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School lunch prices to rise But better quality will make them worth it, say LPS officials By Jennifer Smith

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Jillian Taylor, left, and Easton Beckett play the xylophone during their March 16 visit to deKoevend Park. The youngsters were in town to help their great grandmother celebrate her 91st birthday.

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Centennial resident Rick Dennison swings his son Trey during their March 16 visit to deKoevend Park. A steady parade of people took full advantage of the day’s warm temperatures and bright sunshine.

DeKoevend Park was a happening place March 16 as joggers, cyclists and dog walkers passed through, taking advantage of the nice weather. Parents and kids played on the playground and a youth lacrosse tournament filled the park with cheers and laughter. Payton Tennison of New Mexico opted to play on the swings instead of watching his cousin skate at the figure skating competition at South Suburban Ice Arena. “My son really likes the playground,” said his mother Sylvia Tennison. “He wasn’t interested in watching the skating so we came down to the playground.”

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Firefighter calms the chaos Centennial resident Jon Adams named ‘firefighter of the year’ By Chris Michlewicz

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Jon Adams, South Metro Fire Rescue’s firefighter of the year, thanked his colleagues and supporters after receiving the award March 8, singling out his wife and three kids for their sacrifices. Courtesy photo

To Jon Adams, bringing stability and a sense of calm to an emergency situation is “the greatest thing in the world.” Most people wouldn’t last two minutes in his position. But Adams has become proficient enough to be named South Metro Fire Rescue’s “Firefighter of the Year,” an honor not taken lightly by the 17-year veteran of the fire service. He received the award during a ceremony March 8. Adams doesn’t directly fight fires or rescue people trapped

in cars. Instead, he is the guy who stands on the sidelines, continually evaluating and weighing the risks involved with each operation. As a safety officer, Adams monitors radio traffic from command staff and instructs personnel accordingly. For all of the jobs that require split-second decisionmaking skills, his is arguably the most important. And there are always variables. “We have a set playbook — our standard operating guidelines — but you can’t write a policy for everything we go on,” he says. “It’s a fine balance. We know what we do is risky, but the risk we’re taking is worth the benefit.” The Centennial resident has worked scenes of unspeakable tragedy; he responded to New York City days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to shore up

debris to allow for victim recovery. He also went on a 30-day deployment to the Gulf Coast after it was ravaged by successive hurricanes — Katrina and Rita. Most recently, he served as a safety officer for the Black Forest fire and the Boulder-area floods. Every deployment has been voluntary. Emergency response is a constantly-evolving discipline. Adams joined Colorado Task Force One in spring 2001, not knowing what was to come. Now he and his colleagues must be prepared for everything from school shootings to terrorist attacks to hazardous material spills. Adams also leads continuing education courses for South Metro’s veterans and newbies. Chaos continues on Page 22

Littleton Public Schools officials appear likely to raise meal prices by 20 cents or more in May, but they want the public to know about a tangled web of reasons why. Diane Doney, LPS chief operations officer, laid it out succinctly: “It’s much more expensive to serve nutritionally dense food.” In 2010, the federal government implemented the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. Starting this year, it requires school districts to give every child a half-cup serving of fruit with lunch, regardless of whether they want it or eat it. Next year, that requirement will apply to breakfast, as well. “That alone could mean a $200,000 increase to our food costs,” said Paula Buser, the district’s new director of nutrition services. She brought in two registered dieticians to help the schools implement all of the new requirements. Five schools are getting new food-service stations this summer to help get the ball rolling. They will more closely resemble salad bars than serving lines, and will let kids choose from among five items, of which one must be fruit. “We want to provide healthier choices, but that doesn’t necessarily mean more choices,” said Buser. The act also requires districts to ensure the federally supported free and reducedprice program doesn’t carry the entire meal program financially. LPS sells substantially fewer subsidized lunches than the national average, so it needs to either increase the price of the paid lunches or get a lot more kids to eat them, or both. Buser said programs in districts with a higher rate of subsidized meals are actually more financially sound, because there is higher participation overall. “Parents need to realize there’s no stigma regarding free and reduced lunches,” said Doney, noting that money for many special programs depends on those numbers. Buser is proposing a 20-cent hike to all meals except for high school lunches, which would go up a dime, though the federal regulations require a minimum of just 10 cents. That means lunch at elementary schools would rise from $2.40 to $2.60. Still, said Buser, “I don’t think it’s going to cover our total food-cost increase, just counting the fruit.” Lucie Stanish, LPS board president, owns Downtown Dinners, a meal-preparation retail outlet in Littleton. She said she’s well aware of the rising cost of food. “I’m really questioning whether we’re raising it enough,” she said. “I would like for us to be realistic about what it really costs.”

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Never too late to dream, discover a gift Three times she almost quit. The inspiration wasn’t there. Unlike the others in the class, she had never painted, and the challenge of creating something worthy seemed quite overwhelming. In all her 94 years, Jean Barron hadn’t even picked up a paintbrush. She knew nothing about art, didn’t much care for it, had determinedly avoided art museums. But that was before Cézanne’s “The Blue Vase.” And a teacher who broke the work into manageable, unintimidating parts that seamlessly fit together, like pieces of a puzzle. When Jean was done replicating the masterpiece, she looked at her canvas with the blue vase and flowers, fruit scattered on the table. “Did I really paint that?” she thought. “It was just amazing.” Three years later, Jean is passionate about painting. Her work is so good that local TV and newspapers are telling her story. She understands the reason they’re interested is because she discovered this talent so late in life. But then, “to be learning something new,’” she says, “that’s what keeps us young.” Jean, who celebrated her 97th birthday March 18, will tell you she feels quite young. She’s in total agreement with the popular notion that 60 today is the new 40. “I am so blessed with health and, usually, a fairly sound mind,” she says with a slight smile. “I don’t know where the time has gone. I can’t believe I’m as old as I am, and I never expected to be around at this age. … But I don’t feel like I’m older than 60. I don’t feel like I’m 97, my goodness.”

That self-appraisal is encouraging. I, too, recently celebrated a birthday. And like, Jean, I also feel much younger than my 54 years. It turns out that impression isn’t unusual. The older people get, the younger they feel, according to a Pew Research survey. “Moreover,” the report said, “the gap in years between actual age and `felt age’ widens as people grow older.” Nearly half of survey respondents 50 and older said they felt at least 10 years younger, but among those between 65 and 74, one-third felt 10 to 19 years younger and one in six said they felt at least 20 years younger than their age. A New York Times blog in 2008 talked about a study that found people 70 and older generally thought of themselves as 13 years younger. “This concept of how you feel about your age is so important and defines, in a way, how we act,” said Jacqui Smith, a psychologist at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, who was interviewed in the story by Tara Parker-Pope. “If you self-define yourself as someone who is old, then you probably act that way.”

Another Pew study found more than two-thirds of Americans would like to live to between 79 and 100 years old, with the median desired life span being 90 years — about 11 years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of 78.7 years. And statistics show, adults 60 and older — because they are healthier and more active — are living longer. So: We want to live longer. We are living longer. We are living longer better. I like that prognosis, that extended lease on life, because I worry about not having enough time to fulfill my constantly renewing pot of dreams. I hope to be like Jean — healthy, creative, still learning, still looking for new experiences. On this afternoon, she walks slowly, steadily, down the hall to her apartment. She has just returned from a bus trip to the Mayan exhibit at the Museum of Nature and Science. She sits on her sofa, slightly out of breath, but soon recovers. She moved to Colorado from Ohio seven years ago, 21 years after the death of her husband, to be near her two daughters. The days go fast: Exercise and yoga three to four mornings a week, art class every Thursday afternoon, other activities and excursions interspersed. Depending on the week, she spends two to three afternoons painting at the easel she sets up at her kitchen counter. She prefers oils to watercolors because she can more easily correct mistakes. The time she spends coaxing the canvas to life seems almost to stand still. “I get so absorbed. … I lose all track of time — almost a sense of wonder. I guess it’s the creativity and appreciation for the gift that

God has given me.” Since she began, Jean has completed 39 paintings, mostly landscapes, some for her daughters, a handful for friends, many of the Scottish countryside that links her to her heritage. Many hang on the walls throughout her apartment. “I look at my work and I can’t believe I did it, but, well, I didn’t do it,” she says. “The Lord and I did it together. I kept asking the Lord how I could glorify him more in my life, and this was His answer.” That faith, which takes away her worries and stress, is key to her longevity, she believes. “That’s the biggest secret of a contented, healthy, long life.” Needless to say, Jean looks at art differently these days. She enjoys art museums, is curious about the masters and their styles, is fascinated by their different brushstrokes. In her bedroom hang two paintings she did of Monet landscapes, one of a boat on water, the other of a landscape, also with water in it. “I learned he painted on water,” she says, with a touch of wonderment. “He had a boat and he just floated around and did his painting.” That, she says, would be difficult to do. But then, she only has to paint at the easel in her kitchen to find herself transported to a place where there is just the brush and the canvas — and the miracle that comes with it. 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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2G effort shifting into higher gear City officials to attend key broadband conference in April By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com Centennial will move one step closer to becoming a “gigabit city” when a number of city officials attend an influential broadband development conference in Austin, Texas, next month. The Texas event is considered so vital to the city’s efforts to develop its public fiber optic network that a regular city council meeting scheduled for April 7 has been canceled so officials can make the trip. “Anybody who is anybody in the industry is going to be there,” said Councilmember Ken Lucas, who will be among those representing Centennial at the conference. The Broadband Communities 2014

Summit, which takes place April 7 to April 11 at Austin’s Renaissance Hotel, is billed as “the leading event for network builders and developers.” This year’s conference theme: “Let’s Gigafy America!” Titles of workshops offered at the event include: • “Hands-on Financial Modeling for Broadband Networks” • “Maximize Payoff from Your Community’s Broadband Investment” • “Economic Development: What Public Officials Need to Know” Lucas said he plans to focus on “the economic development side.” Councilmember Stephanie Piko, who together with Lucas, represents the council on the city’s 2G technical committee, will attend “community-related” workshops. Key players, both large and small, from across the telecom industry will be represented at the gathering, including compa-

nies like Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, Google and Time-Warner Cable. In November 2013, Centennial voters handily approved Ballot Initiative 2G, which gave city officials the green light to explore partnering with the private sector to build out and develop the city’s publicly owned fiber optic network. Lucas said the goal is to transform Centennial into a so-called gigabit city where both residents and businesses can connect to super speedy, state-of-the-art broadband Internet service at affordable prices. Some other cities, including Chattanooga, Tenn.; Kansas City; Vancouver, B.C.; and Springfield, Vt., have already joined the ranks of gigabit cities. In places like Seattle and Chicago, efforts to “gigafy” also are well underway. Being a gigabit city will attract new business to Centennial, said Lucas, especially those requiring speedy, high-capacity Internet service. In 2008, Centennial began installing an advanced, underground fiber optic telecom network as part of a public works transportation and street light optimization program undertaken to enhance connectivity between city assets, including traffic signals, weather stations and other public facilities. During the past several months, city officials have been assessing the condition and capacity of the network in order to lay the groundwork for preparation of a business plan that would focus on partnering with the private sector to build out the cityowned network. Lucas said earlier this year that an inspection and inventory conducted by city

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Suspect in chase to be prosecuted in Douglas County Ryan Stone being held on multi-million dollar bond

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cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The man suspected of leading authorities on a perilous pursuit that stretched more than 50 miles through four counties went from a hospital room to a jail cell March 13. Ryan Cole Stone, 28, was transferred to the Douglas County Detention Facility in Castle Rock after being treated for injuries sustained in a chain of accidents he allegedly caused, including the violent T-bone collision that ended the chase March 12. Stone, who was wanted on warrants for auto theft, burglary and failure to appear in court on drug charges, now faces a longer list of criminal charges and will be prosecuted in Douglas County, said George Brauchler, district attorney for the 18th Judicial District, at a news conference the day after the pursuit. Stone was expected to appear at a March 19 hearing for a formal filing of charges. The Centennial resident made his first court appearance March 14 and is being held on bonds of $2.5 million and $1 million. It is unknown if he has retained an attorney. There are several reasons for prosecuting Stone in Douglas County that best serve the interests of Colorado, said Boulder County DA Stan Garnett. District attorneys from the affected jurisdictions are “amassing information” and partnering with each other to “make sure the charges reflect the true victims out there,” he said. A Colorado State Patrol trooper suffered “lower extrem-

Bill offers tax assistance to victims of flooding Members of both parties back relief legislation By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that aims to provide tax relief for homeowners whose properties were wiped out by last year’s floods passed a House committee with bipartisan support on March 12. Under the bill, residents whose homes were destroyed by floods that decimated parts of Colorado last September would not be required to pay property taxes going back to January 2013. County assessors and treasurers already provide tax relief under those circumstances, but only retroactively to the period when the natural disaster occurred. The bill is a response to last year’s floods, but it would also apply to other types of natural disasters, including wildfires. “I like to call this bill the `no insult to injury’ bill,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, a bill sponsor, who was presenting his legislation to the House Finance Committee. “Or at least the, `if the county assessor can’t find you, he can’t tax you’ bill.” If the bill becomes law, county assessors and treasurers would notify the state of a property that was cleared of tax payments after having been destroyed. The state would then pay the county for the amount of taxes that the county would have otherwise collected. If enacted, the legislation would cost the state more than $2 million in lost tax revenue. The bill would help homeowners who are waiting for a Federal Emergency Management Agency buyback — a program where

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Executive session bill worth another listen Click on, click off. A bill that would have likely decreased numbers of times recording machines are turned on and off at school board executive sessions was tabled last week. The bill had some traction and seemingly enough votes to clear the Senate Judicial Committee before it was pulled by state Sen. Mary Hodge, D-Adams County, who said there were enough votes to clear the House but not the Senate. The bill would have required attorneyclient discussions during school board executive sessions to be recorded, no longer excluded from being recorded with other portions of executive session topics and interactions. Had the measure passed, the recorded information would have been only made available to the public after a ruling by a judge finding that matters that should have been public were discussed behind closed

our view doors — which is the standard for all other recorded executive session topics. We like the idea of the entirety of executive sessions being recorded. In our estimation, having the executive sessions taped and safely stored in case they require review by a judge has worked very well. It provides another measure of accountability — another mechanism in the name of good government. On the face of the argument, taping an attorney-client discussion can seem just plain wrong, and we understand opposition arising from the Colorado Bar Association, but school boards are doing the busi-

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I want to thank you for the great local coverage you provide. I am so disgusted with the Denver Post and their neglect of youth sports, and their negative coverage of Arapahoe High School. You have provided great coverage,

where it is fun again for students to get their picture in the paper for their accomplishments. You have been positive with the healing of Arapahoe, instead of finding extreme parents to knock the community back again. I really appreciate it. D. D. Walsh Highlands Ranch

Passion fuels purpose, drives performance Have you ever been truly inspired, I mean really fired up about something? Maybe it’s a new job, a physical or financial goal, a project, a relationship, a fresh start. When we are fueled by passion — and a desire to engage in the pursuit of our goals — our performance is enhanced regardless of what we are doing. Passion fuels purpose, purpose drives performance, performance leads to results, and results inspire hope. The passionate student will study hard and complete homework assignments in the pursuit of good grades and higher education opportunities. The passionate salesperson will make prospecting calls and learn everything they can about their products, industry, and potential customers recognizing that their efforts will directly impact their income. The passionate spouse will remember all the little things that ignite romance as they continue to enjoy a healthy and love filled relationship. There are so many examples that I can share but what I am talking about here is that when we have passion we will do the behaviors necessary to achieve the levels of success that we so desire. As I talk with people who feel like their personal performance or results have plateaued or even slipped or dipped, a simple diagnostic discussion about their behaviors quickly reveals that there is a loss of interest, a lack of desire, and a bit of mystification about their purpose. We have to remember that we cannot manage our results; we can only manage our behaviors. And our behaviors are largely driven by our passion. You can imagine what happens to the student that stops studying or doing homework. And what would happen to the salesperson that stopped making calls to

prospects or customers? And all of us can probably remember a time when we missed an opportunity to show our spouse a little more love and affection. I have a few friends that are really into fitness and even though they may not feel like getting to the gym or following a healthy diet, they do it because they are passionate about their physical fitness goals. I know many salespeople who really dislike, maybe even hate making prospecting or cold calls, but they do it because they are passionate about their income potential. And I know some of the best business owners and managers who make sacrifices and nurture their teams because they are passionate about their people and seeing them succeed personally and professionally. It starts with passion and provides us with hope. And when we have that passion and we are inspired by hope we will do the behaviors necessary to take us where we want to be in all aspects of our life. What are you passionate about? What gets you really fired up? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when our behaviors are driven by our passion, our results and hope will really make this a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/ founder of www.candogo.com.

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ness of the public — the taxpayers — and thereby should be held to higher accountability with safely secured recordings of its exchanges with attorneys. The bill also required that executive session minutes reflect the number of minutes spent on each topic. This adds details that could be provided with little extra effort — another good government measure — but is secondary to whether the additional recording takes place. From the chair of reporters through the years, we notice that elected officials — especially the newly elected — don’t always sync into the role of doing public business in public. It feels much more natural for decision-makers, many from the private sector, to privately discuss and craft decisions and then either adopt an action or compile a report for review at another level.

This is a central reason it is so important to check executive sessions and make sure participants don’t stray from the appropriate closed-door topics, which are generally pending litigation, personnel matters and negotiations. Further, at the Statehouse, debate included talk that this measure should be extended to city councils, where we see various amounts of executive sessions and various concerns across the state, but we are not so sure that should be the next move. Instead we believe this issue with school boards is worth another go around independently at some point, and whether this aspect of executive sessions is changed or not, every debate related to executive sessions and open meetings serves as a strong reminder of the attention to the law required in doing the public’s business in the open.

‘So you want to be a rock ‘n’ roll star’ This is about as close to music as I can get. I am going to string together some songs and lyrics. “Regrets? I’ve had a few” (“My Way”), and almost all of them were in the aftermath of “stumbling down drunken roads” (Dave Matthews’ Folsom Field version of “Two Step”). One of my biggest regrets is that I can’t read or play music. I can paint and draw, thankfully, but I wish that I had picked up a guitar at the same time I was picking up crayons. “Late yesterday night” (“From a Window” written by Lennon and McCartney and given to Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas), I watched a documentary about the history of the electric guitar. I almost wept. It was on the Smithsonian Channel. The same names kept coming up: Gibson, Fender, Les Paul and then later Jimi Hendrix. I think if I had three wishes, one of them would be this: to play “Walk Don’t Run” on a Fender Stratocaster. “Does that make me crazy? Does that make me crazy?” (“Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley). Sinéad O’Connor said, “I don’t want what I haven’t got.” Easy for her to say. I want what I don’t have. I want to play a “perfectly good guitar” (John Hiatt). I want to play like Mark Knopfler for Jennifer. I want to play lead guitar on “Lady Writer” for Jennifer. About all I can do is whistle. I don’t

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know anything about keys. I just read about them on the Internet, and I am still in the dark. “The key of a piece of music usually refers to the tonic note and chord, which gives a subjective sense of arrival and rest.” I used to drink vodka with a tonic note. Not the same thing. Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) could probably pick up a $10 ukulele and make it sound great. I am in awe when I watch a singer sing and play guitar at the same time. I can’t do either one separately. I watched Harry Connick, Jr. go around his orchestra at Red Rocks, and play every instrument. I wanted to strangle him. The good news is that he can’t paint worth a damn and I can. When a Colorado Rockies hitter comes to the plate, their plate music is played. I know what mine would be. On even days it would be the intro of “All Along the WatchSmith continues on Page 7

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Anger, suspicion, finger-pointing and gridlock; these are the ways of Washington, D.C. When I ran for re-election, I promised rtantto do everything within my power to keep sure Washington-style politics from infesting pri- Colorado. Now that we’re halfway through rally the session, it’s a good time to reflect and and ask: can we reach consensus in the state’s capitol in a way that the federal government seems to find impossible? be Thus far this session the answer is a ree sounding yes! On a whole range of important concerns, wildfire and flood recovery, but economic security, creating jobs, properly ext funding education, increasing access to justice, keeping marijuana out of the hands of children and criminals, protecund tion from cyber-attacks, and more, we have ther been working together to make significant ngedprogress. e Take marijuana, for example. I heard a from constituents who wanted us to do law more to make sure that this newly legalized in substance was kept away from children. I am sponsoring a bill that would make the packaging of marijuana-infused brownies and candies opaque, so young children can’t see what’s inside. It also requires the packaging to be childproof, like medicine

bottles, so that curious toddlers can’t get into the package even if they try. The bill, which respects Coloradans’ wishes that marijuana be regulated like alcohol, stipulates that anyone under 21, who tries to use a fake ID to buy marijuana will be subject to having the ID seized and the police alerted, as is currently the case with alcohol. Licensed pot retailers who sell to under-age people will face increased penalties, the same as liquor stores, up to a possible 18 months in jail. After lengthy discussions with marijuana advocates and opponents, and with legislators from both sides of the aisle, these measures passed the House unanimously. Try doing that in Washington, D.C.

Many of my bills this session have passed the House with unanimous support including an increase in the number of judges serving my judicial district, the 18th. This ensures that people in Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties won’t have to wait so long for their day in court. I have also worked closely with my Republican colleague, Bob Gardner (R-Colorado Springs), to strengthen Colorado’s ability to respond to the increasing number of cyber-attacks on the state’s computer networks, which number in the thousands every day. Our bill gives the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the authority to investigate these cyber-attacks. Previously, only the FBI, which often declined to investigate, or local law enforcement, who frequently found themselves ill-equipped to deal with this increasingly complex problem, had authority over cyber-attacks. The people of Colorado will be better protected against cyber criminals and court delays because of these bipartisan efforts. For more than a year, I have been working with a group of legislators and stakeholders to make sure that more children from low-income families have access to a lawyer when facing delinquency proceed-

ings. Our initial proposals met opposition, but we’ve worked with all the critics to address those concerns and I’m pleased to report that my amended House Bill 1032 (“Defense Counsel for Juvenile Offenders”) passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee, which I chair, and awaits further action in the Appropriations Committee. If the bill becomes law, the 45 percent of juveniles who currently go through the delinquency process without a lawyer will have better access to an attorney, another important step to increasing justice across Colorado and protecting every child’s right to fair treatment in our courts. I am honored to serve in the capitol on your behalf, finding common ground on issues like these and am committed to continuing to move Colorado forward this session. I always benefit from hearing from constituents, so please don’t hesitate to contact my office at 303-866-2921 or repkagan@gmail.com. State Rep. Daniel Kagan, a Democrat, serves House District 3, which includes Englewood, Sheridan, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village and parts of Littleton and unincorporated Arapahoe County.

Tax time: Uncle Sam ready to collect again Income taxes are higher for 2013. Those getting ready to file for last year are probably realizing this by now. Brackets went up and some deductions went down. Investments were profitable so some brokerage 1099s reported higher taxable earnings. Payroll taxes increased and those in the highest brackets get to pay an extra 3.8 percent on investment returns. All in all, taxes are rising. There might be a few last minute things you can do that will help reduce your tax liability. Consider funding an IRA account. That’s right, a good old-fashioned, traditional IRA. You have up to your tax filing date to contribute for last year. Most employees who have a 401k plan have forgotten they might also be eligible for an IRA as well. If you are married and filing jointly and only one spouse has a 401k plan, the other spouse may be eligible for a $5,500 deduction or $6,500 if over the age of 50. Check the IRS limits, which range for adjusted gross income from $178,000 to $188,000. Those with two qualified employer plans with incomes under $95,000 can both write off the full contribution. This may be enough to reduce other factors, such as eligibility for the education tax credits. Self-employed individuals may be eligible for a SEP (Simplified Employee Pension). These limits can be substantially higher than an IRA based on business or consulting income. Most plans allow for deductible contributions similar to 401k limits of $17,500 with an over age 50 catch

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tower” by Jimi Hendrix. On odd days, it would be the intro of “Summertime Blues,” by Eddie Cochran. “I’d like to help you son, but you’re too young to vote.” I have a double-CD of guitar music that I have listened to over and over. Christopher Parkening. For years I had heard Parkening one selection at a time. When I heard the double-CD for the first time “my heart stood still” (Rogers & Hart). I repeat them both, and it fills an entire Sunday afternoon. Acoustic guitar is very pleasing, but it

up provision of another $5,500. For higher income earners, you may also be eligible for a profit sharing contribution up to 25 percent of your business profit, depending on your business structure. It is crucial to get with your tax or financial advisor before the last week of March to see what plans and limits you are eligible for. Consider maximizing your Health Savings Accounts for last year if they have not already been funded. You may be eligible if you had a high deductible health insurance plan starting no later than Dec. 1, 2013. An individual can contribute a tax-deductible amount of $3,250 with a $1,000 catch up provision for anyone over age 55 by Dec. 31. Next, it is not too early to start tax planning for this year. Make sure you are maximizing your 401k contributions through your employer. If you are self-employed, consider establishing an individual 401k plan, which must be set up by October this year. You may be eligible to contribute up to $52,000 depending on your income.

doesn’t have the same adrenaline as electric guitar. The intro of “Substitute” by The Who just wouldn’t be the same. I have a pinched ulnar nerve in my right hand, so even if I studied guitar, I would be limited. I know it’s a lost cause. Don’t tell me an old dog can learn new tricks. An old dog will never be able to play the guitar solo in “Time” like David Gilmour (Pink Floyd). “Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way.” That’s what this column is called: “Quiet Desperation.” Pink Floyd took it from a Henry David Thoreau poem. If I tried to play, well, my guitar would “gently weep” (Beatles). And weep. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

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You can fund college savings plans that are eligible for the state income tax deduction for children or grandchildren. To help reduce unwanted taxable investment income, meet with your financial advisor and structure your investments to be tax-efficient. Also, keep track of business expenses all year long in order to maximize deductions. It will also help to plan on making estimated tax payments if needed during the year to help avoid underpayment penalties. It is never too early to start planning for taxes. After all, the goal is to keep more

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Commission offers Achievement Awards Three $500 scholarships available for outstanding high school students By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Centennial Youth Commission is bringing back its Youth Achievement Awards program again this year. The $500 scholarship program honors three Centennial high school students who have significantly impacted the Centennial community through volunteer work or other special deeds and actions. “Three high school students will be recognized for demonstrating exceptional leadership with a $500 scholarship award contributed by SAFEBuilt Colorado and the Centennial Youth Commission,” said Kersten Baldwin, the city’s communications specialist. Scholarships must be used for educational purposes such as tuition, books or school supplies. To enter the Youth Achievement Award program, Baldwin said the following requirements must be met:

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Littleton Public Schools elementary and middle school students participated in the district. It was quite an exciting competition with words like “chimoplagic” and legerdemain,” and it came down to the word “nuance.” Euclid Middle School eighth-grader Kai Hueske-Van Ceylon won the district spelling bee at Powell Middle School on Feb. 18. Five other students also competed in the State Spelling Bee on March 8 at the Colorado Convention Center: Kirk Zieser, eighth grade, Powell Middle School; Anne McClendon, fifth grade, Wilder Elementary School; Abby Cohrs, fifth grade, Lenski Elementary School; Aubrey Miller, eighth grade, Littleton Preparatory; Lennon Jones, seventh grade, Goddard Middle School.

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LPS seeks help with mental health resources Administration wants more money for counselors, programs By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Special education administrators at Littleton Public Schools admit they don’t have all the tools they need to deal with mental health issues and are asking the board of education for more money in next year’s budget to fill in the gaps. Nate Thompson, coor-

dinator of support services, said the district needs a universal screening tool for social and emotional issues first and foremost. “It’s about psychological safety,” he said. “What do we do for kids when they’re in that place when they might hurt themselves or others?” While nobody mentioned the December shooting at Arapahoe High School, it was evident that everyone in the room March 13 agreed more resources need to go toward spotting kids who are in trouble before tragedy strikes. “This presentation couldn’t be any more

timely,” said Lucie Stanish, president of the LPS board of education. “You guys are the ones who make them want to come back to school the next day after whatever awful thing has happened in their lives.” Melissa Cooper, director of special education, said rising numbers of behavioral issues in LPS reflect national statistics. The district has performed 79 suicide assessments so far this year; in the 2009-10 school year, that number was just 39. That year, eight students were screened after threatening harm to someone else; this year, there have already been 41. Teachers also get some

training in how to spot kids who might need help. But there are only about 23 spots for psychologists throughout the district, and six for social workers. Plus, principals decide how their personnel budgets are distributed, so there’s no uniformity as to which school has which specialists. Cooper said that to establish equity, she’d like to assign funds specifically for mental health professionals in every school. She’d also like to expand programs that already exist, like the programs for kids who have been expelled or who are at risk of expulsion, and special education

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“Vine and Cheese” by Cindy Brabec-King won 2nd Honorable Mention in the Colorado Watercolor Society exhibit at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Courtesy photo

Sun and shadow, vine and cheese… Colorado Watercolor Society’s annual exhibition in 23rd year By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Eighty-eight paintings hang in the spacious Lone Tree Arts Center lobby and hallway; watercolors selected from Colorado Watercolor Society members by juror Carl Dalio. Dalio, a nationally recognized painter and teacher from Sedona, Ariz., originally was trained as an architect. While in Denver to jury this show, he also presented a workshop for CWS members. Dalio awarded the Best in Show honor to Frank Francese of Grand Junction for his “Keebler Pass.” It features strong light and shadow contrasts in a crisp, fresh looking, skillfully painted mountain landscape with a stream that almost bubbles, bright patches of sun and a dark sky. Francese teaches workshops across the nation and internationally and one

“Keebler Pass” by Frank Francese won Best of Show in the annual Colorado Watercolor Society’s state exhibit. Photo by Sonya Ellingboe sees from his website that one is scheduled in Littleton in October at Judy Patti’s busy Studio, 5849 S. Broadway. There are many other winners — too numerous to mention them all — but we note Linda Olmstead’s “Lone Star,” an abstract in intense reds that won the Pikes Peak Watercolor Society Award;

Rick Forsyth’s almost print-like “Two Ladies at a Mosque, which won first honorable mention and Cindy Brabec-King’s large, mouthwatering “Vine and Cheese,” which was awarded second honorable mention. Tanis Bula of Littleton, known for her florals, won the Pained Toe Society’s

award for her handsome “Iris in Sunlight” and Littleton’s Joyce Shelton won a fourth honorable mention for her whimsical “Dog’s Best Friend.” The variety in techniques and styles makes this a worthwhile exhibit to visit for those trying to master this tricky medium, as well as for those who have done so. One will still wonder: “How did she do that?” when looking closely at some of the varied and intricate effects. If only the lighting were better. When the center was built, the acoustics in the theater received precise attention with excellent results, but some advice from a lighting expert is still in order for maximum effective presentation of visual artwork. We feel confident that it will happen. If you go: The 23rd Annual State Exhibition of the Colorado Watercolor Society runs through March 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and prior to performances. Art sales can be handled through the box office. Admission is free.

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Former chef cooks up cancer-fighting foods Pam Braun maps path to wellness through healthy diet in cookbook By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com In 2004 California writer Pam Braun was told she had late-stage cancer. Doctors predicted a 15 percent chance of survival and 75 percent chance of recurrence. The former chef and restaurant owner, like many, underwent recommended treatments, but she also did more. She started an ongoing research project on foods and their relationships to cancer and because of it she stayed well. She emphatically states: “some foods have been scientifically shown to help prevent certain cancers and other foods have been scientifically shown to help cause certain cancers.” She adds that women have a one-in-three chance of developing cancer and men and newborns a one-in-two chance in their lifetime. Her own diagnosis began with lymphoma and moved to latestage fallopian tube cancer, which she beat initially, and then fol-

lowed through ongoing research on foods as a way to prevent recurrence. Braun will appear at 7:30 p.m. March 28 at Tattered Cover, 9315 Dorchester Street in Highlands Ranch, to introduce her beautifully-produced new book, “The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook” and talk about her upbeat approach to living well. She says that representatives from the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance will also be present to talk about early warning signs. The book is printed on heavy paper, with fine photographs of the fruits, vegetables and breads she advocates, as well as commentary on preparation and appealing recipes. It should offer helpful ideas to patients and those who cook for them — as well as those on a preventative path. Most recipes contain a good many ingredients, but Braun offers a page on her idea of pantry basics, which would be a place to start, followed by a weekly shopping trip. There are lists of foods to avoid (red meat, salt, processed meats, sugars, fats… nothing the reader hasn’t already heard, but all in one place here.) And there are lists of

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Testosterone bounces off those gorgeous rugs that surround the intimate theater space as Cherry Creek Theatre starts its fourth season with a strong, well-defined production of Reginald Rose’s “12 Angry Men.” This is ensemble work at its very best. Director Bernie Cardell has worked with each actor in the cast — they range from veterans to young Josh Lamb — to channel 12 different personalities and 12 distinct responses to an accusation of a young man of murdering his father. The dozen are locked in a jury room to decide a man’s fate — and the audience is locked in with them, involved in discussion about whether it’s too hot — or is there an uncomfortable draft from the window? Should the accused “burn” as volatile juror No. 3 (Jude Moran) advocates? Is he suspect just because he is “one of them” per juror No. 10 (Ken Street)? Or is there “reasonable doubt” as juror No. 8 (Eric Sandvold) believes? Juror No. 8 initially is the only one not convinced in an initial vote and the cleverly written script brings out lines that show each man’s life experiences that influence

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his thinking. Tough childhood, longstanding prejudices, issues with one’s own children, race, time perception and more… How well can one really see at night through a passing elevated train? How fast can an old man move? How well can a neighbor hear in the apartment below when a train is passing? Talkbacks are a thoughtful addition on Sunday nights as they involve an expert former judge each time. Retired Denver County Court Judge Andrew S. Armatas started the March 9 conversation by reading what a judge says to a jury about establishing “reasonable doubt.” He also addressed the importance of making oneself available for jury duty when called. On March 23, former Chief Justice Michael Bender will appear. The simple set contains a long table, 12 chairs, a window, door and wastebasket — no more is needed. Differences in dress, such as juror No. 4’s custom-tailored suit, emphasize the personal differences. Altogether, here’s an illustration of why we love live theater.

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“End of the Rainbow” by Peter Quilter is a bio-drama with familiar music. The play, making its regional premiere, offers insight into Judy Garland’s final days behind the curtain. It plays March 28 to May 4 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, and is directed by Rod Lansberry.

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“‘Til Death” is designed and directed by Adam Stone, “written by someone else,” and plays April 4-26 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Features Chris Kendall, Edith Weiss and Ali-Janes Paulsen. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, April 21. Tickets:

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Forbidden love drives post World War II story British author Alison McQueen to present work at Denver’s Bookbar on March 22 By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com “Under the Jeweled Sky,” by British author Alison McQueen weaves a complex, bittersweet tale of forbidden love, the unimaginable wealth of a maharaja’s palace and the unimaginable poverty of millions of people suddenly homeless. Chapters alternate between 1947-48 and 1957-58, with a final entry in 1970, weaving parts of a story that centers on one Sophie Scholfield — a British teen when she first arrives in India with her adventurous father, a doctor, and her disturbed, unhappy mother. They become part of a maharaja’s house-

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gether eventually as well as an insight into societal customs at that time. McQueen, who draws some of her story details from her mixed-race mother’s adventures as a nurse in a maharaja’s palace, is skilled at descriptions of places, smells, sounds, and people of all sorts, giving her story almost the effect of a series of detailed tapestries depicting events. Her few principal characters are well defined but many others seem part of a shifting pattern of color and sound as the story moves to different locations. The author is a screenwriter as well and it’s not hard to envision a film growing from this colorful story. When Sophie returns to India as the wife of a stuffy British diplomat, the reader enters yet another facet of life “Under the Jeweled Sky,” an isolated world unto itself. Interwoven paths introduce a new set of characters and a resolution of sorts. This would be a stimulating choice for a book club discussion, I’d think, with many facets of a complicated world presented in just over 400 pages. For more information about the March 22 reading, call the Bookbar at 303-287-0194.

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Along the highway between Walsenberg and Trinidad, there is a grassy open area set aside with a tall monument and parking spaces. Those history buffs that stop will read that it commemorates the Ludlow Massacre, an event that affected people from many cultures who were working in Colorado’s coal mines — as well as affecting the state more widely. On April 20, 1914, the Colorado Coalfield War that had started in September 1913 turned into a skirmish between striking miners and the Colorado State Militia. Twenty-five people lost their lives, including women and 11 children. It was an important moment in the history of Colorado and in the development of the American Labor movement. A year ago, Gov. John Hickenlooper established the Ludlow Centennial Commission, which includes historians, academics, union and National Guard representatives and a librarian. Together, they scheduled events at various locations to commemorate the Ludlow Massacre and events surrounding it. Included in interpretative events is a production of Anthony J. Garcia’s play, “Ludlow: El Grito de Las Minas (The Cry of the Mines),” presented at El Centro Su Teatro through March 30. It’s an update, with new music, to a play Garcia wrote some years ago while visiting his sister in Walsenberg and studying the area’s history. (Some original cast members are also in this production.)

IF YOU GO “Ludlow: El Grito de las Minas (The Cry of the Mines)” plays through March 30 at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Drive in Denver, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and one matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30. For tickets: www.suteatro.org, 303-296-0219. The play, with musical direction by Daniel Valdez, traces the history of a fictional Hispanic family, from the viewpoint of Amelia (Megally Luna), who visits Trinidad to sell her grandmother’s old house. That grandmother was Sara Martinez (also played by Megally Luna) who is modeled on Garcia’s strong mother, he writes. After the family loses its New Mexico ranch, the husband goes to work as a miner and loses his life in a cave-in. Sara and her two sons, Pepe and Jesus move to southern Colorado to work for Colorado Fuel and Iron, owned by John D. Rockefeller. Scenes move between 1991, 1905, 1913, 1914 and back to 1991. A large cast tells the miner’s story and several parallel more personal ones. Garcia’s characters represent the Mexican portion of the coal miners, but they talk about the wide variation of nationalities and races found in this community: Greek, Italian, Eastern European, Black, Norwegian and more — and they also talk about the distrust between them — the atmosphere was volatile in more ways than just the labor/management tension. Music is always part of Garcia’s plays and here it varies from Mexican folk music to a Chilean miners song to Garcia’s new “April Mourning Song.” The live band is a fine addition to the production, placed to the edge just below the stage. While acting is a bit uneven, many cast members have strong voices and the ensemble tells a compelling story of an era in Colorado history.

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SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF MaR 10, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to apr 19) although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you’d be wise to complete things on your own. Then you can move on to something new. TAURUS (apr 20 to May 20) Your indecision about a personal situation might come out of those mixed signals you’re getting. Best not to make any commitments until you have a better sense of how things are going. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) a dispute appears to be getting out of hand. But you should be able to step in and bring it all under control soon. Be patient. News about a potential career move might be delayed.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Career obligations could interfere with important personal plans. But using a combination of common sense and compromise helps resolve the dilemma to everyone’s satisfaction. LEO (Jul 23 to aug 22) a stressful situation drains some of your energy reserves. But you soon bounce back in time to finish your tasks and enjoy a welldeserved weekend getaway. VIRGO (aug 23 to Sept 22) This is a good time to throw a party for friends and colleagues and surprise them with your dazzling domestic skills. You also might want to reconsider that career move you put on hold. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) a sudden change of mind by someone you relied on could cause a delay in moving ahead with your plans. But those whom you’ve helped out before are prepared to return the favor. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You start the week feeling too shy to speak up in front of others. However, your self-assurance soon takes over, giving you the confidence you need to make yourself heard. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) One way to deal with a pesky personal dilemma this week is to meet it head-on. Insist on an explanation of why the situation reached this point and what can be done to change it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The creative Capricorn finds several outlets for her or his talents this week. also note that while a romantic connection looks promising, remember to allow it to develop on its own. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You stand out this week as the best friend a friend can have. But be careful that you don’t take too many bows, or you might see gratitude replaced with resentment. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) What seems to be an ideal investment should be checked out thoroughly before you snap at the offer and find yourself hooked by an expensive scam. BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is matched by your generosity. You are a person who people know they can rely on. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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16 Centennial Citizen

March 21, 2014

‘Director’s Choice’ it is in Lone Tree Every spring, Colorado Ballet presents a program of three contemporary works for its audiences. Called “Director’s Choice” in 2014, it will be presented on March 28-30 at the Newman Center in Denver and repeated on April 5 at Lone Tree Arts Center. Included in the program are: “Traveling Alone” by choreographer Amy Seiwert; “Feast of the Gods,” choreographed by Edwaard Liang and the world premiere of “Last Beat” by Sandra Brown, Colorado Ballet’s Ballet Mistress. Performances: 7:30 p.m. March 28 and 2 p.m. March 29-30 at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff St., Denver. Tickets: www.coloradoballet.org, 303-837-8888 ext. 2. The April 5 performance at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, is at 8 p.m. Tickets: www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

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Wildscape 101

gram at the Museum of Outdoor Art in Englewood are being accepted until April 7. The theme for the eight-week immersive program is “Elements and Isotopes.” The college-level program is being directed by Cory Gilstrap of Imagined Creations and will begin June 2 and finish Aug. 4. Interns will participate in the public art process and create individual thematic artworks. The application is available on the MOA website and materials should be submitted as a single PDF to internship@moaonline. org. Letters of recommendation must be mailed to the same address and should be on a company

The Audubon Society presents Lauren Springer Ogden in a “Wildscape 101” workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on March 29 at Denver South High School, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. She will speak about designing and gardening for wildlife. Plant biologist Susan Tweit will also explain Wildscaping, followed by a live how-to session. Door prizes include a Habitat Hero Birdwatcher’s Garden in a Box plant collection and “Colorado Wildscapes, a How-To-Guide.” The event is free, but registration required. Call Marty Weiss, 303628-6023. Sponsored by Denver Water.

Choir concerts

“This Is Our Song” will be performed by the First Plymouth Chancel Choir and the Trinity United Methodist Chancel Choir in two concerts: 7 p.m. March 29

at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood and 2 p.m. March 30 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver. Directors are Frank Perko III and Judith Mitchell; organists are Benjamin Erlich, Norman Sutphin and Frank Perko III.

Ward Lucas rescheduled

An appearance by television journalist Ward Lucas has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. March 27 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. His new book, “Neighbors at War,” about how homeowners associations are impacting Americans, will be for sale. 303-795-3961.

SSPAC seeks new members

The South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Public Art Committee is accepting applications to fill openings on the committee. Members serve twoyear terms and meet from 8 to 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each

month. Send a letter of interest to SSPAC c/o Teresa Cope, Communications Director, 6631 S. University Blvd., Centennial, CO 80121. For information, email Cope at teresac@sspr.org or call 303-4837013.

Dine out for a good cause

The Littleton Immigration Initiative asks readers to dine out from 5 to 9 p.m. March 27 at Wild Ginger Thai Restaurant, 355 W. Littleton Blvd. Ten percent of proceeds will go to the nonprofit organization that helps immigrants thrive in Littleton. See www.connectingimmigrants.org.

Vintage Colfax

History buffs and art lovers will enjoy a visit to 40 West Arts’ “Vintage Colfax Yesterday and Today” exhibit through April 5 at the 40 West Gallery, 1560 Teller, Lakewood. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Information: www.40westarts.org.

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Franktown

Lone Tree

Highlands Ranch

Parker

Trinity Lutheran Church & School

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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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

www.ImmanuelLutheran–LoneTree.org

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

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

Highlands Ranch

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

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Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

Open and Welcoming Sunday

8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

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”

A place for you

Littleton

Lone Tree

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

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com

Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)

303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

Connect – Grow – Serve

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

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

Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org

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9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

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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

Phone: 303-910-6017 email: bobandtreva@yahoo.com

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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

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

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CentennialSPORTS 17-Sports

Centennial Citizen 17 March 21, 2014

Heritage gains league lacrosse win Eagles build early lead, take down ThunderRidge 10-5 By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Heritage combined quick passes and hard shots to score plenty of goals March 12 as they bested ThunderRidge 10-5 in Continental League boys lacrosse action. “We are a veteran team with 20 seniors on the roster. They provide good game experience and leadership,” Eagles coach Jon Cohen said about his team. “All our players want to win and the seniors lead by example. They are the first ones at practice and the last to leave as we work to keep getting better.” The Eagles lost the season opener March 8 to Arapahoe 11-6, but bounced back to raise their record to .500 with the win over ThunderRidge. Heritage played at Kent Denver March 14 before packing up for a spring break road trip to the San Francisco area where they will play games March 26, 28 and 29 against California high school teams. On March 12 at Shea Stadium, the Eagles scored a pair of goals in the first three minutes and built their lead over the Grizzlies to 4-1 by the end of the first period. “I believe our strength is our versatility at attack and midfield,” Cohen said. “We have 15 players who move in and out to play either midfield or attack. They play either position so our offense can mount a lot of offensive pressure for us.” The Eagles played a ball-control style, spreading out on attack, and looking for open passes to teammates in position to score, enabling them to stretch the lead to 7-2 at halftime. Keaton Komatz and T.J. Florence each registered a hat trick for the Eagles in the win, while Rob Sublette added two goals and teammates Luke Thompson and Michael Colwell scored one apiece. Heritage goalie Mitch Oldenburg did his job as the Grizzlies put 29 shots on goal and Olden-

Heritage’s Keaton Komatz (24) pushes the attack against a ThunderRidge defender in the Eagles’ 10-5 Continental League win March 12 at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch. Komatz scored three goals in the victory. Photos by Tom Munds burg made 24 saves. “It was a pretty good night,” said Florence. “The hustle was working as all the guys on attack constantly kept moving looking for the smart shot on goal. The whole game was a team effort. I got great support from my teammates and I scored my goals on high shots.”

Heritage goalie Mitch Oldenbeurg guards the net as Eagles’ defender Andrew Kaufman (1) works to keep a ThunderRidge attacker from getting off a good shot. The Eagles won the March 12 game between the two schools.

Creek runs past Legend in diamond opener Bruins, Titans begin rebuilding process; have high expectations By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cherry Creek and Legend were both ranked among the state’s top 10 baseball teams in the preseason CHSAANow.com poll but it may take a while this season for both teams to emerge. Creek, a perennial state contender that has won eight state championships and averaged 20.8 wins over the past six seasons, lost seven players who were regular contributors on last year’s Final Four team. Legend, an emerging power that played in the 2012 Class 5A state title game, will also be going through some growing pains with inexperienced players. The teams squared off March 10 under the lights at Double Angel Field to open their respective seasons with the Bruins coming out on top, 11-5, as Creek collected 14 hits off three Titans pitchers, scoring in a variety of ways. “Hopefully we will be a team that develops,” said Creek coach Marc Johnson. “We hit the ball well against Legend and played some small ball which at the time was very important.” Jack Hallmark, Grant Farrell, Ryan Robb and Matt Rindal were

all in the lineup last season for the Bruins and junior Cody Woods, who started and threw four innings against the Titans, was Creek’s No. 4 pitcher in 2013. Every player in the Bruins lineup had at least one hit against Legend. Rindal, who has moved from third base to catcher this season, started the season with a bang when he hit a three-run homer in the first inning. Hallmark, Blake Goldsberry, Sean Robinson and Aeneas Robertson each had two hits, and Hallmark and Robinson both knocked in two runs. Creek led 7-5 heading into the top of the seventh but used two suicide squeeze bunts, a double steal and Farrell’s triple to score four more runs to run away with the game. One of the Bruins three runs in the third inning was also scored on a double steal. “The team chemistry is good this year,” said Farrell. “Everybody hit and our pitchers got outs.” Legend, trailing 7-0 after three innings, pushed across three runs in the fourth on a run-scoring single by Nick Mathey and a two-run single by Cody Maynard. Jordan Stephens singled in a run in the fifth and Legend pulled to within 7-5 when Kyle Morse scored on an error. “We only have five guys back from last season,” said Legend coach Scott Fellers. “We lost nine seniors. We are very young. We’re mostly juniors. We don’t have a whole lot of guys who have logged varsity experi-

ence. It’s going to take a few games to get us going. We’ll play good ball later on. “I thought we were a little nervous the first few innings. We had Jared Case start and it was his first start, which wasn’t easy against Creek. He settled down and threw the ball well the second, third and fourth innings. We were down 7-0 and I give the kids credit for competing and getting back to 7-5. Unfortunately we didn’t work ahead in the seventh to give us a chance to maybe tie it up.” Legend managed 10 hits, led by Carter Kling, Kyle Morse and J.T. Coleman with two hits each. “At times we played really good,” said Fellers. “We had 10 hits and hit the ball really well. We took too many third strikes, though. They did a good job of putting the ball in play and put pressure on us.” Legend played without Mike Baird and Peyton Remy, two of last year’s standouts. Baird is sidelined with a shoulder injury and Remy is ineligible. “Baird kind of has a shoulder problem,” revealed Fellers. “He has started to throw light and hit off the tee. Hopefully we can get him back by game five or six. We miss him pitching. He’s one of our big guys. “Remy has his grades up. He’s been working hard. We miss those two guys, being leaders last year. Both of them were 5-2 last year and that’s a lot of pitching. We’re getting things figured out. We’ll be fine.”

Scoreboard ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL Girls lacrosse Arapahoe 19, Eaglecrest 0 Senior Alexy DaHarb scored four goals and both sophomore Riley Cooke and junior Kienan Linhardt scored three goals. Senior Kate Englert scored twice along with junior Alexix Lindhardt. Senior Chandler Ramsey scored one goal along with senior Britt Klosterman, sophomore Atlee Witt, freshman Tatum Ramsey and junior Katherine Steel. Junior goalkeeper Brooke Engel had three saves.

VALOR CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Girls soccer Valor Christian 4, Heritage 0 Junior Jastin Redman scored two goals and both sophomore Amanda Lopez and freshman Tess Boade both had one goal against Heritage. Redman, sophomore Cydney Billups and freshman Paige Kula had one assist each. Goalkeeper Addison Daws had four saves and senior goalkeeper Allie Miller had one.

Girls tennis Valor Christian 4, Kent Denver 3 No. 1 singles senior Alex Middleton

won her match 6-1, 6-2 and No. 1 doubles freshman Tiffany Parobek and junior Annie Hertel won 7-5, 6-4. No. 2 doubles juniors Kathryn Armstrong and Alaina Dawson won their match and also No. 4 doubles junior Jackie Pettet and senior Emilie Benedict won their match.

UPCOMING GAMES Girls lacrosse THURSDAY 7 p.m. - Arapahoe @ Regis Jesuit

Girls soccer THURSDAY 7 p.m. - Heritage @ Chaparral FRIDAY 7 p.m. - Valor Christian vs. Arvada West

PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD Would you like to see your team on the board? Contact sports reporter Kate Ferraro at kferraro@ coloradocommunitymedia. com. Or go to www. littletonindependent.net/ scores/ and click on Post to the Scoreboard.

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March 21, 2014

Valor girls fall in semis to Broomfield Eagles return 10 players next season after making first Final Four appearance this year By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Valor Christian girls basketball coach Sheryyl Klosterman will have a bunch of experienced, motivated players back next season. Valor made its first ever appearance in the Class 4A Final Four March 13 but the Eagles were routed, 67-46, in a semifinal game against tournament-tested Broomfield at the CU Events Center in Boulder. Klosterman will have 10 players back for the 2014-15 campaign off this year’s squad that finished with a 23-4 record. “It was an awesome season,” said Klosterman. “I’m proud of the kids and the way they played. That’s very exciting that we have a lot of players returning. I told the returners that we’re not going to talk about why we lost the Broomfield game, we’re just going to start working on those things. “When the offseason starts we’re going to work and be real motivated. We need to work real hard in the offseason and make ourselves better.” Junior forward Kendall Bradbury is already looking ahead. “We’re bringing back a lot of leadership

Valor Christian defenders Kendall Bradbury (32) and Kylie Rose (34) block a shot attemp from Broomfield’s Stacie Hull (42) during the Eagles’ 67-46 Class 4A semifinal loss March 13 in Boulder. Photo by Paul DiSalvo and we’re all going to be experienced after this experience we got in the Final Four,” she said. “Now we kind of know what it’s like to play out here. It was a huge learning experience. “Being able to make it to the Final Four was awesome. We played together, played strong, had fun and made history. From here we have to work in the offseason, get

in the weight room and work on things. The loss is going to hurt for a while but it’s going to be motivation for us to come back next year.” Broomfield, winners of five state titles, was making its eighth trip to the Final Four and the experience showed. Valor’s only lead came a minute-and-ahalf into the game at 4-2 and then Broom-

field went on a 12-0 run and began to take off, outscoring the Eagles from Highlands Ranch, 14-5, in the final 5:09 of the first half. “They shot the ball real well,” pointed out Klosterman. “You have to give Broomfield all the credit in the world. They are good for a reason. Those kids had experience and they played well together. “We were kind of out of sync on offense. We were pressing a little bit. As much as we talked about it being just another game, just go out and play because we have nothing to lose, the pressure was still there.” Bradbury agrees. “We got inside our own heads a little bit,” she said. “We just kind of psyched ourselves out. Broomfield is a great team. They know what it’s like to play here. We just didn’t come out and play like we had been playing, we didn’t play Valor basketball and we didn’t play together as a team.” Broomfield shot 52.2 percent in the second half and held a 28-point lead at 61-33 with six minutes left in the game. Sophomore Madison McCoy came off the bench to lead Valor with 13 points that included a trio of 3-point baskets. Caroline Bryan and Bradbury, Valor’s leading scorers, each had 10 points. Bradbury pulled down a team-high eight rebounds, while junior Madison Waldon grabbed seven boards for a Valor team that shot 32.7 percent from the field for the game. Valor committed 19 turnovers, which led to 17 Broomfield points.

South Metro Denver Chamber mounts Calendar of Events BIG push for the B.I.G. Day With a 6 weeks to go, The South Metro Denver Chamber’s Nonprofit & Business Partnership is pushing to fill the last slots left for the 4th Annual B.I.G. Day taking place on Saturday, April 26th. 25 non-profits have signed up for the event. This year’s goal is to have over 1,000 volunteers helping local non-profits with whatever needs doing between 8:30 and noon on the B.I.G. Day. B.I.G. stands for “Be Involved, Give.” “Last year we had hundreds of volunteers working together in a wide variety of projects,” said Chamber President and CEO John Brackney. “You don’t have to be a chamber member to volunteer so we encourage businesses, service clubs, church groups and families to join us in rolling up our sleeves to make a difference on this most special day.” Examples of the types of volunteer opportunities range from weeding and planting at the Denver Botanic Gardens, putting meals together for TLC Meals on Wheels, sort and load medical supplies with Project CURE, cleaning parks with the South Suburban Park Foundation,

Volunteers plant new growth at the Denver Botanic Gardens during last year’s B.I.G. Day.

packing food boxes for distribution at the Action Center and many others both indoors and out. Many projects allow young children to help when accompanied by an adult - a great way to teach community involvement. At last year’s B.I.G. Day, both nonprofits and volunteers alike said the B.I.G. Day was just that: Brien Darby, Manager of the Denver Botanic Gardens community gardening program was thrilled with the experience. “I presented them with some very big tasks with a lot of digging and heavy lifting and they were just about the most enthusiastic group I have ever worked with! We completed all the tasks I had planned and even started on a few additional projects. I really appreciate the level of teamwork and “ready for anything” attitude that we consistently receive from volunteers participating in the BIG help day.” “The BIG day was such a rewarding experience for me. Helping Spa4thePink alongside an amazing group of people really showed me what a difference we can make in our community,” said volunteer Mary Soldwisch of Nexus Web Studio. Businesses, organizations and even families can also bring their work force together and sign up as a team to help a nonprofit. Organization and company teams will be given special marketing opportunities and recognition. “If at first you succeed, then do it again,” says Brackney. “On Saturday April 26th, we plan on doing just that. In just one morning you, your family, club or business can truly make a difference in our community, meet and learn about the great non-profits that serve our area and best of all have great fun doing it.” The B.I.G. Day isn’t all work and no play. After a full morning of volunteering, participants are invited to the South Metro Denver Chamber offices for a celebration full of fun and

For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Thursday, March 20th:

Economic Development Group: RTD Tour of Union Station Development. 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Elements Massage - Highpointe 6365 E. Hampden Ave., Ste 103, Denver

Friday, March 21st:

Social Marketing for Business: Customer Retention Strategies WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, A 2013 B.I.G. Day crew help the Action Center sort food and 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial clothing donations. Rocky Mountain Energy Council Board of Advisors food. McCormick & Schmick Seafood WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Restaurant will be providing a great

buffet as we celebrate the morning’s Tuesday, March 25th: efforts. Recognition and a review of the Business Bible Study WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, morning’s activities through video and 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial photos will be presented. International Business Development Taskforce Board of Advisors The best part of the B.I.G. is volunteers WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, get to pick where and how they’d like 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial to contribute and signing up is easy! Wednesday, March 26th: More information, videos and photos Health & Wellness Council Speaker Series: My Surgeon Did What from past B.I.G. Day events and signLast Night? WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 up information can be found at www. E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial bestchamber.com/events/4th-bigday.

Thursday, March 27th:

Women in Leadership Board Meeting WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Chamber Cultural Business Alliance Open Board Meeting WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

Friday, March 28th:

President’s Leadership Forum WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Chamber Unplugged hosted by MTech Mechanical WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

Saturday, March 29th:

Spring Fever Grand Opening Event for Les Schwab Tire Center Centennial 15787 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial

Centennial Citizen 19

March 21, 2014

Local composer writes theme for Rockies Charles Denler considering baseball-themed symphony By Hannah Garcia

hgarcia@coloradocommunitymedia. com When he wrote the theme song for the Colorado Rockies last month, local composer Charles Denler said the goal was to create a rallying call for fans. “I wanted it to be a sort of call to action,” Denler said. “Any fan, and certainly fans of the Colorado Rockies, speaks like they own the team. I think baseball has that link to our culture. I definitely wrote it for the Rockies, but I also wrote it for the fans.” Denler wrote the main part of “Take the Field” over three days in his Highlands Ranch home and studio. The two-minute piece is an orchestral composition that will play when the Rockies literally take the field during home games. Resembling a film score, Denler calls his composition a “scorechestra.” The two-time Emmy-winner said he was contacted by Anthony Pierce, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s vice president of artistic administration, earlier this year after

Charles Denler, a two-time Emmy Award-winning composer from Highlands Ranch, has composed a new theme song for the Colorado Rockies called, “Take the Field.” The piece will be played prior to the start of every home game at Coors Field. Photo by Hannah Garcia hearing that the team was looking for a new theme song. Denler has worked with CSO in the past on his Portraits of Colorado symphony,

which is currently available on Reference Records. “I’m not your typical, Avant-garde type of composer,” Denler said. “They know me

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Estate Sale Friday & Saturday 9am-3pm 13551 W 43rd Dr, Golden Antiques, Collectibles, Tools, Knives, Books, Jewelry and much much more. Visit www.nostalgia-plus.com for photos and information cash & credit cards accepted.

Estate Sales

PETS

Lakewood Full House Liquidation Fri & Sat March 21 & 22 at 333 Brentwood, Lakewood, 80226 Visit estatemovearvada.com

Bicycles

Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork. Quarters, halves, wholes available. Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com

Garage Sales Castle Rock Indoor basement sale 927 6th Street Sat. March 22 10am-3pm Oak Table w/5 chairs, 1 unique writing desk, 1 Chenille couch, 2 yellow Toile chairs all in exc. cond. and much more. Cash Only Highlands Ranch HUGE MOVING SALE Friday & Saturday March 14, 15, 21 & 22 9:30-2:30 Furniture, Art, Kids Stuff, Household Goods etc. 132 Sylvestor Place Highlands Ranch

ProfEssional amErican association of University Women, LittletonEnglewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen at 303-753-0838. organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www.trustedleads.com

PIANO LESSONS!

Parker Location $25/half-hour $45/hour Call Stacey at 303 990-1595.

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

cEntEnnial trustEd Leads is a professional referral

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Electric Bicycles & Mopeds No Gas, Drivers License, registration, or Insurance needed to use. Call to schedule a FREE test ride 303-257-0164

Horse & Tack

Firewood Pine/Fur & Aspen

Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.) Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Flowers/Plants/Trees FAST TREES

Grow 8-12 feet yearly. $17-$23 delivered. Potted. Brochure online:

www.fasttrees.com or 509

447 4181

Furniture Store closing-all furniture & fixtures for sale. Incl. front counter, cash register, misc. tables,desks,shelving. Chipeta5626 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. 303-238-0133

Miniature Dachshunds. $500/AKC Great bloodlines. 2 males left. 1 smooth haired piebald - blonde with green eyes. 1 male long haired. Sable with dapple. 10 weeks old Need to go to forever homes. Vet checked and 1st shots. 303-6464728

Autos for Sale 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Very good condition, New Tires/Shocks/Struts $2499 (970)237-1485

2007 Buick Lucerne CXL 61,000 miles, very clean, silver, $10,500 (303)926-9645

Wanted Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition

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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service Top Cash Paid for Junk Cars Up to $500 720-333-6832

and my music.” After he wrote the main piano part, he slowly added in horns and fast-moving strings. Then, he said, he added in percussion for “that big sound.” If it were football, he might have gone with a more aggressive sound, he said. But he wanted “an intriguing, slower sound with intensity but not overly fast from the beginning.” “You can have 800 different pieces of music by the time you’re done,” Denler said of the composing process. Baseball has been a big part of Denler’s life of late. The composer also recently finished writing music for an animated baseball movie called Henry and Me, which stars Richard Gere and Cindi Lauper. The composer is considering writing the world’s first baseball-themed symphony as well. “I love baseball. Out of all the sports, it just feels very American. It’s part of our culture.” “Take the Field” will debut at the Rockies’ Opening Day on April 4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. And of course, with wife and children in tow, Denler plans to be there. “That’ll be a blast,” he said.

littlEton lEtiP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354. social cEntEnnial rotary Club meets Tuesday from 7:10-8:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites, 10250 E Costilla Ave., Centennial. Guests are welcome. For more information call Mary Alice Jackson at 303-400-3641 or visit www.bestrotary.com daugHtErs of the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q.com or Merry Snyder at mcs.dar88@comcast.net. daugHtErs of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/. daugHtErs of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.

dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

dtc rotary Club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. Contact Dana Arell at 720-339-7367 or visit www.dtcrotary.org. fibromyalgia WomEn’s Group now forming for women wanting to make friends and talk about positive things that have helped them with fibromyalgia. Location is southeast Aurora, near Parker and Centennial. Time and day to be figured out by group. Call Leslie at 303-791-8814. introduction to Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com. nEWcomErs club of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com. moPs (motHErs of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call or email Amy at 303-570-6027 or amyswieringa@comcast.net. original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804. Panorama cHina Painters This is a hand-painted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303791-9283. The club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Centennial. rancH racontEurs Toastmasters. Learn to improve your personal and public speaking skills, listen effectively, develop leadership abilities and build your confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Group meets at 6:55 p.m. every Thursday at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visitors welcome. Contact Debbie Fuller at vpm-873616@toastmastersclub.org. sound of the Rockies, Colorado’s Premier Men’s A Cappella Chorus, meets every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7691 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Men of all ages and walks of life gather to blend their voices in unaccompanied four part harmony. Song styles span the gamut and include patriotic, gospel, contemporary, doo-wop and show tunes. For more information, call Dan George at 303-6637111, send an e-mail to sing@soundoftherockies.com, and visit www.soundoftherockies.com. soutHglEnn sErtoma Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Southglenn Country Club, 1489 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Contact Terry Boucher at 303880-7559 or bouchertp@aol.com.

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ONEWEST BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: October 11, 1999 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 19, 1999 Recording Information (Reception Number): A9169280 Original Principal Amount: $259,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $111,140.19 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 6, EXCEPT THE EAST 12 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 2, RIDGEVIEW HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7239 SOUTH CHERRY DRIVE, LITTLETON, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

scribed Deed of Trust: On January 17, 2014, 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): PETER J. CARTER AND YVONNE D. CARTER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: August 15, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 24, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6122212 Original Principal Amount: $346,450.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $392,963.11 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 3, BLOCK 2, FOXRIDGE II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7687 SOUTH OLIVE CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0028-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 7, 2014, 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): WILLIAM E. STOREY Original Beneficiary(ies): FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ONEWEST BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: August 16, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 25, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6122680 Original Principal Amount: $462,555.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $231,596.11 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 15, BLOCK 4, ARAPAHO HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5490 S. CAMARGO RD, LITTLETON, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENERS ERROR RECORDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2013 AT REC. #D3153071 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/07/2014, 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: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 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: 01/07/2014 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Eve M. Grina #43658 David R. Doughty #40042 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Sheila J. Finn #36637 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 31669 (13-000184) 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 Legal Notice NO.: 0028-2014 First Publication: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0034-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 8, 2014, 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): MIRIAM MARIE DAWSON Original Beneficiary(ies): FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOI FUNDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ONEWEST BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: October 11, 1999 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 19, 1999 Recording Information (Reception Number): A9169280 Original Principal Amount: $259,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $111,140.19 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 6, EXCEPT THE EAST 12 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 2, RIDGEVIEW HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7239 SOUTH CHERRY DRIVE, LITTLETON, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/07/2014, 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: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 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: 01/08/2014 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Eve M. Grina #43658 David R. Doughty #40042 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Sheila J. Finn #36637 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 31649 (13-000193) 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 Legal Notice NO.: 0034-2014 First Publication: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0808-2013 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and 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 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 Legal Notice NO.: 0808-2013 First Publication: 2/27/14 Last Publication: 3/27/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0042-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 17, 2014, 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): PETER J. CARTER AND YVONNE D. CARTER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: August 15, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 24, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6122212 Original Principal Amount: $346,450.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $392,963.11 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 oth-

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/14/2014, 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: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 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: 01/17/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 13-049-25801 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 Legal Notice NO.: 0042-2014 First Publication: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 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

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the purpose of paying the indebtedness 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 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

$171,270.02 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 88, BLOCK 1, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7162 S. Bryant Street, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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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.

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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 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 Legal Notice No.: 1680-2013 First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1688-2013 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): Billie J. Brown Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for People’s Choice Home Loan, Inc., a Wyoming Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for the benefit of People’s Financial Realty Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-1 Date of Deed of Trust: June 14, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 26, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6093458 Original Principal Amount: $177,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $171,270.02 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 88, BLOCK 1, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7162 S. Bryant Street, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M.

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Mountain Vista earns top tech awards By Jane Reuter

MVHS, the first Douglas County high school to earn a state title, tied for first place with Littleton High School. LHS has dominated the event for 11 of the past 12 years. “We were really surprised,” senior Peter Cleverdon said. “Last year, we were in 11th place. (This year) our club doubled in size and doubled in effort.” A total of 53 MVHS students competed at state, and 25 qualified for the national competition. STEM Middle School earned DCSD further bragging rights. The Highlands Ranch charter took first place at the middle school level with 98 students participating in the event.

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Five years ago, Mountain Vista High School didn’t have a Technology Student Association. Today, a case in the school’s main hallway shines with medals earned by TSA members, who launched the group to a top spot in the Colorado TSA State Leadership Exposition. And a spot in June’s national competition in Maryland. “We went from the smallest to the biggest (HS chapter) in four years and won state,” said senior Will Jones, a member of the award-winning team.

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