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School board invites charter school leaders to discuss possible tax measure Decision on bond or mill levy likely will be made in August BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the decision on whether to put a tax measure on the November ballot nears, the Douglas County School Board hosted a special meeting for charter school leaders to voice their needs. Several community members and teachers said in all their years at the district, they had never seen anything like it. “Since I started coming to board meetings in 2010, I’ve never seen all of the charter leadership together in one room brought together by the board,” retired teacher Gary Colley said. About 40 principals, directors, board members and educators from the district’s 18 charter schools sat at tables with either a district staff member or a board of education

member at the July 16 workshop, held at the district’s administrative building in Castle Rock. Also in attendance was the district’s new superintendent, Thomas Tucker. The goal of the two-hour meeting was for the school board to gather information on what charter schools would use funds for should a bond measure be placed on the November ballot. A bond would generate money to address capital needs across the district, such as building repairs and security measures. Outlined in the district’s Master Capital Plan, capital needs are categorized into four tiers. Tier one needs are repairs that if not addressed could potentially close a school, such as boilers and fire-alarm systems. According to the district’s Long Range Planning Committee, which studies capacity needs, charter schools have $2.7 million worth of tier one needs and neighborhood schools have $71.5 million. SEE SCHOOL, P20

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Fireworks show leaves area residents feeling burned Homeowners tired of parking, disrespect to properties BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Despite some rain and lightning earlier in the evening, this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show at Heritage Regional Park was a hit. Some community members say it was the best they’ve seen. But for a group of residents in a nearby neighborhood, the celebration brought similar chaos and disrespect as years past. They have had enough, they say. “This fireworks show has got to stop,” resident Ginger Nixt said. “People were rude and nasty and the place was trashed. We want something done. We are requesting officially at this point to move the fireworks someplace else.” Nixt lives in Settlers Village, a subdivision of townhomes across University Boulevard from Heritage Regional Park. The park sprawls across acres at the corner of University Boulevard and Quebec Street, behind the post office. Hosted by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, the annu-

al Fourth of July celebration is an evening of games, food, live music and fireworks that attracts thousands of people from the region. Three years ago the celebration moved to Heritage Regional Park. The prior location was on open land that is now the Central Park development, east of Lucent Boulevard near Town Center North. Nowhere else in the community is large enough for the event, said Jamie Noebel, community relations manager at the HRCA. The only undeveloped land is the Backcountry, which is preserved as conservation space. “There has to be a big enough clearance for a fall-out zone,” Noebel said of the fireworks show. “There is no other place that we could do it.” Still, residents of Settlers Village demand a change. The entrance to the subdivision faces the park, making it a prime spot to watch the fireworks. Hundreds of people occupy the grass around the entrance, said resident Leslie Fligg. Some people climb on the walls of the entrance to get a better view, she said, which often destroys the surrounding flowerbeds. “They don’t respect the private property end of it,” Fligg said. “If

only people would treat the area as though it was their yard.” Event-goers also use the subdivision’s streets — which are owned by the county and public — to park their cars. Parking at Heritage Regional Park is limited, though HRCA offers shuttles from two local high schools to and from the event. Residents say dozens of cars park illegally and stack up to three rows, blocking vehicles in, making it difficult for homeowners and their families to leave the neighborhood. As this year’s Fourth of July celebration came to an end, residents said they heard honking and yelling in their streets. Empty bottles and food wrappers lined their sidewalks. Multiple residents said they witnessed adults telling children to use their yards as bathrooms. “That is the problem,” Fligg said. “They are not considerate.” Some community members worried about the safety of families with kids walking through the neighborhood, which at night is not adequately lit. “As a father, I was anxious, stressed, concerned about kids not being seen by other cars,” said resident Jordan Olivero, who attended a party in the area with his

wife and two young children. Noebel understands residents’ concerns, she said. “It’s very disheartening for us to hear that,” she said. “It’s disappointing to hear this is happening to people’s properties.” The HRCA plans to organize meetings with the county and sheriff ’s office to brainstorm solutions to the problem, Noebel said. Options will be presented to the Settlers Village homeowner’s association. “It’s frustrating for us because we put on a great event and the part that we can control works really well,” Noebel said. “We don’t want to lose our crowd or make people unhappy. We want to find a solution for those neighbors that are taking the brunt of that traffic.” Residents have some ideas for solutions: Block off the entrance to the subdivision during the event, hire additional security, provide trash cans and portable restrooms. Most of the residents agree that the fireworks show is beautiful. At the end of the day, they want to see more respect from the community. “I’m not against them having a nice time — the fireworks are magnificent,” Fligg said. “I’m asking people to respect the property, to clean up their mess.”

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Sheriff: We were not ‘in a position to sit around and wait’ Spurlock, Brauchler address questions after reports clear officers in shooting death of man who killed deputy during the homicide investigation, the report says. The report claims a local prosecutor told a Douglas County detecTwo separate reports recently tive who had traveled to Wyoming released confirmed that the 18th that he’d need a subpoena to get Judicial District Attorney’s Office the confidential court files, and and the Douglas County Sheriff ’s the matter would end up before a Office believe officers were justified judge. when using lethal force in the Dec. A court-assigned lawyer on the 31 shooting death of a man who case also reportedly told the dekilled a deputy. tective he’d billed the state for 2 “The CRT report did not surprise 1/2 hours of work and met Riehl me,” Sheriff Tony Spurlock said for roughly one hour. VA hospital July 17, one day after the release of records showed Riehl was “functhe district attorney’s office investigation, which is conducted tioning satisfactorily” when on medication, the lawyer told by a unit called the Critical Response Team. the detective, according to the report. This was also his per“I think they used the appropriate amount of force necessonal impression of Riehl. Spurlock said he still plans sary to arrest and detain the aggressor.” to pursue the court documents, which will require “an Matthew Riehl, 37, was killed on New Year’s Eve after Spurlock abundance of administrative work.” a nearly 90-minute standoff with law enforcement early Stopping the threat that morning at his Highlands Had Riehl been involunRanch apartment. Investigators tarily committed in Colorado, later found more than 180 spent casings inside Riehl’s apartSpurlock said he may not have obtained so many weapons. ment. The incident began when he opened fire on five officers Each of the 15 weapons law enforcement found in Riehl’s attempting to place him on a mental health hold, also called apartment were legally purBrauchler chased, according to a joint inan M-1. vestigation from the sheriff ’s Deputy Zackari Parrish, 29, office and the Bureau of Alcohol, was killed in what authorities say Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. was an ambush attack on officers. Brauchler emphasized the CRT The wounded officers were Depureport only examines if the use ty Michael Doyle, 28; Deputy Taylor of lethal force was justifiable in Davis, 30; Deputy Jeffrey Pelle, 32; Riehl’s death, but he and Spurlock and Tom O’Donnell, a Castle Rock answered lingering questions about police officer shot during a SWAT the case. raid on Riehl’s home later that Both men said deputies had morning. reason to enter the apartment in an Spurlock — who joined District attempt to place Riehl on a mental Attorney George Brauchler for health hold, and that the choice to interviews with the media July 17 place him on an M-1 hold was the — hopes there are more questions right one. The shooting began as he can answer in the future. officers entered Riehl’s apartment Riehl was a former attorney and while responding to the second 911 veteran who suffered post-traumatcall from his residence that mornic stress disorder. ing. Riehl made both emergency His family attempted to get him calls. treatment at a Veterans Affairs His behavior escalated from the hospital and frequently asked law first to second 911 calls made that enforcement to conduct welfare morning, they said, in which he’d checks on Riehl as his mental started throwing items from the health deteriorated following a 2009 apartment and making loud noises. deployment to Iraq, investigative He also had weapons and was reports say. known to be hostile toward law According to a sheriff ’s office enforcement. With those and other homicide report, obtained by Colofactors combined, deputies deterrado Community Media on July 16, mined Riehl was a danger to himdetectives found a court order from self or others. 2014 showing Riehl was scheduled “At a minimum, they had consent for an involuntary commitment to go into that apartment from the hearing in Wyoming, but the hearroommate,” Brauchler said. ing was canceled. Deputies spoke with Riehl’s roomA sheriff ’s office detective was mate prior to going inside. unable to obtain court records explaining “what exactly led to the determination that Matthew was not appropriate for this proceeding” SEE SHERIFF, P21 BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

August 2-5, 2018 Buy your tickets today! Every day at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is full of family fun! Join your friends and neighbors for a classic fair carnival experience. Visit Discovery Ranch and become a farmer for the day! Join in the stick-horse rodeo or the pie-eating contest. Enjoy the new Vintage Marketplace, live music, classic fair food, as well as – a foodie’s favorite – food trucks. For a schedule of events, or to purchase tickets online, visit FairandRodeoFun.com or call 720-733-6941.

Looking for a local volunteer opportunity serving Libraries or the Cultural Council? Douglas County is actively seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on its Cultural Council and the Library Board of Trustees. For more information on requirements please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Cultural Council or Library Board of Trustees. Applications for both vacancies will be accepted through July 31. Those interested may fill out an online application. For additional information, contact the Douglas County Commissioners’ Office at 303-660-7401.

All Colorado Motor Vehicle Offices closed August 1-5 Plan ahead now! A new statewide computer system will require closure of County Motor Vehicle Offices Aug. 1-5. However, self service Motor Vehicle Kiosks will be available for registration renewals during the office closure. For self service Kiosk locations please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Motor Vehicle Kiosks.

All Colorado Driver License Offices closed August 2-3 All State Driver License Offices in Colorado will be closed August 2-3 for the launch of a new statewide computer system. Please plan ahead! For regular hours and locations visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Driver License.

Neighbors helping Neighbors Interested in finding ways to serve others, Neighbor Network has some recommendations that may be just what you’re looking for – and close to home. To volunteer please fill out an application at www.dcneighbornetwork.org or call 303-814-4300.

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Weekend fun at TOUCH-A-TRUCK

Grayson Whittson, 3, gazes up at a deputy from Douglas County Sheriffâ€™s Office at Touch-a-Truck on July 21. The annual event gives kids the opportunity to explore a variety of machinery in the parking lot of Cherry Hills Community Church. PHOTOS BY ALEX DEWIND BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hundreds of locals and visitors gathered at the parking lot of Cherry Hills Community Church on July 21 for the seventh annual Touch-a-Truck extravaganza. Hosted by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, the free event allowed kids to explore a variety of machinery, including fire trucks, police cars, tractors and a Batmobile. Hometown heroes were also on site, interacting with the young children as they explored their emergency vehicles. Music and food trucks offering ice cream and snow cones made for the perfect summer Saturday for families.

Harrison Villasenor, 3, tests out a tractor at Touch-A-Truck on July 21. The annual event is held at the parking lot of Cherry Hills Community Church. At right, Lilah Olsen, 2, plays with a hula hoop at Touch-A-Truck on July 21 at the parking lof of Cherry Hills Community Church. She and her father were visiting from Montana.

At left, Deputy Jason Blanchard greets families at Touch-A-Truck on July 21 at the parking lot of Cherry Hills Community Church. The annual event gives kids a chance to explore a variety of vehicles.

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Hot yoga studio among amenities at rec center $3.8 million renovation at Northridge includes facility

quick and the temperature had jumped from about 78 degrees to 93 degrees. “Some people just like that cleaning out sweat,” the teacher, Melissa Gerson, said. “It adds a whole other dimension.” Over the last decade, hot yoga has become increasingly popular. Benefits include increased blood flow and flexibility. Sweating helps the body detoxify, health organizations say. Normally offered in boutique studios at steep prices, hot yoga is now available to residents at Northridge, 8801 S Broadway. The mid-level intensity class offered on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. is called Heated Power Yoga. A variety of other classes are tailored to different levels. Classes are listed online at hrcaonline.org under “dropin fitness schedule.” The hot yoga studio is part of Northridge’s $3.8 million renovation, which

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On a recent Wednesday at Northridge Recreation Center, a dimly lit yoga studio lined with floor-to-ceiling mirrors filled with women of all ages, some in their late 20s and 30s, others in their 60s and 70s. They unrolled their mats on the wooden floor and sat down. The air started to feel heavy and warm. The teacher opened class with a message: Don’t be too hard on yourself, physically and mentally. The yoga poses started slow, similar to the soft rhythmic music playing in the background. By the middle of class, the music was loud, the movements were

was completed in February. The first of four recreation centers in Highlands Ranch, Northridge was built in 1982. The nearly yearlong renovation revamped the space, creating a roomier lobby, more office space, additional conference rooms and a larger fitness machine area. An increase in homeowners’ assessments for 2018 allowed the addition of unique features such as the hot yoga studio, a golf simulator room and martial arts space. “The new hot yoga studio at Northridge offers a highly sought-after exercise format at an incredibly costeffective rate to the community,” said Dru Connolly, fitness coordinator at the Highlands Ranch Community Association. A heated workout class might sound intimidating to some people, Gerson said. Her advice: just give it a try it.

“You do what you can,” she said. “As long as you’re doing what you can, it’s the right thing — don’t worry about it.” Jamie Geary, a dance teacher, recently moved to Highlands Ranch and was looking for new workout opportunities. She decided to try a Heated Power Yoga class with her mom. “It’s a good workout that we can do together,” Geary, 30, said. “It’s nice that I can incorporate strength training in another workout.” Gerson, 43, got into yoga 14 years ago to alleviate her depression, anxiety and panic attacks. She’s been teaching for about 11 years. She’s taught at several fitness center chains in makeshift studios, such as cleaned-out closets and racquetball rooms. Northridge’s new hot yoga studio is “unheard of in the fitness world,” she said. “This,” Gerson said, “is like heaven.”

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Court rules school fundraiser violated First Amendment Two schools in Highlands Ranch held a supply drive for a mission trip to Guatemala

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The Douglas County School District violated the U.S. Constitution when it supported a fundraiser for a mission trip to Guatemala, according to a district court ruling filed July 17. “In sum, this panoply of interactions between the District and religion rises to an unconstitutional level,” the ruling by U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson states. “Defendants supported an overtly Christian cause through financial donations, through sending emails and flyers to students’ families, and through hosting the supply drive during school hours over the course of a school week.” The case dates back to 2014, when Highlands Ranch High School and Cougar Run Elementary held a supply drive for a mission trip to Guatemala. In addition, a flier and email promoting the effort were sent to students and families at a number of schools in the district. The students who went to Gua-

temala were part of the Highlands Ranch High School chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The trip was organized in conjunction with Adventures in Missions, whose website describes its vision, “that God would use us to raise up a generation of radically committed disciples of Jesus Christ.” A Highlands Ranch High English teacher accompanied the students on the trip. The plaintiff in the case is listed as Jane Zoe, on behalf of her son, who was a student at Cougar Run in Highlands Ranch at the time. Zoe argued that her son was taunted for not believing in God after he declined to participate in the program. The plaintiff ’s real name was not available. The American Humanist Association — a group that says it works to ensure the separation of church and state — and Zoe filed a lawsuit against the Douglas County School District on Oct. 22, 2014. The lawsuit names as defendants the school district, the board of education, former Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen, Cougar Run Elementary Principal John Gutierrez and former HRHS Principal Jerry Goings. SEE MISSION, P20

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IN YOUR BUSINESS Hobby Lobby opens new store Hobby Lobby opened its 20th store in Colorado at New Beale Street and CanAm Highway in Castle Rock. Guy Richardson is the store manager. Hobby Lobby has more than 800 stores across the nation, and each store offers more than 70,000 crafting and home décor products. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hobby Lobby stores are closed on Sundays. For information about Hobby Lobby, weekly specials, coupon offers, store locations and online shopping, go to hobbylobby.com, download the mobile app or follow on Facebook. True Path Realty opens Broker/owner Martin Bengston was recently granted an operating license for True Path Realty. “The entire focus of True Path Realty is giving people an honest, real path to success for their real estate needs and wants,” Bengston said in a recent news release. Bengston has worked in the mortgage and financial industry for more than 14 years and is a seven-time recipient of the 5280 magazine Five Star award, according to the release.

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Fair organizers boost entertainment for 100th celebration Douglas County event has run consecutively since 1918

FAIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo will provide a shuttle service to the fairgrounds’ main entrance, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, throughout the event. The free shuttles will run every 15 minutes from the County Wilcox Building at 301 Wilcox St. and the Tri County Health building at 410 S. Wilcox St. More locations may be added — visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com for the most current information. Signs will mark pick-up locations.

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Dillon James Tyner catches some air on his bull Road Trip during the Xtreme Bulls competition during last year’s Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. FILE PHOTO “The school district didn’t even organize until 1958, the way it is now,” she said. Carver sifted through a box of historic fair programs, also called premiums, at the Castle Rock library on July 18. The collection is spotty before 1918, she said, but fairly comprehensive from that point on. So, with 100 consecutive celebrations of the fair and rodeo, organizers are trying to make its centennial event the best yet.

Debbie Mills and Pam Spradlin, both fair board members, said they’ve worked hard to incorporate new forms of entertainment this year. The 2018 vendor fair is now dubbed the “Vintage Marketplace” and will bring in more craft and specialty items than in years past. Mills said people can expect boutiques, artisans and a sterling silver and turquoise jewelry designer from New Mexico she is particularly excited to see coming to town.

They’ve also revamped the carnival and are near doubling the number of rides available for people, from eight to 14. When people get hungry, Mills and Spradlin are proud to say they’ve thought of that, too. The fair will still offer traditional carnival foods, but organizers are also bringing in food trucks, a modern approach to providing healthier options. The women said this was a direct result of community feedback calling for lighter meals. “They still want to eat the big turkey legs, but they want a salad with that, too,” Mills said. The most exciting change in 2018 will be to the music concerts, Mills and Spradlin said. “Our big thing is our new outdoor SEE FAIR, P11

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This is a big year for the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo — 2018 is the event’s 100th celebration. The annual event kicks off on Aug. 2 and runs through Aug. 5 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. The key word is celebration. Organizers are careful not to call it the “100th anniversary” of the fair and rodeo. County officials — a county spokeswoman, two fair board members and a county archivist — explained the fair began years before 1918, but thanks to multiple factors, such as wars, lack of organization and funding, the fair was not a consecutive, annual event until that year. One of the earliest known events was in fact a “butter fair” in Castle Rock, advertised in 1874. Alyssa Carver, an archivist with Douglas County Libraries, said local government was still cementing itself in those early years. Douglas County was founded in 1861 and drew the boundaries its maintains today in 1874. Before then, the county was a long, eastern-stretching stripe reaching to the modern-day borders of Kansas, Carver said.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR & RODEO EVENTS

Before 1918, there was more than one “first annual” Douglas County Fair, as shown here in early fair programs. The event was not held consecutively until 1918. JESSICA GIBBS

FAIR FROM PAGE 10

concerts on the new performance platform,” Spradlin said. Past concerts were held in the event center, which they estimated could accommodate 2,500 people. This year, they’re holding concerts in the outdoor arena, where they expect to hold

up to 6,000 concertgoers in the arena floor and grandstand. Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said his favorite part of the fair and rodeo is “the enjoyment I see on people’s faces and their demeanor while they’re there.” To him, however, the fair and rodeo in an important opportunity to showcase and uphold the county’s roots in agriculture. With livestock shows running each

The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo officially begins on Aug. 2 and runs through Aug. 5 this year, but the event is packed with activities starting as early as July 27. Here are some of the main events each day of the fair and rodeo. Friday, July 27 The Western Heritage Welcome, which features a steer drive through downtown Castle Rock, starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. The steer drive begins at Rock Park, travels along Perry Street and ends near the Castle Rock Police Department. Additional activities are planned in Festival Park. Saturday, July 28 • Douglas County Fair & Rodeo opening festivities continue with a parade beginning at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Castle Rock. • A hometown rodeo will begin with the crowning of Fair & Rodeo Royalty at 5 p.m. in the fairgrounds’ outdoor arena. Thursday, Aug. 2

• The carnival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. • The Xtreme BULLS Bull Riding event begins at 7 p.m. in the indoor arena. This is a ticketed event. Friday, Aug. 3 • The Vintage Marketplace runs from noon to 8 p.m. • The carnival runs from 2 to 11:30 p.m. • The Queen’s Barrel Race begins at 4 p.m. in the outdoor arena. • The Medved P.R.C.A. Rodeo Patriot Night, a ticketed event, begins at 7 p.m. in the outdoor arena. • A Two Way Crossing concert begins at 9 p.m. in the outdoor arena. This is also a ticketed event. Saturday, Aug. 4 • The carnival runs from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. • The Vintage Marketplace runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • The Medved P.R.C.A. Rodeo, a ticketed event in the outdoor arena, begins at 6 p.m. and will honor ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductees. • A Cody Johnson concert in

the outdoor arena begins at 9:30 p.m. A fireworks show will also begin at 9:30 p.m. atop The Rock, weather permitting. Sunday, Aug. 5 • A church service will be held in the outdoor arena at 7:30 a.m. • A free pancake breakfast will take place on the Midway at 8 a.m., followed by the Dutch Oven Cook-Off at 9 a.m. • The Vintage Marketplace runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • The carnival runs from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • The Medved P.R.C.A. Rodeo Cowboys for Cops, a ticketed event, begins at 1 p.m. in the outdoor arena. • A Face Vocal Band concert begins at 3 p.m. in the outdoor arena. For a comprehensive schedule, including all the livestock shows and fair exhibits, visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com. Visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/tickets for more information on all ticketed events and fair entry.

Partridge also gave credit to the fair board and foundation, and all volunteers who “put hours into this to make it a great event for the public.” “That is truly,” Partridge said, “when the agricultural ranching and farming heritage comes to life.”

day, barns open to the public and hundreds of fair exhibits on display, it’s an opportunity for families from the city and country alike to learn about the industry behind food, clothes and so many more facets of life, he said.

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If coffee didn’t exist, it would be hard to swallow

Headlines like this come offee drinkers QUIET and go. Eggs are bad for live longer.” DESPERATION you; eggs are good for you. Thank you, Joe Red meat is bad for you; red DiMaggio. meat is very bad for you. “People who drink two to “Coffee beans contain three cups of coffee a day minerals and vitamins, live longer than people who such as calcium, magnedon’t” (U.S. News, July 3). sium, phosphorus, and A study shows that I will potassium.” live 12 percent longer than Of course, they do. someone who doesn’t drink “They also contain anticoffee at all. OK. If two oxidants, including chloto three cups gets you 12 Craig Marshall rogenic acid, which helps percent, would four to six lower high blood pressure get you 24 percent? If that’s Smith and aids weight loss.” true, I am going to live forNow you’re talking. ever, and your grandchildren will And: “A daily cup of coffee can be reading my columns. help reduce the risk of type 2 dia“Researchers believe the coffee betes and Alzheimer’s disease.” bean, not the caffeine, has the lonI couldn’t write without coffee. I gevity effect.” Mrs. Olson, where tried once, and mostly what came have you bean all my life? “

out was middle of the road and humorless thought, failed insights and grievous typos. The waiter asked how I take my coffee. I said, “Seriously, very seriously.” The study also showed that if it takes more than three words (for example: “cream and sugar”) to order coffee, your pretension increases by 12 percent. A friend of mine puts butter in his coffee. I put coffee in my coffee. I have very particular coffee mugs, and I imagine you do too. They are black, ceramic, with big handles. Nothing is written on them, like “World’s Greatest Dad,” or “I’m sorry for what I said before I had my coffee.” SEE SMITH, P13

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ruling doesn’t make sense A federal judge ruled that the Douglas County School District violated the law by promoting a Christian group’s mission trip. The case involved the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Cougar Run Elementary and a trip to Guatemala. A mother of a student objected. Known in court records at “Jane Zoe” she claimed her son “felt coerced into participating and contributing to this religious fundraiser.” In her lawsuit, supported by the American Human-

ist Association, which advocates for a strict separation of church and state, she claimed fundraising violated the First Amendment, and as Judge R. Brooke Jackson ruled: “The constitutional rights of Ms. Zoe and her son guaranteed by the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution were violated.”

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l a N a w a “ ho is your best friend?” e Suzanne, one of our comn munity readers, posed this t question to her 10-year-old grandson. As he thought about it, he listed a about ten kids he would consider to be his best friend, and then he a WINNING said, “Wait a minute, I am b number one. I am my own a WORDS best friend.” Suzanne summed it up best when she shared this with me as she stated that it took her years to figure this out and that her grandson was light-years ahead of her. Thank you Suzanne, I appreciate you. Michael Norton Although friends are an important part of our lives, especially the right kinds of friends and people we surround ourselves with, we must first be true to ourselves and have a healthy self-image of who we are. We need to believe in ourselves and know what it is that we bring to a friendship or relationship before we go out trying to determine who our best friend is or what others may bring to the friendship or relationship. There has been so much written about this topic, and there are so many quotes that are relevant to having a healthy selfimage, and I would like to share a little about what I have seen and learned over the years about owning our own healthy self-image. Dr. Joyce Brothers said, “An individual’s self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.” David Mattson says it this way in his book “The Sandler Success Principles,” “You can only perform in your roles in a manner consistent with how you see yourself conceptually.”

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And when it comes to a healthy selfimage and friendship I think Zig Ziglar says it best, “If you go out looking for friends, you’re going to find they are very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.” If we go back to Suzanne’s grandson and his reply that he is his own best friend, he is so well positioned to go out and be a friend to others. One of the greatest lessons I have learned from the folks mentioned above as well as Dr. Denis Waitley and Earl Nightingale and many others is that we all have riches inside of us. Sometimes we go looking for riches elsewhere or try and find an identity through someone else or something else, when all we really need to do is realize that we all have gifts, talents, resources, virtues, and abilities already within us. All we must do is tap into those gifts and talents, bring them to the surface and believe in ourselves, our virtues and our abilities.

Over the years I have met with many people and customers and have had people challenge me about this concept, claiming that they don’t have gifts and talents or abilities. And I can happily say that after spending just a little bit of time with them, some longer than others, most come around and see that they really are special, they have more to offer than they believed, and understand how important it is to see themselves in a positive and healthy light. So how about you? Do you have a strong and healthy self-image? Not the egotistical and self-centered kind, but a healthy self-image that when brought to the surface can brighten the darkest days and shine a little extra light on the world. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can see ourselves in a better way and own our healthy self-image, it really will be a better than good day. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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They hold 8 ounces. I know there are larger mugs, but I never want the drink to cool off, and that’s what happens if I increase to 12 or 16. I have a confession: There’s a microwave here in my office, just in case my coffee does cool off. I can’t have that. If someone serves me a cool cup of coffee, it makes me boiling mad. Forget about breakfast: Coffee is the most important meal of the day. If you don’t like coffee or you can’t drink coffee, I understand. But if I found out that my wife didn’t drink coffee, it would be grounds for a divorce. Remember “Percolator Twist,” a one-hit wonder by Billy Joe and the Checkmates in 1962? It was a spin-off of a Maxwell House television commercial jingle.

My coffee maker is top of the line. It has a lot of perks. After a couple cups of coffee, I hop. Next year, someone will say the opposite: “Drinking two to three cups of coffee shortens your life by 12 percent.” My longevity will be right back where it started from. But for now, I feel good about my favorite beverage. “Coffee drinking can be part of a healthy diet,” the report says. Around here, it’s the Soup of the Day. Remember that other old song? “So let’s have another cup of coffee, and let’s have another cup of coffee.” I guess you could say I’m well grounded. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

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Dragon Boat festival celebrates the ancient and modern

children,” Highlands Ranch resident Meghan Maxwell said. “They are great companions and fill my life with laughter and cuddles. They know when I’m upset or had a bad day and they follow me around and give me extra love.” For children, caring for a pet can teach valuable life traits, including responsibility, kindness and patience, says the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Pets can contribute to a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence, and help develop trusting relationships with other people. “A child who learns to care for an animal, and treat it kindly and patiently, may get invaluable training in learning to treat people the same way,” the academy says. Specially trained dogs protect and assist people with disabilities or serious illnesses. They guide individuals with sensory issues, such as blindness or hearing loss. They respond to seizures in people with epilepsy.

here are annual events that have become so popular over the years that it can be difficult to imagine there was a time when they weren’t a key part of the year. But back in 2001, when the first Colorado Dragon Boat Festival was hosted at Sloan’s Lake, there wasn’t any inkling that it would become the major event it is now. “We weren’t expecting it to be as successful as it COMING has,” said Sara ATTRACTIONS Moore, executive director of Dragon 5280, the umbrella organization that encompasses the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, the Colorado Dragon Film Festival, and the Emerging Leaders Program. “That Clarke Reader first festival there was about 16,000 in attendance and now we are expecting more than 120,000 attendees.” This year’s free festival is at Sloan’s Lake, Sheridan Boulevard and West 17th Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 29. The event will feature two days of competitive dragon boat racing between about 37 teams of varying skill levels. In addition to the races, there will be five different stages with a variety of performances going on, a children’s area and performers from Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia and Denver’s sister city. Gourmands will also want to check out the two food courts — the Taste of Asia court, with more than three dozen vendors representing 13 countries, and a marketplace for visitors to do their own shopping. One of the main focuses of this year’s festival is sustainability, and as such, organizers are encouraging people to avoid driving to the area. There is a free shuttle to take attendees to and from the Auraria Campus so they don’t have to find parking around Sloan’s Lake. There is also the light rail that stops at the campus. The festival is open for everyone, and not only is it a great time, but it’s a chance to learn more about a vital cultural force. “When we first started the festival, it was because we wanted the general public to see the contributions of Asian Pacific American community,” Moore said.

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‘They are yours for LIFE’ Four-legged friends benefit people in multitude of ways

HOW PETS HELP PEOPLE • Pets can be social magnets. • Pets give owners a sense of belonging and meaning.

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hannon Whitecotton’s six dogs have taught her patience, tolerance, how to love unconditionally. They keep life interesting. “We have learned that food can and will be eaten if left on a counter or table, that six dogs can and will fit on a king-size bed with two adults, that they will surround a sick child of any age for comfort,” said Whitecotton, a Highlands Ranch resident. “And they are yours for life.” Rachel Beieler’s life had become a series of repetitive to-do lists, she said, until she met Stella, a mutt with wiry black hair. She bought the timid puppy for $100 at a pet shop. It had been there nine months and would soon have been sent to a pound if no one took it home. “Her eyes were watering and narrow from the sunlight – she had only been accustomed to the fluorescent bulbs in the pet store for the majority of her life,” said Beieler, of Aurora. “Every month that Stella and I were together she got a little more confidence, a little less awkward and scared.” When people commend Beieler for saving her dog’s life, she tells them her dog saved hers. Whitecotton’s and Beieler’s stories are reflective of the impact an animal can have on a person or family. About 44 percent of all households

• Pets help lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety. • Dog owners get more physical activity. Source: WebMD

Rachel Beieler found her four-legged companion, Stella, on sale at a pet store. “Every month that Stella and I were together she got a little more confidence, a little less awkward and scared,” Beieler said. “And so did I.” COURTESY PHOTO in the United States have a dog and 35 percent have a cat, according to the American Pet Products Association. And about 78 million dogs and 85.8 million cats are pets across the country. Pets benefit the physical and mental health of people in a number of ways, several mental health organizations and medical providers say. They can be catalysts for social interaction and exercise partners. They can act as alarm clocks, home security systems and vacuum cleaners. They form irreplaceable bonds with their humans. They step in when people step out. “I care for my cats like they are my

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Watercolorist’s new work shows Castle Rock scene

astle Rock painter Cindy Welch has been recording bits of her town’s history with skillfully painted watercolors for a number of years. Limited print editions are available on her website, cindywelchdesign.com, as is her latest, which celebrates the Castle Rock Fire Department’s brand new truck, shown ready to roll through firehouse doors. In front of it r sits the CRFD’s treasured antique truck. As of our most recent note from Welch, the original painting is also for sale, although that may no longer be true. Contact her if interested in a bright cheery piece for a bare wall. First Friday Aug. 3 is First Friday in Littleton and the Depot Art Gallery hosts a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for the 35th annual All Colorado Show, juried by Joan Kresek. Englewood Drama Gershwin’s “Crazy for You” is the choice for the annual Englewood Drama Production at the Fisher Auditorium, Englewood Campus, 3900 S. Logan St. Performances are at 7 p.m. on July 27/28 and 2 p.m. on July 29. Advance tickets: $12

appear at 7 p.m. at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Datura St., Littleton. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Free, but tickets are needed; they are at the museum, limited to four per person. Also at the muscum, opening July 27: “Over the Top: Selling the First World War to a Nation Divided.” (Many Americans were against joining the conflict in Europe. A huge propaganda campaign was mounted by the government.) Open during museum hours. Admission free.

Castle Rock artist Cindy Welch introduced a new painting honoring the local fire department. CINDY WELCH and $14 at the door. Call 303-7622680 for availability. (In past years, during afternoons, they were available in the lobby. No answer when we tried.) Town Hall Arts Center Summer drama students present Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 and 5 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in Littleton. The famous drama of passion, betrayal, danger and insanity of that Danish prince ... rated PG. Education director Seth Maisel instills a lasting love of theater in his students. Tickets:

$5; 303-794-2787, ext. 5. Town Hall’s fall season: “Green Day’s American Idiot,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Casa Valentina,” “Dames at Sea,” “The World Goes Round,” “Sister Act.” Plus there’s a concert schedule — see TownHallArtsCenter.org. Maya speaks ... Maya Bemis DeBus, longtime Littleton Independent publisher Edwin Bemis’ granddaughter, returns to Littleton on Aug. 2 to speak about “Makeup and History: Intriguing, Whimsical and Little-Known Connections.” She will

Water blossom celebration The Annual Colorado Water Garden Society celebration is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Many south area gardeners are involved and new members are welcome. Monet Pool and other displays — plus expert advice. Included with admission. Farce in Golden Ken Ludwig’s funny play, “Lend Me A Tenor,” plays through Aug. 19 at the Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden. Susan Connors Nepi of Highlands Ranch is cast as Julia. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $15 to $38,

303-935-3044, minersalley.com. Lannie Garrett Highlands Ranch Mansion’s great hall is the site for “Jazz at the Mansion: A Tribute to Great Women of Song” with singer Lannie Garrett and her Errand Boys of Rhythm at 6:30 to 8 p.m. on August 29. Doors open at 5:30 so you can tour the Mansion first. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available. Ages 21 and older. Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door, if not sold out. (They usually do sell out in advance.) Purchase at any Highlands Ranch recreation center or call 303-791-2500. First Friday Aug. 3 is the night for Littleton’s First Friday Art Walk, including the reception for the Depot Art Gallery’s 35th Annual All Colorado Show from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Juror Joan Kresek, chair of the art department at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design and a nationally known realist painter, will announce awards. The exhibit runs July 31 through Sept. 8 at the gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Spots are limited, and preference is given to first-time attendees and those who live in the 18th Judicial District. Participants must be at least 18 years old, complete an application and pass a criminal background check to be considered. Members of the media and family members of employees are welcome to apply. The application form can be found at www.da18.org/community-outreach/citizens-academy/ The deadline for applications is Aug. 10. Applications can be submitted: • via mail to: Ofﬁce of the District Attorney, c/o Mayra Navarro, 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111 • via email to: mnavarro@da18. state.co.us • via fax to 720-874-8790 Once the academy is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Attendees will be notified of their acceptance no later than Aug. 22.

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“The festival is a great opportunity for our community to highlight what we bring to the state and country. It is a passport to Asia without leaving Denver.” For more information on the festival, visit www.cdbf.org. Feeling fit with other foodies in Westminster Let’s be honest — most food festivals aren’t exactly healthy. There tends to be a lot of fried foods and more than a few sweets to throw off a diet. But there’s an event in Westminster that aims to offer a healthy alternative. The Fit Foodie Festival and 5K/10K comes to Westminster City Park, 10455 N. Sheridan Blvd., from 8 to 11 a.m. on Satur-

day, July 28. The aim of the festival is to reward people for making healthy choices with food from local restaurants, beer and wine gardens, mini-workout classes, cooking demonstrations, and more. Go to www.fitfoodrun.com to register for the race, which includes food along the course, finisher’s medal, tasting stations, gift bag and donation to No Kid Hungry. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Nas, Black Star and Pusha T at Red Rocks As a genre, rap is entering the stage where some of its biggest stars are entering what could be considered “classic rock” status. For so many years the genre was all about the newest figures on the scene, and while that’s still a major factor, some of rap’s most recognizable voices are becoming the elder statesmen.

Taking on this role doesn’t mean these artists are out of relevant things to say, however. If you need proof of this, I recommend heading out to Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, to see Nas, Black Star (Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and Talib Kweli), Pusha T, Brother Ali and Royce Da 5’9. For my money, Pusha T has released the best rap album of the year in May with his third solo release, “Daytona,” and Black Star reuniting is something all rap fans should be excited about and makes a perfect addition to this bill. Head over to www.redrocksonline.com/events/detail/nas-xblack-star. Escape the present at Lone Tree Brewing In many parts of the country, the1920s belonged to prohibition

and gangsters who made their money trafficking under-thecounter hooch. Lone Tree Brewing, 8200 Park Meadows Drive, No. 8222, is inviting patrons to head back to this era through a partnership with Clue Room, a live escape room company, at its Bootlegger’s Breakout escape room. The brewery will host the escape room on Wednesdays through Aug. 29. There are half-hour sessions at 5, 5:45, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. In the 30-minute escape room, teams will try to defeat Chicago’s own Al Capone. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/theclueroom. 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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They help paralyzed people with tasks and mobility. Specially trained dogs are also used in clinical settings. In 1984, Children’s Hospital Colorado implemented its Prescription Pet program, a dog-assisted therapy and visitation program. Owners volunteer to take their trained dogs — which are required to pass a screening and get approval from a veterinarian — to patients’ rooms at several of the hospital’s campuses. The visits range from a few minutes to 15 minutes or longer, the hospital’s website says. Therapy dogs used in counseling and some types of physical therapy help regulate and calm patients, said Dr. Robin Gabriels, program director of Neuropsychiatric Special Care at Children’s Hospital. She primarily works with kids with autism and a psychiatric diagnosis. “Dogs can bridge rapport building with therapist,” Gabriels said. “Dog behaviors can increase a child’s playfulness and positive mood, providing a stimulus for positive interaction and brightening mood.” A study published by the American Psychological Association in 2011 found that pet owners were just as close to important people in their lives as to their animals. The researchers found that pets benefited the lives of their humans by serving as “an important source of emotional support.” When Amanda Arnce had back surgery, leaving her bedridden for weeks, she bonded with her sister’s kitten, named Kitten. Now, 15 years later, Kitten belongs to Arnce.

Meghan Maxwell bought Frisco, right, from a breeder and got Bailey from a rescue shelter. “I care for my cats like they are my children,” she said. COURTESY PHOTO “Kitten loved that I was basically a human heating blanket,” said Arnce, of Highlands Ranch. “She is my soul cat. There will be other cats in my life, but the bond we have is special.”

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‘A lot of people are saying yes to e-bikes’ on local trails Metro District seeks feedback during e-bike trial period

WHAT IS AN E-BIKE? An e-bike is a bicycle that is powered by an electric motor, but can also be powered by pedaling. E-bikes run on rechargeable batteries and are classified into three categories:

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Would you know an e-bike if you saw one? For many, the answer is no, said Nick Adamson, natural resource manager of the Highlands Ranch Metro District. “Listening to trail users out here, they have a hard time discerning between e-bikes and regular bikes,” he said. “They’re really hard to identify.” Adamson and other HRMD employees surveyed trail users on Bike to Work Day in June. The group set up a booth at the junction of the High Line Canal Trail and Centennial Trail, where they passed out snacks and asked trail users about e-bikes. The survey was one of three in the Metro District’s e-bike pilot program, which started in April and will run through October. The program was a re-

Class 1: The motor activates when pressure is applied to the pedals. The motor assists riders until they reach speeds of about 20 mph.

Class 2: The motor is controlled by a thumb-throttle, so the bike can be ridden without pedaling. The motor assists riders until they reach speeds of about 20 mph. Class 3: The motor activates when pressure is applied to the pedals. The motor assists riders until they reach speeds of about 28 mph. An e-bike sold at BikeSource. COURTESY OF CLAY YOUNG AT BIKESOURCE

Highlands Ranch resident Brian Dooley gave his input about e-bikes while riding on the trails. CASEY VAN DIVIER sponse to House Bill 17-1151, a 2017 Colorado bill that defines three classes of e-bikes. The bill allows the use of Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on trails where regular bikes are allowed, but it also gives local bodies the ability to ban the use of e-bikes on these trails. The Metro District has turned to Highlands Ranch

residents to make this call. During the six-month e-bike trial period, park rangers are gathering input from trail users, which they will present to the Metro District Board of Directors in November. The board will then make a final decision on whether to allow the use of e-bikes on Highlands Ranch trails.

Because many residents said they could not tell bikes and e-bikes apart, the park rangers called for backup: employees from the local BikeSource store, 2690 East County Line Road. The employees set up their own booth to perform basic bike maintenance and answer questions about e-bikes.

“I think there’s been a lot of miscommunication about e-bikes,” said park ranger Isabell Watson, who helped survey trail users. “A lot of people have no idea what e-bikes are in general. They don’t know they’re electricpowered, and they don’t know

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“Those are essential to the occupancy of the building and a safe learning environment,” Richard Cosgrove, director of planning and construction, said at the workshop. At a June 6 board meeting, the seven-member school board approved a resolution to include charter schools in 100 percent of a mill levy override, used for programming and teacher pay. The board has not yet made a decision if an MLO will be placed on the November ballot. At the July 16 workshop, charter school leaders voiced concerns over the messaging around a tax measure, how to reach taxpayers who don’t have students in the district, the unique needs of each charter school and how much of a bond measure would be distributed to charters. The conversation was ultimately about the safety and security of the 68,000 students in the school district. “This is really about the unity of all of our children, regardless of where we have been and what we have endured,” said Kendra Hossfeld, principal at North Star Academy in Parker. “This is definitely about the students and we are hopeful this can be

July 26, 2018J advocates for both paths, she passed if we handle it in a very said. optimistic way but also a way “I think that having staff that we can tell families and parents who may not understand be able to go and identify the the importance that this is about priorities will help us in the determination of the ultimate the safety of our kids.” dollar amounts and then havSchool board President David ing a group Ray, who of charters to moderated actually make the conversathe determination, came tion of how up with two that is distribpaths to uted, it makes address the sense to me,” capital needs she said. of charter The school schools in board will Douglas continue its County. conversation The first about the would use specifics of a the district’s bond and MLO. process to decision on evaluate Kendra Hossfeld A whether a tax capital needs Principal at North Star measure will in charter schools. Academy in Parker be placed on the ballot this District staff fall is expected would visit to be made each charter at an Aug. 7 building to school board meeting beginning determine the top five needs. at 6 p.m. at the district’s adminIn the second path, charter istrative building, 620 Wilcox St., schools would form a represenCastle Rock. tative committee to determine “Obviously, we have the tough a process for how tax dollars challenge of making the tough would be distributed for capital decision and we recognize that,” needs. “Requests from charters would Ray said. “Hopefully, if nothing else, you hear tonight it’s 68,000 go to this group for prioritizakids, that’s what we are committion,” Ray said. ted to.” Board member Wendy Vogel

“This is really about the unity of all of our children, regardless of where we have been and what we have endured.”

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The AHA said the district’s program was in violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of and from religion. Attorneys for the school district argued the fundraiser promoted “an increased awareness of and appreciation for poverty in a Latin American country, and a feeling of pride that (DCSD schools) sought to help poor children in an area of the world they were studying in class,” court documents state. In her ruling, Jackson stated, “The very concept of a mission trip has religious intimations. The Guatemala mission trip was overtly religious.” Zoe sought “nominal damages,” according to court documents. According to the Cornell University Legal Information Institute, this is a term used when a judge or jury finds in favor of one party to a lawsuit, often because a law requires them to do so, but concludes that no real harm was done and therefore awards a very small amount of money. The court awards Zoe reasonable costs and attorney’s fees, according to court documents.

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The roommate is seen telling officers he was the primary lease holder in body camera footage, and later provided them a key to enter the apartment so they could conduct the M-1 hold, according to investigative reports. “We were not really in a position just to sit around and wait,” Spurlock said. Brauchler considered the issue from a different perspective — what if officers had done nothing that night, despite the two calls for service, escalating behavior and consent from Riehl’s roommate to go inside? Had Riehl gone on to hurt himself or others, Brauchler said, “I don’t think the public would tolerate or understand that either.” Spurlock said based on a Periscope video filmed during the shooting, Riehl “had completely lost contact with the real world” as he continued to fire at Parrish and other officers throughout the morning.

Questioning the system Brauchler and Spurlock also addressed laws they believe could improve the mental health system. For one, Colorado mental health hold laws are a failed system, they said. Both supported a failed legislative attempt in May to pass a “Red Flag” bill, which would have allowed relatives, household members and law enforcement to ask a judge to order the removal of firearms from anyone posing a “significant risk” to themselves or others, according to the bill’s language. Spurlock said each time law enforcement encountered Riehl he was coming up or down from an acute mental episode and didn’t meet current criteria for a mental health hold. The law as it stands today hangs on the word “imminent” and requires people be an immediate threat to themselves or others before being involuntarily detained, Spurlock said. “The law sets a very high bar,” Brauchler said, adding not all who need help for acute mental health issues meet the high threshold. “I think what it’s proving is the status quo isn’t working.”

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BikeSource employees set up next to the Highlands Ranch Metro District booth to help raise awareness about e-bikes. CASEY VAN DIVIER

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they’re silent.” Watson hoped that store manager Bob Magatagan and his team would help clarify the differences, not only between e-bikes and regular bikes, but among the three classes of e-bikes. For Class 1 and 3 e-bikes, a motor activates when pressure is applied to the pedals. Meanwhile, Class 2 bikes have a throttle and do not require pedaling. Class 3 bikes are banned because they can reach up to 28 mph, while Class 1 and 2 bikes only provide assistance up to 20 mph. BikeSource sells only Class 1 and 3 e-bikes, which have gained popularity after an increase in consumer awareness, Magatagan said. “We’re probably selling anywhere from four to six e-bikes a week,” he said, “whereas the first couple of years, it was a big deal if we had one or two people ask about them.” He believes that many customers are buying e-bikes because of an increased understanding of their benefits.

“They’re good for people who are rehabbing from an injury and still want to be active, or people who commute,” he said. Likewise, Highlands Ranch resident Brian Dooley expressed support for e-bikes when he stopped by the booths on Bike to Work Day. “I think pedal-assist works pretty well, especially if you’ve got a long commute,” he said. “If my job moved and I had to do a 20-mile commute, it’d be nice to not drive and cut my commute time with an e-bike.” His only concern was the bikes’ ability to easily surpass trail speed limits. “The speed limit’s like 15, but there are other bikes that go faster than 15 anyways,” he said. “And most of the e-bike people I’ve seen do pretty well.” Like Dooley, other surveyed trail users often had a list of good things to say about e-bikes, according to Watson. “People are saying they’re awesome for people who have disabilities or are in the aging community,” she said. The end result was “some pretty positive feedback, Watson said: “A lot of people are saying yes to e-bikes on our trails.”

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“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. Pastel Paintings Dazzle at Mile High National Pastel Exhibition: on display through Aug. 27 at Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. The Mile High National Pastel Exhibition featuring 80 luminous pastel paintings from artists across the country. Visit www.pastelsocietyofcolorado.org for more information.

Birds of Prey: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Avenue, in Centennial. Bring your grandkids, neighbors and friends for this amazing presentation and get up close with an eagle, owl, falcon and hawk. Weather permitting, a flight demonstration is also included in this exciting event. Visit www.centennialco.gov/seniors to learn more about the Centennial Active Senior program.

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to delicious with a few simple camp food hacks. Learn clever ways to prep food and supplies for no-fuss meals and snacks on your camping adventures. Includes hands-on and visual cooking experiences. All ages. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 471-7020 for more information.

Yoga in the Park Series 2018: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 at Belvedere Park, 10291 Belvedere Lane, Lone Tree. Kids age 10+ are invited and all experience levels are welcome. So whether you’re an expert yogi or a first timer, we’d love for you to join us. No registration is necessary. All you need to bring is your body, an open mind, and a yoga mat.

Natural Grocers 63rd Anniversary Celebration: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 16 at Parker Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 South Parker Road, Parker. Come celebrate the 63rd Anniversary, including free ice creamwww. naturalgrocers.com for more information.

this week’s TOP FIVE Centennial Dog Days: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Avenue, in Centennial. Special canine demonstrations, doggie pools, discounted animal licensing and live music from The Fever. Discounted animal licensing is also available at this event! By attending this event, residents may receive a 3-year animal license for the price of a 1-year license. For more information, visit /centennialco. gov.

ages. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, July 27, at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines. Purchase used books, audiobooks and DVDs for as low as 50 cents, plus other great deals! All sales benefit Douglas County Libraries Foundation. All ages. No registration required; more info at 303-7917323 or DCL.org. Rock the Runway Model Search: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Boulevard, Castle Rock. Colorado’s #1 Outlet Center will welcome hundreds of young hopefuls for the 2018 `ROCK the Runway’ Model Search. The competition is open to all aspiring models, ages 5-23. Each of the winners will be given the opportunity to appear in future advertisements and fashion shows for Outlets at Castle Rock, Outlets at Silverthorne and Outlets at Loveland. Visit Eventbrite. com for more information. Learn About: Broadway’s Golden Age to Hamilton: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 28 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree. If you love Broadway classics, don’t miss this OLLI presentation, which is a sample of OLLI’s “Musicals from the Golden Age to Hamilton” class. Adults ages 50-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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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 303-8143164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety. org.

Free Community Event in Centennial: 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 28 at Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies, 7201 S Potomac St., Centennial. FREE Community program to be conducted in Centennial, CO by H.H.Swami Mukundananda. Swamiji has been travelling all across the globe conducting different events and Workshops for Holistic well being. He has been visiting Centennial for the last 6 to 7 years and his programs have been attended by 250 to 300 people. Visit www.jkyog.org/events/7Divine-Laws-Centennial-CO-2018/ for more information. Castle Rock Chess Club: 6 to 8:30 p.m Monday, July 30, at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St. 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. Potluck Ballroom & Latin Dance Party: 8 p.m to 10 p.m Friday, Aug. 3 at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Come ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango dance to your favorite DJ tunes. Call 720-276-0562 or email info@adventuresindance.com. Food, Gut Health and ADHD: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 4 at Parker

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S Parker Road, Parker. Join Mary Tate to learn how to make this the best school year yet for your child. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information. The Parker Players Present: Improv Duel: 8 to 9:30 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 11 at The Studio at Mainstreet, 19600 Mainstreet, Parker. Two teams of improvisers battle to determine who is funniest while performing improv comedy games in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Tickets are $10 in advance through Eventbrite or $15 cash at the door day of show (if tickets are still available). Most shows sell out in advance. Visit www.parkerplayers.com. Auditions for Young Voices of Colorado: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16 at 99 Inverness Drive East, Suite 150, Englewood. Young Voices of Colorado, a premier children’s choir, is holding auditions for children in 2nd-10th grades for the 2018-2019 season. Auditions are free, visit www.youngvoices.org for more information. Country Western Dance Party: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. DJ country and western themed ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango dance. Call 720276-0562 or email info@adventuresindance.com .Puppy Power 5K: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 25, 3952 Butterfield Drive, Castle Rock. Info:puppypower5k.com.

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Simplify Your Life — Lifetree Café: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug.2 at Lifetree Café, at St. John’s on the corner of Exposition & Franklin on the east side of Wash Park. Please park and enter on the Gilpin side of the church. he program, titled “Simplify Your Life: How a Hollywood Millionaire Walked Away From It All,” features a filmed interview with Tom Shadyac, a feature film director best known for Ace Ventura, The Nutty Professor, Patch Adams and Bruce Almighty.T wo-Week writing class:10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 and Aug. 18 at the Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Thinking about writing a story? Multi-published author will give you ideas and suggestions to help you started. A personal workbook included in fee. Contact sueviders@ comcast.net or darciel@sspr.org. Free Hands-Only CPR class: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 South Denver Heart Center, Littleton. Free Hands-Only CPR Class- In this class, you will learn how to perform Hands-Only CPR. Visit our website or call to register. www. southdenver.com, 303-744-1065. Caregiving: How Can We Be More Proactive?: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 the Centennial Community Room located at 7272 S. Eagle Street, Centennial. This informative discussion led by nationally recognized caregiving expert and Caregiving for the GENIUS author Jane Barton will discuss the journey everyone takes as a caregiver and/or care receiver. Learn how to care for yourself and others “by design, not be default.” Visit www.centennialco.gov/seniors to learn more about the Centennial Active Senior program. 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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The First Amendment says “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there of...” So which is it? Government can’t make us follow a specific religion or stop us from following a religion? The issue of separation of church and state was raised by Thomas Jefferson’s 1802 Letter to the Danbury CT Baptist Association. He talked about his “sovereign reverence” for the “wall of separation.” The irony? Congress has its own chaplain beginning each session with a prayer. Outside and inside of the United States Supreme Court are posted the 10 Commandments! Yet a federal judge says a group of kids can’t raise money for a mission trip because it infringes on someone else’s rights. No one forced to donate. Just asked... to donate. In this day and age where we worry about violence in our schools, where kids spend hours hours playing video games, a judge says we can’t allow some kids to do something positive. To help some kids far less fortunate. To hopefully make a difference for a better world. Brian Olson Highlands Ranch There’s conservative bias, too In reading the back and forth on media bias I noticed something interesting. What I noticed was that every

time someone complains of media bias it is always liberal media bias. So I wondered, what about the conservative media bias? Isn’t media bias the same on both sides? The premier conservativethinking outlet, Fox News, is regularly labeled the most inaccurate of all the primary, large news outlets by respected, independent fact-check organizations. If we think back to the very founding of Fox News, Roger Ailes said their news would be reported with a conservative perspective — that was to be their niche. In other words, he was telling his audience they would be biased! So why are these folks, who are so convinced the media is biased, not reporting the bias on Fox, for example. I find there is bias, and some outlets do a better job of attempting to balance their reporting than others. The only foolproof way to adjust for bias is to view/read/listen to a variety of sources — and to form one’s own opinion. The worst way is to get 90 percent of your content from one admittedly biased source, which is what I have found most who complain of media bias are doing. Paul Mauro Castle Pines Pointing out bias is important My thanks to George Sullivan, of Centennial, for his excellent letter to the editor earlier this month. He stated what I wanted to say, but more elequently than I might have. He pointed out that President Trump is only enforcing laws and decrees put

forth by previous administrations. I was delighted that Greg Neirling of Centennial got his comment on today’s journalism published in the paper’s same edition. Two conservative opinions on one page! When I count the responses in the “officials react” column, usually the Democrats outnumber the Republicans. And when they are equal, some of the Republicans are merely mouthing liberal opinions. We call them RINOs — Republican in name only. So I can see the bias even in our local Colorado Community Media. To change that, conservatives need to vote in November. And read your local paper carefully and let them know when you see opinions masquerading as facts. Mary Ann McCoy Lone Tree Not a good investment I reviewed the Highlands Ranch Metro District feasibility study for a $10 million ice arena partnership with South Suburban and I recommend a “no” vote for these reasons. • Spending $10 million on a multisheet ice arena that serves other communities, such as Lone Tree, Parker, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Columbine and Cherry Hills, is not the best investment for Highland Ranch taxpayers. • The proposed HRMD ice rink facility location is outside the geographic boundaries of Highlands Ranch. • If Highlands Ranch ever incorporates, the ice arena will generate zero sales tax and property tax revenue for

the City of Highlands Ranch. • I requested 3-5 previous years South Suburban ice arena profit/loss summary and these data points are not known by HRMD the week of July 9, 2018. How do we know if South Suburban is a suitable ice arena operating partner that can generate a positive cash flow for HRMD? • Other study highlights are: “another rink will create a ‘buyer’s’ market and increased competition to sell ice”; “it is clear that there is not a great deal of growth occurring in ice hockey.” Study also mentions Castle Rock may also build an ice arena. Study mentions, “There is no guarantee that the expenses and revenue projections outlined will be met.” Finally, the report states, “tax support is needed as the facility ages.” My final assessment: A “no” vote to spend any Highlands Ranch taxpayer money on an ice arena because it is not a good investment of taxpayer funds. Suggested Investments HRMD Can Make in Highlands Ranch With $10 million. • Stick with the core HRMD competencies to make the current infrastructure even better. Such as roads, street lights, parks and trails. • Erect e-bike rental stations located on HRMD paths or at high traffic retail centers. Costs can be deferred with sponsorships. • Accelerate the fence-replacement program. Steve Taraborelli Highlands Ranch

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July 26, 2018

SPORTS

Emerging star on links finding sweet spot

Funny car winner John Force talks with his daughter Courtney, right, and injured Marine Kirstie Ennis following his victory in the funny car finals July 22 at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. J PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

Renewed Force takes the crown NHRA icon claims 149th career funny car title at Bandimere BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

John Force erased his own doubts and those of other National Hot Rod Association enthusiasts who figured he might not win another race. Force, the 69-year-old NHRA icon and owner of John Force Racing, won his 149th funny car title and collected his 249th career crown when he defeated Ron Capps in the July 22 funny car finals of the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. It was the first victory since March 19, 2017 for the NHRA’s all-time wins leader, but his eighth triumph at Bandimere as he became the track’s all-time victory leader. Force was in two accidents and had three motor explosions early this season and even failed to qualify for an April race in Houston. However, he looked like the John Force of old at Bandimere as he defeated Matt Hagan, Cruz Pedregon and Courtney Force, his 30-year-old daughter and top-qualifier, to reach the finals. The 16-time NHRA champion was quick at the start of the race against Capps and had a winning elapsed time of 3.831 at 316.45 mph to collect another Wally trophy. “You all know my story with all the crashes and everything that happened,” said Force. “I was probably my lowest. I was fighting to get back and I never let on to anybody, but I looked like a mess.” Track owner John Bandimere helped Force when he was down. SEE FORCE, P31

John Force won his eighth funny car title on July 22 at Bandimere Speedway and became the all-time victory leader at the Mile-High Nationals at the Morrison track. Courtney Force, right, introduces injured Marine Kirstie Ennis during a press briefing after the funny car finals.

oss Macdonald is playing golf this summer like I wished I could play. He is confident and has learned not to carry around a bad shot, missed putt or a bogey for the rest OVERTIME of a round. Macdonald, after being 1-over-par on the front nine, shot a remarkable 7-under par 29 on the back side of the Bridges Golf and Country Club in Montrose on Jim Benton July 15 to win the Colorado Golf Association’s Western Chapter Championship for the second straight year. He finished the final round with a 65 for a two-day total of 6-underpar 136 and a 9-stroke victory in the tournament. When I used to play golf more than once every few years, I had a modest goal. I figured an average of five shots each hole and 45 for nine holes on the front side brought around the possibility of coming in with a 90 with few good shots on the back nine. Macdonald, the Castle Rock golfer who tied for second as a redshirt University of Colorado sophomore last May at the Pac 12 championships with a 12-under-par 272, had an amazing finish with two eagles, three birdies and four pars as he used accurate 7-iron approach shots and only 11 putts on the final nine holes. He has now won four CGA events and I can’t help wondering what the former Valor Christian golfer was thinking as he stayed patient and flirted with going under 30 strokes for the final nine holes. “I got off to a slow start in the final round and I was 1-over through nine holes,” recalled Macdonald. “I wasn’t feeling great. I wasn’t swinging as well as I could. I just happened to really get it going which was cool because that doesn’t happen very often. “I knew I was 6-under (on the back nine going into the 18 hole) and had never shot in the 20s in my life and at that point I was thinking about 29. I hit a good drive and made a birdie.” And what about in hindsight? “Obviously I thought about what if I was three or four under on the front but then I don’t know if I would have heated up like that.” SEE BENTON, P31

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

30 Highlands Ranch Herald

Dated: 6/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Public Notices

Notices

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

COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-812250-LL

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0112 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/8/2018 4:26:00 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: GRETCHEN YODER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/30/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 12/1/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015085751 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $315,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $304,986.52

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 18, BLOCK 2, IMPERIAL HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10462 Ellison Place, 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, August 29, 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.

Public Trustees RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II)

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0088 First Publication: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0088

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0113

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/31/2018 10:28:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/8/2018 4:22:00 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: BRIAN J. BRADFORD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/24/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 4/8/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005030751 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $238,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $196,854.32 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 130, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9878 Aftonwood 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, September 19, 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.

First Publication: 7/5/2018 Last Publication: 8/2/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/9/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 6/12/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-814103-LL

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

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0112 First Publication: 7/5/2018 Last Publication: 8/2/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustees

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-812250-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0088 First Publication: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Original Grantor: LORETTA A RAMOS AND ELOY G RAMOS AKA ELROY G RAMOS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 2/7/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02013704 Book 2258 Page 1842 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $255,983.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $293,736.68 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to 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.

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: 7/5/2018 Last Publication: 8/2/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 7/19/2018 Last Publication: 8/16/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/9/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 5/30/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

July 26, 2018J

To advertise yourThe public notices The name, address and telephone numbers of name, addresscall and 303-566-4100 telephone numbers ofi the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of S the indebtedness is: the indebtedness is:

Public Trustees

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006399851

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0113 First Publication: 7/5/2018 Last Publication: 8/2/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustees

SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 18CO00111-1

l a a a *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website:w http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ i Legal Notice No.: 2018-0122 p First Publication: 7/19/2018 w Last Publication: 8/16/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press h

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0122

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0125

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/24/2018 2:44:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: 4:55:00 PM the undersigned caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: STEPHEN M HULST AND ROBYN R HULST Original Beneficiary: NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ALLY BANK D/B/A ALLY BANK CORP. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/24/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/6/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006018290 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $57,750.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $48,755.24

Original Grantor: JEFFREY S HORVATH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004032711 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $201,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $179,666.44

*Pursuant to the Loan Modification Agreement recorded on January 5, 2011 under Reception No. 2011001541

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 287, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 110J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 117-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 1552 W Springwater Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Which has the address of: 10282 Lauren Ct, 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, September 12, 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.

First Publication: 7/5/2018 Last Publication: 8/2/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 7/19/2018 Last Publication: 8/16/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/9/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 5/30/2018 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 #: 00000006399851

SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 18CO00111-1

l A On 5/29/2018 Public Trusteec

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 6, BLOCK 3, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 53-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 690 Walden Ct , Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 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.

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

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July 26, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0125

BENTON

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/29/2018 4:55:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

FROM PAGE 29

Original Grantor: JEFFREY S HORVATH Original Beneficiary: Macdonald will end the summer playMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ing in the Colorado Open and the CGA AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS State Amateur and hopes to continue Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK playing consistent golf. OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK ASI’ve TRUSTEE FORaREGISTERED “Where gotten lot better in the HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED last year is getting over those bad holes CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2004 and those shots and not letting it Recording Datebad of DOT: 4/2/2004 Reception No. of he DOT:said. 2004032711 affect me,” “I’m feeling good DOT Recorded in Douglas County. aboutPrincipal my game and I haveoftoDebt: keep on Original Amount of Evidence $201,600.00 at it. I was getting too mechanworking Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $179,666.44 ical and once I started freeing up and

playingto golf not worrying about Pursuant C.R.S.and §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that theis covenants ofor thecould deed of go, I where the ball going trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's had results.” failure better to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Three shots shy FIRST LIEN. Janet Moore of Centennial and ValThe property herein is allpro of the ley Countydescribed Club teaching Sherry property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Andonian-Smith of Parker turned in consistent scores Legal Description of Real during Property: the first two

rounds of the inaugural U.S. Women’s Senior Open July 12-13 at the Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton. Illinois. Moore and Andonian-Smith each fashioned rounds of 80 and 81 for a 161 two-day aggregate but failed to finish below the cut line which was at 158 strokes. Mile-high drag racing For years, make that all my life, I have listened to how Denver’s elevation affects baseballs, golf balls, tennis balls, a person’s breathing and you name it. So the National Hot Rod Association drivers competing in the Dodge Mile High Nationals, which were held July 20-22 at Bandimere Speedway, also had comments about racing a mile high at the Morrison track. Bandimere racing is unique and a challenge because of the elevation, and members of each team’s crew struggled with the one-time adjustments to create the needed horsepower on the moun-

tain. Tommy Johnson was a runner-up in four different classes in previous years before this season’s Mile High Nationals. “A lot of people come here hating this race because of the altitude and how hard it is to tune the cars,” said Johnson. “I come here loving this race because things seem to go well. A lot of it is attitude and I look forward to it every year.” Funny Car driver Jack Beckman first raced at Bandimere in 1984 when he was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base and has three wins at track that is nicknamed Thunder Mountain. “There’s only one track carved into a mountain,” he said. “The car never sounds the same, it doesn’t idle the same and it doesn’t accelerate the same. Things are just different and you better have taken the time to prepare yourself. “I always tell people as a driver, there

is no other facility you would rather see in your windshield than Denver because it is so dramatic, but as a crew chief there is no facility you would rather see in your rear-view mirror than Denver because nothing you try anywhere else works in Denver.” Looking ahead Mile Split ranked the nation’s top boys cross country teams for the fall season based on the top returning runners from 2017. Mountain Vista was ranked 48th with an average time of 16:18.00 with runner Ethan Rouse, Jack O’Sullivan, Brody Dempsey, Seth Rouse and Aaron Hart. Durango’s boys were 28th. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

LOT 6, BLOCK 3, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 53-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

FORCE

on Sundays.” career win, his third at Bandimere and Force. “Coming in here, I asked her if Hector Arana Jr. won for the first he improved his record against Line to she needed help getting up the stairs. NOTICE OF SALE time since 2015 and collected his 12th 21-17. She said, number one John, I can outcareer pro stock motorcycle victory by “I sure hope this starts a winning run you and number two, I’ll carry you FROM PAGE 29 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, beating Jerry Savoie, who red-lighted. streak,” said Anderson. “We’ve had up the stairs.” has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in me said Deed Trust. `we got to some great cars this season but just Arana also turned on the red light but In other finals, Leah Pritchett “John called andofsaid, PUBLIC NOTICE .002 seconds later, and his 7.170 pass made mistakes on Sunday. We just became the first top qualifier to win at talk’ and sent someGiven stuff THEREFORE, Noticeme Is Hereby thatto onread NOTICEhaven’t OF the first possible sale date (unless the sale is earned the win. been giving our best effort Bandimere since 2009 when she won and he took me down this road, and I CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, SeptemCOUNTY OF DOUGLAS ber 19,I2018, at the Public if Trustee’s her second top fuel finals of the season said don’t know I willoffice, get 402 back and STATE OF COLORADO Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell with a .0002-second victory over Doug win a race. you and when at public auction He to thesaid highest and can best bidder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to for cash, the said realyou’ll property be and fixed, all interest of didn’t Kalitta. get to Denver, He Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns Pritchett set the track record say I would win of just that be fixed August for 26, 2018, final settlement will be made therein, for the purpose paying the I’d indebtedby the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured top speed at 327.19 mph in heronMopar and go out and show me who John and account of a contract between Douglas by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the CountyShe and Apex Companies, LLC for the expenses of sale and other items allowed by Dodge 1320 during qualifying. Force is. Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificnotched elimination wins On-Call over Terry And I found I had Contract for Post BMP Maintenance ate“of Purchase, all asmyself. provided by law. Iffire the in me Projects in Douglas County; and that any persale date is continued to a later the deadTotten, Scott Palmer and Clay Millican because I got tired of date, hearing myself son, co-partnership, association or corporation line to file a notice of intent to cure by those PUBLIC NOTICE that has an unpaid claim against said Apex and gave credit to her team. snivel. I knew I needed to find myself parties entitled to cure may also be extended. Companies, LLC for or on account of the furNOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT “This was a testament innishing taking and did.” that your lender or servicer of labor, materials, team hire, sustenIf youIbelieve COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ance, provisions, provender or other supplies hasForce failed to provide a single point of conSTATE OF COLORADO it to the next level and I say that on had inspiration from Kirstie used or consumed by such contractor or any of tact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursubehalf of the team,” she said. “I have in or about the performance NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Ennis, a Marine aerial gunner his subcontractors ing foreclosure even though you have sub-who was ofhigh said work, mitted a completed loss mitigation applica38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on an attitude of gratitude astools, as or that supplied rental machinery, Section injured in an Afghanistan helicopter or equipment to the extent used in the protion or you have been offered and have acthe 27th day of AUGUST 2018, final settlement secution of said work, may at any time up to and cepted ain loss mitigation (38-38-103.2 will be made by the County of Douglas, State of this mountain because they chipped crash 2012. Sheoption eventually had her including said time of such final settlement on CRS), you may file a complaint with the ColColorado, for and on account of a contract away at it and didn’t let themselves get left amputated. Ennis, inortown for said August 26, 2018, file a verified statement oradoleg Attorney General (720-508-6006) the between Douglas County and CROSS LINE of the amount due and unpaid on account of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855CONSTRUCTION for the INVESTIGATIONS down early this year whensuch weclaim were in a Building Homes for Heroes, was introwith the Board of County Commis411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a REMODEL PROJECT at the DOUGLAS slump. They didn’t let me get down on duced toinJohn bynot Courtney Force sioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineercomplaint and ofForce itself will stop the COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, (PO#38261), in PUBLIC NOTICE ing, with a copy to the Project Engineer Thomas foreclosure process. Douglas County; and that any person, co-partmyself either.” and Ennis was with the Force team Repp, P.E., Department of Public Works Enginnership, association or corporation that has an NOTICE OF eering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, First Publication: 7/26/2018 unpaid claim against said CROSS LINE PUBLIC CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT Greg NOTICE Anderson’s quick start provided during the three days of racing. Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Last Publication: 8/23/2018 CONSTRUCTION for or on account for the furCOUNTY OF DOUGLAS himNOTICE withOF a narrow win over Summit “Look at this beautiful Publisher: Douglas County News Presswoman that nishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenSTATE OF COLORADO Failure the part of claimant to file such stateance, provisions, provender or other supplies SETTLEMENT Jason Line Racing teammate inonthe fights every day and I’m whining about CONTRACTORS ment prior to such final settlement will relieve Dated: 5/30/2018 used or consumed by such contractor or any COUNTY OF DOUGLAS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to said County of Douglas from all and any liability CHRISTINE DUFFYto shut up,” said John subcontractors in or about the performance of STATE OF COLORADO Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on pro stock final. It was his 91st pro stock me so I need Which has the address of: 690 Walden Ct , Littleton, CO 80126

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

Public Trustees

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 #: 18-018694

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0125 First Publication: 7/26/2018 Last Publication: 8/23/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on August 26, 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Apex Companies, LLC for the Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control On-Call Contract for Post BMP Maintenance Projects in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Apex Companies, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said August 26, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Thomas Repp, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

City and County

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering. Legal Notice No.: 933627 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 2, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

for such claimant's claim.

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

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 933627 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 2, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 27th day of AUGUST 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and CROSS LINE CONSTRUCTION for the INVESTIGATIONS REMODEL PROJECT at the DOUGLAS COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, (PO#38261), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said CROSS LINE CONSTRUCTION for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 27th day of AUGUST 2018, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will re-

said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 27th day of AUGUST 2018, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

City and County

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No.: 933632 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 2, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on August 26, 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC for the Crowfoot Valley Compression Joints Project; Project CI2018-008 in Douglas County; and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about

August 26, 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC for the Crowfoot Valley Compression Joints Project; Project CI2018-008 in Douglas County; and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said August 26, 2018, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

City and County

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

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering. Legal Notice No: 933635 First Publication : July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 2, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184

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