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Hearing to look at retail pot ban Public will have final opportunity to weigh in on recreational sales By George Lurie

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The Arapaho Nation honored Arapahoe High School principal Natalie Pramenko during a special dance and presented her with a blanket from the Tribe during a March 21 ceremony at the school. Photos by Bill Youmans/Littleton Public Schools

Sharing the Warrior spirit Dozens of members of the Arapaho Tribal Nation visited Arapahoe High School on March 21, interacting with students and performing traditional ceremonies. The event brought the Arapaho Tribe from the Wind River Indian Reservation in Riverton, Wyo., to renew a relationship that has existed with the school, whose mascot is the Warriors, since 1993.

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Members of the Arapaho Tribe perform one of several dances during a March 21 ceremony at Arapahoe High School.

TopGolf wants to tee off in Centennial Texas-based company could create hundreds of local jobs By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com TopGolf, one of the country’s fastestgrowing niche sports entertainment businesses, wants to open its first Colorado outlet in Centennial. The company, which was founded in England and has more than a dozen U.S. locations, is currently finalizing plans to bring its unique game to the Rockies. At existing locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Illinois and Texas, the company employs as many as four hundred people locally, and company officials boast that a TopGolf outlet creates an estimated $245 million in economic output for its host city over a 10-year period. TopGolf’s proposal to build a new outlet in Centennial will go before the city council for a first reading on April 14. The Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to review the company’s site plan in mid-April and a public hearing before city council is set for May 5. The proposed development site, currently a vacant lot, is located on the northeast corner of Havana and Easter. “We’re still working through some of the technical stuff with the company right now,” said Corri Spiegel, Centennial’s eco-

The city council will hold a public hearing on April 14 to gauge public sentiment regarding a proposal to ban recreational marijuana sales and commercial grow operations within the city limits. But during preliminary discussion of a pot ban at a study session earlier this year, councilors appeared unanimous in their opposition to allowing marijuana businesses to gain a foothold in Centennial. Addressing the issue recently, Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon said retail pot shops are “not consistent with the image we are trying to project for the city.” At a Feb. 18 study session, council discussed local regulatory options regarding adult use or recreational marijuana establishments and then directed staff to draft an ordinance to allow the city to consider imposing a ban on commercial recreational marijuana establishments. As part of the proposed ordinance, staff also incorporated an administrative

TopGolf offers an array of attractions for golf enthusiasts. Courtesy photo nomic development manager. Spiegel characterized the lot as “pretty challenging. About a third of the site is basically undevelopable because of an existing drainage way,” she said. TopGolf officials are currently working with city planners to finalize details of a rezoning of the parcel to General Commercial. Adrienne Browne, senior communica-

tions manager for TopGolf, said if OK’d by city council the company’s Centennial location will be modeled after facilities in Houston and Austin, Texas. “This will change the character of the area,” said Spiegel of TopGolf’s proposed new three-story building, which is expected to encompass around 60,000 to 65,000 Golf continues on Page 13

South Metro CEO resigns John Brackney suddenly leaves chamber of commerce after a decade as president By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com John Brackney, president and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, unexpectedly announced his resignation via email to chamber members March 24. “In order for the chamber to take new steps, the time has come for me to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders. I am resigning as CEO,” he wrote. “It has been an awesome ride, one I have appreciated and cherished every day. Admittedly imperfect but always driven, I hope I have made some Brackney small contribution to the success in your business and your life. My greater hope is that we all re-commit to building an increasingly vibrant business community and quality of life.” Herm Brocksmith, the Centennial-based chamber’s chairman of the board, declined CEO continues on Page 13

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Representative brings House committee chair By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman visited the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce March 19 and brought with him Rep. Sam Graves, of Missouri, chairman of the House Small Business Committee. The two Republican lawmakers faced a fairly friendly crowd of local, invited entrepreneurs. In a roundtable format, they listened to concerns and suggestions that ranged from the difficulty applying for government contracts to Obamacare. Andrew Graham, president of Clinic Services and an independent candidate for state representative, said his company has been waiting for its application to bid on government jobs to be approved for five years. “I get the hurry-up-and-wait approach, but we’re not a sit-on-our-hands kind of crowd,” he said. “The help I need is, how do I get the job?” Graves said that often several projects are bundled into one contract, making it just too big for smaller companies to handle. He’s introduced two bills that he hopes will level the playing field. He says the Greater Opportunities for Small Business Act of 2014 will increase the goal of giving small businesses 23 percent of the contracts to 25 percent, and the Contracting Data and Bundling Accountability Act of 2014 will bring more transparency to bundled contracts. “I believe a lot of these small businesses can do a lot of these projects more efficiently,” said Graves. Coffman wondered about the effect the Affordable Care Act might be having on the group, though most of them employ fewer than 50 people and are therefore not subject to new requirements. “If there is a constant in the discussion, it’s health care,” said Brian Olson, owner of Conversation Starters media consulting firm. He has no employees, but said he works in a world of freelancers who provide servic-

Centennial swimmer shatters 200 freestyle mark By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia. com Centennial’s own Olympian, Missy Franklin, shattered the 200-yard freestyle record to grab her first NCAA title this past weekend at the collegiate swimming and diving championships held in Minneapolis. Regis Jesuit grad Franklin, a freshman at the University of California and winner of four gold medals in the 2012 Summer Olympics, helped propel the Cal Bears to a third-place team finish at her first collegiate championship. Franklin, still just 18 years old but already the city’s most popular celebrity athlete, finished the 200 freestyle in 1 minute, 40.31 seconds to shatter the existing collegiate record. Several hours later, she teamed with fellow Cal superstar Elizabeth Pelton to help the Bears win the final event of the day, the 800 freestyle relay. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” Franklin said after the relay. “To come back and win that one was really great for our team. I think it definitely lifted some spirits.” Franklin is one of six 2012 Olympic team alumni to swim for Cal. The University of Georgia Bulldogs claimed the team title at this year’s NCAA championships and the Stanford Cardinal swimmers and divers finished in second place.

(From left) U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo., U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., and Jeff Wasden, vice chair of public affairs with the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, participate in a small-business roundtable on March 20. Photo by Jennifer Smith es for each other. The requirement to have insurance has many of them bewildered and frightened about the cost, he said. Graham said his company has always offered health insurance, and he doesn’t believe the government should tell him how to do what he was already doing. “As a human being, I would like to see a decoupling of health insurance from employment,” he said. Jeff Holwell, the chamber’s chief operating officer, said surveys show about 90 percent of the companies in the south-metro area are happy to be here. “The 10 percent that aren’t happy, it’s usually because of a regulatory challenge,” he said, most often local building codes but sometimes obscure federal regulations. “We’d like to inject a little more common sense into the regulatory environment,” said Graves. “The abuse of power seems to be getting worse.” He points to ongoing but so-far failed efforts to require congressional approval of rules and regulations created by executive order or administrative policy that would

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Littleton Public Schools poised to tackle repairs Bond projects set to begin before summer vacation By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com With Littleton Public Schools ready to get to work on the extensive list of projects that voters approved money for last November, the administration wants the public to know that safety, transparency, efficiency and economy are their priorities. “A lot of what I hear from people is that if I’m going to vote for this, then I want to make sure you squeeze every dollar out of it that you can,” Superintendent Scott Murphy said on March 18. “Staff is working very hard to make that happen. It’s easy to just go out and hire a contractor. It’s more difficult to make sure everything gets done right the first time.” Residents in the LPS district passed the $80 million bond issue by about 60 percent of the vote last November, and the revenue can legally only be used for capital improvements like building maintenance and infrastructure. That won’t be a problem, with the average age of facilities at 50 years. The project team has already hired architects and is in the process of choosing contractors. With some work ready to start even before the school year is over in May, residents will soon see signs going up in front of buildings that describe what work is being done and listing a phone number and website where people can get more information. Bob Colwell, former LPS Board of Education president, is heading up a citizens’ oversight committee, with volunteers recruited from the district’s various committees. And longtime LPS volunteer Dave Metcalf, a planner by trade, will again co-

ordinate with the project team as he did in 1995 and 2002. “His knowledge from the previous bond issues is just invaluable, so we’ve been able to hit the ground running,” said Diane Doney, LPS chief operating officer. Doney said design is under way on larger projects — in particular the failing roof at Damon Runyon Elementary School. She said it will take up to a year to get ready for that, and work should start in the summer of 2015. She hopes to be able to replace all the wood trusses with steel. They’re currently being braced with strategically placed stabilizing poles as prescribed by an engineer. “It’s very stable right now,” she said. Because of the age of the buildings, Doney said there is a large budget for asbestos abatement, which will be performed when there are no students inside. Most of the asbestos is in the glue that holds tiles to floors and ceilings, she said. Some of the work, like a new elevator at Newton Middle School, will bring the district into compliance with ADA requirements updated since 2002. Other items will help LPS meet various other federal regulations — technology upgrades to accommodate online testing and new lunch-service tables to meet nutrition standards, for example. Other improvements throughout the district include HVAC, flooring, fire systems, roofing, repairs, plumbing, grounds repairs, lighting, electrical and ADA compliance. All work is expected to be done by August 2017. “This is very much about maintaining our facilities,” said Diane Leiker, LPS communications director. “A lot of work will be done, but you might not see it. It might not look that different, but it really is improving the life of our schools.”

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Laws tighten marijuana regulations C Packaging standard aims to safeguard kids from pot By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper signed two bills into law on March 17 that tighten regulations on marijuana sales and aim to make it more difficult for the drug to be consumed by children. House Bill 1122 will require that medical marijuana that is sold in edible form — such as pot brownies or cookies — is wrapped in opaque packaging that does not create an “attractive nuisance” for kids. The law seeks to prevent incidents where children accidentally eat pot-laced edibles, which can sometimes result in emergency room trips. “Child-resistant packaging is required for things like Tylenol because it works,” Hickenlooper said during a Capitol press conference. “You should have no different standard for marijuana.” Regulations that the Legislature put into place last year as a result of the 2012 passage of Amendment 64 — which legalized recreational pot use in Colorado — already include strict

Gov. John Hickenlooper is flanked by Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills, (far left) and Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, (right) as he signs two pot regulation bills at the Capitol on March 17. Photo by Vic Vela packaging requirements for retail sales. This law sets that same standard for medical marijuana sales. Hickenlooper was joined by Dr. Sam Wang, a pediatric emergency

room physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Wang said there has been an increase in the number of children who are hospitalized due to accidental ingestion of marijuana.

“Symptoms vary quite a bit, anywhere from mild symptoms, a little bit of sleepiness, but we’ve had some severe cases where children have actually had an inability to breathe adequately, requiring

Cen tubes,” Wang said. The bill also gives retail mari-in L juana store owners the ability to confiscate a fake ID from a personBy J younger than 21 who attempts tojreut buy the drug. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for those who An are caught selling marijuana toin th minors. gered “Everybody came together onand l this and our kids will be better, Th safer and kept away from mari-nial, juana as a result,” said Rep. Danielassau Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, aseco bill sponsor. Marc Hickenlooper also signed Kagan’s House Bill 1229 into law, which will allow local jurisdictions to submit fingerprints of those applying for a retail marijuana license to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Hickenlooper said the law will bar “bad actors” with criminal records who try to gain access to the retail pot industry. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, a Senate sponsor of House Bill 1122, said legislators will continue to examine laws that regulate the newly created marijuana industry, as more becomes known about the industry. “This is probably not the last time you will hear from us because we will probably find these cleanup bills as we go through the years, after marijuana … has become a norm in Colorado,” Newell said.

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Co-workers’ argument leads to stabbing Centennial man arrested in Lone Tree attack By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com An argument between two co-workers in the kitchen of the Lone Tree Qdoba triggered a stabbing that hospitalized one man and led to the other’s arrest. Thomas Javon Alston, 22, of Centennial, was held on charges of first-degree assault, criminal attempt and attempted second-degree murder following the 8 p.m. March 20 incident. The latter charge stems

from an officer’s belief that Alston “attempted to cause the death of” his 24-yearold co-worker, according to an arrest affidavit filed with the district attorney’s office. The co-worker, Francisco Arredondo, 24, was Alston transported to Littleton Hospital with stab wounds to his right side. His current condition is unknown. Alston bonded out of jail March 24. He had been held on $40,000 bond. The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office

plans to file formal charges March 26. A manager at the store told police he heard the two men arguing in the kitchen, and that Alston was being urged to cook chicken more quickly. Arredondo went back to the line to take a food order. Both the manager and a customer ordering food said they saw Alston walk up behind Arredondo with a knife in his hand, stab him and chase Arredondo toward the kitchen, still holding the knife. The manager took the 10-inch knife from Alston and asked Alston to leave the restaurant, according to the report. A police officer caught up to Alston in a

nearby parking lot and ordered him to the ground, according to the report. The Qdoba manager said Alston and Arredondo apparently had no previous problems, and did not know why Alston stabbed Arredondo. The report states that when the officer who initially examined Arredondo moved the victim’s arm, “he began to lose consciousness” and was “gasping for air.” Though Alston said he had smoked marijuana earlier in the day, an evaluation showed no evidence Alston was under the influence of marijuana or other drugs at the time of the attack.

Kiowa man killed in Douglas County plane crash Wreck kills pilot, ignites grass fire Staff report The Douglas County coroner identified a Kiowa man as the pilot killed in a small plane crash in northeastern Douglas County. Gregory Dirk Pelley, 53, died after his twin-engine plane crashed in a field, about 100 feet from a home near Otero Drive and Phillips Place, shortly before 5 p.m. March 19. Coroner Lora Thomas said Pelley died from multiple blunt-force injuries. The fiery wreckage sparked a grass fire that grew to two acres before being contained by four different fire agencies. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration were at the scene March 20

combing through the pieces of the plane. The tail of the aircraft, with a registration number clearly visible, was the largest intact part of the plane. The crash occurred near Inspiration Drive and Piney Lake Road, about a mile away from the site where another small plane hit the ground in August 2012. The pilot of that plane survived.

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration survey the wreckage of a fatal plane crash in northeastern Douglas County March 19. The twin-engine aircraft came down less than 100 feet from a home and sparked a two-acre grass fire that was quickly contained. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

Chase suspect charged with attempted murder Centennial man faces 25 other criminal counts By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The suspect in a high-speed chase that ended in Douglas County faces 26 criminal charges, including attempted first-degree murder. Ryan Cole Stone, 28, was arrested March 12 after crashing the last of three stolen vehicles into an unsuspecting driver at Lincoln Avenue near Peoria Street. Stone looked much different one week later, when he appeared in a Castle Rock courtroom March 19 in shackles and a red jumpsuit to hear the list of charges filed by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. In addition to one count of attempted first-degree homicide for al-

legedly trying to strike Colorado State Patrol Trooper Bellaman Hee with a vehicle, Stone has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, robbery, vehicular eluding and three counts of aggravated car theft. He also faces charges of child abuse, theft, vehicular assault and six counts of leaving the scene of an accident. Hee was laying down a spike strip moments before being struck on E-470 Stone near Chambers Road. He escaped more serious injuries by leaping out of the direct path of the van Stone was allegedly driving. Footage of the dramatic chase was captured by a KOA news helicopter and played out on live television. Stone, of Centennial, was kept in

the hospital overnight for observation. Officials say he sustained minor injuries from a series of crashes during the pursuit. Stone was charged with kidnapping because the first vehicle he allegedly stole in Longmont was occupied by Allan Chavarria-Rodriguez, 4, who was left in a running red 2008 Ford Edge. Officers backed off the chase several times because Stone was reportedly driving erratically with the toddler inside. Prosecutors say he stole two more vehicles by force. No one else was injured. Trooper Nate Reid, public information officer for the state patrol, said authorities were relieved that the pursuit, which reached speeds of more than 100 mph, did not result in more injuries or deaths. Stone’s next court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 29 at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in Castle Rock.

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Yesterdays are just that, yesterdays It has been a while since I shared a quote or thought from my mentor Zig Ziglar, and as I prepared for this column I was reminded of something that Mr. Ziglar used to remind us of all the time. He would say, “We cannot make any more yesterdays, but we can make all of the brand-new tomorrows that we possibly can.” I was thinking of this because I found myself in the “woulda, coulda, shoulda” trap as I thought about the ways I handled things over the past 12 months, opportunities I might have missed, activities I wanted to pursue and challenges I needed to overcome. Have you ever been there? We ask ourselves things like, “Why didn’t I say this?” or “Why didn’t I do that?” “Life would be so different if I only did things differently.” And many other such statements and examples. Zig used to also say: “Failure is an event and not a person. Yesterday really did end last night.” So when we can separate our-

selves from what we could have or should have done or said, and realize that tomorrow is a brand-new day, our entire view of the world would shift. Optimism and hope would replace our regret and fear. Tomorrow is filled with promise. Tomorrow is filled with hope. We are in control of how we see our future and what we choose to do in the pursuit of our life goals, our careers, our relationships and our health. Tomorrow has distanced itself from yesterday when it comes to our errors, poor

judgment and mistakes. Tomorrow offers encouragement and builds upon the successes of our yesterdays. When was the last time we took an inventory of all of the great accomplishments, achievements, and goals where we exceeded our own expectations? Looking at past successes builds confidence and serves as a launching point for our next journey and path forward to greatness. So we talked about yesterdays, and we talked about tomorrow. What about today? What can we do today to remember or successes of yesterday, learn from and overcome our prior mistakes, and ensure that our tomorrows are filled with hope, encouragement, opportunity and achievement? Mr. Ziglar talked about the fact that we cannot create any more new yesterdays, but we can create all of the brand-new tomorrows of our life. And it starts with today. We can actually create the next brand-new 30 seconds of our lives, the next brand-new five minutes, the next new

hour, and all we have to do is start. We can start to let go of the past or build upon our past, and the choice is ours. Today, as you read this column, think about where you are. Think about your own story — are we still living in the glory days or many years ago? Are we living and feeling the hurts of yesterday? Or are we placing our stake in the ground today and committing to our future, the best and brightest future that is waiting for each and every one of us? Life is a series of choices. Are you choosing to live or learn from your yesterdays? Are you planning today for your successes of tomorrow? Either way, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we plan today for greatness tomorrow, it really will be 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.

The debate over the ‘nanny state’

‘No problem’ really means ‘no thought’ I have a problem with “No problem.” I have a big problem with “No problem.” The only time someone says “No problem” is when there is a problem. The same goes for “No worries.” I’d like to get rid of both of them. They mean nothing, and are generally said as a casual dismissal. Let’s try to think of something else to say when something unexpected happens, or when something doesn’t go on exactly as planned or when something has been done on someone’s behalf. Almost anything would be better. Try these. Instead of “No problem,” perhaps you could say “A wet bird does not fly at night,” or something else that is vaguely Zen. Instead of “No worries,” how about “Breathe deep the gathering gloom”? Anything but a generic cliche. I am having a big problem. Arrangements were made for someone to be here on Monday to pick up some extra large paintings, drive them into Denver, and install them in three new showhomes. At the last minute the project coordinator asked if we could reschedule everything for Wednesday. I said possibly not. Then we were able to agree on Tuesday. In the midst of all of this, of emails and phone calls, trying to reach the outfit that will pick up the paintings, and the installer, she said, “No problem.” I let out a yelp. I closed my eyes. I drank from Smitty’s water dish. I ordered pillow cases I don’t need. I vacuumed the parrot. I booked a flight to Ithaca. I ate macaroni without cheese. I listened to “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” on repeat. I watched Bill O’Reilly and kept a straight face. I don’t have any original thoughts. Just when I think I do, I will hear something or read something that matches identically with my thinking. Someone somewhere wrote about vacuuming his parrot today. I decided to do a “No problem” search, and sure enough, others have the same dislike for it.

The New York Observer columnist Kristen Richardson wrote, “I’ve come to believe that `No problem’ is a seemingly benign expression run terribly amok, to the point of destroying what vestiges of civility we have left here at the beginning of the 21st century.” Richardson did a search too, and called Deborah Tannen, professor of linguistics at Georgetown University. Tannen said that a general casualization of language is responsible for the expression. Tannen said that “No problem” is dismissive, overcasual and makes light of a favor. Then I found out that “No worries” is the preferred expression in Australia and New Zealand. Language takes millions of hits every day. They are called “tweets.” I have yet to tweet. I plan to get out of here without ever tweeting. I am not going to waggle a finger, but the truncation of language into some kind of abbreviated drivel is for the unwashed. I am glad that Charles Dickens didn’t live to hear “No problem.” Oliver goes up and asks for more? And the master says, “No problem”? There’s no chance of that. Dickens manicured his thoughts and expressions, and I will never let that go, or give in to what goes around simply out of carelessness. Am I a language snob? Absolutamente. Muttering fractions of words and exhaling generic expressions is fine when you are lifting a car off of a teenager. The rest of the time I want to hear wording that folSmith continues on Page 7

If you have ever seen a 1950s sitcom, a la “Leave it to Beaver,” you know exactly how opponents of perceived “nanny state” government intrusions view some of the bills that have emerged from this legislative session. “Aw, gee whiz, mom. Do I have to?” So far this session, we have seen legislation aimed at curbing smoking, tanning and talking on cell phones. But the bills have a worse winning percentage than the Buffalo Bills. Legislation that sought to ban the sale of cigarettes to folks under 21 failed in a House committee recently, as did a separate effort that would have required drivers to use hands-free devices when talking on their cell phones. Meanwhile, a bill that prohibits people under 18 from using tanning beds barely passed the House and faces an uncertain fate in the Senate. The bills have led to fascinating debates among lawmakers over government’s role in the balancing of setting sound public health and safety policy while protecting citizens’ rights to make decisions for themselves — whether they’re bad ones or not. “To pass a law against everything all the time is, once again, the nanny state,” said Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs. Republicans like Gardner typically don’t like this kind of stuff — bills aimed at telling people what they can and can’t do. But this year’s efforts have blurred political lines. The under-21 smoking-ban bill received Republican sponsorship. And some Democrats opposed both the youth tanning bed ban and the bill that deals with drivers’ use of cell phones. “There is a streak within Colorado, both among Democrats and Republicans, who have a Libertarian tendency, and I tend to

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be one of those,” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver. Ferrandino voted against the tanning bill and said he would not have supported the smoking ban bill, either. “There’s a difference between when it impacts you and you’re making your own decision versus what the impact on what someone else is,” he said. But the House’s second-in-command disagrees. House Majority Leader Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, D-Gunbarrel, voted for the youth tanning bed legislation and supported the effort to ban the sale of smokes to those under 21. “We act all the time in this body and at all legislative bodies across the country to attempt to improve public health and safety, and this is one pretty good idea that I support,” she said. Supporters of the so-called “nanny state” bills say the policy proposals aren’t government’s way of telling adults not to run with scissors. They believe they are setting sound public safety policy. Breaking news: cancer is bad for you. And smoking and ultraviolet rays cause it. And the last person you want to be driving behind on the interstate is some dumbbell who is flipping through every conceivable Vela continues on Page 7

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Revenue forecast looking good TABOR technicality could give pot-tax money to voters By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado’s economy grew stronger in 2013 and that momentum is expected to continue through the coming years, factors that will contribute to a state general fund budget for next year that will exceed original forecasts, state economists said on March 18. But not all the news that came out of the Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee briefing was rosy. While much of the state is doing better post-recession, other areas continue to struggle. And lawmakers lamented the continuing budget challenges that come as a result of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights — including a TABOR problem involving marijuana tax revenue that the Legislature may end up having to deal with soon. The JBC was briefed on Colorado’s economic outlook by the state’s budget director and staff from the Colorado Legislative Council. Their reports are an essential component for the committee to consider when they craft the state’s spending plan — a budget that is expected to be about $20.5 billion. While the economists’ revenue forecasts differed slightly, they all agreed that Colorado’s economy is on healthy footing. “Over the past year, household wealth has grown because of increases in home prices and recent gains in the stock market,” said Louis Pino of the Legislative Council. “As a result, consumer spending has improved, especially on big-ticket items like furniture and vehicles. U.S. corporations continue to post strong profits, the equity market posted its best gains in years, inflation remains benign and the global economy, especially in the Eurozone, appears to have turned a corner for the better.” The budget forecast for the 2014-15 fiscal year will be $61 million higher than what was originally predicted. And, after money

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application on his phone while others drive by, flipping him off. Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, who sponsored the cell phone legislation, said people once thought that laws requiring people to wear seat belts were also nanny state efforts. “I think we found that over time that it became acceptable, and now it’s become a complete habit to buckle your seat belt when you get into a vehicle,” Melton said. “I think its more than just government trying to tell you what to do, but also looking at how can we lower some of our costs by doing some things now.” But does Joe Public like legislative efforts to curb bad or unhealthy behaviors? “You have certain constituencies that are very passionate about these issues,” said Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, who used the youth tanning bed bill as an example. “But I can tell you that the people who I represent, it’s not even at the top of their list — don’t even make their list.” But do politicians practice consistency when they talk about not wanting the government to intrude on people’s affairs? Republicans will blast government at-

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lows thought and does not precede it, or is thrown at a situation because it has been before, and it’s handy.

‘This is confounding. TABOR told us to let the voters decide. The voters have decided, and their wishes may be frustrated by something hidden in the TABOR amendment.’ Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver is set aside for an increased state reserve fund, about $75 million will be left over for bills that are currently waiting to be appropriated — an “up-for-grabs” amount that is certain to lead to battles among lawmakers in the coming weeks. Priorities for that money include helping flood and wildfire victims and more funding for K-12 and higher education. After that, there is a guessing game as to which of the many bills that have yet to be appropriated become funded. “There are a lot of competing priorities within the budget, so as we’ve said from the start we have to be prudent in how we allocate the resources of the state,” House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, said the day after the forecast was released. “We are not going to be able to pass every idea and bill through the Legislature.” The state’s general fund budget for the next fiscal year is expected to be $9.2 billion, higher than the current fiscal year’s revenue projection of $8.8 billion. Driving the healthy economic forecast is a 27-week streak of consecutive job growth and a state unemployment rate that is currently 6.1 percent. While the unemployment rate has dropped, “the state’s labor market added jobs at the fastest rate in seven years,” according to the Legislative Council. Meanwhile, wages and salaries grew 4.7 percent last year and personal income is expected to improve during the 204-15 fiscal year, economists said.

tempts to intervene in a person’s life, but do their views on a woman’s right to choose or support of gay marriage bans confuse the issue? At the same time, if Democrats want the government to stay out of people’s bedrooms, why is it OK for it be in tanning rooms? Ferrandino acknowledges that, on issues like these, “sometimes it becomes a political thing, rather than a fundamental ideology thing.” “I really appreciate people who are consistent in their Libertarian identity,” the House speaker said. Efforts to curb bad behaviors have been a staple of state and federal government for a long, long time and I doubt they’re going anywhere, any time soon. But does telling someone not to do something that’s bad for them really work? I’m not sure. But it reminds me of a line from the Dudley Moore classic comedy “Arthur,” when Arthur’s fiancee tells the lovable drunk that “a real woman can stop you from drinking.” “It’d have to be a real big woman,” Arthur said. Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Or, follow him on Twitter: @ VicVela1.

There’s someone who is stationed at the self-checkout at my store. Without looking up, she invariably says, “Have a good one.” I take that as a question, and always say, “I do.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

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The current fiscal year will also yield a general fund surplus of $257 million, most of which — about $170 million — will be transferred to the State Education Fund. Funding for education will increase through the annual School Finance Act and accompanying bills aimed at pumping more money into K-12 and higher education. Those dollar amounts are still being negotiated. While the Denver metro area and much of the Front Range is experiencing economic growth in many areas, other parts of the state aren’t faring as well. For Colorado Springs, Pueblo and the Western Slope, including Grand Junction, growth has been “sluggish,” according to Louis Pino of the Legislative Council.

TABOR trouble

As for marijuana tax revenue that is coming in as a result of Proposition AA, $54.7 million will be pumped into the 201415 fiscal year. But while that revenue amount is less than what was originally projected by Prop AA proponents, the state may end up having to cut refund checks to Colorado taxpayers for that money. A TABOR technicality may require the state to issue pot revenue refunds — even though voters intended for money that’s collected from marijuana tax money to go toward school construction and the cost of pot industry regulations. TABOR is generally thought of as a stat-

ute that requires all tax hikes be approved by the voters. But the technical clause also includes an area that requires the state to issue tax refunds when state spending exceeds expectations that are included in voter information material that is sent out each election, otherwise called the “Blue Book.” That seems to be the case this year, and lawmakers are trying to figure out how to deal with it. “This is confounding,” said Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver. “TABOR told us to let the voters decide. The voters have decided, and their wishes may be frustrated by something hidden in the TABOR amendment.” Lawmakers could issue refunds for the marijuana tax money or they may end up having to go back to the voters to ask if they can keep it — something for which the voters already gave permission. Ferrandino said it is likely that the Legislature will deal with this issue before the session is out. The concern over marijuana revenues isn’t the only TABOR-related monkey wrench that lawmakers have had to deal with this session. They ran into problems with flood recovery money because counties wouldn’t be able to take state reimbursements, out of concern that the money would cause them to hit their TABOR spending limits. The state will instead fund the money through different means. Those issues caused JBC members to rail against TABOR. Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, the committee chairwoman, said TABOR has caused the state “major problems” that has tied budgets into “fiscal knots.” And one Republican said the recent TABOR issues have caused her to change her perspective on the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. “I have to tell you, quite honestly, the more I learn about TABOR, particularly what it did to the floods and our counties, the less and less I like it and the more insidious I believe it’s been to state government,” said Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen.

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Education-funding efforts advance By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado’s long-underfunded public school system would receive an additional $300 million in funding and increased perpupil dollars, under a pair of school finance bills that cleared a House committee on March 19. However, the battle over how those dollars are to be managed — and whether the funding will be enough to appease vocal superintendents — is just getting started, as the education budget process began to play out at the Capitol last week. This year’s K-12 school funding efforts seek to provide a badly needed infusion of resources to school districts across the state, through a bipartisan education funding bill and the annual School Finance Act. “This is our very best attempt at making sure we start making progress from some very difficult financial years,” Rep. John Buckner, D-Aurora, told the House Education committee. The School Finance Act would increase per-pupil funding by 2.8 percent, which

would allow that funding to keep up with inflation. The bill also provides $17 million for preschool and full-day kindergarten. Immediately before the bill received committee approval, the same committee gave the go-ahead for a separate, bipartisan school funding measure. The Student Success Act would provide millions of dollars for school programs and would replace some of the education funding that had been a casualty of budget cuts in recent years. The bill — which received House sponsorship from Reps. Millie Hamner, DDillon, and Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock — would give schools $200 million in additional funding. That sum includes $20 million for reading programs and about $30 million for programs designed for English language learners. “They are some of our most vulnerable and neediest populations of students,” Hamner said. The money would also buy down the socalled education funding “negative factor” —recession era education funding cuts that total about $1 billion. The bill would pro-

LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS Recall election bill advances

A bill that Democrats say would boost turnout in future recall elections passed a Senate committee on March 21, following a party-line vote. The bill seeks to marry existing election statutes with language in the state Constitution. The two are at odds when it comes to the recall election process — something that was apparent during last year’s historic legislative recall elections. The Constitution states that a candidate has up to 15 days prior to Election Day to submit enough signatures to appear on a recall ballot. The Democrat-sponsored bill would require candidates to submit signatures 15 days prior to when ballots are made available to voters, which occurs long before the actual day of the election. This became an issue in September, when county clerks handing recall elections in Colorado Springs and Pueblo weren’t able to mail ballots in time, which resulted in elections where voters could vote in person, the day of the election. Democrats say the bill would give citizens more opportunities to vote. But Republicans blast the measure as unconstitutional. The bill passed the Democrat majority Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, following a 3-2 vote.

Emergency pet care bill signed

Gov. John Hickenlooper on March 20 signed a bill into law that will allow emergency medical providers to provide medical care to house cats and dogs. Medical personnel who respond to emergency calls to homes were prohibited from providing care to domestic animals prior to the bill signing. Although EMTs provide that assistance any way, they risked litigation by the pet’s owner if something happened to the animal. The bill was sponsored by Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, and Denver Democratic Reps. Beth McCann and Lois Court.

Felony DUI legislation moves forward

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Bill would allow armed guards at charters

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A bill that would pump more money into the rebuilding of roads and bridges in Colorado received bipartisan support in a House committee on March 21. House Bill 1259 — which is sponsored by House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland — would transfer $100 million in one-time general fund dollars for road and bridge construction. The bill passed the Democrat majority House Transportation and Energy Committee following an 11-2 vote.

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vide $100 million for the purpose of backfilling some of those cuts. The bills are a way for the Legislature to provide more money for schools on the heels of last year’s failed school finance tax measure, which voters soundly rejected in November. An increase in education funding is a top priority for lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper, given the state’s upbeat economic forecast, which was recently presented to the Joint Budget Committee. But this year’s K-12 funding efforts are not going to please everyone. School superintendents and other education advocates are asking for more money for the negative factor buydown than what the Legislature expects to provide. School district leaders have also voiced displeasure over an area in the Student Success Act that seeks to change how pupils are counted for the purposes of a school’s official enrollment — something that districts say is a waste of time and money.

And there have been arguments over school districts’ lack of autonomy over how the money will be spent. The funding will have stings attached, which doesn’t please opponents who say that the Legislature shouldn’t dictate how districts use that money. “I’d like to restore the negative factor to the best of our ability with no strings attached,” said Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, the only member of the House Education Committee to vote against the Student Success Act. “I think that has been a clear message from our school districts.” Hamner acknowledged those concerns, but said that it’s important to realize that the state can’t get in over its head. “We just have to balance all these needs with what the state budget can really commit to over a period of years,” she said. The bills now head to the House Appropriations Committee, prior to receiving full votes in the House.

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vvela@coloradocommunitymedia. com Legislation that would have banned the sale of cigarettes to people younger than 21 died in a House committee on March 19. The bill received support from those who believe that smoking is a societal ill and who want to see more done to keep cigarettes away from youths. But the effort fell one vote short of passing the House Finance Committee, on the heels of testimony from witnesses and comments from lawmakers who felt the legislation went too far in dictating decisions that adults usually make for themselves. “I come down on the side of treating 18- to 20-year-olds as adults,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan of Cherry Hills Village, the only Democrat to vote against the bill.

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Now, it’s legal for peope who are age 18 to purchase cigarettes. The bill would have raised that age to 21, although it would have provided a grandfather clause for people who are 18 when the law would have gone into effect. In defending the effort, Rep. Beth McCann, D-Denver, a bill sponsor, cited testimony from anti-smoking advocates, who said that smokingrelated illnesses cost governments millions of dollars in health spending each year. “The harm is not to just those who smoke; the harm is to all of us,” McCann said. McCann also said that “the military is taking a pretty aggressive view of smoking,” telling committee members that armed forces branches have introduced anti-smoking programs aimed at curbing soldiers’ smoking habits. But Brian Soule, a combat veteran from Colorado Springs, told the committee that he found the bill “insulting.” Soule cited the names of soldiers who became war heroes before the age of 21 and asked why lawmakers would question their ability to make

decisions for themselves. “To say that these people cannot make good decisions about what’s good for them is pretty insulting to a lot of great Americans,” Soule said. Others who testified in opposition to the bill said that businesses, particularly convenience stores, would be hurt by the legislation. State revenue would also be affected. The bill’s fiscal note indicates that the state would have lost about $925,000 in tobacco tax revenue for the 2014-15 fiscal year, but the revenue losses for the following fiscal year would have been about $3.7 million. But money isn’t the only thing, argued bill supporters. “There would be a short-term fiscal hit, but in the long term, it will help us,” said Rep. Mike Foote, D-Lafayette. Kagan joined all six Republicans on the House Finance Committee to vote against the bill, many of whom made similar arguments against the legislation. “We’re creating a large case to where most 19- and 20-year-olds don’t feel like they’re actual adults for a myriad of reasons,” said Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson.

be grown for personal and/or medical use within a primary residence cannot exceed a total of 30 plants. Councilmember Kathy Turley is unequivocal in her opposition to allowing retail marijuana businesses in Centennial. “If money [potential tax revenues coming into city coffers] is the driver, there’s no amount of money that will change my mind,” said Turley. “I am absolutely against allowing retail marijuana to come to Centennial. We’re in the process of branding our identity, creating our signature, and commercial marijuana is not part of the vision. This has nothing to do with who is smoking it or not or what people are doing in the privacy of their own home.” In September 2013, the council im-

posed a temporary, year-long moratorium on recreational marijuana operations. At the conclusion of the April 14 public hearing, the council is expected to adopt a permanent ban on retail sales of recreational marijuana. At the March 17 regular city council meeting, the proposed ordinance permanently banning retail pot was part of the consent agenda, which councilors passed on a 9-0 vote after it was read by City Clerk Brenda Madison. There was no discussion of the marijuana issue at the March 17 meeting. If the city council votes as expected to ban commercial pot businesses next month, City Attorney Robert Widner has said that the ban can be overturned by future councils — or by a successful public referendum.

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Volunteers target local hunger Clubs, moms making sure all kids eat on weekends By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Littleton Rotarian Dale Flowers used to think kids couldn’t possibly be going hungry in a community like Littleton, and he suspects a lot of people think the same way. “There is a huge population of children who get free and reduced lunches, but they don’t get fed on the weekends,” is what he found out when he checked in with Mary Ellen Dillman, principal of Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education. “I couldn’t believe that in this community.” Some moms at the school already knew better, and had set about trying to fix it last year with Arty’s Friday Food Bag, named for the horse that is the school’s mascot. Dawn Maris and Bridget Schild hooked up with a food bank, got some donations and, working out of Maris’ basement, packed bags full of food to send home with several students whom teachers identified as in need. “It was something I was really passionate about,” said Maris. However, the money was running out and they were unable to start up again this year. That is, until Flowers got wise to the situation in December. He recruited Arapahoe Sertoman Scott Manley, and the two service clubs immediately got the money together to help maintain the program. “I call it the `Hungry Tummies Can’t Learn’ program,’” said Flowers.

From left: Scott Manley, Dawn Maris, Bridget Schild and Dale Flowers are working to keep Centennial’s kids fed. Photo by Jennifer Smith “They were running on a month-tomonth basis. We really needed a plan to make this sustainable. We made the contri-

bution to make sure they made it through this year with no glitches, and with their hard work.”

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This isn’t the first time Rotary has helped out Centennial’s kids. The group managed to fully supply the school’s need for musical instruments, so members are glad to have a new cause to support. “Unfortunately, this problem probably won’t be ever be finished like the musicalinstrument problem,” said Flowers. Rotary and Sertoma intend to stay involved for the long haul, helping the moms find financial support, volunteers and a permanent place for the program to live. They’d like to expand it to other schools, as well. “It’s important for them to get help, and not get burned out,” said Flowers. Maris does the bulk of the shopping. Open Arms Food Bank provides nonperishables, but fresh foods like produce, meat and dairy have to be purchased. “We don’t want to load the bags full of sugar,” said Maris. Each bag is stocked to provide six meals for a child. The women deliver 17 to 20 bags to the school each Friday, serving 43 kids. The goal is for each child to eventually get his or her own bag. It costs about $4 per bag to supplement what comes from the food bank and donations from other outlets, like Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Panera Bread. “We’re just reaching out to the community and building partnerships,” said Maris. Flowers is proud that Littleton so often pulls together to solve its own problems. “There’s a lot of pockets of passionate people around town,” he said.

Editor’s notE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. April 3 to May 1 rockEtry clAss Students in grades 3-8 are invited to learn about rockets from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, from April 3 to May 1 at Arma Dei Academy, 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch. Instructor Greg Vigil is an experienced engineer and rocketeer. We will begin by building a pocket rocket and will end with a solid fuel rocket launch during the last class. Cost is $40 includes T-shirt and age appropriate rocket. To register, call 303-346-4523 or email smarshall@armadeiacademy.com. April 8

Uganda, India and Mexico will be discussed. RSVP to 303-6910808 or info@internationaladoptionnet.org.

April 24 B-cyclE fundrAisEr Arapahoe County B-Cycle plans its inaugural fundraising event “For the Love of Bicycling” from 5:30-10 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at The Wellshire Inn, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Cost is $100 per person, and all proceeds will offset administrative and operational costs for the year. The event will feature dinner, with the main course provided by Top Chef Season 5 winner and founder of BlackBelly Catering, Chef Josea Rosenberg. For tickets and information, visit www. arapahoecountyb-cycle.org/fundraising-events.html. Sponsor inquired can be directed to Joel Phillips at 720-203-9370 or joel@arapahoecountyb-cycle.org. April 26-27

ers and guardianship provisions will be discussed at Estate Planning for Pet Owners, a free seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Dumb Friends Leauge, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver. RSVP by April 3 by calling 720-241-7150 or emailing mgrimme@ddfl.org. ox lunches will be provided.

HomE And garden show The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club will have its 38th annual Pine Forest Antiques, Home Décor & Garden Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument. Admission is $6, and proceeds benefit qualified nonprofit and public service organizations and public schools in the Tri-Lakes Area. Go to www.TLWC.net for details.

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Writing contEst Creative Communication is accepting submissions for its essay contest, with divisions for grades 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through Feb. 18; and its poetry contest, with divisions for grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through April 10. Top 10 winners will be named in each division. Essays must be between 100 and 250 words on any non-fiction topic. Poetry must be 21 lines or less in English. Entries can made online at www.poeticpower.com or mail entries, labeled Poetry Contest or Essay Contest, to 159 N. Main, Smithfield UT 84335. Include author’s name, address, city, state and ZIP, current grade, school name, school address and teacher’s name. Home school students are welcome to enter. Selected entries of merit will be invited to be published in an anthology. An art contest for grades K-12 also is coming up. To enter, take a photo of your original artwork and enter it at www.celebratingart.com; deadline is April 9. Full contest information is available online, or call 435-713-4411.

mEntAl HEAltH first aid The South Metro Health Alliance and Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network are offering an 8-hour interactive mental health first aid training classes, from 1-5 p.m. March 10-11 in Littleton, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 in Englewood. Seating is limited and registration is required at http://southmetrohealthalliance.org/meetings. Contact Traci Jones, SMHA communications specialist, at 303793-9615 or traci@smhaco.org.

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Hoops for Hope Adam’s Camp is teaming up with Partners in Pediatrics and the Hauserman Family to host Hoops for Hope, a basketball/entertainment event to raise money for the children, youth and families of Adam’s Camp. Two teams made up of local celebrities, including former Denver Nuggets player and coach Bill Hanzlik and player Earl Boykins, 7News’s Theresa Marchetta and CBS4’s Jim Benemann, will play Sunday, April 13, at Cherry Creek High School. Adam’s Camp provides intensive therapy camps and recreational camps to children and adults with disabilities. Visit www.adamscamp.org or call 303-563-8290 ext. 13 or email sarah@adamscamp.org.

nonprofit vEndors Applications for nonprofit participants are being accepted for the 43th annual CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair. Nonprofit groups seeking to exhibit their services and recruit volunteers will pay a fraction of the booth fee that other vendors pay to participate in the festival. Applications are available at www.peoplesfair.com. Contact the CHUN office at 303-830-1651. The People’s Fair is June 7-8.

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April 16 Adoption informAtion International Adoption Net presents free adoption information meetings from 7-8:30 p.m. March 12 and April 16 at 7500 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 250, Centennial. Have all of your questions about international and domestic adoption answered. Programs in Ethiopia, Bulgaria,

April 30 EstAtE plAnning “From Cradle to College: Estate Planning and Guardianship for Your Kids” is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon April 30 at the Koelbel Library, Meeting Room B, at Orchard Road and Holly Street in Centennial. Seminar is free, and refreshments will be provided. Contact Carla Little, Esq., at 303-520-6941, or visit www.littlelawoffices.com and click on Events.

ongoing community EducAtion Registration is now open for winter 2014 Community Education courses at Arapahoe Community College. ACC offers fun, non-credit and creative courses at its Littleton and Parker campuses, the ACC Art and Design Center, Hudson Gardens and Event Center and Highlands Ranch High School. A wide selection of recreational and educational online Community Education courses is available. Check out http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education or call 303-797-5722.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Apply for board, commission vacancies

The City of Centennial is currently accepting applications to fill openings on the Board and Review and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Board of Review considers appeals to the Building Code and meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, on as-needed basis. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviews land use, rezoning and variance applications, and other land use matters. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Terms are for a three-year period for which a stipend of $25 per meeting will be paid to each attending board member. Meetings take place at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112. Applications may be obtained on the City website, www. centennialco.gov, or from the City Clerk, 303-754-3302.

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to comment on reasons Brackney might be leaving, calling his leadership an inspiration to other members. “The challenge now for the board is to find that next executive who will be bold and embrace the values the chamber has to move forward,” he said. “John was a very good CEO for a long period of time.” Brackney began his journey with the chamber 17 years ago as a member. He was hired six years later before becoming president in 2004. He gave no indication publicly that he was leaving prior to sending the letter and was not immediately available for comment. Several people wished Brackney well on his Facebook page. “Thanks for your incredible service,” wrote Jeff Wasden, the chamber’s vice chair of public affairs. “The Chamber will miss you, but I fully expect we will move forward and become bigger and stronger.” A Littleton-area native, Brackney earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the Univer-

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The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from citizens who are interested in helping their community by serving on the planning commission, which hears requests for land-use applications and either approves or makes recommendations to the board of county commissioners. Qualified applicants must reside in or own property in unincorporated Arapahoe County. The deadline for applications, available at www.arapahoegov.com or in the county building at 5334 S. Prince St. in Littleton, is April 4. For more information or to have an application mailed or faxed to you, call Carol Dosmann at 303-795-4531.

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sity of Northern Colorado and his law degree from the University of Denver College of Law. He served as a captain in the Colorado Army National Guard, and went on to become the chair of Centennial Airport and an Arapahoe County commissioner. During that time, he helped launch the campaign that saved the Littleton Courthouse. He succeeded his longtime friend Brian Vogt as president of the South Metro Chamber, and the two were instrumental in the formation of the city of Centennial. They recently launched Common Sense Citizens, born of their personal frustration with what they call the debilitating effects of today’s extreme polarization in politics. “Instead of sending problemsolvers and negotiators to Washington, we often send adherents and pledge-signers, people who refuse to compromise for fear that they will lose the support they need to keep a job that has become less respected and less impactful,” they write on their Meetup page. “It is no wonder we are in a mess, one which will grind the genius of America into mediocrity.” The two also were founding members of the Greater Littleton

a celebration for early childhood professionals on April 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Stop by to reconnect with colleagues and learn about new industry trends. On hand will be representatives from several local organizations that work with youths, as well as ACC’s Library and Academic Advising Office. There will be a job fair from 6 to 7 p.m., and the will be refreshments and door prizes. This event is free and open to the public, and free parking is available in all campus lots. All participants will receive a two-hour continuing education certificate. For more information, contact kristin. habicht@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5924.

Housing authority names interim chief

At its March 6 regular meeting, the South Metro Housing Options Board of Commissioners appointed Assistant Director Jo Hamit to act as interim director for the agency upon the retirement of current director Dan Burnham.

Youth Initiative. Brackney speaks often about how the community came together in those early days after the Columbine tragedy, full of passion and sorrow and ready to set aside differences. “Even though it’s human nature to blame, we decided not to point the finger at anybody,” he said in 2012. “We decided to focus on what we could agree on.” Of late, Brackney has spent a lot of time on the road promoting the chamber’s “Fix the Debt” campaign. “Decisions in Washington affect businesses outside the beltway,” Brackney wrote in a recent opinion piece. “Congress and the president must act now … to create greater market certainty” and “put our country back on a track of fiscal sanity.” Giving no clue as to what’s next for him, Brackney wrote that the chamber is secure in the hands of a talented staff. “Our culture is deep and strong,” he wrote. “Our basic mission is to identify, recruit, sustain, mentor, associate and connect talent for mutual benefit and to create a stronger society. … I hope our paths cross frequently as I remain at your service, only in a different capacity.”

Burnham announced his retirement in January and will be leaving SMHO May 15. He has worked at SMHO since 1979 and has served as executive director since 2005. The board will conduct a search for a new executive director in April and expects to have the position filled by September 2014.

LPS tech students shine

The annual state Technology Student Association conference was held Feb. 27-March 1 at the Denver Tech Center Marriott. LPS students were successful and the district was well represented - 39 from Euclid Middle School, 63 from Goddard Middle School, 19 from Arapahoe High School, 12 from Heritage High School and 39 from Littleton High School. Euclid placed second overall among the middle schools, and Goddard placed third. Littleton placed second among all the high schools.

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square feet. “TopGolf will be developing a triangular segment of the lot,” Spiegel said. “Their plan has some pretty impressive design features. They try to fit into the character and existing architecture of the area.” “The new location the company just opened this year in Scottsdale really looks like Arizona,” Spiegel added. The remaining portion of the development site, Spiegel added, is likely to be sold to smaller commercial users, with Topgolf serving as an “anchor” for the entire area. TopGolf stands for Target Oriented Practice Golf and is billed as a “new kind of golf experience that combines competition with entertainment.” While the company’s corporate headquarters are in Texas, where they have seven locations, TopGolf was actually invented by World Golf Systems, a British company based north of Lon-

don. According to its promoters, World Golf Systems spent more than $20 million and seven years developing, testing and perfecting the technology, systems and facilities behind TopGolf. At their sprawling facilities, players, who are required to buy memberships, hit microchipped golf balls at targets on an outfield. The high-tech balls instantly score a shot’s accuracy and distance. Golf pros stroll the tee line offering tips. TopGolf has emerged as a global leader in golf entertainment, serving more than 2.2 million guests annually, according to its website. Each facility offers upscale, climate-controlled hitting bays and an impressive food and beverage menu crafted by an executive chef. “Mix in dynamic event spaces for groups of all sizes, and TopGolf stands as the premier entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets the neighborhood’s favorite hangout,” the company states on its website.

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South Metrolife Wood is nothing to knock at show Foothills Art Center has a history of showing fine art quality pieces in what some still call “crafts.” “Splinter! Colorado Wood Today” is opening on March 29 and running through May 18 at FAC, 809 15th St., Golden. Contemporary expressions in wood — a medium that has been favored by artists since ancient times, will appeal to a wide range of viewers. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5/$3. SCFD Free Day April 23. Panel discussion with artists Carley Warren, Susan Cooper, Patrick Marold and Keith Gotschall from 2-4 p.m. April 12 (RSVP). Foothillsartcenter.org, 303-2793922.

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quite a sight Foxfield church’s glass offers astonishing art By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com To fully appreciate the newly installed stained-glass windows at Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church in Foxfield, one should visit at various times of day and in different seasons, when the changing sunlight will create new effects. Officially blessed at a Mass on March 16, the 16 recently installed works of art were created by artist Scott Parsons and fabricated by the century-old Derix Glasstudios in Taunusstein, Germany. They are collectively called The Heavenly Jerusalem Windows and each has a distinctive story to tell the viewer. Installation of the round and rectangular windows in the handsome Romanesquestyle church was made possible by an anon-

if you go Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Parish is located at 18000 E. Arapahoe Road in Foxfield — just east of Parker Road. We were told that because the church also operates a school, the three bronze sanctuary doors are locked during the week, but a large door labeled Main Door is open and an attendant is there, who can grant admission to the sanctuary. It is open for Masses, with times listed on the website. 303-766-3800, OurLadyofLoreto.org. ymous donor, according to Msgr. Edward Buelt, who founded the parish and worked closely with the artist on the spiritual symbolism in each individual design. The windows are stained glass with colors painted on, versus the leaded glass windows we are accustomed to. They are filled with dazzling colors and occasional touches of gold, applied to the hand-blown glass panels in patterns that include both representational images and more sweeping abstract images. Angels, the elements, sunlight and vegetation — all imaginatively presented. Parsons, who was born in Littleton, has an MFA in painting from CU-Boulder — with graduate work in archaeology — and is chairman of the art department at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. He has been creating public art, including liturgical art, for 20 years. Several years ago, Parsons, a Lutheran, worked with the Derix studios on stained glass windows for Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. In Denver, he is represented by the prestigious William Havu Gallery and has work installed at the National Cable Television Center and Museum at the University of Denver and at

“Serephim” window from the “Angels in Festive Garb” series at Our Lady of Loreto Church. The word means “the burning ones” and shows flames. It is designed by Scott Larson.

“Spring” window, just installed at Our Lady of Loreto Church, is designed by Scott Larson. One can see crystal waters, a Tree of Life, pomegranate, cherry, palm frond. locations across the nation and in Canada. Our Lady of Loreto’s western facade is inspired by the Basilica of St. Ambrose in Milan, Italy. The eight-sided dome has five circular windows supported by laminated red oak pillars, which represent trees. The central, east-facing window depicts the Lamb of God, with blood flowing from the pierced heart and clear blue water. Alpha and Omega symbols are copied from Botticini’s “Assumption of the Virgin,” seen in Washington’s National Galleries, according to an explanation by Msgr. Buelt on the church website, where images of all the windows can be seen. Round windows symbolizing each season are next on each side, and opposite the lamb is The Celestial Denver window, which brings the series home to its location. A columbine (an ancient symbol of the Holy Spirit) is in the center, backed by an image of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and mountain peaks, with an image of Red Rocks Amphitheatre to the side. Ten clerestory windows portray God’s nine ranks of angels and one dedicated to St. Michael, Prince of Angels, according to Msgr. Buelt’s text. Each has its distinctive colors and symbolism: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels, Angels and St. Michael, the Archangel. The dramatic images are swirling and abstract representations of spiritual beings. Their interpretation is based on theological work of St. Thomas Aquinas, according to a story in the Denver Catholic Register, saying he cautioned against representing angels in human form. The artist said they are represented by breath, wind, fire and water. We would urge art lovers, regardless of religious affiliation, to see these really unique examples of liturgical art—made for the 21st century.

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• The Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition will be in Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts from March 31 to April 16, juried by painter Lee Wasilik. Awards will be sponsored by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, which recently held a show at the gallery. An opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. April 4. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays). • ACC celebrates the opening of the McKinnell Special Collection on April 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Library and Learning Commons. Jim and Nan McKinnell were influential ceramic artists over a 50-year period in Colorado, and over 200 of their books, slides and papers were donated to ACC with several pottery pieces. The books may be checked out. For information: Ann Priestman, ACC reference and archives librarian, 303-797-5731, ann.priestman@ arapahoe.edu. • The next ACC Star Party will be from 8 to 10 p.m. April 4 on the West Lawn,between the Main Building and Lot G. ACC will provide a telescope. Free hot cocoa and cookies. Admission is free, with no RSVP needed. Information: Jennifer Jones, 303-797-5839, jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu. Ellingboe continues on Page 15

“Thirteen Years” by Susan Cooper is included in ”Splinter! Colorado Wood Today,” an exhibit of art by contemporary woodworkers at Foothills Art Center in Golden. Courtesy photo

note to readers Penny Parker is taking some time off. Her column, Mile High Life, will return soon.

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Civil Rights struggles discussed in Littleton Monthly events combine historic film clips and conversation By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” is a series of four monthly meetings on Tuesday evenings intended to discuss a particular aspect of the nation’s civil rights history. Each session is preceded by a Sunday screening of a related film and clips from that film are repeated on Tuesdays for those (the majority) who have not seen the entire film. Discussion

in the two-hour session is led by Patricia L. Richard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at Metropolitan State University. About 30 have attended the first two meetings: “The Abolitionists” and “Slavery By Another Name.” Registration is requested for those who may choose to join in midway. Each unit is complete in its presentation, so that should be possible. Call 303-795-3961 if interested. The next time the group meets, at 7 p.m. April 2, will bring a focus on Littleton and its Littleton Human Relations Council, an organization that urged fairness in housing in the 1960s, arranged interracial meetings and potlucks and

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Vintage Voltage The Vintage Voltage Expo, produced by Dana Cain of Littleton, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30 at the Ramada Plaza Convention Center, Interstate 25 at 120th Avenue. Music fans and audiophiles will want stereos, turntables, antique radios, classic guitars, vinyl records and more. Fifty vendors are expected.

if you go Bemis Library is at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. To register, call 303-795-3961.

hosted Dr. Martin Luther King on one special day. Retired pediatrician Dr. Charles Fraser will be a special guest to talk about the organization his wife and he, with others in the community, founded. The film referenced in this meeting, which will be shown at the Bemis Library at 2 p.m. the preceding Sunday, March 31, is “The Loving Story,” a documentary pieced together by Nancy Buiriski from film found af-

Admission is $5. Children admitted free.

What’s so funny?

“The Humor Code” by scientist Peter McGraw and writer Joel Warner will be introduced to readers at 7:30 p.m. April 4 at Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., as the authors converse with Ryan Warner of Colorado Public Radio. 303-322-7727.

Indian Wars discussed

The Order of the Indian Wars’ Annual Denver Indian Wars Symposium will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ter the incident plus related interviews. Mildred and Richard Loving were married in Washington D.C. and then moved to their home state of Virginia. Late at night in July 1958, they were arrested in their bedroom and sentenced to one-year prison sentences because Virginia had an anti-miscegenation law, forbidding mixed marriages. (She was Black and American Indian. He was white.) They were allowed to move to Washington D.C instead of serving the sentence, but were unable to make family trips to visit parents and friends in Virginia. When Mildred talked to a cousin about her frustration with being exiled,

April 12 at the Colorado National Guard Headquarters Auditorium, 6868 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial. Six speakers, coffee, juice, doughnuts, lunch, authors and booksellers. Program by Deb Goodrich Bisel, Tom Buecker, John Carson, Jerome Greene, Paul Hedren and Maj. Adam Morgan. After-party at La Quinta, 7077 S. Clinton St., where there are special lodging rates. Send check for reservation to: OIW, P.O. Box 1650, Johnstown, CO 80534. Information: Layton Hooper, 970-229-5991.

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she was advised to write to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, who in turn referred her to the American Civil Liberties Union, where a pair of young lawyers took on the case and eventually appealed to the U.S Supreme Court — which ruled unanimously in 1967 that a ban on interracial marriage interfered with Federal rights guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. (Readers can find a 20-minute excerpt from the Oscar-nominated film online.)

The final meeting in the series will be on May 7, with the topic of “Freedom Riders” and guest Carlotta Walls LaNier, one of the “Little Rock Nine” who started integration of that school under a national spotlight. The series is free, but pre-registration is required. It is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, with support from the Colorado Humanities Council to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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curtain time Photography + Pop Rock “35 MM: A Musical Exhibition” is a multimedia musical by Ryan Scott Oliver, based on photographs by Matthew Murphy. It will be presented by Ignite Theatre from April 11 to May 4 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. It’s directed by Keith Rabin Jr., with music by Jason Tyler Vaughn. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Industry Night is April 14. Tickets: $27/$19 student.720-362-2697, www.ignitetheatre.com.

`Spamalot’ “Spamalot” — based on “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” by Eric Idle and John Du Prez — brings the clipclopping knights to the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., from April 11-27. Piper Lindsay Arpan directs and choreographs a strong cast. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays: 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/$24/$14, 303-7391970, www.aurorafox.org.

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Not a jolly old elf ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ staged at Denver’s Mizel Arts and Culture Center through May 2 By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com For the 17th annual Denver Children’s Theatre production, the 2014 choice is “Rumpelstiltskin,” as adapted by Mike Kenny from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Performances are at the Mizel if you go Arts and Culture Center at the Jewish Community Center. Billie McBride “Rumpelstiltskin” is director — as she has been for a plays through May 2 number of years — of this spring at the Mizel Arts and treat, cast with fine professional acCulture Center at the tors who will really show children Jewish Community what theater can be. Center, 350 S. Dahlia McBride is joined for this play St., Denver. Perforby local choreographer/dancer Termances for school rell Davis, due to the extraordinary groups are at 10 a.m. movement requirements in Kenny’s on specific weekdays, version. plus 1 p.m. Sundays Performances are at 10 a.m. on for the public (exselected weekdays for school groups cept April 20). Tickets 5 years through grade 6, and at 1 $8/$9/$10, 303-316p.m. on Sundays for the public. 6360, maccjcc.org/ Readers will remember the stoDenver-childrens-thery about the miller (Brian Landis atre-rumpelstiltskin Folkins) who tells the king that his pampered daughter (Adrian Egolf) knows how to spin gold from straw. When the king finds his treasury is pretty much depleted, he takes the miller up on his boast and leads the daughter

Rachel Graham as the magical creature, Rumpelstiltskin, demands that the Princess (Adrian Egolf) give him her baby in return for his spinning the king’s straw into gold. Courtesy photo to a room filled with piles of straw, which makes her frantic. The elfish little man Rumpelstiltskin (Rachel Graham) appears and offers to spin the straw into gold in exchange for her firstborn child after she becomes the princess who marries the prince. Also in the cast: Lindsey Pierce as the queen and Missy Moore as Mess. A curriculum guide is distributed to all participating teachers, keyed to academic standards for reading, writing and communication; social studies; dance; music; drama; and theater arts. Optional “Encore!” programs ($10) are offered following the 70-minute performance. Workshops are led by arts educators (often actors from the production) with discussion and specially designed theater activities.

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Leslie O’Carroll (Jean), Dee Covington (Margaret) and Kathryn Gray (Dottie) chat in Margaret’s kitchen, as Boston Southies in “Good People,“ playing at Curious Theatre. Courtesy photo

Nothing homey in hometown tale ‘Good People’ plays at Curious Theatre By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Scene I of David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Good People” opens in a trashy South Boston alley behind the Dollar Store — the only private office space that store manager Stevie (John Juracheck) can find to tell Margie (Dee Covington) that he’s letting her go. Seems she’s late every day — always with an excuse that she can’t leave her disabled adult daughter alone — and Stevie’s boss has said “enough!” “How about trying Gillette?” (a large manufacturing plant for razors). Stevie says he’ll ask his brother who works there. Margie rages and whines, claims it’s because she’s paid above minimum wage and in no way takes any blame. There’s a disconnect from the start with any sort of work ethic — she talks about luck, or lack of it. This is a play about class differences, with wry twists by Lindsay-Abaire, who grew up in South Boston and understands the territory.

if you go “Good People” runs through April 19 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44, 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org.

Dee Covington has the speech and mannerisms of her character, Margaret, nailed. As do her neighbors Jeanie (Leslie O’Carroll) and plain-spoken landlord Dottie (Kathryn Gray). They commiserate with her and try to think about a solution to her dilemma. They are “good people.” Jeanie has just seen Mike (Michael McNeil), an old boyfriend of Margaret’s, at a dinner where she was serving. He is now a doctor. She suggests: “Why don’t you go ask him for a job?” Savvy director Christy Montour Larson keeps the focus intense throughout. It’s not a comfortable/ cozy night for the audience — but then Pulitzer winner Lindsay-Abaire doesn’t write comfortable/cozy. Margaret pushes her way into Mike’s office and he too suggests Gillette, and she accuses him of being “Lace Curtain” (not a kind thing to say). He suggests she come to a party

he and his wife are having in their Chestnut Hill home — a wealthy neighborhood. There are underlying issues at play here and he asks “Did you get mean, Margie? You’re good people.” Act II opens at Mike’s impressive house with discord between the doctor and his wife, Kate (Betty Hart), a literature professor at Boston University — and black. He had called Margie to say the party was canceled and she appears anyhow — hearing what she wants to hear. The conversation carries the story along through numerous twists and turns until the errant guest departs. We next see her at bingo with her friends, finally agreeing to try Gillette …. The staging and lighting are impressive for this production, with massive set pieces that wheel and turn and change magically from alley to classy home, with a shove from the cast and crew. The audience will leave this performance unsettled that Margaret’s future is probably not going to go well. Luck isn’t in the cards for her …. But it’s a wonderfully written and acted production. One wouldn’t want to miss it.

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Downtown stylist making waves Mode Salon owner a finalist for Colorado’s top hairstylist By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Shareena Reardon, who has owned Mode Salon on Main Street for a year, says hairstyling is in her blood. “Somebody once told me that hairdressers are born, not made,” she said. Her grandmother and mother before her were stylists. And though she never got to meet her grandmother, she named Mode after the salon she owned in Jackson, Wyo. Today, Grandma would be proud. Reardon is one of seven stylists from across the state nominated by 303 Magazine as Colorado’s first-ever Hairstylist of the Year. The winner will be announced on the final night of Denver Fashion Week, April 6, at the City Hall Event Center in Denver. “It would just be amazing to win,” she said. “It would be validation. To have peo-

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ple you look up to judging you and saying you’re the best, it just doesn’t get any better.” Having worked behind a desk in her younger days, it took Reardon until she was 27 to work up the courage to pursue her passion for hair and makeup. “One day I just decided I was going to follow my dreams,” she said. “… There’s a lot I love about it. I do love working behind the chair and helping my clients feel wonderful. I want to help them look their best.” But her true creativity shines when she styles models for fashion shows and photo shoots. Fresh out of cosmetology school in 2003, she studied under renowned Aveda stylist Charlie Price, producer of Denver Fashion Week, traveling around the country and even getting to work on New York Fashion Week models. She still enjoys traveling to several shows a year. That, along with husband Kris and three young children, keeps her plenty busy. “I’m lucky that my job is my hobby,” she said. For this show, she wanted to convey a

fairy-tale look. She chose models with an angelic, vintage doll-like air, young and dreamy. “I think my images are very classically beautiful, but they have an edge to them,” she said. “It’s a very cohesive collection.” Reardon is the only stylist from Littleton to be honored by the Colorado Hairstyling Awards, and she says she loves her funky little salon on Main Street, with its wood floors and original brick walls. “I love this area, it has that mountaintown feel,” she said. “It’s a cool little neighborhood with a much closer feel than I ever experienced when I worked in Cherry Creek. The businesses really want to support each other.” The fact that she’s a female-owned business is a point of pride, along with the fact that she can employ other women. “Everyone here, we’re passionate about what we do,” she said. “I’m passionate about my craft, and that seeps into my staff. From the first day I started cosmetology school, I knew that I had found my passion.”

Shareena Reardon, owner of Mode Salon on Main Street, is in the running to be named Hairstylist of the Year during Denver Fashion Week. Photo by Jennifer Smith

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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

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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”

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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

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

Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am

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

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

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

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Highlands Church of God The Bahá’í Faith

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

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

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

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

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Abiding Word Lutheran Church

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

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

303-794-6643

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

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Snow shortens Sabercat Invitational Late-afternoon flakes halt track and field competition By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Mother Nature brought the snow as officials prepared for the high hurdles and they made the decision to halt competition at the Sabercats Invitational Track Meet held March 22 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. Temperatures hovered in the mid-30s during the meet and the arrival of snow led to the decision to close the event down. During the meet, every athlete focused on winning plus every athlete and spectator focused on staying warm as temperatures hovered just above freezing. Groups huddled together for warmth, individuals wrapped themselves in blankets and some even crawled into sleeping bags in efforts to keep warm in the stands and around the track. “This meet was in question and we had a few teams decide not to come today,” Ryan Whitenack, meet director and Castle View track coach, said while competition was still underway. “It is chilly but, since there was no snow, we went ahead with the meet to provide a chance for the teams and athletes to compete. Snow, along with these temperatures, may mean we cut things short. ” Ponderosa runner Sarah Lark smiled and said she was glad to be running against other teams. “It is chilly but I think it is good weather to run,” she said after competing in the 4x200 relay. “Today was fun. Our team didn’t do as well as we can do but this is my event and it was a good race.” Twenty-five teams registered for the event and 17 took part in the meet. Bill Knipmeyer, a Littleton assistant coach, said the invitational was a good opportunity for Lion athletes to match their talents against top-caliber competition. “The weather hasn’t been good to us this spring so I am glad this meet went on as scheduled,” he said. “I think this is the first chance for some of our young kids to

Lilly Boettcher of Arapahoe clears a hurdle ahead of Littleton’s Victoria Dinkel in the 100-meter hurdles at the March 22 Sabercat Invitational. Boettcher finished 13th in the event but later in the meet helped the Warrior 800 sprint medley team finish third. Photo by Tom Munds see what they can do at this level of competition.” Trey Smith, who ran the 100-meter dash for Douglas County, said the cold temperatures made his muscles tight and he didn’t feel as good as he would have if it had been warmer. “Still, everyone facing the competing in the same weather conditions so it was still fun to run today,” he said. “I knew going in that, in this weather, I wouldn’t have a great

time but I did run pretty well I think.” He did run well as he won the event with a time of 11.06 seconds. The results posted online were limited and didn’t include boys team scores. In the girls division, Cherry Creek finished first with 68 points, Fountain-Fort Carson was second with 54 points and Castle View was third with 51 points. Arapahoe was eighth, Douglas County was 11th, Elizabeth was 12th and Littleton

was 17th. Fountain-Fort Carson won the boys team title with 82 points and Cherry Creek scored 65 points to finish second. Chaparral and Douglas County tied for fourth place with 30 points each while Castle View, Elizabeth and Arapahoe each scored 27 points and were tied for seventh place. Littleton finished 14th and Ponderosa was 15th.

Littleton High’s rally falls short on diamond Lions score runs late but lose game to Thomas Jefferson By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Littleton pushed three runs across the plate in the final inning but wasn’t able to close the gap as the visiting Lions lost to Thomas Jefferson 8-6 in non-league baseball action on March 19. “We made a few mistakes early that got us in a hole and couldn’t dig our way out,” Lions Coach Micah Bernhardt said. “Give a lot of credit to starting pitcher Chris Jansky and reliever Tim Bennett. They kept us in the game but the TJ lead just proved to be too much to overcome.” The game closed out the schedule before the school’s weeklong spring break. But the Lions, 1-3 so far this season, won’t be idle as the team will take a long road trip to Arizona and will play three games during their stay. Students return to class March 31 and the Lions return to baseball action at home April 3 against Valor Christian. The Lions didn’t get off to a good start in the game against Thomas Jefferson as defensive miscues contributed to the four Spartan runs in the first two innings. But Littleton battled back and the TJ lead was only 4-3 going into the home half of the fifth inning.

When they came to bat, TJ combined timely hitting and aggressive base running to chalk up four runs to pad its advantage. The Lions went down in order in the top of the sixth but mounted a comeback effort in the top of the seventh. Fuchs got a single and Dylan Nickless got on base on an error. With two outs, Joe Schroer blasted a two-run double. He scored on a single by Tim Bennett but the rally ended with two men on base. “We didn’t look good early today but this definitely is shaping up to be a good baseball team,” the coach said after the game. “We have a lot of guys who can play a lot of different positions. Also, this is a gritty team that won’t lie down but will keep battling to get back into the game.” He noted this is a new group of players because last year’s Littleton team included nine seniors. “We are not approaching this as a rebuilding year. We are just a good team playing baseball” Bernhardt said. “This is a group that usually plays good defense, can hit the ball and score runs. These young men are focused on winning ballgames every time we take the field.” The Lions have a two-player starting pitcher rotation plus there are two other pitchers who can come in if game days are very close together. The coach said he also has relievers available plus he can call on Bennett for short relief such as in the Thomas Jefferson game. Schroer moved in behind the plate for

Littleton’s Ivan Buss slides safely into third base in the March 19 game against Thomas Jefferson. Buss later scored but TJ won the game, 8-6. Photo by Tom Munds the Thomas Jefferson game because the normal starting catcher was hurt. “I really didn’t have a good game behind the plate today but I am pleased that I hit the ball pretty well,” the senior said after the game. “I was a catcher in youth baseball but I have been playing third base since I got to high school. But they needed me to catch so that is where I was today.” He said he liked playing third base but he also liked catching because, when he is behind the plate, he is in every play.

“I also enjoy being like the general on the field, relaying the signs to the pitcher from the coach,” he said. “That is fun because I know the target of the pitch and how hard it will be coming.” Schroer said this is his second year on varsity and his goal this season is to be a better hitter. “I did OK last year but I really didn’t hit very well,” he said. “So far, I am seeing the ball better and I feel I am driving the ball hard every time I come to the plate.”

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March 28, 2014

SPORTS ROUNDUP Local swimmers shine

Cherry Creek senior Jake Markham and J.P. Beach of Castle View were two of the standout swimmers at the Dick Rush Coaches Invitational swim meet held March 22 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Markham won the 200-yard individual medley in 1:55.30 and the 100 butterfly in 51.38. He also swam on the Bruins’ firstplace 400 freestyle relay team. Beach captured the 50 freestyle with a time of 21.80. Nathan Mueller of Highlands Ranch came close in two events, finishing second in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle. Highlands Ranch’s Gabi Sasla was second to Markham in the 100 butterfly.

Braxton is player of the year

Zach Braxton, the 6-foot-9 senior from Highlands Ranch who averaged 17.9 points and 13.8 rebounds a game, was named the player of the year for the Continental League. Mountain Vista’s Bob

Wood was tabbed as coach of the year in the all-league selections. First team players were: Braxton, Highlands Ranch; Jonathan Barnes, Ponderosa; Hayden Dalton, Chaparral; Jake Holtzmann, Chaparral; Taylor Kallsen, Regis; Mitch Lombard, Rock Canyon; Zach Mihalicz, Legend; Jake Pemberton, Mountain Vista; Brady Subart, Mountain Vista; and Elias Tiedgen, ThunderRidge. Second team picks from south metro schools were: Elijah Cherrington, Legend; Calvin Cooke, Douglas County; Matt Dowsey, Castle View; Tyler Garcia, Rock Canyon; Chris Moody, Chaparral; Evan Motlong, Highlands Ranch; Zach Pirog, ThunderRidge; Tom Skufca, Heritage; Graham Smith, Mountain Vista; and Ryley Stewart, Highlands Ranch.

Brunhofer, Parr honored Arapahoe’s Ethan Brunhofer and Griffin Parr of Cherry Creek were first team allCentennial League selections.

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Regis Jesuit dominates State champion Regis Jesuit dominated the girls Continental League first team allleague selections. Girls chosen to the first team were: Diani Akigbogun, Regis; Natalie Baker, Chaparral; Justin Hall, Regis; Kelsi Lidge, Regis; Jess McGovern, Castle View; Ciera Morgan, Highlands Ranch; Anna Ptasinki, Regis; Taylor Rusk, ThunderRidge; Lexy Thorderson, Rock Canyon and Maddy Whetstone, Mountain Vista. Player of the Year: Akigbogun, Regis. Coach of the Year: Carl Mattei, Regis. Second team picks from south metro schools included: Maya Brown, Castle View; Emily Childress, Highlands Ranch; Erin McClaire, Rock Canyon; Logan Opheim, Highlands Ranch; Chelsea Pearson, Mountain Vista; Laura Puchino, Littleton; Taylor Reiner, ThunderRidge; Morgan Roos, Rock Canyon and Symone Starks, Highlands Ranch.

Three Centennial all-leaguers Mikaela Eppard and Molly Rohrer of Cherry Creek were first-team picks on the Centennial League girls all-league team along with Jennah Knafelc of Arapahoe.

Battle back

Wendy Hunsaker, the mother of Castle View wrestler Joe Hunsaker who broke his neck in a Feb. 1 match and is in Craig Hospital, calleda recent Papa John’s fundraiser amazing. Cara Mason and her daughter Chelsea helped organize a one-hour Pizza Party fundraiser March 18 at Papa John’s in Castle Rock with 20 percent of the sales going to the Hunsaker family to help pay for Joe’s stay at Craig. A check of $2,000 plus donations of $242 was presented to the Hunsaker family. “The response was amazing,” said Wendy Hunsaker. “It touched our hearts. Papa John’s is the best and the community was awesome, not only the people from Castle Rock but from neighboring communities.” People can still contribute to the Hunsakers on the web at http://tinyurl.com/ BattleBack. Joe Hunsaker is currently working on strengthening the muscles in which he has sensation. An additional fundraiser is set at Papa John’s April 8-9 for another Castle View student, Madi Conley, a freshman who is battling leukemia.

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The Littleton Hockey Association captured three state titles at the Squirt A, B and C levels March 16 at the Pepsi Center. Pictured is the Squirt B Red team, made up of players from throughout the south metro area. Courtesy photo

Prep sports Scoreboard ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Arapahoe 10, Cherry Creek 6 Ted Ramirez pitched a complete game. Garrett Johnston went 3-for-5 and had two RBI. Ramirez went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Josh Setter went 2-for-4.

Girls lacrosse Arapahoe 16, Regis 6 The No. 5 ranked Arapahoe girls lacrosse Warriors met the No. 8 ranked Regis Raiders at Regis’ Stadium under the lights. The teams were tied halfway through the first half. Arapahoe then scored eight unanswered goals to take a 13-4 lead into half time. Arapahoe remained in control in the second half on their way to a 16-6 victory. Kate Englert scored four goals and had one assist. Kienan Linhardt also had four goals and one assist. Alexis Linhardt scored three goals. Britt Klosterman scored two goals and had two assists. Alexy DaHarb had two goals and one assist. Katherine Steel scored one goal and had one assist. Goalie Brooke Engel had 15 saves for a 71% save percentage.

VALOR CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Baseball

Valor Christian 5, Roosevelt 0 Junior pitcher Keith Heimbrock pitched a one-hitter and struck out six batters in the 5-0 shutout against Roosevelt. Senior Mike Hickerson went 2-for-2, sophomore Sean Rooney had two RBI and senior Hayden Gerlach had two RBI. Senior Marco Castilla had one RBI. Valor Christian 7, Mountain Range 6 Seniors A.J. Cecil and Justin Falls both hit home runs in the win against the Mustangs. Falls had four RBI and Cecil had two RBI. Sophomore pitcher Luke McNary received the win striking out three batters and giving up eight hits in seven innings.

UPCOMING GAMES Baseball THURSDAY 3:30 p.m. - Valor Christian @ Coach Bob Invitational FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. - Valor Christian @ Coach Bob Invitational SATURDAY 3:30 p.m. - Valor Christian @ Coach Bob Invitational MONDAY 4 p.m. - Arapahoe vs. Highlands Ranch

PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD Would you like to see your team on the board? Go to www.littletonindependent.net/scores/ and click on Post to the Scoreboard.

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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.

Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 3/27/2014 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 4/24/2014 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: 3/4/2014 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: 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 # 4380.01644 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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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 OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Trustees

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

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0808-2013

Legal Notice NO.: 0034-2014 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. 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 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. 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

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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 - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1500-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 15, 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): Scott A. Holter and Susan K. Holter Original Beneficiary(ies): Affiliated Financial Group, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt : EverBank Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 10, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3075913 Original Principal Amount: $217,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $180,160.00 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: LOT 7, BLOCK 5, HALLCRAFT'S WALNUT HILLS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7388 South Quebec Court, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for February 12, 2014 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/14/2014 (formerly scheduled for February 12, 2014 and continued for deferment) , 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 of Notice of Deferred Sale: 3/27/2014 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 4/24/2014 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: 3/4/2014 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: 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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Legal Notice NO.: 1500-2013 First Publication: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1680-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 27, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Gerald M. Conklin and Ellen A. Conklin Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: March 14, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 21, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3059064 Original Principal Amount: $216,326.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $204,442.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2945-I West Riverwalk Circle, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/27/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-07206 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 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

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, 05/21/2014, at the East To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Hearing Room, County Administration given with regard to the following deBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street, scribed Deed of Trust: Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and On December 27, 2013, the undersigned best bidder for cash, the said real propPublic Trustee caused the Notice of Elecerty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the County of Arapahoe records. the purpose of paying the indebtedness Original Grantor(s): Billie J. Brown provided in said Evidence of Debt seOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elecby the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' To advertise your publiccured notices call 303-566-4100 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomfees, the expenses of sale and other items inee for People’s Choice Home Loan, Inc., allowed by law, and will issue to the pura Wyoming Corporation chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSFirst Publication: 3/27/2014 BC Bank USA, National Association, as Last Publication: 4/24/2014 Trustee for the benefit of People’s FinanName of Publication: Littleton Independent cial Realty Mortgage Securities Trust, ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED Series 2006-1, Mortgage Pass-Through TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Certificates, Series 2006-1 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Date of Deed of Trust: June 14, 2006 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO County of Recording: Arapahoe CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 26, DATE: 01/23/2014 2006 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Recording Information (Reception the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorNumber): B6093458 ado Original Principal Amount: $177,000.00 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Outstanding Principal Balance: The name, address, business telephone $171,270.02 number and bar registration number of the Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you attorney(s) representing the legal holder of are hereby notified that the covenants of the indebtedness is: the deed of trust have been violated as Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 follows: failure to pay principal and inDeanna L. Westfall #23449 terest when due together with all other Jennifer Griest #34830 payments provided for in the evidence of Britney Beall-Eder #34935 debt secured by the deed of trust and othKimberly L. Martinez #40351 er violations thereof. Reagan Larkin #42309 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Christopher T. Groen #39976 A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Cynthia Lowery #34145 LOT 88, BLOCK 1, WOLHURST LANDThe Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th ING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) OF COLORADO. 865-1400 Also known by street and number as: Attorney File # 12-10323 7162 S. Bryant Street, Littleton, CO The Attorney above is acting as a debt 80120. collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN used for that purpose. IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR©Public Trustees' Association RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN of Colorado Revised 9/2012 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: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 13-00600SH 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.: 2646-2012 First Publication: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice NO.: 1688-2013 First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2646-2012 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 23, 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): Thomas L. Harston and Anne M. Harston Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC A Limited Liability Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust: October 15, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 29, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4189791 Original Principal Amount: $231,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $197,656.76 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 76, OAKBROOK FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 566 East Nichols Drive, 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, 05/21/2014, 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: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 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

Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0064-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 21, 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): Linda S Young Original Beneficiary(ies): PNC Bank, National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: August 20, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 19, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5141313 Original Principal Amount: $50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $46,424.75 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, BLOCK 3, EUCLID HEIGHTS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6623 S Buffalo Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/21/2014, 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: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 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: 01/21/2014 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: 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 # 13-06441 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.: 0064-2014 First Publication: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1676-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 23, 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): Michael L Graw Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: December 20, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 27, 2002 Recording Information (Reception

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Sophomore sensation boasts special skills Mountain Vista’s Mallory Pugh one of nation’s best on the pitch By Jim Benton

jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The future of U.S. women’s soccer is on display this spring during Mountain Vista matches. Sophomore Mallory Pugh is a standout for the Golden Eagles, but she’s also the youngest player on the USA Under-20 national women’s team. “For a 15-year-old to be doing that is pretty special,” said Mountain Vista coach Theresa Echtermeyer. “She’s not just a top player in Colorado, she’s a top player in the country. “She loves playing for her school and loves playing with these girls. She’s a very, very special player. When she’s here, we’re very happy to have her with us. She helps lead the team and is a great goal scorer with amazing skill and pace.” Pugh, who has national team commitments in April and May, will miss half of the Golden Eagles games but is concentrating while at home to help Mountain Vista defend its Class 5A state championship.

“I hope to just help my team out as much as I can and be a huge impact on and off the field and just help the leadership and lead players who maybe don’t have as much confidence,” said Pugh. “I feel like I’m a player that impacts the game, leads people with how I play, and I just like to help people out on and off the field.” Pugh, who had three of the five goals for top-ranked Mountain Vista in a 5-0 win over ThunderRidge on March 19, played last year on the USA Under-17 team. She has a scar that looks like a ghost on her forehead, enjoys singing and would like to learn to surf. And she hasn’t been daunted playing against international competition. “Being the youngest on the national team is a really cool opportunity,” said Pugh. “It’s really cool to learn from the older players. Going in it was really intimidating but the girls are really nice and they helped me be comfortable and eventually just play my game.” When Pugh plays, she is an influence. “The thing with Mal is she has such great presence on the field,” said Echtermeyer. “The thing I hope for her and us is that she can help make everybody else around her better and at the same time improve every minute she is on the pitch whether she’s on her high school team, club or national

team and she’s enjoying it.” In the first three games of the season, Pugh has six goals and three assists, which has been a big plus for a young Golden Eagles back line. Vista has been forced to replace six defenders who graduated off last year’s team. “I speak for Mal that we don’t ever count on one player to win games for us but to have somebody like her will obviously impact every game,” said Echtermeyer. “She’s very, very special. She’s a great kid, easy to be around, a student leader in the school. She does everything right on the field and off the field. She has the potential to be a national and international face for women’s soccer. She will be a great ambassador for U.S. soccer. But when she’s here, she is just part of the group, part of the team.” Mallory is the second Pugh to play for Echtermeyer at Mountain Vista. Her older sister Bri help the Golden Eagles win the 2011 state championship and now is playing for the University of Oregon. “She has made a huge impact at Oregon not only at the school but in the Pac 12,” said Pugh. “I know she has helped me get where I want to be. She taught me everything I know now. She has always been there for me. She teaches me new things. I’ve learned a lot from her.”

Mountain Vista’s Mallory Pugh navigates around a ThunderRidge defender March 19 in the Golden Eagles 5-0 victory. Pugh scored three goals and had an assist in the game. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 23, 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): Michael L Graw Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: December 20, 2002 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 27, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number): B2249249 Original Principal Amount: $83,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $45,137.69 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, TOGETHER WITH PARKING SPACES 3-A AND 3-B, BROADWAY

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Your creative self continues to dominate through much of the week. also, despite a few problems that have cropped up, that recent romantic connection seems to be thriving. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) as curious as you might be, it’s best to avoid trying to learn a colleague’s secret. That sort of knowledge could drag you into a difficult workplace situation at some point down the line.

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The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, TOGETHER WITH PARKING SPACES 3-A AND 3-B, BROADWAY RAMPARTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6836 South Broadway Street, Littleton, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Instead of spending too much time floundering around wondering if you can DATE: 12/23/2013 meet your deadline, you need to spend more time Cynthiatoward D Mares, Public actually working reaching it. Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

BORN THIS WEEK:DYou havePublic a natural gift for atBy: Cynthia Mares, Trustee Thefriends, name,who address, business telephone tracting new are drawn to your unabashed number and bar registration number of the love of what life shouldrepresenting be all about.the legal holder of attorney(s) ● 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: 12/23/2013 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 # 1269.22422 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a

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March 28, 2014

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Plumbing

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Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens "We Also Specialize in Electrical Projects" Licensed/Insured/Guaranteed

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• Interior • Exterior • Free Estimates

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24 Centennial Citizen

March 28, 2014

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