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Vouchers get new life after decision by Supreme Court Dispute over Choice Scholarship Program dates to 2011

BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

‘LONGEST DAY’: Seniors help raise money for Alzheimer’s research P8

FIRING BACK: Parker urban renewal officials are not happy with a lawsuit by South Metro Fire Rescue P3 Your newspaper is made possible by advertisers like this one, who support our efforts to keep you connected to your community!

BUDGET BREAKDOWN: Find out how the school district plans to spend your money P5

The Douglas County School District’s long-contested school voucher program will get another look from the Colorado Supreme Court following a ruling by the United States Supreme Court on a similar case in Missouri.

The justices said the Colorado Supreme Court must reconsider its 2015 ruling that DCSD’s Choice Scholarship Program was unconstitutional.

In the case Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, a Missouri church sued after being denied state funding for a preschool playground because the Missouri state Constitution forbids financially supporting a religious institution.

On June 26, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the state’s original decision violated the U.S. Constitution’s protection of the free exercise of religion by excluding churches from state programs with a secular intent. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg dissented.

“The exclusion of Trinity Lutheran from a public benefit for which it is otherwise qualified, solely because it is a church, is odious to our Constitution all the same, and cannot stand,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the opinion.

The case focused on the state’s Blaine Amendment, which forbids the state government from using public funds for “any church, sector or denomination of religion.”

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Jenna Carara practices a dance pose in a flowery field. Carara says if she could be any animal at all, it would be a dog like her border collie, Flynn: “He is stubborn at times (but) he really can set a good example of what relaxation should look like.” COURTESY PHOTO

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Pilates instructor, singer, dancer, traveler Song and dance I am a vocal performance major at CU-Denver currently, so I’ve had the opportunity to explore and personally experience many different styles of music. As far as singing goes, I have the most fun singing musical theater and jazz pieces.

I’m also a professional ballerina and a member of the company Ballet 5280.

I play the Sugar Plum Fairy every year in the Parker production of “The Nutcracker.” Both of these things are extremely motivating, encouraging and humbling.

I am happiest when I am on stage dancing for an audience. Words can’t even express how amazing it feels.

Professing Pilates I currently work at Park Meadows Pilates and I have my own studio, JC Pilates, LLC, based out of my home.

I’ve always wanted to be in a position where I could encourage all kinds of people in all stages of life, and being a Pilates instructor allows me to do that.

I’ve worked with people with osteo-

porosis, scoliosis, as well as dancers and former Olympic athletes. I love to work especially with dancers so that I can help them improve their dance technique and teach them to understand their bodies better.

Going ‘round the globe As cliché as it sounds, I love traveling. I feel it helps me learn so much about people, myself and how other places work around the world. I love planning a trip and looking forward to it so when I’m in a stressful routine I have an adventure ahead to help me push through. I do tons of research on food and activities so I can get the most out of the place when I get there .

Learning from a master If I could have a conversation with anyone in the world, it would be Gene Kelly. I just love how he radiates passion whenever he dances and sings. You can tell he just loved every moment of it, and that is such an inspiration to me as a performer. It would be so interesting to hear how he got involved and why he loved what he did so much. There is something extra special about him when he dances that sets him apart.

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July 4 fest renamed Parker’s annual Independence Day celebration continues this July 4 with a new name. The Stars and Stripes Celebration, presented by Fit 36, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Salisbury Park.

Many activities are free, and ATMs will be on site for other, “pay-to-play” activities and food vendors. The Parker Police Department Honor Guard and Parker Chorale will begin the event with the presentation of colors and singing of the national anthem.

Local musicians the Six Million Dollar Band will be playing ‘80s hits from 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., and the evening will conclude with Parker’s biggest and best fireworks display to date, beginning at 9:30 p.m.

In addition to the main parking lot, additional parking north of Salisbury Park will have a pedestrian access path to the event. Vehicles may park in any lot when arriving from the north or south via Motsenbocker Road. Following the event, vehicles parked in the Salisbury North lots will exit northbound on Motsenbocker Road and vehicles parked in the main parking lot will exit southbound on Motsenbocker Road.

Limited handicap-accessible parking will also be available. All parking is $5, cash only, with no in-and-out parking allowed.

General event admission is free.

For more information, visit ParkerOnline.org/StarsandStripes or contact Brooke Spain at 303.805.3253.

Fair Board opening Douglas County residents with a love for the County Fair and Rodeo tradition and a background in the music and entertainment industry are encouraged to apply for an open seat on the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Board.

Candidates for this volunteer position should have knowledge of or experience with bookings, talent selection, and sound and light coordination. Board members will be required to participate on two existing committees, meeting twice a month. In addition, members attend a monthly Fair Board meeting and can expect to spend an average of over three hours a week with fairrelated business.

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For more information or to complete an application, please visit the Douglas County Fair Board or contact Maryjo Woodrick, fair coordinator, at 720-733-6900.

Professor named to panel Anthony LaPorta, MD, FACS, course director for the military medicine track and professor of clinical surgery at Rocky Vista University was appointed to the Defense Health Board Trauma and Injury Subcommittee by the Department of Defense.

Members of this subcommittee will provide advice on prevention, recognition, clinical management and treatment of trauma and injuries.

They will report their recommendations to the Defense Health Board.

LaPorta’s four-year appointment to the subcommittee was the result of recommendations by the former president of the American Medical Association, Jeremy Lazarus, M.D., and several senior military officers.

Earlier this year, LaPorta served as a subject matter expert aboard the USNS Brunswick, in a study designed to test the ability to perform surgery during rough sea conditions.

People’s Choice art award Art Encounters, created by the Douglas County Cultural Council, has showcased 27 sculptures in parks and near recreation centers, shopping centers, libraries and art centers throughout Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Roxborough.

Since the program’s initiation, nearly 200 pieces of art exemplifying a variety of mediums have attracted thousands of visitors to the county.

Visit douglas.co.us/art encounters to vote in the People’s Choice Award, to be announced in September, using the “Vote 4 Art” button. Users can also locate installations, and plan visits to sculptures.

Art Encounters is funded, in part, by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and the Philip S. Miller Trust.

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Urban renewal officials make their case to the public PAR members question timing, motives of South Metro Fire lawsuit

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A court date has yet to be set for the lawsuit filed by South Metro Fire Rescue against the Parker Authority for Reinvestment, but members of Parker’s urban renewal authority recently spoke out against the suit’s claims, and the tactics used to announce it.

In a series of Facebook posts and subsequent interviews, Parker Mayor Mike Waid and Councilmember Joshua Rivero both accused the South Metro board of waging a PR campaign to sway public opinion.

“To file a case that has absolutely no merit and contains inflammatory baseless headline and charges, serves only one purpose, to turn the people against Town Hall,” said Rivero in a June 8

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Waid, who serves as chair of the PAR board, disputed South Metro Chief Bob Baker’s figures and took issue with the news release announcing the suit.

“It’s just odd that one government agency would start a PR campaign before actually going through the legal process,” he said.

Rivero, a member of the PAR board, said via email that South Metro’s board of directors is suing to subsidize the district’s expansion, including a unification proposal being considered with Littleton Fire Rescue and the Cunningham Fire Protection District.

“Based on the timing of the unification proposal, the timing of the lawsuit against PAR, and the absurd amount of increment revenue that South Metro believes it should receive from Parker in the future, to me it seems that they are attempting to use PAR increment to finance the expansion of South Metro,” Rivero said.

The lawsuit, filed in Douglas County District Court on June 5, claims Parker’s urban renewal authority used tax

dollars that should have gone to emergency services to reimburse developers.

South Metro is seeking $300,000 and an injunction against the PAR to prevent further expenditures of tax increment revenue. Baker said the district stands to lose $16 million over the span over the next 17 years without the injunction.

Baker said via email that statements made by Rivero and Waid aren’t relevant to the legal case.

“The PAR seems to be making some arguments that are really just diversions,” Baker said. “The PAR did not issue debt before they received the TIF, as required by Colorado law. That is the pivotal legal issue that needs to be resolved.”

Jason Rogers, Parker’s deputy community development director, said the issue of whether debt or bonds were issued is a matter that “needs to be litigated in a court of law, not in the court of public opinion.”

South Metro formally merged with Parker’s fire district in 2009. Whether the lawsuit will affect that relationship

going forward is unclear.

“Our intent with any expansion is to provide better services at a lower cost for taxpayers. We’ve proven that with the merger with the Parker Fire District,” South Metro Deputy Chief Mike Dell’Orfano said.

“I personally miss the days of having a smaller, local fire district that focused on the Parker community, as well as the relationships and partnerships that were in place between the Town and the Parker Fire Protection District,” Rivero said.

Waid said the council, and the PAR, will do what they feel is in the best interests of the townspeople, and taxpayers.

“What that will mean in 12 months, what that will mean in 10 years, who knows?” Waid said.

Dell’Orfano said the merger was between South Metro and the Parker Fire District, not the town of Parker.

As such, the relationship as he sees it is unchanged.

“We feel it is very beneficial to citizens,” Dell’Orfano said. “We would never change that.”

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Each Kids Camp film has been selected by Alamo Drafthouse with an emphasis on family-friendly viewing for children ages 3 to 12. Screenings in July include “The Iron Giant,” “Trolls,” “Muppets From Space”

and “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.”

Kids Camp screenings take place every day, with some exceptions, during matinee hours. Families can pick their own ticket price, either $1, $3 or $5, and may buy tickets online to reserve seats in advance.

Tickets for Alamo’s Kids Camp screenings may be purchased at Alamo Drafthouse in Littleton at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive or online. Donations to Douglas County Libraries Foundation may also be made directly via DCL.org/foundation. For more information, call 303-791-7323.

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Court says parent of Douglas County student can sue district Lawsuit contends district violated Establishment Clause of the First Amendment STAFF REPORT

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled June 20 that a woman identified in court documents as Jane Zoe can sue the Douglas County School District for an incident in which a teacher distributed materials for a Christian group.

The case revolved around the promotion at two schools of a Fellowship of Christian Athletes mission trip and supply drive to aid people in Guatemala.

The incident took place in 2014 at Highlands Ranch High School and Cougar Run Elementary, where a supply drive was held. In addition, a flier and email promoting the effort were sent to students and families at a

number of schools in the district.

In January 2016, a district court said Zoe and three other plaintiffs lacked legal standing to sue. The appeals court disagreed.

The plaintiffs in the case are identified in court documents as John Doe, Jack and Jill Roe — who have two children attending school in the district — and Jane Zoe, on behalf of her son, who was a student at Cougar Run in Highlands Ranch at the time.

The lawsuit names as defendants the school district, the board of education, former Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen, Cougar Run Elementary Principal John Gutierrez and former HRHS Principal Jerry Goings. Fagen and Goings no longer work for the district.

The American Humanist Association — a group that says it works to ensure the separation of church and state — filed the lawsuit on behalf of the plaintiffs on Oct. 22, 2014.

The AHA said the district’s program was in violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of and from religion.

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Zoe is seeking “nominal damages,” according to court documents. According to the Cornell University Legal Information Institute, this is a term used when a judge or jury finds in favor of one party to a lawsuit, often because a law requires them to do so, but concludes that no real harm was done and therefore awards a very small amount of money.

“The 10th Circuit issued a procedural ruling that one of our parents can try again to bring her lawsuit in the trial court. It was not a ruling on the merits, and no judgment has been issued against the school district,” the Douglas County School District said in an emailed statement. “We take very seriously the obligations imposed on us by the First Amendment, and continue to examine the court’s opinion and its consequences. We stand by our students who choose to freely exercise their religious rights, but are aware of the duties imposed on the school district and its employees by the Constitution’s Establishment Clause.”

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Zoe argued that her son was taunted for not believing in God after he declined to participate in the program, which the AHA said took place during school hours. The plaintiffs’ real names were not available.

The appeals court agreed that the three other parents lacked standing because they were not directly affected by the program.

“Although we have no doubt that plaintiffs are genuinely and fervently committed to righting what they view as an injustice, ‘a generalized grievance, no matter how sincere, is insufficient to confer standing,’ “ the opinion stated.

“The sole exception is plaintiff Jane Zoe,” the opinion stated. “She contends that DCSD violated the Establishment Clause when school officials announced they were `partnering’ with a Christian student group and solicited her and her son for donations to a ‘mission trip.’ The district court held that because Zoe’s contacts with the challenged actions were not conspicuous or constant, she did not suffer an injury for standing purposes.”

another vehicle, heading north on Parker Road. The witness was unable to provide descriptions of the suspects or the second vehicle.

No firearms were taken from the store.

Sherry Corcoran, community resource officer with Parker police, said two agents from the ATF were dispatched to assist with the investigation, and both agencies are working to locate any surveillance video that could help identify suspects.

This is the second time in eight months Pony Express has been targeted. In October 2016, thieves broke the store’s display window and stole two AK-47 rifles, one AR-15 rifle and one shotgun.

Corcoran asked that citizens who may have any information that could help with the investigation call the Parker Police Department at 303-8419800.

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the Douglas County School District budget

BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO | MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County School District Board of Education voted 4-2 on June 20 to approve a $578 million budget for the 2017-18 school year.

Board members David Ray and Anne-Marie Lemieux voted against approving the budget because they said they needed more information and a

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Salary increase for employees The board approved a 2 percent salary increase for all employees, which is projected to cost $6.5 million.

The board had previously discussed looking for ways to give teachers an additional 1 percent raise.

District staff presented three options: the elimination of a $3 million device refresh from the technology budget; eliminating a $3 million student enrollment contingency that

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Reorganization and savings District officials found ways to save about $21 million compared to the previous year, thanks to a central administration reorganization that saved $14 million in 2016-17 and will shave off $7 million in 2017-18. Those included eliminating the positions of the chief

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More detail sought on administration spending “What’s really difficult for me is when we are shifting money around to different departments and different categories, its really hard for us to have oversight, which is the role I think we’re supposed to play,” Ray said. “The reason why this is such a hot issue for us is because of a lack of trust. There just has been a lack of trust over the last eight years about how we spend money.”

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Per-pupil funding up The district, the third largest in Colorado, will receive $7,389 per pupil from the state — $244 more per student than last school year. The increase is projected to generate $11.5 million, but will be offset by a projected

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No money for capital needs There wasn’t enough money to address capital projects outside of maintaining the current infrastructure, according to district officials.

The district does have emergency contingency funds in place to address unforeseen capital projects — such as damage to buildings or utilities — that would affect student

more detailed report outlining central administration spending.

Board member James Geddes left the meeting before the vote, but said he fully supported the budget and encouraged the rest of the board to vote to approve it. Geddes did not offer his reason for leaving. guards against lower-than-projected funding due to drops in enrollment; and waiting to see if additional property tax money may be available later in the year.

None of these were acted on during the meeting, but could be implemented by the board in the future.

“It could be an abundance of caution,” interim Superintendent Erin Kane said. “I completely acknowledge that. However, this budget has generally been our tightest ever so there isn’t a lot of room for error.”

growth and development officer, chief academic officer, chief operating officer and chief community relations officer positions. The savings also includes unspent department carryover and money saved from the reorganization of the professional development and the World Class Education departments.

Lemieux agreed, saying she needed more information to be able to vote on the budget and that she wanted to hear more detail about the district’s capital needs from the Long Range Planning Committee.

Kane said if a budget were not passed by June 30, the state would automatically allocate the district 90 percent of what it received the previous year. This would have resulted in a $73 million loss to the district.

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The Long Range Planning Committee — a group of community members and parents charged by the district with studying its capital needs — put the price tag at $275.1 million for needed current and future projects over five years. The committee is scheduled to give an updated report at the August school board meeting.

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‘It’s a way of keeping Darrell’s memory alive’ Foundation, local family team up for fundraising golf tournament

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Since Darrell Pridemore and his brothers, Vince, Al, and Dwight, established their auto care franchises in the Douglas County area in 2005, they’ve been regular players and sponsors for the Debbie Jackson Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s annual golf tournament.

Since Darrell’s death from cancer last year, his brothers, and the foundation, decided to join forces.

“As a family, we could usually only get together to go golfing, so we tried to play in the tournaments,” said Al Pridemore, owner of Pride Auto in Parker. Joining the foundation is “a way of keeping Darrell’s memory alive … It seemed like a natural fit.”

The Pridemores wanted to start a nonprofit to honor their brother’s memory, and contacted Scott Jackson, who founded the Debbie Jackson scholarship 15 years ago to honor his sister Debbie’s memory.

“Their goals and reasons were almost identical,” Jackson said. “In the back of my mind, I thought, ‘We’re competing.’”

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Surrounded by family and Debbie Jackson Memorial Foundation board member Scott Jackson, Mallory Pridemore, center, holds a mock check during the 2016 awards ceremony in which she won a scholarship of $4,000 over four years. Pridemore’s father, Darrell, was a longtime contributor to the foundation’s annual golf tournament fundraiser before his death in 2016.

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Dwight and Vince, and changing the nonprofit’s name to the Debbie Jackson and Darrell Pridemore Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

On July 28 the organization will host a fundraising golf tournament, the 15th for Jackson and the first for the Pridemore brothers, to support scholarships for three high school seniors in Douglas County. Three seniors will be awarded $4,000, based on their grades, service to the community and an essay detailing hardships they’ve experienced.

Part of joining the foundation for the Pridemores has been evaluating the essays, a duty Al described as a grounding experience.

“It’s for kids who really are up against it,” Al said. “You read some of these stories and it just kills you.”

One of last year’s recipients was Darrell Pridemore’s daughter Mallory, Al’s niece. After her father’s death, the foundation board extended her award to $4,000 over four years, rather than the typical one-time award, allowing her

to enroll at the University of ColoradoColorado Springs where she’s majoring in biology.

“There were a lot of trials and tribulations with my father’s death,” she said, “but the scholarship has allowed me to focus on school and my personal life … It’s helping me to not be stressed out.”

For the foundation’s part, Jackson said they are already benefiting from their new partnership.

“It’s increased our impact. Obviously the Pridemore name is well known,” Jackson said. “It’s increased the number of volunteers. We’re ahead of where we normally are.”

Jackson said the tournament, presented for the first time at the Plum Creek Golf Club in Castle Rock, has more than 100 golfers registered for the tournament so far, already above average for previous years.

“It might slow down the pace,” he said, “but it would make it better for the kids.”

Scott Jackson, left and Mallory Pridemore address the golfers at the 2016 fundraising tournament for the Debbie Jackson Memorial Foundation.

After last year’s event, Jackson and Pridemore’s uncles, Al, Dwight and Vince, decided the Pridemores should join the board for the foundation to increase the group’s impact.

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Elbert County signs deal with oil-gas company Three-year lease of mineral rights applies to northwest corner

BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Niobrara formation that covers the northeastern part of Colorado has attracted new gas and oil exploration in the northwestern portion of Elbert County.

Signing for the county manager, County Commissioner Danny Willcox submitted a contract to Bison Oil and Gas on June 21 that will lease the county’s mineral rights to the company. The county commissioners have assumed the responsibilities of the county manager due to the resignation of Ed Ehmann.

Bison will pay Elbert County $90,000 for three-year prospecting and mineral rights over 30 net mineral acres that extend one mile south of the northern border of Elbert County and up to six miles east of the western border.

In a county that is hurting for funds, the contract could be a precursor to future opportunities and provide revenue for much-needed road repair and improvements in the county, officials believe.

According to Willcox, Bison requires a confidentiality agreement in most of its contracts, but as the commissioners contemplated the terms of the lease contract, they determined this was not an appropriate stipulation to include as the land being used is owned by the county. Commissioner Grant Thayer called the company to ask if they could strike the standard confidentiality section of the contract, to which Bison agreed.

The contract could potentially be extended another two years “if they actually find something,” said Com-

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missioner Chris Richardson. If that happens, the rate for leasing the property rights would go up and a lease bonus would be enacted, where the county would also receive royalties from the drilling.

The area covers three miles of County Road 194 and two miles of Delbert Road. One reason for going forward with the contract is to determine how many actual mineral acres the county owns, as this initial contract with Bison covers a small part of the 1,800 miles of county roads in Elbert County.

Thayer, who has more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, shared his perspective about the implications of signing of the lease with Bison.

“Most leases that are signed are never drilled,” he said.

“Putting together a lease block tells you that they have a prospective plan there, but who knows, the economy changes, commodity prices change, politics change.”

Taking into account the success of the wells in eastern Arapahoe County, which also draw from the Niobrara formation, and “given the price they’re paying for it, it’s pretty indicative that they’re optimistic,” Thayer said.

“I’ve talked with a few of the residents out there, and Bison is trying to put together a lease package for the residents in that area,” he said. Terms for such packages would remain confidential as the leases would be made with private citizens.

Based on the history of drilling in Arapahoe and Weld counties in the Niobrara formation, “we would expect that Bison Oil will drill a horizontal well,” Thayer said.

“The way I take this, with the Westcreek wind farm in southeast Elbert and with Bison putting together lease blocks like this,” Thayer said, “it says that optimism is returning to economic activity in the county.”

Suspect named in shooting near Parker Wyoming man in custody after incident near Cottonwood and Jordan

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A man is in custody for his suspected involvement in a shooting that occurred near Parker in the early morning hours of June 21.

The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office arrested Wyoming resident Brandon Weir, 22, in connection with the shooting that took place in the Prairie Meadows townhome complex near Cottonwood Drive and Jordan Road.

As of the afternoon of June 26, Weir was being held in the Douglas County jail on $50,000 bond.

The sheriff ’s office said in a Facebook post that an argument between three people escalated, resulting in one man being shot. A representative of the department later specified that a handgun was used.

The victim was taken to Weir a hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

Weir faces charges that include attempted second-degree murder, firstdegree assault, illegal discharge of a firearm, prohibited use of a firearm and reckless endangerment.

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

Visit prehistoric times July 15 More than 11,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age, mammoths roamed Douglas County. Learn more by taking a tour of the world-renowned Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 15. For reservations or additional tour dates visit www. lambspring.org

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‘Longest Day’ not short on fundraising Seniors take laps to raise money for Alzheimer’s research

BY TOM SKELLEY AND JOLENE MARTINEZ TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The first day of summer was the ideal time of year for “The Longest Day” fundraiser at Avantara Crown Point rehabilitation facility in Parker.

About 40 patients from Avantara and residents of Chelsea Place Memory Care in Aurora walked and wheeled laps around the facility, collecting donations for each lap to raise approximately $1,000 for the American Alzheimer’s Association.

“I think it turned out really well,” said Dr. Candace Fernandez, a doctor of physical therapy who manages Avantara’s rehabilitation department. “I set our goal at $800.”

Volunteers from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church drove all the way from Denton, Texas, to help seniors navigate an impromptu racetrack in the facility’s parking lot, and local businesses Elev.

5900, Namaste’ Salon and Lifetime Fitness donated to a silent auction.

Shaded booths offered tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers to recognize early signs of the disease and to avoid burnout, as well as selling baked goods and jewelry for additional fundraising.

“It’s amazing how quick it came together,” said Jenni Dill, life engagement director at Chelsea Place, who met Fernandez by chance at a restaurant and signed on

Jackson Fite, left, and Chelsea Place resident Al Coco share a conversation during “The Longest Day,” a fundraiser hosted by Avantara Crown Point rehabilitation facility in Parker. Fite, 16, and 10 other volunteers came from Denton, Texas, to assist in the event. “He’s a perfectly good teenager,” Coco said.

PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY to the event. “We could be competitors, but we all want the best for our patients, so who cares?”

Tammi Krein, who performs guest services at Avantara, said she was surprised by the larger-than-expected turnout and delighted by her clients’ response to the day’s activities.

“Seeing smiles on some of their faces” was the highlight, she said. “You don’t always see smiles on some of them.”

Wallace Johnson, a patient at Avantara Crown Point, takes a lap with activities director Rebecca Brown during the rehabilitation facility’s fundraiser for the American Alzheimer’s Association. More than 30 clients form Avantara and Aurora’s Chelsea Place memory care participated in the sponsored walk and bake sale.

Kristin Kreitner, a physical therapy assistant at Avantara Crown point, pushes client Louis McRae with a little help from her granddaughter, Marilyn, 2. About 30 clients from Avantara and Chelsea Place Memory Care in Aurora took laps around Avantara’s parking lot to raise money for the American Alzheimer’s Association.

Dr. Candace Fernandez, clinical manager of rehabilitation at Avantara Crown Point, and patient Estella Shipley round the corner for the sponsored walk benefiting the American Alzheimer’s Association on June 21. The Fundraiser beat Fernandez’s goal of $800, totaling nearly $1,000.

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Circuit boards, web development and summer fun CU South Denver pairs with Coding with Kids, opening camps to tech-savvy youths

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Plugging in wires to a circuit board, typing code, following detailed instructions and bragging about the soda their mom packed into their lunch is a typical afternoon for the 10- to 16-year-old campers in Rudy Klucik’s summer coding camp teaching Arduino, introducing campers to circuit boards and eventually program technology based in robotics and self-driving cars.

“I like when they get their circuits working,” Klucik said. “At this age, they get to use electronics and put things together (on a circuit board).

That is not something they would get to do. A lot of the time they hand out a board on the first day of college and some people have never touched one before then.”

Klucik scrolled through a student’s laptop, asking questions about the code that would hopefully get his circuit board to start making sound.

Klucik is a recent University of Colorado electrical engineering graduate.

“Debugging is the worst part of it,” Zack Wolfinger, 10, said. “You have to go all through the code and find the one thing that is wrong.”

University of Colorado South Denver, which was annexed into Lone Tree in March, is offering programs to kids this summer through a partnership with Coding with Kids, a company that introduces coding and programming to children.

CU South Denver, in the building at 10035 S. Peoria St. that formerly housed the Wildlife Experience, is a unique location that serves members of all ages within their community.

The campus received responses from a survey sent out to the Lone Tree community members and noticed a demand for technology instruction and programming.

“Coding camps are an example of

Jack Hopkins, 10, messes with the wires on his circuit board to complete the assignment during a University of Colorado South Denver Coding with Kids camp on June 23.

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us being responsible to our community saying they want to be more tech savvy and want their kids to have more experiences in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) field,” said Luella Chavez D’Angelo, the University of Colorado’s vice chancellor for enterprise development.

“We are thrilled to partner with Coding with Kids.”

Coding with Kids started in Seattle in 2013. The program expanded to Colorado in 2016 and has since reached more than 800 kids in the state. The program expanded to 50 partners in the state that offer after-school programs and summer camps, and CU South Denver is the first university partner in Colorado.

The six curriculum options offered at CU South Denver are created for kids 5 to 16 years old.

The Little Coders Class, for ages 5 to 7, introduces kids to concepts of coding through both online and offline activities. The classes for older kids range from beginning knowledge to advanced application in the computing and coding subjects of Arduino, Minecraft modding, game development, Python and web developing.

“Kids are interested in coding because it has such a huge impact on things they do on a regular basis,” said Hardy Bora, Coding with Kids’

Six different curricula connected kids ages 5 to 16 learned how to utilize technology in the University of Colorado South Denver’s partnership with Coding with Kids. regional director. “This gives them an outlet to build something where they can channel their creativity and thirst for knowledge.”

Bora said that, ultimately, coding relies on logical thinking and problem solving. He said that teaching coding requires the teaching of “how to learn, not what to learn.”

And with the wide use of technology today, coding is an important skill, Bora said.

“Everything requires coding,” Bora said. “It is a central focus of everyday life to be able to build something or understand something using code.”

When the camp is over, the education continues. The kids are given access to online programs after the camp to continue their learning.

“Not all kids are going to use (the online programs),” Bora said. “A good majority of them are excited about what they built and they want to continue building it.”

The skills and learned lessons, Bora said, will continue in the lives of these kids beyond the summer.

“Not only are these skills transfer-

Owen Wolfinger, 12, and Jessie Mickus, 15, work on a circuit board and attempt to get a message to go across a screen during a University of Colorado South Denver Coding with Kids camp. able in other aspects of their lives, but they also give these kids something to be passionate about,” Bora said.

“We want to share our passion for coding and lifelong learning with these kids. We want to teach them how to learn, not what to learn.”

Instructor and camp leader Rudy Klucik shows Zack Wolfinger how to de-bug code that isn’t working.

Rudy Kluick works with his camp student, Alex Huchteman, 10, to fix coding bugs during a University of Colorado South Denver Coding with Kids camp.

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A SPECIAL GUEST

Cimarron teacher wins VFW award

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars recently honored Cimarron Middle School eighth-grade history teacher Shannon Shelton as its Teacher of the Year for 2016-17. A ceremony honoring Shelton capped the VFW’s annual state convention, presented at the Eleganté Hotel and Convention Center in Colorado Springs from June 14-17.

“I’m just honored to be able to accept this on behalf of the true heroes of our country,” said Castle Rock resident Shelton. “Their sacrifices and courage are what allow me to be able to teach.”

Shelton said she enjoys teaching history because it connects her students to “the real people” they read about in textbooks.

“Their struggles were the same,” she said. “They’re just like them.”

Her students at the Parker school have successfully submitted the biographies of two veterans to the Library of Congress for the Veterans History Project, involving extensive interviews, research and sound and video production.

Shelton’s students also organize Cimarron’s annual Veterans Day ceremony and participate in the annual 9/11 stair climb at Red Rocks, among other community service projects they carry out through the school

year.

Shelton was one of several teachers who competed first for the Parker VFW’s award before advancing to the district and state competitions. Parker VFW Post 4266 selected Shelton and awarded Shelton a certificate and cash award, as well as a check for Cimarron Middle School, on June 1.

The VFW began the contest in 1999 as a way to identify and recognize America’s best educators. The VFW annually evaluates candidates based on their teaching of citizenship, American history and national traditions. Elementary, middle and high school teachers are nominated by fellow teachers, students, supervisors or other interested individuals.

First-place winners from each state in each grade level are now entered in the National Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award competition. Each of the those winners will receive $1,000 for professional development, $1,000 for their school and an all-expense paid trip to the VFW National Convention in July.

Shelton said she’s not concerned about winning the national award, she just wants to continue the work of connecting her students to history.

“For them to be able to hear the story of someone who liberated a concentration camp at the age of 18,” she said. “It’s a way of letting these kids know they are capable of great things.”

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Former Denver Broncos safety and special teams player David Bruton Jr. stopped by a fundraising car wash and let Michelle Mann take a break from scrubbing to try on his Super Bowl ring. The fundraiser was for the Colorado Cinderella Scholarship program, a group that sends girls and young women to beauty pageants in which contestants don’t wear makeup.

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In 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court struck down DCSD’s school voucher program, saying it violated the Blaine Amendment in the Colorado constitution.

As a result of the recent ruling in Missouri, the court sent back to the Colorado Supreme Court a case known as Taxpayers for Public Education v. Douglas County School District.

“It’s standard practice for the Supreme Court to send back cases to the lower courts to give them the first opportunity to determine what effect, if any, recent rulings may have on existing litigation,” said Cindy Barnard, president of Taxpayers For Public Education. “The Supreme Court in Trinity Lutheran expressly noted that its opinion does not address religious uses of government funding. We believe that the Colorado courts will reach the same result as before and prohibit the Douglas County voucher program.”

Taxpayers For Public Education is a Colorado-based, nonprofit organization that advocates for a strong public education system, according to its website.

DCSD legal counsel William Trachman said the district was

looking forward to a second chance to review the case.

“The U.S. Supreme Court granted DCSD’s petition for review, vacated the Colorado Supreme Court’s prior decision and remanded the cases involving the Douglas County School District’s Choice Scholarship Program back to the Colorado Supreme Court,” Tranchman said in an emailed statement. “We look forward to the Colorado Supreme Court’s second review and decision on this important matter.

As always, DCSD is dedicated to empowering parents to find the best educational options for their children.”

The voucher dispute dates to 2011, when the school board approved the Choice Scholarship Program.

Designed to accommodate 500 students, it allowed students’ parents to use state-provided, per-pupil money toward tuition at private schools, including religiously affiliated institutions.

Taxpayers for Public Education subsequently filed a lawsuit against the district to stop it. A Denver judge halted the program that same year, but in 2013, a state appeals court reversed that decision. The state’s top court in June 2015 issued a ruling saying using public funds for religious schooling was illegal.

The district filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in September 2015.

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In a world of too many soulless salons, old-fashioned barber makes the cut QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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lfredo Hidalgo has been cutting my hair since 1977.

I have been unfaithful to him, because of weather or location, fewer than 10

times.

Alfred cut my hair when it was over my ears and the color of Masonite, when the Grays started to move in, and when the Grays completely took over the block.

Across 40 years, I have heard about his loving marriage, his accomplished children, his devotion to fishing, his days at West High School, where he was class president and a star athlete, memories of mouth-watering Rockybilt hamburgers, and riding his bicycle from the area that is now the Auraria Higher Education

Center to Red Rocks — something I find hard to believe.

I asked Alfred what his job title is, and he said, “hairstylist.”

No one went to a hairstylist in the 1950s or 1960s, but by the 1970s, men were ready for stylists and salons. Barbershops started to disappear.

There are still some barbershops all over the country, in small towns primarily, where you sit and wait for Floyd.

However, there are over 4,100 Great Clips in the United States, to go along with a slew of other salons that can get the job done, one way or another, in under 10 minutes.

Alfred owns and manages The Hair-Porte. If

S LETTER TO THE EDITOR Commissioners let us down At the meeting June 14, only one of three Douglas County commissioners voted to allow the county’s citizens to decide this November whether to re-purpose part of the county’s 1 percent sales tax for roads and bridges, including widening the dangerous crash-prone two-lane section of I-25 from Castle Rock to Monument. In a stunning failure of democracy, Commissioners Partridge and Weaver denied the voters voicing their will.

Following Commissioner Lora Thomas’ short, factual explanation of her proposal, a packed hearing room of citizens, many of whom had signed up to speak, sat through 2½ hours of the sheriff ’s office’s self-congratulatory presentation detailing all the projects other than the justice center that this “justice center tax” has funded. In the over 22 years since

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the 1 percent sales tax was passed by DougCo voters, the sheriff ’s department has received $360 million from the tax (43 percent).

The aim was obviously a war of attrition. And it worked. By 8:30 p.m., when citizens were finally called to testify, most had left in frustration to attend to children or dinner.

More than 100,000 new DougCo citizens living here since JCT was last revisited have been denied a vote on this important issue by two of their own commissioners. Apparently, only Commissioner Thomas believes in the peoples’ will.

Joy Overbeck Parker Respect the dog park Seeing photos and the recent article in this Parker Chronicle about SEE LETTERS, P13

SEE SMITH, P13

Nothing wrong with happiness, but feeling of joy is the real deal

ome people use the words happiness and joy interchangeably and do not see much of a difference between the two. For me, joy is happiness taken to a whole new level.

WINNING As I looked up the WORDS actual definitions of both words, I did see that the definitions were very close.

Happiness is defined as “the state of being happy.” Joy is defined as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” Some Michael Norton of the synonyms of happiness included: pleasure, contentment, satisfaction.

These words are good, but when you put them up against the synonyms of joy, they seem a little softer. Some of the synonyms of joy include jubilation, exultation, rejoicing and bliss. So as much as I would like to be in that state of happiness, what I really want is to live with the feeling of joy.

I know you picked up on the words in each definition, where happiness is a “state” and joy is a “feeling.” So it’s a great goal to want to live in a state of being happy, or a state of contentment or satisfaction. I think my stretch goal is to live with that feeling of exultation, bliss, jubilation and rejoicing, I want to fall in love with joy.

Sadly, we fall out of love with things

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you call during working hours, you will speak directly with Alfred, or one of the other five stylists. If you call after hours, you won’t get an answering service.

His appointment book is all handwritten, and he doesn’t keep track of your birthday. That means you won’t get a computer-generated birthday card that makes you feel about as special as a used saltine.

One of the hair salon chains assigns your head a couple of numbers. I think my top is a 4 and my sides are a 5. A No. 4 attachment goes on the clipper and buzz, buzz, buzz.

Then a No. 5, and buzz, buzz, buzz. It’s an

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and people all too often. But then we hear stories of people who have found their love again and saved a marriage.

And many times, it’s because they no longer settled for contentment and satisfaction, they went deeper and found the things, places and activities that brought them joy. Of course, there are many other things people do to re-ignite their fire, and find each other again. I am certain that really good counselors or pastors and close family and friends help too.

As I considered writing this column I thought about my own life and the areas of my life where I was satisfied, content, and basically happy. And then I looked at what it could mean if I elevated my performance, my attitude, and even my heart, and could I elevate joy in any one of those areas. Who are the people in my life that bring happiness to my world and who are the people who truly bring me joy? And then who are the people that I bring happiness to and who might think of me as someone who brings them joy? And what can I do to change their perception, assuming I had to. And I settled on the fact that I need to fall in love with joy again first myself, and hope that it becomes contagious.

So how about you? Are you in a good place, in a state of being happy, content and satisfied? Or would you also like to fall in love again with joy? Either

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Pageant-bashing shows lack of true knowledge

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GUEST COLUMN

ear Mr. Smith, My name is Stacey James, and I am currently Mrs. Parker Days. I read your recent column, “Nothing against beauty, but we could do without the pageants,” and I wanted to take a moment and clear up some of the issues you have with the pageant world and your very negative views on this subject. And since your column was your opinion, this is mine.

In this day and age, we have become a participation ribbon nation, where everyone wins a prize for simply showing up. In school, you will have children who work for months on a science project to receive the same prize and recognition as the child who finished the night before. Why strive for greatness, when merit and competition are no longer tolerated?

In the pageant world, I have personally witnessed some of the most educated, beautiful and talented women push themselves to achieve higher goals and strive to do more in the world.

Competition is completely acceptable if you are a man wearing a jersey, scoring points against the opposing team. Male fitness, sports, and many other male-related competitions are not deemed offensive. Yet, an empowered, educated, talented and beautiful

woman is?

I don’t have any issues with sports or competition, but how is one better than the other? I think competition is a way to push ourselves to greater heights. For me personally, I lost a significant amount of weight and the thought of entering Stacey James pageants had me striving to achieve more than I ever thought was possible. Pageants have taught me a great deal about not only how I can make a difference in my own life, but how I can make a difference for others and give back to my community.

In 2016, Mrs. Colorado collected 50,000 pairs of socks for the homeless in Colorado during her reign. Last Thanksgiving in Parker, we donated more than 300 turkeys to military and their families.

These women use this opportunity and voice to bring awareness to many charities and causes such as donating money and time to Children’s Hospital Colorado, autism, military, domestic violence, breast cancer, sex trafficking, Alzheimer’s and many other causes.

These women rally together to raise funds and make a huge difference in their communities. It’s incredible what these women do, and I could not be prouder to be part of the pageantry world.

The young women who are actively competing in pageants are not the victims that you make them out to be.

These young women are active members in the communities and learn life skills that help them excel in college interviews, organize school groups and become better prepared for their futures.

Our Miss Parker Days Teen has over 300 volunteer hours in the last couple of years and is launching her platform, Volunteers@Heart, to encourage the community in her volunteer efforts.

Even my own daughter is a pageant coach and said, “I have seen pageants be a saving grace for young women and teens that have been through abuse, bullying, depression and many bad

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rejoicing, exultation and bliss it really will be a better than good week.

49, of Franktown, passed away peacefully with family at her side on June 23, 2017. Loving Wife of 28 years to Marcelino. Beloved Mother of

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way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we move into exuberance, jubilation,

I

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

induction haircut.

Alfred went to barber college and beauty school. I looked at him quizzically when he said “beauty school,” and he explained that’s where a student learns how to color hair, and it’s where a student learns how to work on wigs and hairpieces.

He said a wig or hairpiece customer would come in and be taken to a back room, behind a curtain. The customer would sit in one chair, and the wig or hairpiece would sit in another chair.

(That’s not entirely true, but that’s how I pictured it.)

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the new dog park creates a reminder for us all. Please scoop up after your pet — every time! Sonka Dog Park can remain a fun, long-lasting place for dog lovers to connect and enjoy if it is maintained.

The burden of maintenance should not be the sole responsibility of the Town of Parker.

Be responsible and bring a doggie

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

Your car was built by a robot, but a robot is never going to cut your hair.

Alfred uses electric trimmers and clippers, just like the ones he used in 1977.

Shakespeare said, “There’s many a man has more hair than wit.”

Alfred never hands you a calendar, a coupon, or a comb with his name on it.

He does his job, day after day, the way jobs used to be done.

I would have found somewhere else to go to a long time ago, if all I wanted was a haircut. That should tell you something.

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

bag, water and a leash just in case one is needed to control the excitement. Being vigilant and friendly toward all users will help everyone. Some dog parks in metro Denver have been closed because of excessive waste left behind, disagreements with users or out-of-control dogs.

A dog park, such as this memorialized one, can be a popular community location Cpl. Sonka would have cherished!

If users do their part, this park will remain for many years.

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situations at home. It is an outlet for some girls and motivates them to reach for more in life.”

My hope is that when little girls see these competitions, they view these women as role models who serve their communities, stay on the right path, further their education and let their beauty shine from the inside out. I hope these women and young women, much like local athletes, will be a source of inspiration for our children.

Mr. Smith, for these women, it’s not about the sash, and it’s not about the beauty, it’s about supporting the community and having a voice to do so. These women are truly as beautiful inside as they are on the outside.

Next time you see a girl wearing a sash, ask her how many volunteer hours she has. It may change your perspective.

Respectfully, Stacey James

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Edelmira Flores 3/21/1968 - 6/23/2017

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Gerald F. Dooley 6/14/1937 - 6/22/2017 80, of Parker. Loving Husband of 55 years to Colleen. Loving Father of Erin (Aaron) DiGeorge, Kevin Dooley, the late Patrick Dooley, Brian (Sheila)

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Trucker pleads not guilty in trooper death case

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The truck driver accused of hitting and killing a Colorado State trooper last year on I-25 pleaded not guilty in a Douglas County courtroom on June 23.

State Trooper Cody Donahue, a husband and father of two from Parker, was investigating an accident south of Castle Donahue Rock on Nov. 25 when he was struck and killed by a passing

commercial box truck.

The driver accused of hitting Donahue, Noe Gamez-Ruiz, of Denver, was charged with careless driving resulting in death and the careless passing of an emergency vehicle resulting in death. Prosecutors later added a class 5 felony charge of criminally negligent homicide.

Gamez-Ruiz, 42, did not speak during his June 23 court appearance and silently left the courtroom following the proceeding, where Donahue’s wife, Velma, was also present. Surrounded by members of the state patrol, she became emotional in a television

signed into law a bill named in honor of Donahue that increased the penalty for failing to follow the state’s “Move Over” law. The law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing a stationary emergency vehicle or towing carrier.

The penalty was increased from a class A traffic offense to a class 1 misdemeanor if a driver causes bodily injury and a class 6 felony if a driver causes the death of another person.

At the time of his death, Donahue was the third state patrol trooper killed in a traffic crash within 18 months.

interview following the arraignment, saying it was hard to hear Gamez-Ruiz plead not guilty to the charges.

Gamez-Ruiz’s next court date will be a motions hearing on Sept.

1. The prosecution told Judge Shay Whitaker they expect expert testimony when the case goes to trial later this year, requesting a five-day Gamez-Ruiz trial. Gamez has been out on $500 bond since he was initially charged.

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BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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he Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office recently mourned the death of a retired K-9 service dog that died at home surrounded by family after serving more than seven years with the

Borris’ beginnings

Borris was born in 2003 in the Netherlands and then brought to Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver in 2005. He underwent a series of tests related to the needs of a law enforcement K-9 before Borris’ future handler, Kaufman, selected him from among the other dogs at the kennel. Borris lived with Kaufman and his family, a time in which he “impacted them deeply,” Kaufman said.

department.

K-9 Borris served the county’s K-9 unit as a dual-purpose K-9 certified by the State of Utah POST and the Colorado Police Canine Association in narcotics detection and patrol operations.

Although he was primarily assigned to the patrol division, Borris frequently worked on

Borris, off-duty

SWAT operations and assisted the investigations and detentions divisions.

Here, Borris’ handler, Deputy Gerritt Kaufman with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, shares five things to know about Borris’ life and service, and how citizens may support the county’s K-9 unit.

Borris had a special love for tennis balls among all other toys, Kaufman said.

Tossing a tennis ball for Borris was a regular game at Kaufman’s house, and on special occasions, the family would take Borris to play fetch near lakes, ponds or streams. He loved to swim, said Kaufman, who also thanked the Pinery Country Club in Parker for donating “bags and bags” of tennis balls to Borris over the years.

A life of service

Kaufman described Borris as a calm and friendly companion who could quickly switch back and forth from “family dog” to “police dog.”

“He didn’t bark unless I told him to, and could go from wagging his tail to chasing down a suspect upon command,” Kaufman wrote.

K-9 Borris served more than seven years in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit.

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The Friends of Douglas County K-9 non-profit organization will pay tribute to Borris at its Howling Good Time Gala on Sept. 20. The event programming consists of a cocktail hour, plated dinner and silent and live auctions. All proceeds will benefit the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 Unit.

A message to Douglas County “The citizens of Douglas County and surrounding jurisdictions should know that Borris spent 7 1/2 years serving them without reservation or complaint. We spent many cold, snowy nights, extremely hot summer days, and awakened from our sleep quite frequently to respond to any incident that required a K-9,” Kaufman wrote.

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LIFE A look at wedding traditions

Vows and tradition vary between religions

meaning is that it’s irreversible,” Arnold said.

“What has just happened can’t be undone.”

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Another religion that focuses on actions more than words is Hinduism.

Generally Hindu weddings last three to five days in India. But in the United States, they are often been shortened to one day, said Mohan Sagar, member of the religious committee at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Colorado in Castle Rock.

First, the bride and groom must be formally accepted into the families.

Next, there is the henna body-painting ritual.

The bride and her female attendants and family members get their hands and feet painted with red henna, which represents purity and sacredness. Sagar said this is a popular aspect of Hindu weddings because it looks very beautiful.

The actual wedding ceremony varies depending on the region of the family. But Sagar said they all include the grooms making a vow to the father of

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Most religions recognize a formal assertion of marriage, but there is a difference in how verbal the couple themselves are in making the vows.

While Western cultures tend to have spoken vows between the couple, many other religions rely on ceremonial and symbolic gestures.

Typical Christian weddings, including Catholic, Protestant, Episcopal, Lutheran and Methodist, use what most people see as traditional wedding vows — the couple promises to honor and cherish each other as well as commit to each other through good times and bad. They vow to never part until death, “according to God’s holy ordinance.”

“You can look at the language of the traditional vows and there is something powerful being said,” said Rev. Kevin Burke, a professor of theology at Regis University and a Catholic priest.

But Burke also said sometimes those vows are romanticized. “`Til death do us part,’ people sometimes say those words because they want the tradition,” Burke said. “They really want those vows to be true, but they’re also realistic to know that life is hard and it’s not always going to work out that way.”

Wedding vows are often influenced by romantic poets and the transcendentalists, Burke said, adding that there’s something important about the philosophy in that movement.

“But there’s a lot of that

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romantic tradition and a lot of time it confuses vows with romantic visions and dreams,” Burke said. “Happily every after becomes a tag line.”

As a Catholic theologian, Burke said expression at a wedding is important, but what is being expressed becomes the most important.

“I am really interested in how weddings express a deep Biblical vision,” he added.

Burke said one of his favorite Biblical readings was when a couple chose to share the story Moses and the burning bush during their wedding mass.

When he asked why, the couple said they wanted an image of what’s going on in them as they approach their wedding.

“What a great image,” Burke said. “A bush that’s on fire but it’s not being consumed. And isn’t that like the experience of falling in love and it doesn’t burn out but it actually renews itself. I was blown away. It was so beautiful.”

But the thing Burke said he was struck by in this was that the story of Moses and the burning bush is a foundational text in the Jewish religion. He said it’s a reminder that the Christian religion is rooted in

Judaism and that God is not sensitive to guilt but the pain of his people.

But unlike a Christian wedding, a Jewish ceremony is not centered around the exchange of vows. It is about the contract.

A Jewish wedding is historically separated into two ceremonies that have been combined into one in modern times.

The first ceremony, called the Kiddushin, is the betrothal. It includes the contract that the groom writes to the bride. During the ceremony, the contract is given to the woman and it becomes her property.

Russell Arnold, associate professor of religious studies at Regis University, said that in modern Jewish weddings, this can look like vows, with the groom speaking to the bride.

Another key part of the first ceremony is the exchange of property, which is usually a ring. Historically it is only given to the bride, however, Arnold said modern weddings now do exchanges in both directions.

“When the ring is offered, it’s placed on the right index finger,” Arnold said. “The idea is that the right index is the most direct line to the heart. It doesn’t stay there, but in the ceremony that’s where it’s placed.”

That, Arnold said, is the seal of the contract.

The second half of the ceremony is the actual joining — the seven blessings.

Arnold said there are two things about a Jewish wedding that are culturally prominent: the four-post canopy and the breaking of the glass.

“The posts with a clothe cover creates a symbolic first home,” Arnold said. “But it’s open on all sides, like Abraham’s tent in the Bible.”

The breaking of the glass is a sign of the wedding.

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‘Lazy Days of Summer’ is theme of gallery exhibition in Littleton

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he Lazy Days of Summer” is open at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, through July. Winners will be announced by juror Tanis Bula at 7 p.m.

July 7, during a reception held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. See depotartgallery.org.

More summer exhibits South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s Public Art Committee selects three local artists to exhibit work at its recreation centers.

July’s schedule includes: Lenna Kay, Littleton, metal arts at Buck Recreation Center in Littleton; Bill Utter, CentenSonya Ellingboe nial, photography, Lone Tree Recreation Center; Arturo Garcia, Lakewood, paintings about the American bison, “Tatanka: The Spirit of the Land,” Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial; Front Range Photography Group, photography, Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, through August.

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Outdoor artworks “Sculpture on the Green” presents work of four Colorado artists — Patricia Aaron, Virginia Folkstad, Erik C.

ACC art students Work by Arapahoe Community College art students is exhibited at Littleton Adventist Hospital, 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton, in collaboration with the Healing Arts Program, which promotes “an environment that calms and revives the senses during times of stress and anxiety.”

Display is in the hall to the left as one enters the lobby, through Aug. 30.

Johnson and Dimitri Obergfell — at selected locations around Fiddler’s Green Circle through April 2018. Free.

Bemis Library programs In addition to its Summer Reading Program for children, Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, is emphasizing its 2017 Adult Summer Reading Program, with awards for those who log in the most books. Bemis programs: “Ending Homelessness: Why We Haven’t, How We Can” is Donald Burnes’ topic at 7 p.m. July 11. Copies of his book, “Ending Homelessness,” will be on sale. The Legendary Ladies will appear at 2 p.m. with “Bold Women of the West.” Free movie at 2 p.m. July 29 is “The Zookeeper’s Wife.”

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Kid Camp screenings Alamo Drafthouse at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, has a Kids Camp Film Series, with July proceeds going to Douglas County Libraries Foundation. Planned for kids, age 3-12, July releases will include such favorites as: “The Iron Giant,” “Trolls,” “Muppets From Space” and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.”

Families can pick a ticket price: $1, $3 or $5, and may buy tickets online to reserve seats in advance: drafthouse. com/theater/littleton. (See calendar for times.)

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the bride that he will treat her better than how she was raised. They vow to never leave her, to always seek her and support her until death.

If the father agrees, the groom typically ties a pendant around the brides neck indicated that he is now married.

“The bride is not viewed as property, the bride is viewed as a gift,” Sagar said. “To give a daughter away is the ultimate act of selflessness. If you are to do that in life, you are assured a place in heaven.”

One wedding ritual where there is no promises to death is in the neopagan handfasting ceremony.

“White Breasted Nuthatch,” a photograph by Tim Kathka, an Englewood Camera Club member, is included in the “Lazy Days of Summer” exhibit at the Depot Art Gallery in Littleton.

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Handfasting is an ancient tradition where two people promise themselves to each other for a year and a day. They can also be legal if the couple chooses. If that works out, they can renew each year and if it doesn’t, they can do a hardparting.

“I find handfastings to be a little more healthy in looking at relationships because it’s not setting up you’re going to get married until you’re dead,” said Dr. Amy Reed, who goes by the name Andarta in the pagan community, where she is a priestess in the Druid spiritual path.

The Druid path is modeled on ancient Celtic religion and one of the three most prevalent pagan paths in Colorado, Andarta said. The other two, she said are Nordic and Wicca.

“There is a huge pagan community in Colorado,” Andarta said, adding that modern paganism is one of the fastest growing religions. “Colorado has a lot of diversity and it is very nature based. A lot of people are very nature oriented here and drawn to paganism because of that.”

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She said she also thinks that current television shows and people being dissatisfied with current mainstream religions are pushing people toward a pagan path.

The handfasting ceremonies vary for each path and each couple. It depends on if they are a naturebased couple or worship a specific god or goddess.

Typically guests at the ceremony cast a circle and call on the four corners, east, west, north and south. Then the priestess invites in the gods and then calls on any ancestors. From there, Andarta said its just like any other wedding where the couple promises themselves to each other.

A cord is wrapped around the couples hands symbolizing that they are joined and traditionally the couple will jump over a broom.

“It all depends on their specific path and their guests,” Andarta said of the rituals. “Some pagans don’t want to to be a full-blown ritual because it may freak out their grandma, who is Southern baptist.”

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‘Annie’ gives audience chance to see red in downtown Denver Beloved musical first ran on Broadway 40 years ago

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

That optimistic little red-headed girl, Annie, part of our cultural fabric since Harold Gray’s popular comic strip started in the 1920s, will once more overcome the difficulties of life as an orphan in the Depression Era this summer — in Phamaly Theatre Company’s production of the musical “Annie” at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

The popular, family-friendly piece

by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charmin first appeared on Broadway in 1977 and has been charming audiences across the nation and around the world since then. While

local theater companies find new audiences for it every-so-many years, there was a Broadway revival in 2013 and one this year in London’s West End. With a cast of 36, directed by Regan Linton, Phamaly’s current artistic director, and past AD Steve Wilson (now AD at Mizel Arts and Cultural Center), music direction by David Nehls and Trent Hines and choreography by Debbie Stark and Ronnie Gallup, the production will run from July 15 to Aug. 6 at the Stage Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Phamaly casts its productions with people who live with disabilities — both physical and emotional — and who want to participate in professional performances.

Even the pair of canine actors who alternate as Sandy, Annie’s stray dog companion, conform: Daisy is an amputee lab mix and Sonny, a small mix who lost his eyes to glaucoma. (The last time Phamaly had a canine actor

was in “The Wiz” — which featured Leonard Barrett making his entrance on stilts as the lead.)

The lead role of Annie will be played by Maria Ciobanu, while veteran performer/jazz singer Leonard Barrett will play Daddy Warbucks, the lonely millionaire who Gough eventually adopts our girl.

Longtime Phamaly member Jenna Bainbridge, originally from Douglas County, who has gone on to a professional career from her start with the company, will be Grace, Warbucks’ secretary.

(She recently appeared in Barrett Arvada’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.”) Cranky orphanage supervisor Miss Hannigan will be played

by Ashley Kelashian.

South area cast members are Leonard Barrett and Lisa Gough of Littleton and Lucy Roucis, Roucis of Englewood, whose Phamaly membership goes back many years.

Gough, 48, who is new this year, said she overheard the previous artistic director’s wife talking about Phamaly at a restaurant and received an enthu-

IF YOU GO “ANNIE” plays July 15 to Aug. 6 at the Stage Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Champa streets in downtown Denver. (Previews: July 13, 14.) Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, July 24; 2 p.m. Sundays; 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29.

There will be an audio description and sign interpretation performance Sunday, July 23 and sensory-friendly performance Thursday, Aug. 3 ($20 tickets for these two and previews).

Tickets: $28 to $37, phamaly.org/annie or DCPA box office, 303-893-4100, group tickets, 303-365-0005 x3.

siastic “yes” when she “timidly asked” if she might join. She says she has not acted onstage since grade school days, although she attended CU-Denver as a vocal performance major.

She has modeled and been a vocalist, but suffered from a brain injury and the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. “I am emotionally retarded,” she said. An 80-pound German shepherd named Angel is her service dog, an alpha-dog who keeps Gough connected as she finds a family in Phamaly, volunteering as well as performing. “I just sometimes don’t have a filter … Whatever life throws at you, there are always people who see you for who you are,” she concluded in a June phone call.

The Hillbenders bring bluegrass back to Lone Tree Arts Center Missouri-based band will make July visit to terrace venue

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lone Tree audiences will welcome the return of The Hillbenders bluegrass band after a popular previous performance of “Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry” at the Lone Tree Arts Center.

The Hillbenders will perform their own bluegrass music in the Tunes on the Terrace series on July 8 at 8 p.m.

The band is still touring in support of its “Tommy” tribute, which was recorded at The Studio in Springfield.

There are two previous albums by the Hillbenders: “Can You Hear Me?” and “Down to My Last Dollar.”

The Springfield, Missouri-based band includes: Mark Cassidy, banjo; Nolan Lawrence, mandolin; Gary Rea, bass; Chad Graves, dobro; and Jim

IF YOU GO TUNES ON THE TERRACE are performed in the Terrace Theater at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.

There are reserved chairs (limited) and general-admission seating on the lawn. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to move the concert into the Main Stage. Reserved chairs have a corresponding seat number inside. Patrons will be notified by email if the venue is changed.

No outside alcohol is allowed, but you may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic beverages will be sold at the Arts Center. Tickets: 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

Rea, guitar.

They are said to be unique in their genre in bridging the gap between the common music consumer and bluegrass, defying any “hillbilly” stigma.

Mandolin player Lawrence said “We wanted to pair bluegrass with the other music we grew up with — rock ‘n’ roll.”

HAVE AN EVENT? To submit a calendar listing, send information to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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In the art trade, exhibit is tied to actual art trade Lone Tree show grew out of serial creation project

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lone Tree’s Art Commission has selected works by Colorado abstract impressionist painter Doug Kacena for the next Commissioners’ Choice exhibit, which will nun through Sept. 11 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The exhibit, named “Redeveloped,” will include recent works

by Kacena, including a selection of pieces from Kacena’s “Crossover” exhibit last year at the Mike Wright Gallery in Denver, which stirred widespread comment.

For the “Crossover” exhibit, Kacena invited 12 well-known Denver contemporary realist painters to give him finished canvases to do as he would with them. He hoped it would provide a way to “bridge the divide” between abstract/conceptual artists and representational/ traditional artists — “conflicting aesthetics.” In return, he surrendered his own canvases for a corresponding treatment. (Some collectors were horrified as paint-

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IF YOU GO “REDEVELOPED” will be on display through Sept. 11 at Lone Tree Art Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. It is open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and one hour before performances at the Center. 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. ers whose works approach $30,000 cooperated with Kacena.)

In speaking about the project, Kacena said “There are no rules. How do you re-conceptualize someone else’s work? It’s a chance for us all to stretch our boundaries, to explore the similarities between our styles and confront deeply rooted ideas about what is, and what isn’t, art.”

Colorado Public Television is producing a documentary film about Kacena’s “Crossover” project.

Kacena, active in the Denver arts community, has taught art to developmentally disabled adults, helped develop the People’s Fair and founded Denver Artists Services Association, a nonprofit offering guidance for artists. He has designed Tibetan and Nepalese rugs, is co-owner of Artuvus Studios, partners with 1261 Gallery and Abend in The Collective and is co-owner and director of K Contemporary Gallery in Denver.

CURTAIN TIME Benefit performances Area theater people volunteer each summer to produce a play in the lobby at the historic Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St., Denver. It’s a benefit for Senior Housing Options, which provides for more than 500 senior and disabled people at 12 Colorado locations. (The Barth is a SHO facility.) This year’s selection: “Stella and Lou” by Bruce Graham. Emma Messenger, Chris Kendall and Peter Marullo were terrific in it at Vintage Theatre this past season and will repeat. Performances: July 13-23; Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and newly added Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets, $35, seniorhousingoptions.org/events/stella-and-lou; 303595-4464 ext. 10, Cait Barnett.

For the kids Aurora Arts Center’s Little Foxes present “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” by Bruce Mason, based on a book by Judy Blume. It runs July 11-28, at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, July 26. Tickets: $7, 303739-1970 or aurorafox.org.

Phamaly fare “Annie” is Phamaly Theatre Company’s choice for its 2107 musical and it will run July 15 to Aug. 6 at the Stage Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex at 14th and Champa streets in downtown Denver.

It’s directed by Regan Linton and

Steve Wilson, with musical direction

by David Nehls and Trent Hines, choreography by Debbie Stark and Ronnie Gallup. Tickets: 303-893-4100 or phamaly.org.

Vintage country “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash,” created by Richard Maltby, conceived by Bill Meade, plays through Aug. 6 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. It’s presented by Vintage and Lowry’s Spotlight Theatre. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, July 3; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28 to $34, 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.

40th anniversary “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” was the first production of Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, now called BDT Stage. It plays there again — through Aug. 19 at 5501 E. Arapahoe, Boulder. Tickets: 303-4496000, BDTstage.com.

Tommy Koenig “Baby Boomer Baby,” written and performed by Comedy Central and National Lampoon star Tommy Koenig, is a one-man “musicomedy” that will play June 30 to July 23 at Dairy Arts Center 2590 Walnut St., Boulder.

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

Tickets cost $40 to $65, 303-444-7328, tickets.thedairy.org.

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creators at Denver Comic Con

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When visiting Denver Comic Con, it’s easy to get caught up in the extraordinarily detailed and arresting cosplay costumes, celebrities and vast array of memorabilia.

But what makes the Con so special is the opportunity to meet the makers of the worlds so many people get lost in — writers like Highland Ranch’s Wendy Terrien and C.R. Richards and Parker’s Corinne O’Flynn.

“For me, the thing I love about the con is the atmosphere,” O’Flynn wrote in an email interview. “In many ways, it’s like looking behind the curtain into another world. It’s the world of the artists who draw the things that stir our emotions, the actors who play those iconic roles, and the creators who compel fandoms.”

Wendy Terrien Book: “The Rampart Guard” Where to see me: I will be doing signings in Author Alley during the Con. I will also be speaking on a five different panels and participating in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ event.

About my writing: I took some creative writing when I was in college, but it wasn’t until 2010 when I was laid off from a job that I had a career counselor ask what I wanted to. I said I wanted to write, but couldn’t do that, and at that moment I realized how much I wanted to write. So I started doing research, going to classes and critique conferences because I believe you should continue

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All three authors tackle fantasy or science fiction in uniquely personal ways, so learn a little about each and don’t miss the opportunity to meet them at the Denver Comic Con June 30 through July 2.

learning.

My first book took five years to write, but I kept at it, working on story structure and character development. And it paid off, because it received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.

I also had to learn as much as I could about the publishing world, which is a hugely complicated process. So eventually I decided to publish independently, and started my own publishing company.

Comic Con culture: I love talking to people and getting their perspectives on the worlds they love. It’s great learning about how they picked their costumes and what went into them.

There’s a whole other level of creativity you find at Comic Con, and this is a place where people can really shine.

Really, it’s all research and inspiration for my writing.

Corinne O’Flynn Books: “The Expatriates” Book One — “Song of the Sending” Book Two — “Promise of the Scholar” “Witches of Tower Hill” Book One — “Ghosts of Witches Past” “The Aumahnee Prophecy” Book One — “Watchers of the Veil” Where to see me: This year I will have an exhibitor booth in Author Alley where I will be signing books all weekend.

I will also be speaking on a handful of panels. One is about starting your novel and another panel is on finishing it, another is about writing complex plots in Fantasy, Mystery and Thrillers. I’ll also be participating in one on Writing Strong Women in science fiction and fantasy and Religion in science fiction and fantasy.

About my writing: I have been enthusiastic about writ-

C.R. Richards Books: “Heart of the Warrior” Book One — “The Lords of Valdeon” “The Mutant Casebook” Book One — “Phantom Harvest” “Pariah” “Lost Man’s Parish” Where to see me: I will be doing signings in Author Alley all three days of the Con. I will also be speaking on four panels. One is about finishing your novel, and another is about writing complex plots in Fantasy, Mystery and Thrillers. I’ll also be participating in one on Writing Strong Women in science fiction and fantasy and urban science fiction.

About my writing: I’ve always loved fantasy novels, as

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ing as far back as I can remember, but I wouldn’t consider myself a lifelong writer. I was definitely raised to love reading, so the interest was always there, but not as a creator. Now that I am an author, I write what I love to read. I write fantasy, paranormal and mystery.

Comic Con culture: I’ve been to Comic Con a few times since it’s been in Denver, but always as an attendee. Last year was my first time attending as an author, and what a different experience that was.

The cosplayers are, by far, the most incredible thing about Comic Con, but I love wandering around and seeing all the artists and makers. I am blown away that I get to be part of all of it. I love meeting readers and fellow fandom-dwellers at Comic Con. It’s especially fun to meet a new reader who is interested in reading my book. I am still in touch with many people who I met last year at DCC. Cons offer a unique opportunity connect with readers and genre enthusiasts...there’s nothing like it.

well as paranormal and the dark fantasy genre. I grew up with Terry Brooks, and Stephen King’s “The Stand,” as well as the Sherlock Holmes books. All made a big impact on me.

I’ve been writing for years and years, but I didn’t start my first book until 2004, and it took until 2010 to get it published. Going back and editing your book is much harder than starting from scratch, but it’s important to me to be true to the story.

Comic Con culture: Going to Comic Con is a great experience because I love addressing questions and talking with people. I can’t wait to see some of the artists and see what they’ve done.

There is so much creative energy out there, and you get to see so much of it at cons. I love walking through the aisles and seeing all the artists and people dressed up.

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High school theater achievements noted with awards presentation New York is next stop for Valor performer honored for acting skill

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The fifth annual Bobby G Awards, which recognize Colorado high schools’ winning musical theater productions, designated Valor Christian High School senior Elleon Dobias as outstanding actress in a competition between 42 Colorado High Schools — and Valor’s production of “Pippin” was named outstanding musical, according to Denver Center for the Performing Arts journalist John Moore.

With 19 awards given out to schools across the state, Lakewood High School led with a total of four for its production of “Sweeney Todd.”

The awards honor the late Robert Garner, who created Denver Center Attractions in 1979 — the series of touring Broadway shows that stream through the busy Denver Center each year. The Broadway presenter was engaged by the late Donald Sewall, who founded

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Lakewood High School led the total of 19 state awards with four for its production of “Sweeney Todd.”

Austin Hand of Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins was named outstanding actor for his performance as Gomez Addams in “The Addams Family.”

The awards result from a yearlong process involving a team of professional adjudicators who attend performances at schools. The top five scoring individual students then audition for a professional panel.

Dobias and Hand will go to New York next month for “The Jimmys,” which are national high school theater awards. After 10 days of intensive training with professional actors, they will perform in a fully staged one-night performance at the Minsky Theatre, according to Moore.

Dobias said that in her freshman year, only 10 tried out for the private school’s first production, and this year more than 60 auditioned.

Actor Gene Gillette, a former Denver resident, in town touring in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” presented two awards.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Performing Arts Camp: 1-4 p.m.

Wednesdays through July 26 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch. Camp teaches different musicals each week and is for beginner to advanced level actors, singers and dancers, ages 6-18 years. Go to www. spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for information and tuition rates.

Summer Wizard Camp: 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, with a recital at noon on the last day at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Suite C&D, Castle Rock.

Learn magic, illusion, mentalism and stage performance. Taught by two full-time professional magicians, Joe Givan and Carol Massie. Camp dates are July 10-13 and July 24-27. Open to all ages.

Call 303-660-6799 or go to www.

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MUSIC

Hudson Gardens Concert: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 3 (Super Diamond, with fireworks) and Tuesday, July 4 (Firefall, with fireworks) at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Tickets on sale at www.altitudetickets.com. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. For information, call 303-797-8565 or go to www. hudsongardens.org. Parking is free.

Lineup includes: Tuesday, July 18, Donny and Marie; Sunday, July 23, Gladys Knight; Friday, July 28, Chris Isaak; Sunday, July 30, Creedence Clearwater Revisited; Sunday, Aug. 6, Lynyrd Skynyrd; Sunday, Aug. 13, Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys; Saturday, Aug. 19, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts; Sunday, Aug. 20, Kool & The Gang; Sunday, Aug. 27, The B-52s; Sunday, Sept. 3, YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman.

ART

Kids’ Zone Drop-In Crafts: 3-5 p.m.

Thursday, July 6, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Kids in grades 2-6 will make fun things with clothespins.

No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Art Stop on the Go: 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 6 at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. Hands-on, literature-based art fun for kids with artists from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. For ages 6-12. Registration is required;

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this week’s TOP FIVE Fourth of July Concert: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, July 1 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Celebrate the Fourth with a patriotic concert of Americana-type music performed by the Castle Rock Band. All ages; chairs provided. No registration required; contact 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

Faith on Wheels Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1 at Faith Community Church, 6228 S. Carr Court, Littleton. The neighborhood car show includes antique, classic and special interest cars, motorcycles and tractors. Enjoy 50s music, chili dogs and a bake sale. Contact Joe Unrein 303-918-3800 or bohicah@aol.com.

Arapahoe Philharmonic Summer Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, July 2 at Fisher Auditorium at the Englewood High School complex, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Selections by Bernstein, Copland, Gershwin, Gould, LaGuardia, Rossini, Sousa, Tchaikovsky and Williams. Go to www.arapahoe-phil. org or call 303-781-1892.

HR Backcountry Hayride: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 8. Take a step back into the past as

contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Juried Art Show Entries: Tuesday, Aug. 15 is the deadline for entries for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County’s annual This is Colorado juried art show.

The show is open to all Colorado residents and runs from Oct. 10 to Nov. 2. A prospectus and entry form are available at www. heritage-guild.com or contact show director Mary Kay Jacobus at 303-594-4667.

EVENTS

Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, July 3 (The Majesty and Mystery of Nature); Monday, July 10 (When Love Hurts); Monday, July 17 (What People Really Think of Christians); Monday, July 24 (Body Language); Monday, July 31 (Getting Unstuck) at Dazbog, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Summer Book Sale: open during regular library hours from Monday, July 3 to Friday, July 14 at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. Books, CDs and DVDs will be available for sale. Proceeds benefit the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.

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we take you on a historic, horse drawn hayride into the backcountry wilderness area. Local historian Mark Stevenson will tell about one of the original homesteads of Highlands Ranch - the Douglas/ Failing Ranch. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled event. Register by July 7 at https://registration.hrcaonline.org/22843/Facilities/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLanding Page?widgetId=d25c001db7a9-491b-b7bc-75939f8 10da8&embed=False&co urseId=248803c8-585b4c2e-8728-8a48af20328b Letting Go of Busyness: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Seven Stones Chatfield Botanical Gardens Cemetery. There is a beauty about summer that invites us to relax.

A lot has been planted and many things are growing. It is time to sit in the shade or sun and relax.

We are so busy these days, and busyness is a sure symptom of recovery after loss. It is good for us to be productive, and it is good for us to allow the healing from loss to take place. Program is led by the Rev. Mary Jo Honiotes. Contact maryjohoney@ gmail.com or 720-404-0757. Go to http://www. discoversevenstones.com/visit-seven-stones-forthe-seasons-of-letting-go-workshops/

accepted. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Steamworks: 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in for fun projects that explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

All ages. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

American Legion Meeting, Banquet: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, is the membership meeting for the George C. Evans American Legion Post 103 of Littleton. The post’s annual banquet is at 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 8 at the Englewood Elks Club.

‘ROAD CarFit for Seniors: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month through September, at Dahlia Campus for Health and Wellbeing, 3401 Eudora St., Denver.

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

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

NATURE/OUTDOORS

Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, July 15 at Orvis Park

Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree.

Free Fly Fishing 101 course is offered nearly every Saturday and 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 303-768-9600 or go to www. orvis.com/s/park-meadows-colorado-orvis-retail-store/620.

Butterflies at Chatfield: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 24 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. This seasonal habitat, in partnership with Butterfly Pavilion, is home to hundreds of native butterflies, such as swallowtails, monarchs, mourning cloaks and painted ladies. There are more than 50 native plant species in this garden. Go to www.botanicgardens.org.

Firecracker 5K: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at Clement Park, Littleton.

Enjoy free hot dogs, apple pie and frozen yogurt at the finish line.

Wear your red, white and blue for this holiday themed run/walk.

Half-off tickets to Denver Outlaws fireworks game and discounted tickets to Colorado Rockies fireworks game available. Search for the Firecracker 5K at RunningGuru.com.

Children’s Hospital Mobile Blood Drive: 12:15-1:45 p.m. Thursday, July 6 at CBRE, 9135 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Go to http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/60b0c4aabab2da46-cbre13 to sign up. Eat and hydrate before you give blood; snacks will be offered after your donation. Bring ID (driver’s license or passport).

Contact 720-777-5398 or donate4kids@childrenscolorado.org with any questions.

Splash Mash Dash Tri Camp: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Aug. 5 at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center, Northridge. Camp designed to prepare special needs athletes for the HRCA kids triathlon on Aug. 6.

For ages 8 to adult. Swim practice on Mondays; bike/run practice on Thursdays. Contact 303-471-7043 or summer.aden@HRCAonline. org. Go to www.hrcaonline.org/tr

EDUCATION

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

Monday, July 3, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedures for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome; everyone seated first-come, first-served.

Clinics offered the first Monday of each month.

2017 dates are Aug. 7, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. Call 303-791-7323.

Douglas County AAUW Scholarship: application, transcripts and letters of recommendation due July 15. Scholarship is open to Douglas County residents only. Money may be used for tuition, books or child care while attending school. Scholarship application and instructions available online at douglascounty-co.aauw.net.

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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SPORTS

Stubbings, Givin noted for skills on diamond Legend, Rock Canyon athletes achieved impressive numbers

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Mesa has landed a polished hitter who can hit to all fields, but Xavier doesn’t know yet what it is getting.

Legend High School’s Jordan Stubbings, named the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro SOUTH METRO Baseball Player ATHLETES of the year, has OF THE YEAR signed to play at Colorado Mesa.

Matt Givin of Rock Canyon High School will be joining his brother Chris at Xavier, but the Musketeers now have the pleasant task of figuring out how to use him.

Givin is a 6-foot-3 infielder who turned into a touted pitcher this spring and has been tabbed as the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro Pitcher of the Year.

“Matt Givin for me was not only the top pitcher in the Continental League, but the best pitcher in the state,” said Rock Canyon coach Tyler Munro.

Matt Givin of Rock Canyon High School is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Pitcher of the Year.

Legend High School’s Jordan Stubbings is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Baseball Player of the year.

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“Matt originally committed to Xavier to play infield alongside his brother Chris, but he went from 84 mph last season and summer to throwing as hard as 94 mph this spring.

“This increased velocity was a combination of increased strength, conditioning and improved mechanics.

Matt also showed three-plus pitches with a fastball that he would be able to

hold to 89 mph in the seventh inning, plus a slurve and a change-up that he developed halfway through the season.

Matt has a good feel for pitching, has the three pitches to be an effective starter and will only be adding velocity as he fills out.”

Givin led the league in hitting with a .532 average and an on-base percentage of .638 as mostly a first baseman when

not pitching.

However, it was on the mound where he received more applause.

He went 5-1 with one save, had an earned run average of 1.48 in 52 innings pitched and 222 batters faced.

He struck out 76 batters, which ranked third among Class 5A pitchers, and opposing batters had a .207 batting average against him.

Stubbings, a repeat CCM South Metro Player of the Year, wanted to improve from his junior season and leaves Legend holding school career records in three seasons on the varsity for home runs (17), slugging percentage (.877), on-base percentage (.531), batting average (.456) and runs batted in (59).

As a junior, he hit .500 with six homers, 32 RBIs and a .911 slugging percentage.

Last spring Stubbings hit .526, with 10 homers, a 1.076 slugging percentage and 39 RBIs. He led the Continental League in each category except average and was second among 5A players in homers, slugging percentage and RBIs. “I had a good junior season,” said Stubbings. “I set a goal to break everything I did last season. I had a really good season. I really surprised myself and others” Mesa will be getting a 6-foot-3, 215-pound third baseman with the potential to hit for power.

He had 41 hits as a senior and 20 of them went for extra bases.

Castle View senior led in girls lacrosse stats Player of Year honor goes to Kyleigh Peoples

be playing lacrosse. My dad said he had never heard of lacrosse.

“He drove me out to a practice, I played and said I’d give it a shot.

I was in fourth grade and didn’t really care what sport I was playBY JIM BENTON ing. After my first season I realized JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM I really loved the sport and realized I was pretty good. I just kept Kyleigh Peoples started playing playing up from my age level. The lacrosse nine years ago and develcompetitive spirit in me helped me oped into one of the state’s top girls get ahead.” lacrosse players.

Peoples, a three-year capPeoples, a senior at tain, scored 171 goals and Castle View, led the Castle had 266 points in 51 games View/Douglas County for Castle View/Douglas team and the Continental County.

League with 57 goals, 43 “Kyleigh is an amazing assists and 100 points last lacrosse player and she is spring.

SOUTH METRO also so much more than She has been honored as ATHLETES that,” said Castle View/ the 2017 Colorado CommuOF THE YEAR Douglas County coach nity Media South Metro Samantha Silverman.

Girls Lacrosse Player of “Kyleigh’s stick skills, her the Year. shot, her draw controls, her assists, “I started out playing basketball,” her all-around presence on the field recalled Peoples. “After that season is something that does not just hapwas finished my dad (Alex) wanted pen overnight. to put me in another sport. A friend “The amount of time she spends I played basketball with, her dad told my dad that his daughter would working on her skills and thinking

Kyleigh Peoples is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year.

COURTESY PHOTO about lacrosse have really made her into an amazing player.”

Hard work has paid dividends.

“My coaches and parents pushed

me to become better,” said Peoples.

“It took a lot of individual efforts from teammates to get me the ball to finish goals and have those assists.

It all helped me to have the season I had this year. Finished goals came from practice, putting myself in position and getting the balls from my teammates. It’s something I’ve worked on over and over.”

Peoples will continue playing next season at Regis University.

“I do think Regis knows that they have an amazing lacrosse player coming to them next year,” said Silverman, “but they don’t know how much more Kyleigh will bring to that team.

“The reason why Kyleigh is such a special player is because she is never just thinking about herself and she knows what it takes to be a part of a team. She is always working on her own skills but she is also constantly working on helping her teammates get better as well.

Where she really shines is being a part of a team, motivating others, and just being a leader on and off the field.”

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Chaparral quarterback Kurt Gallup watches as Carnell Lewis catches a pass after coming out of the backfield during a June 17 game in the Denver Broncos’ 7-on-7 football tournament. The Wolverines were one of 22 teams advancing to the one-day single elimination finals at the UCHealth Training Center in Centennial. Chaparral lost, 24-21, to eventual champion Denver South in the quarterfinals.

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Chap, Pondo tune up in Broncos 7-on-7 tourney

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Chaparral and Ponderosa advanced to the June 17 final day of the Denver Broncos 7-on-7 football tournament at the UCHealth Training Center in Centennial.

However, both teams were throwing passes that they might not be attempting during the regular season.

There were 22 teams that advanced to the single elimination finals of the four-day tournament, and Chap and Pondo were on the same side of the bracket.

Both teams lost in the quarterfinals and didn’t make it to a semifinal

showdown.

Chaparral downed Chatfield, 47-17, in the second round but lost, 24-21, to eventual champion Denver South in the quarterfinals. Ponderosa topped Littleton 62-21 in a pig-tail first round game, then edged defending champion Eaglecrest, 45-35, in the second round before being eliminated in a 35-28 quarterfinal loss to Columbine.

“What you do in 7-on-7, you work on your timing, your drop, you work on your spacing, location of the ball, you work on the windows and your progression as a quarterback,” said Wolverines coach Rod Dodds. “We don’t develop an offense to go compete against a sevens defense. We go run our offense.

“We’re going to stay true to our colors and run our offense. I certainly wouldn’t be throwing the ball down there on the 3-yard line with the SEE FOOTBALL, P29

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hosses we have up front. We have an O line that is going to be pretty darn good. We’ll average around 260-275 on the O line.”

Ponderosa coach Jaron Cohen had the same reaction.

“You don’t put too much stock in the winning and losing,” he said. “Obviously you keep score and want to win but it’s having your team together, having them be competitive, positively support each other, work out some of the coverages versus different route concepts and work out our timing.

“But we’re really built for putting our big boys down there. So to do this well in a 7-on-7 tournament was a lot of fun.”

Chap was a Class 5A playoff team last season that finished with a 7-4 record.

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“What these kids have done since January in the weight room is add 850 pounds on our squats in our classes and their attitude is really coming around.

“We were playing a double nickel against South, which is a good team.

They have a lot of good guys but so do we. We have a good core of receivers, our quarterbacks are competing and I saw our defense really step up. I saw a lot of good coverage. We made ton of improvement today. I’m really proud

Ponderosa quarterback Sterling Ostdahl looks to throw a pass during a game against Littleton on the final day of the Denver Broncos’ 7-on-7 tournament on June 17 at the UCHealth Training Center in Centennial. The Mustangs were one of 22 teams advancing to the last day and they defeated Littleton, 62-21, and Eaglecrest, 42-35, before dropping a 35-28 quarterfinal game to Columbine.

JIM BENTON of these kids.”

Carnell Lewis, a 5-foot-6 Chaparral senior running back and defensive back, is one of those improving defensive players but admits he likes lining up in the offensive backfield better.

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To Whom It May Concern: On 4/13/2017 2:24:00 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: ROBERT E. MASSEY AND EVELYN J. WIDNER-MASSEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF TRENTON, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 7/8/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015047030 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $253,408.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $247,430.10

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 8, BLOCK 8, ANTELOPE HEIGHTS FILING II, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16434 E Jackalope 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, August 2, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/14/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 #: 17-014973

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No:. 2017-0100 First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/3/2017 12:20:00 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: SHAWN YATCKOSKE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/15/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 5/19/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015032287 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $343,561.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $340,265.85 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 33, BLOCK 1, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 5A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 22090 Pensive Court, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 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 4/13/2017 2:47:00 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: SCOTT R GREENWOOD AND CASEY ELLEN GREENWOOD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK 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): 8/22/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/29/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006074291** DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $200,900.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $217,640.14 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 monthly installments due Note Holder. **THIS LOAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DECEMER 1, 2015.

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 42, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8663 Red Clover Ct, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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.

Dated: 4/3/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 4/14/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 1945.100459.F01

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.: 2016-0231 First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

HOLLY RYAN Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-914-29920 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http ://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0105 First Publication: 6/8/2017 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/14/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

June 30, 2017J

First Publication: 6/15/2017 Last Publication: 7/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/19/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of HOLLY RYAN the indebtedness is: Colorado Registration #: 32647 MONICA KADRMAS 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, Colorado Registration #: 34904 LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 1199 BANNOCK STREET, Phone #: To advertise your public notices call80204 303-566-4100 DENVER, COLORADO Fax #: Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Attorney File #: 17-914-29920 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006723605 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE http ://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ DATES on the Public Trustee w ebsite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0105 First Publication: 6/8/2017 Legal Notice No.: 2017-0109 Last Publication: 7/6/2017 First Publication: 6/15/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Last Publication: 7/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Trustees

Public Trustees

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0109

PUBLIC NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/18/2017 1:27:00 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: EDWARD M. JOHNS AND MARY B. JOHNS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-BC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/2/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/29/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006039128 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $644,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $699,741.33 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 4, PARKER RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9662 Blanketflower Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 6/15/2017 Last Publication: 7/13/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/19/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0114 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/25/2017 3:40:00 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: LIANNA N SMART AND BRANDON SMART Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOME LOAN CENTER, INC., DBA LENDINGTREE LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/3/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 4/20/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012028738 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $244,117.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $168,231.46

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 21, BLOCK 1, HIDDEN RIVER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11837 Meadowood Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 6/22/2017 Last Publication: 7/20/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/28/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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 #: 00000006723605

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 #: 17-014721

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0109 First Publication: 6/15/2017

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0114 First Publication: 6/22/2017

Parker * 1

Colorado Registration #: 46592

79800 June S.30,MERIDIAN 2017 BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-014721

Public Trustees

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

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0114 First Publication: 6/22/2017 Last Publication: 7/20/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0119 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/1/2017 3:08:00 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: GARY L NICKS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/23/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 1/8/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016001481 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $289,300.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $285,580.55

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 covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to pay all amounts owing at maturity as required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 6, THE PINERY FILING NO. 3-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6585 Surry Place , 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, August 23, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/4/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006699003

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

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0119 First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/4/2017 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: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006699003 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0119 First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0121 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/1/2017 3:09:00 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: CRAIG R. SMITH AND KRISTI J. SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PREFERRED HOME MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 2/6/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02012999 Book 2257 Page 972 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $300,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $226,318.02 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 19, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 14 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11412 S Birchwood Court, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/4/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006750285 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0121 First Publication: 6/29/2017

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

First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/4/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006750285 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0121 First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer ET AL - Jack D England DOPC PSP Omaha Beach LLC - Bishop Court Apartment LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company Bishop Court Apartments LLC aka Bishop Court Apartment LLC nka Tamar and Associates LLC - Bishop Court Apartments LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company aka Bishop Court Apartment LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Bishop Ct LLC - Bishop Ct LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Cheryl A Layne, Clerk of Court District Court, Douglas County - Cindy S Schuler, Reservation Holder Bishop Ct LLC - Colleen J Troyer - District Court, Douglas County, Colorado - Doty Development Corporation - Doty Development Corporation, a Colorado Corporation - Gary R Danhauer - Gary R Danhauer ETAL - George V Dom, Director Doty Development Corporation George V Dom, Secretary Doty Development Corporation - Home Title Corporation - Jack Arrowsmith, Public Trustee Douglas County Jenifer A Ratcliffe C/O TR Inverness Corp, a Delaware Corporation - Jesse Courtright, Deputy Clerk District Court, Douglas County John Fonville - Joseph Tinianow and Betty Tinianow - Judith Troyer aka Judy Troyer - Kenneth A Mcnerny - Kenneth A McNerny, Organizer Bishop Court Aparments, LLC aka Bishop Court Apartment LLC - Larry P Doty as Manager of Bishop Court Apartments LLC aka Bishop Court Apartment LLC - Larry P Doty, Director Doty Development Corporation - Larry P Doty, President Doty Development Corporation - Larry P Doty, President Doty Development Corporation, a Colorado Corporation - Lawrence C Morley Marilyn D Bullard, Chief Deputy Public Trustee Matt Troyer aka Matthew A Troyer - Matt Troyer aka Matthew A Troyer and Colleen Troyer aka Colleen J Troyer - Matt Troyer and Colleen Troyer - Matt Troyer, Attorney in Fact for Ronald D Troyer and Judith A Troyer - Matthew A Troyer aka Matt Troyer - Matthew A Troyer and Colleen J Troyer - Matthew Aaron Troyer aka Matt Troyer - Matthew Aaron Troyer, Registered Agent aka Matt Troyer Bishop Ct LLC N A Doty, Secretary/Treasurer Doty Development Corporation - Nancy A Doty - Nancy A Doty, Registered Agent Doty Development Corporation - Nancy A Doty, Registered Agent Tamar and Associates LLC - Ronald D Troyer Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer, Bishop Ct LLC John Fonville, and Zion Investment Corp - Ronald D Troyer and Judith A. Troyer - Ronald D Troyer and Judith Troyer - Security Title aka Security Title Guaranty Co C/O Fidelity National Financial Inc - Tamar & Associates LLC - Todd Deneui, Attorney in Fact for John Fonville - Todd Deneui, Registered Agent Zion Investment Corporation - Todd T Deneui aka Todd Deneui - TR Inverness Corp, a Delaware Corporation - TR Inverness Corp, a Delaware Corporation c/o The Corporation Company, Registered Agent - Zion Investment Corp - Zion Investment Corp, a Colorado Corporation aka Zion Investment Corporation, a Colorado Corporation - Zion Investment Corporation

ment Corporation - Nancy A Doty - Nancy A Doty, Registered Agent Doty Development Corporation - Nancy A Doty, Registered Agent Tamar and Associates LLC - Ronald D Troyer Ronald D Troyer & Judith Troyer, Bishop Ct LLC John Fonville, and Zion Investment Corp - Ronald D Troyer and Judith A. Troyer - Ronald D Troyer and Judith Troyer - Security Title aka Security Title Guaranty Co C/O Fidelity National Financial Inc - Tamar & Associates LLC - Todd Deneui, Attorney in Fact for John Fonville - Todd Deneui, Registered Agent Zion Investment Corporation - Todd T Deneui aka Todd Deneui - TR Inverness Corp, a Delaware Corporation - TR Inverness Corp, a Delaware Corporation c/o The Corporation Company, Registered Agent - Zion Investment Corp - Zion Investment Corp, a Colorado Corporation aka Zion Investment Corporation, a Colorado Corporation - Zion Investment Corporation

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Omaha Beach LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: PARK BISHOP COURT 0.22 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Omaha Beach LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gary R Danhauer ETAL for said year 2010 That said Omaha Beach LLC on the 21st day of December 2016 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 5th day of October 2017 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 22nd day of June 2017 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 931245 First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: JENNA CALHOUN, D.O.B. 04/28/2010, Child, And concerning: JOYCE CALHOUN, D.O.B. 03/23/1974, Mother, MARX COLEMAN and JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents, And, ERIN WHITE and JAMES WHITE, Special Respondents.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303.479.9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 17JV134 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016.

TO: JOHN DOE You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is a dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is being served upon you. The following documents are also available for service upon you: Petition for Temporary Custody; Petition for Dependency and Neglect, Dependency and Neglect Handbook; Application for Court Appointed Counsel; ICWA Affidavit; Advisement in Dependency and Neglect; and the Relative Affidavit.

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tion for Dependency and Neglect, Dependency and Neglect Handbook; Application for Court Appointed Counsel; ICWA Affidavit; Advisement in Dependency and Neglect; and the Relative Affidavit.

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A Pre-Trial Conference is set for July 3, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2016, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: June 29, 2017 John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 931255 First Publication: June 29, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 24th day of JULY 2017, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and T-BONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. for the ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER COURTROOM TENANT FINISH, LEVEL TWO PROJECT, INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #01416 (PO#36332), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said T-BONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 24th day of JULY 2017, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Facilities Management, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government.

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Omaha Beach LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of - Aldous Huxley purchase therefore to Omaha Beach LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gary R Danhauer ETAL for said year 2010

A Pre-Trial Conference is set for July 3, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Legal Notice No.: 931248 First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

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