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“Right now, we just throw a sign above the door that says, ‘gun-free zone,’ which I think just welcomes them.”

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P3 seeks residents’ ideas for empty lots on Mainstreet Community input sought through October on topic of development

ABOUT P3 Formerly known as the Parker Authority for Reinvestment (PAR), the Town of Parker’s urban renewal authority has evolved in both name and initiative as Partnering for Parker’s Progress. P3 was created in 2006, to facilitate redevelopment and revitalization in the town. Funding for P3 comes from both private investors and tax increment financing.

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Partnering for Parker’s Progress, called P3, wants to know what Parker residents would like to see developed on four empty lots on the eastern end of Mainstreet.

Prior plans presented to the town have not been viable, and P3 is hoping to get a better idea of what the community wants. The land includes a lot in front of the PACE Center, one lot west of the library and Discovery Park, and two starting from the east of Victorian Drive on Mainstreet to where Mainstreet dead-ends on the eastern side.

“The land was purchased to develop by the town,” said Weldy Feazell, redevelopment

P3, Partnering for Parker’s Progress, is asking for community input on the development of four parcels of land on the Eastern end of Mainstreet. GRAPHIC COURTESY OF P3 manager for P3. “We have gone through several iterations with developers, and those just didn’t go through for varying reasons. Some of that was because of public input in opposition of the project, and the feeling they weren’t involved in the process.”

Now P3 wants Parker resi-

dents to tell them what they really want.

“We’re pretty aware of what residents don’t want,” said Feazell. “Keeping in mind that the properties were purchased for development, we really would like ideas from the community on what they do want. Obviously we

can’t just keep them for open spaces, they need to be developed and there needs to be some revenue stream from the development.”

P3 has kicked off its “My Mainstreet” project, which allows residents to visit www. p3parker.com/my-mainstreet to provide feedback and guide improvements during the next nine months. Comments will be taken through October.

P3 has already started a market analysis, and the goal, according to Feazell, is for P3 and the Town of Parker to be armed with guidelines that will be used as the framework

for developers interested in building in downtown Parker.

In addition to the website, Feazell said they are willing to engage the community in a variety of ways to make it easier for residents to provide input.

“We want to make sure the public has plenty of input into what’s happening, not only online, but also through public outreach and presentations through town hall meetings,” said Feazell. “And you can also contact us directly.”

Town Administrator Michelle Kivela said the My Mainstreet project is a good way to plan for the future of Mainstreet in a way that should bring the community together.

“Through the My Mainstreet project, Parker residents and business owners have the unique opportunity to work closely with P3, the Town of Parker and the development community to help plan for the future of Mainstreet in a thoughtful and sustainable way,” Kivela said.

MY NAME IS

TESTA BRYANT

Gardener loves growing vegetables and flowers

About me I came to Colorado 39 years ago, right before my 11th birthday. I moved here with my mom from St. Paul, Minnesota, because she had some respiratory issues that kept coming up, so we were headed to Arizona for the drier air, and ended up staying in Colorado.

I graduated from Cedaredge High School, and moved to the Denver area after I got married. I moved to Parker in 1995. I have three sons and was a paraprofessional for Douglas County School District for 17 years. I don’t currently have any furry pets, and

I usually favor the less lovable pets, such as spiders, snakes and scorpions.

I’m the one the neighbors call if they need a snake taken out of their yard.

Why I love Colorado I do like the diversity of nature in Colorado, and I definitely love all the sunshine. I do enjoy hiking, but don’t get out into the wilderness as much as I should. In the summer I get lost in my yard. I love gardening and tend a vegetable garden and lots of flower gardens. My front yard is purples and blues, I kind of have a theme for all my gardens. I love the Lowes sale each year, and sometimes I’ll take something to one of my close neighbors and plant it in their yard.

In my opinion the world would be a better place ...

If we could learn to be more tolerant

of each other. Rules for ourselves don’t have to mean they are the rules everyone else has to follow. It doesn’t mean we have to hate each other because of what other people say and do. I will always share advice or help others when I can, regardless of religion, gender or race. By and far we are all just people.

My inspiration I’ve always admired Benjamin Franklin, and the way he thought.

The person who inspired me to go into teaching was Mrs. Cassius. I was in fourth grade, and we had a young man named Dusty, who had special needs.

He loved to draw, and was really good at it, but sometimes he didn’t do his assignments because he was busy drawing. Mrs. Cassius caught him drawing one day, and we all waited for her to scold him. Instead, she told him if he would do his math first, she

Testa Bryant and her son Mason like to spend time at the library in Parker. Testa was a paraprofessional for Douglas County School District for 17 years.

TABATHA STEWART would supply him with paper and he could sell his drawing to kids in the class for a nickel or quarter each. I thought that was the most wonderful thing. She didn’t scold him, she motivated him.

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Douglas County schools raise big money for Make-A-Wish A look at how much money area teens have raised

celebrated Gabby as a new member of the Mountain Vista family.”

Legend High School: $80,000 Students granted the wish of Legend student Becca Tuska, who has a vascular disease.

Her wish is to go to China and hold a panda bear. At the assembly, the school’s Chinese exchange students spoke to Tuska in Chinese, foreshadowing her upcoming trip to the country.

“This week was filled with lots of energy and love for Becca and all Titans,” said principal Jason Jacob. “It was great week.”

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Once a year, students in Douglas County spend a week raising money for kids with life-threatening medical conditions.

The school district never disappoints — this year it has raised $309,360 and is expected to reach a total of about $500,000.

“We expect to receive $1 million in funding from student supporters throughout the state this year,” said Lauren Beede, director of community development for Make-A-Wish Colorado, the organization that collects the money. “So realistically, Douglas County Schools could make up half of overall student fundraising.

“The support that we have had from Douglas County schools is overwhelming.”

The funds are used to grant the wishes of kids who are fighting for their health.

At the end of each Make-A-Wish week, high schools host an elaborate assembly to celebrate their “wish kid” and the success of the week. Restaurants and community events contribute to the fundraising.

In total, Douglas County will have raised enough money to grant 66

Wish kid Gabby is treated like a star at Mountain Vista High School’s assembly on the final day of Make-A-Wish week. “Gabby (helped us) put aside our differences and (taught) us what it means to enjoy life by not getting caught up in negativity,” senior and student body president Regan Lavallee said. “It is a time everyone is working together to make something possible.”

COURTESY MIKAYLA OLAVE/MVHS STUDENT wishes, according to Beede.

Below is a look at how district schools have done so far.

Mountain Vista High School: $158,024 The high school in Highlands Ranch set a national record this year, according to Beede. Students granted the wish of 8-year-old Gabby, who is

battling leukemia.

Her wish is to be famous. At the final assembly, students treated Gabby like a celebrity.

“We are proud of the way the entire Mountain Vista community came together to support Wish Kid Gabby,” said student Carter Cingrani. “The final assembly was a concert that

Douglas County High School: $47,000 Students granted the wish of Caleb Amaral, a 5-year-old battling a type of blood cancer. Amaral’s wish is to go on a Disney Marvel cruise. At the assembly, dressed in a Spiderman costume, Amaral helped his fellow superheroes save the school from villains.

“I thought it was the best assembly we’ve ever had,” senior Tiana Tinari said at the assembly.

Highlands Ranch High School: $24,370 School officials were not available for comment.

Schools that have yet to complete wish weeks include Castle View, Challenge to Excellence, Chaparral, Ponderosa, Rock Canyon, Rocky Heights Middle School and STEM School Highlands Ranch. ThunderRidge High School does not disclose its amount.

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h Former youth pastor charged with sexual assault on child Parker police are asking victims to contact them

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A former youth pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Parker has been charged with three counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust.

The Parker Police Department is asking any other people who may have been victims to contact them.

Joshua Clemons, 35, was arrested by the Denver Police Department Clemons on one count Feb. 28, and Parker police filed two additional counts of the same charge. Clemons is being held at the downtown detention center in Denver without bond.

Clemons was a youth pastor with Crossroads Community Church from 2008 through September 2015, and worked with the youth ministry and led yearly mission trips, coordinated and led service opportunities for students and adults, and developed mentoring programs for students.

Three incidents are alleged to have occurred while he was working at the church, involving three different girls, according to a news release issued by Parker police.

According to the arrest affidavit, one victim stated she was involved in an intimate relationship with Clemons starting when she was 17 years old and said they regularly had sexual relations.

She also stated Clemons expressed the importance of keeping their relationship secret.

Authorities said Crossroads Community Church brought the information to them and has been cooperating fully with the investigation.

A letter issued by Crossroads Feb. 27 states, “The individual facing charges resigned from Crossroads in 2015, citing work-related stress. In December, 2016, the Crossroads Leadership Council was made aware that after he left the church employment, he had apparently engaged in a relationship with an 18-year-old female who was formerly a member of his youth group. Crossroads’ leadership immediately reported this information to local law enforcement, though no laws were alleged to have been broken.”

The letter also states the mother of the young woman had recently learned her daughter’s relationship with the man had begun while her daughter was a minor, and she was concerned when she learned Clemons had been hired by Restoration Community Church in Denver. It also states that they believed there were other possible victims.

Clemons worked briefly at the International Academy at Denver at Harrington between August 2016 and

Statement from Crossroads Community Church The following statement was issued by the Crossroads Community Church board and executive leadership for staff and church family after the arrest of Joshua Clemons: Today, a former youth pastor who was employed from 2006 to 2015 at Crossroads Community Church was arrested on charges related to alleged sexual abuse of three then-minor girls during his tenure at our church.

This arrest stems from allegations revealed to Crossroads on February 1, 2018, which we immediately reported to local law enforcement authorities.

Crossroads Community Church takes any inappropriate behavior with our young members very seriously. We are heartbroken and grieve with those who are victims of sexual assault and their families.

The individual facing charges resigned from Crossroads in 2015, citing work-related stress.

In December, 2016, the Crossroads Leadership Council was made aware that after he left church employment, he had apparently engaged in a relationship with an 18-year-old female who was formerly a member of his youth group.

Crossroads’ leadership immediately reported this information to local law enforcement, though no laws were alleged to have been broken.

On February 1, 2018, the mother of the young lady we learned about in 2016 contacted us to express her concern that this former youth pastor was being hired by another church in a position to oversee young people.

She further informed us that she had recently learned her daughter’s relationship with this man

Noxious weeds a problem?

Learn about the different types of noxious weeks, proper herbicide application techniques and the safe use of pesticides at the County’s Noxious Weed Symposium on March 17. For registration deadlines and more information visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Noxious Weed Management.

2040 Master Plan update Have you ever thought about what Douglas County might look like in 20 years? Residents can provide input on master plan topics, such as rural communities, nonurban land use, and community services at public outreach meetings. Please visit www.douglas. co.us/2040CMP for dates, times and locations of upcoming meetings.

What’s happening with your County Government?

Our commitment 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.

Are you a veteran?

The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs is here to serve veterans and their families. Assistance is available for vocational training, disability compensation, and benefits. Visit www.douglasveterans.org for details.

Do you have a heart to serve and time to give?

Become a Ride Together volunteer driver! Attend the Lyft onboarding event Thursday, March 22, 5-8 p.m. at the Calvary Church of Castle Rock, 100 Caprice Drive, in Castle Rock. Volunteer drivers will receive a background check, physical exam, vehicle check, and a DMV check. Visit www.douglas.co.us/ride-together-dc/ for more information.

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December 2017, and the school, which teaches preschool through fifth grade, issued a letter stating: “At this time, Denver Police have confirmed they have no reason to believe any of these incidents involved our kids or occurred at our school.”

Anyone with information that might be helpful to the investigation, including other people who may have been victims, are asked to contact Parker Police Detective Bev Wilson at 303-8056561 or bwilson@parkeronline.org.

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No easy fixes on horizon for housing crunch High costs squeeze middle class as supply lags behind demand, report says

WHAT DOES IT COST?

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Even record levels of construction won’t fix the fact that demand will outpace supply in the Denver-area housing market for the foreseeable future, according to a new study that explores the housing affordability crisis across the region.

“Every conversation seems to focus on one issue or another, but the bigger picture is much more complex,” said Phyllis Resnick, the lead economist at the Colorado Futures Center, a Colorado State University-based public policy center that studies fiscal issues in the state. She co-wrote the report, titled “Factors Impacting Housing Affordability,” with Jennifer Newcomer at the behest of Shift Research Labs, the investigative wing of the Piton Foundation, a Denver-based philanthropic organization that seeks to improve the lives of lowincome children and families.

“People say `If only we fixed the construction defects law, or if only we had more construction laborers, we could bring supply in line with demand,’ but there’s not one low-hanging fruit that will affect the trajectory,” Resnick said.

The report looked at the availability of housing in the rental and sales markets in the Denver metro area, using data ranging as far back as the 1980s.

The report, released in January, looked at a variety of factors affecting the housing market, including market trends, consumer preferences, labor availability and productivity, regulatory frameworks, land availability and materials costs, but also took a status report of what residents are experiencing. The housing climate is such that many prospective renters and buyers are feeling priced out of the market, with various fixes proposed by lawmakers, such as developer incentives, unlikely to have an appreciable impact anytime soon.

Half of renters statewide spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing, the report found, a situation economists call “cost burdened.” Wages statewide have climbed 11.4 percent since 2011, but average Denver-area rents are up 46.2 percent in the same period. Low-wage jobs increased at about twice the rate of highwage jobs between 2001 and 2015, but most new housing is aimed at high-end buyers.

Housing vacancy rates are likely to stay around 1.5 percent for the foreseeable future, according to the report, below what industry experts call a healthy rate of 5 percent.

High demand for short supply saw median housing prices climb more than 10 percent annually in the metro area in January, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. The median sales price of a single-family home hit $416,000 in January, while the median condo price jumped 17.4 percent to $285,000.

A move by developers toward high-end finishes, such as granite countertops and primo appliances, may be driving up housing prices more than raw materials, costs of which have fluctuated little amid the spike in housing prices, according to the report

Workers frame townhomes at the Platte 56 development in Littleton on March 1. According to a new report, housing vacancy rates in the Denver metro area will remain critically low for the foreseeable future.

DAVID GILBERT Bring it on home High housing costs have far-reaching effects, said Carrie Makarewicz, a professor of urban and regional planning at the University of Colorado Denver.

“The fundamental thing about housing is it’s so crucial to health, social mobility and everyday life,” Makarewicz said. “When housing is disrupted it can weigh on all three of those things. There’s a lot of research showing that people who spend too much on housing cut other things like health care, things for their kids, food and transportation. They might have higher job turnover because they can’t afford long commutes.”

The problem doesn’t affect only lowincome residents, Resnick said.

“When we talk about affordable housing, we’re talking about ‘small-A’ affordable,” Resnick said. “We’re talking about simply market-rate. There are people with good jobs who can’t afford to live here.”

High housing costs keep families from putting money into other areas in the economy, the report says, and residents who cram into tight quarters to keep costs down suffer higher rates of illness and depression, and student performance suffers.

Land and labor shortages Despite the Denver area’s reputation for endless land to grow into, in reality much of that land is not zoned for residential development, and making the switch can be costly and time consuming, the report says.

“We found that on the land side, we have only five years of runway land for development,” Resnick said. “We’re more constrained than we realized.”

On the labor side, a deficit of skilled workers may have an impact, but the general labor pool did not seem to fall short of need.

One surprising finding of the report, however, was that home construction has enjoyed little of the technological advances of other manufacturing processes, with homes still built in largely the same manner as 50 years ago.

“If you think about how we build anything else, like cars, we’ve had enormous productivity advances,” Resnick said. “But there’s been very little in housing, partly because of stigma around manufactured housing. But today it’s great product.”

The fallout of Colorado’s decade-old

building defects law, which made it easier for residents to sue condominium builders, is often blamed for slowing the construction of starter housing in the region, but that may not be the whole picture, Resnick said.

“The recession hit not long after the law did,” Resnick said. “Apartments suddenly looked more profitable. You had people who couldn’t buy again because they had foreclosed, and you had an influx of young people who didn’t want to commit to home ownership.”

It’s too soon to know if a legislative fix to the law that upped the threshold to sue developers — signed into law by Gov. Hickenlooper last year — will have an impact, Resnick said.

What can be done?

The bottom line is that housing issues are a simple matter of supply and demand, Resnick said.

“When push comes to shove, we need more housing,” Resnick said. “We’re just not building enough to keep up. Without that, we’ll never fix affordability issues. Getting there is interesting, though. We’ll need a holistic approach.”

Addressing housing affordability issues will take a variety of solutions, said Andrew Abrams, a Realtor at Vision Real Estate who sits on the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ Market Trends Committee.

“In order to balance affordability, we need more density,” Abrams said. “Finding that balance that works for everyone is hard, because no matter what, somebody has to give something up. That might be the integrity or character of neighborhoods, or it might be developer profits.”

Doing so is critical, Abrams said, because the people being priced out are “the foundations of our communities — teachers, nurses, police and firefighters.”

Municipalities and government agencies can explore different options, Abrams said, including adding or expanding accessory dwelling unit ordinances, allowing “carriage houses” behind single-family homes.

Other fixes could involve incentives or requirements for developers to offer a percentage of units below market rate, creating trust funds with real estate SEE HOUSING, P11

TO BUY The following are the median sales prices of single-family homes in January for communities throughout the Denver metro area, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

At right is the percentage increase or decrease as compared to January 2017.

Lone Tree: $770,000 (-9.1 percent) Golden: $564,500 (+7.9 percent) Parker: $478,000 (+8.9 percent) Highlands Ranch: $470,000 (+5.8 percent) Littleton: $460,000 (+12.4 percent) Castle Rock: $445,000 (+9.9 percent) Arvada: $429,500 (+12.6 percent) Denver: $425,000 (+16.4 percent) Centennial: $423,825 (-0.3 percent) Metro median: $416,000 (+9.5 percent) Lakewood: $415,000 (+9.2 percent) Wheat Ridge: $400,000 (+14.3 percent) Englewood: $393,000 (+17.3 percent) Thornton: $370,000 (+5.7 percent) Westminster: $365,000 (+6.4 percent) Aurora: $353,000 (+10.3 percent) Northglenn: $350,000 (+20.1 percent) TO RENT Median rent for a onebedroom apartment, followed by the yearover-year percentage change, in February for area cities in which the number was available at ApartmentList.com: • Lone Tree: $1,530 (+2.1 percent) • Parker: $1,440 (+0.8 percent) • Littleton: $1,420 (-0.2 percent) • Thornton: $1,400 (+1.2 percent) • Castle Rock: $1,360 (+5.2 percent) • Golden: $1,220 (+3.3 percent) • Westminster: $1,220 (+3.3 percent) • Aurora: $1,200 (+4.0 percent) • Arvada: $1,180 (+4.7 percent) • Englewood: $1,170 (-0.6 percent) • Denver: $1,040 (+2.1 percent)

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Lakota drummers share heritage with Douglas County Pine Ridge, Standing Rock, Denver performers visit Cherokee Ranch & Castle

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Volunteers stand in the apple orchard near what remains of the Lucas Homestead family home.

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Volunteers preserve historic apple trees Trees thought to be 120 years old, still producing fruit

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A group of volunteers recently took to the small but resilient orchard of the Lucas Homestead, located on Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown, hunting for apple tree scions.

Their mission: to preserve and expand the historic apple orchard on the site. Scions are cuttings of young shoots on trees taken for the purpose of creating new root stock, so more trees can be planted.

The apple trees comprising the Lucas Homestead orchard are thought to be 120 years old. Despite their age, the trees still produce apples of at least three varieties. From the new plantings, volunteers also hope to identify precisely what varieties grow on the homestead.

The original apple trees were likely planted by the Lucas family when they homesteaded the property in 1894, possibly with saplings from another historic site in Douglas County, the Lambert Orchard Company, established in 1896 near Sedalia.

The Lucas Homestead orchard holds a special sentiment for Ron Claussen, a volunteer naturalist with Castlewood Canyon State Park and former park employee who’s taken an interest in researching the orchard’s history.

He explains the placement of the trees on the Lucas property, where they sit to the east of the family’s home on a slope, was strategic to ensure water drained to the orchard, the trees would receive adequate sunlight and that they’d receive wind protec-

The Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation recently hosted a presentation organized by the Tipi Raisers, a nonprofit serving the Oglala Lakota of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

During the March 1 event, Lakota drummers and dancers from the Pine Ridge and Standing Rock and Denver traveled to Douglas County to participate in a “wicoti” with locals.

A wicoti is a “gathering of the people,” Jeannine Colley, education coordinator at Cherokee Ranch, told the audience at the beginning of the presentation.

Throughout the evening at the venue near Sedalia, Lakota drummers played and sang ancient songs as they shared stories of their heritage.

Aside from bringing people together, the event served as a prelude to a youth summit that Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation plans to host this summer in collaboration with the Tipi Raisers, aiming to bring youth of all cultures together and to bridge gaps between Native American and non-Native American cultures.

More events will occur in the months leading to the youth summit, planned for September. For more information, visit the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation website, cherokeeranch.org.

A dancer demonstrates traditional dancing while drummers sing in the background.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS

Terry Spoonhunter, one of the Lakota drummers who traveled from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, speaks to the crowd March 1.

Volunteers dipped the scions in wax to seal the cut ends. tion.

“So, they would hopefully survive,” he said.

Bases on his knowledge of the homesteaders’ lifestyles, he imagines how the Lucas family would have picked the apples for cooking pies, cobblers or other recipes that were “a real treat for them.”

Claussen said the effort to plant new trees comes at an important time. The orchard lost two trees this past year to blight issues, bringing the total trees down to seven. The volunteers hope to grow that number back to 10 or 11 trees once the grafting process is complete.

“They all have been very stressed over 100 years,” he said. “When the experts come out, they talk about how amazing it is that they’re actually still alive.”

Spectators at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle event March 1 featuring Lakota drummers filled chairs arranged in circles around the drummers.

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Columbine experience divides 2 survivors Proposal to arm teachers portrayed as way to save lives or as foolish fantasy

BY P. SOLOMON BANDA AND JAMES ANDERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Neville was outside, sneaking off to smoke with friends, inadvertently avoiding the outburst of gunfire at Columbine High School nearly two decades ago — but he did not dodge the heartbreak. A close friend died, and the anguish in his father’s eyes is seared in Neville’s memory.

Samantha Haviland was fundraising in the cafeteria and froze, uncomprehending, at the sound of screams just outside the window. Trance-like, she and others fled the room, then pressed against a wall of lockers, windows shot out down the hall. She, too, lost a close friend.

The horror of April 20, 1999 — 13 died when two student gunmen attacked the school in south Jefferson County — changed Neville’s and Haviland’s lives in different ways but inspired both to take action and serve others. It’s a calling they sadly share with survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, who are demanding the nation take action on school violence.

“Nineteen years ago when Colum-

bine happened, we didn’t understand it. We were shocked by it. We didn’t think this was a thing. We thought we were outliers,” Haviland said. “We adults, myself and my generation, have failed these students where we have learned this is a thing and we still haven’t done anything.”

Haviland, now director of counseling for Denver Public Schools, disagrees with the notion that guns in teachers’ hands would deter mass shootings she fears have become all too common. Neville, a Castle Rock resident, became a Republican state legislator whose repeated attempts to arm teachers and school employees have been rejected by Democrats.

Both insist they’ll keep fighting.

And both concede a solution is far from reach.

“The vitriol behind this debate is pretty kind of nasty,” said Neville, whose answering machine in his Capitol office was full of angry messages, some threatening, over his failed legislation, which he plans to introduce again next year. “That’s how they operate, these nasty bullying tactics.”

“Theaters. Shopping malls. Concerts. Churches. All of these places that we go to, and we feel safe, and we should feel safe, and we have made them unsafe,” Haviland said. “We have failed to make decisions to make those places safe.”

Neville was a 15-year-old sophomore when the gunfire began. He fled the school grounds and gathered with oth-

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His close friend — Neville won’t use his name publicly as a gesture of respect amid the “hyper-political” school shootings debate — was killed.

“I was probably not making good life choices at that time,” Neville said. “The friend who passed was doing everything right. Straight A’s. For me, it was a wake-up call that I needed to get my act together and that life is precious.”

He graduated, enlisted in the Army, served in Iraq, earned a Bronze Star and attained captain’s rank before leaving in 2013, completing college and entering politics. Now Colorado’s state House minority leader, Neville’s concealed carry legislation is one of his dearest political priorities — a possible way to safeguard children, including his three daughters, by deterring would-be shooters.

Neville’s bill was defeated in late February — the fourth time he’s tried.

The next day he was in Washington, D.C., meeting with President Donald Trump and others on school violence.

Trump has suggested arming teachers as one strategy.

“The folks who are thinking about committing such a heinous act would be forced to know that they’re not going inside a gun-free zone,” Neville said.

“Right now we just throw a sign above the door that says, `gun-free zone,’ which I think just welcomes them.”

“Schools are doing everything we can to keep your students safe,” said Haviland, who was a 16-year-old junior when Columbine happened. “I can’t imagine being a teacher, being responsible for all of these lives, and also carting a weapon.”

Like Neville, Haviland became more determined to serve others after the Columbine tragedy. She sees no straightforward solutions to mass shootings — only a lack of will by residents and officeholders to shed politics and vitriol and calmly address every aspect of a confounding issue.

A self-described dorky kid who captained the speech club, was a peer counselor and played golf, Haviland escaped with other panicked students. She says a teacher saved her life by pulling an alarm that closed a fire door that kept her from running into the gunmen.

“Smiles and IDs, kids. Smiles and IDs,” she fondly remembers a reassuring FBI agent telling them when school reopened.

The tragedy strengthened Haviland’s conviction that she would be a school counselor one day. She went to college, spoke to high school kids around the country, got her doctorate. As chief of counseling for Denver schools, she’s seen it all: the gun debates, the mental health debates, the school security measures. The shock and horror of Columbine has become a norm nearly two decades later.

“I wonder sometimes if our students don’t start to expect it,” Haviland said.

She sees hope and is inspired by the protests, the outcry, led by the student survivors from Florida.

“They’re angry, and they have every right to be angry,” she said. “If I could talk to the Florida students, I would say: Don’t let us get away with it again.”

School walkout planned for March 14 Protests call for ‘a safer education’

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Some Douglas County students are planning to join schools across the nation in a walkout at 10 a.m.

March 14.

The event, called “#Enough National School Walkout,” is in response to the Feb. 14 shooting at a high school in Florida that left 17 dead. Students are protesting for Congress to take action on gun violence.

“The walkout in its entirety will get people to question the why,” said Macey Moyer, a senior at Mountain Vista High School. “Even if it doesn’t change their minds, it will get them to look deeper into the issue.”

Moyer’s journalism class is expected to participate in the walkout, the 18-year-old said. Other students are awaiting approval from the school’s principal.

Schools that are registered with the protest organization behind the movement, Women’s March Youth Empower, include ThunderRidge, Rock Canyon, Douglas County, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock Middle, Sagewood Middle, Sage Canyon Elementary and Valor Christian, a private high school in Highlands Ranch. The plan is to leave class for 17 minutes — one for each of the victims in Parkland, Florida.

Emily Mastalerz, a freshman at Valor Christian, is organizing a walkout during lunch the following day, March 15, so students won’t miss exams or chapel.

She hopes at least 10 students join her outside of the school for 17 seconds of silence, followed by a speech she plans on giving.

Mastalerz doesn’t know much about the politics behind the issue, she said, but she doesn’t think people under age 18 should have access to guns.

“I decided it was time for some of the students to step up and start doing something to get a safer education,” Mastalerz, 14, said. “Even though we are young and we are children, we still have the power to step up and do what we can, even if some of us are too young to vote.”

A list of all schools participating in the national walkout is available at www.womensmarch.com/ enough.

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Program provides classical sounds, education, outreach Up Close and Musical sends professional orchestra members to area schools

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Twenty or 30 times a year, groups of musicians present Up Close and Musical special instrumental music programs for students in schools in Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

“Usually we have about 13 musicians take part in a program, most of whom are members of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra,” said Eric Bertoluzzi, program founder. “Each musician plays one of the major instruments in the orchestra. The program plays a series of musical compositions so each instrument is featured in one of the compositions to demonstrate the sound each instrument makes.”

He said the program is designed to be a “musical sound bite” that allows children to hear the performance of each instrument individually as well as the instruments all playing their parts together.

“Today here is more emphasis on academics and not as much on the arts,” Bertoluzzi said. “It is not unusual for us to find that many children have never seen some of the instruments nor have they heard them played. We just hope our program stirs and possibly strengthens the interest in music in some of the children.”

Teachers are asked to send the group comments about the performance. One teacher from Acres Green Elementary School in Douglas County wrote that going into the

performance she didn’t realize the impact it would have on her students, and she was surprised when the children asked if they could listen to more music like that.

Another Acres Green teacher said she played music in the classroom and generally classical music wasn’t well received, and that several students said they thought classical music was boring. However they liked the music played by the Up Close and Musical musicians and asked to hear more of it.

The program is funded by grants from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and from other foundations.

“All our musicians are professionals and they are paid to take part in Up Close and Musical,” Bertoluzzi said. “About 80 percent of our budget provides funds to pay our musicians.”

He said he would like to see the program in more schools but it is difficult to arrange time for the performances.

“Finding a time that works for the school as well as a time that works for the musicians is more difficult these days and we have to abide by the stricter security in schools today,” Bertoluzzi said. “So finding a time that fits the busy schedule at a school and that fits the busy schedule of musicians is not easy, but so far, we have schools that open their doors to us.”

Bertoluzzi said the next appearances for Up Close and Musical are later this month.

He said the musicians are scheduled to present the program March 9 at a school in Lakewood and at Heritage Elementary School in Centennial. On March 13 the musicians will travel to Blue Heron Elementary School in Jefferson County.

Eric Bertoluzzi plays the cello during a performance of Up Close and Musical for a school class. The Englewood resident is founder of Up Close and Musical and played with the Colorado Symphony for 42 years before retiring but still plays at some Up Close and Musical programs.

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Senate GOP asks DA to investigate harassment claims Senate Democratic leader calls it an ‘attempt to delay and distract’ from current process

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Amid a cloud of sexual-harassment claims and investigations that has lasted months at the Capitol, state Senate Republicans called for claims of unwanted sexual touching to be investigated by the Denver District Attorney’s Office.

“When allegations of unwanted sexual contact are raised, we have no doubt they should be thoroughly investiGrantham gated and prosecuted to the furthest extent of the law,” Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, said in a news release. We “are calling on Denver District Attorney Beth McCann to launch a full-scale investigation into these allegations of sexual harassment by both Republican and Democrat lawmakers.”

The announcement comes as Grantham criticized investigation reports by the Capitol’s third-party, noncriminal investigators, saying there

‘The Legislature’s decision to take disciplinary action and whether or not allegations merit a criminal investigation are separate questions.

To suggest otherwise is an attempt to delay and distract from what should be a straightforward process informed by the findings of experienced, objective workplace investigators.’

Lucia Guzman, Senate minority leader, D-Denver are problems with their “reliability, accuracy and fairness” and accusing such reports of having apparent bias.

Grantham leveled that criticism in a statement regarding an investigation of state Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial, who was accused of sexual harassment by a former state House intern.

If the DA found evidence to prosecute criminal sexual misconduct, and lawmakers were found guilty, Republicans would move in the House and Senate to expel those lawmakers, the release said. State Rep. Steve Lebsock of Thornton was expelled from the House in a vote on March 2, the first expulsion of a House legislator since 1915. Lebsock started the day as a Democrat and switched his registration to Republican just before his expulsion.

Currently in the Legislature, the non-criminal investigators evaluate

claims that may or may not equate to criminal violations and present findings that top lawmakers use in their decisions to issue punishments.

A source at the Capitol who spoke on condition of anonymity said Senate Republicans would still consider punishments if the current independent investigations suggest a lawmaker violated the Capitol’s workplace-harassment policy, the current standard against which claims are weighed.

As of the March 1 announcement at the Capitol at 10:30 a.m., the Denver District Attorney’s Office had not been contacted about the Senate GOP’s request. And Senate Republicans had not contacted the office about the allegations against lawmakers before that, according to Ken Lane, spokeman for the DA’s office. It received a letter from Grantham at about noon requesting that it open an investigation on lawmakers in the Senate or House.

The DA’s office sent a letter to Grantham’s office the morning of March 2 clarifying that the DA does not have jurisdiction to “investigate or enforce civil matters or workplace policies.”

Sexual harassment that meets criteria for criminal sexual assault or unlawful sexual contact should be criminally investigated “apart from the separate authority” of the Legislature to investigate allegations of misconduct on its own, the letter said.

The DA’s office “encourages any victim who wishes to report any criminal sexual misconduct by a state legislator that occurred in Denver to file a complaint with the Denver Police Department,” a March 1 statement from the office said, noting that’s how the criminal investigative process begins. If “the alleged misconduct occurred in a judicial district other than Denver, the victim is encouraged to contact the local law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction.”

As of March 2, neither the Denver Police Department nor the DA’s office had received any complaints or requests for investigation from an alleged victim of conduct in Denver involving state legislators who are being investigated by the Legislature’s process, according to the letter.

A Democratic state Senate leader called the GOP’s move an attempt to distract from the current process.

“The Legislature’s decision to take disciplinary action and whether or not allegations merit a criminal investigation are separate questions,” Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, said in a statement. “To sug-

gest otherwise is an attempt to delay and distract from what should be a straightforward process informed by the findings of experienced, objective workplace investigators.

“The potential for a criminal investigation does not remove our obligation to create a work environment free from all forms of harassment.”

Senate Republicans said the current investigations by the Employers Council, the private contractor with expertise in employment law that investigates harassment claims under the Legislature’s own workplace-harassment policy, would not be stopped as a result of the new request. The source at the Capitol who wished to not be named said the request to the DA comes out of a recognition that the Legislature, and by extension, the Employers Council, is less well equipped than the legal process to handle allegations that qualify as sexual assault — it can’t compel witnesses to give input, for example.

It’s unclear which claims against lawmakers could rise to the level of criminal misconduct and if both the Employers Council and outside law enforcement would investigate in such cases if claims were to be brought to police.

Bringing allegations of sexual assault by lawmakers as criminal allegations would require, or at least implore, alleged victims to publicly testify in court, a contrast with the anonymity granted by the confidentiality rules in the Legislature’s process.

The allegations of sexual harassment leveled against state lawmakers range from innuendos and shouldertouching to repeated propositions for sex and unwanted touching of buttocks.

Sexual comments or innuendos about a person’s clothing, body or sexual activity can constitute verbal sexual harassment, according to the Legislature’s workplace-harassment policy. Patting, pinching or intentionally brushing against a person’s body can constitute physical sexual harassment, according to the policy.

The list of lawmakers formally accused of sexual misconduct in recent months includes Lebsock; Tate; Sen. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs; Rep. Paul Rosenthal, D-Denver; and Sen. Larry Crowder, R-Alamosa.

House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, dismissed the complaint against Rosenthal because he wasn’t a lawmaker at the time of the alleged misconduct.

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“There’s still a great opposition to affordable housing in many suburbs in our region,” Makarewicz said. “You have residents who feel like all new development is bad, and they should be able to close the door on everyone who wants to move in behind them and say nobody can come after me unless they’re a millionaire. People have gotten carried away with what they

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think their property rights entail or permit them to do.”

High housing costs affect everyone, Makarewicz said, as businesses in increasingly high-end areas have trouble finding service workers, or may hike prices to cover turnover costs.

Cities can help by streamlining the approval process, she said.

“Some of the ordinances that suburbs have required are over the top on aesthetics and practices,” Makarewicz said. “All these things we’re making developers do, are they for the good of the community or is it just keeping out residents who can’t pay the higher price because our regulations got so costly?”

Asked to name an upside of the housing situation, Resnick, the report’s author, was silent for a few moments.

“We still have time to address this problem before we become a completely unaffordable region,” she said. “We can learn from other cities, and we can explore alternatives. It’s not too late.”

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Thousands of people in Douglas County were misinformed of their precinct numbers ahead of the March 6 caucuses in a mix-up the county is currently working to resolve.

Douglas County announced an error in a mass mailing sent to 7,000 voters intending to inform them their precincts changed when the county redrew boundaries last year. The mailing mistakenly told each of the recipients they were in the same precinct — precinct 339, which is in the Parker area. By law, Colorado precincts cannot exceed 2,000 voters.

A spokeswoman for the county said the mistake occurred when the vendor Douglas County uses for mass mailings was printing the letters — each was erroneously printed with the same precinct number and mailed out.

With caucuses being held on March 6, where affiliated voters gather by precinct to pick their favored candidates in an election, the county notified the parties once it learned about the mistake on Feb. 24, the spokeswoman said. New letters with the correct information hit the mail March 1. Resending the letters cost Douglas County approximately $1,000 in postage.

The county was not concerned the error would create problems for parties running caucuses, and anticipated voters would receive the new letters with their correct voting precinct before March 6.

Douglas County adjusted precinct boundaries in 2017 following a 17 percent increase in registered voters, or approximately 35,000 people. Thanks to the growth, Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz said some precincts were bursting at the seams.

The county hadn’t redrawn boundaries since 2015, when it bumped the number of precincts from 145 to 155.

This year, there are 168 precincts.

In other election news, Douglas

County will be using new election technology in this year’s primary election called Clear Ballot, and in doing so is the first county in the state to officially implement the young company’s product, although it was previously piloted in Adams and Gilpin Counties during the 2015 General Election.

Clear Ballot is a Boston-based company that largely broke onto the election scene in 2016. It announced in February its ClearVote system passed federal certification by the Election Assistance Commission.

Klotz said the county needed to replace its previous system, which like many across the country was years old, outdated and at the end of its lifespan.

The county’s 243,000 registered voters won’t notice a difference in their voting experience under the Clear Ballot system, but Klotz said it will streamline ballot processing for his office behind the scenes.

“Clear Ballot customers have reported significant improvements in speed, performance and efficiency in vote-by-mail solutions in both Oregon and Washington,” Clear Ballot CEO Larry Moore said in a county news release. “We look forward to building a lasting partnership with Douglas County focused on making elections more transparent and efficient while saving taxpayer dollars.”

The company’s ClearVote 1.4.1 system is one of the two certified election systems in Colorado. The other is Dominion Voting System’s Democracy Suite 5.2, which the majority of Colorado counties use.

Secretary of State Wayne Williams said Clear Ballot first needed to design its system to meet Colorado’s election standards, which require a paper ballot and include digital methods to review unclear ballots.

“Clear Ballot is fairly new,” Williams said. “They have made significant strides. They have some good things they offer as well.”

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VOICES

Hate is a hunger that consumes with no chance of being sated

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ate” is a brutal word. It’s final, and it comes without nuance.

It gets the job done if your vocabulary is, QUIET uh, um, like, limited, DESPERATION or if you need something right now in the heat of the moment.

“I hate you” works if you are a marginalized teenager.

“I hate you” works if your old Datsun won’t start.

“I hate you” works if you are on a cabCraig Marshall bage-soup-weight-loss Smith diet the week before your wedding.

I have not used the words “I hate” before in my columns, but if I were to

use them, I’d use them like this: I hate hate groups.

I strongly, incontrovertibly, irreversibly dislike many things.

Opera. Can’t take it. Don’t understand it. Perhaps if they sang in English? Nah. Not even then.

Failures to say “Thank you” get my goat.

However, I don’t hate anything or anyone enough to parade or prank, bully, bomb, target, burn to the ground, or call in the Weathermen.

Others love to hate.

Noelle Phillips wrote in The Denver Post, “In 2017, 21 hate groups called Colorado home, representing a wide swath of extremist views such as white supremacy, anti-immigrant, antiMuslim and anti-LGBT views, as well as black nationalist groups known for

hating Jews and white people.”

This is concurrent with all of the other strong dislikes that are going around the president, between Republicans and Democrats, and amid the perception of “toxic masculinity” in our culture.

The “Summer of Love” is long gone.

I have heard some strange things coming out of these hate groups. They love their kind. How can you love someone who is a hater? It’s antithetical.

White supremacists love other white supremacists?

Crips love other Crips?

Neo-Nazis love other Neo-Nazis?

I strongly dislike rap. So I don’t listen to it. Live and let live. I’m not headed to Kanye’s with a pipe bomb.

In some parts of the world, hating is a career. With June weddings coming up, how many of you have booked Syria for

your honeymoon?

My mother and father not once said, “Son, we hate the Russians.”

Nor blacks, Jews, or gays.

I think my father strongly disliked Ohio State. But that’s different. And I know he respected the university.

The Wolverines versus the Buckeyes is referred to as a “friendly rivalry,” and that’s what it is most of the time.

It’s not “The Troubles.” That was the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in late 20th-century Northern Ireland.

As an educator, I was sometimes strongly disliked, especially at the end of the semester when grades came out.

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couple of months ago, many of us made our commitments to our New Year’s resolutions or our goals for this year.

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You may have had a temporary setback, we all do, but you realized that a temporary setback is all that it was, and you are once again in the pursuit of your own success.

A slight slip up in your diet, a day or two missed from the gym, a little extraordinary spending, or a chapter or two missed from writing your book … no worries.

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you, you are resolute in your commitment, you have already jumped back in and are charging hard again, or you have realized where you fell off the path and you are committed to starting again today. It happens to us all and it is OK. Believe it or not, there are even people who have determined that setting goals or trying to live up to New Year’s commitments aren’t reality at all. They believe that only other people have the ability to set goals, have dreams, and do what is necessary to achieve success. It can’t be for them, as success and winning are only for other people. But that is not you, you stand firm in your desires and how you define success. You are driven with purpose and know that you are one of those people whom others only talk about when it comes to achieving greatness.

When given a rope, there are some people who use that rope to pull other people down. Instead of climbing the rope or holding on to the rope to be pulled forward, they exert all of their negative energy and try and pull others down as they give up on their own goals and dreams. That is not you. You are the one who, when passed a rope, you pass it along to the next person be-

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Yoga is practical method to achieve more ease in aging “Yoga” can be kind of a taboo word.

You might have heard it’s all about spiritual healing and heavy breathing in a sweaty room. Maybe you think it’s just for trendy California youngsters or runners who want to improve their AGING knees. The truth WELL is this: Yoga has something to offer everyone.

Yoga improves strength, flexibility, and balance. It also assists in filtering mental chatter and promotes calm and clarity. Through a focus on breath and Jen Wilking movement, we become aware of how the body and mind work together.

The goal is not to put your foot behind your head; the goal is to have the ease of movement that you need to live your life the way you want to live it. To reach the top shelf. To get on and off the floor easily to play with children. To get in and out of chairs and cars independently. To dance, hike or play pickleball. To live with less pain.

To create stability and awareness in order to prevent falls.

As adults, we don’t often practice balancing. In yoga, this is a primary focus. Single-leg standing (with or

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sphere. If a student accepted his or her grade, fine. If not, I saw a bad moon rising, from grievances to false claims to favoritism to you name it.

Over the difference between a C and a B, my life could turn into a leathery turmoil.

Admittedly, I look for errant and excessive human behavior to scaffold

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cause you are already beyond any need for the rope. You are the one who uses the rope to lift others up so that they too can meet and exceed their goals and dreams.

Oftentimes people give up too soon.

They only set far-reaching long-term goals. So, when the first obstacle comes along, it seems like a barrier that they cannot get around, and they have already been defeated. They see their goal as being just too far away. This is not you. You have set near-term goals and milestones that you know pave the way to future long-term success. Any obstacle or barrier seems like only a pebble on the path of achievement and you step on it and crush it as you press on.

Although many people do set their goals or commit to resolutions on the first of the year, many will submit to the first temptation that takes them off course. That first doughnut or bagel brought to the office, that first chance

without a wall or chair for support) trains the body and mind to work together to make adjustments at the ankle and hip. While flexibility and strength tend to decrease with age, the regular practice of yoga reduces the effects of aging and supports a full, active and meaningful life.

It’s never too late to begin a yoga practice. The perception of yoga might be that it is for the very strong, flexible, and young, but the reality is that people of all ages, stages, sizes and abilities are finding that yoga is a wonderful tool for a healthy and vibrant life.

There are variations that permit you to get the full benefit of each posture without any crazy contortions. Props like chairs, blocks, bolsters and walls will support your practice. These modifications and variations make yoga accessible and effective to all who are interested in participating.

Professor Mark Clarke, age 71, of Highlands Ranch began yoga two years ago. Here’s what he has to say about his experience: “I had been retired a couple of years and was looking for a way to keep in shape.

A friend recommended yoga, so I checked it out. I discovered that, contrary to my impressions, yoga was not an exclusive club for youthful contortionists, but rather an ancient practice for self-discovery full of enthusiastic

and friendly people. The physical side of practice was just what I needed — improved strength, balance, and flexibility. And the philosophical aspect — the integration of calm reflection into the day — provided a structured way to relieve stress and increase awareness.

“I spent a month or so visiting all the yoga studios in the area and talking to the instructors. (The first session is often free or reduced fee.)

I found people to be sincere in their convictions about the benefits of yoga and eager to answer my questions.

There seems to be an almost infinite number of types of yoga and it was easy to find the ones I wanted. I now practice three or four times a week. I feel better and have gotten rid of all the little aches and pains that were bugging me. And, the hip pain that I feared was going to require surgery has yielded to the regular attention that yoga sessions have provided. Yoga

has made a significant contribution to my quality of life.”

Practicing yoga is a fun and rewarding adventure. It will help you find comfort in your skin, graceful movement in your body, and clarity in your mind.

Jen Wilking is a physical therapist, yoga therapist and yoga teacher. You can learn more about her blend of yoga and physical therapy for wellness and injury prevention at www.physicaltherapy.yoga. This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County.

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Our presentation and community conversation will begin at 10:15 a.m.

The topic will be alternative medicine, which includes yoga therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture and aromatherapy. Jen Wilking will be one of our guest speakers.

many of my columns. But I don’t wake intent upon bringing anyone down.

What a life it would be to plan against others all day.

“Honey, where’s my bandolier?”

The truth? This is a county, a state, a country, and a world that comes with verdant campgrounds for the intolerant.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net. at having a beer after work instead of the gym, that first chance to ditch church and instead hit a powder day (OK, that one might be forgiven, just as long as it is a powder day). Again, this isn’t you, you have a very clear path, a strong sense of will power. When you are looking back weeks or months from now you will embrace and cherish the sacrifices that you have made in order to remain on your journey of success.

Others quit. You stay the course.

Others make excuses. You own your setbacks. Others can only see what’s right in front of them. You see all of the successful tomorrows of your life.

So how about you? Whether you made New Year’s resolutions or set goals for yourself or not, I would love to hear how you are doing and how you stay on the path of success at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can stick with it and stick to it, it really will be a better than good week.

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

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Trudy Goldman is greeted with excitement after her skydive experience by Amy Fogarty, activities coordinator at Brookdale Senior Living.

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Senior’s wish of flying comes true iFly Denver and Wish of a Lifetime team up

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Trudy Goldman, 73, sat in her wheelchair Feb. 25, watching groups of children and young adults fly through the wind tunnel at iFly Denver, an indoor skydiving facility in Lone Tree.

She was preparing for her own flight, a wish granted to her by Wish of a Lifetime, a Denver-based nonprofit organization dedicated to granting wishes to deserving seniors throughout the nation.

“As a child, I always had dreams of flying and watching the people

below,” Goldman said. “Now I’m gonna try to fly like I did in my dreams.”

Born and raised in Cuba, Goldman was diagnosed with polio at 17 months of age. Now, because of post-polio effects, she is a paraplegic bound to a wheel chair.

But she has never let her disability hold her back.

Goldman has lived an active life, studying in Europe as a teenager before moving to the United States, traveling the world and helping others as a social worker and longterm volunteer.

“Trudy is an amazing, inspiring woman,” said Amy Fogarty, activity director at Brookdale Arvada Senior Living Center, where Goldman now resides. “One of the things she said to me is you’re

iFly instructors Alex Critchett and Rhanee Schmaltz accompany Trudy Goldman, 73, on her sky dive experience.

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never too old to find something new to experience.”

Recently Goldman shared her dream to fly with Fogarty.

A video of Fogarty’s son doing an indoor skydiving lesson at iFly Denver is what sparked Goldman to talk about her dream.

In hopes of making this dream a reality, Fogarty submitted Goldman’s wish to Wish of a Lifetime.

“She said, `I’d give anything to do that,’ ” Fogarty recalled. “She said, `I can’t imagine what it would feel like to have my body free.’ ” For Steven Glaser, program director at Wish of a Lifetime, granting Goldman’s wish was a no-brainer.

“By sharing inspiring stories of seniors, we hope to shift the way society views and values aging and the elderly,” Glaser said.

“Trudy’s wish was to go indoor skydiving — to feel that physical freedom, something that’s afforded to most of us.”

They immediately contacted iFly Denver to schedule Goldman’s flight. iFly, at 9230 Park Meadows Drive, is the world’s largest indoor skydiving facility. The company has flown more than 9 million people in a dozen countries and at sea since launching the modern vertical wind tunnel industry in 1998.

“We’re really excited to have Trudy here,” said Marc Gibbons, sales manager at iFly Denver

Arvada Brookdale Senior Living resident Trudy Goldman was granted an indoor skydiving experience at iFly in Lone Tree through Wish of a Lifetime.

SHANNA FORTIER before Goldman took to the wind tunnel Feb. 25. “As soon as we heard about this, we were really excited, we wanted to be part of it — we wanted to make that dream come true.”

Goldman said she didn’t have any hope that her wish would be selected. But she was all smiles after the excitement of her two one-minute flights in the wind tunnel with the assistance of flight instructors.

“It really felt good, I felt weightless,” she said. “And the wind felt like it was giving my arms a massage. It was quite an experience.”

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Man who killed deputy had marijuana, alcohol in system, report shows ing began. The sheriff ’s office announced that morning Parrish had died and four other officers and two civilians were injured in the incident.

The autopsy for Parrish, conducted Dec. 31, shows he was shot multiple times,Parish including in the head, chest and abdomen.

Riehl’s autopsy, conducted on Jan. 3, confirms he died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigations into law enforcement’s use of force are ongoing.

Authorities said Riehl was killed that morning as SWAT officers entered his apartment following a 90-minute standoff with law enforcement.

Riehl was shot four times, once in his left arm, once in his right hand and twice in the back, according to the

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The man who killed Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Zackari Parrish had alcohol and a large amount of marijuana in his system during a Dec. 31 shootout with law enforcement in Highlands Ranch.

That’s according to the Douglas County Coroner’s report for Matthew Riehl, released Feb. 27.

Riehl Riehl, who was eventually killed by a SWAT team, opened fire from behind his closed bedroom door on sheriff ’s office deputies, including Parrish, who were attempting to place him on a mental health hold.

The gunfire immediately struck Parrish, who was standing directly in front of Riehl’s door when the shoot-

autopsy report.

Toxicology findings show Riehl had three times the legal limit for driving of marijuana in his system. There were 15 nanograms of delta-9 THC — the chief intoxicant in marijuana — in his blood. The legal driving limit for marijuana is 5 nanograms, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation website.

His blood alcohol concentration was .03, less than half the legal limit for driving in Colorado. The report also stated that caffeine was found in his system, and it did not list any other substances.

Law enforcement reports released in the days after the shooting show family and friends reported to police Riehl went through a years-long battle with mental illness, including posttraumatic stress disorder from a deployment to Iraq and bipolar disorder.

They did not believe he was taking his

medication and some worried he was a danger to himself.

Riehl was known to law enforcement in Wyoming, where he attended law school, and in Colorado. University of Wyoming police investigated him for posts he’d directed toward the school’s law college and emails sent to law professors mentioning violence.

In Colorado, Riehl’s family had requested police conduct welfare checks on him.

Riehl also had a strained relationship with Lone Tree police, following a dispute over a speeding ticket.

Prosecutors at the time did not believe charges against Riehl would be appropriate, as he had not made direct threats or ignored any requests from police for him to stop contacting them.

On Dec. 31, Riehl used four firearms in the shootout with police, and authorities said he had several other weapons in his apartment.

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Top left: Jellyfish are one of the creatures examined in the new Creatures of Light exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Top right: Fireflies are one of the most well-known creatures that use luminescence. Several species of fireflies live in Colorado, but they do not glow because they do not have the organ required to produce light. A few outliers have entered the state, so firefly flashes are occasionally seen in open spaces in Colorado. Bottom right: The Butterfly Pavilion sent some Arizona desert hairy scorpions to be part of the museum’s new exhibit. Bottom left: A female anglerfish, which have their own built-in fishing rod: a modified dorsal fin spine topped with a lure that pulses with bacterial light. Anglerfish are one of the creatures examined in the Creatures of Light exhibit.

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Let there be lights Glowing life forms fascinate visitors at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has played host to countless numbers of traveling exhibits over the years. These exhibits come from all over the world, and from some of the most respected institutions of learning and exploration.

But that presents a challenge for museum staff — how to make an exhibit that visitors may have seen before feel fresh.

“Any time we get an exhibit, we look for ways to add our own stamp,” said Eric Godoy, program specialist with the museum. “We go through our own collections and work with scientists to add

IF YOU GO WHAT: Creatures of Light WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver WHEN: Through June 10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COST: Comes with entry ticket Adult, $16.95 Junior (3 to 18), $11.95 Senior (65 and older), $13.95 INFORMATION: www.dmns.org something new. We also have great organizations to work with.”

That’s how “Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence,” the museum’s new exhibit, running through June 10, came to feature contributions from Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion and the Denver Botanic Gardens.

“The best part of working with organizations like the gardens, DMNS or the zoo is that we all do different things, and we do them really well,” said Mario Padilla, entomologist with the Butterfly Pavilion. “We all have the same missions of education, but in

different areas. So, these kinds of opportunities allow us to provide a new kind of experience.”

The exhibit was organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York, in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa and The Field Museum in Chicago.

The exhibit shines a light on creatures that other natural things that blink, glow, flash and flicker thanks to bioluminescence and biofluorescence.

Perhaps the most immediately recognizable of these creatures will be fireflies, even though the insect only rarely lights up Colorado’s evenings. But there’s a wide swath of beautiful and bizarre creatures from the world over to examine.

Some of the most beautiful glowing items don’t do a whole lot of moving — it’s things like minerals and fungi.

To make learning about these materials more interactive, there’s a black light feature where guests

here are certain expectations that come with seeing an Arthur Miller show — it’s going to be intense, heady and dramatic. His 1947 masterpiece “All My Sons” certainly fits the bill. It’s the story of a manufacturer who sold COMING parts to the ATTRACTIONS faulty U.S. military during World War II, and the unforeseen impacts on his family and those he loves.

“It’s the story of a family that is stuck, and can’t come to terms with their past,” said Emma Messenger, one of Clarke Reader the leads in the Arvada Center’s production of the show.

“When you can’t face certain losses, it’s difficult to move forward.”

“All My Sons” runs at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through May 3. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Not only does the show examine the bonds of family, but it also delves into wartime struggle, personal responsibility and the illusions of the American Dream.

“It’s so beautifully written that it fell completely natural playing these characters,” said Sam Gregory, who plays Joe Keller, husband to Messenger’s Kate. “It speaks to the core of what makes us Americans, and I think that’s what makes it speak to everyone.”

“All My Sons” is the third and final entry in the Center’s Black Box Repertory Company Season, which includes “Sense and Sensibility” and “The Electric Baby,” both of which are still running.

“The show really looks at what happens when people isolate themselves to the point where they’re only focused on their own families,” Messenger said. “If one focuses on their one small tribe, the world becomes smaller and smaller. You can be trapped in your own backyard.”

To purchase tickets, call 720-898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org/all-mysons.

On WWI and Wonder Woman This November will mark 100 years since the first World War — the War to End All Wars — ended.

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Photographer sheds light on capturing the night

andscape photographer Glenn Randall has written extensively about mountain climbing and photography and after 20 years, has focused on the photography part — developing a special skill for portraying the night sky, especialSONYA’S ly the Milky Way. He says new DSLR camSAMPLER eras are so sensitive that they have made it possible to record the night sky as we see it.

He will speak about that special focus to the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. on March 13 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Sonya Ellingboe Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

(Use the south entrance.) New members and guests are welcome to the monthly second Tuesday meetings.

Opera singers to compete Free operatic performances are available for the public. The Denver Lyric Opera Guild will be holding its annual competition for singers on a professional track and visitors are invited to attend for an hour — or all day. It will be at a new location, Denver’s Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., at South Monaco Street. Preliminaries will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 10 and Finals will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on March 24. A panel of three professional judges will hear 42 competitors in preliminaries and a different panel of three will hear 15 finalists. Several judges have been affiliated with Central City Opera and Edward Parks sang the lead in “The ®evolution of Steve Jobs” in Santa Fe last summer.

Brass and bagpipes celebrate Denver Brass, Celtic Colorado Pipes and Drums, Wick School of Irish

The Milky Way over Longs Peak from the Emerald Lake Trail after an April snowstorm, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

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Dance, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, Joanna and Ian Hyde — fiddle and guitar — and tenor Todd Teske will perform in a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at 7:30 p.m. March 1617 and 2 p.m. March 18 at the Newman Center’s Gates concert Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver). Tickets start at $26, newmancenterpresents.com.

Genealogy gatherings Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meet at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. From 1-3 p.m. March 13 will be “Rocky Mountain Honor Flight” by Mary Denise Haddon. From 9:30-11:30 a.m.

March 20 will be “Ancestry DNA Matches: Who are All of Those People and Why Do I Care?” By by Wendy Dillenschneider, genetic genealogist.

From 1-3 p.m. March 20 will be “Getting to Know Uncle Moses: Building a

Portrait of an Interesting Ancestor”

by Greg Liverman, professional genealogist. Columbinegenealogy.com.

Focus on microbes “The Unseen World” will be a talk with author Eugenia Borg (“Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You”) and Colorado Public Radio host Ryan Warner at 7 p.m. March 16 in Hamilton Hall at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver (DU).

Tickets: CPR.org.

Douglas County Libraries Writer Chris Bohjalian will appear at 7 p.m. March 12 at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., to talk about his new novel, “Flight Attendant.” Sale and signing follows. Register at 303-791-7323. Also at Highlands Ranch: Brad Meltzer will talk about a new thriller: “The Escape Artist” at 6:30 p.m. March 16. See above to

register. Book lovers will meet to hear about staff recommendations at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road.

Arts in Parker Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” plays March 16 to 25 in the newly renovated Schoolhouse Theater, followed by the Parker Symphony’s “Friday Night Jazz: Charlie Parker with Strings”; March 31: Comedy and Cocktails with Jeff Wozer; April 1: Chamber music from the DU Lamont School of Music: “Tchaikovsky in Florence.” Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Magic show Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock features magician Michael Ammar in an all-ages show at 7:30 p.m. March 16-17; Sunday matinee possible. Reservations: Tickets.AmazingShows.com, 303-660-6799.

Castle Rock Adventist Hospital to unveil painting Cindy Welch’s work was commissioned in 2017 by facility’s CEO

IF YOU GO Castle Rock Adventist Hospital is at 2350 Meadows Blvd., just west of I-25, off Meadows Parkway. The reception to unveil Cindy Welch’s painting on March 16 is open to the community. 720-455-2508.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Sunset’s bright reflection ties Cindy Welch’s new watercolor painting to the land around Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, and the artwork was commissioned in late 2017 by hospital CEO Todd Folkenberg.

The painting, with the town’s eponymous rock appearing in the background, will be unveiled in the lobby — where it will hang — during a public reception at 11:30 a.m. (unveiling at 12:30 p.m.)

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Cindy Welch’s new painting of Castle Rock Adventist Hospital will be unveiled March 16.

COURTESY OF CINDY WELCH is invited to enjoy this most recent addition to the artist’s series of Castle Rock buildings.

“We want Castle Rock Adventist Hospital to be a hospital of healing for our patients, and believe there are many

components of healing for our patients,” Folkenberg said.

“One is the healing power of art and artwork, which is why we have a hospital gallery and a community gallery filled with artistic inspiration we can share with patients and visitors.”

Welch, a Colorado native, has lived in Castle Rock for 25 years, painting and photographing her world — as well as using her commercial art skills to create advertising for clients. She says “Color is my passion,” and held a solo show in the hospital gallery in 2016.

She operates a community website, CastleRockBound. net, and belongs to the Castle Rock Arts Guild. She will have signed and numbered limited-edition prints of the new painting available for sale at the reception and will donate 20 percent of proceeds to benefit the hospital’s Healing Arts Program.

Also on the busy artist’s calendar in 2018: She is on a committee to organize the annual “Court the Arts” event on June 9 and 10 — an outdoor show co-sponsored by the Castle Rock Arts Guild and the Parker Arts Guild on the same day as the Ducky Derby.

Watch for announcements.

And she won a poster contest, held by the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Board, to celebrate the 100th year of the fair. Her art will be featured on 2018 marketing material.

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can see which minerals glow, and how brightly. And thanks to Dr. Andrew Wilson, assistant curator of mycology at the Denver Botanic Gardens, guests can also see living glowing mushroom — specifically Armillaria mellea and Panellus stipticus.

“Fungi such as lichens and the mushroom genus Cortinarius have tissues that fluoresce under a black light,” Wilson explained. “Right now I’m trying to figure out the best conditions and cultures for optimal glow, but the cultures I have are doing pretty well. When visitors see it, it’s an eerie green glow that the fungus is producing all by itself.”

For more mobile creatures, the exhibit starts out on the land with an examination of fireflies, glowworms and scorpions — all of which have their own important reasons for luminescence.

“It’s poorly understood why scorpions fluoresce,” said Padilla, who brought some live Arizona desert hairy scorpions to the museum for

Larger than life examples of glowing mushrooms as part of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s new exhibit, Creatures of Light.

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Understandably, this milestone is giving museums and historians the world over an opportunity to examine the lessons learned and ignored from

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the water, where up to 90 percent of animals at depths below 700 meters are bioluminescent. First, visitors can stroll across an interactive Puerto Rican lagoon that lights up a trail

the conflict.

The Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, is hosting WWI: Longmont and the Great War, through May about the war that includes full infantry uniforms, artifacts relating to medical care during the war, an airplane propeller, propaganda posters, photographs, letters and diaries, and

many other personal objects.

The exhibition also features a twothirds scale biplane — a locally made Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” replica of the planes used by U.S. Army pilots in training during the war.

In addition to the exhibit, there’s a film series, Views and Brews, that includes signature drinks, wine and beers. And at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 8, the series will be featuring last year’s titanic blockbuster, “Wonder Woman.”

For information on the exhibit and film series, call 303-651-8374 or visit www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum.

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the exhibit. “We think they might use their exoskeleton to detect their environment and determine if they’re in danger of exposure.”

From there, the exhibit goes to

Treasures await from world over For 43 years, The World Wide Antique and Vintage Show, has been an opportunity for collectors of all experience levels to discover hard to find and much sought-after treasures.

This year’s The World Wide Antique and Vintage Show will be at The Denver Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave. in Denver, from March 9 through 11.

The show is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The show features between 85 to 100 antique and vintage dealers from around the United States. Dealers travel the globe to find new and interesting items to bring to the show and shoppers in Denver.

The entry fee for the show is $5 per person, which allows entry for all three days. Children 12 and younger are free.

Get information and tickets at www. findyourantique.com.

An ancient tradition made new The art of using shadows to tell stories goes back thousands of generations — an art form taken to new levels by Catapult.

The dance group performed on season eight America’s Got Talent, and features eight dancers, a drop, a few

of flashes from tiny “pyrotechnic” plankton.

The deeper the visitors goes into the ocean, the stranger the animals become. This includes female anglerfish, which have their own built-in fishing rod: a modified dorsal fin spine topped with a lure that pulses with bacterial light. Or the ponyfish, which glows along its belly, camouflaging against the down-welling light from above to avoid being seen by predators lurking below.

“Life has evolved in some amazing ways, and I think it will really surprise and intrigue people,” said Godoy.

“I love when folks come through and say, ‘I didn’t know that.’”

While the cumulative effect of the exhibit is both enlightening and beautiful, it’s the local touches that makes the exhibit special for visitors.

“Science literacy is very important in this day and age. Every advancement in society has been at the hands of science in some way shape or form,” Wilson said. “As a result, it’s important for our scientific institutions to support each other in providing new and exciting ways to engage the public and motivate them to learn more about this amazing world we live in.”

lights and a choreographer. The avantgarde show blends dance, music, and the contrast of light and darkness to create stories exploring a variety of themes and subjects.

Check out Catapult at Parker’s PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 10.

For tickets, head to www.parkerarts. org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Glen Hansard at Boulder Theater Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has been making music for most of his life, and while he first rose to prominence as a member of The Frames, it was his collaboration with Czech musician Markéta Irglová as the Swell Season that made him a name to know.

Together the pair worked on the film “Once,” and took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Falling Slowly” from the film.

In 2013, the Broadway adaptation, “Once, The Musical,” won eight Tony Awards including the top musical prize itself.

Since then, he’s gone his own way, releasing three solo albums — the third of which, “Between Two Shores,” was released on Jan. 19 of this year. It’s full of the quietly lovely jazz-influenced folk that he’s perfected over his career.

Tracks like “Why Woman” and “Lucky Man” are two of the best love songs of the year, and the album as a whole overflows with warmth and intimacy.

So, audiences will be lucky to spend an evening with Glen Hansard at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14 at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. For more information, and to get your tickets, visit www.bouldertheater.com.

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

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Teaming up with the Falls Event Center to host the event, and Highlands Ranch Travel to sponsor the cruise, Colorado Community Media (CCM) is excited to help couples get their wedding-day plans in order.

Winners of the cruise will be named at 3 p.m. To be considered in the grandprize giveaway, couples must enter the Cutest Engagement Story Contest. There are only a few days left to enter the contest, which calls for a 300-word story on how you became engaged. For information, visit the website at coloradocommunitymedia.com/weddingexpo/.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE FALLS

The Falls Event Center is becoming a premier wedding venue With a Rocky Mountain backdrop, and the option of catering from the restaurant where you had your first date, The Falls Event Center offers fantastic perks for any couple’s wedding day.

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At over 12,000 square feet, the Littleton venue is 15 minutes from Denver, making it accessible to guests flying in for the big day, allowing them to easily skirt around the city.

Cindy Shoemaker, the general manager at The Falls, said one of the main attractions is their open vendor policy.

An open vendor policy means that couples can choose details like photographers, videographers and catering, event from food trucks to homemade dishes. Besides bar service, the bride and groom have unlimited options.

“Everything else is your vision; anything and everyone you want to have,” Shoemaker said.

“Little man ice cream brought their trailer down here, Illegal pete’s, and Cranellis Italian, in Lone Tree, are here quite a bit as well.

The food trucks are fun, and I really liked when we had groups bring in food from different restaurants and set up food stations.”

When it’s not a professional company providing the food, Shoemaker said some couples, especially those with rich cultural backgrounds, opt to bring in homemade food.

“A lot of weddings are not using caterers, but the family is cooking food from their heritage. We’ve done some Indian weddings, Persian, Polish, African and Asian,” Shoemaker said. “We have a lot of Hispanic weddings here as well. I love seeing all the different nationalities and different menus come through the door.”

If the thought of cooking for up to 320 guests it too daunting, Shoemaker can offer suggestions to help the couple through their decisions.

“We have a vendor recommendation list.

It’s all the vendors we have worked with, all people who have worked in the building, and we know they’ll come in and take care of our clients,” she said.

Aside from the open vendor policy and location, couples flock to The Falls for the view and atmosphere.

“When you’re out on the courtyard, it’s facing west,” she said. “So you have a close-to-full panoramic view of the mountains and can watch the sun set.”

While watching the sun dip behind the peaks, guests are surrounded by The Falls signature waterfalls on the courtyard.

For more information on having a wedding, or hosting other events and celebrations, visit the website at, www.thefallseventcenter.com.

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The practical business aspects of the first year of marriage PAM PECCOLO/SPECIAL TO CCM

Going beyond the wedding day, experts agree that young couples must be honest about their financial situation, must come together to make important decisions on housing, and must know where important paperwork is kept. SHUTTERSTOCK

Nothing in life matches the thrill of wedding planning, with its endless array of choices for dresses and tuxes, festoons of flowers, music, beverages, cakes, and honeymoon destination.

However, after the wedding, responsibilities are consolidated and obligations that were once “yours” or “mine”, become “ours.”

Though wonderfully romantic, the first year together can be stressful as two unique people begin to build their lives together. Here are a few suggestions from experts on how to address some of the “business” aspects of your wedded relationship.

Be honest about your financial history Owing money to Uncle Same, credit card companies or your college can be an obligation you’ll now take on together. When you marry, your assets and debts are combined. This can be a challenge if the issue is not discussed before marriage, particularly if one partner has a high credit score, but the other doesn’t.

“One of the best things a soon-tobe married couple can do is know your partner’s financial history,” said LeAnne Merciez, a loan officer with Universal Lending in Greenwood Village. “You need to understand their debt history and their wealth. And you need to understand your own financial history.”

Merciez said she frequently sees couples who don’t know the other person’s credit score, or understand what a credit score is.

“I’ve had couples come in my office where one has a 500 credit score, the other has 800 and it’s the first time they’re learning this information and they find out they can’t qualify for a house,” she said. As a standard for all financial professionals, we have to take the lowest credit score of both borrowers. Understanding this fundamental information is important for planning a future together.”

The Colorado housing market is highly competitive and as a result, homes are on the market for a short window of time. To understand the benefits of renting or owning a property, talk to a mortgage banker. Based on your financial needs and goals, a mortgage banker can help you determine whether renting makes sense, or if you can afford to purchase a home and begin to build value through real estate ownership.

Save money by consolidating insurance plans: For a positive impact on your car insurance rates, be sure to get a quote as a married couple to find out how much you may save. Typically, men find they have an improved car insurance rate when they marry. Also, be sure to find out the benefits of rental

or home-owners insurance, based on your needs.

Consider life insurance to prepare for the unexpected: Holly Mullins, a Farmers Insurance agent in Aurora, says employer-provided insurance policies are positive benefits, but they’re more like “renting” an insurance plan.

“The company can take it away at any time and if you lose a job, your employer-provided policy doesn’t go with you,” says Mullins.

If you are planning to purchase property together, another option is to purchase an insurance policy outside of work.

“If you are getting married and it takes both incomes to meet your mortgage, and something critical happens to one of you, your loved one will then have the responsibility for the whole mortgage,” said Mullins.

Be transparent about your dreams, goals and skeletons: To get on the “same page” early in marriage, be forthcoming and transparent about your financial obligations, as well as your dreams, goals and mistakes.

“Have a conversation about your hopes and goals for the future,” said Wendi Strom, a financial advisor with Lotus Financial Partners in Denver.

Create a system for finding your combined hard copy and digital assets: It’s not fun, but it is important to protect your combined assets, and know how to access to them, by creating a system for finding where information is located.

“I’ve had clients who haven’t been able to access their spouse’s military benefits because they couldn’t find a card or document,” said Strom.

“Knowing the location of your shared information can save precious time in an emergency.”

Couples should have combined knowledge of where the following documents are located: • •

Insurance plans List of family and emergency contacts

• • • • •

Estate documents — will, living will, power of attorney Military discharge papers, birth certificates, marriage certificate Social Security cards, passports Digital logins and passwords Bills that are paid online

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Experts say honeymoons are becoming less traditional, more unique JULIE TAYLOR/SPECIAL TO CCM

The top 10 list for romantic vacations are outdated as today’s honeymooners turn toward tangible experiences. Linda Eyer, who has been a travel consultant at Highland’s Ranch Travel Agency for 17 years, has seen the trend come in hot and heavy.

Eyer said millennials, in particular, seem eager to explore every nook of the world.

Some want to visit the more obvious spots, such Hawaii, St. Lucia or Antigua, but there is a rise in unique travel. As an example, Eyer said she has seen couples honeymoon in the village where ‘The Hobbit’ was filmed in New Zealand.

“A honeymoon isn’t necessarily going to a tropical beach and drinking Mai Tais for a week,” Eyer said. “It can be anything they want.”

Some couples want to see the northern lights, and others want to cruise the Amazon River, or go to temple in Nepal for a blessing on their union.

Another major shift in the industry is how the expenses are handled. Instead of the honeymoon being the new couple’s only extreme vacation, it has become a single tick on their long bucket list.

“Money doesn’t seem to be playing a huge part of it, because a lot of them don’t look at

it as a once in a lifetime, huge expense,” she said.

The other change that Eyer has noticed is how the newlyweds want more experiences in their travels.

“Not everyone wants a helicopter tour over an Italian vineyard, some want Disney,” she said. “We want the experience to be about them and what they want.”

These days, Eyer’s clients want a memorable experience, and are willing to pay for that on more than just a single special occasion.

“They want the experience, not the money.

I think what we’re seeing is a whole evolution of travel,” she said.

Highlands Ranch Travel Agency has offered full-service travel guidance for more than 30 years, making it the second-oldest business in Highland’s Ranch. All of their agents have a wealth of experience, and each one offers a specialty.

Eyer said she always starts each consultation with a lot of questions, and ends with a personalized vacation.

“We do try to personalize the travel experience to what the person wants, not just a packaged trip,” Eyer said.

For more information on booking a honeymoon, vacation or special trip, visit the Highlands Ranch Travel website at www. highlandsranchtravel.com.

Honeymoon trends continue to change from a romantic setting to something more cultural for couples.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HIGHLANDS RANCH TRAVEL AGENCY

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Engagement Stories

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We were going on 8 years and I was very impatiently waiting. We had been through so much and are high school sweet hearts. He took me to see The Dracula Ballet. I love ballet. I always wanted to be a dancer. After the ballet was over, he asked me if I wanted to take a picture together, which caught me off guard because he hates taking pictures. I was confused because he was standing 3 feet away from me, and I couldn’t get him to come closer. When I looked over at him to see why he wouldn’t come closer he was down on one knee. There were hundreds of people around us because we were right outside the Elle Caukins Opera House and several shows were letting out at the same time. This was so exciting and overwhelming!

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Lonnie and I met in Phoenix while attending college at Grand Canyon University, but we both grew up in Colorado. We were driving back home for winter break, and as we were passing through Silverthorne, Lonnie pulled into an area that we always love to stop in. It was about 5:30 a.m., and was a frigid 4 degrees. He suggested we stop at Starbucks to get a hot coffee, so I agreed and afterwards we pulled into a parking spot next to our favorite bridge in town that crosses the river. He then suggested that we let our coffee cool off by going outside. We scurried over to the bridge, both shivering and shaking our coffee cups. He then proceeded to say, “Camille, I want to spend the rest of my life with you...”, but before he could get the rest out, he then suggested we go back to the car because of how cold it was.

Although I was a little confused at this point, trying to figure out what his next move was, I went along with it. After getting back in the car, I asked if we were going to continue our drive, in which he replied that there was a question that he wanted to ask me. He pulled the ring out of his pocket, and asked me to marry him. I said yes, of course, after I was able to wipe my tears of pure joy away. I found out that he decided not to propose on the bridge because he was afraid to drop the ring in the river. Despite everything, it was the perfect proposal and the intimacy made it one of the most memorable experiences of my life.

Jason and I decided to get both of our families together for a fun beach day. When I arrived with my parents, he met us in the parking lot and came up with this story about how difficult parking was, and offered to hop in the car with my dad to help out while my mom and I found our way down to the beach. Little did I know, he took this opportunity to ask for my dad’s permission.

After we all got settled at the beach, Jason asked if I wanted to take a double-seat kayak out on the water. Jason and I both love to be out on the water and we often went paddle boarding and searching for shells and shark teeth while living in Florida, so I of course agreed to go with.

Once we got out to the sand bar, Jason put his mask on and dove into the water. The water was a bit chilly, so I opted to stay on the kayak for a few minutes before jumping in. Jason popped his head up and mentioned how many awesome shells were down there. I excitedly told him to go find some and bring them up to the kayak. Jason dove down and swam back up to the surface holding this beautiful clam shell. When he placed it on the kayak next to where I was sitting, I thought it was still alive.

I said to him, “I think there’s something in it.” As Jason opened up the clam shell, I saw the beautiful ring inside. Still treading water and fighting his nerves, he asked, “Will you marry me?”

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Engagement Stories A proposal with an assist from Rick Springfield

A proposal by dachshund

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Lindsay Renkel My now-fiance, Keith, and I had just spent a wonderful evening with friends at a fall festival when two of them abruptly, and randomly, announced they needed to leave. At that point, Keith suggested we head home ourselves. It seemed quite early to be heading home, but I agreed. Upon our arrival home, Keith rushed in the house and I slowly made my way through the door. As I walked in, I could not believe my eyes. Rose petals and lit candles lined the path from the garage into our living room, which was completely decked out with candles, balloons, flowers, and other beautiful adornments. Meanwhile, as I was processing how these decorations got into our house, asking myself, ‘Did Keith disappear at some point tonight?’ and trying to determine what exactly was going on, Keith got our beloved dachshund, Levi, from his crate and told me Levi had something to ask me. I looked down at Levi to discover him wearing a custom-made sweater. which said, &”Will you marry my dad?” That’s when Keith got down on one knee and proposed! Of course, I said “Yes!” Come to find out, our friends were in on the plan, which is why they left early, and Keith had enlisted the help of a coworker to decorate the house and get Levi dressed in his sweater while we were away. I also discovered afterward that Keith had been so excited that in order to avoid spilling the beans to me, he had told many people of his plans, including the front desk guy at the gym. And no one ever slipped up. I was completely oblivious to what was going on! Incorporating Levi was the icing on the cake, because he is so special to both Keith and me.

Jesse and I were on vacation in my favorite city, New Orleans, belatedly celebrating my 21st birthday. We were exploring the French Quarter, and when we got to the Saint Louis Cathedral, he asked my dad to take a picture of us out front. Once the picture was taken, Jesse looked at me and said, “I wrote you something.” He read me this beautiful piece he wrote comparing myself and our relationship to elements of the Earth. My dad recorded the whole thing and caught the tears of excitement I shed when Jesse got down on one knee and presented to me my dream ring. Once we left the cathedral, we headed straight to this bar on Bourbon Street where Jesse had set up with the band to sing, ‘Jessie’s Girl’ to me upon our arrival. When we arrived, the band stopped their set and pulled me up to the stage. They announce I was a really life Jesse’s girl, and we had just gotten engaged. The bar-goers all danced around me as the band played, ‘Jessie’s Girl’.

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A proposal by mini-adventure Teresa Dinh He said, “I’m a simple guy who enjoys adventures, so I would love to share them with you. What do you say?” I took a leap and said, “Sure, I would love to take a mini-adventure with you.” The mini-adventure started with just one detail: the time. All else, including location and events, were hidden. Multiple mini-adventures later, I discovered the simple childlike wonders of life again.

One Sunday after church, a mini-adventure changed our lives. Jorge took me to 16th Street Mall. While passing D&F Clock Tower, a lady came out of the tower and asked Jorge: “Hey, are you James?” He said no. She said, “Oh! That’s too bad. James reserved a tour, but he didn’t show up.

Would you like the tour instead? I looked at Jorge and shrugged, “why not?”

The lady took us to the top floor and left. Weird, I thought, as old Jazz music played in the air. The place was nicely decorated with flowers, candles, chocolates, and even champagne. I told Jorge, “The skyscraper you’re working on across the street looks pretty at sunset, let’s take photos.” We took selfies everywhere. A beautiful dinner was on a table.

“I’m hungry, let’s eat it,” he said. I responded, “We can’t, this is other people’s food.” When Jorge brought out my favorite bottle from Castello Di Amoroso out of nowhere, I gave in and ate James’ food. After eating, we danced. Then our song came on, ‘I Knew I Loved You’ by Savage Garden.

I came to realization this wasn’t James’ event. Jorge kneeled down with a ring and asked me to take a grand adventure with him in marriage. My reaction was peaceful and calm, “Yes, honey, yes.” Jorge was probably expecting excitement, but his thoughtful mini-adventures made me immune to the element of surprise.

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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 nonCERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required.

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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.

League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties encourages community members to participate in one of our three monthly meetings. Help us create a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. Feel free to call or email Jo Ann Feder at 904-608-3932 or jolvs10s@gmail. com for details.

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.

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.

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 303-8108504. 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 ACBL sanctioned open game at noon Mondays at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Reservations are required; partners are arranged. Call Sue 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.

Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/parkmeadows-colorado-orvis-retail-store/620.

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.

Parker Chess Club: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. All ages and levels welcome. Drop-in play or learn; boards provided or bring your own.

Contact John at skibrezina@gmail.com.

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.

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. 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 303688-8088 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.

The Breakfast Club: A great way for single people ages 50-plus to meet new friends and have fun. We are an active and social group enjoying activities ranging from card games to white-water rafting, international and domestic travel to bowling, and all things in between. Our signature breakfast, which takes place at 8:30 a.m. every third Saturday, is at The Ridge Golf Club in Castle Pines. Interested? Call our hotline at 303814-8428 or go to www.TBC50plus.org.

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. Unit focuses on aviation, aerospace education, leadership and emergency services. The unit has an active ground team which teenagers and adults are welcome to train for and become members of. Membership is open to anyone 12 and older. Call 303-596-3425.

Common Thread Quilt Club 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Parker Adventist Hospital. Go to CommonThreadQuiltClub. com or email ethelinexile@gmail.com Community Bible Study-Parker Day Class meets from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Thursdays from September to May at Parker Hills Bible Fellowship, 7137 E. Parker Hills Court. Go to http://parker.cbsclass.org or contact Charlene Roach at 720-851-1623 or charlene. cbs@hotmail.com.

Denver and New Orleans RR Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Parker Depot building, 11027 S. Pikes Peak Drive, No. 106.

Call Bill Byers at 303-646-3256.

Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Calf Building at Lowell Ranch, 2330 S. East I-25 Frontage Road, Castle Rock. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net.

GED Prep Class Douglas County Libraries offers GED preparation classes for those ages 17 and older. Classes offered at 6 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive; and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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Pigs come out to play to raise awareness Crowds met rescued pigs at nonprofit-hosted event

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Pigs aren’t just for farms — they’re for friendship, too. Crowds at Hog Haven Farm’s event at Resolute Brewing Co. in Centennial got to meet rescued pigs and learn more about them as intelligent creatures that make empathetic pets.

“They rescue pet pigs from bad situations, take care of them and try to find them forever homes,” said Tracy Schantz, a Highlands Ranch resident who came to the Pints for Pigs event March 3.

Jeff Helgerson, 30, kneels next to Penelope, his pet pig, at a Hog Haven Farm event at Resolute Brewing Company on March 3. Helgerson volunteers for Hog Haven Farm.The occasion took place in honor of National Pig Day, which is celebrated annually March 1.

The Hog Haven Farm nonprofit, based in Deer Trail, aims to combat poor information from pig breeders that can harm pigs, according to the group. What’s known as the “teacup pig” myth — that people can buy young, tiny pigs that won’t grow to larger sizes — is one point the organization raises awareness about.

Danica Druva, a 26-year-old from Castle Rock, took a pig in as a pet who had experienced abusive conditions as bait for dog-fighting, Druva said.

“Turbo, he was in Hog Haven’s first calendar” to raise money for the group, said Druva, who came to the event. She had to pig-proof her drawers at home, but she’s satisfied with her pet.

“They’re smart — they get into everything. They’re problem-solving animals.”

Attendees participated in activities and saw merchandise for sale to support Hog Haven’s rescue and sanctuary. Resolute Brewing, located at 7286 S. Yosemite St., donated 10 percent of beer sales during the event to the nonprofit.

Hog Haven Farm was founded in 2014 and helps pot-bellied pigs find

Tara Vaughn, left, and 2-year-old Teagan Widby say hello to Katniss Eversqueal, a rescued pot-bellied pig, at a Hog Haven Farm event at Resolute Brewing Company in Centennial March 3. Hog Haven Farm is a Colorado-based nonprofit that rescues pigs from situations of abuse and neglect to find them homes or offer them sanctuary.

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Tracy Schantz, 31, pets Katniss Eversqueal at a Hog Haven Farm event at Resolute Brewing Company March 3. Schantz is looking to get a pet pig in the future. homes as pets, offers sanctuary to pot-bellied and standard pigs, and educates pig owners and the public.

The organization combats abuse and neglect of pigs and has rescued more than 100.

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Above, Danica Druva, 26, interacts with Penelope, a pig owned by a Hog Haven Farm volunteer. The crowd at Resolute Brewing Company in Centennial March 3 got to meet a few pigs at an event in honor of National Pig Day, which promotes pigs as intelligent, empathetic, sentient creatures, a news release from Hog Haven Farm said. National Pig Day is celebrated annually March 1.

Left, Jeff Helgerson, 30, kneels next to Penelope, his pet pig, at a Hog Haven Farm event at Resolute Brewing Company on March 3. Helgerson volunteers for Hog Haven Farm.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022 Sunset Hospice: Provides end-of-life support.

Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton.

Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, during and after lessons, as well as to walk alongside clients as they ride to help keep them securely on their horses. Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising.

Requirements: Volunteers who help with lessons must be at least 14 years old and attend a three-hour training session.

Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstepinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc.org.

Volunteer Connect: Brings organizaations in need of volunteers in touch with individuals looking for ways to help.

Need: help with nonprofit organizations in Douglas County Contact: info@volunteerconnectdc.org or www.volunteerconnectdc.org.

Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy

for at-risk children and youth.

Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week.

Contact: 303-297-0408 or voacolorado.org.

YANAM2M (You Are Not Alone - Mom 2 Mom): Provides a safe, free place to connect with other moms of Highlands Ranch and be paired with another mom as a support person.

Need: Mom volunteers to be support people for other moms.

Requirement: Must be a mom who can be real and lend support to another mom.

Contact: Nikki Brooker at nikki@yanam2m. org or go to www.yanam2m.org.

Zuma’s Rescue Ranch: Provides care for rescue animals, including horses and farm animals, and rehabilitates them into forever homes.

Need: Volunteers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Feeding and cleaning. Zuma’s also provides animal assisted therapy for at risk youth and their families; many of our once homeless animals have become amazing therapy partners helping kids and families.

Contact: www.zumasrescueranch.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program: Provides information and support to crime victims.

Need: Victim advocates 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 Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a service.

Need: Volunteers to help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses.

Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area.

Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. 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.

through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

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 countries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773

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: animalrescueoftherockies.org.

Audubon Society of Greater Denver: Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area.

Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events.

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

Age Requirement: 18 years or older for yearround volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs.

Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org or 303-9739530.

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles

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Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out online application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

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: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292

Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887

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 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens.

Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend

training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

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.

Douglas County Libraries: elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of event assistance, weekly shelving or bookstore shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and more.

Requirements: Attend an orientation. We will provide training. Specific requirements are listed in each opportunity’s details.

Contact: Visit VolunteerConnectDC.org and search for Douglas County Libraries opportunities.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

Need: assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store on Park Street.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, x32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Other Information: Two-hour orientation provided. Contact www.ddfl.org.

Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 8001,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver.

Need: help distribute food the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Donations also accepted.

Contact: www.feedingdenvershungry.org or https://www.facebook.com/FeedingDenversHungry/

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Olympics could again be tough sell in Denver Mayor launches panel to explore bid, but challenges to idea are plentiful

BY COLLEEN SLEVIN ASSOCIATED PRESS

It promised ample snow and sunny weather on a normally bare, rocky peak easily accessible by “super highway,” thousands more hotel rooms than existed and a cross-country ski course that looked good on paper but would have cut through some people’s backyards.

The airbrushed pitch worked, but after Denver won a bid to host the 1976 Winter Olympics, its plan unraveled amid questions about the environmental impact, ballooning costs and logistics of hosting such a big event in a quickly growing state.

Now, more than four decades after Denver became the only city to withdraw as an Olympic host after winning a bid, it is exploring whether to try again after many cities have decided it’s just not worth it.

The city is again growing, with low unemployment and a booming economy, and this time has a bigger airport, light rail, more hotels, seven professional sports teams and multiple stadiums.

‘There’s many opportunities to make this a better state, and I don’t see how the Olympics fits into that.’

Dick Lamm, former Colorado governor But the highway touted in 1976 — Interstate 70, which connects Denver to the Rockies — has essentially remained the same.

As the population of outdoor-loving Colorado has grown, the largely four-lane route is often gridlocked on weekends.

Meanwhile, the city also is trying to lure Amazon to open its second headquarters in the metro area, which already has many worried about growth, tax breaks and the rising cost of living.

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Organizers say the strategy could even leave the state with a surplus to fund I-70 improvements or other work.

Denver already faces stiff competition from Salt Lake City, which became the first U.S. city to announce its plans to bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics this month.

Salt Lake said it could host without losing money thanks to existing venues and its expertise in putting on the 2002 Olympics. Reno, Nevada, is also considering a bid.

While some worry the Olympics will distract Denver from urgent problems like affordable housing and transportation, committee members stress that the games won’t take money from those priorities and could potentially net $100 million to $200 million thanks to proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and merchandise.

The panel had been in a rush to decide in March whether to pursue the 2026 or 2030 games but is now focused on 2030.

The U.S. Olympic Committee announced in Pyeongchang that it will not pursue a 2026 bid unless the International Olympic Committee decides to award bids for both years at once. Denver’s group now plans to make a recommendation to the mayor and governor by late April or early May, although chairman Rob Cohen said the exploratory committee would readjust its timeline if a dual bid becomes a possibility.

The International Olympic Committee is encouraging fewer billiondollar projects and more facilities already in place after the lavish 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

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would be temporary structures, said Cohen, CEO of insurance and wealth management company IMA Financial Group. The events could be spread around the state or concentrated along the Front Range.

The exploratory committee has been criticized for its lack of grassroots representation for meeting behind closed doors, but it recently invited community activists to serve on advisory groups and held online meetings with the public.

Architect Michael Wenham pondered the prospect of a Denver Olympics recently while at a park near downtown, noting it could be interesting to come up with environmentally friendly ways to host the Olympics.

But he reconsidered when he thought about I-70 traffic.

He can’t remember the last time he headed to the mountains to snowboard on a weekend because of its traffic jams.

“High-speed buses with their own lane. That is the only way they’re going to be able to do it,” Wenham said.

Cohen said buses would be one possibility for moving people to the mountains quickly during the Olympics, as would giving truckers incentives to bypass I-70.

He said some of the surplus could be used to improve the interstate or on another project that would benefit the state long-term, and noted the federal government helped pay to fix highways for Salt Lake City’s 2002 Games.

In the years since Denver said no thanks, more cities have become wary of pursuing the Olympics in the face of public opposition and financial concerns.

Innsbruck, Austria, which hosted the 1976 Games after Denver backed out, decided against pursuing a 2026 bid when its promise to organize lowcost and sustainable games failed to convince residents.

Other cities that have considered but dropped Olympic aspirations in recent years include St. Moritz and Davos, Switzerland, Krakow, Poland and Oslo, Norway.

Former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm, whose political career took off after he helped fight the 1976 Olympics, is trying to keep an open mind about Denver’s latest go-around.

The committee studying the issue includes savvy people with a track record of successful economic development projects, he said.

But even if Denver could pull it off, he’s not sure what’s in it for the city.

Lamm thinks officials tend to get seduced by the Olympics’ glamour when they could spend their attention on the mundane things that support the economy, such as finding money for education and roads.

That takes more campaigning and alliance-making in Colorado because of its strict tax and spending limits, which require voters to approve any tax hikes.

“There’s many opportunities to make this a better state, and I don’t see how the Olympics fit into that,” he said.

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Catching Air

Ski and snowboard center offers amenities for extreme good times

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The chance to fly off a “big-air” ski ramp in the middle of a dry landlocked city is now available for snow-sport enthusiasts at Snobahn Indoor Ski and Snowboard Center in Centennial.

Snobahn, which sits in the middle of the Streets at Southglenn mall, offers a training center for skiing and snowboarding. On Feb. 21, the center at 6955 S. York St. opened its new freestyle facility to better serve customers and “attract adrenaline-seeking enthusiasts,” a news release from the center said. Five performance trampolines, a “big-air” ramp with a 25-foot airbag and a “Ninja Warrior”-style obstacle course are now available.

Skilled trampolinists and skiers tried out the new features Feb. 20.

“This is all stuff that kids and people are gonna do anyway — jump off buildings, do parkour,” said Devon Davis, a trampoline and tumbling coach at Progresh, an indoor sports training center in Thornton. “When you’re in the city, it’s hard to find places to do that that aren’t dangerous.”

Davis and fellow coaches Eben Bartholomew and Gary Ford tested out the trampolines, and Bartholomew took a few ski jumps off the ramp, along with some staff members at Snobahn. Meanwhile, young children across the room tried out the practice skiing slopes.

Snobahn provides a controlled environment for improvement and learning for young beginners (aged 3 to 10) and advanced, competitive athletes, the news release said. Snobahn instructors have given more than 20,000 lessons since opening in July 2016, and Snobahn is the official indoor-training facility for the University of Denver alpine ski team, the release said.

Gary Ford, a trampoline and tumbling coach at Progresh, an action-sports training facility in Thornton, jumps on the trampoline at Snobahn Indoor Ski and Snowboard Center in Centennial Feb. 20. Ford has been tumbling for 17 years and got into coaching through cheerleading, which he did in high school and college.

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Children and staff members at Snobahn Indoor Ski and Snowboard Center in Centennial Feb. 20. The center at the Streets at Southglenn mall offers a learning environment for those who want to ski, snowboard or engage in other sports.

Eben Bartholomew, a coach at Progresh, an action-sports training facility in Thornton, flips on the trampoline at Snobahn Indoor Ski and Snowboard Center in Centennial.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Anglophile Afternoon Theatre: Poldark: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Something’s Afoot, A Musical Whodunit: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Sundays through March 25 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. 303-794-2787 ext. 5, or online at townhallartscenter.org/somethings-afoot.

ART/CRAFTS

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 10 (Color Field Painting with Jo Ann Nelson and Judy Pendleton) at Hobby Lobby, Colo.

83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/ classes/youth.

Watercolor Class: noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 24 at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. For grades 8-12. Led by Parker Artist Guild member Kristine Orr. Registration required; parkerartistsguild.com/classes/youth.

MUSIC

Lenten Recitals: 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Wednesdays in Lent at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. A soup lunch is also served for a donation. March 14: St. Andrew Sisters, choral group; March 21: Ben Ehrlich, organist. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com

FILM/MOVIES

Night at the Movies, Final Frontier: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Go to www.arapahoe-phil.org or call 303-781-1892 for tickets.

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. March 12 (In the News); March 19 (Dangerous Food: Is your Supermarket Killing You?); at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

FOOD/COOKING

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays in Lent (no service on Good Friday) at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker. Dates are March 9, March 16 and March 23.

Homemade desserts also sold.

this week’s TOP FIVE Car Seat Safety: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock.

Presented by Mothers of Multiples Society. Certified child passenger safety techinicians will offer free checks and discuss proper use of a car seat, including installation, daily use and selection. No appointment needed; drop in during event hours.

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Cyber Security for Genealogists: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Conference Room B. Presented by Dr. Steven Beaty, MSU computer science professor, . Go to https://www.parkergenealogicalsociety.com

READING/WRITING

Evening with Author Chris Bohjalian: 7 p.m. Monday, March 12 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hear about his new novel “The Flight Attendant”; book sale and signing to follow talk.

Registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Writers Circle: 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Adult writing group; bring copies of their works to share. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Evening with Author Brad Meltzer: 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hear about his new fiction thriller “The Escape Artist”; book sale and signing to follow talk.

Registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

EVENTS

Celebrating the 80s: Ready Player One: 7 p.m. Friday, March 9 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Teens and adults. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Learn About: Ballet: 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 9 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Colorado Ballet presents basic ballet for adults, including movement, history and a Q&A. Ages 50plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Rutter’s Requiem: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Guest narrator David Rutherford from Colorado Public Radio joins our choir, orchestra and soloists. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com Keats Program 2: Life Stories: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Create a life story through a collage of pictures and words. Sponsored by a mini grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Call 303-762-2560 to register.

Sisters of Courage: A Colorado Tale: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Historian Dave Lively will transport you to 1896, where the Harbison family operated a 160-acre dairy ranch at the Grand Lake entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Hear about the lives of these sisters and the beginnings of this wellknown park. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

OpenWorks at AerialWorks: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, March 9 at AerialWorks Castle Rock. Guest professionals and local pre-professional staff and students will perform. . Kids 10 and younger are free. Purchase tickets at aerialworkscastlerock.com.

Helping Boys Thrive Summit: 1-9 p.m. Friday, March 9 at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Go to missionhills.org/ boysthrive.

Junior Olympics: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, March 9 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Explore large body activities with an Olympic flair. Call 303-762-2560.

Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 10 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-762-2560.

Feel Good and Look Good at Any Age: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn how to improve overall health and well-being from a certified health coach.

Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org.

Kids Consignment Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Expecting moms and moms with babies younger than 6 months are invited to the new moms presale beginning at 9 a.m. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com for free admissions pass and other details.

Rocky Mountain Honor Flight: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented by Mary Denise Haddon, president of Rocky Mountain Honor Flight.

Contact ColumbineGenealogy@ gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

YANAM2M Playdate/Gathering: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Burn Bootcamp, 8800 S. Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Meet in the childcare center. Contact Nikki at nikki@yanam2m.org or go to www.yanam2m.or Topic Tuesday: The Farthest: Voyager in Space: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Enjoy the stories of the people and events of NASA’s Voyager missions. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Cosplay Basics: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 13 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Learn about basic crafting techniques and how to transform everyday objects. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Great Decisions: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Explore world affairs through selected readings and guided discussion. For adults. Registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Englewood Community Workshops: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Swedish Medical Center, Pine Room, Second Floor, 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Share ideas for what you would like Englewood to become, or how you would like it to stay. Go to www. englewoodco.gov.

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South Suburban Job Fair: 2-7 p.m.

March 15 at The Inn at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Candidates will be interviewed on the spot. Go to http:// careers.ssprd.org/.

Englewood Business Resource Expo: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15 at the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, in the community room on the second floor. Parking is free, and light refreshments will be served. Call 303-762-2347 or 303-326-8686.

Monday Morning Links Ladies Golf League: Accepting applications for the Monday morning 9-hole golf group. Contact Sherrie Mitchell at 303-799-4583 or email mmlinksladies18@gmail.com.

Broken Tee Women’s 9 Hole Monday Golf League is seeking new members. Contact Sharron Quirin at 303-549-8545.

HEALTH

St. Baldrick’s Shave for Childhood Cancer: 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 9 at Boondocks, 18706 Cottonwood Drive, Parker. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office employees team up with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to raise $50,000 for childhood cancer research. Go to https:// www.stbaldricks.org/teams/ArapahoeDouglasCombinedForces Going Green: New Trends in Death Care: 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, March 9 at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Presentation by Gail Rubin, author of “A Good Goodbye.” Go to http:// www.discoversevenstones.com/ events/ or call 303-717-7117.

Eating for Thyroid Health: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-7441065 or go to www.southdenver. com for information or to register.

EDUCATION

Steamworks: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math through handson activities. Ages 13 and up.

Registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Iran: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Active Minds program.

Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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‘This loss will be a learning experience’ Chaparral loses a close one to Grandview in the state basketball quarterfinals

Chaparral’s Ronnie DeGray III (23) goes in for the layup in heavy traffic in Great 8 action at the Denver Coliseum Saturday. DeGray put up 25 points but the Wolverines lost to Grandview, 59-53.

PAUL DISALVO points in the final minute but had two 3-point attempts rim out. Grandview made just one field goal in the final 5:08 of the game but sank 7-of-13 free throws to seal the victory.

“It seemed like every little bounce went in for them on the free throw line and we had open looks that kind of went in and out,” added Truesdale.

“You look at the first two Great 8 games (a one-point George Washington win and a two-point ThunderRidge victory) and it came down to one basket. You have to get those 50-50 balls and they didn’t bounce our way.

“I don’t fault our kids at all. We stuck to our game plan. Our kids played hard. They just made more plays than we did. We fell short but our kids had a great season.”

Grandview shot 56.4 percent for the game and hit 72.2 percent of their shots in the second half. Chaparral shot 39.5 percent for the game and was outrebounded 33-22 by the Wolves.

DeGray led the Wolverines with 22 points. Sophomore Kobe Sanders had 15 points while junior Bryce Matthew led the team with seven rebounds.

STATE BASKETBALL SCORES, SCHEDULE Scores of games featuring south metro boys and girls basketball teams in the state playoffs:

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Pueblo West 57, Ponderosa 48 Pueblo South 59, Valor Christian 50

Sweet 16 Pueblo South 52, Valor Christian 47

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Round 1

Sweet 16

Lutheran 51, LaJunta 49

Lutheran 56, The Academy 39

Rock Canyon 65, Eaglecrest 64 ThunderRidge 74, Fruita Monument 33 Doherty 47, Cherry Creek 40 Chaparral 92, Mountain Vista 83

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Sweet 16

Lutheran 68, The Vanguard School 50

Moffat County 44, Lutheran 38

Great 8 Rock Canyon 54, Overland 47 ThunderRidge 45, Doherty 43 Grandview 59, Chaparral 53 Class 4A Sweet 16 Valor Christian 82, Evergreen 51 Ponderosa 44, Golden 41

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The sounds of Grandview’s boys basketball team celebrating after the 59-53 Class 5A Great 8 victory over Chaparral on March 3 at the Denver Coliseum will be hard to forget for the eight Wolverine underclass players.

“It will definitely give us motivation,” said junior forward Ronnie DeGray III. “Just to hear Grandview celebrating gives us fire for next season.”

All five Chaparral starters return from the team that went 21-5 during the 2017-18 season and coach Tellus Truesdale feels the disappointing loss to the Wolves will not be forgotten.

“This loss will be a learning experience for those guys that are coming back,” he said. “We have work to do.

That’s what we talked about in the locker room. We have to come back next year and get it done. That’s our mindset. We have to take another step or two forward.

“You hear Grandview in their locker room cheering and celebrating, and rightfully so, and it stings.

We have to remember this moment.

As bad as it is, it is in the back of their minds that we don’t want this to happen again.”

Grandview came out in the third period of the close game and hit four 3-point field goals and the Wolverines played catch-up the rest of the game.

“They were tough inside and we played zone to try to make them hit outside shots,” said Truesdale. “We lost their shooters a couple times and they knocked them down.”

Chaparral pulled to with three

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oys volleyball has been trying to open the door to get the sport sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association for around 20 years, according to John Prusinowski.

Well, boys volleyball at least got its foot inside the door when the sport, girls wrestling and unified bowling were approved Feb. 21 by the CHSAA Board of Directors to begin pilot seasons.

Prusinowski is president of the OVERTIME Colorado Boys High School Volleyball Association which has started play this spring season with 56 teams and will be under the watchful eye of the CHSAA during the two-year pilot program for Jim Benton both boys volleyball and girls wrestling.

“It’s the first step with the CHSAA with their new by-law,” said Prusinowski The CBHSVA was started in 1996 with nine teams and is funded and administered by volunteers with the purpose of promoting boys volleyball and overseeing the sport to facilitate sanctioning by the CHSAA. Under a newly adopted CHSAA by-law, boys volleyball, girls wrestling and co-ed unified bowling were the first to have pilot programs be considered. However, the Classification and League Organizing Committee, the Sports Medicine Committee, the Equity Committee and the Legislative Council are hurdles the three sports have to clear in order to gain support their sports.

Several steps have been outlined by the CHSAA to gain accreditation. For instance, boys volleyball must continue to show support from athletes and schools, plus the Equity Committee — which virtually stalled the sanctioning attempt of boys volleyball last fall — will have to be satisfied.

However, the fact that girls wrestling is also a pilot program will help.

News that boys volleyball is a pilot program has stirred interest.

Rock Canyon coach Kyler Barker, who played volleyball at Chaparral as a high schooler, had 22 players out for the team when the program started but had 49 try out last month, and he actually had to made five cuts to fit players onto three teams.

“The pilot program legitimizes the activity,” said Castle View coach Kevin Cochran.

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Chaparral falls in semis, but future looks nice on ice First-year Wolverines knocked out of tournament by Regis

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Chaparral lost its semifinal state hockey game to Regis Jesuit, but the Wolverines still made a statement by just playing in the game.

The Wolverines, a first-year program and the 13th seed in the playoffs, surrendered four second-period goals in a 7-1 loss to unbeaten and topseeded Regis on March 1 at the Pepsi Center, but Wolverines coach Ryan Finnefrock said Chaparral’s hockey future is promising.

“We didn’t play our best and that’s what it takes to beat a good team like Regis,” said Chaparral coach Ryan Finnefrock. “They are very smart and it shows. They jump on all your mistakes.

“We’re going to learn from this. Our two senior captains, John Fulton and Alex Walsh, were our two best players.

They are the ones behind the scenes

Chaparral captain and defenseman Alex Walsh (11) clears the puck out of the defensive end during the state hockey semifinal game against Regis Jesuit on March 1 at the Pepsi Center.

JIM BENTON that got this thing going. They put Parker hockey on the map. They put Chaparral on the map. And I don’t think we are going away.”

Chaparral, a co-op team with players coming from all Parker high schools, finished with a 16-6-1 record and

played some of its best hockey in the playoffs.

The Wolverines downed fourth-seeded Fort Collins, 4-2, and eliminated No. 5 Steamboat Springs, 8-5 prior to the game against Regis.

“I said it from our first meeting our

potential is to be at the Final Four if we take advantage of our opportunities,” said Finnefrock. “It turned out we did. We didn’t during the regular and had a few hiccups here and there, like every team does. At the end of the season and the playoffs we put 51 minutes together and you saw what happened.

“We have a lot of young guys in that room that are chopping at the bit to get back here next year. You haven’t seen the last of Chaparral hockey.”

Dorian Perret’s power-play goal tied the game against Regis at 1-all in the first period, but it took the Raiders only 20 seconds to regain the lead.

And then Regis broke the game open in the first 8:30 of the second period with four goals.

Regis had 30 shots on goal, compared to only 12 for the Wolverines.

“Take about seven minutes out of that period,” said Walsh. “If it wasn’t for that period, it would have been a closer game. This team has a real good opportunity to do something special in the future.

“We only played together for a couple months. Everybody clicked and everybody bought into the game plan and everybody wanted to be part of his team.”

Andrews, Cable take honors for swimming, diving Heritage, Arapahoe athletes notch strong seasons in water

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kylie Andrews’ senior season on the Heritage girls swimming team was one to remember and Arapahoe junior diver Franny Cable finally had a season she doesn’t want to forget.

Andrews was named the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Swimmer of the Year eand Cable was tabbed as the Diver of the Year.

“This season was probably my best,” said Andrews, who will swim next season at the University of Houston.

“It was priceless. The competition was unbelievable, which made the wins even more special.

“My team was amazing. This season with the competition the stakes were getting higher and higher. It was a great way to finish my high school career.”

Andrews won championships in the 100- and 200yard freestyle events at the Class 4A State Swimming Championships on Feb. 10 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton. She will leave Heritage as a five-time state champ. She won three titles in the 100 freestyle, captured the 100 backstroke in 2017 and was a dual winner in 2018 with the 200 freestyle victory.

She was selected as Colorado’s 4A Swimmer of the Year in a vote by coaches and holds four individual school records and was part of three Heritage record relay teams.

“She is one of the best swimmers to come out of this school and we have a long list of very good swimmers,” said Eagles’ coach Tom Byorick. “She is also a top-notch human being. She cares so much about others and she cares about the team. She brings the best out of others.”

Cable started diving just before her freshman season and missed qualifying for the finals at the

Arapahoe’s Franny Cable is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Diver of the Year.

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Heritage’s Kylie Andrews is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Swimmer of the Year.

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Class 5A state meet by a half-point. Last season she was second at the state meet and both those finishes at state motivated her this season.

“Last year being second, she didn’t like that at all,” said Arapahoe diving coach Jeff Smith.

“This year she wanted to be No. 1 in the state and she wanted to go undefeated. She didn’t lose. She went into each meet diving like it was the state championship.”

Cable captured the state title with 430.45 points and a 32-point advantage over runner-up senior Sam Tamborski of Douglas County/Castle View at the 5A state championships held in Fort Collins.

“Our coach has us fill out a goal sheet at the beginning of the year and what would a good season look

like to you,” recalled Cable. “I said I wanted to be in the top 1. So I guess it was a goal.

“It was a very successful season. There were a couple meets where I could have done better but it was the best season I’ve had.”

One of Cable’s toughest competitions this season was earning the South Metro Diver of the Year honors over Izzy Mroz and Tamborski.

Valor Christian senior Mroz, who has committed to Virginia Tech, won her second straight Class 4A diving championship but she only dove in a few high school meets before the state championships because of a back injury. Tamborski, a University of Iowa recruit, finished fifth, third and second at the state meet the past three seasons.

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low boys volleyball to use their gyms free of charge and some schools award varsity letters for boys volleyball. Others award club sport letters.

The CBHSVA rules dictate that players’ grades are monitored by coaches; athletes and parents sign and adhere to a code of conduct; and coaches must follow concussion protocol.

Seven new teams have joined the CBHSVA this season, including an Adams 12 team that will play out of Thornton High School. There are three divisions in the 5A CBHSVA league and there is a 3A league for programs with new teams with new players. Many teams are co-op teams with players coming from other district schools.

Area schools that have boys volleyball teams include Castle View, Cherry Creek, Arapahoe, Ponderosa, Rock Canyon, SkyView Academy, Valor Christian, Heritage, Legend, Faith Christian, D’Eveyln, Mountain Vista, Wheat Ridge, Thornton and two-time defending 5A state champion Ralston Valley.

Boys volleyball hopes to be a sanctioned sport for the spring of 2020.

Chaparral community service project Chaparral head boys basketball coach Tellus Truesdale was seeking a way to have his players become involved in community service.

His assistant Jeff Riley and team mother Stacey Giles had the idea for Chaparral players to help teach younger elementary-school children.

Pine Grove fifth-grade teacher Michelle Parker also liked the idea.

Wolverines freshman, sophomore, junior varsity and varsity players rotate so they don’t miss a lot of school and go to Pine Grove elementary school twice a week to help Parker’s students with reading, writing and math and sometimes demonstrate a few basketball moves.

“It has worked out great,” said Truesdale. “The kids loved having our guys come over and really looked up to them. It helped the guys in our program to understand that people are always watching them and that the decisions they make have an impact on more than just themselves.

“There’s a built-in accountability.

They can’t tell the kids to listen to their teacher and do their work if they’re not doing the same things themselves.”

Parker’s Pine Grove class came to a Chap game this season armed with signs with the players’ names on them.

“Younger kids love having the high school players come to class,” said Giles. “The students worked hard for them and they got to see positive role models.”

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Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 69, BUTTERFIELD, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 16599 Hitching Post Circle, 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, April 4, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 2/8/2018 Last Publication: 3/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/15/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI M. OWAN Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: 303-274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-108-80044

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2017-0275 First Publication: 2/8/2018 Last Publication: 3/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Which has the address of: 8654 N Sunburst Trl, 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, April 11, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 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 (855-411-2372) or both.

However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/21/2017 8:51:00 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: TIMOTHY FRANCIS SAVOY AND DONNA MECHE SAVOY Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2002-NC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/30/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 6/3/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02052403 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $295,950.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $229,738.11 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 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16243 Creekview Drive, 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, April 11, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 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 (855-411-2372) or both.

However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

Dated: 12/27/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 12/27/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007184526

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/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0276 First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0278

DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-00396SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0278 First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0279 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/21/2017 4:12:00 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: KELLEY ANN HAMILTON Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/15/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 8/28/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007068977 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $106,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $108,120.00 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: 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 20, BLOCK 1, STONEGATE FILING NO. 11, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16459 Stone Ledge 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, April 11, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/27/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Public Trustees

Original Grantor: ROBERT J. WYLIE AND CAMILLE WYLIE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/27/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 12/20/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012098640 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $284,075.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $258,038.95

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 22, BLOCK 6, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17041 Numa Pl, 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, April 25, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 3/1/2018 Last Publication: 3/29/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 1/4/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-017211

RANDALL CHIN Colorado Registration #: 31149 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007260664

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0279 First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2018-0001 First Publication: 3/1/2018 Last Publication: 3/29/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0001

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0003

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/3/2018 11:41:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/5/2018 10:20:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee

Parker * 1

March 9, 2018

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To Whom It May Concern: On 1/5/2018 10:20:00 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.

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Original Grantor: BRIAN KILBURN AND BARBARA KILBURN those butterflies and make them fly in Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONformation.

Conquer your fear of speaking IC REGISTRATION, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, with the help of proven techniques practiced FROM PAGE 19 LLC. in a supportive group. Be our guest at “Lunch Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LOAN SERVICING, LLC out Loud” Toastmasters, which meets from Great Books. Great Books LAKEVIEW discussion Date of Deed ofgroup Trust (DOT): 10/26/2016 Date of DOT: 11/1/2016 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday at Parker meets from 10:30 a.m. toRecording noon the second Reception No. of DOT: 2016078484 United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, and fourth Thursdays of each monthinatDouglas the County.

DOT Recorded Original Principal Amount of Evidence Parker, ofinDebt: the fellowship hall, and learn more Parker Library. Call Sara Gutknecht at 303$305,940.00 Outstanding Principal Amountabout as of the howdate Toastmasters International can 805-4306 for information.

Other Great hereof: $301,195.07

usually meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in Parker’s Douglas County Library. E-mail Renee Albersheim at realbers@earthlink.net, and put “Book Club” in the subject.

had begun while her daughter was a OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets minor, and that they believed there all around the metro area. Meet new were other possible victims. friends. Sign up and receive a monthly The same day the mother made us newsletter. ContactPUBLIC JoAnnNOTICE Cunningham, aware of these alleged criminal ofmembership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary help you become a better speaker and leader.

Books groups meet at Douglas County fenses, we immediately reported the Parker Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are NOTICE OF SALE Riney, president, 303-985-8937.

Contact officers@lunchoutloud.com.

Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch new information to local law enforcehereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0007 and Castle Rock (Philip S.trust Miller).

Greatviolated as follows: Failure to ment authorities and continue to have been pay principal and interest when due together To Whom It Maymeetings Concern: Onare 1/8/2018 2:58:00 Parker Artists Guild the third MOMS Club of Parker East is a nonprofit Books is a forum for thoughtful adults fully cooperate with them during this with all other payments provided for in the EvidPM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the ence ofworks Debt secured Trust and to support stay-at-home Noticeof of each Election and Demand relating to the Wednesday month at Deep Space, clubofdesigned to read and discuss significant of by the Deed investigation. other violations of the terms thereof. of Trust described below to be recorded in 11020 S.Deed Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. A short moms. We offer a variety of activities for fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry We have been praying for healDouglas County.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOTand BE kids A business meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. is moms including playgroups and and drama. Afternoon and evening times ing and restoration for any victims, FIRST LIEN. Original Grantor: CHANH SINH LY followed by anBeneficiary: interesting and informative Mom’s Night Out. Contact membership@ are available; groups meet once every known and unknown, and we ask our Original The property described herein is all of the ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION programMORTGAGE on a variety ofAS topics beginning or visit www.

2-4 weeks. No registrationproperty is required.

For by the momsclubofparkerne.org entire community to do the same. encumbered lien of the deed SYSTEMS, INC., NOMINEE FOR at H Y of trust.or visit around MORTGAGE 7 p.m. Go toCORPORATION parkerartistsguild.com.

Momsclubofparkerne.org. information, call 303-791-7323 We encourage anyone with inforCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL DouglasCountyLibraries.org. mation regarding potential criminal Legal Description of Real Property: NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION LOT 13, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING “FANNIEGuild MAE”),presents A CORPORATION Parker Artists Montessori Parent Association meets at activity, especially any victims, to free art classes NO. 9E, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE COLORADO. LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 6 p.m. every second Tuesday at the Parker High Plains Chapter, Order of DeMolay, contact law enforcement immediately. for kids and teen on the second Saturday of PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/23/2004 Montessori Educational Institute, 10750 meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth The Parker Police Department may each month at Hobby Lobby at Parker Road Which has the address of: Recording Date of DOT: 2/5/2004 Parker 18660Disney, Horse Creek St, Parker,Victorian CO 80134 Drive. Call 303-841-4325 or eReception No. of DOT:and 2004013635 NOTICE OF SALE Monday in Parker. With Walt be reached at 303-841-9800, and the and Mainstreet.

Lessons Lemonade for DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0003 mail pmei@pmei.org.

Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite counted Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect ages 10-12 are Principal at 9:30Amount or 11 a.m., and Teen NOTICE OF SALE Original of Evidence of Debt: $218,000.00 To Whom It Mayamong Concern: On 1/5/2018 its alumni, you won’t find another Hotline is (844) CO-4-KIDS, or 844-264Art Studio for grades 7-9 are at 1 or The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seOutstanding Principal Amount as 3 ofp.m. the date 10:20:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee cured by the Deed of TrustMothers described herein, hereof: required $30,535.62by the Wednesday of Multiples Society of Parker for young between 5437.

Reservations caused the Notice oforganization Election and Demand relat- men has filed written election and demand for sale as ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be meets at 10 a.m. every first Wednesday at the ages of 12 and 21 years that offers before class.

GototoC.R.S. www.parkerartistsguild.

For many years, Crossroads Comprovided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Pursuant §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are recorded in Douglas County. hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Crossroads Community Church on Parker character building, leadership training, and com and click on Youth Programs. munity Church has had protocols in THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on trust have been violated as follows: the failure to Original Grantor: BRIAN KILBURN Road north of Mainstreet. the first possible sale date (unless the sale is life skill development more than DeMolay. place — including a national backmake timely payments required under said AND BARBARA KILBURN continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt seOriginal Beneficiary: MORTGAGE Contact theELECTRONchapter for more Parker Area Society has ground check that is performed on 2018, information. at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox curedHistorical thereby.

IC REGISTRATION, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS Street, Castle Rock, I will sell atof pubNOMINEE FOR LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, Mothers Preschoolers meets from 6:30Email:highplainsdemolay@gmail.com orColorado, monthly meetings and lectures, as well all employees when they are hired lic auction to the highest and best bidder for THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A LLC. 8:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday at Visit www.coloradodemolay.org. as annual outings and again every two years — to try to Holder of Evidence cash, the said real property and all interest of FIRST LIEN. and events designed to Current of Debt: said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns LOAN SERVICING, LLC Southeast Christian Church in Parker.

Call ensure this would not happen. LAKEVIEW educate the public about early frontier life. therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedThe property described herein is all of the Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2016 ness provided in said Evidence720-842-5510. of Debt secured property by the of the deed Social Club is an active women’s club We also have written expectations Members meetencumbered at 6:30 p.m. thelien second Recording Date ofHilltop DOT: 11/1/2016 by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the of trust.

Reception No. of DOT: 2016078484 that was founded in 1921 by the women Tuesday of each month at Ruth Memorial of employees that include standards expenses of sale and other items allowed by DOT Recorded in Douglas County. law, and will deliver a CertificLegal Description of Real Property: of Evidence Debt: Mountain Pine Woman’s Club of Parker of Hilltop, once aofrailroad town eight milesto the purchaser Chapel,LOT 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Go to of conduct as safeguards for bothOriginal our Principal Amount ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the 7, BLOCK 8, STONEGATE FILING NO. $305,940.00 meets atdead10 a.m. the first Thursday southeast of Parker.

We meet the second www.parkerhistory.org. employees and those under theirOutstanding care. sale date is continued to a later date, the 15A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF PUBLICSepNOTICE Principal Amount as of the date line to file a notice of intent to cure by those COLORADO. hereof: $301,195.07 tember to May at the Club at Pradera, Thursday of each month at the 1898 In light of this situation, we are parties entitledHilltop to cure may also be extended.

Parker5225 WhichStudy. has the To address NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are Raintree Drive, Parker, for a program and Schoolhouse at Flintwood and Democrat Parker Bible sign of: up call Diane conducting a thorough review of our If you believe that your lender or servicer 16062 Hollyridge Dr, Parker, CO 80134 Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0007 hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of lunch.

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Our diverse group maintains the at 303-841-8799 or email Diane@Telcoa. employment procedures and policies has failed to provide a single point of contrust have been violated as follows: Failure to tactevents, (38-38-103.1 are still scholarships, pursuOF seniors SALE and To Whom It May Concern: On 1/8/2018 2:58:00 pay principal and schoolhouse interest when due Parker recreation fortogether community andCRS) or theycollege org. Open to emptyNOTICE nesters, to ensure every safeguard is in place ing foreclosure even though you have subPM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the with all other payments provided for in the Evidmitted a completed applica-payNotice The current thekeep Evidence of Debt sescholarships, for GED tests and of Election and donate Demand relating towidows the preserves theofhistory of Hilltop.

For meetingloss mitigation - any whoholder wantof to in the word. to protect anyone, especially young, ence of Debt secured by the Deed Trust and tion or you have been offered and have accured by the Deed of Trust described herein, Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in other violations of the terms thereof. to charities.

Contact mpwcparker@outlook. and event information, call 303-660-1616 from predatory behavior on our camcepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 has filed written election and demand for sale as Douglas County.

CRS), you may file a complaint with Colprovided by law and meets in said Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED NOT BE A com orthe 720-336-3447. or emailMAY lorelei@llinwood.com.

Parker Breakfast Club from 7-8:30 pus or at the hands of any employees orado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Original Grantor: CHANH SINH LY FIRST LIEN. a.m. theTHEREFORE, first and third Monday eachthat on or volunteers.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855Notice Is Herebyof Given Original Beneficiary: 411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a first possible sale date (unless the sale is MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION The described of the meets A Novel Approach” Book Club.

This group Kiwanisherein ClubisofallParker at 7 a.m. month the at Parker Adventist Hospital. The We will remain vigilant in our property ef- property complaint in and of itself will not stop the continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR H Y encumbered by the lien of the deed foreclosure process.

2018, at theopen Publicto Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox MORTGAGE CORPORATION enjoys great novels and spirited discusTuesdays at the International House of club is free and anyone.

Contact forts to prevent such behavior, and of trust.

Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at pubCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL sions.

New members can join at any Pancakes, 11355 S. Parker Road.

Call Jim Nancy Bruscher at 303-617-9082 or swift and firm in dealing with any First Publication: 3/8/2018 lic auction to the highest and best bidder for NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Legal Description of Real Property: Last Publication: 4/5/2018 cash, the said real property and all interest of “FANNIE MAE”), A Book CORPORATION LOT 13, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING time. The “A Novel Approach” Club Monahan at 303-841-1560.

Nancy@GenerationstoGenerations.com. situation known to us.

Publisher: Douglas County News Press said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Trustees

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0003 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/5/2018 10:20:00 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: BRIAN KILBURN AND BARBARA KILBURN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 11/1/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016078484 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $305,940.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $301,195.07

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 13, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 9E, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 18660 Horse Creek St, 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.

NO. 9E, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 18660 Horse Creek St, Parker, CO 80134

Public Trustees 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, May 2, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/9/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET,

Dated: 1/9/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Public Trustees

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007213382 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0003 First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0007 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/8/2018 2:58:00 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: CHANH SINH LY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR H Y MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION “FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/23/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 2/5/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004013635 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $30,535.62 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/23/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 2/5/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004013635 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $30,535.62

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.

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

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

Public Trustees

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 8, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16062 Hollyridge 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, May 2, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of con-

Public Trustees

First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/10/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-800994-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0007 First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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