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Highlands Ranch Post Office named after fallen deputy Dignitaries honored Zackari Parrish at a June 17 ceremony

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The post office, where people go to send and receive letters from loved ones overseas and beloved grandparents, is the center of every community, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said to a small crowd of county officials, law enforcement from across the Denver metro area and citizens.

The Highlands Ranch Post Office, where Spurlock stood inside, now represents a man who was also at the center of the community: fallen Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on the final day of 2017.

On June 17, dignitaries designated the post office, 9609 South University Blvd., as the “Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building.” A black plaque with the new name hangs on the right side of the east entrance.

Along with Spurlock, U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, former Congressman Mike Coffman, Postal Inspector Bill Hedrick and USPS Colorado/Wyoming District Manager Kevin Romero gave heartfelt remarks at the ceremony.

The Douglas County Honor Guard kicks off a June 17 ceremony dedicating the Highlands Ranch Post Office to fallen deputy Zackari Parrish. The library is now named “Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building.”

PHOTOS BY ALEX DEWIND In the front row sat the slain deputy’s wife, Gracie, joined by county commissioners, local officials and several men and women in blue, who lined the hallway where the ceremony took place.

“By all accounts,” Congressman Crow said, “he was endlessly proud to be an officer.”

Coffman, who introduced the resolu-

tion that became law Dec. 21, 2018, commended Parrish for his heroic actions.

Parrish was among five officers and two civilians shot by Matthew Riehl on Dec. 31, 2017. Riehl was a Highlands Ranch resident who was believed to have been mentally ill.

Parrish and four more officers were attempting to place him on a men-

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock talks about his fallen deputy, Zackari Parrish, at the Highlands Ranch Post Office. On June 17, dignataries renamed the building the “Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building.” tal health hold during what they believed was a manic episode when he opened fire on them inside his apartment.

Parrish was the only individual killed in the incident. He left behind a wife and two daughters.

“Forever,” Coffman said, “he will be remembered as an example of extraordinary courage and sacrifice.”

Gracie Parrish, the wife of slain Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish, standing alongside former Congressman Mike Coffman and USPS Colorado/Wyoming District Manager Kevin Romero, applauds a plaque that now hangs on the east entrance of the Highlands Ranch Post Office. On June 17, the building was renamed the “Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building.”

Gracie Parrish, the wife of slain Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Zackari Parrish, receives a copy of a plaque that now hangs on the east entrance of the Highlands Ranch Post Office. On June 17, the building was renamed the “Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building.”

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Bond-funded projects underway at area schools Voters approved the $250 million measure in November

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When students return to Ponderosa High School Aug. 7, they will be in for quite a shock, Principal Tim Ottmann said.

The 25-year-old carpet in classrooms — once a rusted orange color, stained and weathered from years of use — will be replaced with new gray carpet, as will scratched and worn tile throughout the building.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Ottmann said, sitting in his office in May, days before graduation. “I’m excited to see the pride.”

The $1.8 million flooring project is made possible by Ballot Measure 5B, a $250 million bond passed by Douglas County voters in November. Also approved was Ballot Measure 5A, a $40 million mill levy override that has gone toward increasing teacher pay, the hiring of 80 additional counselors and school programming.

The money is helping a school district that has struggled with funding for the past 12 years play catch-up, district leaders say.

“Thank you to the community because without 5A and 5B, this conversation would look incredibly different,” Scott Smith, the district’s chief financial officer, said at a June 4 board meeting, when funding was discussed.

“If there is no funding there to meet those needs, it’s very difficult to accomplish those goals.”

In the 1980s and 1990s, Douglas County taxpayers approved several local bond measures. The funds were used to build new schools as the county’s population grew. The last time the county passed a local bond was in 2006 — when the school district’s newest graduates were in kindergarten. Bond measures were brought before Douglas County voters in 2008 and 2011, but voters rejected them.

The bond is going toward urgent building needs, new construction, transportation, career technical education and security, a component deemed critical by community members following the May 7 school shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. One student was killed and eight others were injured.

As of May, the district had spent $4 million of the bond on construction and another $4 million on building reinvestments, such as playgrounds and transportation, according to district staff.

Allocation of bond funds Over the next five years, the district estimates that it needs between $152 million and $200 million to address all Tier 1 items, which the bond will go toward, according to an executive summary of the 2018-19 Master Capital Plan.

Tier 1 items are building components that compromise school safety

Like many other schools in Douglas County, Ponderosa High School in Parker has a sign placed at the entrance listing repairs that are to be addressed using funds from the bond passed last November. The school’s 25-year-old carpet is being replaced over the summer. and risk school closure, such as a roof, fire alarm system, heating and cooling system, or generator.

Of the $250 million bond, $52 million to $67 million is allocated for Tier 1 and additional high-priority Tier 2 needs, which are critical building items that affect school programming, such as plumbing fixtures and high school athletic fields.

Facility reinvestments account for $83 million to $118 million, and $20 million is going toward technology needs, according to district documents.

Transportation needs account for $10 million, and $15 million is allocated for physical safety measures, including radio communications and cameras.

Current projects As of May, 25 schools were scheduled to receive Tier 1 improvements, according to district documents.

At the start of the 2019-20 school year, six of those will see changes in building automation systems, which control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting. The goal is to increase comfort levels for students and staff and save energy, according to Eric McCain, the district’s project manager in construction.

Improvements to control systems at Ranch View Middle School in Highlands Ranch, Sagewood Middle School in Parker, Eldorado Elementary School in Highlands Ranch and Prairie Crossing Elementary School in Parker were underway at the end of the 2018-19 school year.

Next up this summer are Acres Green Elementary in unincorporated Douglas County and Legacy Point Elementary School in Parker.

The systems, McCain said, are simply outdated. The average age of the district’s neighborhood, magnet and alternative schools is 23 years, according to district staff.

“Compare it to a flip phone versus the current smartphone,” McCain said. “That’s what we are working with in a lot of these schools, just because of the age of them.”

Costs associated with control

Legend High School Principal Jason Jacob shows the wear and tear of his school’s turf field, used by hundreds of students in Parker. Funds from the bond passed by Douglas County voters last November paid for a replacement of the field.

PHOTOS BY ALEX DEWIND systems replacements range from $300,000 at the elementary school level to $800,000 at the high school level, according to the district.

At some schools, such as Ponderosa High School, the improvements underway are more “glamorous,” Ottmann said.

This summer, while students and staff are out of the building, the main focus is flooring. The cracked concrete leading up to the entrance will be replaced, as will tile in the commons.

Almost all other flooring in classrooms and hallways will be replaced with carpet, which will have a 20-year warranty, Ottmann said.

“It will be more quiet,” he said, “but also more challenging to keep clean.”

Ponderosa — the district’s second oldest high school behind Douglas County — is slated to receive $7.3 million of the bond, which will also go toward replacing the school’s 35-yearold boiler, air handlers and control systems — projects that are next on the list, Ottmann said.

Also in Parker, Legend High School’s turf field was long overdue for a replacement. More than 10 years old and past its lifespan, the field was becoming a safety hazard for students, according to Principal Jason Jacob.

Students from Legend and Cimarron Middle School, who utilize the field most nights until 8 p.m., were susceptible to concussions and ankle injuries due to the ripped and matted material, Jacob said.

“It’s just time,” he said.

The bond covered $441,500 to install

the new turf field, and a donor funded $18,500 to color the field royal blue, with orange end zones. A community survey revealed that 85 percent of Legend families were in favor of using the school’s colors, Jacob said.

The colored turf field is a first for the district.

What’s ahead Community members can expect to see some larger projects take form later this year, district documents show.

At the top of the list for new construction is a 25,000-square-foot addition to Castle View High School in Castle Rock, which is over capacity by more than 360 students. The school utilizes eight mobiles, or outdoor structures, with two classrooms each.

The $13.2 million project is expected to begin this December and complete

by December 2020, according to district documents.

Schools including ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, South Ridge Elementary in Castle Rock and Iron Horse Elementary in Parker are scheduled to receive roof repairs, along with control system improvements.

Funds from the bond, McCain said, are helping solve the district’s ongoing struggle of repairing needs with temporary fixes.

“Thank you to voters for passing the bond, because it’s much needed,” McCain said. “We were limping along here for so long, just doing Band-Aid fixes.”

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County commissioners form school security committee Members meet for the first time to strategize next steps

Douglas County Commissioners Lora Thomas, left, Abe Laydon and Roger Partridge kick off the first meeting for the Physical School Safety and Protection Funding Committee on June 14 at the sheriff’s substation in Highlands Ranch. The committee is charged with making recommendations to commissioners on how to spend a one-time gift of $10 million.

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BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Though they come from different backgrounds and municipalities, nine members of a committee formed by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners to oversee additional funds for school safety have one thing in common: They want to protect students in Douglas County.

“At the end of the day, we are all parents and grandparents who are vested in this community,” Clint Dorris, chairman of the Physical School Safety and Protection Funding Committee, said at the committee’s first official meeting on June 14.

On May 28, three weeks after a school shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch that left one student dead and eight others injured, Douglas County commissioners voted to allocate $13.3 million toward school safety initiatives.

Their 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.

One of those committees, dubbed the Physical School Safety and Protection Funding Committee, met for the first time June 14 at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Substation in Highlands Ranch. The second committee, called the Supportive Mental Health for Students Funding Committee, will meet at 8:30 a.m. June 21 at the county’s Human Services Conference Center, 4400 Castleton Court, in Castle Rock.

At the June 14 meeting, members of the security committee — a mix of law enforcement, school district representatives, parents and security experts — strategized a plan for how to reach an agreement on school safety recommendations in just 30 days. Their goal is to present to the board of county commissioners by July 14.

The process, Dorris said, will be a “balancing act between transparency and good common sense.” Meaning while they want to be transparent to

the public, some information will be kept under the wraps in order to protect details vital to school safety.

Also in attendance for a portion of the meeting were the three county commissioners, Douglas County School Board member Anne-Marie Lemieux and a handful of parents, who expressed disappointment with the committees’ lack of representation from neighborhood schools — Rich Payne, the Douglas County School District’s director of school safety and security, is the lone district representative.

Commissioners stressed that the solution will not be one-size-fits-all and encouraged committee members to be innovative in their ideas.

“Each of you brings an expertise that we are very fortunate to have,” Commissioner Roger Partridge said.

The week of June 17, the committee will meet for briefings on law enforcement protocols and the school district’s

MORE INFORMATION To view more information on the Physical School Safety and Protection Funding Committee, including meeting minutes and public comment, visit https://bit.ly/2ZqF4Fn. existing security measures.

The next public meeting is tentatively scheduled at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at the sheriff ’s substation.

Members appointed by the board of county commissioners: • Clint Dorris, Castle Rock, nonprofit owner with a military background • Mike Dell’Orfano, Aurora, deputy fire chief of South Metro Fire Rescue • Nicole Hunt, Highlands Ranch, attorney, charter school parent • Kory Nelson, Parker, neighborhood parent, attorney, member of DCSD’s Public Safety Advisory Committee • Steve Bradburn, Castle Pines, Department of Homeland Security Members recommended by the Douglas County School Board: • Rich Payne, Colorado Springs, DCSD director of school safety and security • Lori Bachtel, Highlands Ranch, head of operations at SkyView Academy Members recommended by Douglas County law enforcement agencies: • Holly Nicholson-Kluth, Roxborough, undersheriff • Jack Cauley, Castle Rock, Castle Rock Police chief

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County will ask voters to shift tax dollars from justice center to roads Plan has support from sheriff’s office but splits county commissioners

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County will ask voters this November to extend a portion of its sales tax scheduled to sunset in 2020 and reallocate the money from the county justice center to roads — a decision that recalled tensions from a heated debate over the Justice Center Sales and Use Tax that unfurled two years ago.

This time, the debate ended in what Douglas County Undersheriff Holly Nicholson-Kluth called “a good compromise.”

Money from the county’s 1% sales tax is divided among roads, the justice center and open space: Roads receive 0.40%, the justice center 0.43% and open space 0.17%. Of the Justice Center Sales and Use Tax, 0.13% is scheduled to sunset on Dec. 31, 2020.

Commissioners voted 2-1 to put two questions on the November ballot, one asking voters to approve extending and reallocating the 0.13% to roads and the second asking voters to allow for bonding of the 0.13% for 15 years. The second question is contingent on the first passing and

only allows for the county to move forward with the idea. Commissioners would later decide the amount of the bond and when it would be considered.

Three residents spoke on the issue at the June 11 board meeting, two opposed to the plan and one in favor.

Commissioner Lora Thomas — who made a similar proposal two Thomas years ago to divert justice center tax dollars to roads — said she would not support the 2019 version of the plan because it would not produce enough revenue for transportation needs.

The board estimates the 0.13% tax produces Partridge more than $9 million a year.

Commissioners Roger Partridge and Abe Laydon said they hope to use the funds to aggressively address traffic and transportation issues — a top concern among constituents.

Laydon The county grew by an estimated 33 people a day last year, according to the county demographer, contributing to issues around congestion and other traffic hazards.

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The initial drafts included plans to take $10 million out of the justice center fund balance and put it toward roads as well. Laydon said the $10 million was crucial to jumpstarting transportation projects.

Partridge said he couldn’t support taking the $10 million from public safety needs. He stayed firm despite more than one attempt from Laydon to persuade him into approving the transfer.

But Laydon agreed to the resolution without the $10 million included, saying he was most concerned with moving the overall proposal forward.

The tax has been subject to contentious debate before.

In June 2017, Thomas formally proposed reallocating 0.23% of the justice center fund to roads.

The idea was met with fierce opposition from the sheriff ’s office, which said it needed the money for planned projects, and impassioned pleas from members of the public on both sides of the issue. Thomas said June 11 she’d felt attacked for her proposal during the 2017 debates.

At that time, the board denied Thomas’ proposal in a special business meeting that spanned two nights and included hours of public testimony.

Laydon was not on the board then, but he called Thomas a “visionary” for her 2017 initiative. He said now was the time to pass the 2019 version because it had support from key stakeholders like the sheriff ’s office.

“I’m still a bit baffled that she would not support her own proposal,” Laydon said after the meeting.

Thomas repeatedly said the plan does not provide sufficient funds for transportation needs in the county.

In an interview after the meeting, Thomas said she had suggested in

February a better compromise to her 2017 proposal by agreeing to reallocate 0.18% of Justice Center Sales and Use Tax dollars to roads and transfer $20 million from the Justice Center Fund to roads, rather than $10 million. The fund’s balance is $30 million. That proposal would have earned her support on June 11, she said.

Thomas said county staff in 2018 gave commissioners transportation capital projects reports detailing $2.5 billion worth of county projects needed by 2040, of which the county would be responsible for contributing hundreds of millions of dollars.

She cited population projections that the county will reach 484,000 people by 2040 — a 30 percent increase — as reasons more funds for roads are critical.

“I’ve worked on this for 2 1/2 years,” she said June 11, “and I’m disappointed I was not able to fulfill the vision that I think we need for this county.”

Nicholson-Kluth said the sheriff ’s office is examining alternative funding options for projects they would have pursued with the 0.13%. In one example, they are considering remodeling the existing emergency operations and dispatch center, rather than expanding or building a new facility, which could save between $10 million and $15 million. Nicholson-Kluth said the center is at capacity.

She also noted a recent financial offer from the board of $13.3 million for school safety measures. That alleviated other funding pressures on the sheriff ’s office, like supporting more school resource officers in the county.

She would not speak to the $10 million transfer because she did not know how that money was planned to be spent, she said, but called asking voters to reallocate the 0.13% a good compromise.

“I think it’s a win-win for all,” she said. “We’ll do with what we have.”

Third group of National Merit scholars named Four Douglas County School District graduates among those honored STAFF REPORT

Four Douglas County School District graduates were among those named 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program winners, according to a news release from the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the National Merit finalists who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to

four years of undergraduate student at the institution financing the scholarship.

The winners are: • Aldrin Feliciano, STEM School Highlands Ranch, plans to study mathematics • Sarah Gates, Ponderosa High School, Parker, plans to study engineering • Valerie Kakos, SkyView Academy, Highlands Ranch, plans to study neuroscience • Alexis Roth, ThunderRidge High School, Highlands Ranch, plans to study government service.

More than 1.6 million students from 22,000 high schools entered the 2019 National Merit Scholarship competition. Recipients of the final round of National Merit college-sponsored awards will be announced July 15.

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STEM shooting suspect’s lawyers want case moved back to juvenile court

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The younger suspect in the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting was back in court June 14, where attorneys continued their efforts to transfer his case out of adult court and back to juvenile court.

Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler chose to charge 16-year-old Alec McKinney as an adult in May, saying then he planned to charge the teenager with first-degree murder. Defense attorneys immediately voiced their hope to have his case returned to juvenile court.

McKinney was charged along with Devon Erickson, 18, on suspicion of carrying out the May 7 shooting that left senior Kendrick Castillo dead and eight more students injured. Court records made available online last month showed the suspects faced 48 charges each. Erickson was in court one week

earlier.

The case has been suppressed, meaning documents detailing allegations against the suspect and their formal charges have not been released.

During the June 14 hearing in Castle Rock, District Court Judge Jeffrey Holmes set a preliminary hearing and reverse transfer hearing for the teenager in November, setting aside one week for the proceedings.

Defense attorneys had requested two weeks and that the appearance not take place until January. Their position was similar to what defense attorneys said when the preliminary hearing for the older suspect was scheduled.

They needed time, said lawyers for both suspects, because of the sheer volume of discovery they will be assessing in the weeks to come.

Ara Ohanian, McKinney’s public defender, said his team received 21,000 files and 600 hours of audio and video footage. They were expecting five times

as much discovery would be provided to them by the FBI in the future.

It would all take months, he said, to analyze and prepare for a preliminary hearing — the proceeding where a judge determines if there is probable cause in a case. Erickson’s preliminary hearing was scheduled for three days in late September by a different judge.

Brauchler said the numbers given by Ohanian could be misleading. Much of the information in discovery would repeat itself and it includes footage from dash cameras or body cameras that would not need long to assess, such as vehicles that sat parked at the scene or officers walking the school grounds.

He’d argued the week before and on June 14 that a preliminary trial is not a “mini-trial” and requires less preparation than a trial itself, something Holmes echoed.

Defense attorneys also requested the court hearings for the juvenile suspect be closed to the public moving forward

but their request was denied. Holmes said in front of a galley filled with STEM School supporters, including Kendrick Castillo’s parents, that the public had a significant interest in the case. He also said the defendant was entitled to open court hearings.

“This is still a criminal case,” he said.

He agreed to keep the case suppressed for the time being. If or when case files will be released remains unclear.

Holmes was not the original judge presiding over McKinney’s case.

District Court Judge Theresa Slade recused herself from the case, though she remains the judge presiding over the Erickson’s proceedings.

The reason for her recusal was not explained in court on June 14.

Brauchler declined to say why the judge was changed when asked by reporters following the hearing because the case is suppressed.

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Kenzie Bay shares her story at “Wish Wednesday,” hosted by Make-A-Wish Colorado at Elitch Gardens on June 12. The organization granted Bay’s wish to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

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Mountain Vista, Douglas County schools recognized for record-breaking fundraisers

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kenzie Bay was on a climbing trip with her family in Utah when she experienced her first flare of pancreatitis, her mother recalls. For the next two years, she would endure excruciating stomach pain, extended stays at Children’s Hospital Colorado and absence from school at Ben Franklin Academy and SkyView Academy in Highlands Ranch.

“It controlled my life,” said Bay, a 16-year-old who finished her sophomore year online, as she sat beside her mother at Elitch Gardens in downtown Denver.

On June 12, Bay shared her story at an annual event hosted by Make-AWish Colorado, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes for children with critical illnesses. Every year, the organization partners with schools across the state for student-led fundraisers. Communities that top the list are invited to the theme park for “Wish Wednesday” as a way to say thank you.

This year, Mountain Vista High School collected $191,000, breaking a national record and covering the cost of 26 wishes. Collectively, the school and its feeder schools, Mountain Ridge Middle School and Summit View Elementary, raised $225,000.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without the entire community,” said Sarah Grosh, development manager at Make-A-Wish Colorado. Douglas

County, she said, is Make-A-Wish Colorado’s largest supporter, typically bringing in one-third of funds raised statewide.

Bay’s story is a testament to the organization’s impact.

Before her diagnosis, Bay dreamt of attending the United States Air Force Academy to become a pilot, said her mother, Marci. That won’t be possible, but she has her sights set on a new career path, in part, because of her wish.

In early June, Bay, along with her parents and younger brother, spent a week in Australia, where she went scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef. She also bungee jumped, cuddled with a koala bear, fed a kangaroo and explored Daintree, the world’s oldest rainforest.

“Giving her a trip to explore the ocean in Australia was beyond amazing,” Marci said. “Her newfound passion to scuba dive and take care of the coral reefs has lead Kenzie to someday become an aquatic vet.”

Today, Bay, who serves on the MakeA-Wish Youth Leadership Council, is figuring out life as a teenager. Surgery one year ago addressed her illness, though she experienced complications and still has some pain.

She spends her free time outdoors — hiking, climbing, taking photos.

This fall, she plans on taking elective classes at Legend High School, which through fundraising helped grant her wish.

She will always remember MakeA-Wish, the community and sense of normalcy it created, and Australia, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that helped her family heal.

“It’s so hard to find the words to describe the impact that trip made,” Bay said.

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Douglas County mental health leaders gather for summit Commissioner Abe Laydon speaks to a packed room at the 2019 Douglas County Mental Health Summit where professionals from various sectors of the mental health system met to discuss how care could be provided for local residents.

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Families speak out on accessing mental health care

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In a banquet hall filled with mental health professionals, three Douglas County mothers sat in front of microphones and began talking.

They shared thoughts about parenting their children with mental illness, the hurdles they jumped navigating the mental health system, stigma around mental health and the toll it all took on their families.

The first mother to speak, Stacie Brown, of Highlands Ranch, said her son has struggled with mental health and substances for years, but it wasn’t until recently that he was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

The past year was his worst. He was hospitalized 16 times. He tried six different rehabilitation centers. He’d begun self-medicating with alcohol as nothing the family tried addressed his underlying mental health issues, she said.

“It’s still very fresh,” she said, choking up. “We still struggle.”

He’s on medication now that’s kept him stable over the past two weeks, but their journey is on-going and she’s speaking out, she said, to help other families learn what resources are available.

The women shared their stories June 17 at the Lone Tree Arts Center during the Douglas County Mental Health Summit, co-sponsored by the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative, Douglas County and Colorado Community Media.

“The Mental Health Initiative is a very unique partnership,” said Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge, adding that the group’s main goal “is preventing those in need of mental health services from falling through the cracks.”

The panel of women, all representing local families impacted by mental illness, explained through first-hand accounts how accessing mental health care is difficult for families.

They had struggled getting their children to understand they are mentally ill, to accept help or treatment and to commit to treatment once in a facility. They talked about a resistance from the broader community to speak about mental health as compared to physical illnesses, and the stigma placed on people with mental illness.

Mary Beth Kopec, of Roxborough Park, who sat on the panel with Brown, said her neighbors no longer speak with her because they are afraid of the family, which adds to her anxiety when she needs to call first responders for assistance with her son.

“Calling the police in the middle of the night, the fear, the gut-wrenching, the heart-wrenching agony that you feel,” Kopec said. “The sadness and the heart-wrenching feeling for my son. ... He must be in agony.”

She’s been utilizing the mental health system for 20 years to help her son, who is now 45 years old and occasionally has violent outbursts because of his bipolar and schizoaffective disorders.

Kopec and other panel members described further barriers to care, including the cost of medication, knowing whom to call and finding resources.

The Douglas County Mental Health Initiative, which began in 2014, is a partnership of more than 40 organizations looking to close gaps in the mental health system and make the journey easier for families like Brown’s and Kopec’s.

The agenda for the summit featured speakers on suicide, childhood traumas, how the faith-based community can contribute and networking.

Trauma is a common human experience, said Rebecca Kase, director of community relations for Heart Centered Counseling, which offers counseling services in Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley and Littleton. It is important for treatment providers to be mindful of how many people experience some level of trauma in their lives, she said.

Shannon Breitzman, of Health Management Associates, said parents should be willing to have hard conversations with children on other facets SEE SUMMIT, P19

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School board tables decision on STEM’s charter contract More than 50 parents and students spoke at the hours-long board meeting

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Roughly 20 students from STEM School Highlands Ranch lined Wilcox Street in Castle Rock, waving signs, pleading for community support.

When asked why they showed up to the June 18 Douglas County Board of Education meeting, several yelled: “To save our school.”

Inside, parents and students wearing white T-shirts with “#stemstrong” printed on the front filled the secondfloor boardroom. An overflow of impassioned STEM families stood at the base of the stairs, where they watched the hours-long meeting from a TV screen.

That night, board members planned to vote on whether to rescind the school’s three-year contract offer in favor of a one-year extension of its current contract. Prolonged negotiations and statutory timelines prompted the decision, school board President David Ray said.

The resolution followed the May 7 school shooting that left one student dead and eight others injured.

After midnight, following hours of emotional pleas during public

‘I think both sides are extremely motivated to make this happen ...’

David Ray, School board president comment, the school board — three members were absent — voted to table its decision while it works to finalize negotiations with the K-12 charter school, which serves roughly 1,800 students, before its contract expires on June 30.

The board plans to call a special meeting for June 29. If negotiations are not reached, the board will vote on a motion to extend the current contract for one year, calling it “a grace period” for the school to address a hefty list of amendments.

“I think both sides are extremely motivated to make this happen, and I would like to see us give our legal counsels a chance,” Ray said. “Plan B is that it’s a one-year extension.”

Penny Eucker, STEM’s executive director, said she was disappointed by the decision.

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to extend STEM’s current contract for one year would allow “ample time” for the district and charter school to address concerns identified prior to the tragedy.

Parents and students responded to the agenda item with descriptions of their experiences at STEM and recounts of the May 7 events. Most echoed one sentiment: STEM provides to their children what no other school could.

Emma Goodwill, a 2019 graduate who was friends with the sole fatality of the shooting, Kendrick Castillo, spoke of the apps she created and friends she made while at STEM. She recognized that mental health and security are issues that need to be resolved.

“I know that you want to help. I know that you are also heartbroken from the shooting,” Goodwill said to board members. “I want you to know that what’s needed now is not your watchful eye and authority. What’s needed now is a hand.”

Tess Pautler’s son, an overachiever, and daughter, who is twice exceptional, meaning she is gifted and has a form of disability, both thrive at STEM. The innovative technology and problembased learning suit her children’s needs, she said.

“This was abruptly thrown on the STEM community,” Pautler said. “This made us take several steps back in our healing.”

Eucker, who calls herself an eternal optimist, is hoping for the best outcome: a five-year charter extension.

“It has to be five years for optimal financing,” Eucker said after the June 18 meeting. “It’s just like if you don’t have a favorable rate for your mortgage, you make it work, but there’s less for what you want to do.”

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thought it would soften their hearts to do the right thing,” she said after the meeting. “But I think we are being held to a different standard, and parents and staff are confused as to why.”

The agenda item to extend the contract for one year, which was introduced days before, blindsided dozens of parents and students who spoke during public comment, calling the move “unfair,” “distasteful,” “threatening.”

“It says to us that you don’t trust us to take care of our school,” said Heidi Elliott, a parent who has served on STEM’s Board of Directors since January. “Reducing the term to one year could financially cripple our school.”

On Jan. 8, the school board approved a three-year contract for the charter school under the condition that the school send a document to the district

by April 1 addressing three priorities: a parent complaint and communication policy, graduation competencies and a description of the school’s strategic plan.

Prior to the June 18 meeting, another 14 priorities were added in areas including special education, reporting student behavior and transparency in governance.

STEM — which had originally asked for a five-year contract — planned to appeal the board’s Jan. 8 decision to the Colorado Department of Education.

A three-year contract would hurt the school’s credit rating, leadership said at the time.

The charter school ultimately agreed to hold off on the appeal while it worked with the district to resolve the agreement. Negotiations were nearly complete when the May 7 shooting happened, Ray said.

“The negotiations didn’t reconvene,” Ray said, adding that the resolution

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Children’s hair salon has niche for kids with special needs Meet Cindy Rayfield, owner

There is no shortage of children out there who need their hair cut, and their parents really want to save them from a boring, adult haircut.

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On June 3, Highlands Ranch became home to the nation’s 100th Cookie Cutters, a franchise hair salon geared toward children, especially those with special needs. The newest location, at 2030 E. County Line Road, is one of six in Colorado and the second in the Denver metro area.

The inside of the salon is every child’s dream — colorful animations cover the walls, a miniature playground sits in one corner, seats are in the shape of airplanes and cars, TVs and toys are available at each station.

The features are designed to calm and distract children with special needs or sensory issues, or children who simply don’t like getting a haircut.

A grand opening for the salon, which generally serves ages newborn to 10 years old, will take place all day Saturday, July 27. Perks include face painting and contests.

Franchise owner Cindy Rayfield invites families to come see what Cookie Cutters brings to the community.

What is your background?

I’m a Colorado native. I grew up in Colorado Springs and came to Denver in the `80s. I graduated from the University of Denver, where I studied

Cindy Rayfield, of Englewood, talks about Cookie Cutters, a new children’s hair salon in Highlands Ranch. Normally a franchise consultant, Rayfield decided to purchase and run this business herself.

ALEX DEWIND mass communications. I had always dreamt of being a reporter, but it never panned out.

I’ve done a lot of different things. I had a copywriting company and ran a neighborhood magazine for a while. I always wanted to be my own boss.

About 10 years ago I fell into franchising as a franchise broker. I’m a franchise matchmaker, essentially. I work with all different kinds of franchises — hair, retail, automotive.

My husband and I have three kids, two boys and a girl. They all grew up in the area and are trained to help in the business. It’s really a family affair.

Why Cookie Cutters?

It was one of the franchises I represented. I put my clients in Colorado Springs and northern Colorado into their Cookie Cutters locations. I was very well versed in the Cookie Cutters model of niche-focused hair care.

What makes your salon different?

My kids always loved haircuts. Until I bought this salon, I never realized that not everyone likes it, and some kids are just downright afraid of it.

Sometimes parents will come in with kids who have autism or sensory issues, or other types of issues, and those parents think they are the only ones in the world whose children have problems with haircuts. We are here to say, “It’s OK. We will help you get in and out of the chair because we know how to be patient.”

It’s a place where people can get a great experience for their kids. It’s not just about another seat in the chair, another in and out. This is an experience that kids will enjoy.

What do you enjoy most about the job?

It’s a business you can’t send away to Amazon. It’s never going to be outpaced by technology and it’s always going to help people. Before the first day of school, kids need haircuts. For family photos during the holidays, kids need haircuts. It’s a needs-based business and it really helps families out.

I hope to be a very strong community partner. We want the kids to have a good experience and the parents to have a good experience, too.

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was standing at the crossroads a few years ago. Along came a fellow with a guitar.

Said his name was Robert Johnson and that he had something to sell, but not to me.

I told him, “Me too.”

He gave me a smile and then he played a tune. I found out later it was a song called “Dust My Broom,” which makes no sense grammatically, but it sure sounded good.

After he was through playing, he said, “What are you asking for in exchange?”

I told him I had a strange request.

I said I wanted resistance.

“Resistance to what?”

“Excessive social media usage.”

He said, “Man, what are you talking about?’

I told him I wanted mental health.

He said, “You know what that means, don’t you? You’ll have to give

up your phone.”

I told him, “I can do it.”

New research shows that “phones raise student anxiety,” according to an Associated Press article written by Carolyn Thompson.

She cites a National Education Association newsletter that Craig Marshall labeled the anxiety Smith a “mental health tsunami.”

She said, “Research now points to smartphone-driven social media as one of the biggest drivers of (student) stress.”

She referred to a South Carolina high school teacher’s classroom experiment that had each student document every smartphone notification they

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received for one hour.

“One girl got close to 150 Snapchat notifications,” the teacher reported.

Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State, said, “What a lot of teens told me is that social media and their phones feel mandatory.”

An editorial in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ journal stated, “Aberrant and/or excessive social media usage” could contribute to teenage “feelings of isolation, depressive symptoms, and anxiety.”

I have not seen a teenager in public in the past 20 years who wasn’t on the phone, holding a phone, kissing a phone or dancing with a phone.

A school in Maine, Belfast Area High, tried an experiment of its own that failed miserably.

No cellphones for a single day.

Guess what percentage took part?

(Answer at the end.)

I got what I wanted at the cross-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Not a place for pets My wife and I regularly attend the Thursday Summer Concert Series put on by the Highlands Ranch Community Association. The series features local bands and represents a variety of music genres. It has provided years of free, family-orientated entertainment. This park is part of the Douglas County Open space. This park has published guidelines that prohibit pets, leashed or not. Last night, we observed several dogs on leash at the concert.

Please do not misunderstand my comments. I have had dogs in most of my adult life. They have all been an integral part of our family. While Highlands Ranch permits leashed pets, this particular venue does not. My concern is for the large number of small children who have been able to run freely without fear of animals that they may not have been exposed to.

I’m reasonably certain that many pet owners may not even know the guidelines restricting pets in this specific park. It is my hope that all pet owners respect those guidelines for the enjoyment of all the concert attendees.

Chris Hoss Highlands Rach Self-defense is our right In her letter to the editor last month, Darcelia Beck correctly notes that we cannot control human behavior. She claims we can control inanimate objects. She proposes we lock up privately owned firearms

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in government facilities.

Government attempted to control inanimate alcohol. Prohibition yielded speak easies, bath tub gin, homemade beer and wine, stills, and booze smugglers. It did not change human behavior. Rather, it made some criminals rich.

We’ve had a war on inanimate drugs since the Reagan administration. Civil liberties have been under assault. Vast sums of public funds have been essentially wasted. Hundreds of thousands of fellow Americans now have criminal drug records, which makes it hard to get good jobs. Yet somehow we have more overdose deaths than firearms deaths. Drugs are plentiful. Prohibition has not changed human behavior, and some criminals have become filthy rich.

It is pure fantasy to think that Americans will meekly give up their means of defending themselves, their families and property, and their communities. It is also pure fantasy to think that criminals and others bent on harm will be locking up their guns in government facilities.

Americans have had the right to keep and bear (carry about) guns since before the Revolution. More than one Supreme Court decision has supported that individual right (e.g. Miller and Heller).

Gun-rights deniers support a collective right. A collective right is no right at all.

Personal self-defense is an inherent right of all creatures with spines.

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roads. My mental health seems fine.

(Maybe not everyone would agree with that.)

All I know is I don’t have a speck of anxiety when I realize I have left home without my phone.

And I don’t have an iota of anxiety when I haven’t checked my messages for 10 minutes.

It might help to be enormously unpopular in the first place.

I do email all over the place, respond to every column comment I receive, and appreciate all of the offers from wealthy potentates and lonely Russian women.

However, I am smartphone free.

If there is a teenager within the sound of this column who does not let a smartphone control your life, I’d like to hear about it. Just don’t call me.

SEE SMITH, P13

Keep yourself humble to avoid a stumble

ne of my favorite things to see is a humble winner. Not only a humble winner, but also a humble leader who willingly shares the victory and gives credit to the team around them, their friend, or a family member.

In a world where outrageous behavior seems to garner the WINNING most attention, WORDS I still try and purposely find examples of those humble winners out there who let their actions and results speak for themselves and show gratitude Michael Norton and appreciation for those who have helped along the way.

Now I love entertaining and exciting events. It’s good to see people fired up about their achievements and success. As a matter of fact, sometimes those

feats are worthy of our applause.

The walk-off home run, the hole in one, the artist and song we love winning the Grammy, the movie we enjoyed so much winning the Oscar, the salesperson on our team who just closed a massive opportunity and so many other examples. I love it, I applaud it, and I appreciate it.

What I appreciate more, however, is when the athlete thanks their teammates and coaching staff or acknowledges their family that has supported them along the way. The celebrity who receives their award on stage and gives thanks to God, their family, and their co-stars. The golfer who tips their hat, picks up their ball, and moves on to the next hole.

When things seem to be going really well, maybe even when things are going fantastic for us personally or professionally, it becomes easy for us to get caught up in our own success. Adoration and praise go right to our head, and we forget our humility.

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After the funeral — a look at being ready

he cause of death was influenza. For those of you following the story of my father-in-law, he spent nine weeks in the hospital due to the flu. While it is not unusual for a 90-year old to pass away, these circumstances were bizarre FINANCIAL to experience. First STRATEGIES the flu, then a fall, then complications with swallowing, and a myriad of everything that could go wrong, did.

Fortunately, Dad was lucid for several days during these events. While no one Patricia Kummer ever spoke about the fact he would never go home again, we kind of talked around the subject.

“Hey Dad, do you still have the safe deposit box?” “Whatever happened to Grandma’s Hummels?” “Did I see a safe in the basement? Do you remember the combination?” It was a little private investigating along with ice chips and IVs. Everyone knew he was not going home except him, so it was a

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Conversely, when things are tough and going bad, we could become susceptible to blaming others, events beyond our control, and conditions for our loss. We hate losing so much that our humbleness goes out the window and the finger-pointing begins.

The humble winner knows that we win together, and we lose together.

The humble winner remembers the hard work and the journey not just the victory.

The humble winner leads their team during the setbacks and slumps and instills confidence as the team or company climbs back to the top.

The humble winner makes sure that others who deserve credit are duly compensated and rewarded along the way.

Humbleness is like gratitude in a way. The more we show gratitude for what we already have and who we have in our lives, typically we will have more to be grateful for. Well the more we weave a humble nature into our winning and leading, the more we will win, and we will build a loyal following of people who want to work with us or become a part of our team.

Exciting entertainment and outrageous events are awesome and fun.

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How do you do it, when all of those around you are transfixed and absorbed?

We didn’t even have cordless phones when I was a kid. The ages were darker than that: We didn’t have rap music.

Imagine that: We didn’t have cell-

bit awkward.

Luckily, he had made his funeral arrangements when his wife died and most decisions around the ceremony and burial were in place. Except, don’t ever request a “duplicate of my wife’s arrangements” unless you want a pink lining in your casket. Luckily, we caught that one.

We were in no hurry to dig into the will and estate documents, but it turned out that cleaning out the house was one of the best ways to mourn.

All of the kids and grandkids were together working. We were laughing at old pictures and picking out mementos.

As we came across financial statements, we quickly saw he had beneficiaries listed on everything and there would be no need to open an estate or go through probate. Another toast to Dad! A death in the family reminds us that life is fleeting and there is no reason to delay getting your own house in order. If you do not have a trust, you should consider doing the following: • List POD (Pay on Death) on all bank accounts and CDs And they become even more incredible when the team, people, or person receive their trophy, their award, or their commission with confidence and humbleness. Confident humbleness is indeed a character trait is appreciated by most, and a trait that comes more easily to some, and for others takes a bit of practice and effort.

In today’s “me first” society, the race for “likes” and “followers,” the humble winner and the humble leader have learned that it’s “we first,” a race that we run together, and that their followers and fans are the encouragers who inspire them to greatness.

So how about you? When you win or lose, do you accept both humbly? If so, congratulations as I am confident that you are probably winning more than you are losing.

If you are reading this and thinking you might need to work on your confident humbleness, just change your focus from “me” to “we” and watch as even more people rally around you. I would love to hear your humble story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we walk humbly, talk humbly, and practice confident humbleness, it really will be a better than good week.

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. phones or salacious, rhyming chants that all sounded alike.

Sometimes I don’t know how I made it without them.

Less than 20 percent of the students and staff at Belfast Area High School took part in the experiment.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

• Add a signer to your safe deposit box. It will be sealed instantly without one.

• Put TOD (Transfer on Death) on all investments. Consolidate your mutual funds and stock certificates into a brokerage account, then this will be easier.

• Add a beneficiary deed on the house title.

• Take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) early in the year.

If you pass away without taking it, there may need to be an estate opened to accept the RMD. • Buy a shredder and start using it.

Don’t keep old, confidential papers around for someone to try and determine if it is still valid or not.

• Consider putting a family member on the car title.

• Identify any collectibles so they don’t end up in the garage sale.

• Leave a list of passwords, safe combinations, where extra keys are, etc.

For those of you who have a trustbased estate plan, make sure everything you wish to pass correctly is either titled in the name of your trust or lists the trust or individuals as beneficiary.

Then spend as much quality time with your loved ones as you can. You can create a legacy of family values just by sharing stories and time together. These will be the most precious things you leave behind.

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‘Play of Light’ art exhibition speaks to rhythms, harmonies

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Fourth of July, the Colorado way Where to go to celebrate Independence Day

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he day before the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife on July 3, 1776 about how he hoped succeeding generations would celebrate Independence Day. “It ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty,” the letter, on the Massachusetts Historical Society’s website, reads.

“It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

Adams might be proud to see how the Denver metro area is following through on his exhortation, with fireworks lighting up the sky, sporting events, kid festivities and more.

Here is your guide to finding the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July. Unless otherwise mentioned, all festivities take place July 4.

Highlands Ranch July 4 Celebration and Fireworks Where: Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St. When: 4 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets cost $1 each and may

Lakewood’s Big Boom Bash! be used for rides, games, drinks and more.

The scoop: Festivities include live music and face painting. A hot dog eating contest is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The fireworks are slated to go off at 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks in Castle Rock Where: The fireworks can be seen from most places in Castle Rock.

When: 9 p.m. -10 p.m.

Cost: Free The scoop: Castle Rock is planning on blasting off fireworks from the Santa Fe Quarry butte above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course. There will not be a designated space to see the fireworks, and because of that, the city is encouraging people to be courteous of driveways if they park in neighborhoods.

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FIREWORKS SAFETY Fireworks laws vary throughout each city, so if you’re planning on having your own fireworks show, make sure to check your local laws. Here are some tips about how to be safe with fireworks, courtesy of the National Safety Council, an organization that works to eliminate preventable deaths.

• Don’t use fireworks when impaired from drugs or alcohol.

• Do not let young children handle fireworks.

If older children use them, they should be under adult supervision.

• Use fireworks away from people, houses and flammable material.

• Keep water nearby to extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or if a fire starts.

• Do not light fireworks inside.

Sinatra tribute “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” is presented by Performance Now Theatre Company through June 30 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Sonya Ellingboe S. Allison Parkway. The theater piece, conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson, will be directed

by Kelly Van Oosbree, featuring Isabella Duran, Alisa Metcalf, Thom Lich and Adam Luhrs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: $20-$36. 303-987-7845, PerformanceNow.org.

Music in the park Prairie Sky Park, 9381 Crossington Way in Lone Tree offers free RidgeGate Summer Beat Concerts, rain or shine.

June 20: Michael Friedman Band, contemporary jazz, R&B; July 18: Skean Dubb, Celtic folk music.

Activities start at 5 p.m., bands For reviews of current play 6 to 8 p.m. productions, go to Bring chairs or blankets, picnics, coloradocommunitymedia. kids. Food trucks com/ellingboe.html. and art activities.

Dakota Blonde Local favorite band Dakota Blonde will perform at 7 p.m. June 19 on the lawn at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Acoustic rock, bluegrass, folk. Food truck Mile High City Sliders will be on hand, and attendees are also welcome to bring a picnic along with chairs or blankets. Free.

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Central Park’s opening ‘a vision come true’ The namesake of the development brings unique features

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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he Highlands Ranch Metro District hosted a dedication for its 26th park, dubbed Central Park, the namesake of a booming development in central Highlands Ranch.

“It’s different than anything else we have had,” Terry Nolan, general manager of the metro district, said at the June 12 celebration. “This is the last of its kind that we are going to do.”

The park boasts amphitheaterstyle seating, a patio area that can accommodate 100 people, slackline poles, a maze garden with interactive chimes, barbecue grills, PingPong tables and cornhole boards.

Metro district staff designed and built the wooden tables on the patio, which resembles a beer garden, saving thousands of dollars, according Ken Standen, construction and facilities maintenance manager.

Owned by Shea Properties, the entire 100-acre development sits east of Lucent Boulevard, north of Target. The regional park is nestled among UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital — an expansive medical campus that opened June 18 — a retail area with fitness boutiques and popular restaurants, and singlefamily homes.

The three-acre, $3.5 million park is the result of a partnership between Shea Properties, Douglas County, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office and the metro district, county leaders stressed at the dedication. At its center is a 150-foot orange structure — county officials have described its shape as “chopsticks” — that doubles

Castle Rock’s Grayson Little entertains guests at a June 12 dedication for Central Park, a three-acre regional park north of Town Center Drive. The park sits at the center of the Central Park development, comprising a hospital, retail and single-family homes. as a communication tower for the sheriff ’s office.

The tower boosts radio capabilities throughout the county, Sheriff Tony Spurlock said, which helps law enforcement respond to critical situations, like the May 7 school shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch that left one student dead and eight others injured.

“This tower that gets to be the center piece of this park, was so important to public safety,” Spurlock said.

The dedication celebration drew county and local officials, law enforcement, all seven members of the metro district board of directors, staff from the hospital and residents. Guests tested out the slacklines, munched on bites from neighboring restaurants and enjoyed live music by Castle Rock’s Grayson Little.

“It’s been an incredible piece of cooperation,” said John Kilrow, senior vice president of Colorado development for Shea Properties.

“It’s fun to see a vision come true.”

Delaney Lyman, front, and Justin Wagers use new slack line poles installed at Central Park, which officially opened to the public June 12. The regional park sits at the center of the Central Park development, east of Lucent Boulevard and north of Town Center Drive.

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Highlands Ranch Metro District Chair Jim Worley, left, John Kilrow, vice president of Shea Properties, Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas and Sheriff Tony Spurlock lead a ribbon cutting at a Central Park dedication June 12. The park is the namesake of the community’s newest development.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock speaks to the importance of the communications tower at the center of Central Park at a park dedication on June 12.

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4th of July Festival & Fireworks in Englewood Where: Cornerstone Park at 5150 S. Windermere St. and Belleview Park at 5001 S. Inca Drive When: The festival begins at 3 p.m.; fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks are visible from both parks, and the majority of the children activites take place at Cornerstone Park.

Cost: Free The scoop: Food trucks, business vendors and children activities. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blankets.

Colorado Rockies Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. When: July 2 and July 3 at 6:10 p.m.

Cost: Prices vary The scoop: The Rockies will have the Fourth of July off this year, but that isn’t stopping the team from hosting fireworks after its July 2 and July 3 games against the Houston Astros.

On July 2, the team will offer handheld USA flags to attendees. For more information, visit mlb.com/rockies.

Denver Outlaws Where: Broncos Stadium at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. When: 7 p.m.

Cost: $15-$45 per ticket The scoop: The Denver Outlaws lacrosse team is set to face off against the Chesapeake Bayhawks. Last year, the team won the Major League

Fireworks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.

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Face painting at the Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration.

Lacrosse championship. Following the game, there will be a “close-proximity fireworks spectacular,” according to Grant Larson, the team’s coordinator of digital media, public relations and marketing.

Golden Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July Celebration Where: Lions Park, 1300 10th St. When:The event starts at noon.

Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

Cost: Free The scoop: Free rides for children,

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face painting and live music.

Big Boom Bash! By Lakewood Where: Jeffco Stadium, 500 Kipling St. When: 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free The scoop: Kids’ activities, food trucks, a beer garden, music and more. Fireworks will last about 20 minutes, and the event is smoke-free.

“This year, the fireworks will be visible for miles, with the highest display reaching 1,200 feet, or twice as high as the Statue of Liberty,” said Amber Wesner, the city’s public engagement and operations manager.

Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration Where: Salisbury Park, 12010 N.

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Free community dinner A taco bar will be featured at the monthly free community dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. on June 25 at Littleton’s First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Beef tacos, green chili and chicken casserole, chips and salsa, fruit and handheld desserts. Information; 303-798-1389, fpcl.org/dinner.

Theater openings “Bull in a China Shop,” by Bryna Turner, is the story of the controversial Mary Woolley, longtime president of Mount Holyoke College.

It plays through June 29 at Benchmark Theatre, Bench at 40 West, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: $30, $25. Industry Night, June 17, $12; Thursdays June 20 and 27; half price. Benchmarktheatre.com. “Be More Chill,’ a musical, is presented by Equinox Theatre Denver at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver, through June 29.

7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Equinoxtheatredenver.com.

Motsenbocker Road.

When: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Cost: Admission is free, but parking is $10.

The scoop:The Six Million Dollar Band will play patriotic and ‘80s music. Many activities are free. “Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and set up for an evening jam-packed with family fun,” said Brooke Spain, the city’s special events and sponsorship coordinator.

Westminster’s 4th of July Celebration Where: Westminster City Park, 10455 N. Sheridan Blvd.

When: Performances begin at 4 p.m.

Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.

Cost: Free The scoop: Activities, food and beer vendors and performances, including a concert by Rockslide. The city will offer a free shuttle bus from numerous locations in Westminster. “Westminster is one of the few Front Range communities offering an expanded menu of family activities and entertainment spanning nearly the entirety of Independence Day,” said Rick Neumann, the city’s marketing supervisor.

Call to artists Denver Public Art announces a Hentzell Park Public Art Commission for the Cherry Creek Trail near Joe Shoemaker School, 3333 S. Havana St. Artwork should be appropriate for students and engage with trail users. Applications; callforentry.org. Commission amount approximately $35,000.

Denverpublicart.org/for-artists.

Englewood chamber music Summer matinee performances will be offered on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in Hampden Hall, in Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway: June 26 — Piano Trios by Mendelssohn and Piazzola; July 10 — Trios by Beethoven, Grofe and Mozart; July 17 — Brahms “Clarinet Sonata” plus “Schilflieder” by August Klughart and “Solo de Concours” by Messager.

Tickets: $20/$15. Free under 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour before concert.

Court the Arts More than 40 artists’ booths will line the 300 block of Wilcox Street and the Courthouse lawn in Castle Rock on June 22 and 23 for the annual Court the Arts Fine Arts Fair show and sale.

Hours: June 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 23: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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Swift water is safety focus as snowpack melts Rescuers offer words of caution to Coloradans in search of recreation

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Rachel Kohler loves rivers.

“Playing in rivers can be a ton of fun,” she said, “as long as you’re doing it with full knowledge of the risks — and you have a safety plan in place.”

For her profession, Kohler is an engineer with West Metro Fire Rescue. But for recreation, she is a river fishing guide. Though experienced in river activities and knowledgeable about safety precautions, Kohler joined many other professional firefighters across the state this year in earning a swift water rescue certification.

“Each year, we have more and more people recreating in our rivers and lakes,” said Chris Dinges, a fire engineer with the Westminster Fire Department.

“It’s imperative to keep our skills sharp so that we’re capable of responding when needed.”

Rescue crews are especially

concerned with water safety this year because heavier-than-average snowfall last winter means more runoff is expected.

“There’s a natural allure to moving water,” said Jeff Steinhoff, operations captain and wildland coordinator for the Golden Fire Department. He is a hobbyist kayaker and has about 17 years’ experience with the department’s swift water rescue team. “It can look pretty inviting (and) it’s refreshing. But it’s dangerous. Swift water rescue is the most dangerous thing I do as a firefighter.”

Although usually associated with rivers, swift water can be any form of moving water. This includes lakes, reservoirs and flooded areas.

“Even slow-moving water can cause a fatality,” said Robert Baker, a firefighter with South Metro Fire Rescue who is an instructor for the department’s Dive Team, which includes swift water rescue.

Use a personal flotation device, also known as a life jacket or vest, anytime you’re going to be near the water, Baker said. Especially children, he added.

“They’re not going to like it at first,” Baker said, “but it’s better to be safe than sorry.”

People often don’t realize how

cold Colorado’s natural bodies of water are, Steinhoff said. When a person is cold, movements can be slowed and immediate reactions delayed, making self-rescue even more difficult, he added.

“Shivering is the first sign of hypothermia,” Steinhoff said.

“Make sure to get out of the water every once in a while, to let your body warm up. Wrap up in a dry towel or put dry clothes on.

The key is to dry off.”

Thermo-protection, also known as a wet suit, is recommended for anyone expecting to participate in water activities for a prolonged period of time, Steinhoff added.

Another hazard not often associated with swift water are floods, said Dave Dame, a firefighter with West Metro Fire Rescue and a swift water rescue instructor.

“A flash flood can cause a river to form anywhere, at any time,” Dame said.

Swift water rescue crews are also trained to handle flood situations, he said.

“Water is powerful and relentless, and not to mention freezing cold. All this was snow a couple of days ago,” Dame said. “I’m all for heading out to the river for a picnic. Just don’t get in the water unless you’re properly trained and have the appropriate equipment.”

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The Bible Speaks – suffering Why do people suffer? Why do they lose their homes to floods, their loved ones to shooters, their health to disease and their fortunes to charlatans? Just how are we to deal with such suffering?

We suffer because we live in a sin contaminated world. But suffering should teach us some things. When we suffer we learn to depend on God’s grace (2 Cor 12:9), to commit ourselves to God’s care (1 Pet 4:19), to persevere (Rom 5:3), to have sympathy for others who suffer (2 Cor 1:4) & to develop patience (James 1:3). We learn that Christ suffered in life as an example for us to follow (1 Pet 2:21). We learn that He suffered in death on the cross to make us righteous (1 Pet 3:18).

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Slow down, stay alert on ramped-up ‘Gap’ construction CDOT preparing for busy travel season on Interstate-25 project

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s officially one of the busiest travel seasons of the year for the portion of Interstate 25 running between Castle Rock and Monument, and the entire 18-mile stretch is under construction, making it the largest road construction site in the state.

That’s why Colorado Department of Transportation officials are reminding the public of key safety protocols when traveling the corridor and highlighting what construction activity they can expect to see in the months to come.

“We are ramping up big time,” spokeswoman Tamara Rollison said of the project.

The department expects traffic to increase by approximately 8% over the summer, a time when RVs and boats frequent the corridor combined with increased traffic to and from the annual Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, said spokesman Bob Wilson.

Two lanes will remain open in each direction during the day and peak hours, and a shoulder will be converted into a temporary lane during the Renaissance Festival to mitigate that traffic.

Pull-off locations are available for emergencies. Lane closures will occur at night when necessary. The Gap’s speed limit has been lowered from 75 mph to 65 mph.

CDOT is urging drivers to slow down, leave ample room between them and the vehicle in front of them, and to never stop their vehicle on the

interstate. Expect narrower lanes and shoulders, Rollison said, and stay attentive. She named distracted driving as one of the leading causes of crashes in the area. Drivers will notice lane shifts as well.

“Things in construction zones can change fast,” she said.

The $350 million project began in September 2018 near Castle Rock.

Work is on track to wrap up in the fall of 2022, Rollison said. Crews are expanding the interstate by one express lane in each direction, repairing and replacing bridges, constructing wildlife crossings and widening shoulders.

“We’re out there just about 24/7,” Rollison said.

The goal is to increase safety and provide travelers a reliable trip. Prior to construction, the area averaged one crash a day and was notorious for bottlenecking traffic.

Multiple CDOT representatives attributed past construction delays to unanticipated conditions on the roadway, such as sections that were in poorer shape than crews initially thought and needed more extensive rehabilitation.

The plan to widen the roadway by one express lane rather than a toll-free lane received pushback but Rollison said it’s how the department will make the trip from Castle Rock to Monument more reliable.

“We will be able to offer a lane that will be at highway speeds,” she said.

“It won’t be backed up.”

CDOT is using multiple channels to push information and updates on the project, including real-time alerts for drivers planning to travel the Gap. People can subscribe to text alerts by texting I25GAP to 21000, following CDOT on Twitter or Facebook, and going to the project website at i25gap. codot.gov.

County names new veterans service officer Darcy Hoffman will help fellow veterans apply for benefits, services STAFF REPORT

Larkspur resident and former U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard staff Sgt. Darcy Hoffman is the newest U.S. veteran giving back to fellow service members in Douglas County.

Appointed by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners to a two-year term, Hoffman will serve as one of four volunteer veterans service officers in the county’s office, according to a news release. As part of her duties, she will assist other veterans and their dependents in applying for VA benefits and eligible services.

“One of the greatest services one can choose to make in their lifetime is that of serving their country,” Lora Thomas, vice chair of the Board of Douglas County Commissioners, said in the release. “We want the nearly 20,000 veterans living in Douglas County to know about the many benefits offered by the Office of Veterans Affairs and how to determine eligibility.”

Hoffman said in the release she is honored to serve her fellow service members by creating awareness of and advocacy for available services to improve veteran livelihood while building camaraderie within the veteran community.

For additional information on veterans’ benefits or the county’s Office of Veterans Affairs, contact Veterans_Services@douglas.co.us or 303-663-6200.

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Grant awards bolster local safety-net programs County commissioners award $200,000 from Philip S. Miller Trust STAFF REPORT

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners selected 28 nonprofit programs from 34 applications to share $200,000 in grant funds from the county’s 2019 portion of the Philip S. Miller Trust.

Together, these programs cast a wide safety net throughout the county by delivering programs and services such as suicide prevention, medical assistance, mental health, emergency assistance and support for seniors and school-age children, according to a news release.

“Recipients of this award have a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable and at-risk members of our community and many provide services not available through

other means,” County Commissioner and Board Chairman Roger Partridge said in the release. “We are honored to continue the legacy of philanthropy established by Philip S. Miller and his wife, Jessie, who dedicated so much of their lives to helping others in Douglas County and continue to do so through this generous and thoughtful gift.”

Miller grant recipients for 2019 include many continuing grantees such as Help and Hope Center, Doctors Care, Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation, Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office’s Y.E.S.S. Suicide Prevention Program and Hope’s Promise. Five first-time awardees are Bridge of Hope, Cherry Hills Community Church, SECOR Cares, Metro Community Provider Network and the South Metro Safety Foundation.

Learn more about the Philip S. Miller Grant Program, qualifications and how to apply at https://www.douglas.co.us/ community/partners-and-providers/ the-philip-s-miller-grant-program/

WHERE THE MONEY GOES • Bridge of Hope, a self-sufficiency program: $1,500 • CALF (Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation), a youth leadership development program: $3,000 • Castle Rock Hospital Foundation, a Sources of Strength (suicide prevention) program: $3,000 • Catholic Charities, support for low-income individuals: $5,000 • Cherry Hills Community Church, for rent/utility assistance: $3,000 • Douglas County Parenting Coalition, an education prgram: $1,500 • Doctors Care, for medical care: $5,000 • Help and Hope Center (Doulgas/Elbert Task Force), for rent/utility assistance: $17,000 • Hope’s Promise, a care fund for expectant mothers: $2,000 • Integrated Family Commu-

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of life so that youths feel comfortable coming to parents if they ever consider suicide. Health Management Associates is a health care consulting and research firm.

The panel of mothers also had suggestions for improving mental health support. More communication among agencies was one tactic, but so was training in compassion. The women understood people working in the mental health system are overwhelmed with large workloads, but more compassion for the people they serve would help families in crisis,

CONVERSATIONS Planning our future together

Arapahoe County needs your input Arapahoe County is one of the fastest growing counties in Colorado. And why wouldn’t it be? Our cities and communities feature some of the best quality of life our state has to offer.

But accommodating that success, and the growth it brings with it, requires careful analysis of our current situation and a focus on what’s best for all our residents going forward. It means planning our future together.

nity Services, for programs and services: $3,000 • Metro Community Provider Network, for oral health services: $4,000 • Parker Task Force, for rent, utility and medical assistance: $10,000 • Save Our Youth, a mentoring program: $3,000 • Second Wind, suicide prevention: $7,500 • SECOR Cares, a mobile food bank: $4,000 • Sky Cliff Center, adult day care: $1,500 • South Metro Safety Foundation, senior safety skills training: $1,500 • St. Vincent de Paul-Castle Rock, for rent, utility and hygiene assistance, $8,000 • St. Vincent de Paul-Parker, for rent and utility assistance, $3,000 • The Rock Real Community, a food and shelter program, $5,000 • Whiz Kids, a one-on-one

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tutoring program, $2,000 • Y.E.S.S. Foundation, a youth suicide program from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, $5,000 • Youth Seen, a youth sumer camp program, $1,500 • Aging Resources of Douglas County, senior programming, $25,000 • Castle Rock Senior Center, senior programming, $20,000 • Douglas County Senior Services Foundation, senior programming, $10,000 • Highlands Ranch Metro District, senior programming, $25,000 • Parker Senior Center, senior programming, $20,000 View the list of recipients and a description of their services at https:// www.douglas.co.us/ documents/2019-millergrant-awards.pdf

they said.

Attendees appeared to find the summit helpful. A real-time poll taken at the close of the summit showed more than 70 people felt they learned something they would use in the future compared to one person who voted that he or she hadn’t.

When asked what topics they were most interested in learning about at the next summit, which has yet to be scheduled, navigating the system, resources, collaboration and prevention were some of the most voted-for issues.

Partridge, in closing the summit, praised the panel of women for speaking out and urged attendees to continue improving the mental health system.

“I ask you,” he said, “and I know you will: Keep the conversation going.”

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DID YOU KNOW? In recent surveys, county residents listed solving traffic congestion as their number one priority is for the county.

Do you agree? Let us know at Together@arapahoegov.com.

We know that mental health, substance abuse, workforce training and other programs are the best way to help offenders lead a more productive life when they get out of the Arapahoe County jail. But the current facility isn’t up to the task.

Today, about 450 inmates each day are experiencing a mental health issue. That’s 64 more inmates than the entire jail was built to house decades ago.

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Learn more by visiting ArapahoeGov.com/ countyconversations or email together@arapahoegov.com.

TELEPHONE TOWN HALL Thursday, June 27, 2019 7 PM – 8 PM TOPIC: PUBLIC SAFETY

Save the Date! Engage with your County Commissioners and elected officials on the important subject of public safety. Ask questions, share ideas, give feedback. Save the date to participate.

For the last three years, Arapahoe County leaders have been bringing together the best information on existing county needs, areas for even greater efficiency and our existing budget situation. Two areas of greatest need and possible additional investment have been identified: Transportation and Public Safety.

LUNCH WITH A COP

Join members of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Littleton Police Department and South Metro Fire Department, for lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 27 at the Whole Foods located at 6853 S. York St. in Centennial.

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Fire muster fans check out old, new gear Levi Abrashevich, 3, checks out a fire truck’s siren.

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ide-eyed youngsters thronged Arapahoe Community College in Littleton on June 15, enthusiastically exploring dozens of vintage and active-duty fire trucks and emergency vehicles at the annual Fire Muster.

Organized by the Mile High Hook and Ladder vintage fire truck club and sponsored by Schomp Automotive, the annual event began with a fire truck parade down Main Street, and wound up at ACC, where kids took fire truck rides, danced in the spray of fire hoses and cranked the

sirens on old-time trucks.

South Metro Fire Rescue — which now provides service to Littleton, as well as Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and other nearby areas — brought numerous vehicles, including massive ladder trucks.

The event is one of the high points of the year for firefighters and their fans alike, said South Metro Fire Chief Bob Baker.

“Littleton is the best little town ever, and we just have so much fun getting out here with kids and showing them what we do,” Baker said. “Who knows? Maybe some of these kids will get the bug and want to grow up to be firefighters.”

Julia Reitan, 1, dances in the spray of a ladder truck’s firehose.

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Gabriel Roseman, 5, and Aaron Navarro, a volunteer with Arapahoe Rescue Patrol, try out a firehose.

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Vietnam memorial exhibit will heal wounds of war Traveling replica to stop in Arvada as only Colorado location

VISIT THE MEMORIAL The Wall that Heals, a traveling memorial for Vietnam War veterans, comes to Arvada’s Faith Bible Chapel, 6250 Wright St., on June 18.

The public is invited to welcome the wall as police and motorcyclists escort the exhibit into the city. The escort will arrive at Ward Rod and 63rd Avenue at roughly 2:30 p.m. on June 18.

Volunteers will set up the wall on June 19 and the exhibit will officially open on June 20.

For more information, visit https:// www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-ThatHeals/.

BY CASEY VAN DIVIER CVANDIVIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Jim Topkoff has met many who, after serving in the war, “don’t want anything to do with it.”

“There are thousands who just felt so neglected and unappreciated when they came back,” said Topkoff, who served in the Navy from 1962 to 1966.

That’s why, for him, the Wall that Heals is so important: “It’s an opportunity to be a part of the wall and start to heal those wounds.”

The Wall that Heals — a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. — will come to Arvada’s Faith Bible Chapel from June 20-23.

Seven-and-a-half feet tall, 375 feet wide and inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 service members who died in the war, the exhibit is free to the public and open 24 hours a day.

Created in 1996, the wall

The Wall that Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, while on display in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

COURTESY PHOTO will go up in Arvada, its only Colorado stop, as one of 33 locations selected for the 2019 national tour after the local Vietnam Veterans of America chapter, chapter 1071, applied for the opportunity.

“The region is incredibly military-friendly,” said Tim Tetz, outreach director with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, “and the folks with the VVA chapter and the church really put together an incredible committee.”

Volunteers running the exhibit have gone above and

beyond to prepare, he said, with some, including chapter board member Topkoff, visiting the wall when it was up in other states.

“They have gone out of their way to make sure they do this right,” Tetz said.

A police escort, expected to include more than 100 motorcyclists, will lead the wall into town on June 18, traveling eastward on 64th Avenue before turning right on Ward Road and right on 63rd Avenue. City and church representatives will hand out flags

to those standing at 63rd and Ward to welcome the exhibit.

Twenty-five volunteers will set up June 19 at the church, 6250 Wright St., with a soft opening taking place at 6 p.m.

The official opening takes place June 20 at 6 p.m., and the exhibit will stay in Arvada until 5 p.m. on June 23.

“It’s just absolutely breathtaking,” Topkoff said, adding the wall looks particularly beautiful at night when illuminated by LED lights.

Additionally, visitors can view objects that individuals

have left behind at the wall in D.C. while the exhibit is in town.

“Anyone is more than welcome to participate,” Topkoff said. “It’s a time to reflect and remember those fallen soldiers.”

Tetz echoed that sentiment, encouraging anyone — veterans, family members, those who have seen the D.C. wall and those who haven’t — to visit.

“This wall is special because of how closely it resembles the wall in D.C., and because it’s in your community,” he said.

“You will be blown away by how beautiful it is.”

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LETTERS FROM PAGE 12

The proper tools to accomplish self-defense cannot be locked up miles away at a government facility.

G. Arthur Bentzen Castle Rock School board merits support This is not a pro- teachers’ union letter, and it’s not an anti-teachers’ union letter. It’s a common sense letter. As a Douglas County mom who has put in countless volunteer hours over the past seven years working to help elect school board directors who support our public schools and our teachers, I was dismayed to read that one teacher was “ashamed and disappointed in having supported those candidates.”

I am immensely proud to have campaigned for all seven current directors, as well as those who ran before them. All seven work long, hard, unpaid hours to fix what was lost under prior leadership, but it takes time.

All seven keep the students first and foremost in their decision-making, as it should be.

Few people will ever agree with 100% of an elected representative’s decisions, and opinions will differ regarding a collective bargaining agreement, even among those who support the same goal of a strong system of public schools where students and employees are valued, buildings are adequately maintained, and we’re not afraid to ask the voters for more funding when needed. Whatever the

school board’s decision on the CBA, some would be happy, while others would not. But for those who support our public schools, there’s no denying the current board is head and shoulders above the alternative. I’d like to thank them for all their hard work and reiterate how proud I am to support them.

Connie Davison Highlands Ranch A mature decision Oh, the shock! Oh, the horror! Imagine, the Douglas County Board of Education denied the request of the DC Federation of Teachers — the union — to re-install collective bargaining.

And, after that same union had lobbied the public strenuously to elect that same board, possibly feeling that the same board would amply reward their efforts. How could this happen?

Actually, it looks like we have elected some responsible adults to the board after all. The goals of the board make great sense, especially academic excellence and financial well being.

The board would not have financial well-being if the union could hold us all hostage to their salary demands through collective bargaining. So, please do not let their shock, tears and dumfounded expectations force you to complain to the reasonable, grown-up school board about their demands, especially after salaries have been raised, and new taxes have been passed to pay for the raises. Let the citizens and community keep calling the shots, not the union.

Mary Ann McCoy Lone Tree

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An alternative Rather than providing bond money to charters, the Douglas County School District may want to use those funds to match the county’s offer and in turn provide additional resources to the charters for safety upgrades along with other schools. This may provide more dollars in the pot for school safety rather than working as separate entities on the issue. The charters already receive over $4 million from the state for capital needs that other schools do not receive.

Maybe giving up a little to get more is an alternative.

Dave Usechek Parker Where does it stop?

In response to Ronald Nigh letter on June 6, I agree, let’s get an amendment to the Colorado Constitution that “a woman has the right to an abortion and a doctor has the freedom to perform it.” Let’s not stop there. Since we can abort a viable fetus, let’s also include any person who has a birth defect and cannot take care of themselves. Then we can move on to people over 70 who don’t have the means to support themselves.

I’m sure we can add a few more classes of people. Let’s go for it!

WRONG! Tom Wehmeyer Parker Some are denied a chance Response to Ronald Nigh letter to the editor published in the June 6 paper: Dear Mr. Nigh: You are new to Colorado? For your information, Colorado led the way in abortion rights and had laws in the books six years before the famous Roe v. Wade Decision in 1973.

But I would just like to have a conversation with you. Really, I would.

Me: When were you born?

You: (Names a date.)

Me: Did you live your life?

You: “Well, yes, of course, here I am!”

(Or something similar.)

Me: Would you say that had your mother aborted you that your life was interfered with?

You: No answer. Silence. You were never given the chance.

You closed with a plea to help 50% of our Colorado population. Ending abortion, which has been far from the promised “rare,” would help 100% of the babies who have no voice. Ending abortion would encourage men to be responsible for their children: no woman can become pregnant without a man (the only exception was Mary, the mother of Jesus our Lord). Ending abortion would bring joy to many

couples facing infertility and seeking children through adoption. Ending abortion would encourage women and men to consider carefully their choice to engage in sex without the protection of marriage or contraception.

Of course, you will now raise the issue of rape. Thank you, since you are a man... rape is a criminal act and men should be held accountable. You should help lead the way in getting this accomplished. The “how to get this done before the next election” part is called citizen referendum and initiative. Good luck!

Lorrie Wells Castle Rock

A high-tech solution Following is a school safety proposal I’ve submitted to the Physical School Safety and Protection Funding Committee to help facilitate spending our county government’s $10 million surplus. The proposal consists of combining video, proximity sensors and airport type metal detectors (ugh).

No technical solution beats the effectiveness of conceal-carry permits for teachers, but there are a multitude of possible second-best technical solutions. In a nutshell, integrating cameras outside buildings for facial recognition (passive, not requiring gestures or any student interaction), metal detectors kept out of sight and only used randomly for selected students, and lastly unobtrusive proximity sensors synchronized with teacher badges detected at the entrance of every classroom, cafeteria and rest room that would provide real-time monitoring of teacher location when a “help-I’ve-fallen-and-I-can’t-get-up button” is pressed during an emergency.

My credentials are as a retired IBM software architect who has previously worked on the design of a facial recognition system for managing the movement of prisoners between cells and proximity sensors for monitoring the location of personnel on ski slopes.

These are but a few of the variety of applications.

Effectiveness must be the single most important objective achieved by ranking costs, intrusion, and ongoing support roles. First, any physical turnkey system is going to require some degree of hands-on oversight, call it operations, as you might envision managing a line of students going through a metal detector. Second, the intrusion of any technology must be heavily weighed on behalf of student body behavior where students are impressionable, and the impact of Orwellian influences must be minimized.

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

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

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

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

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

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 yearround 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://

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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.

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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.

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

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

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

Contact: 303-751-5772.

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

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

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

Contact: www.feedingdenvershungry.org or https://www.facebook.com/FeedingDenversHungry/ Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteer judges for competions.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County.

Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims.

Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado: Youth organization for girls.

Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age Requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world.

Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net.

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THINGS to DO

Castle Pines

Camp DCL: Cooks & Books: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 24-28 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines. Kids ages 6-10 will bring their favorite books to life. Registration is required at DCL.org.

Castle Rock

Free Fitness Fridays: 8-9 a.m.

Friday, June 21 (Body Combat), and Friday, 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.

Walking Tours of Downtown Castle Rock: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22 starting at The Courtyard on Perry Street between Third and Fourth streets and concluding at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Other tours are July 20, Aug. 24, Sept. 28. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Go to wwllittw.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Court the Arts Fine Arts Fair: Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23 at Court House Square, 300 Wilcox St., in downtown Castle Rock.

Featuring local artists. Sponsored by the Parker Artists Guild in conjunction with the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the foundation, which helps local veterans and their families. Contact Cindy Welch at 720-785-0676 or cindy@cindywelchdesign.com Concussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out: 6-7 p.m.

Sunday, June 23 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Ridgeline Conference Room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Lifetree Cafe filmed interview with former tight end Ben Utrecht. Contact RoyKoerner@msn.com or 303-814-0142.

Wizard Camp: 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday, June 24-27 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Supplies and stage recital show included. Call 303-660-6799.

Camp DCL: Out of This World

this week’s TOP FIVE Wildlife Myths and Mysteries: 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1381 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock.

Hear wildlife facts from local wildlife experts and rehabilitators to dispel common myths and strange mysteries. Free family-friendly program presented by the town in partnership with Douglas Land Conservancy. Donations are appreciated to help further the program.

Go to https://www.crgov. com/2722/Animals-Aroundthe-Rock Touch-A-Truck Event: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 22 at Centennial Medical Plaza, 14200 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial. See big trucks and bulldozers, along with a South Metro Fire Rescue truck, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office wildland fire brush trucks and Gator, and the AirLife ambulance and helicopter. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/604702159940002/

Space Art: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday, June 24-28 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. For ages 7-11.

Castle Rock Band Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at the bandstand in front of the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Free concert of patriotic and other music to celebrate Independence Day. Go to www.CastleRockBand.org.

Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Castle Rock Church of Christ. Snacks and lunch will be provided for the children, and an ice cream social is planned for all children and parents immediately afterward.

Register here: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/vacationbible-school-2019-tickets61916109751?err=29

Free Music Arts Festival: Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23 at Civic Green Park, 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Highlands Ranch. Go to hrconcertband.org/ festival/. Features 15 musical groups. A festival marketplace with an assortment of artisan goods and locally made food and beverages. A full schedule can be found at http://hrconcertband. org/festival-page/performers-list.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 101st Army Rock and Country Band: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at Englewood Amphitheater, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Go to https://www.englewoodco. gov/arts-culture/events/sounds-ofsummer.

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 303-792-2999.

Centennial

Southlands Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. select Saturdays through September at Southlands, 6155 S. Main St., Aurora.

Locally grown produce, unique food items, fresh baked good and handmade crafts. Call 303-6275000.

Butterfly Garden Tour: 9:3010:30 a.m. Friday, June 21 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Experience the vivid colors of the library’s garden, a potential cocooning spot for winged visitors, as our friends at the Dig and Dream Garden Club lead the way. Learn about what plants attract our invertebrate pals and how you can create your own butterfly garden. Plants will be available for purchase after the tour. Go to https://arapahoelibraries.org/

Music and Mayhem with Magician Dennis Michael: 10-11 a.m.

Friday, June 21 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Juggling, balancing, unicycle riding, clowning and more. Michael also explains the science of motion behind the artistry. Show is packed with audience participation. Go to https://arapahoelibraries.org/ Friends of the Chamber Music: 1:30-3 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Pianist Katy Kristoffersen and vocalist George Connolly perform both traditional and popular songs that everyone can sing along with. Co-sponsored by the Colorado Alzheimer’s Association. Go to https://arapahoelibraries.org/ Youth/Teen Sprint Triathlon: Saturday, June 22 at Lookout Pool. For ages 6-15 years. Ages 6-11 swim 50 meters, bike 1 mile and walk/run ½ mile; ages 12-15 swim 100 meters, bike 3 miles and walk/run 1 mile. Contact Ryan at 303-269-8410 or Gina at 303269-8409 for information. Sign up at 303-269-8400 or www.

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Intro to Parkour: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial; 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Learn some basic moves such as climbing, jumping and rolling for getting around obstacles in this fun and active workshop. Go to https://arapahoelibraries.org/ Planting Perennials for Height: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Call 303-6904722 or go to www.tagawagardens.com.

Working with What You Have: Landscape Solutions for Problem Areas: noon to 1:15 p.m.

Saturday, June 22 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Call 303-690-4722 or go to www.tagawagardens. com.

Maintaining Your Pond: 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, June 22 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Call 303-690-4722 or go to www.tagawagardens.com.

Youth and Adult TRYathlons: Sunday, June 23 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; Saturday, July 27 at Cook Creek Pool, 8711 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Choose race based on age and desired distance. Learn more at https:// www.ssprd.org/0/TRYathlon.

Smartphone Photography: Photo Editing for iPhone & iPad: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Registration required. Call 303-690-4722 or go to www.tagawagardens.com.

Hot Summer Reads: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Literary spin on “speed dating.” Librarians will introduce this summer’s hottest reads. As our librarians move from table to table, you’re sure to find some literary matches to jumpstart your summer of reading. Go to https:// arapahoelibraries.org.

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Travel Photography Tips and Tricks: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Learn from seasoned photographer Steve Mohlenkamp. Bring your questions. Go to https://arapahoelibraries.org/ Streets at SouthGlenn Summer Concerts: Tunisia: 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26 in Commons Park. Current hits to classic rock.

High energy variety R&B, rock and dance. Admission is free. Go to www.shopsouthglenn.com.

Workshop Wednesday: Succulent Dish Garden: 1-2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Registration required.

Call 303-690-4722 or go to www. tagawagardens.com.

June 20, 2019J welcome to join. Go to https:// arapahoelibraries.org/ Unconventional Women of the West: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. In firstperson living history, learn about the struggles and triumphs of five female leaders who helped shift statewide and national perceptions of women, moving them from the discrete margins of life into the forefront of our heritage.

Presented by The Legendary Ladies. Register online at www. centennialco.gov/activeseniors Miniature Gardening for Kids: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Registration required. Call 303-690-4722 or go to www.tagawagardens.com.

Bromeliad Kokedama Workshop: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Registration required. Call 303-690-4722 or go to www.tagawagardens.com.

Intro to Theater: Improv Creative Characters: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Walk2Connect at Your Library: Wednesday, June 26 at Koelbel 8:50 a.m. every other Tuesday Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Cententhrough Oct. 15 at Koelbel Library, nial.

Learn to create interesting Layout 1 6/15/2019 4:22 PM Page 1 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Join characters through improv games library staff and neighbors and and scene work. By the end, we explore the trails and neighborwill work together to create a hoods the surround Koelbel scene with complex characters.

Library. Group will leave no later Recurring workshop will focus than 9:05 a.m. and will return by on a different aspect of theater 10:30 a.m. For teens and adults, each month. No experience is but all ages welcome. Reservanecessary, and all skill levels are

tions recommended. Download and sign the online waiver at arapahoelibraries.org/events.

Greenwood Village

Celebrating the Art of Pastels: Pastel Society of Colorado’s Mile High National Pastel Exhibition is on display through June 29 at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village.

Go to www.pastelsocietyofcolorado.org or contact exhibition cochairs Sandy Marvin at sjmarvinart@yahoo.com or Marla Sullivan at marlasullivan@comcast.net.

Highlands Ranch

Saturday Classic Car Cruise: 4-9 p.m. Saturdays, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24 and Sept. 28. Presented by the Highlands Ranch Hot Rodders. Go to www.hrhotrod.com for a map of the cruise route. Contact info@hrhotrod.com or call Ron at 720-201-7007.

Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 27 (The Long Run); July 11 (Deja Blu); July 18 (A Country Music Project); and July 25 (That Eighties Band) at Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch. Pack a picnic and enjoy music at the park. Go to https:// hrcaonline.org/about-us/ guides-communication/calendarschedules/event-details/evr/1/ summer-concert-series-7

Culture on the Green: 6:30-8 p.m.

June 28 and July 26 at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Pack a picnic and enjoy live entertainment. Go to https:// hrcaonline.org/about-us/guidescommunication/calendar-schedules/ event-details/culture-on-the-green “Little Mermaid”: Theater classes for ages 3-9; classes from 3:454:30 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

It’s All About the Kids Golf Tournament: 2 p.m. Monday, June 24 at Arrowhead Golf Course, 10850 Sundown Trail, Littleton.

Registration includes cart fee, practice balls, range time and dinner. Register at shilohhouse.org/ golf. Deadline is June 10. Proceeds benefit Shiloh House.

George Custer: Separating Fact from Fiction: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Presented by George Koukeas, whose historical presentations are wide-ranging from the Summit Springs Battle to Buffalo Bill Cody and his Wild West Show. Call 303-795-3961.

Lone Tree

An Evening of Help & Hope: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Silent and live auction and games. A fundraiser for Health & Hope Center, the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. For tickets and information, contact Carolyn Homer at 303-688-1114 x14 or carolyn@ helpandhopecenter.org, or go to https://www.helpandhopecenter. org.

NAACP Douglas County Organizing Meeting: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at the Lone Tree branch of Douglas County Libraries, 10055 Library, Way, Lone Tree.

All interested in establishing the NAACP in Douglas County are welcome. Contact NAACP State President Rosemary Lytle at 719233-0243.

A Paris Street Market at Park Meadows: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays, 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 303-792-2999.

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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SPORTS

‘Opponents fear and respect her’ Audrey Weiss is taking her skills to Notre Dame

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe High School soccer player Audrey Weiss is one of those players who can never move around much without being marked by an opponent or two.

She always seemed to make things happen for the Warriors during her senior season and managed the team’s lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Grandview in the Class 5A state championship game in May. Weiss, who is headed to play at Notre Dame, is the 2019 Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

“Audrey is incredibly talented,” said Arapahoe coach Mark Hampshire. “It has been clear that opponents fear and respect her.

“She recovered from ACL surgery her freshman year, came back in the state championship game her sophomore year and then back against in 2019. She has the ability to beat players one on one, serve and the whole package.

Audrey Weiss of Arapahoe is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

JIM BENTON

SEE WEISS, P29

‘She is an incredible athlete’ Katie Collins shows prowess both on offense and defense

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Katie Collins was hard to keep off the lacrosse field.

The Cherry Creek senior was a midfielder who was a standout on both offense and defense.

She was named the 2019 Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year.

“She was our only two-way midfielder,” said Creek coach Bailey Zerr. “She is an incredible athlete and is super speedy. She will be a Division I college player at Oregon, which says a lot.”

Collins, who was the US Lacrosse Magazine’s Player of the Month for April for the west section after collecting 16 goals and three assists in the Bruins’ first four games, finished the season with 55 goals and six assists for 61 points.

She was credited with 69 ground balls and helped Creek post a 17-2 SEE COLLINS, P29

Katie Collins of Cherry Creek is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Girls Lacross Player of the Year.

KEVIN PRICKETT

College baseball opening doors for Colorado athletes

I

t’s been slow — like an off-speed changeup — for people to realize, but big-time college baseball is no longer a long shot for players who participate in Colorado high school baseball.

Arkansas sophomore catcher Casey Opitz, who played at Heritage High School in Littleton, made his second straight trip last weekend to Omaha, Nebraska for the 2019 College World Series.

“Absolutely, Colorado has college baseball players,” said Opitz.

“Talent comes from all over. You have OVERTIME to work hard for it.

They will find you, that’s their job.

“You have to put in the effort.

Depending on how you play, a big school will find you. If they don’t find you right away, Jim Benton you can go to a smaller school and they will find you there. No matter where you are from, they will find you.”

Casey Opitz’s older brother Jeff, manager of the Colorado Rockies’ Grand Junction Rookie League team who played for Nebraska as a freshman in the 2005 College World Series, agrees that Colorado does produce Division I baseball players.

“I’ve said that for years,” said Jeff Opitz. “There is a lot of good talent in Colorado, a lot of good homegrown talent. There are always some elite players.”

Casey Opitz was one of three former area high school players on rosters of College World Series teams.

Matthew Schmitz, a senior at Michigan who transferred from Cypress College, is a reserve first baseman who played in 14 games this season and hit .167 for the Wolverines. He is a former Regis Jesuit player who resides in Parker.

Tanner O’Tremba, a freshman who played at Cherry Creek, is a Texas Tech outfielder who played in 31 games prior to the World Series and hit .267 with 20 runs batted in.

He delivered a key double in an 8-6 Super Regional win over Oklahoma State on June 9 and had seven RBIs in an early-season game against Kentucky.

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BENTON FROM PAGE 29

Casey Opitz, who played in 19 games as a freshman, is the Razorbacks’ No. 1 catcher this season and has been a solid leader for the pitching staff.

He caught a Southeast Conferenceleading 21 base runners attempting to steal.

He headed to Omaha with a .246 batting average after going 4-for-9 with five RBIs in three games against Ole Miss in the Super Regional.

A few of the adjustments from high school to college baseball included stronger, faster players and more games.

“You really have to be able to take care of yourself — it’s such a long season,” said Casey Opitz. “The first adjustment is how much baseball you play on a daily basis. I wouldn’t call it a job, it’s still fun.

“This year figuring out what works for me and what I need to work on was an improvement. It was easier on the catching part to come in and work with guys and figure out what I can do for them.

“It is unbelievable to be a part of some of the best teams in college

baseball at the College World Series.

It is great to have a bunch of family out here and it’s cool to come back here to see all them and play in front of them again.”

Time to celebrate Golden High School graduate Lindsay Horan scored in the 32nd minute and Mallory Pugh who played at Mountain Vista tallied in the 85th minute in the USA women’s soccer team’s record-breaking 13-0 World Cup win over Thailand on June 11.

However, most of the attention was centered on celebrations by the Americans after each goal in the rout, which has coach Jill Ellis defending her players.

I’m the first to admit I don’t like to see exaggerated celebrations after touchdowns, home runs, goals, winning 50-foot putts or whatever. Celebrate but don’t make it a jamboree.

However, the social media criticism directed at the American women is undeserved.

First of all, this was a World Cup match in the ultimate international tournament and goals should be celebrated. Plus, there is the goal differential, which is so important and a reason why teams can’t afford to let up on any opponent.

I have watched many tournaments

in the past few years where that one additional goal during the second match would have made a difference in advancing.

What should be noted are the actions by the Americans toward the disappointed Thai players after the match.

Thai coach Nuengruethai Sathongwien thanked the Americans who encouraged her overmatched players to keep fighting and keep their heads up.

Soccer Hall of Famer Whitney (Hollis) Longmeir, a Highlands Ranch resident and graduate of Columbine High School, was one of five members of the 1996-99 women’s soccer team who were inducted into the Santa Clara University Hall of Fame.

Longmeir, a midfielder who had 15 goals and 11 assists in the 87 career games in which she played, was a member of teams that went 89-9-4 and outscored their opponents 10898 in four seasons.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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WEISS FROM PAGE 29

“I’m excited to see how she does at Notre Dame.”

In five playoff games, Weiss had four goals and two assists and had at least one point in all 19 games she played during the season.

She finished the season with 19 goals and nine assists for 47 points, had three game-winning goals and averaged 3.2 shots and 2.5 points a game.

COLLINS FROM PAGE 29

record and finish second in the girls state lacrosse championships.

“She was a huge part of our attack against tough defenders,” added Zerr. “And absolutely she could play defense. She was on the draw circle and got a lot of ground balls.”

Collins scored in every game this season and had six in one game against Dakota Ridge. She ended her career with a 38-game scoring streak. The last game she didn’t get a goal came on May 24, 2017 in an 8-5 loss to Colorado Academy.

In three seasons on the Bruins’ varsity, Collins had 147 goals, 19 assists and 166 points and a .590 shooting percentage.

Holiday

Craft Show and Mini-Market Admission is free to the public Saturday Nov. 30

10am - 4pm

Sunday Dec. 1

10am - 2pm

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

15200 W. 6th Ave. Golden, CO.

Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the first-ever Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 100 exhibitors filling the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more.

Vendors Needed | Interested in selling your handmade crafts??

Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com All applications must be approved to participate

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Stressed out? Your dog may feel it too

BY JEREMY REHM ASSOCIATED PRESS

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The study results are no surprise, said Alicia Buttner, director of animal behavior with the Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha. `New evidence is continually emerging, showing that people and their dogs have incredibly close bonds that resemble the ones that parents share with their children,’’ she said in an email.

But she said there isn’t enough evidence to assume that the influence goes only one way; it may go both ways. ``It’s not just as simple as owner gets stressed, dog gets stressed,’’ she said.

Many other factors could affect a person or dog’s stress levels and possibly even dampen them, she said.

Buttner said cortisol levels don’t necessarily indicate ``bad’’ stress. They instead can indicate a good experience like getting ready to go for a walk, she said.

Roth and her team plan to investigate whether other dog breeds will react to their owners the same way. In the meantime, she offered advice to minimize how much stress dog owners may be causing their pets. Dogs that play more show fewer signs of being stressed, she said.

So ``just be with your dog and have fun,’’ Roth said.

Answers

Solution © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

When dog owners go through a stressful period, they’re not alone in feeling the pressure — their dogs feel it too, a new study suggests.

Dog owners experiencing long bouts of stress can transfer it to their dogs, scientists report in a study published June 6 in Scientific Reports. The Swedish researchers focused on 58 people who own border collies or Shetland sheepdogs. They examined hair from the dog owners and their dogs, looking at the concentrations of a hormone called cortisol, a chemical released into the bloodstream and absorbed by hair follicles in response to stress.

Depression, excessive physical exercise and unemployment are just a few examples of stress that can influence the amount of cortisol found in your hair, said Lina Roth of Linkoping University in Sweden.

Roth and her team found that the patterns of cortisol levels in the hair of dog owners closely matched that found in their dogs in both winter and summer months, indicating their stress levels were in sync. She thinks the owners are influencing the dogs rather than the other way around because several human personality traits appear to affect canine cortisol levels.

The researchers don’t know what causes the synchronization in cortisol levels between humans and their pups. But a hint might lie in the fact that the link is stronger with competitive dogs than in pet pooches.

The bond formed between owner and competitive dogs during training may increase the canines’ emotional reliance on their owners, she said. That in turn could increase the degree of synchronization.

But why do people influence their dogs rather than vice versa?

Perhaps people are ``a more central part of the dog’s life, whereas we humans also have other social networks,’’ Roth said in an email.

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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

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088

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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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0095 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/18/2019 1:42:00 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.

Original Grantor: Donald W Woolfolk, Jr. Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for JLB Corporation DBA Golden Oak Lending Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/31/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 8/13/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018048424 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $308,878.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $307,997.60 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: A default in payment required by the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0100 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/22/2019 2:31:00 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: TANIA C HARGRAVE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/22/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 3/2/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011014741 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $160,817.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $136,908.43

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.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 21, BLOCK 2, IMPERIAL HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 28, Block 2, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 9, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 7697 Kyle Way, Littleton, CO 80125-8970

Which has the address of: 9335 Fernwood Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 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.

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, August 14, 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: 6/20/2019 Last Publication: 7/18/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 6/13/2019 Last Publication: 7/11/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/24/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 4/18/2019 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:

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008279614

KAREN J. RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7225-3050 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0095 First Publication: 6/13/2019 Last Publication: 7/11/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0100 First Publication: 6/20/2019 Last Publication: 7/18/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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PUBLIC NOTICE

June 20, 2019

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0089

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10 ways to love your brain To Whom It May Concern: On 4/16/2019 4:20:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: RYAN J TOMAZIN AND SUSAN K TOMAZIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR SHEA MORTGAGE, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE STAFF REPORT CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-8CB, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-8CB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/28/2004 his June, during Alzheimer’s Recording Date of DOT: 1/30/2004 & Brain Awareness Month, Reception the No. of DOT: 2004011463 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Alzheimer’s Association is hopOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $160,800.00 ing to raise awareness of this Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date devastating disease by sharing 10 ways hereof: $159,286.17

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symptoms of depression, anxiety or rable to those who have not smoked. and each of you are hereby notified that on Follow yourYou theheart: 5th day ofEvidence November 2015 the thenother County mental health concerns. Also, of the County Douglas, in the tryState to manage stress. to love your brain. shows that Treasurer risk factors forofcarPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to diovascularDOUGLAS disease and stroke Nearly 6 million people in the United hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of COUNTY the following describedStump yourself: Challenge and trust have been violated as follows: Failure to real estate situate in the County of Douglas, — obesity, high blood pressure and activate your mind. Build a States, including 73,000 Coloradans, are pay principal and interest when due together State of Colorado, to wit: with all other payments provided for in the Eviddiabetes — negatively impact your piece of furniture. Complete a living with Alzheimer’s disease, accord7.5 MINERAL ACRES OF SW1/4, S1/2NW1/4 ence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and cognitive health.31-9-65 NW1/4, E1/2SW1/4, NW1/4SW1/4 jigsaw ing to a news release. The sixth-leading 6- puzzle. Do something artistic. other violations of the terms thereof.

10-65 MINERAL INTEREST 103-327games, such as bridge, that make cause of death and the only leading Heads up: Brain injury can 7.5 AM/L Play THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A disease without a prevention, treatment raise risk ofandcognitive decline you think strategically. Challenging said County Treasurer issued a certificate of FIRST LIEN. purchase therefore to DOUGLAS COUNTY. or cure, Alzheimer’s kills more Ameriand dementia.

Wear a seat belt, your SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE The property described herein is all of the That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy themind may have short- and longdelinquent* taxes assessed against saidterm real es- benefits for your brain. cans every year than breast cancerproperty and encumbered by the lien of the deed use a helmet when playing contact of trust. tate for the year 2014. That said real estate was prostate cancer combined. sports or riding taxed a bike, andassessed take in the name(s) of S can reduce the risk of cognitive Buddy up: Staying socially or specially Description of Real Property: FENDLEY for said year 2014 steps to prevent Cfalls. decline.” engaged may support “Research is still evolving, butLegal CONDOMINIUM UNIT 29A HIGHLAND WALK IN ACCORDANCE That onEat the 26th day of January 2018 said According to theWITH release, these evidence is strong that people CONDOMINIUMS, Fuel up right: a healthy brain health. Pursue social AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM AND DOUGLAS COUNTY assigned said certificate of habits will help achieve maximum can reduce their risk of cognitive and balanced diet is SPECIAL SUBASSOCIATION DECLARATION purchase to HAIthat CONSULTING INC. activities that are meaningful. Find HIGHLAND WALK AS-and body: benefi ts CONDOMINIUM for the brain decline by making key lifestyle FOR lower in fat and higher in ways to be part of your community.

SOCIATION IN , OF HIGHLANDS RANCH That said HAI CONSULTING INC on the 30th changes,” Amelia Schafer, executive vegetables and day fruit to help reBreak a sweat: Engage in reguCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC RECORof Janaury 2019 the present holderIfof you said love animals, consider volDED JUNE 5, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO has made request upon the Treasdirector of the Colorado Chapter of duce the risk ofcertificate, cognitive larSUPPLEMENTAL cardiovascular at a local shelter. If you 2003084513, THE CON- exercise that urer of said County decline. for a deed to saidunteering real esDOMINIUM HIGHLAND tate; That Deed will be issued for singing, join a local choir. Or the Alzheimer’s Association, said in DECLARATION Although research ona Treasurer’s diet and elevatesFOR your heart rate and enjoy WALK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the release. “Based on this research, cognitive function cer-2019 unless increases bloodASSOCIflow to the brain and share AND HIGHLAND WALK AMENITIES on the is 26thlimited, day of September the activities with friends and ATION, INC RECORDED NOVEMBER 26, same has been redeemed.

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2003, AT RECEPTION NO 2003169299 AND be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to Public Notice CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR HIGHLANDphysical activthe actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2019-0089 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/16/2019 4:20:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: RYAN J TOMAZIN AND SUSAN K TOMAZIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR SHEA MORTGAGE, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-8CB, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-8CB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/28/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 1/30/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004011463 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $160,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $159,286.17

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: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 29A HIGHLAND WALK CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM AND SPECIAL SUBASSOCIATION DECLARATION FOR HIGHLAND WALK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION IN , OF HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC RECORDED JUNE 5, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO 2003084513, THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HIGHLAND WALK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC AND HIGHLAND WALK AMENITIES ASSOCIATION, INC RECORDED NOVEMBER 26, 2003, AT RECEPTION NO 2003169299 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR HIGHLAND WALK CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 1 , RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2003, AT RECEPTION NO 200316298, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10573 Parkington Lane Unit 29a , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

WALK CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 1 , RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2003, AT RECEPTION NO 200316298, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

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Which has the address of: 10573 Parkington Lane Unit 29a , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 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.

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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - S C FENDLEY - HAI CONSULTING INC - DOUGLAS COUNTY - DENCO INVESTMENTS LLC - DENCO INVESTMENTS LLC C/O STELLO PROPERTIES LLC REGISTERED AGENT -RIO STAR LLC - RIO STAR LLC C/O DENNIS A WINN REGISTERED AGENT - APPLEWHITE ACQUISITIONS LLC - APPLEWHITE ACQUISITIONS LLC C/O DAVID S VAN EVERY SR REGISTERED AGENT - APPLEWHITE ACQUISTIONS LLC C/O BETTY F VAN EVERY, MANAGER - APPLEWHITE ACQUISITIONS LLC C/O DAVID SHELBY VAN EVERY JR, OFFICER - APPLEWHITE ACQUISITIONS LLC C/O JOSEPH H VAN EVERY, OFFICER PAUL H MCKNIGHT AND BLANCHE W MCKNIGHT HIS WIFE - S C FENDLEY C/O JOHN CLAYBURN FENDLEY JR TRUSTEE OF THE FENDLEY FAMILY TRUST - S C FENDLEY C/O JOHN CLAYBURN FENDLEY AKA JOHN CLAYBURN FENDLEY JR

Dated: 4/18/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November 2015 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to DOUGLAS COUNTY the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

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

7.5 MINERAL ACRES OF SW1/4, S1/2NW1/4 31-9-65 NW1/4, E1/2SW1/4, NW1/4SW1/4 610-65 MINERAL INTEREST 7.5 AM/L 103-327

LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 11101 WEST 120TH AVENUE #280 Eldorado Bldg 2, BROOMFIELD, COLORADO 80021 Phone #: (303) 539-8601 Fax #: (303) 265-9628 Attorney File #: 47737458

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to DOUGLAS COUNTY. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2014. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of S C FENDLEY for said year 2014

First Publication: 6/13/2019 Last Publication: 7/11/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0089 First Publication: 6/13/2019 Last Publication: 7/11/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest

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That on the 26th day of January 2018 said DOUGLAS COUNTY assigned said certificate of purchase to HAI CONSULTING INC. That said HAI CONSULTING INC on the 30th day of Janaury 2019 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 26th day of September 2019 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 13th day of June 2019 /s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 935360 1st Advertisement Date: 06/13/2019 2nd Advertisement Date: 06/20/2019 3rd Advertisement Date: 06/27/2109 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Witness my hand this 13th day of June 2019

/s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer

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Legal Notice No.: 935360 1st Advertisement Date: 06/13/2019 2nd Advertisement Date: 06/20/2019 3rd Advertisement Date: 06/27/2109 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - MIKEL F WAY - LINCOLN LTD ENDEAVOR FUND LLC - ENDEAVOR FUND LLC C/O KEVIN E GAY, REGISTERED AGENT - ENDEAVOR FUND LLC C/O NICK MILLER, MEMBER - ENDEAVOR FUND LLC C/O JOHN CLARK LOVE III, MEMBER - DENISE KELLY - WENDELL F THOMAS - MIKEL F WAY AKA MIKEL FREDERICK WAY WENDELL F THOMAS BY FREDDIE MARIE THOMAS AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT C EDWARD STIRMAN ESQ You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November 2015 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to LINCOLN LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TRACT 40 THUNDER BUTTE SUBD 1.19 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to LINCOLN LTD. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2014. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MIKEL F WAY for said year 2014 That said LINCOLN LTD on the 6th day of March 2019 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 26th day of September 2019 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of June 2019 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 935362 1st Advertisement Date: 06/13/2019 2nd Advertisement Date: 06/20/2019 3rd Advertisement Date: 06/27/2109 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

OCCUPANT - ARCHIE F PIERCE - HAI CONSULTING INC - DOUGLAS COUNTY DENCO INVESTMENTS LLC - DENCO INVESTMENTS LLC C/O STELLO PROPERTIES LLC REGISTERED AGENT -DENCO INVESTMENTS LLC C/O STELLO INVESTMENTS LLC REGISTERED AGENT - RIO STAR LLC - RIO STAR LLC C/O DENNIS A WINN, REGISTERED AGENT - NYESHA D JOHNSON - STEVEN DALE SMITH - ARCHIE PIERCE AKA ARCHIE F PIERCE - RICHARD B SUNDQUIST AKA RICHARD BRUEN SUNDQUIST

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November 2019 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to DOUGLAS COUNTY the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: 1/2 MINERAL RESERVES PT W1/2SW1/4 208-65 22.15 AM/L MINERAL INTEREST ACRES = 10.00 AM/L 143-275

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to D OUGLAS COUNTY. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2014. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ARCHIE F PIERCE for said year 2014 That on the 26th day of January 2018 said DOUGLAS COUNTY assigned said certificate of purchase to HAI CONSULTING INC.

That said HAI CONSULTING INC on the 30th day of January 2019 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 26th day of September 2019 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 13th day of June 2019 /s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 935361 1st Advertisement Date: 06/13/2019 2nd Advertisement Date: 06/20/2019 3rd Advertisement Date: 06/27/2109 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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