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MY NAME IS

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Former Texan is owner of Kneaders in Highlands Ranch About me I’m originally from a town called Denton in Texas. I was going to school for electrical engineering and working for Dave & Buster’s, and they asked me to go around the country opening restaurants. I ended up in Westminster. I met my wife Karen and we got married. We have three kids.

We realized four seasons wasn’t just something you see in a textbook and how great it was here. We ended up in Highlands Ranch. We love the community and couldn’t ask for anything better.

Owning a bakery I was approached by a Kneaders and I wasn’t too interested initially. Not having any here in the area, it was easy to dismiss. Then I was exposed to what the concept is — a scratch bakery. We make everything by hand, 42 pastries made from scratch every single day. It’s one of those things that a lot of people seem to want and nobody is doing it.

Then you add in a couple things, like the drive-through part of the concept.

My wife and I, having young kids, knew that if you have a young child asleep in the car, you’re stuck going through a drive-through. We had the opportunity

to serve something good and make it convenient.

Why the restaurant industry It was the people, the food, the fact that I get something different every day.

My wife was an accountant and would sometimes say there wasn’t much adventure to it.

Owning a business with my wife is pretty fantastic. We probably see more of each other now than we did in the past. It really hammers home that family atmosphere. It’s our friends and neighbors coming in the door every day.

I wouldn’t have it any other way. We are blessed to have great staff, great customers, the smiling faces that come in.

It’s way different than sitting in a cubicle all day. That’s what we love about it.

On the menu You can’t go wrong with the chocolate mousse dome. It’s a chocolate cake with an imported Swiss mousse covered in ganache and dark chocolate curls.

Those take us two days to make.

Fun fact I would say my favorite trips are to the Caribbean. However, I like Hawaii a lot better because there is something to be said about being in some place and knowing what the laws are. If you mess up royally, you know what is going to happen. Plus, it’s absolutely beautiful.

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Nearly three years ago, Joe Barnett and his wife, Karen, opened Kneaders in Highlands Ranch, 1105 Sergeant Jon Stiles Drive. “It’s way different than sitting in a cubicle all day,” Barnett said. “That’s what we love about it.”

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Coffman touts homeless veterans’ children bill Proposal aims to close ‘gap’ in services for homeless veterans’ children

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Behind the challenges homeless veterans face stands a less visible problem: the children experiencing homelessness with them.

“The truth is, if we’re not taking care of their families, we’re not taking care of them,” said U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, at a gathering on housing issues at the Aurora City Council chambers.

Coffman discussed his proposed legislation, the Homeless Veteran Families Act, at the June 11 Innovative Housing Symposium organized

by Mile High Behavioral Healthcare. The bill, H.R. 4099, seeks to provide assistance to veterans’ children — currently, services for those children aren’t funded by a veterans-assistance program.

“Vets have a choice between accessing services and staying with their children,” Coffman said.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs, referred to as the VA, provides funding to community agencies that help homeless veterans, but the VA can’t provide money

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, talks to a crowd in the Aurora City Council chambers June 11 at an event called the Innovative Housing Symposium organized by Mile High Behavioral Healthcare. Coffman discussed his proposed legislation, the Homeless Veteran Families Act, which seeks to provide assistance to veterans’ children. ELLIS ARNOLD to cover costs of services for child dependents of homeless veterans.

That leaves some homeless shelters giving preference to non-veteran homeless families because they can get funding to cover their children under federal rules, according to a news release by Coffman’s office.

That “horrible gap” in support for children of veterans, Coffman said,

could be remedied by the bill, which has about 180 cosponsors, or supporters, in Congress, according to Coffman.

The proposal would allow the VA to reimburse service providers under its Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem program at a 50 percent rate for the costs of housing minor dependents of homeless veterans while the veterans receive

services, according to the release.

“The pushback we’re getting is the cost,” but lawmakers may try to find a way to offset it in the VA budget, Coffman said. “I think the VA is very top-heavy in terms of the bureaucracy.”

The bill has support from several veterans’ organizations, including the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, The American Legion, the Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Got Your 6, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Military Order of the Purple Heart and American Veterans (AMVETS), according to the release.

“The best way we can thank our veterans is by supporting them and helping them to support their greatest treasure, their immediate family members,” said James Gillespie, who represents the Comitis Crisis Center, a shelter in Aurora, according to the release.

Coffman and Julia Brownley, D-California, introduced the bill Oct. 24 in the House of Representatives. It has not moved forward in the legislative process, according to GovTrack, an organization that follows bills through Congress.

Coffman represents the 6th Congressional District, which includes Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Highlands Ranch and part of Adams County, among other areas.

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Firefighting helicopter company under zoning violation Rampart Helicopter Services has applied for rezoning to correct violation, to neighbors’ dismay

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The future of Rampart Helicopter Services and its relationship with Douglas County remained uncertain as of June 12 when county commissioners could not reach a decision while debating how to resolve a zoning violation on the part of Rampart — and how to mitigate a dispute between the helicopter business and neighboring residents.

Douglas County has long relied on Rampart as one of several air-support services it calls on to fight fires. The company is owned by Jeff Armstrong, and his Huey helicopter is piloted by a 30-year flying veteran, Bryan Toomey.

“I know this hasn’t been easy for any of us,” Armstrong said June 12.

Rampart, based on unincorporated land near Castle Rock at 1251 Haystack Drive, has responded to incidents like the Chatridge Fire in Douglas County, which burned more than 200 acres in 2016.

That same year, however, a complaint filed with the county pointed out Rampart was violating its zoning. Douglas County works on a complaint-based system, meaning the county does not

actively police zoning but launches investigations if complaints are filed, said Steve Koster, assistant director of planning services for Douglas County.

“We rely primarily on complaints coming in to find out about these things,” Koster said. “Douglas County is a big place and we have to rely on getting those calls by and large, because we don’t have the resources to be going door-to-door inspecting.”

The property on which Rampart runs is zoned Agricultural One, which does not permit the operation of a commercial heliport. Koster said Rampart received a permit to build a barn, now used as the company’s heliport, which would be permissible under the agricultural zoning.

Rampart has operated at its location since 2005 and constructed the hangar in 2007.

The company’s choice once a complaint arose was to cease operating or bring the property into compliance.

When Rampart applied to rezone its property neighboring residents Ken and Laurel Maupin raised concerns regarding noise generated by the helicopter, traffic to and from the site, the number of vehicles parked on the site and the heliport’s effect on their

Rampart Helicopter Services runs a heliport from its location on unincorporated land near Castle Rock and is under review for a zoning violation that could mean they can no longer operate the heliport at their current location.

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“We can hear the helicopter even over our own lawn mower when we’re on it,” Laurel Maupin said.

Armstrong said from boot-up to takeoff is roughly a 7- to 10-minute timespan and the helicopter has taken off 18 times this year.

The company is unique from the county’s other air-support service contracts as it’s the only one based in Douglas County. From takeoff, Rampart can reach the farthest points of Douglas County in roughly 20 minutes.

The contract is a “Call When Needed” service with the option to place Rampart on “Exclusive Use,” in the case of a major wildfire in the county, for example. Call When Needed costs $2,150 an hour. Placing Rampart on Exclusive Use cost $3,500 daily with an additional hourly cost of $2,150.

Armstrong hopes to get his nearly 20 acres rezoned from Agricultural One to Planned Development. No development is proposed on his property, but the new zoning would allow him to

operate his heliport.

“Losing this asset is huge. Losing the timing of this asset is huge,” Armstrong said.

Armstrong can continue operating Rampart while the issue is debated.

But should commissioners reject his zoning application, he can no longer run Rampart from his current location, and he could be fined if he failed to comply from that point on, Koster said.

The Maupins said they value the service Rampart provides and hope it stays in the county, but they want Rampart moved to another location.

“We need this service. We want to be a partner in what he’s doing and what he can offer the county,” Laurel said.

Armstrong and the Maupins held a mitigation meeting in the week before the June 12 commissioner meeting.

Both parties said their relationship is cordial, but they could not reach any agreements. Armstrong has also offered to buy the Maupins’ property to SEE HELICOPTER, P7

Douglas County signs ‘exclusive use’ deal with firefighting helicopter A Trans Aero helicopter will be based in county for foreseeable future

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County has entered into an “exclusive use” contract with the Loveland-based company Trans Aero LTD, which operates wildfire-fighting helicopters, in order to base one Trans Aero helicopter in the county for the foreseeable future, a county spokeswoman said.

The helicopter was scheduled to land at noon on June 18 and will remain at the Douglas County Public Works Operations Center, near Titan Road and Moore Road, for a cost of $4,600 a day. An exact end date of the contract is to be determined.

The county entered the contract

to replace the temporary absence of one of its other air support contracts, Castle Rock-based Rampart Helicopter Services. Rampart is unable to respond to wildfires in Douglas County while its owner undergoes annual training through early July, the spokeswoman said.

The county issued a release to 2,600 Nextdoor subscribers in Chatfield, Cherokee Ridge Estates, Lambert Ranch, Louviers, Sedalia, Roxborough, along Santa Fe Boulevard and Sunshine Acres informing them of the Trans Aero helicopter’s presence.

The pad where the helicopter is based was built and zoned for such uses in 2016.

The county already signed a “call-asneeded” contract with Trans Aero in March for the 2018 wildland fire season. That contract was not to exceed $200,000 this year and is separate from the latest agreement.

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School board denies approval of STEM-based charter school

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

About a dozen parents and children in matching black shirts with “Alexandria” written in yellow left a recent Douglas County School Board meeting in frustration.

The STEM-inspired school they were representing was denied a charter application for the second time by the board of education.

“It really brings a lot of technological innovation to students who are desperately needing it,” said parent Darick LaSelle, who serves on the board of directors for the proposed school, Alexandria School of Innovation. “I understand the board’s concerns; I don’t agree with them.”

The district’s Charter Application Review Team made a recommendation to deny the application, which the school board followed. Board members cited inadequate programming to meet the needs of all students, includ-

ing those with special needs, under enrollment across the district and an insufficient population as reasons.

“A grave concern in the district is enrollment,” school board President David Ray said at the June 5 meeting.

“We really have to make sure we are making wise decisions when we grow schools in our district.”

The charter school would have been the second founded by Judy and Barry Brannberg, who in 2011 opened STEM School and Academy in Highlands Ranch. The sought-after location for the middle and high school of Alexandria School of Innovation was 14 acres of land near Lucent Boulevard and C-470 in Highlands Ranch.

Primary grades would have been served at a different location. If approved, the school would have eventually served 1,225 students in grades K-12.

In addition to emphasizing the four major components of a STEM school — science, technology, engineering and math — the Alexandria School would

have included the arts and athletics.

Plans called for a unique campus made up of research labs driven by business and industry professionals.

Board members liked the idea of a school collaborating with the business community.

“I just want to say how impressed I am with the support from the business community that you are able to muster. It is incredible,” board member Anne-Marie Lemieux said. “ I hope you can muster that support for existing schools.”

The former school board first denied the school’s charter application in 2017.

On May 29, Judy Brannberg submitted a revised application addressing six mandatory contingencies that weren’t met in the original application.

“A charter school success depends on a diversity of support,” Brannberg said at the meeting. “ASI has parent commitment, support from community leaders, support from the business and industry community, and collaboration

from higher-education leaders.”

Several parents took the stand during public comment, asking the board to approve the charter application and expressing their desire for an engineerbased option in the district.

John Smith’s youngest son goes to Ben Franklin Academy, which serves grades kindergarten through eighth grade, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Smith said he and other parents at Ben Franklin are exploring options for a charter high school.

“We feel that Alexandria will be the perfect fit for many of those families,” Smith said.

LaSelle said the school’s board of directors will reconvene to determine if changes can be made for the board of education’s approval.

“This is something that feeds very well into all disciplines,” he said of the school. “We are creatively finding ways to get kids engaged.”

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resolve the issue, he said.

Numerous residents submitted letters of support for Rampart and its zoning application, but commissioners empathized with the Maupins, who live nearest the heliport among area neighbors.

Commissioners further debated if Rampart was a compatible land use in the residential area. They noted that should they rezone, the new uses would go into perpetuity, including if Rampart were to sell the land to a new user.

The board voted 2-1, following an executive session for legal advice around rezoning options, to continue the agenda item on July 24.

“I think you are one of the most upstanding citizens for how you have responded to the need of the community,” Commissioner Roger Partridge told Armstrong before the vote.

Tim Johnson, Douglas County’s director of emergency management, said however the issue is resolved he hopes the county can continue working with Rampart. The county contracts with two other helicopter companies it can rely on, Johnson said, although they’re based in northern Colorado.

It’s the second time the issue has been continued. Commissioners this time asked Armstrong to return with more proposals to mitigate the land-use issue.

Commissioner Lora Thomas voted against continuing the agenda item, saying she did not believe Armstrong could meet rezoning criteria, regardless of further mitigation, and that it would set precedent for other landowners to rezone.

“We may have opened a Pandora’s box and the first domino has fallen and this area could be changed significantly,” she said of approving the rezoning.

“We take them very seriously,” Partridge said of zoning applications.

“Rezoning does impact the whole neighborhood.”

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Prison for man who attacked deputy with rifle Deyon Rivas-Maestas sentenced to 16 years

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A Denver man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for attacking a Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy with an unloaded AR-15 rifle in Littleton last year.

Deyon Rivas-Maestas, 26, pleaded guilty on Feb. 5 to first-degree assault/ threatening a peace officer with a weapon. His 16-year sentence was the maximum allowable under his plea agreement, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

The incident took place beneath a bridge along County Line Road, just east of South Santa Fe Drive, at Little-

ton’s southern edge, on May 12, 2017.

Deputy Bradley Proulx spotted an SUV apparently disabled on the side of the road, according to a Critical Incident Team report.

A woman in the SUV, a white GMC Yukon, told Proulx that they didn’t need assistance because someone was on the way to pick them up. Proulx told the occupants, a man and two women, that he’d stick around until their Rivasride arrived. A person Maestas in a Honda soon arrived and took the two women, leaving Rivas-Maestas behind the wheel of the disabled vehicle.

In a dramatic exchange captured on the deputy’s body camera and posted to YouTube, Proulx approached the car to offer to push it further off the road with his patrol vehicle. As Proulx

approached the driver’s side of the vehicle, Rivas-Maestas exited the vehicle and lunged at Proulx with an AR-15 rifle, barrel up, the report said.

Proulx fired a shot that hit RivasMaestas in the upper right arm, then another that hit the open door of the SUV. Rivas-Maestas then ran around to the front of the SUV and fell to his knees.

Investigators later found that the rifle was unloaded and had a cable lock on the trigger. Proulx was not injured.

“This case was outrageous,” said District Attorney George Brauchler.

“We are lucky neither the public nor the deputy was injured. Given the quick reaction of the well-trained deputy, Rivas-Maestas is lucky he isn’t dead. The message is clear: Attack one of our guardians, and the best for which you can hope is to go to prison.”

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‘There is

HELP and

HOPE’ During second semester last school year at Chaparral High School in Parker, students were asked to write a positive aspect of their lives on a sheet of paper. Hundreds of sheets of paper with names of friends, sports, family members and mentors were hung in the formation of a giant floor-to-ceiling “CHS” in the lobby of the high school. The project was part of a suicide-prevention program called Sources of Strength.

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Experts, those left behind urge communication, community response in battle against suicide

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ora Thomas vividly remembers the day: a snowy February afternoon in 2012. She was Douglas County’s coroner then and she was standing in the kitchen of a home in Parker, talking with a father who had lost his son to suicide just hours before.

A year earlier, he told her, his son was an all-star athlete, taking advanced placement classes and in a serious relationship. But when he started smoking marijuana, his grades slipped, the father said, he got kicked off the football team, his girlfriend broke up with him.

Thomas, coroner from 2011-15, tried to visit every family who lost a young child by suicide during her tenure on the job. She wanted to reassure them she would treat each case with tremendous care.

“It can happen to anyone at anytime,” Thomas, now a Douglas County commissioner, said. “You don’t

have to be poor. You don’t have to be in a bad family situation. You don’t have to be unemployed. There is no cookie-cutter description of someone who ends their life by suicide. It can happen to anyone.”

Tears well in the eyes of Jill Romann, Douglas County’s coroner today, as she recalls a case 30 years ago in Minneapolis when she was working as a lead death investigator. As she opened the home’s door, a mother on the far end of the room collapsed, pleading with Romann not to tell her that her daughter had killed herself.

“She was on her hands and knees,” Romann said, “crawling and begging in anguish.”

‘A community response’ As Thomas and Romann attest, the effects of suicide tear through communities across the country, leaving behind loved ones with wounds that never fully heal.

On average, 123 suicides happen per day in the United States, accord-

ing to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It is the thirdleading cause of death for persons ages 10 to 24 and the 10th-leading cause for adults, claiming the lives of nearly 45,000 people each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.

A report released in June by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows suicide is on the rise and calls it a significant public health concern. From 1999 to 2016, the suicide rate in the United States increased by nearly 30 percent. In Colorado, Brummett the rate grew by 34.1 percent.

Following the economic downfall in 2008, Colorado’s suicide rate spiked, said Sarah Brummett, the state’s director of suicide prevention.

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About this series Today’s report on suicide among our youth is the fourth part of Colorado Community Media’s ongoing Time to Talk series that looks at the state of mental health in Douglas County. The first, second and third segments can be found by clicking on the Time to Talk box at coloradocommunitymedia.com. Future segments will explore the underlying role of substance and alcohol abuse in mental illness and the mental health challenges among seniors, families and employers.

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“If there was one cause, then we would have invented a seatbelt or a vaccination for it.

But there is not. It’s so much more complex, and it doesn’t require just a clinical fix — it requires a community response at the community level.”

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Since 2009, the rate of suicides in Colorado has been about 20 per 100,000 people compared to the national rate, which has hovered around 13 suicides per 100,000 people, Brummett said.

“Here in the West, we tend to have a very strong, rugged, individualistic mentality,” she said. “But it also works against us in terms of reaching out and getting help when we might be struggling.”

In Douglas County, a generally affluent region where the median household income is $109,292, the suicide rate is generally lower than the state’s.

In 2015, the county’s rate was 16.3 cases per 100,000 people, according to the Colorado Health Institute, which studies health care trends across the state.

In 2017, 44 people in the county died by suicide, data from the county shows. In 2016, the number was 57.

And in 2015, suicide claimed the lives of 58 people. The number of youth suicides in the county has ranged from three in 2015 to six in 2017. The population with the highest suicide rate in the county year-to-year is white men between the ages of 40 and 59.

Data shows that the numbers of suicides in a region will spike and decrease over periods of time because of what’s known as the contagion effect, when exposure to suicide or suicidal behaviors within a family, peer group or through media reports may result in a rise in suicide, Romann said.

At the moment, “suicide in Doug-

For the past 30 years, Jill Romann has worked with thousands of families on suicide cases. Sometimes, Romann, the Douglas County coroner, stays on the phone for hours, confirming to a family their loved one died by suicide. “What impacts each investigator isn’t the case, but how we connected with that family,” she said.

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las County is trending down,” said Romann, adding that the decreasing numbers may not necessarily indicate the trend will continue. “By my experience, it comes in at a steep curve and leaves as a gradual curve.”

During her time as county coroner, Thomas said 50 percent of people who died by suicide were being treated or taking medication for a mental illness.

Nationally, about 90 percent of people who die by suicide experience

mental illness, most often depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety or schizophrenia, several mental health organizations report.

But Andrew Romanoff, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, the state’s largest mental health advocacy organization, says that number should be 100 percent.

“Suicide is an inherently irrational act,” said Romanoff, explaining that even if a person who dies by suicide

Sarah Brummett Colorado’s director of suicide prevention hasn’t been diagnosed with a mental illness, his or her mental state is not stable.

One in five people in the U.S. have some type of mental illness, though the majority does not receive the care they need because of stigma, cost and accessibility, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Suicide-prevention program in schools spreads hope, strength seeking. It’s really hopeful. It’s not a sad or depressing kind of message.”

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the end of the school year, Sierra Middle School in Parker hosted a parent-student community night in which guests traveled to different classrooms to learn about resiliency in the face of adversity. One room, themed “healthy activities,” had bubble blowing, basketball and coloring. Another room, called “access to mental health,” offered resources for services in Douglas County.

Each room represented one of the eight strengths that form the foundation of a nationwide suicideprevention program called Sources of Strength — positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality, medical access, mental health and family support.

For every strength that may feel inadequate, the program contends, at least one other strength is reliable, solid.

“The philosophy is that having one strength in our life is amazing and can be a support to us when we face any kind of adversity,” said Staci McCormack, coordinator of Douglas County School District’s Prevention and School Culture team, which helps schools implement the program. “Sources of Strength brings to light that, when we have more than one strength and are aware of that, we become more empowered.”

The program, identified by the multi-colored wheel labeled with the eight strengths, is currently in 15 middle schools and high schools in Douglas County. Nationally, it is in more than 500 schools.

The program has an impact on suicide prevention, as well as on overall emotional and physical wellbeing, said Scott LoMurray, deputy director of Sources

Sources of Strength, an international suicide-prevention program, encourages students to focus on eight strengths in their lives. Each is represented as the slice of a colorful wheel, which hangs on the walls of many middle schools and high schools.

COURTESY PHOTO of Strength, which is based in Lakewood.

“A lot of suicide prevention is intervention — it’s identifying people who are already at risk or in a crisis and trying to get them a referral,” LoMurray said.

“While we do talk about risk factors and warning signs, we spend far more of our time talking about strength, resiliency, healthy coping skills and help-

District team one-of-a-kind A key piece to implementing Sources of Strength in DCSD is the district’s Prevention and School Culture team, started three years ago to address bullying, school violence, substance abuse and suicide. The team’s objective is to teach healthy social and emotional skills to students in Douglas County schools.

The team’s seven members come from education, law enforcement and health care backgrounds.

They teach seminars on such topics as resiliency and kindness for elementary school students and healthy boundaries, healthy relationships and substance-abuse prevention for middle school and high school students.

The team is one-of-a-kind in Colorado, though other school districts have also put a focus on prevention, said McCormack.

“Across the state and the nation, we now know prevention is well worth the effort and is reaping great rewards,” McCormack said. “I think we share the passion with many other districts.”

Sources of Strength is an integral piece of the team’s mission.

The program costs each school about $500 per year, which pays for training and materials. Last year, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office donated $25,000 to help grow Sources of Strength, which in 2013 was listed on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.

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After tragedy, father works to ‘capture the light’ Daughter’s death leaves Parker man pushing through pain, seeking answers

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On his right wrist, Johnnie Medina wears a black hemp bracelet with a multi-colored stone wrapped in the middle. Around his neck hangs a Hawaiian fishhook, a symbol of love and good fortune. The jewelry once belonged to his 24-year-old daughter, Mikayla, who died by suicide almost a year ago.

Since July 28, 2017, Medina’s nights have been sleepless, his days a constant swirl of emotions — sadness, loss, guilt. He thinks of Mikayla, the future she could have had and the milestones she will never reach.

“You don’t really move forward,” said Medina, a friendly man with sadness in his eyes. “You just exist.”

Mikayla was a daughter, a friend, an older sister. Her favorite color was teal, her favorite animal the elephant. She was a free spirit. Medina never knew when she was going to pick up and go somewhere. She was a passionate Chiefs fan. Her laugh was infectious.

Her younger half-sister, Jordan, smiles as she refers to Mikayla as a “hippie.” She loved to dance and go to concerts. Sometimes, she wore a band of sunflowers around her head.

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Certified reviewers evaluate programs on four criteria — rigor, effect size, program fidelity and conceptual framework.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock supports the program because of its collaborative nature between health professionals and schools. The donated funds came from asset forfeiture money, funds seized by the court from criminals who are harming the community, Spurlock said.

“What better way to turn something bad into good,” Spurlock said about the donation, noting that Sources of Strength focuses “on education, families, students, community groups and teachers ... on identifying a child with an issue and providing support before the child feels they have nowhere to turn but suicide.”

‘Content for human beings’ At each school, students from different social groups — artists, athletes, musicians and others — go through a three- to four-hour training led by members of the Prevention and School Culture team to become “peer leaders.”

Staff members from every department, including librarians, teachers and counselors, are trained to become advisers.

Together, the group encourages students to speak up and seek help

Standing in his Parker home, Johnnie Medina holds a photo of his daughter, Mikayla, who was 24 years old when she died by suicide nearly a year ago. “You don’t really move forward,” he said. “You just exist.”

ALEX DEWIND “She was taller than me,” said Jordan, a freshman at Colorado Early Colleges in Parker with a bubbly personality. Her eyes start to water when she talks about her older sister. “We joked around a lot. ” Medina and his daughter grew closer as she grew older. She spent her time between Kansas, where her grandparents lived, and in Parker with Medina,

about challenges they’re experiencing, then connects them with resources and support. It leads messaging campaigns for the strengths listed on the wheel, which come in the form of art projects, activities, posters and social media hashtags. The group meets several times a month.

One of the district’s strongest Sources of Strength programs is at Chaparral High School in Parker, which implemented it in 2016, following the deaths by suicide of three students in 2015. The program transformed the hallways into places of positivity, members of the prevention team said.

Orange paper chain links with names of family members of all students were hung along the ceiling of the main hallway, serving as a constant reminder of the strong relationships in students’ lives.

“We would connect them together and say, ‘We are all Chap family, you are part of my family because we are a Chap family,” said Ann Walton, a member of the district’s prevention team, who formerly worked as an emergency management coordinator at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office.

A giant poster proclaimed: “The bond that links your family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s lives.”

Since it enacted Sources of Strength, Chaparral has not had a student die by suicide, according to members of the prevention team. Student and staff participation, along with the reach of messaging campaigns, has shifted the

his second wife and their two young daughters.

Mikayla would come to Medina for help. He remembers the first time she called him crying over boy troubles.

“I just told her she is valued,” said Medina, sitting in Fika coffee shop on Mainstreet in Parker. “I tried to help her through life’s trials.”

His daughter struggled with feeling

Kirstie June shares her experience of having an eating disorder at the Time to Talk community forum on mental health at Lone Tree Library in April. “There is no snap of the finger,” she said, of recovering from a mental illness.

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Kirstie June, who graduated from Chaparral in May, joined Sources of Strength as a peer leader her junior year, after spending two months at Children’s Hospital Colorado for an eating disorder. She had not contemplated suicide, but had struggled with anxiety and depression.

“I was slowly recovering and I wanted to get my voice out there with mental illness because it is so close to my heart,” said June, who plans

a sense of belonging. Her biological mother lived in another state. Mikayla also battled depression and had been on medications in the past, he said.

Medina still wonders what pushed her over the edge.

“I’m not angry,” he said. “I feel like it’s my fault because as a father, it was my job to protect her.”

At her funeral, Medina realized that he didn’t have many photographs of his daughter that embodied the type of person she was. That moment prompted him to start his nonprofit photography business, “Through The Lens.”

He photographs terminally ill people in their homes, so family members have something to hold onto when they die. He’s now trying to raise money through donations and grants to grow his organization (johnnie@throughthelens.org).

The work keeps him sane, he said.

“This all stemmed from the pain of losing a child,” Medina said. “What I’m trying to do is capture the light of the person I am photographing through my lens.”

When he remembers his daughter, he thinks of the little moments: As a small child, sitting on his motorcycle, wearing his oversized sunglasses. As a baby, resting her head on his beating chest.

“The most amazing thing ever is seeing somebody you created there sleeping on your chest so peacefully — everything changes,” Medina said.

“When they die, your perspective changes again on what’s important and what’s not important.”

to study psychiatry in college so she can help young people with mental illness.

Sources of Strength connected June to students who had dealt with similar mental health challenges. She recalls helping one student battling an eating disorder, another experiencing a great deal of anxiety at school. She would offer to walk the student to class.

“Of course, you can’t force them to go see a counselor, but you can definitely help motivate and influence them to go,” June said. “It’s a tightknit community — I found some of my closest friends in Sources, and we were able to fall back on each other.”

The goal of Sources of Strength is to take the focus off what isn’t working in a young person’s life and bring attention to what is working, members say. It’s about building resiliency in students and sparking conversation around some of the harder topics, so students feel comfortable reaching out for help.

“Teens get stuck in the moment,” said Kimberly Moore, a member of the prevention team and former elementary school teacher and assistant principal. “When something is really bad, it feels like there is no way out, no way to overcome what is currently happening. They don’t see the bigger picture. With this, they can take a step back and find hope.”

LoMurray hopes to see the model used by all ages in all areas of life.

“This is not content for teenagers,” he said. “It’s content for human beings.”

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Source: Lora Thomas, Douglas County coroner from 2011-15,

and annual reports from the Douglas County Coroner’s Office

Emerson Mallery was 15 when he considered ending his life. Through counseling, he learned how to manage his emotions and open up to loved ones about his feelings. Mallery will be a senior next year. “There are other people out there that have been through similar things,” he said. “There are a lot of people that care.”

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Suicide carries a complexity that is difficult to make sense of or find a solution to, said Brummett.

She and other mental health experts emphasize there is no single cause.

“If there was one cause, then we would have invented a seatbelt or a vaccination for it,” Brummett said. “But there is not. It’s so much more complex, and it doesn’t require just a clinical fix — it requires a community response at the community level.”

‘I felt so alone’ Emerson Mallery was 15 years old when a classmate he considered a close friend spread a rumor about him at school. He withdrew from his friends

and family. He bottled in feelings of hurt, shame and sadness.

He feared that if he opened up to his family and friends, they would view him as “stupid or less of a person.”

An overwhelming sense of loneliness, he said, led to thoughts of ending his life. He did not follow through with his plan.

“The hardest part was not being able to talk to anyone about being lonely or sad,” said Mallery, who just completed his junior year at Highlands Ranch High School. He has a gentle smile and passion for science and gardening. “What would people think?

Would their opinion of me change?”

A nationwide survey of high school students in the U.S. found that in the past 12 months, 16 percent of students reported seriously considering suicide and 13 percent created a plan, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. In 2015, 9.7 million adults reported serious thoughts of suicide.

In Douglas County, 14.1 percent of youths considered suicide in 2013, according to a survey conducted by the state’s department of public health and environment. That means, in a class size of 25 students, for instance, about three would contemplate suicide. The county did not participate in the 2015 survey because of time conflicts with standardized testing. Results of the 2017 survey, in which Douglas County did participate, are expected to be released in early July, survey organizers said.

A society in which mental illness is too often stigmatized and viewed as a defect makes it difficult for individuals to express feelings of hopelessness or thoughts of suicide, limiting access to help and care, mental health experts say.

Thoughts of suicide, they say, are often linked to underlying problems that can be alleviated through therapy and medication, if necessary, or by simply talking to a friend, family member or trusted adult.

Said Thomas: “People need to know that there is help and that there is hope.”

Dr. Eileen Twohy, pediatric psychologist in the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado, said many suicides are impulsive. She emphasized the importance of identifying protective factors, which are what make a person’s life worth living — friends, family, a job, school, a pet, healthy coping skills, having a sense of purpose.

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Mental health ‘is an OK subject to talk about’

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kristen Torres was home alone when she had thoughts of ending her life. She was 14 years old. Her parents were out of the country. Her older brother was away at college.

She had experienced social media-related bullying for several years and was dealing with anxiety. She felt an overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness. The final straw, she said, was homecoming, when a group of girls included her in their big plans, then ditched her the day of the event.

After school, while contemplating taking her life, her phone rang. It was her grandmother asking her if she wanted to get dinner.

Torres decided to confide in a parent’s friend about her thoughts of suicide. That friend suggested she see a school counselor. The next day at Chaparral High School, she filled out a slip with one word: “depression.”

The counselor came to get Torres. He was understanding, caring and recommended she be evaluated at a hospital. Soon after, Torres saw a psychologist for issues relating to anxiety and depression. She started seeing a therapist and has continued doing so since.

She still keeps in touch with that high school counselor.

Torres, now 20 and double majoring in clinical

counseling psychology and marketing at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, found a new sense of self-awareness.

“If I’m feeling anxious, I send my therapist a text,” said Torres, who speaks with bright smiles and a vibrant energy. “It’s an OK subject to talk about because we talk about physical health so easily.”

Torres’ experience has led her to become an advocate for mental health. Her senior year of high school, she joined the Pediatric Mental Health Institute Youth Action Board for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Made up of 15 young people from the Denver metro area, the board’s mission is to raise awareness about and destigmatize mental health issues. She also has testified before legislators about mental health issues.

This summer, Torres is doing an internship involving research at an eating-disorder unit at Children’s Hospital, and she has plans to complete an eight-hour mental health training. In the future, she aspires to work for a nonprofit mental health advocacy organization.

In her personal life, Torres is more open about her emotions with the people closest to her. The strong support from her parents and friends, paired with continuous therapy, are what she said got her through the difficult period in her life.

“It’s super-important for people to open up,” she said. “To be that person who people open up to, you have to start that conversation yourself.”

Kristen Torres, 20, of Parker, speaks at a mental health forum in April hosted by Colorado Community Media, Douglas County Mental Health Initiative and Douglas County Libraries. Torres’ experience of contemplating suicide in high school led her to become an advocate for mental health.

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‘Just know that it is going to get better’

Douglas County chosen for study on youth suicide prevention Because of its population size and suicide rate, which is lower than other counties across the state, Douglas County has been selected for a study conducted by the Colorado Attorney General’s office, in partnership with the Department of Public Health and Environment.

Three control focus groups in Douglas County will be compared to focus groups in El Paso, one of four counties that historically have the highest suicide rate in the state.

Health Management Associates, a national research and consulting firm with a Denver office, is leading the project.

“There is something going on in recent years and they are not seeing as high of (youth suicide) rates,” Taylor Simmons, a research assistant at the firm, said of Douglas County. “The study is trying to tease out what is happening in Douglas County compared to El Paso.”

The top four counties that tend to experience the highest rates of youth suicides in Colorado are El Paso, Mesa, La Plata and Pueblo. Across all ages, Douglas County’s rate is typically lower than other counties in the state, according to Sarah Brummett, the state’s director of suicide prevention.

The study’s goals are to support communities in developing local solutions to prevent youth suicide and to foster the relationship between local communities and state government efforts, the firm said. The focus groups will help prevention efforts by identifying the needs, gaps, strengths and

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“A lot of our approach to suicide is thinking about what puts a person at risk. Arguably just as important is what are this person’s reasons for being alive,” said Twohy, who works primarily with youth and families.

“These are the things you can pull from in a moment of crisis to remind yourself you have a reason to be here.”

Kristen Torres, a 2016 graduate of Chaparral High School, was 14 years old when she made plans to die by suicide. She struggled with anxiety and said she was bullied through middle school and high school. During her freshman year, a group of girls ditched her at homecoming, leaving her feeling isolated and lonely.

The night Torres planned to end her life, she was alone at her house.

Her parents were traveling out of the country. Luckily, Torres’ grandmother called, asking her to dinner.

Soon after, Torres confided in a friend of her parents about her suicidal thoughts. The friend advised her to reach out to a school counselor, who recommended she be evaluated at a hospital. Since that day, Torres, now 20 and thriving at Colorado State University, has seen a therapist off and on.

“I refuse to be ashamed about (mental illness) because one in five people

IN THE U.S. • In 2016, nearly 45,000 individuals ages 10 and older died by suicide.

• From 1999 to 2016, the suicide rate in the U.S. increased by nearly 30 percent.

• Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S. • Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and the second-leading cause of death for people ages 15-24.

• More than 90 percent of those who die by suicide have a mental health condition.

• Each day, 18 to 22 veterans die by suicide.

Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

key partners of each community.

In a 90-minute virtual discussion, Health Management Associates will study two groups of 10 to 12 parents with children in high school and one group of 10 to 12 school staff members. Because of limited resources and time, researchers said they are not including students in the study.

The data will be analyzed by the firm and presented to the Attorney General’s office and Department of Public Health and Environment. Findings are expected to be made public by the end of July.

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WARNING SIGNS • Increased use of alcohol or drugs • Withdrawing from activities • Isolating from family and friends • Sleeping too much or too little • Giving away prized possessions • Aggression • Fatigue experience it,” said Torres, who radiates confidence and a sense of passion when she talks about mental health.

This summer, she is interning at an eating disorder unit at Children’s Hospital Colorado. At college, she is double majoring in clinical counseling psychology and marketing.

“If you feel like you are going down a dangerous path,” she said, “reach out.”

The importance of identifying stressors Again, mental illness, paired with a variety of lifestyle stressors, plays a role in most suicide cases, mental health experts say.

Stressors in Douglas County, Romann said, resemble those of the nation: changes in a relationship status, loss of a job, finances, trouble with the law, severe depression.

Romann and her chief deputy, Nick

• Displaying depression, anxiety, irritability, shame or anger • Displaying relief or sudden improvement in mood • Talking about feelings of hopelessness, being a burden to others or having no reason to live Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lobello, both of whom have worked in low-income areas, describe Douglas County as a bedroom community that resembles other suburban areas across the country. There is no single identifiable stressor that is the cause of suicide, they said.

They emphasize the importance of identifying stressors.

“We know that mental illness and stressors, and some combination thereof, create the mindset in the individual that (suicide) is the only option,” Lobello said.

Twohy, who works with youth, agreed, and noted that the pressure to succeed can be a risk factor for young people.

“Any time kids feel a lot pressure and have opportunities to be hard on themselves or to feel like they are falling short — that puts any of us at risk for mood concerns,” Twohy said. “The

pressure to succeed could potentially be associated with emotional pain, and emotional pain is associated with suicide.”

Other factors also put a person at risk for suicide, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Those include a family history of suicide, substance abuse, intoxication, access to firearms, gender — men are four times more likely to die by suicide — age, a history of trauma or abuse, isolation and a recent tragedy or loss.

“It’s natural to want to have an explanation,” Brummett said. “But when we say it was bullying or a breakup, we are minimizing the other things that were going on in those kids’ lives, and we are also presenting a dangerous narrative for other kids who are experiencing those things.”

She emphasized that most people who have thoughts of suicide don’t die.

“The vast majority get better and recover, and the same is true for our youth,” Brummett said.

Mallery’s plan changed when he realized he would leave behind a mother and father who care deeply for him, a younger sister, friends, classmates. So he expressed his plan and emotions to his mother.

For the next four months, he saw a therapist every other week.

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School tool kit, online screenings geared toward early intervention Programs’ goal is to make mental health care routine

Andrew Romanoff, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, speaks at the Time to Talk community forum at Lone Tree Library in April. “In some ways, I think we are at war here,” Romanoff said of the country’s high suicide rate. “It’s just not a war we have declared, but it’s a war we can win.”

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And it helped.

He learned how to acknowledge and share his feelings with the people closest to him. He found a new sense of confidence and made new friends.

“There are other people out there that have been through similar things,” said Mallery, who has high hopes for his future. After high school, he wants to attend Arapahoe Community College and hike the Colorado Trail.

“There are a lot of people that care.”

Douglas County also stands out in its focus on suicide prevention, said Phyllis Harvey, program coordinator for Youth Education and Safety in Schools (Y.E.S.S.) Program, created in 2009 by the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office to teach students in Douglas County schools about topics of teen relationships, digital safety and substance abuse.

The program hosts trainings on suicide awareness for parents called safeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). The trainings are held throughout the year.

“I think we are way ahead of the game when it comes to suicide prevention,” said Harvey, 49, who grew up in Douglas County and had thoughts of suicide when she was young.

Today, she said, the way the commu-

Mental Health Colorado, the state’s leading mental health advocacy organization, offers two unique tools for the public to promote the prevention and early intervention of mental illness — one geared specifically to youth.

On its website, www.mentalhealthcolorado.org/resources/school, is a School Mental Health Toolkit, which serves as a blueprint for adequate mental health services in schools, the organization says.

The tool kit’s overarching goal is to build social and emotional learning curriculums in all schools, said Andrew Romanoff, CEO and president of Mental Health Colorado.

“We know that kids are eight times more likely to get the mental health care they need in a school building as opposed to somewhere else,” Romanoff said.

Many schools in Colorado lack full-time mental health providers and providers that specialize in substance use, according to the organization. Social and emotional learning trainings for school staff are also limited. In rural counties where transportation is a barrier, access to mental health services can be challenging.

The tool kit outlines the 10 best practices for mental health care in schools, including strategies for implementing,

LEARNING MORE ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day workshop in suicide First Aid. Participants will learn about suicide signs and intervention skills.

safeTALK The three- to four-hour training teaches four steps to create a life-saving connection and teaches suicide alertness skills. The course is designed for ages 15 and older.

When/Where: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sept.

12-13 and Nov. 1-2 at Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch

When/Where: 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 Fifth St., Castle Rock, and Aug. 29 at Parker Police Department, 18600 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy., Parker.

Cost: $50 for community members.

Cost: Free

Who to contact: Registration is required and must be completed through Douglas County School District. Contact Roxanne Derks, 303387-9508 or Roxanne.Derks@dcsdk12.org.

Who to contact: To register, email full name, email and cell phone number to Phyllis Harvey at pharvey@dcsheriff.net. For questions, call 303-814-7033.

funding and sustaining services.

“It’s about how do you build more resilient kids,” Romanoff said.

Stephanie Crawford-Goetz, mental health coordinator at the Douglas County School District, echoed that sentiment.

The district has several programs in place that promote healthy life skills, positive mental health and suicide prevention.

“Prevention starts out for all students in our schools,” Crawford-Goetz said. “We are teaching our students that emotions are healthy. It’s what we do with them that matters.”

Mental Health Colorado’s second tool is a mental health screening, available at www.mentalhealthcolorado.org/screenings.

Simple and quick surveys are offered in 11 categories: alcohol

and substance use, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, parent screening, psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, work health screening and youth.

Upon completion of a survey, a participant will receive results on whether he or she is experiencing symptoms of a mental health problem, as well as detailed information on the type of mental illness and resources for treatment.

Romanoff hopes the screenings become a regular practice for people of all ages.

“We want mental health screenings to be routine,” he said. “It ought to be just a routine part of physical health.”

WHO TO CALL FOR HELP

Colorado Crisis Services — 844-493-8255 or text ”TALK” to 38255.

You will be connected to a crisis-trained counselor who will provide immediate and confidential support. The resource also includes a peersupport line, available from 7 a.m. to midnight daily, which connects callers with someone who has had a personal experience with mental health challenges. To speak with a peer specialist, call the Colorado crisis line and press *. A walk-in center for in-person support, information and referrals is located at 6509 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline —1-800-273-8255. Started by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Mental Health Association of New York City, the lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential support to people in crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week. nity talks about suicide is different.

“It was not something that was talked about,” Harvey said of her experience. “People didn’t recognize it as well as they do today. It’s important that our community knows that our elected officials care about it, and we are doing everything we can to let people know that there is help and hope.”

A ripple effect When a person dies by suicide, the lives of loved ones left behind are forever altered, mental health experts and community leaders say. The impact is felt by immediate family members, friends, classmates, teachers, coworkers, peers, neighbors — an entire community.

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Crisis Text Line — Text “HOME” to 741741. You will be connected with a crisis counselor who is there to listen and help problem-solve.

Safe2tell — If you or someone you know is struggling, call 877-5427233 to make an anonymous tip. Submit a tip online at safe2tell. org or download the Safe2Tell Colorado mobile app on the Apple Store or Google Play.

Text-A-Tip — The service offered by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with local police departments and the Douglas County School District, allows students to submit an anonymous report to law enforcement if someone is threatening to hurt themselves or others. More information about Text-A-Tip is provided at individual schools.

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas talks about her experience as an advocate for suicide prevention.

Thomas, who was county coroner from 2011-15, hosts a monthly event called “A Night With the Coroner.” Proceeds go to Second Wind Fund, a nonprofit that provides free counseling for youth.

“I have had some really fabulous jobs, but the most important things I have done are be a mom and grandma,” said Thomas. “I looked at these parents and I just thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I have to do something.’ ” ALEX DEWIND

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Nearly a year has passed since Johnnie Medina’s 24-year-old daughter died by suicide. Most nights, he sits on the edge of his bed, close to tears, as he remembers her.

She was a free spirit with an infectious laugh, the Parker resident said.

She wasn’t afraid to try anything. She accepted people from all walks of life.

She also struggled with depression.

The most difficult thing for Medina is knowing his daughter will never call him “Daddy” again, he said, tears welling in his eyes.

“To lose a part of yourself that you created is brutal,” said Medina, who wears a bracelet with a stone from the ankle bracelet his daughter was wearing when she died. “I felt like for a long time I couldn’t breathe, like my soul had been ripped out of my chest.”

Romanoff joined Mental Health Colorado three years ago, three months after he lost his 35-year-old cousin, Melissa, to suicide. He doesn’t want any other family to go through what he went through, he said.

Melissa was his cousin, but he thought of her as a sister and best friend. His life is forever changed.

“For my family, that event was the most seismic event in our lives,” Romanoff said. “It’s an enormous black cloud that has hung over our family for the last 3 1/2 years, and to some extent, it will forever.”

To prevent these types of tragedies will take a community effort, mental health experts and leaders in Douglas

“This is not your fault,” she said. “Be County say. educated but give yourself forgiveness.

“The rates of suicide and suicidal It is not your fault that your son, your ideation are so high that it’s our rebest friend, your neighbor, your school sponsibility to understand that this is principal died. You have the right to live everybody’s problem,” Twohy said. “I your life.” think that kind of mindset helps us to Since making plans to die by suicide not be judgmental.” five years ago, Torres has learned to Talking about mental health and put her mental health first. She recogemotions, Twohy and experts say, nizes what makes her anxious: school along with making connections to finals, friends, other individuals are stress. paramount. So, too, is When she feels being aware of warnanxious, she ing signs — changes texts her therain behavior, appearpist to schedule ance and expressions an appointment. of hopelessness.

She shares with “You just need to her parents and pay attention to the friends how she people around you,” is feeling, and she Thomas said. “If you expects the same get the feeling that from them. something isn’t OK, Recently, when it’s OK to ask them a friend came to if they are thinking Kristen Torres Torres expressabout hurting theming thoughts of selves.”

Chaparral High School suicide, she made Explicitly asking graduate and CSU student sure her friend someone if he or she was safe and called is having thoughts of the state’s crisis suicide will not plant hotline. a seed in that perAlways take the threat seriously, son’s mind, mental health experts say.

Torres said. The statement is echoed “That is a myth. Asking someone diby mental health organizations nationrectly doesn’t give them that idea,” said wide: Suicidal thoughts or actions are Stephanie Crawford-Goetz, a psycholonot a plea for attention and should not gist and mental health coordinator for be ignored. the Douglas County School District. “If But Torres wants people who are they didn’t have that idea, they won’t struggling to know that it gets better. get it. If they did, they will feel a sense “It’s going to pass,” she said. “You’re of relief.” not going to feel this way forever.

For the loved ones left behind when You’re definitely worth it to a lot of someone dies by suicide, Romann empeople.” phasizes the importance of forgiveness.

“I refuse to be ashamed about (mental illness) because one in five people experience it.”

ABOUT THE REPORTER Award-winning reporter Alex DeWind, 25, reports primarily on Highlands Ranch and the Douglas County School District, but has focused much of her time since November reporting on the state of mental health in Douglas County.

A native of Basalt, a small mountain town outside of Aspen, she graduated from University of Colorado-Boulder in May 2015 and joined Colorado Community Media that fall.

Reporting the stories in this segment — being privileged to listen to the very personal stories people have shared — has been an emotional journey, DeWind said.

“These tragedies forever change the lives of everyone left behind,” said DeWind. “People need to know that they are loved, cared for and that they matter in this world.

There are so many things that make life worth living.”

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Stories of pain, promise shine light on problem

risten Torres contemplated ending her life when she was 14. Today, at 20, she will tell you she is grateful to be in college, pursuing her dreams and sharing her story in the hopes it will help another teen like her.

The struggle of the moment passes, life does get better, she says: “You’re not going to feel this way forever.

You’re definitely worth it to a lot of people.”

The recent deaths by suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef and storyteller Anthony Bourdain have shined a spotlight on an issue that mental health experts call a major public health concern in this country.

But in our fourth report on the state of mental health in Douglas County, local voices tell their stories: Fathers and cousins and community leaders of the heartbreak left behind by loved ones’

OUR VIEW deaths. Survivors of suicide attempts of the hope and joy they’ve found in being alive.

Colorado Community Media began reporting on the state of mental health in Douglas County in December. It is an issue that touches all of us — one in five people in the U.S. live with a mental illness. We have looked at the barriers to accessing help and support, how mental illness affects the daily work of law enforcement and the effect of social media and technology on the mental health of our children.

This week, we share the stories and experiences of those close to home affected by suicide, particularly among youth, and ways mental health and community experts suggest for tackling the issue and moving forward.

We have closely followed the guide-

lines established by the World Health Organization on reporting about suicide and, in this instance, have allowed those who graciously and courageously shared their stories with us to review their accounts before publication.

Allowing sources to review articles before they are published is something we do in only the rarest of occasions, but it was crucial in ensuring the accuracy of stories of such a sensitive and personal nature.

These stories are born of sorrow.

But their message is one of hope.

Education, communication and community collaboration, most of those interviewed will tell you, can lead to life-saving solutions.

A June report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed the rate of suicide nationally increased by nearly 30 percent — and 34.1 percent in Colorado — between

1999 and 2016.

It is a public health crisis, and it is our responsibility, collectively, to do something about it.

What sometimes gets lost in the conversation about suicide is the fact that most people who attempt to end their lives do survive. That means we need to continue reaching out to one another, advocating for mental heath care and supporting the programs that provide safety nets and resources for those who are struggling.

Andrew Romanoff, CEO and president of Mental Health Colorado, is one of those leading the call to action. He lost a beloved cousin to suicide, but is optimistic about what can be done with a concerted and collaborative approach.

“In some ways, I think we are at war here,” he said about the rising rate of suicide. “It’s just not a war we have declared — but it’s a war we can win.”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

If you try to be cool, you’re getting colder

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henever I am facing something I am unable to resolve on my own, I ask, “What would Lincoln do?”

Abraham Lincoln is my guidepost, my lighthouse, my lodestar. “The Springfield Redbird” is what I call him.

This time, I had a question about ball caps.

Would Lincoln wear a ball cap backwards?

From beyond the grave, and in a deep, authoritative voice, Abe said,

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“No, sir, I would not.”

He continued: “Only two people wear ball caps backwards, Mr. Smith, and only one of them should.”

“I’m listening.”

“Ball players and cool cats. And I am neither.”

“What’s a `cool cat’?”

He said, “Someone who is trying to look cool. It’s been my experience that someone who tries to look cool, well, isn’t.”

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Don’t end anthem tradition I was extremely disappointed to read Mr. Smith’s “moment of silence” comments in his recent column. I think he certainly shows his true colors when he feels we do not need to stand and show our respect for our country when the national anthem is played. Not only does he feel we do not need to stand and show our respect but he wants to not even play the national anthem for sporting events!

He was probably very pleased when schools stopped doing the Pledge of Allegiance. When are we going to stop changing our traditions for the vocal minorities? This great county has many wonderful traditions that we should continue to observe.

Is he next going to propose we stop celebrating Independence Day? Jim Young Parker Will the hate end?

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7-2 Supreme Court decision favoring Lakewood baker Jack Phillips over the Colorado Civil Rights commission saying it violated the U.S. Constitution’s Free Exercise Clause. Jack exercised his right to free religious expression in 2012 by refusing to create a special wedding cake for a gay couple.

He’d gladly sold wonderful baked goods to other gay customers and offered this couple anything in his shop that was already made. They refused and filed a complaint with the commission.

Immediately, Jack, his family and employees started getting death threats and hate calls from anti-Christian bigots. This continued for almost a year.

Now, Jack and everybody else are again getting hate calls from the bigots.

For people like this that don’t believe in religious freedom, one must ask the question. Does their hate ever end?

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The customer is not always right, but still is always the customer

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here is a very common saying in business, “The customer is always right.” It may be very common, but it is not always true. What is true is this, “The customer is not always right, but the WINNING customer is still the WORDS customer.”

And that means that the customer should be treated with appreciation and respect. The other side of this is that the customer should also value and treat the representatives of the company Michael Norton with the same appreciation and respect. I find myself writing this column after witnessing what I would call outright disrespect by several “customers” over the past couple of weeks as they interacted with cashiers, sales people, and cus-

tomer service representatives. I mean it was just rude and one interaction was even crude.

Have we become so entitled that we feel it is appropriate and acceptable to berate or minimize people who are trying to help us? Demeaning someone through verbal assaults, elevating tonality, and even using body language as a weapon should have no place in our world. What I witnessed left me feeling embarrassed for the so-called “customer” and I felt horrible for the person on the receiving end.

I wish I could say that what I witnessed could be attributed to immaturity, although immaturity was a big part of it, but what I witnessed was from people whom I would guess were well into their adult lives. And two of them were business executives who were taking out their frustrations on a person in their teens and maybe their early 20s. And what they were angry about seemed so trivial and yet there they stood coming down on these poor

company representatives who were really just trying to help.

As I stood in line behind one these business professional “customers” shouting like a spoiled child, I couldn’t stand it any longer. I am not looking for a pat on the back or any recognition, but I share with you what I did next because I think at some point it is incumbent on all of us to hold each other accountable for proper and courteous behavior. As the “customer” launched one more four-letter-ridden expletive assault, I stepped in and tried to be the voice of reason.

In Proverbs we read where, “A gentle answer turns away wrath.” So as gently as I could, I said, “Excuse me, but I happen to fly this airline almost every week, and I can assure you that this wonderful woman is not trying to intentionally ruin your trip. As a matter of fact, since I have been standing here, she has gone above and beyond to try and satisfy your requests.”

The “customer” tried to stop me and

cut me off, but I firmly and politely continued with this, “And I am sure that when you walk away from here in a few minutes, you will probably realize that she is really here to help you, help me, and help all of these people lined up behind us. So please, if you can’t show her the respect she deserves, can you please show all of us a little respect as we are also trying to fly today.”

He stood there for a moment, looked at the line behind us, gave me a scowl, took his middle-seat ticket, and moved on.

On another occasion this week I was listening in to a sales call to help provide some coaching and guidance after the call. The sales-person was doing a fantastic job, and the potential customer could not have been ruder.

It was terrible, this sales process had been going on for months and this was the final presentation.

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How to make financial plans for second half of 2018

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also adjusting. Corporate earnings o amount of bad news would continue to be strong, but the stock upset the market in 2017. market seems to be ignoring this as Even January 2018 appeared “old” news. to be on a track to the moon, Valuations are becoming more and then the long-awaited correction reasonable after some recent hits. This took the equities FINANCIAL pull-backs in the equities market down a few notches market and we have been movin February and March, only STRATEGIES ing sideways since. Valuations to remain range bound the are back to where they were last few months. in 2007 and 2008 but interest The concern is we won’t rates were a lot higher then, so break out of this narrow we could support even higher trading channel investors now stock prices here. live in, back and forth over This may suggest that equity the same territory. However, returns will be lower than we did see the predictions they have historically been, outlined in December at the which is also common in economic workshop mostly Patricia Kummer late-stage cycles. This does not come to fruition. Now it is necessarily mean that bonds would time to review and think about the perform any better, since we are in .second half of the year, and what to a rising interest rate environment expect. which puts downward pressure on Six months ago, we thought the bond prices. market was vulnerable to a near-term In the next six months the Fed will correction, that tax reform would pass likely continue with a gradual pace of and that yields would creep higher. interest-rate hikes.

Also, we were on the lookout for The economic growth along with corporate earnings to fuel a higher this slow, measured stance from the market.

Fed puts us at a low risk for a nearn All of these things did come to pass. term recession. hSo, what caused renewed volatility The current correction phase is even though we are in a similar ecolikely to linger; yields could go higher nomic backdrop? but they are starting to stabilize. Due We would need to go all the way to the supply of the Fed rolling off back to 1960 to see the low volatility bonds from their balance sheet, yields we had during 2017. It appears that have been kept relatively low. volatility is normalizing.

Higher market volatility, or back to This means the normal gyrations normal is still favorable for equities. of a typical market are returning, These market fluctuations could be poised to take direction from every caused by growing concerns about news tidbit. This sensitivity is actuinflation and there could be earnings ally common in a late-stage recovery. disappointments, especially since the If you figure our recovery from the pace of earnings growth has been so Great Recession began back in 2009, significant, it may be hard to beat. this could definitely be considered the latter stage.

Interest rates and valuations are SEE KUMMER, P18

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your financial plan and make sure your investments are positioned for this late-stage recovery.

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Political uncertainty is a concern, both at home (tariffs) and abroad (Italy) and geopolitics including North Korea, the Middle East and Russia. Rising budget deficits and debt could put a damper on future growth as well.

Investors need to be nimble in this environment.

Heading into the summer months when markets are sleepy and just ahead of a mid-term election will likely continue to bring market fluctuations. This does not mean investing is not good, just tempered compared to last year.

It is important to be aware of your goals and align your strategy to current opportunities.

This is a good time to revisit

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Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec. gov). Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice. Securities offered through MSEC LLC, Member FINRA & SIPC, 5700 W. 112th St., Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211.

After the call the salesperson asked me what I thought, and I told him that if I were him, I would fire the prospect and not try and win that business. If the potential customer was going to treat him this way before becoming a customer, it was only going to get worse once he was a customer.

I know it’s so easy to get frustrated and upset, but I believe we can be better than that, especially when it comes to our public display and interactions with others. We are people dealing with people, and yes, it brings about very interesting dynamics. And this just means we need to focus on our own self-control, positive attitude, appreciation and respect.

So how about you? Do you strive for calm and cool in the face of frustrating situations, or did you also need this reminder about courtesy and respect for others? Either way, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can remember that a gentle answer turns away wrath, it really will be a better than good week.

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Fourth of July celebration to light up Highlands Ranch Full day of activities planned for attendees, with fireworks at end

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One of the community’s largest, most anticipated celebrations is right around the corner.

Fourth of July kicks off at 8:45 a.m. with the annual bike and pet parade, hosted by the Highlands Ranch Community Association. Parents, children ages 2-6 and four-legged friends are encouraged to sport red, white and blue for the occasion.

Registration is not required. The lineup begins at 8:30 a.m. in the street that runs between Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill and Raising Cane’s, 9285

Hepburn St., near Town Center North.

The length of the parade is 0.2 miles.

The community parade and 5K follows at 9 a.m. The starting point is in front of Kaiser Permanente, 9285 Hepburn St. Candy will be distributed during the parade.

The fun-filled day continues with an afternoon of festivities beginning at 4 p.m. at Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St. HRCA staff encourage residents to bike or walk to the park, if possible.

When the parking lots are full, streets to the park will be closed.

Overflow parking and shuttles will be available from Highlands Ranch High School and Rock Canyon High School.

Coverado, a south Denver band known for its classic rock covers, kicks off the event, followed by a hot dog eating contest at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Biker Jim’s. Registration opens at 5 p.m.

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The Drones Band, performing rock and pop music from the ‘80s and ‘90s, plays at 6 p.m. Denver-based R&B band No Visible Flaws plays at 8 p.m., leading up to the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

HRCA tents will be on site selling beer, soda and water. There will also be food trucks, accepting cash and credit. Tickets priced at $1 each are needed for balloon animals, face painting, games and inflatables. For $20, guests can enjoy unlimited activities.

“We work hard to provide fun for the entire family, as well as out of town visitors and anyone who wants to come and enjoy the day’s festivities,” said Sara Walla, senior marketing and special projects manager at the Highlands Ranch Community Association.

For more information, visit hrcaonline.org.

A vintage fire truck loaded with Children’s Hospital friends and family led off last year’s July 4 Parade.

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Murals take daily life from dull to delightful

Starting a creative fire at Benchmark

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The plan for the mural Mark Penner Howell is creating for the Arvada Center as part of the new exhibit In “Sight on Site.”

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Tours, festivals, exhibits highlight growing medium for public art

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ocal artist Chuck Parsons knows well how the metro area’s street art scene has grown and changed over the last more than 30 years, and well he should. He has been a part of it many times.

“I’ve been very interested in establishing and growing the mural scene in the area since the ‘80s,” Parsons remembers. “There was a group of us interested in that kind of public art because it’s so accessible and adds color and richness to the landscape.”

In recent years the metro area’s murals scene has been booming, especially with all the new arts districts springing up over the city.

Places like Lakewood’s 40 West Arts and Denver’s Santa Fe and RiNo arts districts actively encourage the SEE MURALS, P27

Bobby MaGee Lopez works on his mural for the third annual Lakewood MuralFest in August of last year. His objective for the mural was to blend his own vision with the goals of 40 West Arts district.

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ome of the most atmospheric stories ever told fall into the Gothic genre. Tales overflowing with darkness and character explorations that thrive on the eerie and supernatural.

These stories had their heyday in the 19th COMING century, but their influATTRACTIONS ence continues to be felt in a variety of mediums. That includes Jacqueline Goldfinger’s “The Arsonists.”

Directed by Stephen Weitz of Boulder Ensemble Theater Company, “The Arsonists” has been selected as the second show Clarke Reader in Lakewood-based Benchmark Theatre Company’s inaugural season. The show runs from Friday, June 22, through July 21. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays at 1560 Teller St. “This show is a blend of Southern Gothic with Greek tragedy,” Weitz explained.

“But in many ways, it is a very honest and recognizable story about families and leaving our parents’ shadow.”

Set in a Florida swamp, the show tells a story of a father and daughter who are united by the act of arson. But, as the show is inspired by the Greek masterwork “Electra,” the story delves into human relationships and grief.

The cast features Michael Morgan and newcomer Rebakah Goldberg.

Like all true Gothic stories, there’s a touch of the inexplicable to “The Arsonists,” but far from taking away from the struggles of the characters, it aims to heighten them.

“The focus on the idea and meaning of family is a staple of theatrical drama,” Weitz said. “So many of us have relationships with our parents that have unexplored depths. That’s what the show allows the characters to explore.”

Visit www.benchmarktheatre.com to purchase tickets.

WestFax Brewing gets in on the arts world WestFax Brewing, located in the heart of the 40 West Arts district, launched a new art gallery in their taproom featuring Colorado artist Noelle Phares.

This exhibit is free and features several original paintings that are a modern homage to the Eestern Slope. WestFax, 6733 W. Colfax Ave., will also be launching a new line of crowler (32-oz cans) designs featuring Phares’ original artwork.

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Castle Rock Band gets ready to rock Independence Day

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he Castle Rock Band will play a free concert to celebrate Independence Day at 7 p.m. on June 30 at the town bandstand in front of the Philip S. Miller Library (100 S. Wilcox St.). The All-American concert will include John Philip Sousa’s “The Fairest of the Fair” march, “Mr. U.S.A.,” a medley of George M. Cohan favorites and “Americans We”

by Henry Fillmore … The band, made up of community volunteers, will perform later in the season (Aug. 25) at the Miller Park amphitheater. The band includes teens to senior citizens and welcomes others — no audition required. See the website for information: CastleRockBand.org.

Magic show T.C. Tahoe, a truly funny magician, will perform June 22 and 23 at the Thetatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Tickets: $25-$30, Tickets.AmazingShows.com, 303-660-6799. Call also for information about July sessions of Summer Wizard Camp.

Benefit theater Each summer, Senior Housing Options hosts performances of a familiar play, staged in the lobby at its historic Barth Hotel, 1514 17th Street, Denver.

Ticket buys ($35) are a contribution to this organization, which provides a home in several locations, for needy elderly and handicapped people in the area. (Additional contributions are welcomed.) This summer’s play features veteran actors Joey Wishnia - and Roger Simon (together for the first time) in Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys,” based on the story of feuding vaudevillians Al Lewis and Willie Clark. Vintage Theatre is again col-

laborating with SHO for the summer benefit July 12-29. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. 303-595-4464, seniorhousingoptions.org. (The production will move to the Vintage Theatre in Aurora Aug. 3-Sept. 9.) `Summer Sizzle’ In July, the Littleton fine arts Guild will present “Summer Sizzle,” a member show July SONYA’S 3 to 29, interpreting SAMPLER the concept at the LFAG’s home, Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Colorado painter Victoria Ekelund is juror. A reception will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 13. The All Colorado Show will run in AuSonya Ellingboe gust, starting before Western Welcome Week. (Closed July 4.)

Sounds of Summer Englewood’s amphitheater is the setting for Thursday evening free concerts at 6:30 p.m.: Bring chairs, blankets, picnics or enjoy treats from food trucks. June 21: Boogie Machine; June 28: Buckstein. Englewoodco.gov.

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Tesla presentation The Englewood Historic Preservation Society presents Matt Crabtree at 6:30 p.m. June 25, at Brew On Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway. He will give a second talk about the amazing inventor, Nikola Tesla. Crabtree will let the audience interact with a coil generator he has built, according to

Torchy’s Tacos to open in Highlands Ranch STAFF REPORT

Taco fans in Highlands Ranch will soon be able to get their fix when Torchy’s Tacos opens its sixth Colorado restaurant June 26 at 1515 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Highlands Ranch.

Guests who visit the Highlands Ranch location on opening day can enter a raffle to win free tacos for one year. A public preview party from 5 to 8 p.m. June 25 will include free tacos, drinks and entertainment. Early arlrival is recommended.

The Torchy’s menu includes its signature tacos, the Green Chile Pork, Fried Avocado and Trailer Park, along with a full menu of savory and spicy tacos, dips and sides, as well as madefrom-scratch margaritas served frozen or on the rocks.

Torchy’s offers a new taco of the month each month. In June, the

special item is the Tokyo Drifter taco, which includes fried wonton strips, teriyaki glazed pulled pork with sweet and sour veggie slaw, sesame sriracha mayo, cilantro and a lime wedge served on a flour tortilla.

The Highlands Ranch Torchy’s will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can dine-in or place to-go orders over the phone or online.

Torchy’s is passionate about giving back to the communities it serves and partners with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Make-A-Wish and Phoenix House, according to a news release, and the Highlands Ranch location is looking forward to supporting local community events.

Go to torchystacos.com or follow Torchy’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Castle Rock Band will perform a free All-American Independence Day concert on June 30, 7 p.m. at the bandstand in front of the Phillip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.

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New members are welcomed. Information: 303-242-3257.

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MILESTONES Rylie Anderson, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Davis & Elkins College. Anderson is the daughter of Jeremy and Jamie Anderson, of Highlands Ranch.

Tucker Bowman, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Brittany A. Clark, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in June from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in zoology.

Andrew DeMey, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Kyla Dezell, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

William Flynn, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Kyle J. Gallagher, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in June from Or-

egon State University with a Ph.D. in medical physics.

Molly K. Garner, of Highlands Ranch, graduated from the University of Oklahoma Norman with a bachelor’s degree.

Megan Hansen, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Jenna Jaeger, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Claire Jones, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Mississippi College.

Brandon Jutte, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Justin D. Kruse, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in June from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Caitlin A. McCann, of Highlands Ranch, graduated from the University of Oklahoma Norman with a

bachelor’s degree.

Stephanie Anne Myers, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State. Myers is a senior majoring in elementary education.

Thomas Nicastro, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Dorothy Ruoff, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Michael Strecker, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State.

Strecker is a sophomore majoring in business education, corporate communications.

Bruno Trindade, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Hannah Van Vleet, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Taylor Vogel, of Highlands

Ranch, has been awarded an Emerson National Scholarship. Vogel, a student at Highlands Ranch High School, is one of 30 recipients of the award, which is given to children of Emerson employees. Taylor’s father, Ken Vogel, is a global account manager at Automation Solutions, Flow Controls in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Taylor plans to attend University of Colorado-Boulder and will study chemical engineering. Emerson scholarship winners receive $2,500 per academic year for four years. Selection is made based on academic performance of the applicants: grade-point average, class rank, and national test scores. Participation in school activities and community involvement are also considered in the selection process.

Devon Wetteland, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Erik Wetteland, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Hastings College.

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Creative Coloradans get their due in book awards Two ceremonies honor authors, editors, illustrators, photographers

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Writers of mystery, history, poetry, fine arts accounts, fiction and creative nonfiction, as well as works intended for tots and teens, abound in our supportive-of-the-arts Colorado. And we read that nationwide, bookstores, publishers and libraries are growing and busy — wonderful news to this former bookseller!

In Colorado, awards to writers were recently announced by two important organizations: Colorado Authors’

League, founded in 1931 with the melding of a men’s group and a women’s group, and Colorado Humanities/ Center for the Book, celebrating the 14th year of collaboration in supporting the humanities in Colorado, both of which hold annual competitions for writers. (Information on eligibility can be found on the websites for future reference — coloradoauthors. org and coloradohumanities.org.)

Both organizations sponsored a number of public readings at area bookstores prior to the award ceremonies: look for them next year at the Tattered Cover and Book Bar shops, as well as at literary festivals in the metro area.

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The Douglas County Conservation District is seeking applications from four categories of land steward to recognize outstanding environmental sustainability improvements and practices.

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Fire Muster a blazing good time

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The infectious enthusiasm of little kids lent a giddiness to Littleton’s annual Fire Truck Parade and Muster, where kindgergartners hopped and squealed as some of the region’s coolest firefighting rigs rolled past on June 16.

The gleeful gallivanting continued at Arapahoe Community College, where kids sprinted between trucks, taking turns sitting behind the wheel of trucks as old as a 1914 Federal truck that was once the showpiece of early Littleton’s volunteer department to colossal high-tech ladder trucks.

A chance to try out firehoses, a Jaws of Life demonstration and a landing by an air ambulance helicopter thrilled the younger set.

Firefighters in attendance seemed proud to share their profession and passion with the public.

“I love the traditions we’re carrying on here,” said Littleton Fire Rescue Lt. John Aylward as he helped kids on and off the 1914 truck. “You’ve got more than a century’s worth of history in this parking lot. I’m a firefighter, so I always enjoy the chance to connect people with firefighting.”

Milo Hilst, 3, seemed more thrilled by each passing truck in the Fire Truck Parade and Muster.

Dominic Swait, 11, tries out a firehose with guidance from Marlo Borton of Arapahoe Rescue Patrol. “I felt like a real firefighter,” Swait said. PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT Fire trucks new and old rolled down Main Street for the 33rd Fire Truck Parade and Muster.

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June 21, 2018 A gathering of Colorado Book Award Finalists at the Tattered Cover, Colfax, just before the Colorado Book Award Ceremony at the Sie Film Center.

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On May 4, at a membership dinner/ ceremony at the Arvada Center, the Colorado Authors’ League recognized the late Littleton children’s author Caroline Stutson for her delightful picture book, “Blue Corn Soup.” The gentle tale has generated so much attention among children’s literature aficionados that it resulted in the decision to provide a copy to each first-grader living in New Mexico.

It is a lovely legacy for an especially sweet local woman who spun stories at libraries for hundreds of little ones.

Another south area winner is “Wealth

by Virtue” by Chad Gordon of Centennial (General Nonfiction).

Other CAL awards include: Poetry, single poem, “Like a Seam” by Constance E. Boyle, Arvada; Poetry Collection, “A Death at Tollgate Creek” by Art Eiser, Denver; Featured Articles, “Keeper’s Return” by Art Eiser, Dinosaur; Essays, “12 Truths About My Life With Bell’s Palsy” by Pam Moore, Boulder; Children, “Blue Corn Soup”

by Caroline Stutson, Littleton; Young Adult, “The Last Panther” by Todd Mitchell, Fort Collins; Children’s/ Young Adult Nonfiction, “When Jackie Saved Grand Central,” by Natasha Wing, Fort Collins; Creative Nonfiction, “Heading Home Field Notes” by Peter Anderson, Crestone; Mainstream Fiction, “Trafficked” by Peg Brantley, Aurora; Genre Fiction, “Dead Stop” by Barbara Nickless, Colorado Springs; and Screenplay, “Parrish” by Jalynn Venis of Lakewood.

The 2018 Colorado Book Awards

were presented on June 2 at the Sie Film Center, attended by about 120 literary types. Winners read briefly from their works and authors, editors, illustrators and photographers were honored in 14 categories. Colorado Humanities and the Center for the Book are headquartered in Greenwood Village. Fourteen winners were recognized: Anthology, “Beautiful Flesh: A Body of Essays,” edited by Stephanie G’Schwind; Children’s Literature, “Can an Aardvark Bark?” by Melissa Stewart, illustrated by Steve Jenkins; Creative Nonfiction, “The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship and Hope in an American Classroom” by Helen Thorpe; General Fiction, “Megafire: The Race to Extinguish a Deadly Epidemic of Flame” by Michael Kodas; History, “Plundered Skulls and Stolen Spirits: Inside the Fight to Reclaim Native America’s Culture” by Chip Colwell (of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science); Juvenile Literature, “The Last Panther” by Todd Mitchell; Literary Fiction, “The Blue Hour” by Laura Pritchett; Mystery, “Dead Stop”

by Barbara Nickless; Pictorial, “Once Upon a Time … The Western: A New Frontier in Art and Film” by Mary Dailey-Desmarais (Montreal Museum of Fine Art) and Thomas Brent Smith (Denver Art Museum — the catalog from the wonderful exhibit at the DAM); Poetry: “Trophic Cascade” by Camille T. Dungy; Science Fiction/ Fantasy, “A Borrowed Hell” by L.D. Colter; *Thriller, “Trafficked: A Mex Anderson Novel” by Peg Brantley; and Young Adult Fiction, “When Dimple Met Rishi” by Sandhya Menon.

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Cherry Creek Arts Festival returns for three-day run Event will host 265 artists at shopping center, with large variety of works

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The annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival has been growing and changing since 1991 at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, where it will fill the area on July 6, 7 and 8. The festival offers an all-day experience for a varied audience!

For the serious collector, there may be a really special piece that fits into a particular area of interest — or a new work by an artist one has collected in the past. Juried artists, numbering 265, will set up booths with a huge variety of techniques, media, styles and price ranges. (About 2,100 artists from across the nation applied for those 265 spots. Very few go to local artists.)

Those who come from national and international locations will perhaps offer a new experience for even the most savvy shopper. New exhibitors (62) include both renowned and emerging artists. Thirteen different media categories are included in the exhibits.

For families with creative kids, there is Artivity Avenue on Steele Street between First and Second av-

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And kids from six schools will be learning from professional artists about collaborative mosaic projects, related to Daryl Thetford’s “Denver Cityscape” (Create Your City) in collaboration with the Denver Chalk Festival.

Music will be performed on the Janus Henderson Main Stage and at the Blue Moon Beer Garden, with a ticketed concert event to benefit music education on July 7. (“Uprooted” with Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root.)

Festival Night, July 6, features Rob Drabkin on the Main Stage.

And then, there’s always “food — glorious food!” Culinary Avenue will be located on Detroit Street and will offer a selection of 22 vendors that range from Alpine Sausage Company through Gyros Corner and Las Empanadas to Respicci’s Italian Ice Cream

and Original Berrie Kabobs. Four food trucks will also be located through the festival.

Under the heading, “Art is for Everyone,” CherryArts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, conducts a behind-the-scene year-round arts education program, in addition to this showy summer festival. It takes a Mobile Gallery with museum-quality artworks to various schools and libraries, so more children can learn through the school year, as well as from other art programs that travel. It will conduct a Stanley Arts Festival with about 100 booths at the recently developed Stanley Marketplace in Aurora in September. Original artwork and festival posters are circulated to schools. The Janus Henderson Investors Student Art Buying Program gives students from 24 schools funds to purchase art for permanent display in their schools.

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Rebel Tours Downtown Denver, Santa Fe or RiNo Thursday through Sunday $20 www.thestreetartnetwork.com West Colfax MuralFest Lamar Station Plaza 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11 www.westcolfaxmuralfest.org

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medium, but enormous works can also be found on buildings on downtown Denver’s buildings.

“I enjoy doing these kinds of works because they’re free to the viewer,” said muralist Patrick Kane McGregor, whose dog has become a staple of murals around Denver. He’s contributed dozens of works around the metro area. “It’s a way to share beauty with people every day.”

One person who has paid special attention to this beauty popping up all over town is Cori Anderson, who founded Rebel Tours, which takes travelers on a guided trip to see some of the city’s best street art. Tourists can pick one of three options — Santa Fe, RiNo, or downtown Denver, and she’ll not only point out some of the best works but get into the story behind them.

“People take these works for granted and often don’t think about the fact that an artist or group of artists created them,” Anderson said. “People like these tours, not because they can see the art, but because they get the stories and have their questions answered.”

As a lifelong lover of wandering the streets in whatever city she found herself in, Anderson has dedicated herself to sharing her knowledge about Denver’s street art scene. She is a regular writer for 303 Magazine, and also founded the Denver Street Art Network to grow and connect the burgeoning community.

“I’ve always loved street art as a kind of creative expression that exists despite limitations,” Anderson said. “I think the spirit behind it is so rebellious and so kind.”

There are also street art festivals in the region, which allow people to see murals being created in real time.

RiNo hosts CRUSH, which invites artists to come and create works on the block. And Lakewood’s West Colfax

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This art will be on display in the taproom throughout the summer months and the limited artist series 32-oz cans will be available in the taproom for purchase for beer to-go.

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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Dua Lipa at Fillmore Auditorium There’s a lot of great pop music being made right now, and the vast bulk of it proves that women are the unquestioned lords and masters of the genre.

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CORI ANDERSON MuralFest has become the annual highlight of its 40 West Arts district’s creative year.

Murals have become such an exciting form that the Arvada Center’s summer exhibit is bringing the works indoors for its “In Sight on Site” exhibit. Participating artists were given blank panels hung in the Center’s three galleries and given free rein to create a mural.

“I enjoy working outside, but it’s an interesting challenge working on something indoors,” said Thomas Scharfenberg, a muralist who is joining Parsons, McGregor and about 18 other artists in the exhibit. “I think of the pieces as food, and each one is a different flavor for the viewer.”

The best street art is a gift for all members of a community, and telling those stories to larger and more diverse communities is just one of the reasons it is still a vital art form.

“People might only see it for a few seconds every day, but that repeated quality helps the work stick in your mind,” Parsons said. “In a way, seeing street art is like going to a music festival where every stage is playing something different. There’s all kinds of shows to see.”

Between Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen and Camila Cabello, women are running the game. Add into that max of top-tier talent Dua Lipa, whose debut album was one of the best pop releases of 2017.

The British Dua Lipa will be stopping by the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26. See her before she becomes the next big star.

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

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Youth Theater Auditions: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at Buck Center Theatre, 2004 W Powers Ave., Littleton. Auditions: Ages 6-16. You must call 303-730-4612 for a 10-minute audition appointment. Must be available for all rehearsals and the performance on Aug 10 at 7pm. Rehearsals: July 5 - Aug 9, Tues and Thurs 6:30-8:30pm and Sats 9-11am. Have a 60 second monologue memorized. Successful audition participants then register for the class. Rehearsals will occur at Buck Recreation Center and one park. Van transportation provided for actors. For more information see online class #395966 at www.ssprd.org. or call 303-730-4612.

Peter Pan Jr.: July 20-21 at Mountain Vista High School. Presented

by Front Range Theatre Company.

“In Living Color” Art Show: on display through July 31 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Watercolor and oil paintings of nature by local artists Patricia Nash and Judy S. Purcell. All available for purchase.

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

Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Parker Artist Guild classes for children in grades 4-8. Upcoming classes: June 23, graphite pet portraits, with Behnaz Ahmadian; July 14, mixed media Brockisms, with Toni Brock; July 28, parentchild class, small totem poles, with Judy Pendleton; Aug. 11, alcohol ink painting, with Candace French; and Sept. 8, pastels, with Kristin Paulson.

All teachers are professional artists and members of the Parker Artists Guild. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistsguild.com/ classes/youth. Contact judypendleton4@gmail.com.

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50s Sock Hop Dance Party: 8-10 p.m. Friday, June 22 at Adventures in Dance Studio, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Ste. 207, Littleton. Dress in 50s wear, and enjoy a night of ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango to DJ tunes. Go to https://www.adventuresindance.com/product/50s-sockhop/

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this week’s TOP FIVE Comedy Magician: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23 at Theatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center, 735 Park St., Castle Rock.

Award-winning comedy magician TC Tahoe performs for two nights. Tickets are $25. Visit AmazingShows.com for more information.

Sunday Surprise: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree. Explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math through hands-on play.

Ages 8-13. No registration required. For more info, visit DCL.org or call 303-791-7323.

Play Chess: 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 27 at Douglas County

Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Practice your chess game and improve your skills at this evening of friendly competition. All ages and abilities welcome! No registration required; more information is available at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Book Lovers: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet, Parker. Discover new authors and find great new reads at this evening of book talks, with a special guest from Hachette Books on hand. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes, too. Adults.

Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org Networking conversation — Best Business Apps: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, June 29 at Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree. Connect with other like-minded business owners and leaders at this free event discussing their favorite apps and software.

Visit www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com.

Summer Song, Christian Music Festival: 3-11 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. Go to http://transparentproductions. com/events/summer-song.

southwest to Maguireville and over to Cherry Valley, Greenland and Sandstone Ranch. The museum is at 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. Lunch provided. Purchase tickets at www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Sheryl Crow Concert: 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 15 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center.

Tickets: www. altitudetickets. com. Info: 303797-8565 or www.hudsongardens.org.

Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month from June to September.

The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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Oaked and Smoked ~ American Whiskey & BBQ: 1 to 4 p.m., July 14 at the back lawn of the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch. Back by popular demand, HRCA and Davidsons Beer, Wine, & Spirits bring you Oaked & Smoked. Enjoy an afternoon sampling American whiskeys and grilled barbecued delight. Tickets are $45 in advance; $50 at the door, if not sold out. Must be 21+ to attend.

ID’s will be checked. Visit hrcaonline.org for more information.

Bus Tour of Southern Douglas County: June 23. Tour begins at the Castle Rock Museum, heads

Freedom Service Dogs Graduation: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Celebrate with the trainers and volunteers who helped transform shelter dogs into service and professional therapy dogs. Go to https://freedomservicedogs.org/ event/summergraduation-2018/ Back to Basics Crafting: Beekeeping: 9 to 11 am. Saturday June 23 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller. 100 S. Wilcox St. 100 S. Wilcox Street. Castle Rock. Learn the basics of beginning apiculture from seasoned, experienced beekeepers. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Faces of Freedom Sporting Clays Tournament: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, June 29 at Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 E. County Road 30, Bennett. Teams of four; sponsorships available. Benefits Freedom Service Dogs. Go to https://freedomservicedogs.org/ event/fofdenver/ Firecracker 5K: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at Clement Park, Littleton. Free hot dogs, apple pie and frozen yogurt at the finish line.

Kick off the holiday weekend while supporting Bonfils Blood Center. Prizes, refreshments and free stuff in the partner village; face painting and balloons for the kids. Go to RunningGuru.com and search “Firecracker 5K” to sign up.

HRCA July 4th Parade: 8:45-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, along Highlands Ranch Parkway. Info: www.HRCAonline.org/July4.

Puppy Power 5K: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 25, 3952 Butterfield Drive, Castle

Rock. Info: puppypower5k.com or puppypower5k@gmail.com.

Do You Have an A-Team? 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. Professional education lunch hour presentation on the 13 traits of high-performance teams. Registration includes lunch. Space is limited. Go to http://www.southdenver.cu.edu/ portfolio/edutalks-do-you-havean-a-team.

Douglas County AAUW Scholarship: Douglas County residents in need of financial support while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree should follow instructions and fill out application online at douglascountyco.aauw.net.

Application, transcripts and letters of recommendation are due by July 15. Scholarships awarded for the 2018 academic year may be used for tuition, books or childcare while attending school.

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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Comic Con takes Denver out of this world STORY AND PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Downtown Denver is almost always a busy place, but it’s only during the weekend of Denver Comic Con that one will see Superman, a storm trooper and Harry Potter crossing the busy 16th Street Mall.

More than 100,000 guests made the trip to the Colorado Convention Center for the annual event on June 15, 16 and 17 to celebrate all things nerdy – everything from films, television shows, video games, fantasy and science fiction and, of course, comic books.

“I’ve always wanted to come and see what the con is like,” said Jeff Libby, booth expert with MiHi Photo Booth, which ran an interactive, slow motion film booth at the event.

“What better way is there to be here than with some really fun stuff ?”

The proceeds benefit Pop Culture Classroom, a Denver nonprofit focused on education and literacy.

From left, JayJay, Paisley and Craig Dechant, of Brighton, attended Denver Comic Con as members of the Belcher family from “Bob’s Burgers.”

More than 200 celebrity guests, like Doctor Who’s David Tennant, stopped by the con to join artists and authors in more than 600 hours of panels and programming. There was also a Kid’s Lab, where children and teens explore pop culture through projects and talks from industry luminaries.

The con featured cosplaying and shopping for all ages and levels of interest. A newbie to the world of comic culture and a veteran collector were both spoiled for choice for ways to spend their time.

“This is my kid’s first time to the con, and I’m showing them all the fun there’s to be had while their mom is at a cosplaying class,” said Englewood resident Justin Baca, who was dressed as Gandalf with his two children, Marcus and Eric, dressed as hobbits. The costumes were made by the children’s mother.

“I love the community here, and all the things going on we get to gather to celebrate.”

Englewood resident Justin Baca as Gandalf, with his two children, Marcus and Eric, as hobbits at this year’s Denver Comic Con.

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Jamie Tatum named Girls Soccer Player of Year Rock Canyon athlete cited as complete player by coach

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Jamie Tatum’s scoring statistics aren’t overwhelming, but the Rock Canyon senior midfield soccer player showed the ability to produce when it counted.

Tatum, who will continue playing at the next level at the University of Wyoming, was the Continental League’s second leading scorer with 13 goals and seven assists for 33 points.

Ponderosa sophomore Jazlynn Ellis led the league with 48 points on 22 goals and four assists.

Tatum, however, was hard to contain late in the stretch run of the season during Rock Canyon’s playoff push and has been selected as the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

“Ellis was a prolific scorer in our league and was our league’s Player of the Year,” said Rock Canyon

coach Mat Henbest. “I truly believe Jamie Tatum is a complete player.

Jamie scored in each of our four games in the state tournament and certainly did come through and lift our team as we made our run to the semifinals.

“We lost in OT to Broomfield where Jamie was able to score for us. Jamie Tatum is worthy of the South Metro Girls Player of the Year.”

In the final seven games of the season that included four Class 5A playoff games, Tatum had the gamewinning goal or assisted on the game-winning goal in six of those games. And she had a goal in the 3-2 semifinal setback to Broomfield.

“It was my senior year and it felt like I had been with the team for a while,” said Tatum. I was happy with the season. I played better and definitely helped the three freshmen that started practically every game for us.

“I tried to make sure they were in the right mindset.”

Rock Canyon’s Jamie Tatum is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

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Jake Heintzelman has strong end to lacrosse journey Douglas County’s Jake Heintzelman is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year.

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Jake Heintzelman had a special season for the Douglas County boys lacrosse team.

The Huskies finished seventh in the eight-team Douglas County League but Heintzelman held his own against the league’s other top players, such as Tanner Giles of Chaparral, Caden Meis of Legend, Cam Hancock of Mountain Vista, James Steinke of Castle View and TK Hammond of Highlands Ranch.

He was third in goals with 40 and third in the league statistics in points with 64.

Heintzelman, a senior, has been named the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year.

“With Jake there is a lot you can talk about,” said Douglas County coach TJ Braun. “He’s a great kid and a great athlete and that’s kind of the start. Being your best player and hardest worker kind of speaks for itself.

“When you play in a tough conference like we did and he was still able to play like he did, that’s pretty special. Jake

leads by example. He’s not a vocal guy but he can go out and do it. He’s a kid in our program that gets the timely goal or assist. He had great success oftentimes drawing the other team’s best defender.”

Heintzelman scored at least one goal in every game but one this season, but he had three assists in the lone game in which he didn’t have a goal.

“Jake was able to do something special every game, especially considering the talent we were playing against,” added Braun.

Heintzelman tallied six goals in two games, once against Mountain Vista and the other time against Chaparral.

“For a kid to have big time games against big-time opponents, I could make the argument that no player, possibly in the state, had as much impact on his team than Jake Heintzelman,” said Braun. “He elevated our team’s performance all year and when he was asked to play multiple positions he did it without hesitation.”

Heintzelman will be attending Western State but doesn’t plan to play lacrosse. He wants to pursue being a firefighter and declined offers to play in college.

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Former Olympian to coach swim clinic for charity Swim Across America’s open water swim clinic will be coached by former bronze medalist Susan Williams

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Swim Across America begins its season of summer events June 25 with an open-water swim clinic coached by former Olympic bronze medalist Susan Williams.

The Open Water Swim to Fight Cancer Clinic is just the first of a series of events the organization will be hosting as part of its fight against cancer. The clinic begins at 4:30 p.m. at Chatfield Gravel Ponds, at Chatfield State Park, 11500 N Roxborough Park Road in Littleton.

Swim Across America is a national organization with local affiliates across the country to help fight cancer at home, so cancer patients can stay close to home for treatment rather than have to travel great distances.

“We’re trying to make waves in the fight against pediatric cancer in Colorado,” said event coordinator Nicole Vanderpoel, “and by participating in the open-water clinic you’re supporting that goal. We feel it’s important to help participants feel better about swimming in open water and this is a fun effective way

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Vanderpoel said the clinic will help ease swimmers’ minds to swimming in open water.

Williams, of Littleton, will be leading the clinic. She became the first American medalist in the triathlon when she earned bronze at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

On June 23, Missy Franklin will be speaking at a VIP dinner at Cherry Hills Country Club. The event will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

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SMITH

there anyone truly as cool as Einstein? Aging improves perception.

Or it should.

When I was in high school, quarterbacks and cheerleaders were cool.

Maybe now, kids who accomplish things out of the spotlight are appreciated more than they were when I was in school.

If he were a newcomer in 2018, would anyone listen to Bob Dylan?

Maybe not.

His lyrics would be wasted. Unless a producer came in and made his songs dance, dance, danceable.

“Bobby, let’s change costumes every 20 minutes. Try this: Grab the front of your pants, and, oh, pretend to walk backwards.”

Was Stephen Hawking cool? You bet.

Is Wolf Blitzer cool? Probably not. But his name is. I wish “Wolf Blitzer” were my name.

Some names are cooler than others. Cary Grant was born Archibald Leach. Someone got cute with the name and gave most of it to John Cleese’s character in “A Fish Called Wanda.”

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While I was at it I asked him about sunglasses that are propped on the top of someone’s head, instead of someone’s nose.

He chuckled.

“We didn’t have sunglasses back then, but if we did, that’s wrong too.”

I said, “It gets worse. There’s a guy on television who wears his sunglasses, indoors, on the back of his head.”

“I’ve heard about him. Schmuck.”

“Thanks again, Mr. Lincoln.”

Being cool and trying to be cool are two different things.

Whatever I have to say on this may be of no moment or consequence, because I am about as cool as an antimacassar. However, that is not going to stop me. Some people always were and will be cool, and some people grow into it.

Cary Grant always was and always will be. I don’t think about Einstein the way I think about Grant, but is

Many of the stars you know by one name — Judy Garland — weren’t born that way. Studios provided cooler names.

Frances Ethel Gumm sang “Over the Rainbow.”

Cool gets rearranged about every 10 years. I was there in the 1960s and the 1970s, and they were not cool.

You can have them.

Fashion was rag-tagged, tie-dyed, shoulder-padded, big-collared, and bellbottomed.

I still see some of that at the airport and wonder if there is an ABBA concert on the drift.

I have used the word “cool” here very reluctantly. I never use the word otherwise, unless it’s in reference to the weather. I had no choice.

There is no suitable synonym.

“Cool” is ubiquitous and unavoidable. It has become a one-word statement, as if it says it all.

Note: It doesn’t.

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

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Camp Rocky’s focus is on natural resources STAFF REPORT

Teens who enjoy the outdoors and are interested in natural resources are invited to attend Camp Rocky.

The week-long camp near Divide teaches participants about their environment through hands-on experiments.

Students work in teams, and students choose one of the following resource fields — forest management, rangeland science, soil and water conservation, or fish and wildlife management.

The camp costs $350, and the Douglas County Conservation District will partially sponsor a Douglas County teen to attend.

The camper will be reimbursed $100 once he or she completes the camp.

This year’s camp runs from July 8-14, and registration ends June 15.

Go to www.coloradoacd.org/ camprocky for details and to download registration materials.

The camp is presented by the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts.

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Services

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Give your home the royal treatment at an affordable price.

References available.

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QSI Home Services LLC

Since 1984

When Quality, Service, and Integrity count

Cleaning

Cleaning

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Call Maria For A Free Estimate

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Services

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Concrete/Paving

Electricians

B&W Electric, LLC Concrete Work

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Licensed & Insured

Concrete/Paving

Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 6 years.

Residential/Commercial/ Farm & Ranch Fencing

Concrete/Paving

Any job over 400 SF give us a call!

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Construction

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ESIGNS, INC

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We do driveways, garage floors, walkways, front porches, steps, back patios, and always provide free estimates. Fully insured, local and perform quality work.

CALL FOR AN ESTIMATE

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CALL 720. 351.1520

Drywall

Garage Doors

Sanders Drywall Inc.

FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!

All phases to include

Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs 30+ years experience Insured Free estimates Please no Solicitors

Darrell 303-915-0739

HANDY MAN Screwed up your plumbing?

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HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE

Any and All Home Repairs & Painting.

40 years experience Call or Text Rick (303)810-2380

Drywall Repair Specialist

• Decks • Fences • Stairs • Overhangs •

PRO FORM CONCRETE

REMODELING:

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Interior & Exterior Painting.

Deck Installation, Coating & Repairs.

Window & Tile Installation.

Plumbing. Home Repairs.

Siding & Fence Work.

A PATCH TO MATCH

Deck/Patio

“Specializing in Composite Redwood and Cedar Construction for Over 30 Years”

Free Estimates 17 Years Experience Licensed & Insured Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete.

All kinds of flat work.

Let us do good work for you!

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Service, Inc.

D & D FENCING

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FREE Estimates.

BBB Call For SPRING SPECIAL

Specialize in barn floors, Driveways, Remove and replacement

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David’s

Low rates, Free estimates

Ty Barrett

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, stamped & colored concrete. Quality work, Lic./Ins. Reasonable rates "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364 tmconcrete.net

Fence Services

FREE ESTIMATES

TLLC Concrete All Phases of Flat Work by

Licensed and Insured.

Residential or Commercial Ask about our Senior Citizen and/or Veteran discounts.

Call (720) 925-1241

Handyman

Deck Builders

Making the Outdoors a part of your home

- Custom Designs by Certified Professional Engineer - Classic Composite or Redwood Decks - A+ BBB Rating Family Owned and Operated Licensed & Insured

Call Ron @ 303-726-1670 For a free estimate

• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Call Ed 720-328-5039

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Electricians

Hauling Service

Handyman

Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

Affordable Electrician

Over 25 years experience • Residential Expert • All electrical upgrades • No Job Too Small • Senior Discounts – Lic/Insured

Cell: 720-690-7645

— SMALL JOBS INSIDE AND OUT —

’s DeSpain HOME SOLUTIONS

Solving All your Remodeling & Repair Problems – Just Ask!

DEPENDABLE, RELIABLE SERVICE Over 30 Years Experience Licensed & Insured

Eric DeSpain 303-840-1874

TV’s Small Jobs Welcome

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Lawn/Garden Services

Insurance

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Calling the number above will direct you to a licensed sales agent. Karl Bruns-Kyler is a Licensed Sales Agent w/ no affiliation to Medicare, CMS or any governmental organization. *Offer valid to any consumer currently enrolling in or reviewing a Medicare Supp. Insurance Plan.

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Painting

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Hauling Service

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Landscaping/Nurseries

Landscape & Concrete

Professional and Reliable Year Round Service Rubin (720)434-8042 Kerwin (720) 519-5559

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Health & Fitness

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN

OXYGEN REPAIR For all of your Oxygen needs

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We Warranty Everything we install FREE Estimates

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Licensed / Insured

DICK 303-783-9000 Lighting

RON‘S LANDSCAPING Yard Clean-up, Raking, Weeding, Flower Bed Maintenance, Shrubbery Trimming Soil Prep - Sod Work Trees & Shrub Replacement also Small Tree & Bush Removal Bark, Rock Walls & Flagstone Work

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Family owned business with over 35 yrs. exp.

Call or email Ron 303-758-5473 vandergang@comcast.net

Robert Dudley Lighting

For all your indoor & outdoor lighting needs, plus…

• Internet/TV Cable & Outlets •Ceiling Fans •Thermostats •Wall-Mounted TV’s • And many more services Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed

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Painting

Painting

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Littleton Based & Family Owned

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Pet Care & Services

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CR&R Painting, Inc.

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Heating/ Air Conditioning

We paint over 700 Homes Per Year No Deposit Ever Satisfaction Guaranteed 5 year, 7 year and 9 year Exterior Warranties 2 Yr. Interior Warranty Licensed & Insured up to $2 Million Locally Owned and Operated since 1989 Free Color Consulting & Samples

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Services Roofing/Gutters

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Tile

DIRTY JOBS

Thomas Flooring & Tile

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• All Types of Tile • • Granite-Ceramic • • Porcelain • • Natural Stone •Vinyl •

Done Dirt Cheap!

- Call Golden Spike Roofing - We are 100% Local & Have Great References - Roofing • Siding • Paint • Windows • Gutters

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Roofing/Gutters

32 Years Experience • Work Warranty

303-781-4919

Windows and Doors

Jacobs Ladder

Over 20 years experience •Window Cleaning •Power Washing •Gutter Cleaning and other home services “We do window cleaning not window washing - there is a difference in the detail”

Call Jeff for free estimate 239-791-9273 Quick Service Time

FREE Estimates

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Each office is independently owned and operated

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Painting

PEREZ PAINTING LLC - Interior and Exterior - Carpentry Work - Front Door Refinishing - Stucco and Siding Repair - Siding Replacement - Fully Insured

perezpaintingcolorado@yahoo.com

PERFECTION PAINT 22 YEARS • INT/EXT 8 Year Warranty • Paint or Stain Commercial or Residential No Money Down New Construction & Apartment Maintenance • Siding Repair

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Sprinklers

Plumbing

ANCHOR PLUMBING

Residential: Hot Water Heat • Forced Air Water Heaters • Kitchens • Baths Service Repair • Sprinkler Repair

PLUMBING & SPRINKLERS

Free Instant Phone Quote Repair or Replace: Faucets, Sprinklers, Toilets, Sinks, Disposals, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, Broken Pipes, Spigots/ Hosebibs, Water Pressure Regulator, Ice Maker, Drain Cleaning, Dishwasher Instl., for coupons go to vertecservices.com CALL Vertec (720)298-0880

Call Paul (720) 305-8650

Your neighborhood installation experts

ANYTHING TILE

● Marble ● Repairs ● Granite Counter Tops Remodeling is my specialty!

Call now for free estimate

(303) 646-0140

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Mark * 720-938-2415 Tree Service

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Bryon Johnson 720-298-3496

All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts

Master Plumber

• All plumbing repairs & replacement • Gas pipe installation • Sprinkler repair

~ Licensed & Insured ~

303.979.0105

Columbine Custom Contracting Painting – Remodeling – Plumbing Electrical – Home Improvements Hardwood Floors - Insulation

Sprinklers, Start-ups and Aerations $40

Bryan 720-690-3718 or Tony 720-210-4304 Sprinkler Solutions

Plumb-Crazy, LLC.

“We’re Crazy About Plumbing” CUSTOM HOMES • REMODEL FINISHED BASEMENTS SERVICE AND REPAIR Licensed • Insured ALAN ATTWOOD, Master Plumber

PH: 303-472-8217 FX: 303-688-8821

Professional Installations & Repairs Sod Installations

SAVE MONEY AND WATER Fast, friendly service Lifetime Warranty!

All Work Guaranteed!

303-523-5859

ABE’S TREE & SHRUB CARE Abraham Spilsbury Owner/Operator

• Pruning • Removals • Shrub Maintenance • FreeEstimates Certified Arborist,Insured, Littleton Resident 720.283.8226 • C:720.979.3888 aspilsbury@msn.com

Window Services

TOP WINDOW CLEANING #1 in Customer Satisfactions

10% OFF to NEW CUSTOMERS Over 20 Years Experience Insured/Bonded Call Today For A FREE Estimate Quality work guaranteed Gutter/Yard Services 720-400-6496 – topwindowcleaning.net

TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE, CONTACT KAREN AT 303-566-4091

Notices

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Public Notices

To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100

Public Notice Commissioner’s Proceedings May 2018 Vendor Name 18TH JUDICIAL DIST VALE FUND 3M 402 WILCOX ST LLC 53 CORPORATION LLC 8438 COLORADO BLVD LLC A3 MERCHANDISE AAA METRIC SUPPLY LLC AAPEXLEGAL SERVICES LLC AB COURT REPORTING VIDEO INC ABSOLUTE GRAPHICS INC ACADEMY OF COLORADO DAWN PATROL ACCA COLORADO COUNTIES INC ACOMA LOCK AND SECURITY ACORN PETROLEUM INC ADAMS, VERONICA ADAPTIVE INTERVENTIONS ADVANCED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC ADVANCED SYSTEMS GROUP

Total $5,840.00 4,540.50 9,761.96 43,135.07 2,660.00 2,788.22 302.97 20.00 1,038.17 974.53 200.00 650.00 271.00 117,013.01 51.61 35,510.00 3,345.36 61,625.02

ADVANCED TRAFFIC PRODUCTS INC 3,215.50 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES 26,319.65 ALCOHOL MONITORING SYSTEMS INC 19,066.40 ALIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC 2,175.50 ALL ANIMAL RECOVERY 760.00 ALLHEALTH NETWORK 7,990.86 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC 7,178.00 AMAILCO INC 1,087.08 AMERICAN ASSN FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY 118.00 AMERICAN COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE 149.00 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION 473.00 AMERICAN PUBLIC HUMAN SERVICES 2,150.00 ANIMAL EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY 270.21 ANTHONY, ALISA 2,163.88 AON CONSULTING INC 32,500.00 APDC COLO LANGUAGE CONNECTION 574.50 APEX COMPANIES LLC 37,409.10 APEX DESIGN PC 1,419.00 APODACA, TIM 5,423.42 APODACA, TIM 410.54 ARAMARK SERVICES INC 47,556.52 ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS 3,913.18 ARCHAEOLOGY REVIVAL CONSULTING 3,879.82 ARCHITERRA GROUP INC 19,827.10 ARCHIVESOCIAL INC 2,388.00 ARMORED KNIGHTS INC 1,501.40 ARNESON, SARAH JOAN 110.09 ARS SAND & GRAVEL CO LLC 858.70 ARTWORKS SIGNS & DESIGNS 1,000.00 ASHWORTH, MARIA JEANINE 340.20 ASKINS, HAILEY RENEE 457.26 ASSOCIATED BAG COMPANY 201.27 ASTREA A GUARDIANSHIP & CARE MANAGEMENT CO 180.00 AUBURN VENTURES LP 1,312.00 AUTOMATED BUILDING SOLUTIONS 1,408.00 AVERETT, ASHLEY MARIE 120.28 AVERY, DANIEL 122.97 AZTEC CONSULTANTS INC 22,850.00 BACHHUBER, SUSAN JEANNETTE 91.80 BALCOMB & GREEN 5,094.00 BALDRIDGE, SAM 500.00 BARNES, BRITANY MICHELLE 10.00 BAROFFIO PSY D, JAMES R 31,934.00 BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC 700.00 BASHER, SHANNON 15.26 BASSETT & ASSOCIATES INC 164,543.80 BENNINGTON MERCANTILE 371.55 BENSON, KIRA 100.00 BEYOND TECHNOLOGY INC 3,297.63 BHATTACHARJEE, KAUSHIK 100.97 BIG R MANUFACTURING LLC 1,248.00 BIGHORN LANDSCAPE MATERIALS 1,798.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 39,178.24 BLUE LINE DESIGN 175.00 BOB BARKER COMPANY 4,816.60 BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES 4,427.21 BOHEMIAN SIGNS 2,167.00 BORNHOFT, DAVID W 152.51 BORNHOFT, DAVID W 4,778.50 BORNHOFT, JANINE 3,104.68 BOUGHN, TRISHA LOIS 67.04 BOULDER COUNTY SHERIFF CIVIL DIVISION 39.00 BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD 7,897.00 BRAUN, ANNEMARIE 73.75 BRIDGEVIEW IT INC 3,960.00 BRINKWORTH, THOMAS ALLEN 60.00 BROKEN TREE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3,550.06 BRONNER, LORA LEE 915.00 BROWN, JULIE CHRISTINE 133.20 BUTTON, ANGEL MARIE 578.84 CAMPBELL, DRU (PETTY CASH) 237.63 CAPSTONE GROUP LLC 9,000.00 CARRELL, HOLLY 134.18 CASTLE ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 300.00 CASTLE ROCK HOME CARE INC CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER CASTLETON CENTER WATER & SANITATION CCAA-COLORADO COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CCALT CCMSI CCMSI (FEE PAYMENTS ONLY) CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS CDW GOVERNMENT LLC CECIL, CONNIE CEMEX MATERIALS INC CENTENNIAL AIRPORT FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL PRINTING CENTURY LINK CERTEX COMPANY INC CERTIFIED BUSINESS SERVICES CERTIFIED BUSINESS SERVICES CES CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY CHARM-TEX INC

6,240.00 18,425.69 62.00 1,705.00 5,000.00 69,961.54 7,143.75 6,725.00 631.68 125.00 5,599.76 300.00 3,157.00 18,912.06 271.08 522.04 265.00 5,400.00 376.90

Description Due to 18th Judicial Dist-VALE Sign Parts & Supplies Building/Land Lease/Rent Front Range Trail Project Escrow Payable Fair & Rodeo Promotional T-shirts Sign Parts & Supplies Other Professional Services Legal Services Clothing & Uniforms Security Deposit Refund Professional Membership & Licenses Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies Fleet Tanks Fuel Travel Expense Other Professional Services Other Repair & Maintenance Service Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Traffic Signal Parts Aggregate Products Other Professional Services Consulting Services Other Purchased Services Other Professional Services Liability Insurance Service Contracts Professional Membership & Licenses Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Professional Membership & Licenses Professional Membership & Licenses Medical, Dental & Vet Services Travel Expense Consulting Services Other Professional Services Pond Maintenance Traffic Signals - Engineering Other Professional Services Travel Expense Inmate Meals Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Landscape/Architectural Services Software/Hardware Subscription Armored Car Services Travel Expense Aggregate Products Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Travel Expense Travel Expense Operating Supplies/Equipment Other Professional Services Transportation Grant Services Service Contracts Travel Expense Metro Area Meeting Expense Road Repair, Maintenance & Overlay Travel Expense Legal Services Other Professional Services Professional Membership & Licenses Other Professional Services Recruitment Costs Travel Expense Fairgrounds Platform Project Livestock Management 2018 Youth Award Operating Supplies/Equipment Refund Duplicate Payment Construction/Maintenance Materials Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies Utilities/Gas County Fair Graphic Design Prisoner Maintenance Supplies Operating Supplies/Equipment Other Professional Services Operating Supplies Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Process Service Fee Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Instructor Travel Contract Work/Temporary Agency Medical, Dental & Vet Services Transportation Grant Services Tuition Reimbursement Travel Expense Travel Expense Replenish Petty Cash Funds Other Professional Services Travel Expense Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Transportation Grant Services Transportation Grant Services Water & Sewer Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Forever Colorado BBQ Sponsorship Workers Compensation Claims Review Fees/Bonds Service Contracts Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Judges/Referees/Fair Show Management Aggregate Products Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Printing/Copying/Reports Telephone/Communications Operating Supplies/Equipment Office Supplies Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Other Machinery & Equipment Prisoner Maintenance Supplies

CHARRY, JORGE A 4,000.00 CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC 421,443.75 CHEMATOX LABORATORY INC 1,679.50 CHILDREN’S WELLNESS CENTER OF COLO 250.00 CIANCONE, LAURA ELIZABETH 36.52 CINTAS CORPORATION 12,573.00 CITY OF AURORA 8,949.55 CITY OF AURORA/SMD-SBDC 15,000.00 CITY OF CASTLE PINES 78,957.00 CITY OF CASTLE PINES 16,294.94 CITY OF LITTLETON 5,957.83 CITY OF LONE TREE 3,592.50 CITY OF LONE TREE 2,171,310.39 CL CLARKE INC 7,474.00 CLEAR BALLOT GROUP INC 102,532.70 CLEAR CREEK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 8.54 CMI INC 175.29 CNDC-COLO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 31,846.25 COLORADO ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION 400.00 COLORADO BOYS RANCH YOUTH CONNECT 4,636.50 COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 44,594.00 COLORADO COALITION OF LAND TRUSTS 1,000.00 COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC 5,025.00 COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA 7,126.63 COLORADO CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL GROUP PLLC 352,020.98 COLORADO COUNTIES INC 2,900.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 355.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 333.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 6,285.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 525.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2,580,302.73 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 24,193.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE 12,732.00 COLORADO DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES 2,220.00 COLORADO DESIGNSCAPES INC 40,626.36 COLORADO DOORWAYS INC 2,227.90 COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 574.00 COLORADO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL PARTNERS 5,960.00 COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE 5.00 COLORADO SPRINGS WINAIR COMPANY 5,565.16 COLORADO STATE TREASURER 25,473.38 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 117,908.41 COMMUNITY SAFETY 1ST 160.00 COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORP 5,042.55 COMPUTRONIX INC 44,038.00 CONSERVE-A-WATT LIGHTING 34.00 CONSULTEX INC 733.00 CONTINUUM OF COLORADO 16,125.00 COOK STREET CONSULTING INC 12,500.00 COOKS CORRECTIONAL 75.79 CORDANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS 58.50 CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND INC 90,950.00 CORUS360 16,192.00 CPI GUARDIAN - CLEARWATER PACKAGING INC 792.72 CRAFCO INC 18,411.75 CRISIS CENTER 11,680.20 CRL ASSOCIATES INC 10,219.35 CROSS LINE CONSTRUCTION 73,980.30 CTS LANGUAGE LINK 205.95 CUMMINS NURSERY 675.85 CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC 4,193.10 CUMMINS-ALLISON CORP 556.00 CUNNINGHAM, DWIGHT 10,652.58 CUSTOM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC 3,802.58 D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES 1,785.00 DALY, MADELEINE MARIE 171.05 D’AMBROSIO, JENNIFER ANN 15.59 11,156.00 DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES INC DAVIS, MARTHA JO 162.45 DAVIS, SHERYL 62.09 DAWN B HOLMES INC 21,534.00 DEBORD, JASON T 96.12 DELL MARKETING LP 24,397.71 DENCO SALES COMPANY INC 348.27 DENOVO VENTURES LLC 7,000.00 DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY 680.00 DENVER SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 24.40 DESANTIS, KATHERINE AUDREY 479.60 DESIGN CONCEPTS CLA INC 2,005.00 DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH PARTNERS INC 1,650.00 DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC 1,047,646.51 DIEXSYS LLC 8,280.50 DIGNITY KIDS 651.50 DIMMICK, KARI LYNN 171.29 DISPLAY SALES 122.00 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 621,870.16 DLH ARCHITECTURE LLC 4,235.00 DODGE DATA & ANALYTICS 668.77 DOUGLAS CNTY TEMPORARY SERVICES 3,611.25 DOUGLAS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT 56,500.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION 1,720.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 1,669.50 DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION 175.00 tion DOUGLAS COUNTY INMATE WELFARE ACCOUNT 1,500.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS PRESS 30.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMM 803.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 200.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION 2,406.25 DOUGLAS COUNTY CATERING NUTRITION SERVICES 323.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 111.00 DOUGLAS/ELBERT TASK FORCE 10,163.65 DRAKE, BARBARA 166.55 DRAKE, NICOLE LYNNE 678.53 DUDLEY, MELISSA LEANNE 385.42 DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE 7,031.00 DUNNAWAY, KELLY 72.06 E Z ROAD INC 12,258.52 E&G TERMINAL INC 679.72 E-470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY 203,281.00 EIDE BAILLY LLP 88,490.00 ELKHART PLASTICS INC 2,113.57 EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER 9,089.00 EMBREY, SARA ELIZABETH 374.53 EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERVICES INC 5,910.00 EMS SOFTWARE LLC 2,875.00

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ENNIS-FLINT INC ENTERPRISE ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC ENVISION IT PARTNERS

844.38 1,127.19 26,261.72 14,269.91

ERO RESOURCES CORPORATION ESI LAND SURVEYING LLC ESRI INC ESTES, FAYE HIILAWE EVANS, SANDRA A EVANS, SANDRA A EVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS FACE VOCAL BAND LLC FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP FALCON, PETER FAMILY TREE FASTENAL COMPANY FAVARO LAVEZZO GILL CARETTI & HEPPELL FEDEX FELD, LORI KLEIN FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG FIRE ALARM SERVICES INC FISCHER, GABRIELLE O’KEEFE FITCHES, LOUISE FLEMING, MARLENE FLOOD, MICHAEL DANE FLYING HORSE CATERING INC FORE HORSEMEN FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC FREDERICKS, FRANK FRIENDS OF THE NRA FRISKE, VALERIE DIANNE FRONT RANGE DUCT CLEANING FRONT RANGE LEGAL PROCESS SERVICE FRONT RANGE TIRE RECYCLE INC FUSETTI, CHRIS GADES SALES COMPANY INC GALLEGOS, RICHARD GALLS LLC GARLAND, KEVIN S GARRETT, RICHARD MARTIN GENERAL AIR SERVICE & SUPPLY GENTNER & ASSOCIATES LLC GENTNER & ASSOCIATES LLC GEORGE FCRR CRR, MARY J GILA LLC DBA MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU GILMAN, GRETA GIRARD, DAVID E GIRARD, DAVID E GLENN, ANDREW S GMCO CORPORATION GORMAN, THOMAS J GORMAN, THOMAS J GOUDY, MALISA ANNABELLE GOULD, DIANA ELIZABETH GOVCONNECTION INC GPO1916 LLC GPO1916 LLC GRAINGER GRANT, CANDACE GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY INC GROTH, CHRISTOPHER GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC H2O CAR WASH HALLMARK, TIM HAMILTON, EMILY

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143.88 1,596.55 675.00 500.00 886.25 160.59 968.00 150.00

HAULAWAY STORAGE CONTAINERS 234.00 HAYWARD BAKER INC 83,005.90 HC PECK & ASSOCIATES INC 286,492.00 HDR ENGINEERING INC 241,396.81 HEALTHCARE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES LLC 196.00 HEEMER, ALLISON 202.82 HEIDINGER, MICHAEL 177.00 HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,312.50 HENDERSON, CHRISTINE 75.00 HEYDEN, BRADLEE 82.60 HML TRAINING INC 7,474.00 HML TRAINING INC 360.72 HODITS, SARAH 414.70 HOFSHEIER, TORI 226.20 HOME CARE ASSISTANCE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 420.00 HSS - SECURITY SYSTEMS INTEGRATION 42,575.00 HSS - SECURITY SYSTEMS INTEGRATION 20,730.00 HSS - HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES 1,361.32 HSS - HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES 71,585.62 HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 330,571.74 HUERTA, JENNIFER M 152.38 HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 31,808.34 ICMA 200.00 ID INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES LLC 3,856.42 IMPROVE GROUP 985.37 IMS INFRASTRUCTURE MGMT SERVICES 1,604.80 INFOMEDIA INC 1,750.00 INGALLS, MELISSA ANN 187.99 INTEGRATED CLEANING SERVICES 58,942.90 INTEGRATED INTERIOR & CONSTRUCTION LLP 4,487.00 INTEGRATED VOTING SOLUTIONS 47,729.35 INTELLECTUAL TECHNOLOGY INC 4,564.72 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC 3,351.28 INTOXIMETERS 266.50 IREA 166,140.10 ISC - INFORMATION SYSTEMS 16,532.00 J & A TRAFFIC PRODUCTS J P MORGAN CHASE BANK JACKSON-BROWN, CARMEN NICOLE JAG EXPRESS COURIER JAMES R PEPPER LLC

10,545.00 702,921.35 90.57 423.41 5,360.00

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Continued From Last Page JAMS JBS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JIMENEZ, TERRY JEAN JIM’S PRIDE LANDSCAPING JOHN E REID & ASSOCIATES INC JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET JOHNSON, DAWN LYNNETTE JOHNSON, ERIN ELIZABETH JOHNSON, JOI MARIE JOHNSTON, DAVID JORDAN PHD, KENYON P JUDICIAL ARBITER GROUP INC JULIE A HARRIS ALTERATIONS KENNEDY - COLORADO LLC KENNEDY, MICHELE A KIEFER FARMS PERCHERONS KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY KNOTHEAD TREE AND LAWN CARE KOLBE STRIPING INC LAVI INDUSTRIES LAWSON PRODUCTS INC LEADSONLINE LLC LEE, LUANNE LEON, FIDEL LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LEWIS, ROBERT D LIFEHEALTH LIFELOC TECHNOLOGIES INC LIGHTFIELD AMMUNITION CORP LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS LINCOLN STATION METRO DISTRICT LITTLETON EQUINE MEDICAL CENTER LIVING CENTER LLC LOCLYZ MEDIA SERVICES LOEWECKE, TRACEY LOGIC INTEGRATION INC LOUVIERS WATER & SANITATION LUCERO, GARRY LYCAS, GEOFF LYLES, CELESTENE (TENA) LYTLE WATER SOLUTIONS LLC MACKLIN SHEPHERD, JULIE MARIE

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NOVOTNY, ERIN F NULL, JASON H NULL, JASON H OAKLANDS RANCH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SW O’CONNELL, RICHARD V O’CONNOR SMITH, KATHRYN REBECCA OFFICE DEPOT

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ORMSBEE, SONIA ORR, LORI OSTLER, CLAUDIA PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC PAC-VAN INC PALMER, NICOLE ELIZABETH PARKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARKER ELECTRIC INC PARKER SENIOR CENTER INC PARKER WATER AND SANITATION PARKISON, DONALD L PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY INC PAYTON, AIMEE RUTH PEAK OFFICE FURNITURE INC PEDROZA, MARIA TERESA PETALAS, JASON JOHN PETERSON, ERIC & REBECCA PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC PICOTT, AL D & MAKI H PINERY HOMEOWNERS PINERY WATER & WASTEWATER PINYON ENVIRONMENTAL INC PIONEER TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC

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RICHARDS, RUBY 376.43 RICHEY, CYNTHE ANN 320.00 RICHLAND TOWERS-DENVER LLC 2,315.00 RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES 4,140.00 RIDER, KATHERINE 206.84 RIGHT ON LEARNING 8,000.00 RING, MADELEINE SARAH ROSE 1,921.98 RK WATER 2,454.00 RMC BMW CCA 450.00 RMOMS 4,363.50 ROBBINS, DEAN 1,665.00 9,863.33 ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY ROBERTS, DARRELL 224.91 ROBERTS, SONYA DAWN 57.00 ROCK, THE 6,112.99 ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP INC 4,746.99 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR SOLUTIONS 34.60 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION 850.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXCAVATING INC 3,606.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAIL SERVICES 2,073.20 ROGGEN FARMERS ELEVATOR 1,938.63 ROSE, KENNETH 397.75 ROTHERHAM JR, ROBERT H 75.00 ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 2,500.00 ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 1,350.00 RUETER-HESS REC AUTHORITY 400,000.00 RUNBECK ELECTION SERVICES INC 27,495.00 RUNNING CREEK COUNSELING 57.00 RYAN, KEVIN 60.28 RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC 1,071.95 SAFARILAND LLC 1,129.52 SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 45.12 SAMS, WENDY JACQUELINE WAY 606.65 SCHEFFEL, LINDA 96.20 SCHMIDT, SANDRA SUE 4,634.50 SCULPTURE HARDSCAPES 250.00 SECURITY TRANSPORT SERVICES 6,210.70 SEDALIA LANDFILL 1,606.92 SEMPERA 32,162.00 SENTER, GOLDFARB & RICE LLC 3,368.00 SHAIKH, MUSTAK BHASHA 449.85 SHELDON, JOSH 800.00 SHELDON, JOSH 44.25 SHILOH HOME INC 18,327.50 SHRED-IT 168.19 SIGNATURE COURT REPORTING INC 621.55 SILL-TERHAR MOTORS INC 33,860.00 SKY CLIFF CENTER 2,662.50 SLOAN, CURT 179.40 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS 3,852.07 SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY 584.00 SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY 25.00 SOUTHERN COLORADO AUSTRALIAN BREED CLUB 300.00 SOUTHLAND MEDICAL LLC 212.00 SPECIALIZED ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILIES 2,322.58 SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA 600.00 STARKEY, VICTORIA 75.85 STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPECTION 200.00 STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY 8,298.13 STERICYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD

824.40

Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Copier Charges/Equipment Rental Equipment Rental Travel Expense Professional Membership & Licenses Other Repair & Maintenance Service Transportation Grant Services Water & Sewer Travel Expense Other Repair & Maintenance Service Tuition Reimbursement Furniture/Office Systems Travel Expense Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Prisoner Maintenance Supplies Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Security Services Water & Sewer Other Professional Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Travel Expense Security Deposit Refund Wellness Program-AETNA Alarm Administration Expenses Other Professional Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Travel Expense Equipment Rental Travel Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services Waste Disposal Services Accounting & Financial Services Other Purchased Services Other Professional Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance CJS-Pre-Trial EM Fees Refund Travel Expense Moore Road EVOC Project Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Leadership Development Support Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Building/Land Lease/Rent Escrow Payable Travel Expense Client Support Services Tuition Reimbursement Service Contracts Security Deposit Refund UA Testing Tuition Reimbursement Contract Work/Temporary Agency Travel Expense Travel Expense Other Professional Services Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Operating Supplies Security Deposit Refund Roads, Street, Drainage-Construction Postage & Delivery Service Propane Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Escrow Payable Water Permit Fee Parks & Recreation Improvement Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Other Purchased Services Travel Expense Clothing & Uniforms Operating Supplies/Equipment Clothing & Uniforms Travel Expense Travel Expense Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Transportation of Prisoners Waste Disposal Services Contract Work/Temporary Agency Legal Services Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Professional Services Travel Expense Client Support Services Other Purchased Services Legal Services Cars, Vans, Pickups Senior Services Grant Travel Expense Office Supplies Building/Land Lease/Rent Security Deposit Refund Security Deposit Refund Operating Supplies/Equipment Other Professional Services Security Deposit Refund Travel Expense Operating Supplies Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Other Professional Services

47,046.46 Escrow Payable

STEVENS - KOENIG REPORTING STONEBERGER, MATTHEW L STONEBERGER, MATTHEW L STONEGATE VILLAGE METRO STROUSE, KELLY A STUART, RAVEN STURGEON ELECTRIC COMPANY SUDS FACTORY CAR WASH & DETAIL CENTER SUMMERALL, DANIELLE LYNN SUMMIT PATHOLOGY SUMMITSTONE HEALTH PARTNERS SUSIE SCOTT MEDIA SWANK FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC SWARTZ, RICHARD S SYMBOL ARTS SYMBOL ARTS SYSTEMS & SERVICES TECH INC T D MERTLICH INC TAYLOR, VIVIAN A TECHNO RESCUE LLC TELERUS INC TELLIGEN THOMPSON, MATT & BONNIE THOMPSON, STACY THOMSON REUTERS WEST

3,375.50 800.00 118.00 882.17 77.06 87.29 75,165.42 135.00 41.20 581.50 5,600.00 100.00 71,460.96 109.66 930.00 1,810.00 11.00 6,390.67 10,316.08 879.59 750.00 10,208.30 2,500.00 87.50 11,557.09

THOUTT BROTHERS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS 6,003.00 TO THE RESCUE 5,390.00 TOUCH PHRASE DEVELOPMENT LLC 15,000.00 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 16,688.00 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 525,978.68 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 202,977.02 TOWN OF LARKSPUR 95.50 TOWN OF PARKER 370,884.00 TOWN OF PARKER 195,794.30 TPM STAFFING SERVICES 405.75 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC 50.00 TRAIL 800.00 TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE 600.00 TRANSWEST TRUCK TRAILER RV TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TRITECH FORENSICS TROXLER ELECTRONIC LABORATORIES INC TRUE NORTH SURVEYING & MAPPING TRUJILLO, MICHELLE TSIOUVARAS SIMMONS HOLDERNESS INC TW CABLE LLC TWOPENNY PRODUCTIONS LLC TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC ULTRAMAX AMMUNITION UMB BANK UNCC UNIFIRST CORPORATION UNITED REPROGRAPHIC SUPPLY INC UNITED REPROGRAPHIC SUPPLY INC UPS - UNITED PARCEL SERVICES URS CORPORATION US ARMOR CORPORATION US BANK US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE US POSTAL SERVICE VALENZUELA, ZACHERY VALUE CONSULTANTS INC VANCE BROTHERS INC VANEGAS, EDWARD VENDINI INC

1,781,465.00 572,814.00 214.28 75.00 2,000.00 82.60 67,281.51 364.18 4,675.00 16,319.00 26,860.00 1,694.00 2,682.50 3,660.69 565.46 1,032.00 86.96 9,834.50 17,915.00 3,481.78 295.00 25,000.00 2,500.00 4,000.00 125,525.40 300.00 195.00

VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES 3,379.48 VIGILANT SOLUTIONS LLC 91,976.40 VISITING ANGELS OF DENVER 3,422.00 VOGLER, GEORGE MICHAEL 280.00 VONAGE BUSINESS 3,723.37 VOSS SIGNS LLC 1,330.35 VWR INTERNATIONAL LLC 258.74 W.E. O’NEIL CONSTRUCTION 368,660.44 WALZ, ELIZABETH ANN 520.48 WASTE MANAGEMENT DENVER ARAPAHOE SITE 5,836.26 WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC 4,374.46 WEEKLY, ANNE GEDEON 123.90 WEITKUNAT, CURT 87.98 WELLE, JILL MARIE 79.25 WELLS FARGO 100.00 WEMBER INC 8,595.64 WEST TERRA INC 6,000.00 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC 6,113.41 WESTSIDE TOWING INC 3,370.00 WETHERBEE, ERIN LEIGH 103.33 WILDCAT SHOPPING CENTER LLC 19,703.00 WILKINS II-A LLC 10,500.00 WILLIAM MARK HOMES 2,500.00 WILLIAMS, CHRIS JAY 179.40 WILLIAMS, KELLY ANN 171.13 WILSON & COMPANY INC 51,842.32 WITT, AMY 202.43 WIZ-QUIZ LAKEWOOD 75.00 WL CONTRACTORS INC 10,367.00 WOODRICK, MARYJO (PETTY CASH) 500.00 WURM, MIKE 50.00 XCEL ENERGY 12,079.55 XPERIENCE PROMOTIONS 458.45 YAMADA, JILL MARIE 650.00 YOUNG WILLIAMS PC 119,955.72 ZAMBRANO, CARLOS 137.70 ZIKAS, RYAN JOSEPH 488.49 ZONTA CLUB OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 260.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2018

Legal Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Water & Sewer Travel Expense Travel Expense Roads, Street, Drainage-Construction Fleet Car Wash Services Travel Expense Forensic Testing Other Professional Services Security Deposit Refund Building/Land Lease/Rent Travel Expense SWAT Patches Operating Supplies/Equipment Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Operating Supplies Telephone/Communications Wellness Program-AETNA Escrow Payable Inmate Hair Care Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Escrow Payable Transportation Grant Services Software/Hardware Subscription Developmental Disability Grant Due to Castle Rock-MV License Road Sales & Use Taxes Due to Larkspur-MV License Due to Parker - MV License Intergovernmental-Parker Contract Work/Temporary Agency Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Fair Entertainment Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Cars, Vans, Pickups Public Health Services Firearm Supplies Operating Supplies/Equipment Other Professional Services Travel Expense Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Operating Supplies/Equipment Training Services - Booking Fees Computer Software/License Firearm Supplies Banking Service Fees Other Professional Services Clothing & Uniforms Operating Supplies/Equipment Service Contracts Postage & Delivery Service Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Tactical Vests Banking Service Fees Service Contracts Postage & Delivery Service Escrow Payable Other Professional Services Surface Treatment Security Deposit Refund County Fair Service/Fair Administration Cell Phone Service Computer Equipment Senior Services Grant Training Services - Booking Fees Telephone/Communications Operating Supplies Operating Supplies/Equipment Parker Service Center Project Travel Expense Waste Disposal Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Metro Area Meeting Expense Metro Area Meeting Expense Paying Agent Fees Design Services Other Professional Services Operating Supplies/Equipment Vehicle Tow Services Travel Expense Building/Land Lease/Rent US Hwy 85 Right-of-Way-Easement Escrow Payable Travel Expense Travel Expense Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder UA Testing Traffic Signal On-Call Service Petty Cash Fund Security Deposit Refund Utilities/Electric & Gas Operating Supplies Tuition Reimbursement Contract Work/Temporary Agency Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Security Deposit Refund

$18,997,325.60

THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2018 BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA , DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Legal Notice No.: 933501 First Publication: June 21, 2018

Last Publication: June 21, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Be Informed. Read the Legal Notices!

Highlands Ranch * 2

Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0095

June 21, 2018 Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0079 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/27/2018 11:34:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: 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: $139,375.95

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 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 18, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 5/24/2018 Last Publication: 6/21/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/24/2018 4:15:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor: DONNA RUSSO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: YAKTE PROPERTIES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/6/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/15/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005064654 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $31,250.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $35,829.86 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 1, BLOCK 3, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 68-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6222 Yale Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 6/21/2018 Last Publication: 7/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/25/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Dated: 3/28/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 11101 WEST 120TH AVENUE #280, BROOMFIELD, COLORADO 80021 Phone #: (303) 539-8601 Fax #: (206) 269-3493 Attorney File #: 47568979

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

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

ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-017886

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0095 First Publication: 6/21/2018 Last Publication: 7/19/2018 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.: 2018-0079 First Publication: 5/24/2018 Last Publication: 6/21/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0095 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/24/2018 4:15:00 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: DONNA RUSSO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0099 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/25/2018 3:20:00 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: PERRY D. THOMAS AND PAULA D. THOMAS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR RYLAND MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-14BTT Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 9/4/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003132993 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

NOMINEE FOR RYLAND MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-14BTT Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 9/4/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003132993 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $322,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $424,050.59

Public Trustees

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

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 25A, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING 122-R, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10830 Hickory Ridge Street, 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 15, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 6/21/2018 Last Publication: 7/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/27/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007378011 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0099 First Publication: 6/21/2018 Last Publication: 7/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0105 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/26/2018 3:36:00 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: BRUCE D. FENN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/8/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 5/14/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015031109 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $208,160.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $200,083.14

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $208,160.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $200,083.14

before the Board of County Commissioners on July 24, 2018 at 2:30 PM in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a change in zoning from Agricultural One to General Industrial. The subject property is located on Moore Road, approximately one mile south of Titan Road.

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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.

For more information call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

File No./Name: Lawrence Development Lot 3 Rezoning, ZR2018-003

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

Legal Notice No.: 933481 First Publication: June 21, 2018 Last Publication: June 21, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Trustees

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 316, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9639 Queenscliffe Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 6/21/2018 Last Publication: 7/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/27/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-018499 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0105 First Publication: 6/21/2018 Last Publication: 7/19/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Monday, July 9 at 7:00 P.M. before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on Tuesday, July 24 at 2:30 P.M. before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed amendment to Section 29 of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. Generally, the amendment will allow electronic message signs, with added regulations, to more areas of the County.

For more information call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460.

File No. DR2018-001 Legal Notice No.: 933466 First Publication: June 21, 2018 Last Publication: June 21, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Published Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing before the Planning Commission will be held on July 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM, and before the Board of County Commissioners on July 24, 2018 at 2:30 PM in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a change in zoning from Agricultural One to General Industrial. The subject property is located on Moore Road, approximately one mile south of Titan Road.

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.

For more information call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

File No./Name: Lawrence Development Lot 3 Rezoning, ZR2018-003

City and County

Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids for MERIDIAN BOULEVARD PHASE 1 PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER CI 2018-007 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of concrete pavement repair and other miscellaneous work on Meridian Boulevard between Oswego Street and Belford Avenue

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • 22,900 square yards of concrete pavement • 14,000 linear feet of curb and gutter • 32,000 square feet of sod • 22 inlets • 6,110 tons Aggregate Base Course Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 933494 First Publication: June 14, 2018 Last Publication: June 21, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #022-18 VOLUNTARY ACCIDENT AND CRITICAL ILLNESS

The Department of Human Resources of Douglas County, Colorado hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified insurance companies offering voluntary critical illness and accident policies.

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

RFP responses will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Please submit your electronic proposal responses to Carolyn Riggs at criggs@douglas.co.us and Brianna Anderson at brianna.anderson@aon.com. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 933517 First Publication: June 21, 2018 Last Publication: June 21, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Douglas County receives grant for land preservation Sandstone Ranch will open to public in 2019 STAFF REPORT

The Great Outdoors Colorado board announced June 14 that Douglas County will receive a $3.5 million grant to recoup costs associated with acquiring Sandstone Ranch, a 2,038-acre property near Larkspur the county purchased to preserve as open space.

The grant comes from Great Outdoor Colorado’s Project Initiative, which supports projects that conserve large areas of land.

Sandstone Ranch was privately owned and listed for sale to any prospective buyer, including developers, until the county bought it in 2018. The site dates back to the 1860s, boasts red rock formations and borders Pike National Forest.

“Sandstone Ranch offers the perfect opportunity

to thoughtfully create new ways for the people of Douglas County and the surrounding areas to access the great outdoors,” Michele Frishman, manager of program operations at GOCO, said in a news release.

Ranching operations on the property will continue with a herd of red angus cattle, but the county plans to open the property for public use in 2019. Staff are conducting a public-engagement process to determine what uses the county will allow at Sandstone.

The county also hopes Sandstone will relieve stresses on other public open spaces, the news release said, stating use of open-space trails increased by 98 percent over the last five years.

“We recognize that the Sandstone Ranch acquisition is so much more than just the preservation of 2,038 acres,” Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said in the release. “It is the preservation of the county’s history, heritage, wildlife habitat, as well as other cultural and natural resources.”

Douglas County purchased the Sandstone Ranch, which spans more than 2,000 acres near Larkspur, to preserve as open space. It will open to the public in 2019.

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