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Grief for a healer

Dr. Kenneth Atkinson, killed on April 4, is remembered with love

By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com The phone rang incessantly at the office of Dr. Kenneth Atkinson in the days after his death. Some patients had questions about memorial services, some wanted to know how the staff was holding up, some just wanted to say how sorry they were. “Overwhelming,” said Mari DeLapp, who worked with him for 17 years, as a medical assistant and office manager.

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He went out of his way so much for people.” Mari DeLapp, ofﬁce manager for Dr. Kenneth Atkinson

“The care and the love that’s coming from all of these patients … It is phenomenal how much people cared about Doc.” Atkinson was shot to death in his Centennial neighborhood April 4. Two women also were shot, but are ex-

Dr. Kenneth Atkinson 1950-2016

pected to recover. The suspect, Kevin Lee Lyons, was arrested and is being held without bond on multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Atkinson continues on Page 5

Colorado workforce demand in focus A special report by Colorado Community Media Staff report With the fourth-lowest unemployment rate in the nation, 3 percent, Colorado has made mountainous gains when it comes to economic development following the recession that struck in December 2007 and lingered for years. Businesses are flocking to the Centennial State, and Coloradans are finding work. But employers increasingly are finding it difficult to find the right workers to fill their jobs. Metro North Chamber of Commerce President Angela Habben said, at least in her organization’s part of the Denver area, the workforce isn’t meeting the market demand. “Either employers can’t find workers willing to do the job or they INSIDE can’t find prospects with the training required to On pages meet position qualifica6 and 7, we tions,” she said. take a look at Simon Fox, deputy the Colorado director of Business and Ready to Work Funding Initiatives for package, and the Colorado Office of at what is Economic Development being done and International Trade, now to train said the demand is great the workforce for wokers in the fields of in the face information technology of growing and skilled trades. and changing “There aren’t enough demand. welders or carpenters,” he said. Democratic and Repbulican state lawmakers are working together to address this. The 10 bills comprising a bipartisan package called Colorado Ready to Work are making their way through the Legislature. The overriding theme is creating partnerships between the business and education communities, with the goal of developing a workforce that can meet Colorado’s growing and changing demands. For many business leaders, measures like these can’t be passed soon enough, given the massive growth the Denver metro area figures to see in coming years. “That’s a real supply-and-demand dilemma if we don’t act soon,” Habben said.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The Nelson family explores the new “Little Free Library” at deKoevend Park on April 9. Families are encouraged to take a book and leave a book. Photos by Alex DeWind

Take a book, leave a book Two ‘Little Free Libraries’ are in Centennial parks

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two parks in Centennial have miniature models of schoolhouses with free children’s books inside. They are called “Little Free Libraries” and serve as public book exchanges. “We just think it’s awesome,” said Wendi Palmer, of Englewood, at one of two public dedications April 9. “It’s nice that it’s in a park and not tucked away.” The Rotary Club of Centennial partnered with South Suburban Parks and Recreation to open the Little Free Libraries. One sits near the tennis courts at deKoevend Park, 6301 S. University Blvd. The other is adjacent to the playground at Willow Creek Park, Libraries continues on Page 11

MOUNDS OF TALENT

Mary Alice Jackson, right, plays the part as she reads a Dr. Seuss book to her grandchildren at the “Little Free Library” unveiling.

The Arapahoe High baseball team takes advantage of strong pitching against Chaparral. PAGE 24

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The Family Resource Pavilion is a one-stop shop for families to receive services from prevention to intervention

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By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

The Family Resource Pavilion is a new collaborative effort between nine entities in Douglas and Arapahoe counties dedicated to providing services to troubled youths and families. The new building celebrated its grand opening April 7, while services began in late March. The Centennial-based center is a one-stop shop for families to receive services ranging from prevention to intervention. “They have a safe haven here that they can come to and get help,” Douglas County Commissioner Dave Weaver said at the grand opening of the building. The building houses offices and services from The Juvenile Assessment Center, Shiloh House, Synergy Addiction Research and Treatment Services, Arapahoe Douglas Officials from the Shiloh House, Douglas County and Arapahoe County joined together to cut the ribbon at the Family Mental Health Network, Juvenile Diversion CounselResource Pavilion’s grand opening April 8. Photo by Shanna Fortier ing Program, Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, Douglas County Department of Human Services, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and Douglas County At the Family Resource Pavilion, a variety of services are Sheriff’s Office. offered, including preventative services as well as residen“We’re really excited to be in this space and about tial and after care. Issues covered include school, criminal the collaboration that can happen,” said Sarah Ericson, cases, family communication problems and conflict mitidirector of the 18th Judicial District Juvenile Diversion gation. Youths can be treated for behavioral and emotional Counseling Program. “The idea that a family can come in mental health issues and conflicts in delinquency court Arapahoe County DepartThe Juvenile Assessment without an appointment and in one day, get a plan that and truancy court can be addressed. Center, ment of Human Services, has solutions individualized to a child’s needs — that piece “We’re also a place where if a family does know what 720-874-3381 303-636-1130 feels very innovative.” they need, they can come here,” Topolnicki said. “Even if The idea is that the organizations work together to Shiloh House, 720-213-1400 Douglas County Departit’s something we wouldn’t provide, provide individualized services to ment of Human Services, we can link them.” Synergy Addiction families without them having to 303-688-4825 District Attorney George BrauchResearch and Treatment drive to multiple locations. Officials ler said combining all these services Services, 303-282-2603 Arapahoe County Sheriff’s say that by keeping youth in their in the same place could have a Office, communities and close to their supArapahoe Douglas Mental major impact on the youths of the 303-795-4711 port system, it gives them more of a Health Network, 303-730The Family Resource Pavilion is also home community in the future. chance to be successful. 8858 to a coffee cafe that is open to the public. “This right here is like dropping Douglas County Sheriff’s “If you take kids out of their Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. a boulder into an ocean,” he said Juvenile Diversion Counsel- Office, community, they are less likely to be Monday through Friday. The pavilion is loat the grand opening. “My hope is ing Program, 720-874-8680 303-660-7505 successful,” said Austin Topolnicki, cated at 9700 E. Easter Lane, Centennial. more than a ripple effect. There’s a chief operating officer of Shiloh tsunami effect and it sweeps over House. He added that the house has this community and we figure out a pro-social connection to the comwork at the end of the building here are asleep at their a way to take that next generation and provide them and munity and encourages those in the program to continue desks because they have too little to do in diverting kids their families the services necessary…. My hope is in the connections with faith, school and athletics. not-too-distant future, those people that we employ that out of the criminal justice system.”

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Pretrial hearing set for suspect in fatal crash

Teen faces vehicular homicide, DUI charges in April 1 collision Staff report The 18-year-old Arapahoe High School graduate accused of causing a crash that killed two Centennial women was officially charged with vehicular homicide in an Arapahoe County courtroom April 7. Taden Jones faces two counts of DUI vehicular homicide, two counts of reckless driving vehicular homicide, one count of DUI, one count of reckless driving, one count of possession

or consumption of alcohol by a minor and one count of possession of a forged instrument. Audrey Carolyn Burton, 77, and Gayle Brown Buckwalter, 82, died in the April 1 crash near the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and Jones East Peakview Circle in Centennial. Jones will appear in court again at 1:30 p.m. on June 21 for a preliminary hearing in Division 302 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center. He is free on $100,000 bond.

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Kneepads are optional but helpful. Light refreshments will be served as well as an opportunity to win gardening-themed door prizes. To register for the workshop, contact Hurd 303721-8478 or larryh@ssprd. org. In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is May 7. Goodwill Industries of Denver hires new CFO Goodwill Industries of Denver welcomes Rick Hettlinger as the nonprofit organization’s new chief financial officer. Hettlinger has an impressive executive leadership background in finance and operations primarily in the retail industry. He spent the last

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Fire displaces seniors in Littleton More than 100 residents evacuated from apartment building

By Chris Rotar crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jo Schaefer considers herself one of the lucky residents of Southview Place Towers. Following the April 6 fire that forced the evacuation of all 130 units at the Littleton apartment building for seniors, she was able to stay with her daughter in Denver. “Thank God for family,” she said the day after the fire. For others, a temporary home in the wake of the fire at 5820 S. Windermere St. meant a Red Cross shelter at a nearby church. More than 20 residents of the apartment building spent the first night after the fire at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. For the next several nights, 14 seniors called the shelter home. By the afternoon of April 11, there was no word of when they or the other residents of the 55-and-over complex could once again spend the night in their own apartments. It was determined, however, that each resident could make a brief trip inside his or her unit to retrieve important items on April 13, a week after the fire. Smoke and water damage weren’t the only things keeping seniors from a permanent return. Air-quality tests were conducted in the days after the fire in response to concerns about the building’s asbestos. Results of those tests were not immediately available to the public. The toughest part of the

ordeal, Schaefer said, was “not knowing how long this is going to go on.” Shortly before noon April 6, a fire started on the building’s fourth floor. Firefighters from the Littleton and South Metro departments had the blaze under control within about an hour, knocking down dozens of doors in their quest to help seniors evacuate. Four residents were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries and smoke inhalation the day of the fire, officials said. The cause of the fire was expected to take up to a week, maybe longer, to determine, according to a city spokeswoman. Resident Marilyn Grannell said she was meeting with her book club in the building’s social room when she became aware of the fire. “It could have been a lot worse,” she said. “There are a lot of seniors here.” The community’s response came fast. In the immediate aftermath, dozens of seniors, many of whom no longer drive, were taken to the nearby Littleton Public Schools administration building. “We’re trying to keep the residents comfortable, providing coffee, water and snacks,” said Diane Leiker, Littleton Public Schools’ communication director. Grannell praised the efforts of firefighters, police officers and school district personnel, saying they were “just incredible.” “They brought us water and folding chairs,” she said, “always checking to see if we needed anything.” The evening of the fire, residents were moved to the shelter at

Littleton Fire Rescue continues its investigation the day after the April 6 ﬁre at Southview Place Towers. Photo by Chris Rotar the church, which in addition to a place to eat and sleep became an information hub for all evacuated residents. The shelter was to remain open at the church through April 12 and then moved to a new location, if needed, according to a Red Cross news release. Meanwhile, personnel from the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley worked to retrieve pets from the building. Nearly 30 animals, mostly cats, were recovered and reunited with their owners or taken to the Humane Society location in Littleton. — Staff writer Kyle Harding contributed to this report.

A LOOK INSIDE THE SHELTER Here are some of the ways organizations were tending to the needs of the seniors who were evacuated from their Littleton apartment building, according to a Red Cross news release: • The Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Knights of Columbus were preparing and serving meals. • Red Cross nurses were tending to health needs. • Medications and other items recovered by firefighters were available for evacuees to retrieve. • Local nonproﬁt Love Inc.

purchased clothing items for distribution. • Members of Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., were providing a variety of services, including entertainment by the choir. • The Salvation Army and Red Cross were providing mentalhealth and spiritual support. To help, call 1-800-REDCROSS.

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Cars stretch along Belleview Avenue in front of Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church for the funeral of Dr. Kenneth Atkinson on April 11. Approximately 800 people gathered to pay their respects. Photo by Tom Skelley

Hundreds gather to remember ‘Doctor A’ Mourners ﬁll church to capacity for memorial By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com The sanctuary was full to overflowing long before services began on April 11. Every pew, stairstep and space on the wall was filled by mourners who came to pay their final respects to Dr. Kenneth Atkinson at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church. Everyone arrived early — it was no secret that the man they were honoring was well known, and well loved. Cherry Creek Presbyterian’s former senior pastor, Marty Martin, welcomed everyone to the church at 10150 E. Belleview Ave. and remarked that the service had drawn a “significant mix” of people. Martin estimated that in addition to being friends, neighbors, patients and loved ones, many there were believers and nonbelievers, as well as members of opposing sides of the gun-violence debate. Martin would not delve into those

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Atkinson practiced medicine for 35 years. Some patients were the third generation of their families to seek his services. Friends and co-workers remembered him as someone who was devoted to his family and did whatever it took to help those in need. “He went out of his way so much for

issues. His purpose, and everyone’s, he said, was celebrating the life of Atkinson, who was shot to death in his Centennial neighborhood April 4. The first person to share stories about Atkinson was a friend of 30 years, Brad Meuli, president and CEO of the Denver Rescue Mission. “Everybody has a story” about Atkinson, he said, “and so many of them begin with the words ‘he saved my life.’ ” Meuli shared stories of Atkinson’s meeting his wife, Jeanne, in medical school at the University of Colorado. He also told of the year Atkinson spent in Hawaii, grieving his mother and “finding himself” as he regularly rationed a jar of peanut butter, a loaf of bread and seven apples for his meals. Atkinson’s younger brother, Tom, spoke next. He told of Atkinson helping him find strength after their mother’s death and how his older brother always looked out for him. Atkinson, he said, “died a hero, and lived a hero, and he was always my hero.” Other friends, Greg Bettis and Steve Rice, recounted anecdotes next. Bettis

shared stories of riding horses, chasing coyotes and hunting rattlesnakes with Atkinson, and told Atkinson’s family that he “loved every precious moment he was able to spend” with them. Rice commented that Atkinson was “authentic and genuine.” “Dr. A,” he said, was “the same in private as he was in public,” treating everyone he knew with the same level of respect, care and compassion. Co-worker Mary DeLapp remarked on Atkinson’s dedication to his patients. She spoke of how Atkinson refused to shorten his work week, insisting his office remain open on Saturdays, “even if we only see one patient.” Atkinson’s daughters, Allison Adams and Whitney Langlois, told everyone in attendance of his devotion as a father, both to them and to their deceased siblings Taylor and Kendall, who died from a rare disease years ago. Whitney said Atkinson would sleep on the floor outside their bedroom when they awoke with nightmares. Every speaker at the service mentioned how Atkinson, 65, was devoted to his

faith and how that devotion influenced his compassionate treatment of those he knew, be they patients, friends, family or strangers. Martin delivered the eulogy, summarizing Atkinson’s life and returning to the circumstances of his death, saying there is no greater deed than laying down one’s life to save another. Neighbors say Atkinson was shot while trying to help two women who were wounded by gunfire. The suspect, Kevin Lee Lyons, has been charged with Atkinson’s murder and with shooting the two women, who are expected to make a full recovery. Martin then called on those in attendance to show appreciation for Atkinson’s heroism, and they responded by giving Atkinson’s family a standing ovation. Martin recited a quote from author C.S. Lewis: “We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” For those who must now face life without Atkinson, the wondering won’t end soon.

people,” DeLapp said. A father of four, Atkinson lost his son Taylor and daughter Kendall to a rare genetic disease, Fanconi anemia. In their grief, he and his wife Jeanne created the Kendall and Taylor Atkinson Foundation to fund research for the disease. “He wanted to help other children, and it didn’t just grow out of his grief, it grew out of his desire to make people’s lives better,” neighbor Lesa McKenzie said of Atkinson’s work with KATA. McKenzie smiled as she recounted a story about her dog biting Atkinson as

he went for a jog. The injury required Atkinson to stitch the wound himself, but McKenzie only became aware of the incident much later, from Jeanne. “He didn’t tell me,” McKenzie said. “He just stitched himself up.” “What I can tell you is I worked with him for 27 years, and he did medicine the right way,” phlebotomist Michael Sisneros said, standing behind the reception counter where sympathy cards, photographs and flowers accumulated April 6. “For him it wasn’t about the money, or about the insurance, for him it was about the pa-

tients. And he loved every one of them.” Andrea Olson was a patient of Atkinson’s since childhood. “He was just really warm-hearted,” she said. Olson came to the office on Holly Street in Centennial with her son to check on the staff, to ask what she could do for the family and, like so many others who had been touched by Atkinson, to bring flowers. “We’re going to need more vases,” Sisneros said.

Suspect charged in fatal Centennial shooting Staff report

Lyons

Formal charges, including first-degree murder, have been filed against the Centennial man accused of killing his neighbor and wounding two women April 4.

Kevin Lee Lyons, 46, appeared in court the morning of April 8 and continued to deny that public defender James Karbach represents him. “You’re not my attorney,” Lyons told Karback before the hearing. Lyons did not enter a plea and was scheduled to

Arapahoe Community College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit October 10–12, 2016, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Arapahoe Community College has been accredited by the Commission since 1970. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation.

appear again in court April 13. Lyons faces 14 charges, including first-degree murder and two special enhancements for committing a crime of violence. Dr. Kenneth Atkinson was killed and two women were shot in Centennial’s Homestead Farm II community.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Colorado students prep for job market More high schoolers could earn career certifications under bill

Warren Tech student Corey Herling works on a metal lathe during class at the career and technical high school. Herling, a junior from Gilpin County, wants to pursue a career in custom metal fabrication. Photo by Kyle Harding

By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Aliyah Martinez of Lakewood is earning an associate’s degree in precision machining this May, just before her high school graduation. She wants to become a mechanical engineer and believes having a base of knowledge in machining will help her in her career. “I really like the idea of a technical high school because I’m more of a hands-on person,” Martinez said. Martinez is a senior at Lakewood High School. She takes daily classes at Warren Tech, a Jefferson County Public Schools campus in Lakewood that offers a variety of programs offering certifications, realworld work experience and concurrent enrollment credit at Red Rocks Community College. “I think the whole country is starting to talk about career and technical education because of the shortage of skilled labor,” said Joe Shaw, principal at Warren Tech. Colorado legislators are among those taking notice. A package of 10 bills, labeled Colorado Ready to Work, introduced this legislative session is aimed at boosting workforce development. State Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, is a sponsor of several of the measures. She said the goal of the package is to involve more businesses in helping produce graduates with the skills needed to step into good jobs. “Let’s encourage Colorado’s companies to take a larger role in the development of the next generation of Colorado

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT WARREN TECH “A lot of (Warren Tech students) are very sophisticated in their approach to learning.” — Warren Tech Principal Joe Shaw “At first, I wanted to learn welding just for fun. I ended up really liking it, now I want to make a career out of it.” — Warren Tech student Melissa Larkee “Here, you really get the tangible learning” — Warren Tech student Marcus Bowen

workers,” she said. The measures have bipartisan support. “The goal is to provide better tools and expanded experiential training programs for students as they confront a changing economy and a constantly

changing mix of possible careers,” said state Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker. One bill introduced in February, and sponsored by Duran, incentivizes career and technical education for high school students. House Bill 1289 would create a pilot program awarding school districts $1,000 for each student who: • Earns a certificate in an in-demand industry, such as plumbing, masonry and web devolopment. • Finishes a workplace training program. • Completes an AP computer science course. Shaw is encouraged by what he sees as a renewed focus on career education at the high school level, though he noted it is difficult for state agencies to predict in advance what fields will be in demand in the years to come. “Hopefully, we’ll see more funding for career and technical education,” he said. Littleton Public School officials have concerns about the legislation. Mimi Leonard, the district’s coordinator of

ABOUT WARREN TECH Warren Tech is the career and technical high school for Jefferson County Public Schools, though enrollment is not limited to Jefferson County students. Situated across the street from Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, many of the school’s students also earn concurrent enrollment credit at the college while still in high school. Students at Warren can gain education and experience in fields ranging from auto repair to video game design to culinary arts. For more information, visit www.warren tech.org. career and technical education, says she believes it is well-intentioned, but, because it is tied to a list of current highdemand jobs, some programs could be left out of funding. “My concern with this bill,” she said, “is it creates winners and losers.” LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert issued a statement saying, “It’s great to see financial support for these programs in Colorado schools, but it’s important to understand that this new legislation is earmarked for a specific program, a specific group of students, and it will cost real dollars.” The bill would appropriate at least $1 million a year to the program, which Shaw said would not be enough to allocate $1,000 per student getting a certification statewide. “I’ve got 970 kids between two Prep continues on Page 7

A look at how one area woman found employment By Clarke Reader creader@coloracommunitymedia.com Rita Erickson is 35, a Red Rocks Community College graduate, who now works in the school’s College Gateway program. Erickson was inspired to go to school while pregnant with her daughter out of a desire to provide a better life for the child. She worked several jobs in the retail, service and restaurant industries. “I’d been stuck in positions within organizations, and surrounded by people that hated their jobs, but stayed because of their limited skill set,” Erickson said. While attending Red Rocks, she worked full-time job and on her days off attended classes and a work my part-time job on

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Colorado Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: HB16-1302 House: Crisanta Duran (DDenver) and Brian DelGrosso (R-Loveland) Senate: Linda Newell (DLittleton) What it does: Aligns state statute with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Progress: Passed the House on second reading, with amendments.

campus. Erickson is working on a further degree. What brought you to Red Rocks Community College? Knowing that I Erickson would be a single parent, I knew right away that I would not be able to work many of the types of jobs that I had in the past, as the typical hours in these industries relied heavily on nights and weekends. I wouldn’t have anyone to watch my kid while working those hours. There are no childcare centers that operate nights and weekends to my knowledge. I wasn’t sure what path I would take professionally, so I decided to take a generic route and go for business. In my last semester of working toward my AAS (Associate of

Applied Science) in business, I took an Intro to Programming class and decided that I liked the challenge that it brought. I added a second AAS degree with emphasis in Programming Specialist. I was exposed to a variety of different opportunities when I became more involved on campus. I tried several different clubs, I talked to different people to understand more about the careers that they were aiming for and the degrees that they were seeking. I learned what I liked and what I didn’t like. How did you search for jobs? What resources did you use? My job came through networking. My previous employer referred me for the job. I had used the career center at Red Rocks to talk through pain points in the interview process,

to update my resume to include skills that I had acquired as a student and to complete an internship. I have also established a network that I can communicate with about tips for getting a job, what the industry is like, resources for professional and personal use, etc. What is the job market like now? My industry falls under the science-technology-engineering-math (STEM) category. The outlook for positions within this industry is very good as the demand for these employees is high. This industry typically pays well, too. It seems that the method in which employees are looking to recruit and hire talent has changed, as they are using sites like LinkedIn more. There are different approaches and schools of thought in the hiring and interview processes

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Senate: Mark Scheffel (RParker) What it does: Provides an income tax credit to qualified Colorado businesses that integrate quality apprenticeships into their workplaces. Companies must offer high-paying, in-demand jobs as identified by the state Workforce Development Council. Progress: On March 9, the House Committee on Finance referred an amended version of the bill to the Appropriations Committee.

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What it does: Directs the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to study ways to increase the use of apprenticeship programs by Colorado businesses and to make a report and recommendations based on the study.

What it does: Modifies the license renewal process for electricians by requiring continuing education rather than an assessment. The 24 hours of training will better equip electricians with the skills they need to be successful in their profession.

Progress: On March 28, the bill passed the House and was introduced in the Senate.

Progress: Passed the House and on March 24 passed the Senate on second reading.

for STEM. It doesn’t seem to have a prescribed process, but there are several methods that are used to interview the candidate. Many companies are looking for experience. If you are able to complete an internship to gain some knowledgeable experience and for a chance to apply some of your recently acquired skills, this would be a great service to your job search. An internship can also lead the way to a permanent position and is another form of networking. What was the most difficult part of the job-seeking process? There are so many interviewing pain points for me, this is certainly my struggle area. Especially when it comes to having confidence in an area that I have only had experience within a classroom.

Clarifying license pathways for mental health professionals: HB 16-1103 House: Tracy Kraft-Tharp (DArvada, Westminster) and Lois Landgraf (R-Fountain) Senate: Beth Martinez Humenik (R-Adams County) and Nancy Todd (D-Aurora) What it does: Clarifies and streamlines the pathway to licensure in the mental health professions. The bill has passed its first House committee and was sent to the Appropriations Committee. Progress: Passed both the House and Senate and sent to the governor.

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Job measures aim to work wonders Package of legislation could help Coloradans clear hurdles, make career transitions, gain entry to trades By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado’s economy has had one of the best recoveries from the 2008 recession in the country, with an unemployment rate almost 2 percentage points lower than the national average. But that’s difficult to believe when one is still looking for a job. Ernie Navarette experienced that firsthand when he found himself changing careers after years in the technical arena. “I sort of fell into that industry because of the training I received in my time in the Navy,” Navarette said. “My career in that field ran its course, and I had an epiphany that it was time to change careers.” The situation has improved for a large number of job seekers in Colorado. The state’s unemployment rate was 3 percent in February, the most recent month data was available. That was the lowest figure since March 2001, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The national jobless rate in February was 4.9 percent. Despite the numbers, it can be extremely frustrating for those still searching. Navarette is one of many who found themselves seeking employment in uncertain times. “We deal with anger and tears every day,” said Joel Parroitt, business services supervisor at the Adams County Workforce and Business Center. “So often, I think people are just looking for the wrong job — they’re looking at jobs that need more experience or have different background requirements.” With Colorado’s economic improvement, more people aren’t looking for just any job — they’re looking for better jobs. “I was pregnant with my daughter and aspired to be able to provide for her. I felt that I needed a career, not just a job in order to do this,” wrote Rita Erickson, a former Red Rocks Community College student and now employee, in an email interview. “I have worked several jobs in the retail, service and restaurant indus-

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campuses who have earned college credit this year,” he said. Luke Ragland, vice president of policy at the education nonprofit organization Colorado Succeeds, said the bill draws from similar programs in other states and has received bipartisan support.

Resource centers for job seekers • The Adams County Workforce and Business Center provides resources both to businesses looking for employees and to job seekers. The center also offers youth programs. Offerings include classes, job fairs and wage information. The center has two locations:

• The American Job Center, with locations in Jeffferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties, provides resources to businesses and job seekers through about 775 free workshops. It also engages in partnerships with local educational institutions.

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try, and been stuck in positions within organizations, and surrounded by people that hated their jobs, but stayed because of their limited skill set.” Denver-area legislators from both major parties and both chambers, including Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, and Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker, are sponsoring measures in the 10-bill Colorado Ready to Work package this session to eliminate as many barriers to employment as possible. Bills include HB16-1287, which directs the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to study ways to increase use of apprenticeship programs, and HB16-1290, which extends the ReHire Colorado program. This program provides job training to help seekers find employment and transition off government assistance. “Within the next five years, we’re going to lose employees at places like Xcel and the oil and gas industry because of age, and that’s going to affect all of us,” Kraft-Tharp said. “There’s been so much encouraging kids to go to a four-year

Occupations included in the bill are defined by the annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report’s list of jobs that have strong projected openings for the next 10 years and pay a living wage. Many of them will earn certifications along the way, in fields ranging from computer science, welding, machining and auto repair to cosmetology, culinary arts and dental assisting. Some even have the opportunity to work with NASA, like Robin Elwood

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• The Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center offers an array of tools to support local job-seekers, including offering resources and workshops for a self-directed job search, one-onone employment counseling, and training assistance. It also offers free workforce development services to businesses in the metro Denver area.

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institution, but we need to let them know they can have a good career outside of those kinds of schools.” Resources like the Adams County Workforce and Business Center, the American Job Center in Jefferson County and the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center help employers connect with job seekers. They also help seekers with everything from their resumes and interview skills to workshops and job fairs. “Part of our message is there’s no ‘onesize-fits-all’ candidate,” said Timothy Galloway, supervisor of business services at the American Job Center. “Every position has unique qualifications, and you have to match that with their personal skills and attributes.” Both Erickson and Navarette opted to expand their career options by attending classes at Red Rocks Community College, and eventually found work at the college. Erickson is in the College Gateway program and helps formerly incarcerated people get an education and career, and Navarette is coordinator of recruitment for the school. They are both also working

of Denver, who is helping design and build a vibration isolation chamber to protect small items during space launches. “There’s no way I could do that at my home high school,” the Warren Tech senior said. For kids in technical programs, job training and higher education are not mutually exclusive. Leonard said that 90 percent of career and technical education students in Littleton Public Schools go on to college.

At Warren Tech, Shaw said some are looking for a good job to pay their way through college, while others are exploring careers that might interest them. Jake Howard of Arvada, who is earning a welding certification, said the prospect of a good career played into his decision to attend Warren Tech, as well as learning outside of a classroom environment. “In high school,” he said, “it’s just sitting in front of a board.”

Industry infrastructure grant program: HB16-1288

Extension of ReHire Colorado: HB16-1290

Computer science and digital literacy: HB16-1291

House: Tracy Kraft-Tharp (DArvada, Westminster) Senate: Jack Tate (R-Centennial)

House: Daneya Esgar (D-Pueblo) and Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D-Arvada, Westminster)

House: Crisanta Duran (DDenver) and Susan Lontine (D-Denver)

What it does: Works toward a system in which businesses are engaged in the education system as centers of learning and drivers of career-focused education content. Creates a matching grant program within the Colorado Workforce Development Council to assist industry associations to define industry competencies and collaborate to facilitate training and education in the classroom and the workplace.

Senate: Owen Hill (R-El Paso County) and Rollie Heath (D-Boulder) What it does: Extends the ReHire Colorado program, which provides job training to help Coloradans find gainful employment and transition off of government assistance. The program helps the economic recovery reach the Coloradans who need it most, focusing on helping veterans, seniors and non-custodial parents secure long-term employment

Senate: Owen Hill (R-El Paso County) and Michael Johnston (D-Denver)

Progress: On March 15, the House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor sent the bill to the Finance Committee.

Progress: On March 15, the House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor referred the unamended bill to the Appropriations Committee.

What it does: Directs the Colorado Department of Education to update content standards to include tech skills and creates a voluntary resource bank for schools and districts that want to start or expand computer science programs for students. Progress: On March 28, the House Committee on Education referred amended version to the Appropriations Committee.

Aurora Workforce Center Altura Plaza Building 15400 E. 14th Place, Ground Level Aurora 303-636-2014 CentrePoint - Aurora Satellite Workforce Center (for customers of Arapahoe County Colorado Parent Employment Project only) CentrePoint Plaza 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora For more information, visit www. adworks.org.

on further degrees. “While I was attending Red Rocks, I was working a primarily full-time job and on my days off I would attend classes and work my part-time job on campus,” Erickson said. “I had a busy life and Red Rocks’ flexible schedule options allowed me to attend school when I could fit it into my schedule.” For job seekers who don’t need as much schooling and are close to obtaining the schooling or certifications they need, there is the national Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, signed into law in 2014. The act provides assistance — financial, training and support — for those nearly finished with the necessary training. In his recruiting job, Navarette sees people all the time who are unaware of the resources available to them for returning to school and finding a job. “There are so many ways to get support and resources,” he said. “People need to get over the ‘it’s-too-late’ feeling, and get out there.”

In-demand jobs A selection of in-demand jobs that do not require bachelor’s degrees, from the Colorado Workforce Development Council’s 2015 Talent Pipeline Report: • Plumbing • Dental hygiene • Web development • Computer-user support • Masonry To find more in-demand jobs, go to www.colorado. gov/pacific/cwdc/colorado-talent-pipeline-report

Aligning student academic plans with career pathways: SB16-079 House: Beth Martinez Humenik (R-Adams County) Senate: Nancy Todd (D-Aurora) What it does: Directs the Colorado Department of Education to collaborate with the community college system to more effectively align postsecondary and workforce readiness initiatives, so that students graduate with the tools they need to be successful in their future career and academic goals. Progress: Passed the Senate and was introduced in the House on Feb. 22.

Incentives for student success: HB16-1289 House: Crisanta Duran (D-Denver) and Daneya Esgar (R-Pueblo) Senate: Larry Crowder (R-Alamosa) and Leroy Garcia (D-Pueblo) What it does: Creates a pilot program in which school districts receive a $1,000 bonus for each high school student who does the following: earns an industry certification tied to an in-demand job; or finishes a rigorous workplace training program tied to key industry needs; or successfully completes an AP computer science course. Progress: On March 28, the House Committee on Education referred amended version to the Appropriations Committee.

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Belleview). Meeting fee includes breakfast. Contact Jody Aiton, 303-808-8223.

Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St. Centennial.

Political Noon Hour, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

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

Recreation Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field. Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to http://www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/ for details.

Phidippides Track Club welcomes runners of all abilities to our weekly track workouts at Belleview Elementary next to Cherry Creek Park. The group meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the track, and running starts by 6 p.m. Workouts are usually 30-40 minutes and cover 3-4 miles of intervals with plenty of recovery time. For more information or to join, please go to http://www.phidippides.org/.

Panorama China Painters This is a hand-painted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. Club

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Non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations.

Social The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit www.ColumbineGenealogy.com or contact Joyce B. Lohse, CGHS president, at Joyce4Books@gmail.com.

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Littleton LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com.

Front Range Woodturners Club welcomes all visitors to our monthly meeting on the first Tuesday evening of each month. Meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. and include displays of members’ work and a two-hour demonstration by highly qualified artisans. Meetings take place in the basement of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@ gmail.com.

SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.

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

Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. All are welcome. A free question-andanswer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 for South Suburban Park and Recreation District residents; $1.75 for non-residents. Reservations required. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

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Arapahoe Sales Professionals meets Thursdays for a business breakfast, business speaker and business networking. Meetings are at 7:30 a.m. at The Egg & I, 2630 W. Belleview (Santa Fe and

Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton. For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@aol. com.

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

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Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@ yahoo.com.

Centennial Trusted Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www.trustedleads.com

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Knock the stuffing out of ‘stuff ’ You know that box of “stuff” that has come with you everywhere you have lived? Or maybe it’s that same box or boxes of “stuff” that just keeps getting moved around from the attic, the crawl space, the basement, and then to the garage and then back to the basement again. Then eventually some of us even rent storage space to keep all those boxes and all of that “stuff” sacredly preserved. Then one day, maybe that day is today, we wake up and decide we are actually going to open the boxes of “stuff” and let go of what we really don’t need or want. But what happens? We open the boxes and we see all of these things that remind us of our childhood or our children or our favorite sport or hobby and there is just no way we could ever let it go. So back in the box it goes, neatly wrapped, and ready to take its rightful position back in the basement alongside the stacks of National Geographic magazines that have been saved since 1979. “Stuff,” “stuff,” and more “stuff” accumulates until there is simply no more room for it, or we have decided that the Third Place swimming trophy we received in sixth grade just doesn’t motivate us any longer and our friends and family just aren’t that impressed by our accomplishment anymore. I mean, Grandma still tells the story, but other than

that, it’s just one more thing, one more part of the “stuff” that we have carried around for years, even decades. Aside from convincing myself that I would make a great minimalist, I did decide to evaluate the “stuff” I was carrying around and moving with me Michael Norton wherever I decided to go. And I finally WINNING learned to let go of the WORDS “stuff” that mattered at one point and that I realized really didn’t really matter so much any longer. And I am not just talking about material “stuff,” I am talking about the mental “stuff,” burdens, worries, anger, and withholding of forgiveness that seemed to have crept into the attic, basement, crawl space, and storage locker of my mind and heart. And a funny thing happened as I learned to let go of such things, the more I let go of, the more room I created for other things. The boxes and crates of material “stuff” found their way to Goodwill or other donation locations so the actual physical space

I created in my home was amazing for a newly self-proclaimed minimalist. And even better was the space that was created in my head and heart as I made room for more love, forgiveness, lightheartedness, kindness, and focus on my family. Now don’t get me wrong, I practiced these positive virtues and they were very much a part of my life, but as I really cleaned out the clutter, I found a new way to act upon those virtues and I discovered a new way to focus and become more passionate about my business and how I can better serve my customers. But in order to get here, I had to learn to let go, let go of the material “stuff” and the mental “stuff” that was holding me back. And let me share with you, this whole experience has been freeing. So how about you? Are you holding on to “stuff” or are you learning to let go and make room for the things you really want in life? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we do learn to make room for love, kindness, forgiveness, passion, and focus in our lives, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Working public health programs deserve support As a local public health official, it is my job to worry about my community’s health. It’s also my job to create the greatest access I can to programs that improve our health and enhance all our lives. At the Tri-County Health Department, we strive for this every day for every citizen in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. So when an extraordinarily effective family planning program comes along, like the one we’ve been part of for the last six years, it’s incumbent on us to stand up and speak out in favor of its continuation. Colorado lawmakers are currently considering a state budget that includes a modest amount of money to keep the program going statewide. The program I am referring to is one that has been going on across our state since 2009. Its simple goal is to provide the most effective contraception now available — long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants — to women in Colorado who would not otherwise be able to afford the high up-front costs of these methods. Dubbed the Colorado Family Planning Initiative, it has produced real benefits for women, their families and each

community served by John Douglas the initiative. I know it GUEST has in our community. No matter how you COLUMN look at it, this program has been a success. From 2009 when the program first began until 2014, we have seen the overall teen birth rate in Colorado drop by 48 percent, the largest decrease in the entire country. In Adams County, the teen birth rate has dropped by 50 percent. When we think about public health programs that support better outcomes in the lives of our young people, this program has to be at the very top of that list. It’s very important to remember that fewer unplanned pregnancies mean fewer abortions. During this same period, the abortion rate for women ages 15 to 19 fell by 48 percent statewide and it fell by 20 percent for women ages 20 to 24. All of these impressive numbers are also important to our state’s resources. Fewer unplanned pregnancies also means less need for women and families to use state programs for support. The math on this is Tri-County continues on Page 11

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Ice-rink project could take shape Metro District, South Suburban looking at partnership options By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Arapahoe County Sheriff David C. Walcher unveils one of two “Little Free Libraries” at deKovoend Park, 6301 S. University Blvd., on April 9. A second one is at Willow Creek Park, 7570 E. Mineral Drive. Photo by Alex DeWind

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7570 E. Mineral Drive. “South Suburban has been so helpful,” said Rotarian Ken Hope. “They have bent over backwards accommodating us.” Hope hand-built Centennial’s new-

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team of a nonprofit organization. “We are so excited to have Rick as our new CFO,” said Stuart Davie, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Denver. “Rick has an

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common sense. Take, for example, the fact that it costs about $404 to provide access to family planning counseling, medical support and contraceptives to each woman who chooses to use the program. Conversely, each Medicaid birth alone costs about $11,000. That number doesn’t account for additional supports that a young mother and her family will likely need going forward. And while all these numbers and dollar amounts taken together are important, this program is about much more than

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I was a kid. I didn’t have a job or a mortgage, or an unhappy girlfriend. I had a perfect, softened leather mitt and a 26-inch bicycle. Then Life comes over and says, “Pleased to meet you.” Sooner or later you get a dog. Dogs are better than people. That’s what I had embroidered on a pillow. Someone said that every fifteen minutes is a new day to a dog. Smitty doesn’t know about any of the things that I have had to apologize for. There have been more than a few. He doesn’t know the first thing about man-made disasters, like 9/11 and the Connecticut parents who ruined an Easter egg hunt. Morons. I could read the articles to him, and he wouldn’t change his expression, the way I do every morning. The inescapable and undeniable beauty of loving someone who only cares about being loved, and loving in return, can’t be explained if you don’t know dogs. I don’t know what to think about cats,

est Little Free Libraries, which rest on wooden posts with magnetized, clear doors. The Rotary Club keeps the libraries stocked with reading material. Community members are encouraged to browse the selection, take a book and donate a book. “The whole point is to promote literacy,” said Jessica Reagan, a Centennial Rotarian and Little Free Library Committee member. The Little Free Library movement

started in 2009 by Rotarian Todd Bol, of Wisconsin. Bol built a model of schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother who loved to read, according to littlefreelibrary.org. He then filled it with books and placed it in his front yard with a sign that read, “Free Books.” The Little Free Library is now a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with about 36,000 libraries in more than 55 countries.

impressive resume with significant experience in the retail sector. We’re confident he will help our organization continue to navigate a challenging retail climate and develop new and complimentary revenue streams.” The organization is hosting a public meet-and-greet with Hettlinger on April 20 at Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave West.

ACC president recognized Arapahoe Community College President Diana Doyle has been awarded the Phi Theta Kappa Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction for 2016. Doyle and the other recipients were honored at the Phi Theta Kappa national convention last week in National Harbor, Maryland.

The Highlands Ranch Metro District and South Suburban Parks and Recreation may partner on a new ice rink in the area. “Within the next six months, we will have some type of recommendation to see if we want to move forward with this project,” said Rob Hanna, South Suburban’s executive director. The Metro District will discuss facilities, including an ice rink, at a workshop in early June, said General Manager Terry Nolan. He added that an ice rink would not go in the undeveloped land north of Town Center North, between Lucent and Barrons boulevards in Highlands Ranch, where a mixed-use development is planned. South Suburban’s ice arena at 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial, is being evaluated for upgrades. Renovation costs are very close to the cost of building a new facility, said Hanna. “We thought, ‘Let’s get together and see if there are any common elements that we can look at to provide this type of regional facility,’” Hanna said of the Metro District partnership. It’s too early to identify specific locations for where a rink might go, officials said.

money or statistics. It’s about the lives they represent and the quality of those lives. A planned pregnancy means better health for the baby and the mother. It increases the chances she will access proper prenatal care and improves long-term health impacts. It improves the likelihood that children will not grow up in poverty and that all families can make the choices they want for their future. Simply put, it’s an impressive public health program that works by a wide array of important measures, and it ought to continue in our counties by being given a place in our state budget. John Douglas is a public health physician and is Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department. but I know people who adore their cats. I was in a market in New York, near the new Whitney Museum. The place was full of lower Manhattan exotica, including the house cat. The house cat decided that I was the one. It went between my legs, and rubbed up next to me. Maybe it knew that I preferred her to everyone else in the room (except Jennifer). Perhaps because everyone else in the room was on the phone. Or were chewing gum with their mouth open. Or were wildly gesturing at the arugula. I don’t put hats on my dog. I don’t put coveralls on my dog. Smitty never poses in a hot dog bun. That’s not where any dog should ever be. In costumes. Smitty amuses me, but he is not laughable. Smitty, and Badger before him, turned me into a human being. Finally. “If Smitty stays, I stay. If Smitty goes, I go.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

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Jerky goes gourmet Littleton company joins the high-end trend

nies, La Vaca has stuck with beef, mostly sourced from its own ranches and feedlots throughout Colorado. “We just started with a couple flavors,” Smelker said. By Kyle Harding La Vaca now sells five flavors of jerky: kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com original, honey glazed, hot, sweet hot chipotle and brewhouse sea salt and cracked Jerky is not just gas station junk food pepper, all sold for $6.50 for a 3-ounce anymore. bag. Premium meat companies all over the The chipotle and sea salt and pepcountry have jumped into the market, per have been introduced in the past selling high-end six months, and versions of the dried, Smelker said they cured meats. have quickly become One of those the most popular companies is La flavors. Vaca Meat Company Several local on Littleton’s Main breweries have conStreet. La Vaca is tracted with La Vaca known for its selecto sell the company’s tion of steaks and jerky, including 38 ground beef, but in State Brewing Co. in 2014, the company Littleton and Living decided to branch out Sadie Smelker, the Dream Brewing into the jerky market. La Vaca Meat Company Co. in Highlands “It’s becoming, it Ranch. seems like, a little bit store manager “It’s worked out more popular with really well,” Smelker the push for highersaid. “It’s no mess or protein snacks,” store fuss for them, and it pairs really great with manager Sadie Smelker said. “I always had beer. Our spicier flavors do really well in the impression that jerky was just kind the breweries.” of a manly snack food, or maybe if you’re Smelker said jerky is also sold in a congoing camping.” venience store in Stratton, a small town in Though jerky made from venison and eastern Colorado where the two families other wild game is sold by other compathat own the company live.

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It’s becoming, it seems like, a little bit more popular with the push for higherprotein snacks.”

JERKY MARKET SEGMENTATION Beef is still king in the jerky industry, but turkey and other meats make up a portion of the market share. Beef: 79 percent Poultry: 8 percent Game (includes deer, elk and bison): 7 percent Pork: 6 percent Source: IBISworld.com La Vaca jerky is also the basis for a newer trend in Littleton: chocolatecovered jerky. Last year, The Chocolate Therapist, another Main Street store, experimented with the idea as a creative Father’s Day gift idea, using the original and hot flavors. Smelker said she hadn’t expected the idea to take off, but it’s proved popular. “It sold really well, and they’ve been selling it ever since,” she said. “I actually really like it,” Smelker added. Chocolate Therapist manager Erin Beffa said she knew some candy stores sell chocolate-covered bacon, but jerky would be more unique to Colorado, and a high-end jerky provider was just down the street.

“It’s a fantastic treat,” she said, noting the product sold out and the store continues to make it on special order. Smelker said jerky also sells well around Christmas. According to business research firm IBISWorld, the $1.1 billion jerky industry grew 4.5 percent from 2009-14, while slightly slower growth is expected through 2019. Though the biggest players in the industry are Jack Link’s and Oberto, a significant number of smaller companies, like La Vaca, have entered the market, selling at specialty stores and farmer’s markets. IBISWorld says companies are battling a traditional perception of the product as unhealthy by marketing it as a source of lean protein, and emphasizing natural ingredients and a minimal level of processing in order to attract health-conscious and physically active consumers. A 1-ounce serving of La Vaca’s Sweet Hot Chipotle product provides 11 grams of protein and just a single gram of fat. One of these is Krave Jerky, a large producer owned by Hershey’s, that has taken to sponsoring athletic events and giving out samples to marathon runners at the end of races. Smelker sees the premium jerky trend continuing to grow in the future. “We’ve got people that come back and load up regularly,” she said. “It’s definitely slowly but surely picked up.”

THE RISE OF JERKY The website jerky.com offers the following on the history of jerky: • “Ch’arki,” a name derived from the Quechuan language of the Incas (which literally translates into “dried meat”), later evolved into what we now call jerky. The development of jerky allowed humans to both store food for long periods of time and have an easily carried, dense source of nutrition to take with them on journeys. Some

say Native Americans made the first jerky (bison jerky) thousands of years ago; other sources say an Inca tribe called the Quechua made jerky as early as the 1500s. • When the first Europeans arrived in the New World, they found that the natives were making a dried meat product that did not need to be consumed immediately and they instantly knew that jerky would be beneficial to them. What the

Native American tribes called “pemmican” was jerky meat added to either crushed dried fruit or animal fat. The Native Americans taught the settlers how to cut and prepare the meat into long strips and later shared with them the entire jerky-making process and some variations of seasonings to make different recipes. • Jerky reached its height of popularity during the expansion into North America, where traders

and explorers prized it as an essential source of nutrition as they traveled to new areas with limited accessibility to fresh food and supplies along the way. The fact that meat could be hunted anywhere along the trails that the settlers were following to the West made this method of preparing meat an extremely valuable skill. This was also the introduction of other jerky meat types such as turkey, goose and other wild game.

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April 15, 2016

Musical roots still flower on stage

I grew up surrounded by music, and I have my parents to thank for that. They raised me on a healthy diet of the classics — my dad handling the rock stuff like Led Zeppelin, The Who and The Allman Brothers, my mom the folk side with artists like Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, and Joni Mitchell. Not to say there was no overlap between their tastes — dad loves Springsteen just like everyone, and mom is a fan of Zeppelin — but there were certainly demarcation points on their musical spectrums. So many childhood memories feature a soundtrack by these artists in my mind, and there is still tremendous comfort when I hear the first notes of “Baba O’Riley” or “Badlands” today. Two weeks ago, I saw firsthand that The Who and Springsteen are still capable of rocking me back harder than bands half their age, even though they’re both old enough to have AARP cards. Both bands played the Pepsi Center just two days apart, and provided master classes in musicianship, demonstrating why they’re all-time greats. Almost better — I was able to share both concerts with my parents, and be reminded how important music is as a memory trigger. The Who were in Denver for a rescheduled date on their The Who Hits 50 tour (which may or may not be their last big tour ever), but any notions that this was just some nostalgia trip were blown away when they tore into “The Seeker”

as just their second song. For a band whose remaining two original members are 70 or older, The Who showed a musical vibrancy over two hours that I have a hard time imagining most new bands being Clarke Reader capable of. Guitarist and LINER songwriter Pete NOTES Townshend is still capable of incendiary guitar work (on “Won’t Get Fooled Again”) and incredibly nuanced melody (on “Join Together”). Lead vocalist Roger Daltrey was in incredible form, particularly when you remember the band’s original December date was canceled due to illness. Somehow he can still do the kind of howl that makes your head stand on end, and his delivery on “Baba O’Riley” still packs a punch. But my favorite moments might have been before the show even started, when my dad and I counted up the number of times we’d seen The Who, what year and where the concert was. Or after, when we talked about what our favorite Who songs were and whether or not we’d seen them all performed live. Springsteen puts on a very different show than The Who, but no less impres-

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Gallant’s “Ology” released on Mind of A Genius records. Review: Christopher Gallant’s debut album “Ology” is so luminous and otherworldly in its vocals and melding of R&B, rock and trip-hop that you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s the work of an artist with decades to perfect his craft. In reality, Gallant is just 24, and has crafted an album that defies gender and simply sweeps the listener away. Favorite song: “Weight in Gold” Best display of Gallant’s earth-shattering vocal range: “Open Up” sive. Whereas The Who’s music had more in the way of subtlety, Springsteen’s is like a wall of joyous sound that just buries you. And he and his bandmates put a lot into their three-and-a-half hour performance that included the 1980 album “The River” in its entirety. Unlike The Who, there were no wild lighting or computer graphics to back up Springsteen’s performance. Just three screens so those in the cheap seats could see, and the muscular poetry of the music. Songs like “Thunder Road,” “Born to Run” and “Dancing in the Dark” didn’t even need Springsteen to sing, the tunes

are so ingrained in listeners. But the more delicate numbers like “The River” and “Drive All Night” are equally powerful for their restraint. The Boss himself is a machine, leading his band without taking a break or flagging in enthusiasm. He belted out gems like “Because the Night” like it was the first time he was singing them live, and there’s no way to be awash in that kind of generosity and not be moved. It also gave my mom a chance to talk about the importance of “The River” when she and my dad were dating, how she saw The Boss on the original album tour, and for us to compare notes on our favorite Springsteen albums. Sneaking glances at my parents during both concerts, I was able to see them as they were when they first came upon these artists that had such a profound impact on their lives. That’s what the best music does. It takes you out of your current self and back to the time you pressed play and fell in love. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he thinks “Quadrophenia” is better than “Tommy,” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town” is better than “Born to Run.” Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share the music that reminds you of your parents at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

‘Showtime on Ice’ is a slick production “Broadway — The Ice Show,” with musical highlights from “Mary Poppins,” “Wicked,” “The Sound of Music” and “Annie,” will bring young skaters onto the ice to tell stories in the upcoming “Showtime on Ice.” Sonya Ellingboe It runs April 22-24 at the South SubSONYA’S urban Ice Arena, SAMPLER 6580 S. Vine St., Littleton. Performances: 7 p.m. on April 22; 1:30 and 7 p.m. on April 23; 1:30 p.m. on April 24. Tickets: $10 to $20. Email showtimeonice@gmail.com or call 303-919-0303. Cold cases “Cold Cases with Crime Reporter Kirk Mitchell,” with award-winning veteran Denver Post writer Mitchell, will be at 7 p.m. April 19 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-795-3961. Beer history “Heady and Hoppy: The History of Beer, Past to Present” will be Nate

Wannlund`s topic when he speaks to the Highlands Ranch Historical Society at 7 p.m. April 18 at Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road (upstairs auditorium). Wannlund is from Grist Brewing Company in Highlands Ranch and will invite members to visit Grist. Pottery sale The Arapahoe Ceramics Club will host its annual Spring Pottery Sale April 21-23 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, located on the first floor of the ACC Annex Building, main campus. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. April 21 (reception at 4 p.m. with light refreshments); 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 22; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23. Information: lucysoars@gmail.com. Opera at Newman “Cosi Fan Tutti” plays April 14 to 17 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., University of Denver. Tickets: $ 11 to $30, 303-871-7720, newmantix.com/lamont. Literary festival Arapahoe Community College Writers Studio hosts its annual Literary Festival from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23 in the Half Moon, on the campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Workshops,

historic Castle Rock, will exhibit work from April 23 to May 29 in the Colorado Governor’s Art Exhibition at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Preview Party — April 22; 25th Anniversary Party — April 23; Show and Sale — April 24 to May 29. Information about the show and tickets at governorsartshow.org. Information about Rappisi at rappisiart.com.

readings and lunch with national writers. For more information, go online to arapahoe.edu and search for “literary festival.” Art student showcase Arapahoe Community College will host the annual Multimedia, Graphic Design and Illustration Student Showcase from April 28 to May 6 in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts in the Annex Building, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Admission is free. Dia del Nino The Denver Art Museum and other cultural facilities (Denver Public Library, History Colorado Center, Clyfford Still Museum, Byers-Evans House Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art) will celebrate Dia del Nino at various times over the weekend of April 23-24 in a partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center. For information, go to denverartmuseum.org/calendar/d-del-ni-ocelebration-2016. Diane Rappisi Painter Diane Rappisi, who lives in Highlands Ranch and has a studio in

Mind reader Banachek — “Brain Storms!” is the 7:30p.m. April 22 and 23 show at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. The mind reader has been featured on numerous TV shows. Tickets: $22.50-$25. 303-660-6799, tickets.amazingshows. com (Wizard Camp will be June 20-23; July 11-14; and August 1-4; 9:30 a.m. to noon each day. $175.) Jefferson art show The 45th Annual Jefferson Foundation High School Art Exhibition runs through May 8 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, with a student reception, including an awards presentation, from 6 to 9 p.m. April 25. Also: “Superstition” by Jeffco Alumni Jaime Molina and “Right to Roam” by teachers Franky and Annie Scaglione.

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‘Café’ brings music, good times to Town Hall stage Members of a wellblended men’s quintet, modeled on The Coasters, popular in the 50s, are included among the performers in “Smokey Joe’s Café” at Town Hall Arts Center: Photo by Gary Duff

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The entrance and front windows of Smokey Joe’s Café are illuminated and open for business on Town Hall’s stage as a half-dozen band members take their places inside. The animated musicians, led by Donna Kolpan Debreceni, begin a non-stop joyous revue of 39 pop standards, including “Yakety Yak,” “Love Potion # 9,” “On Broadway,” “I’m a Woman” “Hound Dog,” (remember the Elvis version?) and more, written for various vocal stars during the long careers of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The two songwriters met as very young musicians in California, hit it off and worked with soloists, bands, promoters and

other composers for many years — creating, recording, promoting music that still rocks. The Broadway production of “Smokey Joe’s Café” was the longest-running musical in Broadway history and it’s easy to understand why after an evening at Town Hall Arts Center with the band and high-energy cast, directed by Matthew Peters, who also was the choreographer.

Members of the diverse ensemble first wander on-stage singing a low-key number about “The Neighborhood,” and aside from a brief intermission, they entertain non-stop with two hours of song and dance. No storyline, no dialogue — although most individual songs tell a story of one sort or another: “Young Blood,” Kansas City,” Yakety Yak, “Baby, That is Rock & Roll,”

“Teach Me How to Shimmy,” “Jailhouse Rock” … The audience will recognize many songs, made popular over the years by musicians around the world, but perhaps many were not aware, like this writer, that this talented pair was responsible for such a huge body of work — sometimes in company with other composers. “Spanish Harlem,” written by Phil Spector and Leiber, is the only one where both were not involved, according to the program. Costumes, designed by Linda Morken, resident designer for BDT Stage, were especially pleasing, playing with black and white in different fabrics and textures, with occasional dashes of bright pink or silver. Sound designer Curt Behm kept the balance between instruments and voices almost all the time, which had to

IF YOU GO “Smokey Joe’s Café” plays through May 1 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, April 16. Tickets: $23-$42, 303-794-2787, ext. 5 or townhallartscenter.org/smokeyjoes-cafe. be a bit tricky with the great variety of vocal styles, from belt-it-out to soft and sweet. Tim Barbiaux’s set housed the band and served as backdrop for the singers and dancers, making a big show work in a smallish space. We noticed that many in the audience were dancing out as the band kept playing and almost all wore a happy smile. If you’re seeking a theater experience with deep, dark messages, look elsewhere — but for a pleasing, carefree evening, visit “Smokey Joe’s Café.”

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‘Cyrano’ adaptation coming to Lone Tree

New translation offered by Boulder company By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lone Tree Arts Center has partnered with Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company to present a new adaptation of a treasured classic play, “Cyrano de Bergerac” written by Edmond Rostand in 1897 and first produced in Paris. Producing ensemble director Stephen Weitz was looking for a temporary change in venue as his usual theater, Dairy Center in Boulder, undergoes renovations, and he “wanted to reach a creative solution that enabled us to do different work and reach a different audience.” A partnership with Lone Tree Arts Center was formed and the company will bring a new translation of Rostand’s

beloved play by contemporary playwright Michael Hollinger. Aaron Posner, who directed it first in Philadelphia in 2012, also assisted in writing it for today’s audiences and it was an Weitz immediate hit. Weitz says the new translation is not in verse, but is not modernized in terms of original time period and story. “Theatricalized convention,” he said. He first saw the play as a 19-year-old student in London and hoped to play in it someday. The “big sprawling play with seven scenes offers different challenges — exploring characters,” Weitz said. “There are nine in the cast (20-30 originally). It’s streamlined in this version ... You can sink your teeth into one of these

iconic roles, the swordplay pass by. component, broad comThe cast will have four IF YOU GO edy, tragedy.” Cyrano is a weeks of intense rehearsal “Cyrano,” presented by noted swordsman and that before the production opens the Boulder Ensemble sword-fighting element reon April 21 on Lone Tree’s Theatre Company, mains, Weitz assured me. Main Stage for a 10-day plays at Lone Tree The play’s director is run. Weitz said he will hope Arts Center April Rebecca Remaly, Weitz’s 21-30, 10075 Comto continue performances wife and partner/comons St., Lone Tree. founder of the theater in Denver, as well as at the Performances: 7:30 company. Dairy Center in Boulder, p.m. April 21, 28; 8 Cyrano, based on an with the award-winning enp.m. April 22, 23, 29, actual character in French semble. (The company will 30; 1:30 p.m. matinees history, thinks he can nevbring a busload of BETC fans April 23, 24, 27. Tickets er win a woman because cost $33-$50, 720to visit Lone Tree, he said.) with an oversized nose, he 509-1000, lonetreeOthers in the cast: Adrian feels he is too ugly. He is in artscenter.org. love with Roxane, who in Egolf, Brian Shea, Michael turn, fancies a handsome, Bouchard and Casey Andree, but awkward, young solall Ensemble members. Also dier, Christian. The poetic cast: John DiAntonio, Logan Ernstthal, Cyrano writes letters for Christian and Beniah Anderson and Sammie Joe Kinthings grow more complicated as years net.

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Library district hits 50-year milestone Arapahoe celebrates with programs, games, festivities By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Today, we have eight libraries, a library on wheels, a library in the Arapahoe Detention Center and a service area of more than 250,000 people in the Arapahoe Library District’s territory. In 1966, there was just a bookmobile, with 4,000 books borrowed from the Colorado State Library. Population was estimated at 27,000. Library cards issued stood at 2,108. Today, the collection of books numbers 653,221, according to district publicity, and is supplemented by audio and

visual media, subscriptions, eBooks that can be downloaded and audio and electronic devices. As the Arapahoe Library District celebrates its 50th anniversary throughout April, each library will have programs and festivities, including games for kids, cupcake decorating for teens and birthday parties for families. For details, see arapahoelibraries. org/celebrate-50-years-with-arapahoelibraries. Patrons are asked to share memories on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #librarylove50. By 1970, two new libraries opened: Christensen in the Southglenn Shopping Center and Walnut Hills in the Walnut Hills Elementary School. In 1982, Walnut Hills Library became Castlewood Library

and in 1992 Koelbel and Southglenn Libraries opened. (Christensen closed when Koelbel opened.) In 2003 Smoky Hill Library opened at its current location and in 2009 Eloise May and Southglenn Libraries opened in their current locations. In 2014 the new Sheridan Library opened as a stand-alone facility after being located in Sheridan High School for many years. By 1991, library patrons had checked out 1 million books for the first time. Since April is National Poetry Month,

plan to discover a new poet and/or read your own poetry in a program for adults on April 28. Starting April 3, six libraries have added some hours to their schedules: Castlewood, Eloise May, Koelbel, Sheridan, Smoky Hill and Southglenn will stay open until 7 p.m. on Fridays and run from 12 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Readers will want to make a special visit to their friendly neighborhood library this month to see what’s new as well as to remember.

An early story time photo at Christensen Library illustrates the start of a popular event that repeats regularly at Arapahoe Library District’s eight libraries in 2016 as the district celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Courtesy photo

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Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ set to soar in Littleton Oratorio portrays story of Old Testament prophet By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “Elijah,” Felix Mendelssohn’s monumental oratorio, premiered in 1846, commissioned by the Birmingham Festival. It depicts dramatic events in the life of the prophet Elijah. It will be performed at 2 p.m. April 24 at Littleton United Methodist Church, as part of the free Fine Arts Series, with area baritone Steven Taylor singing the role of the Old Testament prophet. The 70-voice LUMC Choir will sing, as will tenor James Baumgardner and the 40-voice University Choir from

Colorado Christian University. Vocalists will be accompanied by the professional musicians of the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, all under the baton of David Kates, longtime music director at LUMC, who also serves as director of choral studies at the university. Taylor is dean of the College of Music at CCU and Baumgardner is a former faculty member, now of Vail. They will be joined by eight soloists from the church and university. Kates described the oratorio as one of the best-known and most dramatic choral works, perhaps second only to Handel’s “Messiah.” He spoke of the highly dramatic music that depicts the mood of every scene. “Oratorios, like opera, were the predecessors of the elaborately scored movies of today,” Kates said. “Indeed, Mendelssohn’s

IF YOU GO “Elijah” will be performed at 2 p.m. April 24 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Admission is free.

score portrays angry Israelites, frenzied priests of Baal, fire raining down from Heaven, coursing floods, raging crowds, earthquakes and even the still small

voice of God. In keeping with recent performance practice, this performance will feature a version pared down to its dramatic essentials.” (Online histories speak of the florid Victorian presentations performed in the 1800s.) While “Elijah” was originally written in German, it was immediately translated to English for the Birmingham Festival. Next in the Fine Arts Series will be a Fine Arts Festival April 29 through May 1, including visual art and theater.

The Colorado Christian University Choir will join with singers from Littleton United Methodist Church to present the oratorio “Elijah” about the Old Testament prophet on April 24 at LUMC. Courtesy photo

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18 Centennial Citizen CURTAIN TIME Buntport’s museum guard on duty... “The Rembrandt Room” is written cooperatively by the always clever Buntport Theater Company members and is a solo piece for the versatile Erin Rollman, playing through April 30 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. April 17 and 24; 8 .m. Monday, April 18. Tickets, buntport.com. Women of steel “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling plays through May 7, presented by Spotlight Theatre at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver (Lowry). Directorial debut of accomplished actress Emma Messenger. Performances:

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Castle Rock art show will help preservation Welch’s watercolors include painting of Sedalia landmark By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Castle Rock artist Cindy Welch is featured in April at Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia. Her artwork will be displayed through the month and a special “Meet the Artist” reception will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on April 24. (Reservations are requested.) She will release her new painting of the castle, and a limited edition of prints, presumably, as she has with other paintings of local historical buildings. (To see the entire collection, visit cindywelchdesign.com.) Welch is a member of a newly-formed Art Committee at Cherokee and participates in the “Arts Afield” program. It will allow artists and photographers access to the Ranch and Castle for the purpose of creating art. Program director Cynthia Edwards has a vision to share the beauty of the property, while also preserving the 1920s landmark. Welch writes of a growing artistic community at Cherokee. She is a Colorado native and has lived in Castle Rock for 25 years. Her medium is watercolor and she is technically skilled with that difficult medium. She recently showed her paintings in a Commissioner’s Choice Exhibit at the Lone Tree Art Center and will have a solo show in the Healing Arts program at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital in September.

Castle Rock artist Cindy Welch has an exhibit of her paintings displayed at Cherokee Ranch and Castle in April, with a reception on April 24.

IF YOU GO Reservations for the April 24 reception include a Cherokee Ranch and Castle minitour, live acoustic music and a meeting with Welch. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $20, and proceeds will go into funds used to maintain and preserve the castle. For a reception reservation or information about visiting the exhibit at another time, go to cherokeeranch.org/arts.

“Cascading River,” a watercolor landscape by Cindy Welch, is included in her exhibit at Cherokee Ranch and Castle. Courtesy photos

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Deb Nabb, of Castle Rock, casts an adoring eye toward her foster dog, Canello. Nabb continues to pull porcupine quills from the boxer mix’s face and shoulder. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

Sherlocks bring animals home Missing Mutt Detectives join forces to ﬁnd pets By Chris Michlewicz Special to Colorado Community Media While Deb Nabb explains her ways of rehabilitating neglected dogs, Canello sneakily applies a few affectionate licks to her cheek. The boxer mix’s face says so much when he looks at his foster mom, namely that he’s grateful to have found someone he can finally trust.

Canello achieved a measure of notoriety when he went missing from a different foster parent’s home on Christmas Eve, only to show up on a doorstep miles away two weeks later with a face and shoulder full of porcupine quills. Canello quickly became known in media reports as “the porcupine dog.” Since his brush with both the agitated porcupine and fleeting fame, things have been a bit calmer. One year ago, life was different for Canello, who was dropped off

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KNOW WHERE TO GO Reconstruction of the Interstate 25 and Arapahoe Road interchange is scheduled to begin May 2016 and continue until summer 2018. This project is designed to reduce congestion and improve safety by: § Rebuilding the I-25 bridge over Arapahoe Road § Creating triple left turns from the I-25 southbound offramp § Removing the bridge piers that separate the lanes on Arapahoe Road to improve traffic flow with three through lanes in each direction § Realigning the frontage road in the northeast quadrant of the interchange § Building sound walls adjacent to the Walnut Hills subdivision near Arapahoe Road and Yosemite Street § Widening Yosemite Street from Yosemite Circle on the north to Xanthia Street on the south § Widening westbound Arapahoe Road from Yosemite Street to Greenwood Plaza Boulevard § Access to businesses will be maintained, but may be temporarily altered during construction Funding for this $66 million project comes from the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships program, Arapahoe County, the cities of Centennial and Greenwood Village and the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District.

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Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers to help seniors, teens, youth and more in a variety of capacities. Contact: 303-738-7938 Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Need: Volunteers to help with mail/delivery room, internal mail delivery/pick-up and more. Requirements: Citizen Academy graduates will be given priority consideration. All other applicants must pass a background screening. Contact: Lt. Steve Curti at 720-874-3936 ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Terry Shipley, 303688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen KlippelWorden, 303-343-1856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado. org or 1-877-404-5708 Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor

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Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra From hard swinging blues and beautiful ballads, to driving Latin tunes and the soulful vocals of Heidi Schmidt, this swingin’ jazz orchestra will dazzle the audience with the best of big band jazz. Savor the music of greats like Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and more. The big band classic performance is at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-8056800. Heady and Hoppy: History of Beer, Past to Present Highlands Ranch resident Nate Wannlund presents the history of beer from the past and especially focusing on the present. Program runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Light refreshments provided. Presentation from the Highlands Ranch Historical Society is free. Authors’ Celebration The Castle Rock Writers group plans its Authors’ Celebration from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Castle Rock Writers group members will share their recently published work. Hear how they did it. The celebration is open to members and the public. The group meets one Monday each month. RSVP to castlerockwriters@gmail.com or call Alice Aldridge-Dennis at 303-521-8615. Cold Cases Hear about intriguing unsolved Colorado murder cases with veteran crime reporter Kirk Mitchell at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Mitchell will give new information about several prominent cases, including Harold Henthorn’s conviction for his second wife’s death from falling over a cliff and the investigation into the death of his ﬁrst wife; the disappearance of young Dylan Redwine; the unusual circumstances surrounding the murder of the Bennett family in Aurora; and the case of 9/11 videographer Kurt Sonnenfeld who is suspected of killing his wife but claims that he is the victim of a government plot to silence him. Mitchell is a feature crime reporter at The Denver Post whose work has led to the captures and convictions of child molesters and killers in the United States and Mexico. Call 303-795-3961. Japanese Internment in Colorado, Camp Amache Hank Tobo will present his insights on the story of America’s concentration camps at the Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society program, “Japanese Internment in Colorado and Camp Amache,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. President Roosevelt’s issuance of Executive Order 9066 in February 1942 set into motion a controversial chapter of American history - the relocation and internment of more than 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry in 10 camps or “relocation centers” located in seven Western states. Camp Amache in Prowers County, Colorado, was one such center. In operation from August 1942 until October 1945, it housed more than 10,000 internees. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, Joyce4Books@gmail. com. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events

THEATER/FILM

Denver Ballet Theatre to Present ‘Paquita’ Denver Ballet Theatre presents “Paquita” at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the PACE Center in Parker. With original choreography by Joseph Mazilier and a score composed by Edouard Deldevez and Ludwig Minkus, Paquita tells a romantic Gypsy tale in which young love is tested, yet conquers all. For tickets, contact the PACE box office at parkerarts.ticketforce. com or at 303-8056800. Performing Arts Series: Storytelling Children ages 6-10 can learn the ins and outs of storytelling through short-form exercises and games in collaboration with The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The storytelling program is presented at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Oklahoma! Auditions Parker Theatre Academy, in association with Parker United Methodist Church, plans auditions for “Oklahoma!” from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, and 2-5 p.m. April 20, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. A portion of the ticket sales benefits the Parker Task Force. Performers of all ages and talents are needed and families are encouraged to audition. Call 303-805-6800 to schedule an audition appointment. Callbacks are by invitation only from 2-5 p.m. April 21. A participation fee is charged if selected. Scholarships are available. Those auditioning must prepare a 30-second song, preferably from Oklahoma! Be prepared to learn a simple dance and read from the script. Rehearsals start in June and take place Monday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Specific days and times for individual performers and ensembles will be created after auditions. Oklahoma! performances are on the weekends from July 26 to Aug. 4 at the PACE Center. Show tickets are available at PACEcenteronline.org, 303-805-6800 or at the PACE Center box office. Banachek: Miracles of the Mind Banachek is the world’s leading mind reader. Having astounded audiences across the globe, he has fooled scientists into believing he possessed psychic powers then later revealed that he was fooling them. Tickets on sale now for Banachek’s Miracles of the Mind show at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 22-23 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required; go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com or call 303-660-6799. Go to banachek. com. Auditions for Seussified ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Auditions for “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet,” by Classic Acts, are from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. There will be a cold reading from the script and the cast will be determined the same evening. The performances are June 1 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Show tickets are available at PACEcenteronline. org, 303.805.6800 or at the PACE Center box office.

Hands-On Painting Workshops The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County presents three painting workshops conducted by local professional artists. All three events are open to members and nonmembers. The workshops and instructors are Saturday, April 16, “Abstract Painting Made Easy” with artist and musician Jennifer Bobola; and Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, “Abstracted Reality” with artist Victoria Kwasinski. All workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Workshops are for ages 18 and older. Sign-up forms available at http://www.heritage-guild.com/membership.html. Payment is required to reserve a space at any workshop(s) and the number of participants is limited. For details, supply lists, and registration forms for all workshops, see http://www.heritage-guild.com/current-workshops.html or contact Beatrice Drury, workshop director, at btdrury@q.com or call 303-796-8110. Heritage Fine Arts Guild Show The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will have its member spring art show from May 2-31 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The painting exhibit is free and open to the public. Meet the artists at a reception from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8, in the library’s lower-level gallery. Light refreshments will be served. All works are originals and available for sale directly from the participating artists. Artists should call show co-chairs Linda Millarke, 303-973-0867, or Orrel Schooler, 303-798-6481, for details regarding entry and hanging requirements. Registration deadline is Friday, April 22 and each member artist may submit up to three entries. Go to www.heritage-guild.com.

EVENTS

Astronomy Star Parties Explore the night sky with Arapahoe Community College faculty member Jennifer Jones from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at the Parker campus. Star parties are free and open to the public. Complimentary hot cocoa served. Contact jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839. Renew the Ranch Volunteer at Renew the Ranch from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 16 and help clean up Highlands Ranch parks and open space areas. Renew the Ranch is a kid-friendly activity. Groups, families and individuals are encouraged to attend. It is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together or for high school students to earn community service hours required for graduation. Contact Kari Larese to register or for more information at 720-240-4909 or klarese@highlandsranch.org. Recycling, Shredding Event Recycle unused paint, primer and stains, shred documents or recycle electronics at the Legend High School recycling, shredding event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the back-north parking lot at 22219 Hilltop Road, Parker. Paint recycling costs $5 for two pint/gallon cans or one 5-gallon cans. Shredding cost is $10 for a bag or box. Electronics recycling costs from $5-$40, and items allowed include laptops, computers, inkjet printers, faxes, monitors, laser printers, TVs, cell phones and game centers. The National Honor Society will also have a car wash, and donations for the school’s after-prom will be accepted.

Recycle Your Bicycle Donate your used or Wonderbound: Dust unwanted bikes Sunday, Embarking on a partnership with the incredible actors of Curious Theatre ComApril 17 at Recycle Your pany and Denver Singer/Songwriter Jesse Manley, Wonderbound captures the Bicycle from 11 a.m. to hardship, struggle, and loss of the Dust Bowl in this world premiere production that is sure to tug at your heartstrings. Show are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. at Shea Stadium and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Highlands Ranch. Project ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ ReCycle will collect the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Smokey Joe’s Café” bikes, spruce them up through Sunday, May 1. The longest running musical revue in Broadway history, and get them into the Smokey Joe’s Cafe is a song and dance revue showcasing 39 pop standards, hands of children. Projincluding Love Potion #9, On Broadway, I’m a Woman, Yakety Yak, and more rock ect ReCycle is a Douglas and roll, rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike County-based non-profit Stoller. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www. whose goal is to provide TownHallArtsCenter.org. smiles to children all over Colorado by donating bicycles to kids in need. If your bike is broken, Organist Performs they still want it. Bikes Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin, concert organist, performs at 2 p.m. Sunday, April that cannot be brought 17, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The concert is free and open to the public. Cindy Lindeen-Martin is minis- back to life will be taken apart and the parts can be used on other bicycles. For more information call 303-791-0430. ter of music and organist at Augustana Lutheran Church. DNA for Genealogy: Part III Music Festival Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society presents the final in a threeDouglas Elbert Music Teachers Association plans its 21st festival from 8 a.m. to part session on DNA and genealogy from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Parker Bible Church, 4391 Mainstreet, Parker. More than 350 students from Douglas and Elbert counties will play before judges at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. and take music theory tests. High level performers will play in the honors concert Professional genealogist Deena Coutant will discuss how to use DNA testing for genealogy. Time will be scheduled for a Q&A. All welcome; no registrathe following weekend. Large prizes will be given to “Stump the Musician” tion needed. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, Joyce4Books@gmail.com. game winners. Call 303-841-2976.

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is under way. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus that is open to anyone ages 55 and older, with or without choral experience. Email Brian@5280plus-encore. org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.

ART/CRAFTS

Spring Pottery Show, Sale The Cook Park Potters plans its spring pottery show and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver. Pottery, glass, jewelry and sculpture items will be on display. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Call 720-865-0610.

Retirement Planning Workshops Seniors outliving their savings or pension or social security is a hot topic in Colorado, which has one of the fastest growing populations of people aged 65 or older. These issues and more are addressed at free Lunch and Learn seminars, “Aging and Long Term Care: How Am I Going to Pay For It?” at Koelbel Library, 5955 Holly St., Centennial. Lunch is catered by Panera Bread. Seminars are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 26. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820. Laws of Murder The Mystery Book Club will discuss “The Laws of Murder” by Charles Finch at its Thursday, April 21 meeting. The club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille. Readers who have not read the book are welcome to join the club for lunch and to discuss their favorite mystery. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Calendar continues on Page 23

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Marketplace

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Hunting/Fishing

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Misc. Notices LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1976 ANNOUNCES THEIR 40 YEAR REUNION!!! June 24-25-26, 2016 For information on the events and registration visit: www.LHS1976tigers.com Questions? Email: 1976lhstigers@gmail.com The Wheat Ridge Silver Foxes Senior softball team needs a few players this year age 50+ Practice Saturday Morning games Wednesday morning Contact Ken @ (720)229-3622 Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

FARM & AGRICULTURE

Sporting goods Camping Gear

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Estate Sales

PETS

Garage Sales

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Huge Garage Sale! One Day Only! Saturday, April 16 8 am – 3 pm Littleton High School 199 E. Littleton Boulevard, Littleton Clothing, Small Appliances, Kids Items, Home Décor, Seasonal Items, and much more! All proceeds go to LHS Performing Arts and After Prom Parker

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ELECTRIC BICYCLES

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Genealogy DNA Series, Part 2 Learn which DNA test to choose, how to interpret test results and some of the science behind DNA testing during the second part of a three-part series of programs presented by genealogist Deena Coutant. The Douglas County Libraries program is presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration is required; call 303-7917323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries. org. Life-Size Game Night Families are invited to the Philip S. Miller Library for a family game night with life-sized games. Register in advance at the library’s teen or children’s desk. Play happens from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 at 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Author Visit Author Jessica Knoll will talk about her debut novel, New York Times bestseller “Luckiest Girl Alive,” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Douglas County Libraries’ James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Knoll’s book will be on sale at the event, and a book signing will follow the discussion. Registration required; call 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Douglas County Town Hall Meeting Legislators will host a Douglas County Town Hall Meeting from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Tennessee Conference Room, 1811 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. Participating legislators include House Assistant Minority Leader: Polly Lawrence, House District 39; State Representative: Kim Ransom, House District 44; and Senate Majority Leader Mark Scheffel, House District 4. Contact Kelind Baker, Legislative Aide for Representative Lawrence, at 303-866-2935. Clinton Carter Gala, Auction Douglas County Democrats plan its annual Clinton Carter Gala and Auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Go to www.DouglasDemocrats.org or call 720-509-9048.

MERCHANDISE

Farm Equipment

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Casino Night, Silent Auction Ave Maria Catholic Parish plans a Roaring 20s casino night and silent auction at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Admission includes $1,000 in play money for blackjack, roulette, Texas hold`em and craps. Entertainment, music, dancing, prizes and a silent auction are included. Contact Len and Janie Bertagnolli, at 303-284-9685. Go to www.avemariacatholicparish.org. Therapeutic Recreation Carnival Night Therapeutic recreation families, friends, volunteers and community supporters will enjoy a night of fun and games from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Range Road, Highlands Ranch. Call 303-471-7043 or go to www.hrcaonline.org. Plant and Craft Yard Sale Artisan crafts, perennials and home décor will be available to enjoy and purchase at the Living Way Fellowship plant and craft yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch. All are welcome. Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@ gmail.com.

HEALTH

Affordable Health Screenings The 9Health Fair offers professional and affordable health screenings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood. The family fair includes screenings and activities for children. Vision, hearing, oral, asthma, blood pressure, diabetes type 1 and more will be screened. Many adult screenings also are offered, including blood, Hep C, bone health, memory/stress and more. Go to www.9HealthFair.org. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, un-

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less otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, April 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock (Karen Johnson, 720-272-1464); Tuesday, April 19, 1:30-6 p.m. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton (Christine Trickey, 303-730-3835); Wednesday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Thursday, April 21, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Arapahoe County Administration, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton; Thursday, April 21, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western Union, 12500 E. Belford Ave., Englewood; Thursday, April 21, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Terrace Tower, 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village; Sunday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker; Sunday, April 24, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Louis Parish, 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood. Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 (Heart Math for Heart Health); Wednesday, April 27 (After Winter Detox) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com. Free Health Classes South Denver Cardiology presents free educational classes at its office, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303-744-1065 or www.southdenver.com. Class schedule: Monday, April 18, Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin; Monday, April 18, Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar.

EDUCATION

‘Lion King Kids’ Heritage Elementary presents “Disney’s The Lion King Kids” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 14-15, and at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Tickets are available in advance at the school office, 3350 Summit View Parkway, Highlands Ranch. Castle Rock Coders Forming Castle Rock Coders is a group for all ages and all skill levels that will meet every other Saturday, beginning April 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Bring your laptop and spend some time collaborating with other amateur programmers during this informal drop-in program. The facilitator has 20-plus years of experience in software development. Contact Jane Smith at jsmith@ dclibraries.org or call Jane at 303-791-7323 if you have questions. Nurturing Strength of Spirit in K-12 Students Learn the process that is transforming challenging behaviors and borderline educational outcomes into miraculous results. The Nurturing Strength of Spirit in Our K-12 Students: A Holistic Approach to Education program runs from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Room M3130, Littleton. Award-winning author and educator Sandra Alexander presents the four-step Spiritual Approach to Intervention, which offers practical tools to calming challenging behaviors and removing blocks to learning for all students, including those with attention deficit challenges and those students living on the autism spectrum. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for a reception and book signing. Go to http://www.strengthofspiritconsulting.com/purchase to sign up. Contact 970-799-4286 or strengthofspirit222@gmail. com for information. Backyard Homesteading Fair Learn basic heirloom skills for sustainable city living at the backyard homesteading fair, a Douglas County Libraries series that kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Fair will focus on backyard chicken keeping, gardening, green cleaning, beekeeping, goat’s milk lotion, quilting and more. No registration needed. Contact 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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SPORTS

LOCAL

Arapahoe takes down Chaparral

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Four-run second inning sparks Warriors’ 4-2 victory By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Arapahoe baseball coach Luke Muller knew his pitching staff would be tested with four games in five days. Sophomore right-hander Drew Hayes stepped up in the third Arapahoe game in five days on April 8 and pitched the Warriors to a 4-2 nonleague victory over Chaparral in his first varsity start. “He’s on varsity as a sophomore because we knew he was going to be ability to pitch,” Muller said. “All of our games kind of got back up. He was scheduled to throw last week but it got pushed back. He’s got a lot of ability, a lot of talent, he’s got a cool head and keeps that same temperament. I wasn’t surprised at all by how he pitched.”

I felt great today. I just came off a back injury but I felt good in the bullpen.”

Drew Hayes, Arapahoe sophomore pitcher

Key moments Chaparral had runners on second and third with one out in the top of the seventh, but the Wolverines couldn’t score the tying runs. Hayes induced a pop-out and a fly-out to end the game. “I had to stay focused, determined and I had to finish the game,” Hayes said. “At the end of the game, you just have to do your best. You can’t let things get into your head that one bad pitch will give up two runs. I just wanted to stick with my fastball.”

Arapahoe’s Jacob Goodman slides safely into third as Chaparral third baseman Mitch Kounkel leaps for the ball. Goodman advanced on a throwing error and the Warriors beat the Wolverines, 4-2, in a none-league game on April 8 at Arapahoe. Photo by Jim Benton

Key players/statistics Hayes allowed eight hits but walked only one, and he made pitches to strand five runners in scoring position, including three in the last two

innings. He threw 82 pitches. Arapahoe scored all its runs in the second inning with Justin Kuhl, Tyler Aikens and Hunter Rynders getting RBI hits and the fourth run

scored on an error. Chaparral senior starter Brad Weems pitched seven innings, allowing only four hits and two earned runs. Four walks were costly as two

They said it “I had to stick with my fastball,” Hayes said. “My curveball was on but they were hitting left and right on my curveball and I had to stay low and away with my fastball. Sometimes it got up there but they caught them. I felt great today. I just came off a back injury but I felt good in the bullpen.” “There were not very good at-bats,” said Chaparral coach Alan DiGiosio. “We had five at-bats in hitter’s counts and we got ourselves out swinging at pitches we shouldn’t be swinging at in those situations. A popup there in the seventh was a great example. We got a great outing from Brad, we outhit them but they made the plays they needed to and we didn’t make one play or two plays and it cost us four runs.”

of those runners scored. Alec Ackerman and Aaron Hammann collected the Wolverines’ RBI. Jonah Jenkins had two of the Wolverines’ eight hits.

Going forward Arapahoe, 2-4 after the Chaparral victory, plays Cherokee Trail in the second-game of Centennial League back- to -back games April 18. Chaparral (3-5) faces Castle View in a Continental League game April 18.

Veteran coach takes on new job at Legend Monte Thelen planned to step away from football when he announced his retirement as Cherokee Trail football coach last November. But it took only a few months for the 55-year-old veteran coach to reconsider. Jim Benton After taking a call Legend Athletic OVERTIME from Director Kevin Boley, Thelen accepted the position as the Titans’ new head football coach. “It’s funny how that has worked out,” Thelen said. “Yeah, taking some time off was kind of the plan for me, but that changed three weeks ago when Kevin got in touch with me and we started discussing this.” Thelen was Cherokee Trail’s first coach and spent 13 seasons at the Aurora school after also coaching at Rangeview, Strasburg and out of state. Cherokee Trail lost to Valor Christian in the 2012 state championship game. “When you look at his reputation and

success at Rangeview and Cherokee Trail and what everybody said about him about what a quality person he is, it was exciting for us,” said Boley, who also is the basketball coach at the school. “Any time you have a chance to hire a coach with that kind of success and experience, you have to jump on it.” Thelen takes over a program from Robert Doyle that went 4-6 last season and has only had one winning season in its eight-year history. However, the Titans do have starting quarterback Marc Muma returning, plus a promising freshman class ready to contribute. “There are a lot of positives,” said Thelen. “I don’t have any specific plans until I start meeting the kids, the coaches and the talent we have coming back. We definitely want to play hard-nosed football, be good on defense, solid in the kicking game and it would be very nice if we could be explosive and have big play potential on offense.” Green Mountain grad gains honors Green Mountain graduate Ryan Stephan, a 6-foot-10 senior at Mesa State University in Grand Junction, was named the Division II Player of the Year.

Stephan, who averaged 25.6 points and 11.4 rebounds a game in addition to leading Division II with 23 double doubles this season, was also the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player of the Year, the South Central Region Player of the Year, a Division II Bulletin first team All-American choice and recently played in the 2016 Reese’s NABC Division II All-Star game. He is also one of 25 finalists for the Bevo Francis Award, which is presented to the best small college player in the country. Pitch-count scoreboard Douglas County and Prairie View played a 12-inning baseball game April 9 and it was nice to see a pitch-count scoreboard to track the number of pitches thrown by the teams. Eliot Hardy, an assistant softball coach for Douglas County and the baseball team’s statistician, knew the pitch-count limitations would be put into effect this year by the Colorado High School Activities Association and looked ahead. He formed a company, Ontraksports, and has pitch-count scoreboards available for Colorado high schools. CHSAA assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann is hoping to have the scoreboards available

for all state playoff games next month. The scoreboards, with 6-inch or 8-inch displays, cost either $950 or $1,100 and are portable. They can be mounted near a dugout and controlled by a remote from the dugout or press box. There is a 500foot radio frequency. “If there is a dispute that might arise during a game, it is better to catch it during the inning where the discrepancy arises rather than waiting until the seventh or eighth inning of a tight game,” said Hardy. Sixth national title for Hundley Maria Hundley, a Seattle Pacific senior from Heritage High School, won the vault event at the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships in St. Charles, Missouri, on April 9. Hundley had a winning score of 9.850 to capture her second national vault title, which gave her six national gold medals in her collegiate career. 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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Lions roar in shutout win over Golden Littleton wins league soccer matchup 3-0 By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Littleton’s girls soccer team combined strong defense, ball control and an aggressive offense in an April 5 league win over Golden at Littleton Public School Stadium. The Lions scored the winning goal less than five minutes into the game. They went on to add two more insurance goals in a 3-0 shutout of Golden. “We came out fired up tonight,” Lions coach Terry Banfield said after the game. “We lost 3-1 to a very good Wheat Ridge team April 1 in a game we really didn’t play our best soccer. Today, we wanted to come out, dominate possession of the ball as we look for the opportunity to get good shots on the goal.” Banfield said the Lions work to control the ball and the pace of play. The coach said he made some changes in the passing patterns and ball movement earlier this season, which helped complement the team’s aggressive style of offensive play. The Lions followed the prescribed style of play against high-scoring Golden. Littleton spread the field and passed the ball around until there was an opportunity to press the attack. The Lions controlled the tempo of play throughout the first half. Golden responded and pressed the attack more often, but Littleton’s defense and goalie play kept the ball out of the net. Key players/statistics Sarah Gray drilled the ball into the net past a diving goalie less than five minutes into the game to break a scoreless tie. Teammate Sarah Payson took a pass from teammate Carlisle Maney and

Elizabeth Sanson (10) grimmaces as sh heads the ball to a Littleton teammate during the April 5 girls soccer game against Golden. The Lions scored early the first goal early in the first half, added to their lead and won the game, 3-0. Photo by Tom Munds scored a goal with 7:17 left in the first half. Payson also she assisted on the other two Lions goals. In the second half, Katie Puchino scored the Lions’ third and final goal of the game. They said it Golden goalie Mackenzie Cunningham made a save on a penalty kick midway through the first half, and Lions coach Banfield said he was concerned

the save could have shifted the momentum in the game. But Payson said she felt the save on the penalty kick fired up her team to come back and amp up its offensive play. “We felt we needed to win this game and went out and gave it our all,” the Lions striker said. “We have really good teamwork, and we are really good at passing the ball. Today, our style was clicking and the key was keeping the ball with us

and, if we lost it, work to get it right back. It was a good win for us today.” Going forward The Lions were scheduled to play four games in seven days leading up to an April 19 game against league-leading Standley Lake. The kickoff for the game against the Gators is 7 p.m., and the game will be played at Littleton Public School Stadium.

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Heritage senior puts focus on golf Joanna Kempton cards a 75 in the first league tournament of the season By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Joanna Kempton is hitting more approach shots than passing shots this spring. The Heritage senior has played both tennis and golf during the spring in past years, but this season she decided to concentrate on golf and the early results have been promising. Kempton shot a 3-over-par 75 on April 4 during a Continental League meet at Lone Tree Golf Club to finish with co-medalist honors and help Heritage edge Regis Jesuit for the win in the first league tournament of the season.

BASEBALL Heritage 5, Arapahoe 0 The Warriors fell to 2-5 on the season with the April 9 road loss. Key performers: Jacob Goodman got a hit. Desmond Pineda struck out seven batters. Arapahoe 4, Chaparral 2 The Warriors improved to 2-4 on the season with the April 8 home win. Key performers: Justin Kuhl, Hunter Rynders and Tyler Aikens each had a hit and drove in a run. Mullen 6, Arapahoe 5 The Warriors fell to 1-4 on the season with the April 7 home loss.

“I played varsity golf and tennis my first three years of high school,” explained Kempton. “Now I’m just playing golf. I got into golf because I have two older sisters (Kristen and Jenn) that played Kempton golf so it was just kind of natural for me to play too. I’ve been playing since I was very little in tournaments and things like that. “It’s up to you in golf. You control what you do. I like the fact you can practice on your own. You can always improve on something so it’s not really boring.” Kempton has always been a long hitter, but her concentration on only golf this spring has helped her short game. “She’s a very gifted athlete,” said Heri-

tage golf coach Mike Keenan. “She has put a little more time and focus into golf. That showed up at Lone Tree. I hope it continues to show up the rest of the season. Her biggest improvement so far has been being able to practice her short game and mid-irons.” Kristen Kempton, a 2010 graduate, played tennis and golf. Jenn, who graduated in 2013, played junior varsity soccer and golf for three years but played only golf as a senior. Joanna, who was 16th in last season rain-shortened state tournament, played solid golf in the Eagles’ season-opening tournament. “It was a good score for me,” she said. “I felt pretty good. I wasn’t quite sure how I would play because I hadn’t played a full round in a while. It’s a good feeling to start the season that way. “I was hitting pretty well, pretty

straight and on the greens. And I was chipping pretty good. I was able to get up and down a few times. And I really never got into trouble which was good.” Kempton plans keep working on her short game. “I’ll hit on the driving range then I’ll spend the rest of my time practicing my short game,” she said. “That needs more work. I’ll work on chipping, pitching and putting the rest of the time. I try to spend more time on my short game. “My consistency has improved. When I was younger it was easy for me to have a good hole and then a few bad holes and kind of get a negative mindset. Now I stay calmer. It’s not as big of deal for me if I have a bad shot. This year for B my team I’d like us to finish first in our C league and I would like to do as well as I T can at state and hopefully make the top t 10 at state.” K h

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ARAPAHOE WARRIORS Key performers: Jacob Goodman had four hits and drove in two runs. Justin Kuhl had two hits and drove in a run. GIRLS SOCCER Arapahoe 3, Regis Jesuit 0 The Warriors improved to 7-2 on the season with the April 9 road win. Key performers: Kelsey Vogel, Medelyn Matthews and Haley Archuleta each scored a goal. Arapahoe 2, Mullen 0 The Warriors improved to 6-2 on the season with the April 7 conference win. Key performers: Medelyn Matthews and

Isabel Benasso each scored a goal. BOYS LACROSSE Arapahoe 11, Grandview 5 The Warriors improved to 3-2 on the season with the April 8 road win. Key performers: Keenan Moffitt scored four goals. Blake Widlund scored two goals. Regis Jesuit 7, Arapahoe 4 The Warriors fell to 2-2 on the season with the April 5 road loss. Key performers: Ethan Ferrie had 10 saves in goal. Keenan Moffitt scored a goal.

GIRLS LACROSSE Arapahoe 18, Grandview 14 The Warriors improved to 5-1 on the sea- G son with the April 8 home win. Key performers: Meg Hanson scored five goals. Elizabeth Pierpont scored four goals. Arapahoe 12, Air Academy 11 The Warriors improved to 4-1 on the season with the April 6 road win. Key performers: Meg Hanson scored three goals. Liria Capdevila scored three goals.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP HERITAGE EAGLES BASEBALL Heritage 5, Araphoe 0 The Eagles improved to 7-2 on the season with the April 9 home win. Key performers: Myles Howard drove in two runs. Riley Egloff struck out seven batters. Heritage 9, Prairie View 2 The Eagles improved to 6-2 on the season with the April 7 road win. Key performers: Casey Opitz had two hits and drove in three runs. Arian Jimenez drove in two runs.

Wheat Ridge 7, Heritage 6 The Eagles felt to 5-2 on the season with the April 6 road loss. Key performers: Ben Boldt and Reilly Egloff each drove in two runs.

Heritage 2, Highlands Ranch 1 The Eagles improved to 3-3 on the season with the April 5 road win. Key performers: Faith Lucas and Samantha Manelis each scored a goal.

GIRLS LACROSSE Columbine 17, Heritage/Littleton 5 The Gryphons fell to 2-5 on the season with the April 9 road loss. Key performers: Olivia Gilida scored four goals. Alex Lopez scored a goal.

GIRLS SOCCER Chaparral 1, Heriatge 0 The Eagles fell to 3-4 on the season with the April 8 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

BOYS LACROSSE Heritage 14, Evergreen 10 The Eagles improved to 5-3 on the season with the April 7 road win. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Grandview 18, Heritage/Littleton 8 The Gryphons fell to 2-4 on the season with the April 6 road loss. Key performers: Kate Reutzel scored three goals. Olivia Gilida scored two goals.

CHERRY CREEK BRUINS BASEBALL Cherokee Trail 10, Cherry Creek 0 The Bruins fell to 5-2 on the season with the April 7 road loss. Key performers: Cody Schultz had two hits.

Legend 2, Cherry Creek 0 The Bruins fell to 2-4-1on the season with the April 9 rod loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this gme.

Cherry Creek 11, Cherokee Trail 10 The Bruins improved to 5-1 on the season with the April 5 home win. Key performers: Nate Sweeny had two hits and drove in two runs. Alex Zhang drove in two runs.

Grandview 3, Cherry Creek 2 The Bruins fell to 2-3-1 on the season with the April 7 home loss. Key performers: Alexa Grosser and Anna Weinstein each scored a goal.

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Cherry Creek 1, Cherokee Trail 1 The Bruins moved to 2-2-1 on the season

with the April 5 tie on the road. Key performers: Annie Grillo scored a goal. BOYS LACROSSE Cherry Creek 18, Cherokee Trail 3 The Bruins improved to 4-1 on the season with the April 8 road win. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Torrey Pines 15, Cherry Creek 11 The Bruins fell to 3-1 on the season with the April 7 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics

were reported for this game.

GIRLS LACROSSE Cherry Creek 21, Cherokee Trail 4 The Bruins improved to 5-0 on the season with the April 8 home win. Key performers: Audrey Hummel scored five goals. Hope Adams scored four goals. Cherry Creek 15, Kent Denver 8 The Bruins improved to 4-0 with the April 6 road win. Key performers: Eliza Radochonski scored four goals. Pearl Schwartz scored three goals.

LITTLETON LIONS GIRLS SOCCER Littleton 3, Ponderosa 0 The Lions improved to 5-2 on the season with the April 9 home win. Key performers: Sarah Payson, Anna Newby and Sarah Gray each scored a goal. Evergreen 2, Littleton 1

The Lions fell to 4-2 on the season with the April 7 home loss. Key performers: Sarah Gray scored a goal. Littleton 3, Golden 0 The Lions improved to 4-1 on the season with the April 5 home win.

Key performers: Sarah Payson, Katie Puchino and Sarah Gray each scored a goal. BOYS LACROSSE Littleton 7, Ponderosa 2 The Lions improved to 3-3 on the season with the April 8 road win.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Littleton 15, Denver North 1 The Lions improved to 2-3 on the season with the April 5 home win. Key performers: Morgan Harris, Will Gast and Donovan Crabtree each scored three goals.

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Public Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2016

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

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0127-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 19, 2016, 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) Corbin Longshore and Jennifer Mills Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Citywide Home Loans Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4043945 Original Principal Amount $201,188.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $197,817.80 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 76, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7744 South Kittredge Court, Englewood, CO 80112. 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, 06/08/2016, 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: 4/14/2016 Last Publication: 5/12/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 02/19/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lauren Tew #45041 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 1945.100386.F01 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.: 0127-2016 First Publication: 4/14/2016 Last Publication: 5/12/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0046-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 20, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0046-2016

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 20, 2016, 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) Gerald B Ryan and Stephanie A Ryan Original Beneficiary(ies) Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LSF9 Master Participation Trust Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 16, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B1006272 Original Principal Amount $151,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,529.18 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 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2059 E Phillips Ln, Centennial, CO 80122. 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, 05/11/2016, 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: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

On January 26, 2016, 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) HARVEY W. PRICE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 19, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7034442 Original Principal Amount $103,126.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $101,453.74

Public Trustees

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 111, BLOCK 26, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO, 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7617 S. ROSEMARY CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. 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, 05/18/2016, 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: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

DATE: 01/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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

DATE: 01/20/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lauren Tew #45041 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 3125.100127.F01 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.: 0046-2016 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 2016, 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) HARVEY W. PRICE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009553 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.: 0055-2016 First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0061-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 2016, 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) Louis A. Oswald III and Crystal H. Oswald Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8023960 Original Principal Amount

On January 26, 2016, 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) Louis A. Oswald III and Crystal H. Oswald Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8023960 Original Principal Amount $5,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $4,955,763.00

Public Trustees

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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7100 S Platte Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128. 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, 05/18/2016, 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: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 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;

OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 Demand for sale as provided by law and DEGREES 06 MINUTES 39 SECONDS in said Deed of Trust. WEST A DISTANCE OF 502.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHTTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. CANYON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 20 on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East DEGREES 29 MINUTES 30 SECONDS Hearing Room, County Administration WEST AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY Building, 5334 South Prince Street, RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the 184.82 FEET TO A POINT ON THE highest and best bidder for cash, the said SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID real property and all interest of the said PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE therein, for the purpose of paying the inSOUTH 68 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 debtedness provided in said Evidence of To advertise yourSAID publicDebt notices call SECONDS EAST AND ALONG secured by 303-566-4100 the Deed of Trust, plus SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE A DISattorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and TANCE OF 610.92 FEET TO THE other items allowed by law, and will issue SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND all as provided by law. RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE NORTH AND ALONG THE First Publication: 4/7/2016 EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID Last Publication: 5/5/2016 PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN Name of Publication: Littleton Independent BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO OF 385.43 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO OF BEGINNING. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF SUBJECT BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO PROPERTY LYING WITHIN CALEY LANE AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; RECORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 249 AND EXCEPT ANY IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLTHE ESTABLISHED BOUNDARY LINE ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RESINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBICORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECAT PAGE 274, ARAPAHOE COUNTY TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE STATE OF COLORADO. COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANPARCEL B: CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWOR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORETOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST CLOSURE PROCESS. OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF Colorado Attorney General COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor DESCIBED AS FOLLOWS: Denver, Colorado 80203 COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST (800) 222-4444 CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEwww.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov QUARTER, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEFederal Consumer Financial QUARTER BEARS S 00 DEGREES 07 Protection Bureau MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISP.O. Box 4503 TANCE OF 2627.77 FEET WITH ALL Iowa City, Iowa 52244 BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN REL(855) 411-2372 ATIVE THERETO; THENCE S 89 DEwww.consumerfinance.gov GREES 42 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF OF SAID DATE: 02/10/2016 SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, A DISCynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for TANCE OF 469.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE POLO the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorRESERVE-POLO RIDGE FARMS AS REado CORDED IN BOOK 118 AT PAGE 40 OF By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee SAID RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; The name, address, business telephone THENCE S 00 DEGREES 58 MINUTES number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of 46 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID the indebtedness is: BOUNDARY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 361.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINLynn M. Janeway #15592 NING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 BOUNDARY LINE N 77 DEGREES 11 Kelly Murdock #46915 MINUTES 36 SECONDS W, A DISDavid R. Doughty #40042 TANCE 121.30 FEET;THENCE N 67 DEAlison L Berry #34531 GREES 42 MINUTES 28 SECONDS W, A Sheila J Finn #36637 DISTANCE OF 185.79 FEET; THENCE S Eve M. Grina #43658 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 6.00 FEET; THENCE N 66 DEGREES 51 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian MINUTES 48 SECONDS W, A DISBlvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 TANCE OF 278.81 FEET TO THE EAST(303) 706-9990 ERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH Attorney File # 16-010500 PLATTE CANYON ROAD (S.H. 75); THENCE N 20 DEGREES 13 MINUTES The Attorney above is acting as a debt 30 SECONDS E ALONG SAID EASTcollector and is attempting to collect a ERLY RIGHT-OF-LINE, DISTANCE OF debt. Any information provided may be 30.04 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID used for that purpose. EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S 66 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 48 SECONDS ©Public Trustees' Association E, A DISTANCE OF 583.07 FEET TO of Colorado Revised 1/2015 THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

April 15, 2016

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0061-2016 First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice NO.: 0100-2016 First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

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

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

On February 10, 2016, 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.

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Original Grantor(s) LAURA STEENBOCK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20077 Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7048113 Original Principal Amount $137,619.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $144,667.14

DATE: 01/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO160012 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 0061-2016 Exhibit A PARCEL A: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS (THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS BASED ON TRUE MERIDIAN): BEGINNING AT A POINT 357.4 FEET NORTH OF AND 455 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 347.57 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 502.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 184.82 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE A DISTANCE OF 610.92 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE NORTH AND ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 385.43 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0100-2016

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0109-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 12, 2016, 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.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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, 06/01/2016, 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: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 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;

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Canello, a boxer mix who lost a tussle with a porcupine earlier this year, is slowly improving. His foster mom is still pulling quills from his face and shoulder. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

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body, but Canello is slowly regaining his health and his trust in people. Missing Mutt Detectives work case Canello’s story recalls scenes from the 1993 movie “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey,” in which one of the family film’s canine stars becomes curious about a porcupine only to learn the hard way that it’s best to steer clear of the odd-looking waddlers. The film follows two dogs and a cat that trek hundreds of miles through the wilderness to get home. Canello didn’t go quite that far, but Nabb says he meandered a distance of at least 20 miles — and that’s as the crow flies, not as the dog sniffs. Canello was spotted near Aurora Reservoir shortly after going missing and ended up on a porch in Anthology, a neighborhood west of Stroh Ranch, on Jan. 6. Meanwhile, there was a group of dedicated volunteers that worked doggedly to find Canello. He eventually gave up on his own, but has been cared for by members of the Missing Mutt Detectives, including Nabb, a dog behaviorist known as “The Mutt Master.” The Missing Mutt Detectives started out as a loose-knit crew of neighbors who collectively looked for missing animals, and it soon grew to a Facebook community with nearly 300

followers. The group has found between 75 and 100 animals (including one prairie dog) since its inception last year; its core members distinctly remember the three animals they weren’t able to locate. “They’re the ones that really keep us up at night,” says Parker resident Sabrina Ruiz, one of the co-founders of the Missing Mutt Detectives. The lengths that the volunteers have gone to for dogs and cats they’ve never met is astonishing. Case in point: the hunt for an Australian shepherd mix named Murphy. He was the one that COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION helped the group coalesce, although they CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE NO. they 0109-2016 admit now they didn’t knowSALE what To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is were doing at the time. given with regard to the following However, they did Deed what they could, described of Trust: and because Murphy was skittish, the On February 12, so 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee the Notice of Elecgroup had to adopt somecaused military tactics. tion and Demand relating to the Deed of

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0109-2016

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

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0109-2016

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

On February 12, 2016, 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.

On February 12, 2016, 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) DENNIS LEMIEUX AND ANNE LEMIEUX Original Beneficiary(ies) NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 28, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6108551 Original Principal Amount $320,625.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $332,436.13 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.

Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DENNIS LEMIEUX AND ANNE LEMIEUX Original Beneficiary(ies) NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE July 19, 2006 A FIRST LIEN. County of Recording Arapahoe LOT 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, Recording Date of Deed of Trust SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARJuly 28, 2006 APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Also known by street and number as: B6108551 7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO Original Principal Amount 80120. $320,625.00 Outstanding Principal Balance THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN $332,436.13 A FIRST LIEN. IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN are hereby notified that the covenants of LOT 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, OF THE DEED OF TRUST. the deed of trust have been violated as SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARfollows: failure to pay principal and inAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. NOTICE OF SALE terest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of Also known by street and number as: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt debt secured the deed of trust and oth- 1 through 7034 S 9 COSTILLA ST, row, LITTLETON, CObox. secured TO by SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers must fill each column and Each by the Deed of Trust, described er violations thereof. 80120. herein, filed Notice of Election and number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure outDemand the has for sale as provided by law and in which theMAY numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided THE LIENorder FORECLOSED NOT BE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN in said Deed of Trust. A FIRST LIEN. IS ALL CURin the boxes. The more numbers you name,OF theTHE easierPROPERTY it gets to solve the puzzle! RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given LOT 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, OF THE DEED OF TRUST. that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARon Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. NOTICE OF SALE Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Also known by street and number as: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the 7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO secured by the Deed of Trust, described highest and best bidder for cash, the said 80120. herein, has filed Notice of Election and real property and all interest of the said Demand for sale as provided by law and Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN in said Deed of Trust. therein, for the purpose of paying the inIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURdebtedness provided in said Evidence of RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus OF THE DEED OF TRUST. that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East other items allowed by law, and will issue NOTICE OF SALE Hearing Room, County Administration to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, Building, 5334 South Prince Street, all as provided by law. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the secured by the Deed of Trust, described highest and best bidder for cash, the said First Publication: 4/7/2016 herein, has filed Notice of Election and real property and all interest of the said Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Demand for sale as provided by law and Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Name of Publication: Littleton Independent in said Deed of Trust. therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East other items allowed by law, and will issue BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Hearing Room, County Administration to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Building, 5334 South Prince Street, all as provided by law. Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A highest and best bidder for cash, the said First Publication: 4/7/2016 LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLreal property and all interest of the said Last Publication: 5/5/2016 ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Name of Publication: Littleton Independent SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECtherein, for the purpose of paying the inTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIdebtedness provided in said Evidence of IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECDebt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE other items allowed by law, and will issue BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANall as provided by law. CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMFirst Publication: 4/7/2016 LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORELast Publication: 5/5/2016 ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CLOSURE PROCESS. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIColorado Attorney General IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC1300 Broadway, 10th Floor A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Denver, Colorado 80203 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE (800) 222-4444 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), Federal Consumer Financial IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMProtection Bureau LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREP.O. Box 4503 ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CLOSURE PROCESS. Iowa City, Iowa 52244 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SEC(855) 411-2372 TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIColorado Attorney General www.consumerfinance.gov TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC1300 Broadway, 10th Floor TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Denver, Colorado 80203 DATE: 02/12/2016 MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE (800) 222-4444 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorTHE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANado CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), Federal Consumer Financial By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMProtection Bureau PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREP.O. Box 4503 The name, address, business telephone

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something was eating from their trash bin at night. Pizza was used as bait in the trap that caught Murphy after 40 days on the lam.

Seeking the happy endings Missing Mutt Detectives got its start when one of its core members, Parker resident Whitney Olson, realized that her cat had gone missing. She was driving around the neighborhood and was frantic. “She had mascara running down her face. I didn’t know her (but) I dropped COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION everything I was doing CRS — I§38-38-103 was out in FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0109-2016 the yard — and I just helped because I Towhat Whom if It May Concern: Notice is thought, `Gosh,given it were myThis aniwith regard to the following described Deed of Trust: mal?’” Ruiz said. Olson, who found her12,cat, says the sucOn February 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Eleccess of the Missing Mutt Detectives dueof Without chasing the dog, they cornered tion and Demand relating to theisDeed NOTICE to - PUBLICATION Trust described below to be recorded the mobilization of well-organized vol-in him while he was sleeping withCOMBINED the intent CRS §38-38-103 the County of Arapahoe records. FORECLOSURE NO. 0109-2016 who hang fliers, talk to neighbors, of netting him, only to get the slip at the SALEunteers Original Grantor(s) share postsLEMIEUX by theAND group, and To Whom poIt May Concern: This Facebook Notice is DENNIS ANNE LEMIEUX last moment. Another time, a Parker given with regard to theplace following Original Beneficiary(ies) lost-and-found ads on Craigslist. lice officer stopped traffic neardescribed Mainstreet Deed of Trust: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION The efforts have saved dozens of lives and and Jordan Road to prevent anyone from On February 12, 2016, the undersigned Current Holder of Evidence of Debt resulted in some emotional Public Trustee Notice of ElecDEUTSCHE BANKreunions. NATIONAL TRUST getting hurt. The doggie detectives also caused the tion and Demand relating to the Deed of COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST drive in REGISTERED us and that’s the OF communicate hand signals whenbelow to be“That’s COMBINED NOTICEthrough - PUBLICATION Trust described recorded the in FOR THE HOLDERS CRS §38-38-103 the County of Arapahoe records. MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I drive in the community: We’re all suckers necessary, like members of the special FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0109-2016 TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSOriginal Grantor(s) THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES for a happy ending,” Ruiz says. forces. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is DENNIS LEMIEUX AND ANNE LEMIEUX 2006 HE8 After Murphy was taken into custody, “Whitney and I and Deb have been given with regard to the following Original Beneficiary(ies) Date of Deed of Trust described Deed of Trust: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE July 19, 2006 the group put two leashes on him to make known to lay in the middle of the asphalt CORPORATION County of Recording On February 12, 2016, the undersigned Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Arapahoe sure he stayed put. Murphy was nonchaand people are like, `What?’” Ruiz said of Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST Recording Date of Deed of Trust lant when he exited tion Demand to relating to theup Deed COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST July 28, the 2006 trap. Then, he an and attempt sneak onofa dog without Trust described below to be recorded in FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF Recording Information (Reception No. at his a sudden jolt of startling the County ofit. Arapahoe records. MORGAN STANLEY looked ABS CAPITAL I owner and/or with Book/Page No.) TRUST PASS- and B6108551 recognition, his tail began to wag. Ultimately, Murphy was done in 2006-HE8, by his MORTGAGE Original Grantor(s) THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Original Principal Amount DENNIS LEMIEUX AND ANNE LEMIEUX 2006 HE8 $320,625.00 love for pizza. Through some sleuthing Murphy climbed into his owner’s lap, Original Beneficiary(ies) Date of Deed of Trust Outstanding Principal Balance andCENTURY a hunger craving during the curled up, and $332,436.13 heaved a massive sigh that NEW MORTGAGE July search 19, 2006 CORPORATION County of Recording Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you for Murphy, the group from said “I’m home.” adventure was over.of Current Holder of Evidence of Debt found out Arapahoe areThe hereby notified that the covenants DEUTSCHE BANK Recording Date the deed of trust have said. been violated as employees at NATIONAL a nearbyTRUST Little Caesars thatof Deed of Trust “We were all crying,” Olson COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST July 28, 2006 follows: failure to pay principal and inFOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 28, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6108551 Original Principal Amount $320,625.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $332,436.13 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 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120. 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, 06/01/2016, 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: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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DATE: 02/12/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Recording Information (Reception No. terest when due together with all other and/or Book/Page No.) payments provided for in the evidence of B6108551 debt secured by the deed of trust and othOriginal Principal Amount er violations thereof. $320,625.00 Outstanding Principal Balance THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE $332,436.13 A FIRST LIEN. Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you RELEASE WEEK5,OF APRIL 11, 2016 are hereby notified that the covenants of FOR LOT 4, BLOCK RIDGEWOOD PARK, the deed of trust have been violated as SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARARIESAPAHOE, (March 21 STATE to April 19) isn’t always follows: failure to pay principal and inOF ItCOLORADO. terest when due together with all other easy for the rambunctious Aries to give a payments provided for in the evidence second of Also known by street and number as: thought to their often spur-of-the-modebt secured by the deed of trust and oth7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO ment choices. But aspects favor rechecking a er violations thereof. 80120.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN TAURUS (April OF 30 to MayPROPERTY 20) Information A FIRST LIEN. IS ALL THE CURemerges for theENCUMBERED business-driven BY Bovine RENTLY THEwho LIEN LOT 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, OF THE DEED OF TRUST. feels ready to restart a stalled project. Be preSECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARpared to make adjustments as needed at any APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. NOTICE OF SALE

time during the process.

Also known by street and number as: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt GEMINI (May 21 June 20)of Part of you wants 7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO secured bytothe Deed Trust, described to complete for Notice an upcoming event, 80120. herein, plans has filed of Election and Demand sale as provided by things law and while your otherforself wants to see how THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN in first. said Deed of Trust.by moving ahead develop Compromise IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURwith your plans while being open change. RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN THEREFORE, Notice Is to Hereby Given OF THE DEED OF TRUST. that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An unexpected on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East changeHearing in a relationship could open up a probNOTICE OF SALE Room, County Administration South Prince lem orBuilding, could lead5334 to a much-needed andStreet, tooThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to of the long-delayed reassessment of a number secured by the Deed of Trust, described highest and best bidder for cash, the said matters. The choice isand yours make.of the said herein, has filed Notice of Election and real property all to interest Demand for sale as provided by law and Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns LEO (July 23 toforAugust 22) Time for the the Lioninin said Deed of Trust. therein, the purpose of paying to totaldebtedness the plusses provided and minuses resulting fromof in said Evidence THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given secured by professional the Deed ofdecisions. Trust, plus recentDebt personal and/or that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. attorneys' fees, thedidn’t expenses sale and See what worked, what and of why, and on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East other items allowed by law, and will issue base your next big movea on the results. Hearing Room, County Administration to the purchaser Certificate of Purchase, Building, 5334 South Prince Street, all as provided by law. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The clevLittleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the er VirgoFirst canPublication: make persuasion work by presenthighest and best bidder for cash, the said 4/7/2016 real property and all interest of the said Lastbuilt Publication: 5/5/2016 ing a case on hard facts. Sentiment might Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Name of Publication: Littleton Independent touch the heart, but it’s good, solid information therein, for the purpose of paying the inwins the day. IS CONTINUED TO debtedness provided in said Evidence that of invariably IF THE SALE DATE Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO LIBRAFILE (September 23OF to INTENT October TO 22)CURE You attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and A NOTICE usuallyBY canTHOSE win overPARTIES the most stubborn skepother items allowed by law, and will issue ENTITLED TO to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; tics on your own. But this time you can benefit all as provided by law. from supporters who have been there, done IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A that and are willing to speak up on your First Publication: 4/7/2016 LENDER OR SERVICER HASbehalf. VIOLLast Publication: 5/5/2016 ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCORPIO (October 23 to November You Name of Publication: Littleton Independent SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT 21) IN SECwin admiration for your determination to do TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO TION ONDon’t DUAL IN that SECthe right thing. be TRACKING distracted from A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO TION 38-38-103.2, BORROWER course,MAY despite the offer of THE tempting alternaFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE tives that might suddenly turn up. GENERAL, BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO COLORADO ATTORNEY CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANSAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), still need to maintain control IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT 21) A While OR you BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMLENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLPLAINT situation, WILL NOT STOP THE FOREof a dominant a new development ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR emerges, A CLOSURE PROCESS. making the task easier and the outSINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECcome potentially more rewarding. TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIColorado Attorney General TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC1300 Broadway, 10th Floor CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER Denver, Colorado 80203 New factors might have a positive effect on a MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE (800) 222-4444 COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov still-pending matter, but only if the information THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANproves to be credible. Trusted colleagues might CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), Federal Consumer Financial be ableProtection to offer needed advice. OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMBureau PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREP.O. Box 4503 AQUARIUS (January to February 18) The CLOSURE PROCESS. Iowa City, Iowa 20 52244 week favors moderation, especially if a health (855) 411-2372 Colorado Attorney General www.consumerfinance.gov problem is involved. Resist the impulse to do 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor more than might be good for you at this time. Denver, Colorado 80203 DATE: 02/12/2016 You canCynthia catch up later. Public Trustee in and for (800) 222-4444 D Mares, www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorPISCES (February 19 to March 20) You could ado feel more than a D mite upset by someone Federal Consumer Financial By: Cynthia Mares, Public Trustee or Protection Bureau some people who might be creating problems P.O. Box 4503 name, address, business telephone for you.The Find out why they won’t change their Iowa City, Iowa 52244 number and bar registration number of the ways. Their reasons might surprise you.holder of (855) 411-2372 attorney(s) representing the legal www.consumerfinance.gov the indebtedness is:

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othersHolly to doL.their best#32647 by setting a persuasive DATE: 02/12/2016 Decker Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Toni Owan example of M. your own.#30580 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorJolene Guignet #46144 ado (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO The name, address, business telephone 80228 (303) 274-0155 number and bar registration number of the Attorney File # 16-922-28951 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a Holly L. Decker #32647 debt. Any information provided may be Toni M. Owan #30580 used for that purpose. Jolene Guignet #46144 ©Public Trustees' Association Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Legal Notice NO.: 0109-2016 Attorney File # 16-922-28951 First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 The Attorney above is acting as a debt Name of Publication: Littleton Independent collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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