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PROBE YIELDS ARRESTS: Officials say a marijuana-trafficking ring took pot from metro area across state lines P9

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MY NAME IS

NEWS IN A HURRY

EMILY SCHOFIELD

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Lone Tree Brewing tasting room manager Finding the perfect job I moved to Colorado about two years ago. We moved out here because my boyfriend got a job at Left Hand Brewing Company. We met at a brewery in Maryland when we were both working there. So, I started looking for a brewery to work at.

I came from a fairly large brewery, Flying Dog Brewery, but I wanted to work at something smaller and more community-focused. So, when I got hired at Lone Tree Brewing Company, it was kind of perfect.

I started as the tasting room manager in 2015 and I love it. I do all the merchandising, event planning and a lot of other things. We have a lot of awesome, regular customers.

It is a really tight-knit community and they really love what we do. I would say the beer is the best of my job, but I also want to say that it is the community vibe.

Strapping on the hiking boots It is a good thing I moved to Colorado because I love hiking. I grew up on the Appalachian Trail.

We had a huge yard and I loved to be outside. I did a couple backpacking trip. I did the whole Maryland

Since moving to Colorado two years ago, Emily Schofield fits right in. Her love of beer, hiking and Red Rocks concerts gives her a local standing among her community at Lone Tree Brewing Company.

COURTESY PHOTO portion of the Appalachian Trail, which is only 40 miles, but it was really fun.

Recently I went to Hawaii with a girlfriend of mine and we did an 11-mile trail along the Na Pali coast in Kauai and it was probably one of the most amazing things I have ever done. It was way more of a struggle than I thought it was going to be. It is a strenuous hike with a 40-pound pack on. It was so rewarding; there was a beautiful beach that you could only get to by hiking the whole trail.

Mad for music I am going broke as we speak. I am spending all my money at Red Rocks concerts going on this sum-

mer. They keep announcing really good shows. There is kind of a spiritual element of going to shows.

If you really relate to the lyrics and you feel live music through your body — there is nothing like it.

My parents were Deadheads, so I grew up on bluegrass and Americana. I like Minus the Bear, Dispatch and Paul Simon, who is my absolute favorite musician. I used to kind of resent country music, but I have a little bit of an appreciation for that pop-y country with terrible lyrics. It holds a special place in my heart, I guess.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is… contact Stephanie Mason at smason@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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Passes and personal training sessions can be purchased at Buck, Goodson or Lone Tree recreation centers, while massages and facials can be purchased at Goodson and Buck.

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Each year, Douglas County School District teachers are spending about 1,035 hours of their time on noninstructional activities, according to a new survey commissioned by the district.

District teachers are contracted for 185 days per year. This means educators are spending an estimated 5.6 hours per day on tasks that do not involve face-to-face interaction with students. It is the equivalent of 43 round-the-clock days each year.

“So, I think the myth that teachers only work nine months per year is busted by this,” said board of education member David Ray said.

The school board contracted Denver-based RMC Research to conduct the survey and the group shared its findings at the March 7 school board meeting.

Dr. Shelley H. Billig of RMC said little research had been done on the subject and that the only comparable study they could find came out of Nova Scotia, Canada.

“You are at the forefront of looking at these type of things,” Billig said.

The online survey of about 1,500 teachers focused on the 2015-16 school year. The survey looked at the nature and extent of the noninstructional responsibilities and requirements of DCSD teachers.

Non-instructional time is time not spent working with students face to face. Some of this time takes place during the school day, but also includes additional time outside of the classroom.

Another focus of the survey was the amount of time spent by DCSD teachers on non-instructional activities, including: professional development, in-service days, planning activities and administration of required state testing.

Teachers spend the largest potion of their non-instructional time (43 percent) on planning. Assessment (17 percent) came in second, then school management (15 percent).

Assessment includes the grading of papers, and school management encompasses things like administrative tasks and school events.

Parent communication commanded 9 percent of teacher’s time and using the CITE Evaluation tool took 6 percent.

CITE, Continuous Improvement of Teacher Effectiveness, has six components for measuring teacher effectiveness: Outcomes, Assessment, Instruction, Culture and Climate,

Professionalism and Student Data.

Each of those categories contains a number of standards with a subset of criteria — totaling 31 in all — against which teachers are evaluated, according to the district website.

The evaluations are part of DCl SD’s pay-for-performance program. M Based on self-evaluations, evaluam tions by administrators and other factors, such as use of the district’s w Guaranteed Viable Curriculum, each teacher is rated “highly effective,” “effective,” “partially effective” or “ineffective.” o Pay increases are tied to those d ratings, as well as a market-based p pay scale that pays some instructors t more than others depending on what p they teach.

Interim Superintendent Erin Kane s said she “never met a teacher that worked a 7 1/2-hour day.” She said S she hoped to eliminate excess time c teachers spend on the uploading of e materials for evaluations and other i I district-mandated activities. s “We absolutely need to look at what we are asking our teachers to a spend their time on because their time is incredibly valuable,” Kane n t said. c RMC found that teachers with more than five years of experience C t at DCSD reported spending more b overall time on non-instructional activities and more time on assessment, school management and CITE E a evaluation.

Total non-instructional time use M was significantly higher for elemen- b tary teachers (1,127 hours) than for n middle (1,045 hours) and high school t e (943 hours) teachers.

Elementary teachers said they C spent more time on instructional planning, school management, p parent communication and CITE u evaluation. a The survey of district teachers was confidential. An advisory group a of 39 teachers aided researchers in g developing the survey. s “I think it’s alarming for us to think about the (number of days) teachers are spending beyond their 185 day contract on non-instructional things,” Ray said.

R Board Vice President Judith Reynolds said the board “needs to recognize that we do ask people to do things outside of the time they spend in the building.”

A “I think having a better idea of what those activities are is really, really important, but let’s try and find that balance as we look at this A information,” Reynolds said.

Board President Meghann Silverthorn said she was not surprised by the findings and that she hopes the board can make changes that will “help relieve some of that burden.”

The board said it would revisit the M issue of how teachers spend their time at a future meeting to offer suggestions and strategies to help.

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‘A program like this shows these kids the consequences’ Douglas County’s drug prevention program prepares to launch nationally

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At a middle school career fair, Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Jay Martin received an unexpected comment from an eighth-grade student.

“She came up to me and said, ‘I wanted to thank you,’ ” Martin said.

“I said, ‘for what?’ ” “She said, ‘Well, you saved my life.’”

The girl had considered taking her own life after a difficult battle with depression and other issues. Martin’s presentation of his Y.E.S.S. program to her class encouraged her to seek professional help.

“That was so inspirational,” Martin said.

Y.E.S.S. — Youth Education and Safety in Schools — is a program created by the sheriff ’s office for elementary, middle and high schools in the Douglas County School District.

It covers the topics of teen relationships, digital safety and substance abuse.

Martin developed the curriculum nine years ago when the sheriff at the time, David Weaver, now a county commissioner, met with Douglas County education leaders who wanted to expand on the awareness program being taught at the time.

“DARE, Drug Abuse Resistance Education, wasn’t really meeting all the needs of our community,” Martin said. “The thought was to bring in some new curriculum and new thoughts to deal with some of the stuff that we were seeing as law enforcement.”

Curriculum always up-to-date Internet safety, Martin said, was a priority. The curriculum is constantly updated to stay current, and has added Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and other social media to the program.

“They are generation Z,” Martin said. “They are born with devices in

their hands and, basically, lack emotional intelligence in their lives by talking to devices and not people.”

In addition to substance abuse and internet safety education, bullying, harassment and dating abuse topics are discussed with teens in growing depth as they progress from sixth to ninth grade.

Eventually, the program will involve upperclassman education for students in their sophomore year and older, Martin said. He mentioned adding distracted driving to the program and furthering discussion on drug abuse, internet safety and relationship issues.

“We are working together to continuously update and improve the program,” said Lisa Kantor, Douglas County School District’s health and wellness director. “We are exploring ways to continue this relationship in the future.”

The program, used in all Douglas County public schools, reaches 20,000 to 30,000 kids a year, and that number is expanding.

Clear Creek County, Loveland Police Department, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, Arvada, Golden and Manitou Springs are some Colorado communities and jurisdictions that have adopted or are looking to adopt the program.

Martin is also working to bring the program to schools nationally by the end of March. Even international interest in Y.E.S.S. has been expressed in China, Germany and Canada.

In the national program, Y.E.S.S. will be recognized as the curriculum base of a nonprofit organization called Digital Futures Initiative.

The nonprofit organization website will include a four-day instructor training, online curriculum for students and resources for parents.

“We give them coping skills of how to deal with and avoid things like cyberbullying, sexting and human trafficking,” Martin said. “It is a bizarre world we live in today, but it is why we teach parents about parental controls and tools like that.”

In the coming summer, Martin is presenting the Digital Futures Initiative at two national conferences: the School Safety Advocacy Council in

ADVICE FROM Y.E.S.S. STUDENTS • Marcus Bonney, seventh-grader at Ranch View Middle School “Don’t take anything from strangers and don’t reveal anything about yourself online. Don’t fall into peer pressure because it can change your life forever.”

• Ava Staver, seventh-grader at Ranch View Middle School “People need to be strong and not give in to pressure. If you are ever having troubles, you should go to someone and get support. Support is the biggest thing we need.”

TEXT-A-TIP RESOURCE Officer Jay Martin teaches a Y.E.S.S. program at Douglas County schools.

COURTESY PHOTO Las Vegas, Nevada, and National Association for Resource Officers in Washington, D.C. “Everybody is interested in the curriculum,” Martin said.

Program ‘a blessing’ to students Winston Murrell, a middle school health teacher at Ranch View Middle School in Highlands Ranch for 21 years, believes the program has been extremely helpful to his students.

“It is a blessing,” Murrell said. “A program like this shows these kids the consequences. It shows them how you need to be responsible to yourself. It is about accountability and responsibility.”

Marcus Bonney, a seventh-grader from Ranch View Middle School, was most impacted by the Y.E.S.S. teen relationship topic of peer pressure.

“Now, I am careful who I talk to and try not to fall into peer pressure,” Bonney said. “Peer pressure has definitely affected my friends. One day, they will be the greatest kid ever. Then, the next day, they will do everything their friends do — it is not always good.”

When Bonney learned about marijuana, he remembered that substance users do not always know what they are doing, possibly injuring them-

Douglas County’s law enforcement can communicate directly with students in Douglas and Elbert counties though an app called Text-a-Tip. The students using the app remain anonymous.

If students see someone selling drugs, bullying or threatening to hurt themselves or others, they can tell law enforcement about it immediately by using Text-a-Tip. The sheriff’s office does not release how to download the app to the public in order to keep it specifically for middle and high school students. selves or ending their own lives. “(Martin) showed us videos and news reports of kids doing marijuana,” Bonney said. “They don’t know what is going to happen to them.”

Ava Staver, a seventh-grader from Ranch View Middle School, believes the program has helped her and her classmates learn how to get out of difficult situations.

“We talked about how to say `no,’ ” Staver said. “Before, I was taught by my parents to yell `no’ and walk away. We learned other alternatives, like how you can give an alternative (activity) or you could tell your friend that you care about them and don’t want them doing something to themselves.”

LEARNING KINDNESS Ranch Valley Middle School teacher, Winston Murrell, often works with Deputy Jay Martin on adding curriculum to Y.E.S.S. Recently, the topic of kindness was added.

At the end of a class, Martin said, students are encouraged to perform one random act of kindness.

After the lesson at one of the schools, students decided to sit next to a new kid at lunch who had been sitting alone for several weeks. Martin said the school secretary reached out to him in tears, mentioning that it was the first time she had seen the new student smile.

Martin said this is an attempt to prevent bullying. He mentioned Kiana’s Law, a Colorado law that came into effect July 2015 after a

ThunderRidge High School student, Kiana Arellano, attempted to take her life after receiving hurtful text messages.

“When you are texting, do you see their face?

Do you hear their voice? No, you don’t,” Martin said. “So they keep sending those mean, nasty, hurtful things.”

The law classifies cyberbullying as a misdemeanor form of harassment, punishable by a fine of up to $750 and/or up to six months in jail.

“Kids in today’s society do not say things face to face, they say things to their device,” Murrell said. “With the Y.E.S.S. program incorporating the cyberbullying, the teen relationships, the emotional intelligence — it is a real practical application to their lives.”

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Keeping things in check Lone Tree’s code compliance officer tries to be reasonable

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Not many people get to say their job requires them to go to Krispy Kreme, Chucke E. Cheese’s and Hooters in one day.

However, Lone Tree’s Julius Zsako, the city’s code compliance coordinator and forester, inspected all those businesses before his lunch break.

“I think the city is really an exciting place to be,” Zsako said.

“There are changes, there is new investment and it is really fun to see.”

For the three years he has worked for the city, Zsako has monitored parking, landscaping, trash-bin areas, sidewalks and signs for every business in Lone Tree to ensure they are up to Lone Tree’s codes and regulations.

“What you have commonly is Mother Nature and Father Time,” Zsako said. “The property owner is responsible for the care and maintenance of their property.”

Every day, Zsako spends one to five hours driving around Lone Tree. He often works in the evening and on Saturdays, looking for lights not working in signs or plucking illegally-placed temporary signs from the ground.

In 2016, Zsako had 850 instances of code violations. Of those cases, only two resulted in Zsako having to take someone to court.

“You have to really try hard to get in trouble,” Zsako said. “It is in our approach. People don’t get nasty letters of violation. We just try to reach out and talk to folks.

Lone Tree is a special place where people value the appearance of the community.”

Zsako is generous with the time he allows for violations to be taken care of. Graffiti needs to be stripped from a building within a few days, but other projects, like filling holes in a parking lot or replacing a sign, receive more time.

The following is an account of a recent morning on the job with Zsako.

9:27 a.m.

Zsako carries a clipboard with pictures of certain code violations, business cards and copies of various city codes. The first stop was F.I.T. Lone Tree, a crossfit training center owned by Nathan Lemon.

A week prior, teens vandalized the property by taking the large tires used for crossfit training and rolling them down a hill behind the building. Zsako had given the business owner until the weekend to

Zsako explains how a business sign is cracked from exposure to the sun. He prints out the code violation and takes a photo of the site so that business owners can best understand the problem and how to fix the violation.

Julius Zsako, left, talks to a store manager, Scott Laurent, about a new sign being added to the store building.

PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE MASON store the tires somewhere inside.

When he got to the site, Zsako noted that about half the tires were already up the hill.

“I’m sorry those kids rolled your tires down. I see you have already started to bring them up,” Zsako said to Lemon while handing him a copy of the municipal code about outdoor storage of business items.

“It’s the weirdest vandalism we have ever seen,” Lemon said.

“Those kids are getting a workout in — those things are not light.

Some are 500 pounds.”

Before leaving, Zsako reminded Lemon that he had more advertising space that he could use on his windows.

9:58 a.m.

Zsako traveled to HealthStyles Exercise Equipment, an exercise retail store with a severely cracked sign from sun exposure.

When he got to the site, the sign had been replaced. The manager walked to where Zsako was taking notes and the two talked about the timing the city allowed for the replacement.

“You gave me the option to put the sign up at the beginning of this year and I really appreciate it,” said Scott Laurent, a store manager.

“We want to be businessfriendly,” Zsako said. “If that is an unbudgeted business expense, we want to work with you.”

10:27 a.m.

Zsako drove to Krispy Kreme to inform the manager that the store’s sign light was out. He then walked across the street to tell the manager at Chuck E. Cheese’s that its light was also out.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Zsako proceeds to visit Kneaders, Snooze an A.M. Eatery and Hooters to check for any code violations.

Zsako compares the new sign to the code-violating sign. He was happy with the results.

“We understand things happen to a site,” Zsako said. “We are just here to set things in motion to get it corrected.”

Julius Zsako inspects a report of vandalism behind F.I.T. Lone Tree. Teenagers rolled large tires down a hill behind the building.

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Construction defects bill goes to ‘kill committee’

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A construction defects reform bill that lawmakers had high hopes for is likely headed for defeat in the state House of Representatives after being assigned to the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on March 14.

Senate Bill 156, introduced last month and passed by the Senate earlier this month, would have required homeowner associations to obtain the written consent of a majority of owners in the association before filing a defects lawsuit, as well as disclose the projected cost of the claim and enter into third-party arbitration.

However, state legislators introduced a compromise bill, House Bill 1279, in the house on March 17 that would require majority consent of HOA members and disclosure of cost estimates, but does not have the arbitration requirements.

Denver real estate developer Buz Koelbel expressed dismay at the state of SB-156 during a Business Leaders for Responsible Government forum at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial on March 15.

“I’m disgusted,” Koelbel said, referring to the assignment as a “kill committee.”

While SB-156 has drawn support from mayors around the metro area, it was opposed by the group Build Our Homes Right, which said it would shift private arbitration costs onto homeowners.

Koelbel joined several state lawmakers on the panel: Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial, Sen. Angela Williams, D-Denver, Rep. Cole Wist, R-Centennial, and Rep. Alec Garnett, D-Denver.

Homeownership Opportunity Alliance Chair Mike Kopp and Ted Leighty of the Colorado Association of Realtors also joined the panel to discuss the variety of construction defects reforms introduced in the Legislature this session.

Advocates of construction defect reform say the status quo is preventing the building of affordably-priced condominiums in the state due to the threat of costly lawsuits.

Wist, a sponsor of SB 156 and several other similar efforts, said he believes the bill could have passed in the Democrat-majority house.

“There’s a reason why bills go to kill committees,” he said. “It’s because leadership does not want them to see the light of day.”

Democrats control the House, while Republicans are the majority in the Senate.

“We need condominiums built in our state,” Williams said, referring to them as a gap between apartments and single-family homes. “And there’s many reasons why they’re not being built.”

Williams voted against SB 156, but has supported other construction defect reform legislation this session, including co-sponsoring SB 045. The bill, still under consideration in the Senate, would require courts hearing defect lawsuits in which more than one insurer has a duty to defend a party to apportion the cost of defense among all of them. Williams said reforming insurance laws could draw insurers that have left Colorado back into the market.

Condos are more likely to lead to construction defect lawsuits because homeowners have standing to sue that renters lack. But Kopp, a former Republican state senator and the chair of the pro-reform group Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, said apartments around the region, presumably built by the same companies that would build condos, are built to a high standard.

“Builders have somehow found a way to build apartments that don’t fall over and kill people,” he said.

Wist, a lawyer, blames lawyers for the lack of change to construction defect laws.

“Lawyers are opposed to this reform because they are making a lot of money,” he said.

Garnett, who introduced the compromise bill, has high hopes for it.

“This bill will establish a fair and balanced process for all homeowners and will establish confidence in the marketplace for developers to break ground,” he said in a statement after it was introduced.

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March 23, 2017M

Owner, pilot of firefighting helicopter have storied history in the industry Rampart provides exclusive, call-as-needed contract for county

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Pointing to a poster hung on the wall of his hangar, dotted with various types of helicopters, Jeff Armstrong of Rampart Helicopter Service singles out which helicopters his pilot, Brian Toomey, has flown.

“These, these, all these, these,” Armstrong said, moving down the rows.

Today, at almost 60, Toomey has racked up more than 30 years of flying experience.

“That’s all I know how to do,” he said.

On March 14, as dry conditions persisted along the Front Range, Douglas County renewed its contract with Rampart. The exlusive-use agreement begins April 1 and lasts through March 31, 2018.

Toomey, who jokes he’ll have to retire from flying to a job at Walmart, got his start after entering the U.S. Army at age 27, where he learned to fly in a Huey.

“I started out in this thing in the Army,” he said of Armstrong’s helicopter, also a Huey. “Now, it’s probably going to be the last thing I fly.”

The helicopter used by Rampart Helicopter Services, based in Castle Rock, is a Vietnam-era Huey once used to rescue crewmen from downed aircraft. JESSICA GIBBS In the Army, Toomey went on to fly almost every type of helicopter, including Black Hawks and Cobras.

During Desert Storm, he instructed servicemen to fly Black Hawks while based in Alabama.

After the military, he spent time flying for corporate helicopter companies. But then Armstrong opened Rampart in 2007. Toomey had previ-

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ously worked for Armstrong’s brother, and when he heard about the chance to fly solo with Rampart, the rest was history.

Armstong had his sights set on a career flying in the military as well, but was deemed too tall. Instead, he ran a similar company to Rampart with his brother in Montana until opening shop in Castle Rock in 2007.

Over the years, the duo has formed a close relationship while enjoying what Toomey called a coveted job.

Since 2012, that job has involved an exclusive contract with Douglas County, in which Toomey flies off to help fight wildfires whenever needed, providing critical air support to battle the blazes.

When a wildfire encroached on Coors brewery in Golden on March 9, Toomey was there. When the Chatridge fire threatened northern Douglas County homes in October, Toomey

could be seen flying his helicopter back and forth, a bucket dangling below him in the sky.

Helping to fight fires may be Armstrong’s and Toomey’s main role, but the other is to help train Douglas County fire and rescue personnel.

By 10 a.m. on March 15, members of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office hand crew, the men and women who combat wildfires from the ground, had nearly completed a hike through Castle Rock’s southern hills.

Waiting for them at Rampart Helicopter Services, based in Castle Rock, were Toomey and Armstrong, ready for a day of training.

Following the hike, the hand crew circled around Armstrong and Toomey as the two taught the group how their Huey fights fires.

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7March 23, 2017

Castle Rock man faces weed trafficking charges

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marijuana a month, according to officials.

“They accomplished this in large part through a network of folks who used cell phones, coded language, all sorts of information like that to try to defeat the system,” Brauchler said in a news conference March 17.

Stonehouse faces more than a dozen felony charges, including participating in organized crime, conspiracy to distribute 50 pounds or more of marijuana, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

The criminal acts date to March 2014, and the most recent one occurred early this month, Brauchler said.

Drug exchanges were carried out in in highly populated areas and during broad daylight, Brauchler said.

According to the indictment, that included a Starbucks parking lot in Castle Pines.

The investigation began after 845 plants — worth $5.1 million and weighing 2,500 pounds — were seized SEE MARIJUANA, P22

Bill that would limit home pot growth advances in Legislature ASSOCIATED PRESS

The nation’s most generous growyour-own marijuana laws have drawn closer to being curbed in Colorado, where the state House has approved a bill that would limit that number of plants that could be grown on residential property.

House Bill 1220 would set a statewide limit of 16 marijuana plants per house, down from a current limit of 99 plants before registering with state health authorities.

The bill passed 65-10 on March 13 after sponsors argued that Colorado’s generous home-grown weed laws make it impossible to tell whether someone is growing plants legally, or whether the

plants are destined for the black market.

Of the 28 states with legal medical marijuana, only Colorado currently allows more than 16 pot plants per home.

Many Colorado jurisdictions already have per-home plant limits, usually set at 12. But the lack of a statewide limit makes it difficult for police to distinguish between legitimate patients and fronts for black-market weed, bill supporters argued.

“The time has come for us ... to give law enforcement the guidance they need,’’ said Rep. Cole Wist, R-Centennial, one of the bill’s sponsors.

The bill has advanced to the Senate, where approval would be needed before it could move to the governor’s desk and become law.

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A Castle Rock man has been arrested and named in an indictment that alleges he was a leader of a large-scale marijuana-trafficking ring that transported pot illegally grown at multiple locations on the Front Range across state lines.

The multi-jurisdictional investigation culminated in raids on 19 locations throughout the Denver metro area on March 16, bringing 15 people into custody, including Michael Stonehouse, 53, of Castle Rock. The indictment describes Stonehouse, who is being held on $1 million bond, as leading an enterprise that distributed marijuana to Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Minnesota.

The 37-page document says most of the pot that was distributed was illegally grown in warehouses or farms in Elizabeth, Denver and Colorado Springs. While it is lawful to grow limited amounts of marijuana in Colorado, the quantities grown at the locations were more than legally permitted, authorities say, and it is illegal to transport pot out of state.

Raids took place in Denver, El Paso, Douglas, Elbert and Arapahoe counties.

One suspect remains at large, although he is not in the state of Colorado, said 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler.

Approximately 200 local, state and federal law enforcement officers carried out the operation, effectively shutting down a ring that allegedly produced more than 300 pounds of

The following people were indicted following a months-long investigation into an enterprise that allegedly operated illegal marijuana grows and transported pot across state lines:

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Open houses will address changes to regional airspace Events will be held throughout the metro area in April and May STAFF REPORT

The Federal Aviation Administration has scheduled 11 public information workshops in April and May to provide information to the public concerning proposed airspace improvements in the Denver metro area.

A component of the Denver Metroplex project, the changes will use streamlined satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the region. Existing

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is getting water to the scene, Emergency Management Supervisor Mike Alexander said.

Toomey and Armstrong have two buckets, one collapsible, and the other that holds 320 gallons, which Toomey can dip into pools, ponds or even septic tanks if water sources are sparse.

In the case of an extremely rural

air routes may be modified with new satellite-guided routes.

Community feedback from these workshops will help the agency determine whether changes to the preliminary designs are needed.

The Denver Metroplex project, one of 12 such projects across the United States, includes Denver International Airport, Centennial Airport, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Buckley Air Force Base, Northern Colorado Regional Airport, Front Range Airport and Greeley-Weld County Airport.

The workshops will be held in the evenings in an open-house format.

Citizens can arrive any time during the publicized time range to learn about proposed improvements from FAA representatives. Preliminary

route designs will be displayed on poster boards and iPads. Spanish interpreters will be provided if city officials request them at least one week before the event.

More information on the project is available at metroplexenvironmental.com/denver_metroplex/denver_ introduction.html and faa.gov/nextgen/communityengagement/den.

Workshops will be held as follows: • Aurora: 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 4, Aurora Municipal Building Lobby, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway • Denver: 5 to 7:30 p.m., April 6, Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center, Community Room B, 4890 N. Argonne Way • Greenwood Village: 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 18, the City of Greenwood Village, City Hall Community Room, 6060

S. Quebec St. • Parker: 5:30 to 8 p.m., April 19, Douglas County Library, Parker Branch, Event Hall A, 20105 E. Main St. • South Jefferson County: 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 20, Chatfield Senior High School, Commons Area, 7227 S. Simms St. • Denver: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., May 1, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Tivoli Student Union, Baerresen Ballroom, Room 320, 900 Auraria Parkway • Broomfield: 6 to 8:30 p.m., May 2, at the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport, Mt. Evans Conference Room, 11755 Airport Way • Commerce City: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., May 3, Stuart Middle School, Cafetorium, 15955 E. 101st Way

fire, however, Toomey may need to transport the hand crew members in the helicopter.

There are some do’s and don’ts when working around a helicopter, they said. Always approach or leave the helicopter at the same elevation, or at a downward slope. Never walk uphill, a mistake even experienced fliers can make, Toomey told the crew.

“You’ve got to police yourselves and take care of yourselves,” he said.

Stay within the pilot’s line of sight so he knows where everyone is in

proximity to the helicopter. Never approach toward the rear of the aircraft.

Alexander, occasionally jumping in, advised crew members to trust Toomey. Not all pilots have his 30-year, varied experience. You might see others crash the bucket into trees, he said, or even people. But Toomey knows the job, he can make a drop and he’s got Alexander’s full trust.

“Not every pilot is Brian,” Alexander said.

For now, that Walmart job is just a thought.

Toomey enjoys his small apartment, built by Armstrong and attached to the hangar, which replaced the trailer he once lived in. The apartment door, marked with a sign reading “radioactive,” gives him privacy but quick access to the helicopter if needed.

Toomey and Armstrong, after 10 years on the job, know they are always on call.

But that’s fine with them.

“I got a job,” Toomey said, “that a lot of people would really give anything for.”

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7March 23, 2017

Putting the ‘Billy’ in ‘modbilly’ Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters to play PACE April 12

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Most people in Parker know Billy Bob Thornton for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters, but he and his bandmates in The Boxmasters want to change that.

For the past 10 years, they have been writing, recording and touring — and on April 12 they’ll make a stop at Parker’s PACE Center.

They’re billed as Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, but Thornton said his name is spotlighted only to reach an audience beyond their core following in honky tonks and clubs throughout the Midwest.

“If I had my way it wouldn’t say that,” he said. “But I get it, from a business perspective…

We started out with so much against us, we’re just now cracking through.”

Composed of Thornton on drums and vocals, J.D. Andrew on rhythm guitar and

The Boxmasters, featuring from left, Billy Bob Thornton, Teddy Andreadis and J.D. Andrew will play the PACE Center at 7:30 p.m. April 12. The band’s music, described as “modbilly,” recalls American pop and British Invasion bands of the 1960s.

COURTESY PHOTO Teddy Andreadis on organ, the band has cranked out hundreds of songs and seven albums, with an eighth due out in the fall.

Writers coined the term “modbilly” to describe the band’s sound, a reference to the combination of influences from British bands like The Small Faces and American pop bands like the Beach Boys.

“We’re a distinctly Ameri-

can band,” Andrew said. “I mean, we love the British Invasion bands but we’re essentially Midwestern and southern guys. We go out and play our own songs …

There’re no computers or hard drives, or some sinister engineer in the background turning knobs.”

Thornton stops short of describing their sound, presenting his case directly to potential listeners.

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“Just listen to it,” he said.

“If you like it, you like it and if you don’t, you don’t.”

The core of the band is augmented by bassist Dave Fowler, lead guitarist Kirk McKim and drummer Eric “Meat Sweats” Rhoades for the tour. The additions flesh out the band’s sound and leave Thornton free to interact with the audience and, on occasion, join them.

“Sometimes, people think

they’re supposed to just sit there like they’re watching a symphony or something,” Thornton said. “If that happens I might go out into the audience and hang out with them.”

Regardless of how rowdy the crowd gets, Andrew said playing in a band with his best friends is “the perfect situation” and the realization of a lifelong dream.

Thornton, who has played in garage bands since he was a kid, said sharing that dream with an audience makes the experience that much sweeter.

“It gives me the thrill of when I was a teenager playing high school proms,” he said.

“It’s that feeling of connecting with the audience and knowing if you’re on the same page. There’s just no feeling like it.”

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Actually, let your babies grow up to be cowboys — or anything else they want WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

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ell maybe Willie Nelson said it slightly differently: “Mammas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys / Don’t let ‘em pick guitars or drive them old trucks / Let ‘em be doctors and lawyers and such / Mammas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys / ‘Cause they’ll never stay home and they’re always alone / Even with someone they love.”

I heard Willie’s song the other day and I reflected on what my answer might have been when I was asked the question all children are asked at some point, “What is it you want to be when you grow up?” The question might come

from a teacher or a parent or grandparent, but at some point, we are all asked the question.

There are some statistics that point to the fact that approximately 30 percent of people end up working in careers they dreamed of as children.

So what happens to the other 70 percent of us?

Maybe our dreams and desires changed as we matured or went through school and found other interests. Maybe when we graduated there were no job openings in our field or in the area where we lived, so we were forced to find other work. In some cases, even for some of us well into the latter part of our careers, we never quite knew what we really wanted to be or do.

I don’t remember exactly what my answers were when I was a young boy and was asked what I wanted to be, but somewhere I do remember seeing myself following in the footsteps of my grandfather. But what I do remember is the feeling I had when I was already well into my own career and asking my own children what they wanted to be when they grew up. And I remember their answers. I loved to ask them the question over and over again and as they aged their answers did change, but their dreams did not, and that is the point.

SEE NORTON, P13

When a man loves a dachshund, he’ll spend his very last dime

I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We should decide how taxes are spent Once again, the commissioners of Douglas County prove that fiscal responsibility is an alien concept.

The law enforcement driver training center and the crime lab are two more projects that are unneeded and an abuse of the intent of the Justice Center sales tax fund.

The fund exists because we voted for a sales tax to build the Justice Center but it was worded to allow the commissioners and the sheriff to go on spending sprees. If you were presented with these projects as a ballot issue, knowing that you would be taxed for them, would you vote for them? I am willing to bet you wouldn’t and they would lose.

The Justice Center is a facility that serves the county well. As the county grows, especially with the additional retail business, the sales tax fund will continue to increase. Rather than use the money collected for more Justice Center related projects that have questionable benefit

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to the citizens of Douglas County, why don’t we apply the money where it is really needed, for example, to our roads. Applying the revenue to the general fund and lowering our property taxes by an equal amount will allow the county to deal with the impact of future growth and present maintenance while allowing you to keep a little bit more of the money you earn.

One of the commissioners, Lora Thomas, is looking to make this change but she will need support from the voters. When Commissioner Thomas was elected coroner, she took over a department rife with inefficiency and a bloated budget. Thomas cleaned up that mess and returned more than $1 million to the taxpayers.

Help Commissioner Thomas do the same for the rest of the county. Contact her and get the facts. Also contact the other commissioners and tell them enough is enough. Demand that they put this issue on the ballot so we can re-purpose this tax for projects that are really needed.

Bill Henry Castle Rock SEE LETTERS, P15

“Happy Halloweenie”?

Prison.

Sure, dachshunds are odd looking, and we like to tease anything that is odd lookCraig Marshall ing. Just Smith don’t do it around us.

Smitty doesn’t know it, but he’s my No. 1 antidote, and the reason why I can get through the Sunday paper without shouting my hair off.

I half-envy him. He is completely uniformed.

Doesn’t know, doesn’t care.

He cares about loving and being loved in return.

Which brings me to Nat King Cole and his song “Nature Boy.” It’s not one of my favorite Nat King Cole songs. It sounds a little too transcendental, like the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi or a Dyson vacuum cleaner commercial.

But Nat King Cole’s voice makes anything sound better.

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f you believe in dog years, Smitty is 13 going on 91.

I believe in dog ears.

If you have ever taken a long look (he said) at a dachshund, you know that they have long, hanging ears.

What’s that for?

It’s not a genetic whim.

My son was bred to hunt underground animals, by digging into their burrows. Long ears keep the flying dirt out of their ear canals.

Smitty doesn’t know anything about this.

He is not a hunter, unless there is such a thing as hunting for naps.

Dachshunds are teased in films, commercials, cartoons, and endlessly in person. We don’t stand for it.

It’s bullying. Try bullying a pit bull instead. See where that gets you.

You might be amused by a dachshund in a foam rubber hot dog bun with foam rubber mustard, but not us.

I’d enact a law against costuming dogs.

Buy a doll. Don’t buy a dog and put a hat on it.

Sweaters are fine. However, sweaters with cute sayings sewn into them are not.

“Get a long little doggie,” is unacceptable.

“Stretch limo”? Jail.

SEE SMITH, P13

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7March 23, 2017

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

Patricia Kummer

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Factor-based investing is something to consider

nvestors are growing impatient with the latest stock market rally. But a downturn would not make anyone happy either. Therefore, we have a dilemma. Do you cash out and miss gro\wth potential? Do you buy more despite the elevated stock prices? Should you hunker down with more bonds even though rising interest rates would hurt your returns?

Perhaps the answer is beyond your traditional thinking. Yes, asset allocation works over long periods of time. However, it works best if the investor does not try and second-guess the process. For those of you who need more, you can consider factorbased investing.

This is not a new concept. Eugene Fama and Kenneth French first wrote about this in 1992 when they identified that the

NORTON FROM PAGE 12

I believe our responsibility to our children, our nieces and nephews, grandchildren or people we mentor at any level is to help them learn to dream and help give them guidance as they go through their journey. Of course we want the very best for those in our care, and we can never give in to forcing our hand upon where their dreams will take them. It would be wonderful if they became doctors and lawyers and such as Willie Nelson sings, as long as that is what fulfills their own goals and dreams.

Here’s the other point. We see more and more that our children are being raised in an era of social media and are receiving input from many sources with a variety of views. Without proper guidance, social input and influence

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

I’d like to hear him sing this column.

“Nature Boy” starts out, “There was a boy, a very strange, enchanted boy.”

I don’t think Smitty is particularly strange or enchanted.

However, the song continues, “Then one day, a magic day, he passed my way.”

It was a magic day when we met.

Badger, also a dachshund, had just died.

Smitty and I made eye contact at the shelter. He nodded, I nodded, and I took him home.

According to a Department of Agriculture report, it costs $233,610 to raise a child from birth through 17 (therefore, not including college).

Owning a dog is somewhat less expensive, but it’s not cheap.

Smitty’s sticker price was just $135.00.

A bargain.

size and value of stocks are good factors to apply to investing. You may have heard the term “Smart Beta,” which is largely built on the factor-based concept and has grown in popularity recently.

Concepts like these only seem to come out of the woodwork when investors are searching for something more enticing than their normal allocation. There is no assurance that factor-based investing will work better than anything else, but the historical statistics are compelling and worth a look.

The concept is that you can garner better diversification across domestic equities by selecting certain factors found to drive returns. Factor-based investing is mainly focused on equities and may not give you much exposure to traditional diversification that may also

include bonds and commodities.

Because different factors can be in and out of favor at different times, you have lower correlations within the portfolio. This is where the diversification benefits come into play.

For example, for the value factor, you would select stocks based on metrics like priceto-earnings and price-to-book alone. Then by adding a tilt toward smaller-sized companies, you gain exposure to the size factor. Adding another group of stocks based on price momentum and yet another on low volatility or risk and you have a portfolio exposed to four factors, all with different attributes. The momentum stocks will generally take advantage of stocks performing well in growth cycles.

The low-risk stocks will tend to be more defensive. Usually

small-company stocks behave very differently than large companies and undervalued stocks appear to have more upside potential.

Now you need to add the discipline. Nothing works quite like rules when you are investing other people’s money. It is extremely important to monitor and adjust the portfolio as these stocks shift in price, size, momentum and risk. This is not a buy-and-hold strategy but rather an active process that needs to engage the investor to act quickly and without emotion when the numbers call for a shift. It is best if IRA assets are used in this strategy to avoid the tax complications associated with short-term changes to the portfolio.

SEE KUMMER, P15

could either work to shape the future of our children or rob the true passions of our children. It is so important that we make sure to counter balance the social input with good questioning and listening skills so that we can give them the very best chance at becoming and/ or doing whatever it is they would like to do. We are not flying the airplane nor landing it for them, we are just providing some navigation along the way.

So how about you? How about the young people in your own life? Do they have hopes and dreams of what they would like to be one day? I would love to hear those stories at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can help someone else become all it is that they want to be, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

But since then, his tab is over $10,000.

It includes major back surgery, daycare, overnight boarding, assorted medical repairs, food and treats, and tap classes.

His legacy will continue to be costly, owing to incontinence. His, not mine.

Yet. The carpet will have to be replaced.

The hardwood floor will have to be refinished.

We all have to find our own antidotes these days.

I raise a cup of coffee and toast my antidotes every Sunday morning now.

I have to.

There is no comfort or relief in the paper.

When it comes to a momentary vacation from the bedlam of existence, there is nothing better than an oblivious dachshund, who doesn’t know a scoundrel from Shinola.

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

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KUMMER FROM PAGE 13

Factor-based investing is not for everyone, and it is certainly not for all of your assets. It appears to benefit from active management on top of your core allocation that is designed to meet your goals. This type of approach incorporates a more concentrated portfolio which may debunk some old myths about seeking portfolios that hug a benchmark, or the more holdings, the better. Adding more stocks to a portfolio does not necessarily improve diversification. And our research has shown that consistent outperformance is closely tied to a rules-based process where the portfolios look quite different from a benchmark. Benchmark-

ing does not leave much room for risk mitigation or variety.

There are options beyond traditional asset allocation.

Consult your advisor to see if factor-based investing might be right for a portion of your portfolio.

(Research provided by Brett Lapierre, CFA, KFS Investment Analyst.)

Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 30 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial. com for more information. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

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AHCA a bad idea For seven years, Republicans in Congress have spent their energy trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and used every opportunity to try to undermine the health law. They promised they would replace the ACA with a plan that would cover more people, lower costs for consumers and

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LOCAL

LIFE A family business affair

March 23, 2017M

Three area couples who work together share their secrets

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

F

or Mark Albrecht, the key to running a business with his wife on a daily basis is for each to know their strengths and weaknesses.

“One of the things that I think is critical is to allow the other to lead in their sweet spot, what they’re good at,” he said.

Kim, for instance, is exceptional at social media. Mark focuses on longrange planning issues.

“I like to think and look ahead and plan ahead,” he said.

The Albrechts own Cream City Market, which they run out of their Littleton home. The business revolves around selling a regional delicacy from their home state of Wisconsin — cheese curds — the solid parts of curdled milk.

Before starting Cream City Market, Mark worked in industrial sales and Kim worked at a music conservatory.

But they’re not alone in going into business together. Small business researcher Glenn Muske of North Dakota State University has estimated that around one in 10 households owns a family-run business.

Jeremy and Katherine Yurek of Wheat Ridge also started a home-based business together. Katherine agrees with Mark Albrecht that letting each partner focus on what they’re good at is key.

“He’s way more organized than I am,” she says of her husband, Jeremy, her business partner at Baba and Pop’s Pierogi. While he handles buying supplies and most of the production of their products, she concentrates on online sales, marketing, press and booking events.

Baba and Pop’s, started as a food truck by Jeremy five years ago, is based around recipes for pierogi, filled Eastern European dumplings, handed down by his Polish immigrant greatgrandparents. The name, Baba and Pop’s, pays homage to them. The business has since expanded into online sales.

“It was his idea that you couldn’t really find great pierogi in Denver,” Katharine said.

Gwen and Patrick McCarroll, who own Java Jam Cafe, Restaurant and Guitar Bar at the Lincoln RTD Station in Lone Tree, also split up the work. Gwen handles the front-of-house operations, with Patrick taking the back-of-house duties as well as keeping the books.

But for the McCarrolls, the best advice is to get help.

“Don’t try to do everything yourself like we do,” Patrick said. “Because

Gwen and Patrick McCarroll own Java Jam Cafe, Restaurant and Guitar Bar in Lone Tree. Their advice for couples going into business together is to hire help.

PHOTOS BY KYLE HARDING

TIPS FOR FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES Careerbuilder.com has some advice for families considering going into business together: Put everything in writing Spelling things out from the start prevents misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and fights because the written documents serve as a point of reference. Details include what each person’s specific tasks and responsibilities are, how decisions are made, how compensation will be determined and what the business’ long-term goals and succession plan are.

Treat people fairly When it comes to managing family members, small business leaders often fall prey to extremes. They may fail to hold their relatives to the same high standards as other employees, or they may push too hard and be overly

critical. Either scenario sets the stage for resentment and discord.

Prioritize communication While frequent, prompt communication should be a priority at any small company, it is especially vital at a family business. Undiscussed problems run the risk of causing damage both in and out of the office.

Leave work at the office Don’t let your small business get in the way of enjoying time with loved ones outside the workplace. Constantly “talking shop” takes away from nurturing other aspects of your relationship. Try a no-business-atthe-dinner-table rule, cheer on a beloved baseball team together, or simply catch a movie that makes you both laugh. And don’t forget to give each other space.

you’re going to get tired.”

Java Jam has several employees, but Patrick said he and Gwen are almost always there.

Java Jam combines a coffee shop, a bar and a small music venue, and the McCarrolls play in their own duo, Power of Two. “We wanted to have a place where musicians could come and play,” Gwen said.

The McCarrolls had been in business together before opening Java Jam three years ago. They owned a construction company, and Gwen had the previous experience of helping run a coffee shop in Syracuse, New York.

Having a relationship that is already on solid ground is essential for running a family business, Kim Albrecht said.

“The same things that apply to your personal relationship can translate into a business relationship,” she said.

“And that can be good or bad.”

Mark and Kim Albrecht of Littleton own Cream City Market. Their advice to couples going into business together is to let each other specialize in what they are good at.

Katherine Yurek said she and Jeremy sometimes butt heads when setting goals for the business.

“We argue and we bicker,” she said, “but we easily get over it.”

Running a business means that couples will spend a lot of time together. The McCarrolls, who live across the street from Java Jam, spend nearly every moment together.

The Albrechts spent a lot of time together even before they started Cream City Market. They share hobbies and have the same group of friends.

“That set us up to succeed with this,” Mark said.

Being together is part of the appeal to Katharine Yurek. Before moving back to the Denver area from Nashville, Tennessee, Jeremy worked in the music industry. Katharine joined the business later after growing unhappy in her accounting career.

“We saw each other only at night,”

CONTACT INFORMATION Cream City Market www.creamcitymarket.com Baba & Pops Pierogi www.babaandpops.com Java Jam Cafe, Restaurant & Guitar Bar www.javajamcafe.com she said. “Now we get to see each other all the time.”

Though each couple acknowledges challenges in their businesses, it’s still what they want to be doing.

“We knew it was going to be hard,” Patrick McCarroll said. “But we both had the same idea of what we want to have happen here.”

For the Albrechts, the business allows them to chase their passion.

“We love food,” Kim said. “So the fact that we sell a food product is fun.”

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STEM students use physics to create wind chimes Decorative chimes will be sold at upcoming STEM Fest

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the front of Josh Leckman’s classroom hangs a row of wind chimes. No two are alike. One chime has an Alice in Wonderland theme with a black hat placed on top and a teacup hanging in the middle. Another looks as if it is out of a Harry Potter movie, with an owl sitting on top and a Deathly Hallows symbol dangling in the center.

Students handcrafted each of the chimes not for an art class but for a lesson in physics.

“I don’t do simple here,” said Leckman, a high school physics teacher at STEM School and Academy. “There is a whole bunch of science behind it — something as mundane as a wind chime.”

Leckman, who has a degree in physics, wanted to try something new in his classroom — incorporate musical instruments into his physics lessons.

After some research, he found that other schools around the country have had success with wind chimes.

A few months ago, Leckman’s students were placed into groups and asked to collect copper pipes and whatever décor was needed for their themes.

Evan Slack twists the bottom of his handmade wind chime as the melody of the sitcom, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” rings out. The chime was a project for his physics class at STEM School and Academy.

PHOTOS BY ALEX DEWIND Students then cut the pipes to varying lengths and tied a string through the middle at a precise distance from the top and bottom to achieve the right sound. The process demonstrated several physics principles, such as nodes and antinodes, standing waves that create different vibrations and sounds.

Students had to plan what music notes their chimes hit. A small, black tuning machine was used to grade the projects. If the machine read the same

note that the students planned, the chime was successful.

Evan Slack and his partner, Lucas Hood, designed their wind chime to play the opening song of the popular sitcom, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

“We just thought it would be a fun little twist, something that draws people into the room,” Slack said as he spun the chime. Out rang a cheery, high-pitched tune.

Alyssa Solana and her group de-

Alyssa Solano places her precisely measured copper pipes into the base of her group’s wind chime. The chime is designed to produce a whimsical melody, similar to birdsong, the 10th-grade STEM student said.

signed their chime to play a light and delicate melody.

“We specifically set it so it sounds whimsical, like birds,” the 10th-grader said.

The wind chimes will be sold at STEM School and Academy’s upcoming STEM Fest on April 1 at 8773 South Ridgeline Blvd. The festival and fundraiser will feature music, art, comics, robots, collectibles, performances and more. The money raised will go toward the school and its students.

Electric violin workshop set for Mountain Vista High School Mark Wood was inventor of instrument in early 1970s

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For about 13 years, Wood was string master and original violinist for the internationally recognized Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Wood’s passion for education has led him to take his program, ”Electrify Your Strings,” to more than 100,000 high school students in the past 17

Mark Wood, who plays the electric violin, will be teaching a two-day “Electrify Your Strings” workshop and performing a concert with students at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch in early April. A “Victory Tour” concert, including Wood and his seven-string, fretted electric Viper violin, is open to the public at 7 p.m. April 6, in the school’s auditorium.

There will be a raffle for a Stingray SVX electric violin that has been donated by the Mark Wood Music Foundation.

The multi-faceted musician, recording artist, producer, inventor, Emmywinning composer and music education advocate, who began his career with a full scholarship to Juilliard School in New York, invented his first solid-body electric violin in the early 1970s. His company, Wood Violins, manufactures electric violins, violas and cellos, which are distributed worldwide, and are claimed to be the most important change to violins in 400 years.

Electric violinist Mark Wood will conduct a rock and roll workshop for string students at Mountain Vista High School and perform with them in concert on April 6.

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years, raising millions of dollars for schools across the nation (about 60 schools per year).

Mountain Vista’s Darren Delaub was able to bring Wood and his Mark Wood Experience, MWE, band for a two-day rock and roll workshop with the school’s string music students and a concluding concert on April 6. (Wood’s wife and son are band members.)

Wood will teach students improvisation, composition and personal expres-

IF YOU GO

MOUNTAIN VISTA HIGH SCHOOL s at 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch.

Tickets are available online at MVHSBandO. com and cost $12/students, $15 adults. sion on their string instruments and will perform with them on April 6. All proceeds will go to the school’s music program.

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Concerto competition winner to perform at Littleton venue

Voices West “April Fools a capella” is the theme

for Voices West’s next concerts on April 1: At 1:30 p.m., the chorale will sing at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton.

At 7:30 p.m., the chorale will perform at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Tickets can be purchased online at voiceswest.org.

Opera competition On March 25 at 1 p.m. 15 singers, of the 36 who competed in the preliminaries, will appear in the final competition for Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s 2017 awards. The competition is held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village and admission is free — a nice opportunity for opera fans to hear arias by our future stars. (One can stay for the entire event or part of the time.)

DLOG invites guests to its Awards Luncheon at Pinehurst Country Club on April 4, where winners will sing.

RSVP deadline is March 30. Cost: $45.

Send check to: Linda Young, 934 Cove Way, Denver CO 80210-5110 or register online, denverlyricoperaguild.org.

Outdoor Play Month Phillip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock celebrates Outdoor Play month in March, with information on many activities and state parks. A Colorado State of Mind Fair with representative from state parks and clubs, will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 1. 303-7917323, DCL.org.

The Littleton Symphony Orchestra

RMNP a century ago “The Circle Tour,” with Lee Whitely, will revisit Rocky Mountain National Park a century ago at the March 27 meeting of the Englewood Historic Preservation Society, open to the public: at the Englewood library, 1000 Englewood Parkway (2:30 p.m.) and 6:30 p.m. at Brew on Broadway (BOB) 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood.

Admission is free and guests are welcome.

Irish roots “Irish Denver: Favorite Names and Places” will feature a talk and book signing by Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel and Dennis Gallagher at 1 p.m. on March 25 in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. A catered lunch will precede the program at 11:45 a.m. in Ficklin Hall for $12. Reservation required: 303-798-1389. The book “Irish Denver” will be available for $20.

Spring Fling South Suburban Recreation District will host “Spring Fling” from 3 to 5 p.m. March 31 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Ice cream floats, music, dancing; 1950s attire welcome. $5 residents, $7 non-residents. 303-347-5999.

Arapahoe Community College • Jess T. Dugan will lecture on “A

Decade of Visual Activism” at 7 p.m.

March 28, in the Waring Theatre M2900, Arapahoe Community College Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. She will discuss her ongoing project, “To Survive This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender-Variant Older Adults.” A reception will follow at the Jantzen Gallery in the Art and Design Center, where works from the “Champions of Change” exhibi- W tion will be on display. Admission is t c free.

H • ACC will host the Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition from March f t 23 to April 13 at Colorado Gallery f of the Arts, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 ( p.m. March 23. Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. t weekdays. At noon on April 13, Art Department chair Angela Faris Belt a will speak about “How to Get Expo- c sure for your Artwork” in the gallery. e o “ Bent’s Fort Author/professor Dr. Elliott West t will talk about “Bent’s Fort: American Crossroads” at 4 p.m. April 1 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton (Registration required — 303-347-5999) and at 2 p.m. April 2 at Denver Central Library, 10 W. 14th Parkway, Denver (registration not required). (His dinner talk at The Fort Restaurant on April 2 is sold out.) See TesoroCulturalCenter.org.

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Parks was founding conductor of the orchestra. The 2017 competition was for orchestral wind, brass and percussion players. The concert is called “Mystery Sonya Ellingboe of the Enigma” and will showcase music

by Edward Elgar and Pierre Max Dubois. The concert will open with Elgar’s well-known “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1,” played across the nation at graduation ceremonies.

Elgar’s “Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 63” includes 14 variations on a melody, each related to a member from the composer’s inner circle. May will perform Pierre Max Dubois’s “Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Strings.” Tickets: Arapahoe-phil.org or 303-781-1892.

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It’s Tracy time at Town Hall Arts Center gallery Three painters who share first names stage show in Littleton

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Painters Tracy Haines, Tracy Wall and Tracy Wilson will combine their artwork to present an exhibit called “Les Trois Tracys” at Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery from March 28 to May 16. Meet the trio at an artists’ reception planned for April 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (“The Robber Bridegroom” runs through April 30).

Tracy Haines, who lives and has a home studio in Littleton, paints colorful regional landscapes in an expressionist style. She works in oils, acrylics and pastels. Her works “celebrate the richness of life.” For this show she says she will exhibit

Tracy Wilson’s pastel painting, “Consummate Companions,” (8”X10”) is included in the “Les Trois Tracys” exhibit at Town Hall March 28 to May 16.

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scenes painted in and around the Littleton area. Some were painted en plein air (outdoors in one sit-

ting). In the past year, she participated in a project for an anti-sextrafficking charity, auctioning off 30 paintings in 30 days and donating half the proceeds to the charity.

She starts with “a large brush or palette knife and several acrylic colors to establish a robust underpainting.” She then slows down into composition and design — more analytical thinking. Finally, she goes into more intuitive painting again, with a “push-pull kind of dance towards the end …”

Tracy Wall has lived in Colorado since 1981 and says she “likes to shed new light on everyday life, inviting the viewer to see the familiar as if for the very first time …

Appealing compositions are everywhere and they make strong impressions from afar even before the subject matter is recognized …”

In her personal time, Wall enjoys spending time hiking and with her animals.

Best known for her still life paint-

IF YOU GO “LES TROIS TRACYS” runs March 28 through May 16 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during productions. 303-794-2787. ings, Tracy Wilson, who works in oil and pastel, does not limit her subject matter, exploring lighting and texture in other subjects, such as birds. She divides her time between studio painting and teaching, she writes.

She is an active member of Oil Painters of America, Art Students League of Denver, Lakewood Arts Council and Pastel Society of Colorado.

She says the play “Robber Bridegroom” reminds her of a Picasso quotation: “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” and hopes visitors will combine the exhibit and play in a “night on the town.”

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Pine Lane Elementary South 6475 E Ponderosa Dr. Parker, CO 80138 303-941-0668

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Distinctive theater posters on display in college gallery Artist Mark Holly has long history with plays at Town Hall Arts Center

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Graphic designer Mark Holly has created Town Hall Arts Center’s instantly recognizable posters for a number of years. While they were created for individual productions, a definite style holds them together, so an opportunity to see more than 20 in one gallery is nice.

Recall “Cabaret,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Guys and Dolls,” “The Full Monty,” “Oliver,” ”West Side Story” and more as you walk through the gallery …

Arapahoe Community College’s Art and Design Center hosts the “Art Posters by Mark Holly” exhibit in the Jantzen Gallery at the center, which is located in Building 1000, 2400 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton, only through March 24. (Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Holly circulated through the March 6 reception, talking with friends, faculty and art students.

A Golden resident, he was formerly with the Denver Post as a designer, illustrator, creative director and marketing artist — where he con-

Graphic artist Mark Holly has created Town Hall’s promotional posters for many years. Twenty of them are exhibited at ACC’s Jantzen Gallery in the Art and Design Center through March 24.

COURTESY IMAGE nected with Town Hall some years ago, designing posters and ads. He has a successful freelance business as well, including poster design,

logos, magazine design, caricatures, advertising and illustration.

He has also worked for publishing firms and as a book and magazine

illustrator.

His website says he grew up in numerous locations in the United States and Europe.

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Feeling like a princess More than 700 people attended a tea party March 18 as part of the Outlets at Castle Rock’s “Princess Week.” The weeklong event awarded gift cards to shoppers wearing tiaras and featured a visit from Belle and the prince of “Beauty and the Beast.”

Children from throughout the Front Range came in their best princess outfits to visit Belle and enjoy tea time.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS

Bella Colella, 5, of Larkspur, has a unicorn painted on her face while at a tea party during Princess Week.

Khyla Zinkula, 2, smiles in her costume while waiting in line to meet Belle.

Camry Felton, 5, and Caiya Felton, 2, of Castle Rock meet Belle and the Prince for photos on March 18.

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Law enforcement officers come together for good cause Heads were shaved and money was raised at St. Baldrick’s event

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In early March, participants stood in line with anxious excitement, waiting to lose something dear of theirs, their hair, for a good cause.

The Arapahoe and Douglas County sheriff ’s offices teamed to raise money and shave off their hair for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Littleton and Castle Rock’s police departments also participated as separate teams. The event took place March 4 at the Family Resource Pavilion, 9700 E Easter Lane, Centennial.

“A week ago, I looked like a Chia Pet,” Arapahoe Deputy Brian McKnight joked while brushing his hand over his recently shaved head.

McKnight has lost his mom, dad, sister and brother-in-law to cancer.

St. Baldrick’s is a volunteer-run charity that funds more childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government, according to the event website.

The event’s participants raised $13,374, with the Arapahoe and Douglas sheriff ’s offices contributing $8,964.

While at the event, participants were

BRIEFS FROM PAGE 2

Learn how to prune roses South Suburban Parks and Recreation District horticulturist Larry Hurd and members of the Denver Rose Society will show gardeners how to properly care for their roses in a free workshop next month in Littleton.

The hands-on training event will

Volunteers gather to get their heads shaved for the St. Baldrick’s event in Centennial on March 4. encouraged to leave the event lacking hair and gaining a story to share about donating to cancer research.

Many Douglas County deputies, who are permitted to grow beards, shaved their facial hair in front of the crowds.

Participating Arapahoe County depu-

ties all shaved their heads.

Many officers were at the event to represent Corbin, an Arapahoe County deputy’s nephew who is in remission after fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma since 2010.

“Corbin and I were sitting up there,

getting our heads shaved at the same time and laughing,” McKnight said.

“Just seeing him so healthy now and excited was the best part. When you see kids like Corbin up there, who have experienced cancer and are doing better, that is why we do this.”

be held from 8 a.m. to noon on April 22 at the War Memorial Rose Garden, 5804 S. Bemis St. Attendees should bring pruning shears and gloves. Refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to win gardening-themed door prizes.

In case of inclement weather, the alternate date will be April 29.

ture photographer John Fielder at 6:30 p.m. on April 7. Fielder will talk about and present his collection of photos of Colorado’s federal lands at the event, designed to celebrate Colorado’s national parks.

Fielder has been capturing the natural beauty of Colorado landscapes for 40 years and is a nationally renowned photographer, publisher, teacher and environmentalist. He has published more than 40 coffee table, guide and children’s books, and has dedicated himself to pro-

moting the protection of Colorado’s open space and wildlands. Fielder has been awarded the Sierra Club’s Ansel Adams Award, the University of Denver’s Daniel L. Ritchie Award and the University of Colorado’s Distinguished Service Award.

To register for “Celebrating Colorado’s National Parks and Monuments” with John Fielder, visit DCL.org or call 303-791-7323.

The event includes a book sale and signing, and refreshments will be served.

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in September 2016 from a property in Elizabeth on County Road 13 owned by Stonehouse, the indictment says. That generated numerous leads, which opened the broader investigation, Brauchler said.

During the March 16 raids, law enforcement seized 39 weapons, including handguns, shotguns and rifles. Brauchler was not aware of any officers being injured while making arrests. Warrants were also issued to seven banks for 22 different accounts.

Also during the raids, law enforcement discovered two hash-oil extraction labs, one in Elbert County and one in Denver.

Between 2014 and 2016, Stonehouse received more than $1 million in cash

deposits into accounts he controlled, according to the indictment.

Barbara Roach, a Denver-based special agent in charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration, said the trafficking ring, and others like it, are motivated to circumvent the legal system for financial gain — and they endanger communities in the process.

“Yes, marijuana is being grown in Colorado for the specific goal of being sold and distributed outside of the state,” Roach said at the March 17 news conference.

Steve Johnson, chief deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, said criminal enterprises like the one mentioned in the indictment rarely follow laws or building codes, hijacking water, electrical and chemical resources.

“Without flinching, we’re going to take these on,” he said, “and fight to protect our communities.”

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Viewing of ‘The Thorn’: 7 p.m.

Friday, March 24; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25; 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26 and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26 (Spanish version, ‘La Espina’), at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.thethorn.net.

Contact 303-841-9292 or info@ southeastcc.org. `The Thorn’ is a theatrical portrayal of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

‘Don Quixote’: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights.

Presented by Denver Ballet Theatre, Centennial. Discounted tickets available through April 1; use code EARLYBIRD. Go to www. denverballettheatreacademy. com for tickets and information.

MUSIC

Dave Hidalgo to Perform at Red Hat Luncheon: noon Wednesday, March 29, at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker.

Event is free, but space is limited.

Call 303-482-5552 to RSVP. Peter & Will Anderson Jazz Trio: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial.

Go to http://gshep.org/ministry/ music-mission-concert-series Lenten Recitals: 12:10 p.m.

Wednesdays through April 5 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Music of the Lenten season presented in 20to 25-minute recitals. Light lunch served. Donations accepted.

Concert schedule: Mark Zwilling, organ and piano, March 22; Alleluia Handbells, March 29; St. Andrew Sisters Women’s Ensemble, April 5. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com Elizabeth Arts Survey: Community and civic leaders are exploring the potential for new, affordable art space to be built in Elizabeth.

Everyone involved in the arts, cultural and creative communities is asked to take the Elizabeth Arts Survey. The survey closes April 10. Go to www.elizabethartsurvey.org.

and technology to help discover your family tree. No registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

this week’s TOP FIVE Women of Denver History: 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 24, at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Learn about the women of Denver and their contributions to the city and the state.

Hear some familiar names, along with some lesser known figures.

Event sponsored by Porter Adventist Hospital. Call 303-762-2660.

If you park in the lot, get a pass from inside the center.

Predators of Castlewood Canyon: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at Castlewood Canyon State Park, in the visitors’ center. Mountain lions, bears, coyotes, foxes - all of these predators live in Castlewood Canyon but we rarely see them. Learn from Jeff Ruck’s experience gained from his years with the Division of Wildlife. Park pass or daily entry fee required.

Maintaining Muscle Mass: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. After age 30, we can lose 3 percent to 8 percent of our muscle mass

each decade. Learn how to maintain muscle mass with key foods and supplements all recommended by science-based research. Call 303-471-9400 or go to www.NaturalGrocers.com.

Zonta Douglas County Trivia Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Kirk Hall, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock. Teams of six adults compete in eight rounds of trivia for cash prizes. Dessert bar, snacks, beverages, door prizes, and opportunities to win silent and live auction items included with team registration.

Registration open through March 25. Go to www.zontadouglascounty.org. Call Sue Nissen at 303-202-2452.

Denver’s Union Station, A History in Photographs: 2-3 p.m. Monday, March 27 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Author Rhonda Beck will show historic photographs and tell the stories behind one of the Mile High City’s most iconic landmarks. Copies of the speaker’s book, Union Station in Denver, will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303-7953961.

EVENTS

Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:30 p.m.

Fridays in Lent except Good Friday (through April 7) at Ave Maria Catholic Church, Parker. Knights of Columbus serve fried fish, baked fish or nuggets, along with cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee are free.

Take out and drive through are available.

Yours, Colorado: Made in Colorado Movie Nights: Free screenings of movies with Colorado connections: “War Games” at 6 p.m.

Friday, March 24, and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Suite 200. Registration required; call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Yours, Colorado: Over the Mountain and Through the Woods: 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 25, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Local experts provide tips for hiking Colorado trails, from beginner to 14er. Registration required; call 303-7917323 or go to DCL.org.

Yours, Colorado: Explore Douglas County Hiking Trails: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Parker Li-

brary, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Learn about the hiking, walking and biking trails in Douglas County.

Registration is required; call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Life-Size Game Day: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Unit 200. Family fun; no registration required. Call 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

White Elephant Bingo: 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 26, at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Bring small trinket or funny item worth $5 or less for the prize pot. Light refreshments served.

Free, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 to RSVP. United Nations: 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 27 at Charter Financial Resources Memory Lane, 9335 Commerce Center St., B5, Highlands Ranch. Look at the origins and history of the U.N., as well as its role in the world. Call 303-468-2820. In the building is a collection of 50s memorabilia to explore as part of this event.

Ice cream and refreshments will be served.

Cuba: Past, Present & Future: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at Smoky

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Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Join Active Minds for a past, present and future look at our communist neighbor to the south. We will cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Guantánamo Bay and current implications of the change in U.S. policy. Call 303-542-7279 to RSVP. Muhammad Ali: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 28 at the Inn at Greenwood Village, 5565 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village.

Born Cassius Clay, the professional boxer known as Muhammad Ali was widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and controversial sports figures of the 20th century. Join Active Minds as we review the life and legacy of the man often referred to simply as “The Greatest.” Call 303-327-7340 to RSVP. Seating is limited.

Yours, Colorado: Colorado State of Mind Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 1, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Explore a variety of Colorado outdoor activities, from rock hunting to canoeing and more, including displays and demos. No registration required.

Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL. org.

Genealogy Fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 1, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to learn about genealogy techniques

Free Legal Clinic: 2-3:30 p.m.

Monday, April 3, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedures for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome; everyone seated first-come, first-served. Clinics offered the first Monday of each month. 2017 dates are May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

Call 303-791-7323.

Broken Tee Women’s 18-Hole Saturday Golf Club: play on Saturday mornings; season starts in April. Broken Tee Golf Course is at 2101 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. Good for working women and mothers. Contact BTWSGC@ aol.com ROAD CarFit for Seniors: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month through September, at Dahlia Campus for Health and Wellbeing, 3401 Eudora St., Denver.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month through September, at AAA-Colorado Southglenn, 700 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Presented by the Reaching Older Adults Program, the 20-minute checkup is free but registration is requested. Call 303-991-5740 for an appointment.

HEALTH

Philip S. Miller Library Blood Drive: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Fight Back Against Stress: 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the Grow Youth Center in the To the Rescue Building, 10355 S. Progress Way, Parker. Taught by Brooke Ebel, nutritional health coach, Natural Grocers in Parker. Call 303-9318026 or go to www.GrowCommunityCenter.org.

EDUCATION HSE Prep Class: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Instruction, assessment and practice for those preparing to take high school equivalency exams. For ages 17 and up. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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CURTAIN TIME Tucson Schools. Plays at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, through March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday. Next : March 30-April 2, XicanIndie Film Fest. Suteatro. org, 303-296-0219.

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“Drowning Girls” by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic plays March 15 through May 19 on specific dates in the Black Box Theatre at the Arvada Center, 6910 Wadsworth Blvd., as part of the new Repertory Series, with excellent cast. Directed

by Lynne Collins. For schedule and tickets, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter. org.

Perceptions The regional premiere of “The Nether” by Jennifer Haley is the inaugural production by the newly formed Benchmark Theatre and producing artistic director Haley Johnson. Rachel Bouchard is director of this crime drama/sci-fi thriller, at Buntport Theatre, 717

Su Teatro “Mas” by Milta Ortiz is about Mexican American Studies classes — and the problems they had — in

Lipan St., Denver. It plays March 31 through April 23. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Mature content.

Tickets: benchmarktheatre.com, info@benchmarktheatre.com.

Dave Shirley “Oddville,” a comedy written by Dave Shirley and Robert Dubac, and performed by Shirley, plays through April 9 at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver — a return to Denver audiences. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: avenuetheater.com or 303-919-9698.

Candlelight “42nd Street” by Michael Stewart, with music and lyrics by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, plays March 23 to June 4 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown. Tickets: 970-744-3747, coloradocandlelight.com.

‘Baby Dance’ “The Baby Dance” by Jane Anderson plays at Cherry Creek Theatre’s new home at Mizel Arts Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Performances: at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: cherrycreektheater. org or 303-800-6578.

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Skylar McNulty pushes the ball up the field for Highlands Ranch as Shannon Patrick (9) moves in to try to cut off the move during a March 11 girls soccer game. The game remained scoreless until deep in the second half when Sophia Shepherd scored as the Falcons won the game, 1-0.

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Falcon girls win soccer opener Highlands Ranch team edges Standley Lake 1-0

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Highlands Ranch-Standley Lake game proved to be a tough, physical battle from the opening kickoff to the final buzzer and both teams showed their defensive strengths that limited the shots on goal. The scoreless tie was broken with 6:15 left in the game when Sophia Shepherd put the ball into the net as the Falcons won the game, 1-0, on March 11.

“We are a very young team this season with talented, speedy freshmen, sophomores and juniors plus good senior leadership,” Falcons coach Spencer Ward said. “This is my second year as head coach. Last year was our building year and this year we changed just about everything including formations and playing style, so the girls will have more fun playing soccer.”

He said another change is the home game location. In past seasons, the Falcons played home game on the turf at Shea Stadium, but this year all home games are played on the grass field at the high school.

“We have strong fan support and we decided to bring our home games to our home field here at the high school,” he said.

Key moments The fact that the game remained scoreless for almost 72 minutes doesn’t mean there were not a couple shots by both teams that almost went in. There was a shot that hit the crossbar, a shot that hit the post plus aggressive saves by both goalies.

The winning goal came when sophomore Maddyson Briggs won a loose ball on the Falcon side of midfield and dribbled a short distance before sending a pass to Sophia Shepherd. The junior midfielder out-maneuvered a couple defenders as she pushed the ball down the left side of the field. She cut toward the goal and drilled a low, line-drive

shot that got past the goalie and went into the net for the 1-0 advantage that won the game.

Key players/statistics Throughout the game, as one team sought to mount a successful attack the other team moved quickly to challenge the player with the ball. Collisions were frequent and often resulted with players from one team or both teams going to the ground. According to team statistics, the Falcons took a total of 31 shots and 16 of those shots were on the net. Avery VanderVen spearheaded the Highlands Ranch attack as she took 12 shots and six of them were on net, while teammate Sarah Baird shot the ball six times and four of the shots were on goal.

They said it Shepherd took a total of two shots and both were on goal, including the shot that she drove past the goalie that was the margin of victory in the Falcons’ 1-0 win.

SEE SOCCER, P31

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Jake Hall, lacrosse, sophomore, Arapahoe: He scored five goals and had an assist in a 15-14 win over Mountain Vista on March 17.

Troy Lincavage, baseball, junior, Legend: In an 11-0 season-opening win over Dakota Ridge on March 15, Lincavage belted a triple and home run in two at-bats and

drove in four runs.

Jordan Medina, baseball, junior, Highlands Ranch: He went 2-for-3 with a double, homer and three RBI in a 9-8 win over Broomfield on March 15.

Taylor Barnes, tennis, senior, Douglas County: She ran her season record in No. 2

singles to 2-0 with a win over Smoky Hill’s Sarah Altshuler by winning the third-set tiebreaker, 8-6.

Shae Holmes, soccer, junior, ThunderRidge: She scored four times and had an assist in the Grizzlies’ 7-0 victory over Denver East on March 15.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

t turns out the Colorado high school basketball season is not over, as 20 area players have made it to The Show.

There will be four games this year in The Show, which is an all-star showcase set for OVERTIME March 25 at Metro State University in Denver.

The 1A-3A girls contest will start at 2:30 p.m. followed by the 1A-3A boys game at 4 p.m. The Top 20 girls game will tip off at 5:30 p.m. and the Top 20 boys game is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Top 20 Jim Benton games feature primarily 4A and 5A players.

Golden’s Adam Thistlewood, Jake Belknapp of Mountain Vista and Kaison Hammonds of ThunderRidge will be on the Blue Top 20 boys team.

The Top 20 boys White team includes Sam Masten of Rock Canyon and is coached by the Jaguars’ Kent Grams.

Cherry Creek’s Chris Curneen will be one of the coaches for the Blue Top 20 girls team. The roster of the Blue team includes Ashley Madden, of Pomona, Sydney Mech, of Cherry Creek, Jaela Richardson, of Cherry Creek, Jana Van Gytenbeek, of Cherry Creek, Ashley Van Sickle, of Ralston Valley, and Autumn Watts, of Highlands Ranch.

The Top 20 girls White team will feature Camilla Emsbro, of Lakewood, Kylie Jimenez, of Horizon and Tommie Olson, of Highlands Ranch.

Benjamin Hawkins, of Faith Christian, Robert Williams, of Sheridan, and Will Willis, of Lutheran, are on the 1A-3A boys White team. Haylee Shaklee, of Lutheran, Hristina Geraskova, of Faith Christian, and Faith Barela, of Sheridan, will play on the 1A-3A girls team.

Terrell Davis to speak Castle View’s Gridiron Club has lined up former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis to speak at the “Back the Cats” program scheduled for Aug. 18.

Davis, the Super Bowl XXXII Most Valuable Player, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 5, and he follows ex-Colorado State football coach Sonny Lubick, who was featured at the Castle Rock community event last summer.

CVGC President Charles Oster said, “We believe this is something not just for our program but the entire community of Castle Rock.”

Information can be obtained by contacting Farah Oster at 720-445-1615.

A look at the rankings Late this month, spring breaks for the Douglas County, Littleton, Jefferson County, Adams 12 and Cherry Creek school districts will slow sports activities between local teams.

So it might be time to look at the CHSAANow.Com polls to see which area teams are featured in the March 20 rankings.

SEE BENTON, P31

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Heritage junior saluted for season Kylie Andrews is South Metro Girls Swimmer of the Year Tate Samuelson, left, and Malik Heinselman

Cohl Schultz

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM FILE PHOTOS

Trent Schultz

Several stand out in singlets Four athletes take honors as Wrestlers of the Year

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Most seasons there is one wrestler who stands out just a little above the rest.

This year is unusual in the south metro area since there were four individual state champions, three undefeated wrestlers and three that became two-time state champions.

So instead of a Colorado Community Media Wrestler of the Year, there are Wrestlers of the Year, four of them to be exact.

Castle View’s Malik Heinselman and Tate Samuelson, Mountain Vista’s Trent Schultz and his younger brother Cohl Schultz of Ponderosa were the honored wrestlers.

Heinselman, the junior who is the InterMat No. 1 ranked high school wrestler in the country, was 44-0 this season and captured his second straight state championship at the 106-pound classification. He recently committed to wrestle at Ohio State University.

He had 27 pins last season, 12 technical falls and won 162.5 points.

Samuelson was 44-0 at 170 pounds and won the state title after finishing the runner-up at

160 pounds during the 2016 state tournament. The junior recorded 29 pins and three technical falls while earning 155 team points.

Trent Schultz won his second consecutive 195-pound state championship and SOUTH METRO ended the ATHLETES season with OF THE YEAR a 40-0 record.

The senior is the first Vista wrestler to win a state championship.

He recorded 26 pins last season to wind up with 108 career pins. He had four technical falls and two major decisions among his 40 victories during the 201617 season. He scored 50 takedowns and gave up none while outscoring opponents 201-20.

Cohl Schultz was 46-1 with his only loss coming to the nation’s No. 1 ranked Chase Singletary of Blair Academy (New Jersey). The Mustang sophomore is undefeated for the past two years in Colorado and became a two-time 220-pound state champion during last month’s state tournament.

He had 35 pins this season and 90 in two years. He has compiled a 93-2 record over two seasons and could top the all-time Colorado records for career wins, which currently stands at 161, and the mark for career pins of 121.

One of Kylie Andrews’ best traits is her ability to rise to the occasion.

Andrews, a junior at Heritage High School, is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Swimmer of the Year.

“I felt like I got better when the competition got harder,” said Andrews.

“It was a going up type of process. The competition got harder and harder and stiffer and stiffer and that was helpful for me to improve.”

Andrews Andrews won two individual titles at the Class 4A state swimming championships, finishing first in the 100-yard freestyle in 50.59 and the 100 backstroke with a time of 55.67.

Last season Andrews won the Class 5A state title in the 100 freestyle.

“She is always up for challenges and always working to improve,” said Heritage coach Thomas Byorick.

A week before the state meet, Andrews won two individual events and swam on two winning relay teams at

the Continental League championships. She set Continental League and school records in winning the 200 freestyle in 1:49.90 and the 100 butterfly in 55.58. And, she was part of the 100 and 400-yard freestyle relay teams.

“She had a very successful season with four individual team records and was a big part of two relay records,” pointed out Byorick. “She earned strong All America times in six events.

“While she is certainly a huge athletic asset for our team, she has emerged as a team leader who makes time for all of her teammates.”

Andrews swam a 50 freestyle record of 23.50 as the leadoff relay leg in the league meet and early in the season established school SOUTH METRO marks of 50.28 in ATHLETES the 100 freestyle OF THE YEAR and 53.88 in the 100 butterfly.

“I was just hoping to get better and keep improving my times,” said Andrews.

“I grew with my team so this was an accomplishing season.”

Every swimmer has meets when she might not be feeling good or when nothing feels right during the warmups.

“When I get in those situations, the faster I get to the wall the faster the pain will go away,” said Andrews.

TRYING TO GET THE SCOOP

Mountain Vista’s Landon Nolta, left, and Arapahoe’s Jackson Harvey fight for a loose ball in a March 17 lacrosse game at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch. The Warriors held on to win 15-14 in their season opener. Mountain Vista fell to 3-1.

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Castle View gains services of premier athlete on ice John Fulton honored as South Metro Hockey Player of the Year BYJIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

John Fulton is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Hockey Player of the Year.

COURTESY PHOTO “I felt like I kind of started off a little slow but I picked it up halfway and finished strong,” he said. “It was a lot of fun. My line played really good and made it pretty easy to score goals.”

Castle View coach Al Quintana welcomed Fulton when he decided to double up and play high school hockey along being on a club team.

“He was a team player and leader on the team,” said Quintana. “John is a 4.3 GPA student in school. He works hard every time he is on the ice. His is an inspiration to the younger players.

Fulton enjoyed playing for the Castle View co-op team and didn’t feel pressure in his new role.

“The more you feel like you need to improve, the worse you play,” said Fulton. “When you feel like you’re the guy that needs to make it happen, there is less pressure because you feel like you can make the plays.

“There were a lot more teams than there used to be in high school hockey and the atmosphere for hockey is a lot better. For the big games and the playoffs there were a lot of people there so it was fun to play.”

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Solution © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

John Fulton’s responsibility on the Castle View hockey team was different than his role when playing club hockey.

Fulton, a junior who attends Ponderosa High School, played club hockey with the Arapahoe major AA team this year and last season was a member of the Colorado Thunderbirds 16U AAA club.

He was more of a complementary, checking, defensive forward with his club teams but became a goal scorer when he joined the Castle View team this season to play in the Highlands Conference, which was one of the Colorado High School Activities Association’s four leagues.

SOUTH METRO Fulton was the ATHLETES CHSAA regular OF THE YEAR season scoring champion with 23 goals and 21 assists for 44 points. In two playoff games he added two goals and an assist to wind up with 47 points for the season.

He is the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro Hockey Player of the Year.

“For the Thunderbirds last year I wasn’t necessarily the guy,” said Fulton.

“I was relied on a little bit more with Castle View and I felt like I had to play a little bit better.”

Fulton adapted to his new role and during one 13-game stretch he filled the scoresheet with 22 goals and 34 points.

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Reception No. of DOT: 2003093039 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $808,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $725,658.00 ThunderRidge (ninth)

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Valor is second in the 4A lacrosse poll with Golden fourth, Green Mountain seventh and Littleton ninth.

Cherry Creek is second behind FROM PAGE 25 Colorado Academy in the girls ratings, Arapahoe was second behind Regis with Chaparral seventh and ThunderIn the Class 5A baseball poll, Rocky THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.Jesuit in the 5A boys lacrosse poll Ridge eighth.

Mountain was top ranked, with Rock with Cherry Creek third, Mountain In the girls soccer rankings, MounCanyon holding down the third posiThe property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the Canyon deed Vista fourth, Rock seventh, Public Notice tain Vista is third in the 5A poll, with tion. Other area teams in the top 10: of trust.

Wheat Ridge ninth and Highlands Cherry Creek fifth, Legacy eighth and Cherry Creek (fourth), Mountain NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Description of Real th Ranch 10Property: Ralston Valley ninth. Valor is No. 1 Vista (seventh), Legend (eighth), Legal .

AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION LOT 40, LONE TREE FILING NO. 2B, Ranch (10 ). (4) (i), you are Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Christian was trust have been Valor violated as follows: the failure to top-ranked in make timelythe payments required saidChristian was 4A poll andunder Faith Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt No. 1 in the 3A rankings. secured thereby. th

in the 4A and Wheat Ridge comes in sixth and D’Evelyn seventh. Jefferson Academy is third in the 3A rankings, with SkyView Academy 10th.

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.

FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED Public Notice To Every Person in Actual Possession or OccuNOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE pancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Which has the address of: 10032 Oak Tree “We are a young team so we expect “I really liked playing the ball with tacks,” Shepherd said after the game.

AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name Court, Lone Tree, CO 80124 FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED to have some talented players back your feet; that I fell in love with,” she “It was a physical game, which was the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, to all Persons having an Interest or Title of NOTICE OF SALE next year,” he said. “We also have said.

“I like to ski but my competitive OK. We are an aggressiveand team and To Every Person in Actual Possession or Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, feeder system Public It May Concern, especially The current holder of we the Evidence of Debt sea good thatNotice stretches isto:basketball all year.” when play an aggressive team weand moresport FROM PAGE 25 Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose cured by the Deed of Trust described herein, down the middle school.

I have don’t shy Name the Same was Taxed or Specially As-intoNOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE OCCUPANT - Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti has filed written election andaway demandfrom for sale the as challenge.” sessed, and to all Persons having an Interest AT TAXof LIEN SALE AND OFeighthAPPLICATION LLP basketball - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank forward CO NA - INA provided by law She and in said said Deed Trust. playing met aornumber this year’s Going sheof tried “The game started off slowly but Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED Group LLC - Internantional Bank of Commerce Whom It May and more especially to: Jeffquickly Samples the President ofWard International THEREFORE, Notice she Is Hereby that on but graders so I expect we will have a saidBank he expects theConcern, Falcons’ when wasGiven younger I think we did a lot better job as the To Every Person in Actual Possession or of Commerce, a Texas Banking Association the first possible sale date (unless the sale is number of talented soccerLand, strong girlsBank soccer program to con-& Keil - Apollo decided would be her only comgame progressed as we moved around, OCCUPANT - Anderson Credit Occupancy of thefreshmen hereinafter Described Jeff Samples, President C/O International continued*) at 10:00 a.m.soccer Wednesday, May 10, Agency Inc Brittany D Vanwyck aka Brittany D Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose of Commerce - Johnathantinue.

A Lehmann, Presid2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox players coming to us next season.” petitive sport. passing the ball and mounting at- Street, Brame - Brittany Van Wyk, as Personal RepresName the Same was Taxed or Specially Asent Olde Town Metropolitan District - Land Title Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at pubentative of the Estate of Kevin A Vanwyk also sessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Guarantee Company - Main & Jordan LLC, A lic auction to the highest and best bidder for known as Kevin Authur Vanwk, Kevin Vanwyk, Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Colorado Limited Liability Company - Michael B cash, the said real property and all interest of Kevin A Van Wyk, Kevin Arthur Van Wyk and Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Massey - Norman Dyer as Sole Manager of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns Kevin Van Wyk - Christopher Gerald Treece ReMain & Jordan LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedgistered Agent GRE Holdings - Christopher OCCUPANT - Beverley L Edwards AKA Company - Norman Dyer, Sole Manager - Olde ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured Sherman - County Court Jefferson County - DiBeverly A Edwards - Beverly A Edwards aka Town Metropolitan District - Preston Johnson by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the anne E Bailey, Douglas County Public Trustee Beverley L Edwards - Cheryl A Lane Clerk of Sandy P Aron, Manager, Spasco of Colorado expenses of sale and other items allowed by GRE Holdings LLC - GRE Holdings LLC C/O Court - Cheryl A Lane Clerk of Court - Cheryl LLC - Sandy P Aron, Member, Spasco of Colorlaw, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificJennifer Ostenson - Guaranty Bank and Trust Cordert, for Troy B Parker Revenue Officer C/O ado LLC - Sanford P Aron, the Sole Manager of ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the Company - Jennifer Ostenson, Manager GRE Department of Treasury Internal Revenue SerSpasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Lisale date is continued to a later date, the deadHoldings LLC - Jennifer Ostenson, Senior Vice vice - County Court Douglas County Colorado ability Company - Shops at Olde Town Associline to file a notice of intent to cure by those President of Guaranty Bank and Trust ComDean E Edwards and Beverly A Edwards, As ation - Spasco of Colorado LLC - Spasco of Colparties entitled to cure may also be extended. advertise yourJoint public notices call 303-566-4100 pany - Merlin J Rozenboom -To Merlin J RozenTenants - Dean Edwards AKA Dean E Edorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Comboom and Kevin A Van Wyk - Monique Dithun, wards - Beverley L Edwards aka Beverly A Edpany - Spasco, Ltd, a Texas limited partnership If you believe that your lender or servicer Deputy Clerk - Mortgage Electronic Registration wards and Dean Edwards aka Dean E Edwards aka Spasco Ltd - The Cherry Creek Basin Auhas failed to provide a single point of conSystems Inc aka MERS - Mortgage Solutions of - Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Serthority - The Parker Water and Sanitation Distact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuColorado - North American Title Company of vice - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank Co NA - INA trict - The Public Trustee of the County of ing foreclosure even though you have subColorado - Public Trustee Douglas County Group LLC - Kathleen Cone Deputy Clerk - LorDouglas, State of Colorado - The Shops at Olde mitted a completed loss mitigation applicaRobert James Wilson - Robert James Wilson raine Joanne Bays - Lorraine Joanne Bays aka Town Association - The Shops at Olde Town tion or you have been offered and have acand Kindra Wilson - Sean Larkin - Sean MiLorraine J Bays - Roger D & Lori J Bays - RoAssociation, a Colorado nonprofit corporation cepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 chael Larkin - Sean Michael Larkin, Registered PUBLIC NOTICE ger D Bays aka Roger Bays - Roger Dean Bays The Union Pacific Railway Company CRS), you may file a complaint with the ColAgent GRE Holdings LLC - Shana Kloek, Clerk and Lorraine Joanne Bays - Transit Mix Conorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Lone Tree of the Court - Sharon K Sherman and Chris crete Co - Troy B Parker, Revenue Officer C/O You and each of you are hereby notified that on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855NOTICE OF SALE Sherman - Sharon K Sherman et al - Stewart Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Serthe 12th day of November 2013 the then County 411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0294 Title - Zsolt K Bessko C/O Jones & Keller PC vice Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State complaint in and of itself will not stop the Zsolt K Bessko Esq of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FRHL foreclosure process.

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/9/2017 2:18:00 You and each of you are hereby notified that on LLC and UMB Bank CO NA the following deYou and each of you are hereby notified that on PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the the 12th day of November 2013 the then County scribed real estate situate in the County of First Publication: 3/16/2017 the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: Last Publication: 4/13/2017 Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FRHL Publisher: Douglas County News Press of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FRHL Douglas County.

LLC and UMB Bank CO NA the following deTRACT O OLDE TOWN AT PARKER 1A 1ST LLC and UMB Bank CO NA the following described real estate situate in the County of AMEND 1.875 AM/L Dated: 1/10/2017 scribed real estate situate in the County of Original Grantor: GREGORY M KRAINIK Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: CHRISTINE DUFFY AND ANNETTE M KRAINIK Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE TR NE1/4SW1/4 15-9-70 CP 0150869 1 AM/L purchase therefore to FRHL LLC and UMB Bank ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, LOTS 13 THRU 16 BLK 8 KELLEY TOWNS288-533 CO NA. That said tax lien sale was made to satThe name, address and telephone numbers of INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BANK ONE, N.A. ITE & THAT PART OF VACATED ROSE AVE isfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ADJACENT TO PROPERTY BY 87-254 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of real estate for the year 2012. That said real esthe indebtedness is: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, TOTAL ACREAGE 0.369 AM/L purchase therefore to FRHL LLC and UMB Bank tate was taxed or specially assessed in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION CO NA. That said tax lien sale was made to satname(s) of Shops at Olde Town Association for EVE GRINA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/16/2003 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of isfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said said year 2012 Colorado Registration #: 43658 Recording Date of DOT: 6/23/2003 purchase therefore to FRHL LLC and UMB Bank real estate for the year 2012. That said real es7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, Reception No. of DOT: 2003093039 CO NA. That said tax lien sale was made to sattate was taxed or specially assessed in the That on the 20th day of June 2016 said FRHL CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. isfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said name(s) of Lorraine Joanne Bays for said year LLC and UMB Bank CO NA assigned said certiPhone #: (877) 369-6122 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: real estate for the year 2012. That said real es2012 ficate of purchase to INA Group LLC. That said Fax #: $808,000.00 tate was taxed or specially assessed in the INA Group LLC on the 4th day of January 2017 Attorney File #: CO-16-753614-LL Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date name(s) of GRE Holdings LLC for said year That on the 20th day of June 2016 said FRHL the present holder of said certificate, has made hereof: $725,658.00 2012 LLC and UMB Bank CO NA assigned said certirequest upon the Treasurer of said County for a *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE ficate of purchase to INA Group LLC. That said deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s DATES on the Public Trustee website: Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are That on the 20th day of June 2016 said FRHL INA Group LLC on the 4th day of January 2017 Deed will be issued for said real estate to the http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of LLC and UMB Bank CO NA assigned said certithe present holder of said certificate, has made said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 29th day of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to ficate of purchase to INA Group LLC. That said request upon the Treasurer of said County for a June 2017 unless the same has been reLegal Notice No.: 2016-0294 make timely payments required under said INA Group LLC on the 4th day of January 2017 deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s deemed. Said property may be redeemed from First Publication: 3/16/2017 Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt the present holder of said certificate, has made Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said sale at any time prior to the actual execuLast Publication: 4/13/2017 secured thereby. request upon the Treasurer of said County for a said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 29th day of tion of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand Publisher: Douglas County News Press deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s June 2017 unless the same has been rethis 23rd day of March 2017 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Deed will be issued for said real estate to the deemed. Said property may be redeemed from FIRST LIEN. said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 29th day of said sale at any time prior to the actual execu/s/ Diane A. Holbert June 2017 unless the same has been retion of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand County Treasurer of Douglas County deemed. Said property may be redeemed from The property described herein is all of the this 23rd day of March 2017 said sale at any time prior to the actual execuproperty encumbered by the lien of the deed Legal Notice No.: 930789 Public Notice tion of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand of trust. /s/ Diane A. Holbert First Publication: March 23, 2017 this 23rd day of March 2017 County Treasurer of Douglas County Last Publication: April 6, 2017 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Legal Description of Real Property: Publisher: Douglas County News-Press AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION /s/ Diane A. Holbert LOT 40, LONE TREE FILING NO. 2B , Legal Notice No.: 930791 FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED County Treasurer of Douglas County COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORFirst Publication: March 23, 2017 Public Notice ADO. Last Publication: April 6, 2017 To Every Person in Actual Possession or OccuLegal Notice No.: 930790 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE pancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or First Publication: March 23, 2017 Which has the address of: 10032 Oak Tree AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name Last Publication: April 6, 2017 Court, Lone Tree, CO 80124 FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, Publisher: Douglas County News-Press and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of NOTICE OF SALE To Every Person in Actual Possession or Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Public Notice It May Concern, and more especially to: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seLot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Public Notice cured by the Deed of Trust described herein, Name the Same was Taxed or Specially AsNOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE OCCUPANT - Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti has filed written election and demand for sale as sessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION LLP - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO NA - INA DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE1 provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED Group LLC - Internantional Bank of Commerce LEGAL NOTICE OF TWO-YEAR, Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Jeff Samples the President of International Bank FALL APPLICATION CYCLE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on To Every Person in Actual Possession or of Commerce, a Texas Banking Association the first possible sale date (unless the sale is OCCUPANT - Anderson & Keil - Apollo Credit Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Jeff Samples, President C/O International Bank Pursuant to C.R.S. § 22-1-117, this notice is to continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, Agency Inc - Brittany D Vanwyck aka Brittany D Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose of Commerce - Johnathan A Lehmann, Presidinform the public that the Douglas County 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Brame - Brittany Van Wyk, as Personal RepresName the Same was Taxed or Specially Asent Olde Town Metropolitan District - Land Title School District is requesting a waiver from the Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at pubentative of the Estate of Kevin A Vanwyk also sessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Guarantee Company - Main & Jordan LLC, A State Board of Education from the requirements lic auction to the highest and best bidder for known as Kevin Authur Vanwk, Kevin Vanwyk, Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Colorado Limited Liability Company - Michael B of C.R.S. § 22-30.5-107(1)(b), regarding the timcash, the said real property and all interest of Kevin A Van Wyk, Kevin Arthur Van Wyk and Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Massey - Norman Dyer as Sole Manager of ing of review and approval of charter school apsaid Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns Kevin Van Wyk - Christopher Gerald Treece ReMain & Jordan LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability plications. The DCSD Board will hear public therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedgistered Agent GRE Holdings - Christopher OCCUPANT - Beverley L Edwards AKA Company - Norman Dyer, Sole Manager - Olde comment concerning this waiver request at its ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured Sherman County Court Jefferson County DiBeverly A Edwards Beverly A Edwards aka Town Metropolitan District Preston Johnson regular monthly meeting starting at 6:00 p.m. on by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the anne E Bailey, Douglas County Public Trustee Beverley L Edwards - Cheryl A Lane Clerk of Sandy P Aron, Manager, Spasco of Colorado April 18, 2017, at 620 Wilcox Street, Castle expenses of sale and other items allowed by GRE Holdings LLC - GRE Holdings LLC C/O Court - Cheryl A Lane Clerk of Court - Cheryl LLC - Sandy P Aron, Member, Spasco of ColorRock. Public comment is welcome. law, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificJennifer Ostenson - Guaranty Bank and Trust Cordert, for Troy B Parker Revenue Officer C/O ado LLC - Sanford P Aron, the Sole Manager of ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the Company - Jennifer Ostenson, Manager GRE Department of Treasury Internal Revenue SerSpasco of Colorado LLC, a Colorado Limited LiDouglas County School District RE1 sale date is continued to a later date, the deadHoldings LLC - Jennifer Ostenson, Senior Vice vice - County Court Douglas County Colorado ability Company - Shops at Olde Town AssociDated: March 15, 2017 line to file a notice of intent to cure by those President of Guaranty Bank and Trust ComDean E Edwards and Beverly A Edwards, As ation - Spasco of Colorado LLC - Spasco of ColNona Eichelberger, parties entitled to cure may also be extended. pany - Merlin J Rozenboom - Merlin J RozenJoint Tenants - Dean Edwards AKA Dean E Edorado LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability ComBoard of Education Secretary boom and Kevin A Van Wyk - Monique Dithun, wards - Beverley L Edwards aka Beverly A Edpany - Spasco, Ltd, a Texas limited partnership If you believe that your lender or servicer Deputy Clerk - Mortgage Electronic Registration wards and Dean Edwards aka Dean E Edwards aka Spasco Ltd - The Cherry Creek Basin AuLegal Notice No.: 930786 has failed to provide a single point of conSystems Inc aka MERS - Mortgage Solutions of - Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Serthority - The Parker Water and Sanitation DisFirst Publication: March 23, 2017 tact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuColorado North American Title Company of vice FRHL LLC and UMB Bank Co NA INA trict The Public Trustee of the County of Last Publication: April 13, 2017 ing foreclosure even though you have subColorado - Public Trustee Douglas County Group LLC - Kathleen Cone Deputy Clerk - LorDouglas, State of Colorado - The Shops at Olde Publisher: Douglas County News-Press mitted a completed loss mitigation applicaRobert James Wilson - Robert James Wilson raine Joanne Bays - Lorraine Joanne Bays aka Town Association - The Shops at Olde Town tion or you have been offered and have acand Kindra Wilson - Sean Larkin - Sean MiLorraine J Bays - Roger D & Lori J Bays - RoAssociation, a Colorado nonprofit corporation cepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 chael Larkin - Sean Michael Larkin, Registered ger D Bays aka Roger Bays - Roger Dean Bays The Union Pacific Railway Company CRS), you may file a complaint with the ColAgent GRE Holdings LLC - Shana Kloek, Clerk and Lorraine Joanne Bays - Transit Mix Conorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the of the Court - Sharon K Sherman and Chris crete Co - Troy B Parker, Revenue Officer C/O You and each of you are hereby notified that on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-

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