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A DOUBLE TAKE: We look back at the stories that helped shape 2016 P6 IN THE SADDLE: Mounted patrol units help keep the town safe P4

BY THE NUMBERS

45,297— Parker’s population in 2010.

51,023— Parker’s population in 2016.

59,853— Parker’s projected population in 2021.

Source: Town of Parker

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‘When I was much younger, I thought more about the calendar on the wall than I do now. Now, the pages come flying off.’

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VOICES: PAGE 10 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 21 | SPORTS: PAGE 24

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MY NAME IS

LESLIE STROVAS

I know that sounds crazy and of course, it’s outrageously costly, but if I ever had the opportunity I would take it. But since that’s not likely to happen unless I win the lotto — which I never play — I’d like to take a world tour and visit some of the wonders of the world.

Natural healer, traveler, advocate of forgiveness Function before fashion Back in the early 2000s I went through a divorce, was a single mom to three young kids, working fulltime and teaching Jazzercise four times a week. Finances were tight and my stress levels were off the charts. I began experiencing depression, anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, headaches, digestive problems, brain fog, memory loss and fatigue.

My doctors told me I was fine, but I knew I wasn’t. I decided to study functional nutrition and I learned from a clinical aspect what had happened to me. I knew others experienced the same problems and I knew functional medicine was where God was calling me to work.

I completed a doctorate in Natural Medicine. It’s a method of healing that looks for the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual causes of symptoms, disease and illness.

Worldly, and otherworldly, traveler I’m fortunate to have traveled extensively and lived abroad. I’m dying to go to Cuba now that it’s opened up. I have European friends who traveled there and they loved it. They describe it as a place that

Leslie Strovas stands in the lobby of the Parker Day and Med Spa on Dec. 14, where she recently began practicing functional medicine. She says the approach treats the whole person, not just their symptoms.

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Another thing I would love to do is to travel into space with SpaceX.

The act of forgiveness I think extending and seeking forgiveness is the hallmark of a good person. Forgiving someone, including ourselves, and being able to ask for forgiveness is one of the most powerful and healing things one can do. Many of my clients’ physical problems are grounded in their anger, fear and bitterness over past offenses — I know mine were — and they begin to experience healing when they forgive others or ask for forgiveness.

As a society we don’t understand forgiveness and we don’t practice it because we don’t understand it. Forgiveness is a radical, scandalous act because it’s in direct conflict with our system of performance, which says we get only what we deserve or earn. It’s based in grace, and grace is about receiving what we can’t earn and do not deserve. That’s why I think forgiveness is the hallmark of a good person.

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Sgt. Joe Cummings, left, and Officer Troy Gordon, right, take their horses through downtown Parker on Dec. 10. The mounted patrol unit will primarily cover special events and assist with searches and patrols in open spaces.

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A horse is a horse, of course, unless it’s also a new member of the Parker Police Department, in which case it’s a mounted patrol unit.

The unit — two horses and two skilled equestrian officers — debuted during the Christmas Carriage Parade.

It will keep the peace at special events and increasingly patrol the streets, trails and open spaces of Parker as warmer temperatures arrive.

“Horses have been a big part of this town for as long as I can remember,” said Officer Troy Gordon, a police officer for 15 years and a horse rider since he was 8 years old.

Gordon and his partner, 19-yearold quarter horse mare Bobbie Sue, have known each other since Gordon bought her 10 years ago. They’ve worked cattle together on Gordon’s Centennial ranch and took their first patrol training together a year ago.

Serving beside Gordon and Bobbie Sue are Sgt. Joe Cummings and his 16-year-old quarter horse gelding, Alaska. The pair have attended trainings together as well as spent leisure time on mountain trails and roping cattle since Cummings brought the horse home to his Elizabeth property in February.

With their extensive backgrounds in the saddle, it seemed a natural fit to Cummings and Gordon to bring their horses into the department’s fold. Both men own their equine partners and

they use their own trailers to bring them to the station from their homes.

They pay for all of the horses’ expenses themselves.

“It’s amazing how cost-effective this program is,” Cummings said.

Costs aside, Cummings and Gordon hope to prove the horses’ effectiveness in the field. Mounted officers can be valuable assets for patrolling open spaces and trails in the area, as well as for search-and-rescue operations, they said.

“One mounted officer is basically equal to 10 people in a search party,” Cummings said, touting the advantage of having a set of eyes elevated 10 feet or more.

Another advantage of riding atop a horse instead of inside a cruiser is community interaction.

Response at the parade was “phenomenal,” Cummings said. He added that it’s important to connect personally with children, parents and others in the community who are drawn to their well-groomed partners.

“A lot of people are kind of standoffish when we roll up in the black and whites,” Gordon said. “This gets us out of that car… we can build that bond.”

Approachability and community policing are benefits to the mounted patrol program, but Cummings said their first priority is still to serve and protect.

And he, Gordon and their partners are ready to do just that.

“We’ve cinched up our saddles,” Cummings said. “We’re ready to ride.”

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The statue “Jacks” sits in its final position beside the Douglas County Libraries Parker branch, inside the soon-to-be dedicated Discovery Park on Dec. 19. Carrie Glassburn of Parker Arts says the piece fits the playful spirit of the park.

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Sculpture will ‘bring people back to childhood’ Toy-like sculpture erected in Discovery Park

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The addition of an ice skating ribbon and library full of children’s activities has made the east end of Mainstreet in Parker more kid-friendly — but artist Chris Weed wants adults to share in the wonder.

“I wanted to bring people back to childhood a bit,” Weed said, standing next to “Jacks,” his stainless steel sculpture of one of the world’s oldest games, installed on Dec. 16 in Discovery Park. “The idea behind it is to get adults to see art through the eyes of a child.”

Fabrication of the 3/16-inch-thick stainless steel artwork began in July.

Portions of the jacks were welded together in Weed’s Colorado Springs workshop and transported by flatbed truck, no easy feat considering that

each one weighs three tons. Other pieces of the $150,000 sculpture were assembled on site.

“It literally is a puzzle,” Weed said, explaining that recent cold weather delayed the welding process. “It’s been quite the engineering challenge.”

The jacks, each 16 feet tall, and ball, 10-feet in diameter, are one of the signature features of Discovery Park. The park, opened on Dec. 21, will feature an ice skating trail and interactive fountains for children and adults to enjoy.

“It was such a good fit for what we

wanted Discovery Park to be,” said Carrie Glassburn, cultural communications administrator for Parker, of the sculpture. “The whole idea is it’s supposed to be fun… People can touch it, they can go under it, they can interact with it.”

Weed is glad “Jacks” fits the theme of the park, but he also hopes it doesn’t blend in too seamlessly.

The point, he said, is to give people pause.

“Art in the public realm should stop people in their tracks.”

The Douglas County Libraries Parker branch sits behind the Chris Weed sculpture “Jacks” on Dec. 2. The massive stainless steel jacks were partially assembled in Colorado Springs before a flatbed truck hauled them to Parker.

Chris Weed and an assistant assemble the stainless steel jacks for his sculpture, “Jacks,” in a construction zone behind the Parker library in December.

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Parker Arts Administrator Carrie Glassburn talks over installation details with artist Chris Weed on Dec. 2 in Parker.

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A year of change, tragedy and triumph A look at the stories that helped shape 2016 in the south metro Denver area

BY CHRIS ROTAR CROTAR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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As the year came to a close, Brite’s ride home offered a reminder of how a triumph can emerge from tragic circumstances.

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The following is a look at some of the other stories that helped shape The detective was hidden by 2016 in the south metro Denver area, thousands of pounds of steel, but he as chosen by editor Chris Rotar, with wasn’t exactly going undercover. input from community reporters.

Dan Brite, who was shot and alApril 4: A popular doctor, Kenmost killed by a Parker man nearly neth Atkinson, 65, was shot to death four months earlier, was on his way in his Centennial neighhome. Three days before borhood. The suspect, Christmas, a Douglas Kevin Lyons, 46, is also County Sheriff ’s OfWHAT’S YOUR accused of shooting and fice armored vehicle wounding two women. took him there — but TAKE? Lyons — who faces nunot before rolling down merous charges, includHighlands Ranch Parking first-degree murder way so his co-workers at Let us know your choic— is expected to enter a the sheriff ’s substation es for stories of the plea early this month. could cheer his release year by writing a letter April 6: A fire at a from Craig Hospital in to the editor. Please Littleton apartment Englewood. keep it to 300 words building for seniors or less and email it to On Sept. 2, Brite was forced the evacuation Chris Rotar at crotar@ shot in the chest by a susof all 130 units. The fire coloradocommunitypect described by authorwas ruled accidental and media.com ities as being suicidal. no serious injuries were The suspect, Randall reported. But two weeks Rodick, was killed by a later, the residents of Southview police officer moments later.

Place Towers learned they would Community support poured in not be permitted to return because throughout Brite’s recovery. the damage to the building was too On Sept. 11, more than a thousand extensive. They were forced to find people gathered outside Parker new homes. “These folks have just Adventist Hospital, where Brite reexperienced a traumatic loss,” said mained in critical condition, to pray Kathryn Roy, executive director of and offer words of encouragement Littleton nonprofit group Love INC, for the Douglas County resident and who helped gather volunteers to ashis family. sist seniors with the move. “They’re “You have no idea the power of grieving — they’re grieving the that,” Douglas County Sheriff Tony loss of a community.” The buildSpurlock said of the support for his ing’s owners expect to begin renting officer. again in July, and those forced out

By Oct. 6, Brite had recovered by the fire will be given priority, enough to be transferred from Parka Southview spokesman said in er Adventist to Craig for continued December. rehabilitation. He is still without the use of his legs, and he received extensive care at Craig, including SEE 2016, P7

Julia Holmes, 6, prays at the vigil for Detective Dan Brite at Parker Adventist Hospital on Sept. 11.

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2016 FROM PAGE 6

May 24: Douglas County School District’s superintendent announced she was leaving to take the same position at a district in Texas.

Elizabeth Fagen’s six years at the helm of DCSD were marked by controversy over a number of reforms she helped implement. Erin Kane, executive director of a local charter school, was named interim superintendent and is expected to lead the district through the completion of the 2016-17 school year.

June 14: Littleton City Council fired the city manager, a rare move in the south metro area. Some councilmembers cited a lack of competency on Michael Penny’s part when it came to matters related to development and urban renewal. But one councilmember Penny who supported Penny called the move part of “a multipronged approach to dismantle this city.” In December, the city council announced there are six finalists to replace Penny, with interviews scheduled for February.

June 28: Lora Thomas, the former Douglas County coroner, won the Republican primary for county commissioner, District 3. Her opponent, Monica Wasden, was the choice of the area’s GOP leadership, and she received the endorsements of many local leaders. Thomas Thomas went on to win the seat in the November general election and starts her new job as Douglas County commissioner this month.

July 26: A months-long effort came to an end when Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue kept his District 1 council seat in a recall election.

Frustrated by what they felt was out-of-control growth in the town, a group of residents mounted recall efforts against Donahue and two other councilmembers, Renee Valentine and Mark Heath. The efforts against Valentine and Heath were withdrawn before they could be put to a vote of residents.

Oct. 1: Nicholas Lewis, a chef at a Denver restaurant, was fatally shot in Englewood. The suspects in the 33-year-old Englewood resident’s death are both 16-year-olds who are being charged as adults with first-degree murder: Raheem Vaughn Benson, of Littleton, and Louis Fernando LaraMacias, of Englewood.

Nov. 8: On Election Day, Englewood voters said yes to opening their wallets by approving several ballot measures. The city’s five elementary schools will be replaced with a $97.5 million bond measure, and schools will also get $1.5 million more per year in operating funds. A new police station got a $27 million go-ahead. Recreational marijuana sales also got the OK, with nearly two-thirds of voters backing such sales.

Law enforcement officers from around the state gathered for the Dec. 2 memorial service for Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue, who was killed by a passing vehicle south of Castle Rock on I-25 on Nov. 25.

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DEVELOPING STORIES A slew of major projects either kicked off or continued in the south metro area in 2016.

Four large, mixed-use developments were among them. The Jones District in Centennial, Central Park in Highlands Ranch, the Promenade at Castle Rock and Littleton Village each will feature retail and residential components.

In northwest Douglas County, work continued on Sterling Ranch, which at completion will be a new community of more than 30,000 people.

On the transportation front, the Southeast Light Rail Extension in Lone Tree and the C-470 expansion project, which will add toll lanes, both got underway.

Valor Christian coach Rod Sherman celebrates with his team following the Eagles’ 30-14 win over Pomona in the Class 5A state championship game Dec. 3 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Nov. 8: U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, kept his seat in the 6th Congressional District, which includes Aurora, Centennial, Littleton and Highlands Ranch. The race drew national attention and was projected to be extremely close, but the congressman won by a large margin over Aurora Democrat Morgan Carroll, 51 percent to 43 percent.

Nov. 25: Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue, 34, was killed by a passing vehicle while working a separate crash on I-25 south of Castle Rock. Hundreds of law enforcement officers attended Donahue’s memorial service Dec. 2. “Cody, we love you, we’re going to miss you,” state patrol Capt. Jeff Goodwin said during the service. The suspect, Noe Gamez-Ruiz, 41, was ar-

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THE COST OF LIVING HERE Home prices and rental rates continued to rise in 2016. By the end of October, the median sales price for a single-family home in most south metro communities had risen to more than $400,000, according to figures provided by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

Meanwhile, renters were looking at a median rate of more than $1,500 a month to live in a two-bedroom apartment, according to apartmentlist.com. rested and faces charges of careless driving resulting in death, a misdemeanor, and failure to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle, a traffic infraction. The Denver man’s next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 31.

Nov. 30: A Highlands Ranch mother and her two young children were found dead in a van in the parking lot of a vacant Lone Tree store. Jennifer Laber, 38, shot her two sons, Adam, 3,

and Ethan, 5, before turning the gun on herself, according to authorities.

Laber’s husband, Ryan, said she had long been battling depression.

Dec. 3: Valor Christian High School won its seventh state football championship in the past eight seasons, cementing its status as a dynasty. The private Highlands Ranch school defeated Pomona 30-14 for the Class 5A crown after starting the season 1-3.

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BRINGING LIGHT MLK Jr. Day Douglas County offices will be closed January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us

Christmas tree recycling For drop-off locations, times and dates, as well as instructions on how to prepare a tree for recycling, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Christmas tree recycling.

What’s happening with my County government?

Our committment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for various public meetings, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for meetings and agendas.

State of the County Again in 2016 notable outcomes were achieved with and through others for all Douglas County communities. From transportation to natural resources. From public safety and community services to economic prosperity. Watch the 2016 State of the County for evidence of “Partnerships in Motion.” Visit douglas.co.us and search State of the County.

Philip S. Miller Grant applications due Jan. 31 Applications are accepted through Jan. 31, 2017 for the 2017 Philip S. Miller funds. For applicant requirements and details visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Miller Grants or contact Dru Campbell at 303-660-7401.

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Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Avraham Mintz, director of the Chabad Jewish Center of South Metro Denver, prepares to light the Hanukkah menorah as children look on at the Family Fun Center in Centennial on Dec. 24. There were more than 600 people at the festival, which was organized by Chabad-Lubavitch of South Metro Denver. The annual event is part of a worldwide Hanukkah campaign to raise awareness and observance of the Jewish festival.

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New commissioner will prioritize widening I-25 south of Castle Rock Lora Thomas targets improved safety on roadway

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

The recent death of Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue hit home for Lora Thomas, who was recently elected Douglas County commissioner for District 3.

Donahue, a 34-year-old husband and father of two, was struck and killed by a passing vehicle while investigating an accident on Interstate 25 south of Castle Rock on Nov. 25.

“Having served with the state patrol for 26 years and retiring as a major, I feel pain and sadness whenever another of my sisters or brothers die in service to us,” Thomas said in a written statement. “You see, I also was assigned to that miserable stretch of pavement long before it had today’s treacherous traffic volumes.”

It wasn’t the first time Thomas learned of a fatality on the stretch of roadway between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs. In 1987, Thomas located and arrested a drunken hitand-run driver who killed Trooper Charlie Fry. And last year, Trooper Jamie Jursevics lost her life when she was struck by a drunken driver.

Each of the troopers was pulled over to the side of the roadway — Donahue and Jursevics were working the scene of crashes, and Fry was issuing a traffic citation.

To ensure the safety of law enforcement and motorists, Thomas said she plans to prioritize the rebuilding of I-25 between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs when she is sworn into office on Jan. 10.

She would like to see the two-lane stretch expanded to at least three lanes in both directions, she said.

“Reconstruction of I-25 from Castle Rock to Colorado Springs in order to

safely meet current and future traffic demands will be a primary focus of my tenure as Douglas County commissioner,” Thomas wrote.

To get funding for the project, Thomas, who served as Douglas County coroner from 2011-15, would like to see a restructuring of the county’s 1 percent sales and use tax. Currently, 0.4 percent of the sales and use tax goes to roads, 0.43 percent goes to the justice center and 0.17 percent goes to open space. A restructure that would give more money to roads and less to the justice center, which would need voter approval, could generate funds for the project, Thomas said.

She added that a successful rebuilding of the interstate stretch will require a joint effort from Douglas County, El Paso County — where the stretch ends —the Colorado Department of Transportation and federal sources.

“We have finite resources, so where can we put our resources that will have the maximum benefit to our citizens,” Thomas said. “We all use roads.”

El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller agrees that the stretch of road needs attention. The former state representative said many residents commute to Denver from Colorado Springs.

“This stretch of I-25 has to be expanded,” he said. “It’s not only an economic issue for El Paso County, but it’s also a public safety issue.”

The number one way to get funding, Waller said, is for state legislators to prioritize transportation and make cuts on Medicaid or prison spending.

CDOT is conducting a study through 2018 of I-25 between Monument and C-470 — called I-25 PEL: Colorado Springs Denver South Connection — to analyze and address safety, travel reliability and mobility issues, according to codot.gov.

“It’s something that we are actively looking at,” CDOT spokeswoman Emily Wilfong said. “There is no funding identified to do anything yet.”

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Embrace what’s new as you strive for opportunities WINNING WORDS

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on’t you just love that “new car” smell? Or what about tasting a delicious brand-new meal for the first time? How about seeing and reading the newest book by your favorite author or hearing a brand-new song by one of your favorite musicians or groups? And we know there is nothing like the feel of new snow and fresh powder under our feet as we take to the mountains.

There is just something about the “new” factor, isn’t there?

Well, here we are in a brand-new year. We

Michael Norton

can choose to get caught up in last year, or the year before that, and the year before that, or we can choose to say that this is a new year, a new year filled with hope and prosperity. A new year filled with much love and many blessings. A new year where we can look forward to the opportunities and the challenges ahead.

Now some of you may be shaking your head and saying, “Wait a minute Norton, what about all of the changes, what about the new President, what about all of the bad stuff happening here and around the world?”

And my answer would still be the same, `It is a brand-new year.’

We can choose to get mired in the past, or focused on the negativity and problems, or we can open our eyes today and see a brandnew day, listen with our ears to the news sounds of tomorrow, and taste the sweetness of the air that rides on the wings of hope and encouragement. It almost has that “new car” smell, doesn’t it?

I don’t know, maybe some of us like the SEE NORTON, P11

New year may be time to reflect, or on the other hand, it may not

N As year begins, time to discover what’s next LIVING AND AGING WELL

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t’s a new year, that annual chance to start fresh. For those in the second half of life, this can take on significance beyond the ritual of resolutions; it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Discovering “what’s next” may resonate with you, whether you work or are retired, and it will be unique for each individual.

This is often a time to change your focus from one of success to one of significance, according to Bob Buford, author of

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“Half Time.” He believes that it becomes clear with age that it’s more important to make a difference than to make money.

He describes those who take on roles in nonprofits, while others respond to a pressing social need, perhaps building wells in a third-world country. Check out www.encore.org, an organization that engages people in later life for “second acts of the greater good.” You might find SEE AGING, P11

one other than Tony Bennett was unable to wish me a happy new year.

The same goes for Gwen Stefani.

I am truly blessed, and the year is just beginning.

The expression “happy new year” was just one of a number that were considered.

There were more optimists than pessimists on the committee, and the optimists won out.

“Happy new year” edged “Arise in the new year, prisoner of starvation” by one or two votes. I’m sure that you are as glad as I am.

It wasn’t until the introduction of the Julian calendar (46 B.C.) that Jan. 1 became New Year’s Day. The Julian calendar was Julius Caesar’s idea.

You have to have an ego the size of Mesopotamia to propose a new calendar.

I don’t get too excited about each and every new year. Good things will happen, bad things will happen.

There will be profound moments of grace, and profound moments of exasperation.

In other words, the same

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QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

auld same auld.

Of course, 2017 may stand out in some ways that have never been seen before, if you know what I mean.

Individually, we have great years, good years, and not so

good years.

I can’t distinguish one year from the next, except for a few.

Some really stand out. Like 2008.

There were three immediate family deaths, I adopted Smitty, I made a big mistake, and I was given a major opportunity. One after the other after the other.

The year before and the year after are restless memories.

But I won’t forget 2008.

I don’t make resolutions.

Maybe I make the same ones every year, subconsciously, like not buying a tiny Shriner motorcycle.

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NORTON FROM PAGE 10

“old” way of doing things, our older car or vehicle, those old comfortable sneakers or shoes, and the way things are or the way things used to be. This whole notion of something brandnew just doesn’t resonate with some of us. As a matter of fact that “New Car” smell almost makes some of us nauseated. And that’s OK, that is a personal preference and just the way

SMITH FROM PAGE 10

One of my favorite artists, Henry Moore, said, “I think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the years’.”

Moore, mostly a sculptor, was my kind of artist.

He was not flamboyant, he did not make ridiculous statements about his art, and he believed in hard work.

When I was much younger, I thought more about the calendar on the wall than I do now. Now, the pages come flying off.

Before I know it, I will be writing

some of us are wired.

For me, I like “new,” I like change, I love challenges, and I embrace hope.

Sure, we have a world full of challenges and tragedy. No one disputes that, it’s just that some of us will look at those troubled situations and say there is nothing that can be done or just become overwhelmed. And yet others will look at the brand-new year and decide to do something productive to contribute to the change they want to see happen. Some of us will take the opportunity to see each a challenge or barrier as nothing

more than a speed bump or hurdle that needs to be overcome.

It is a brand-new year and we can be, do, and have anything that we want. The only person who can ever stop us is ourselves. We can try and deflect all problems onto someone else or something else, but at the end of the day it is ultimately up to each one of us to choose our path and hold ourselves accountable for doing what we need to do when we need to do it.

It is a brand-new year, can you smell it, taste it, hear it, see it, and feel it? Or have your senses been too

compromised or jaded from events of recent years? Either way I would love to hear all about your thoughts and plans for a brand-new 2017 at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can put the past behind us and instead look forward to the newness of the year, it really will be a better than good week.

this very same column again, next December, and saying something like, “I was just getting used to writing 2017 on my checks.”

The past year was a personal best, and I am hoping for more of the same. However, I am prepared for leaks.

There are always leaks.

Elvis Presley said, “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.”

Like you, I already have dates and appointments and meetings marked in, that were marked in some time last year.

An art exhibition is often planned years in advance. I will be having one in 2018. So the years intermix and sometimes I forget exactly which

one this one is.

I don’t particularly like the sound of 2017. Not like I will 2020.

The numbers 17 and 70 are sometimes confused, because they sound alike.

I was confused the first time I heard “I Saw Her Standing There.”

“Well, she was just 70, you know what I mean,” seemed wrong.

It was not Lennon and McCartney’s finest, but another reminder that they are still with me, as we roll on in the new year.

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

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

OBITUARIES HANSEN

Michael Mons Hansen

June 15, 1943 – December 25, 2016

AGING FROM PAGE 10

yourself on a plane to Zimbabwe or teaching English to an immigrant, and why not?

Other individuals rework their interests or career experience as they move into a slower pace of life.

Chuck Pauley, a Douglas County resident, had a first career in accounting and pursued a second act as a college professor. Now he uses those same skills in retirement, having been elected as treasurer for a non-profit organization. Look for local volunteer opportunities to use your talents, or check out the Retired Senior Volunteer Program through Volunteers of America at www.voacolorado.org.

You may have more time, so use it to focus energy on a neglected passion, something put aside during child-rearing and career-building years. You might resurrect that high school sport at a park and recreation senior league or through your local senior center. Find a way to do what you used to love. For instance, if you once enjoyed poetry, join a writing group in your local community.

Never stop learning. Active Minds has monthly programs throughout the metro area; the topic will be the implications of Brexit at the program at 1 p.m. on Jan. 26 at the senior center in Castle Rock. See www.activeminds.com for more information. The University of Den-

ver’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program has dozens of wonderful learning opportunities.

If you want to travel and learn, consider participating in a myriad of trips at www.roadscholar.org, formerly known as Elderhostel.

You’d be surprised at the personal fulfillment achieved when trying something new. Many resources can help you begin the journey. AARP’s program, called Life Reimagined, has books and a website, www. lifereimagined.org. You never know where it can lead unless you take a chance and get started.

Elaine Weaver retired from the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock a few years ago and wondered what was next. She went to a senior center art class, and the rest, as they say, is history. Her work is now displayed at the Art of Life Gallery in Denver, and she has exhibited a painting at the Denver Art Museum.

Elaine says her house is filled with her artwork. “It brings me so much happiness,” she said, still marveling at what she’s accomplished, all because she went to an art class to see if she could paint.

No matter your age or your background, opportunities are there for “loving life in the second half,” the motto of the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. Take a chance by taking the first step to the rest of your life in 2017.

Deb Santy is the assistant director of the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. She can be reached at 303-6889498.

There are rare people in the world who are born and remain unfailingly good. They don’t have to be taught to be kind, responsible and loving.

Mike was one of those people. Naturally quiet and unassuming, his genuine warmth, integrity and good humor were a magnet for others. Mike was a dedicated husband and father who wanted nothing more than to be with his family. He was deeply involved in his sons’ lives, volunteering in the neighborhood and sharing his love of the outdoors as the boys’ SCOTT

Boy Scout leader. As he became ill, he found joy sitting amidst the aspen trees on his mountain property in the company of his family.

We lost our Mike on Christmas morning. He is survived by wife Dorothy, sons Chris (Rebecca), Mark (Brenda), and Eric (Tiffany). Grandchildren Lara, Matthew, Bennett and little Marin adored their “Papa”.

Mike is survived by sister Jodie (Phil) of San Gabriel, CA. Sister Suzanne (Barclay) of Alhambra, CA predeceased him.

He was born in Los

Angeles to Devere and Florence Hansen. He graduated from Loyola Marymount University.

After a successful career as a mechanical engineer, he established Hansen Glass in 1986. He owned and operated his business for thirty years until retiring recently.

He is, and always will be, dearly missed.

A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker at 3PM on Saturday, January 7TH.

Christine Scott

10/5/1945 - 12/26/2016

71, of Parker, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2016. Wife of the late Ronald Scott. Loving Mother of Cynthia Carter and Laura Scott-Alvarez. Memorial Service 10 AM, Friday, Jan 6, 2017 at Ponderosa Valley Funeral Services. See ponderosavalleyfunerals.com LUNDQUIST

Geraldine B. Lundquist

5/28/1930 - 12/23/2016 Geraldine B. Lundquist, 86, of Parker, Entered into Heaven on December 23, 2016. Loving Wife of the late Ned Lundquist. Beloved Mother of Keith (Laurie) Lundquist of Parker, CO and Troy (Karrie) Lundquist of Dana Point, CA. See ponderosavalleyfunerals.com

BONETT-BLOISE

Epifania Bonett-Bloise 97, of Parker, passed away peacefully with family at her side on December 29, 2016.

Survived by her children, Irene Mechem and Jorge Illueca, 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 adopted sisters. Services were held. See ponderosavalleyfunerals.com

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Escape rooms offer ‘a good brain workout’ Codes, clues and combinations come together in fun facilities

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The rooms within Try’n Escape are full of portals and locks, but the only door with a sign is the entrance, and the only keys are for the lockers where guests keep their purses and coats.

Everything else, clients have to decipher on their own.

“It’s like a treasure hunt,” said Ingrid Tryon, Try’n Escape’s owner, who watches over each of the rooms via security camera. “It’s fun to watch people and see how they think.”

Tryon’s always had a head for riddles, puzzles and brainteasers. By day, she uses her analytic skills to engineer software, but in her free time she devised the clues and combinations that keep people trapped in her domain, for 60 minutes at a time, at 19515 E. Parker Square Drive.

“It’s all in my head,” Tryon said.

“My brain just thinks that way.”

Tryon’s new venture is one of many escape rooms in the region, joining businesses in Englewood, Centennial, Littleton and Aurora. The trend began in Europe about 10 years ago, making its way to the eastern United States

Shelly Sepetauc, left, and her children Saige, 7, and Parker, 6, look for clues in “The Land of Toys,” a family-oriented escape room at Try’n Escape in Parker on Dec. 8. Sepetauc says she has gone to many escape rooms with her adult family members and was glad to have a family-friendly activity for her children in Parker.

PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY soon after.

Escape rooms offer amateur sleuths and thrill seekers the chance to pit

their brains against an invisible, unstoppable foe: time. Amateur detectives solve riddles only to find more clues hidden in the answers, as period décor and theme music add to the excitement of trying to beat the clock.

Tryon’s rooms have a 60-minute limit. Occupants have to figure out how to get out of a room before it fills with “poison” gas, or crack a safe before the sheriff locks them up. An all-ages room, “The Land of Toys,” offers families a chance to team up for a more lighthearted experience.

Clients range from corporations looking for team-building exercises to families seeking an offbeat activity that engages all ages, Tryon said.

“This is just nothing they’ve ever done before,” said Shelly Sepetauc, a Parker resident and returning customer.

Sepetauc tried escape rooms on the east coast and in the metro area over the last two years, and was glad to see one open in Parker. After trying the more challenging rooms with her husband and adult family members over Thanksgiving weekend, she brought her 6- and 7-year-old children to the all-ages room.

“They were super-excited — this is just nothing they’ve ever done before,” Sepetauc said. “There are few of these types of activities where everybody can enjoy it.”

Todd Mata and his wife found out about escape rooms while visiting Valencia, Spain, eight years ago, when escape rooms were the top-rated activity in the city. Finding nothing like it upon their return to the Denver area, Mata and his family opened The Clue Room in Centennial.

“It was 60 minutes that really changed our lives,” Mata said.

Business has been going so well,

Hilary Corsi counts out clues as she and her family try to crack a safe in the “Mad Money” room at Parker’s Try’n Escape on Dec. 8. Ingrid Tryon, the venue’s owner, says she offers clues to clients who “get stuck” only by request. he added, that The Clue Room, in its third year, added a second location.

Since opening her doors in October, Tryon said her business has also been growing steadily. She plans to add another room, “The Sinking Ship,” as well as rotating the themes on her existing rooms to keep clients guessing and returning.

“It’s a trend. Who knows how long it will be around?” Tryon said, adding that it’s “a dream come true” for her to own a business where she matches wits with her customers.

Escape rooms are hip right now, but Mata doesn’t see why that would change.

“Everybody likes a good brain workout,” he said. “That’s what will keep this industry alive and vibrant.”

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Small study may offer hope for addiction

BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE ASSOCIATED PRESS

People hooked on prescription painkillers were able to use a drug at home to curb cravings and prevent abuse while waiting to get in a treatment program, according to a small study that gives hope for a new way to fight the opioid problem.

The drug used in the study is usually only given under supervision of a doctor or in settings like jails or treatment programs, but waiting lists are often months long at

many clinics.

“Folks are dying, overdosing, contracting HIV and hepatitis on wait lists,” said Stacey Sigmon, a psychologist and drug abuse researcher at the University of Vermont.

She sought a way to tide people over, using a tamperresistant electronic pill dispenser to allow home use.

The drug, buprenorphine, also sold as Suboxone, attaches to the same brain receptors that opioids like OxyContin, heroin and Vicodin do, so it eases withdrawal

symptoms and prevents a “high” if those other drugs are used. Buprenorphine itself is an opioid, so it, too, can be abused at high doses, but it is chemically different and has somewhat less potential for that.

“We programmed the device to make each day’s dose only available in a three-hour period,” she said. Users had to see researchers regularly for pill counts and drug tests, and got daily phone calls to check on how they were.

Results were dramatic.

Of the 25 people given the

device, 88 percent tested free of illicit opioids at four weeks. At eight weeks it was 84 percent and at 12 weeks, 68 percent. None of 25 others in the study who got no antiaddiction care tested clean at any point.

“It’s a huge effect. It is a remarkable difference in outcomes,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

A grant from the U.S. government paid for the pilot study; researchers are seeking a larger one now to look at longer home treatment.

Just over half of participants were able to get into a comprehensive addiction treatment program by the end of the pilot trial. Results were reported in a letter in the Dec. 22 New England Journal of Medicine.

In a second letter in the journal, doctors working with the Gloucester, Massachusetts, police department report on a project to curb overdoses — the Angel Program — which offers referral and transportation to treatment programs without arrest.

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LIFE

Yogis hold tree pose in a Holy Yoga class led by Amber Jaworsky, of Highlands Ranch. “The exercises of yoga are designed to put pressure on the glandular systems of the body, thereby increasing efficiency and total body health,” said Jaworsky.

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBER JAWORSKY

‘Spiritual seekers’ Many turn to yoga for its meditative, spiritual and health benefits

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Amber Jaworsky recalls a recent Holy Yoga class she taught at Mountain View Church in Highlands Ranch. During her class, she quoted Proverbs 19:11.

“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

When she taught a yoga class at CorePower Yoga, a secular studio, Jaworsky relayed a similar message without the religious context.

“I want to talk with you today about being easily offended,” said Jaworsky, who teaches at the studio at Quebec Street and County Line Road in Centennial. “The reason I feel like this is even a noteworthy theme for our class is

that it’s something that absolutely robs us and keeps us stuck and small-minded.”

Jaworsky, who has been practicing yoga for about 14 years, has found that yoga and her Christian faith complement each other. In certain settings she combines the two, other times she does not. But in all of her classes, she relays a deeper message.

“I noticed that once your body is quiet, is still, then your mind kind of follows suit,” she said. “It stops spinning, being so agitated or focused on other things. All of a sudden your soul is open to receive and able to connect.”

Yoga serves many different purposes for people, Jaworsky said, including managing stress, learning to relax, becoming more selfaware or becoming more God-aware.

“Not all who come to their mats are seeking

SAY IT IN SANSKRIT, LANGUAGE OF YOGA Guru: a spiritual teacher

Ojas: vitality

Jnana: knowledge

Asana: seat

Mantra: mind instrument

Citta: mind

Namaste: I bow to you

Om: universal sound Source: Yoga Journal

a spiritual connection,”she said. “But I would say that most people that have adopted yoga into their lifestyle are ‘spiritual seekers.’”

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THREE POSES FOR BEGINNERS AND WHAT THEY MEAN 1. Mountain pose: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and reach up toward the sky with your fingers, palms facing inwards.

What it means: According to LIVESTRONG, a nonprofit organization dedicated to healthy living, mountain pose translates into feeling strong and grounded.

“A mountain might experience snow, wind, rain and heat, but it remains a mountain just the same,”

livestrong.com says. “In the same way, Mountain pose can help you work toward calmness and equilibrium even during tumultuous times.”

2. Child’s pose: Kneel on the floor with your torso resting on your thighs. Extend your arms in front of you, palms resting on the floor.

What it means: Child’s pose is a resting pose that creates quiet tran-

quility. “Granting yourself the quiet time to be still allows your mind, heart and body to reintegrate, creating a sweet and satisfying wholeness,” Livestrong.com says.

3. Warrior pose: Step your feet wide apart, about 4 to 5 feet. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees, so your toes are pointing to the top of the mat. Bend your right knee over your right ankle. Pivot your left foot inwards at a 45-degree angle. Reach

out with both of your arms.

What it means: Warrior pose helps physical strength and is a spiritual expression of the interior battles a person fights, according to livestrong.com. Warrior postures allow you to embody the idea of courage, bravery and strength, the website says.

Sources: yogaoutlet.com, livestrong. com

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Here are some musical gems that you might have missed LINER NOTES

Well, 2016 has certainly been quite the year, hasn’t it?

A year of surprises, both welcome and not, and that applies to music as much as anything else.

It seemed like every other week we were treated to some long-awaited release, or a surprise Clarke Reader album we never saw coming. Beyoncé, Kanye West, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Radiohead, Metallica and Garth Brooks are just a few of the artists who dropped major releases for the first time in years. Whatever your genre of choice, there was almost constantly something to get excited about.

But we also saw losses of major talents like David Bowie, Prince, Phife Dawg of Tribe Called Quest, Leon Redbone, Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, and Sharon Jones.

With so much happening, and so many major artists dominating the conversation, you would be forgiven for missing out on some lesser-known gems here and there.

Just like the list I compiled for the first six months of the year, the only selection criteria was the albums had to be released in the last six months — and none could be featured in my “Clarke’s album of the week” selections. To see my full top music-of-the-year list, check out my blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com.

American Football — “American Football (LP2)” It took 17 years for this emo flag bearer of a band to release its second album, but the work is as layered and lovely as its insta-classic debut.

Those familiar with American Football’s first album will feel right at home, and new listeners will be welcomed by the band’s warm sonic approach, lilting guitar lines and melancholy lyrics.

For those of us who find happy in the sad, this album is like a warm blanket.

Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam — “I Had A Dream That You Were Mine” Leithauser is the former frontman of The Walkmen, and Rostam (better known as Rostam Batmanglij) is the former instrumentalist and producer for Vampire Weekend. Their pairing might appear odd, but together they created the year’s most old-fashioned and infectious pop album.

Just check out the Doo Wop “shooby doobies” on “Rough Going,” the 1960s Bob Dylan folk on “You Ain’t That Young Kid” and the Buddy Holly rock on “When The Truth Is …” Together Leithauser and Rostam created an album that feels perfectly

of its time — and completely timeless.

Oh, and “The Bride’s Dad” wins the award for the song to make me cry most.

Hiss Golden Messenger — “Heart Like A Levee” Hiss Golden Messenger might seem like an odd name for the source of the best folk rock album of the year, but North Carolinian M.C. Taylor beautifully reincarnates the same kind of music coming from Laurel Canyon in the 1970s. What makes the album really stand out is the way Taylor infuses this familiar music with the soul, funk and blues labels like Stax Records were putting out at the same time.

There’s a little something for everyone in the music Taylor makes, and I highly recommend getting the album’s deluxe version, which comes with a whole second disc of material. “Heart Like A Levee” will swallow you up, and you’ll love every minute of it.

Joyce Manor — “Cody” “Cody” is the kind of album you can play from start to finish on the way to work, but don’t let it’s brevity fool you.

Joyce Manor pack more pop punk riffs, hidden hooks and lyrical flourishes into the album’s 25 minutes than some groups achieve in an entire career.

The production here is crisper and cleaner than the band’s previous efforts.

But lead writer Barry Johnson hasn’t lost his ability to sneak up on you with a hook like he does on “Over Before It Began.” And he’s never been funnier than on “Fake I.D.” Michael Kiwanuka — “Love and Hate” Kiwanuka is a soul singer in the vein of Bill Withers and “What’s Going On”era Marvin Gaye, and his long-awaited sophomore is a massive step forward for the English artist.

Just like Gaye did with his aforementioned masterpiece, Kiwanuka uses “Love and Hate” to explore the burdens of race, loss and love. The lyrics are never preachy, the music never oppressive and the cumulative effect can knock you out.

Pay attention, and prepare to be wowed.

Lydia Loveless — “Real” The approach Loveless takes to the nebulous term “alt-country” is the same Ryan Adams has used for more than a decade — make use of the interplay between electric and slide guitars, make sure the songs are both funny and sad, and belt them out with conviction.

“Real” is Loveless’ best album yet because it’s her sharpest — she’s never been more devastating than on “Midwestern Guys,” catchier than on “Same To You,” and every other song in between is just as good. She might just have a classic on her hands.

CLARKE’S TOP 10 SONGS OF 2016 1. “Fdt” feat. Nipsey Hussle - Still Brazy - YG 2. “Ultralight Beam” - The Life Of Pablo Kanye West 3. “Love Me Like That” feat. Carly Rae Jepsen - 55 - The Knocks 4. “Paris” - i like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it - The 1975 5. “Juke Jam” feat. Justin Bieber & Towkio Coloring Book - Chance The Rapper

6. “In Bloom” - A Sailor’s Guide To Earth Sturgill Simpson 7. “Drunk Drivers / Killer Whales” - Teens of Denial - Car Seat Headrest 8. “Solo” - Blonde - Frank Ocean 9. “The Bride’s Dad” - I Had A Dream That You Were Mine - Hamilton Leithauser+rostam 10. “Mothers Of The Sun” - IV - Black Mountain

Van Morrison - “…It’s Too Late to Stop Now ...

Volumes II, III, IV & DVD” Morrison has always been bluesier and grittier than his radio singles reflect, and that’s what makes this reissue one of the year’s best. Culled from his 1973 tour with the Caledonia Soul Orchestra, this album expands on 1974’s “ … It’s Too Late to Stop Now.” And what an expansion. Listeners are treated to stellar versions of “Hard Nose The Highway,” “Into the Mystic” and “Gloria,” among many others. Morrison is at the height of his powers, and his band effortlessly swings from jazz to blues, and R&B to Celtic folk. A master class in genre-blending, this album enters the conversation about the all-time great live recordings.

music for so long that it can be easy to take him for granted. Listeners shouldn’t, and no one should write off this album, which is easily one of the best R&B albums of the year.

The album finds Usher working with big contemporary names like Metro Boomin and PartyNextDoor, and going in new directions sounds great on him.

“Crush” is an infectious stunner, the nearly nine-minute “Tell Me” finds the veteran flexing in new ways, and his voice remains rich as ever on “Hard II Love.”

In a year where we lost so many talents, it’s important to cherish those we still have.

Jeff Rosenstock — “WORRY.” It’s not unusual to have reservations about getting older, but it is unusual for an artist to create an album that accurately conveys the anxieties, fears and joys of aging like Rosenstock does on “WORRY.” The 17 songs here are kind of punk, sort of alt-rock and quasi-classic rock.

If it sounds like the music is tough to quantify, it is. That’s the point. There might be an overabundance of ideas here, and they don’t all pan out. But I never fault an artist for swinging for the fences. That’s the only way you hit a homer.

ScHoolboy Q — “Blank Face LP” Chance the Rapper and West both delivered the year’s best hip-hop albums by infusing their music with gospel, but if you’re looking for the kind of rap that should be blaring out of speakers at full volume, the kind that makes you feel like you can lift a car over your head, ScHoolboy Q has you covered.

It’s unfortunate Q is always going to be in the shadow of label mate Kendrick Lamar, because Q has made a modern rap masterpiece with “Blank Face LP.” At times it’s funny, menacing, paranoid and touching, and handily establishes Q as one of his generation’s best rappers.

Put it on, turn it up and ride out.

Usher — “Hard II Love” Usher has been making silky R&B

CURTAIN TIME Nighttime in Alaska “Brilliant Traces” by Cindy Lou Johnson plays Jan 13 to March 5 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Director is Craig Bond.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Tickets: $24-$30, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.

Tony winner “Avenue Q” by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez, with book by Jeff Whitty, plays Jan. 13 to Feb. 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays, plus additional times to be announced. Tickets: townhallartscenter.org, 303-794-2787, ext 5.

Don Quixote “Man of La Mancha” by Dale Wasserman, produced by Highlands Ranch-based Performance Now Theatre Company, plays Jan. 6 to 22 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20-$35, performancenow.org or 303-987-7845.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is ready for 2016 to end already. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite music of the year at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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YOGA FROM PAGE 14

Yoga, the practice of breathing, meditation and distinctive body poses that challenge one’s flexibility, originated in ancient India more than 5,000 years ago. It has roots in Hinduism and Buddhism.

The activity has become increasingly popular in past years, fitness experts say, because of its health advantages. Yoga Journal, an American media company devoted to yoga, says the activity boosts muscle strength and immunity, benefits

TYPES OF YOGA Hatha: A sequence of poses, such as downward dog and mountain pose, suited for the beginner.

Bikram: A set of 26 poses performed in a heated room.

Vinyasa: A popular practice that moves quickly from pose to pose.

Source: Fitness Magazine posture, increases blood flow, improves balance, aids sleep and more.

Aside from the physical benefits, yoga is a spiritual practice that tunes into one’s inner self, according to mind-

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“Sincere spiritual investigation is a journey to your center,” its website says.

“Along the road, all of your attachments and aversions will be challenged.”

This is the case for Wendy Crichton, a Highlands Ranch resident who has practiced yoga for more than 20 years.

She describes her yoga practice as a “beautiful sort of chaotic and ever-changing experience.”

“I learn new things every single time I practice,” said Crichton, who also founded Young Yogis, a yoga program for children. “It makes my heart soar and smile. Some-

times it brings me close to tears and brings up some pretty painful stuff that I’ve tried to bury.”

Crichton said religion and yoga are two separate experiences for her. Her core belief of yoga is to bring her body, heart and mind together for an experience of wellness and wholeness, she said.

“Throughout my 25 years of practice, it has changed for me profoundly, and where I am today is probably not where I’ll be in a few years,” she said. “Right now, my yoga is a non-dogmatic exploration of the best `me’ I can become.”

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Shooting wildlife (with a camera) topic of club presentation SONYA’S SAMPLER

Members of the Englewood Camera Club will gather at 7 p.m. on Jan. 10 to hear photographer and workshop leader Matt Shetzer talk about various wildlife photography concepts geared towards photographing raptors, bears and small birds. Challenges Sonya Ellingboe include composing a strong scene, anticipating the actions of a wild animal and ensuring the light is perfect. He will address understanding wildlife behavior with details and images from Alaska and Costa Rica and Ecuador. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd. (south entrance), Centennial.

Mozart in Englewood The Mozart Clarinet Trio, the “Kegelstatt Trio,” will be performed at the 2 p.m. Jan. 21 in an Englewood Arts Presents concert in Hampden Hall on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Jason Shafer, principal clarinetis of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, will perform with Erika Eckert, viola, and Margaret McDonald, piano. Also on the program is Bruch: “8 Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano” (two-three piece excerpt). Bruch was

70 years old when he composed the trio pieces and they have a mellow, autumnal sound. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors; free under 18, at the door or at englewoodarts.org.

Genealogists meet The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society will start the new year with “Family in a Shoebox: Genealogy and Postcards” with Diedra Horan at 1 p.m. Jan. 10. Also scheduled: “Library Media and Digitization Tools” with Kirsten Caulfield, multimedia librarian for the Arapahoe Library District, at 1 p.m. on Jan. 17. Learn about options for preserving photographs, slides and film and how to share these items. The group meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Information: email president Joyce Lohse at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com.

Family fun Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver, will offer its monthly second Saturday comedy series: Episode 4 of “Siren Song: A Pirate Odyssey” at 1 and 3 p.m. on Jan. 14, with a sketch based on a song suggested by the audience last month. Tickets: $7 online, $8 at the door. (Pirate costumes welcome!)

Go to buntport.com.

Jazz in Arvada “Turn Up the Basie” is the name of the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s next concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21

Matt Shetzer’s pair of contentious eagles illustrates his skill at photographing raptors, among the wildlife photography topics which he will discuss for the Englewood Camera Club when members meet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 10 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

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at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tickets: 720-898-7200 or arvadacenter.org.

Mother-daughter discussion Libby Bortz, LCSW, and Patty Bortz, JD, CSA, will present “Mother-Daughter: Co-Authors of the Last Chapter” at 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 10 at the MACC Boardroom, (theatre entrance), Mizel Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. They will talk about aging and dying and why conversation about that emotional journey is so important. The “estate plan of the heart,” is a name for their presentation. RSVP to Suzi Malman, 303-316-6358.

Apprentice program David Taylor’s Zikr Dance Ensemble will hold auditions for an apprentice program for dancers, age 16 and over, at 2 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 15 at Denver Ballet Theatre and Centerstage Starz Studio, 8150 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Admission by invitation

only. Dancers will take a five-week class from May 15 through June 17, following auditions. Dancers will appear in Zikr’s 2017 performances. Tuition is $500. Audition fee is $10. Bring headshot and resume. The class will be taught by Colorado Ballet dancer and Zikr guest dancer Tracy Jones. See zikrdance.com.

ThunderRidge play “12 Angry Jurors” by Reginald Rose will play at ThunderRidge High School, 1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway in Highlands Ranch, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 19, 20, 21.

(Details next week.)

Tropical fix Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual Orchid Showcase runs Jan. 6 to Feb. 20 in the Orangery and Marnie’s Pavilion at the gardens, 1007 York St. in Denver. The 2017 theme is Victorian for this display of common and rare species that surrounds the visitor with gorgeous blooms. For admission details, see botanicgardens.org.

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims.

Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock.

Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us.

AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season.

Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees.

Contact: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide/ or 888-OUR-AARP. Deadline: Apply by Dec. 15 Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area.

Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers.

Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.

Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

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CLUBS

Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

Douglas County Libertarian Development Group meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Rio Grande Restaurant, 9535 Park Meadows Drive. Go to LPDG.org.

The group also has a very active Facebook page. In addition, we are also recognized by the State Libertarian party. Contact Wayne Harlos at 303-229-3435.

Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop. org or www.dcrw.org.

Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information.

Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for information.

Professional BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com.

Build Business Today, a business networking group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday at Johnny Carino’s in Parker. Visit www.buildbusinesstoday.com or call 720-840-5526.

CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Parker networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Panera Bread, 11290 Twenty Mile Road, Parker. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required.

More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com.

Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

Leads Club Southeast Superstars meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Parker

and Orchard roads. Call Linda Jones at 720641-0056.

The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County.

Parker Leaders, a leads group with a networking attitude, meets from 10:30-11:45 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Parker Heating & Air, 18436 Longs Way, Unit 101. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the club, which is seeking new members, including a personal trainer, massage therapist, acupuncturist, lawyer, bookkeper, telecom consultant and computer repair technician.

Contact Erica_Kraft@ADP.com.

Parker Leads meets from 4-5 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays. Call 303524-9890.

South Metro Sales and Business Professionals, a networking group, meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at August Moon, 18651 E. Mainstreet, in Parker. Call Tom Joseph at 303-840-5825 for information.

Recreation Altitude Multisport Club invites anyone interested in triathlon, running, biking, or swimming to join us for group workouts.

Sunday morning swims at the Parker Rec Center and run and bike workouts throughout the week. Whether you’re an Ironman or have run a 5K, we welcome all abilities. Go to www.

AltitudeMultisport.com for more information.

Ave Maria Community Orchestra The Ave Maria Community Orchestra is a non-denominational volunteer organization looking for your musical talent. All ages and talents are welcome to join us sharing a great time making great music. Our group performs in many genres, including classical, ballad, show tunes, big band, jazz, and much more.

We are looking for singers, strings, brass, woodwind, piano, guitar and percussion. Call Mark Metzler at 720-255-7755.

Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver.

We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock.

For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com.

Cycle Club meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church.

Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520.

Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; it’s a fragrance-free

environment. A free question-and-answer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 for South Suburban Park and Recreation District residents; $1.75 for non-residents. Reservations required. Call Sue Bauer at 303-641-3534.

Life Time Run Club: free social runs at 6 p.m.

Tuesdays and 8 a.m. Saturdays at Life Time Fitness, Parker. Open to members and nonmembers. Routes vary from 1.5 to 6 miles.

Runs are led by experienced coaches who cater to all levels and abilities. Go to http:// lifetimerun.com/Sub_Social/socialruns.html or call run coordinator Heather Crosby at hcrosby@lifetimefitness.com.

Parker Arts Council has youth open mic/ karaoke nights on the first Thursday of each month. The event is open to all ages. Kids 12 and under eat free. Takes place at Clavin’s Bar

and Grill, 17904 Cottonwood Drive, Parker.

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding. com.

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Annual cowboy poetry event ambling into Golden American Mountaineering Center will be venue for most events during traditional gathering

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Preserving the History and Tradition,” they say, is the purpose of The Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

Twenty-eight years ago a group of theater and history fans decided to celebrate a particularly Western American tradition with a weekend focused on cowboy heritage, as remembered in words and music — and storytelling.

The earliest performances were held at the Arvada Center. Then the event moved around a bit before finding its current, hopefully permanent, home at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, where it will run from Jan. 19 through Jan. 22 with the theme “Where the West Lives — Golden, Colorado.”

There will be three evening performances, two full days of theme sessions and a final-day Sunday matinee featuring a cast of cowboy poets and musicians from the American West, Canada and Australia, according to publicist Jerry Cunningham.

The tradition of cowboy poetry de-

IF YOU GO The Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held Jan. 19-22 in Golden, primarily at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. See schedule in story. Tickets are for individual events or as a weekend pass, available at ColoradoCowboyGathering.com or call 888-718-4253. veloped on cattle drives and at ranches, where workers would gather around a campfire at night and entertain themselves and each other with folk songs and stories — sometimes tall tales about adventures.

Performers this year include Floyd Beard, Jon Chandler, Doc Mehl, D.W. Groethe, Kristyn Harris, Suzie Knight, Liz Masterson and more, some of whom we have seen/heard at the Littleton Museum over the years.

The gathering begins on the evening of Jan. 19 with a members-only “meet and greet” reception and sampler showcase at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.

On the remaining three days, activities move to the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, which has a large amount of free parking. (710 10th St., Golden.)

• Jan. 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Themed Daytime Sessions with numerous performers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Campfire Cooking Lunch 7:30 p.m. — Jon Chandler will host a

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The HillBenders: TOMMY, A Bluegrass Opry Thursday, January 19 at 7:30pm “Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball…” Maybe not your standard bluegrass lyric, but a line known by all the world from the biggest rock opera of all time,

Nizar Ibrahim: Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30pm Wednesday, January 18 at 10am Meet Spinosaurus, the largest predatory dinosaur yet discovered and hear the incredible story of how this prehistoric giant was almost lost to science, before being brought back to light with the help of a remarkable young paleontologist.

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The Who’s Tommy. 45 years after its original release, this classic of classic rock has now been fully realized as a full length bluegrass tribute featuring Springfield, Missouri’s The HillBenders.

Cowgirl entertainer Susie Knight will perform at the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Golden.

COURTESY PHOTO program that includes Rodney Nelson, Kristyn Harris, D.W. Groethe, Doris Daley, Jill Jones and Friends.

• Jan. 21 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Themed Daytime Sessions 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Campfire Cooking Lunch 7:30 p.m. — Pop Wagner with Skip Gorman, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Richard Elloyan and Steve Wade, Carol Heuchan and the Flying W Wranglers • Jan. 22 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Doc Mehl with Floyd Beard, Susie Knight, Yampa Valley Boys, Liz Masterson and Gary McMahan in matinee show Tickets are available as a weekend pass or for individual events: ColoradoCowboyGathering.com A three day cinch-making class with Pop Wagner will be held Jan. 20-22 at the Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Ave. Wagner will teach basic design, plus woven and combination technique cinches. Styles include roper, cutter and Vaquero. He will share how to source materials and how to create mohair cord “from goats to the mill,” and participants will have written instructions for making a cinch loom. Go to the website at ColoradoCowboyGathering. com to register.

Cowboy poet/singer Floyd Beard will perform at the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Golden.

PHOTO BY VALERIE BEARD

CINCH-MAKING CLASS AND LINEUP OF PERFORMERS AT THE GATHERING Pop Wagner’s cinch-making class: A three-day cinch-making class with Pop Wagner will take place Jan. 20-22 at the Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Ave., Golden. Wagner will teach basic design, plus woven and combination technique cinches. Styles include roper, cutter and Vaquero. He will share how to source materials and how to create mohair cord “from goats to the mill,” and participants will have written instructions for making a cinch loom. Go to the website at ColoradoCowboyGathering.com to register.

2017 Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering performers: Floyd Beard

Jon Chandler Doris Daley Richard Elloyan & Steve Wade Skip Gorman D.W. Groethe Kristyn Harris Carol Heuchan Yvonne Hollenbeck Jill Jones & Friends Susie Knight Liz Mastersnon Gary McMahan Al “Doc” Mehl Rod Nelson Mark Gardner & Rex Rideout Yampa Valley Boys Pop Wagner Flying W Wranglers

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THINGS to DO this week’s TOP FIVE

THEATER

Roaring Success Acting Workshop: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at LSI Studios, 10076 Cairns Court, Highlands Ranch. Class runs weekly. Professional actor and coach leads class. Go to http:// roaringsuccess.org/rohreringsuccess-acting-workshop.

Town Hall Arts Center Presents ‘Avenue Q’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Sundays, from Friday, Jan. 13, to Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2450 W Main St., Littleton. Additional shows are at 2 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, and at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or go to townhallartscenter.org/ avenue-q.

Zikr Dance Ensemble Apprentice Program Auditions: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15, at Denver Ballet Theatre & Centerstage Stars studios, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial. For ages 16 and older. Five-week course, from May 15 to June 17. Go to www. zikrdance.com for details.

MUSIC

Kaia Kena & Friends Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Night of original songs and heartwarming stories. Go to http://gshep. org/ministry/music-missionconcert-series.

ART

Paper Crafting: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Craft winter flowers, snowflakes, party favors, a compass rose and more at the DIY @ DCL Sundays program.

Great for all ages. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Drawing is Creative and Fun Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Ages 18 and older. Presented by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County. Led by artist Victoria Kwaskinski. Go to http://www.heritage-guild.com/ current-workshops.html. Contact Mary kay Jacobus, mkstudio@comcast.net or 303-594-4667.

Family in a Shoebox: Genealogy and Postcards: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Learn how postcards can add to your knowledge of family history and enhance the stories you want to tell. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Conservation in Colorado Lecture Series: 6:308 p.m. Wednesdays at Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Presented by the Audubon Society of Greater Denver, topics include “Denver Water, Climate Change and Long Term Planning” on Jan. 11; “USGS, Environmental Health & Monitoring” on Jan. 18; “Government Accountability Office, Energy Choices and Impact on Birds”

org, or 720-588-9838.

Digital Drop-In Tech Assistance: 2-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Get help with your computer or mobile device by skilled library staff members. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Parker Non-Fiction Book Club: 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 in Event Hall B on the second floor of the Parker Library. Early arrivals can meet at 6:30 p.m. in the magazine section. January’s topic is the women of the Supreme Court; come prepared to talk about what impressed you about the woman you chose. Contact Evelyn Poulo at evelyn.poulo@gmail.com. The Monday, Feb. 13 meeting topic is the influence of the uber wealthy on politics (reading suggestions: “Dark Money” by Jane Mayer or “The Party is Over” by Mike Lofgren.

March’s meeting will address entertainers who are alive and politicly active.

EVENTS

Art of Bragging for Authors: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Colorado Auto Dealers Association, 190 E. Speer Blvd.

Writers learn how to brag and how to use brag statements to increase books sales and build a reputation. Continental breakfast included. Contact Author U at www.authoru.org, info@authoru.

Venezuela: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Join Active Minds in exploring how this oncepromising economy and evolving democracy has wound up in shambles. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Career Fair: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. Bring 10-15 resumes.

Wear business professional attire.

Event is free; parking fees apply.

Opportunities include a variety of sales positions, financial plan-

on Jan. 25; an “Audubon Rockies, Western Rivers Action Network” on Feb. 1. Proceeds support programs of the Audubon Nature Center. Go to http://www.denveraudubon. org/events/2017-01/ History’s Hoaxes, Scams, Schemes: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Presented by Ed Weising. Refreshments at 6:45 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Historical Society at 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free.

Develop Novel and Movie Ideas That Sell: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

The DIY @ DCL program is led by author Jessica Brody. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

ning, retail management, human resources and more.

Great Decisions Program: 2 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Discuss the most critical global issues facing America today with other residents. This is the first of eight meetings in the series. Registration is required; call 303-7917323 or go to DCL.org.

Lifelong Learning Fridays: 2 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Get hands-on experience with different tech devices. For ages 50plus. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

le Blvd., Lone Tree. The Thursday Mystery Group will discuss “The Fixer,” by Joesph Finder. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

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PACE Center Blood Drive: 9:3011:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 and Friday, Jan. 20, at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. In the bloodmobile. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or bonfils.org.

a love relationship. Offers education, support, and optional social activities. Child care provided with prior registration. Contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@gmail.com for cost and to register.

Crescent Parkway Buildings Blood Drive: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 8400 E. Crescent Parkway, Greenwood Village. In the bloodmobile.

Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

AT&T/DirecTV Blood Drive: 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood.

Inside the bloodmobile. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

Strong Immunity: Your Key to Wellness: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Join Trisha Ackerman, nutritionist, for practical tips and solutions to building immunity this winter. Contact Trisha@Nutrition4supportandwellness.com.

One DTC Building Blood Drive: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 5251 DTC Parkway, Greenwood Village.

Inside the 2nd floor conference room. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or bonfils.org.

Quadrant Building Blood Drive: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5445 DTC Parkway, Centennial. Inside the Bighorn Room. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

Quick Class: Apple Cider Vinegar: 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Learn how to use apple cider vinegar to support blood sugar regulation, a healthy body weight, heart health, and more.

Call 303-471-9400.

Roadmap to Positive and Purposeful Aging: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 11 at the Highlands Ranch Metro District, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. Threepart series; guest speaker is Gary Foster. Registration required; call 720-4922 or go to www.highlandsranch.org/signmeup.

Omega’s Oh My: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. These unique fats found in fish are vital to optimal health and play a key role in brain, heart, weight and joint health. Learn about specific foods and supplements. Call 303-4719400.

Great Influenza Topic of Book Club: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at an undisclosed location in Littleton. Get the book now and read ahead, “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry. Join the conversation of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for details on location.

Ave Maria Catholic Parish Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 8, at 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker. In the bloodmobile.

Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

Rock Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten Registration: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7; 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10; or 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Children who will be 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2017, may register for kindergarten. Call Aubrey at 303-387-5157.

Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

10-week seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of

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

Mystery Book Discussion, Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille, 9808 Sunningda-

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Grab your camera and head to the hills for an epic view of the Front Range.

Daniels Park, an untouched area between Castle Pines and Highlands Ranch, has unobstructed views of western Douglas County, much of which is undeveloped land.

The picturesque scenery includes Pikes Peak and Mount Evans.

For those in search of a thrill, an indoor skydiving facility is just miles down the road at iFly Denver, 9230 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree.

Jordan Weintraub, of Highlands Ranch, took his daughter when she was about 4 or 5 years old. The now 9-year-old loved it and is ready to go skydiving, Weintraub said.

According to iFly’s website, a basic first-time flier package starts at $59.95. For more information, visit iflyworld.com/ denver/.

Those with a need for speed should look no further. K1 Speed, 8034 Midway Drive, Highlands Ranch, is one of few indoor go-kart racing locations in the Denver area. It offers go-karts imported from Italy that reach 50 mph.

Aside from the race track, there is a family-friendly lounge equipped with 20 TVs, leather couches, a snack bar and an arcade.

Czarnecki noted that weekdays are much slower than weekends.

And there’s a weekday special: three races for $39 Monday through Thursday versus the regular price of three races for $48.

BY ALEX DEWIND | ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. It’s the time to set goals, organize that trip you never got around to or that activity you keep telling yourself you are going to try.

For those in need of ideas, the following are five options in the south metro Denver area.

Highlands Ranch Mansion Looking for a history lesson on the community? Take a tour of the legendary Highlands Ranch Mansion, a castle-like structure that dates to 1891 and was home to some of the first inhabitants of the land.

Open hours and tours are held on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and one Monday evening per month. This month, the Monday is Jan. 9, and it’s open to the public from 3 to 7 p.m.

Volunteers are on site for free guided tours, or residents can explore the dwelling on their own.

Dart Warz Dart Warz is a familyfriendly alternative to paintball that is played with foam darts. The company describes the sports arena as “America’s first indoor Nerf battle field.” It is located in Centennial, off South University Boulevard and East Otero Avenue.

Dart Warz specializes in birthday parties, teambuilding and employee parties, according to its website.

Participants must be at least 5 years old. On Monday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m., parents play free with purchase of a child entry.

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Social/Service AARP Parker meets at 1 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker.

There are interesting and informative programs for seniors. For further information, contact Patsy at 303-905-1008.

AAUW (American Association of University Women), founded in 1881, is the oldest women’s organization in the United States. It has a mission of promoting equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Scholarships are provided to Douglas County women who are in college, and cash awards are presented to senior girls from Douglas County high schools who have

an interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Meetings are in Castle Rock the third Wednesday of the month, at various times and locations. Go to douglascounty-co.aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail.com.

American Legion Parker Post 1864 meets at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at South Metro Fire Station No. 46, 19310 Stroh Road, Parker. Go to www.post1864.org or call 720-542-3877.

AWANA Club at Parker Bible Church meets from 6:30-8:05 p.m. Wednesdays at 4391 E. Mainstreet. Call 303-841-3836.

Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Gamma Theta Chapter meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Sandy Pearl at 303-319-2392 for more information.

Breakfast Club Singles 50 plus meets the third Saturday each month at the Ridge Grill, Castle Pines North Country Club, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities such as dinners, sports, theater, etc. Reservations are required; cost is price of your meal. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-8148428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. The website is www.

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The Breakfast Club for singles ages 50 and older meets from 8:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Centennial.

The club is a group created to provide fun activities and new friendships. Go to www. tbc50plus.org or call the hotline at 303-7943332 and leave a message; someone will call back. New members always welcome.

Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the conference center at Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker. Rotary is a “Service Above Self” organization, serving internationally as well as locally. Come have lunch with us to enjoy a program and potentially get involved in Rotary’s mission. Contact Kevin Hausmann at kevinhausmann@hotmail.com.

Civil Air Patrol-Parker Cadet Squadron meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9030 Miller Road, Parker. Call 303-596-3425.

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Teamwork is key for Legend boys hoops squad Young team growing as season moves ahead

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Kevin Boley’s memory is jogged every time he watches his Legend High School basketball team play.

Boley has put together some pretty good teams as the only boys basketball coach since Legend opened in 2008.

In the past six campaigns, including a 6-4 record compiled this season prior to a Jan. 6 non-league game against Grand Junction, Legend has gone 95-44 with three Sweet 16 appearances plus one Great 8 showing and a trip to the Final Four.

Boley’s first team was made up freshmen and played a varsity/junior varsity type schedule, but jumped into the Class 5A Continental League in the school’s third year following one season in Class 3A. The 2016-17 Titans are reminiscent of that first team of players, according to Boley.

“What this group really reminds me of is the original kids that started our program,” he said. “Players like Phil McNiff, Derrick White, Steele Krause, Connor Orgill, the guys on that first team that got to the Sweet 16 and

Senior Blake Fields, Legend’s leading scorer, attempts to get off a jump shot during a game against Pine Creek in the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic. The Titans will take a 6-4 record into a non-league game against Grand Junction on Jan. 6.

JIM BENTON that next year got to the Final Four.

“The ceiling on this team is really high because we’re young and inexperienced but each time we play we get a little bit better. You can see our guys growing.”

One of those improving players is 6-foot-4 junior Brody McCord.

McCord is a left-handed pitcher on the Titans baseball team, and after a season playing junior varsity basketball,

he had to be persuaded to play basketball this season.

“My dad talked me into playing basketball,” said McCord. “It was all baseball in the fall. It was my life. I thought I was going to stick to baseball. I had a little rust coming in to play basketball.

“It’s been fun playing. I love playing with these guys. We are kind of more like a family.

We try to get each other great shots instead of trying to get ours. So instead of a player

Local girls rank high in state swimming STAFF REPORT

Top 20 Colorado girls swimming times were released by PrepSwimCo.com prior to the holiday break, and several area athletes ranked either one or two in both Class 5A and 4A. Arapahoe senior Laurel Eiber has the second fastest Class 5A times in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events with clockings of 23.50 and 51.28. The Warriors 400 freestyle relay team has the state best time of 3:30.57.

Patricia Van of ThunderRidge swam a 5:07.64 in the 500 freestyle, which is the second best in the state, and teammate Kaleigh Haworth was second in the 100 breaststroke with a 1:05.11 time.

Mountain Vista junior Natalie Arky has the second fastest time in the 100 backstroke of 56.34 while Rock Canyon’s Makenna Mathieson’s time of 2:10.32 ranks second in the 200 IM. Taylor Jackson of Mountain Range has the best diving score of 526.60 followed by Lexie Barker of Douglas County/Castle View with a 479.10 total.

In the team rankings, Fossil Ridge was first.

Arapahoe was third, Rock Canyon sixth, Cherry Creek ninth and ThunderRidge 10th.

In Class 4A, two Heritage swimmers have recorded the best times so far in the state.

Kyle Andrews is tops in the 100 freestyle at 50.28 while Lizzie Hunt has the best time of 59.04 in the 100 backstroke. Heritage’s Emma Spotts is second in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:04.81.

Valor Christian also had two swimmers ranked first in the state. Senior Madison Hoehn’s 57.43 time in the 200 butterfly is tops and junior Abbey Owenby is first in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:05.55.

Owenby is second in the 200 freestyle at 1:54.26 and sophomore Lindsay Stenstrom’s time of 24.38 is second in the 50 freestyle. Valor has the best time of 3:32.78 in the 400 freestyle relay.

Sophomore Kyriana Chambo of the Highlands Ranch team has the second best diving score of 466.70.

Class 4A team rankings found Valor second behind Cheyenne Mountain. Heritage was fourth and Highlands Ranch ninth.

trying to score 20 points a game, it’s collectively trying to get the win at the end.”

McCord is the team’s second leading scorer with an 11.2 scoring average and leads the team in rebounding with a 4.2 average.

Senior Blake Fields is scoring 15 points a game to pace the Titans, while sophomore Caleb Tamminga chips in nine points a game and senior Bradley Caldwell 8.2.

“It’s an incredible group of

hard-working kids that are very coachable and unselfish and all about Legend basketball,” said Boley. “They are a lot of fun to be around and they like each other.

“What is unique about this team is that only Blake Fields and Bradley Caldwell played at all last year. We had good kids on our junior varsity team and it’s a good young program with new kids.”

Boley likes the blend of the team.

“Cam is a freshman and he’s going to be a special player and Caleb is a sophomore and he’s going to be a special player,” he said.

“We’re really blessed with a bunch of really good juniors that have been waiting their turn in the program. The three seniors, Eli (DeRosa), Bradley and Blake are great leaders and team guys. They have seen a lot.

“You have to be playing really well at the end of the season and be healthy. There are a lot of good teams out there. The one thing about our league (Continental), you are going to be prepared by the end of the season. The ceiling on this team is really high because we’re young and inexperienced but each time we play we get a little bit better. You can see our guys growing. We share the ball and shoot the ball well.

We’re hard to guard because we share the ball. Guys are hungry to create shots.”

Magness Arena will host hockey semifinals, finals STAFF REPORT

Magness Arena at the University of Denver will host this spring’s Colorado High School State Hockey semifinals and finals.

According to CHSAANow.com, the Final Four will move from the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland to Magness as part of an agreement between the Colorado High School Activities Association and the Colorado Avalanche.

The semifinals this year will be held on March 3 with the championship game set for March 6, and all three games will be hosted by the Avalanche.

Hockey semifinals and finals were hosted by DU in 2012 and 2014 at Magness, which has a seating capacity of 6,026 fans.

The semifinals and title game could move to the 18,007seat Pepsi Center, home of the Denver Nuggets and Avalanche, starting for the 2017-18 season if dates become available. If dates are booked by the professional teams, DU would continue to host the final three games of the prep hockey season.

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Smaller ski resorts tout authenticity to compete

BY KRISTEN WYATT ASSOCIATED PRESS

A budget ski resort in western Colorado came up with an eye-popping offer — a $700 lift ticket, the most expensive in the nation. Only this lift ticket comes with a sweet bonus: a pair of handcrafted skis made from Colorado wood.

Gimmicky? Sure. But Sunlight Mountain Resort says that in an era of increasing ski-industry consolidation, where a handful of companies control more and more winter sport terrain, scrappy independent resorts need all the help they can get to compete with amenity-laden megaresorts.

From baking fresh doughnuts for skiers to displaying local art to play up a sense of community, smaller, independent resorts say they have to rely on personality.

“It’s the difference between Budweiser or a craft brew,” said Troy Hawks, Sunlight’s head of marketing and sales.

The ski industry used to be dominated by independent resorts, where downhill and cross-country skiers would drive to a local mountain, maybe get a fireside cup of hot chocolate in a lodge, then drive home. A ski area with an on-mountain hotel was a rarity; one with nighttime entertainment and

white-tablecloth dining would be a true destination.

Starting in the 1980s, larger conglomerate companies started consolidating ski areas, investing heavily to make their mountains 12-month vacation destinations.

They made room for upstart snowboarders. Added spas and skiing lessons for kids. Built condominiums and larger hotels. Allowed guests to buy one pass good at several mountain resorts.

Owners of the independent mountains say they’re trying to buck the consolidation trend by competing with personality.

One Colorado resort uses its lack of amenities as an attraction. Silverton Mountain in southwest Colorado has no terrain for beginners or intermediates. No ski school. No hotel. Just one lift and 1,800 acres of uncrowded terrain for expert skiers. No frills. Just thrills.

“We set ourselves apart by limiting the daily skier visits and making the experience the opposite of others,” said Silverton Mountain co-founder Jen Brill, who happily boasts that her mountain sees as many skiers in a season as the megaresort Breckenridge Ski Resort sees in a busy winter weekend.

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Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0265 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2016 12:19:00 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: ERIC W BLANCHARD AND JOY M BLANCHARD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR M&T BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: M&T BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/24/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 5/31/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013044752 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $247,204.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $236,029.15

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

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0250 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/29/2016 12:21:00 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: JOHN WINTERHALDER AND BARBARA WINTERHALDER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/19/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 3/4/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009014786 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $190,867.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $141,083.34 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 1, BRADBURY RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 26, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 10A, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10789 Appaloosa Court, Parker, CO 80134

Which has the address of: 8935 Cloverleaf Circle, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 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.

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: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 10/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 10/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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

SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16CO00455-1

ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-012854

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0265 First Publication: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0250 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0255

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2016 9:15:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/1/2016 2:33:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/11/2016 9:15:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: BRAD R SULLIVAN AND ABBY L MOORE AND GEORGE J KENNEDY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/6/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005084599 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $234,820.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $185,841.25

Original Grantor: NEIL D SCHWORM III Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. DBA FIRST PREFERRED MORTGAGE, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/23/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 9/17/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009073133 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $226,816.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,250.63

Original Grantor: HILLTOP PINE BLUFFS, LLC Original Beneficiary: RUN MANAGEMENT, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: RUN MANAGEMENT, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/24/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 6/25/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014033746 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $2,800,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $4,650,000.00

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

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NUMBER 9G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12615 Buckhorn Creek Street, Parker, CO 80134 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, February 1, 2017, 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: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/13/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WELDON P. PHILLIPS JR Colorado Registration #: 31827 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 4500.101929.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Publ ic Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0260 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 24, BLOCK 18, THE PINERY SW FILING NO. 1A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6639 Fonder Dr, Parker, CO 80134 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, February 22, 2017, 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: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 16CO00166-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0273 First Publication: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust, as amended, have been violated for reason including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust, as amended, and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby, and for the failure to perform obligations under prior deeds of trust. Therefore, the owner of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness.

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: A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PARKER, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, PROPOSED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TOWNHOME UNITS, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AND KNOWN AS PINE BLUFF FILING NO. 3B, AMENDMENT NO. 1, LOTS 1 THROUGH 84, AND TRACTS F, G, H, AND J, PINE BLUFFS FILING NO. 3B, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2009002669 OF THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, NOW KNOWN AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 84, AND TRACTS A, B, C, AND D BASED ON THE REPLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2014066576 ON NOVEMBER 14, 2014 OF THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27 AND SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF PARKER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO; SAID PARCEL CONTAINS AN AREA OF 482,160 SQUARE FEET OR 11.07 ACRES MORE OR LESS EXCEPT THOSE LOTS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, WHICH WERE EITHER RELEASED OR DEEDED THROUGH FORECLOSURE OF A SENIOR DEED OF TRUST:LOTS 40-43 WHICH WERE RELEASED, AS EVIDENCED BY THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON AUGUST 3, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016051577;LOTS 44-47 WHICH WERE DEEDED TO RIVER BEND CORPORATION

BY PUBLIC TRUSTEE CONFIRMATION DEED RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016062357; LOTS 62-65 WHICH WERE DEEDED TO RIVER BEND CORPORATION BY PUBLIC TRUSTEE CONFIRMATION DEED RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016062367; LOTS 66-74 WHICH WERE RELEASED, AS EVIDENCED BY THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON AUGUST 3, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016051577; AND, LOTS 75-79 WHICH WERE DEEDED TO RIVER BEND CORPORATION BY PUBLIC TRUSTEE CONFIRMATION DEED RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016062365.

Which has the address of: Vacant Land, Parker, CO 80134 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, February 1, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell

Parker * 1

30 Parker NOTICE ChronicleOF 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.

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 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.

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.

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: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustees

First Publication: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Dated: 10/13/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

WELDON P. PHILLIPS JR Colorado Registration #: 31827 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006357172

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

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

LAUREN SELINGER Colorado Registration #: 39316 8480 E. ORCHARD ROAD, SUITE 5000, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 740-8494 Fax #: (303) 740-8495 Attorney File #: HILLTOP

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0280 First Publication: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0255 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0280 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/2/2016 11:40:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: PATRICK CHARLES BLAIR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FULL SPECTRUM LENDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A, THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES , SERIES 2004-10 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/25/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 10/5/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004102887 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $206,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $111,369.54

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 11, THE PINERY SW FILING NO. 1A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5330 North Creek Way, Parker, CO 80134-2755 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, February 22, 2017, 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0278 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/2/2016 11:10:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JESSE L ARNOLD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/26/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 3/1/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010012502 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $211,007.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $172,228.15 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 3, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 5A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12653 So Dove Creek Ct, Parker, CO 80134 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, February 22, 2017, 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

Public Trustees

Dated: 11/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-013151 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0278 First Publication: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2017 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND HANDICAP RETROFIT PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2017-001 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, installation of new sidewalk, curb and gutter, inlet repair, relocation of irrigation and upgrading several handicap ramps to meet the requirements with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout Douglas County. Traffic control is necessary for each area.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section II-B) – 10,710 LF • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS)(6 Foot - 6 Inch) – 36,120 LF • Concrete Pavement (10 Inch) (Class P) – 5,180 SY • Concrete Curb Ramp (6 Inch) – 8,176 SY Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 930443 First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: January 12, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on January 28, 2017 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Kraemer North America, LLC for the Visual Screening for North Meadows Extension Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2005-024 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kraemer North America, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the per-

and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Kraemer North America, LLC for the Visual Screening for North Meadows Extension Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2005-024 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kraemer North America, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said January 28, 2017, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Dennis Lobberding, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

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

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

Legal Notice No.: 930422 First Publication: December 29, 2016 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for MOORE ROAD EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION CENTER (EVOC), DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2015-016 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of grading, drainage, and surfacing for a 1.6 mile asphalt road course and a 9.2 acre asphalt skill pad, to the east of Moore Road.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder's responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Dennis Lobberding, Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Embankment Material (Complete in Place) - 82,000 CY • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) - 26,794 CY • Topsoil - 51,000 CY • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading S) (75) (PG 64-22) - 28,945 Ton • 18-42 Inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe Complete in Place) - 2,050 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 930435 First Publication: December 29, 2016 Second Publication: January 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #060-16 FACILITY PEST CONTROL The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of a complete Facility Pest Control Program, for specified County Government buildings. The County currently operates and maintains twenty-nine (29) buildings/structures totaling 1,332,368 square feet. Our facilities are located in urban and rural areas. Multiple functions ranging from law enforcement to community events occur in our facilities. One of our core missions is to provide safe, secure, comfortable, and efficient environments for citizens and employees.

ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE MULTIPLE WORK SITE LOCATIONS AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH WILL BEGIN AT THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO

ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017, THERE WILL BE A MANDA TORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE MULTIPLE WORK SITE LOCATIONS AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH WILL BEGIN AT THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. EACH PERSON MUST CLEAR SECURITY BEFORE ENTERING THE LOBBY; THE WALK THROUGH WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:00 AM. ONLY THOSE ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH (AT EACH LOCATION) WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT.

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Government Legals

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 060-16, Facility Pest Control”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Friday, January 27, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 930445 First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #062-16 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES

The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of cleaning supplies, paper disposables, plastic bags/liners, and janitorial equipment for use within Douglas County Facilities, as specified. The County currently operates and maintains twenty-nine (29) buildings/structures totaling 1,332,368 square feet. Our facilities are located in urban and rural areas. Multiple functions ranging from law enforcement to community events occur in our facilities. One of our core missions is to provide safe, secure, comfortable, and efficient environments for citizens and employees.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 062-16, Janitorial Supplies”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted.

Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 26, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 930447 First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #061-16 JANITORIAL SERVICES for DOUGLAS COUNTY FACILITIES

The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of Janitorial Services, as specified, at various Douglas County buildings. The County currently operates and maintains twenty-nine (29)

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Castle Rock teacher has kept feet dancing for decades Joanne Meade, 85, who has been a dancer and teacher for 70 years, says she has no plans to retire soon

Public Notice

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #061-16 JANITORIAL SERVICES for DOUGLAS COUNTY FACILITIES

The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of JanitBY JESSICA GIBBS orial Services, as specified, at various Douglas buildings. The County currently operJGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM County ates and maintains twenty-nine (29) buildings/structures totaling 1,332,368 square feet. Our facilities are located in urban and rurNestled in a corner of Castle Rock — Multiple functions ranging from law enal areas. forcement to community events occur in our fapast a hotel, a body shop and Douglas cilities. One of our core missions is to provide County Firearms along Park Street —secure, comfortable, and efficient environsafe, ments for citizens and employees.

sits a dance school that’s lived the ages.

There will be TWO (2) MANDATORY pre-bid The building seems to exude a sense site visits related to this project. The MANDATof nostalgia and looks to be as much ORY pre-bid site visits will allow all interested parties a museum of its owner’s life as it is a the opportunity to view the multiple building locations and discuss the project details. school.

• The 1ST MANDATORY pre-bid site visit will But that’s not surprising: For Joanne be TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 starting at Meade, dance has been a constantthe FACILITIES, FLEET & EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BUILDcompanion for 70 of her 85 years. And ING at 3026 N. Industrial Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. The site visit will begin promptly for more than the past 25 years, she at 8:00 A.M. Public Notice has shared her passion day in and day Ballet shoes worn by Joanne Meade • The 2ND MANDATORY pre-bid site visit will out with the students who have walked throughout the decades hang near the Joanne Meade, been teaching dance for more than be WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 85, 2017has startREQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)60 years with no plans to at the WILDCAT MOTOR VEHICLE OFNO. 063-16 through the dance studio’s doors. ing entrance of her Castle Rock dance studio. retire soon.

JESSICA GIBBS FICE, 2223 W. Wildcat Parkway, Highlands ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES “Ballet has always been my life,”Ranch, CO 80129. The site visit will begin promptly at 8:00 A.M. Department of Facilities, Fleet & In the following years, she studied old-time said Meade, a lively woman who pairs classroom, students mustThe first pass Emergency Support Services And of Douglas County music ranging from ONLY THOSE ATTENDING BOTH MANDATGovernment, hereinafterclassical referred to symphonies as the music at Illinois Wesleyan University to songbirds of dark-rimmed glasses with her long through a hallway lined by memoraORY PRE-BID SITE VISITS WILL BE ALCounty, respectfully requests proposals from reSchool of Music and dance at Millikin the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s often echoes from white hair. “I don’t think I’d want LOWED to do TO bilia ofA her past.

SUBMIT BID RESPONSE ON sponsible and qualified individuals/firms to asTHIS PROJECT! sist the County, basis, withroom where she teaches University in Illinois. the mirrored anything else.”

There are photos of Meade’s men- on an as-needed professional Architectural Services for various The IFB documents may be now reviewed and/orandCounty projects. projects/services Public Notice Then came a year in Naples, Italy, craft. will tors, many gone, other re- Individualher She could have pursued her music printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing be discussed, negotiated, and issued as rewho grew up in Atwood, nowned names in dance history . Black-the 2017Meade, degree or stuck with nursing, which System website at www.rockymountainbidsysquired throughout calendar year.

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) dancing for the San Carlo Ballet Comtem.com. IFB documents areglamour not availableshots for #064-16 pany before stints with Chicago dance Illinois, began teaching ballet in the and-white of a young she did for 18 years. purchase from Douglas County Government and The goal of the County, through this RFQ, is to SECURE CONTAINERS companies. Meade said she studied school on next to framed But Meade knows what she loves, can only be Meade accessed hang from the above-mena s sdiplomas e m b l e a l i s t o f summers s e v e r a l q u a as l i f i ead junior in andhigh DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION tioned website. While the IFB documents are individuals/firms that can be utilized, as needed. under the second fl oor of her grandmother’s and plaques from her decorated career. she said, and has given her days toavailable it. electronically, Douglas County cannot The agreement(s) with the individuals/firms, as a The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emer- names like Annette Van Dyke, a accept electronicThe bid responses. result oftrophies. this RFQ, shall be considered Blanket Public Notice gency Support Services of Douglas County Govbarn. classroom glitters with longtime dance instructor at Millikin, Purchase Agreements. The Blanket Purchase Public Notice ernment, hereinafter referred to as the County, Shenot charged cents a requests lessonbids and and ballet slippers Nurturing her passion Four (4) copies Beaten, of your IFB worn response shalltorn be Agreement authorizes, but does obligate, 50respectfully INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) from responsible and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked the County to utilize any minimum or maximum, #061-16 INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) qualified firms for the provision of Secure Congradually raised fees to 75 cents. hang from the walls.

Between the front entrance and “IFB theNo. 061-16, Janitorial Services for Douglas dollar amount or quantity of services from any tainers and Document Destruction, as specified.

SEE DANCE,#065-16 P32 JANITORIAL SERVICES for DOUGLAS COUNTY FACILITIES

The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of Janitorial Services, as specified, at various Douglas County buildings. The County currently operates and maintains twenty-nine (29) buildings/structures totaling 1,332,368 square feet. Our facilities are located in urban and rural areas. Multiple functions ranging from law enforcement to community events occur in our facilities. One of our core missions is to provide safe, secure, comfortable, and efficient environments for citizens and employees.

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There will be TWO (2) MANDATORY pre-bid site visits related to this project. The MANDATORY pre-bid site visits will allow all interested parties the opportunity to view the multiple building locations and discuss the project details.

• The 1ST MANDATORY pre-bid site visit will be TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 starting at the FACILITIES, FLEET & EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING at 3026 N. Industrial Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. The site visit will begin promptly at 8:00 A.M. • The 2ND MANDATORY pre-bid site visit will be WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 starting at the WILDCAT MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICE, 2223 W. Wildcat Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. The site visit will begin promptly at 8:00 A.M. ONLY THOSE ATTENDING BOTH MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISITS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT! The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Four (4) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 061-16, Janitorial Services for Douglas County Facilities”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, in-

County Facilities”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Government Legals

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 930446 First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 063-16 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES The Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified individuals/firms to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with professional Architectural Services for various County projects. Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2017 calendar year.

The goal of the County, through this RFQ, is to assemble a list of several qualified individuals/firms that can be utilized, as needed.

The agreement(s) with the individuals/firms, as a result of this RFQ, shall be considered Blanket Purchase Agreements. The Blanket Purchase Agreement authorizes, but does not obligate, the County to utilize any minimum or maximum, dollar amount or quantity of services from any specific individual or firm.

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

Four (4) copies of your RFQ response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked

specific individual or firm.

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

Government Legals

Four (4) copies of your RFQ response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #063-16, Architectural Services” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, January 26, 2017 by the Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any responses so received will be returned unopened.

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

Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 930448 First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #064-16 SECURE CONTAINERS and DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of Secure Containers and Document Destruction, as specified.

The County currently operates and maintains twenty-nine (29) buildings/structures totaling 1,332,368 square feet. Our facilities are located in urban and rural areas. Multiple functions ranging from law enforcement to community events occur in our facilities. One of our core missions is to provide safe, secure, comfortable, and efficient environments for citizens and employees.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsys-

The County currently operates and maintains twenty-nine (29) buildings/structures totaling 1,332,368 square feet. Our facilities are located in urban and rural areas. Multiple functions ranging from law enforcement to community events occur in our facilities. One of our core missions is to provide safe, secure, comfortable, and efficient environments for citizens and employees.

Government Legals

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 064-16, Secure Containers and Document Destruction”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., on Friday, January 27, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 930450 First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #065-16 WASTE REMOVAL for COUNTY FACILITIES The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of equipment and waste removal for County building locations and worksites, as specified. The County currently operates and maintains twenty-nine (29) buildings/structures totaling 1,332,368 square feet. Our facilities are located in urban

WASTE REMOVAL for COUNTY FACILITIES

The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of equipment and waste removal for County building locations and worksites, as specified. The County currently operates and maintains twenty-nine (29) buildings/structures totaling 1,332,368 square feet. Our facilities are located in urban and rural areas. Multiple functions ranging from law enforcement to community events occur in our facilities. One of our core missions is to provide safe, secure, comfortable, and efficient environments for citizens and employees.

Government Legals

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 065-16, Waste Removal for County Facilities”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Friday, January 27, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 930451 First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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DANCE FROM PAGE 31

and renowned Chicago tap dancers Tommy Sutton and Jimmy Payne.

Dances like tap and jazz were necessary to learn, she said, if she wanted to build a well-rounded school. That she has steadily done for the past few decades — and she’s not slowing down.

Meade has a list of classes she wants to add among her traditional offerings like ballet and tap. Those ideas include a class where new mothers can dance with their infants and classes for the blind or children with special needs.

Students come to her mostly through word of mouth and have ranged in age from young children to high school students to adults in their retirement.

‘The real dance’ Geri Domareck, 70, began studying with Meade before her son’s wedding.

“We always promised ourselves dance lessons,” Domareck said of she and her husband.

Joanne Meade, a stickler for technique, instructs three pupils in her beginning ballet class for adults as they move through ballet stances.

JESSICA GIBBS They began with ballroom but over time Domareck added new styles to her repertoire. A couple of years ago she took up tap and roughly six months ago began a ballet stretching class and beginner ballet.

Students say Meade is strict on technique.

On a recent Tuesday afternoon,

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Meade led Domareck and two other classmates through their beginner ballet training.

Classical music filled the room as the three women poised themselves in front of a bar. With Meade demonstrating the moves, they flowed through ballet positions and stretches.

Meade was quick to correct bad form, making sure legs were straight when necessary and toes kept on the ground.

“She’s fabulous,” Domareck said.

“She teaches you the real dance.”

Betsy Gubbels of Franktown began taking classes after enrolling her three children in Meade’s classes.

Her son Adam, then in junior high school, had tried sports but didn’t find his niche, she said. One of his friends was a student of Meade’s and so he decided to try dancing. Soon after, his older sisters joined in their freshman and sophomore years of high school.

Gubbels began to notice her son’s feet never stopped moving.

“She knows where she wants to be with a student and if she hasn’t gotten there she doesn’t just lay back and say, `Close enough,’ ” Gubbels said.

“She can be the iron maiden sometimes, but by golly she gets results.”

Today, peering at the history on her walls, Meade said she isn’t looking at retirement anytime soon.

“I haven’t died yet,” Meade said with a laugh.