting and hope to fill most by the 2019-20 school year. That would allow every high school and middle school its own SRO. If the county does fulfill its vision of 61 SROs, NicholsonKluth said that could enable the sheriff ’s office to begin a broader sharing program that places SROs at the elementary school level.

She also hopes other law enforcement agencies in the county would help provide some of the additional officers.

At present, the Castle Rock Police Department provides two SROs and the Parker Police Department one. Each are considering adding more.

Roger Partridge, chairman of the board of county commissioners, said the county’s finance director determined funds were available for 61 SROs. Commissioners also kept in mind the number of schools — 91 — in the Douglas County School District.

“Our focus was to get as close to that number in terms of SRO coverage as possible,” Commissioner Abe Laydon said.

Commissioner Lora Thomas, a former member of the Colorado State Patrol, said the board is also open to ideas other than SROs, which can be costly.

“Having hired law enforcement people in the past,” Thomas said, “I know how hard it is and how expensive it is.”

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Parker, Castle Rock police consider additional SROs

BY NICK PUCKETT AND JESSICA GIBBS STAFF WRITERS

The Parker and Castle Rock police departments are considering adding more school resource officers to some local schools but have yet to make a decision.

Presently, the Parker department provides one SRO, who covers Legend High School and Cimarron Middle School. Members of the public have asked the police department to provide numerous additional SROs, including at some elementary schools, said Josh Hans, the police department’s communications director. Some have asked for Legend High, which has an enrollment of nearly 2,200 students, to have two SROs. “The desire seems to outweigh the means to do so… It would wipe out our patrol staff to meet this new demand and it would be a very large financial commitment to put more school resource officers in schools,” Hans said. “We’re in discussion with the school district as far as funding with that. It is being discussed for the future, but we can’t say any have or haven’t been approved at this point.”

A spokesman said the Castle Rock Police Department provides two full-time SROs to schools in town.

One is assigned to Castle View High School and the other splits time between Mesa Middle School and Castle Rock Middle School.

The spokesman said Castle Rock’s department is in the early stages of considering more SROs and will know more about those plans this summer.

Adding SROs would cost a police department more than just the roughly $60,000 it takes to fund half an officer’s salary and benefits — the school district funds the other half — according to Hans. With more SROs in place, the Parker department would need, for example, more sergeants, supervisors and dispatchers.

“The STEM shooting here really seems to have jump-started the conversation on security in schools,” Hans said. “A large portion of one of the tax increases (last November) went to school safety, and they have a considerable amount of money put away in school safety.

But because of STEM there’s been a huge surge like we’ve never seen before.”

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daughter is a student at Legend High School.

As recently as late April, his committee was advocating for voters to extend 0.13% of the county’s 1% sales tax expected to sunset in 2020. The money is currently dedicated to capital projects related to public safety.

The hope was to convert the 0.13% to a school safety fund before it sunsets and extend it into perpetuity. Then, distribute the funds among law enforcement agencies to pay 100% of the cost for SROs. Since the late 1980s, schools and law enforcement agencies have split the cost of SROs in Douglas County roughly 50/50.

The committee’s focus has shifted slightly.

Following a May 7 shooting at STEM High School Highlands Ranch, county commissioners pledged $3 million toward funding dozens more SROs in the county. But the money is contingent on a 50% match from schools. The Douglas County School District’s board of education has said its budget for next year is set and a match can’t be easily found, if at all.

Nelson said his committee’s former proposal to put the

0.13% toward school safety remains an idea but the group’s focus is now on encouraging the school district to provide the $3 million match, which he believes DCSD can do.

“It’s about will and determination,” he said.

Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon said the board was encouraged to see Nelson’s committee support their plan.

“At this point, we’re very optimistic that the leaders in the community are going to come to the table to do the right thing by our citizens,” he said.

Not everyone at the GOP meeting was supportive of the committee’s proposal or commissioner’s offer of $3 million.

Franceen Thompson’s daughter was a senior at STEM during the May 7 tragedy and a friend to Kendrick Castillo, who was killed.

In regard to school security, she thinks all solutions should be on the table. Metal detectors, arming teachers if they are willing to carry, door alarms, improving school culture and funding SROs, to name some.

But Thompson said she doesn’t think county tax dollars should be put toward schools. The school district is its own taxing authority and county taxes would be better used on roads or mental health services for the entire community, she said.

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Case against woman charged in fatal crash moves forward Deanna Bixby, 20, charged with vehicular homicide in Feb. 6 wreck

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Family and friends of a young couple killed in a February car crash following a police chase packed a Castle Rock courtroom during a hearing for the accused killer.

Deanna Bixby, 20, faces several charges in the Feb. 6 crash in Littleton that killed Ryan Carter, 27, and Jayne Davicsin, 25, including vehicular homicide, vehicular eluding resulting in death, possession of a weapon by a felon and trespassing with intent Bixby to commit a crime.

A judge ruled at the May 31 preliminary hearing that sufficient evidence exists to move the case forward to trial. Bixby’s arraignment, at which she will plead guilty or not guilty, is scheduled for July 8.

The hearing was taxing for Rod Carter, Ryan’s father, though he was heartened by the outpouring of support from those who knew Ryan.

“Ryan didn’t have an enemy in the world,” Carter said outside the hearing. “He was such a good friend to so many people, and it shows in this room. I didn’t ask anyone to come.

They’re here out of love for Ryan.”

A Douglas County deputy patrolling a Castle Pines neighborhood encountered Bixby, driving a stolen Mitsubishi Lancer, and 24-year-old Mario Jose, driving a stolen Jeep, in the early hours of Feb. 6, testified Douglas

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County detective Michael Trindle, the lead investigator in the case. When the deputy attempted to pull the Jeep over, both vehicles took off going north on Highway 85 near Daniels Park Road.

Bixby evaded several police roadblocks by driving north in southbound traffic lanes, and was going more than 100 mph when she collided with a white Subaru at Mineral Avenue and t Santa Fe Drive, instantly killing Dav- e icsin and Carter, Trindle testified. t Bixby was hospitalized for injuries o sustained in the crash, and is being m held in the Douglas County jail on a $1 s million dollar bond.

The Jeep was later recovered aban- R doned in a residential neighborhood. R Jose was arrested days later in Denver a d and faces four felony counts: aggravated motor vehicle theft, vehicular w eluding, trespassing and violating bail 2 bond conditions.

Responding officers say they found K a loaded handgun and a stolen wallet c in the Mitsubishi Bixby was driving, D which had been stolen two days earliera Y in Aurora. Bixby had methamphetamine in her blood at the time of the n crash, Trindle testified.

Bixby’s older sister Jane Bixby madet headlines in Littleton in 2017 when she hit a Littleton police officer with a sto- d len car. Both Bixby sisters were later c apprehended, along with several other D people, as part of a smash-and-grab T robbery of a cell phone store in August 2017. Both sisters pleaded guilty to charges related to the robbery.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock defended his department’s chase policy in the days after the crash, which allows deputies to pursue vehicles they believe are stolen or are driving erratically. Douglas County deputies also faced questions for not notifying Littleton Police that the chase was approaching Littleton until almost the moment of the crash.

Weekday access to Waterton Canyon will be closed through Friday, June 14, for Denver Water’s annual dust mitigation project. Neither the parking lot at the canyon’s entrance nor the canyon will be accessible.

Waterton Canyon is planned to be open on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday,

June 9, for weekend recreation.

“Waterton Canyon is an extremely popular recreation destination, and we recognize that the closure is an inconvenience,” Brandon Ransom, manager of recreation for Denver Water, said in a news release. “Closing the canyon for a short time for maintenance helps keep the road in good condition for the rest of the year.

A smooth road surface allows for a more enjoyable recreation experience in Waterton Canyon.”

Hikers and bikers on the Colorado Trail should seek alternative access points, which can be found at www. coloradotrail.org.

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Teacher who drew attention for social media comments resigns Michelle Grissom had been on paid leave since January

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Douglas County middle school teacher who was put on paid leave earlier this year after garnering national attention for comments posted on social media has reached an agreement with the school district.

Michelle Grissom, a seventh-grade social studies teacher at Mountain Ridge Middle School in Highlands Ranch, has resigned effective May 1 and will receive $25,000, the school district confirmed, in addition to 14 weeks of paid time off.

Grissom was put on paid leave Jan. 23 after her Jan. 20 tweet claimed a Kentucky teenager participated in a controversial rally in Washington, D.C. The post referred to the student as training to be part of the “Hitler Youth.”

The student Grissom mentioned by name, however, was not actually at the rally.

The nature of Grissom’s comments drew anger from many parents and community members.

At a Feb. 5 school board meeting, Douglas County Superintendent Thomas Tucker formally recom-

mended Grissom’s termination.

Under Colorado law, Grissom was allowed to request a hearing on the basis of her termination before a hearing officer, who would make a recommendation to the school board, according to a statement from Tucker at the time. The dismissal process would be ongoing and the school district would not provide further comment, Tucker said.

The school district has reached an agreement with Grissom, in which Grissom will not seek future employment with DCSD and has released any current or future claims she may have against the school district, a statement from Tucker says.

In return, the district agreed to withdraw its dismissal proceedings and pay Grissom the $25,000, approximately what she would otherwise have been entitled to under Colorado law, and a small portion of the cost of the hearing while the dismissal proceedings continued, according to Tucker’s statement.

“We believe the agreement is in the best interest of the Douglas County School District as it addresses our community’s concerns regarding Ms. Grissom’s continued employment, avoids the distraction of the ongoing dismissal litigation, and ends the continued expense and uncertainty involved in the teacher dismissal process,” Tucker said in the statement.

Nine years for driver who hit, killed motorcyclist near Sedalia Ronald Hargrove, 49, was sentenced for killing Suzanne Weston, 69, of Parker

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Parker man was sentenced to nine years in prison for hitting and killing a motorcyclist in Sedalia in 2017.

Ronald Hargrove, 49, was sentenced May 28 for the Class 3 felony — leaving the scene of an accident involving death — in which Suzanne Weston, 69, also of Parker, was killed, according to a news Hargrove release from the 18th Judicial District.

“You chose to take the risk of getting behind the wheel,” Judge David Stevens told Hargrove during sentencing. “Everyone who was on the roadway that day was put at risk — the numbers caught up with you.”

Hargrove was driving with a revoked license and no sleep, according to the release. Hargrove had two previous DUI convictions but “violated out” of substance abuse programs. Hargrove also had low levels of alcohol, THC and prescription medications in his system, according to the release.

“Yet another driver who somehow feels that driving is a right, and not a privilege,” District Attorney George Brauchler said in the news release. “This man shouldn’t have been behind the wheel — let alone after consuming alcohol, marijuana and prescription drugs. But he made an irresponsible, selfish decision, and he cut short the life of Suzanne Weston.”

According to the news release: On Oct. 12, 2017, Weston was riding her motorcycle single file with three other motorcyclists on northbound U.S. 85 in Douglas County. The riders moved into the left-turn only lane and slowed to wait for a green light to run onto Colorado 67 toward Sedalia. Weston was last in line.

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VOICES

Essentially, some of these claims seem pretty oily

ome jokes about oil are too crude for my taste.

But seriously. While I was waiting for my prescripQUIET tion to be filled by DESPERATION the pharmacist, I waited in a small area that was shelf after shelf of remedies, ointments, potions, lotions, candles, salts and emollients.

One display had a palette of what are called “essential Craig Marshall oils.”

Smith The word “essen-

tial” intrigued me, because it means “absolutely necessary,” and I realized at that moment I might have been neglecting my essentials.

Harry and Jennifer are my primary essentials. After that come music, painting and black-and-white films, like “The 39 Steps.”

My car considers oil an essential.

Likewise, my lawn mower. But me? No. Oh, well, there’s olive oil, and peanut and sunflower, and I appreciate them, but I could live without them.

When I got home, I looked up “essential oils” and saw the word “aromatherapy,” and held on to the armrests of my chair.

That word scares me.

One site (aromatherapyassociates.

com) says, “Find a moment to yourself to create the perfect therapeutic ambiance with a bath and shower oil and enjoy a moment of mindfulness to find balance. Experience the full ritual with other aromatherapy products such as candles or pure essential oils on a burner to create perfect surroundings.”

Then it adds, “We use cookies to make your experience better.”

Here’s a thought: Forget all that other claptrap, and just bake some cookies, and you will have all the therapy you need.

Modern life is saturated with alternatives to simply relying on given instincts and abilities to subsist. I know.

I have tried: alcohol, caffeine and pie.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Defend women’s rights I am a man and I believe everyone has a right to live their life as long as it does not interfere with another person’s life.

So, if a woman wants an abortion, it is not someone else’s decision to make for her. It is hers and hers alone.

So let’s stop things here and now in Colorado and create a simple amendment to the Colorado Constitution

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that “a woman has the right to an abortion and a doctor has the freedom to perform it.”

Whoever knows how to get this amendment going before the next election, please step up to the plate and take charge.

Not sure if this percent is true, but 50 percent of our Colorado population (women) need your help.

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Some of us enjoy massages. Pedicures and manicures. Hot tubs and hairdos.

We indulge ourselves whenever possible. I know someone who has every Swatch ever made. I know someone else who has a closet filled with Cons.

Converse All Stars in every color and pattern.

Others have books everywhere, stacks of vinyl records, or figurines.

When I read about a town that was wiped out by a tornado, and see a couple crying next to their chimney and nothing else, I wonder how they’re going to make it without their “essentials.”

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The starts and stops of life deserve attention

lthough the summer doesn’t officially begin until June 20, we often talk about Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of the summer.

Parties, barbeques, picnics, and all sorts of outdoor activity quickly move us from thinking about winter WINNING and spring and WORDS launch us right into summertime.

Unofficial starts are good, any “start” is good.

Even companies launching a new product, or a startup company may do something called a “soft launch” prior Michael Norton to bringing their products and services to the market.

Again, any kind of “start” or “soft launch” is good, it gets us started, gets us going, energizes everyone involved.

Here we are celebrating the unofficial start of summer, in October and November, depending on snowfall, we get excited over the unofficial start to winter as the first lifts open and we get back on the hill.

It’s fun, its energizing, the “starts” in life motivate us and inspire us as we look forward with great anticipation to what is coming next.

What about the unofficial stops in life? The soft stops? Those pauses where we say or believe that we just need to take a short break from our goals or projects?

In most cases we know what happens don’t we? Those unofficial stops and soft stops turn in to official stops and hard stops.

We never intend for this to happen, we just seem to run out of gas, or our interest fades, or we move on to the next new thing in our path or life.

Where unofficial starts and soft launches are both really good, we have to be aware and careful of those unofficial stops and soft stops. We start a new workout and commit ourselves to the program.

We are doing a really good job, getting there on the days we committed to being there, we are feeling really good, and then all of a sudden we think we should take a day off, then a second day, and then a third and before we know it, our soft stop or temporary break from the gym becomes a hard stop and we are done.

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Music makes for a healthier brain and life

any of us have spoken about the benefits of music with common sayings such as “Music is the universal language” or “Music soothes the soul.” Anyone who enjoys listening to music can testify that music can make you feel good!

As we age, engaging LIVING AND in musical activities can also help keep our AGING WELL brains as healthy as possible. Music neuroscientists have been studying the effect of music on the brain for decades and their work has helped us to learn exactly how and why music can help.

Let’s investigate a few Sarah Thompson of the ways that we can see music working in our lives.

Music and memory: Music is a very robust stimulus for our brains! Individuals in the late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia often forget the names of their loved ones, yet they typically still remember music that they like. In these situations, music that is specifi-

cally chosen for that individual can give loved ones a way to have a meaningful connection when their loved one has limited ability to interact. We can often see people who don’t usually speak or remember things from their past suddenly singing along to favorite songs from long ago. Neuroscience research has helped us to understand that this is possible because areas of the brain that process musical memory may be some of the last areas of the brain to degenerate during the disease process.

Music and movement: Some of us may hear an upbeat song and naturally start tapping our toes. Music, or more specifically, rhythm is processed in the areas of our brain that are also responsible for motor movement. So, rhythm can naturally make us want to move! Research shows that people often exercise longer and put in more effort when they exercise with music.

Exercise is an important activity for healthy aging and adding some music can maximize the physical benefits you get from exercise while making it feel like less effort.

Music and well-being: You may have seen one of the stories in the media

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order to be great.” - Zig Ziglar So, whether it’s an unofficial start or your own soft launch for anything you desire or wish to pursue, it’s a start.

And a start is good, a start is powerful, and nothing happens until we start.

No matter what time of year it is and whatever unofficial start it might be, it’s time that we start to dream, start to imagine, start to take action, and start to live out all that we want to be, do, and have in this world.

So how about you? Are you in start and go mode? Or have you let a little soft stop become a hard stop?

Either way, I would love to hear your “start” story at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when we turn our unofficial starts and soft launches into full on pursuit of our goals and dreams, it really will be a better than good week.

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We know that we want to write a book, create music, or start a business. We have an unofficial start as we brainstorm ideas, get energized, and just become completely consumed with our passion and our ideas.

It’s awesome because we started, we took the first steps, our adrenaline is pumping and we can’t wait to keep going.

And this is when we really have to keep our guard up, because here is where negative thinking or negative people will talk us out of fulfilling our dream.

And if we allow this to happen, our energy and passion train gets slows down, and our soft stop eventually becomes a hard stop leaving our dreams unfulfilled.

“You don’t have to be great in order to start, but you do have to start in

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It must be a test to find out what you really, truly need.

Jeans and a radio would be a good start.

The lifestyles of the rich are beyond me. It seems like there are a lot of non-stop and essential oils.

On the other hand, I pass men on the street with nothing more than some misspellings on a piece of cardboard.

I am in between, and I am grateful to be there.

If I were to cook an oil for the purpose of balancing my life, I think

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the chief revenue officer at Eventus Solutions Group, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

I would come to the conclusion that I had finally tipped over the edge.

There are emotional support animals and biofeedback relaxation systems. And cruises.

You won’t find me on a cruise. Unless I am shanghaied. And you won’t find me on a massage table.

I guess I get my therapy by reading.

Words soothe my salvaged breast.

Am I making fun of essential oils?

You bet. But, like I said, I have mine.

There’re just not in tiny bottles.

I think I get exactly the same benefits by looking directly in the eyes of the resident dog.

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

about the benefits of singing in a choir. Choirs, bands and other musicmaking groups offer a meaningful way to engage in a healthy activity while also creating social bonds that are important for our overall well-being.

Community music groups can offer an opportunity for people of all ability levels to get involved.

Making music uses many different parts of our brain, and studies show that musicians seem to be somewhat protected from the natural cognitive decline that can come with aging, possibly due to the benefits of making music.

If you are looking for activities that can help to keep you healthy as you age, consider including music listening or music making in your regular routine.

Sarah Thompson, MM, MT-BC, CBIS is the founder and CEO of Rehabilitative Rhythms. She has worked as a

board-certified music therapist for 15 years. She collaborates with her staff of six music therapists to bring music therapy and music making to the Denver area. For more information, visit DenverMusicTherapy.com or call 303-481-8134.

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pectrum, the annual Arapahoe Community College community art class student and instructor art exhibition, is open at ACC’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts through June 27. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Closing reception: June 27, 5 to SONYA’S 7 p.m. Free. The galSAMPLER lery is at the main ACC campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Two parkgoers stand atop a rocky area at Castlewood Canyon State Park near Castle Rock.

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by staying this summer Where to go for outdoor fun in and near the city

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or adventurers, Colorado offers fourteeners, national forests and famous sand dunes, but if you live in the Denver metro area and aren’t fond of hours-long drives, the state is still home to many places where you can escape city life.

“It depends on what you’re looking for,” said Lauren Truitt, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman, about state parks. “With Cherry Creek, you forget there’s city all around you. Roxborough has that stunning, vista-style view that looks over Denver and south to Castle Rock.”

And Barr Lake, up north near Brighton, is still less than an hour away from much of the rest of the metro area — out on the eastern plains but still boasting a “phenomenal view of the whole northern mountain range,” Truitt said.

More getaways sit in your backyard. Here’s a look at nearby state, federal and local stops and the kinds of eclectic activities they offer.

Cherry Creek State Park The massive park located between Aurora, Denver and the Centennial area isn’t just about its reservoir.

The park also allows camping, a shooting range and even rides on horses that parkgoers can rent, Truitt said. Enthusiasts can also fly model airplanes there, and, of course, the reservoir is open for fishing, she added.

Cherry Creek State Park is located along Interstate 225 and along South Parker Road.

Chatfield State Park South of Littleton along C-470 and South Santa Fe Drive, Chatfield also offers fishing, model-airplane flying and camping.

Horses are available for rent, and riding lessons and hayrides are also part of the fun, Truitt said.

Barr Lake State Park Northeast near Interstate 76 and E-470 sits Barr Lake State Park, where you can try your hand at archery.

“Barr Lake is fantastic for bird watching,” Truitt said. “They have a concessionaire that can rent canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

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TIPS FOR PARENTS AND KIDS The basics of enjoying Colorado’s parks include bringing sunscreen, layers, water, snacks and good closed-toe shoes.

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen kiddos wearing flip-flips on hikes,” said Lauren Truitt, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman.

But make sure they’re still comfortable, Truitt said, especially for small kids.

“As long as they’re comfy, they’re usually happy to keep going.”

It’s important not to take young kids on outings that are too grueling, Truitt said.

“Take your time, have fun and enjoy the time,” Truitt said.

Many items from Generation Wild’s List of 100 Things to Do outside could be knocked out at parks in the metro area, according to Great Outdoors Colorado, a state organization that created the program.

That list is located at www.generationwild.com/the-list.

Natura Obscura Natura Obscura, the immersive art exhibit — a magical surrounding — is open through Sept.

Sonya Ellingboe 29 at the Museum of Outdoor Arts’ Indoor Gallery in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, second floor, Englewood. Ticket prices vary according to time and day. Would be fun for a summer outing for the family — or visitors from afar. See naturaobscura.org.

Chamber music The Denver Chamber Music Festival presents “Love is in the Air” at 7:30 p.m. on June 8 and at 2:30 p.m. on June 9 at the University of Denver’s Newman Center (University Boulevard and Iliff Avenue). newmantix.com, 303-871-7720.

Englewood Camera Club Joe Bonita will speak to the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. June 11 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Topic: “Creating High Impact Images.” Guests welcome.

Butterflies Now open for For reviews of current the summer: Butproductions, go to terflies at Chatfield Farms, 6500 coloradocommunitymedia. com/ellingboe.html.

W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. (From Wadsworth Boulevard south of just south of C-470, head west a short distance on Deer Creek Canyon Road.) Presented with the Butterfly Pavilion. Tickets are in addition to Chatfield Farms admission. Tickets: $2/$4; Gardens and Pavilions members free. Hang out with swallowtails and other pollinators that feed on plants growing in the space. Include a look at low-water gardening methods at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms.

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Roxborough guest is kind of a big deal Big Foot hopes to make impression about leaving no trace

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Word has it that Big Foot will walk about in Roxborough State Park on June 8 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) on a mission to remind visitors to “Leave No Trace” at this gorgeous nearby spot in Douglas County.

Volunteers Mike Thomas of Centennial and Sally Anderson, interpretive services manager Angel Tobin and others have joined forces to share the principles of the Leave No Trace movement, which started as an effort to convince backcountry users to leave a place as clean as they found it. The emphasis has moved to all open space, everywhere (aka “Front Country”).

Thomas, an optimistic and positive man, next hopes to spread the idea to other state parks and eventually to all parks — everywhere … (The legendary Big Foot leaves only footprints in the landscape.) Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a nationally recognized organization established in Boulder.

Volunteers hope the program will minimize the negative impacts on Roxborough’s unique geology, with rock formations that include up-

IF YOU GO Roxborough State Park is at 4751 E. Roxborough Drive, in the Roxborough area southwest of Littleton. All state parks have an admission charge — $8 a day at Roxborough (per car). If no one is at the gate, use the credit card machine at the entrance. Or get an annual pass for $80 and visit all our parks in the system, including the very beautiful Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown and close-by Chatfield State Park. While Roxborough and Castlewood are daytime use only, many others have camping facilities. thrusts of red rock, hiking trails for almost all capabilities, diverse flora and fauna and spectacular vistas.

They also hope it will minimize what Thomas called “social trails” (those created off-trail by visitors).

“Big Foot Goin’ to Rock the Rox” will include games, hikes, Big Foot sightings, photo ops and other activities that teach the Leave no Trace principles — which should apply to all who enjoy the “Front Country” as well: • Plan ahead and prepare.

• Travel and camp on durable surfaces.

• Dispose of waste properly.

• Minimize campfire impacts.

• Leave what you find.

• Respect wildlife.

• Be considerate of other visitors.

In addition to Big Foot’s presence from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s “Talon” will be on

Colorado Book Awards winners named for 2019 Authors recognized for works across 13 categories STAFF REPORT

The winners of the 2019 Colorado Book Awards gave brief readings after their names were announced at a celebration May 18 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada.

More than 140 people enjoyed the ceremony, book sale and reception that followed the program.

Sponsored by Outskirts Press, First Western Trust, The Colorado Sun and Shaw Construction, the Colorado Book Awards program recognizes outn standing contributions by Colorado authors, editors and illustrators in 13 categories.

The winners of the 2019 Colorado Book Awards are: Anthology/Collection — “Mile High Stories: 25 Years of Our Best Writing,” edited by Geoff Van Dyke (Bower House) Children’s Literature — “The Little i Who Lost His Dot” by Kimberlee Gard, illustrated by Sandie Sonke (Familius)

Creative Nonfiction — “Tragedy Plus Time: A Tragi-Comic Memoir”

by Adam Cayton-Holland (Touchstone, Simon & Schuster) General Fiction — “Go Ask Fannie” by Elisabeth Hyde (G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Penguin Random House) General Nonfiction — “Doggie in the Window” by Rory Kress (Sourcebooks) History — “The Woolly West: Colorado’s Hidden History of Sheepscapes” by Andrew Gulliford (Texas A&M University Press) Juvenile Literature — “Del Toro Moon” by Darby Karchut (Owl Hollow Press) Literary Fiction — “Mad Boy: A Novel,” by Nick Arvin (Europa Editions) Mystery — “Death by G-String: A Coyote Canyon Ladies Ukulele Club Mystery” by C.C. Harrison (Written Dreams Publishing) Poetry — “Ghost Of ” by Diana Khoi Nguyen (Omnidawn Publishing) Science Fiction/Fantasy — “While Gods Sleep” by L. D. Colter (Tam Lin Publishing) Thriller — “Mister Tender’s Girl”

by Carter Wilson (Sourcebooks) Young Adult Literature — “500 Words or Less” by Juleah Del Rosario (Simon Pulse, Simon & Schuster)

Roxborough State Park’s distinctive geological formations may astonish Big Foot when he visits on June 8.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL THOMAS

hand — and Robin Roberts from Sasquatch Investigations of the Rockies.

Big Foot, Sasquatch, Yeti, Skunk Ape, the Grassman are all legendary types who inhabit the imaginary worlds where Big Foot originates.

We greatly enjoyed a recent golf cart tour with Thomas and Anderson on the Fountain Valley Trail at Roxborough, which is a day-use-only site with a program of hikes, bird walks and events that emphasize the park’s truly unique geological features. See the website at cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Roxborough for information and to pre-register for specific programs. Cart tours are scheduled at times for those who are not able to

hike, but access the trails if possible — they vary in length and are really special.

Nine different routes are shown on the park map, ranging from easy through moderate to strenuous.

Check at the visitors center before you launch … and for information about wildlife watching. (Bring binoculars.)

Wildlife includes a variety of birds, mule deer (we noted them contentedly grazing near the entrance), black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, golden eagles and more. A flock of turkey vultures circled above a high red rock wall as we drove by. Birdsongs were numerous and varied.

Roxborough is a designated Colorado Natural Area and National Natural Landmark, with its 300 million-year-old red sandstone Fountain Formations that tilt at a 60-degree angle.

Thomas recommends that if all possible, readers plan their visits during the week, since weekends become quite crowded.

Roxborough Rambles, the newsletter, is available at the visitors center desk — and online. It details upcoming programs such as the recent Wildflower Weekend and, for early birds, timing for sunrise park openings (5 a.m. on June 22 is next.)

Reservations are handled by Eventbrite, explained on the website: cpw. state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Roxborough.

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Passion behind what we were singing’ Song written by student performed for the first time to honor shooting victims

Chris Maunu, choir director at Arvada West High School, hoped the piece “A Hive of Frightened Bees” would make a positive contribution to the conversation around ending gun violence.

“This can get people thinking and talking about the topic in a responsible way,” he said. COURTESY PHOTO

BY CASEY VAN DIVIER CVANDIVIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

May 10 was a day of firsts for choir teacher Chris Maunu as he directed a piece that was full of challenges, changed at the last minute and unusually captivating for the audience.

“When we performed, the audience was absolutely silent — there was no shuffling around, no checking the program,” said the Arvada West High School choir director. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

The piece, “A Hive of Frightened Bees,” focuses on the fear students face as gun violence becomes more prevalent within schools. Arvada West’s Company West choir performed the song for the first time at its concerts on May 10 and 11.

The song’s lyrics come from a poem written last year in an Arvada West class by former student Taylor Huntley.

Huntley wrote her poem, “A Hope for Change,” in response to a violent threat written on one of the school’s bathroom walls. The threat was written just after 17 died in a school shooting in Parkland, Fla. “There was a lot of trauma and frustration that the students had to

live in fear at school,” Maunu said. He added that the threat took an emotional toll on the community as, after being discovered in the late afternoon, the threat was not fully investigated and dismissed until the next morning.

Huntley proceeded to draft her poem and share it with her choir class, leading Maunu to post the poem in a Facebook group for choir directors. He was soon approached by Andrea Ramsey, a composer and music educator, who said she wanted to put the words to music.

Maunu agreed, deciding with Ramsey that the Company West choir would be the first group to perform the piece.

The choir performed just days after the May 7 incident at STEM School Highlands Ranch, in which one was killed and eight were injured. The trag-

edy prompted Maunu and Ramsey to edit the piece at the last minute, adding the name of the STEM School to a list of schools which the choir recited at the end of the piece.

Company West, made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors, has spent more than two months rehearsing the piece, Maunu said. He added that he allocated about 60 percent of the class’s daily rehearsal time to the piece, finding that the technical and emotional aspects of the song warranted extra rehearsal time.

“It was more difficult than what we usually do,” he said. “The vocal parts are more complex, and we spent a lot of time in discussion about the topic.”

Kaylee Nguyen, a senior at Arvada West, said the emotional nature of the

piece played a role not only in rehearsals but also in the performances.

To learn more about “There were choral music program moments on at Arvada West High stage when I School, visit sites. google.com/a/jeffcos- had to bring chools.us/arvada-west- myself back and choir not let the emotions weigh me down,” she said, “but I think the emotions helped, because there was passion behind what we were singing.”

She added that she and her peers had been looking forward to sharing the song with the community.

“I think over the entire choir, even though it was something new and scary, we were definitely willing to try it,” she said.

“Choir is so connective by its nature.

It’s one of the best places to approach different topics,” Maunu said. “The kids have had some really healing conversations.”

Maunu said he may assign the piece to other choirs in the future and that any choir director in the country can now use the piece.

As for the first performance, he felt the long hours of rehearsal paid off in the moments at the end of the concert.

“There was an epic standing ovation that seemed to last several minutes,” he said. “I think this can get people thinking and talking about the topic in a responsible way.”

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Tour brings world’s largest bounce house to area STAFF REPORT

Three massive inflatable attractions will bounce into Denver’s south metro area in June at the Big Bounce America tour at Meridian Park in northern Douglas County.

The world’s largest bounce house, according to Guinness World Records, is the featured attraction. The bounce castle includes a basketball court, a giant slide and a massive ball pit, and at the center is a DJ playing nightclubquality sound and lights.

Making its 2019 tour debut is The Giant, a 900-plus-foot-long inflatable obstacle course designed with all ages in mind. The Giant offers more than 50 obstacles that will have participants weaving in and out of barriers, hurdling over inflatables, crawling through tubes and climbing walls before descending the final slide at the finish line.

Additionally, guests will enjoy the new airSPACE, a 25-foot-tall space themed spectacle that includes a five-person slide and a 50-foot-wide play space for younger bouncers. The inflatable is filled with friendly aliens, spaceships, giant planets, moon craters, and more.

“The Big Bounce America had amazing success in Denver last year and we

IF YOU GO Big Bounce America Tour that includes three massive inflatable attractions.

When: June 14-16 and June 21-23 Where: Meridian Park, 9365 San Luis Court Two types of tickets available: Access All Areas: a three-hour pass to the event, a timed session on the world’s biggest bounce house, and unlimited access to airspace; and bounce house only: A one-hour timed session on the world’s biggest bounce house.

Tickets: Cost is $16. Go to https://thebigbounceamerica.com/tickets can’t wait to show the region what we have been brewing up for 2019,” Big Bounce America co-founder Grahame Ferguson said in a news release. “We knew we had to up the ante and are really excited for the local debut of The Giant and airSPACE, giving the 2019 tour a really fun, unique spin. This event will continue to leave children, as well as adults, in awe when they arrive and happily exhausted when they leave.”

The tour is open June 14-16 and June 21-23 at Meridian Park, 9365 San Luis Court, in the Meridian development across I-25 from Lone Tree’s Lincoln light rail station. Go to https://thebigbounceamerica.com/tickets.

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ne by one or in groups, cyclists coasted down a hill on Highway 83 and descended into Castle Rock and the finish line June 2 during the annual Elephant Rock Ride. The easy ride into Franktown was a chance for the cyclists to catch their breath and enjoy the view of Pike’s Peak on a cloudless morning. About eight more miles along 86 and they would finish before some rolled out of bed on the Sunday morning.

“The best part of this are the views you get,” said Jack Cyrus, a 63-year-old from Castle Rock.

From Elephant Rock in Monument to the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, cyclists took over the roads throughout El Paso, Douglas and Elbert counties.

The 30-year-old event drew more than 5,000 riders for one of the biggest cycling events of the year in Colorado.

Participants could choose to ride from three road courses of 40, 58 and 100 miles, two gravel routes of 27 and 60 miles and an 8-mile family ride. As riders finished at the fairgrounds, they enjoyed beer, food and music at the riders-dream expo.

“It’s all about community,” said Rodger Hauch, 27, of Centennial. “It’s a chance for riders to celebrate the season with each other.”

Cyclists bike uphill on North Ridge Road June 2 during the Elephant Rock Ride, which has a series of routes through and around Douglas, Elbert and El Paso counties.

PHOTOS BY NICK PUCKETT A man rides a tandem bike with his son as they finish their ride June 2 during the Elephant Rock cycling event.

Two cyclists share a smile as they reach the finish of their ride at the Douglas County Fairgrounds June 2 at the Elephant Rock Ride.

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Kids engage in archery at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

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They have a great little river walk to look at eagle’s nests.”

The park includes trails for horses, but visitors must bring their own, Truitt said. Fishing is also allowed.

Roxborough State Park Located a few minutes south of Chatfield, Roxborough offers trails for every level of hiker, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s website.

“It’s got that beautiful red-rock formation that goes straight through the park,” Truitt said. Distinct plant life, as well as wildlife ranging from black bears to mule deer, add to the atmosphere.

And while the park is “extremely well-visited,” it’s one of the few state parks in the nation that has a gold standard recognition by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, Truitt said. That organization encourages visitors to leave natural areas “as good or better” than they found them, according to its website.

“The park feels remote,” Truitt said.

Castlewood Canyon State Park East of Castle Rock near Franktown sits Castlewood Canyon State Park, where climbers and hikers can get their fill of another area along the Cherry Creek.

The park “has great hiking trails,” Truitt said. “It’s busy, but not as busy as Cherry Creek or Chatfield.”

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A natural amphitheater and the Bridge Canyon Overlook gazebo at the edge of the canyon serve as places for weddings or other outdoor ceremonies, and the park also offers picnic areas, according to the parks and wildlife site.

Some seasonal closures affect where climbing is allowed. See cpw.state. co.us/placestogo/parks/CastlewoodCanyon for information. The park sits along State Highway 83.

In the middle of the city If you’re looking to stay even closer to home, Crown Hill Park in the Wheat Ridge area typically has decent bird-watching opportunities, said Rosemary Dempsey, spokeswoman for Great Outdoors Colorado.

“I just discovered Cherry Knolls park,” said Dempsey, whose organization oversees a state trust fund to protect Colorado’s natural areas.

“It’s got a trail going through it, but

the most awesome thing is the creek with plenty of sandbars for the kids to splash around in.”

Cherry Knolls is located in west Centennial near South University Boulevard. And in the middle of Denver proper, City Park — not far outside downtown — offers views of the mountains and city buildings, Dempsey said.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Sporting a strange name for a wildlife region, Rocky Mountain Arsenal is larger than many cities in the metro area.

Following the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Army converted the land into a chemical weapons manufacturing facility to support World War II, according to the refuge’s website. Congress designated the site as a national wildlife refuge in the early 1990s.

THERE’S AN APP FOR PARKS The State of Colorado offers a free app called Colorado Trail Explorer, or COTREX, which it touts as “the most comprehensive trail map available for the state.”

“You can kind of tailor the hike you want to go on — it’ll bring up options,” such as for something dog-friendly, said Lauren Truitt, Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman.

You can see trails by allowed uses on the map and download offline maps for viewing in areas without cell service.

Located in the Commerce City area north of Interstate 70, the refuge offers “wildlife viewing and urban escapes,” Dempsey said.

Visitors can take a self-guided drive in their cars to watch wildlife on the land, a sanctuary for more than 330 species of animals, including bison, black-footed ferrets, deer, coyotes, bald eagles and burrowing owls, its website says.

It also offers 10 miles of hiking trails — and it’s free.

Other getaways For enjoyable views, William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain — in Lakewood along C-470 — and North Table Loop Trailhead in the Golden area along State Highway 93 are notable spots, Dempsey said.

Inspiration Point Park, near I-70 and North Sheridan Boulevard, also overlooks a steep drop in elevation.

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A CHARACTER STUDY: Pop Culture Con in photos PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

Entire groups of family and friends get in on the cosplay act at Denver Pop Culture Con on June 1.

From left, Dusty Pack as Goku, Shaun Pack as Gohan and Katrina Kendall as Chi-Chi, all from Dragonball Super. The trio came from Wyoming for the second year in a row to enjoy the cosplay. at Denver Pop Culture Con.

The name might have changed this year, but Denver Pop Culture Con was as brash and big as ever. Taking place at the Convention Center from May 31 through June 2, thousands of geeks, nerds, collectors and fans turned out to honor the writers, artists, actors and creators who have brought geek culture into the mainstream.

Famous onscreen performers from Doctor Who, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Magicians” and “Back to the Future” were on hand to take photos and sign autographs, and hundreds of booths allowed for shopping, collecting and connection with fellow fans.

As is always the case, one of the main draws was cosplayers, who impressed with tributes to expected characters and series - plenty of Doctor Who, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and Marvel - as well as some delightful surprises like some choice “Big Lebowski” characters, several different species of dinosaurs and Barf from “Spaceballs.”

Dusty and Shaun Pack and Katrina Kendall came all the way from Wyoming to enjoy the con and showed off some seriously impressive Dragonball Super cosplay.

“Last year was around Father’s Day and this year’s con is right at the end of the school year,” Dusty said. “It’s a great way to celebrate.”

Three-year-old Greyson Cabrera from Aurora had his first cosplayer experience at Denver Pop Culture Con on June 1. He also had the chance to meet some of his favorite heroes, like Spider-Man.

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Meal kit companies face rough, uncertain road Competition, price among factors making future look grim

in 2017 while Kroger acquired Home Chef last year.

Darren Seifer, a food industry analyst with the consulting firm NPD Group, said the meal kit market feels like the dot-com boom of the late 1990s.

BY DEE-ANN DURBIN “It’s a very crowded space, with a lot ASSOCIATED PRESS of companies not paying too much attention to the bottom line,” he said.

Meal kit companies face an ultimaHe expects consolidation, which is tum: Adapt or die. already happening. HelloFresh bought The business is still in its infancy, with the biggest players — Blue Apron organic meal kit provider Green Chef last year, for example. and HelloFresh — less than a decade Packages Facts says the U.S. meal old. But they’re facing serious chalkit market grew 22% to $3.1 billion lenges from restaurant and grocery in 2018, but it expects that growth to delivery services, smaller niche playdecelerate over the next five years ers and even home chefs. because of competition. UberEats, The struggle intensified May 20, for example, will deliver a restaurant when Blue Apron announced that it meal for $3.99 plus a service fee. Chefs could be delisted from the New York for Seniors promises a visit from an Stock Exchange because its closing in-home chef, 12 meal servings and share price has been lower than $1 clean-up for $99 since early May. plus groceries.

The company’s Seifer said share price closed there is a place down 8% on May 20 for subscripto 68 cents. tion-based meal New York-based plans. They Blue Apron said it have a lot of apwill try to raise its peal for people stock price with a with specific reverse stock split, dietary needs, which will be subhe said. ject to a vote of its But he thinks shareholders at the the most succompany’s annual cessful compameeting on June 13. nies will also Subscriptionbranch out into based meal kit comgrocery stores panies face numeror delivery, ous problems. For offering onone, they appeal to a small populaDarren Seifer, demand meal kits. Seifer’s tion. NPD Group, a consulting firm, food industry analyst, NPD research has shown that estimates that just up to 60% of 4% of U.S. consumAmericans ers have tried them. don’t know what’s for dinner at 4:30 It also costs a lot for companies to prepare, package and ship fresh ingre- p.m. They want easy options they can pick up on their way home. dients, so meal prices are high. And HelloFresh started selling meal once kits arrive, subscribers still have kits at Stop & Shop and Giant groto put the ingredients together. cery stores last year. Blue Apron “Meal kits are a more expensive has teamed up with Jet.com to offer but less convenient option for busy same-day meal kit delivery in New people who do not have time to cook,” York. It also had a six-month trial said Cara Brosius, a market research with Costco, but that ended last year. analyst with Packaged Facts.

Amazon is selling meal kits at some Brosius said meal kit customers Whole Foods and Amazon Go convehave also complained about limited nience stores. menu selection, poor quality of ingreIn a report on the industry late last dients and too much packaging. year, Packaged Facts suggested other Blue Apron hasn’t made a profit opportunities for growth. Some comsince its 2017 IPO. It’s been losing customers, who quickly tire of its rela- panies are specializing in niche diets.

Purple Carrot, for example, serves tively high prices — $9.99 per serving vegans and targets athletes through for a two-person plan — as well as its its partnership with Tom Brady. One subscription plan, which forces them Potato designs its meals for families to be less spontaneous. Blue Apron’s with kid-size portions. customer base fell 25% to 557,000 beMeal kit companies could also focus tween 2017 and 2018. on on-demand delivery instead of Others have struggled. Meal kit subscription services, and on specialcompany Chef ’d closed its doors last occasion meals, like Thanksgiving or July. And some have been swallowed Valentine’s Day, when consumers are up. Alberton’s grocery chain, for looking for help and inspiration. instance, acquired the Plated brand

‘It’s a very crowded space, with a lot of companies not paying too much attention to the bottom line.’

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CLUBS

Editor’s note: Clubs listings are published free, on a space-available basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a new listing, or to make changes to or remove an existing listing, contact hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites.

Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Socialdiscussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

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

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

Highlands Republican Club meets at 7 a.m. every last Friday of the month at Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Contact Jeff Wasden, 303-683-5549 or hrbreakfast@dcgop.org.

Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Topics include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape.

All welcomed. For location details and other information, go to LPDG.org.

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

Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For details on upcoming events and membership information contact 2president1719@gmail.com.

BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com.

Business Leads Group meets at 7:15 a.m.

Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587.

CERTUS Professional Network meets

for its Highlands Ranch networking event from 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http:// www.CertusNetwork.com.

Highlands Ranch Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992.

Highlands Ranch Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102.

Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, call 303-791-3500.

Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183.

Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139.

League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties encourages community members to participate in one of our three monthly meetings. Help us create a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. Feel free to call or email Jo Ann Feder at 904-608-3932 or joluvs10s@ gmail.com for details.

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

Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@ gmail.com Chess Club meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social

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by Hargrove was northbound on U.S. 85. The truck went from the right lane into the left turn lane and cut off other witnesses in a separate vehicle on scene. The truck hit Weston and continued off the right side of the southbound lanes, through a ditch, onto the frontage road.

game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720-260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess.org.

Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Cresthill Middle School, 9195 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Go to www. cutthroatctu.org/ Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Calf Building at Lowell Ranch, 2330 S. East I-25 Frontage Road, Castle Rock. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net.

Falcon Youth Sports Association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive.

Call 303-791-6244.

Falcon Youth Sports Association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244.

Front Range Woodturners Club meets from 6-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of the Rockler Woodworking store at 2553 S Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodturning is welcome.

Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@gmail. com for more information.

GED Prep Class Douglas County Libraries offers GED preparation classes for those ages 17 and older. Classes offered at 6 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive; and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Highlands Ranch Cycling Club has weekly rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www. highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792.

Highlands Ranch Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org.

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Hargrove got out of his truck, walked over to Weston lying in the road, then got back in the truck and continued driving on the frontage road, eventually heading southbound on 85.

Witnesses got the license plate number. Hargrove was pulled over and arrested by a Douglas County deputy a short time later. Hargrove admitted to fleeing the scene of the crash because there were warrants for his arrest. His driving privileges in Colorado were suspended at the time.

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New diabetes cases fall as obesity rates on the rise Apparent paradox may be tied to changes in diagnosis, early intervention measures

CONVERSATIONS Planning our future together

BY MIKE STOBBE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The number of new diabetes cases among U.S. adults keeps falling, even as obesity rates climb, and health officials aren’t sure why.

New federal data released May 28 found the number of new diabetes diagnoses fell to about 1.3 million in 2017, down from 1.7 million in 2009.

Earlier research had spotted a decline, and the new report shows it’s been going on for close to a decade. But health officials are not celebrating.

“The bottom line is we don’t know for sure what’s driving these trends,” said the lead author of the new report, Dr. Stephen Benoit of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Among the possibilities: Changes in testing and getting people to improve their health before becoming diabetic.

The report was published by the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. The statistics run through 2017. Last year’s numbers are not yet available, Benoit said.

Diabetes is a disease in which sugar builds up in the blood. The most common form is tied to obesity, and the number of diabetics ballooned as U.S. obesity rates increased.

But other factors also might have pushed up annual diabetes diagnoses from 2000 to 2010, and they may partly explain why the numbers have been going down since some experts said.

First, the diagnostic threshold was lowered in the late 1990s. That caused more people to be counted as diabetics, but the impact of that may have played out.

“We might have mined out a lot of the previously unrecognized cases” and so new diagnoses in the last several years are more likely to be actual new illnesses, said Dr. John Buse, a University of North Carolina diabetes expert.

Meanwhile, doctors have increasingly used a newer blood test to diagnose diabetes.

It’s much easier than tests that required patients to fast for 12 hours or to undergo repeated blood draws over two hours.

The American Diabetes Association recommended the new test, known as the hemoglobin A1C blood test, for routine screening in 2010.

Because it’s easier to do, it would

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be expected to lead to more diagnoses. But some experts say it may miss a large proportion of early cases in which people aren’t showing symptoms.

“You may be missing people that would have been diagnosed” with older tests, Benoit said.

Another possibility: Increasingly, more doctors have been diagnosing “prediabetes,” a health condition in which blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to hit the diabetes threshold.

Physicians typically push such patients into exercise programs and urge them to change their diet.

“Prediabetes is becoming a more accepted diagnosis” and may be causing an increasing number of patients to improve their health before becoming diabetic, said Dr. Tannaz Moin, a UCLA expert.

The new report is based on a large national survey conducted by the government every year. Participants were asked if they had been diagnosed with diabetes, and also if the diagnosis was made in the previous year.

It found the rate of new diabetes cases fell to 6 per 1,000 U.S. adults in 2017, from 9.2 per 1,000 in 2009.

That’s a 35 percent drop and marks the longest decline since the government started tracking the statistic nearly 40 years ago, according to the CDC. The decrease was mainly seen among white adults, the researchers said.

Meanwhile, the overall estimate of how many Americans have diabetes — whether the diagnosis is recent or not — has been holding steady at 80 per 1,000 U.S. adults.

That translates to about 21 million Americans.

Diabetes has continued to become more common among young adults and people who are black and Hispanic, the report noted.

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Arapahoe County provides the jail and the courts used by all cities, towns and unincorporated areas of the county.

Over the last 10 years, 20 percent of the county’s building improvement budget (needed for 30 buildings) has been spent solely on the county jail and courthouse – just to keep them going.

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Editor’s note: How to Make a Difference listings are published free, on a space-available 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.

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

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

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

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide

cats throughout Colorado.

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

Ainsley’s Angels in Denver: Pairing runners and riders with special needs or physical limitations in races from 5k’s to marathons.

Need: Volunteers to run and help push the specialized race chairs in local races. Volunteers to take pictures and videos of Angel teams at the start, middle and finish of races.

Requirements: Able to run/jog a 5k and/or work an iPhone.

Contact: Law Dickerson, 225-278-4265 or Denver@ainsleysangels.org, https://ainsleysangels.org/signup

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

Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area.

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

Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org.

Arapahoe Philharmonic: Littleton-based orchestra Need: board members to join a team in the oversight and policy-making of a local cultural institution.

Requirements: Must have an appreciation for classical music, a commitment to music education, and some understanding of the Denver area cultural scene, as well as professional experience in one or more of the following areas: leadership, strategic planning, arts education, management, law, information technology, fundraising, finance, project management, marketing, human resources or nonprofit administration. Must attend monthly board meetings, assist with projects, attend concerts and events.

Info: https://www.arapahoe-phil.org/aboutus/join-ap-board/.

Contact: Erin Acheson, 303-781-1892 or erin@ arapahoe-phil.org

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

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles

Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

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

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through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

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

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

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs.

Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Audubon Society of Greater Denver: Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area.

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

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

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

Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org or 303-9739530.

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

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

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

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor2.0 Matches students at three Denver metropolitan area schools, Sheridan High School, Englewood High School, and Girls Athletic Leadership School, with college-educated mentors and provides them with the support and guidance they need to graduate high school and succeed in college and the workforce. Mentor/ mentee matches get to know each other through an innovative combination of weekly online messages (via a secure web-based platform) and monthly group meetings at the high school that Mentor2.0 organizes and hosts. Go to https://biglittlecolorado.org/be-abig/#mentor2.0. Learn more at https:// biglittlecolorado.org/m20 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors.

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

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects.

Need: Teachers or teachers at heart to

lead or assist during outdoor field trips at CALF’s Lowell Ranch. Weekdays. Opportunities available April through October.

Requirements: Must be available during the week between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Background check. We provide the training.

Contact: Kim Roth, 303-688-1026 or kim@ thecalf.org www.thecalf.org Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects.

Need: Regular care and feeding of CALF’s livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to learn if your children are truly passionate about owning and caring for an animal. Once per week. Morning or evening shifts available.

Requirements: None. We will train you.

Contact: Brooke Fox, 303-688-1026 or brooke@thecalf.org, www.thecalf.org Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases.

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

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens.

Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

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

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

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

Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

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

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

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

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

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Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/parkmeadows-colorado-orvis-retail-store/620.

Monday Morning Links Ladies Golf League open to women golfers ages 21 and older.

Applications and information and available at The Links Golf Course Pro Shop. Contact Sherrie Mitchell at 303-799-4583 or mmlinksladies18@gmail.com Running Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-8425520.

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog. org for meeting locations and directions.

SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and

Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850 Yoga class. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United Methodist Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness. Class is offered from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays.

Sessions are 10 weeks, and drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

Service AAUW (American Association of University Women), founded in 1881, is the oldest women’s organization in the United States. It has a mission of promoting equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Scholarships are provided to Douglas County women who are in college, and cash awards are presented to senior girls from Douglas County high schools who have an interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Meetings are in Castle Rock the third Wednesday of the month, at various times and locations. Go to douglascounty-co.aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail.com.

Monday through Friday starting at 3:30 pm All day Saturday and Sunday

American Legion Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-663-1260.

Highlands Ranch Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month except for July and August. For information on time and location, contact Lois Gould at loismgould@comcast.net or 303-349-6512.

Knitting and Crocheting Baby Beanies: Join #beaniesforbabies and use your knitting and crocheting skills for baby beanies that we donate to local hospital nurseries and NICUs. Meets every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Call 303-503-9773.

Mansion tours. The Highlands Ranch Metro District invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.

HighlandsRanchMansion.com or call 303791-0177.

Taize-style service, a meditative hour of prayer, song, scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:45-7:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour. The labyrinth is

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Summer concerts in Englewood Englewood Arts presents summer matinees of chamber music: ($15) Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway, second floor. At 2 p.m. on June 26 is Piano Trios, Yi Zhao, violin, Zachary Reaves, cello, Linda Angkasa, piano: Mendelsohn Piano Trio and TBA. At 2 p.m. July 19 is The Ivy Ensemble, Erik Peterson, violin, Philip Stevens, viola, Catherine Peterson, flute: Mozart, Duo for Violin and Viola; Beethoven, Serenade. At 2 p.m. on July 17 is Brahms Clarinet Sonata, Kloghardt, Schiflieder Messager, Solo de Concours. Jason Shafer, clarinet; Ian Wisekal, oboe; Joshua Sawicki, piano.

‘Tails of Painted Cats’ The Depot Art Gallery 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton presents “Tails of Painted Cats,” for the Cat Care Society, through June 23. Reception, June 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. (The 57th Anniversary Show will remain on the walls around the cat sculptures, painted by artists as a fundraiser for the society.) 303-795-0781.

also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

Social P American Wine Society-South Metro Denver Chapter offers wine exploration and education in a convivial social environment.

If you enjoy wine and meeting similarlyminded new friends, you will want to check us out, whether you are a casual enthusiast or a serious connoisseur. Tasting events take place about monthly in a variety of settings such as restaurants, private homes and wineries. Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmdAws/. For more information about membership and upcoming events, email aws.southdenverchapter@gmail.com or contact Karmin F Patterson at 702-468-5444.

The Breakfast Club: A great way for single people ages 50-plus to meet new friends and have fun. We are an active and social group enjoying activities ranging from card games to white-water rafting, international and domestic travel to bowling, and all things in between. Our signature breakfast, which takes place at 8:30 a.m. every third Saturday, is at The Ridge Golf Club in Castle Pines. Interested? Call our F hotline at 303-814-8428 or go to www.

TBC50plus.org.

Rox Arts Rox Arts Gallery at Aspen Grove hosts a Second Friday reception each month from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

(Next — June 13.) Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, learn of future 2 painting classes, including Mary Ann Leake’s “Paint a Masterpiece” series. Gallery is open daily. Inquire about other classes and membership.

Aspen Grove is at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Arapahoe Philharmonic Two free summer concerts by the Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra.

On June 20, 6:30 p.m. — Opening the City of Englewood’s “Sounds O of Summer” concert series in the Englewood Amphitheatre, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Bring a chair or blanket. Food trucks. On June 23, 2:30 p.m. — Park Hill Congregational Church, 2600 Leyden St., Denver.

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New at theaters “Queen of Conspiracy” at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. 303-935-3044. Minersalley.com. “Language Archives” at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 303-856-7830. Vintagetheatre. com.

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Prepare to Hike the Summer Front Range: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane. Prepare to hike the Front Range with veteran hiker and author Pete K.J. His book, “Base Camp Denver: 101 Hikes in Colorado’s Front Range,” will also be sold. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Castle Rock

First Fridays Kickoff: Dueling Pianos: 5 p.m. June 7 at Festival Park in downtown Castle Rock.

Enjoy food and music by the musicians of Howl at the Moon. Get in a workout with a family friendly theme-based run/walk before the concert. Learn more at http:// crgov.com/2617/First-Fridays; register for the Poker Run race at Events.com.

Free Fitness Fridays: 8-9 a.m.

June 7 (Les Mills Launch, Body Combat and Body Pump), June 14 (Zumba Gold), June 21 (Body Combat), and June 28 (Boot Camp) at the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1381 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Go to https://www.crgov.com/2798/ Summer-Fitness-Events.

2019 Ducky Derby: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 at Festival Park in downtown Castle Rock.

Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Castle Rock.

Event includes a street festival. Go to visitcastlerock. org/archives/ event/2019ducky-derby.

Operation: Speed: 7 p.m. June 13 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Presentation of the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum on the Continental Divide Raceway, a racetrack in Castle Rock in the 1960s that featured racecars, dragsters and motorcycles. Refreshments served at 6:45.

Go to www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

this week’s TOP FIVE Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays from June 6 to July 25 at Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch. Pack a picnic and enjoy music at the park. Concert lineup: June 6, Mostly Harmless; June 13, Michael Friedman Band; June 20, Forever in Blue Jeans; June 27, The Long Run; July 11, Deja Blu; July 18, A Country Music Project; and July 25, That Eighties Band. Go to https:// hrcaonline.org/about-us/guides-communication/ calendar-schedules/event-details/evr/1/summerconcert-series-7 Public Works Play Date: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Dove Valley Regional Park, 7900 S. Potomac St., Centennial. Jump in the driver’s seat of big road and bridge trucks, fill potholes, learn crosswalk safety, scan Milo’s microchip, be a junior building inspector, plan a city and more.

Go to www.arapahoegov.com/ publicworks.

Summer Fitness Frenzy: 8-10 a.m. June 8 at the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1381 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Four 30-minute classes - strength, Zumba, body combat and yoga. Learn

about free fitness Friday, recreation center fitness classes, youth camps, summer concert series and the adaptive recreation program. Go to http://crgov. com/2723/Adaptive-Recreation-Fitness-Fundraisers Guided Nature Hike: Sunset Birdwatching: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. Meet in the parking lot just south of the baseball fields at Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree. Registration required; https://ridgegate.com/events/sunset-birdwatchingjune-12-2019/ Fire Muster: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at Arapahoe Community College, Littleton campus.

Presented by South Metro Fire Rescue, the Mile High Hook and Ladder Club and Schomp Automotive. Antique and modern fire equipment, with fire truck rides and water activities for the kids. Demonstrations will include a vehicle extrication and a medical helicopter landing.

Concession stands will be on site.

Free and open to the public. Go to https://www.arapahoe.edu/ event/2019/34th-annual-fire-muster

Bob Sheets, Magician: 8 p.m.

Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Get tickets and information at https://tickets.amazingshows.com/

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Summer Concert Series: Everclear with Special Guest Tonic: 6 p.m. June 15 at the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1381 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Opening acts begin at 7 p.m. and the headliner starts at 8:30 p.m. Go to CRgov.com/PSMConcerts

The Enchanting Magic of Professor Blue: 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 7 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Professor Blue teaches spells of practical magic at a well-known wizarding school. She will visit the library to share magical secrets with you.

Go to https://arapahoelibraries. org/

Castle Rock Genealogical Society: American Immigration History: 10 a.m. to noon June 15 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Presented

by James Walsh, co-author of “Irish Denver” and “The Leadville Irish” and founder of Romero Theatre Troupe, an all-volunteer organic community theatre that specializes in preserving unknown

Centennial

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

Sunday, June 9 and Sunday, July 14 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Get support and feedback on your writing and meet other writers. Bring 6-8 printed copies of your work and read three double-spaced pages to read aloud for constructive feedback. Go to https://arapahoelibraries.org/

Playground Theater: Fairy Tales: 6-7 p.m. Monday, June 10 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial; 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 14 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Kids are invited on stage to share their knowledge of classic tales in Magic Mirror News. All ages will enjoy puppets, hilarious comedy, live music and a bounty of audience participation. Go to https:// arapahoelibraries.org/ Travel Photography Tips and Tricks: 7-8 p.m.

Monday, June 10 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial; 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 20 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial; 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Learn from

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seasoned photographer Steve Mohlenkamp. He’ll share photos from his European trips that will inspire your inner shutterbug. Bring your questions. Go to https://arapahoelibraries.org/

Walk2Connect at Your Library: 8:50 a.m. every other Tuesday from June 11 to Oct. 15 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Join library staff and neighbors and explore the trails and neighborhoods the surround Koelbel Library. Group will leave no later than 9:05 a.m. and will return by 10:30 a.m. For teens and adults, but all ages welcome. Reservations recommended. Download and sign the online waiver at arapahoelibraries.org/events.

Streets at SouthGlenn Summer Concerts: FACE: 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12 in Commons Park. All-vocal rock band.

Admission is free. Go to www. shopsouthglenn.com.

Colorful Coloradans in Aerospace History: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at South Suburban Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Explore the state’s rich aerospace legacy. Registration at www. centennialco.gov/activeseniors.

Renewable Energy 101: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at Centennial Public Works, 7272 S. Eagle St., Centennial. Free interactive workshop presented by Colorado State University Extension, and Xcel Energy. Sign up at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/centennial-renewable-energy-101-workshop-tickBuild a Rocket Workshop: 2-3 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.

Learn about the basic elements of rocketry as you work to build your own rockets to take home and launch. Go to https://arapahoelibraries.org/ SEE CALENDAR, P28

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Electronic Recycling Event: 9-11 a.m. June 15 at Medema Park, 4950 E. Easter Ave., Centennial.

Bring your old electronic devices. Items allowed are desktops and laptops, LCD monitors, CRT monitors ($20 fee), LED monitors, computer peripherals, computer accessories, computer mice, keyboards, copiers, printers, digital cameras, cell phones, game consoles. Contact Kyla Hammond, 720-431-1239 or kylahammondrealty@gmail.com

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2019 Woof & Win: 6:30-10 p.m. June 7 at Schomp Mini, 1001 Plum Valley Lane, Highlands Ranch. Wine and food sampling, auctioned prizes, and live entertainment by Face Vocal Band. Benefit for the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley. Go to https://hsspv.org/ woofandwine/ Fly Me to the Moon: Apollo 11 Lunar Landing: 6-7:30 p.m. June 8 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Presented by Richard Blake of STEAMpunkED. For ages 8 and older. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org to register.

Happy Hour Half K: 6 p.m. June 14 beginning at Shea Stadium and ending at Grist Brewing Company in Highlands Ranch. Festivities for the family begin at 5 p.m. A portion of all proceeds benefit the therapeutic recreation program. Crazy/wacky attire is welcomed. Go to https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/HighlandsRanch/HappyHourHalfK “Little Mermaid”: Theater classes for ages 3-9; classes from 3:45-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays or 4-4:45 p.m. Thursdays through August at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Ste. 102, Highlands Ranch. Performance in August. Children learn singing, dancing and acting techniques while preparing a musical.

Go to www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE.

Littleton

Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9-10 June 8 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Walk and talk with providers from South Denver Cardiology.https://www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=8730

Camp DCL: Robotics for Little Coders: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 10-14 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org. For ages 5-7.

Nutrition for Heart Failure: 1:30 p.m. June 10 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Learn about the foods that can help your condition as well as tips on what to avoid. For patients, caregivers, family or anyone wanting more information.

Registration required. Go to https://www. southdenver.com/event-registration/

Camp DCL: WeDo Robotics: 1:30-5 p.m. July 8-12 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Kids ages 7-9 will build and program robots using

Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance: 11 a.m. to noon June 10 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes.

Find out why diabetes develops, how it affects

your body and learn about some small changes can make huge improvements in your glucose levels and overall health. Go to https://www. southdenver.com/event-registration/ Anticoagulation Basics: Learning to Live with Warfarin/Coumadin: 1:30 p.m. June 11 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. An overview of warfarin therapy with an emphasis on safety.

Information on making good decisions about what can affect this medication and how to monitor it appropriately. Registration required.

Go to https://www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/ Active Minds: China’s Human Rights Struggle: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Call 303-470-7050.

Active Minds: The Legacy of World War I: A Flawed Peace: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call 303-797-0600.

57th Anniversary Show: on display through June 16 at Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Littleton Fine Arts Guild members’ works. Go to http://depotartgallery.org/ or call Mary Clark 720-951-5380.

“Sister Act”: on stage through Sunday, June 16 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-794-2787 x5, stop by the box office, or go to townhallartscenter.org/sisteract

Lone Tree

Spoons and Tunes: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 8 at The Vistas, on the west side of Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive,

Lone Tree. Food trucks, live music, dancing, a beer garden, barbecue, a kids train, lawn games, ice cream and more. Call 303-7922999.

Golf Demo Day: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Try out products from top brands. Onsite vendors include Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Ping, TaylorMade, Titleist, Tour Edge and Wilson.

A Paris Street Market at Park Meadows: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19 near The Vistas, on the west side of Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. An open-air, vintage, antique and artisan market. Call 303792-2999.

Guided Tour of Schweiger Ranch: 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, June 15. The ranch is just south of RidgeGate Parkway, on the Frontage Road, across from Cabela’s. Schweiger Ranch is a protected Douglas County historic landmark.

Registration required; schweigerranch.org/ events. Other guided tours offered July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21.

Backyard Beats and Food Truck Eats: 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 15 at Sweetwater Park, 8200 ½ Sweetwater Road, Lone Tree. Free music from regional and nationally touring acts along with tasty eats from some of the top Denver metro food trucks as they battle it out for Best Bite in Lone Tree. At 7pm, Uptown Funk will take the stage. Go to www.cityoflonetree.com/residents/things_to_do/events/backyard_beats___ food_truck_eats 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.

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Vista again makes deep run Cherry Creek knocks off Golden Eagles in semifinals

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BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mountain Vista battled through the loser’s bracket to win last year’s Class 5A double-elimination state baseball championship.

The defending champions again lost an early game this season but couldn’t complete the comeback as the Golden Eagles dropped a 4-1 decision to Cherry Creek on June 1 at All City Field and fell a game shy of playing for a second straight championship Vista, ranked No. 1 in the state most of the season, finished with a 26-4 record. The Golden Eagles have gone 70-12 over the past three seasons.

“These guys accomplished a lot,” Vista coach Ron Quintana said. “What they did in the last three years might go down as one of the best teams in the state. We have a lot of seniors that contributed the last three years.

“Grant MaGill called every pitch since his freshman year, Drew Stahl is a three-year starter and Sam (Ireland) is a dual threat. I can go down the list...

I don’t like just talking about one guy.’’

Mountain Vista, which beat Creek early in the regular season, took a 1-0 lead after Ireland singled home MaGill, who had doubled in the bottom of the first inning.

Creek starting pitcher, junior Nolan Livsey, retired 19 of the next 21 batters.

He only allowed an infield hit and a two-out single in the seventh inning.

“He did a great job of keeping us off balance and we never got into rhythm,” Quintana said.

Senior Alec Adolph doubled home the Creek run in the fourth inning to tie the game and then the Bruins scored three runs in the sixth inning and went ahead on a squeeze bunt

by Ben Perla. The Bruins used three walks, the squeeze bunt, a fielder’s choice and an infield hit to manufacture the three runs.

Mountain Vista’s Aidan Smith (8) makes the attempt back to 1B before the collision with Cherry Creek’s Clay Cutter (5). Cherry Creek ended up on top 4-1 before losing the State Final to Regis Jesuit 8-3 at All City Field on Saturday.

PAUL DISALVO Mountain Vista handed eventual state champion Regis Jesuit its first tournament loss with a 5-0 setback on May 31 as seniors Ireland and Jon Zakhem paced the victory to push the Golden Eagles into the final day of the tournament.

Ireland pitched a complete-game shutout, fanned six and allowed six hits. He worked out of a bases-loaded, nobody-out jam in the third inning with back-to-back strikeouts and a popup to the shortstop.

“I’ve been in that situation before,” said Ireland. “I wanted to power my way through it and not give up a run. Those two strikeouts were big against their

three and four hitters. They were probably the biggest of the day for sure.”

Ireland also had a double, scored on Zakhem’s 3-run homer in the bottom of the fourth and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning.

Zakhem, who went 2-for-3, collected his fourth RBI of the game with a single in the fifth.

For the season, Ireland finished on the mound with a 0.91 earned-run average, a 9-0 record and 60 strikeouts with 22 walks in 54 innings pitched. He also hit .425 with 39 RBIs. Magill led the team with a .474 batting average while Stahl hit .391 with eight homers and 40 RBIs.

Baseball state tournament scores STAFF REPORT

Results of the double-elimination CHSAA Class 5A state baseball championships played at All-City Field in Denver on May 24-25 and May 31-June 1.

• May 24: Mountain Vista 5, Rocky Mountain 0; Grandview 4, Legacy 1; Regis Jesuit 7, Chaparral 0; Cherry Creek 5, Heritage 1; Regis Jesuit 6, Cherry Creek 3; Grandview 7, Mountain Vista 6.

• May 25: Regis Jesuit 3, Grandview 0; Rocky Mountain 6, Legacy 1; Chap-

Seeing how it all adds up for area schools

arral 6, Heritage 1; Cherry Creek 8, Rocky Mountain 7; Mountain Vista 9, Chaparral 0.

• May 31: Mountain Vista 5, Regis Jesuit 0; Cherry Creek 8, Grandview 3.

• June 1: Cherry Creek 4, Mountain Vista 1. Championship: Regis Jesuit 8, Cherry Creek 3.

Results from the double-elimination CHSAA Class 3A state baseball championships played in Greeley on May 24-25 and May 31-June 1.

• May 24: University 5, Colorado Academy 3; Delta 5, Alamosa 4;

Resurrection Christian 10, Eaton 2; Lutheran 6, St. Mary’s 3; University 9, Delta 3; Lutheran 16, Resurrection Christian 6.

• May 25: University 9, Lutheran 7; Alamosa 6, Colorado Academy 5; Eaton 9, St. Mary’s 3; Resurrection Christian 16, Alamosa 7; Eaton 16, Delta 1.

• May 31: Lutheran 2, Eaton 1; Resurrection Christian 6, University 5.

• June 1: Resurrection Christian 5, Lutheran 3. Championship: University 10, Resurrection Christian 3.

es, it seems like the fall 2018-19 Colorado High School Sports Association sports season started just a couple weeks ago, but the spring campaign OVERTIME is now over. Some teams and individuals were left with unforgettable experiences, others with disappointments, and some hold onto hope for next season.

So I figured it Jim Benton was time to come up with some type of overall success ranking for the teams in the Colorado Community Media circulation area.

State championships are the goal of most teams and should be rewarded.

So we’ll give those teams 10 points, but getting there is a challenge and should be credited, as opposed to teams that don’t make the playoffs or get bounced in the first round.

So a runner-up finished will earn seven points and a final four appearance gets five points in the tabulations that include all sports ranging from field hockey to ice hockey.

There wasn’t time to wait for the finish of the baseball playoffs, so I gave semifinal teams Regis Jesuit, Mountain Vista, Cherry Creek, Grandview and Lutheran five points.

Just give the team that wins the state championships five additional points and the runner-up three points, but it won’t make a difference.

Cherry Creek garnered 52 points this spring thanks in part thanks to girls state tennis, boys lacrosse, and boys swimming state titles, plus second-place finishes in girls lacrosse and a fourth place in girls track, golf and a Final Four baseball appearance.

The Bruins, who also won the girls 5A state basketball title, finished with 95 points to outdistance Regis Jesuit with 62 points. Regis garnered maximum points for state titles in field hockey, boys tennis and ice hockey.

Valor Christian was third with 55 points. The Eagles won state championships in football, volleyball, and boys and girls track. Grandview wound up with 44 points, Lutheran 39, Arapahoe 32 and Mountain Vista 27.

Catching up Getting up to date on some news that might have been overlooked: • Allan Dyer, coach at Cherokee Trail from 2003-2017 who led the Cougars to a 5A state championship, is the new baseball coach at Rock Canyon. He replaces Garrett Duman, who compiled a 26-21 record in two seasons.

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Two-sport standout bound for Drake Caden Meis chosen Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Legend’s Caden Meis is the Colorado Community Media Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year.

COURTESY OF JOE MEIS

Legend senior Caden Meis is a football player who excels on the lacrosse field.

He averaged 5.6 points, 3.6 ground balls and was the leading scorer among Class 5A lacrosse midfielders this season with 57 goals. In Douglas County League games he had a hat trick or better against every opponent and had a 4.6 average of goals per game.

Meis is the 2019 Colorado Community Media Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year.

“This year I went into not worrying about anything or putting anything on my shoulders,” said Meis. “I just went in having fun and giving it everything I got. I had a lot of fun. I feel I improved on a lot of things I worked on and I really think my con-

fidence grew over time.

“A lot of goal scoring is your mental stability, your confidence and not worrying about missing the cage. You just have to take a chance and trust yourself.”

Legend coach Scott Quattromani watched as defenses attempted to contain Meis.

“He had a dominating season,” said Quattromani. “He’s a big, strong player. He always drew the opponents’ best defensive players. Despite these efforts, Caden completed the season as the leader among all 5A plays at any position in points. He is a genuine two-way midfielder, always electing to stay on the field for defensive runs and line up on the wings for face-offs.

“Although Caden had several offers from NCAA Division I lacrosse programs, he chose to attend Drake University on full scholarship for football (NCAA Division I FCS) as a running back in order to help his family with the financial burden of college.”

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Smoky Hill athlete is a force on the court Smoky Hill’s Valerie Negin is Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Tennis Player of the Year.

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BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It has been said that everyone can have a bad day, and Smoky Hill sophomore Valerie Negin is smart enough to cope with that thought.

“I have good days and I have bad days,” she said. “Some days are bad and some days are better.”

Negin didn’t have any bad days, at least on the tennis court, this season.

She completed a 17-0 season by winning the CHSAA Class 5A singles champion and become the first Smoky Hill player to win a singles title in since Patti Urban in 1987.

Negin has been named the 2019 Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Tennis Player of the Year.

“She is a special player and a great

teammate,” said Smoky Hill coach Jeffrey Davis. “She was voted our team captain as a sophomore this season.

“She participates in the IB (International Baccalaureate) academic program at Smoky Hill, which can be very difficult to balance with tennis.

Valerie is an outstanding student and athlete and excels in the classroom as much as she does on the court.”

This season’s state tournament was reduced to two days and Negin had to win a tough three-set semifinal match and come back to face Fairview’s Sophie Pearson in the finals.

After losing the second set, she had two service breaks and broke Pearson’s serve to love in the eighth game to finish off a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 championship victory.

“I had to suck it up and play because it was the finals,” she said. “After the second set, I just said `Valerie this is it, whatever happens, happens.

Blood, sweat and tears on the court.’

“It was crazy. The last match was my best match.”

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Landscaping/Nurseries

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Landscape & Concrete

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Hauling Service

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720-436-6158 Lawn/Garden Services

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WE DO ALL DECK & FENCE REPAIRS CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

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Garage Sales

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719-771-8742

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1919 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204

HUGE CHURCH GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday June 7th & 8th Friday 8am-4pm Saturday 9am-1pm.

4425 Kipling, Wheat Ridge.

Use South Parking Lot.

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Arvada

Maplewood Estates Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale

Friday & Saturday June 14th & 15th 8:00 AM Multi Family Lots of Great Stuff Breakfast and Lunch Available For Purchase "The Dog Haus" Food Cart Follow the Signs From W.64th or W.72nd Ave. And Oak Street Between Kipling & Simms In West Arvada Sponsored By “The Smith Group” RE/MAX Alliance 303-910-1234 Arvada Multi-family - Neighborhood Garage Sale 7444 Queen Circle just off 74th and Simms Friday, June 14 8:00 to 4:00 Saturday, June 15 9:00 to Noon

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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Players Club Villas off of Plum Creek Boulevard has scheduled a community garage sale for Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, 2019 from 8am-2pm each day.

The HOA for Players Club Villas is hosting the sale and will be responsible for advertisement and signage.

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Huge Garage Sale

June 7th - 8th 9am - 3pm 8961 Greenwich Street Highlands Ranch Furniture, Household Goods, Lift Recliner, Framed Pictures, Antiques

Arvada

LAKECREST ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Fri & Sat, June 7-8, 8am-2pm 86th Pkwy between Kipling & Simms, South of Standley Lake.

Multiple families participating. Trailer, ice hut, toys, clothing, furniture, and more!

Sponsored by Lisa Mutschler, Expert Real Estate, 303-507-1675

Metzler Ranch

Community Garage Sale Friday & Saturday June 7th & 8th Visit our annual neighborhood garage sale!

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There is something for everybody.

white damask couch with matching overstuffed chair 200.00 303-359-5550

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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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PUBLIC NOTICES First Publication: 6/6/2019 Last Publication: 7/4/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/3/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

JOSEPH D. DEGIORGIO Colorado Registration #: 45557 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008221822

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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0084

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0086

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0076

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/9/2019 2:42:00 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/11/2019 2:44:00 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/2/2019 2:45:00 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: FELIPE GURULE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DENVER MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/22/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 2/23/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012012837 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $152,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $148,473.27

Original Grantor: MICHAEL HARPER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BUSEY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/9/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 6/12/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017039328 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $410,428.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $401,783.04

Original Grantor: WILLIAM SIGLER AND JODIE SIGLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR OPTEUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTEUM MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/3/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005075614 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $256,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $198,811.54

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 11, BLOCK 3, EXECUTIVE HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10013 Westside Circle, Littleton, CO 80125

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 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 98-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2505 Spring Hill Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 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: 6/6/2019 Last Publication: 7/4/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 6/6/2019 Last Publication: 7/4/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/11/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 4/15/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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

ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 19-021144

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008227746

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 2019-0084 First Publication: 6/6/2019 Last Publication: 7/4/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2019-0086 First Publication: 6/6/2019 Last Publication: 7/4/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #014-19 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4x4 VANS

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 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 95-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9751 Clairton Place, Littleton, 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, July 31, 2019, 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: 6/6/2019 Last Publication: 7/4/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/3/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOSEPH D. DEGIORGIO Colorado Registration #: 45557 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008221822 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0076 First Publication: 6/6/2019 Last Publication: 7/4/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

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Legal Notice No.: 2019-0076 First Publication: 6/6/2019 Last Publication: 7/4/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 11, 2019 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2019 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.

Legal Notice No.: 935314 First Publication: June 6, 2019 Last Publication: June 6, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on July 6, 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado for the Meridian Boulevard Phase 1 Project, Douglas County Project number CI 2018-007 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said July 6, 2019, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

Legal Notice No.: 935330 First Publication: June 6, 2019 Second Publication: June 13, 2019 Publisher: The Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184 Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #014-19 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4x4 VANS The Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services of Douglas County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible companies/dealerships for the provision of the purchase of three (3) new Mercedes-Benz full-sized 4x4 Sprinter Vans, as specified.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing

The Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services of Douglas County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible companies/dealerships for the provision of the purchase of three (3) new Mercedes-Benz full-sized 4x4 Sprinter Vans, as specified.

Bids and Settlements

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB 014-19, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 Vans”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 20, 2019 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 935331 First Publication: June 6, 2019 Last Publication: June 6, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #018-19 LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNSELING SERVICES The Purchasing Division of Douglas County Government, in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of counseling, peer support training, and consultation for Sheriff’s Office members.

The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic proposal responses.

RFP responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Five (5) copies of your proposal response must be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #018-19, Law Enforcement Counseling Services”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor.

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 935338 First Publication: June 6, 2019 Last Publication: June 6, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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HomeRICHMOND study since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ HOMES OF COLORADO INC A DELAWARE COLORADO CORPORATION C/O THE PRENTreasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real esdevelopment of the donor pool. INTERNATIONAL training is available. - TAMMY ZINK, DIVISION coloradocommunitymedia.com or at CORPORATION TICE-HALL CORPORATION SYSTEMS INC tate303to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 5th LOT 30 MERIDIAN PRESIDENT OF RICHMOND HOMES OF COLREGISTERED AGENT - CHRISTOPHER D day of September Front 2019 unless the same hasHosts BUSINESS CENTER 7E 0.117 AM/LContact: Contact: Those interested serving this Range BEST: free robotics 303-698-6404 566-4083.

ORADO INC A DELAWARE CORPORATION BRECHER AKA CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS been redeemed. Said property may be reTAMMY ZINK, DIVISION PRESIDENT, RICHBRECHER - LEWIS MARK KLING AND REdeemed from said sale at any time prior to the and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of MOND HOMES OF COLORADO INC A BECCA S KLING IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witpurchase therefore to TTLBL LLC. That said tax CHRISTOPHER BRECHER - LEWIS M KLING DELAWARE CORPORATION C/O THE CORness my hand this 23rd day of May 2019 lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* AND REBECCA S KLING IRREVOCABLE PORATION COMPANY - TAMMY ZINK, PREStaxes assessed against said real estate for the TRUST FBO CHRISTOPHER BRECHER - REIDENT OF RICHMOND HOMES OF COLOR/s/ David Gill year 2014. That said real estate was taxed or BECCA S KLING AKA REBECCA SUE KLING ADO INC A DELAWARE CORPORATION C/O County Treasurer of Douglas County specially assessed in the name(s) of CHRIS- REBECCA S KLING AND LEWIS M KLING THE CORPORATION COMPANY - WAYNE H TOPHER D BRECHER for said year 2014 RESIDENCE TRUST - LEWIS M KLING AKA LEADER AKA WAYNE LEADER AND Legal Notice No.: 935262 LEWIS MARK KLING - MERIDIAN VILLAGE RACHEL LEADER AS JOINT TENANTS Public Notice First Publication: May 23, 2019 That said TTLBL LLC on the 25th day of Febru7E HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC C/O WAYNE H LEADER AND RACHEL LEADER Last Publication: June 6, 2019 ary 2019 the present holder of said certificate, M S I L L C R E G I S T E R E D A G E N T N .

WAYNE LEADER AND RACHEL LEADER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Publisher: Douglas County News-Press has made request upon the Treasurer of said BILLINGER, MANAGING AGENT, MERIDIAN AND LORNA LEADER AS JOINT TENANTS AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION County for a deed to said real estate; That a VILLAGES 7E HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIWAYNE LEADER & RACHEL LEADER & FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real esPublic Notice ATION INC C/O MSI LLC REGISTERED LORNA LEADER AKA WAYNE H LEADER & tate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 5th AGENT - E HARRINGTON, MANAGING RACHEL IRENE LEADER I & LORNA To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occuday of September 2019 unless the same has NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AGENT, MERIDIAN VILLAGES 7E WAYNETTE LEADER - THE HEARTH AT pancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or been redeemed. Said property may be reAT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC C/O MSI HIGHLANDS RANCH HOA C/O HAMMERPremises, and to the Person in Whose Name deemed from said sale at any time prior to the FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED LLC REGISTERED AGENT - MERIDIAN VILSMITH MANAGEMENT INC - THE HEARTH the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. WitAT HIGHLANDS RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASLAGE NORTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of ness my hand this 23rd day of May 2019 To Every Person in Actual Possession or OccuSOCIATION INC C/O HAMMERSMITH MANC/O COLORADO MANAGEMENT & ASSORecord in or to the said Premises and To Whom pancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or AGEMENT INC It May Concern, and more especially to: CIATES INC - MERIDIAN VILLAGE NORTH /s/ David Gill Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC C/O COLORCounty Treasurer of Douglas County the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, You and each of you are hereby notified that on OCCUPANT - PAT M REGAN - TTLBL LLC ADO MANAGEMENT & ASSOCIATES INC, W and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of the 5th day of November 2015 the then County KEVIN V HAWKINS AND DENISE L HAWKINS R PETERSON REGISTERED AGENT - MARK Legal Notice No.: 935263 Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State AKA KEVIN V HAWKINS V AND DENISE LIRA RISNER, MANAGING AGENT, MERIDIAN VILFirst Publication: May 23, 2019 It May Concern, and more especially to: of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to TTLHAWKINS - PAT M REGAN AKA PATRICK M LAGE NORTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC Last Publication: June 6, 2019 BL LLC the following described real estate situREGAN C/O COLORADO MANAGEMENT & ASSOPublisher: Douglas County News-Press OCCUPANT - CHRISTOPHER D BRECHER ate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, CIATES INC - MERIDIAN VILLAGE NORTH TTLBL LLC - KB HOME COLORADO INC A to wit: You and each of you are hereby notified that on OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC C/O ADVANCE COLORADO CORPORATION - KB HOME Public Notice the 5th day of November 2015 the then County HOA MANAGEMENT INC, REGISTERED COLORADO INC A COLORADO CORPORALOT 292 HIGHLANDS RANCH 122-Y 0.179 Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State AGENT - MERIDIAN VILLAGE NORTH OWNTION C/O THE PRENTICE-HALL CORPORANOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AM/L of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to TTLERS ASSOCIATION INC C/O ADVANCE HOA TION SYSTEM INC REGISTERED AGENT AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION BL LLC the following described real estate situMANAGEMENT, REGISTERED AGENT MICHAEL E DEE VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of ate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, JUDY SMELTZER, AUTHORIZED AGENT ADKB HOME COLORADO INC A COLORADO VANCE HOA MANAGEMENT FOR MERIDIAN purchase therefore to TTLBL LLC. That said tax to wit: CORPORATION - M MICHELE MARKHAM To Every Person in Actual Possession or OccuVILLLAGE NORTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* SENIOR COORDINATOR DAILY UNITS PROpancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or INC - MERIDIAN VILLAGES 7E HOMEOWNtaxes assessed against said real estate for the LOT 2 BLK 1 HIGHLANDS RANCH CESSING KB HOME COLORADO INC A COLPremises, and to the Person in Whose Name ERS ASSOCIATION INC C/O MSI LLC REyear 2014. That said real estate was taxed or # 69A 0.103 AM/L ORADO CORPORATION - MICHAEL E DEE, the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, GISTERED AGENT - REBECCA S KLING, specially assessed in the name(s) of WAYNE VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE KB HOME COLand to all Persons having an Interest or Title of TRUSTEE AND LEWIS M KLING, TRUSTEE LEADER & RACHEL LEADER & LORNA LEADand said County Treasurer issued a certificate of ORADO INC A COLORADO CORPORATION Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom MERIDIAN VILLAGE NORTH OWNERS ASER for said year 2014 purchase therefore to TTLBL LLC. That said tax It May Concern, and more especially to: M MICHELE MARKHAM, SENIOR COORDINSOCIATION INC C/O HINDMAN SANCHEZ, lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* ATEOR, DAILY UNITS PROCESSING KB ATTORNEY That said TTLBL LLC on the 25th day of Februtaxes assessed against said real estate for the OCCUPANT - WAYNE LEADER & RACHEL HOME COLORADO INC A COLORADO CORary 2019 the present holder of said certificate, year 2014. That said real estate was taxed or LEADER & LORNA LEADER - TTLBL LLC PORATION - MICHAEL E DEE, VICE PRESIDYou and each of you are hereby notified that on has made request upon the Treasurer of said specially assessed in the name(s) of PAT M RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF COLORENT, FINANCE KB HOME COLORADO INC A the 5th day of November 2019 the then County County for a deed to said real estate; That a REGAN for said year 2014 ADO INC A DELAWARE CORPORATION COLORADO CORPORATION C/O THE PRENTreasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real esRICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF COLORTICE-HALL CORPORATION SYSTEM INC REof Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to TTLtate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 5th That said TTLBL LLC on the 25th day of FebruADO INC A DELAWARE CORPORATION C/O GISTERD AGENT - M MICHELE MARKHAM, BL LLC the following described real estate situday of September 2019 unless the same has ary 2019 the present holder of said certificate, THE CORPORATION COMPANY - TAMMY SENIOR COORDINATOR, DAILY UNITS PROate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, been redeemed. Said property may be rehas made request upon the Treasurer of said ZINK, DIVISION PRESIDENT RICHMOND CESSING, KB HOME COLORADO INC A deemed from said sale at any time prior to the to wit: County for a deed to said real estate; That a HOMES OF COLORADO INC A DELAWARE COLORADO CORPORATION C/O THE PRENactual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. WitTreasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real esCORPORATION - TAMMY ZINK, DIVISION TICE-HALL CORPORATION SYSTEMS INC ness my hand this 23rd day of May 2019 tate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 5th LOT 30 MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OF RICHMOND HOMES OF COLREGISTERED AGENT - CHRISTOPHER D day of September 2019 unless the same has BUSINESS CENTER 7E 0.117 AM/L ORADO INC A DELAWARE CORPORATION BRECHER AKA CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS /s/ David Gill been redeemed. Said property may be reTAMMY ZINK, DIVISION PRESIDENT, RICHBRECHER - LEWIS MARK KLING AND RECounty Treasurer of Douglas County deemed from said sale at any time prior to the and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of MOND HOMES OF COLORADO INC A BECCA S KLING IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witpurchase therefore to TTLBL LLC. That said tax CHRISTOPHER BRECHER - LEWIS M KLING DELAWARE CORPORATION C/O THE CORLegal Notice No.: 935264 ness my hand this 23rd day of May 2019 lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* AND REBECCA S KLING IRREVOCABLE PORATION COMPANY - TAMMY ZINK, PRESFirst Publication: May 23, 2019 taxes assessed against said real estate for the TRUST FBO CHRISTOPHER BRECHER - REIDENT OF RICHMOND HOMES OF COLORLast Publication: June 6, 2019 /s/ David Gill year 2014. That said real estate was taxed or BECCA S KLING AKA REBECCA SUE KLING ADO INC A DELAWARE CORPORATION C/O Publisher: Douglas County News-Press County Treasurer of Douglas County specially assessed in the name(s) of CHRIS- REBECCA S KLING AND LEWIS M KLING THE CORPORATION COMPANY - WAYNE H TOPHER D BRECHER for said year 2014 RESIDENCE TRUST - LEWIS M KLING AKA LEADER AKA WAYNE LEADER AND Legal Notice No.: 935262 LEWIS MARK KLING - MERIDIAN VILLAGE RACHEL LEADER AS JOINT TENANTS First Publication: May 23, 2019 That said TTLBL LLC on the 25th day of Febru7E HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC C/O WAYNE H LEADER AND RACHEL LEADER Last Publication: June 6, 2019 ary 2019 the present holder of said certificate, MSI LLC REGISTERED AGENT - N. WAYNE LEADER AND RACHEL LEADER Publisher: Douglas County News-Press has made request upon the Treasurer of said BILLINGER, MANAGING AGENT, MERIDIAN AND LORNA LEADER AS JOINT TENANTS County for a deed to said real estate; That a VILLAGES 7E HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIWAYNE LEADER & RACHEL LEADER & Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real esATION INC C/O MSI LLC REGISTERED LORNA LEADER AKA WAYNE H LEADER & tate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 5th

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