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May 16, 2014 Arapahoe County, Colorado | Volume 13, Issue 25 A publication of

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New sheriff talks about transition Walcher wants more SROs, training facility By Jennifer Smith

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Fire explorers got an opportunity to practice their firefighting skills on a real fire May 10 at Centennial Airport as more than 100 local public safety youth explorers took part in a mock disaster exercise. The daylong exercise, co-hosted by South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, the Arapahoe County Sherriff ’s Office, Learning for Life and other partner agencies, was designed to put the explorers’ skills to the test.

EXERCISE HEATS UP More than 100 law enforcement and fire explorers got the chance to practice their skills during a mock disaster exercise May 10 at Centennial Airport. The day-long event, co-hosted by South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, the Arapahoe County Sherriff’s Office, Learning for Life and other partner agencies, took area youths interested in public safety careers out of the classroom and into a simulated terrorism-related airplane crash. Volunteer actors took on the roles of injured passengers, bystanders, witnesses and media. Conducted under the close supervision of public safety professionals, explorers conducted live firefighting, patient treatment and triage, witness interviews and crime scene investigation. Explorers meet regularly throughout the year with their host public safety agency to gain hands-on training and to learn more about careers in law enforcement and firefighting.

PHOTOS BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY SMITH/CENTENNIAL AIRPORT

Learning from actual first responders, cadets from the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Fire Explorer program attend to an “injured passenger” during a mock disaster exercise May 10 at Centennial Airport. More than 100 public safety youth explorers took part in the day-long exercise that simulated a terrorism-involved airplane crash. Volunteer actors played roles as passengers, witnesses and media.

Suicide survivor tells his story Kevin Hines addresses A/DMHN at annual luncheon By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia. com “Are you OK? Is something wrong? Can I help you?” Those are the words Kevin Hines so desperately wanted to hear just seconds before launching himself off of the Golden Gate Bridge. In the split second after, all he could feel was regret. “If someone had asked, I would have talked,” he told supporters of the Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network during the organization’s annual luncheon May 9 at the Inverness Hotel. “But I just desperately wanted somebody to read my mind and save my life.” Hines is one of only about 34 people to have survived that same jump. But the thing is, he didn’t even really want to jump in the first place. “I never wanted to die by suicide,” he said. “But listen to that word, `want.’ I believed I had to die by suicide. Those are categorically different things.”

Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network Executive Director and CEO Joan DiMaria enjoys lunch with Kevin Hines, right. Hines shared his story of mental health history and suicide survival with all who attended the luncheon. Courtesy photo Hines’ troubles really began at birth. His parents were both bipolar, self-medicating with drugs and alcohol, living in seedy motels. “Until one seedy motel owner made his best seedy decision and called police after hearing us scream one too many times,” he says. He and his brother, just infants, landed in foster care. At one point they both developed bronchitis; sadly,

his brother died. “The only attachment I had disappeared one night,” he said. That night had devastating emotional effects, even at such a young age. After bouncing from home to home, Hines finally found sanctuary Suicide continues on Page 16

Now that Arapahoe County Sheriff David Walcher has been on the job for more than three months, he says he hopes to keep up the good work of the office while continuing to make progress. “I hope that when you walk out your front door, you feel safe,” he said during an interview in his office on May 7. “In my mind, public safety is the No. 1 thing government does.” To that end, one of his first priorities is to increase the number of school-resource officers in his jurisdiction, which includes Arapahoe and Eaglecrest high schools Walcher along with nearly 40 other public schools and 34 private schools. “We all know what happened in December,” said Walcher, referring to the shooting at Arapahoe High School. “Seconds saved lives.” Deputy James Englert, Arapahoe’s SRO, was able to respond to shots fired by student Karl Pierson in less than a minute. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office currently has full-time officers at both high schools and some middle schools, with deputies splitting time among other middle schools. Ideally, Walcher would like to keep full-time officers at each high school and middle school, and increase visibility at the elementary schools. “We have a plan for how they would be deployed,” he said. “It’s not just what we want, but truly what we feel we need.” He’d also like to establish an internal training department, a function now shared among several law-enforcement agencies, and get the crime lab added to the list of nationally accredited departments within ACSO. “That’s indicative of an organization that voluntarily wants to meet nationally recognized standards,” said Walcher. “It’s fiscally conservative, very efficient and very transparent. Now, are there changes I’m going to make over time? Yes, there are.” He said he’s already made some organizational changes at the jail, which houses 15,000 to 18,000 inmates a year and up to 1,100 on any given day. “Ensuring the right management and accountability is critical,” he said. Many of those inmates come from Aurora, which is currently investigating the possibility of becoming its own county. Walcher, a Colorado native who has lived in Aurora for 20 years, said should that happen, the city would either have to build its own jail at a cost of around $100 million, or pay for beds that it now uses for free at Arapahoe County’s jail. Walcher said he might have to close modules if Aurora builds its own facility, and jobs could be lost. “I don’t agree with all the numbers in the study, but it would be challenging and expensive for them to become their own city and county,” he said. Walcher, who worked his way up the ranks at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office from 1988 until former Sheriff Grayson Robinson recruited him in 2009, said ACSO has historically enjoyed good relationships with all the municipalities within and around the county, sharing resources and respect. “We all work well together in the community,” he said. “We overall have the same commitment to what we’re doing. … The crooks don’t know when they’re leaving the city of Littleton and moving into Centennial.” After 33 years on the job, Walcher said he still likes to check in with patrol. When he’s out and about, he’ll stop if he sees one of his deputies with somebody pulled over, Sheriff continues on Page 16

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Lawmakers working together? Let’s see if it lasts If last year’s legislative session was an exercise in surrealism, than this year’s version was like a Bob Ross painting. Sure, there were moments of contention this year. But, for the most part, the olive branches that lawmakers extended to one another all turned into “happy little trees,” as the late Ross would say. This year’s session didn’t have the same venomous bite to it as last year’s. And, for the most part, everyone was on his or her best behavior and legislators actually... umm... worked together on a lot of things? To the rolled eyes and groans among the jaded members of the press, lawmakers have been touting this session as one where about 96 percent of the bills that passed came with bipartisan support. House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, DDenver, points out that the 2013 session was pretty bipartisan as well, but that the “noise” that came about from a handful of bills — such as one that created civil unions and others that tightened gun laws — made it difficult for others to notice that lawmakers often were working together. “There was a lot more heat in the building last year,” Ferrandino said. “One of the differences is we had a biblical flood in our state between the two sessions and I think a lot of people said, `Let’s (set aside) the gamesmanship, the feigned indignation and fighting that we do for theater sometimes and actually just get the work done.’” Even claims that the session was a bipartisan success came with bipartisan support. “Overall it was not quite as contentious this year as it was last year,” said House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland. DelGrosso acknowledged that there were fights on some issues, but not many. “I think that was kind of good for everybody... to have a little more civility,” he said. Some of the key pieces of legislation that passed the Legislature this year came with overwhelming bipartisan support. They included the Student Success Act, a major K-12 school-funding bill, and an effort to fund a state-operated aerial firefighting fleet.

And some of the high-profile bills that died were bipartisan efforts, such as a bill that would have banned photo radar technology like red light cameras and another bill that would have prohibited the sale of cigarettes to persons under 21. There was a sharp difference in tone at the Capitol this year and there wasn’t nearly the kind of tension that resulted in marathon debates on issues like gun control, like we saw last year. Now, this year started out looking like it was going to be an extension of 2013, when Senate Republicans — just days into the session — blasted Democrats by accusing them of bending the rules to prevent repeal efforts on gun bills from being heard. Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, even suggested that Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, be recalled over the whole thing — which, by the way, turned out to be a non-story because the controversy was born out of a misunderstanding. Still, when Cadman threw down, I was like, “Oh, snap. Here we go. Where’s the popcorn?” Seriously, I settled in for what I expected to be 2013 redux. Instead, nothing. This year’s session was hardly a heavyweight fight. At best, it was like watching a 12-round fight between a couple of aging boxers who can’t lift their arms to throw punches any more. But, don’t kid yourselves. These guys are politicians and they know when it’s appropriate to sit around the campfire and sing songs together and when it’s time to throw down.

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For example, House Majority Leader Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, D-Gunbarrel, recently took issue when a reporter asked her if the quiet session was a result of Democrats getting the message that they may have overreached on some issues last year. “I think one reason why this one was less contentious was that (Republicans) got the message,” she said. “We’re here to do the work of the people and that’s how we do it. We do the work that we think is of core importance to the people of Colorado and a lot of that was bipartisan. “We don’t pick fights to pick fights and maybe they’ve begun to understand that.” But Republicans believe that voters will have long memories when they go to the polls in November. And Cadman will be eligible to become Senate President if just one seat flips in that chamber. “I think what we offer is opportunity and what these guys offer is oppression,” said

Cadman. “I mean, these guys virtually want to control everything...” So, in spite of all the feel-good bills that came out of the Capitol this year, there is going to be a real messaging battle that’s going to be played out on television and through yard signs and bumper stickers this fall. And who knows what that’s going to mean for next year’s Legislature, which could end up looking a whole lot different than this year’s. So, I wouldn’t get too accustomed to all this do-goody bipartisanship just yet. Because all it takes is one scorching issue to burn all those happy little trees to the ground. Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Or, follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.

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Fracking: Governor says possibility of a special session is ‘50-50’ this summer. Page 4

Business: South Metro Chamber honors best in the biz. Page 6

Entertainment: Time for warm nights, hot music. Page 18

Life: Flower art blossoms in Littleton gallery. Page 17

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Governor says fracking special session ‘50-50’ Lawmakers may work overtime to prevent issue from going to ballot By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper said last week that the odds are “50-50” that he could call lawmakers back to the Capitol over the summer for a special legislative session that deals with hydraulic fracking. The purpose of the session would be for the Legislature to reach a compromise in terms of the amount of control that local communities have when it comes to regulating oil and gas operations, especially the polarizing business of fracking. The governor said he is hopeful that the oil and gas industry, environmental groups and other interested parties can come to a compromise on this heavily important issue — one that’s gained steam over the last couple of years as drilling has moved closer to Front Range communities. But Hickenlooper also acknowledged that he is not holding his breath on an agreement, just yet. “We’re not close enough yet,” Hickenlooper told reporters on May 8, the day after the legislative session ended. “We’ve made tremendous progress, enough progress that it’s worth continuing to talk and try to work through that split.” However, the governor added that “there’s no point in calling a special ses-

sion unless you get to that point (of agreement).” The debate over fracking — the mixing of water, sand and chemicals that are blasted into the surface to free up blocked oil and gas — is expected to reach a higher and more expensive level if the Legislature does not take action this summer. One or more initiatives to give local communities more power in determining how oil and gas companies operate could end up on the November ballot, which would result in a pricey advertising campaign that is expected to garner national attention. The governor acknowledged that there is a sense of urgency to find a compromise on these issues and that it would behoove all sides to come together, rather than face “draconian” ballot questions, where all bets are off. “Ballot initiatives are thumbs up or thumbs down...,” Hickenlooper said. “They’re often pretty crude ways to deal with complex issues.” Legislative leaders had hoped to bring a local control bill this year and they held out hope as late as the last few weeks of the session that a consensus could be reached. However, it never materialized. “Anytime you have an issue that is as polarized as this issue has been in Colorado, you’re going to have a lot of interest on both ends of the spectrum — and a fairly large interest in the middle of that — and the goal is to bring all those people together,” said House Majority Leader Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, D-Gunbarrel. “Sometimes it takes some time to get

Gov. John Hickenlooper addresses reporters during a post-legislative session press conference on May 8. The Democratic governor discussed a number of issues, including the possibility of a special session that deals with issues surrounding hydraulic fracking. Photo by Vic Vela there and I know there is some frustration.” The issue is a complex one for lawmakers to deal with. On the one hand, there are the undeniable economic benefits that fracking provides, including high-paying job creation. Yet at the same time, more and more communities are expressing concern over possible health impacts that come with fracking. So far, five Colorado cities have put in place fracking bans or moratoriums. The special session, if it materializes,

would create for some interesting debate among lawmakers who have very different opinions on the issue. “I think the bottom line is, if there is a way that we can protect an industry that is feeding our families and providing our tax base and providing energy security — not only for the state but for the rest of the country — then we ought to be looking at what it’s going to take to protect that,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, RColorado Springs.

legislative briefs Flood-relief bill gets final OK The first bill of the legislative session turned out to be the last one passed, as an effort to provide tax relief to flood-impacted homeowners was sent to the governor’s desk on

May 7. House Bill 1001 is a property tax forgiveness plan for homeowners whose homes are destroyed by natural disasters. Changes made to the

bill in the Senate prior to its final passage led to some late-session drama to save the legislation. The original version of the bill required that the state pay a homeowner’s property taxes for a full year. However, the Senate changed the bill so it would only apply to the period of time that the homes were impacted by the disaster. The House ended up restoring the bill to much of its original form before it was re-passed. It now heads to the desk of Gov. John Hickenlooper, who is expected to sign the legislation.

Telecom reform signed

Gov. John Hickenlooper on May 9 signed into law a package of bills that address telecommunications services in rural areas. The bills modernize Colorado’s telecommunication laws and expand broadband Internet service to un-served parts of the state. One of the key components of the package reroutes money from an annual $54 million subsidy from telecom companies to a broadband fund. The subsidy was put in place decades ago, when most homes had telephone land lines.

North Fork fire bill passes

A bill that will budget $17.6 million in liability claims for those who were impacted by the 2012 Lower North Fork Fire is on its way to the governor’s desk. The fire started as a state-prescribed burn in Jefferson County and culminated in the deaths of three people as well as the destruction of more than 20 homes and the burning of 4,000 acres. The state claims board initially said it was willing to budget $11 million in claims to the victims. However, during a recent court hearing, the victims

were successful in asking a judge to advance the issue to the Legislature, which resulted in the bill and an additional $6.6 million.

Wage-theft bill advances

A bill that provides workers with more resources to fight wage theft claims has cleared the General Assembly. Senate Bill 5 — sponsored by Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, and Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont — would slap businesses with a minimum fine of $50 for every day that an employee is not paid his or her wages.

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crotar@colorado communitymedia.com Jim Saccomano knows a thing or two about building a healthy, productive relationship between employer and employee. He should after spending 36 years with the same franchise, the Denver Broncos. Companies should have a clear mission statement, he believes, and should look for employees who are on the same page as leadership. “There’s a big question,” said Saccomano, who recently retired as the Broncos’ vice president of corporate communications. “Are you in, or are you out? In is all in.” The South Metro Den-

ver Chamber of Commerce was all in on Saccomano on May 7, awarding him its first Lifetime Achievement Award. Saccomano’s honor was presented during the chamber’s annual Small Business Leadership Awards ceremony, held at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village. “Sometimes you’ve got to say the things that go without saying… thank you very much,” said Saccomano, a graduate of Metro State. Saccomano has seen 876 Broncos games in person. He witnessed some lean times early, the Super Bowl-winning years of the late 1990s and most recently, the resurgence of the franchise under the leadership of general manager/ hall-of-fame quarterback John Elway and future hallof-fame signal caller Peyton Manning. The Broncos’ 2012 acquisition of coveted free agent Manning, Sacco-

es was recognized with this award. Eligible companies have five or more employees and have been in business one to four years. “Efficiency and exceptional service quality are found in our complete line of services from Hydraulic Fracturing to Pump Down,” says the company’s website (www.rockpileenergy. com). “And, we have an uncompromised dedication to safety and the environment.”

Small Business of the Year Jim Saccomano, retired Denver Broncos vice president of corporate communications, accepts his Lifetime Achievement Award on May 7. The South Denver Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Small Business Leadership Awards at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village. Courtesy photo by Christi Bode mano said, was due in no small part to the common ground the all-time great players share as tireless workers and winners. “It happened, in large part, because (Manning) and John Elway speak the same language,” he said. Saccomano said the Broncos’ mission statement is simple: “Win and represent.” Before Saccomano spoke to the audience, the chamber unveiled winners in the following categories:

Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year Peter T. Moore, senior partner at the law firm Polsinelli PC, was honored with the award named after the chamber’s former president and current CEO of the Denver Botanic Gardens. The honor, according to the chamber’s website (www.bestchamber.com), goes to an “individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the Chamber and the South Metro Community at large. Those

eligible include owners or employees of a business, non-profit or government agency.” Moore has 20 years of experience as a commercial trial lawyer and his areas of expertise include medical-device manufacturing and oil-and-gas exploration, according to the company’s website (www. polsinelli.com).

Emerging Business of the Year RockPile Energy Servic-

T.A. Pelsue Co. garnered the honor. Eligible companies have five to 250 employees and have been in business for five or more years. “Since our inception in 1963, the T.A. Pelsue Company has designed and manufactured high-quality equipment to improve the personnel efficiency and working conditions in various underground, confined and outdoor areas,” says the company’s website (www.pelsue.com). “From Telephones to the trenches, Pelsue provides a range of safety and construction products for Homeland Security, CATV, Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer, and Industrial facilities.”

Friends offer style with a side of magic Salon owners keep Littleton residents ‘Spellbound’ By Jennifer Smith

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Lois McKinney and Bridget Castillo say they just want to help people become beautiful souls from the inside out, and they don’t worry about people who call them kooks. “We’re not going to eat your babies or sacrifice your pets,” said McKinney on April 29. The two are both proud Wiccans, and recently blended their spirituality with their other passion to open Spellbound Metaphysical Salon & Boutique at 1289 W. Littleton Blvd. “I’ve had different professional experiences where I was always trying to please the masses, and now I’m not trying to please anybody but myself,” said Castillo. Wicca is a pagan religion that often intertwines magic and a belief in both gods and goddesses around respect for the earth and natural forces, with a “do no harm” core value. To that end, the boutique sells charms, herb and oils alongside Paul Mitchell hair products. Visitors can request a haircut followed by a tarot reading, or highlights followed by white magic to banish “astral nasties.” They can rid your eyebrows of wayward strands, or your house of wayward spirits. The fragrance of incense negates the pungent odor of perm solution, and “witchballs” glisten in the sunlight waiting to capture any negative energy that walks through the door. “People come in and say they’re stagnating in life or working toward a new job, and we give them the tools to take home to work on where they want to go in bettering their lives,” said Castillo, often in the form of anointed candles. “My candles have gotten lots of people pregnant,” McKinney said with a laugh.

Bridget Castillo, left, and Lois McKinney blended their passions into a business, Spellbound Metaphysical Store and Salon. Photo by Jennifer Smith When the two met several years ago, Castillo had already established her spiritual path, but McKinney was searching. “I didn’t have much spirituality except for what I grew up with, and it wasn’t quite right for me,” she said. “Bridget was my mentor. Like energy attracts like energy, so the two of us became a strong force.” Once they realized that, they moved out of the 180-square-foot booth they rented together and set forth becoming the ethereal entrepreneurs they are today. They had both worked in Littleton before and knew that’s where they wanted to be. “We liked the closeness of everybody, the community feel, the diversity,” said Castillo. “Nobody’s alone, and there’s a willingness to be involved and help each other.” McKinney added that being in a diverse neighborhood helped them compensate for a few customers they lost who weren’t comfortable with their new venture. “Being in a neighborhood with real

people, we get walk-ins because of who we are,” she said. “Some people make us all out to be kooks, but we’re just normal people that want to live our lives, love our families and help people.” They want their neighbors to know that they hope to serve the diversity, not just like-minded folks. “We welcome all types of people, all faiths, all walks of life, and we hope the community will be as welcoming to us,” said Castillo. Although they opened in January, they saved their grand opening celebration for one of Wicca’s most important holidays. Beltane, what most people know as May Day, celebrates the halfway point between spring and summer, representing a time of maturing growth, fertility and endurance — fitting wishes for a new business. “We just want people to be drawn to us and just be comfortable when they walk in,” said McKinney. For more information, visit www. Spellbound13.com.

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news in a hurry Youth commissioners sought

The City of Centennial is seeking applicants to fill two-year terms on the Youth Commission. The Centennial Youth Commission is composed of 11 teens from Centennial, ranging in age from 13 to 18. Joining the Centennial Youth Commission is a great way to get involved in your community, learn about local government and meet your Mayor and Council Members. The commission participates in citywide events, hosts youth events, develops and participates in community programs, attends municipal conferences, performs community service projects, participates in the policy-making process and more. The youth commission meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Applications may be obtained from the city’s website or picked up at the Centennial Civic Center. All interested teens must complete an application and return it to the attention of Angela Engel no later than 5 p.m. on June 27. Applications may be mailed, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 or emailed to aengel@ centennialco.gov. For more information, contact Engel at (303) 754-3316.

Rosser, Silkman win seats

Southgate Water and Sanitation District voters elected Mark Rosser and William Silkman to its two vacant seats May 6, win-

ning over candidate Richard Marsicek. The Southgate Water and Sanitation Districts serves about 75,000 people in an 18-square-mile area that includes Cherry Hills Village, Centennial, Greenwood Village, City of Lone Tree, and unincorporated Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

Election commission members needed

The City of Centennial is accepting applications to serve on the city’s election commission. Terms are for three years. The Election Commission meets once a quarter on the fourth Tuesday evening or as needed at the Centennial Civic Center. Applications may be obtained online or from the city clerk by calling 303-754-3302. Application deadline is 5 p.m. May 30.

Have kiosk, will travel

The City of Centennial is introducing its first portable, interactive kiosk, CiCi (Centennial Information and Community Interface). CiCi will be at different locations throughout Centennial to offer easy access to city information and provide an opportunity for visitors to do the following: • Apply for a job • Make a payment • Report a problem • Make a park reservation • Check a permit status • Run a property search • Apply for a passport

• Find a contractor • Get election information During the months of May and June, CiCi will be at the Smoky Hill Library located at 5430 S. Biscay Circle. Visitors can stop by during regular businesses hours. In July and August, CiCi will be at the SouthGlenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St. Visit www.CentennialCO.gov/CiCi for more information and travel maps.

Newell honored for child advocacy

At the annual Embrace Kids, Embrace Colorado Gala, the The Kempe Foundation recently honored state Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, with the Child Advocacy Award for her efforts in the Senate to fight child abuse and neglect. The organization mentioned her legislation to create the Child Welfare Training Academy, efforts to create a child protection ombudsman’s office, and her sponsorship of Senate Bill 14201, which would reform and repurpose the Child Protection Advisory Work Group to create a detailed plan to create accountable autonomy for the Child Protection Ombudsman.

Get ready for the Baby Boomers

The South Metro Health Alliance invites the community to attend “Baby Boomers & 65+: Is Our Community Ready To Meet The Challenge?” presentation at TLC Meals on Wheels, 7300 S. Clermont Drive, Centennial, on May 19 from 10 a.m.

to noon. Bob Semro from The Bell Policy Institute will present the implications for long-term care in our community, and how it should affect what the actions we take now, both personally and professionally. Attend to find out the reality of the nationwide situation and how you can get involved now to help prepare for any impact in this community. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. This event is sponsored by FirstBank, a partner of SMHA. Registration is free but required. Sign up at www.smhaco.org or by contacting Traci Jones at 303-793-9615 or traci@ smhaco.org.

Firm opens local office Paul Davis Emergency Services of Greater Centennial, a provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties, has opened for business as a new franchise office. The office is located at 15131 E. Fremont Drive, Suite 103, Centennial.

Swalm to hold town hall State Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial, will hold a town hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m. May 31 at the Koelbel Library (Room A) in Centennial. Topics will include a recap of the 2014 legislative session and Colorado’s oil and gas industry. Input and questions are welcome.

Freedom brings responsibility. This Independence Day, give our streams a break. Not only are personal fireworks a fire danger, but also, their waste poses a threat to our waterways when not disposed of properly. Summer days in Colorado often bring flashing rain and thunderstorms that quickly wash away waste on streets and parking lots, sending them straight to the nearest stream. What isn’t collected and thrown away after the celebration may be gone before you know it. Take the time this holiday and clean up after yourself. Local stormwater agencies are teaming together to bring you this message. We take this so seriously that we posted this ad rather than send you more garbage in the mail. One thing is clear: our creeks, rivers and lakes depend on you.

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Economy improves, but investors worry Investors always seem to have something to worry about. They worry when the market is down and unemployment is high, and now they are worried the market is high and unemployment is down. Welcome to my world. No matter how many times we hear that no one can time or predict the market, the average street investor still tries to do just that. While it is always unsettling to lose money in an investment, most people do not realize that the silent thieves of inflation, spending and poor planning are much more harmful to your net worth than staying with a solid investment plan in good and bad times. Equity investors have enjoyed a nice bull market since the last significant sell-off in March 2009. We have had 13 pullbacks since then of 5 percent or more. During the last five years we have had two instances of a correction, which is defined as a 10 percent or more decline. In 2010 we had a 16 percent decline and in 2011 an 18 percent

decline. Hopefully you did not exit your investment strategy during those times or you would have missed out on one of the most significant bull markets in history. Looking back on your investment performance in the last five years, you can see that you actually benefited from market volatility over that time period. The market re-prices itself when necessary to keep from having artificially high prices that are not sustainable. Therefore, these are good opportunities for people consistently adding to their investments, such as through

Listen, keep listening, and listen some more Have you ever had a conversation with someone who continually tries to compete on everything from vacations to headaches and from sports to life experiences? You know what I mean, right? If there is a chance to talk about themselves, they will. But let me ask you this … how often have we been guilty of that ourselves? When someone tells us about their children, do we immediately chime in with a similar story about our own children? Maybe even a competing tale that tops what they were trying to tell us. It’s all too common isn’t it? We have become such an “I” focused world we have almost completely forgotten how to have a genuine conversation with others. We have an “I”Pod, “I”Pad, “I”Touch, or “I” anything and everything designed to please ourselves. Now, I am generalizing, of course, because I do know some people who are extremely attentive listeners and keep discussions going based on good, quality questions that they ask, going deeper into what is happening in the exchange instead of trying to outdo or one-up the other person. There is a story that Dr. Denis Waitley shares in his program “The Psychology of Winning” where he talks about a party that he and his wife had hosted. He is one of those extremely attentive listeners and great conversationalists. In his story, he lamented that after the party he felt as if he didn’t do enough talking, he did too much listening and asking questions. But as he took out the trash he overheard his neighbors talking about the party, and they actually commented on how smart and interesting of a guy that Denis was. Think about that for just a moment. Denis didn’t talk about himself, he never mentioned the word “I” or tried to compete in a conversation. All he did was listen and ask terrific questions and they thought he was smart and interesting. What was it that

made them feel that way? Well, he made the conversations about other people, he kept his ears open and his focus on the topic of discussion and not himself. You know the old saying, “God gave us two ears and one mouth and we should use them in that proportion.” Meaning we should listen twice as much as we speak. This holds true in any profession and in any of our personal relationships. Doctors listen much more than they talk, how else can they identify health issues and diagnose the problem? Great sales people know that it is really all about qualifying their customers and prospects through questioning and listening before offering a solution. Spouses, parents, friends, and co-workers can all seem smarter and make conversations more interesting and thoughtful by simply practicing the art of listening, asking more “you” centered questions, and avoiding all “I” focused statements. How about you, do you focus on the other person or do you engage in a battle of verbal ping-pong to make yourself the center of attention? Either way and always I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we trade an ear for an eye, it 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.

a 401(k) plan. Here you can buy during all different market cycles and accumulate more shares on the down days, which help to compound your overall return. Typically when economic news starts to improve, investors get nervous. This may be the situation we are in currently, where we have not had a correction since September 2011. However, it is counterintuitive to worry about devaluing stocks when the economy is getting stronger. This theory further confirms that investor behavior can be a more significant driver in market sell-offs than true fundamentals. Therefore these declines typically don’t last very long — an average of 23 days — after which the stock market begins to recover again. Capital Research and Management Co. states there are three things for investors to remember: 1. No one can consistently predict when market declines will happen 2. No one can consistently predict how

long a decline will last 3. No one can consistently predict the right time to get in or out of the market Based on this good advice, we recommend investors make decisions based on their goals, time frame and risk tolerance rather than guessing the right timing. There is never a perfect time to invest, but it is proven that you will be better off financially if you do put and keep your money working for you. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a four-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

The dogged pursuit of peace and quiet You can have a direct impact on your neighbors’ quality of life. Since I began writing this column over two years ago, I have received hundreds of emails. Some columns have fathered a few, some more than a few and one generated a lot of emails. It was the column last month about my neighbor’s dog, who can bark for hours. I am not the only one with a problem. I heard from readers who are miserable, who have filed complaints and who have acrimonious relationships because they filed complaints. I received a number of suggestions. One reader recommended a Sunbeam Ultrasonic Egg Dog Bark Control Device, which she placed on her fence. It solved the problem. Her neighbors don’t know why Bingo no longer barks. There’s no paperwork with Douglas County, corroboration with another neighbor as required, no resentment, no retaliation. My art studio extends into the back yard, and there is nothing between it and my neighbor’s dog except a 20-year-old fence. The barking ruins my studio time. Even if I turn up the music. We all love our dogs. That might be a slight exaggeration, because some dogs and other pets are neglected, just as some children are. Between the two there is almost nothing that is worse. Neglected children socialize poorly

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and may become bullies at school, or the targets of bullies. Neglected dogs, ones without supervision and discipline, can easily disrupt a neighborhood. There are three little dogs across the street who are right on the greenbelt sidewalk, and blast off every time someone walks by, with or without a dog. They get out and run around the neighborhood. Smitty and I have been “engaged” 15 times by dogs on the loose. I take a sawed-off broomstick when we go for walks. “Oh, it’s OK,” one woman said. “He’s wearing an electronic collar.” Memo: Douglas Country does not approve of an electronic dog collar as an alternative to a leash. Unleashed dogs are all over. I wrote about one that charged at us. The owner acted like his dog was exempt. And used a profanity in front of his son when I picked up Smitty, and commented about his failure to follow county rules and laws. Of course there is poop everywhere. Can’t be bothered? Why do you own a dog? Smith continues on Page 9

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Nation in need of immigration reform America is a nation built of immigrants and governed by the rule of law. But currently, our broken immigration system is completely failing at enforcing our existing laws, at securing our nation’s borders, and at providing a usable guest worker program that meets the needs of American businesses. Reform is long overdue. We need to enact an immigration solution that will strengthen our borders and national security, while getting the skilled and necessary workforce to the very companies that want to grow their businesses and stay competitive in a growing global economy. I have studied immigration reform from a variety of facets. Recently I flew to Washington, D.C., to attend the Business, Bibles and Badges Immigration Fly-In. I have also been a part of several roundtable discussions, have taken part in multiple discussions with our own congressional delegation, as well as conversations with congressional delegates from other states. One thing is very clear to me — our current immigration system is in disarray and it is hurting the very businesses that want to invest and grow. The time for a sensible, workable immigration plan for this country is long overdue. While most people agree there is a fiscal impact, taxes paid by immigrants versus the costs born by government and citizens, the effects on the business community have a far deeper ripple effect. I wholeheartedly believe that we need to strengthen our borders, as it is crucial to know who is in our nation and stop the flow of an illegal workforce. The single action of border security cannot be taken in isolation, though. It must be done in conjunction with fixing our guest worker program that is just as broken as our border security. Innovation, creativity, and a highly trained workforce are the basic tenants

for economic development. The H-1B visa caps for 2015 were opened April 1, and within days, the 65,000 and 20,000 caps were filled and businesses that needed the highly skilled, highly trained workforce will be forced to do without. With the recent announcement regarding economic growth (the economy grew at 0.1 percent) this does nothing more than handcuff our business community. This makes little sense. There are fields in high demand (STEM related) whose workforce needs are not being met. We need to give these companies the workers, tools, and a regulatory environment that allows our nation to lead the world in innovation, technology, and research. “There are system-wide deficiencies that are stunting growth, but can be fixed by action in Washington,” said Greg Brown, Chairman and CEO of Motorola Solutions, and the chair of the National Business Roundtable, Select Immigration Committee. The Pew Hispanic Research Center estimates 5 percent of our workforce is not authorized to work legally in this country, and most studies estimate that 11 million people currently reside in this country illegally. Once we have a secure border and a guest worker program that addresses the needs of the business community, we need to protect the job offerings for American citizens who desire employment through an employment verification system that is both mandated and properly implemented across our entire country.

Once in place, an employment-verification system would not only need to be accurate, it would need to protect the businesses that utilize the system in good faith. Strong penalties would need to be issued for those that skirt or circumvent the process of ensuring a legal, verified, documented workforce. When we have our borders secured, a functioning guest worker program and an employment-verification system in place, we need to enforce our current immigration laws. Enforcement of current laws for one congressman in Florida is centerpiece to any immigration reform. Congressman Ted Yoho of Florida believes that, “Washington has failed to lead on this issue for the past 30 years. It is time we address it. I am more than willing to work on immigration reform as soon as we start enforcing our nation’s laws, and securing our borders to protect our national security.” This particular congressman who is a strong conservative, understands the impasse and yet is willing to address reform, as long as it follows a plan that supports the laws that protect our nation. When I hear that several of our nation’s strong conservative leaders understand our immigration needs and are willing to enact a sensible, pragmatic plan, it gives me hope that a plan can be put in place. Immigration should not be used as a political wedge or a counter measure for other issues. It should be a real topic of political discussion that respects human life, people’s innate desire to be productive and to contribute, and one that ensures our national security interests. Once these tenants of immigration reform are in place, we can then turn to the 11 million people residing in our country illegally and approach the situation within the rules of law. We do not need an amnesty program or path to citizenship — we need a path to legalization.

These illegal immigrants want to come out of the shadows, they want to pay their fair share so they can support and take care of their families and do so knowing that they can travel back and forth to their country of origin freely without reprisal. I also believe that effective reform needs should include a premium on the use of the English language, to know each and every individual who resides within our country, and they should include a penalty or fine for breaking our nation’s laws. We must also ensure that those who continue to seek asylum illegally do not usurp the rights of individuals who follow the proper channels seeking citizenship, because citizenship is something that we cherish here in the U.S. It should be valued and attained by following the basic premise that we are a nation of laws and only grant this right to those that follow the rules and procedures. The Business Roundtable’s “Taking Action on Immigration, Realistic Solutions for Fixing a Broken System” report succinctly and powerfully sums up our immigration-reform needs. “The time has come for realistic immigration solutions that will both strengthen national security and boost economic growth. America needs an immigration system that places more resources toward enforcement of laws, produces a more dynamic and skilled labor force, and enables U.S. businesses and workers to compete more effectively in the global marketplace. Getting reform right is essential to a healthier economy — accelerating growth, encouraging hiring and creating jobs.” Jeff Wasden is the president of the Colorado Business Roundtable and a resident of Highlands Ranch. He can be reached at jwasden@cobrt.com

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BLOOD DRIVE United Healthcare blood drive, 10 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. May 29 inside the Bloodmobile, 6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Centennial. Contact Sarah Miller at 720-987-7594. THROUGH MAY 31

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ART EXHIBIT The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will have an exhibit from Friday, May 2, to Saturday, May 31, at the Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Media included are oil, watercolor, pastel and mixed.

BOOK SALE The Columbine Genealogical & Historical

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7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 17 inside the school cafeteria and gymnasium at 7071 E. Otero Ave., Centennial. Contact St. Thomas More Appointment Line 720-482-3577.

Society used-book sale and spring luncheon will be May 20 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Bring gently used genealogy and history books to donate at April meetings for the May sale. Go to www. facebook.com/ColumbineGenealogy, www.ColumbineGenealogy.com or email info@columbinegenealogy.org.

MAY 20 GENEALOGY PROGRAM Hear various Columbine Genea-

logical & Historical Society members tell how they have used their genealogical research to write stories, books and articles for genealogical society contests, magazines and newsletters at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Visitors welcome. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com or www.facebook.com/ ColumbineGenealogy for updates and information.

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As I said in the previous column, there are many more important issues to occupy our time, but a barking dog can really impact the quality of home life. We do things that we shouldn’t, like texting behind the wheel, running red lights, failing to use turn signals (“Turn signals? What are turn signals?”), speeding, tailgating, and it all seems to be OK. Allowing a dog to bark is a piece of that disregard for others. So far, I have yet to hear from someone who defends barking. Usually I hear from the counterpoints. But how can you defend a nuisance?

OPEN HOUSE Enjoy a tour of the 17 Mile House, 8181 S. Parker Road, Centennial, and learn about the history of the property and its significance of the Old West, at an open house from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 21. Visit www.arapahoegov. com or call 720-874-6540 for details. JUNE 23 GOLF TOURNAMENT A charity golf tournament to benefit AFA Wounded Airman Program and the local Air Force family is planned for Monday, June 23, at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora. The tournament is a scramble format and begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Sponsorships are available and donations for a silent auction are welcome. Registration for players and sponsors can be found at www.defensetournament.golfreg.com. If your sleep, your book time, your films, meals, and conversations are punctured and punctuated repeatedly by a backyard dog, then your home is no longer a sanctuary. While I’m at it, I dislike the Fourth of July, and the days before it and the days after it, because I have schmuck neighbors who like to make loud noises. Is it cool? I think it is asinine and disrespectful. Fireworks scare Smitty and other dogs, too. One jumped a fence and was run over and killed. The owner got an apology. Chances are offenders are not reading this. That’s just the way it is. But it’s apparent from my in-box that they are being watched. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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OPA moving into future with new name Alternative-school leaders say flexibility key By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Principal Greg Sumlin brought Options High School and Pathways Middle School together under one alternative umbrella when he took the helm two years ago, but now he’s taking another approach. “We’re moving somewhat apart, but we’re definitely moving forward in tandem,” said Ashley Broer, the middle school principal. “We always share resources when possible.” Once housed separately, Sumlin combined the alternative programs into one campus and renamed them the Options/ Pathways Alternative Secondary Program, or OPA for short. Next year, they will open

as Options High School and Options Middle School. “The whole process is about team,” he said. “The staff was different, the culture was different, kids had different needs coming in. It’s been tough, I won’t lie.” He said this will provide more flexibility to serve the 225 students who choose to attend Options, plus 35 in the involuntary Redirections program that serves atrisk and expelled kids at both the middle school and high school levels. Forty percent of the Options High School kids come from Littleton High School, and about 30 percent each from Arapahoe and Heritage high schools. At the middle school, about 40 percent each come from Euclid and Goddard, 15 percent from Newton and 10 percent from Powell. Seventy-three percent are white, and 20 percent are Hispanic. About 15 percent have special-education needs, 10 percent

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like skiing, filmmaking and building hovercrafts. “It allows them to make stronger connections,” said Sumlin. “They might not have found those types of relationships in their previous schools.” There’s a strong focus on relationships throughout the program, with an on-site counselor versed in restorative practices, whereby the focus is on repairing harm rather than punishment. That and other intensive programs — dealing with things like gang activity, substance abuse, problem solving and more — are being funded through an $865,000 grant, paid over four years, from the Colorado Department of Education. “It’s hard to understand the case management that goes on in that school,” said Clay Abla, director of secondary education. “But some of our most talented, most unique students are at Options.”

Reading scores go down slightly LPS third-graders remain far above state average By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com Littleton Public Schools thirdgraders outpaced the state average on this year’s Transitional Colorado Assessment Program reading test by 12 percentage points. “District scores are generally stable,” says a news release announcing the preliminary results. “There are areas of concern, and LPS will be identifying ways to address them.” This is the third year the TCAP has been administered since it replaced the Colorado Student Assessment Program, or CSAP. It’s bridging the gap

until new state standards are fully established. Eighty-four percent of all LPS thirdgraders scored proficient or advanced on this year’s test, compared with 72 percent at the state level. Those numbers are both down slightly from last year, when they were 86 and 73, respectively. Gains were made in five of the 15 schools, but scores were down in nine. Boys’ scores went down, while girls’ went up. Six elementary schools have more than 90 percent of kids reading at a proficient or above: Littleton Academy charter school (90), Franklin (95), Wilder (96), Lenski (99), Sandburg (92) and Littleton Preparatory charter school (94). That’s the same five as last year, plus Littleton Prep. Coming in lower than the state average number of proficient and above readers are East (62), Field (60) and Moody (59). Moody was not on that

list last year. Scores for students identified as having specific learning disabilities skyrocketed from 17 percent to 30 percent scoring at least proficient. Students living in poverty are shining as well, increasing their proficiency rate from 77 percent to 84 percent — despite the fact that their numbers have increased from 19 percent of third-graders in 2006 to 26 percent this year. “Historically, LPS has performed very well and substantially above the state average, even as the poverty rate in LPS has grown,” reads the release. “There continues to be a disconnect between TCAP and the state standards as they are being implemented. We are looking forward to receiving the growth data for 2014 grade-three reading.” That will happen at the end of July, along with the rest of the content and grade-level results.

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Lessons from house fire heeded Four firefighters saved by officer’s evacuation call By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com The lessons taken away from a 2012 house fire in Parker that nearly cost four firefighters their lives continue to echo through the fire protection industry. A 46-minute video detailing what’s now known as the Cornerstone Fire has made the rounds nationally, and the people who made it are confident that the message will save countless lives in the future. South Metro Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic Brian Diggs put the close call into perspective, saying that Lt. Kinny Tasker “kept South Metro from burying four firefighters, no question.” Diggs was one of them. “I think if you took Lt. Tasker away from this fire, it’s very likely there would be a few other guys at the station that following morning,” he says in the video. “I don’t think we would have made it out alive.” Tasker, a safety officer whose job is to make crucial decisions at emergency scenes, made the call to evacuate the home on Cornerstone Lane in Stonegate, less than one minute before the main floor collapsed into the basement, where the crew from station 44 had just been fighting a fast-growing blaze. Tasker, a 23-year veteran with South Metro, was awarded in March for his heroism, and deservedly so, according to the firefighters who relished the chance to go home to their families that day. He read the signs correctly and went with his gut instinct.

Tasker said his assessment of what seemed like a routine house fire wasn’t adding up. There was little smoke showing when they arrived, but flames were soon shooting up from window wells and wrapping around the exterior of the main floor. The firefighters, meanwhile, were wondering why the fire was growing, despite a concerted attack with water lines. It turned out that the basement contained a legal marijuana-growing operation and had been remodeled, without permits, into sections with unprotected plywood. The result was a “box within a box,” Tasker said. He looked in the front door with his thermal imager and noticed that the main floor had started to sag. The men underneath were completely unaware. Adding to the danger Tasker was a flowpath that fed oxygen to the fire through the front door and a rear window that had been left open. Maintaining control of the front door will become a focal point of the department’s training this spring, and render obsolete the “vent for life” methods many firefighters learned in academy, said Kevin Milan, fire marshal for South Metro. Three important lessons are highlighted at the end of the video. The first is the need to meticulously evaluate risks and rewards, and avoid taking chances. “There’s no reason to lose a firefighter in a house that’s empty,” said Tasker, who also spoke about side-stepping the bravado that sometimes gets personnel in trouble. Lesson two is recognizing ventilation and flow path by taking inventory of windows and doors. The third is making the

right call, which means there should be no hesitation when something doesn’t feel right. The video, which can be seen on Vimeo by typing in “Close Call — The Cornerstone Fire,” has generated praise from several departments that use it for training purposes. The quick spread of the Cornerstone Fire highlighted an ongoing struggle for firefighters. An imperfect storm of factors is forcing fire departments to drastically alter tactics. Changing consumer preferences and an effort by homebuilders to cut costs have transformed the type of construction materials being used today. Homes built up through the late ‘70s are known as “legacy construction” and are made of solid twoby-fours and sturdy roof rafters. New homes are being made with more flammable materials that have a lower heating point and higher failure rate, Milan said. Joists, the horizontal supports that run between foundations, walls and beams to support ceilings and floors, are now made of lightweight wood chips that are pressed together and glued. That material, along with cheaper synthetics, is unable to stand up to the pressures of heat, particularly when left exposed, Milan said. “Our available time to operate inside of a structure is significantly reduced with engineered building materials,” he said. “The timeline has compressed so dramatically that we have to be smarter about our tactics, do better recon and determine the location of the fire, and control the flow path.” Precise engineering is necessary when homeowners want open floor plans, but the result is reduced stability in a fire. And the homebuilding industry, which in the past has fought against mandates for fire-protection devices like sprinklers because of

the added cost, has sought inexpensive alternatives to once-common materials, said Milan, who characterizes modern dwellings as “disposable” because it’s more costeffective to start from scratch than perform repairs. Building codes for commercial and highdensity housing are stringent and require the use of specific materials, including drywall, which helps slow the spread of flames. But the same safety rules don’t apply for single-family homes, where fire agencies have no jurisdiction. One of the biggest challenges for South Metro and other departments is that counties and towns amend recommended fire codes before adopting them, removing language they believe infringes on private property rights. “They don’t feel it’s appropriate for government to control that,” he said. The result is a hodge-podge of guidelines that are tough to navigate, especially when considering that South Metro’s service area includes seven towns and parts of two counties. Officials are left with no options except to educate and advocate for the safety of the public and emergency responders. In the 1980s, some were resistant to the required installation of smoke detectors. But public demand and, oftentimes, a tragedy spur the creation of new laws that become widely accepted. Milan likened the gradual acceptance of safety precautions to vehicle airbags, which encountered similar skepticism when introduced. More progressive homebuilders in Colorado have made fire-safe houses part of their sales pitch. With such add-ons factored into the home prices and lower insurance premiums that offset the upfront costs, Milan is hopeful that the trend will catch on.

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Banking bill highlights flurry of pot activity Regulation of edibles to include proper markings to keep out of hands of children By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The House last week passed an 11th hour marijuana banking bill, capping an eventful chain of events on that and other pot-related legislation during the final days of the session. With the May 7 passage of House Bill 1398, Colorado is on its way to becoming the first state in the country to devise a financial system for marijuana businesses. The bill creates a banking co-op system for pot shop owners, which would operate similarly to credit unions. Supporters of the bill say the legislation is needed because currently marijuana is a cash-only business that can open itself up to crime. “Marijuana entrepreneurs have been taking risks all over Colorado in building one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the state,” said Sen. David Balmer, R-Cen-

tennial, a bill sponsor. Yet the success of the co-ops will depend on whether the Federal Reserve approves the plan. If it does not, the businesses will not be able to set up checking or credit card services. That’s because marijuana is illegal under federal law and banks tend to shy away from businesses that deal with pot sales because of it. Earlier this year, the U.S. Treasury Department gave banks the go-ahead to offer their services to pot business, with certain limitations. However, that move hasn’t been enough to persuade leery financial institutions from taking on businesses that deal with a federally-outlawed drug. The bill is a reaction to non-reaction on the part of Congress to deal with the issue of marijuana banking. Congressman Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 7th congressional district, is co-sponsoring a bill in the U.S. House that would allow banks to provide services to businesses that deal with pot in states where marijuana sales are legal. However, that bill isn’t getting much trac-

tion in Congress. “If the federal government was serious about tackling this problem, this bill would not be before you,” Balmer said. The bill was nearly derailed on the last day of the session after the Senate tacked on a key amendment to the legislation the day before. The amendment allows hemp farmers to be included in the co-op. Those who grow hemp — a type of Cannabis plant that is not used for drug consumption, but rather is refined to make products like clothing — told a Senate committee that they were also being turned away by banks. “As far as the federal government is concerned, industrial hemp is also marijuana,” said Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, who sponsored the amendment. “If we don’t add this amendment, they will be the only business in Colorado that is effectively un-banked.” The amendment caused the bill to receive opposition from the banking lobby, which did not want to include hemp growers as part of the mix. After much wrangling during a special conference committee, the House re-passed the Senate’s version of the

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jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Tragedy rocked Arapahoe High School last December. Yet the way the school and surrounding community have come together since will be on full display when the school graduates its 50th class May 22. “I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the entire Arapahoe High School community for all of your support through what has been the most difficult year in Arapahoe’s history,” wrote Principal Natalie Pramenko in the school’s last newsletter of the year. “We have encountered extreme adversity, but this community has come together remarkably so as to love, support and guide one another through the healing process. “The senior class has chosen a quote from Mr. Michael Davis, father of Claire Davis, as their senior class motto: `Choose every day deliberately and consciously to love.’ If we can all strive to live by these words, we will continue to move forward in the direction that will nurture the spirit that is, and has been for 50 years, our Arapahoe.”

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to receive a Grammy Award recognizing programs that provide excellent music education for students. And, as always, the athletic program shined, with athletes and teams winning league and state titles. Keogh said this class will also be remembered for its community involvement. For example, members of the senior class headed up a balloon release within days of the shooting at Arapahoe High School to show their support for the students at the neighboring school. “The members of this class have been very involved in helping others,” Keogh said. “We annually raise money to grant a wish for a child through Make-a-Wish Foundation. This group raised about $17,000 for the program in just five days. We hold Make-AWish activities in the spring and, at

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By Tom Munds

The students proved themselves to be great stewards of the community, as well. During Warrior Week, they raised $12,889 for Adam’s Camp, a local nonprofit that coordinates therapies and adventure camps to help kids with special needs cultivate independence and social wellness. AHS athletes also rocked as usual. And this class will be remembered for an array of athletic achievements as it sees off a number of student-athletes to Division I athletic programs.

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May 16, 2014

Sheriff says school shooting probe nearly done Outside entity will review findings, recommend fixes By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com When former Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson announced his retirement on Dec. 12, he endorsed then-Undersheriff David Walcher as his replacement. Walcher could never have imagined he’d end up in charge of investigating a school shooting that happened the very next day, but he’s no stranger to the task. “When the seas are calm, it’s easy to pi-

lot the boat,” he said during an interview at his office on May 7. “I hate stuff like this, but the reality is that we have to deal with it. I’ve been through this before, and I’m trying to do absolutely the right thing for Claire Davis and her family. I have a strong level of commitment to the Davis family.” Davis was fatally shot by fellow student Karl Pierson at Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13. Prior to being recruited to Arapahoe County by Robinson in 2009, Walcher was a division chief in Jefferson County, where he’d worked since 1988. There he faced the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999, and the Platte Canyon High School hostage

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in the home of Pat and Debbie Hines. “I got my very first second chance at life,” he said. “They saved me.” Then he turned 17, an age when things often begin to go awry for people with bipolar disorder. “Like a Mac truck barreling down the road at 200 miles an hour, depression,” he said, followed by mind-bending paranoia. “I lived in a very distorted reality from this point on.” He became terrified of delivery trucks and would sometimes scratch his own skin raw. At one point he decided to run for president of the United States, and went around the neighborhood asking for support. He’d sit in his father’s chair for hours on end, waiting for his friend, famed movie director Steven Spielberg, to pop by for a visit. “I’d tell my dad I was just waiting for him, and we’d just pretend for the rest of the night that this wasn’t a problem,” he said.

crisis in 2006 that ended in the death of 16-year-old Emily Keyes. “I’ll be honest with you, I’m tired of all this,” he said. Walcher, who became sheriff in January, said the investigation into the Arapahoe High shooting is winding down, but he wouldn’t narrow a time frame down to days or even weeks. When it’s done, he said, he’ll either issue a news release or hold a press conference, then begin to accept requests for information from the media. “There isn’t going to be a report per se,” he said. More important to him, he said, is a plan in the works for an outside, indepen-

Until Death and the pterodactyls started visiting his bedroom at night. “I would fly on these manic highs, and then I would crash and burn,” he said. His dad got him help and got him on meds, which he would take or not. “I was just faking it for two years, until one day I couldn’t take the internal pain anymore,” he said. “… The faces looking back at me from the mirror were telling me I had no choice, I had to die.” One September day in 2000, he believed them. He wrote a note, and told his worried father he was fine as they arrived at his college campus. “He said, `Kevin, I love you, be careful,’” recalls Hines. “I said, `I love you too, Dad,’ and I kissed him on the cheek like always. I got out of the car, and a tear ran down my cheek and landed on my right shoe. I’ll always remember that. I thought, `This is the last time I’ll ever see anyone I love.’” He went inside, dropped his classes, hopped a bus, stole some candy from a drugstore, got back on the bus and hoped for someone to save him. “My feet were heavy, my heart was palpitat-

dent review of what led up to the day of the shooting and what can be done to prevent such an act from happening again. He’d like a panel made up of law enforcement, mental-health professionals, educators, “as many experts as necessary to look at this in its totality and in the long term,” he said. Walcher said he was very proud of how the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office handled the response to the tragedy, including Deputy James Englert, the school resource officer who was the first armed officer at the scene. “But if we can learn something, if we can do better next time, we should,” he said.

ing, my eyes were wet with tears,” he said. Save for a woman who asked him to take a photo of her, people just passed him by. “How could they care if they didn’t know?” he said. “My friends and family loved me. But my brain wasn’t allowing me to care. I was desperately trying to stay alive, while it was trying to kill me.” After hitting the water 25 stories below at 75 mph, he was bruised and battered, black and blue, but alive. Paramedics reached him within minutes and got him to the hospital. When his father got there, the elder Hines apologized to his son for not stopping him. “But it was guilt that didn’t belong to him, guilt that doesn’t belong to anyone I know,” said Hines. “It was not their fault. It will never be their fault.” And that’s what Hines hopes people will take away from his experience, which he describes in his book, “Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt.” “We are, if nothing else, our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, are we not? We are not here for ourselves, we are here for each other.”

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and he’s been known to pull people over himself. His emphasis on transparency extends to his employees, he said, and his door is always open. “I’m proud of all of our employees and the work that they do,” he said. “And I love to get out in the community, too, I love to hear back from the people we serve. We need you to be our eyes and ears.” Walcher took the reins as sheriff after Robinson retired at the end of January. Walcher, a Republican, is seeking election to the office this November. He does not have a Republican opponent, but two Democrats — Randall McCarter and Tyler Brown — are seeking the office.

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“Summer Cottage” by Rita Campbell.

Mike Landess gets ready to mosey along 7News anchor Mike Landess has decided that 50 years in broadcasting is enough for one lifetime. Sometime in late summer, Landess will hang up his earpiece, according to a story posted on the 7News website. “We’ve been talking about it for a couple of years and hitting that 50-year mark seemed like an appropriate time to do it,” Landess said. In 1977, Landess arrived in Denver and anchored along-side Ed Sardella at KUSA for the next 16 years. Landess went on to anchor at WXIA in Atlanta during the Summer Olympics and then to WTTG in Washington, D.C., where he covered the 9/11 attacks. He returned to Denver and 7News in 2002, where he has worked as primary anchor of evening newscasts since. Landess has been honored with more than two dozen Emmy Awards — including five for Best Anchor. He has earned five Edward R. Murrow Awards and contributed to the winning of a Peabody Award in 2013 for wildfire coverage. Landess was inducted into the Heartland Chapter of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle in 2008.

No mo Glo

Say it ain’t so, Glo! Veteran radio host extraordinaire Gloria Neal, who’s been splitting her time between the “Gloria Neal Show” on AM 760 radio from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and her gig on the 6 p.m. news team on CBS4 weekdays, posted on her Facebook page that as of Tuesday, the radio show’s plug has been pulled. Here are some excerpts from her post: “The Gloria Neal on AM 760 is no more. Clear Channel is completely changing the format. The official announcement has not been made as to what the format will be, but none of current hosts will be on the new station. However, you will still be able to find me on CBS4 in the evenings ... “There are no regrets, no hard feelings and no animosity. Every listener has enriched my life — whether you agreed or disagreed with me; whether I introduced you to `Mr. Click’ or gave you your first `Honey Hush’ it was all worth it.” You go, Glo!

TAG Raw Bar moving

Much-lauded chef Troy Guard (TAG, TAG Raw Bar, TAG Burger Bar, Los Chingones, Sugarmill, Guard and Grace) is moving his TAG Raw Bar concept from Larimer Square to Lowry, according to a story in Westword. In its stead, Guard plans to “re-concept” the TAG Raw Bar space on Larimer Square to a less expensive yet-tobe-named restaurant. The old TAG Raw Bar will close on July 1 and reopen as its reinvented self around July 15. Lowry’s TAG Raw Bar is likely to open in September. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Spring-themed show held at Town Hall center

zona, which is home. Her ideal life includes living and painting in both places, according to her website. It also includes a note that if she had to choose only one flower to paint, it would be tulips. She has studied By Sonya Ellingboe painting with Judy Patti’s Painting Studio in sellingboe Littleton. @coloradocommunitymedia.com Jeanie Gebhart is an abstract oil painter. Palette knives are the tools she Four experienced area uses to create her textured IF YOU GO painters with a passion for artworks. “Using vivid colors, flowers will combine their “Fleurs du Printemps” is shapes and design in an interworks in Littleton for a “Fleurs exhibited at Town Hall Arts esting and pleasing way is as du Printemps” (“Flowers of Center, 2450 W. Main St., exciting to me as to those who Spring”) exhibit in Town Hall Littleton, May 17 to June 25. collect and enjoy my work.” Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery An artist’s reception, open to She started painting in from May 17 to June 25, with the public, will be from 5 to 2005, currently studies with a public reception from 5 to 7 7 p.m. May 17. (“The Music p.m. May 17. artist/teacher Mark D. Nelson Man” is onstage at Town Sunny flower depictions and has also studied at the Hall.) Gallery hours: 10 a.m. would seem to be a perfect to 5 p.m. Mondays through Art Students League of Denaccompaniment to the sunny Fridays and during perforver and at Curtis Arts and Hu“Music Man” onstage at Town mances. 303-794-2787. manities Center in Greenwood Hall this spring — especially Village. if one thinks of Eulalie McKechRita Campbell is a resident nie Shinn, the mayor’s wife, and her lady of Kent Village, Englewood. She writes that friends dancing in the park with wreaths on when she retired from the University of their heads. Denver, her husband gave her a gift certifiThe four artists are Marla Sullivan, Julie cate to Patti’s studio as a Christmas present. Mason, Jeanie Gebhardt and Rita CampPatti introduced her to watercolor techbell. nique and she continues training with her. Sullivan writes that her mixed media She also works in and teaches encaustic paintings are “colorful, impressionistic and art, painting with melted beeswax and pigabstract. I use vibrant, intense colors and stylized brushwork to paint flowers and im- ments. She is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and belongs pressionistic landscapes.” “I want viewers to interpret my paintings to the Roxborough Arts Council, where she on their own, as everyone sees a different exhibits her work. She has attended numerous workshops and exhibited in the Bemis story.” Julie Mason has lived in Colorado for and Roxborough libraries, Gilpin County over 30 years and enjoys trips back to Ari- Art Gallery and more.

“Orange and Red” by Jeanie Gebhart.

“Sunshine on My Shoulder” by Marla Sullivan.

“Tulips” by Julie Mason.

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May 16, 2014

Time for warm nights, hot music By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Keep the picnic basket and blankets at the ready and mark the calendar for music, music, music! Jazz, classical, rock, pop, country, Latin, big band and more are coming to the area. Some are free and some are pricey. This is just a south suburban slice of multiple offerings throughout the metro area. We list what we have received to date, with a rundown of venues and contact information at the end. June 1: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band — Hudson Gardens June 4: Denver and District Pipe Band — Littleton Museum June 5: Tunisia — Highlands Ranch June 6: Pan Nation Steel Drum — Cherokee Castle June 7: Peter Kater — Cherokee Castle

June 7: Long Run: Experience the Eagles — Centennial Center Park June 8: Paul Rodgers — Hudson Gardens June 11: Michael Friedman Jazz Quintet — Littleton Museum June 12: Michael Aldridge — Englewood Amphitheater June 12: Nacho Men — Highlands Ranch June 13: Big Band Evolution of Kansas City Swing — Cherokee Castle June 15: Kansas — Hudson Gardens June 18: Face — Littleton Museum June 19: Runaway Express — Englewood Amphitheater June 19: Country Music Project — Highlands Ranch June 20: Groove Nation Orchestra — Lone Tree June 20: 17th Avenue Allstars — Cherokee Castle June 22: America — Hudson Gardens June 22: Lannie Garrett’s Tribute to Screen

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Paul Rodgers of Bad Company will perform at Hudson Gardens on June 8 in the summer concert series. Courtesy photo okee Castle

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Some of these concerts are free, provided by a government or organization, and others have varying ticket prices: We will provide addresses and contact information, insofar as possible. • Hudson Gardens and Event Center is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. With the exception of the two fireworks events at 7 p.m., all concerts are at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are only available through Altitude Tickets (Formerly TicketHorse): altitudetickets.com, 303-4056066, menu option 2. Free parking. No outside alcohol. Information: hudsongardens. org, 303-797-8565. • Littleton Museum is at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. All concerts are free, starting at 7 p.m. Rain dates are July 24 and July 31. 303795-3950. • Englewood Amphitheater is at the Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, next to the light-rail station. Concerts are at 6:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, call 303-762-2598. • Highlands Ranch concerts are free, at Highlands Heritage Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch. • Lone Tree concerts are at 8 p.m. on the terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. (inside if inclement weather). Tickets cost $110 for all five in reserved seats/$90 on the lawn. Single tickets available on May 19. 720-509-1000. No chairs may be brought in — only blankets or cushions. No outside alcohol permitted. • Cherokee Castle and Ranch in Sedalia holds its concerts in a large tent on the veranda, with chairs provided. Times and costs vary from 5 to 7 p.m. and $25 to $80, with food included in the 5 p.m. events. Most include a tour of the castle. All shows are performed rain or shine. For information and reservations, see cherokeeranch.org or call 303-6884600. • PACE Center in Parker is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. The Sulphur Gulch Festival, with nine bands on three outdoor stages, costs $25 for a day pass; $55 tickets include Vertical Horizon, which plays at 7:30 p.m. on the Main Stage. Food trucks and beer garden. Kids 12 and under free during the day. • Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial (north side of Arapahoe Road between Revere Parkway and Vaughn Street). Centennial celebrates the grand opening of an improved amphitheater with free concerts at 6 p.m. Food available.

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May 16, 2014

Artists of ACC share works in yearly show Students and instructors involved in the varied Arapahoe Community College Community Education art classes hold an annual exhibit in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts in the Annex at the east side of the Main Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. The 2014 show will run from May 22 to June 19, with an opening public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 22. Josefina Tuason is coordinator. Summer gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Information: Community Education office, 303-797-5722.

Culture at the park The Highlands Ranch Community Association will present a free performance of “Peter Pan” by the International Youth Ballet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 23 at Civic Green Park. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Future programs: June 27: Denver District Pipe Band; July 25: Denver Taiko (drums); Aug. 22: Quantum Jazz.

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denburg Concerto No. 1, at the PACE Center in Parker. Tickets: $25. Also, the Parker Chorale will feature an evening of favorite songs at 7:30 p.m. May 23 and will present its Parker Chorale Grant Donation to support vocal music in local high schools. Chaparral is the recipient of $200 this year and the school’s “Aplitude” Jazz Choir will join the Parker Chorale onstage. Tickets cost $20/$25. Tickets for both can be purchased at 303-805-6800 or ParkerArts.org.

History in the Ranch The Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents “Sterling Heroes of World War II” as presented by authors Dr. John Eliff and Denny Dressman from 7-8:30 p.m. May 19 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road (upstairs auditorium), Highlands Ranch. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Free for members, $1 suggested for guests. Highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org.

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The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado performs “The Heart of Baroque” at 3 p.m. May 18, including Bach’s Bran-

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Arapahoe Library District presents Andrea Antico, with her children’s book, “Buster the Bully,” from 2-3 p.m. May 17 at

Eloise May Library. On May 18 at Koelbel Library, Karen Joy Fowler, author of “The Jane Austen Book Club,” will discuss her new book, “We are all Completely Beside Ourselves” from 2 to 4 p.m. Arapahoelibraries.org, 303-LIBRARY.

Powwow at The Fort The 14th Annual Indian Market and Powwow will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 17 and 18 at The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison (just off Highway 285). More than 50 intertribal Native American dancers, interactive exhibits on Indian culture, Native American potters, jewelers, textile artists, painters, sculptors. Admission: $5 adults/$3 students with ID/ seniors and children free. 303-839-1671, TesoroCulturalCenter.org.

The Painting, “Ready for an Omlette,” by Nancy Hubbard is included in the Community Education Art Exhibition at Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts from May 22 to June 19. Courtesy photo

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Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black,” will speak at 7:30 p.m. May 22 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets: 720509-1000, LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

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20 Centennial Citizen

Original Principal Amount: $270,882.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $262,997.58 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 9, BLOCK 3. WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7516 S ROSEMARY CIR, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

ado 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 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 10-20356R 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

Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Community One Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: December 24, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 08, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9002028 Original Principal Amount: $228,784.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $241,802.58 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 12, BLOCK 32, SOUTHGLENN, FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7142 S Washington St, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Notices

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0171-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 11, 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): Andrew P Lahana and Sonja Lahana Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for STONECREEK FUNDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AB2 Date of Deed of Trust: September 20, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 27, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4169877 Original Principal Amount: $397,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $411,496.67 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 91, HOMESTEAD FARM FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6288 East Jamison Drive, 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, 06/11/2014, 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: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 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: 02/11/2014 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 # 1269.09161 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.: 0171-2014 First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0188-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 12, 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): KAREN S FIELD Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: September 01, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 12, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1086899 Original Principal Amount: $270,882.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $262,997.58 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 9, BLOCK 3. WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7516 S ROSEMARY CIR, 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

Public Trustees

Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0233-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 25, 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): Robert Weatherford, and Vickie Weatherford Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt : Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust: March 24, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 04, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6051284 Original Principal Amount: $220,620.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $208,877.20 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 1, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 323 E Briarwood Dr, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2014, 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: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 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: 02/25/2014 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 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 10-20356R 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.: 0233-2014 First Publication: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0233-2014 First Publication: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0284-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 5, 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): Josh Benore and Jennifer M Barnes Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: June 26, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 28, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6094621 Original Principal Amount: $141,775.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $138,961.11 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: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7261 South Xenia Circle #D, 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, 07/02/2014, 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: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 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: 03/05/2014 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 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-01123 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 0284-2014 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 7261-D, HUNTERS HILL CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED MAY 9, 1983 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2275457 AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION HUNTERS HILL CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MAY 9, 1983 IN BOOK 3857 AT PAGE 51 TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: COVERED PARKING SPACE AND STORAGE SPACE NOS. 7261-D, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0284-2014 First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0307-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 11, 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) Sandra J. Arellano and Dion Arellano Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Community One Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: December 24, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 08, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9002028 Original Principal Amount: $228,784.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $241,802.58 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.

Notices

County of Arapahoe records.

Grantor(s) 20Original Sandra J. Arellano and Dion Arellano

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, 07/09/2014, 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: 5/15/2014 Last Publication: 6/12/2014 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: 03/11/2014 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: Milnor H Senior, III #7226 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2350 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 13CO00531-1 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.: 0307-2014 First Publication: 5/15/2014 Last Publication: 6/12/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0309-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 11, 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): Bobbie Elder Original Beneficiary(ies): MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust: January 24, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 28, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1010430 Original Principal Amount: $228,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $127,611.40 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 90, BLOCK 3, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2921 W Rowland Ave, 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, 07/09/2014, 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: 5/15/2014 Last Publication: 6/12/2014 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: 03/11/2014 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 # 8686.100028.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 26, FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE 2006 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Recording Information (Reception CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Number): B6063973 DATE: 03/11/2014 Original Principal Amount: $270,000.00 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Outstanding Principal Balance: the County of Arapahoe, State of Color$240,039.93 ado Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee are hereby notified that the covenants of The name, address, business telephone the deed of trust have been violated as number and bar registration number of the follows: failure to pay principal and inattorney(s) representing the legal holder of terest when due together with all other the indebtedness is: payments provided for in the evidence of Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 debt secured by the deed of trust and othLisa Cancanon #42043 er violations thereof. Emily Jensik #31294 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 FIRST LIEN. To advertise your publicAThe notices Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 propertycall to be303-566-4100 foreclosed is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 LOT 18, BLOCK 29, SOUTHGLENN Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. nock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813Also known by street and number as: 1177 1019 E Easter Way, Centennial, CO Attorney File # 8686.100028.F01 80122. The Attorney above is acting as a debt THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN collector and is attempting to collect a IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURdebt. Any information provided may be RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN used for that purpose. OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Legal Notice NO.: 0309-2014 secured by the Deed of Trust, described First Publication: 5/15/2014 herein, has filed Notice of Election and Last Publication: 6/12/2014 Demand for sale as provided by law and Name of Publication: Littleton Independent in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Public Notice on Wednesday, 06/18/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Building, 5334 South Prince Street, CRS §38-38-103 Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0312-2014 best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for given with regard to the following dethe purpose of paying the indebtedness scribed Deed of Trust: provided in said Evidence of Debt seOn March 11, 2014, the undersigned Pubcured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election fees, the expenses of sale and other items and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust allowed by law, and will issue to the purdescribed below to be recorded in the chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as County of Arapahoe records. provided by law. Original Grantor(s): Kimberly L. McClune First Publication: 4/24/2014 Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecLast Publication: 5/22/2014 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomName of Publication: Littleton Independent inee for Megastar Financial Corp., a Col● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED orado Corporation, TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE of America, N.A. BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Date of Deed of Trust: April 28, 2010 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; County of Recording: Arapahoe DATE: 02/18/2014 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 11, Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for 2010 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorRecording Information (Reception ado Number): D0044876 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Original Principal Amount; $152,192.00 The name, address, business telephone Outstanding Principal Balance: number and bar registration number of the $146,806.67 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you the indebtedness is: are hereby notified that the covenants of Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 the deed of trust have been violated as Deanna L. Westfall #23449 follows: failure to pay principal and inJennifer Griest #34830 terest when due together with all other Britney Beall-Eder #34935 payments provided for in the evidence of Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 debt secured by the deed of trust and othChristopher T. Groen #39976 er violations thereof. Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th A FIRST LIEN. Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) The property to be foreclosed is: 865-1400 LOT 178, HIGHLANDS VIEW, COUNTY Attorney File # 14-00757 OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORThe Attorney above is acting as a debt ADO collector and is attempting to collect a Also known by street and number as: debt. Any information provided may be 2797 E. Nichols Circle, Centennial, CO used for that purpose. 80122. ©Public Trustees' Association THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN of Colorado Revised 9/2012 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Public Notice NO.: 0205-2014 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. First Publication: 4/24/2014 Last Publication: 5/22/2014 NOTICE OF SALE Name of Publication: Littleton Independent The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Public Notice Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given FUNDS that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) on Wednesday, 07/09/2014, at the East PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 1464-2013 Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, To: Record Owner of the property as of Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and the recording of the Notice of Election and best bidder for cash, the said real propDemand or other person entitled. You are erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), advised that there are overbid funds due Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for you. This Notice is given with regard to the purpose of paying the indebtedness the following described Deed of Trust and provided in said Evidence of Debt seNotice of Election and Demand: cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Name of Record Owner as evidenced on fees, the expenses of sale and other items the Notice of Election and Demand or othallowed by law, and will issue to the purer person entitled: Ann Ibison chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Address of Record Owner as evidenced provided by law. on the recorded instrument evidencing the First Publication: 5/15/2014 owner's interest: 7013 South Knolls Way, Last Publication: 6/12/2014 Centennial, CO 80122 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO 03, 2005 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Recording Information: B5030768 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Recording Date of Notice of Election and BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Demand: October 02, 2013 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Recording Information of Notice of ElecDATE: 03/11/2014 tion and Demand: D3122692 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Legal Description of Property the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorLOT 119, THE KNOLLS WEST, FILING ado NO. 1 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee OF COLORADO The name, address, business telephone Street Address of Property number and bar registration number of the 7013 South Knolls Way, Centennial, CO attorney(s) representing the legal holder of 80122 the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID Deanna L. Westfall #23449 FUNDS Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 1/29/14, at the East Hearing Room, Christopher T. Groen #39976 County Administration Building, 5334 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th to the highest and best bidder for cash, Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) the real property described above. An 865-1400 overbid was realized from the sale and, Attorney File # 14-00865 unless the funds are claimed by the ownThe Attorney above is acting as a debt er or other persons entitled thereto within collector and is attempting to collect a five years from the date of sale, the funds debt. Any information provided may be due to you will be transferred to the generused for that purpose. al fund of the County of Arapahoe, State ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as of Colorado Revised 9/2012 part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. Legal Notice No.: 0312-2014 First Publication: 5/8/14 First Publication: 5/15/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/14 Last Publication: 6/12/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 4/1/14 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorPublic Notice ado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION ©Public Trustees' Association CRS §38-38-103 of Colorado Revised 9/2012 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0205-2014

May 16, 2014

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 18, 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): Andrew W Spaulding and Julie C Spaulding Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Everbank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: April 19, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 26, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6063973 Original Principal Amount: $270,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $240,039.93 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 18, BLOCK 29, SOUTHGLENN FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1019 E Easter Way, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Legal Notice NO.: 1464-2013 First Publication: 5/8/14 Last Publication: 6/5/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0255-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 26, 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): Scott D Gohr Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 30, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3176095 Original Principal Amount: $184,683.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $151,644.50 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 9, BLOCK 3, VISTA VERDE ES-

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May 16, 2014

Woman gets around in entertaining play Story based on real life runs on Lakewood stage By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Definition of “round-heeled woman”: a woman of easy virtue. The story of Jane Prowse’s play, “A Round-Heeled Woman,” adapted from the book by Jane Juska, centers on the character Jane, a sharp, energetic retired English teacher and divorcee, who decides it’s been too long … a life with no sex, that is. She places an ad in the classy New York Review of Books, her favorite newspaper: “Before I turn 67 — next March — I would like to have a lot of sex with a man I like. If you want to talk first, Trollope works for me.” She received 63 replies, from men between the ages of 32 and 84, and the play depicts a few of the resulting encounters. Jan Cleveland stars as Jane, backed by a sort of Greek chorus of friends: Suzanna Wellens and Deb Hultgren, who are alarmed about her plan to meet men. “What if he’s an ax murderer?” Hultgren also floats in and out as Jane’s

favorite Victorian Trollope character Margaret Mackenzie. She, in her 30s and over the hill by Victorian standards, comments on life in general in a dreamy manner — and is also seeking a “A Round-Heeled Woman” man. plays through May 18 at the Director Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Scott Bellot has Lakewood. Performances: 8 ensured that p.m. May 16-17; 6 p.m. May 18. assorted charTickets: $20 advance, $22 at the acter changes door. 303-232-0363, theedgeflow smoothly theater.com. through the well-crafted script as the men — Scott Schuster, Gary Crow-Willard and Bob Byrnes — each depict several generally needy characters. They aren’t developed fully enough in the script for the audience to make much connection, but there are some funny lines. Schuster is the much younger potential lover and also portrays Jane’s angry son, who feels Jane has betrayed him. While the action is by necessity a bit scattered, the play is an unusual look at later life and makes for an entertaining evening of theater. Mature language happens — don’t bring the little people.

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Scott Shuster and Jan Cleveland in “Round Heeled Woman” at The Edge Theater. Photo courtesy of RDG Photography

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12, 2014

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) This is a good week to look at healing bruised feelings and re-establishing weakened relationships. It’s also a good week to start new projects and make new job-linked contacts.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0255-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 26, 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): Scott D Gohr Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 30, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3176095 Original Principal Amount: $184,683.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $151,644.50 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 9, BLOCK 3, VISTA VERDE ESTATES COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6835 S Logan St, Centennial, 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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GALLERY OF GAMES Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0255-2014

Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0255-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 26, 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): Scott D Gohr Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 30, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3176095 Original Principal Amount: $184,683.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $151,644.50 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 9, BLOCK 3, VISTA VERDE EST A T E S C O U N T Y O F A R A P A H O E, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6835 S Logan St, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 26, 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): Scott D Gohr Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 30, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3176095 Original Principal Amount: $184,683.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $151,644.50 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 9, BLOCK 3, VISTA VERDE ESTATES COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6835 S Logan St, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2014, 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: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 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: 02/26/2014

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Legal Notice NO.: 0255-2014 First Publication: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Colorado the to county asBORN THIS WEEK:law Yourrequires determination stick with sessor to begin hearing objections to peryour principles wins the admiration of everyone who sonal property valuations no later than June 16, 2014. The assessor will be availknows you. able at the Arapahoe County Administration Building during © 2014 Kingbusiness Featureshours Synd.,(8:00 Inc. a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to hear objections to valuation for the 2014 assessment of personal property.

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE From the Office of the Arapahoe County Assessor Colorado law requires the county assessor to begin hearing objections to personal property valuations no later than June 16, 2014. The assessor will be available at the Arapahoe County Administration Building during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to hear objections to valuation for the 2014 assessment of personal property. Objections to personal property valuations for 2014 must be postmarked, delivered or presented in person no later than July 1, 2014. Information for requesting a review of valuation and for filing an objection is available at the assessor’s office. Corbin Sakdol, County Assessor

Objections to personal property valuations for 2014 must be postmarked, delivered or presented in person no later than July 1, 2014.

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Information for requesting a review of valuation and for filing an objection is available at the assessor’s office. Corbin Sakdol, County Assessor Legal Notice No.: 16045 First publication: May 15, 2014 Last publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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May 16, 2014

Arts festival to fill downtown streets Music to ring out from multiple stages By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com Denver Day of Rock will fill the 16th Street Mall on May 24 with five stages, hosting 25 bands in free concerts. A May 23 concert by the Wallflowers, fronted by Jakob Dylan, precedes the following day’s festival, while Green Day’s rock opera “American Idiot” plays at the Buell Theater (ticket required there, of course). Stages will be: Arapahoe Street/Skyline Park Stages I and II, Curtis Street, Champa Street and Welton Street, where concert hours are 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand when the munchies hit. The Downtown Denver Arts Festival began some years ago at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, then moved to the Pavilions for a few years, returning to the DCPA last year in the sculpture garden area, where the “Dancers” keep watch and add motion.

curtAin time Darkly seductive

Admission is free for this festival that showcases local and a few invited national artists, which opens from 4 to 8 p.m. May 23 and continues 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 24 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 25. The Downtown Arts Festival announces that Project C.U.R.E. (located in Arapahoe County) is its nonprofit partner for 2014. It makes medical supplies and volunteer teams available around the world for families in need. Denver Pavilions has announced ArtStir Denver 2014, a second year of a weekend arts marketplace. It is held along Glenarm Place between 15th and 16th streets, including surrounding surface lots, on May 24 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and 25 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), featuring locally designed items in fine arts and crafts. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Colorado chapter of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) for its many programs to aid design students and others. A third show of arts and collectibles, called Denver Flea, will bring 60 vendors to City Park on May 24, where one will also find food trucks, music and craft beers. Light-rail trains will be on holiday schedule, but are still probably the stressfree way to travel downtown and back.

“Venus in Furs” by David Ives plays through June 14 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Chip Walton is director. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44, curioustheatre.org, 303-6230524. Mature audiences.

Truth and justice

“Lobby Hero” by Kenneth Lonergan plays May 30 to July 6 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Linda Suttle of Littleton directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday, July 3; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, July 5. Tickets: $26 ($21 in advance), 303-8567830, vintagetheatre.com.

World War II history

“Copenhagen” by Michael Frayn is presented by the new Stagecraft through June 7 at the John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Bernie Cardell directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday May 22; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, May 24. Tickets: $20/$18, 720289-8163, stagecraft.me.

Mind games

“A Lie of the Mind” by Sam Shepard plays through May 31 at The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., in Denver’s Highland neighborhood. Verl Hite directs. Perfor-

Two Chamber staff members promoted

Colleen Schwake

Natalie Harden

The Chamber is open for business and growing with new opportunities! “During our time of leadership transition, it has been wonderful to be able to promote two of our internal staff to new positions,” said Marcia McGilley, interim CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber. We are proud to announce the promotion of two staff members who have demonstrated leadership and a drive to help our members and businesses succeed. Colleen Schwake has been promoted to the post of Director of Business Development and Natalie Harden is now Assistant Director of the South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as well as continuing as the Center’s International

Business Consultant. “Colleen’s extensive background in marketing and strategic media planning makes her an excellent choice for filling this important role,” says McGilley. “I’m looking forward to working closely with Colleen to build upon our Chamber’s past successes, grow our Chamber membership, and continue to further develop our brand promise of Remarkable Relationships and a Thriving Community.” A native of Chicago, Colleen has worked with marketing industry giants such as J. Walter Thompson and Blair Television. She handled accounts for the Ford Dealers Association, Domino’s Pizza, Kraft, Kohl’s, Warner-Lambert, Kodak, Kellogg’s, 20th Century Fox, Sprint, DeBeers, Midas, and Motorola Cellular; negotiating marketing and creating strategic media plans for her clients. While at Blair Television, she represented major television networks and over 50 affiliate stations, along with over 100 radio stations across the US. “I am extremely excited for this opportunity and am dedicated to continuing the great work with our strong group of Business

Development Managers, ” states Colleen. Another Chicago native, Natalie Harden has been with the SBDC for two years and was recently named International Business Consultant for the Center. Her additional duties as Assistant Center Director will allow Executive Director Marcia McGilley to temporarily take on her additional responsibilities as Interim CEO of the Chamber. Natalie’s background includes work at the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Sun-Times News Group. Earning her Master’s degree from the University of Denver in Global Finance, Trade and Economic Integration gives her a world-view on our business climate. “I am thrilled by the opportunity to expand my responsibilities at the Center, and to provide continuity for our clients during this time of transition,” says Natalie. “Natalie has shown her ability to tackle increased responsibility on a number of occasions and I feel confident that our SBDC clients will be in good hands during this time,” commented McGilley.

Cultural Business Alliance building Remarkable Relationships by Sue Kenfield The South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC) Cultural Business Alliance group would like to congratulate Pam Kelley, Sr. Director of Human Resources and her local team at Comcast for being awarded the 2013 Circle of Success, Excellence in Inclusion Team Award! This is a national award within the Comcast organization. Comcast has been a SMDC Chamber member for over 9 years. There were many strong nominations for this award with over 1800 nominations for various categories, and the selection committee was extremely impressed with the Denver Comcast MOSAIC Diversity and Inclusion Teams’ ability to make significant contributions to diversity and inclusion within the company and their department.

mances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays May 18 and 25; paywhat-you-can industry night May 19. Tickets: $20/$18, 303-477-5977, bugtheatre.org. Mature audiences.

How many trombones? “The Music Man” by Meredith Willson plays May 16 through June 15 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Christopher Willard is director, Donna K. Debreceni is music director and Kelly Kates is choreographer. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays (no show June 14); 2 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. June 8; 2 p.m. May 31. Tickets: $20-$40, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, TownHallArtsCenter.com.

Here’s to you, old sport “The Great Gatsby,” adapted for the stage by Simon Levy, plays through May 25 at the Arvada Center’s black box theater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Gavin Mayer directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: 720-898-7200 or ArvadaCenter. org.

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

Thursday, May 15th: City of Englewood 2014 Business Summit Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood Making Return to Work, Work for You WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Anniversary Celebration 1001 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton

Friday, May 16th: Social Marketing for Business: Your Company as Thought Leader WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Rocky Mountain Energy Council Board of Advisors WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Sunday, May 18th: Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon, 1/2, 10 Mile or 5K Denver City Park, East Side of Ferrill Lake, Denver

Monday, May 19th: How the Secret Service May Assist You in Protecting Your Business WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Save Lives and Sort Medical Supplies with Project CURE 10337 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial

Members of the MOSAIC team will be acknowledged at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia in June. Pam contributed as a panelist for the February Cultural Business Alliance program entitled Secrets of Cross-Cultural Alliances to Ensure That Your Business Will Prosper. Additionally, a connection was fostered between Petr Kucheryavyy, Employment Specialist at Colorado Center for the Blind and Pam Kelley, through the Cultural Business Alliance panel program featured in October. Petr participated as a panelist for the October program in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness month. According to Sue Kenfield, Chair of the Cultural Business Alliance, “Our mission

includes being a resource and connecting people to resources. Petr and Pam met at our October program last year. As a result, Petr was able to help Pam assess the work space at Comcast in order to create an environment that would allow them to expand their hiring of persons with disabilities. We are excited and grateful to be increasing cross-cultural connections which allow businesses to collaborate in order to prosper and thrive.” Petr is also the co-founder and Director of PR and Community Relations for Socially Accessible and can be reached at 678-3503075. To learn more about the Cultural Business Alliance please contact Sue Kenfield, President of See It Thrive, at 303-791-2807.

Tuesday, May 20th: Business Bible Study The Chamber Library, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Wednesday, May 21st: Colorado Heights University International Business Reception 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver

Thursday, May 22nd: Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration at Land Rover Denver 6160 S. Broadway, Littleton Women in Leadership Advisory Board WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Littleton Family YMCA May Matness (Yoga mats that is) WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

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May 16, 2014

Marketplace

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Misc. Notices

Garage Sales

TABLE ROCK

Annual Community Garage Sale Sat/Sun 8am-3pm. North of Golden 3 mi. Hwy 93 at W. 58th Ave. Sponsored by KW REALTOR Lisa Mutschler

303-507-1675

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

FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RUMMAGE SALE is back for the 12th year. May 15th, 16th & 17th 7am-6pm on Thursday & Friday and 7am-12noon on Saturday. This is a huge sale with large value items. Come see what we have. Location of sale St. Mark's Parish Center. 3141 W. 96th Ave. Westminster. just off Federal Blvd. parish center behind church on the north side. All profits are donated to charity.

Lakewood Huge Garage Sale Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Tools, Optics, Cameras, Housewares and Cast Iron Cookware, Wild life art 13887 West Pacific Ave (Green Mountain Sub Division) Friday & Saturday May 16 & 17 9am-3pm

ARVADA

Feed, Seed, Grain, Hay Horse hay for sale

$11.00 65 lb bales Brome Orchard 303-618-9744 Franktown

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales Arvada 9 Family Garage Sale 6508 Vivian St., Arvada Fri & Sat May 16th & 17th 8am-5pm Lots of Fabric, Childcare Toys/Equipment, Furniture, Books, Sports Equipment and much more!

Littleton

Arapaho Hills Neighborhood garage sale.

SATURDAY, May 24, 8am-3pm. This mid century modern neighborhood is located North of Berry, West of Lowell. 10+ homes participating.Come find your treasures!

MOVING SALE 6065 Johnson Way - Arvada, 80004. May 16th and 17th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Significant amount of Quality furniture and household items at greatly reduced prices. CASH ONLY.

MERCHANDISE Firewood

Pine/Fur & Aspen

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

Furniture

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“Waterwings” by Dean Adams won Best of Show in the Heritage Fine Arts Guild Spring Show at Bemis Library in Littleton. Courtesy photo toria Kwasinski, who includes an interesting abstract painting in the exhibit. Paintings vary in style and medium and are medium to small in size. Kwasinski awarded the Best in Show ribbon to Dean Adams for his sparkling small acrylic work, “Water Wings.” First place went to Lee Wasilik for his acrylic painting, “A Little Taste of Habanero”; second place was awarded to Phyllis Vandehaar for her watercolor “Night Skaters” and third place was given to Beatrice Drury’s “What’s Up?” Kwasinski also awarded merit ribbons to Janet Ford, Shirley Lamb, Kristine Orr, Nancy Raskin and Orrel Schooler. (We wish, since the artists took their ribbons home on opening night, that there were some little larger labels marking the awards.)

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Warriors win two tennis titles Arapahoe players capture No. 1 singles and No. 3 doubles victories By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Arapahoe High School sophomore Tate Schroeder’s emotions came through in her voice as she talked about winning the state Class 5A girls tennis championship, helping the Warriors to a third-place finish overall. “I was overwhelmed just making the finals and I am even more overwhelmed right now,” Schroeder said after her championship match. “I am so happy and emotional I can’t stop shaking. It is so awesome because my goal has been to play for Claire Davis and to win state and I just accomplished that goal.” The sophomore dedicated her play this season to Claire — a victim of the December shooting at the school. She said she carried Claire’s picture to important matches and had Claire’s name inked on the toes of both her shoes. Schroeder faced defending state champion Rebecca Weissmann of Loveland in the No. 1 singles finals May 10 at Gates Tennis Center in Denver. Weissmann had defeated Schroeder in the state semifinals last year. “She is a great tennis player and it was a tough match,” Schroeder said after winning the title in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. “There were some challenging stretches in the match like when I was up 4-0 and she came back. But I felt Claire was there on the court with me. I won this state title for Claire, all my teammates and our school. … I am proud of our team and all we did in this tournament.” The 16-year-old said playing the season for Claire and God wasn’t as much about her but it was something that she wanted

Arapahoe’s Tate Schroeder focuses on a forehand return during the May 10 state Class 5A girls tennis finals in No. 1 singles. Schroeder, who dedicated the season to fallen teammate Claire Davis, won the state No. 1 singles title by defeating Rebecca Weissmann of Loveland in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. Photo by Tom Munds to do for Arapahoe High School because the school had helped the students so much during the aftermath of the shooting. Schroeder said losing to Weissmann in last year’s state semifinals upset her but she soon realized that the match had been close, and she began working to improve all aspects of her tennis game. “I focused on working really, really hard in tournaments outside of high school ten-

nis,” she said. “I felt very good coming into this season and coming into this tournament I felt I could win the title. I did it and it feels just great.” Arapahoe had a strong regular season and qualified all three singles players and all four doubles teams for the state tournament. The Warriors did well in the first round, but after the semifinals only Schroeder and the No. 3 doubles team of Laura Wilms and

Bridget O’Brien were still playing. Schroeder won her title in straight sets but it wasn’t as easy for the No. 3 doubles team facing Cherry Creek. The Warriors won the first set 6-2 but the Bruins rallied and won a second-set tiebreaker, 7-6. The deciding set also went to a tiebreaker and Wilms and O’Brien got the advantage and won, 7-6, giving Arapahoe its second state title of the day. Cherry Creek claimed the team title.

Bruins once again state champs Cherry Creek win 5A girls state tennis title for 18th straight year By Tom Munds

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Cherry Creek’s Madeline Roberts returns a backhand during her state No. 3 singles championship match against Emma Jo Wiley of Fossil Ridge. Roberts was part of doubles teams that finished second in state the last two years. The junior won the May 10 match and the No. 3 singles title in straight sets. Photo by Tom Munds

Cherry Creek remains the team to beat in Class 5A girls tennis. The Bruins won their 18th straight title, once again picking up the coveted state championship trophy May 10 at Gates Tennis Center in Denver. They had the championship wrapped up by the end of the day on May 9, however. “We try not to make a big deal of the fact we won the team title at the end of the second day because we wanted all our players

to focus on the matches ahead of them,” Bruins Coach Chris Jacob said. All three Bruins singles players and all four doubles teams earned spots in the state tournament and all 11 girls placed with one state champion emerging in singles and three championship teams in doubles. Junior Maddie Roberts captured the individual title at No. 3 singles, defeating Emma Jo Wiley of Fossil Ridge, 6-2, 6-3. Roberts had been one half of the No. 3 doubles team that finished second in 2012 and one half of the No. 2 doubles team that finished second in 2013. In both years, the state tournament losses were on tiebreakers in the deciding set. “I am just amazed,” Roberts said. “Winning this state championship is the best

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Golf tourney likely to be wide-open affair Challenging field features numerous individuals, teams vying for title By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Regis Jesuit is the favorite to win the Class 5A state golf championship, which will be held May 19-20 at Raccoon Creek Golf Club in Littleton, but there are several teams ready if birdies are hard to come by for the Raiders. Cherry Creek, Arapahoe, Highlands

Ranch, Rock Canyon, Legacy and Fossil Ridge are among those that are also considered title contenders. “There’s a lot of parity this year,” said Highlands Ranch coach James Barker. “There are a lot of teams that just have two really good players and two kind of OK players. Regis definitely has the edge because they have three that can line up and shoot 70, but if Regis slips up, there are a bunch of other teams that could win.” Scores from the top three players on the four-girl teams are figured into the team scoring for each round of the two-day tournament. Cherry Creek’s Calli Ringsby will be back

to defend her state title but just like the team chase, there are plenty of competitors that will contend for medalist honors. “It helps that I won state (last year) and I know I can do it again,” said Ringsby who will play golf at Stanford next season. “I want to stay consistent the first day. You can’t win the tournament the first day but you can lose it.” Creek coach Robert Kubiak believes Ringsby has what it takes to become a twotime champion. “Calli will be right there at the end, competing to successfully defend her title,” said Kubiak. “She hates to lose and will not go quietly. She is the toughest competitor I

have ever coached. She has been there and done that. Experience is so important and she has a lot of it.” Other golfers who should be on the leaderboard include Arapahoe senior Hannah Wood, who has been third the past two seasons, Sydney Gillespie of Regis, Dakota Ridge’s Sydney Merchant, Michelle Romano of Rock Canyon and Legacy’s Hankins sisters, Jennifer and Sarah. “She’s special,” Arapahoe coach Pat Wilson said referring to Wood. “There are four or five girls with state title hopes. And there is always the kid that comes out of Tourney continues on Page 26

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Arapahoe moves into quarters on 5A pitch Warriors edge Monarch in second-round action 1-0 By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Arapahoe gained a berth in the state Class 5A girls soccer quarterfinals on May 9 with a nail-biting 1-0 win over Monarch. “Monarch is a good team, their defense is very good and their goalie is incredible,” Arapahoe coach Kirk Bast said after the game. “We knew we faced a good opponent. Give our girls credit they kept pressing and we got the win. I am happy for the kids and it helps us as we move to the quarterfinals.” Sixth-seeded Arapahoe (13-3-1) was scheduled to travel to Colorado Springs to play No. 3 Pine Creek (14-2-1) May 13 in the quarters. The Eagles entered the quarterfinals on the heels of a 4-0 win over Brighton in the first round and a 3-0 victory over Grandview in the second. After earning a 5-1 victory over Rocky Mountain in the first round, Arapahoe had a much harder time in round two. The game was an even battle throughout that boiled down to an aggressive Arapahoe at-

tack against a very stingy Monarch defense. The Warriors used speed and accurate passing to move the ball and repeatedly challenged the Monarch defenders but the Coyotes turned aside all scoring threats and the game was scoreless at the end of the first half. The second half developed as almost a carbon copy of the first. Arapahoe had a couple shots hit the post and another ontarget shot that was smothered by the diving Coyote goalie. With 5:43 left on the clock, the Warriors attacked again. This time, Paige Husa took control of a pass as she cut in toward the goal and the senior drilled a line drive shot into the net. “We had been working for good shots and had some good opportunities earlier that we were unable to finish,” Husa said. “I got a great pass back from my teammate Maggie Sexton that let me take a one touch shot at the net. I hit it well and I felt that, even if the goalie deflected it, one of my teammates would be there to put the ball in.” Husa came in from the right side and, although she had good open view of the goal, she said she knew she had a defender closing fast from behind, so she took the shot quickly. The shot proved to be the difference maker after a tough season a year

Arapahoe’s Kai-Bin-ooi (8) controls an incoming pass with her knee as she battles a Monarch player for control of the ball during a May 8 state Class 5A girls soccer playoff game. The Warriors won the game, 1-0, to advance to the next round where they were scheduled to meet Pine Creek May 13. Photo by Tom Munds ago in which the Warriors only won three games. “Last year was tough because we didn’t win many games,” she said. “The seniors

have been working toward turning things around this year. The difference is the teamwork and the positive attitude that we can win games.”

Boys lacrosse semis feature sense of familiarity Cherry Creek, Arapahoe, one win away from finals matchup By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com High school lacrosse is a fluid game that leads to changing momentum. Momentum can change as quickly as the Colorado weather. Take two Class 5A boys state quarterfinal games played May 10 at Regis Jesuit High School for example. Two-time defending state champion and No. 6 Arapahoe rallied three times to stun No. 3 Mountain Vista in overtime, 1211. And top-seeded Cherry Creek, the state runners-up the past two seasons, scored six unanswered goals to whip No. 8 Rock Canyon, 12-5. Arapahoe (12-5) was scheduled to play Regis Jesuit (16-1) in one of the two semifinal contests May 14 at All-City Stadium, while Cherry Creek (14-3) was set to face Kent Denver (12-4) in the other semi. The championship contest is scheduled for May 17 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. For a while it appeared that Arapahoe’s postseason win streak would end as Vista scored five unanswered goals in the third period to grab a 10-3 lead with 3:36 remaining in the stanza. But that’s when Arapahoe clawed back with a seven-goal run to tie the game at 10-10 with 8:54 showing on the clock. Captain Alex Womack then put the Golden Eagles ahead, 11-10, and after a timeout with 1:18 remaining coach Jake Herman told Vista all it had to do was “hold on for 1:18.” However, Arapahoe rallied again as the Warriors tied with game with seven seconds remaining on a goal off the stick of Brain Wilson.

Arapahoe’s Will Danuser (9) runs past Mountain Vista defender Chase Babcock (10) on May 10. Photo by Jim Benton Junior Austin Shindoll then ended Vista’s season with a behind-the-back, overthe-shoulder goal with 1:41 left in the extra session. “I just sort of stopped thinking and just let it go,” said Shindoll. “I actually didn’t see the ball in the net. I just saw everybody jumping up and I got tackled (by my teammates).” Warriors coach Guy Cerasoli liked the result of Shindoll’s shot and the way his team recovered from its seven-goal deficit. “It was behind the back, through the goalie’s legs,” recalled Cerasoli. “If he misses that, I’m going crazy as a coach because you don’t shoot behind the back like that. He scored and he’s the hero. “I never stopped believing. I knew these guys had it in them. It was just a matter of

Creek creates rematch with Warriors in girls semifinals Bruins move one step closer to title defense By Tom Munds

tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The Cherry Creek offense shifted into high gear May 9 during second round action of the girls lacrosse playoffs as the Bruins got the best of Chaparral, 24-10. “Chaparral had us on our heels early but

the girls got the offense going, found their shooting range and we got the win,” Creek coach Bree Tierney said. “Our girls played well together. They used their speed, kept the passing accurate and put their shots on the net. It was just a good overall win for us.” The victory meant fifth-seeded Cherry Creek and fourth-seeded Arapahoe would square off in a May 14 quarterfinal game.

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when they were going to turn it on. They stepped up.” Wilson had four goals and five points to pace the Warriors, while Zach Runbert added two goals and five points. Shindoll and Will Danuser each had a pair of goals. Christian Barker scored three goals to spark the offense for Vista, which ended its season with a 14-3 record. “Arapahoe picked the right time to all of a sudden turn it on,” said Vista coach Jake Herman. “We got gassed. Hats off to Arapahoe. That’s a stellar program that really knows how to play in the playoffs. “We couldn’t eat the clock properly at the end of the game. To ultimately build a championship program you have to go through these losses to climb the ladder. I feel as though Mountain Vista is finally on

the map, now we just have to keep on doing this year after year.” In the other contest, perennial state contender Cherry Creek couldn’t get its offensive rhythm in the first half and managed just a 3-2 lead at intermission following Mike McCauley’s goal. The Bruins ran off the first five goals of the second half, however, as Broderick Vitalie kept winning faceoffs and Creek kept gaining possessions. “It was pretty close in the first half,” said McCauley. “We came out in the second half and kind of dominated the ground balls and that gave us an advantage. Winning faceoffs is pretty much what got us going, winning every faceoff and getting the ball. Possession is a key.” McCauley finished with three goals for Creek. “This game is a game of momentum,” said Creek coach Bryan Perry. “Rock Canyon did some things, played hard and played well in the first half. We played pretty well too, but our shots didn’t drop. It was one of those things that if you usually just keep shooting good things are going to happen.” Christopher Pietro had two goals for Rock Canyon. “Outside of their run, I thought we did really great,” said Jaguars coach Louis Golden, whose team wound up with an 11-6 record. “The first half was awesome. The guys gave everything they had. I give all the credit to Cherry Creek. They are a talented team. There is a reason they are the No. 1 seed. We had a great season. When we were nine games in, we were 4-5. So (the way we finished) is pretty impressive.” In the Class 4A playoffs, Ponderosa (142) defeated Thompson Valley 12-5 to advance into a May 14 semifinal game against Steamboat Springs (15-2), which ousted Valor Christian 12-6 in a May 10 quarterfinal game.

Cherry Creek’s Chloe de Grasse (2) battles a Chaparral defender during a Bruin attack May 9 during a state girls lacrosse playoff game. The Bruins took a step toward the defense of their state championship as they won, 24-10 to advance to the next round. Photo by Tom Munds

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nowhere.” Last year it was Jenni Chun of Highlands Ranch who surprisingly finished second and she is back again this season. Highlands Ranch senior Samantha Barker is the Falcon golfer this season that could make a run at the title. She has had a good spring and averaged in the high 73s. “During the league season I was able to hit tons of wedges into the green,” said Barker, who has received a full ride to play golf at Grand Canyon University. “I was able to get short, easy putts. I have to work on my long iron game just to get shots close to the greens. The greens at Raccoon Creek are very undulating and pretty fast. It will be harder for lag putts to get close. “I like to draw the ball and there are a lot of shots that require a draw. It’s a matter of keeping myself in position for the final day.” Valor Christian, led by Andrea Ballou, qualified its entire team for the Class 4A state tournament that is scheduled for May 19-20 at the County Club of Colorado in Colorado Springs.

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CLASS 5A May 10 District Results: District 2: Cherry Creek 1, Monarch 0; Mountain Range 5, Rock Canyon 1; Cherry Creek 7, Mountain Range 4. District 3: Chaparral 11, Prairie View 8; Chaparral 12, Columbine 3. District 4: Mountain Vista 3, Denver East 0; Mountain Vista 5, Grand Junction 0. District 5: Castle View 8, Ralston Valley 2; Regis Jesuit 5, Castle View 4. District 7: Arapahoe 14, Fruita Monument 4; Fairview 13, Arapahoe 1. District 8: ThunderRidge 7, Northglenn 4; ThunderRidge 8, Horizon 4.

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