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Getting warmed up for spring

CU plans to offer classes in area

Expansion to change higher learning in south metro Denver By Chris Michlewicz

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A group of children frolic on a warm early March afternoon at Center Park in Centennial. Temperatures were expected to climb into the 60s by week’s end. Photo by George Lurie

Funds OK’d for amphitheater work Project still on track for completion by Memorial Day

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By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com Centennial’s city council this week approved spending $1.12 million to cover the stage and make other improvements to the amphitheater in Center Park. At its March 3 meeting, the council voted 8-to-1 to approve the design/build contract related to construction of the improvements, which are already well underway and expected to be completed by Memorial Day. Funding for the project comes from the City’s Open Space and Conservation Trust Funds. In November 2013, the council approved a preliminary $750,000 contract with Bassett & Associates, the general contractor on the project. That contract only included construction of the stage cover itself. District 2 Councilor Doris Truhlar, who took office this past January, was the only council member to vote against spending the additional money on the amphitheater project. “I’ve always been opposed to covering the amphitheater unless someone could show me it could pay for itself,” Truhlar said after the vote. “It’s a money thing. I was being consistent with what I said when I was campaigning. An awful lot of money has been spent on this park.” The additional work covered in the amended contract approved March 3 includes: • Construction of a “loading pathway” to the amphitheater. • Building a sound mixer platform. • Installing permanent lighting for the stage cover and field elements in the amphitheater lawn. In a staff report delivered to council on March 3, City Planner Heather Vidlock

The University of Colorado has announced an expansion plan that will transform The Wildlife Experience and higher education in the south metro area. More than 7,400 square feet of exhibit space on the second floor of The Wildlife Experience, an education-and-conservation-focused museum on Lincoln Avenue east of Interstate 25, will be turned into classroom space. Nearly 4,000 square feet in the basement will house a simulation lab for nursing students. The university, with assistance from its Denver and Anschutz campuses, is planning to offer a broad range of programs in business, addiction counseling, computer forensics, nursing and engineering. Classes are set to begin this fall and, at least in the beginning, will be aimed at professional audiences. There will be a balance of undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Don Elliman, chancellor of CU-Denver and the Anschutz Medical Campus, said museum officials proposed the idea of expansion to the university more than a year ago. Although it had not been considering a move into south metro Denver, university leaders “thought about it pretty seriously” and conducted a market assessment. “The conclusion of the assessment was

Council gets ‘social’ training March 3 session spotlights Facebook, Twitter By George Lurie

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Construction continues on the project to cover the stage of the Center Park amphitheater. On March 3, city council approved a $1.12 million design/build contract with Bassett & Associates. The project is slated to be finished by Memorial Day, just in time for the park’s busy summer season. Photo by George Lurie wrote, “it was understood that additional contracts for other elements of the entire amphitheater project would be presented to council in the future as design was completed.” “As we have been receiving more detailed pricing [from Bassett], the project as a whole is nearer the top end of the budget than we would like to operate within in terms of the amount of contingency [funds],” Vidlock told councilors before the vote, prompting staff to later recommend councilors consider increasing the project’s budget by $50,000 — from $1.35 million to $1.4 million — in order to have a contingency fund for what Planner Jeff Brasel described as “unanticipated changes that may pop up.” During this week’s meeting, Councilmember Stephanie Piko, who was on the original council subcommittee overseeing the park’s design and construction, said, “We weren’t sure what would happen before we built Center Park. But with the suc-

cess of the park, people have asked for there to be more and more amenities.” Centennial-based Bassett & Associates is teaming with Greenwood Village-based design firm Eidos Architects to complete the project. At the March 3 meeting, representatives from both companies answered questions from council members. And prior to the vote, Piko also reported that she had spoken recently with the principal at Grandview High School, where Bassett is involved in another major project, and that the company had received “rave reviews” for their work — and for keeping that project on time and on budget. The city spent a total of $5.3 million on construction of Center Park, which opened in 2012. “We were taking advantage of a bad economy,” said Mayor Cathy Noon. “I’ve noticed that construction costs and the price of materials have gone back up since then.”

City councilmembers got a crash course in “likes,” “shares” and “tweets” this week. At an hour-long social media training session that took place before the council’s regular March 3 meeting, council members learned about the importance of understanding — and appropriately using — social media websites like Facebook and Twitter. “This training took place at the request of some of our councilmembers,” said Sheri Chadwick, the city’s new communications director. Chadwick said councilmembers asked for the session in order to “review the city’s social media offerings and discuss ways in which social media can be used to engage the public.” “This is a relatively new thing for the city Training continues on Page 14

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Dreams over time, one at a time He has always dreamed. Of what could be. When he was 8, picking strawberries in the fields of his Mexican town. When, at 12, he left home for the big city to sell popsicles and snow cones to help his parents provide for their family. When, at 17, he walked from Tijuana over the mountain range into California, wanting the American dream. “Era muy triste — la pobreza,” he says. The poverty — it was very sad. “And it made me very sad. My dreams were different.” What he saw was a life of possibility — and music. Singing. Performing. Applause. And although it may not be exactly the original dream, what Ruben Escalera has now, at 54, is close enough to make him happy. By most days, Ruben is a school custodian who takes pride in keeping his Douglas County high school neat, clean, ready for the students who fill its halls. Other days, he trades his working polo shirt for a crisp button-down, his white baseball cap for a black cowboy hat, and steps onto a stage to croon norteño music in a deep, resonant voice before crowd-packed venues in several Mexican states. He is a wiry, compact man, a divorced father of three with brushes of gray in his sideburns and a closely trimmed beard and mustache. He walks with a measured step, and speaks with quiet assurance born of devout faith that seeks good in what comes his way. “Gracias a Dios, nunca me di por ven-

cido,” he says. Thanks be to God, I never gave up. “Luché, luché, luché, luché.” He fought, always. And there was much to fight. He lived in Corona, a rural town in Michoacán, a state just west of Mexico City. He was one of 13 children of a homemaker mother and a father who did everything from plumbing to bricklaying and construction. Some of his brothers cut sugar cane; Ruben did, too. Mostly he picked strawberries with two of his sisters. He’d arrive at the field at 7 in the morning and pick for an hour, then head to school. At noon, he’d leave school and return to the fields for another two hours, before finishing out the afternoon with play and homework — “the typical life of a boy of 8 years old.” Because he had to leave school to help his father, he repeated first grade four times. He never made it to second grade. “Es una tristeza,” he says softly. “It is a sadness.” That reality derailed an early dream to be a priest, to study in a seminary. Instead, at 12, he left home for Mexico City to sell popsicles and snow cones. He lived with seven others who rented a house together. “I believed that was the best way I

could help my parents,” he says. But another dream — the one in which he was a singer — stayed quietly alive. It was born in his home, among the instruments dispersed in corners — the guitar, the violin, the guitarrón of the mariachi tradition. His father played them all. His mother sang with “a precious voice.” And his brothers and he joined in also. “Nos traían esa herencia,” he says. They gave us that heritage. And much happiness. At 9, he had won his first singing competition at the local theater, the first of many such performances in those young years. But at 17, searching for a better life, he crossed the border illegally to join his brother in Los Angeles. He washed dishes and cars, worked in metal and carpet factories. He also learned to play the bass guitar and joined a mariachi group that performed in Mexican neighborhood nightclubs. It became a second, welcome source of income. His voice, smooth and sonorous, brought him work in variety shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas on long weekends. When he married at 25, he turned to norteño music, most comparable to American country music, Ruben says. And for seven years he performed with a band. During that time, in 1986, Ronald Reagan’s immigration policy, which provided amnesty to 3 million illegal immigrants, opened the door for Ruben to become a legal resident. But then came the “sickness in his throat.” Cancer. He stopped performing for two years to treat it, then joined another band, the most successful one, with

which he toured throughout the U.S. and Mexico for four years. In 1999, the cancer returned. And “with all the pain in my soul, I had to leave the band.” For much of two years, he communicated only by writing, praying that God would let him keep his voice. Eventually, his throat healed. That twist in the road, however, brought him to Colorado and to the job he now holds and which, he says, he loves. Six years ago, working hard to improve his English, he became a U.S. citizen. Five years ago, he began to sing again. The first time he performed, he cried. “It was a very big emotion, very big, very big. … The people, they liked my work, accepted my style. … I was happy.” He calls himself “El Vale de Michoacán,” after the nickname his late father called him as a child — val-ay, buddy. Two to three times a year he heads to Mexico to perform. Life is good. He is content. But he harbors one more dream, to one day dedicate himself only to his music. Dreams are important, he says. “When you know you can be someone, but you don’t have the means, well, it is dreams that one uses to fight.” Like Ruben did. Un sueño, one dream, at a time. To listen to Ruben Escalera sing, go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ZWysVfyFmog. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.

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news in a hurry Perea appointed undersheriff Louie Perea has been appointed as Arapahoe County’s new undersheriff by Sheriff Dave Walcher. Perea, formerly the bureau chief of the office’s Administrative Services Section, was introduced by Walcher to the city council at its March 3 meeting.

Before his promotion, Perea had served in a number of capacities for the ACSO, including overseeing operations at the county’s detention facility and serving as a department spokesperson under recently retired Sheriff Grayson Robinson.

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At their meeting this week, the city council held a public hearing and then gave final approval to an ordinance amending the 2011 Land Development Code to allow for structures as high as 35 feet in areas zoned Open Space and Recreation (OSR). The previous limit was 20 feet.

The change will allow for the construction of the cover over the stage of the amphitheater at Center Park. City councilmembers also hope the revision will encourage the construction of new recreation centers around the city.

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Jones District plan moving forward Council to get update later this month on 42-acre ‘urban center’ By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com Backers of a plan to build a sprawling, mixed-use “urban center” adjacent to Centennial’s IKEA will be back before city council on March 17 to provide an update on their plan — and to request approval for all of the signage related to the project. The project is the brainchild of cable TV and online education magnate Glenn Jones, whose Jones International University is located immediately east of the proposed building site. Mary Bliss, Jones’ vice president for real estate and facilities, confirmed this week that she will be asking city councilmembers later this month for approval for all of the project’s signage. “From the signs people will see from the highway to the signs that go up on

various buildings, we will be asking for approval for the entire package,” Bliss said. “We don’t want to have to go back to the council for future signage approvals.” Other major announcements related to the project are also expected soon, Bliss added, included who Jones has chosen to be the project’s developer. “We did make a selection on our development partner,” Bliss said on March 4. “They are currently reviewing the agreement and we expect to have it back and make an announcement very soon.” Bliss also confirmed this week that a hotel is still part of the overall project. “Right now, I can’t be any more specific on the details,” she added. In the fall of 2013, the city council approved redevelopment and zoning agreements for The Jones District, an ambitious 1.8-million square-foot, mixed-use project that will be the city’s single-largest commercial development. The 42-acre project, defined in Centennial’s 2011 Land Development Code as an “urban center,” will be

This 42-acre lot adjacent to IKEA and Jones International University will be the site of The Jones District, a planned 1.8-million-square-foot mixed-use development to be built by cable-TV magnate Glenn Jones. Jones’ staff will be before city council later this month seeking approval for all of the development’s signage. Photo by George Lurie built on land Glenn Jones owns near East Mineral Avenue and Interstate 25 that is the city’s largest undeveloped parcel of land under single ownership. Plans were submitted to the city in March 2013 for the ambitious project, which could cost more than

$200 million to build out over a period of 20 to 25 years and will include commercial, retail and residential components in buildings up to 15 stories tall. Mayor Cathy Noon has described the project as “a well-thought-out, cohesive development with magnifi-

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Littleton firefighters practice cutting through a roof on the King Soopers building at Littleton Boulevard and Broadway on Feb. 25 before it was torn down. Photo by Jennifer Smith through the thick brick-and-mortar walls of the old Walgreens building. The trick was to find the empty spots between the studs and just keep smashing away with a pick or sledgehammer. Nagle explained the hole should be about 21 inches off the floor in order to avoid wiring at the bottom of the wall, and a little more than 14 inches wide to allow the firefighter and his oxygen tank room to get through, but not so wide as to knock through a stud and maybe bring the whole wall down on top of themselves. Taking turns as they tired, it took nearly a half hour for the hole to open up. “Every second’s a minute and every minute’s an hour when you call 911,” said Nagle. When they were done, they wanted

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to know if they were allowed to breach any door they wanted in the building. The answer was yes, so they tackled the toughest one they could find — the rear security door on the liquor store. It proved more daunting than they expected, but they ultimately conquered both the door and the gate that was inside. Nagle said that was their reality, as they never know what they’re going to find when they get to a live scene. They try to get the firefighters some hands-on training at least a couple times a year, but opportunities like the King Soopers building are rare. “It teaches them confidence and competence,” he said. “Then if they get in a tight spot, they can take a break, relax and think about it, and know they can get out of the situation.”

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Senate-race shockwaves come with territory When U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner changed course last week from re-election mode to pursuit of the Senate, it was a reminder of just how critical Colorado is in the national political landscape. Gardner was well on his way to being voted back to Washington in the 4th Congressional District, a Republican stronghold made up of farming-based eastern plains counties and conservative Denver suburbs. The congressman’s decision was a personal gamble — if he loses, he’s out of a job — but not so much for the GOP, which seeks to regain control of the upper house. For the Republicans, it was simply putting their best foot forward. The 39-yearold Gardner, labeled a “rising star” in the party in virtually every media report, gives the GOP a chance against Democratic incumbent Mark Udall. That’s something that couldn’t be said with any confidence

our view about the previous field of candidates, which included Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck. Meanwhile, Buck has shifted his sights to Gardner’s House seat, which, unless a high-profile Republican primary challenger emerges, he should be able to garner. The maneuvering strikes us as shrewd, but with Colorado’s primary elections still nearly four months away and the general election eight months off, it’s enough to give some the purple-state blues. Indeed, until the first Tuesday in November, it’s going to be all politics, all the time in this battleground state. If you’re

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Four suicides in 11 days is a truly horrifying statistic. Coroner Lora Thomas reports that although there is no connection between the cases, in her experience there is almost always an underlying mental illness. Suicide and mental illness are not subjects that are comfortable for people to discuss. Parents of children with mental illness live with chaos, fear and feelings of isolation as they attempt to maneuver the fragmented mental health care system in search for help. EMPOWER Colorado is a group, founded in 2000, that hosts two monthly parent support meetings in the south metro area, meeting on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 6-8p.m. at Arapahoe/ Douglas Mental Health, 155 Inverness Drive West. We collaborate with other

organizations, such as NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Arapahoe/Douglas, NAMI Colorado, Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, and the Colorado Department of Education. We don’t know that we can prevent suicides, but the more information families have, the more we can help educate them and offer other resources. We can offer them hope; something many families don’t have. Knowing that there are other families who are struggling with the same issues is very empowering. For more information, please contact 866-213-4631 or Kyvilla@aol.com. Carol Villa, Highlands Ranch Debi Kinder, Highlands Ranch EMPOWER board members and family support advocates

Seeking significance in a signature I have worked very hard on my signature. Have you? It’s imperative to have a snappy signature, if you are an artist. I understood this pretension at a very young age, so once a year, I signed the blank pages in the front of my dictionary. If I had amounted to anything big as an artist, those pages would be worth some good money now. The signatures perceptively changed little by little every year. The signatures I use now have been in use for about 35 years. I have two signatures, no, three. When I sign one of those credit card screens, I just draw a horizontal line. I have seen people try to spell out their name diligently, as if the screen can tell if you are a forger. I sign “cm smith” on checks, letters, and forms. I sign “cms” on all of my artwork. I took a calligraphy workshop at the Denver Art Museum. A very petite Asian woman was the instructor. The class was full, and I had a good time because I appreciate calligraphy. I try to include flowing line work in all of my paintings, and that includes my signature. I watch “Pawn Stars.” Periodically someone comes in with a celebrity’s autograph. One guy had Chuck Berry’s signature on a cheap guitar and wanted thousands of dollars. If I inherited autographs, fine. Otherwise I would never ask for anyone’s autograph, or be an autograph collector. I have said so before. I just don’t get it. Why would I want the autograph of someone who doesn’t even know me? People have asked me to sign my book for them. I sign “cms.” I don’t add anything else, like, “Bon voyage, Omar and Flo.” Picasso had a great signature. He signed “Picasso” on everything he did, and he did a lot. His birth name on a canvas was out of the question. Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Maria de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso. Artist Oscar Kokoschka signed his paintings “O. K.” Georgia O’Keeffe didn’t sign her paintings on the front. “Would you sign your face?” she said. Signatures have become an afterthought, because cursive has become an

afterthought. About the only time that some of us handwrite anything, is when we sign our names. Everything else is done on a computer. A signature can give you a heads up about someone. In “L. A. Story,” Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Sandy, signs her name like this: “SanDee*.” I would excuse myself and leave by the lavatory window. Freshmen in my drawing classes had the largest signatures, and they liked to sign their names, not discreetly on a corner, but right up there next to the image. Advanced drawing students knew better, and kept it simple, in a corner. What are the world’s most valuable autographs? If you have Neil Armstrong’s you have a very good investment. Babe Ruth’s went for $150,000 in 2005. There are only six existing signatures belonging to William Shakespeare. You’re looking at $3,000,000 or more, if you own one. Shakespeare’s signature is the most valuable one in the world. “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s signature is highly prized as well, partly because he couldn’t write. It always amuses me when I see a celebrity or an athlete sign something. It is often done without looking. I think Stephen Wright signs his name with invisible ink. You can make invisible ink right at home. Squeeze a lemon into a bowl and add a few drops of water. Write something on a piece of white paper with a cotton swab that was dipped into the lemon juice. Let it dry. When the piece of paper is held up to a light, you will be able to read the message. Mae West had another thought about all of this. “A man’s kiss is his signature.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

squeamish, you might want to look away as: • Republican Congressman Mike Coffman wages a fight for his political life against Democrat Andrew Romanoff, Colorado’s former speaker of the House. The race is for the 6th Congressional District seat, a post that represents residents of Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Littleton, among other areas. Like the Senate battle, it is one that looms large on both major parties’ national radar, and campaigning is already at a fever pitch. • Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper works to fend off a Republican challenger chosen from among a slew of contenders. The field already includes former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo and Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler. It may soon include former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who, as of this writing, hadn’t announced a run

but reportedly was very close to doing so. His entry would certainly enliven the race and perhaps give the GOP a better shot at unseating Hickenlooper, which if achieved, would be a coup celebrated by Republicans across the country. • Republican lawmakers, fueled by the frustration of taking a pounding in consecutive sessions, pull no punches in their attempt to take back the state Legislature. Many issues will be discussed, but make no mistake, the centerpiece is the Second Amendment. The GOP will try to turn gun control legislation passed by the state’s Democratic lawmakers in 2013 against them, and national party leaders on both sides will be watching. This could get nasty. There’s an old phrase, one we embrace, that says, “All politics is local.” To that, given the current political climate, we add, “…unless you’re in Colorado.”

Losing the little things, finding the big things It seems as over the past 12 months I have lost or misplaced a half-dozen cellphone chargers. Whether it is the wall charger or the car charger, they just seem to disappear from the wall, my car, my backpack, or my mind. Regardless of where they went, the result is that I find myself right back in the store purchasing another one. Maybe it’s just my memory getting slower and I just can’t remember where I placed them. Perhaps I have left my energy source in any number of power outlets in hotels or airports along the way. All I do know is that they were considered lost and then out of necessity, replaced. Well wouldn’t you know it? At least half of them were found in a recent reorganization of my home and office. So for now I am flush with chargers and ready for technological mobility once again. And there was much rejoicing. Now phone chargers and other small miscellaneous items that get lost are one thing, and if not found they can usually be replaced. We may experience some minor heartburn and headaches, however we usually get past those in a very brief period of time. It becomes a little harder when we think about other things we have lost along the way like relationships, friendships, faith, hope and love. If we only put as much time and effort into finding those lost relationships, mending friendship fences, and restoring hope and faith as we did in finding our cellphone chargers and other small and less meaningful items, I truly believe there would be even more rejoicing. Now a teenager may argue that their

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cellphone charger is right up there with the five food groups, oxygen, and money on the scale of importance. I mean have you ever been on a long car ride with a teenager when their cell phone ran out of power? They go from happily texting to misery in about 10 seconds. I was fortunate to have found some of my “little” things like my chargers as my home and office were reorganized. Now it has left me thinking about taking the time, putting in the extra effort to reach out to lost relationships and friends who I have been out of touch with for far too long. It has re-energized my belief system as I reorganize and recollect my passion for hope, encouragement, faith and love. These relationships were not necessarily lost, I would say more misplaced for a period of time. And at the moment, knowing things can be lost, but that they can also be found, the strategy now has to become focused on keeping and maintaining them so they do not get lost again. The keys are intention, focus, desire, communication and commitment. This means we are purposeful, these are priorities, we want the outcomes to improve, Norton continues on Page 7

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Youth tanning ban bill advances Four Democrats join GOP in casting no votes in House By Vic Vela

vela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Legislation that would prohibit minors from using tanning beds passed the House on Feb. 27. But the bill is hardly guaranteed to pass the Senate, as four House Democrats joined all Republicans in voting against the bill. The bill passed following a 33-31 vote. Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster, said her bill “literally saves lives” and cited rising melanoma rates among children as motivation behind the effort. But Republicans said the bill was akin to a “nanny state” government that takes away decision making from parents. Peniston has tried unsuccessfully in previous legislative sessions to get a youth tanning ban passed at the Capitol. This year’s effort is the toughest bill yet because it calls for a complete artiﬁcial tanning device prohibition for youths under 18, without exception. A provision that would have allowed for kids to tan with permission from a doctor has been stripped from the bill. Business owners would face ﬁnes of up to $2,000 if they allow persons under 18 to use their tanning devices. More than 30 states have some sort of limitations on youth tanning in place. Colorado currently has no youth tanning restrictions. “Can we please save lives of our young adults who don’t have the knowledge to

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decide if this is a good idea?” Peniston said during a House floor debate that preceded the bill’s passage. Republicans called Peniston’s bill an example of government overreach. Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, said there are other kinds of hazards that pose threats to children, but the state doesn’t ban them all. “It just seems to me that, while this is well-intentioned, it is an overreach for what is an incremental risk each and every time,” Gardner said, using the words “nanny state” as he spoke against the bill. Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, slammed it as being an intrusive effort of a heavyhanded government. Rep. Cheri Gerou, REvergreen, meanwhile, tried to amend the bill to allow children who are 16 and 17 to use tanning beds, so long as they get permission from their parents. “There’s going to a backlash of parents,” Gerou said. “The backlash is going to be, `I’m a parent. I love my child. I think I know what’s best for my child.” Gerou — who is sponsoring her own bill that would prohibit the sale of cigarettes to persons under 21 — urged for support of her amendment, but the effort failed. “Like we do with cigarettes, with marijuana, we recognize that these things are not good for young people,” Peniston said. House Speaker Mark Ferrandino of Denver and Reps. Jovan Melton of Aurora, Ed Vigil of Fort Garland and Jonathan Singer of Longmont were the four Democrats who voted against the bill. Singer called the bill “unenforceable.” The bill now heads to the Senate.

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Littleton Public Schools should have a new preschool open on the east side of the district in time for the next school year, modeled on The Village Center for Early Childhood Education at 1907 W. Powers Ave. The plan is to utilize the Ames facility, 7300 S. Clermont Drive in Centennial. It closed as an elementary school in 2009, and currently houses several district programs, including Sandburg Elementary’s preschool, the learning resources center, fashion design and health technology classes and the teacher cadet program. It’s also home to the private nonproﬁt TLC Meals on Wheels. “My very best dream was that someday we would have a Village to serve that side of the district,” said Lucie Stanish, president of the LPS Board of Education. ECE staff laid out their plan during the Feb. 27 board meeting. They say they’re running out of room to serve a growing demand at The Village and the district’s six other preschools, at Wilder, Ames, Highland, Hopkins and Peabody. They serve 3- and 4-year-olds, with a focus on preparing them to enter kindergarten in LPS. While some families pay tuition, LPS has 206 slots ﬁlled through the Colorado Preschool Program, which offers free

preschool to children who are at risk of struggling in school. The Village offers free testing for developmental disabilities through the Child Find program and must provide a CPP slot to children who show signs of needing extra help. However, the law requires integrated classrooms, so a ratio has to be maintained between those free spots and the tuition-based ones. Preschools also have to maintain a certain child-to-restroom ratio, so it becomes somewhat of a puzzle. “We’re kind of in a situation of looking at the numbers game and at the needs game,” said Melissa Cooper, director of special education and student support services. Phyllis Dornseif, director of The Village, said they could expand Sandberg’s program at Ames into a district-wide preschool without displacing any of the other programs that are there now. “I believe that we have all the parts to put this together to have a very strong early childhood education program,” she said. Kathleen Ambron, director of elementary education, noted that should the district ever convert all its schools to providing full-day kindergarten, there wouldn’t be room for preschools in the elementary buildings. She added that tuition would be competitive with private day-care centers in the area. “I think the LPS quality name will certainly draw parents,” she said. The team expects to have a budget proposal ready for the board in April.

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Hickenlooper touts ‘rigorous’ new oil and gas rules Governor says air will be cleaner `than it was before fracking’ By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper was lauded by energy industry leaders and environmental groups on Feb. 25, two days after a state commission approved sweeping new air pollution rules that will regulate oil and gas activity in the state. The new rules will make Colorado the first state to impose regulations designed to detect and reduce climate-harming methane emissions. “They are the strongest rules on air pollution ever adopted in the U.S.,” said Fred Krupp, the national leader of the Environmental Defense Fund. “It is really a model for the nation.” The rules, approved by an 8-1 vote of the Colorado Air Quality Commission on Feb. 23, came as a result of Hickenlooper’s calls for tougher rules aimed at protecting Colorado’s air. “We (now) have the most rigorous air and water regulations around oil and gas in the country, without question,” the governor said at a Capitol press conference. “I think that goes a long way toward demonstrating to people that this trio of (environmental) nonprofits, the (oil and gas) industry, and the government, that if we work hard enough and are willing to make those compromises, we can make real progress.” Larry Wolk, director of the Colorado Department of Public

Gov. John Hickenlooper touts new rules for oil and gas activities during a Feb. 25 Capitol press conference, as Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Director Larry Wolk (right) and Fred Krupp of the Environmental Defense Fund (center) listen. Photo by Vic Vela Health and Environment, said the adoption of the new regulations “truly are a significant achievement.” Wolk said the new rules will reduce more than 92,000 tons of organic compound emissions annually. The VOC emissions contribute to “ground-level” ozone depletion and smog, which can lead to health affects such as increased asthma attacks and respiratory conditions. The rules will also reduce 60,000 tons of methane emissions each year. The natural gas causes

a greenhouse effect when it leaks into the atmosphere. In addition, the rules target hydrocarbon emissions that also have ozone and climate change impacts. The new rules are expected to take effect mid-April. However, Wolk said it will take several years to implement all the regulations. The key will be the installation of infrared cameras that will be used to detect air pollution at oil and gas sites, he said. The work in getting the regulations put in place made for strange bedfellows among environmental

advocates and those in the energy industry. “What this is about is smart and cost-effective regulations,” said Ted Brown of Noble Energy. “What this is about is making sure that oil and natural gas is developed in the safest way possible.” Not everyone is in love with the new rules. The Colorado Oil and Gas Association argued for softer regulations. However, COGA’s Tisha Schuler, who attended the press conference, said her group is ready to move on. “We did not get everything we

wanted in this rule, but the rule passed so we’re focused on moving forward,” she said. “And we’re going to emphasize how can we implement these rules cost effectively.” Hickenlooper also used the press conference to maintain his support of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Colorado. Fracking has received a great deal of attention of late, with five cities in the state having placed some form of ban or limitations on the practice — the state is currently suing the city of Longmont over its voter-approved fracking ban. Add to that, a potential November ballot initiative would ask Colorado voters to give municipalities the ability to decide for themselves what kinds of activities occur within city limits, including fracking. The governor, who is a geologist, acknowledged the “friction” surrounding the fracking issue while voicing support of the practice. “There is a group that wants to ban all hydrocarbons; they want to ban fracking,” he said. “I think what we demonstrated (through the new rules) is that we’re going to make the air cleaner than it was before fracking.” Hickenlooper talked about the often-contentious split estate issues, where dual property ownership can lead to “character of neighborhood versus the value of retirement” battles over residents’ and mineral rights. “These are closely held values that are hard to negotiate,” he said. “But in the end, when they’re in conflict, we’ve got to figure out how to negotiate and how to find a compromise.”

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Cigarette sales to persons under 21 would be illegal under a bipartisan bill that is making its way through the Legislature. But whether the measure becomes law is another story as the effort is certain to receive push back from members of the bill sponsor’s own party who say the prohibition is an example of “nanny state” government. State Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen, calls her effort to make it more difficult for kids to smoke “a battle worth having.” Right now, persons who are at least 18 can purchase and possess cigarettes. That would change under Gerou’s bill. The bill provides a grandfather clause for those who are 18 when the law would go into effect on July 1. “We’re not going to change the habits of people 18, that’s why we put in the grandfather clause,” Gerou said. “The point of the bill is to take it out of high schools.” Gerou said that 90 percent of people who smoke into adulthood pick up the habit when they are young teenagers. Gerou’s bill aims to put a dent in the number of youths who begin smoking at young ages. “Granted, they’re still going to find out a way to get (cigarettes), but if we can diminish that, that’s the point of the bill,” she said. Gerou said the bill could be amended to allow persons under 21 to smoke if they have a military I.D.

A Senate Republican, Steve King of Grand Junction, and two Democrats have joined as co-sponsors of the bill, which recently passed the Democrat majority House Health, Insurance and Environment Committee following a party-line vote. The bill has to pass through a couple more committees before it reaches the House floor. But some Republicans see the bill as government overreach. “It just seems to me that we’re trying to prohibit each and every thing that has been the norm in society for some time,” said Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs. “It’s the equivalent to prohibition to me.” Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, echoed Gardner’s sentiments. “I think it is increasing troubling that we are limiting choice for law-abiding citizens,” he said. “Does that mean I lack compassion for kids who get cancer? No, but its not the proper role of government to make those decisions for people, especially adults.” The bill faces a tough road, if a recent House vote on a separate “nanny state” effort provides any indication. The House recently passed a bill that would ban youths under 18 from using tanning beds. All GOP members, including Gerou, joined four Democrats in voting against the bill. The bill will face a tough road in the Senate. Gerou said she is “fully expecting” arguments against her bill that were similar to those made against the tanning bill. “I’m expecting to be beaten up about it,” Gerou said. “I always survive. I don’t know if the bill will, but it’s a battle worth having.”

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Mardi Gras merriment

Living the La La land lifestyle Mikael Padilla, local hair stylist and owner of Mikael Padilla Salon at 300 Fillmore St. in Cherry Creek, was in La La land last weekend for a trip to the Oscars. Padilla attended the March 2 Academy Awards with friend and client, Taryn Rose, an orthopedic surgeon-turned shoe designer. You can see her designs at www. tarynrose.com. Rose is a Vietnamese refuge and became a doctor like her father before creating a successful shoe business, designed out of frustration with shoes that left women with aching feet. Padilla also had an appointment to color Camila Alves’ hair on March 1. Who is that you ask? Only the wife of Best Actor nominee Matthew McConaughey, nominated for his work in “Dallas Buyers Club.”

Fallon takes `pot’ shot at Colorado

Downtown Littleton was decked out in purple and gold Feb. 28 and March 1 as crowds bustled around checking out what the dining establishments were offering during the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants’ Mardi Gras celebration. At Olde Towne Tavern, the catfish po’boys were a hit, and customers were enchanted by an array of beads and trinkets supplied by Reinke Bros. Halloween and Costume Store. Here, Julianne Fiedler, left, helps Gilbert Lucero and Ginger Saint-Amour ponder their bead choices. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Eye of the Camera Exhibition opens Littleton show running through March 30 By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com “Yguazu (Big Water),” a misty, mystical, magical color photograph by Fernando Bozo was awarded “Best of Show, Color” by juror Jeffrey Rupp in the 48th Annual Eye of the Camera Exhibition. “It stood out from the beginning,” said Rupp of the photo taken at dusk on the multiple falls on the Yguazu River, a Unesco Heritage Site that touches Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. When the photo was shot, it had been raining, the river was about 10 times its average volume, and it started to rain again hard just after he got his exposure —which gives him a reason to return, he figures. One can see the numerous smaller falls and the path of the river dividing Argentina and Brazil. He and his wife said at the exhibits reception at the Littleton Museum that family members they were visiting were so apologetic about the rain, but they figure it was good, after all, with this award.

if you go Eye of the Camera is at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton through March 30. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. 303795-3950.

Spanking new “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon took a pot shot at our own Gov. John Hickenlooper Feb. 25 by making jest of Colorado’s legal retail marijuana laws. “Colorado expects to make $100 million from taxing legalized marijuana,” the comedian said. “Governor John Hickenlooper (big audience laugh at the name) says he will use a lot of that money to build new schools. Suggested names? “U. Holden Academy, Hot Pocket Prep and St. Mary Jane’s.”

Seth Meyers coming to Colorado

Speaking of NBC late-night hosts: Seth Meyers, the new host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” will perform live at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Sept. 13. Meyers replaced Fallon as host of “Late Night” on Feb. 24. Tickets for the show are $49.50 to $59.50 and went on sale Feb. 28. Proceeds will benefit The Zarlengo Foundation, a Colorado-based 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization whose guiding principle is to support families of learning disabled children. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to schools and programs in the community that provide specialized education for children with learning disabilities, including but not limited to language-based, attention and nonverbal disabilities such as dyslexia and attention deficit disorder.

TAG Burger Bar busts budget on Zagat list

”Yguazu (Big Water)” by Fernando Boza, was named Best of Show by juror Jeffrey Rupp in the 2014 Eye of the Camera Exhibit, presented by the Littleton Fine Arts Board at the Littleton Museum. Courtesy photo The Boulder resident, who works in Lone Tree, says he is an amateur who has photographed nature and wildlife in Africa, Australia, South America, etc. He “generally finds inspiration in and around Colorado — whether it is the Rocky Mountain National Park, Mount Evans, Yellowstone — or at the Boulder Reservoir. There were 113 photographers who entered 328 images for this always-popular show. Of those, Rupp selected 76 photos by 60 photographers for a lively, inviting exhibit. In addition to jurying the show at the Littleton Museum, Rupp owns the Denver School of Photography, with locations in the Santa Fe Arts District and Park Hill,

where he teaches at all levels and has a gallery. Other awards were: Best of Show Black and White: “Kanarra Creek” by Robert Lace; Best of Show Darkroom (vs. digital): “The Lionfish” by Conor Culver. (Lace, Culver and Bozo will hold a three-man show next year as a reward.) First Place Color: “Indian Child Dancer;” by Charles Lehman; First Place Black and White: “Wind Storm” by Carol Walker; Second Place Color: “Rialto Gondolier” by Sam Dichter; Second Place Black and White: “Las Trancas Cowboy” by Ron Cooper. The exhibit, put on by the Littleton Fine Arts Board runs through March 30.

Got a burger budget to burn? Zagat has some ideas on where to go and one of those m selected was TAG Burger Bar in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood. The Zagateers wrote: “Troy Guard’s funky Congress Park tavern opened well over a year ago, and still no one’s managed to outdo his Andrew Jackson burger — a $20 topping.” TAG Burger Bar is located at 1222 Madison St.

The seen and heard

Actor John C. McGinley dined at Elway’s Cherry Creek on Feb. 17. McGinley is most notable for his roles as Perry Cox in “Scrubs,” Bob Slydell in “Office Space,” Captain Hendrix in the “The Rock,” Sgt. Red O’Neill in Oliver Stone’s “Platoon” and Marv in Stone’s “Wall Street.” His most recent role was playing sportscaster Red Barber in the Jackie Robinson biopic, “42.” He was in town for the Global Down Syndrome Parker continues on Page 11

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Down the rabbit hole they go Littleton Youth Ballet’s annual Storybook Ballet will be “Alice in Wonderland” with performances at 6 p.m. March 22 and at noon and 5 p.m. March 23 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets range from $16 to $23, plus a $3 surcharge. Call 720-509-1000 or visit lonetreeartscenter.org. Dancers Alyssa Palazzo and Jenna Armstrong will alternate in the role of Alice. A Mad Hatters Tea Party will kick off the season of Alice at 3 p.m. March 9 at Littleton Dance Academy, 5239 Rio Grande St. in Littleton. Guests will enjoy treats, a performance and tea with Alice, the Mad Hatter and others. Tickets for tea cost $10 and can be obtained by calling 303-794-6649.

Watercolors in Lone Tree

The Colorado Watercolor Society’s annual state exhibition is taking place through March 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. The exhibition includes work by 88 Colorado water-media painters and was juried by Carl Dalio. An opening reception will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 7. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and prior to performances. 720-509-1000. Admission is free.

`Ragtime and Beyond’

“Ragtime and Beyond” is Scott Kirby’s concert title when he performs for the Ragtime Society of Colorado at 2 p.m. March 16 at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver. Parking is on south side of building, entrance on the west. Tickets: $20/$15 can be purchased at the door or by mailing a check to Coleen Vander Hoek, 8360 Zephyr St., Littleton CO, 80128.

Learning the lens

The Englewood Camera Club will present Terry Mieger’s program on “Adobe Lightroom 5, Essential for the Serious Photographer” at 7 p.m. March 11 (doors open at 6:30) at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Guests always welcome. Contact club president Steve Johnson, stevej46@comcast. net, for more information. As a follow up: the Colorado Council of Camera Clubs presents an all-day workshop on Digital Workflow, which will have more information on editing with Adobe Lightroom 5 and Photoshop 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 15, at Epiphany Lutheran Church Basement, 790 Corona St., Denver. Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members. www. Englewoodcameraclub.net.

Mercy Killers in Colorado

Actor Michael Milligan brings his one man play, “Mercy Killers” to Colorado with multiple performances planned. A man’s wife is diagnosed with cancer and the insurance company refuses to pay. Sponsored by the Health Care for All Colorado at 7 p.m. each night: March 6: Mercury Café; March 7: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre; March 8: CU Denver; March 9: Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret. More information: www.Hcacfoundation.org.

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The art of Alix Evendorff

Abstract painter Alix Evendorff will have an exhibit with Jessica Loving, through March 23 at Core New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Dr., Denver. Call 303-297-8428.

Parker

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Foundation event, Be Beautiful, Be Yourself Fashion Show. Media personality, author and motivational speaker Marc McIntosh posted on Facebook: “CU’s only Heisman Cast Trophy winner, Rashaan Salaam, making a waiter’s night at The Cherry Cricket on Tuesday, Feb. 25. First time this dude had ever served a Heisman winner.” • On Sign of the times: A sign seen on South Broadway in “Th Denver: “I’ve wanted to run away from home a lot more as a grownup than I did when I was a kid.” Eavesdropping on a man in his late 50s at a local bar who was carded by the bartender: “What, am I too old?” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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AQUILA THEATRE Mar. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRASSWORKS

Aquila Theatre Company in Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

Celtic Storm features the Centennial State Pipes & Drums Bagpipe Corps and Highland Dancers.

Ray Bradbury’s parable of a society gone awry.

CELTIC STORM Mar. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

GONE WEST Apr. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Apr. 13 at 2:00 p.m.

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“A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher…You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse.” (C.S. Lewis)

Beginning March 9th: “Jesus–The Son of God”

Sunday mornings at Immanuel Lutheran 9:30 a.m. Sundays Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO

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Littleton

Non-Denominational 9:00 am Sunday WorShip

Pastor Paul Flannery “It’s not about us... It’s about serving others... T hen God gets the Glory!”

2121 Dad Clark Drive 720.259.2390 www.HFCdenver.org

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

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Highlands Ranch

1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

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Open and Welcoming Sunday

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Lone Tree

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 10:30 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751 “Loving God - Making A Difference”

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Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Serving the southeast Denver area

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

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You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

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Connect – Grow – Serve

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8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am

Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am

10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Highlands Church of God The Bahá’í Faith

“The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”

Meeting Sun at 11am at Northridge Rec Center 8801 S. Broadway Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Weekly children’s classes, devotions and study DouglasCountyAssembly@gmail.com 303.947.7540

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Greenwood Village

Abiding Word Lutheran Church

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

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Nine members of Rock Canyon High School’s Thespians will go to the National Thespian Conference in June. They are: Francesca Wearsch, Sam Molitoriss, Chris Woodley, Sam Hulsizer, Zach Rickert, Nathan Nelson, Meredith Ham, Kallie Sorbo, Lauren Yehle. Cindy Baker (not pictured) is their drama teacher. Courtesy photo

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After their stars were born at the annual Colorado Thespian Conference December 2013 in Denver, nine Rock Canyon thespians are headed for the National Thespian Conference at the University of NebraskaLincoln this June. They group hopes to raise funds to help with their travels, and potential donors are asked to contact their director, Cindy Baker, at Cindy.Baker@dcsdk12.org. Colorado sends just one one-act play from the many that compete at the state conference and Rock Canyon’s entry, “Jack and Jill,” by Jane Martin was chosen. Senior Nathan Nelson directed and acted in it, with junior Meredith Ham.

In this play about a couple, two crew members interacted with the cast members throughout, due to frequent costume and set changes. Sophomore Sam Hulsizer and junior Francesca Wearsch filled those roles. Other students qualified as superior in various local competitions. Junior Sam Molitoriss received 100 percent on his Lighting Design competition. And sophomore Chris Woodley, senior Zach Rickert, and juniors Kalle Sorbo and Lauren Yehle will also be making the trip. They will perform, compete, attend workshops and the juniors will audition for college scholarships, according to Baker. More than 2800 students from across the country and their teachers converge on the University of Nebraska campus each year for the weeklong Thespian Festival.

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March 7, 2014

MILESTONES Education

Joseph Eisele, of Centennial, earned fall 2013 honors at Skidmore College. He is the son of John Eisele, of Centennial, and Karina Eisele, of Greenwood Village.

Sabrina Janski, of Centennial, was listed on the fall 2013 honor roll at Southern Methodist University. Janski is a sophomore at Southern Methodist. Claire Fielder and Wendy Levin, of Centennial, were named to the fall 2013

dean’s list at Miami University. Maddison Miller, of Centennial, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at the University of Iowa. Jason Van De Weghe, of Centennial, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Hills-

dale College. Jason is junior international business and German major. He is the son of Carol and Dale Van De Weghe of Centennial, and a 2011 graduate of Arapahoe High School.

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and a good time for the city council to review,” Chadwick said. Earlier this year, the city rolled out a new website and also established its own Facebook page and Twitter account. “Social media is a great way to drive traffic to our website,” Chadwick told councilors. “It can also be a valuable tool to reach people in an emergency.” Chadwick’s briefing was general in nature and covered some of the dos and don’ts of posting comments, “liking” websites and interacting with constituents electronically. “It is safe for all of you to comment at will without violating the Sunshine Act or any public meeting laws,” Chadwick said. “Just be sure not to comment on anything too sensitive or something that has been or will be discussed in executive sessions.” After explaining Facebook’s privacy settings and what it means to “like” or share web postings, “tag” photos, and “re-tweet” Twitter messages, Chadwick talked about Connect Centennial, the city’s online discussion board that allows people to post topics for discussion or pose questions to city council members and city staff. Chadwick said the Connect Centennial feature, which is powered by MindMixer, operates “somewhat” like an electronic

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that there was very definitely a market to be served,” Elliman said. The Wildlife Experience proposal centered on the idea that the museum could primarily operate as a daytime facility, while the University of Colorado used it for evening activities. The schedules “fit perfectly,” Elliman said. Several department heads expressed tremendous interest when the plan was announced. The type of programming offered is designed to mirror the industries represented by the local population: health care, engineering and business. But CU’s education department also saw the expansion as an opportunity to unfurl

Mayor Cathy Noon looks on as Councilmember Voory Moon explores the city’s new website as part of a social media training session held March 3. At left, City Manager John Danielson listens as Communications Director Sheri Chadwick briefs councilmembers and city staff on the do’s and don’t’s of operating in the rapidly changing social media landscape. Photo by George Lurie town hall meeting. “It’s an interesting way to gather information but I wouldn’t say it’s scientifically

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Warriors fall to Jaguars in playoffs Arapahoe girls can’t overcome poor shooting in first half By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Arapahoe’s season came to an abrupt halt as poor first-half shooting dumped the Warriors into a hole they couldn’t get out of. Rock Canyon grabbed a quick 10-0 lead en route to a 60-44 triumph over Arapahoe Feb. 28 in a Class 5A second-round girls state playoff game. The cold-shooting Warriors finally scored when Mikaela Moore made the second of two free throws with 1:22 to play in the first quarter. From the field, Arapahoe missed on its first 11 shots before Jennah Knafelc finally hit a 3-point shot with 17 seconds remaining in the opening quarter. “We just didn’t shoot well in the first half,” said Arapahoe coach Jerry Knafelc. “We played reasonably good defense most of the time. We played them even in the second half because we just shot better. We were more patient and we knew what we needed to do. “I’m not discrediting Rock Canyon. It wasn’t because the defense was great. We just shot poorly. We got the shots. We spotted them too much. They are a very good team, very talented. Hats off to them, they did what they needed to do to win.” Arapahoe, which downed Liberty 50-31 in the first round, played better in the second half but Rock Canyon pushed its lead to 21 points multiple times in the half. The Warriors, who finished the game shooting 34 percent from the floor, could pull no

closer than 13 points with 4:23 left in the game. Knafelc and Moore each scored 12 points for Arapahoe to lead the Warriors, which had to deal with the Dec. 13 shooting at their school and concluded their season with a 15-10 record. “I have so much respect for our players and their ability to try to put that behind them and focus on basketball,” said Jerry Knafelc. “They did a great job and I admire them for their work ethic and focus.” Rock Canyon got contributions from a variety of players in the win. Senior Lexy Thorderson scored from inside and outside, pacing the Jaguars with 16 points, including netting four 3-pointers. Morgan Roos scored 14 points and was credited with 14 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Jaguars. Kendall Koslosky finished with 11 points, Delaney Sullivan had seven, Kendall Smith six and Erin McClarie six points, eight rebounds and eight assists. “We talked about getting a quick start and not ever having to play from behind,” said Rock Canyon coach Becky Mudd. “We wanted to get out early. That was a key for us.” Rock Canyon (17-8) then traveled to Cherry Creek to face the Bruins in a March 4 Sweet 16 game. The Bruins (22-3) ended Rock Canyon’s season, 59-43, and advanced to the quarterfinals to face Poudre (20-5) on March 6. That game was played after Colorado Community Media’s print deadline.

Mikaela Moore (40) launches a jumper over Rock Canyon’s Lexy Thorderson Feb. 28. Moore was one of two Arapahoe scorers with 12 points. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Gabel, Finesilver share top wrestling honor Ponderosa and Cherry Creek champs named south metro’s best on the mats this season By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Dylan Gabel and Mitch Finesilver survived the 2013-14 season with targets on their backs. Gabel, a senior from Ponderosa, won the 170-pound state championship in 2013, while Finesilver, a senior at Cherry Creek was the state champion at 120 pounds. Most opponents wrestling against Gabel and Finesilver used the matches as measuring sticks and often wrestled more defensively trying not to get embarrassed. Gabel and Finesilver, who have been selected as the Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Wrestlers of the Year, continued to be aggressive. Both won their second straight state individual championships during the Class 5A state tournament Feb. 22 at the Pepsi Center. Gabel pinned Jaylen Mosqueira of Arapahoe in 3:11 to win the 182-pound title while Finesilver edged Coronado’s Jess Hankin, 1-0, to capture the 126-championship. In the 2014 state tournament Gabel pinned all four of his opponents and set a

Cherry Creek’s Mitch Finesilver is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Co-Wrestler of the Year. Photos by Tom Munds Ponderosa single season record with 35 falls. He also broke a record set by his older brother Austin, now a wrestler at Virginia Tech, by recording 288 team points.

Picking the athletes of the year Choosing Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Athletes of the Year was a combined effort. Area coaches were asked for their thoughts, and their input was weighed heavily when CCM’s sports staff made the final selection for each sport.

Eligible athletes come from all the high schools in Douglas County, the high schools in the Littleton Public Schools District and from Cherry Creek High School.

Ponderosa’s Dylan Gabel is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Co-Wrestler of the Year. “He was on fire in the state tournament,” said Ponderosa coach Corey McNellis of Gabel. “He was on a mission. He blew the stats out of the water this season. He was tentative in the state finals last year. Keep in mind a lot of last year he was getting back the feel on being comfortable on the mat after taking a year off.” Gabel, who will wrestle next season at Northern Colorado, was playing football as a sophomore when it was discovered that he had broken his back. It was never determined if the back injury, which required extensive surgery, was caused by a hit in

football or a wrestling move. He didn’t wrestle as a sophomore but returned for the final two football games as a junior and won the state wrestling championship after placing fifth as a freshman. “Being aggressive has always sort of been my style,” said Gabel who was 47-2 this season. “I believe the best kind of defense is a good offense. When I’m on the attack, usually that’s when good things happen. I try to keep my aggressive style no matter who I am wrestling and just try to break the will of my opponent. “Last year was a year of confidence for me. I was able to prove that I could wrestle with the best after the year off I had with my back and everything.” Gabel’s brother Austin is a former threetime Colorado state champion. Dylan might have had a chance to match his brother’s three state titles if he had wrestled as a sophomore. “I take a lot of (trash talk) from him because of that,” admitted Gabel. “There’s nothing I can do about that now.’’ Finesilver, whose twin brother Zach was the 138-pound titlist this season, compiled a 50-1 record and was one of four Finesilver brothers wrestling for Creek this season, all of whom made it to the Pepsi Center. “He had a real good year,” said Cherry Creek coach Mike Luhring. “Guys knew who he was. He had frustrating matches. They didn’t want to get beat bad. They would lock on his wrists to prevent him from getting shots off. He’s such a good wrestler he would find a way to win those frustrating matches.” Finesilver, who along with Zach will be going to Duke next season, took his piggyback state titles in stride. “Each year is different and every match is different,” he said. “Winning the championship last year didn’t help this year.”

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March 7, 2014

ThunderRidge junior named swimmer of year Annie Ochitwa’s two state titles leads to CCM’s top honor By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Determination is one of Annie Ochitwa’s biggest assets. The ThunderRidge junior recorded the state’s quickest times early in the season in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle swims. Throughout the 12-week high school campaign no one in the state matched them. Ochitwa then achieved her goal of winning the state championship in both events during the Feb. 14-15 state swimming and diving championships in Thornton and most recently, she has been named the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Swimmer of the Year. “She was very consistent all season,” said ThunderRidge coach Jennie Odiorne. “She felt confident but knew a race could go either way. With the sprint races she has to be pretty darn perfect.

ThunderRidge’s Annie Ochitwa won the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events Feb. 15 at the Class 5A State High School Swimming meet in Thornton. Photo by Jim Benton “She was so determined. And she did a really good job of keeping all her emotions in check and just focusing on the swimming and enjoying herself.”

Most of Ochitwa’s determination can be traced to the fact she was second in the state as a freshman and sophomore in the 50-yard freestyle. She also finished in second and third place, respectively, in the 100 the past two years. “It’s a long season,” said Ochitwa. “Three months (from the start of practice) of taking it all in and thinking about it every single day in practice can get exhausting. Your body is tired and your brain is fried but you find a way to think about the end goal. “My goal, as simple as it sounds, was to win the two state championships. As much as I would have liked to have gone faster, I couldn’t have been happier.” Ochitwa won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 23.11 seconds and set a personal best by touching up in 49.92 seconds in the 100-yard freestyle. “I just went out and swam,” said Ochitwa. “I did everything I could to prepare. I knew I didn’t leave anything in the pool leading up to the state meet. I was ready. I don’t think it was difficult to be consistent during the season. I just got in a groove and did what I expected out of myself.”

Local teams advance in state playoffs Staff report Arapahoe’s scrappy bunch of Warriors continued to play well and recorded a 58-49 win over Rock Canyon in the second round of the Class 5A boys state basketball playoffs. The Warriors (19-5) entertained Centennial League rival Smoky Hill March 5 in a Sweet Sixteen contest. Arapahoe and Smoky Hill split their two-game series during the regular season. Cherry Creek opened the playoffs with a 75-52 win over Bear Creek as Griffin Parr

scored 16 points to lead the Bruins (14-11) in the Feb. 26 contest. Chaparral, however, ended Creek’s season as the Wolverines prevailed 68-60 in a March 1 second-round game. Heritage was eliminated in the first round Feb. 26 when the Eagles (8-16) lost 44-39 to Arvada West.

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Cherry Creek, a top seed in the Alice Barron bracket of the Class 5A girls playoffs, throttled Littleton 64-28 in a Feb. 28 sec-

ond-round game. Mikaela Eppard scored 17 points, Molly Rohrer had 16 and Laura Pranger added 15 in the win over the Lions. Creek (21-3) hosted Rock Canyon in a March 4 Sweet Sixteen game. Before running into Creek, Littleton beat Columbine 65-54 Feb. 25 for the Lions first state playoff win in 10 years. Stacey Zuppa scored 14 points for the Littleton (15-10) in the win over Columbine. Arapahoe (15-10) whipped Liberty 5031 in a first round game Feb. 25 but was doomed by cold shooting in a 60-44 second round loss to Rock Canyon.

ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Arapahoe 58, Rock Canyon 49 Arapahoe had a bye in the first round of the state tournament then beat Rock Canyon 58-49 in the second round to move on to the Sweet 16. Arapahoe was ahead at halftime 22-18 and then took off in the second half scoring 17 points in the third and 19 in the fourth. Arapahoe will play Smoky Hill in the Sweet 16.

Girls basketball State Tournament Arapahoe girls beat Liberty in the first round of the state tournament but then lost to Rock Canyon ending their season. In the loss against the Jaguars, both Jennah Knafelc and Mikaela Moore scored 12 points. Moore had four deflections and five rebounds. Maria Haas had nine rebounds and Amanda Cadorette had four rebounds and three steals.

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Heritage 39, Arvada West 44 Heritage ended their season when they lost to Arvada West in the first round of the state tournament. Tom Skufca scored 11 points followed by Jack Peck with 10 points. Ethan McCauley, Skufka and Eric Lawson had six rebounds and Tim Pless had four. Peck had three rebounds and two assists.

UPCOMING GAMES Boys basketball WEDNESDAY TBA - Arapahoe vs. Smoky Hill FRIDAY TBA - Arapahoe vs. Legend/Fossil Ridge @ Denver Coliseum (if necessary)

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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecare hereby notified that the covenants of tion and Demand relating to the Deed of NOTICE OF SALE the deed of trust have been violated as Trust described below to be recorded in The current holder of the Evidence of Debt follows: failure to pay principal and inthe County of Arapahoe records. secured by the Deed of Trust, described terest when due together with all other Original Grantor(s): Billie J. Brown herein, has filed Notice of Election and payments provided for in the evidence of Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecDemand for sale as provided by law and debt secured by the deed of trust and othtronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomin said Deed of Trust. er violations thereof. inee for People’s Choice Home Loan, Inc., THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE a Wyoming Corporation that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. A FIRST LIEN. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSon Wednesday, 04/09/2014, at the East The property to be foreclosed is: BC Bank USA, National Association, as Hearing Room, County Administration LOT 3, TOGETHER WITH PARKING Trustee for the benefit of People’s FinanBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street, SPACES 3-A AND 3-B, BROADWAY cial Realty Mortgage Securities Trust, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and RAMPARTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Series 2006-1, Mortgage Pass-Through best bidder for cash, the said real propSTATE OF COLORADO. Certificates, Series 2006-1 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Also known by street and number as: Date of Deed of Trust: June 14, 2006 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for 6836 South Broadway Street, Littleton, County of Recording: Arapahoe the purpose of paying the indebtedness CO 80122. Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 26, provided in said Evidence of Debt seTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN 2006 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRecording Information (Reception fees, the expenses of sale and other items RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Number): B6093458 allowed by law, and will issue to the purOF THE DEED OF TRUST. Original Principal Amount: $177,000.00 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Outstanding Principal Balance: provided by law. NOTICE OF SALE $171,270.02 First Publication: 2/13/2014 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Last Publication: 3/13/2014 secured by the Deed of Trust, described are hereby notified that the covenants of Name of Publication: Littleton Independent herein, has filed Notice of Election and the deed of trust have been violated as ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED Demand for sale as provided by law and follows: failure to pay principal and inTO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO in said Deed of Trust. terest when due together with all other FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given payments provided for in the evidence of BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. debt secured by the deed of trust and othCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; on Wednesday, 04/23/2014, at the East er violations thereof. DATE: 12/10/2013 Hearing Room, County Administration THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Building, 5334 South Prince Street, A FIRST LIEN. the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorLittleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and The property to be foreclosed is: ado best bidder for cash, the said real propLOT 88, BLOCK 1, WOLHURST LANDBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), ING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE The name, address, business telephone Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for OF COLORADO. number and bar registration number of the the purpose of paying the indebtedness Also known by street and number as: attorney(s) representing the legal holder of provided in said Evidence of Debt se7162 S. Bryant Street, Littleton, CO the indebtedness is: cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' 80120. Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 fees, the expenses of sale and other items THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Lisa Cancanon #42043 allowed by law, and will issue to the purIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUREmily Jensik #31294 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 provided by law. OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 First Publication: 2/27/2014 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 NOTICE OF SALE Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Ban● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED secured by the Deed of Trust, described nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO herein, has filed Notice of Election and 1177 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Demand for sale as provided by law and The Attorney above is acting as a debt BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO in said Deed of Trust. collector and is attempting to collect a CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given debt. Any information provided may be DATE: 12/23/2013 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. used for that purpose. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for on Wednesday, 04/23/2014, at the East Attorney File # 2345.00051 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorHearing Room, County Administration ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Building, 5334 South Prince Street, ado Revised 9/2012 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and The name, address, business telephone best bidder for cash, the said real prop1636-2013 Exhibit A number and bar registration number of the erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), PARCEL A: attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-13-303, WINDthe indebtedness is: the purpose of paying the indebtedness MILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO. 3, ACRobert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 provided in said Evidence of Debt seCORDING TO THE CONDOMIN1UM Lisa Cancanon #42043 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' MAP RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 23, Emily Jensik #31294 fees, the expenses of sale and other items 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. B2177288, Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 allowed by law, and will issue to the purAND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION Monica Kadrmas #34904 provided by law. FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 First Publication: 2/27/2014 JANUARY 3, 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanLast Publication: 3/27/2014 B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COUNT CLERK AND RECORDER, 1177 ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF Attorney File # 1269.22422 TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL The Attorney above is acting as a debt FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS collector and is attempting to collect a BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, debt. Any information provided may be CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; STATE OF COLORADO used for that purpose. DATE: 12/27/2013 PARCEL B: ©Public Trustees' Association Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for CONDOMINIUM UNIT G-11-D, WINDof Colorado Revised 9/2012 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorMILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO. 3, ACado CORDING TO THE CONDOMIN1UM Legal Notice NO.: 1676-2013 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee MAP RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 23, First Publication: 2/27/2014 The name, address, business telephone 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. B2177288, Last Publication: 3/27/2014 number and bar registration number of the AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN Name of Publication: Littleton Independent attorney(s) representing the legal holder of THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION the indebtedness is: FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED David A. Shore #19973 Public Notice JANUARY 3, 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. Edward P. O’Brien #11572 B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE Scott D. Toebben #19011 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION COUNT CLERK AND RECORDER, Stephen A Hall #38186 CRS §38-38-103 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF Martin H. Shore #1800 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1636-2013 COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. ValenAMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS tia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 given with regard to the following deSTATE OF COLORADO Attorney File # 13-00600SH scribed Deed of Trust: The Attorney above is acting as a debt On December 10, 2013, the undersigned Legal Notice NO.: 1636-2013 collector and is attempting to collect a Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecFirst Publication: 2/13/2014 debt. Any information provided may be tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Trust described below to be recorded in used for that purpose. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ©Public Trustees' Association the County of Arapahoe records. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Original Grantor(s): John Buckingham Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecLegal Notice NO.: 1688-2013 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting First Publication: 2/27/2014 solely as nominee for Cherry Creek MortLast Publication: 3/27/2014 gage Co., Inc. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Random Properties Acquisition Corp III Date of Deed of Trust: December 22, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 30, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5195459 Original Principal Amount: $147,570.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $141,438.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Every day, the government makes thatthatthis to publish public notices since the birth are decisions hereby notified the one covenants of of trust have been violated as can affect your life. Whether theythe aredeed decisions the nation. Local newspapers remain the most follows: failure on to payofprincipal and inwhen due together with source all otherof public notice information. This zoning, taxes, new businesses orterest myriad other trusted payments provided for in the evidence of secured by the deed of trust and publishes othissues, governments play a big roledebt in your life. newspaper the information you need er violations thereof. Governments have relied on newspapers like to stay THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAYinvolved NOT BE in your community. A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE

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Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Olivia L Baker Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 8003 E Hinsdale Place, Centennial, CO 80112 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 30, 2006 Recording Information: B6168412 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: May 15, 2013 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D3060235 Legal Description of Property: LOT 16, BLOCK 56, WALNUT HILLS FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Street Address of Property: 8003 E Hinsdale Place, Centennial, CO 80112

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NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 12/4/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 2/27/14 Last Publication: 3/27/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 2/4/14 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

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Last Publication: 3/27/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1655-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 17, 2013, 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): Steven P Sanner Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Franklin American Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: July 07, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 18, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3155345 Original Principal Amount: $97,285.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $81,732.22 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 209 East Highline Circle #201, Littleton, 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, 04/16/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/17/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.06205 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 9/2012

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1655-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 209-201, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. 1786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACE 555C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 1655-2013 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1659-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 18, 2013, 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): Erika Brainard Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: August 06, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9086649 Original Principal Amount: $245,471.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $239,708.42 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 29, BLOCK 2, ARAPAHOE HIGHLANDS, FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1710 East Jamison Place, 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, 04/16/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/18/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9696.03325 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 9/2012

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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described 17-Color 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 DATE: 12/27/2013 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for on Wednesday, 04/16/2014, at the East the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorHearing Room, County Administration ado Building, 5334 South Prince Street, By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and The name, address, business telephone best bidder for cash, the said real propnumber and bar registration number of the erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the indebtedness is: the purpose of paying the indebtedness Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 provided in said Evidence of Debt seDeanna L. Westfall #23449 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Jennifer Griest #34830 fees, the expenses of sale and other items Britney Beall-Eder #34935 allowed by law, and will issue to the purKimberly L. Martinez #40351 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Reagan Larkin #42309 provided by law. Christopher T. Groen #39976 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED 865-1400 TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Attorney File # 13-07206 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE The Attorney above is acting as a debt BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO collector and is attempting to collect a CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; debt. Any information provided may be DATE: 12/18/2013 used for that purpose. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for ©Public Trustees' Association the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorof Colorado Revised 9/2012 ado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee 1680-2013 EXHIBIT A The name, address, business telephone Condominium Unit I, Building 2945, The number and bar registration number of the Belmont at Riverwalk Condominiums, acattorney(s) representing the legal holder of cording to the Condominium Map thereof the indebtedness is: recorded February 25, 2003 at Reception Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 No. B3041031 and as defined and deLisa Cancanon #42043 scribed in the Condominium Declaration Emily Jensik #31294 for Belmont Condominiums recorded Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 November 27, 2002 at Reception No. Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 B2226309, and any and all Amendments Monica Kadrmas #34904 and Supplements thereto, in the office of Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 the Clerk and Recorder, Arapahoe Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanCounty, Colorado, County of Arapahoe, nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813State of Colorado 1177 Attorney File # 9696.03325 Legal Notice No.: 1680-2013 The Attorney above is acting as a debt First Publication: 2/27/2014 collector and is attempting to collect a Last Publication: 3/27/2014 debt. Any information provided may be Name of Publication: Littleton Independent used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association Public Notice of Colorado Revised 9/2012

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Legal Notice NO.: 1659-2013 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1680-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 27, 2013, 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 M. Conklin and Ellen A. Conklin Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: March 14, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 21, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3059064 Original Principal Amount: $216,326.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $204,442.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2945-I West Riverwalk Circle, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/27/2013 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-07206 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 9/2012

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Get Involved! 1680-2013 EXHIBIT A Condominium Unit I, Building 2945, The Belmont at Riverwalk Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded February 25, 2003 at Reception No. B3041031 and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Belmont Condominiums recorded November 27, 2002 at Reception No. B2226309, and any and all Amendments and Supplements thereto, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Arapahoe County, Colorado, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

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MARCH 12, April 16 presents free adoption information meetings from 7-8:30 p.m. March 12 and April 16 at 7500 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 250, Centennial. Have all of your questions about international and domestic adoption answered. Programs in Ethiopia, Bulgaria, Uganda, India and Mexico will be discussed. RSVP to 303-6910808 or info@internationaladoptionnet.org.

MARCH 15 LANDSCAPE COURSE Learn how to save money and enhance your landscape from 1-3:30 p.m. for five Saturdays at Wilmore Garden Center, Littleton. After five workshops (March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 19) and some homework, you’ll have a comprehensive landscape plan that works for our climate and soil conditions. We’ll explore the use of native plants, rainwater and other topics. Cost is $100. Call 303-795-5339 or go to www.wilmorenurseries.com/sustainable-landscaping-course/ MARCH 17 HEALTH PANEL The South Metro Health Alliance presents “Demystifying The Health Care Maze” panel from 10 a.m. to noon March 17 at the Tri-County Health Department, 6162 S. Willow Drive, Greenwood Village. This is a free community event with a panel discussion focused on how we can help our vulnerable population get the health care they need. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. Registration is free and attendees can sign up at www.smhaco.org, or by calling Traci Jones on 303-793-9615 or emailing traci@smhaco.org. MARCH 18 GENEALOGY PROGRAMS Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society presents an Introduction to Genealogy, led by

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(l to r)Norman Stucker of PADT and Chair of the Littleton Business Coalition (LBC), Littleton Mayor Phil Cernanec, Littleton Public School Superintendent Scott Murphy, Jason Dunkel of Littleton Adventist Hospital, and Norgren VP and General Manager Brian Crowe exchange greetings before the LBC Meeting.