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Open-carry ban up in air Castle Rock council to consider repeal By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@coloradocommunitymedia. com It won’t be OK for attendees at Castle Rock Town Council’s Jan. 21 meeting to openly carry a firearm into town hall. But they could do that in the future if town council approves a proposed ordinance that will be considered at the meeting.

On the agenda is a draft ordinance that would repeal the current ban on the open carrying of firearms in town facilities and parks. The issue, brought up last summer, has taken a couple of U-turns during recent months with council deciding to keep the ban at one point and then doing a reversal at another meeting.

Repeal proposed

Mayor Paul Donahue first brought up the repeal idea at a June 2013 council meeting. At that meeting, Councilmember Clark Hammelman talked about his concern

about people walking into council meetings with guns. “I’d feel a little bit funny if they’re sitting there with their shotguns next to their chairs … and then when they come up to the witness stand they come up with their assault weapons. That would just bother me. It might be intimidating,” he said, and laughed. Donahue, a managing partner of the Centennial Gun Club, has stated that in his years of living in Castle Rock he’s the only one he has seen open-carrying a weapon. He responded to Hammelman’s concern that the “Constitution grants them that right. I’m not in the position to say we

can just arbitrarily restrict that because … it makes us uneasy,” he said. Hammelman and the rest of the council, except Councilmember Chip Wilson who was absent, agreed at that point to let staff research a possible repeal.

Let’s not

At a Sept. 17 council meeting, town council was told the town’s public safety commission, which advises the town council on police and fire matters, recommended against repealing the ban. About 95 percent of town employees Ban continues on Page 12

financial deal OK’d for project Council approves first step for Promenade By Virginia Grantier

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When Jamie LaRue accepted the executive director post in 1990, Douglas County had the worst library system in the state. It’s now the best in the country in its circulation class. Now it’s goodbye. LaRue is leaving Jan. 17. Photo by Virginia Grantier

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LaRue leaving after transforming Douglas County Libraries By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@coloradocommunitymedia.com He was age 6, and bored out of his mind one day, while in the middle of playing a baseball game — even then, not a teamsports fan — when he spotted something. And he started walking. He walked right out of the baseball game, no one stopping him, and he kept walking. “I saw this blue shimmer, and it kept POSTAL ADDRESS

getting closer and closer,” recalled Jamie LaRue, now 59, and the long-time Douglas County Libraries executive director. What LaRue saw was a bookmobile in his hometown of Waukegan, Ill., the first one he’d ever been in. Inside, a smiling librarian. And all of those books. At age 10, that same librarian, Mrs. Johnson, handed him “The Dialogs of Plato,” which he said changed his life. He said he still remembers the sentence he opened it to: “Socrates asked `what is wise?’ ” “I’ve been thinking about it ever since,” he said. Eventually he was reading a book a day. At one point LaRue decided to become a theoretical astrophysicist until he tried to get through a trigonometry class and real-

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ized he was the “dumbest kid in the room.” It then occurred to him librarians were the people who had helped him all of his life. “The library for me was a sanctuary and intellectual playhouse,” he said. He doesn’t watch TV. He writes poetry, loves walks, reads while he walks and plays music. A popular song with audiences — when he performed with his guitar and banjo and a friend, an acoustic duo who called themselves the “Tuna Boys” — was “Blow up your TV,” by John Prine. LaRue said he has about 300 books near his bedside that he re-reads every year, and thousands of books about everywhere else in his Castle Rock house.

After hearing both support and concerns at its Jan. 7 meeting, Castle Rock Town Council OK’d a first step for Promenade, the 900,000-square foot proposed development next to Outlets of Castle Rock. Outlets of Castle Rock — concerned about having an outlet-type development next to it that’s twice its size and could lure away some of its 100 tenants — sent a list to Castle Rock’s attorney of about 200 stores it didn’t think the proposed Promenade development should be able to have: Including Starbucks, Subway and others. Castle Rock Councilmember Clark Hammelman — prior to his resignation later that night — told attorney Jim Mulligan, who represents the outlets owner, Craig Realty, the area already “has a bunch of those,” and that it would be unreasonable for the proposed 900,000-square-foot Promenade not to have stores such as Starbucks. A couple of residents also expressed concerns about Promenade: One was worried about impacts to downtown businesses if so much business growth was occurring north of downtown. The other, Stacy Wagner, who lives in The Meadows, which is east of the Outlets of Castle Rock, worried that such massive development would change the town. She said she “chose Castle Rock over Highlands Ranch, Parker and Centennial” because of Castle Rock’s small-town charm. Council OK’d a public finance and

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Lawmakers may get some sleep this session Opening Day in baseball is the best time to be a Cubs fan. There’s so much promise. It’s a new season. And every team is tied for first place. It’s just too bad the Cubs have to, you know, actually play baseball. As the season goes on, fans’ frustration mounts. And by the end of year, even the diehards are tired, grumpy and over it. I recently asked a fellow Cubs fan if that reminds him of anything. “In true Cubs fan fashion, I put a post up on Facebook the other day, talking about how optimistic I was coming into the legislative session, hopeful that we are going to have an opportunity to create some good public policy for the people of Colorado,” said Rep. Mark Waller, RColorado Springs. “Like Cubs fans in years past, I’ve been very disappointed toward the end of the season. Lets hope I’m not disappointed by the end of this legislative season.” Boy Howdy, were Republicans “disappointed” over what Democrats accomplished last year: Election reform and rural renewable energy mandate increases and attempts to overhaul the school finance system. Oh, and gun control. Oh boy. Republicans may have gotten all Genghis Khan over some bills, but they promised the “Wrath of Khan” after Democrats created legislation that led to universal back-

ground checks on gun sales and limited the amount of rounds that gun magazines can hold. So, Democrats, on the heels of their huge wins last session, must be riding high as work begins at the Capitol this year, right, Rep. Max Tyler of Lakewood? “To be honest I came into it a little grumpy.” Oh. Nevermind. “The grumpiness came from the summer, whether it was created by nature or by the battles over the recalls,” Tyler said. “It was more like a pretty difficult campaign season over the summer.” Tyler did say that the grumpiness subsided as he got back to work inside the Capitol and that he’s energized about the session. And every lawmaker will tell you that they’re optimistic and looking forward to getting back to work. But clearly the polarizing battles from last session, followed by the recall elec-

tions in the fall, still weigh in the back of lawmakers’ minds as they start work this year. And what about all the long hours they put in last year? Floor debates and committee hearings lasted FOR-EVER. Seriously, the greatest runners in Kenya looked at last year’s legislative session and said, “I want no part of that marathon.” Lawmakers had to have woken up on the first day of the session on Jan. 8, thinking to themselves, “Am I really looking forward to another round of committee hearings that don’t end until one in the morning?” “I don’t mind the 1 a.m. mornings,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont. “When you said, `Waking up on Wednesday,’ it’s like, `I went to bed?’ ” In other words, Singer was lucky to get any sleep last session. But he’ll probably get a little more rest this time. Yes, there will be fights over some old battles and there will be new and improved controversy this time around. But I don’t see this year’s session being as maddening as last year’s was. “In most sessions you’re going to get two or three meaty, weightier issues,” Waller said. “Last year, I think we saw 15. But I don’t think we’ll see that this year.” Singer doesn’t either. And he’s not surprised by what he’s hearing from leaders of both parties, as the current session gets

underway: Democrats wanting to move on from what happened last year and Republicans looking to go to battle on some of those familiar issues. “What do you expect? You expect the majority to talk about coming together and you expect the minority to underline those differences that keep us apart for the next election cycle,” Singer said. So, there will be fights and there will be old battles revisited. But it sounds like lawmakers actually may be able get home before Letterman comes on TV, at least some of the time. “Everybody said, `Yeah it was so crazy,’” said Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, who was a freshman last year. “But how do I know? I thought this is how we always do this. But the idea of not being here from 7 in the morning to 10 at night every day. Wow, it sounds really intriguing to me.” Well, that’s a good thing. Because last year was draining for everyone: Lawmakers, their families, reporters... “Who cares how draining it was for reporters?” quipped a smiling Waller. “You get no love at all.” This from the Republican Cubs fan whose team was badly beaten last year. Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicVela1.

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CORRECTION A Jan. 9 News-Press story stated that Castle Rock Councilmember Clark Hammelman was mayor pro tem. He is a former mayor pro tem.

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Hickenlooper: State of our state is strong Governor touts economic numbers during annual address By By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper sounded like a man running for re-election during his annual State of the State address inside the Capitol on Jan. 9, as he touted Colorado’s economic rebound and called on lawmakers to “ignore divisive politics.” The governor sounded themes of unity throughout his speech, but particularly when he lauded Coloradans’ resilience during times of tragedy last year — which led to one of the most enthusiastically-received lines of the day. “Colorado does not shutdown. Colorado does not quit. Colorado does not break,” he said, to a standing ovation inside the House chamber, where all 100 state lawmakers were gathered. Hickenlooper hyped Colorado as a magnet for businesses and a state where job numbers continue to grow. And, for the most part, he stayed away from contentious issues that dominated the Legislature last year. While Democrats walked away glowingly from the governor’s speech, many Republicans voiced a “wait-and-see” response. “Well it felt good, but let’s see if those feelings continue for the rest of the year,” said Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock. “When he talked about not wanting parties to lock down, I hope he holds to that with his own party.” Much of the governor’s speech focused on the state’s improving economic numbers. Hickenlooper said the state has experienced a significant rebound in job numbers since 2010, when Colorado was ranked 40th in the nation in job growth. Now, the state ranks fourth in that category, has added 170,000 jobs over the last few years, and has seen its unemployment rate drop from 9 percent in 2010, to its current rate of 6.5 percent.

Gov. John Hickenlooper motions to his cabinet, seated in the House chambers in the Colorado State Capitol, during the State of the State speech in Denver on Jan. 8. Photo by Hannah Garcia “But let’s be clear,” the governor cautioned, “the unemployment rate is not low enough, and all of us share a commitment to keep a statewide focus on this issue.” The state’s improving economy has also allowed lawmakers to work with more budget reserves than it had in recent years, which Hickenlooper said has been important when natural disasters have struck. “The single most critical factor in Colorado being able to stay open for business throughout hellfires and high waters has been reserves,” he said. Hickenlooper also talked about new business that lawmakers will attend to this ses-

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sion. They included legislation that seeks to cap college tuition rate hikes and provide more financial aid for students, a part of the speech that received a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle. The governor also talked about other priorities, such as improving technology to reduce wait times at Department of Motor Vehicles offices; expanding Internet access across rural areas; and extending job-creation tax credits for businesses. The governor — who is up for re-election in November — stayed away from controversy. His only mention of last year’s gunlaw saga came in a way that addressed the

mental health aspect of gun tragedies, while touting recent laws that created more mental health services. On oil and gas industry regulations, Hickenlooper said it’s important to recognize that oil and gas companies contribute billions of dollars to the state economy. At the same time, industry leaders should “recognize their moral and legal obligation to protect our air and water.” Democrats praised Hickenlooper’s speech. “I was very impressed with the collaborative nature of the visionary and positive message,” said Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge. “The theme of his speech was really about recovery.” Rep. Cheri Gerou, an Evergreen Republican who is known to cross the aisle on certain issues, said the governor’s speech was well-received. “The governor was able brag about his accomplishments and he should,” she said. “And the economy is recovering. Granted, we’ll never have enough money for all of our issues, but we’re making headway.” But other Republicans said it’s convenient for Hickenlooper to talk about unity without referencing the polarizing bills that he signed into law last year. “What was negative here last year was how things were handled,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs. “The record was negative and the people said no. You can’t run from that.” Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Douglas County, pointed out that the governor made no mention of measures that will be taken up again this year, such as repeal efforts on gun bills, renewable energy mandates for rural communities, and same-day voter registration. “We’re not looking to repeal everything that was passed last year, but there are corrections that need to be made,” Lawrence said. But Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, said that is yesterday’s news. “Last session was last session,” he said. “We’re looking forward. The governor highlighted the key things we need to do to bring us together, and that’s what we need to do.”

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Colorado lawmakers get to work Party leaders talk about new efforts and old battles By By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 2014 legislative session got underway Jan. 8, with speeches from party leaders that addressed a variety of key issues that lawmakers will be taking on over the next few months. Yes, there were calls by leaders in both chambers to work together on issues like jobs, the economy and education. But there was plenty of politics on opening day, with Democrats and Republicans exchanging jabs on contentious issues many of which were fought over last year - that are sure to lead to headlines during this year’s session. Although leaders talked about issues that they will surely fight over during the next few months, it is clear that their early priorities will focus on working together on legislation that will deal with flood and wildfire disasters. The first series of bills that were introduced in the House came as a result of work by a bipartisan Flood Disaster Study Committee. Those bills include legislation that creates income tax credits for properties destroyed by natural disasters, and another that creates grant funding to repair water infrastructure that is impacted by natural disasters. “Despite all the recovery work that’s already happened, there’s much still to do,” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, DDenver. “And we must see it through to completion.” House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso echoed Ferrandino’s remarks on the importance of immediately dealing with natural disaster legislation. “Helping our friends and neighbors impacted by these tragedies will be a top priority of Republicans this session, and I am glad to hear that it will be for my colleagues across the aisle as well,” DelGrosso said.

From right, Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch; Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker; and other lawmakers give a solemn round of applause as Gov. John Hickenlooper eulogizes the late Tom Clements during the State of the State speech at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Jan. 8. Clements, the former Colorado Department of Corrections director, was killed in his home last year. Photo by Hannah Garcia Education will also be a key area of focus this year. Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, introduced the College Affordability Act, which places a 6 percent cap on tuition rate increases, and provides more money for financial aid. Carroll said the bill deals with skyrocketing tuition costs that often create enormous amounts of debt for students. “What we are talking about is squeezing out economic and life opportunities for an entire generation,” Carroll said. “This is an unsustainable trend that threatens to weaken our economy.” Ferrandino also talked about education, telling House members that students need more resources inside classrooms. He also

took issue with the views on public education of Republicans, who often contend that schools need to be reformed, before more money is thrown at the education system. “But while some have argued for reform before resources, let me say this: Reforms will not work and our schools will not get better if they are not adequately funded. Period,” Ferrandino said. Republicans will move forward with legislation that seeks to undo Democratsponsored bills that became law following last year’s session. They include legislation that doubled the renewable energy mandate for rural electric cooperatives. DelGrosso said the

mandate “puts a financial strain” on rural families and businesses. DelGrosso said that while the state’s economy is improving, parts of rural Colorado continue to struggle. “The voice of rural Colorado is being heard loud and clear by House Republicans and I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will hear it as well,” DelGrosso said. Last year’s session saw Democrats achieve several legislative victories, over loud protests from their Republican colleagues. Democrats scored wins on guncontrol, election reform and on social issues, including the creation of civil unions in Colorado. But Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, said Coloradans had a “visceral response to what took place in this Legislature last year.” That response included recall efforts that cost two Democratic senators their jobs and led one to resign from office. “Democrats divided by Republicans does not produce outcomes that are representative of this state,” Cadman said. Cadman said that last years’s political division resulted in a “hyper-partisan toxin that affected this entire institution. “To those who served here and all those who visited here, we started looking like Congress,” he said. While Republicans feel Democrats overreached in their legislative efforts last year, Carroll looks at things differently, calling last year’s work “busy and productive” - especially compared to how things operate at our nation’s capital. “While D.C. was criticized for doing too little, some questioned whether in Colorado, we did too much,” she said. Carroll also addressed the public’s negative views on the political system. “While we at the state level cannot fix all of the frustrations and disappointments people experience with elected officials, we can show that we here in Colorado, right here in this Senate chamber, are different,” she said.

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Board president hopes for ‘deep pool’ of candidates Sixty-day process to fill vacancy begins after Jan. 21 meeting By Jane Reuter

“When 100,000 people are out there voting and making a determination just recently, filling a vacancy isn’t something you can do lightly,” he said. “Clearly, there are a number of people from all ends of the community and viewpoints that either want or are going to advocate for certain

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The process to fill Justin Williams’ recently vacated Douglas County School board seat likely will be almost identical to the one employed in 2013, when Dan Gerken stepped down. That 60-day plan included submission of applications, interviews and a board vote. Fifteen people applied to fill Gerken’s spot and board president Kevin Larsen hopes to see a similar selection of candidates this time around. Larsen acknowledged the recent, close election gives a new twist and level of interest to the board’s selection.

people. “I’m hopeful and excited to get a number of qualified candidates that give us a deep pool to choose from. I’d love to have a tough decision.” Williams submitted his resignation Jan. 6, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. Coincidentally, Gerken also resigned in early January 2013, citing family obligations among his reasons. That means the timing for the process in 2014 is nearly identical to last year’s, with a new board member to be seated in March.

Before the process begins, the board first officially must accept Williams’ resignation during its Jan. 21 meeting. After that, the 60-day clock begins ticking. Potential candidates must live in District F, which includes portions of eastern and southern Parker and some of Elbert County. The position will expire in November 2015. None of the four candidates who lost during the November election live in District F. All of the current board members support the district’s controversial education reform policies, which the four unsuccessful candidates challenged. Larsen said the board will choose Williams’ replacement carefully and fairly. “There’s no predisposition, and there are no slam dunks,” he said. “I think it’s wonderful we’ve got two months to do a lot of good due diligence. I expect the six board members to bring a lot of important questions to the table for the candidates to

consider because the community deserves it.” Larsen credited Williams, elected to the board in 2007 and again in 2011, for his service to the board and noted it is not an easy assignment. “Six years in dog years or school board member years is a long time,” he said. “That’s equivalent to a decade at least. So I completely get where he’s at in saying he wants to refocus his priorities. These are very personal, individual decisions.” Board members last year chose Carrie Mendoza to fill Gerken’s District D seat. She since has moved out of state, and Judi Reynolds was elected in November to serve that four-year term. Potential school board candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a 12-month resident and registered voter of the district, and have no direct or indirect interest in district contracts. Though all current school board members are registered Republicans, political affiliation is not a factor.

Parents, schools, share testing concerns Community meetings set to answer questions, gather input By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Highlands Ranch residents Jed and Linda Walker and Karen and Dick McGraw are among a growing number of parents who share a particular distaste for standardized testing. Along with millions of people nationwide, they’ve asked schools to excuse their students from most standardized testing. “The total amount of testing my daughter did (one year) was somewhere over 30 hours,” said Jed Walker, who requested a testing opt-out for his fifth-grade son. “That’s almost a whole week of educational time she lost to doing multiple standardized tests.” “I have never learned anything about my kids from the results of (state) tests,” said Karen McGraw, whose two high school-aged sons no longer participate in standard-

ized tests. “To me, the best measurements of my children are the teachers, and what they see my children doing in class every day.” Douglas County School District leaders aren’t in complete disagreement. DCSD system performance officer Syna Morgan was unavailable for an interview, but has called the prevalence of testing “madness.” Students at one level or another are taking tests nearly every day of the school year — most of them mandated by state law, she said. The federal government’s 2002 No Child Left Behind Act triggered acceleration in standardized testing. State legislation including 2010’s Senate Bill 191 requires proof of teacher effectiveness, much of it based on students’ performance. The tests aren’t going away, but DCSD says it’s working to make them both more manageable and accurate. It has planned a series of meetings to let families know about the increase in mandated tests and to hear parents’ concerns about the testing. “The majority of the balanced assessment system should be made up of assessment practices that students, teachers, and the schools value most, in other words, those that provide rigorous authentic performance expectations and produce meaningful descriptive results,” states a DCSD news release. “As a district, we are working closely with our principals, teachers, parents, legislators, and state officials to address these concerns.” Parents’ concerns extend far beyond the time required for the testing. They’re concerned about resources expended on

them, testing companies that profit from them, the use of data generated through the tests and DCSD is hosting four the impact on student morale. community meetings “If people don’t start standon standardized testing. ing up and saying we’d like our All will be in the school money to go into the classroom board meeting room on rather than all these testing comthe second floor of the panies, we’re not going get anyDouglas County School where,” Walker said. District administration Author and former teacher building, located at 620 Angela Engel said there are many Wilcox Street in Castle reasons to be leery about testRock. ing. Tests typically measure an • Jan. 17: 3-4:30 p.m. individual’s performance, not an • Jan. 17: 4:30-6 p.m. entire school’s, yet they’re often • Jan. 24: 3-4:30 p.m. critical factors in determining • Jan. 24: 4:30-6 p.m. school funding and building closures. The standardized test also “doesn’t recognize that kids are unique and different, and they learn and express their ways of knowing in different ways,” Engel said. Websites including “United Opt-Out National,” www. unitedoptout.com, aim to eliminate what it sees as highstakes testing, and urge parents to refuse it for their child. “High-stakes testing is not supported by educational research as a measure of student learning and progress,” according to the site. “It is, however, the crucial information needed by groups who seek to privatize public education and run it for-profit.”

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Chatfield project edging closer One more hurdle to clear before heading to governor By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously accepted the Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project plan during its Jan. 9 meeting, sending it on next to the Colorado Water Conservation Board and ultimately to the governor. Chairman Bill Kane, while acknowledging the concerns of many citizens who addressed the board, noted the document is compliant with the law. “We have to decide if the greater good is served by approval or denial,” he said. “And we’ve got to figure out of the perfect could potentially be the enemy of the good.” The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers authored the plan in an effort to meet the growing need for water in the metro area. It recommends reallocating 20,600 acre-feet of water from flood

control to usable storage, raising the water in the recreation area by 12 feet. Water would cover more of the park, requiring reconfiguration of the marina and other amenities. “Chatfield wasn’t originally meant to be recreational,” said Commissioner Dean Wingfield. “We’re going to put a hiccup in it, but I don’t know what it’s going to look like in 20 years. I think my children and my grandchildren will see a very beautiful Chatfield.” The statewide Water Supply Initiative estimates Colorado will need between 600,000 and 1 million acre-feet annually of additional municipal and industrial water by the year 2050. “There is also a strong need for additional water supplies for the agricultural community in the South Platte Basin, as thousands of acres of previously irrigated land has not been farmed in recent years due to widespread irrigation well curtailments,” reads a Corps press release. The final report outlined three other options but concludes that this is the least costly and has the most local

support. The report says that this option would provide $8.42 million annually in economic benefits, while acknowledging there could be adverse effects on recreation and the environment that will be “mitigated to the most sustainable alternative to below a level of significance.” Communities downstream from the dam have expressed concern that the changes will negatively impact the South Platte River as it runs through them, and the Corps acknowledges those flows are a key uncertainty. “While mitigation and modification plans have been developed … in coordination with resource agencies, there is still a level of concern that implementing a reallocation could lead to a somewhat different condition for which environmental mitigation or recreational facility modification has not been designed appropriately,” reads the study. It says the water providers are working closely with resource agencies on projects that could pick up where the mitigation efforts leave off.

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Council vacancy prompts special meeting What to do with empty seat to be decided Jan. 14 By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Castle Rock Town Council started its Jan. 7 meeting with seven members, but by meeting’s end was down to five. One had resigned: Clark Hammelman, District 6. One had grabbed his coat and left: a Hammelman admirer, Councilmember Chip Wilson, who indicated he’d had enough that night after there were tense words and a vote that went against Hammelman’s wishes. Earlier at the meeting, Hammelman, a past mayor pro tem who represents District 6, the Plum Creek area, resigned for family reasons — wanting more flexibility to be able to visit children and grandchildren living on both coasts. He said he resigned when he did so that there would be adequate time for people interested in filling his spot to file and run in the April election. He also expressed his hope that council that night would appoint him after his resignation to fill the seat until the April election. The council didn’t do that. Instead, there was a 4-2 vote — with

Wilson and Councilmember Mark Heath dissenting — to hold a 6 p.m. Jan. 14 special meeting. Mayor Paul Donahue and Mayor Pro Tem Joe Procopio were designated to work with town staff Hammelman to determine what shape that meeting would take and what options would be considered. The two met, conferred with staff and then contacted the rest of council, and on Jan. 9 a town spokeswoman told the News-Press that the council has decided to consider two options for the District 6 seat: Appoint Hammelman to fill the seat or leave the seat vacant until the April election. The meeting was to be open to the public and comments were scheduled to be heard. A Castle Rock spokesman told the News-Press it wasn’t known if the council would make a final decision at that meeting. (Check the News-Press website for an update on what occurred at the meeting). Hammelman told the News-Press via email Jan. 10 that when he found out council decided one option would be to leave the seat vacant he couldn’t believe it. “I couldn’t believe that council would seriously consider leaving the position vacant for the next 3 months,” he wrote. “Regardless of the fact that my viewpoints

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Editor’s notE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a spaceavailable basis. Jan. 17 accordion music Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome accordion player Joyce Branson for a performance at each of its three houses in January. Branson will perform at 10:45 a.m. Jan. 17 at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St.; and at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 17 at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive. This event is free and open to the public. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Jan. 18

auditions Kiwanis Club of Castle Rock will have auditions for the 10th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent contest from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Applications and a $10 entrant fee are due by Jan. 18. Applications and details can be found at www.kiwanisatcastlerock.org. The final competition is at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.lonetreeartscenter.org, by calling 720-509-1000 or at the door. Jan. 21, FEb. 10, FEb. 25 tEEn addiction Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network presents “Protecting Your Teen from Addiction” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 (event code: admhn12114) and from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 (event code: admhn22514) at the Southglenn Library, Room A, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial; and from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 (event code: admhn210) at the network’s Castle Rock office, 831 S. Perry St., Suite 100. In this class, you will learn about trends in substance abuse in our community, how to talk about drugs and alcohol, signs of substance abuse in teens, prevention and early intervention, effects of substances on the brain and brain development, and shifts in views on marijuana use and legalization. Use the event code listed to register for classes at Blacktie https:// www.blacktie-colorado.com/index.cfm. Jan. 27 cart EvEnt The South Metro Health Alliance presents a Community Accessing Resources Together event from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 27 in the large meeting room located on

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the lower level at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The event is titled “Connecting the Dots … Working Together for Our Community’s Needs.” This CART convening is a free community event to highlight the resources, information and education from community-based and health organizations supporting better access and care coordination for all in our community. The event will start with a presentation highlighting recent research on the underserved in Arapahoe and Douglas counties, including the most pressing health issues for the south metro area. This presentation will set the stage for organizations to provide short five-minute presentations regarding their services and how they are working to meet the challenges discussed in the report. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. Registration is free and attendees can sign up at www.smhaco.org, or by calling Traci Jones on 303-793-9615 or emailing traci@smhaco.org.

Jan. 28 rEd Hat luncheon Castle Country Assisted Living will host a Red Hat Society luncheon at 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at its Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive. Musical duo Just the Two of Us will provide entertainment. The Red Hat Society is an international organization committed to connecting, supporting and encouraging women of all ages in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness. This luncheon is free and open to Red Hat Society members and their families. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP. Jan. 31 mystEry trip Castle Country Assisted Living will host its monthly mystery trip Jan. 31. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive; at 9:15 a.m. from Cantril House, 221 Cantril St.; and at 9:45 a.m. from Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive in Parker. All are welcome to join Castle Country residents, staff and friends for this trip. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP. tHrougH FEb. 25 divorcE support. DivorceCare is a weekly seminar and support group that will help you heal from the hurt of a divorce or separation. The group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 25, at Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock. The group provides a warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. Call 303-688-3476 or email coween2@ hotmail.com.

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on some issues are different than some other council members, the thousands of residents in District 6 should never be left without any representation on the Town Council.” At the Jan. 7 meeting, prior to the vote, Wilson and Heath expressed support of Hammelman’s idea and shared their views about him and his performance. As did a local business owner in the audience. “There’s a vast amount of knowledge, a great amount of class...,” Wilson said. “I think he has represented the people of District 6 incredibly well ... as well as the people in Castle Rock. Hopefully that’s the mindset of a majority of council to keep you on.” Councilmember Mark Heath also supported keeping Hammelman on. “I can’t say enough ... you’ve been one of my mentors,” Heath told Hammelman. Wilson also read an appreciation letter from the director of the Downtown Development Authority lamenting Hammelman’s resignation and thanking Hammelman for his work in revitalizing downtown Castle Rock. Also at the meeting was KC Neel, owner of Castle Rock Bike & Ski who said Hammelman’s “experience, views and opinions were invaluable” during the Downtown Advisory Commission’s creation of a downtown master plan. And that town council has repeatedly benefited from his calm,

common-sense demeanor. “He thinks through issues, fully and carefully,” she said. She said he’s been “a tremendous advocate for smart growth, long-term planning,” and that he has created a better quality of life for everyone there. Donahue said Hammelman has “served admirably.” He also said he didn’t know if appointing a person other than Hammelman should “necessarily be an option when so close to a possible election.” But he said he wasn’t opposed to a period of time of opening this up to District 6 residents to get input. Councilmember Jennifer Green said she liked the idea of interviewing individuals, reaching out to the community, saying she doesn’t know what Plum Creek wants. “I’d hate to make the decision for them.” “I’m with Jen on this one,” Councilmember Renee Valentine said. “Nothing personal, but I would like to hear from residents...” Procopio, who made the motion to hold a special meeting, said Hammelman has been wonderful for the town, done “wonderful work for the business community,” and is a great guy, but he wanted a oneweek wait to get feedback from constituents. Donahue said he wanted the special meeting to happen soon so that Hammelman, if reappointed, wouldn’t miss the next council meeting, set for Jan. 21.

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Marine talks about life overseas Staff Sgt. Lucas Crowe stationed in Afghanistan By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hollywood movies that depict heroics on the battlefield sometimes fail to give credit to the supporting cast of characters. Both at home and abroad, hundreds of thousands of Marines, airmen, sailors and soldiers perform their duties behind the scenes, without much fanfare. More often than not, the recognition they receive comes strictly from loved ones, as well as the “family” with whom they serve alongside. Marine Staff Sgt. Lucas Crowe is one of them. The 2001 Chaparral High School graduate deployed to Afghanistan over the summer and is tasked with one of the most important duties imaginable: equipping aircraft with survival gear. “I’m the person that makes sure that if that plane ever crashes, people are living afterwards,” said Crowe, who is stationed at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. That means making sure there are enough helmets, life rafts, parachutes, life preservers and oxygen masks for everyone on board, not to mention ensuring emergency communication systems are functional. Though it’s rare for flight survival equipment to be used, the gear that Crowe

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Lucas Crowe, front row third from left, stands with his unit at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The 2001 Chaparral High School graduate is in the midst of his third deployment. Courtesy photo

packed while station in Miramar, Calif., saved one F-18 pilot’s life when he ejected after an engine failed. That pilot, per unwritten code, thanked Crowe with a bottle of whiskey. The responsibility is immense and “attention to detail is what it boils down to,” said Crowe, who served as a Marine recruiter at Chaparral, Ponderosa and Legend high schools in 2012. “You have to make

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TV shows. They also built a gym and have taken to the Insanity Workout; Crowe says at 30, he is considered a “grandpa” by the younger Marines and tries hard to keep up. But with downtime comes a few doses of excitement. Depending on the inspection cycle, the crew can be swamped. Crowe, who oversees a six-member flight equipment staff, double-checks to make sure everything is secured and systems are up to date. He is in charge of C-130 equipment, and if the plane is traveling over the ocean, for example, he will include extra life rafts. Camp Bastion is the base of operations for a C-130 fixed with missiles. Those at the base are on call 24/7 and fly around waiting for a phone call that will give the pilots their coordinates. “We get letters from units on the ground that have been pinned down, and they suddenly have these missiles come out of nowhere and take out the enemy,” Crowe said. Even though it’s his third deployment, missing birthdays and holidays is still tough, but Crowe will be back home at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina within the next two months. The base is currently short a few Marines as a few squadrons traveled to the Philippines to help with typhoon relief efforts. Crowe was among those who responded to hard-hit areas of the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005. He worked three days straight, tossing life rafts to survivors from a helicopter. There might not be a lot of glory in the work, but Crowe is content in knowing he and fellow Marines are making a difference.

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Leah Eveleigh shares a common philosophy with the most successful people in the world: improvement should be constant. No matter that her office is actually a kitchen; the idea holds true anywhere. Perhaps that’s why the producers of the Food Network reality television show “Cutthroat Kitchen,” which pits four chef-contestants against one another in a cook-off, recently tapped Eveleigh, a Highlands Ranch resident. The mother of two has made quite a name for herself in the Denver area through her company, Tropical Grill Catering, which serves up Filipinoand Hawaiian-influenced delicacies Job at Number: 00059527 places like the Dragon Boat Festival and Taste of Colorado. Customer: TANNER GUNShe caters luaus,Inc. weddings, birthday parties and SHOW other special events. Phone:Although (303)550-8822 she’s in a kitchen setting, being in front of television cameras and whipping up a dish that will be judged — sometimes harshly — in front of millions is a different ballgame. Eveleigh cannot divulge any details before her episode airs at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 on the Food Network, but she is eager to share her experience with friends and relatives during a watch party at LoDo’s Bar and Grill on Quebec Street in Highlands Ranch. Eveleigh has been busy reaping the rewards for her hard work and “constant improvement” mantra and is finally getting recognition for succeeding at something for which she is truly passionate. “To be chosen to be a contestant, that’s huge for me,” she said. “It’s my dream come true.” The recognition, she hopes, will

Highlands Ranch resident Leah Eveleigh will appear on ‘Cutthroat Kitchen,’ a reality TV show on the Food Network that pits four chefs against one another in a cook-off. Eveleigh’s episode airs at 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Courtesy photo help her launch her own company, Chef Leah’s Kitchen. Eveleigh plans to market herself as a private chef who will also appear at cooking demonstrations. Of course, she will continue to cater. Eveleigh has also spent several years compiling her recipes into a cookbook. Devoted followers seek her out every year at festivals, and Eveleigh gets immense satisfaction while watching people enjoy her food. “It’s my reputation I’m putting out there,” she says. “I try to make it better every time.” Eveleigh, who grew up on a remote island in the Phillipines, learned how to cook at a young age. Her mother taught her everything she knows. The family earned money by selling its goods at the local market. The influence on her cooking today is obvious. Eveleigh is known for her banana lumpia, her take on a popular Filipino

dessert. She puts banana in an egg roll wrap, fries it to a crisp, then drizzles it with chocolate or caramel or strawberry sauce. Powdered sugar is sprinkled on top for good measure. Eveleigh likely was more prepared for the judges than the other contestants on “Cutthroat Kitchen.” She has a few “very honest” critics at home: her boys, ages 12 and 14. “I do listen to them,” she says, before adding: “They’re so spoiled.” It’s those critics that Eveleigh, who just turned 50, most wants to impress. She hopes that they are learning by example that life goals can be achieved at any age. “I want to inspire my kids by doing something positive and going after my dream,” Eveleigh said. Her website, www.leaheveleigh. com, will launch immediately after the episode of “Cutthroat Kitchen” airs Jan. 19.

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‘Mr. Larry’ picked as top library volunteer Retired teacher, 74, honored by Colorado Association of Libraries By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@coloradocommunitymedia.com He was working his way through his first year of college at a Greeley sugar beet plant, when the tower he was standing on collapsed and he fell about 20 feet onto concrete and broke his back. Larry Shriner, 74, of Highlands Ranch, who wasn’t supposed to be able to walk again, did. But the chronic pain doesn’t stop and to this day he relies on a walker to get around. He said in a recent interview, as he sat in his living room, more than 55 years after his accident, that the pain at that moment was about a “6 or 7” on a scale of 10, even though he’d spent the morning with doctors getting various pain-relief treatments. But there are times when something completely stops the pain. “I don’t have pain when I’m working with kids,” he said and his eyes filled. “I focus on the kids.” Shriner, a retired Denver Public Schools teacher who taught — mainly sixth grade — for more than 30 years, decided after his wife, Marian, died that to help with his grief, and to help his community, he’d volunteer at the Highlands Ranch Library. After seven years of volunteering, “Mr. Larry,” as the kids call him, has been given a state-wide award, honored recently as the 2013 Colorado Association of Libraries’ volunteer of the year. He’s still volunteering, but instead of reading to kids three times a week, it’s once a week. He had a heart attack in July 2013 and then surgery, where three stents had to be put in because of blocked arteries. “I think he’s so inspiring,” said Kim McClintock, branch volunteer coordinator at Highlands Ranch and Roxborough library branches, who nominated Shriner. She said he takes all the adversity that life throws at him and instead on internal-

Larry Shriner, 74, of Highlands Ranch, a retired Denver Public Schools teacher, was recently named the state’s Colorado Association of Libraries’ volunteer of the year. Photo by Virginia Grantier izing it, reflects it out “in a positive way.” When Shriner decided to volunteer, he told the library staff he wanted to read to the kids, but they told him only the librarians can do that. He was kind of floored. He told them he had taught for 30 years and had a master’s degree.

Pizzeria brings taste of St. Louis to Lone Tree Arch Pizza offers signature thin-crust at its second location

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jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Marc and Stacy Dak call it St. Louis’ little secret, one they want everyone in Colorado to know. The Centennial residents recently opened Arch Pizza in Lone Tree, which features St. Louis-style pies. Characterized by a thin crust and a blended provolone/Swiss and cheddar cheese known as provel, the pizza is cut into squares instead of slices. It’s a distinctive style Missourians know and Coloradans are discovering, said the Daks, who opened their first store last fall in Denver. “What makes it unique is the provel cheese, the tangier, smoky, sweeter sauce and our cracker-thin crust,” said Stacy Dak, whose family hails from St. Louis. “I grew up always going back and having it. I loved it. It’s one of those childhood memories.” The thin crust means it’s also less filling. “It’s one of those pizzas you can eat a little more of than normal because they are smaller,” Marc Dak said. “There’s a lot less crust, so I don’t feel bloated and full after eating. And it brings out the flavor of the ingredients and toppings.” Stacy’s brother, Matt Liess, and her husband decided to introduce the Midwestern specialty to Colorado. Missouri transplants immediately were grateful. “When we opened our first store, the turnout from St. Louis natives was tremendous,” Stacy Dak said. Ed and Margie Imo first introduced the

They told him the library had a program, Book Start, which sends volunteers out to preschools and home daycares to introduce kids to literature. So while he took the necessary training hours to do that he sorted books and did other tasks. He now volunteers for Book Start and also plans and gets involved in various pro-

grams including family book clubs such as the father-son book club — and the Page to Stage Productions where children’s original stories are made into stage productions. Shriner grew up in northwest Denver when there were still trolley/street cars and kids could be out without parental supervision, riding their bikes everywhere. They knew it was time to come home when the streetlights started coming on, he said. His art teacher at North High School said he’d be a great teacher and he went on to college in Greeley, but then there was the accident. After a month, still in a body cast, he returned to college, but got depressed because of the level of pain he was dealing with and dropped out. He ended up working in Denver for Ben Veldkamp, now deceased, who started the chain of Veldkamp Flowers florist shops. Eventually, Veldkamp told Shriner he could work for him during the summers, but that Shriner should be back in college. “I thanked him many times for that,” Shriner said, about Veldkamp’s role in his eventually going back to college, at University of Denver. He later taught in downtown Denver schools, such as Columbine Elementary School near Denver’s City Park, and was there when President John F. Kennedy was killed. He described the school as being in chaos as the students wailed and cried upon hearing the news. Most of the kids were African-American and “President Kennedy was beloved in the black community,” he said. When his students nominated him for a teaching award in 1991, they explained it was because he encouraged them to become their own person, he related. When he was assigned to the discipline room, during a stint at Denver’s Kepner Middle School, he recalls that students would walk in and be so glad it was him there. “You’ll listen to us. No one else listens to us.” “It keeps me going, working with kids,” he said. “It’s a reason to get up in the morning.”

· The implementation of a deposit for new IREA customers · Implementing a fee of $9.25 for those who receive a disconnect Marc and Stacy Dak’s new Lone Tree restaurant Arch Pizza features St. Louis style pizza. Photo by Jane Reuter style in 1964 when they opened a pizza parlor in St. Louis. Imo’s now is a 90-restaurant chain that has inspired others, including the Daks. The Lone Tree Arch Pizza is in the Meadows Shopping Center on Maximus Drive west of Yosemite Street, in a space previously occupied by Rocky Mountain Pie. The Daks redesigned the interior, adding a faux brick wall and arch. “We’ve had a warm welcome from the community,” Stacy Dak said. “We kind of want to be that local pizza place.” Other unique offerings include toasted ravioli, deep-fried provel cheese bites and toasted banana bites. Arch Pizza is open seven days a week and delivers within a five-mile radius of its Lone Tree site. The Daks plan soon to open restaurants in Englewood, Thornton and southeast Denver, and say they have an aggressive business plan that eventually includes restaurants in Castle Rock, Monument, Colorado Springs and Boulder among other communities.

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Pointless babble and creaky noises Over half of the United States population actively uses Facebook. Millions and millions are on MySpace, and millions and millions are on Twitter. I inactively use all of them, and I don’t tweet. I do make small, creaky noises when I walk, however. It’s my bum knee. I have this: a weekly column in eight newspapers, and I self-published a book consisting of 45 columns. Volume Two is in the works. Who do I think I am? Who do we think we are? Why do we spend so much time texting and tweeting, and transmitting our whereabouts and whatabouts? I cannot answer for anyone else. I can only conjecture. I think egos are involved. Social networking makes it possible for each of us to show off, to let the world know we are here, to rant, to seek attention. I know exactly why I write. It is very satisfying and self-validating. Just like painting. I had a better year as a writer than I did as a painter (in 2013). It was totally unexpected. Tweeting has been called “pointless babble,” but everyone is doing it. I wouldn’t know how to begin, and if I did, I wouldn’t

know why I was doing it. But I am an exception. Technology is passing me by. I just read that my desktop computer might be obsolete in the future because everyone is going to be using tablets. Not me. I can understand why people would change over to tablets. You can make use of them while you are on the go. But I am not on the go. I am on the stay. The same article said that landlines are almost a thing of the past, and 40% of us have wireless service. Once again, not me. I don’t have the latest anything.

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Thank you, Amy Greenberg, for your letter (published Jan. 2) illuminating the abject lack of common sense elicited by the Castle Rock City Council. Hey, I’m a capitalist, and certainly not anti-growth, but simply because something can be built does not mean that it should be. If you think traffic congestion in the area is bad now, the addition of this 900,000 square foot Promenade Mall will be an absolute nightmare. (By the way, do we really need another building named Promenade? How original.) Also, with the new Adventist hospital so

close to this future monstrosity, emergency vehicles will also have a difficult and dangerous time trying to navigate the logjam. I am thankful I don’t live in the Meadows. If you folks think that adding another ramp to I-25 a few years from now will alleviate the impending gridlock, you’ve been smokin’ too much of Colorado’s now infamously legal ganja. Amy, you are correct. This is not only insane, but sheer idiocy. Gary Tarolli Castle Rock

Is there a Goliath in your life? Almost everyone is familiar with the story of David and Goliath, the story of a young boy who defeats a mighty giant with just a sling and a stone. The young boy stood up to the giant, Goliath, when all others resisted or were afraid to face Goliath in battle. What are some of the giants or Goliaths in our own lives that we need to face up to or battle? Do you have a Goliath in your life right now? If so, please keep reading. And if not, you may want to keep reading anyway, as one day you may come face to face with your own giant. Now I am certainly no giant or Goliath, as a matter of fact I am about as average as they come, 5 feet 11 and let’s just call it about 200 pounds. I used to be an even 6 feet tall but somehow with age I have become the incredible shrinking man and lost some height and certainly some might. But the other day I was in the gym and I was walking back from the water fountain when I witnessed a group of young boys bench pressing. They looked to be about 13-15 years old, and one of the boys had apparently just completed his max lift, his best-ever bench press. I watched as he muscled it up, struggled, almost didn’t make it, but completed the lift with one of his friends spotting him in case he couldn’t do it. When he completed the lift, he jumped up off the bench, high-fived his friends, fist-pumped, chest bumped and was higher than a kite and looking and feeling strong and proud. As I walked back towards the area I was working out in I had to pass through a small area where they were and as I did the young boy was walking toward the water fountain and one of us had to yield to the other to allow the other person to pass through. I yielded to the mighty and proud young boy, gave him a smile and nod of approval and he walked by me with his shoulders back, chest puffed out and head held high. Again, I am no Goliath and he didn’t de-

feat me, but he reached a max lift bench press, a best-ever lift, and even though I didn’t know him I was proud of him. It was apparently something he was pursuing for a while and worked hard to achieve his goal. And it made me think, what is my Goliath? What is the giant in my life, even at age 52, that I need to battle and defeat? Are there things in my life that I am “gonna do?” Am I settling into a “woulda, shoulda, coulda?” kind of guy. This young boy, this young David inspired me in the gym to reach higher, try harder, and do more with my life. I know I can still learn more, laugh more and love more. I know I can be in even better shape and I know that I can find even greater success in business. But what I have to do and what you have to do in order to achieve this level is to first identify our Goliaths, recognize what is holding us back, set our goals, and work hard to pursue the achievement of those goals. We need to defeat the giants that are keeping us from being everything that we have ever dreamed of being, doing, or having in our lives. How about you? Is there a Goliath out there? Can you be a “David?” I would love to hear all about your battles and victories at gotonorton@gmail.com and when you set out to defeat the giants in your life, it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp. and the CEO/founder of www. candogo.com.

My column appears online but I rarely read it there. I like to get ink on my fingers. People stand in line to get the latest Apple. I don’t stand in line. If I am third in line, I change my mind and go somewhere and get a milk shake. I am an anomaly. I am retired, I have one living relative, and no family of my own. There are no urgencies, except for the one that cannot be mentioned here. I don’t need to — or want to — know what anyone is doing at the moment. I was told, however, that Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are great for marketing your paintings. I doubt it. Nothing is working right now. Nothing is selling. Here and there, low-priced art is selling, small paintings, or paintings that look like things. That means that people are buying recognizable imagery. There is nothing recognizable in my paintings, unless you can see images in clouds and fireplaces. Most people would rather have a new contraption than a painting or a sculpture.

I wonder how many works of art were given last Christmas, compared to the number of tablets. That’s just the way it is. Think twice times twice before you let your babies grow up to be artists. It’s inwardly fulfilling beyond explanation, but it does not fulfill the refrigerator. You text, you tweet, I write. It’s all a kind of graffiti. We want to leave a trail in our existence. It’s a conceit. Sure, a lot of it is useless and pointless gibberish, but it’s hard to resist something that everyone else is doing. I walked into the Tattered Cover after they put my book on the shelves and two things occurred to me. One, I wished that my parents could have seen what I was seeing. Two, I am in over my head. I am in the same natatorium that Dickens and Twain and Camus are in, but I am underwater and breathing through a thin reed, gasping and treading. I am breathing a heady and intoxicating air. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Taxes, home values and health care We are continuing the recovery from the Great Recession. It is interesting to hear different perspectives on how we are doing, as an economy, an investor, employee or consumer. There are varying degrees of lukewarm satisfaction and an actual bipolar affect when it comes to housing or the stock market, depending on your wealth status. Last year was a great year for investors, if they were participating in growth vehicles. It was an average year for homeowners who saw their values rising gradually. The unemployment rate dropped below 7 percent, yet everyone seems to know someone who remains unemployed. This is a story of the haves and the have-nots. It appears our middle class is parting down the middle and the wealth accumulation soars for the top half while conditions continue to worsen for the bottom half. The housing market is a good example. If you are trying to sell a beginner house, it is difficult for new buyers to qualify and many continue to rent. If you are selling a property over a million dollars, buyers can afford to be picky and many properties in certain regions remain unsold. If you are in the Goldilocks house then you probably enjoyed rising home values during the last year. Housing experts caution

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that while the momentum is likely to continue, it could be at a slower pace in 2014. Investments are another good example of winners and losers. Growth outperformed value, small stocks outperformed large and domestic outperformed foreign. Fixed income lost value as bonds continue to be underwater in the tug-ofwar between federal easing and interest rates rising. Therefore, the folks who can afford to take on more risk (growth and smaller companies) were rewarded handsomely. Those who stuck with conservative investments such as retirees — those who need income or those who fear loss of principal — actually lost net worth last year due to the declining bond prices. This year there are many new rules put in place to help improve the lower classes Kummer continues on Page 11

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How much should we pay for medicines? At the tail end of last year the Food and Drug Administration approved a drug that may cure some three million Americans who have hepatitis C, a disease that interferes with liver function and can eventually lead to liver cancer. It’s a serious illness; many people don’t know they have it until the first symptoms show up years later, and those who do have it undergo grueling and sometimes ineffective treatments. So when Gilead Sciences, the manufacturer of sofosbuvir, which goes by the brand name Sovaldi, announced its new drug was ready for prime time, doctors who treat patients with the disease cheered. Results of clinical trials showed side effects appeared to be mild compared to those from conventional treatment and cure rates seemed to be high. A hepatitis expert at Johns Hopkins said, “This is about as hot as I’ve ever seen.” Stock analysts were ecstatic. One told the New York Times global sales — about 170 million people worldwide are infected — could surpass the sales record of $13 billion set by Lipitor, the statin used to treat high cholesterol. The press touted the good news, too, as it customarily does when a new wonder drug hits the market. And as it too often does, it gave short shrift to the price. Sovaldi has one major drawback — its budget-busting price tag. Gilead says it will cost $84,000 for the three-month treatment

regime. That’s $1,000 a pill. The debut of sofosbuvir offers a clear example of how expensive technology enters the medical marketplace even before all the evidence comes in that the drug works. In Sovaldi’s case not all the new drug combinations have been extensively tested. “We may be in for surprises, still,” said Charles Rice, a hepatitis C expert at Rockefeller University in New York City. It also raises important questions about who should pay for the drug. Should it be Medicare? Medicaid? Commercial insurers? Or should it be the patients whose insurance policies increasingly come with high amounts of cost-sharing in the form of deductibles and coinsurance? And what contribution does Sovaldi make to the overall high price of medical care in the U.S., the highest in the world? Indeed these questions can be asked

about any new drug or medical device. But they aren’t. Other countries have agencies that deliberate such trade-offs. We don’t. To raise them conjures up unpleasant images of rationing — patients deprived of life-saving treatments. Asking them also conflicts with a deeply held American belief that the medicine man sits at the right hand of God, and we’re willing to spend anything for cures and treatments even if they are extraordinarily pricey. The entry of Sovaldi also invites serious questioning about why the price of new medical technology doesn’t seem to decrease as prices for other technological advances do — computers, for example. There’s no downward pressure on prices. The patent system for new drugs — protection from competition for seven to 12 years — leaves drug makers in the driver’s seat. Payers pretty much have to cough up what drug makers charge. And federal rules prevent Medicare, one of the largest buyers of drugs, from negotiating with drug makers over prices. Basically, what’s left is negative publicity, and the press doesn’t provide much of that. A recent NPR segment did, however, as they probed the high price of sofosbuvir. It questioned why the drug maker needed to make its prices so high especially given the large potential market for the drug. One

hepatitis expert wanted to know why once Gilead recovered its costs it couldn’t reduce the price. “I don’t want to say it’s unfair, but it does start feeling more exploitative,” she told NPR listeners. A Gilead vice president responded “That’s very unlikely that we would do that.” Right now they don’t have to. Instead Gilead said it would help patients pay for the drug. You know one of those patient-assistance programs that no doubt help those who have no money for such expensive treatment. But does that gesture do much to bring down the cost of the drug and thus the country’s health care tab that feeds into the insurance premiums and cost of care we pay out of pocket? No, say many experts. Such programs may serve to keep drug prices high. All this is something to ponder as we move into an election year with health care and its cost promising to dominate the campaign. Trudy Lieberman is immediate past president of the Association of Health Care Journalists. The Rural Health News Service is funded by a grant from The Commonwealth Fund and distributed through the Colorado Press Association, the Nebraska Press Association Foundation and the South Dakota Newspaper Association.

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and reduce some of the wealth accumulation. This includes higher taxes for the wealthy, such as higher payroll tax on incomes over $200,000. Higher tax brackets across the board are also in effect, including an investment tax of 3.8 percent for filers in the highest tax bracket, which is now 39.5 percent. Some folks will discover this year that they are paying over 50 percent in taxes if they include payroll tax, investment tax, federal and state income tax. The Affordable Health Care Act is designed to also help level the playing field by bringing medical benefits to all citizens. By now most people applying for new health insurance discovered their premiums increased unless their incomes are below the poverty limit. It is too early to tell how these changes will affect our economic growth in 2014. Strong early earnings reports indicate we are still carrying some momentum over from last year. It may take a few quarters

ghanistan will not have the technical skills to transition directly from his military occupational field to a civilian one. However, like so many others who serve or have served our country, they come with leadership skills, teamwork, and a sense of determination and urgency to accomplish whatever task they are given. My legislation, H.R. 1412, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act, will provide incentives for employers to hire our veterans so they can make that transition to a civilian job. There is also a little known and underutilized program that allows veterans to use their educational benefits to take advantage of job training through apprenticeship programs. Under this program, a veteran’s G.I. Bill benefits can be used to help pay their salaries instead of paying for college. Additionally, the salary is split between a veteran’s G.I. Bill benefits and the employer with the employer picking up more of the cost as the veteran gains experience. The Veterans Job Opportunity Act will expand the program by requiring that

to evaluate the impact of higher taxes and higher health care costs on employers. This could derail the decline of unemployment or could eventually cut into corporate profits. The Federal Reserve Board will likely continue to taper the bond purchase program as the economy gains more stability. This could continue to fuel risk investments although likely at a slower rate than the last two years. In the meantime we should revel in the continued recovery. Make certain your investments reflect your goals for the New Year and you are diversified to take advantage of different types of growth in the future. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 27 years and is President of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your questions at www.kummerfinancial.com or by calling the economic hotline at 303683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

the Department of Veterans Affairs notify all military personnel of the program before they are discharged from active duty, it then further incentivizes private sector employers to hire veterans by increasing the share of the salary that the VA will pay, and it will open up opportunities in the public sector as well by making all agencies of the Federal government participate in the program. This is a commonsense bill that will benefit not only our returning veterans but also employers who will experience the value of employing a United States vet-

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eran. The Veterans Job Opportunity Act passed the House of Representatives unanimously last year and is now awaiting action in the Senate. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman is the chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. He has 21 years of combined service between the U.S. Army, the Army Reserve, the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve. He represents the 6th Congressional District.

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Orval “Joe” Cummings Orval “Joe” Cummings passed away December 23, 2013 in Dickson, TN. Joe was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Lockheed Martin. He lived in both Douglas and Elbert Counties. Married to Martha who preceded him in death, Joe is survived by his three children, Joe and wife Melissa of Parker, Cindy Biays of Castle Rock, and Richard and Elida of Fairview, TN. He also had 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He gave us all more than we could ever give back. His life will be celebrated at a memorial service at Ft. Logan National Ceremony. Contributions in his honor may be made to Hope’s Promise Adoption Care 303-660-0277.

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With the Iraq War over and our involvement in Afghanistan winding down, the military is getting ready to downsize and many more veterans will soon be forced to make the transition to civilian life. I joined the Army after my junior year of high school, earned a high school diploma through an Army program, and was accepted at the University of Colorado before I left active duty. Needless to say, attending the University of Colorado as a young, single veteran was a great experience, both academically and socially. I was able to cover most of the cost of going to college under the educational benefits that I had earned through my military service. This program was commonly called the G.I. Bill when I went to the University of Colorado and it is now referred to as the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill for our current generation of returning veterans. No doubt, our military families have already been stressed by the multiple deployments of their service members and they now face more anxiety with the uncertain future of having to leave the military, which for many is the only career that they have ever known. Many of those who have recently left the military, or are soon to leave, are not interested in using their educational benefits to get a four-year college degree but would much rather have a job where they can better support their families. Our veterans are tremendously talented but need help transitioning their military skills to civilian employment. A Marine Corps infantry rifleman serving in Af-

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ago,” he said. “This is kind of the (ages) `8to-80’ approach.” Douglas County hired Alpine Bike Parks, a company based in Whistler, B.C., to engineer the technical trails and construct a world-class mountain bike skills area. The project was delayed for a year because it was not viewed as a top priority, but work is expected to get underway in April, with completion this summer. The $225,000 price tag includes all final design, engineering, labor, and materials. The trails, with varying levels of difficulty, are now in the design phase. Discussions about whether to include specific features, including berms, rollers and rails, must still take place, Burkhardt said. “We’re looking at something that’s trailoriented, where people can work on their skills close to home and then go into the mountains,” he said. A planning document says the course will be “challenging for all levels, and blend into the surrounding natural topography as much as possible.” The mountain bike paths will be built in a “sloping bowl” within the existing pedestrian and equestrian trails, Burkhardt said. The east end of the park was an ideal location to limit the amount of potential conflicts between user groups.

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At the Dec. 4 meeting, that newly revised ordinance was introduced and it was emphasized by Town Attorney Robert Slentz and others that the ban only included Castle Rock municipal buildings and properties, not sidewalks, streets, businesses or other areas of town. But this time, every audience member who commented, more than 20, spoke against the ban — including Jeff Meek, a Castle Rock firearms instructor, who told the council that criminals don’t open carry, that it “attracts attention they don’t want.” Town council then decided to table the proposed ordinance that would have kept the ban and directed staff to draft a proposed ordinance to repeal the ban in townowned buildings and properties — the or-

dinance to be heard at the Jan. 21 meeting. Councilmember Jennifer Green said that “this is above and beyond firearms, this is about upholding and defending the Constitution. “We are all here freely able to speak because of the Constitution. It’s important to me to uphold it and defend it.” Donahue said the council is very concerned about the safety of residents and town employees and that if there were any indication that repealing the ban would put them at risk “we’d be rethinking this.” “I suspect if you look at the evidence, people that do open carry are more law abiding than the average citizen,” he told the audience before the vote. “I don’t have statistical evidence to back that up. Don’t quote me on that,” he added. Hammelman told the audience he hoped the next meeting would be more balanced so council could hear both pro and con arguments. But as of press time, it wasn’t known if Hammelman would be at the Jan. 21 meeting — as a councilmember, anyway. Hammelman — who represented District 6, the Plum Creek area, until he resigned Jan. 7 for family reasons — told council his timing was so people had time to file and run for his seat in the April election. But he also asked council if it would reappoint him to the seat so he could represent his district through the election. The council decided it would consider at a special meeting Jan. 14 whether to reappoint him or leave the seat vacant. It wasn’t known if council would make a final decision at that meeting, said a town spokeswoman.

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Horse show draws quite the crowd Franktown trainers among hundreds at quarter horse event By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com In the stalls and aisles of the paddock, trainers and owners smoothed out saddle blankets and tightened cinches preparing to take part in the final sessions of the Pre Denver Quarter Horse Show at the National Western Stock Show Events Center. “I have been coming to this show for a lot of years,” Douglas County trainer Devin Warren said of the show that precedes the National Western. “I come here to show horses and also to coach and train nonprofessional horse owners so they can show their horses.” Warren is well known in horse circles as the trainer of world champions. At the Jan. 9 event, he rode a quarter horse around the exercise ring before turning the animal over to its owner Gina Ratcliff. But first he adjusted the stirrups to fit the new rider and did some last-minute coaching before horse and rider moved out into the ring. “This is just one of about 80 horses we have here for the show,” the owner of Warren Performance Horses on Highway 83 said. “We have an excellent team that trains horses and who are available to coach the owners on show techniques. I guess training the horse and coaching the owner really go together as the result of how well we did comes when we see how much better horse and rider are in the show ring.” Warren grew up in Woodland Park and around horses and participated in 4H to learn more about livestock, particularly horses. “Of course, we work with a variety of breeds,” he said. “For example, we have horses here for the quarter horse show and, when it ends, we’ll move them out and be here with paint horses when the National Western Stock Show gets into full swing.” Warren and his horses were in the National Western Stock Show Events Center area. The area includes the ring the public sees and behind that area is the extensive barn and paddock area. The aisles are lined with horse stalls. Some owners have just a single stall, while others like Warren need a group of adjacent stalls, making for a temporary home for their horses. Just a short distance from Warren’s

Trainer Devin Warren adjusts the saddle to fit horse owner Gina Ratcliff. Warren, owner of Franktown’s Warren Performance Horses, had about 80 horses at the Jan. 5-9 Pre Denver Quarter Horse Show that precedes the National Western Stock Show. Photos by Tom Munds

Owners and trainers took turns exercising their horses in one of the arenas Jan. 9 at the National Western Stock Show Complex. Riders and owners were preparing for the shows and sales held during the National Western which opened Jan. 11 and runs through Jan. 26. stalls were a group of eight stalls occupied by Franktown’s Mcdowall Quarter Horse. Kiwi, a horse owned by Renee Howes of Arizona was one of those trained by Mc-

dowall. “I came down today to take my horse Kiwi for a walk to give him a little exercise since most of the trainers are off today

Promenade

and we aren’t showing today,” Howes said. “The people at Mcdowall coached me and I entered Kiwi in several judging events. We did pretty well, which earns us points to help us qualify for the national show that will be held later this year in Amarillo, Texas.” As the quarter horse show wraps up, the animals will move out of the stalls to make room for the other horse breeds coming in for shows, sales and special events during the National Western Stock Show that officially opened two days later on Jan. 11. The National Western is called the Super Bowl of Livestock Shows and runs through Jan. 26. During the 16-day run there are judging competitions and sales for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, bison, yaks poultry and rabbits. Since space is fairly limited, animals are constantly moving in and out of the complex so that more than 15,000 head of livestock can take part in the judging competitions and sales. The National Western Stock Show’s daily schedule includes a variety of livestock event but there are also listing for other activities including rodeos and entertainment. The National Western also is Colorado’s largest trade show with hundreds of vendors displaying their merchandise. The variety of events and activities attract spectators and last year, more than 628,000 people went through the turnstiles. For a schedule and other information on the event, go to www.nationalwestern. com.

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metro-district agreement that would, among other things, have the town share for a period of time some of the sales tax revenue from the development — which would be used to pay some of Promenade’s infrastructure costs. The proposed 200-acre commercial development with up to 350 multi-family units would be developed by Greenwood Village-based Alberta Development Partners, which also developed The Streets at SouthGlenn in Centennial and Southlands Shopping Center in Aurora. In the approved public finance agreement, the town agrees to give back 27.5 percent of Promenade’s sales tax revenues for up to 25 years. And the town would reimburse some development fees as the project develops. It’s proposed that that revenue, as well as a property tax on the property, and a fee imposed on retail customers would be used to pay off a bond issue to be levied on the property’s metropolitan district to fund the project’s infrastructure costs. The town and taxpayers are not responsible for the metro district debt or repayment and assume no financial risk, town staff said. As well, by 2017, net new sales tax to the town from Promenade is estimated to be $4 million per year in addition to addition property tax and various fees. The Jan. 7 approval is the first step of many. Alberta still needs to acquire the land from current owner, Jack Vickers and then there will be a series of other approvals needed from the town. Development is scheduled to take place in phases and could begin sometime in 2014 but that partly depends on completion of North Meadows Extension, a new road connecting The Meadows to U.S. 85 and I-25 and which would serve as another access to Promenade. Don Provost, founder of Alberta Development Partners, was traveling when the News-Press tried to contact him and he couldn’t be reached for comment.

Renee Howes smiles as she hugs her horse Kiwi. McDowall Quarter Horses of Franktown trained Kiwi for Howes, an Arizona resident, who came to show her horse at the Jan 5-9 Pre Denver Quarter Horse show that precedes the National Western Stock Show.

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“Good insulation,” he smiled. And great for other things. LaRue said results of a 20-year international study following children in 27 countries show unequivocally that having 500 books in the house between the ages of 0-5 is like having two parents with master’s degrees. Predictors of such things as whether a child will grow up to happy, healthy, educated, financially secure and out of jail can all be traced back to fourth-grade reading levels. And reading levels can be traced back to the child’s readiness to read by age 5. And the child’s level of readiness to read by age 5 — can be traced back to the number of books in the house. And an easy free way to get books in the home: the library, he says. “What the library is about… We transform lives… unlock doors. We know that this happens,” he said. LaRue’s reaction and action: As of Jan.1, there are no fines assessed for children’s picture books returned late — making it easier for parents to bring more books home if they don’t have to worry about fines. It’s one of his last ideas. His last day is Jan. 17. LaRue, who took the Douglas County job in 1990, is pursuing his growing speaking/consulting career — talking to libraries and organizations worldwide.

‘A shot in the arm’

LaRue said when he arrived in 1990 the Douglas library system had 14 full-time employees, three libraries, four-day weeks, no children’s services and was considered Colorado’s worst library system. Its budget would often vary as the county would sometimes redirect money from the library’s mill levy revenues for other uses. In addition, he remembers pointing out to the commissioners that of the $688,000 budget, $85,000 was funding 13 obsolete computer terminals. In 2014, Douglas County Libraries has 325 employees,

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Highlands Ranch Library is being re-named in honor of Jamie LaRue, the long-time executive director who is retiring this month. Artist rendering 1,500 volunteers and seven locations — with three more planned. But the reasons it’s admired and ranked the country’s best library system in its circulation class since 2006 has to do with such things as high-tech innovations and frugality. LaRue said DCL has absolutely no debt, and during the recession was still able to put aside $2 million a year saving for new buildings — and pays cash as it grows. After the Castle Rock library moved to the former Safeway building, Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce in 2003 named LaRue “business person of the year.” LaRue said he was “really touched” by that. The public sector is sometimes denigrated, and here was an honor given to a public institution, that with 2,000 visitors daily, was responsible for giving that end of downtown an economic “shot in the arm.” To get from worst to best, LaRue in 1990 had to do some major convincing — talking to voters about the need to create an independent library district with a larger, 2.5, mill levy. Business leaders told him no way voters would OK more tax. But it occurred to LaRue that 90 percent of library card holders were women. Cindy Murphy, an activist in Highlands Ranch, organized speaking opportunities at women’s clubs. “Anytime three women got together, I was there,” he said. His wife, Suzanne LaRue, also a librarian, remembers those times: “While he was on the campaign trail from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days, using our only car to travel around the county, I and our then 2-year-old daughter were, like Rapunzel, isolated in a rented townhouse atop a ridge in Perry park. But we had fun exploring the beautiful area…” The voting results: 66 percent approved LaRue’s idea. Things started changing.

Going high-tech

The following year, DCL opened up a Highlands Ranch branch; libraries expanded to seven-day service; children’s services were added and they began to build the collection. Before Douglas County, one of LaRue’s previous positions was as circulation department head in Springfield, Ill. The library was moving into the computer age, converting the card catalogue. He read manuals during night shifts, as computers backed up data. Eventually he realized he was dreaming at night about the process. “After months of reading computer manuals every night… my unconscious (mind) adopted the metaphor of `reformatting’ the first stage to the backup,” he said. The result: “I `got’ the logic of the computer system.” At DCL, LaRue with his developed expertise started incorporating technology. In 1991, patrons could now put holds on books through home computers. In 1996, it became one of the first public libraries to connect to the Internet, and first in Colorado to have its own website. Then there was LaRue’s idea about e-book acquisition, now known to libraries world-wide as the DCL Model. In

2010, it would be the first library in the world to use it. “I didn’t know if it would succeed,” LaRue said. But he said he decided to try, “betting on the future of the organization.” The problem to solve: Many library users wanted e-books but it was becoming hard to provide them. Instead of being able to buy them directly from the publishers for a discounted price — which is how libraries typically get books — for e-books there were middlemen between the libraries and publishers, distributors with e-book publishing platforms. Even if a library bought a steeply priced e-book this way, there would be limits on how many times it could be checked out before DCL would have to buy it again. “The market was starving us out…We were being locked out of an emerging market.” LaRue decided DCL could sidestep middlemen by buying their own e-book publishing platform — a $100,000 expense — and negotiate directly with the publisher, and then have permanent possession of the book. It has worked so well that other library systems are following DCL’s lead. In addition, The Wire, an online resource created by LaRue and staff, gives step-by-step guidance through the writing, publishing and marketing process. And buying the book. “We help people find you… in our catalog, every title now has a ‘click to buy’ button,” he said.

Always a librarian

Paul R. Miller, owner of Royal Crest Dairy and executive director of Arapahoe Library District, is proud of his role in hiring LaRue back in 1990. “He’s one of the most talented persons I’ve ever worked with — in the private or public sector. I’ve always been impressed with what he’s achieved with the library and the district,” said Miller, who was the president of the Douglas County Libraries board of trustees when LaRue was hired. LaRue is also a defender of some materials some may not want in the library and has written a book about those issues. See his column that includes his letter to the mom of a 7-year-old about why the book “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” is in the library: http://jaslarue.blogspot.com/2008/07/unclebobbys-wedding.html. The LaRues’ two kids are grown — Maddy LaRue, 26, teaches English in Berlin, Germany and Max LaRue, 19, studies digital design at UCD. A recent honor given LaRue was the Lifetime Achievement Award by Colorado Association of Libraries. In the community, he has served on Rotary, community theater and charter school boards. But a few weeks ago, he spent time doing maybe his most important work: being a librarian again, reading to kids at one of the district’s story times. The book was award-winning “Polar Express,” by author Chris Van Allsburg. Its message: “If you imagine it, you can make it happen,” LaRue said.

Views on LaRue • “His willingness to take risks, think creatively, consider all ideas, and look beyond the present are skills that so few people possess. … He is irreplaceable and will be missed.” —Amy Hunt, DCL Trustee • “It’s great to know a famous librarian. I now live and work in the Chicago area. When my new colleagues learn that I came from Colorado, they always ask, `Do you know Jamie LaRue?’ They admire Jamie’s leadership and creativity throughout library land…” — Rick Ashton, former city librarian, Denver Public Library

• “While Jamie and I didn’t always agree about the definition of `censorship,’ I have been a great admirer of his work to build a cutting-edge library district in our Douglas County communities. His inquiring mind and his participation in his neighborhood have made him an unquestioned `mover and shaker’ in our county.” — State Rep. Carole Murray • “Jamie’s gift is his ability to distill and clarify the most complicated of issues and then articulate it in terms understandable to everyone. The library commu-

nity and the public we serve have long been the beneficiaries of his thoughtful wisdom.” — Eloise May, retired former Executive Director of Arapahoe Library District • “Jamie is one of those rare individuals who demonstrate such wisdom, compassion, a gentle soul and a true desire to give back to our community. I see his wonderful face as he re-enacted his version of `Scrooge’ on stage during (Castle Rock’s annual) Starlighting...” — Pam Ridler, president, Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

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“Winter Morning Bike Ride” by Littleton Fine Arts Guild member Fred Bickle, inspired by George Wesley Bellows is “Best of Show” in the Masters as Mentors exhibit at the Depot Art Center in Littleton. Courtesy photo by Peggy Dietz

Bellows, Van GoGh, o’Keefe, adams… By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Step inside the front door at Depot Art Gallery and Fred Bickle’s Best of Show painting is just to your left. Along with it comes a bit of information about the master he chose as an influence in the Littleton Fine Arts Guilds annual “Masters as Mentors” exhibit, which runs through Feb. 16. The painting’s technically excellent work and strong composition spoke to juror Pat Rucker, a Denver artist, whose abstract painting hangs just to the left of the winner. Each Littleton Fine Arts Guild member who entered chose one or more master artists as influences. While a few tried to copy works, as art students did

IF yOu gO “Masters as Mentors” is exhibited at the Depot Art Gallery through Feb. 16. The gallery, at 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, is housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad Depot, est. 1881, which once served Littleton’s needs for passenger and freight service. Hours for the member-operated gallery: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 303-795-0781.

in earlier years, most simply took an idea or style and worked with it. Each work includes a statement and a photo of the image that triggered the new piece, providing a mini-art history lesson. For instance, “Winter Morning Bike Ride” was inspired by the style of George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925), a member of New York’s famed Ashcan School and a student of teacher Robert Henri. Henri

taught at the Chicago Art Institute and influenced many other young artists of his day. Photographer Peggy Dietz won a firstplace ribbon with her “Evening Walkers in Laramie,” suggested by Louis Anquetin’s mellow “Avenue de Clichey ”(1887). Second-place winner Cele Bergstrom created an imitation of John Singer Sargent’s “Daughters of Edward D. Boit.” Photographer Steve Johnson selected Painter Andrew Wyeth’s open landscapes as inspiration for his “Get Gas.” The Guild is currently accepting applications from artists for membership, which involves submitting examples of one’s work to a jurying committee. Call or stop by for more information. Membership involves some volunteer time hosting the depot’s open hours, as well as exhibition opportunities in the ongoing themed shows.

‘Music of Space and Time’ comes alive Pianist to play at Littleton United Methodist

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Pianist David Korevaar will perform a free concert, “Music of Space and Time,” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Littletonumc.org, 303-794-6379.

“Live performance is a community activity — something that is important in our modern world,” says pianist David Korevaar on his website. “While I love to record and I appreciate that people listen to what I do in that medium, it means much more to me to gather in one place with a group of people and share music.” Korevaar will perform a solo concert called “Music of Space and Time” at Littleton United Methodist Church, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, in a return visit to LUMC’s ongoing free Fine Arts Series. Korevaar, the Peter and Helen Weil Professor of Piano at the University of Colorado-Boulder, is an active soloist and chamber musician in the US, Europe and Asia. He has performed and taught in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan as a US cultural envoy. In the summers, he teaches and per-

forms at the “Music in the Mountains” summer festival in Durango. He will perform Franz Schubert’s “Sonata in A Major,” as well as Gabriel Faure’s “Seventh Nocturne (1898),” “Fifth Barcarolle” and “Sixth Nocturne (1894),” “Eighth Barcarolle (1906)” and “Theme and Variations (1895),” according to David Kates, LUMC Minister of Music. Korevaar began piano study at the age of 6 and became a student of American virtuoso Earl Wild at 13. At 20, he earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Julliard School. He then completed his Doctor of Musical Arts at Julliard with Abbey Simon. He has recorded more than a dozen CDs in both classical and contemporary styles and won awards in international piano competitions.

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Denver Five, the select chef lineup created by promoter Leigh Sullivan, has selected a new 2014 crop of talent. “This year I want to celebrate all the women in our community who are truly redefining what it means to be a chef in Denver,” Sullivan said about her selections of the all-women team. The new chefs are innovation chef at Epicurean Catering, Jenna Johansen, of Bravo TV fame; Elise Wiggins, executive chef at Panzano; Carrie Blake, executive chef at Table 6; Aniedra Nichols, executive chef at Elway’s Cherry Creek and Nadine Donovan, pastry chef at Old Major.

Tebow’s first pick a good one

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was almost on the money with his BCS Championship pick before Monday night’s national title game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. In his debut as a college football analyst for ESPN, Tebow predicted No. 1 Florida State would beat No. 2 Auburn. Tebow said in the ESPN pre-game show: “Auburn might be a team of destiny, but tonight, Florida State is deeper from top to bottom … I think they win 35-31.” Florida State rallied in the final seconds to win 34-31.

Tamale festival at La Sandia

La Sandia hosts its third annual Tamale Festival through Jan. 31 at its Northfield Stapleton and Park Meadows locations to celebrate the culinary heritage and regional ingredients of Mexico. Chef Richard Sandoval has created a tamale menu to showcase this traditional winter dish. La Sandia’s Tamale Festival menu will include tamales, entrée samples and new cocktails. More information is available at www.richardsandoval.com.

Paint Nite comes to Littleton

Is there an artist in you trying to get out? Paint Nite is coming to local restaurants in the metro area that brings people together for a guided painting session. Upcoming dates: 7 p.m., Jan. 21 at Rox Bar & Grill, 12684 W. Indore Place (Littleton) and 7 p.m., Jan. 23 at The Draft, 9150 W. Cross Drive (Littleton). Seats are limited and event tickets, which include a 16-inch by 20-inch canvas, paints, brushes, a smock and professional instruction, are sold in advance at www.paintnite.com.

Westminster Whole Foods on the move

Pianist David Korevaar will perform a solo concert Jan. 24 at Littleton United Methodist Church. Courtesy photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado

Bradburn Village, a residential and retail development in Westminster, just announced that a 35,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market is under construction at the site on the southeast corner of Vrain Street and West 120th Avenue. The new store will be a relocation of the current Whole Foods at 92nd and Sheridan. “We are excited about this new opportunity and look forward to becoming even more connected to the city of Westminster,” said Will Paradise, president of Whole Foods Market’s Rocky Mountain Region. “Each of our stores is designed Parker continues on Page 17

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Western swing and Gypsy Jazz on order Austin-based trio makes way to Lone Tree By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Austin-based trio, Hot Club of Cowtown, will warm up a cool Jan. 31 evening at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, with a concert at 8 p.m. The trio will play its unique mix of traditional western music and mid-century gypsy jazz. Guitarist Whit Smith, fiddler Elana James and bassist Jake Erwin perform internationally and have opened for the likes of Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. Tickets start at $26 and can be purchased at www. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or by calling 720509-1000. Also coming to LTAC: A Passport to Culture event. Celebrate the Chinese New Year on Jan. 19 with the Colorado Asian Heritage Cultural Center. See a Lion Dance and more cultural traditions. Tickets: $5. Event Hall.

Dames of Downton “Dames of Downton” will be hosted by Douglas County Libraries from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9900 Ranch Rd. in Highlands Ranch. Explore the mansion, while listening to Jessica Fellowes, niece of series creator Julian Fellowes speak on “Women of Downton, Women of Today.” Book sale, tea, light hors d’ ouevres and cocktails. Tickets: $25, www. douglascountylibraries.org.

LPS art at ACC Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton, will host its first Littleton Public Schools District Arts Show from Jan. 22 to Feb 12. There will be a closing reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 12, which will

include a tour of ACC art and Design Department facilities at 6 p.m. (meet in the gallery). Options High School art teacher Anna Spillen is coordinator. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.

Denver Mountain Parks

Photographer John Fielder will give an illustrated talk about the Denver Mountain Parks at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. His lecture will cover the 100-year history of this unique collection of mountain parks. He will have copies of his book about the parks available for sale and signing. Free. 303-7953961.

Ducks and more…

“Birding in the Gardens: Winter Duck Walk” with Master Birder Tom Bush at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Time: 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Meet the varieties of ducks that winter on the South Platte River and nearby, plus other winter visitors. Bring binoculars and snacks. No prior birding experience needed. Register in advance: $8 member/$10 non-member. Space is limited. 303-7978565 ext. 306, www.shop.hudsongardens. org.

Hot Club of Cowtown will perform a mix of traditional western music and mid-century Gypsy Jazz at Lone Tree Arts Center on Jan. 31. Courtesy photo cay Circle, Centennial. The Friends of the Arapahoe Library District raises funds to support special programs and projects via this sale. In 2013, $150,000 was raised.

What bird is that?

Books, books, books

The Sizzlin’ Smoky Book Sale runs Jan. 23-25 at Smoky Hill Library, a branch of the Arapahoe Library District, 5430 S. Bis-

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Vintage whodunit

“The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie is a classic mystery playing at the Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre Jan. 28 to Feb. 23, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Directed by Pat Payne. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $38, 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org.

New play “The Eclipse of Lawry” by local playwright Gwylym Cano, directed by Phil Luna, plays through Feb. 8 at Spark Theater, 985 Santa Fe Dr., Denver Arts District. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays (no show Feb. 7). Tickets: $15-$20, www.sparktheater.org , 720-346-7396.

In concert

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“Les Miserables in Concert” is presented through Feb. 2 by The Curtain Playhouse Theatre Cooperative, 3401 W. 29th Ave., Denver Highlands. Musical direction is by Ivan Barney. Tickets: $18-$21. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sunday Jan. 26; 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 2. Tickets: www.thecurtainplayhouse.com.

“Peter Pan” plays Jan. 24 to Feb. 9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. Directed by Ben Dicke and produced by Starkey Productions, flying and other special effects are promised. Tickets cost $16 to $25 (20 percent off for children), visit www.PACECenteronline. com, call 303-805-6800.

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Lowry inspired by reflection in water ‘Water, Water Everywhere’ opens in Lone Tree By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com “For the past two years, I have been using reflection in water and mirrors as metaphor. The figures I choose to paint are searching and exploring as I am,” writes Linda Lowry in her artist’s statement for her new solo show at Lone Tree Arts Center. The water is rippling, swirling, dazzling in the sunlight as Lowry records that particular part of her world. Some works exhibited through Jan. 26 are from her “Water Nymphs” series, completed for a 2012 exhibit at Goodwin Gallery in Denver. Those include people and others, more recently created, are just of water in motion and at peace. Lowry’s colors are bright and clear, skillfully layered to give the effect of depth and movement — inviting the viewer to stick a toe in. “The patterns in water encourage a different approach than my paintings of buildings; I like the playfulness of abstraction,” she says. “I like the suggestion of layers in another world below the surface.” According to Lowry, she has been using cameras below the water and on the surface and after her show, “Water Nymphs,” she began to explore mixed media and printmaking with master printmakers Tony Kirk and Sue Oehme.

The exhibit at Lone Tree includes 17 paintings and seven prints. “The Boulder flood this September has inspired another aspect of water imagery: the power and potential destructive nature of wa“Water, Water Everywhere,” ter,” her artpaintings and prints by Linda ist statement Lowry, runs through Jan. 26 at the concludes. “I Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Comam in the midmons St., Lone Tree. The exhibit dle of my first can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 4 mixed media p.m. Mondays through Fridays flood piece inand prior to performances. Admis- spired by the sion is free. 720-509-1000. experience of having my studio flooded. The dualistic nature of water will be the theme of `Water, Water Everywhere.’” While she didn’t lose any artwork in the flood, it did have a distinct emotional impact, she said, and art enthusiasts can look for that impact to appear in a future exhibit. Lowry, whose work has appeared in numerous solo and group exhibits since the early 1980s, has art in many collections in the US and abroad. She taught in the Arapahoe Community College Art Department for a number of years and said she is scheduled to teach a class in figure drawing at ACC next semester, provided it fills. This show opportunity is an award for her winning “Best of Show” in the 2014 Lone Tree Art Exhibition and Sale in November. Katherine Smith-Warren was juror for the exhibit.

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“Water Series-Waves” is included in Linda Lowry’s exhibit, “Water, Water Everywhere” at the Lone Tree Arts Center through the end of January. Space for the exhibit is her reward for receiving “Best of Show in the 2013 Lone Tree Art Exhibit. Courtesy photo

New theater opens with drama, classes, yoga Actasana inspires world-changing art By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com “Your Art Can Change the World” that’s Actasana’s message to all. The new venue, at 1491 S. Holly St. in Denver, has been open four months. The

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to reflect the unique character of the surrounding community.” The Bradburn Village project, which will include roughly 90 townhomes, is being developed by Continuum Partners.

Troy Guard to open new steakhouse

Sure chef Troy Guard just opened Los Chingones and Sugarmill, but that doesn’t mean he’s resting on his restaurant laurels. Instead, he will open his largest concept yet in February. Guard & Grace (his daughter’s moniker) will be a 9,000-square-foot modern American steak house at 1801

stylish, intimate theater just completed its first production, “Two for the Seesaw” by William Gibson and has started a variety of winter classes for actors of all ages in public speaking, on-camera audition/interview techniques and more. Acting is taught there with the Meisner Technique, which Lea Marlene — the artistic director and founder — studied in depth in Hollywood. It includes two weekly three-hour classes involving repetition, independent activities, emotional prepa-

ration and scene work. Marlene, a Colorado native and CSU graduate, has produced and wrote many successful shows. She developed a standup comedy act, producing, hosting and performing in numerous comedy venues. Comedy workshops are in the theater’s future plans, following one with Comedy Central’s Bret Ernst in late August. Yoga has also been an important element in Marlene’s life and she teaches it at Actasana as well as other Denver locales.

The acting program at Actasana incorporates yoga into all classes, making it different from other acting studios. Co-Founder is David Lauer, whose experience in the film industry will contribute to the theater’s class schedule. His impressive visual effects credits are listed on the Actasana website. He also has a business as architectural photographer and his work was exhibited in the theater’s surrounding gallery when we visited. For information, go to Actasana.com.

California St. The new space will offer private dining areas along with Denver’s largest patio with a fire pit, an expansive raw bar, woodburning oven and exhibition kitchen. Meanwhile, Guard’s TAG Burger Bar (1222 Madison St.) is serving its January Burger of the Month. The New Year’s Resolution Burger is a veggie patty on a whole wheat bun with a red beet gastrique, golden beet strings and brussel sprout leaves. Served with apple chips or French fries for $13. Proceeds from this month’s burger go to Angel Eyes, an agency that provides free grief support services to anyone experiencing the sudden, unexpected loss of an infant or toddler.

ting Old Man Winter stop it. The Indoor Winter Farmers Market returns 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 23 with the Indoor Winter Market, which will feature more than 20 vendors with jams, breads, meat, honey, produce, eggs, and homemade items. Attend the Indoor Winter Market at DiCicco’s Schoolhouse at 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

stoner-kind” … Famed violinist Itzhak Perlman eating with Denver florist extraordinaire BJ Dyer at Seoul BBQ in Aurora (near my former digs) on Peoria Street. Dyer said on Facebook that Perlman “knew just the right Korean dishes to order for the table. What a great sense of humor.” Perlman performed with the Colorado Symphony on Jan. 9 at Boettcher Hall.

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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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In Pueblo at Marisol Therapeutics, a marijuana dispensary, Tommy Chong, half of the Cheech and Chong pot-smoking comedy duo. Chong posted on Twitter: “Just finished my 7th J and boy is my mouth dry. This legalization is tough on (an) old stoner.” Chong told the media at the Pueblo dispensary: “This is one small stagger for a stoner and one giant leap for

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Sheared wool an attraction of its own Younger family attends stock show to learn By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com While most Jan. 9 activities at the National Western Stock Show focused on setting up for coming events, the Younger family came from Elbert County to the arena to observe the wool judging. The family started with four lambs and now their herd has grown to 13 animals. The sheep grow rapidly and usually by the time they are a year old, they are old enough to be sheared. Mady, 12, said the family began raising sheep at her request. “We have horses and dogs so I thought sheep would be fun as pets,” the girl said. “I like our sheep and soon, I am going into 4H where I can learn more about raising the sheep.” Mady’s older brother Matthew said last year, they hired a man to shear their sheep. “The wool from our sheep is nice and I am using it as I am learning to hand spin the wool into yarn,” Holly Younger said.

The Younger family, left to right, Mady, Holly and Matthew, check out one of the entries in the Jan. 9 wool show at the National Western Stock Show. The Elbert County family didn’t have an entry in the show but, since they are now raising sheep, they came to learn as much as they could about wool. Photo by Tom Munds “We came today to watch the judging and to learn all we can about what it takes to raise sheep that provide prize-winning wool. … We are raising some registered

sheep, we want to win some wool prizes and maybe we can have them sheared and sell the wool to hand spinners.” The wool judging is among a handful of

events that got started before the National Western Stock Show officially began Jan. 11. In another part of the National Western complex, owners were moving cattle into the stalls and preparing them to be shown. The hum of clippers and the whine of hairdryers blends in with the mooing of the cattle in the stalls. The cattle judging is done by breeds. On Jan. 9, many owners had Angus cattle in the stalls. When the shows are over for one breed, those cattle are moved out and cattle of another breed take their place. Sean Witherspoon from Delta led one Angus cow to the wash area identified as the “Bovine Beauty Shop.” “We will scrub this cow down then move back to the stall and blow-dry it,” he said. “Then, we will begin to clip and trim it to get ready for the show ring.” The National Western is known as the Super Bowl of Livestock Shows. More than 15,000 animals will pass through the show between Jan. 11 and 26. In addition to the livestock shows and sales, there are special events such as rodeos and horse shows. For more information and a schedule of events, go to www.nationalwestern. com.

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Wolverines prepare for league stretch Natalie Baker leads young group at Chaparral By Jim Benton

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Saving victory

Spencer Kozmata (32) of Rock Canyon leaps out of bounds and passes the ball back in to waiting teamates. The Jaguars defeated Doherty 56-49 on Jan. 11 to improve to 6-5 on the season. Rock Canyon is set to open Continental League play on Jan. 17 by playing host to Ponderosa. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Chaparral girls basketball coach Tony Speights admits that this year’s team is a work in progress. Luckily for Speights he has a player like Natalie Baker to help with the development of a team fresh off a 61-49 nonleague win over Montbello Jan. 8 at home. “We work hard on getting better every day,” Speights said. “We lost so much from last year, the vast majority of our kids have never played varsity. It’s getting into the speed of a varsity game. “The speed we played at (Jan. 8) was a little too much for Montbello. We’ve been on the other side of that battle a lot this year, playing at that speed and playing well at that speed. One day at a time, one step at a time. We’ll get there.” Baker, a 6-foot senior who has signed to play for the University of Wyoming, is one player that has performed up to speed this season for the Wolverines. “She makes it a little easier,” Speights said. “I can’t say enough really good things about her in terms of leadership. Not just on the court, we know what we are going to get there, but her leadership and mentorship of these young kids and showing them what it is like to be a varsity player, showing those kids how to work like a varsity player. She’s the last kid to leave every night. When your best kid is your hardest worker, everybody sees that and feeds off of that. She’s doing a great job for us.” Baker, who averaged 11.8 points a game in 2012-13 is scoring 17 points and pulling down nine rebounds a game so far this season. She said she enjoys being a leader. “I feel like since I’ve played varsity that I’m a leader,” said Baker. “All the players have really stepped up and worked hard to get to the varsity level. We’re a lot better now. Everyone feels the pressure to perform and has done well. There’s been ups

Natalie Baker (14) had 16 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to lead Chapararal to a 61-49 victory over Montbello on Jan. 8. Photo by Jim Benton and down but just being a leader, staying positive helps everyone.” Baker had 16 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists while sophomore Margaux Bess added 12 points for the Wolverines, who jumped out to a 41-21 halftime lead against Montbello, easily beating the Warrior press early on. Chaparral swelled its lead to 28 points after three quarters as Wolverine reserves played a good portion of the game’s final 10 minutes. “With this group, since they haven’t been full-time varsity players, you can really measure from the middle of November to now, we’ve seen kids growing every day,” said Speights. “The Montbello game gave our kids confidence in what we want to do. They pressured us and that was good for our guards to see and have to work against.” Hoops continues on Page 20

Castle View falls short against pine Creek Sabercats eight-game win streak snapped By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com For starters, Castle View’s girls basketball team didn’t have a good night. On the heels of an eight-game winning streak, the Sabercats watched as visiting Pine Creek built up a third-quarter lead and then short-circuited a Castle View rally at the free throw line in the final minute of a 54-52 decision Jan. 10 in Castle Rock. Castle View coach Matt Hema benched his starters for a good portion of the second quarter and kept them off the court for nearly five minutes of the third stanza. “It hurts when your starters go in there and don’t perform like they should,” declared Hema. “They should go in and dominate. We had to turn to our bench to keep us in the game. You’re going to have trouble with that especially against a good program. They (starters) played a lot more in the fourth and played a lot better.” Hema had hopes that the No. 8 Sabercats (9-2) would play better against Lakewood in a Jan. 13 game to prepare them for a tough Continental League opener at top-ranked and defending state champion Sabercats continues on Page 20

Castle View’s Maya Brown (33) sets a screen for Kylie Minish (25) to drive down the lane against Pine Creek. Photo by Jim Benton

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Falcons get tough facing top foes Scoreboard Addition of DCHS transfer makes team deep By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Highlands Ranch boys basketball team appears ready to begin Continental League play. The Falcons improved their record to 7-5 and looked sharp in polishing off Abraham Lincoln, 68-52, in the Falcons’ final non-league game Jan. 11. “We’re trying to improve each game out,” said Falcons coach Bob Caton. “At

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Regis Jesuit Jan. 15. It didn’t matter who was playing against Pine Creek for his team as poor shooting, scoring droughts and turnovers cost the Sabercats a possible win against the unbeaten Eagles, who improved to 11-0 with the win. Castle View was scoreless for the final 3:14 of the first quarter and went 5:59 without a point during a 12-0 Pine Creek third-quarter run that propelled the Eagles to a 10-point lead. The Sabercats shot just 35.5 percent

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Chaparral faced some tough defensive pressure Jan. 10 in Grand Junction and saw its record fall to 6-5 as the Tigers held the Wolverines to

the start of the year we had a couple kids hurt and we were trying to get the right pieces in the right places. Things are starting to fall into place.” Highlands Ranch opens league play Jan. 17 at Chaparral after a non-conference slate that featured five games against teams ranked in the Class 5A top 10. Zach Braxton, Evan Motlong and Ryley Stewart should help Highlands Ranch survive a demanding league schedule. Braxton, a 6-foot-9 senior who is bound for Weber State, leads the team in scoring at 19.1 points a game and rebounding with 12.6 rebounds per contest. Motlong, a 6-2 senior, has a 16.5 scor-

ing average while Stewart, a 6-4 junior transfer from Douglas County, scored 16 points in his first game of the season for the Falcons against Lincoln. Stewart provides Highlands Ranch with a tall point guard who can score. He averaged 13 points a game as a freshman for Douglas County and was a second team All-League selection last season while scoring 15 points a game. Caton feels his team has improved with Stewart in the lineup. “He gives us a multi-dimensional player,” said Caton. “He can score, he can pass. He has pretty good tools. He’s a nice guy to have.”

from the field in the game and committed 17 turnovers. Reserve players accounted for 19 points during the contest but the starters stepped up to score 16 of the team’s 19 fourth-quarter points. “At the beginning of the game we kind of took control and then let them back into it by the end of the quarter,” said Hema. “The bench brought us back. We were up one in the third quarter, put the starters in and we go down.” Castle View, sparked by 6-foot-3 senior center Maya Brown who scored nine of her 13 points in the fourth quarter, rallied to take a 49-46 lead with 1:33 to play but the Sabercats were outscored 8-3 in the final 93 seconds. The Sabercats turned the ball over twice and missed four shots, including

two layups, while Pine Creek cashed in on six of eight free-throw attempts in the last minute to claim the victory. “Down the stretch we had opportunities to score and we missed them,” noted Hema. “We had opportunities to stretch the lead and even come back and tie the game but missed them or didn’t take them. We had a wide-open layup with one of our best players and she didn’t take it, she throws it back out. “There was something about the way we played that was out of character. We let their physical play affect us a little too much. They got on us and kind of tore us up a little bit. Usually we match that physical play but we shied away from it. Turnovers down the stretch. We’ve got to get a different mindset.”

only 25 points in a 35-25 game. Next up, the Wolverines open Continental League play against Highlands Ranch (Jan. 17), Castle View (Jan 21) and Regis Jesuit (Jan 24), who are all ranked in the Top 10 of the CHSAANow.com poll. “We’re going to be ready regardless, we have to play them all,” said Speights. “We’re go-

ing to compete, we’re not going to roll over. That’s not what Chaparral basketball is. We’re going to see where we are at. Those three games are going to be a real good test for us. We’ll be ready in March. We’ll be a tough out when (the time) comes.” Baker agreed with her coach.

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“As long as we can handle the pressure,” she said. “Once we get teams in half court we’re better. … It felt good to get pressure against Montbello before the league but obviously in the Continental League it will be a little bit harder pressure. I think we will be ready if we practice hard.”

CASTLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Castle View 51, Pine Creek 52 Castle View barely lost to Pine Creek 52-51. Junior Jontrell Herman racked up 14 points and senior Zach Mattice had 11 points. Senior James White scored eight points for Castle View. Seniors Parker Lewis and Matt Dowsey both had six rebounds. White came away with five rebounds.

Girls basketball Castle View 65, Rampart 55 Senior Jess McGovern came away with a double-double scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds against Rampart helping her team win 65-55. Senior Amy Schmelzer scored 12 points and four rebounds. Junior Taylor Smith went 5-for-8 at the line.

DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball Douglas County 51, Liberty 41 After a tied halftime score of 22, the Huskies scored 16 points in the third quarter and 13 points in the fourth to go on to beat Liberty 51-41. Douglas County held Liberty to just nine points in the fourth quarter.

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clubs in your community Editor’s notE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Woodlands Blvd. Call 303-993-9973 with any questions or visit www.BNIColorado.com.

Political

castlE rock Writers Workshop Group invites writers to at-

douglas county Democrats executive committee meets

at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

douglas county Republican Party meets on second Saturday each month. Visit www.dcgop.org or call 303-730-0100. douglas county Republican Women meets at 11 a.m.

the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www. dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.

douglas county Young Republicans meets the last

Monday of the month. Call Brett Olkowski at 303-257-5275 or e-mail brettnbrew@aol.com for more information.

libErtarian brunch is at 1 p.m. every first Sunday. Call Larry Hamilton at 720-220-2759. libErtarian Party of Douglas County business meeting meets from 6:30-8 p.m. every second Friday at the community room in the Castle Rock Safeway. Call Larry Hamilton at 720220-2759 or visit www.freedouglas.org. ProfEssional amErican businEss Women’s Association Top of the

Rockies Chapter of Douglas County meets every third Tuesday. New members are welcome. Call Bev Phillips at 303-841-2080 or visit www.abwa.org.

thE aauW (American Association of University Women) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The Douglas County Branch presents scholarships via an annual application process to two or three Douglas County women who are enrolled in college. At the recommendation of their teachers, the DC Branch also gives a cash award to three or four senior girls planning to go to college. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, usually at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Program details can be found at aauwdouglascountyco.org. For more information contact Dianne Bailey at 303-805-2380 or bailey.nyce@pcisys.net. bni castlE Rock Business Leaders chapter meets from 7:309 a.m. Wednesdays at the Castle Rock Recreation Center, 2301

tend our group for sharing of ideas and manuscripts. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Contact Tania Urenda at 850-259-8642.

douglas-ElbErt county Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. littlEton lEtiP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. rEcrEation bicyclE douglas County is a bicycle advocacy group working to promote safe and fun cycling in Douglas County through education, awareness and collaboration. Our vision is Douglas County will become one of the safest places to ride a bicycle for transportation and recreation. We utilize monthly e-news to share information about planning efforts, improvements, and opportunities for volunteers. Contact Judy at 303-470-8431 or info@bicycledouglascounty.org. Visit www. bicycledouglascounty.org. backgammon club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Forever Yours Studio, 504 N. Perry, Castle Rock. Call Terry Johnson at 303-814-0140. castlE rock Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com. castlE rock Local History Museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Located at 420 Elbert St. Call 303-814-3164 or e-mail crmuseum@comcast.net and visit www.castlerockmuseum.org castlE rock Historical Society presents a historical presentation on the second Thursday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation is at 7 p.m. The

society also offers walking and biking tours at 10:30 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at the Courtyard by Siena. Free bike rentals offered at castlerockfreecycle.com. Tours are free. Visit castlerockhistoricalsociety.org

castlE rock Orchestra is a fun, stress-free community orchestra open to all adults. Rehearsals are Sundays from 2-4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Visit castlerockorchestra.org or call 303-408-0980. Requesting more string players. castlE rock Quilt Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at The Canyon Community Church, 4825 N. Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock. All persons interested in quilting are encouraged to attend. Visit www.crqc.org for more information. You can also call 303-663-9317 if you have any questions.

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litErary fiction Book Club. Looking for a break from reading best sellers and escapist plots? Flex your reading muscle by discussing contemporary, prize winning (Pulitzer, Booker, National Book Award) fiction with like-minded bookworms. The club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. For further information, contact Jane Smith at 303-688-7712 or send an email to jsmith@dclibraries.org.

castlE PinEs Table Tennis Club is a group of men playing competitive table tennis in a member’s basement. We play every two weeks on a weekday evening for two hours and typically play doubles so more members can participate. Very informal, no dues. If interested, contact Joe at crsooner@ comcast.net.

mEadoWs ladiEs Golf League invites new members for the 2012 golf season. Join the Meadows Ladies Golf 9-hole League this spring and have a scheduled time to play through the summer with our friendly, fun loving group of ladies. All ability levels welcome. We play on Tuesday mornings at the Meadows Golf Course located off Simms Street in Littleton. Early tee times are available for working women and later times for others. Membership is $80 per year for new members, which includes the Golf Handicap and Information Network fees. Contact Linda Swain at 303-798-4424, or l.swain00@gmail.com or Sherry Assmus at 303-972-4201, slbassmus@aol.com for information.

cyclE club meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520.

PrayEr shaWl Group of Castle Rock meets at various times. Contact Sandy at sandyt3388@aol.com for information on upcoming meetings.

chErokEE ranch and Castle Foundation offers photography hikes, afternoon tea times, naturalist talks and castle tours. The castle also can be rented for special events. Call 303-688-5555 ext. 11 during business hours.

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dulcimEr club and Acoustic Slow Jam of Castle Rock meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month at the Philip S. Miller Library. Beginners will play during the first hour. Some dulcimers to loan. Music/tab provided. No fees/just fun. Contact Jesse at 303-688-9199 or jesse5551@msn.com. thE grEatEr Castle Rock Art Guild is open to all, and meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 314 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Workshops and classes are available to members and non-members of all ages and skill levels. Visit www.gcrag.com for information. thE high Prairie Bee Club invites anyone interested in keeping or encouraging honey bees to join our new group. The High Prairie Bee Club will meet the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the South Metro Fire Station No. 43 on North Pinery Parkway. All levels of interest and bee-keeping experience are welcome. For details e-mail wldbilh4u@yahoo.

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GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

sky cliff Adult Day Services operates from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock. Call director Sheri Wiens at 303-814-2863. WomEn’s crisis and Family Outreach Center groups offer help for people affected by domestic violence. Call 303-6888484 social thE aarP Douglas County Chapter meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 N. Woodlands Blvd. aWana club at Creekside Bible Church meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at 2180 S. I-25, Castle Rock. Call 303-688-3745. aWana club at Sedalia Elementary meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Sedalia Elementary for kindergarten to sixth grade. Call Phil Smith at 303-688-9638. Clubs continues on Page 23

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 15, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Romantic aspects are high at this time for single Lambs looking for love. Warm and fuzzy feelings also are at enhanced levels for Rams and Ewes in paired relationships. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) This week favors what Taureans dote on -- namely, love and money. Look for more meaningful relationships for both singles and pairs, as well as an improved financial outlook. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) All lingering shreds of that recent bout with boredom are dissipated as you eagerly accept a challenging offer. Your positive mood persuades others to join you in this venture.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You might need validation for a possible solution to a situation involving someone close to you. Consider asking a trusted friend or relative to help you with this problem. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Investigate carefully before agreeing to assist a friend or colleague with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors that could emerge later that will create problems for you. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Your decision to work with an associate rather than go it alone, as you first proposed, brings an unexpected bonus. Be careful not to be judgmental. Allow for free and open discussion. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A loved one’s health problem could, once again, make demands on your time and attention. But this time, make some demands of your own, and insist that others pitch in and help. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) This is a good time for the traditionally staid Scorpion to plan adjustments in your day-to-day schedules. Be more flexible and allow for more impromptu, off-the-cuff actions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Avoid creating unnecessary fuss over a situation you don’t approve of. If it’s going to work, it will do so despite your objections. If it fails, it will do so without a push from you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Working with a trusted colleague could open your mind to exploring some considerations you previously dismissed out of hand. The weekend brings news from a loved one. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Resolving a recent problem leaves you in a good position to strengthen your influence on how things get done. But continue to encourage ideas and suggestions from others. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A new friend suggests an interesting opportunity. But check it out before you snap at it. It might be a good deal for some people, but it might not work in helping you reach your goals. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of helping people solve their problems, making you a mostrespected counselor and trusted friend. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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clubs in your community Beta Sigma Phi, Preceptor Gamma Theta Chapter, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays in members’ homes. Contact Sandy Pearl at 720-851-0482 for info.

CaStle roCk Quilt Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. eon the first Tuesday of every month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. All persons interested in quilting are encouraged to attend. Go to www.crqc.org for more information and directions

BreakfaSt CluB Singles 50 plus meets for breakfast at

CaStle roCk Toastmasters International meets at 7 a.m.

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8:30 a.m. the third Saturday each month at Bear Dance Country Club, 6630 Bear Dance Road, Larkspur. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back.

CaStle roCk Chess Club meets every Monday from 6-9 p.m.at the Philip S. Miller library in Castle Rock. All ages and skill levels welcome. CaStle roCk Civitan Club meets at noon the first and third

Tuesdays at Castle Rock Senior Center. Call Phyllis Tumey at 303-688-5610.

CaStle roCk Colorado Genealogical Society presents a genealogy-related educational program the third Saturday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The society also offers a weekly, open genealogy forum from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at the library, as well as other monthly programs. Visit crcgs.org for calendar of events and more information. CaStle roCk Eagles Aerie No. 3947 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday at 1300 Caprice Drive. The auxiliary meets at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays. CaStle roCk High Noon Rotary Club meets for lunch at noon every Thursday at the Philip S. Miller Library in Downtown Castle Rock. For more information, call Les Lilly at 303-688-9255 or visit www.CRHN-Rotary.com.

Thursdays in the Chevrolet Building at Medved Autoplex, 1404 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. Call 303-814-6713.

Civil air Patrol Douglas Cadet Squadron meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Cadets may join at 12-18 years of age. Civil Air Patrol is the offical auxiliary of the US Air Force. Its volunteer membership includes both Senior members (adults) as well as cadets who are trained to play a leading role in search and rescue, aerospace education and disaster relief for America. For more information contact Unit Commander, Lt John Motley at 303-688-3930 or email: jmot161@gmail.com. Community BiBle Study of Castle Rock, an interdenominational Bible Study, meets at Heritage Evangelical Free Church, 55 N. Heritage Blvd., in Founders Village. every Wednesday from 9:15-11:15 a.m. We are on summer break now but the season begins Sept. 4. We will be studying the books of Mark, James and 1st John. We offer a children’s program from nursery through home schooled high school students. Contact Julie at 818-601-1752 or prayonnon@yahoo. com. Central Colorado Quarter Horse Association meets

every first Thursday. For meeting site and times, call Jim Olson at 303-841-6034 or e-mail jnolson@global.net.

Civil air Patrol, Douglas Composite Squadron, cadets and senior members meet from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock. Call Roberta Richardson at 303-841-9004 or Erin Anderson at 719-683-9387.

for beginners the first half hour. Some dulcimers to loan. Music/tab provided. No fees; just fun. Fiddle, mandolin, guitar welcome. Contact Jesse at 303-688-9199 or jesse5551@msn. com

ColumBine genealogiCal and Historical Society meets every second and third Tuesdays from January to May and again from September through November. Call Don Elliott at 303-841-3712.

epiC lit Book Club. The members read and discuss a science fiction or fantasy book each month. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, at 7 p.m. Each month’s book selection is listed on the library Web site at douglascountylibraries.org. Contact Jeremy for further information: jac@dennebel.com.

daughterS of the American Revolution Piney Creek chapter meets at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday from September to May. Call Carol Rohwedder at 303-805-9983 or Paula Lasky at 303-690-5168 douglaS County 4-H Club Red Tail Mountaineers meets first Wednesday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-791-0474. the douglaS County Garden Club meets from 1-3 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month primarily at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Meetings include speakers on a variety of horticulture topics for all levels of gardening interest and knowledge. Visitors welcome. For date and meeting location changes, and additional club information, go to www.douglascountygardenclub.org or call Cindy at 303-625-3085. douglaS County FFA Alumni meets at 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday at Douglas County High School. Call Denise at 303-905-9531 or Wendy at 720-219-0813 for information. douglaS maSoniC Lodge No. 153 A.F and A.M. meets at

7:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday. Call 303-688-4131 or 303-688-3382.

dulCimer CluB and Acoustic Slow Jam Meeting at Miller Library. All skill levels. Times to be decided. Basic instruction

great BookS. Great Books Discussion Groups meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama. Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. gold Wing motorcycle touring association meets at 4 p.m. every first Sunday. Call Ed at 303-660-4903. harry C. Miller Post 1187 American Legion Castle Rock meets at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Call Cmdr. Richard Haffner at 303-378-0298. interfaith devotionS sponsored by the Baha’i Faith of Castle Pines North are the second Sunday of every month. Beginning at 10 a.m. with a continental breakfast, devotions Clubs continues on Page 24

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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Continued from Page 23

Month at the Masonic Lodge, 300 Wilcox St. in Castle Rock Call 303-688-3657 or 303-688-3382 for more information

are at 10:30, followed by an open discussion. Members of

PI BETA Phi Alumnae Club information is available by calling

the Baha’i Faith are forbidden by their beliefs to proselytize, and no donations are accepted. Contact Susan Lewis Wright, songbird9@comcast.net or call 303-470-6644 for information. All religions and cultures are welcome.

THE INTERNATIONAL House of Prayer Castle Rock is a prayer

gathering of believers of all denominations in the Castle Rock area from 7-10 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at The Rock church, 4881 Cherokee Drive in The Meadows.

KIWANIS CLUB of Castle Pines meets at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays. KIWANIS CLUB of Castle Rock meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays

at Village Inn, 207 Wolfensberger Road, Castle Rock. Call Dick Harding at 303-973-1258.

MOMS CLUB of Castle Rock southwest chapter offers

daytime supports for parents at home with their kids. We offer playgroups, tours and monthly meetings. Contact Joan Gandy at joanegandy@gmail.com for more information.

MOTHERS OF Preschoolers meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. every

second and fourth Tuesdays at The Rock Church, 1638 Park St. in Castle Rock. Call 303-688-0777.

MOTHERS OF Preschoolers at New Covenant Fellowship

Church meets from 9:45-11:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday in Larkspur. Call Amber Hill at 719-650-5013.

MOTHERS OF Preschoolers at Newday Christian SDA Church

in Franktown meets from 9-11:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday. Call Alisha at 303-663-3732. Child care is included.

Kelsey Alexander at 303-805-3757.

PRECEPTOR GAMMA Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets every first Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Sedalia, Highlands Ranch, Littleton or Castle Rock. Call 303-688-6576 or 303-688-3255. ROCKY MOUNTAIN BMW Riders Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every first Thursday. Visit www.rmbrc.org or programs@rmbrc. org for more information. ROTARY CLUB of Castle Pines meets for a weekly breakfast meetings at the Country Club of Castle Pines on Thursdays at 7 a.m. ROTARY CLUB of Castle Rock meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays

(except the fifth Wednesday) at Village Inn, 207 Wolfensberger Road, Castle Rock. Call Greg Menke at 720-272-0557 or visit www.RotaryClubofCastleRock.org.

THE SECOND Fifty Women’s Club has been created by and for women who view their second fifty as the best years of their lives. The club’s objectives are to help broaden your circle of friends, expand knowledge of the world around you, and above all, have fun. Women over 50 who are interested in meeting other women like themselves are invited to attend. The Second Fifty’s meetings are from 1-3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month except December at The Grange, 3692 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. For information call 303-814-2358.

on Mental Illness Arapahoe-Douglas, NAMI, meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays. Call Janet at 303-740-9383.

SENIOR BREAKFAST sponsored by AARP 5370 meets at 11:30 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Pegasus, 313 Jerry St., Castle Rock. All seniors are welcome. Call Yvette Gunther at 303-470-7206.

ORDER OF The Eastern Star Martha Chapter No. 135 meets

SERVICE COMMUNITY of Roxborough meets at 7 p.m. every

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School. Call Cindy at 303-979-7286.

St. in Castle Rock. Call 303-322-4440.

SMOKY HILL Trail, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets every third Saturday from September through May. Call Pam Merriam at 303-841-5411 or Jan Herman at 303-688-9812 for more information.

AA OPEN meeting Franktown Friends meets at 8:15 a.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Franktown Fire Station Board Room 1959 N. Colo. 83 in Franktown. Call 303-322-4440.

SOUTH METRO Newcomers Club offers fun activities including

bridge and other games, book clubs, outdoor activities including golf, luncheons and other events. Call Deena at 303-993-4622 for more information.

SUPER TWINS of the Rocky Mountains meets third Mondays at restaurants in the Denver and Douglas County areas. Call Missy Griffin at 303-920-2322 or e-mail fivepeasinapod@msn. com. TEEN LIBRARY Council. Douglas County Libraries’ teen groups

meet monthly to help plan events, weigh in on library materials and serve the library community. Members earn community service hours toward graduation requirements. For information about a group at a library in your area, call 303-791-7323 or visit with a youth librarian.

VFW AND Ladies Auxiliary Post 10578 in Castle Rock meets the

every second Monday at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1300 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. Call Nick Hill at 303-660-6791.

ZONTA CLUB of Douglas County meets every first Monday at

La Dolce Vita restaurant. New members are welcome. For information, contact Membership Chair Sue Nissen at 303-204-2452 or suenissen3@gmail.com

SUPPORT AA MEETS at Christ’s Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. Sundays at 615 Fourth St. in Castle Rock. The meetings are nonsmoking. Call 303-322-4440. AA OPEN Meeting, Circle of Friends meets at noon Mondays through Fridays; at 6:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and at 7 p.m. Saturdays at the Masonic Lodge 300 Wilcox

AA CLOSED Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on Friday 7 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, in the basement on the west side, 2100 Meadows Blvd. For those who have tried to quit drinking but cannot and are interested in a solution to their problem. Call 303-818-4244. AA AT First United Methodist Church meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the basement at 1200 South St. in Castle Rock. Closed men’s and women’s meetings are offered. AA AT Christ’s Episcopal Church meets at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St. in Castle Rock. The meetings are nonsmoking. Call 303-322-4440. AL-ANON AT New Hope Presbyterian Church meets at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at 2100 Meadows Parkway in Castle Rock. The meetings are open. Call 303-660-5692. AL-ANON ADULT Children Meeting meets Mondays 7-8 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 W. Meadows Parkway in Castle Rock. Call 303-688-3843. AL-ANON SERENITY in Castle Rock Family Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 W. Meadows Parkway. Call 303-688-3843. 12 WEEK Community Weight Loss Program. Meets once a week, for 30 to 45 minutes. Group Support works and it’s fun! Starts Jan.31. Call Mary 303-981-7647 for more information. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Rocky Mountain Chapter’s Douglas County Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, 2350 Meadows Blvd. in Castle Rock. Group is for family and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia to share and learn from one another. Call Maureen A. Shul at 720-733-0491.

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Franktown

Highlands Ranch

Abiding Word Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church & School

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Open and Welcoming

Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

Sunday Worship

 303-841-4660 www.tlcas.org  Castle Rock  First United

Methodist Church 

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

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

Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

Sunday Worship 10:30 Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs) Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751 303-798-8485 A place for you

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

Littleton

Parker

Lone Tree

Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Wednesday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 200 Lone Tree 80124 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Parker

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

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

Pastor Mark Brewer

JAN. 24-26, 2014

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel

Sunday

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

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

4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134 Office (303) 841-3836

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

Joy LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Congregation Beth Shalom Join us at Sheraton Denver Tech Center 7007 S Clinton Street in Greenwood Village

Parker

Sunday Service

& Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Visit our website for details of classes & upcoming events.

303.805.9890

www.P a r k er C C R S.org P.O. Box 2945—Parker CO 80134-2945

Free parking Current Study:

CONFERENCE

8:45 am & 10:30 am

New Thought...Ancient Wisdom

Spiritual Ancestry

Singles, Couples, Marrieds and Families of all ages are welcome.

Sunday Worship

at the Parker Mainstreet Center

10 am every Sunday

You’re invited to a

Connect – Grow – Serve

...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138

4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Friday 7PM, Sat. 7PM, Sunday 10:45AM & 6PM

Denver Tech Center

Meets at the Marriott DTC

Parker

Church of Christ

Public welcome.

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

“Loving God - Making A Difference”

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

Welcome Home!

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

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

Lone Tree

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

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Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

Highlands Ranch

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.

(nearby I-25 and Arapahoe Rd.)

www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

SErviCES:

Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org

TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,

CORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON APRIL 19, 2000, AT RECEPTION NUMBER 00026276, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN CASTLE VILLAS CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 3, 1999, AT RECEPTION NUMBER 99101136 IN BOOK 1784 AT PAGE 1389, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6021 W Castlegate Dr #E-37 , Castle Rock, CO 80108

25 INC., AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN

January 16, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0661

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0465 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/9/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JAMIE ELIZABETH PEBLEY AND LONNIE JAMES PEBLEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/16/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 2/2/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009006414 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $385,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $360,498.32 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 20, AND ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF ECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST, DISTANCE OF 185.4 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE OF 90° 19 MINUTES 40 SECONDS, TO THE RIGHT FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A ROADWAY EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 999.09 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE OF 89° 42 MINUTES 07 SECONDS TO THE RIGHT, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ½ OF THE EAST ½ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 20 AND IT NORTHERLY PROLONGATION, A DISTANCE OF 948.21 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE ON AN ANGLE OF 90° 02 MINUTES 32 SECONDS TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 461.40 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE OF 0° 16 MINUTES 52 SECONDS TO THE LEFT, A DISTANCE OF 942.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF RIDGE ROAD, THENCE ON AN ANGLE OF 87° 19 MINUTES 37 SECONDS TO THE LEFT, ALONG EAST LINE OF RIDGE ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 247.5 FEET; THENCE ON AN ANGLE OF 14° 47 MINUTES 04 SECONDS TO THE RIGHT ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF RIDGE ROAD A DISTANCE OF 312.64 FEET TO THE POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 19; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 504.83 FEET TO THE SOU TH EAST COR NER TH ER EOF: TH EN C E E A S T ER L Y A L ON G T H E SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH ½ OF NORTHWEST OF ¼ OF SECTION 20, A DISTANCE OF 1001.70 FEET TO A POINT OF THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ½ EAST 12/ NORTHWEST ¼ NORTHWEST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 20, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 556.03 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1280 South Ridge Road, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/10/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-03953 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0465 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0661 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/22/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MELISSA B AKERS AKA MELISSA AKERS MELLOTT AND JASON R MELLOTT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/22/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MELISSA B AKERS AKA MELISSA AKERS MELLOTT AND JASON R MELLOTT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR E-LOAN, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/14/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 4/22/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008028114 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $400,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $377,629.85 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 54 HAZEN/MOORE NO. 2 0.277 AM/L., ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER FILED 11/14/03. ADDRESS: 899 TARPAN PL.; CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104 TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: R0449866 Which has the address of: 899 Tarpan Place, Castle Rock, CO 80104

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/22/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1175.15077 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0661 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0666 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/23/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: LEE S COCO AND BRENDA G COCO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/19/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/22/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007082395 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $199,192.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $190,726.17 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 3B, OAKWOOD PARK, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 912 Oakwood Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/24/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone num-

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/24/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-03486 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0666 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0668 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/23/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DOUGLAS W. MCLAIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/13/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 8/20/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007066392 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $336,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $347,128.39 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. *Scrivener's Error Affidavit recorded in Douglas County, Colorado on July 25, 2013 at Reception No. 2013061962 to correct Legal Description THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12 E Yucca Hills Road, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/24/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-07328 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0668 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Sedalia NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0678 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/29/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ROD DEVRIES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR TBW MORTGAGE-BACKED TRUST 2007-1, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/22/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 1/3/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007000765 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $116,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $107,000.57 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7 AND 8, BLOCK 2, PINE HILLS SUBDIVISION 1, COUNTY OF

& WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR TBW MORTGAGE-BACKED TRUST 2007-1, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/22/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 1/3/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007000765 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $116,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $107,000.57 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7 AND 8, BLOCK 2, PINE HILLS SUBDIVISION 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1406 Cinnamon Bear Road, Sedalia, CO 80135

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/30/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 13-00530SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0678 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0679 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/29/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: BEVERLY D CAMERON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR NEW STATE MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/28/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 6/3/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004056938 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $79,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $72,263.42 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Condominium Unit No. 203, Building No. A, Sellers Landing Condominiums, Phase No. 2, Town of Castle Rock, in accordance with the Supplemental Declaration recorded on October 11, 1983 in Book 493 Page 688 and the Plat recorded September 28, 1983 as Reception No. 312554 of the Land records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder Douglas County, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 1279 South Gilbert Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/30/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1175.15092 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0679 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0680 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/29/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JASON L BECK AND ANNEMARIE K BECK

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PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0680

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To Whom It May Concern: On 10/29/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JASON L BECK AND ANNEMARIE K BECK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/11/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 12/16/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003176568 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $421,980.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $396,279.55 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 73, BLOCK 2, MAHER RANCH-FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7046 Cobalt Court, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/30/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-07034 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0680 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0681 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/29/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SARA L-K MAYFIELD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MARKET STREET MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE, FKA BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-AR5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/25/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 11/26/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002128667 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $129,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $126,099.37 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT E-37, AND GARAGE UNIT 108, CASTLE VILLAS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON APRIL 19, 2000, AT RECEPTION NUMBER 00026276, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN CASTLE VILLAS CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 3, 1999, AT RECEPTION NUMBER 99101136 IN BOOK 1784 AT PAGE 1389, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6021 W Castlegate Dr #E-37 , Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0681 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0682 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/29/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: RONALD G MERRILL AND LOLA MERRILL Original Beneficiary: ING BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/5/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 6/28/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007051375 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $776,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $776,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 64, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 13-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7131 Havenwood Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/30/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1237.00007 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0682 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0688 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/29/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TODD M BERGERON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, BANK OF AMERICA, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/4/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 8/19/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010051459 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $237,879.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $236,191.59 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 45, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 16 - PARCELS 1,2,3 & 4, 2ND

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $236,191.59 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 45, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 16 - PARCELS 1,2,3 & 4, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1815 Quartz St, Castle Rock, CO 80109-3645

Debt: $190,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $162,719.30 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 7, AMENDED PLAT OF GLOVER SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 228 Douglas Fir Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Legal Notice No.: 2013-0688 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2013-0691 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0689

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0695

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/1/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KEVIN COOPER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/14/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 1/31/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005008973 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $189,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $181,307.29 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 26, BLOCK 2, FIRST REPLAT OF THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 4730 North Foxtrail Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Debt: $394,250.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $397,179.68 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly installments due Note Holder.**MODIFIED BY LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED 4/20/09 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, BURNING TREE RANCH, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8887 Burning Ridge Court, Franktown, CO 80116

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/1/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI DALE Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-910-25473 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0696 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0699 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/1/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ROSS A THOMSEN, AND MISTY A THOMSEN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/3/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 12/14/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011078729 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $408,784.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $404,972.84 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 4, THE VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, 2ND AMENDMENTLIBERTY VILLAGE PORTION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6632 Lynch Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108-9500 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/1/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-944-25505 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0699 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0722 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/15/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MARK M JENSEN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERR Y CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/30/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 12/7/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012094436 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $166,920.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $166,416.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of

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Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $166,416.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 1, Block 4, Silver Heights Subdivision according to the plat of said subdivision filed with the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County on July 21, 1958 as Document No. 103535, except that portion conveyed to The Department of Highways, State of Colorado, in deed recorded July 21, 1964 in Book 158 at Page 231, and except that portion conveyed to Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 8, in deed recorded January 12, 1988 in Book 770 at Page 834, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 3576 N Allen St, Castle Rock, CO 80108

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/18/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J FINN Colorado Registration #: 36637 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 31418 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0722 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0726 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/15/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KARL A. CLINGER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/7/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 5/12/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010029282 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $206,196.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,891.94 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 23, BLOCK 1, CASTLENORTH FILING NO.2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 988 Oakwood Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104-1633 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/18/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-07117 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0726 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0730 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JASON ANDERSON AND ELISHA QUINTANA Original Beneficiary: CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/26/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/4/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005095043** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $346,050.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $358,666.19 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you

Original Grantor: JASON ANDERSON AND ELISHA QUINTANA Original Beneficiary: CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/26/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/4/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005095043** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $346,050.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $358,666.19 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly installments due Note Holder. **MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED MAY 25, 2012 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 2, CRYSTAL VALLEY RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 862 Eaglestone Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-945-25540 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0730 First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0736 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/19/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CHEN SEM AND LYDA SEM Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-19CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-19CB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/31/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 6/8/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006048468 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $201,295.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $189,428.25 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 48, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 16- PARCELS 1, 2, 3 & 4, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1814 Hogan Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: (303) 377-2934 Attorney File #: 13-081-05319 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0736 First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Elbert NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0739 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/20/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SHIRLEY J MASON Original Beneficiary: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/23/2005

January 16, 2014

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/20/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SHIRLEY J MASON Original Beneficiary: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/23/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 12/2/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005116016 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $310,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $275,868.87 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, D O U G L A S C O U N T Y , C O L O R A D O, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS F O L L O W S : COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST ¼ AND CONSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST ¼ TO BEAR SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 1033.52 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 1369.92 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF PONY EXPRESS ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE FOR THE NEXT FIVE (5) COURSES;1. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 69.41 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; 2. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT A DISTANCE OF 338.63 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 250.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGEL OF 77 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT: 3. THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 37.40 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE;4. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 303.41 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 75 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 00 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT; 5. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 953.65 FEET: THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 923.44 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 1458.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11070 S East Cherry Creek Rd, Elbert, CO 80116

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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/26/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.100008.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0745 First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0746 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/22/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CLIFFORD C. CRAIG, III Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF11, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF11 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/24/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/31/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006045458 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $241,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $275,070.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof.***Loan Modification Agreement recorded on July 31, 2013 at Reception No. 2013063833 in Douglas County, Colorado. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, BLOCK 3, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5864 S Meadow Lark Pl, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/26/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9106.02557B *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9106.02557B *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0746 First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0674 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/25/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JULANE POWELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/19/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 11/23/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009088769 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $150,618.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $150,274.14 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Building 6 Condominium Unit 201, Creek Side at Parker Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map for Creek Side at Parker condominiums and as described in the Declaration of Condominium and of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Creek Side at Parker, recorded on October 21, 2003 at Reception No. 2003152877, in the office of the Clerk & Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado, and Condominium Map for Creek Side at Parker Condominiums recorded December 11, 2003 at Reception No. 2003174763. Garage Building 8 Garage Unit 26, Creek Side at Parker Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map for Creek Side at Parker Condominiums and as described in the Declaration of Condominium and of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Creek Side at Parker recorded on October 21, 2003 at Reception No. 2003152877, in the office of the Clerk & Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado, and Condominium Map for Creek Side at Parker Condominiums recorded December 11, 2003 at Reception No. 2003174763. County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 10805 South Twenty Mile Road #201, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/30/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.06233 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0674 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council did adopt the following named and described Ordinance during its Regular meeting on January 7, 2014, which commenced at 6:00 P.M. at the Castle Rock Town Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104

Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council did adopt the following named and described Ordinance during its Regular meeting on January 7, 2014, which commenced at 6:00 P.M. at the Castle Rock Town Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104

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Title of Adopted Ordinance: Ordinance No. 2013-37 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PUBLIC FINANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, ALBERTA DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLC AND THE PROPOSED PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 Subject Matter Summary: This ordinance approves a Public Finance Agreement (Agreement) between the Town, Alberta Development Partners, LLC (Alberta) and the Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 1 (District). The Agreement addresses various aspects of the funding and construction of public improvements necessary for development by Alberta of a planned major retail commercial center and associated residential uses in the Castle Pines Commercial PD (Project), including the issuance of bonds by the District and associated financial details, designatin g certain revenues generated from the Project for repayment of the Bonds, including Public Improvement Fees to be imposed by the Developer and collected on retail sales within the Project. Under the Agreement, the Town agrees to adopt a credit against collection of a portion of the Town’s sales tax in the amount of 1.10% of retail sales tax at the Project to offset a portion of the Public Improvement Fee. The Agreement also provides for the reimbursement by the Town to Alberta of certain fees imposed and collected by the Town on the Project development and construction, limits the total amount of certain Town’s fees to be imposed within the Project, and either restricts or provides financial consequences to the relocation of certain existing retail establishments to the Project. The Agreement is intended to become effective upon the organization of the District and the acceptance and execution of the Agreement by the Board of Directors of the District upon its formation. Legal Notice No.: 924735 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Brandon Carter as Assistant Secretary c/o Federal National Mortgage Association, aka Fannie Mae – Federal National Mortgage Association., aka Fannie Mae - Matthew Schlaepfer as an individual and as Attorney in Fact for Phillip Schlaepfer - Matthew Schlaepfer Phillip Schlaepfer - Phillip Schlaepfer and Matthew Schlaepfer - Phillip Schlaepfer by Matthew Schlaepfer as Attorney in Fact c/o Phillip Schlaepfer - Phillip Schlaepfer by Matthew Schlaepfer as Attorney in Fact c/o Matthew Schlaepfer - Ralph Vomaske You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Ralph Vomaske the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 19 BLK 4 THE PINERY #4 0.35 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Ralph Vomaske. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Phillip Schlaepfer for said year 2009. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Ralph Vomaske at1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 24th day of April 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 27th day of December 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924690 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: January 23, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: January 2, 2014 Project Title: Lobby Remodel of Police Department / Municipal Court Front Desk Contractor: White Construction Group 18 S. Wilcox Street #100 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: January 2, 2014 Project Title: Lobby Remodel of Police Department / Municipal Court Front Desk Contractor: White Construction Group 18 S. Wilcox Street #100 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

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Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on February 3, 2014, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Commander Tim Gorman, Project Manager, Castle Rock Police Department, 100 Perry Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, on or before February 3, 2014. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Tim Gorman, Commander Project Manager Legal Notice No.: 924699 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on January 21, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Subparagraph B.1 of Chapter 17.06.020 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code Regarding Variance Hearings and Providing for its Emergency Adoption on Second and Final Reading Subject Matter Summary: The proposed Ordinance amends the Code to provide authorization for the Board of Adjustments to hear requests and make decisions on variances to rear yard setbacks. Emergency Adoption is requested to provide for the timely processing of a pending application for a variance. The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 924710 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on January 21, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance annexing to the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, as an Enclave pursuant to Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and the Municipal Annexation Act, an area totaling 44.714 acres within Section 9 and Section 10, Township 8, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Douglas County, State of Colorado (Covenant at Castle Rock Annexation) Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of the proposed Ordinance is to approve the annexation of an approximately 45 acre parcel of property currently located within unincorporated Douglas County into the Town of Castle Rock. The proposed annexation is known as the Covenant at Castle Rock Annexation. The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 924711 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on January 21, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Covenant at Castle Rock Planned Development Plan and Planned Development Zoning Regulations Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of the proposed Ordinance is to approve the zoning the the Covenant at Castle Rock Annexation as Planned Development. The Planned Development Plan will all for the development of up to 58 single family dwelling units on the site

Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zone District Map by Approving the Covenant at Castle Rock Planned Development Plan and Planned Development Zoning Regulations

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Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of the proposed Ordinance is to approve the zoning the the Covenant at Castle Rock Annexation as Planned Development. The Planned Development Plan will all for the development of up to 58 single family dwelling units on the site The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 924712 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council did adopt the following named and described Ordinance during its Regular meeting on January 7, 2014, which commenced at 6:00 P.M. at the Castle Rock Town Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Adopted Ordinance: Ordinance No. 2013-43 An Ordinance Revising Chapter 5.04 Of The Castle Rock Municipal Code Regarding Canvassers, Solicitors And Distribution Of Flyers Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of this ordinance is amend the Municipal Code to clarity the existing Town regulations governing the activities of transient merchants engaging in business within the Town, and to revise the requirements to provide a more comprehensive regulatory framework for door to door solicitation within the Town. Legal Notice No.: 924720 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council did adopt the following named and described Ordinance during its Regular meeting on January 7, 2014, which commenced at 6:00 P.M. at the Castle Rock Town Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Adopted Ordinance: Ordinance No. 2013-44 An Ordinance Approving an Easement Agreement Between the Town of Castle Rock and Intermountain Rural Electric Association Subject Matter Summary: This ordinance is to grant an easement to Intermountain Rural Electric Association across Town owned property to allow for extension of an electrical line from an existing pole to adjoining lots in Kolacny’s addition. Legal Notice No.: 924721 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on January 21, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Approving an Easement Agreement Between the Town of Castle Rock and Irving Johnson Subject Matter Summary: The proposed Ordinance grants an access easement to Irving Johnson in order to establish a permanent access to his property located a 3255 Plum Creek Blvd. The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 924722 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on January 21, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Pursuant of Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its meeting on January 21, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104

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Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 9.04.165 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code Concerning the Open Carry of Firearms Subject Matter Summary: This ordinance repeals the current prohibition on the open carrying of firearms in certain municipal buildings, facilities and properties owned by the Town of Castle Rock. Consequently, if adopted, the open carrying of firearms by the pubic in buildings and properties owned by the Town, would be permitted, with the exception that open carrying would still be prohibited in the municipal court. The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 924733 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council did adopt the following named and described Ordinance during its Regular meeting on January 7, 2014, which commenced at 6:00 P.M. at the Castle Rock Town Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Title of Adopted Ordinance: Ordinance No. 2013-36 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.04 OF THE CASTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE TOWN’S SALES TAX, BY PROVIDING FOR A SALES TAX CREDIT AGAINST CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FEES PAID AT THE PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK Subject Matter Summary: This ordinance amends the Municipal Code to grant a credit against the collection of the Town sales tax in the amount of one and ten one-hundredths percent (1.10%) of retail sales at a proposed retail and residential project to be known as the Promenade at Castle Rock to the extent that public improvement fees in an amount equal to 1.10% have been collected on such sales. Legal Notice No.: 924734 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2014 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND HANDICAP RETROFIT THROUGHOUT DOUGLAS COUNTY, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2014-001 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, inlet repair and upgrading several handicap ramps to meet the requirements with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in Highlands Ranch Subdivisions. Traffic control is also necessary for each area. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Curb and Gutter – 16,425 LF • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – 1,500 Ton • 10 Inch Concrete Pavement – 1,166 SY • Gutter and Walk – 13,800 LF • Curb and Gutter – 2,600 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Terry Gruber, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 924740 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 23, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0746 First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Subject Matter Summary: This ordinance approves a Public Finance Agreement (Agreement) between the Town, Alberta Development Partners, LLC (Alberta) and the Promenade at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 1 (District). The Agreement addresses various aspects of the funding and construction of public improvements necessary for development by Alberta of a planned major retail commercial center and associated residential uses in the Castle Pines Commercial PD (Project), including the issuance of bonds by the District and associated financial details, designating certain revenues generated from the Project for repayment of the Bonds, including Public Improvement Fees to be imposed by the Developer and collected on retail sales within the Project. Under the Agreement, the Town agrees to adopt a credit against collection of a portion of the Town’s sales tax in the amount of 1.10% of retail sales tax at the Project to offset a portion of the Public Improvement Fee. The Agreement also provides for the reimbursement by the Town to Alberta of certain fees imposed and collected by the Town on the Project development and construction, limits the total amount of certain Town’s fees to be imposed within the Project, and either restricts or provides financial consequences to the relocation of certain existing retail establishments to the

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Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on February 3, 2014, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Commander Tim Gorman, Project Manager, Castle Rock Police Department, 100 Perry Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, on or before February 3, 2014. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Tim Gorman, Commander Project Manager

Legal Notice No.: 924699 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 924712 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 9.04.165 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code Concerning the Open Carry of Firearms

Subject Matter Summary: This ordinance repeals the current prohibition on the open carrying of firearms in certain municipal buildings, facilities and properties owned by the Town of Castle Rock. Consequently, if adopted, the open carrying of firearms by the pubic in buildings and properties owned by the Town, would be permitted, with the exception that open carrying would still be prohibited in the municipal court.

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The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 924733 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Seeking The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District is accepting applications for the fulltime position of Parks and Open Space Manager. Under the general supervision of the District Manager, plans, schedules, coordinates, and supervises the work of crews performing landscaping, turf maintenance, tree maintenance and repair projects of District owned parks and Open Spaces and trails. Oversees and evaluates the Community Center building maintenance, trails, and all storm water ponds the District is responsible to maintain. Serves as District representative in all new projects assigned to Parks and Open Space. Plans and coordinates the Districts water conservation program, and holds community events to present the program orally and to encourage the proper use of water. Produces educational and promotional publications as required. For the full job description and desired qualifications please see our website at www.cpnmd.org

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Castle Pines North Metropolitan District Jim Nikkel, District Manager 7404 Yorkshire Dr. Castle Pines, CO 80108 jim@cpnmd.org

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Castle Pines North Metro District is a special district that was established in 1984. The Metro District provides water, wastewater and storm water services and oversees the District-owned parks, trails and open spaces within the community. The Metro District currently serves the Castle Pines North population of nearly 10,000, and has more than 3,200 residential and business customers. Website: www.cpnmd.org

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Some of the responsibilities include: • Creating work schedules which fulfill daily production requirements and safety standards. • Monitoring sanitation requirements, and devise and follow-up on the execution of cleaning schedule of Malthouse facilities and grain path. • Ordering production related supplies and chemicals. • Maintaining barley log to document daily production. Enter production related data into the computer system • Assist in the creation of the manufacturing budget and analysis/justification of capital expenditures. • Maintain high level of competency with production transactions in SAP. • Must be able to work on rotating shifts and work off-shift • Must be willing to relocate in the future as necessary to take advantage of the opportunities within the organization. Malteurop North America is the leading Malt producer with locations in Milwaukee, WI (Corporate Headquarters and Malting Facility), Great Falls, MT., Winona, MN., USA and Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Visit us at www.malteurop.com for further details. Malteurop North America offers a generous benefit package, including health, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, education reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match. This position will require a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please send your resume and cover letter along with salary history to hr.mena@malteurop.com. Malteurop is an EOE.

Electrical Supervisor Malteurop North America, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Supervisor at its Great Falls, MT facility. Must have a high school diploma supplemented by an appropriate apprenticeship program which includes extensive electrical system maintenance experience. In addition, at least 2 to 5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment, have or be able to obtain a State of Montana Journeyman Electricians License; A Master Electrician License is preferred. Working knowledge in MS Office and SAP is preferred.

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