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BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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e’ll set you up to expect a dirty joke, and then he’ll hit you with an arthritis-themed punchline.

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, a comedian and veterinarian, performed jokes and shared stories Feb. 28 at Koelbel Library in Centennial as part of the Centennial Active Seniors program of events.

“I’m 67, but I read at a 68-year-old level,” Fitzgerald said to the crowd. “I’m so old, I remember Preparation A.” Fitzgerald, who lives in Denver, usually performs for much younger people at comedy clubs, and this event was his first time with a predominantly senior crowd, he said.

“Active seniors, that’s what we are, right?” Fitzgerald told the crowd. “We don’t give up. You’re out still doing it.”

He was surprised at “at how hip they were — they weren’t at all slow on the take. I guess just because you’re old doesn’t mean you’re not hip. They were a good audience,” he said.

Although it was unusual for him, performing for the more than 150 people at the library at 5955 S. Holly St. was enjoyable.

“It’s a good feeling — you’re giving something back. People’s lives are hard, and these are weird times,” Fitzgerald said.

“Nobody laughs enough these days.”

The event was put on as part of the Centennial Active Seniors events program by the Centennial Senior Commission, which advises the Centennial City Council on matters affecting seniors.

For more information on the Active Seniors program, visit www.centennialco.gov/ resident-services/activeseniors-program.aspx, or call 303-754-3316.

Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko, standing on far left in the vest, smiles during Kevin Fitzgerald’s comedy performance Feb. 28 at Koelbel Library.

Kevin Fitzgerald, a comedian and veterinarian, stands on stage Feb. 28 at Koelbel Library in Centennial as the audience laughs. Fitzgerald gave a performance as part of the Centennial Active Seniors program of events.

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Kevin Fitzgerald, a comedian and veterinarian, smiles on stage Feb. 28 at Koelbel Library in Centennial. Fitzgerald gave a performance as part of the Centennial Active Seniors program of events.

People laugh in the audience as Kevin Fitzgerald, a comedian and veterinarian, performs jokes on stage Feb. 28 at Koelbel Library in Centennial.

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March 8, 2019

Joan Lopez: the new face of the clerk and recorder’s office Focus is on voter outreach, staff cross-training, she says

tion. Our Littleton and Centennial offices had voter registration forms at the DMV counter, but the Aurora office didn’t. In the first three days we had the forms in Aurora, we registered 133 people.

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Your website mentioned working in elections, but a records request showed you’ve never held a job title in elections.

Can you speak to that?

I covered when elections were on — I would issue ballots, update registrations, and print them over the counter if they were spoiled. A lot of times, I volunteered to do ballot counting or sorting or opening.

Joan Lopez, Arapahoe County’s new clerk and recorder, was one of three Democrats who beat incumbent Republicans in Arapahoe County races in November, alongside Sheriff Tyler Brown and Assessor PK Kaiser. Lopez, accompanied by Deputy Chief Clerk and Recorder Karl Hermann, spoke to Colorado Community Media about her first several weeks in office and her plans for the future.

What are you working on?

When I took office, I had no leadership team in place. Placing one has been our focus, first and foremost. Our communications director is starting on the 11th. We have two acting roles in place for elections and motor vehicles, and I have Karl (Hermann) here as my chief deputy.

What’s going well?

When I started, I came into 14 staff members who weren’t trained on motor vehicle titles at the counter.

I turned it into a positive: I wanted to train them the way I wanted to do things.

Joan Lopez, Arapahoe County’s new clerk and recorder, said she’s focused on voter outreach.

DAVID GILBERT What’s been challenging?

My first task was to make sure we had people going to training classes.

It’s been a great response. A lot of employees weren’t cross-trained in anything. It’s exciting to hear them say, “I want to learn this.” It makes sure they have a lateral move or promotional move to learn more of what

we do in this office.

What are your plans?

My main focus is voter outreach.

We’ve registered nearly 4,000 new voters since I took office. I implemented voter registration training. Right away, DMV staff will ask customers if they can update their voter registra-

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What do you need to do to be ready to run elections in Colorado’s third most populous county?

Prepare. Make sure everything is updated. We’re planning on updating machines — we’re we’re replacing parts, making sure we have new belts for every machine. Our elections staff is incredible.

You’ve announced “priority service” for military, police and emergency personnel.

Can you speak to that?

I think it’s important. They’re putting their lives on the line for us. They need to be respected. They need to be able to go back to work protecting us.

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Historic 17 Mile House Farm Park set for repairs Late 1870s barn on Parker Road chosen for preservation

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A piece of Colorado history roughly 140 years old will soon get a facelift, as the red barn at the 17 Mile House Farm Park undergoes repairs starting this month.

“As the only remaining mile house in Colorado in its original, historic, rural and agricultural setting, it’s vital we preserve it for future generations to enjoy and learn from,” said Glen Poole, Arapahoe County Open Spaces operations manager.

Located just south of Centennial on South Parker Road, the 17 Mile House is one of several inns that emerged along the Cherry Creek for travelers and freighters when the 1859-60 gold rush caused large-scale settlement of the state, according to the county website.

Those “mile houses” sat every two to three miles along the Cherokee/ Smoky Hill wagon trails from Kansas, named based on their distance to the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Broadway in Denver, according to the website. Out of the original six mile houses, only 17 Mile House and Four Mile House exist in their entirety today, the website said.

“The barn is a physical history book for the region, as it has followed the evolution of the land use of the area from serving as a resting barn for tired trail horses to a vibrant dairy barn,” Poole said.

The red barn at Arapahoe County’s 17 Mile House Farm Park will undergo a $320,000 construction project starting in March, limiting access at the park until the fall, according to the county. The project comes with the support of a $200,000 grant from

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A crowd of kids and adults stands near the barn at 17 Mile House Farm Park, an Arapahoe County park that sits at 8181 S. Parker Road. COURTESY OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPEN SPACES OFFICE The barn at 17 Mile House Farm Park, an Arapahoe County park that sits at 8181 S. Parker Road.

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Credit union opens in Parker Ent Credit Union’s second service center location in Parker, and third in Douglas County, is open at 18700 Cottonwood Drive.

In coordination with the Parker Chamber of Commerce, Ent had its ribbon cutting Feb. 21, with guest of

helped preserve the site’s ranch house, and with the barn also stabilized, future generations can stop and see a place that looks much as it did when prior generations came to rest for their journey onward, staff continued.

At mile houses, travelers could get a meal, spend the night, rest their animals and have minor repairs made to coaches or wagons, according to the county website.

The barn was constructed in the late 1870s, according to a county

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“This new service center is in a great location and adds another level of convenience to our members in Douglas County,” Ent’s vice president of corporate communications, Victoria Selfridge, said in a news release.

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“Over the years, time and the elements have taken a toll on the structure, rendering the barn unsafe for public access. The grant — coupled with matching funds from the Arapahoe County Open Space Sales and Use Tax and a donation from the Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society — will support foundation repairs, roof replacement, weatherproofing and reconstruction of the east brick wall of the structure,” the release said.

Once the project wraps up, the barn will display farm equipment from the 1940s and 50s, be open for public tours, and support historical education events and agricultural demonstrations from that era, the release continued.

“The 17 Mile House barn is the most iconic structure on the property, with its red sides, white trim, brick walls, sloped roof and sturdy interlocking wood-pegged beams,” Poole said. “The barn is beloved by the community and often the backdrop of important life moments for many.”

The county’s open-spaces department offers free monthly tours of the house, and the property is the backdrop for the county’s annual Fall Festival, the news release said. In 2018, more than 30,000 people explored the property, the release continued. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places through the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the park also serves as a trailhead for the Cherry Creek Regional Trail.

The park “is not only a treasured part of the Arapahoe County Open Spaces program, it is an iconic and historic landmark in our community,” said Nancy Sharpe, commissioner for county District 2, in the news release.

“Completing the much-needed stabilization of the barn will allow the public to explore and experience this historic jewel — citizens can step back in time to experience the county’s rich pioneer and agricultural traditions and history.”

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March 8, 2019

Sex education bill spurs concerns Parents would retain right to have children opt out of programs

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BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The comprehensive sex education bill making its way through the state Legislature has spurred opposition from many in the religious and conservative communities, drawing concerns that the language of the legislation promotes abortion and the LGBTQ lifestyle and bans religious viewpoints.

“I don’t believe this bill, HB-1032, has parental rights in mind, I think it has other agendas behind it — the sexual revolution, if you will,” said Amy Zornes, a concerned parent who lives in Aurora. “I don’t think that this is academic at all and I think the education system should stick with academics. We are failing majorly in academic pursuits. This does not need to be pushed into the school system.”

Zornes was joined by her 15-year-old son and at least 100 others to protest outside the state Capitol in Denver on Feb. 27 to oppose the measure, House Bill 19-1032. The Comprehensive Sex Education bill, among other things, addresses the issue of consent and looks at how to define a healthy rela-

Many protesters believe that the proposed sex education bill is immoral and should not be taught in schools.

SHANNA FORTIER tionship regardless of sexual orientation.

The protest followed a 10-hour House committee hearing on the bill in which the House — which like the state Senate, is controlled by Democrats — approved it with a 39-23 vote.

In its first hearing in the Senate by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 28, the bill also passed, with a 3-2 vote following party lines, with Republicans Jim Smallwood and Larry Crowder against, sending it to

the Appropriations Committee for consideration.

“Colorado’s students deserve access to age-appropriate, accurate and comprehensive information regarding sex education to keep themselves and their classmates healthy and safe,” said state Rep. Susan Lontine, D-Denver, co-sponsor of the bill. “This bill is also about teaching our students that not everyone is exactly the way you are and that’s OK because every Coloradan should be allowed to live

our authentic lives.”

The other sponsors of the bill are The sex ed bill will Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Thornton; be heard next Sen. Nancy Todd, by the Senate D-Aurora; and Sen. Appropriations Committee. As of Don Coram, R-Montrose. press deadline, Colorado does not this was not yet have a mandatory scheduled. Visit leg.colorado.gov/ sex education requirement, and the bills/hb19-1032 for updates. bill does not require schools to teach sex education. But existing law requires that if they do provide sex education it must be comprehensive — meaning they can’t teach abstinence only. This bill updates the 2013 comprehensive sex education law in three significant ways: • It adds a requirement that Colorado public schools teach kids about consent.

• It removes a waiver for charter schools to opt out of the state’s sex ed requirements.

• It funds a grant program for schools that want to teach sex ed, but lack the resources to do so.

The loss of parental control is something many in opposition of the bill fear if it passes.

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substantive outline of the topics and materials to be presented during the human sexuality instruction” as well as a notice explaining how to opt out of the classes. The 2019 bill wouldn’t change that, but it would add another section that says parents don’t have to be notified about “programming on gender, gender expression, sexual orientation or healthy relationships that occurs outside of the context of human sexuality.”

Parents will still have the right to opt their kids out of sex education classes.

Zornes and others at the rally focused their concerns on the morality of the bill, which she fears would teach homosexual lifestyles and acts and forbid religious teachings.

“It’s a lot of teaching homosexual lifestyles,” Zornes said. “Homosexual acts will be encouraged and promoted in this curriculum rather than just a biological. I think that it’s an atrocity that we are treating this as if it’s normal.”

The incorporation of homosexual relationships is one part of the bill that has many conservatives concerned.

That part of the bill isn’t new. The 2013 law, signed by then-Gov. John Hickenlooper, included a section on cultural sensitivity that required “the integration of knowledge about” the experiences of lesbian, gay and transgender people as well as people who

Philip Frieze, of Aurora, prays out loud in front of the state capitol Feb. 27 during a gathering in opposition to the proposed sex education bill.

Celia Deviak, of Cripple Creek, joined those in opposition of the sex education bill proposed by the house at the capitol Feb. 27.

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What is new in the 2019 bill is a section that talks about gay and lesbian relationships in the context of healthy relationships as well as “teaching self-acceptance and respect for those whose sexuality, gender, gender expression, or lived experience differ from their own.”

The bill also says school districts that decide to teach sex education to their students must “reject the use of shame, stigma, fear and gender norms or gender stereotypes as instructional tools.”

The bill does not say that sexual acts will be taught.

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Section 6 of HB 19-1032 states that nothing prohibits the discussion of “moral, ethical or religious values of individuals as they pertain to human sexuality.” However, those discussions can’t “teach or endorse religious ideology or sectarian tenets” and can’t exclude the “relational or sexual experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals.”

The definition of healthy relationships is one that many protesters opposed. One sign at the rally depicted a drawing of a nuclear family — man, woman and two children — that read “God’s original design.”

Other signs called the bill a “porn bill,” a “radical sex ed bill” or called Democrats out for “forcing LGBTQ ed” on students.

But not all religious groups feel this way.

The Rev. Amanda Henderson, of Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, says factual health and development information is exactly what students need to choose respectful and loving relationships throughout their lives.

“We’re committed to advocating for the morality of inclusion and love in public policy — this sex education bill is an opportunity to demonstrate to all

our youth, including LGBTQ students, that they are worthy of being treated with dignity and humanity,” said Henderson, whose group brings people together from many religions and backgrounds to promote rights, inclusion, equity and opportunity.

Others, like Christina Coffman, 26, a Centennial resident and member of Students for Life of America, worry that the bill will promote abortion as well as premarital sex and hormonal birth control.

While the bill does require teachers talk about U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptives, such as the birth-control pill and condoms, abortion wouldn’t be taught in that context, as it is not an FDAapproved method.

The bill also says discussion of “pregnancy outcomes” isn’t a required part of human sexuality courses. But if a teacher talks about pregnancy, then he or she has to talk about all outcomes — including adoption, parenthood and abortion — and cannot favor one over the others.

This is one part of the bill that state Rep. Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock, disagrees with.

“It puts abortion on the same par as any other outcome of childbirth,” Neville said. “I think it’s a bad bill. I think the citizens are overwhelmingly saying that.”

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Seven Stones cemetery gives back to community Douglas County site offers free service for second year

Rebecca Holm, director of customer care at Seven Stones, opens a 10foot deep ossuary located on the western edge of the cemetery.

On March 1, two people were able to place loved ones’ ashes in the ossuary for free.

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The sun beats down on a rustic path, shaped like a heart, woven among aspen trees, patches of grass and, in the spring and summer, wildflowers. Water trickles down a small stream. Birds chirp. Bees from a nearby hive swarm.

Seven Stones, a cemetery northeast of Roxborough, is filled with life.

It’s just what Liz Gardener’s late stepfather, Ross Maple, would have wanted, she said.

“Ross loved the land, he loved his garden, he loved my mom,” said Gardener, of southeast Denver. “This seemed like the best place.”

Gardener’s stepfather died 24 years ago. She found his urn as she was cleaning out her mother’s home.

Gardener had been holding on to her stepfather’s ashes, unsure what to do with them.

Then she saw Seven Stone’s

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“Free Communal Placement Day” on March 1. She had never been to the cemetery but liked the location — Maple was raised down the road in Englewood — and the concept.

“To me, environmentally, it makes sense,” Gardener said.

“It felt in tune with nature.”

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Gardener, accompanied by her husband Roy, was one of two people who made an appointment March 1. Loved ones’ ashes are placed in a 10-foot deep ossuary on the western edge of the serene cemetery.

Normally $390, the placement is free that day.

Kristin Scott was the first person to place her late husband’s ashes in the ossuary in 2018. She and her two children, along with their dog, visit often. In the spring and summer, they go there to watch the sunset.

“It’s like a park more than it is a cemetery,” Scott, who lives in Roxborough, said. “It’s just beautiful.”

Rebecca Holm, director of customer care, sees the free placement day as a way to give back to the community.

“A lot of people don’t know what to do with cremains,” Holm said. “That’s not something that you want your kids to have to worry about.”

The communal ossuary is one of many burial options at the cemetery, which opened in April 2015. Others include ground burial, green burial, mausoleum and pet memorials.

Phase one of the 33-acre property has 4,000 placements, with room to expand to roughly 55,000 to 75,000 placements.

As the need grows, it will grow, Holm said.

Seven Stones isn’t your runof-the-mill cemetery. It’s not somber or spooky. There aren’t rows of headstones. It’s not confined.

It’s light, peaceful, open — a breath of fresh air.

“We do not want it to be a place of death,” Rebecca Holm said as she walked among the memorials, a mix of granite headstones, bronze plaques, colorful stained glass and tall columns of black basalt stone.

“It’s a place for the living.”

Seven Stones’ mission is to provide a gathering space where friends and families can remember, connect and share — a place to mourn and heal in the comfort of nature.

Surrounding the property are miles of untouched land, the High Line Canal and the foothills.

Gardener’s first time at Seven Stones won’t be her last.

“It must have been meant to be that we inherited Ross’ ashes,” she said, “so we would find Seven Stones for ourselves.”

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No refund? Some shocked by impact of new tax law Experts caution it is too early to draw broad conclusions

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Wait, I owe the IRS? The first tax filing season under the new federal tax law is proving to be surprising, confusing — and occasionally frightening — for some Americans, especially those accustomed to getting money back from the government.

Take Andy Kraft and Amy Elias of Portland, Oregon. The couple had grown comfortable getting a small refund each year, a few hundred dollars or more. Then they found out they owe $10,160 this year.

“I will never forget the moment, I thought ‘We look good’ and then we added in the next W-2 and my jaw hit the floor,’’ Kraft said. “There was no way I wanted to believe that what I was looking at was accurate.’’

President Trump promised a reduction in taxes with the new law. And by most measures, the majority of Americans will see one. The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center projected the tax law would reduce individual income taxes by about $1,260 on average, although it benefits higher earners more.

So not everyone will see a massive tax bill or a drop in their refund. Some people already saw the benefit in the form of bigger paychecks. That’s because the law forced employers to change what they withheld. But the system is far from perfect, and many workers didn’t have enough in taxes set aside. Now, the IRS wants that money.

In addition, the law also eliminated personal exemptions, increased child credits, limited popular deductions and generally upended many familiar practices that determine what happens

The IRS reported recently that the at tax time. That has taxpayers feeling average tax refund was $1,949, down 8.7 a bit unmoored. percent from the year earlier. The total “We were very comfortable with number of refunds is down 16 percent. our tax law, it had basically been there since 1986, suddenly all these things Experts caution it is too early to draw that were very important to people conclusions about a tax season that changed ... it’s all different,’’ said Howends in April. Plus, as of early Februard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the ary, the number of returns was down Tax Policy Center.

10 percent from a year ago, due in part Kraft and Elias are able to pay their to the partial government shutdown. tax bill but he’s still stunned. He even The picture will become much clearer tried to reverse-engineer things to as more filings are processed, refunds figure out where they went wrong, are issued and the IRS gets back up to diving into page after page of IRS rules. full speed.

He painstakingly put together all the All the same, the initial results have numbers. The couple ultimately asked surprised early filers and worried those a CPA to verify the figures they were who haven’t yet tackled their taxes. seeing on TurPart of the problem cenboTax. Crushters around how employees ingly, they were and employers adjusted (or correct. didn’t adjust) withholdings Their total tax from paychecks to account was up slightly for the law’s changes. The — by about government issued updated $300 because withholding guidelines to of changes to help employers determine their financial how much to set aside from an picture. Their employee’s paycheck to cover effective tax rate taxes. Withhold too much and was lower, but Andy Kraft, you get a refund at tax time; they still owed too little and you owe. taxpayer from Oregon It is at best, an estimate. the government.

“I feel like I But it’s an estimate that grew have reached a drastically more difficult to stage of grief make under the new law. of acceptance,’’ he said. “In a twisted The Government Accountability Ofway I should have been paying this all fice estimated in a report last summer year and now I just have to pay it in one that about 30 million workers had too lump sum.’’ little withheld from their paychecks, A number of experts such as Gleckwhich made their take home pay bigger man are urging taxpayers to obsess less but increased their tax liability. That’s about their refund or what they owe about 3 million more workers than when measuring the effect of the new normal. tax law. These are just a sliver of your Few taxpayers appear to have heeded tax picture. the IRS’ advice to do a “paycheck But the truth is, many Americans checkup” to make sure they had the have come to rely on refunds. About proper amount withheld. Payroll three-quarters of U.S. taxpayers typiprocessor ADP, which is responsible for cally get one and they had averaged paying one out of every six Americans, around $2,800. For some low-income said the vast majority of people in its households it is the biggest cash infusystem didn’t update their withholdsion of the year. ings last year.

‘I feel like I have reached a stage of grief of acceptance.’

Police fatally shoot shoplifting suspect at Park Meadows STAFF REPORT

Lone Tree police officers fatally shot an armed shoplifting suspect at Park Meadows mall the night of Feb. 28, according to a news release from the City of Lone Tree.

Officers responded to a reported theft from Macy’s at 8:19 p.m., and chased suspects on foot. A male suspect then displayed a handgun, the release states, which prompted officers to fire their weapons at the suspect, who died at the scene. The morning of March 1, the deceased suspect was identified as Kenneth Joseph Sisneros, 34, of Westminster.

A second suspect fled the scene, but was arrested in the early morning hours of March 3, according to the city. Mercedes Cruz, 27, was arrested at a Littleton hotel. She was booked into the Douglas County jail on charges of aggravated robbery and possession of methamphetamine.

Sisneros had three open warrants, according to court records: an Adams County warrant from October 2018 for charges of vehicular eluding, obstructing an officer and reckless endangerment; another from Adams County for charges of vehicular eluding, obstructing an officer, resisting arrest and trespassing; and the third from Jefferson County for charges of robbery and menacing.

Sisneros’ lengthy criminal record includes convictions for assault, vehicular eluding, attempted escape, domestic violence, felony menacing and felony theft.

The officers involved in the Feb. 28 incident sustained minor injuries, but no bystanders were injured, the release states. No information was released on how the officers were hurt.

As is protocol in officer-involved shootings, the 18th Judicial District

Critical Incident Response Team will investigate the shooting.

Three officers were involved in the shooting and each has been placed on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation, according to a city spokeswoman.

Pam Kelly, senior general manager of the mall, provided a statement on behalf of Park Meadows on March 1.

“We’re deeply disheartened by the incident that happened at Park Meadows last night,” she said. “We are grateful to the City of Lone Tree and the Lone Tree Police Department and all the law enforcement that responded to this and the understanding and cooperation we received from our customers, retailers and restaurants.”

Authorities are asking anyone with information on the incident to call the Lone Tree Police Department at 303-799-0533.

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March 8, 2019

Judge dismisses felony against trucker accused of killing state trooper Move was a sanction against prosecutors in case that twice ended in a mistrial

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The district court judge presiding over the case of a man accused of crashing into and killing a Colorado State trooper in 2016 has dismissed the most serious charge against him — a Class 5 felony — as a sanction against the prosecution.

Noe Gamez-Ruiz was charged with criminally-negligent homicide in Donahue the Nov. 25, 2016 death of Trooper Cody Donahue. Donahue was investigating a separate car accident on the shoulder of Interstate 25 near Castle Rock when GamezRuiz passed him driving a U.S. Foods truck in the far-right lane, allegedly hitting the trooper and killing him.

The case has already moved to trial

twice. District Court Judge Shay Whitaker declared a mistrial both times under similar circumstances.

In September, the first mistrial was spurred by two discovery violations, 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler said at the time.

First, prosecutors did not tell defense attorneys one of their witnesses had begun pursuing a commercial driver’s license since Donahue’s death. Defense attorneys learned of that after the case moved to trial and believed it could influence the witness’ testimony. Second, a different witness offered an opinion while on the stand that was not in reports filed during discovery.

Following the first mistrial, the defense had requested Whitaker dismiss the case altogether or at least drop the felony Gamez-Ruiz charge. Instead, she shortened the sentencing range Gamez-Ruiz would face if found guilty of the top charge, said a spokeswoman for the 18th Judicial District. The presumptive range for the felony is typically one to three years. That was changed to 12 to 18 months.

In February, a second mistrial was declared when a witness for the

prosecution offered an observation on the stand that was not detailed in his reports provided to the defense prior to trial.

This time, Whitaker did dismiss the criminally-negligent homicide felony charge as a sanction for the second mistrial. Gamez-Ruiz still faces charges of careless passing of an emergency vehicle and careless driving resulting in death. His plea remains not guilty.

Before the felony was thrown out, attorneys agreed to set his third trial for July. Gamez-Ruiz was statutorily allowed a new trial within 90 days, but he waived that right.

Brauchler said it would allow the defense more time to assess the new information in the case and that “they should get that time,” although he preferred the 90-day timeframe.

Brauchler was not available for comment as of March 4 concerning the dismissed felony charge. Harvey Steinberg, lead counsel for GamezRuiz, also was not immediately available for comment.

In both trials, prosecutors argued Gamez-Ruiz could have avoided hitting Donahue, but defense attorneys disputed that, characterizing the incident as a tragic accident and not a felony.

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March 8, 2019M

Cheerleader murder remains a mystery Nearly half a century since Marilee Burt was killed, investigators want answers

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Marilee Burt never made it home.

Burt, 15, decided to walk home from Goddard Middle School in Littleton on Feb. 26, 1970, after a scheduling mixup left her without a ride from cheerleading practice.

She was never seen alive again.

The next day, searchers found the girl dead — nude, strangled and bearing evidence of sex assault — in Deer Creek Canyon.

Nearly five decades later, nobody has paid for the crime.

“Every cop has a case that sticks with them,” said Bruce Isaacson, a retired Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office detective who oversaw the case for many years. “This is that case. This is when my family started locking our doors.”

Burt, the daughter of a family still well-known for its car dealerships, was an ambitious girl who was excited for her future, remembered Ruth

Falkenstein, who in 1970 was a guidance counselor for Littleton Public Schools.

Falkenstein met with Burt the day she disappeared, to plan her very first high school schedule.

“She was a bright gal, and such a pretty little thing,” Falkenstein said. “She was so excited to try out for the high school cheerleading team.

I remember she wore her green-and-yellow cheerleading uniform to class that day.”

That evening, after a basketball game, Burt’s ride didn’t arrive, and she decided to walk the mile and a half from Goddard to her family’s home in Columbine Valley, according to Colorado Bureau of Investigation case files.

About a mile into her route home, her older brother Raymond, driving home, passed Marilee walking down Middlefield Road, but didn’t initially recognize her because her hair was in pigtails, which she seldom wore.

As he drove on, Raymond recalled seeing a man in a

Marilee Burt was found dead 49 years ago. Her killer has not been apprehended.

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pickup pull over to talk to the girl. It was the last anyone saw of her.

“It was awful, just dreadful,” Falkenstein said. “We were a closer-knit community back then. It made people paranoid.”

As the days, months and years went by, investigators chased down leads, but nothing panned out.

Detectives going over the case found a viable DNA sample taken from Burt’s body in an evidence locker in 1998, Isaacson said, and in the years since have used it to exclude nearly two dozen suspects, including all members of her family.

“We had seven or 10 suspects we really thought could’ve been our guy,” Isaacson said.

“We even exhumed a body to test it. But we never got a hit.”

The case still draws a halfdozen or so tips a year, said Niki Bales, the Arapahoe County investigator who now oversees the case.

“This is our second-oldest cold case, but it’s the one that still gets the most calls,” Bales said. “It rocked the community. Nobody’s ever forgotten it.”

These days, the DNA sample is automatically run against a national DNA database every day, Bales said, but it has yet to find a match.

“We’ve eliminated so many,” Bales said. “It’s going to take that one person calling in with something they didn’t think was important.”

Burt’s family members could not be located for this article.

Isaacson holds out hope that enough time has gone by that someone is ready to share what they know.

“I understand why people protect family and friends, but there comes a time to give that up,” Isaacson said. “It’s been a long time. Even if the perpetrator was a teenager, they’d be in their 60s now. Maybe they’re dead. But cases like this need to be solved.”

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Trio sentenced for 2017 crime spree in south metro area Men robbed women at gunpoint in Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Parker

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The last of three men convicted for a violent 2017 crime spree was sentenced on Feb. 26, almost two years to the day after the end of a series of attacks that spanned Littleton, Highlands Ranch and Parker.

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Geoffrey Warren Johnson, 27, was sentenced to 45 years in prison in Douglas County District Court on Feb. 26, according to a news release from the 18 th Judicial District.

Xavier Masse, 21, was sentenced to 37 years in prison on Feb. 15.

Deaundre McWilliams, 21, who played a lesser role in the attacks, was sentenced to a 15-year suspended prison sentence pending completion of six years in the Youthful Offender System in December 2017.

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registration and mail ballots, and you could vote at any location. It changed the game for the entire state.

FROM PAGE 3

I think a lot of people don’t see that.

They think they should be pushed aside and treated like any other customer. If they’re in uniform, they get served right away.

What would you say to somebody who had to schedule child care or come over on their lunch break, and sees people jumping to the front of the line?

We have lots of services they can schedule appointments for. The only service they can’t is title work. I don’t see the lines that long to even service them. We have the kiosks for renewing license plates. You can do appointments for driver’s license or handicapped services.

The county elections department in a 2017 county survey was the highest rated service in the county. Eighty-seven percent of respondents rated it excellent or good, a jump from 61 percent in 2008.

What accounted for that?

KARL HERMANN, DEPUTY CHIEF: House bill 1303. It created same-day

What do you need to do to maintain that high rating?

Make sure people stay informed.

There’s a lack of information out there about voting, how to update your registration, especially in underserved areas. We’re looking into videos. Not everybody reads things.

It’ll be nice if people can turn something on.

What would you like to say?

This is the best job I’ve ever had. I really like being the boss. My staff has welcomed me so well. That’s due to 17 years of working side by side with them. At first, it was really scary because there were a lot of rumors.

What’s Joan going to do? Will she cut everybody’s throat? When you have new leadership, people are worried about change.

Once a week I go to every office. I have an open-door policy. Staff can come to me with complaints. I know what staff goes through.

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Looks like America isn’t good enough for America’s pastime QUIET DESPERATION

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lay ball.

The 2019 Major League Baseball season is about to get underway. Did I just hear yawns?

Attendance was down at 17 MLB stadiums last year from the year before.

There are a number of theories about why baseball is no longer America’s game.

Here’s one: Americans think baseball is boring.

It’s not action-packed, like professional basketball.

One local sports writer thinks the game should be shortened to seven innings.

Why not to five? Why not to one?

Americans don’t deserve baseball.

It’s too subtle. Americans prefer constant overstatement and hoopla.

(What would the Super Bowl have been without Maroon 5?

Answer at the bottom.)

Professional baseball is a brilliant, deliberate, nine-course meal.

Professional basketball is a greasy

drive-thru.

Americans are impatient, and they want to know what is going on where they are not.

Security scans everyone at the gate for knives and guns. Security should scan for phones too. Phoning and texting in a stadium, in an art gallery, in a concert, and in line in a grocery store is disrespectful.

But, it’s entirely American.

Yes, sometimes things drag.

There are pitchers who ponder and wander and debate and spit between every pitch.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Make every vote count In his recent letter to the editor, Mr. Grevillius criticizes the bill that would give Colorado’s electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote. He implies that relying on the popular vote would always benefit the Democratic candidate. This would have been true in 2016 when Clinton won the popular vote by 3 million votes, but this assuredly would not always be the case. And isn’t it absurd that the presidency is the only office in the country that can be won without winning the popular vote? Proponents of direct election of presidents argue that this will incentivize candidates to travel beyond the 12 traditional battleground states and not ignore the other 38 as in 2016.

Mr. Grevillius laments that Colorado’s electoral votes could in the future be awarded to the candidate not selected by

the majority of the state’s voters, thereby greatly reducing Colorado’s national influence. The Electoral College exists because of compromises made by our founders to satisfy the small states by increasing their national political power. However, as Cory Gardner noted in the Feb. 23 Denver Post, our founding fathers created the Senate to make sure each state has equal representation in our national government.

In my opinion, the principle of one person, one vote in presidential elections strongly outweighs any argument for increasing small state influence. Given that a constitutional amendment to eliminate the electoral college is not even a remote possibility, the bill expected to be signed

by Gov. Polis is the only plausible approach. Every vote should count!

Kenneth Schroll Highlands Ranch

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There are batters who pray and pace and redo their batting gloves between every pitch.

There are too many trips to the mound (although fewer than there used to be).

Managers swap pitchers endlessly. No one pitches a complete game anymore.

My favorite baseball player, left-handed pitcher Warren Spahn, started 665 games and completed 382.

Knowing when it’s time for a change

enthusiasm. ave you ever WINNING Most of us know the felt the need to WORDS changes that need to be change somemade, but we let whatthing in your ever it is that we need to life? My guess would change hold us hostage. be yes, we all have at So there really is nothsome point. And the aning more exhilarating guish and torment we struggle with while we and freeing than to move go through the thought ahead and passionately process often signifipursue the changes that cantly slows down our we want and that could decision-making, and really be life-changing.

Michael Norton sometimes even keeps Getting comfortable us from making the with change and breakchanges we know that we need ing through our comfort zones to make. is easier for some than it is for One of the reasons we don’t others. And the best path to break make changes or like to make through our comfort zone is to changes is that it forces us out of release our grip on fear. our comfort zone. We get excited When fear creeps in, it is folabout the change or we become lowed by doubt, and then worry frightened about the change, so is not far behind. And when that instead of making the change we happens, we begin the negative find ourselves stuck in a state of self-talk in our heads, and before confusion and limbo. we know it, we have talked ourHere’s the thing, once we do fiselves right out of the change we nally make the change we needed know we need to make. to make, we enjoy this amazing Recently I have lived through feeling of freedom. Initially we the entire cycle of change. As may feel a little remorse, we may a matter of fact, I was trying to feel like we have even made the make this change for about three wrong decision to change, but years, and every time I tried to then as we start something new make the change, I talked myself and when we learn to let go of the out of it, or I let someone else also past and remember why we wanttalk me out of it. ed to change in the first place, we begin to replace remorse with SEE NORTON, P13

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Left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw has started 318 games and finished 25.

The local sports writer compared the length of the average baseball game to the length of his favorite movie, “The Godfather.”

The average Major League Baseball game in 2018 took 3:04.

“The Godfather” took 2:55.

Major League Baseball teams play a total of 2,430 games. All of them can’t be masterpieces.

And all films can be masterpieces either.

There were 871 feature films released in 2018. I would rather watch a baseball game between two last-place teams, than 95 percent of the films that get made every year.

As much as I appreciate baseball and its history and all of the statistics, it’s shooting itself in the foot with absurd salaries.

“Mr. Personality,” Manny Machado, just signed a 10-year contract for $300 million.

The Padres also threw in an island.

Machado will get paid whether he bats

.320 or .220. Even if he is on the “injured list.” (Baseball will no longer refer to it as the “disabled list.”)

Idiotic salaries mean owners have to do something about attendance, so they have idiotic promotions and stunts.

They give away bobble-heads, T-shirts, budgies, plug-in air fresheners, and kittens.

In Milwaukee, there are racing sausages.

(The wiener is always the winner.)

If you’re a purist, every promotion and stunt diminishes the game.

Maybe you’ve heard that some stadiums now have peanut-free sections. Some stadiums no longer sell Cracker Jack.

Things change. Baseball, however, hasn’t changed as much, or fast enough, as many would like it to. A lot of casual fans don’t pay any attention until October.

Stunts, by the way, are nothing new. St. Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck once had a player standing 3-foot-7 bat. Eddie Gaedel walked on four pitches.

(Answer: Much, much, much, much, much better.)

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Stay the course, play it safe, don’t take the risk, and why take a chance on something new.

Those were the lies I told myself and the lies I allowed others to use to convince me not to make a change or a move at that time.

And these conversations went on year after year.

The good news is that the change finally happened. And as I described above, I went through the cycle of emotions including remorse, holding on to the past, fear, worry, and doubt, and I even tried to keep a little control over what it was that I was changing from, not really letting go completely and unable to truly move forward with my new changes.

And then it hit me, it was something I needed to change and wanted to change for years, and I did exactly what I am writing

about here and encouraging you to do as well. I officially let go and let the amazing feeling of freedom and excitement propel me forward towards my new chapter in life. Freedom, excitement, something new, something I could be passionate about again, and a welcome and long overdue change.

So how about you? Is there a change that you know you need to make but have talked yourself out of it or maybe even let others talk you out of it? Or are you already a change champion?

I would love to hear your story of change at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we know when it’s time to change and we do what is necessary to achieve that change, it really will be a better than good week.

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Free exhibit looks at how photography shares experiences

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any of us use art to experience things that we will probably never get to do or see ourselves. But the Gravity of Perception exhibit at the Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive, asks how images influence our perception of things we’ve never experienced.

The exhibit features the work of seven photo-based artists and explores how photography can tell a story and share someone else’s experiences.

The free exhibit is COMING on display through ATTRACTIONS March 23. There will be numerous artists’ talks before the exhibit closes, and a closing reception and dance performance by university students on Friday, March 22.

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Clarke Reader msudenver.edu/ cva/exhibitions/gravityofperception/.

Around 450,000 people attended the parade last year, and the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade is anticipating seeing high attendance again, according to Elizabeth Price, the parade’s spokesperson. There will be dancing, music and parade floats.

“It’s great for the whole family, and there’s fun giveaways and treats for kids. There’s just so much to see and do,” said Price.

Getting down and dirty One of the many things that March means is it’s about time to start thinking about your spring plans if you’re a fan of gardening.

As part the comprehensive 2019 library programming initiative of Adams County’s Anythink Libraries, those interested in improving their green thumb can participate in the Dig It series. The library system partnered with experts including The GrowHaus, Colorado State University Extension, Butterfly Pavilion and the Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society to provide a series of gardening and backyard farming programs at different library locations.

“We’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm around gardening from residents through our community gardens, the farmers market we started last year, explained Stacie Ledden, director of innovations and brand strategy with Anythink. “Adams County is rich in agricultural history; it’s part of the community’s DNA. In celebration of this, Dig It seemed like a perfect fit for this spring.”

Each Anythink location will host several opportunities for all age ranges to participate. Program themes include a bug safari with the Butterfly Pavilion, vermiculture with The GrowHaus and growing produce for sale at farmers markets with the CSU extension.

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One of Colorado’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place in downtown Denver during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

PHOTO BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY

Parade, festival, food, fun on agenda for holiday

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

hile the best-known tradition of St. Patrick’s Day is to wear green, that wasn’t always the case. Before green became the color associated with the holiday, blue was worn to celebrate Saint Patrick, a Christian missionary, saint and bishop of Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Day is recognized as the traditional religious feast of St. Patrick on March 17 of each year.

Stories tell of St. Patrick using the shamrock, a three-leafed plant with one stalk, to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) to a nonbeliever. The shamrock became an iconic image of Ireland when the country named it its national flower and emblem.

Ireland closes its banks, stores and businesses to observe St. Patrick each year, recognizing St. Patrick’s Day as a religious holiday. In the United States, beer is turned green, corned beef and cabbage is pushed out by restaurants and parades are held all throughout the country.

Here is how you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day across the Denver

Olde Town Arvada is filled with people of all ages showing Irish spirit during its annual celebration.

FILE PHOTO metro area.

Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade Where: According to the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade website, the best place to catch the parade entries full performance is south of 20th Avenue on Blake Street.

When: March 16 at 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free The scoop: One of Colorado’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place in downtown Denver during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Student art show expands in its fifth year

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or the fifth year, art students from Littleton High School carried examples of their work a few blocks west for an exhibit at the nearby Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. What began as a showcase for IB SONYA’S art students has expanded to include SAMPLER advanced art students, and teacher Jennifer Jeanette says there will be 35 student artists participating this year, including 13 juniors and one sophomore.

(Four are in the IB program.) She says she is “exSonya Ellingboe cited about their excellent skills and interesting work.” The exhibit will run through March 17, including a public reception planned for 4 to 6 p.m. March 13, with food planned by students. Part of the IB art program is to curate and hang an exhibit, as well as to develop research and sketchbook components. (This is the 20th IB graduating class at Littleton High School.) Depot hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

303-795-0781, depotartgallery.org.

Student show Fine-arts students at Arapahoe Community College will exhibit their works from March 28 to April 16 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, on the campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. An opening reception is

planned from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 28.

Juror for studio art is Kevin Oehler, exhibition curator at the Littleton Museum, and Mary Ekels, owner of Gusterman Silversmiths, will jury jewelry and metals. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, with a special showing from noon to 3 p.m. on April 13.

Genealogy gatherings Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial, with meetings that welcome new members and that are free and open to guests: • March 12, 1 p.m. — “New Research Tips for a Family Search,” by Barbara Elliott. FamilySearch.org is constantly being updated with new information, making searches difficult. She will help.

• March 19, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — “New Ancestry DNA Story Results: Why Did My Ethnicity Change?” by Greg Liverman PhD. • March 19, 1 p.m. — “Pennsylvania Birth and Baptismal Certificates,” by Wendy Dillenschneider.

Denver Art Museum Last chance to see Dior: From Paris from the World, which closes March 17 (reserve tickets); Treasures of British Art is open, presenting 500 years of British cultural history; Jordan Casteel: Returning the Gaze; Eyes On: Julie Buffalohead; Stampede: Animals in Art are open; and Eyes On: Erika Harrsch opens March 10. Denver Art Museum is on the west side of Broadway between 12th and 14th avenues in

downtown Denver. Denverartmuseum. org.

Arapahoe Philharmonic The Arapahoe Philharmonic Sinfonetta presents “Masterpieces of Power and Glory” with the Cherry Creek Chorale at 7:30 p.m. March 8 and 9 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave. Tickets will be available at the door. Info@cherrycreekchorale.org.

Hear opera competitions Mark your calendars: Denver Lyric Opera Guild invites opera fans to enjoy its Preliminary and Final Competitions for young singers on a professional track. (Admission is free.)

DLOG awards winners money to help with development of their careers (for example, transportation to New York auditions). Preliminaries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 16 and finals from 1 to 5 p.m. on March 30 — both at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 East Girard Ave. Denver. Admission is free and one can drop in for awhile or stay all day.

A new event is added: On March 30, a Vintage Treasures Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will raise funds for the winners.

(More next week.)

Jubilant Bridge The award-winning acoustic duo Jubilant Bridge will appear at Swallow Hill, Tufts Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver at 8 p.m. on March 16. Tickets: $12 advance/$14 at the door. Swallowhillmusic.org.

Oscar and Felix in Parker “The Odd Couple,” the all-time

favorite comedy by iconic playwright Neil Simon, is Parker Arts’ remedy for mid-winter blahs. It runs March 8-17, directed by Christopher Willard, in the Schoolhouse Theater. Brian Walker-Smith and Damon Guerrasio play the mismatched pair. For tickets, go online to ParkerArts.org or call 303-805-6800.

Dance collaboration “Tour de Force” will be a collaboration between Colorado Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Wonderbound, on March 8 (7:30 p.m.); 9 (2 and 7:30 p.m.); 10 (2 p.m.). Colorado Ballet and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance will perform a new work, “The MOVE/ ment,” choreographed to jazz and soul music by Cleo Parker Robinson and Wonderbound will introduce a new ballet by Garrett Ammon. Shows are in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Denver. Tickets; $30 to $155, coloradoballet.org, 303-8378888, ext. 2.

Regional premiere “The Moors,” by Jen Silverman, is presented through May 18 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. (check arvadacenter.org for schedule), in the Black Box Theatre by the Arvada Center’s Black Box Repertory Company of Actors. Two sisters, and a depressed mastiff, living on the Moors, find life changes with the arrival of a hapless governess and a moorhen … A story about love and the instability of gender roles. Performed in repertory: for dates and tickets, see arvadacenter.org.

South Suburban offers classes for teens STAFF REPORT

Two classes offered by South Suburban Parks and Recreation will help teens positively deal with their emotions, get physically active and learn about their brain and body health.

Dance it Out is a new Zumba class for ages 11-14. The class will gets kids moving to create endorphins, which aid in handling anxiety and depression, according to a news release. The class

is open to both boys and girls and features 30 minutes of dance fitness and wraps up with a little discussion. Class is offered Tuesdays, from 4:30-5:15 p.m. at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. The class runs through March 26.

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offers tools for social and emotional experiences that girls will likely encounter as well as skills to navigate their own development, social growth and emotion management. Resilience, compassion, and self-love are some of the common themes. Me, Myself and My Health takes place on Sundays through May 19, from 4-5:30 p.m. at Goodson Recreation Center.

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One of the biggest reasons to consider a career in hospitality is one of the most obvious reasons – It’s staying power. The original idea of hospitality was to create the feeling of a home away from home. You may be surrounded by strangers in a strange land, but you are made to feel welcome.

Let’s face it, as long as there is traveling, there is a need for hospitality.

In Denver, look at the history of the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, located at 321 17th St. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa has been synonymous with extraordinary service since its opening in 1892.

Over the last 126 years, the Brown Palace has embraced the diverse workforce in the Denver area.

In December 2018, the Brown Palace had our most senior employee, Rose, retire after 59 years of service. She started at the hotel in October 1959 when she was 17 years old. Her mother worked at the Brown Palace as a housekeeper and ended up working at the hotel for 30 years. Her 2 brothers

also worked at the hotel in different departments from the linen room to maintenance to housekeeping houseman. When Rose started, both her and her sister were originally elevator attendants and made $1 an hour. While working as the elevator attendant, they had the opportunity to meet President Eisenhower, Jerry Lewis and Lucille Ball, just to name a few.

Fast forward to 2018, and the Brown Palace still embraces its rich history and maintains its original charm for both guests and employees. Currently, 15 percent of the hotel team has been working at the hotel for 15 or more years with the next most senior employee who started in May 1961.

The amenities mean opportunity in career – In hospitality, you aren’t just working a front desk. You are able to find diverse opportunities in the types of jobs you can seek. Whether it be in customer relations, cooking, cleaning, bars or in the Brown Palace’s case, working in the spa services boutique, the chance for growth is endless.

Exposed to the world – While being here at home in Denver, a career in the hospitality industry gives you the opportunity to explore the world. People from all over the world check in to the Brown Palace Hotel, giving you the chance to experience different cultures.

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The hospitality and leisure industry is broad and covers a variety of different businesses because it primarily deals in customer satisfaction and leisure. The hospitality industry covers lodging, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise lines and so much more.

In the broad industry of hospitality and leisure, there are four primary areas, which include:

Food and Beverages According to the BLS, the food and beverage industry is growing at a 14 percent rate, which is faster than the average industry. The median salary in the food and beverage industry is about $20,410. Currently there are more than 5 million Americans employed in this area of hospitality.

The food and beverage industry is primarily the area that prepares meals, snacks and beverages made for immediate consumption.

Travel and Tourism This is a part of the hospitality industry that

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that the leisure and hospitality industry had the highest job openings rate in 2017 at 4.9 percent. This is followed only by the professional and business services sector at 4.8 percent. is an important part of the profession. This industry area is about getting travelers from point A to point B as needed. This means buses, cabs, Uber, Lyft, planes, sea travel and train.

Lodging This is the major area of the hospitality industry. Hotels, motels and resorts are the all-inclusive part of hospitality. From rooms, amenities such as food and beverage, event planning and more. Hotels, motels and resorts go well beyond just providing travelers a

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Recreation It might surprise some to realize that a big part of the hospitality industry revolves around the entertainment aspect. This area includes any business that provides rest, relaxation and enjoyment. Think about an amusement park.

The resorts that also offer spas, which is all

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In 2018, it is estimated that more than 14 million Americans worked in the hospitality and leisure industry, and those numbers are expected to continue to grow in 2019.

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What is St. Patrick’s Day?

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Highlands Ranch Community Association St. Patrick’s Day 5K Where: 9352 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch When: 5K starts at 9 a.m. March 16.

Onsite registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Cost: 5K run and walk is $45, and the youth 5K run and walk (ages 12 and under) is $25. Prices will increase after March 14 at 11:59 p.m.

The scoop: The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) St. Patrick’s Day 5K goes through neighborhoods, the Marcy Gulch Trail, Fido’s Field at Foothills Park and wraps up on Dorchester Street. Patrick Gojan, the race series director for HRCA, said race participants are encouraged to bring their pets. Race participants receive a T-shirt, pint glass, an all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast, a race bib, a beer and a post-race party.

“Grab your friends and family, your best Irish costume and join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” said Gojan.

Kegs & Eggs Where: Jackson’s at 1520 20th St., Denver When: March 15, doors open at 7 a.m.

Cost: Free The scoop: At this year’s Kegs & Eggs concert, Jukebox the Ghost, the Mowglis and Morgxn will be performing at Jackson’s. In the past, bands like 30h!3, Dirty Heads and the Fray.

The event is a 21 and up show.

The St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Highlands Ranch always draws a crowd.

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St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Olde Town Arvada Where: 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada When: March 16 from noon to 6 p.m.

Cost: Free admission The scoop: You and the family can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of Arvada. Olde Town Arvada will feature food, beverages, artisan and craft vendors, a kids zone street performances and live music from Angus Mohr, Big Paddy and Ponder the Albatross.

Joe Hengstler, the executive director of the Olde Town Business Improvement District, is encouraging attendees to park south of Grandview in between old Wadsworth and

Vance Street. Hengstler called the Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Festival one of the top destinations for St. Patrick’s Day on the Front Range.

“The historic streets of Olde Town Arvada provide the perfect backdrop to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with fun for all ages. In addition to great entertainment, craft vendors, and of course beer and wine booths in the festival area, Olde Town has plenty of one of a kind shops, bars and restaurants to explore and experience,” said Hengstler in an email.

St. Patrick’s Celebration at Colorado Plus Brew Pub and Taphouse Where: 6995 W. 38th Ave., Wheat

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The Wheat Ridge establishment is planning on rolling out two special beers, brewed by its head brewer who has an Irish background.

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Nebraska Wesleyan Jazz Choir Spring Tour: 7 p.m. Friday, March 15 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock. Program will include a side variety of music from a “Westside Story” medley to a new gospel mass by Andre Thomas.

This mass is in both English and Latin, .

Music from New York: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join the Littleton Symphony for this concert featuring cellist Matthew Zalkind performing the Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor, one of the two most performed of all cello concerti in the world. More information and tickets available at www.littletonsymphony. org or at 303-933-6824.

EVENTS

Career Fair: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 7 at Embassy Suites Denver - Tech Center, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial. Inside Sales Reps, Outside Sales Reps, Account Executives, Retail Managers, Account Managers, Insurance Sales, Customer Service, Technical Sales, Sales Managers, Pharmaceutical Sales, Telesales, Sales Trainer, Merchandiser, Mortgage Brokers, Financial Planner, Route Sales, Retail Sales, Retail Management, Human Resources and much more. Visit hirelive.com.

Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at Fox & Hound, 9239 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree.

You don’t have to be from Douglas County, or even be Libertarian to join us but we do request that if you have fun, let a friend know, or bring a friend to the next one. Topics will include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. For information email board@ lpdc.org.

Lenten Fish Fry: 4 to 6:30 pm.

Fridays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12 in the Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, 9056 E. Parker Rd., Parker. The Knights of Columbus are having a fish fry every Friday night in Lent except Good Friday.

We serve fried fish, baked fish or nuggets with cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee are free. Prices:

this week’s TOP FIVE Castle Rock Elementary Sock Hop: 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, March 8 at Castle Rock Elementary School, 1103 Canyon Dr., Castle Rock. It’s a tradition that includes every grade level learning several coordinated dances (the jitter bug, the Macarena, the popcorn dance and several others) and performing these dances together in the gym on one special night. The cost is $15 per student and Free for Adults and Children under 3. Call (303) 387-5000 for more information.

2nd Annual International Festival: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Parker Core Knowledge, 11661 North Pine Drive, Parker. Come taste and see cultures from around the world. View Google Expeditions of places you’ve always wanted to go to and enjoy entertainment from Scotland, India and Mexico! Admission is Free! Family fun event for all ages. Visit ckcs.net for more information.

Visit the Kids Consignment Sale by MOMS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at The Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Join the hundreds of people to shop for your baby and children’s items, including children’s clothing, baby gear and activities, toys, books, games, bedding, sports equipment, backpacks,

Family, $29, over 12 years, $100, 5-12 years, $5, and kids under 5 are free. Homemade desserts are 50 cents to $1. Take-out / drive-thru available. Enjoy a delicious fish dinner in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church.

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New Research Tips for Family Search: 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented

by Barbara Elliott, who will show some of the ways to find information on Family Search.

Email info@columbinegenealogy.com.

Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum’s Monthly Presentation: 6:45 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 14 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Come hear stories of the old courthouse fire, the first church in town, the wild times at the Keystone Hotel and many more fun stories.

Refreshments will be served at 6:45pm with the presentation beginning at 7:00pm at the Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. For more infor-

Easter attire, furniture (including cribs), nursing equipment, maternity wear, and more. For more information about the sale or to find out about Mothers of Multiples Society, visit mothersofmultiples.com.

Coffee with Cops: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 at McDonalds, 9235 South Broadway, Highlands Ranch. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice opinions and get to know Officers and Deputies in your neighborhood. We will have free coffee for all attendees. For more information, call Sheila Tomasek 303-795-3540.

Marketing Fundamentals: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane. Learn some small-business skills to help you create momentum, determine who your customers are, and reach them effectively. Facilitated by AuroraSouth Metro SBDC. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

mation check out our website at castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-8143164, museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Celebrate the Luck of the Irish: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 15 at Malley Center, 3380 South Lincoln St., Englewood. Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Lunch and Irish Dance Performance by the Wick School of Irish Dance. Tickets: $8/Advance; $10/Day of. Visit englewoodco.gov/ Home/Components/Calendar/.

La Liga Basketball: 6 to 8 p.m.

Mondays, March 11 and 25 at Castle Rock Elementary School, 1103 Canyon Drive, Castle Rock.

Adult Spanish/English speaking coaches. Team jerseys will be provided. For more information or to sign up contact: Marsha (303) 814-5327.

Paddy Party with Crew & Brew: Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at St. Patrick’s Brewery, Bowles Ave., Littleton. USS Trinity crew will meet for an Irish lunch at St. Patrick’s Brewery in Littleton to celebrate Saint Patrick and his shamrock. All are invited to join the crew. For more information contact startrekpost@gmail.com.

lennial Revolution”: 6 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 10 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Ridgeline conference room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. This session about the Millennial generation will feature a film that features Millennials sharing how their values will change our culture. Business executive Roxanne Stone says “this is the generation that everyone loves to dump on. But they are creative and entrepreneurial-and when they see a problem, they want to fix it.” Participation in this group discussion is free.

ALL are welcome and opinions are honored with respect. Coffee and snacks are on us. For more information, contact Roy Koerner 303-814-0142 roykoerner@msn.com.

Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, March 11 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton.

Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance: What’s going on with diabetes and prediabetes? Event is Free.

Visit southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=8718 for more information.

God in the Wilderness: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Rabbi Jamie Korngold, author of “God in the Wilderness” and creator of the Adventure Judaism program will guide us in an exploration of the deep connections between spirituality and nature. More information at stlukescse.org.

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Two Week Cancer Workshop: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, March 9 and March 23 at the Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree.

Lead by a three-time cancer survivor, you will learn how to write about coping with the problems that will occur on the road to recovery. Included in the workshop are two books, a diary and a workbook for your personal use. Cost $24. Call South Suburban 303-798-5131 to register or email sueviders@ comcast.net or darciel@sspr.org for more info.

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My Yard! Lawn & Landscape Ideas & Tips: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane. Learn about the trees, shrubs and perennials that thrive in full to partial shade. Presented

by Castle Pines North Parks & Open Space Manager Craig Miller. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Live Smart: Online Safety: 2 to 3 p.m. 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Get important information about cyber-security and protecting yourself from identity theft, online hacks, and scams.

Presented by Metropolitan State University of Denver Computer Science Professor Dr. Steven Beaty. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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Art & Music Video Camp: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Inspiration will come from food, music, products and comics, and many mediums will be explored. A professionally edited final product will be posted online for all to see! Ages 7-11.

Please pack a nut-free lunch each day; daily snacks will be provided. Register at DCL.org or call 303-791-7323.

Superhero Movie Making & LEGO Camp: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St. Each action-packed morning, kids will write, act, direct and collaborate as a group to create a live-action superheroes vs. villains mini movie. A professionally edited final movie will be posted online for all to see.

Ages 7-11. Please pack a nut-free lunch each day; daily snacks will be provided. Register at DCL.org or call 303-791-7323.

Around the World with Cooking & Art Camp: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 10055 Library Way. Each morning, young chefs will cook foods from around the globe and explore customs, songs, geography and languages associated with each recipe.

Ages 6-10. Please pack a nut-free lunch each day; daily snacks will be provided.

Register at DCL.org or call 303-791-7323.

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a.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Greg Liverman, PhD will review how ethnicity reports are done and specifics about Ancestry DNA. For more information, email info@columbinegenealogy.com.

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Dig It is the first in a series of three district-wide celebrations hosted

by Anythink in 2019, according to information provided by Ledden. The second celebration, Pop It, will be held in May, and will celebrate all things pop culture in conjunction with Denver Pop Culture Con (formerly Denver Comic Con). In September, participants will sharpen and develop career and life skills to help them get ahead with Own It. Kicking off the year with Dig It is not only a great way to get people outside, but it also teaches useful skills that can help improve the environment, make a little extra money, and spend time with family and friends.

“No matter your age or skill level, your garden’s size or shape, we have something for you at the library during Dig It,” Ledden said. “Not only will we offer programs where you can learn tips and techniques, this is a great opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors who have similar interests.”

For a complete list of Dig It series programs, visit anythinklibraries.org.

Pennsylvania German Birth & Baptismal Certificates: 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Wendy Dillenschneider will explain how to read German birth and baptismal certificates even if you do not read German. For more information, email info@columbinegenealogy.com.

Hands-Only CPR: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, March 20 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. There will be a video to watch, and students will practice CPR on a manikin. You must be physically able to do chest compressions on the floor or a table.

Limited to 20 students per class. (This is a free class, but you must register for this class.) Repeats monthly. Visit southdenver. com/event-registration/.

Englewood Historic Preservation Society lecture series: Martha Kirkpatrick: 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 25 at the Englewood Public Library, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Martha Kirkpatrick shares the history of Loretto Heights and its future. Call 720-254-1897 or email contact@historicenglewood.org for more information.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Steve Earle at Twist and Shout Records Steve Earle is one of the great voices in the alt-country scene and has been ever since he started releasing music in the early 1980s. His 1986 album “Guitar Town” is prime example of the musical styles and sharp

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lyricism that would not only define the genre, but the ensuing 30 years of Earle’s career.

Earle is now gearing up for the release of his new album “Guy,” which will be released on March 29. Part of said gearing up will be an in-store performance and meet and greet at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at Twist and Shout Records, 2508 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver.

A wristband can be secured by purchasing “Guy” on CD or vinyl, both of which will be on sale early for this event.

The event is sure to be crowded, so get all the necessary information at www.twistandshout.com.

Lil Rel, big laughs at Comedy Works If you saw the Oscar-winning thriller “Get Out,” you know Lil Rel Howery is one of the funniest people on the planet right now. And while he’s becoming a bigger and bigger name in the entertainment industry, he hasn’t given up on standup yet.

All of this means his performances at Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. in Denver, are an honest-toGod chance to see a comedy star work on his chops. He’ll be performing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7; 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9; and 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 10.

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Highlands Ranch, Creek make semifinals Young bowler’s passion for sport leads to state title

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Cherry Creek junior Jana Van Gytenbeek looks to make a pass as Fossil Ridge defenders close in during the March 1 CHSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament Great 8 game. Van Gytenbeek took game scoring honors with 21 points as the Bruins held off Fossil Ridge for a 51-47 win and advanced into a March 7 semifinal game against Highlands Ranch.

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South metro teams advance to Final Four of Class 5A girls basketball tourney

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA

On paper, the game between fourthseeded Cherry Creek and fifth seed Fossil Ridge appeared to be the best Great 8 game scheduled for March 1 at the Denver Coliseum.

And it was. Cherry Creek held on to post a 51-47 victory in the final of four games in the Class 5A girls basketball state tournament.

The three earlier games were lopsided as top-seeded Highlands Ranch rolled to a 53-23 win over Broomfield, Grandview upset No. 3 seed Valor Christian, 62-45, and second-seeded Regis Jesuit cruised to a 68-37 victory over Horizon.

Cherry Creek (22-4) will face Highlands Ranch (25-1) in an 8:30 p.m. semifinal game on March 7 at the Denver Coliseum. It will be the third time the teams have played this season, and the Falcons won the first

two games, 58-49 and 64-58.

Turnovers prevented Creek from capitalizing on second- and thirdquarter leads, plus the Bruins were hampered by foul trouble.

The Bruins junior scoring leader, guard Jana Van Gytenbeek, fouled out of the game with 48 seconds to play and Creek nursing a 48-47 lead.

Creek junior Calie Clark played only 15 minutes in the game because of being saddled with fouls but played the final 4:34 of the game. Clark, who finished with 14 points, hit the second of two free throws just before Van Gytenbeek fouled out and then hit two more with 45.4 seconds to play to push the lead to 50-47.

Bella Sparaco, who had a gamehigh 17 rebounds for the Bruins, who held a 47-30 rebounding advantage, sank a free throw with 12.7 seconds on the clock to make it a two-possession game and account for the final score.

“It was a little frustrating but being on the bench to cheer on my team I knew when I got back in I was able to help them,” said Clark. “I missed my first free throw but hit the second. We definitely had our ups and down in the game.”

Highlands Ranch had plenty of offensive options and played good defense as the Falcons shut down

Broomfield with only five points in the second half in the easy win.

Senior Kasey Neubert paced the Falcons’ balanced offense with 16 points. Autumn Watts added 14 points and guard Jamie Bain 13.

Freshman Raegan Beers had 24 points and 10 rebounds but Grandview controlled the second half and Valor managed to shoot only 23.3 percent from the floor in the final two quarters.

In Sweet 16 5A games held on Feb. 26, Highlands Ranch jumped to an 18-0 first-period lead and went on to down Dakota Ridge, 72-25. Neubert led three Falcons double-figure scorers with 24 points.

Cherry Creek rolled to a 39-9 halftime lead in a 70-14 romp over Rangeview. The Bruins connected on 51 percent of their field goal attempts as Van Gytenbeek led the way with 22 points.

Fossil Ridge slipped past Mountain Vista, 59-47. Sophomore Sara Vafaie was the top scorer for the Golden Eagles with 16 points.

Valor Christian, down by three points heading into the fourth quarter, notched a 50-41 comeback win over Legend.

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yler Seeley recently won a state championship but hardly anybody noticed.

Seeley, a junior who attends Legend High School, is a bowler who captured the boys Colorado High School Bowling Federation state OVERTIME championship on Feb. 16-17 at AMF Belleview Lanes in Englewood.

You won’t find Seeley’s name in the Colorado High School Activities Association’s record book or a Jim Benton story about him on CHSAANow.com since bowling is not a CHSAA-sanctioned sport.

“A lot of people don’t know or care for that matter about bowling,” said Seeley. “But it’s my passion so I am really excited.”

In 13 games during the individual competition, Seeley advanced through cut-downs into bracket play.

He averaged 213.9 for 13 tournament games. In the head-to-head finals when a bowler can’t afford to miss a spare, he averaged 212.4 a game.

“I bowled pretty well,” said Seeley, who took home a trophy and scholarship money which went into his account. “I won so I bowled well enough. I had to bowl real well because I had some tough competition.”

He is starting to draw interest from colleges that have men’s varsity bowling teams.

Seeley bowled on the East Denver co-op team and his coach was David Kling. Tyler’s victory was special for Kling, which is another twist to this story. Kling’s son, Trevor, was an avid bowler. Even after he was diagnosed with cancer, he bowled competitively. He passed away in October 2017 at the age of 12.

“He’s (David Kling) a good friend of ours and we do a lot outside of bowling with him,” said Seeley. “He really helped me and gave me a lot of good advice in coaching. It was real special to me to win as well. He (Kling) volunteered his time for all of this.”

Youth coaching is a way for Kling to repay the bowling committee.

“When my son was sick and passed away, the bowling community helped me and my family a lot, financially, mentally and the whole nine yards,” said Kling.

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Area teams notch three spots in Final Four from Kobe Sanders, 4 from Joseph Dalton and 2 from Tizell Lewis in the closing minutes helped propel the Wolverines into the semifinals.

Senior Bryce Matthews made 8-of-9 field goal attempts and paced Chaparral with 20 points and eight rebounds.

Tanner Giles had 13 points and eight rebounds, while Sanders and Dalton Waldron contributed 10 points. Waldron also had eight rebounds.

BY JIM BENTON Julian Hammond III scored 21 JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA points, 16 coming in the second half, for the Bruins.

Three Continental League teams adChaparral coach Tellus Truesdale vanced to the Final Four of the Class noted the Wolverines had plenty of 5A boys basketball state tournament. motivation heading into the game.

Top-seeded Chaparral (22-4) will “We have a group of seniors that play ThunderRidge (21-5) in an 8:30 have been here before,” said Truesp.m. semifinal contest on March 8 at dale. “I have an article above my desk the Denver Coliseum, while Mountain for the whole year after we lost last Vista (24-2) challenges non-Continenyear in the Great 8. I said it would be a tal team Rangeview (24-2) in a 7 p.m. learning experience. encounter.

“I told our guys before we went into Chaparral beat ThunderRidge twice the playoffs that I look at that every during the regular season, winning day when I go into the office for a 58-44 on Dec. 8 and 60-49 on Feb. 8.

The last time a Mountain Vista team reason. It hurt last year because we felt we had enough. Final Four is great played Rangeview was in 2010 and the but we are not satisfied just making Golden Eagles lost, 73-51. the Final Four.”

In Great 8 games played March 2 Senior guard Ben Grusing was satisat the Coliseum, Chaparral held off fied with the play of Mountain Vista Cherry Creek, 67-62, second-seeded down the stretch against Smoky Hill.

Mountain Vista downed Smoky Hill, Grusing scored 12 of Vista’s final 77-72, and fifth-seeded ThunderRidge 18 points as the Golden Eagles sureliminated Overland, 73-49. vived an amazing display of shooting Chaparral and Creek were tied for the 10th time in the game at 57 with 3:36 when Smoky Hill hit four 3-pointers remaining in the game, but 4 points T:4.73”in 33 seconds during the final minute

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to pull within 75-72 with 10 seconds to play. Two free throws by Corban Gamble with nine seconds showing on the clock sealed the victory.

“I thought we played very well at the end,” said Grusing. “They were hitting shots and they were a good team and we knew they were going to make a run. We just had to stay disciplined.”

Mountain Vista was 22-of-29 from the foul line compared to 7-of-11 for Smoky Hill.

“Our free throws were gigantic,” said Vista coach Bob Wood. “I thought we played horrible in our first playoff game and a little better last week. We are going in the right direction now.

Hopefully, that will continue.”

Grusing was Vista’s top scorer with 20 points. Simon May had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Luke Boeyrink finished with 11 points and Rhys Pulling scored 10 points.

ThunderRidge jumped to a 16-0 lead against Overland and never looked back as coach Joe Ortiz will lead the Grizzlies into their 10th Final Four appearance as a head coach. It will be the 16th time Ortiz, a 1982 Littleton High School graduate, has been coaching on a team in the state semifinals.

The Grizzlies got balanced scoring, with Bailey Verk leading the way with 18 points. Senior Austin Holt had 14 points and 12 rebounds.

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The crime spree began in Littleton on Feb. 21, 2017, when Masse and Johnson robbed a woman at gunpoint at a car wash, the DA’s news release states.

In the early hours of Feb. 22, 2017, Masse and Johnson robbed a woman outside her home in Johnson Highlands Ranch, hitting her in the head with a handgun before fleeing in a waiting car.

Later the same day, Masse, Johnson and McWilliams robbed a woman outside her

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Beers had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Jenna Siebert added 12 points for the Eagles.

Lauren Carmack and Kinzie Whitehead each had 11 points for the Titans.

Grandview eliminated Chaparral, 69-28. Freshman Tia

home in Parker. When the woman gave chase, one of the men fired two shots as they fled in a waiting car.

Responding police caught McWilliams and Masse after a high-speed chase. Johnson initially escaped but was arrested in August 2017.

“Such wanton lawlessness perpetrated by guntoting miscreants who preyed upon suburban women will not be tolerated in this community,” Masse District Attorney George Brauchler in the news release.

“These three threatened, terrorized and left the victims feeling vulnerable and afraid.

But they didn’t get away with

it. They have earned long stays in prison, and I want the community to once again know that we continue work to keep them safe.”

McWilliams pleaded guilty in October 2017 to aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and vehicular eluding, and was sentenced in Dec. 2017.

Johnson pleaded guilty to three counts of felony aggravated robMcWilliams bery in September 2018.

A jury found Masse guilty of attempted murder, aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, menacing and obstruction of a police officer in December 2018.

Slade had eight points to lead the Wolverines.

Montrose sealed a 51-46 win Ponderosa with a strong fourth quarter in a 4A Sweet 16 contest.

In the 3A state tournament, Lutheran and SkyView Academy won first-round games on March 1. Lutheran beat Lamar, 63-31 as sophomore Stephanie Schultz missed only two field goal attempts and finished with 18 points.

SkyView Academy used an 11-2 second-quarter run to get past Middle Park, 45-31, in the first round before losing 53-39 to Delta in the second roumnd.

The Lions edged Cedaredge, 49-45, in a March 2 Sweet 16 game and Schultz had 19 points in the victory.

Lutheran will face Pagosa Springs in a 7 p.m. Great 8 game on March 7 at the University of Denver’s Hamilton gym.

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“They were there for me. Some of my son’s best friends were bowlers. Some of my best friends are bowlers and I’m a bowler, so it was natural for me to pay back and keep coaching the kids,” Kling continued. “Tyler’s win was rewarding. What I went through with my son, he never actually won any tournaments.

“He took second a lot. One thing I wanted to see him do was win, and being able to coach someone to a high level and win, in the back of my mind that was extra special because of my son.”

David Kling has organized three Trevor Kling Memorial tournaments and the first one is for juniors on March 16 at AMF Monaco in Denver. All the prize money goes back into scholarship funds for the bowlers.

New Littleton football coach Zeric Martinez has accepted the challenge of rebuilding the Littleton football program as athletic director Chris Enzminger announced that Martinez is the school’s new head football coach.

Martinez, who was head coach at Sheridan for two seasons, was an assistant at Valor Christian and Mountain Vista before taking the job at Littleton. He is also president of the Highlands Ranch Mountain Lions Pop Warner Football Organization.

He takes over a Class 3A Lions program whose last winning season was in 2009. Littleton has gone 19-70 over the past nine seasons and that includes a 5-5 campaign in 2014. The Lions have won just two games over the past three seasons.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Justin Smith was 4-for-4 from 3-point range and also had 14 points.

Kevin Sax finished with 12 points.

“It was a great start,” said Ortiz.

“That was the best we’ve ever played.

I’ve feel like we’ve have been playing better and better throughout the playoffs. Survival. I’m very proud of our players.”

Sweet 16 games were Feb. 27 as Chaparral shot 54 percent to down Mullen, 82-57. Matthews scored 17 points and had 10 rebounds while Sanders had 16 points and handed out seven assists.

Hot-shooting Cherry Creek hit 59 percent of its field goal attempts and Hammond III scored 25 points as the 24th seeded Bruins slipped past Fairview, 76-67. Creek made 10 3-point baskets, including 8-of-11 in the second half.

ThunderRidge edged Denver East

in overtime, 59-56, with Sax leading the way with 12 points and Garrett Arnold scoring 10 points.

Rock Canyon grabbed a 9-point lead after the first quarter but couldn’t hold on as Grandview posted a 42-38 victory. Junior Jalen Ashley scored 13 points to spark the Jaguars’ offense.

Smoky Hill ousted Highlands Ranch, 53-36 Mountain Vista moved on with a 71-65 win over Fruita Monument.

Gamble hit a 3-point shot in the fourth quarter to give the Golden Eagles the lead for good. The senior finished with 10 points, two rebounds, four assists and four steals.

In the 3A playoffs, top seeded Lutheran notched a first round 53-39 win over DSST Green Valley Ranch on March 1 and moved on with a 64-46 victory over Roaring Fork on March 2.

The Lions (19-5) will play DSST Stapleton in a Great 8 contest on March 7 at the University of Denver’s Hamilton gym.

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ENGINEERING Visa Technology & Operations LLC a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for: - Sr. QA Engineers (Job# REF8957E) to be responsible for programming, testing, implementation, documentation, maintenance and support of systems application software.

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MULTIPLE POSITIONS in (Littleton, CO): The Executive Director of Global Consultancy and Distribution Partners (EDGCDP) is resp for the go-to-market strategy & delivery of profitable revenue growth for our Global Consultancy group, incl distribution partners & resellers, & providing professional & consulting services to clients in the Sales & Service Performance incentive s p a c e . R e s u m e to : Sh a n na Sandy, Chief HR Officer, AchieveGlobal Inc., 10901 W. Toller Ave, Ste 202, Littleton, CO 80127. Ref Job: #MG453918.

PERSONAL TOUCH SENIOR SERVICES is seeking a RN to assist with growing a new program for our Home Care clients and their families.

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SOFTWARE Visa U.S.A. Inc., a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for: - SR. SW TEST ENGINEERS (Job# REF#16473F) Will be responsible for programming test conditions and testing implementation. Will also be responsible for documentation, maintenance, and support of systems application software.

To apply, please reference Job# above when mailing resume to: LJ, Visa, Inc., MS: M1-12 SW, 900 Metro Center Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. EOE

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Addition, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

32 Centennial Citizen

Also known by street and number as: 2965 S Bannock St, Englewood, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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THE NORTH HALF OF THE EAST 150 FEET OF BLOCK 28, CHERRY'S BROADWAY GARDENS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Original Grantor(s) Augusto A. Gonzalez and Edna C. Gonzalez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Citywide Home Loans Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 01, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 07, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4058994 Original Principal Amount $274,829.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $231,924.15

Also known by street and number as: 1170 East Tufts Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/01/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 hereby notified that the covenants of the deedlegals@coloradocommunitymedia.com of

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0004-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 2, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Scott A. Dressen Original Beneficiary(ies) Level 1 Mortgage Llc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 11, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 13, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7089911 Original Principal Amount $154,050.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $150,295.93

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 31 and 32, Block 19, Speer's Broadway Addition, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 2965 S Bannock St, Englewood, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/01/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/7/2019 Last Publication: 4/4/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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First Publication: 3/7/2019 Last Publication: 4/4/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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; DATE: 01/02/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Britney D. Beall-Eder #34935 Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-12800 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0004-2019 First Publication: 3/7/2019 Last Publication: 4/4/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0002-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 2, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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 thereof.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0610-2018

LOT 4, BLOCK 21, CENTENNIAL ESTATES, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

First Publication: 2/21/2019 Last Publication: 3/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Also known by street and number as: 5052 South Newton Street, Littleton, CO 80123.

On December 14, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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;

Original Grantor(s) Kevin R Iverson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lender, Reed Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust 2007-FA2 Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7018636 Original Principal Amount $850,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $818,972.74

DATE: 12/14/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/01/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/7/2019 Last Publication: 4/4/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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; DATE: 01/02/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Original Grantor(s) Augusto A. Gonzalez and Edna C. Gonzalez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Citywide Home Loans Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 01, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 07, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4058994 Original Principal Amount $274,829.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $231,924.15

Steven Bellanti #48306 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-846528-LL

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

Legal Notice NO.: 0002-2019 First Publication: 3/7/2019 Last Publication: 4/4/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE NORTH HALF OF THE EAST 150 FEET OF BLOCK 28, CHERRY'S BROADWAY GARDENS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1170 East Tufts Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0610-2018

LOT 4, BLOCK 21, CENTENNIAL ESTATES, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

First Publication: 2/21/2019 Last Publication: 3/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Also known by street and number as: 5052 South Newton Street, Littleton, CO 80123.

On December 14, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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;

Original Grantor(s) Kevin R Iverson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lender, Reed Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust 2007-FA2 Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No.

DATE: 12/14/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80198-NSM

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0610-2018 First Publication: 2/21/2019 Last Publication: 3/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH ENGLEWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South Englewood Sanitation District No. 1 (the “District”), located in the cities of Englewood, Littleton, Centennial and Greenwood Village, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two vacancies currently exist on the Board of Directors of the District. Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may file a letter of interest on or before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the office of the District’s general counsel, Semple, Farrington, Everall & Case, P.C., Attention: Darryl L. Farrington, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1308, Denver, Colorado 80203, or via email to dfarrington@semplelaw.com.

SOUTH ENGLEWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 By /s/ Darryl L. Farrington, General Counsel Legal Notice No.: 522737 First Publication: March 7, 2019 Last Publication: March 28, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald The Littleton Independent and The Centennial Citizen

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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;

DATE: 01/02/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Britney D. Beall-Eder #34935 Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-12800

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/01/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the

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The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80198-NSM

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