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Republican candidates for Douglas County District 1 commissioner Q&A with Diane Holbert

Q&A with Abe Laydon

City or town of residence: Parker, 15 years Profession: Current Douglas County commissioner Related elected-office or public-service experience: Douglas County commissioner, Douglas County treasurer, precinct leader and Republican volunteer of 15 years.

City or town of residence: Lone Tree, five years; Douglas County, 14 years Profession: A 15-year land-use and business attorney, he is a senior partner at Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC. Related elected-office or public-service experience: Second term as a Douglas County planning commissioner; former Douglas County Republican Party treasurer and first vice-chairman; as a graduate of the Leadership Program of the Rockies, he has also served as an officer and board member of multiple local nonprofits.

Why are you seeking this office?

On April 9, the Douglas County Republican Central Committee selected me to fill the position of commissioner vacated by David Weaver, who was nominated by President Trump to be U.S. MarHolbert shal for Colorado. Fellow Republicans know I am a trusted conservative running to serve the people of Douglas County.

What makes you the most qualified person for the position?

A seven-year track record as county treasurer during which I saved taxpayers approximately $2.8 million, eliminated a tax and worked with the board of county commissioners to reduce the overall tax burden on businesses. I am accountable and transparent to constituents and championed an award-winning website that makes every dollar visible to taxpayers. Working with our partners in the community, both municipal and private, requires a commissioner who is professional and trusted. I have developed those crucial relationships throughout my career. My background in economics, treasury and cash flow management uniquely qualifies me to watch

the bottom line.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

Governance. Every decision made from zoning and land-use to senior services needs to be made incorporating the all-encompassing question: Is this is the role of government? If government is not the answer, then I will keep it out of your business.

Responsible growth. Growth brings vibrancy and opportunity to our community along with challenges to infrastructure and roads. I will continue the work already started with my fellow commissioners to ensure that our citizens can rely on safe and navigable roads by developing a comprehensive transportation master plan and continuing to provide mobile tools such as traffic alerts using Waze.

Why are you seeking this office?

I have a huge heart to serve and want to leave Douglas County a better place for my children. In the same vein as my core belief from John 15:13, I see this role as a perfect way to offer up my life to my community and truly make a difference.

Laydon What makes you the most qualified person for the position?

My combination of public service and private-sector experience makes me the most qualified and experienced candidate. In fact, I’m the only candidate in the race with land-use experience, when most of the county residents’ number one concern is growth and overdevelopment. During my tenure on the planning commission I have heard many challenging cases including Franktown Village, Sterling Ranch, Rueter-Hess Reservoir and much more. These cases contained detailed testimony on water, utility, transportation, metro district financing, land-use and property-rights issues. Through all of this, I have been an advocate and voice for the citizens of the county.

What else should the voters know about you?

A vote for Diane Holbert is a vote for an independent thinker who will listen to constituents and not shy away from tough decisions. My decisions will be based on principles of limited government and upholding our constitution. I will represent you and I respectfully ask for your vote.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

My top two priorities are in response

to Douglas County residents’ concerns: growth and traffic.

As a planning commissioner, I have consistently voted to support our citizens and communities against irresponsible growth and development. I will make sure that we always have amazing communities that are beautifully built, where citizens are included in the process. I am committed to protecting the true character of all of our neighborhoods.

That means no development without water and adequate roads, no development that changes the fundamental character of our communities and no development that harms the quality of life in Douglas County.

What else should the voters know about you?

I’m a fifth-generation Coloradan from humble beginnings. I’m a watchdog, not a rubber stamp for special interests.

I don’t have any conflicts of interest, taxpayers come first. I have no relatives employed by the county or in elected office already governing you. I also won’t take a single cent from developers or the marijuana lobby. As a non-politician with practical, real world experience, I am the people’s choice, not the politician’s choice.

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Republican candidates for Douglas County clerk and recorder Q&A with Bob Kennedy

Q&A with Merlin Klotz

City or town of residence: Parker, 24 years Profession: Learning and development Related elected-office or public-service experience: State chairman for a Republican presidential candidate in 2016. Started out 14 years ago as a GOP assembly delegate, became a precinct leader, then a district captain. As district captain, served on and chaired several Douglas County Republican committees. Have been highly active in a number of candidate campaigns at the county and state level.

City or town of residence: Parker, since 2007 Profession: I passed the CPA exam in 1977 and spent my career in more than a dozen startup and rapid-growth situations ranging from construction to oil and gas production. I retired from the Denver Post, where I had been controller for the production plants, in 2008.

Related elected-office or public-service experience: I was part of the initial effort to form Centennial in the 1980s and have been active in Parker Water and Sanitation District since 2008, becoming a board member in 2012. I was elected to serve as Douglas County clerk and recorder in 2014.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

My first priority will be to improve the quality of service of our motor vehicle registration department.

Based on last year’s citizen survey, only 44 percent of citizens said they were very satisfied with that department’s performance. That has to change. My second priority will be technology upgrades. Technologically, Douglas County’s Clerk and Recorder’s office is 7-10 years behind other counties, such as Arapahoe and El Paso counties. Instead of constantly trying to catch up, we need to get ahead of changes in technology. Block chain voting is one of several examples that are coming faster than most residents and county employees realize.

Why are you seeking this office?

I have always had a high degree of respect and admiration for previous Douglas County clerk and recorders.

I want to restore the high level of service, professionalism and leadership to the office that Douglas County residents have become accustomed to in the past.

Kennedy What makes you the most qualified person for the position?

How county residents interact with government is evolving. Residents want government services that make their lives easier, that are more efficient, and that utilize the advances in technology they’re used to in other areas of their life.

Partnered with good people skills, I have the leadership and advanced technology acumen to bring next generation solutions to local government. Some areas include using a phone app to easily renew license plates, making county records fully accessible through a cloud-based database, and exploring the feasibility and security of electronic block-chain voting. I bring high-level innovation to the office that my opponent doesn’t have.

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What else should the voters know about you?

I am a fiscal conservative. Since 2013, Douglas County’s population has grown 8.5 percent while the clerk and recorder’s office budget and size has unbelievably increased by 30 percent. As a budget hawk, I believe we need to bring the annual spending and size of the clerk’s office back to sensible levels.

Why are you seeking this office?

I’m seeking re-election to continue the culture of customer service, innovation, technology and internal controls we have built during my first term.

What makes you the most qualified Klotz person for the position?

When I took office in 2015 Douglas population was 308,000. Today it is 346,000 and by the end of my second term at this growth rate it will be 420,000, a 32 percent growth. My experience in finding efficiencies and adjusting operations commensurate with growth, as I did during my first term, becomes even more important the next four years as the easy solutions have already been accomplished. The underlying challenge is that all base technology is controlled by the Department of Revenue, Secretary of State of U.S. State Department, so relationships and legislation are often required to effect change.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

My first objective is to address issues of space constraints and parking that today impact the clerk office’s ability to serve customers promptly. This will require a joint effort of facilities, the commissioners and the clerk. My second objective is to improve service to seniors and our handicapped population. Access to the Wilcox building is marginally ADA compliant. And, legislation may be required to allow mobile ID services in the Driver License division.

What else should the voters know about you?

My MO has always been conceptualizing, planning and executing large and difficult projects. This requires an understanding of finance, budgets, business plans, law, construction, etc.

But more than that it requires relationships and the willingness, fortitude and perseverance to change law, or take legal action to achieve the end.

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Republican candidates for Douglas County treasurer Q&A with Dave Gill

Q&A with Bob Muni

City or town of residence: The outskirts of Sedalia, 33 years.

Profession: Commercial mortgage banker, residential mortgage lender, auditor, photographer.

Related elected-office or public-service experience: Former Chairman of the Douglas County Planning Commission, Republican District captain and precinct committeeman.

City or town of residence: Highlands Ranch, five years and nine months Profession: Senior Loan Officer, Mortgage Lender Related elected-office or public-service experience: Appointed by three Republican governors as chairman of the board of trustees for statewide school district overseeing a government budget of over $120 million. Member of Denver Senior Coalition, Financial Services Professionals, National Association of Realtors, Colorado Association of Realtors, South Metro Denver Realtor Association. Board member for nonprofits working with Head Start graduates and at-risk youth. Board member, Hope Online Learning Academy.

Why are you seeking this office?

I’ve been active in our county for 30 years and desire to continue to contribute to keeping it the best county in Colorado to live. I’ve been able to contribute to help shape its quality of life and desire to continue serving the citizens of Douglas County. Gill What makes you the most qualified person for the position?

My many years of experience in the financial industry, including successfully running my own company, gave me a familiarity with bonds, the primary investment that statute allows. I was recruited and trained as an auditor by a $20 billion thrift and also audited at the RTC, where I was entrusted with auditing the largest contracts and sensitive special assignments. This experience is critical to safeguarding the tax money entrusted to the treasurer. I have experience managing a staff roughly four times the size of the treasurer’s office and being responsible for a budget equal to the treasurer’s.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

My top priority would be to safeguard the assets entrusted to the treasurer’s office with experience, diligence, and integrity while maintaining liquidity and achieving the best yield consistent with statute, county investment policy and safety. My second priority is to maintain a lean and efficient office that provides high quality service to the citizens of Douglas County.

I’ve managed staffs of up to 36 and have learned how to manage to achieve this goal.

What else should the voters know about you?

I’m a conservative with a 30-year track record in our county that demonstrates that I can and will work diligently and to provide high-quality service while maintaining a tight budget. I’ve been married to my wife, Anne, for 46 years and attend the Rock Church in Castle Rock.

Why are you seeking this office?

I have a heart to serve, the skillset to lead and the drive to accomplish what needs to be done in this capacity.

I am experienced and want to use my expertise to maintain the integrity of this office while protecting your assets.

Good stewardship is my top priority.

Muni What makes you the most qualified person for the position?

My experience is perfectly suited to the duties of treasurer. I am familiar with large government budgets. As a pastor, missionary and serving on nonprofit boards, I have honed the skills to stretch dollars, find savings and achieve a high level of stewardship protecting other people’s money. I successfully managed the mortgage department of a community bank, increasing my knowledge of banking and finance. I have spent the last 26 years managing money and people as a lender and realtor. I have managed staffs up to 32, overseen corporate and government audits and financial reporting for non-profit organizations.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

My top two priorities as treasurer are to serve the best interests of the citizens by ensuring tax dollars are invested wisely and remaining vigilant in fighting waste, fraud and abuse. I will strive to maximize efficiencies to save and stretch tax dollars. The Douglas County treasurer’s office will be transparent and accountable to all the citizens in Douglas County.

What else should the voters know about you?

I have been married for 41 years, have five grown married children and seven grandchildren. We attend Cherry Hills Community Church, serving on the Alpha Team. We homeschooled all our children and led the efforts to change the laws thereby legalizing home education. Our family spent five years as missionaries in New Zealand planting a church. I have strived to benefit others in whatever I have done, from vocational ministry, to serving on many boards, to helping people in the largest financial transaction of their lives as a realtor and lender.

Democratic candidates for Congressional District 4 Q&A with Chase Kohne

Q&A with Karen McCormick

City or town of residence: Castle Rock, for almost six years.

Profession: Veterinarian.

Related elected-office or public-service experience: Have served in the Army for 10 years: two years active, eight years reserve.

City or town of residence: Longmont, for 23 years.

Profession: Veterinarian and small-business owner.

Related elected-office or public-service experience: I have not served in public office before, but I started a veterinary clinic that employed 20 people and I have served on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations.

about the needs of CD4.

Why are you seeking this office?

At a time when politics are What would your top two prioridriving further to the right and the left, and has become about ties be if elected?

My first priority is achievcompeting, who wins and who loses, the voters lose every time. ing a system of health care in our district and nation that I will work in Congress to enact legislation that helps the people Kohne provides for the needs of everyone. Too many people have of the 4th Congressional Disinadequate or absent health care in trict, and I will stand up for them as this country … If you can pay, we their elected representative. should make it cost-effective — if you can’t, then we should provide What makes you the most qualified it to you. Secondly, we need to start person for the position? thinking about our energy future I grew up in a small farming comnow and transition to renewable munity in Indiana and know what sources of energy … If we prepare it is like to live in rural America. I now for what is inevitable, we will am a horse and cow veterinarian. I be in a better position to keep the work on the farms and ranches of economic opportunities here, and eastern Colorado, and I understand position Colorado to be a national the people of eastern Colorado … leader in renewable energy.

I earned the Bronze Star for my service in Afghanistan and worked What else should the voters know in civil affairs, communicating about you? and working with local villagers to I am the proud father of two determine and meet their concerns daughters, aged 13 and 8. I am and needs. My background will give me the ability to deliver my message running for Congress ultimately to protect their future and that of to conservatives and progressives generations to come. alike and have real conversations

Why are you seeking this office? be to advocate for our public schools — every child in ColoI believe that our nation is at a crossroads, and I am runrado deserves the opportunity to have a quality education, ning for Congress to bring my experiences as a veterinarian, and every teacher in Colorado deserves the support they need small-business owner and as a mom of three to Congress to to help kids succeed. My next advocate for fairness, opportu- McCormick priority will be to advocate for our healthcare system — we nity and freedom. need to move to a more inclusive system like a Medicare buy-in that What makes you the most qualified will make health care more affordperson for the position? able and accessible by lowering Career politicians and special premiums, cutting the costs for interests have left Congress stuck medication and making sure that in partisan gridlock and dysfuncsmall clinics in rural communities tion, and it is critical to elect politican stay open. cal outsiders who will get Congress back on track and work to help the What else should the voters know average American. I have never run about you? for public office before, but my exI have been working to meet Coloperiences with starting a successful rado voters for a year now, and I small business and leading nonprofit organizations in my community have am proud of our momentum. I have been endorsed by U.S. Rep. Ed Perlprepared me to go to Congress and mutter, former Rep. Betsy Markey, lead from day one. the American Federation of Teachers, the AFL-CIO, the National What would your top two priorities be if elected?

Organization for Women and others My top priority in Congress will who support our campaign.

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In 2011, five years before construction started, Sterling Ranch visionaries began studying the soil, native plants and water conversation best practices across the landscape industry.

These studies came through a partnership with the native land experts at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Larry Vickerman, director of Chatfield Farms for Denver Botanic Gardens, said the partnership has far exceeded his expectations, as the dedication from Sterling Ranch developers to not only protect, but add value to the land is truly a “template” for other Colorado housing developers to follow.

“When it comes to saying they want to protect water, Sterling Ranch not only talks the talk, but they walk the walk,” he said.

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Harold Smethills, founder of the growing community in Douglas County south of Littleton, said Sterling Ranch made a serious commitment to water sustainability from the very beginning.

“We are doing good, we are saving water and we are saving residents on water costs,” he said.

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Five years before construction started at Sterling Ranch, developers teamed up with the Denver Botanic Gardens to create a test garden for the studying of plant life on the building site. This effort ultimately rendered a list of 150 different plant varieties that are approved for use in the community as a result of their fit with the site’s climate and soil conditions.

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“We wanted plants that were attractive and appealing, but wouldn’t require much water, and wouldn’t die in a drought,” Smethills said. “Working with the Botanic Gardens allowed us to understand the soil and created a set of landscape standards, which we assist

our residents in implementing with the help of instructional classes and inspecitions aimed at ensuring landscape success for the benefit of the whole community.”

Taking into consideration quality of life issues, Smethills said they also focused on plants and concepts that would be bird friendly.

Eventually, the study rendered a list of more than 150 plant variations that are not only planted in the common areas and roundabouts surrounding the development, but also are set as established guidelines for Sterling Ranch residents to use in designing their own yard landscapes.

“To have these principles Sterling Ranch developed in a test garden, and have them carried into individual lots is incredible,” Vickerman said.

“This approach is truly a selling point for home buyers. Today’s homeowners want to protect water supplies, they want native plants, and they are more environmentally aware.”

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Democratic candidates for governor Q&A with Mike Johnston

City or town of residence: Denver, for 15 years.

Related elected-office or public-service experience: Eight years as a public-school teacher and principal, seven years as a state senator for District 33.

Why are you seeking this office? minds of voters is education.

And so, as governor, I would I’ve spent my career solving the toughest problems in the toughest quickly work to repeal the worst parts of TABOR (Taxpayer’s places, from teaching in rural Mississippi to taking on the National Bill of Rights) so we can fund our schools, pay our teachRifle Association after the Aurora theater shooting. As governor, I will ers more and set every kid in Colorado up for success in the continue to solve our state’s toughest problems — education funding, future. The second-most important issue I would tackle as affordable healthcare, crumbling Johnston governor is gun safety. It’s past roads and bridges — by building time we got military-style weapons off coalitions broad enough to get things the streets of Colorado and out of the done. hands of those who are a danger to themselves and others. I would protect What makes you the most qualified the first two portions of my #4nomore person for the position? plan — magazine capacity limits and During my seven years in the state Senate, I passed more than 120 bills — universal background checks — while also working to pass the second two: 100 of which had bipartisan support. red-flag laws and a bump-stock ban.

I have a proven track record of bringing people together to get big things What else should voters know about done. So whether it’s adequately and you? equitably funding our education sysI’m the only candidate who grew up tem or ensuring our schools and comon the Western Slope of Colorado, so munities are safe from gun violence, I have a unique perspective on what it I know I can make progress in the would mean to serve all of Colorado future because I’ve done it before. as governor. I’m fluent in Spanish. I would be the first teacher-principal What would your top two priorities be if to lead our state at the highest level. elected?

And I brake for doughnuts.

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Q&A with Cary Kennedy

City or town of residence: Denver, more than 40 years Profession: Former state treasurer, former chief financial officer and deputy mayor of Denver, mom Related elected-office or public-service experience: I served as state treasurer from 2007-11. I served as the chief financial officer and deputy mayor of Denver from 2011-16. priority and protecting the Colorado we love in the face of growth. I want all of our kids, regardless of where they grow up or how much their family makes, to be able to compete for great jobs our state is creating.

That is why education will be Kennedy my No. 1 priority as governor.

We also need to do a better job What makes you the most qualified addressing growth. We haven’t adperson for the position? equately prepared for the growth we I have helped lead Colorado as state have today. We must make forwardtreasurer and Denver’s deputy mayor looking investments in transportaand CFO. I managed taxpayers’ money tion, housing, water conservation, throughout the Great Recession. We renewable energy and broadband so kept Colorado on strong financial footwe can keep Colorado the place we ing, and I protected state investments love. from losses. I’ve led the successful efforts to protect funding for public educaWhat else should the voters know about tion and as governor will lead a biparyou? tisan coalition to permanently reform our TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) I grew up with three foster brothers amendment so we can invest in educaand sisters. Before joining our family, tion and infrastructure and continue to my siblings didn’t have the same opsupport communities across our state. portunities I had. I understand that for many kids, the only opportuniWhat would your top two priorities be if ties they get are through their public elected? school, which is why I will make Making education Colorado’s top education Colorado’s No. 1 priority.

Why are you seeking this office?

We are all proud of Colorado and what our state has become, but our progress is not reaching everyone in our state. I am running for governor to build on our progress, to make sure it reaches everyone and to keep Colorado the place we love.

Q&A with Donna Lynne

City or town of residence: Denver, previously Evergreen (Colorado since 2005) Profession: Lieutenant governor and chief operating officer of Colorado.

Related elected-office or public-service experience: I have worked in both the public and private sector for the past 42 years. I worked for the City of New York in many senior-level positions, including senior vice president for the safety net hospital in New York and was also the director of operations in New York City.

Why are you seeking this office?

This state needs a governor who understands how to manage billiondollar budgets and who is willing to do the hard work to get things done.

I have been to all 64 counties and visited with working families who are struggling to afford health care and housing. I have the experience Lynne to tackle these tough issues.

What makes you the most qualified person for the position?

I have spent the last 42 years working in both the private and public sectors.

I earned a doctorate in public health and spent 11 years as the executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente managing 16,000 employees and a $9 billion budget. I fought back against Washington last year to protect access to health care for 76,000 children from working families. I worked very hard to increase our state’s investment in education, transportation and broadband this past session. We need a strong governor to stand up for our public lands and who will protect our water and wild spaces. I will fight for Colorado.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

My top two priorities will be reduc-

ing the cost of health care and affordable housing. I support universal health care but feel we must address the outsized profits the health care and pharmaceutical industries are making on the backs of working families.

We must reduce those profits if we want to significantly reduce health-care costs and expand access. The lack of affordable housing is impacting families across Colorado.

I will treat that lack of access like the crisis it is. I will immediately create a Cabinet-level position to begin working with cities and counties across the state to address this issue. The governor can and should be a leader to ensure everyone has access to affordable housing.

What else should the voters know about you?

My parents both served in the Navy during World War II — so I have appreciation for our veterans and their value to our communities. I paid my own way through college, and I raised three kids as a single mom. I know what families are going through because I have lived it. Throughout my career, I have been a consensus-builder and problem-solver.

That’s what I will do as your governor.

Q&A with Jared Polis

City or town of residence: Boulder native; lived there most of my life.

Profession: Entrepreneur, florist and public servant. Founder of ProFlowers.com, TechStars, Patriot Boot Camp, American Information Systems, Bluemountain.com.

Related elected-office or public-service experience: U.S. congressman, former chair of the Colorado State Board of Education, founder of the New America School and the Academy of Urban Learning.

Why are you seeking this office?

With the federal government moving in the wrong direction, it’s up to the states to lead. Right here in Colorado, we can move forward with a bold vision to build a great public education system, unleash our state’s renewable energy potential and build an economy that works for everyone.

What makes you the most qualified person for the position?

I’ve successfully worked across the aisle to solve problems for Colorado and accomplish progressive goals during my time in Congress. That’s the type of leadership Coloradans can expect from me as their governor. I led the way in rewriting No Child Left Behind to better serve our schools and our children and got results in building affordable workforce housing for my constituents. And I was Polis proud to work alongside President Barack Obama toward passage of the Affordable Care Act, which expanded health care for hundreds of thousands of Coloradans.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

I’m running on a bold vision of bringing free full-day universal preschool and kindergarten to every Colorado child, making Colorado 100 percent powered by renewable energy and providing universal, affordable health care to every Coloradan.

What else should the voters know about you?

I’m the dad of two amazing kids, I started schools for new immigrants and homeless youth, and I’m the only former florist currently serving in Congress!

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Republican candidates for governor Q&A with Greg Lopez

City or town of residence: Elizabeth, for 21 years.

Profession: Small-business owner, restaurant and consulting.

Related elected-office or public-service experience: Mayor of Parker, 1992-96; President of board of directors for Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2004-05; Colorado director of U.S. Small Business Administration, 2008-14.

Why are you seeking this office?

As governor, I will protect, preserve and promote the various economies and the different ways of life that make Colorado the great state that it is. I truly understand that there are 64 counties in the state and that it’s about all of Lopez us — not just some of us.

What makes you the most qualified person for the position?

I sat on the board of E-470 and the Denver Regional Council of Governments, so I know transportation, water, air quality, economic and regional issues. I am the former Colorado director of the U.S. Small Business Administration. I understand that small business is the heart and soul of every community. I served in numerous education committees and economic-development councils. I know how to address growth and the elements that impact the quality of life in any community.

What would your top two priorities be if elected?

Water and education. Colorado

is a state where “life” is written in water. The future of our state lies in the balance as we look for ways to manage our water resources to accommodate the growth in state population, agricultural uses and recreational uses.

We need to bring back vocational and technical training back into the high schools because not everyone can afford to or wants to go to college.

High-school graduates need to be job-ready on day one, not college-ready. You can achieve the “American dream” without having to go to college.

What else should the voters know about you?

I come from humble beginnings: My parents were migrant workers and worked long hours in the fields. I am a disabled veteran (hearing loss), the only veteran running for governor. I know what a public servant truly is, and I will go as far as the Lord wants to take me.

Q&A with Doug Robinson

City or town of residence: Englewood, 22 years Profession: Entrepreneur, co-founder of leading corporate-finance adviser sold to KPMG Related elected-office or public-service experience: Founder of (nonprofits) SMART Colorado and KidsTek. What would your top two prioriWhy are you seeking this office? ties be if elected?

I’m running to get things First, we need to fix our done. Colorado has been transportation infrastrucdrifting — we have leaders ture. We’ve been neglectwho are more concerned ing our roads for the last with their political careers 12 years, and we need to than the people of Colorado. act quickly. It’s more than I want to make Colorado the a cosmetic issue — it’s an best place to live, work and Robinson issue of safety and an issue raise a family. of commerce. Second, we need to improve our education sysWhat makes you the most qualified tem. If we’re going to continue person for the position? to grow Colorado’s economy, I’m the only candidate in the we need to ensure our kids are race who’s never held elected trained for the jobs of the future. office, but I’ve accomplished I would incentivize our districts more from outside the system to move money from administhan any of my opponents have tration to the classroom where accomplished from within. I’m it makes a bigger difference in a pragmatic conservative who kids’ lives. can get things done. I’ve done it throughout my career, whether What else should the voters know that’s my work with SMART about you?

Colorado, where I successfully I’m the tallest guy in the race worked to pass over 15 pieces and the best skier of all the of legislation, or with KidsTek, candidates. Seriously, I am where we have taught more than 15,000 kids technology skills. I’ve the father of five children and have been married to the same retired — I’m not looking for a woman for 30 years. We love political stepping stone. I want Colorado and are concerned for to get in and get things done. its future.

Q&A with Victor Mitchell

City or town of residence: Castle Rock, since 2005 Profession: Entrepreneur, CEO of Lead Funding, a specialty real-estate lender Related elected-office or public-service experience: Served one two-year term in the state Legislature a decade ago. Have been an adjunct business faculty member at Colorado State University.

Why are you seeking this office? out of the Obamacare (Affordable Care Act) insuranceToo many things in Colorado are headed in the wrong direction. I exchange system. In its place, I would seek block grants to could simply complain along with others, but I have decided to try replace Obamacare, focusing on establishment of a system of and make a difference instead. In particular, I want to make health skilled nurse-practitioner clincare more affordable, businesses ics that can provide basic health easier to start and operate, and care more affordably, without Mitchell government spending restrained. insurance. My second priority would be to roll back regulations What makes you the most qualified person that hurt small, family and indepenfor the position? dent businesses. I would also focus In my business career, I have seen the on stimulating business start-ups in value of diversity in the workforce and smaller towns and rural areas, and employee backgrounds. My own career reducing unnecessarily costly and reflects such diversity. I have built six lengthy apprenticeship requirements thriving companies in a variety of for our young workers wanting to enindustries from tech to finance. Outter trades in construction and other side business, I served two years in the technical vocations.

Legislature, led a successful statewide campaign against higher taxes and What else should the voters know about taught at two state universities. I have you? also been an active philanthropist for a I am a devoted family man. Amy and wide range of charities. So my unique I have three wonderful kids. One is a qualification is in diversity of preparacomputer whiz, another is a West Point tion for the job. cadet and the youngest just finished the eighth grade. We do everything What would your top two priorities be if together, from watching TV, to attendelected? ing church, to skiing and loving our two I would start by getting Colorado retrievers.

Q&A with Walker Stapleton

City or town of residence: Greenwood Village Profession: Chief executive officer of a publicly traded real-estate company on the NASDAQ Related elected-office or public-service experience: State treasurer (last seven years)

priorities would include transWhy are you seeking this office?

I am running for three main reaportation and affordable housing. sons: my children, Craig, Coco and Colorado’s economy is booming, Olivia. I want them, and all of our but this growth has not come children, to have the same kind of without consequences. It has opportunities to succeed. We need been a strain on our infrastruca leader who will defend Colorado ture and affordable-housing supas a place of abundant economic ply. Roads and bridges must be opportunity and growth for our Stapleton a priority. We have the money to children. address our infrastructure needs without raising taxes, but we need to What makes you the most qualified person demand more accountability and refor the position? duce administrative costs across state I am uniquely qualified because I government. For affordable housing, have significant experience in both exploiting construction-defect laws has the public and private sectors. I was become a cottage industry for lawyers, the CEO of a publicly traded company, restricting new construction. We need so I understand the challenges busito reign in these laws and make it ness leaders face making payroll and easier for developers to build new afbalancing budgets. I am the longestfordable housing. serving statewide official running for governor, which makes me uniquely What else should the voters know about positioned to lead our state. I know you? what it takes to enact change in This is a watershed election for government and work with different Colorado. Voters will have a choice departments and private enterprise to between a market-driven state of get things done. opportunity or massive increases in taxes and spending. I think the choice What would your top two priorities be if is clear, and I hope voters will supelected? port me in creating a brighter future There are many, so its hard to narfor the next generation of Colorarow it to two, but two of my many dans.

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School board approves new pay-raise system ‘Our messed-up way of compensating over the last few years has created disparity’

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County School Board is prioritizing compensating employees for what its members call the “inequity and unfairness” caused by reforms enacted by previous board members.

At a June 5 meeting, six board members — Kevin Leung was absent — unanimously voted to enact one of five options for pay raises provided by district staff. In the 2019-20 school year, licensed employees, including teachers and administrators, will receive a 2 percent raise for each year of a pay freeze they experienced.

In addition to the 2 percent raise, licensed employees and administrators on the district’s performance evaluation systems will receive a 3.2 percent flat raise. All other employee groups will receive evaluation-based raises.

“I think what we want to do as a board is symbolically say we recognize that we have some employees

level of education. Many community that are hurting,” school board Presmembers said the evaluation and ident David Ray said at the meeting salary systems spurred an exodus of in Castle Rock. “Our messed-up way quality educators. of compensating over the last few Last September, the school board years has created disparity, has hurt voted to suspend the differentiated morale.” pay structure for licensed teachers District salaries were frozen from and administrators, replacing it for 2009-12 because of budget shortages. one year with uniform In 2009, county pay raises while it residents reassessed the payelected school structure systems. board members After eight years of who would vote an often-controversial for numerous majority of reformreform policies minded board memover the next bers, voters elected several years. four new members to The school the Douglas County board hired School Board last Elizabeth Fagen November. The new as superintenschool board made a dent in 2010, and commitment to address two years later, teacher retention and the district teacher pay. introduced a Krista Holtzmann “One of the reasons market-based pay system, Douglas County School I asked to do this voljob is because which deterBoard member unteer the district hasn’t mined teacher valued teachers,” said pay by educaboard member Krista tion, experience Holtzmann. “Compenand skill, as sation hasn’t been sufficient.” well as by the supply and demand of The pay-raise option approved by the position. board members addresses the conIn addition, raises were offered cern that licensed employees hired yearly based on effectiveness ratafter the pay freeze are making more ings ranging from highly effective to ineffective rather than on tenure and money than licensed employees who

“One of the reasons I asked to do this volunteer job is because the district hasn’t valued teachers.”

started before or during the pay freeze.

About 3,122 employees experienced part of the pay freeze, according to Steve Collela, chief human resources officer at the district. Of those, 1,531 were licensed employees. Providing a 2 percent pay raise to licensed employees would cost the district approximately $4.8 million, according to Colella’s presentation at the board meeting.

The new pay system grants evaluation-based raises to all other employee groups, including classified positions, like food service workers, bus drivers and secretaries. Individuals rated “highly effective” will get a 3.2 percent raise; those rated “effective” will get a 2.8 percent raise; and those rated “partially effective” will get a 0.75 percent raise.

“The other thing I like about option 5 is that certainly there is a piece that recognizes who is highly effective and performing well,” said board member Anthony Graziano.

“Ideally, this shows the kind of direction we would like to head as a group, as a board.”

Classified employee Les Lilly, who has worked for the district as a bus driver for 36 years, was disappointed with the board’s decision. He thinks granting licensed employees who

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More funding secured for I-25 Gap widening project $65 million grant awarded to El Paso County

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El Paso County will receive the highly-competitive Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant for the Gap widening project, in which the Colorado Department of Transportation plans to widen Interstate 25 with an express lane in each direction.

The 18-mile stretch of I-25 between Castle Rock and Monument, which is in northern El Paso County, is often called the Gap. It has long cre-

ated traffic delays and public safety issues where the roadway shrinks to two lanes in each direction, creating a bottleneck.

CDOT in April confirmed the department plans to widen the highway by adding one toll lane in each direction. In total, the project is set to cost $350 million. The bulk of the funding will come from CDOT and local partners, but a $65 million chunk of the Gap’s funding strategy remained uncertain until June 5 as officials waited to learn if the project would be awarded the federal money.

Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet jointly announced both the $65 million INFRA grant for the Gap and an additional $25 million in INFRA funds to improve Interstate 70 in Clear Creek County.

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Coloradans use every day to reach the high country and southern Colorado,” he said.

Congressman Ken Buck — whose 4th Congressional District includes much of Douglas County — also praised the news.

“Our transportation infrastructure must meet the needs of Colorado’s growing population and bustling economy,” Buck said in a statement. “I’ve worked closely, alongside my colleagues in the delegation, to emphasize to the Department of Transportation the importance of the I-25 Gap project for the people who rely on this section of the interstate as a key thoroughfare.

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Police searching for credit card thief STAFF REPORT

Independence Day Douglas County offices will be closed Wed., July 4. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us

Police are searching for a man who broke into a locker at what used to be the Tru Fit Athletic Club, and stole several credit cards and made purchases totaling about $20,000, according to the Lone Tree Police Department.

Police pulled photos of the alleged thief from security cameras in the building. According to po-

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experienced the pay freeze a 2 percent raise is unfair. He suggests the board give all employees who experienced the pay freeze a 1 percent raise, and another 1 percent raise if a tax measure is put on the ballot and approved this fall.

“It’s cohesiveness, it’s working together as a team,” Lilly said. “So treat us as a team.”

District staff recommended the board choose option 1, which outlines a 4.6 percent flat raise for licensed employees and administrators who are rated using evaluation tools. All other employee groups would receive evaluation-

lice, the suspect used stolen credit cards from the athletic club at various retailers. The suspect has not been identified, but is described as being a white male between 30 and 40 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing about 250 pounds.

Tru Fit Athletic Club, 9995 Park Meadows Drive, closed its doors May 31.

based raises.

Interim Superintendent Erin Kane pointed out that the recommendation would only be applicable for the upcoming school year.

“This is not a restructure of how pay works in Douglas County schools,” said Kane. “This is only next year’s pay raise. The restructuring will be at the hands of the board and the new superintendent.”

The new superintendent will be Thomas Tucker, the current superintendent of Princeton City Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. His five-year term will begin on July 1.

Ray argued that option 1 did not consider the employees who endured the pay freeze.

The school board is “looking at the people who have been hit the hardest,” he said.

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Sky Ridge Medical Center honored in four specialties STAFF REPORT

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All three men penned letters encouraging the grant be awarded to the Gap project.

Mike Lewis, the executive director of CDOT, said in a news release the senators and the whole congressional delegation “stepped up to ensure that Colorado received awards for two critical transportation projects.”

The projects will help save lives and improve travel, he said.

“The administration clearly sees

the country for obstetrics and cancer care and in the top 8 percent for stroke and breast care, according to a news release from the hospital.

The Women’s Choice Award strives to give women a collective voice to help them identify the best health care institutions in the country based on female patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.

the commitment of Coloradans to their transportation system,” he said, “and the innovative methods by which we are delivering critical projects.”

Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge reacted to the news by commending El Paso County for “being the lead” on applying for the grant and said having so many state and local partners was key in the application’s success, noting less than 20 percent of the Gap project’s funding will be INFRA dollars.

“We always thought we had a competitive project,” he said. “This just proves that it was an excellent project.”

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We have so many choices now — it’s too bad most are terrible QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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ennifer said, “Sip?” “What is it?”

“Iced tea.”

She handed me a plastic cup. I like iced tea. I was about to take a sip when I noticed a label on the cup with some suspicious looking words: “Three pumps, no water.”

“What’s this?” I said.

“Uh.” Iced tea used to be iced tea. But not anymore.

Years ago, I wrote coffee’s obituary. Now it looks like I have to write one for iced tea.

I drink black coffee. I make minor allowances for cream and sugar for others. And that is it.

Your orders take forever, and sound like pidgin English. Half-this and half-that, with room for this and room for that. It comes with or without foam, with or without a spice, a sprinkle, a twig, a chant, a prayer, a poem, a

moment of silence, a glance at the sky.

I asked about the label again.

Jennifer said, “I think I should go outside and mow the lawn.”

“I just mowed the lawn.”

“Vacuum?”

“I vacuumed.”

She said, “Maybe you should sit down before try to I explain it.”

I sat.

“I ask for three pumps of sugar.”

Oh, brother.

The worst was yet to come.

I said, “How can you have `no water’ in iced tea?”

“It means no more water.”

“Why would anyone want to order more water?”

“Dilution index.”

I leaned back, closed my eyes, and screamed

O LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote Holbert for commissioner Diane Holbert has the experience, professionalism and depth of character to represent Douglas County with excellence as commissioner.

Diane clearly understands that we need to preserve our quality of life in Douglas County and she has a heart for protecting our open space and historic communities. As an expert in finance, Diane has proven her skill in the complicated world of government finance and has cut budgets without cutting services.

She is a steadfast and trusted steward of your hard-earned tax dollars.

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Diane might well be the only elected official to lead and achieve the elimination of a tax that you know — certainly in Douglas County this is correct. She also understands that placing debt obligations on our children and grandchildren is not good governance. We can provide traffic solutions without burdening future generations.

Holbert has never let us down, we know that we can trust her to keep her word and we know that she will SEE LETTERS, P13

as if I just woke up after a dream about Ethel Merman.

The dog went out through the dog door. A painting fell off the wall.

I held my head in my hands and said, “You too?”

“Yes.” We ruin everything. At least that’s the way I look at it. Oreos used to be Oreos. I thought I came home with Oreos, but somewhere between the grocery store and my kitchen counter they turned into Swedish Fish Oreos with Double-Stuf.

The complete list of Oreos now on the market sounds like I made up half of it: Mystery Oreos, Cherry Cola Oreos, and you can even get No-Oreos Oreos. No-Oreos Oreos are just the “Stuf.”

Being a father is opportunity to show unconditional love

ne of the greatest tributes to a as we approach Father’s Day, I often find father can be found in the Dan myself thinking about this song and Fogelberg song “Leader of the hope that my own children would think Band.” The last part of the song of me in a similar light, because as I has always meant somehave always tried to live up to my thing special to me … own expectations of being a father WINNING “I thank you for the while still being their dad.

WORDS music and your stories of There are so many other songs the road that pop into my head especially I thank you for the freearound Father’s Day, like “Butterfly dom when it came my time Kisses” by Bob Carlisle, or “Walk to go Like a Man” by Bruce Springsteen.

I thank you for the kindAnd whether they are listened to ness and the times when around Father’s Day or at any other you got tough time of the year, they remind me of And papa, I don’t think I just how much I loved my grandfasaid I love you near enough ther and how much I love my chilThe leader of the band Michael Norton dren, each one, all of them, in their is tired and his eyes are very own way. growing old Our children are a gift, a blessing, and But his blood runs through my instrua joy. They also come with challenges, ment and his song is in my soul drama, and parenting opportunities My life has been a poor attempt to throughout their lives. They truly bring imitate the man us joy with their silliness and they can I’m just a living legacy to the leader of bring us incredible pain with mistakes the band and choices they make.

I am a living legacy to the leader of And whether it is joyful silliness or the band” drama and sadness, the one thing I do This certainly speaks to the love and know about being a father is the feeling admiration of his father and was sung of unconditional love. If we are lucky in such a way that it usually brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. And SEE NORTON, P13

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serve all of Douglas County with a servant’s heart.

Cynthia Shipp Lone Tree Holbert is the right choice I am writing to declare my unequivocal support of Diane Holbert for Douglas County commissioner. I have known Ms. Holbert for five years. She and I serve together in a Christian organization. All of those in leadership in this organization commit a great deal of time serving others and receive no pay for their efforts.

My support is based on two issues that I see sorely missing from politics today: integrity and selfless service.

Sadly, the virtue of integrity has become optional in our political system.

We see the fruition of this today with problems not only with our elected officials, but also with those in the judicial and law enforcement areas.

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enough to receive unconditional love from them, that is wonderful and amazing. But the unconditional love I am referring to and that is such an awesome feeling is the unconditional love for them as their father.

Regardless of the mistakes and poor choices they may have made, and despite the anger we may have felt or angst that they put us through, as a father there is just no greater feeling than loving your children and loving them unconditionally.

As I look back on my own poor choices, mistakes and errors in judgment over my entire life, I have even greater love and appreciation for my children and for their drama and mistakes, as most times they were nothing in comparison to my own. I’ll bet you can appreciate that too.

There are many among us who have lost a child, and I cannot even imagine what that must feel like. Some were lost to accidents, some to illnesses, and

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Chocolate used to be chocolate. Pizza used to be pizza. Potato chips used to be potato chips.

When it comes to hot dogs, I hate to tell you. A hot dog is mustard and onions.

Pink’s in Los Angeles has 39 combinations. That’s 38 too many.

Three guesses where Jennifer bought the iced tea. They sell a lot of coffee. I can’t go in there. The torture of listening to coffee orders and iced tea orders might turn into one of my Ethel Merman screams.

Years ago, I went into one and asked for a small cup of coffee, black.

(Of course, they don’t sell small, medium and large; instead, there are

When you work closely with someone for five years, you know whether or not they have integrity. I know that Ms. Holbert does.

The next virtue that I see in Ms. Holbert is that of a selfless servant. Her life is incredibly full: a mother of children still at home; previous treasurer of Douglas County; devoted wife to a husband who serves in the Colorado Senate.

Yet, in spite of all of these demands, she still finds the time to lead a group of women in the Christian organization in which we both participate. Our political system works best when it is composed of servant leaders. Again, I know that Diane Holbert has the heart of a servant.

Integrity and selfless service. What else could one ask for in a county commissioner?

Richard Rogers Castle Pines Weiser deserves your vote As a life-long Coloradan, I believe that we need an attorney general who brings legal expertise, proven leadership and the courage to stand up for our environment, businesses and values.

some to other circumstances such as drugs or alcohol or depression. My heart breaks for those of you who have had to experience that as it truly must be so difficult on days such as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. And here is where that unconditional love comes in again. Pain and grieving are very real, yet so is unconditional love and finding a way to focus on a memory, a beautiful memory, a smile, a laugh, or just all the good and happy times. A father’s love finds its way to forgiveness and finds its way to unconditional love.

Father’s Day is a special day to be honored and remembered as a father and as a dad, but it is also a day to honor and remember the people who call us father, dad, pop, or papa. As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can experience that feeling of unconditional love for our children, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach. embarrassing code names.)

The girl said, “We’re out of coffee.”

I looked around: the place was packed with people drinking something, and employees were handing cups of something though the drive-up window.

“What’s all of that?”

“Flavored coffees. Foamed coffees.

Sprinkled, dusted, and twigged coffees.

We’re brewing a pot of black coffee for freaks like you. Ready in a minute.”

(Minor exaggeration, to make a point.)

As a writer, I rely upon modifiers. But some things — coffee, iced tea, and hot dogs — don’t need them.

If absolutely necessary, hold the onions.

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

Among worthy candidates, all having demonstrated a commitment to public service, Phil Weiser offers the best experience and policies to serve as Colorado attorney general.

Phil has unmatched expertise, having clerked for Supreme Court justices, taught law, established the Colorado legal center that helped define net neutrality, and advised President Barack Obama.

Phil has executed in challenging positions of responsibility, having managed the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and led the University of Colorado Law School as dean.

Phil has distinguished himself as a candidate committed to defending Colorado laws as written, building partnerships to strengthen our communities, and advocating for all Coloradoans.

Choosing to vote is always wise. For Colorado Attorney General, I’m choosing Phil Weiser.

Matt Dority Highlands Ranch Phil Weiser for attorney general I have been carefully listening to Mr.

Weiser for a while now at forums and other gatherings. He and his Democratic opponent vary little on the issues that confront Coloradans — so little, in fact, that it is quite a challenge to support one over the other. Both have diverse and qualifying backgrounds. However, there is a difference that I have discerned: Mr. Weiser is wholly consistent with his declaration to run a clean campaign. This and perhaps this alone distinguishes him from his opponent.

He is courteous and respectful with a firm hand on the issues. He shows himself to be extremely knowledgeable while leaving room for dissenting opinions to be expressed. This characteristic will lend itself to working with and garnering cooperation of all manner of legislators, constituents, those under his leadership, the executive branch, and others in the profession and interested parties in all things legal. I believe him when he states his duty is to uphold the law and advocate for all within the scope of the office of attorney general in our great state of Colorado.

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Douglas County School District offers free summer lunch program Meals for those 18 and younger served Monday through Friday

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For the fourth summer in a row, the Nutrition Services team at the Douglas County School District is offering free lunch for kids and teens, Monday through Friday, at various times and locations across the county.

“It’s a pretty amazing program,” said Jennifer Peifer, manager of operations for the school district’s Nutrition Services team. “The rules allow us to provide free lunch to any kid age 18 and under, regardless or their status, where

they are from or what district they are in. There are not a lot of resources like that in a relatively affluent district like this.”

Federally funded, the Summer Food Service Program is a state-administered program that reimburses school districts that serve free meals to adolescents and children in low-income areas, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Douglas County enacted the program to address a need: 12 percent of students in the district qualify for free or reduced lunches, according to the district. That breaks down to 8,144 students in grades pre-K through 12.

“For those of use who work in nutritional program, our whole goal is to be a consistent source of healthy meals for kids, to guarantee they are going to have a

healthy meal every day, regardless of what they have at home,” Peifer said. “This really fills that gap in the summertime for a lot of those kids.”

Wearing shirts with DCSD’s logo, members of the nutrition team set up tables at designated sites around lunchtime to serve meals. No identification is required. Menu options vary and include hot meals, such as pizza or chicken nuggets, and cold options, like sandwiches. Each meal comes with an entrée, a side of fresh fruit and vegetables, and milk.

“Any kid in the area can come up to our table,” said Peifer. “It’s a really nice way for them to get a full meal.”

The program has expanded this year to three locations in northern Highlands Ranch.

On average, 12 percent of stu-

dents in Highlands Ranch schools qualify for free and reduced lunches, Peifer said. But in some areas, like neighborhoods near County Line Road, that number jumps to 20 percent to 25 percent, she said.

“We wanted to test out that region and see if the need is there,” Peifer said.

Other sites are at parks, apartment complexes and schools in Castle Rock and unincorporated Douglas County. The goal is to reduce the stigma of needing free lunch by hosting the sites at popular parks where children of all statuses can benefit.

“Those that really need it can come get food without worrying about being identified or standing out in a crowd,” said Peifer. “A lot of parents find it to be a very convenient — it’s a handy program to offer.”

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mounted a grassroots campaign touting credentials on education that lifted her to victories in the March caucuses and the state party assembly in April. Rivals Mike Johnston, a former state senator, and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis accused Kennedy of reneging on a clean-campaign pledge after a pro-Kennedy PAC ran an ad smearing their records on K-12 schools and higher education.

Kennedy garnered the support of the powerful Colorado Education Association teachers’ union and has trumpeted her role in writing a constitutional amendment that was designed to increase public schools funding yearly.

Johnston, a former school principal and state senator, challenged Kennedy to disavow the ad in a recent debate. She declined to do so.

With repeated mass shootings, he’s also holding citizen forums to discuss gun policy — including “red flag” laws intended to temporarily remove weapons from those deemed a threat to

themselves or others.

Polis is a five-term congressman, former state board of education member and self-made millionaire and philanthropist whose platform emphasizes publicly funded preschool and kindergarten, forgiveness of college debt, single-payer health care and renewable energy. He, too, attacked Kennedy for the ad and cites his own education credentials, which include founding New America Schools in Colorado and New Mexico for immigrant young adults.

Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne casts herself as a nonpartisan manager and problemsolver, citing her extensive leadership experience in health care and as Hickenlooper’s “chief operating officer.”

Lynne has focused on another major issue for Democrats: Protecting President Barack Obama’s health care law while seeking ways to lower health care costs and expand coverage.

Republicans State Treasurer Walker Stapleton heads a field that collectively vows to defend any Democratic attempt to tamper with Colorado’s constitutional Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which leaves

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Doug Robinson is a first-time candidate who casts himself as a pragmatic conservative and, like his competitors, vows to protect gun rights. He stops short of calling for radical changes to Medicaid expansion or the Obama health care law.

Businessman Victor Mitchell, a former state representative, invested significantly in his own campaign and stresses his financial background.

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Lopez made the primary by challenging Republicans to embrace and enroll Hispanic voters. He shares the Trump administration’s antipathy toward socalled “sanctuary cities.”

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The state’s two major parties have about 1 million active voters each.

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LIFE

Bringing the concert experience home

House shows are simple, low-impact concerts that are hosted in spaces - either indoor or outdoor - where musicians can perform. That can even be a kitchen area.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LYMLIGHT

House shows are growing in popularity for fans, musicians

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ometimes, the best experience a person can have with music is when it’s performed live.

But going to concerts can be a pricey endeavor, plus there’s the cost of getting a drink or two, dealing with the crowd, and fighting for a good spot.

Those in search of a way to experience a different kind of live music should consider a growing trend — one closer to home.

“Even at small clubs, there’s still a kind of invisible force field between you and the audience, because you’re on stage and they’re not,” said Kyle Hauser, a Berklee School of Music graduate and former touring musician. “But playing a house show allows you to make a genuine connection with people in a way you

House shows are an increasingly popular way for musicians to spare themselves many of the costs that come with playing venues and connect with audiences. can’t otherwise.”

House shows are exactly what they sound like — people open up their homes to anywhere from 10 to 30 people for a special performance in their living room, backyard, or any other large space they have.

“What a great way to see live music house shows are,” said Daniel Prewitt, a Morrison resident who has hosted several such events in recent years. “There’s no more intimate way to experience music than with just a few other people in an environment like a home.”

As these concerts are so small, there’s not a lot in the way of promotional materials — it mostly comes down to word of mouth and friends of friends.

Hauser said there’s a kind of informal list of people who host house shows shared between musicians, but Andrea McKee, founder of Lymlight, aims to make the process easier for both musicians and hosts alike.

“Lymlight is an online platform that connects performers with people who want to host shows,” McKee explained. “As a singersongwriter myself, I had a hard time finding gigs where I could play my own material and where I wouldn’t feel like background music. But when I heard about house shows, I loved the energy they provide.”

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PrideFest returning for its 44th year

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lthough it has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, Denver’s PrideFest can trace its roots all the way back to 1975. And this year’s event is going to be the biggest yet.

“We’re going to have more than 200 exhibitors and three stages-worth of entertainment,” said Rex Fuller, vice president of communiCOMING cations and corporate ATTRACTIONS giving with The GLBT Community Center of Colorado, which has been organizing the festival for 28 years. “At this free festival we have a lot going on, including areas for families, youth and seniors.”

Denver PrideFest, the region’s largest celebraClarke Reader tion of LGBT Pride, returns to Civic Center, 101 W. 14th Ave., on Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17. Events on the 16th begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 11 p.m.; on the 17th, they start at 9 a.m. and finish at 6 p.m.

The event expects more than 350,000 people stopping by to participate in a range of activities, including the Coors Light PrideFest Parade, which is the centerpiece of PrideFest. This year’s parade will include more than 200 entries that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community and its supporters.

“We wanted to focus on cross-cultural programming, and we’re bringing all kinds of entertainment to our stages,” Fuller said. “It allows us to showcase that the LGBTQ community includes people from all walks of life.”

Other activities going on during the festival include dance music legend Crystal Waters performing, Kameron Michaels from “Ru Paul’s Drag Race,” DJ Barry Harris, an installation by Lonnie Hanzon, the Pride 5K and Denver Pride Rally for Equality.

“This year’s theme is ‘Say It Loud, Say It Proud,’” Fuller added. “We want everyone in our community to remain visible and speaking about their rights.”

Proceeds from Denver PrideFest support the GLBT Community Center of Colorado.

Visit www.denverpride.org.

A new story of everyone’s favorite neighbor Fred Rogers, better known as Mr. Rogers of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” played a critical role in the upbringing of generations of children during his time on PBS. Now one of the most anticipated films of the year is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” a documentary all about the ever-popular children’s show host.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Sloan’s Lake, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., and Littleton, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, are hosting benefit screenings of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Sloan’s Lake’s screening is on June 15 and Littleton is on June 22.

A $1 donation from every ticket sold goes to the local PBS station. Visit www. drafthouse.com/denver for tickets.

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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Quiet Slang at Globe Hall James Alex is a rare kind of person in 2018 — a true believer in the cathartic, healing and transcendent power of rock. His band, Beach Slang, brings all the raucous fun and shout-along worthy choruses that made early rock and punk so much fun in the first place.

But now James is turning the volume down a little with Quiet Slang, the acoustic version of Beach Slang. It’s a testament to the depth of James’ tunes that they take on a whole other level when played acoustically.

Quiet Slang will be making a stop at the Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Monday, June 18. For tickets, visit www.globehall.com.

Butterfly Pavilion marks Pollinator Week It seems like every day or month of the year is in honor of something — everything from National Cheese Day to National Old Maids Day (both real).

For fans of the animals that keep the world green and growing, Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion is marking June 18 through 24 as its annual Pollinator Week.

This pollinator celebration is included with general admission and features animal and plant encounters, a milkweed seed giveaway, guided garden explorations, crafts, games, beeswax candle-making and a new sommelier-led honey tasking and food paring for those 21 and older.

In addition, there will be free honey tastings of Local Hive by Rice’s Honey from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in all 19 Colorado Sam’s Club locations, with the Thornton location as the main hub of activity. Visitor information can be found at www.butterflies.org.

Digging in the dirt with DMNS Growing up I always wanted to be a paleontologist and try my hand at finding dinosaur bones. I wasn’t the only child who held similar hopes and, sadly, most of us didn’t go on to realize those dreams.

But the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has quite the opportunity for us who still have an interest in getting our hands dirty. The public is invited to be a part of an excavation project at the Magic Mountain archaeological site, located near Apex Park just outside of Golden.

Free public tours and excavation opportunities with professional archaeologists will be offered June 20 through 27 and July 5 through 13.

The research team is working to better understand mobility patterns, seasonal use and site activities during the Early Ceramic Period (200-1000 CE).

Reservations for the free tours and excavation opportunities at Magic Mountain are available first come, first served at dmns.org/toursatmagicmountain.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Lymlight is a new website working to connect musicians with hosts of house shows. These low-impact events mainly require a place for people to sit and a love of music.

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By using Lymlight — which is free for everyone — musicians can connect with people interested in hosting a show at their place, and vice versa. Most of the musicians who are interested in playing house shows are moving into markets or areas they’ve never been before, McKee said.

“By making the house show process easier and more accessible we’re looking to change the landscape of what the live experience can be,” she added.

“They’re a great option for indie artists.”

The site also has a range of resources available for those new to hosting.

Arvada resident Melissa Rozeski had never attended a house show before she met McKee but fell in love with them after a performance she hosted for her birthday.

“We had people bring food and drinks. It was almost like a potluck,” she said. “The best part was the musician would chat with the guests before and after. It gave all of us a chance to support musicians we enjoy.”

Ensuring house shows arranged through Lymlight are

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House shows are becoming a draw for listeners in search of a intimate way to discover and celebrate musicians. COURTESY OF LYMLIGHT

SHEDDING LIGHT ON LYMLIGHT Lymlight, an online platform connecting musicians with people who want to host house concerts, has three main principles: 1) Ethical Shows — performer earns a living wage.

2) Original Work — there is plenty of undiscovered and unheard amazing work and therefore it should be ethical was of vital importance to McKee — which means making it possible for musicians to make a living. Guests to events made on the platform must buy a ticket to the show through the platform for tax purposes. This ensures both musician and host are aware of how many seats are getting filled based on the number of tickets sold for each event.

heard.

3) Engaged Audience — the performer is not background entertainment.

To be a host, all one needs are: • Seats for at least 10 people • Friends who will pay to see live music • A serious love of live music For more information and to sign up, visit www.lymlight.com.

When tickets to a show are sold, upon completion of the show, the ticket sales will automatically be deposited into the musician’s bank account.

“I think house shows are the logical next step in the music economic system,” Hauser said.

“You just know you’re going to have a good experience at these shows.”

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Artists share colorful paintings of outdoors in library exhibit

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atercolorist Patricia Nash and oil painter Judy S. Purcell exhibit colorful paintings of flowers, Colorado landscapes, birds and other outdoor subjects through July 31 at the James H. Larue Library in Highlands Ranch.

Artworks are displayed on the first and second floors. GarSONYA’S dener and oil painter Purcell paints the SAMPLER flowers she grows in her Highlands Ranch garden, while Nash says she “is drawn to our national, state, regional and historic parks, where landscapes, plants, animals and cultural artifacts are preserved Sonya Ellingboe for our enjoyment.”

Open during library hours. The library is at 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., adjacent to Civic Green Park. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Outdoor concerts The Denver area’s outdoor concert season has started. Included are: • Lone Tree Arts Center’s “Tunes on the Terrace” has started and tickets are available at 720-509-1000. See programs: LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

• Summer concerts on the lawn at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup

St., Littleton, will be on Wednesdays through July. Music at 7 p.m., food trucks at 5:30 p.m. Concerts are free. On June 20, the Michael Friedman Band will perform R&B, contemporary jazz vocals. 303-795-3950.

• Englewood’s Sounds of Summer Series presents music at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays (except July 5). Food trucks.

Englewood Amphitheatre, 1000 Englewood Parkway (behind the Englewood Civic Center, at the base of the stairs from the light rail platform). Tonight, June 14: Chris Daniels and the Kings with blues, funk and jam. June 21: Boogie Machine, 70s disco. Concerts free.

• Summer at the Center Series at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

Bring a picnic. July 6: “Mozart Under Moonlight” (Colorado Symphony).

Tickets (lawn and seated under cover): arvadacenter.org. Through Aug. 25.

Bob Gray exhibit Painter/teacher Bob Gray of Highlands Ranch has an exhibit, “Brush Strokes,” through June 23 at the TriLakes Center for the Arts in Palmer Lake. For more information, go to trilakesarts.org, 719-481-0475.

Reminder to artists Entries for the 2018 “Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition” will be accepted (actual artwork) on June 30 from 9-11 a.m. at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Jurying will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the

same day. Unaccepted work pickup 1-3 p.m. same day. Fee $10 per entry — no limit on number of entries. Exact cash only. Volunteers: If you volunteer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 30, you may submit four works free. Ceramics, drawing, jewelry, glass, metals, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and woodworking. Juror is ACC Art Department chair Angela Faris Belt. Closing reception August 3, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit July 2 to Aug. 3.

Phamaly musical “Into the Woods” by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim is Phamaly Theatre Company’s Summer 2018 performance from July 12 to Aug. 5 at the Space Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Champa streets.

Christy Montour Larson is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $29, except July 14, Big Night. 303-893-4100.

For July 14 tickets, contact Phamaly.org.

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Audubon Nature Center Families, and especially fathers, are invited to the Audubon Nature Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on June 16, where HawkQuest will present live eagle and hawk demonstrations. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic beforehand, and baked pretzels will be provided. Ticket sales will support the Audubon Center (members free, non-member fathers $5, other adults and teens $16, additional children $8). Limited seating — reserve

in advance (denveraudubon.org/event/ fathers-day-eagle-fest). The center is at 11280 S. Waterton Road, denveraudubon. org/auduboncenter, 303-973-9530.

Benchmark Theatre “The Arsonists,” by Jacqueline Goldfinger will open June 22, running through July 21 at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. (No performance July 6.) Tickets: $30/$20. Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. (Formerly The Edge Theater). Benchmarktheatre.com, info@benchmarktheatre. com. A play with music.

Performance Now “The Secret Garden,” based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, will be performed by Highlands Ranchbased Performance Now Theatre Company from June 15 to July 1, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: $20-$36: 303-987-7845, performancenow.org.

Art at college The Arapahoe Community College Workforce and Community Programs’ Annual Student and Instructor Art Exhibition, “Spectrum,” runs through June 21 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC, Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Closing reception: June 21, 5-7 p.m. Music by Scherzando Strings.

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Painters’ views of Littleton being displayed at Depot Gallery reveals what 50 artists saw as they recorded cityscapes

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On May 30 and June 1, readers may have observed assorted folks — wearing a straw or other hat — paintbrush in hand and a palette of bright paints at the ready, as they worked to capture a scene on Littleton’s Main street, at Aspen Grove, in surrounding streets, yards, parks and gardens …

They were among the group of 50 who registered with the Littleton Fine Arts Guild for the fourth annual Plein Air Festival.

“Plein air painting is a tradition and method of creating art, celebrated by artists over the centuries,” according to Patty Dwyer, festival chair. “Many think of Monet and his work inspired at Giverny — his famous gardens. Plein air festivals are held throughout the U.S. and draw crowds and great interest.” She promised that the resulting - pieces “will celebrate all that is Littleton—historic buildings, gardens, open space, vistas and urban life.”

Indeed they do!

The flurry of painting resulted in a e colorful, inviting exhibit of smallish artworks, hung closely together on the walls of the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W.

IF YOU GO The Plein Air Festival paintings will be exhibited at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, until July 1. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 303-795-0781, depotartgallery.org.

Powers Ave., through July 1.

And, they are for sale at modest prices — perhaps a perfect wedding gift for a couple establishing a new home — or a graduate, furnishing a first apartment …

The visitor is greeted by bright splashes of sunlit color, bouncing off of flowers, leaves, architecture, water and more. (This year’s weather was excellent, versus a previous time, when it rained a lot and paintings included puddles.)

The quickly framed and hung (on the afternoon on June 1) exhibit, which still bore a faint aroma of not-quite-dry oil paint four days later, opened with a large crowd on First Friday, June 1, as part of monthly Littleton Art Walks — and related History Walks, offered by Historic Littleton Inc. members. (HLI was among a group of local sponsors who supported the festival — a thanks to all who did so.)

The juror for the show was nationally recognized Parker-based painter/

“Sitting Pretty” by Deborah McAllister was awarded Best of Show by juror Lorenzo Chavez. An exhibit of paintings produced during the festival will be at the Depot Art Gallery, Littleton.

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teacher Lorenzo Chavez, who picked “Sitting Pretty” by Deborah McAllister as Best of Show. Her image is of an old red truck — with a lighter-colored, obviously replaced, door — parked in front of a cheerful yellow stucco house (circa 1920s?). It is expertly rendered, with clear colors, nice composition and popular subject — sure to be a visitors’ favorite.

Participants’ activities included a “QuickPaint” session at Aspen Grove, with celebration/exhibit at Rice on May 30. Lisa Hut’s “Hot Spot,” of pink flowers in the center’s always-pleasing landscape, won a First Place ribbon. This is the first time the shopping center has been included in the paint-out.

Appropriate — it’s a prominent part of the city’s business scene …

May 31 was set aside for painters to roam through the city, parks and more — and pursue their particular vision — with resulting

June 14, 2018J glimpses of homes, parks, streets and even an apartment building or two — definitely part of today’s scene.

On the morning of June 1, another “QuickPaint” event happened on Littleton’s historic Main street, with Cliff Austin’s “One-Way” sign leading into a familiar street scene that won a First Place ribbon. Austin has a Littleton studio at Woodlawn, where he paints and teaches.

Techniques and media vary — it’s worth taking extra time to examine some works closely — with swooshes of wet watercolor, precise and softly blended pastel lines and great variety in line and style from those who paint in oils and acrylics. On the right as one enters, are two renderings of a pink rose at Aspen Grove — one soft pastel, “Hot Spot” by Jan Hut, holds a blue ribbon. The other, a more graphic rendering is also wellpresented and appealing.

Visitors will want to allow time for a close look at these modestly sized paintings with some very fine detailing at times. It’s a different scale than one may be accustomed to seeing in museums and galleries …

MILESTONES Ryan Andrew Dix, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of the South.

Ryan is the son of Corinne Dix, of Lone Tree.

Kendall Frederics, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Carroll College.

Louis Joseph Hood, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State. Hood is a senior majoring in English, literature.

Sina Seyedian, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University.

Coy Zimmermann, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s honor

roll at Montana State University.

Rylie Anderson, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Davis & Elkins College.

Anderson is the daughter of Jeremy and Jamie Anderson, of Highlands Ranch.

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

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

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

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

The week-long camp near Divide teaches participants about their environment through hands-on experiments. Students work in teams, and students choose one of the following resource fields — forest management, rangeland science, soil and water conservation, or fish and wildlife management.

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

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

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

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THEATER

Ain’t Misbehavin’: playing through June 17 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Tickets on sale at the box office or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.

“Matilda, A Musical Review” auditions: 4 p.m. June 20 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center.

For ages 6-18. Classes take place from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from June 20 to mid-September.

Performance in mid-September.

Go to www.spotlightperformers. com or call 720-44-DANCE. Peter Pan Jr.: July 20-21 at Mountain Vista High School. Presented

by Front Range Theatre Company.

this week’s TOP FIVE Free Community Dinner: First Presbyterian Church is hosting a free community dinner 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 26. The church is at 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Volunteers will prepare smoked pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, creamy coleslaw, fresh fruit and handheld desserts. All are welcome and no reservations are required. Call 303-798-1389 or go to fpcl.org/dinner for information.

connection increases happiness, longevity and satisfaction in life. Join us in this program as we explore the connectivity of all living things. Taking our cue from the natural world where this connection is seemingly less complicated, we will soak up the wisdom of nature’s inner connection. Nine to noon, June 28. The Hub 8827 Lone Tree Parkway Lone Tree.

Kids’ Zone: Kids ages 8-12 can drop in at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch each Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m., this summer to enjoy kidfriendly fun and learning. 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration required; more information available at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

TR Summer Sports Camp: The Recreation Center at Southridge is hosting a special needs sports camp for ages 8 and up, July 10 through July 31.

Learn the skills necessary to play a variety of sports. Also learn the rules of the games, focusing on good sportsmanship, and teamwork. Visit hrcaonline.org/about-us/recreation-centers/southridge-recreation-center for more information.

The Gift of Connection: A Program for Older Adults: Sometimes as we age our social connection decreases for a variety of reasons. Social

ART/CRAFTS

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

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

Plein Air Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. Led

by Patricia Barr Clarke, longtime Denver area plein air painter. Sign up at http://heritage-guild.com.

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

Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Parker Artist Guild classes for children in grades 4-8. Upcoming classes: June 23, graphite pet portraits, with Behnaz Ahmadian; July 14, mixed media Brockisms, with Toni Brock; July 28, parent-child class, small totem poles, with Judy Pendleton; Aug. 11, alcohol ink painting, with Candace French; and Sept. 8, pastels, with Kristin Paulson. All teachers are professional artists and members of the Parker Artists Guild. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistsguild.com/classes/youth. Contact judypendleton4@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 10 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to http:// www.hudsongardens.org.

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

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Money matters: Cash Flow Fundamentals: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn about how money flows in and out of your business. Go to http://www.aurorasouthmetrosbdc.com/training.

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

Festival of Wishes: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at 3951 E. Maplewood Ave., Suite 126, Greenwood Village. Go to www. colorado.wish.org. Celebration to raise money to help Make-A-Wish create wishes for children.

Dancing in the Streets Summer Concert: The Rumour: 6:30-8 p.m. June 27 in Commons Park at the Streets at SouthGlenn. Admission is free. Go to www.shopsouthglenn.com for information. Other concerts in the series are Premium Diesel, July 11; That Eighties Band, July 25; Tunisia, Aug. 8; and The Long Run, Colorado’s Tribute to The Eagles, Aug. 22.

Bus Tour of Southern Douglas County: June 23. Tour begins at the Castle Rock Museum, heads southwest to Maguireville and over to Cherry Valley, Greenland and Sandstone Ranch. The museum is at 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. Lunch provided. Purchase tickets at www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

EVENTS

Rainwater Harvesting Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16 at Douglas County Open Space Hidden Mesa, north of Franktown.

Registration required by June 13. Call 303-218-2622 or email dccdistrict@gmail.com.

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

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

Freedom Service Dogs Graduation: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Celebrate with the trainers and volunteers who helped transform shelter dogs into service and professional therapy dogs. Go to https:// freedomservicedogs.org/ event/summer-graduation-2018/ Back to Basics Crafting: Beekeeping: 9 to 11 am. Saturday June 23 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller. 100 S. Wilcox St. 100 S. Wilcox Street. Castle Rock. Learn

the basics of beginning apiculture from seasoned, experienced beekeepers. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Faces of Freedom Sporting Clays Tournament: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 29 at Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 E. County Road 30, Bennett. Teams of four; sponsorships available.

Benefits Freedom Service Dogs.

Go to https://freedomservicedogs.org/event/fofdenver/ Firecracker 5K: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at Clement Park, Littleton. Free hot dogs, apple pie and frozen yogurt at the finish line. Kick off the holiday weekend while supporting Bonfils Blood Center. Prizes, refreshments and free stuff in the partner village; face painting and balloons for the kids. Go to RunningGuru.com and search “Firecracker 5K” to sign up.

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

HEALTH

Eating For Satiety: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13

at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton.

Free nutrition lecture on how to stay fuller on fewer calories. Go to http//:wwwsouthdenver.com.

Divorce Adjustment Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Seven-week summer session covers information offered in the regular 10-week series, and participants in the modified series can participate in the full series starting in mid September. First meeting free. Contact 303-6691533 or jequitapmcd@gmail.com.

Keto Diet 101: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 16 at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S. Parker Road, Parker. Learn about the keto diet and the what, why and how to succeed. Go to http:// www.naturalgrocers.com

EDUCATION

Cash Flow Fundamentals: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn about how money flows in and out of your business. Go to http://www. aurorasouthmetrosbdc.com/ training.

Is Your School Future-Ready?

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 15 at 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. Seminar will address gaps between schools and society, including information literacy, new forms of learning, engagement, economic, innovation and equity. Open to all education leaders. Bring laptop or tablet computer and charging cord. Go to https://southdenver.cu.edu/ portfolio/world-changing-schoolfuture-ready/ Do You Have an A-Team? 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. Professional education lunch hour presentation on the 13 traits of high-performance teams. Registration includes lunch.

Space is limited. Go to http://www. southdenver.cu.edu/portfolio/ edutalks-do-you-have-an-a-team.

Douglas County AAUW Scholarship: Douglas County residents in need of financial support while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree should follow instructions and fill out application online at douglascounty-co.aauw. net. Application, transcripts and letters of recommendation are due

by July 15. Scholarships awarded for the 2018 academic year may be used for tuition, books or childcare while attending school.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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June 14, 2018

Trace Adkins rocks Parker Days

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

D

ay one of the annual Parker Days Festival capped off with country music star Trace Adkins rocking the main stage June 7 in downtown Parker.

Adkins played for 90 minutes in front of a crowd of more than 2,000 to kick off the four-day annual event.

He dedicated the show to the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity that helps wounded veterans and active duty service members reclaim their lives.

Adkins was the biggest name to perform during the weekend and the biggest country music artist to play in the festival’s 30-year history. The crowd roared at his deep baritone voice and country twang.

He sang songs from throughout his 22-year career, from crowd-favorite party anthems like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” to sweet, nostalgic hits like “You’re Gonna Miss This.”

The Kory Brunson Band opened for Adkins on the main stage. The country band is known for its Colorado country sound and has played across the state.

The Parker Days Festival continued through Sunday and featured more than 30 local musicians. Several thousand people turned out to kick off one of the largest area events of the summer.

The Parker Chamber of Commerce hosted the festival, which ropes off Mainstreet of downtown Parker every year for vendors, games and carnival rides.

A couple enjoy the Trace Adkins concert during the first day of the 2018 Parker Days Festival. Adkins was the biggest name to headline Parker Days in the festival’s 30-year history.

Trace Adkins sings on the main stage during the first day of the 2018 Parker Days Festival. The Texas-born country music star dedicated his concert to the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity that helps wounded veterans and active duty service members reclaim their lives.

PHOTOS BY NICK PUCKETT

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Trinity Lutheran Church and School

Sunday Worship Times 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

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Instruction Summer Music Camps at Rockley Music ---It’s the Summer To Sing!

Two half-day singing camps (M-F, 9am-Noon), June 18-22 (“Lions and Mermaids”) and July 23-27 (Kids Broadway Heroes) for ages 8-12.

Also, several vocal workshops for Teens and Adults beginning April 28th.

Contact Singer and Vocal Coach, Cindy Williams, at 303-250-5902 for more info.

And to register, contact Liane @ Rockley Music, 303-233-4444.

Misc. Notices To All Douglas County Residents: On Monday, June 18 from approximately 12:30pm to approximately 5pm a film shoot for Square Planet Media will be taking place on Tomah Road.

Traffic will be intermittently controlled by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department in short 3-5 minute intervals.

The production company has taken out the required permits from Douglas County for their filming, including a Special Event Use Permit and for traffic control. If you have any further questions regarding the shoot, please call our Location Manager, Stephen Pherigo, at 303-478-5449.

We thank you in advance for your kind understanding of this activity and we hope to achieve our work in as unobtrusive and efficient manner as possible.

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Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd.

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MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE! SAT. JUNE 16TH 3366 Red Tree Place in Castle Rock So many items! All priced to sell. Kids toys; kid, adult and teen clothing, appliances, furniture, keepsakes and unique items. One day only and everything must go!

June 15th & 16th 8am-2pm 3 Glass Doors, mirror back with glass shelves, dining room hutch each are 34" wide and 82" high white washed oak Set of 3 display cabinets, glass door with glass shelves, medium stained ash 31" wide x 75" high Brown table with benches 36" round x 36" high Lots of Christmas Decorations, Tools and Collectibles Small Freezer, folding tables, lots of small items Furniture loading will be done by the buyer 21032 Hawthorne Lane, Parker 80138

MERCHANDISE

Arts & Crafts 21st Annual Winter Park Craft Fair

MOVING SALE 11342 West 71st Place, Arvada Friday & Saturday, June 15 & 16 8am-3pm Skovby table w/chairs, buffet; Ekornes couch and Stressless recliners; king-sized beds; beautiful leather sectional and recliner; women's clothing; and miscellaneous

Friday August 10 - Saturday August 11 Sunday August 12 Lions Pancake Breakfast Come and enjoy!!

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HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE (Up to 86 garages) at St. Andrews at plum Creek community, located in Castle Rock, CO. Sale will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 14, 15 and 16 June 2018 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm each day. Follow your GPS to 3123 Newport Circle, Castle Rock, CO for the center of the community. The homes are located on Mount Royal Drive, Newport Circle and Compass Circle.

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Bicycles

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Dining Room Set

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Miscellaneous 8 ft wooden step ladder, excellent condition. $35.00 24 ft aluminum extension, clean, good condition. $75.00 Please call--720-982-4691 80 fishing lures and tackle $2-3 each.

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Wicker chair, ottoman & cushion $49. ex rebounder $20. New Schlage max security entry door handset and deadbolt $49. 303 688-9171

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Three prep athletes honored for track prowess Evans, Sloan head for college teams; Sprout has year remaining at Valor

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Maya Evans and Emily Sloan will head off to college carrying a combined 14 Colorado High School Activities Association state track titles with them.

And, sophomore Cole Sprout of Valor Christian will be seeking more laurels in a third classification next season.

Evans and Sloan have been selected as the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro co-winners of the Girls Track Athlete of Year award.

Sprout is the boys’ winner.

Evans, a Class 3A standout at Lutheran High School in Parker who will be attending and competing at Texas A&M, won three more individual state championships at the May 17-19 state track championships at Jeffco Stadium.

She won the 100-meter dash in Class 3A in 12:02, the 200 meters in 24.88 and the long jump with a leap of 18:03.50.

That gave her eight individual state titles to go along with another as a member of a relay team.

“Maya is a special talent and one of the greatest athletes to ever participate in Colorado,” said Lutheran coach Darwin Horan.

Sloan, who graduated from Rock Canyon in May, will continue her schooling and athletic career at Oregon after winning the 100- and 300-meter hurdles at the state meet to give her six state titles.

She won her fourth straight 100-meter hurdles state title in 13:59 at last month’s state meet and her second 300

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Emily Sloan, of Rock Canyon, is the coColorado Community Media South Metro Girls Track Athlete of the Year.

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Cole Sprout, of Valor Christian, is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Track Athlete of the Year. hurdles crown in 44.42, which was special after she fell in the 2017 state meet 300 finals with a big lead and crawled to a second-place finish.

In the 300 hurdles state meet preliminaries, Sloan set an all-time Colorado record with a 40.60 clocking.

“This will get my ready for Oregon,” Sloan said after winning on a cold,

Maya Evans, of Lutheran, is the co-Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Track Athlete of the Year. rainy final day of the state meet. “I had a goal of winning the 100 meters from my freshman year and I did that.

And winning the 300 was good.”

Sprout, who transferred from Faith Christian to Valor, won the Class 4A races in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters at this season’s state meet after taking the 4A cross country title last fall for Valor.

He was the runner-up in both track events for 3A Faith Christian in 2017

and next season he will be competing in 5A when the Eagles move up a classification.

Sprout set a Colorado all-time classification record of 9:01.53 in the 3,200 on May 4 at the Jeffco championships.

“I improved a lot during the track season,” said Sprout. “I’m looking forward to next year to see what I can do. Next year I want to break the mile record (1,600) and take down my twomile record (3,200).”

CHSAA leader brings her role into public view honda Blanford-Green, the former Aurora Central and University of Nebraska track standout, took over as the Colorado High School Athletic Association’s ninth commissioner last July.

In her first year, Blanford-Green reached one of her goals of having the CHSAA commissioner become more visible so athletes, coaches, fans, parents and school administrators can recognize her.

And, as she said, she has put a face to a name.

Blanford-Green was seen at meetings and gatherings of cooperate sponsors, legislators and educational institutions. At the recent CHSAA baseball tournament, BlanfordGreen stopped to talk and visit with

fans in the crowd.

She worked for the CHSAA for 16 years, including OVERTIME time as an associate commissioner.

She was the executive director of the Nebraska Schools Activities Association for three years and spent two years as an assistant executive director of Jim Benton the Louisiana High School Association before taking over at the CHSAA. When she took over last July she emphasized that she was not a change agent, but a few of the proposals that the CHSAA Executive Council approved last April drew a smile on

Blanford-Green’s face.

A change that Blanford-Green mentioned that was needed was one that allows Colorado athletes to represent their schools in national events.

Colorado teams and individuals are now allowed to represent their schools out of season in national competitions if they get the permission of the school principal and CHSAA office.

Before, these teams and individuals took part nationally as members of a club.

Blanford-Green made it to all but one of the state championships and the one she missed was because of a conflict with another CHSAA state event.

So this is a good spot to review the state titles won by local teams during the 2017-18 season.

Mountain Vista won the 5A boys baseball title to go along with boys and girls cross country crowns captured last fall. Valor Christian won its third consecutive 4A state baseball title and Eagles girls won the 4A state track championship.

After taking home piggyback runner-up 5A football trophies, Pomona won the top prize last fall and the Panthers girls won the gymnastics title.

Legend’s softball team won the school’s first sanctioned state title and Castle View took advantage of good fortune in the final pool play match and won two five-set matches to secure the 5A girls volleyball championship.

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Steady, consistent, unflappable were terms that could define the play of Cherry Creek’s Payton Canon this season on the golf course.

Coach Randy Smith came up with another description for his senior golfer.

“She was a rock,” said Smith.

“She was the reason we were in the position we were in. Talk about a Most Valuable Player.”

Canon, who won three Centennial League meets and fashioned a round of 68 at Aurora Hills, tied for third place in the individual standings at the Class 5A state meet held May 21-22 at the Boulder Country Club.

She was the lone senior on the team and leader for the Bruins who captured the team championship.

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And, she hit .466 with six homers.

In her career, Valor won three Class 4A state championships and she compiled an 87-4 record with a 0.55 ERA and 998 strikeouts in 537.3 innings pitched.

FROM PAGE 25

Cherry Creek won both the 5A girls tennis and golf championships this spring and Jefferson Academy won a shootout to secure the girls 3A state soccer hardware.

And not to forget the spirit championships, Valor won the 4A cheer event while Wheat Ridge was declared the 4A poms champs. ThunderRidge was the winner of the 5A poms title. Castle View took the 4A/5A co-ed crown while Ponderosa was the Jazz winner.

On the track At the Great Southwest track meet in Albuquerque which was held May 31-June 2, two local seniors were dominating.

Emily Sloan, a Rock Canyon graduate, won the 100- and 300-meter hurdles in times of 13.54 and 41.10 respectively. Lutheran’s Maya Evans captured the long jump with a 20-10.75 leap.

Two Mountain Vista distance runners didn’t win but had impressive times at the Festival of Miles in St. Louis on June 2.

Carter Dillon was fourth in the mile run with a time of 4:10.34, which converts to a 4.08 in the 1,600 meters. Caden Foster was sixth in the race with a 4:11.24 with a conversion of 4:09 to 1,600.

Softball Player of the Year Valor Christian senior Ali Kilponen has been named Colorado’s Gatorade Softball Player of the Year.

The four-year Eagles standout who has signed to pitch for Louisiana State went 22-1 in her senior year with an 0.42 earned run average and 273 strikeouts in 134 innings pitched with just 12 walks.

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The all-time Colorado 1,600 meter record is 4:10.98.

Take me out to the ball game There were several players with ties to local schools that were selected during the three days of the Major League baseball draft.

Former D’Evelyn athlete Grant Witherspoon, a centerfielder for Tulane, was tabbed in the fourth round by Tampa Bay and former Holy Family outfielder Devlin Granberg of Dallas Baptist College was picked by the Boston Red Sox in the sixth round.

Cherry Creek grad Lane Milligan, an outfielder for Oklahoma City University, was a 17th-round choice of the Boston Red Sox and Standley Lake third baseman Garrett Martin was picked by the Baltimore Orioles in the 22nd round. Martin graduated in May and is committed to play at McClennan Junior College.

Former Legend and Southern Illinois pitcher Michael Baird was a 23rdround pick of the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Colorado Rockies selected

them up. It was up to me to stay upbeat. We had a lot of potential.

“I thought I played well this season. I had my career low round.”

Canon carded rounds of 75 and 77 for a 152 36-hole total at the state tournament. Her steady second round helped the Bruins rally past first-day leader Regis Jesuit and second-place Grandview to win the state title by two shots over the Wolves.

FROM PAGE 26

Canon has been named the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Golfer of the Year.

“Before the state tournament, I just wanted to win,” said Canon. “If players were down, I wanted to pick

Centennial resident and Colorado Mesa left-handed pitcher Reagan Todd in the 32nd round.

Riley Egloff, who pitched for Heritage this spring and is a Yavapai Junior College commit, was tabbed in the 36th round by the Miami Marlins, and the Rockies in the same round selected Rock Canyon shortstop Cayden Zimmerman, who intends to attend the Air Force Academy.

Cornhusker commit Valor Christian senior-to-be Luke McCaffrey, who has been a quarterback, receiver, running back, defensive back and kick returner for the past three years, has committed to play football at Nebraska.

He will be the fourth of the McCaffrey brothers to play major college football. Max played at Duke and Christian was a standout at Stanford.

Max is currently with the NFL San Francisco 49ers and Christian plays for Carolina.

Dylan McCaffrey is a redshirt freshman quarterback at Michigan.

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June 14, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE

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Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0064

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/16/2018 2:39:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

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MFRA TRUST 2014-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/20/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/27/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006024739 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

ASCEND Originalevent Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $430,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $381,825.45

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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 4/6/2006, under Reception No. 2006028981.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0064

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/16/2018 2:39:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 17, HERITAGE HILLS FILING NO. 1-H2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, To leverage STATE OF COLORADO

Original Grantor: LONE TREE ACADEMY, LLC AND DAVID R CALVERT Original Beneficiary: THE DENVER LENDING GROUP, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/20/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/27/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006024739 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $430,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $381,825.45

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 17, HERITAGE HILLS FILING NO. 1-H2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0064 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/16/2018 2:39:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: LONE TREE ACADEMY, LLC AND DAVID R CALVERT Original Beneficiary: THE DENVER LENDING GROUP, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/20/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/27/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006024739 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $430,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $381,825.45

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 4/6/2006, under Reception No. 2006028981.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 17, HERITAGE HILLS FILING NO. 1-H2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Public Trustees

Which has the address of: 9551 Sunset Hill Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 5/17/2018 Last Publication: 6/14/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for A nationally accredited program cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ Funded heirs and assigns in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured Public Notice by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the Separate sealed bids for MERIDIAN sale date is continued to a later date, the deadBOULEVARD PHASE 1 PROJECT, PROJECT line to file a notice of intent to cure by those NUMBER CI 2018-007 will be received by the parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. If you believe that your lender or servicer Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, has failed to provide a single point of conCastle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, July 10, tact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursu2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of coning foreclosure even though you have subcrete pavement repair and other miscellaneous PUBLIC NOTICE To advertise yourwork public noticesBoulevard call 303-566-4100 mitted a completed loss mitigation applicaon Meridian between Oswego tion or you have been offered and have acStreet and Belford Avenue DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD cepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 OF EQUALIZATION CRS), you may file a complaint with the ColThe Contract Documents will be available after orado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 through Pursuant to §39-8-104 C.R.S., notice is hereby Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website given that beginning July 2, 2018 the Douglas 411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they County Board of Equalization will meet to recomplaint in and of itself will not stop the may be obtained at the above address. Elecview the assessment roll of all taxable property foreclosure process. tronic versions of the Plans obtained by any othlocated in the County as prepared by the County er means than as described above may not be Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinacomplete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s reFirst Publication: 5/17/2018 tions of the Assessor. All such hearings will be concluded and decisions rendered thereon by sponsibility to obtain a complete set of the Last Publication: 6/14/2018 the Board of Equalization at a hearing held at Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas Publisher: Douglas County News Press 9:00 AM on August 6, 2018, in the CommissionCounty will not be held responsible for misiners’ Hearing Room, located at the Philip S. Miller formation received from private plan rooms.

Dated: 3/19/2018 Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, ColorCHRISTINE DUFFY ado. All decisions of the Board of Equalization A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee will be mailed or emailed to the petitioner within 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at five business days of the date on which such dethe Department of Public Works Engineering, The name, address and telephone numbers of cision is rendered.

Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are the indebtedness is:

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD due to Daniel Roberts, Project Engineer by OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. The Bid ALISON L. BERRY DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Colorado Registration #: 34531 Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at the same address.

9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Emily Wrenn, Clerk and Recorder Phone #: (303) 706-9990 The Project includes the following major items Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Legal Notice No.: 933464 and approximate quantities: Attorney File #: 18-017716 First Publication: June 14, 2018 Last Publication: June 14, 2018 • 22,900 square yards of concrete pavement *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE Publisher: Douglas County News-Press • 14,000 linear feet of curb and gutter • 32,000 square feet of sod DATES on the Public Trustee website : • 22 inlets http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Public Notice • 6,110 tons Aggregate Base Course Legal Notice No.: 2018-0064 PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall First Publication: 5/17/2018 have received prequalification status (active Last Publication: 6/14/2018 Separate sealed bids for MERIDIAN status) with the Colorado Department of TransPublisher: Douglas County News Press BOULEVARD PHASE 1 PROJECT, PROJECT portation to bid on individual projects of the size NUMBER CI 2018-007 will be received by the and kind of work as set forth herein.

Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Any questions on the bidding process shall be Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, directed to Daniel Roberts, Project Engineer Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, July 10, at 303.660.7490.

2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of concrete pavement repair and other miscellaneous PUBLIC NOTICE Plan holder information, can be found on the work on Meridian Boulevard between Oswego Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Street and Belford Avenue DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD Website.

OF EQUALIZATION The Contract Documents will be available after Legal Notice No.: 933494 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 through Pursuant to §39-8-104 C.R.S., notice is hereby First Publication: June 14, 2018 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website given that beginning July 2, 2018 the Douglas Last Publication: June 21, 2018 (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they County Board of Equalization will meet to rePublisher: Douglas County News-Press may be obtained at the above address. Elecview the assessment roll of all taxable property tronic versions of the Plans obtained by any othlocated in the County as prepared by the County er means than as described above may not be Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinacomplete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s retions of the Assessor. All such hearings will be concluded and decisions rendered thereon by sponsibility to obtain a complete set of the the Board of Equalization at a hearing held at Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas

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