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Suspects in custody in chemical incident Device ruptures at Skyview Academy, forcing evacuation Staff report Two suspects were in custody Jan. 14 following an incident in which a chemical device ruptured at SkyView Academy in Highlands Ranch, forcing the school’s evacuation. A news release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspects only as “juvenile males” and said the incident was not accidental and is being treated as a criminal investigation. Potential charges against the boys were not made available. The release said a chemical reaction within an unspecified container caused the device to rupture inside a classroom shortly after 10 a.m. Four students and a teacher were transported to an area hospital “as a precaution,” according to Sgt. Ron Hanavan, of the sheriff’s office. He said the injuries were minor and tied to potential respiratory problems. Ten people initially were evaluated for potential injuries, but only half of them transported.

All patients were medically cleared and released as of the evening of Jan. 14. The remaining students at the school were sent home for the day not long after the device went off. By late morning, the building had been cleared of any potential danger and the majority of emergency personnel cleared from the scene within an hour of responding, Hanavan said. The incident occurred in a single classroom, and approximately 1,200 students and staff at the K-12 school were evacuated into the parking lot initially, and then returned to the gymnasium when officials determined that area was safe. Students waited there while parents, alerted by phone calls, picked them up. By 12:30, nearly all students had been reunited with their parents, Hanavan said. Emergency vehicles, including a Douglas County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad trailer, filled the area near the school’s entrance. Parents waited in a single-file lane that snaked across the parking lot to be reunited with their children. But no one complained. SkyView continues on Page 13

A long line of parents wait to reunite with their students in the SkyView Academy gym at about noon Jan. 14 after a chemical rupture closed the school. Photo by Jane Reuter

Consulting firm looks at Littleton Fire Rescue Seeks ways to improve service, save money By Jennifer Smith

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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 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 realized 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. “Good insulation,” he smiled. And great for other things. LaRue continues on Page 19

Never a dull moment for Littleton Fire Rescue, which is about to undergo its fifth intensive study in as many years. “Over the last several years, a number of studies and discussions have taken place to explore additional partnership and consolidation opportunities,” reads a Jan. 8 news release from the city. “The result of this due diligence, the partners agree, is that the current model is very successful and a good fit for everyone involved. That’s not to say there isn’t room for improvement, and that’s where the master plan begins.” The night before, city council approved a resolution to create a long-term strategic plan for the department, something the firefighters’ association has been asking for. “When asked over the years to articulate a strategic plan, we have always been met with silence, puzzled looks or at best a response of `status quo,’” members of the association wrote in a letter to City Manager Michael Penny in May 2013, after passing a vote of no confidence in Chief John Mullin. Mullin announced his retirement four months later and exited at the end of the year. With new LFR Chief Christopher Fire continues on Page 8

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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, R-Colorado 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 background 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 elections 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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Holiday sales bring smiles to city retailers Business growth, added employees among reasons for boost By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Area retailers point to a variety of reasons for strong holiday sales, including big markdowns, a shortened shopping season, growing day-worker population and a positive shift in the city’s retail landscape. “We definitely saw a dramatic increase in business over holiday seasons in the past,” said Rio Grande restaurant manager Susan O’Meara. “We had been about 12 to 13 percent up every month coming into the holiday season, and we were 25 percent up from December last year. It was fantastic.” The city’s retail giant, Park Meadows shopping center, also saw brisk business

and general manager Pamela Schenk-Kelly called the season “extremely positive.” November sales — a solid indicator of the season to come — were up more than expected, she said, adding that it came as a pleasant surprise with Thanksgiving coming a week later than normal, leading to less traditional holiday shopping time. Cold temperatures in early December saw a dip in traffic, she added, but sales “were ahead of plan and very strong” from Dec. 15 through New Year’s Eve. The highest Park Meadows traffic counts were recorded one day after Christmas, on Dec. 26. That wasn’t a surprise to Kelly, who’s managed the 17-year-old mall from its opening day. “The holiday season really does run through the week of New Year’s,” she said. “People give and use gift cards or money they got for Christmas.” Around the corner on Park Meadows Drive, the locally-owned For Every Season gift shop also saw solid sales.

“It was good, not gangbusters,” said 10year storeowner Art Shiota. “We’re satisfied with what occurred. The last four years has been sort of down, so we’re just hoping this year will start coming up. We’re not quite out of it, but it’s not going the other way.” National statistics suggest slowly rising consumer confidence. Holiday sales increased 2.7 percent from 2012 to 2013, according to ShopperTrak: A small gain in a holiday shopping season a full six days shorter than in 2012. Those figures aside, O’Meara points to several reasons for the increase specific to Lone Tree. Among them: The holiday debut of some blockbuster movies at neighboring United Artist theaters, the early December opening of nearby Kaiser Permanente and the addition of Cabela’s and the Mellow Mushroom restaurant. Kaiser brought 300 new jobs to Lone Tree, many of whom drove down Park Meadows Drive to dine and celebrate the

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Mountain bike trails planned Dirt trails to be built at Bayou Gulch Regional Park By Chris Michlewicz

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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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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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Assembly empowers Arapahoe students By Anna Sutterer

Special to Colorado Community Media There was a time, I suppose, for the whole world to have its eyes on Arapahoe High School. For there to be questions, interviews, extra attention and special treatment and a general displaced feeling. But for the first time since Dec. 13, 2013, the entire Arapahoe student body, faculty and staff, assembled on Friday, Jan. 10, untormented by media vans and helicopters, reporters and cameras. It was a welcome change for the students and staff, simply coming home. At 7:25 a.m., more than 2,000 Warriors crowded onto the old Sitting Eagle Gymnasium bleachers as we had for the homecoming spirit assembly earlier this school year. But this time the proceedings had much more at stake. The walls of the gym were lined with teachers and staff, each entrance filled with the presence of a beloved educatorturned-family-member. The room felt like a giant hug. In this moment we were reminded of the trust and love between the students and staff at Arapahoe, evident especially now. Each teacher’s expression was reassuring, softening the idea of getting back to work and offering the promise of overwhelming grace for each student’s individual grieving periods. Principal Natalie Pramenko began with a reminder. “There will be time for outside speakers, but today is about our students, our faculty, our new start to our new semester.” The goal was healing and dipping our toes into the reality of resuming normal-

ity and work. No need at the moment for media to report or to tell us how to resume what we do well and have done well in the past: being a school of great integrity and excellence. Several Arapaho tribe members from the Wind River Reservation graciously trekked to their sister school for the assembly. They served as a reminder of how strong and unique Arapahoe High School is in its history, an aspect I believe unifies our student body deeply. Phil Garhart, principal at Wyoming Indian High School, relayed a story about the connection between the two schools. Many years ago, when the kids up at Wind River were struggling with the winter cold, a coat drive was set up at Arapahoe High School to aid them. The outpour delighted so many, and one little boy in particular, who looked at his teacher in his new coat and large gloves and said with a grin, “I’ll never be cold again.” That’s the kind of spirit Arapahoe brings to each of its students. This special school culture seeps into all parts of our lives, becoming an integral part of our whole community. Once you are a part of the family, the tradition, and the support, you’re never cold again. Tribal elder Mark Soldier Wolf, assisted by his daughter, Cassie Soldier Wolf, led the entire gymnasium in a cleansing ceremony special to the Arapaho tribe. Fragrant incense was lit and, using an eagle’s wing, the smoke was rhythmically wafted toward each of the four student sections, freshman, sophomore, junior, then senior over and over again. Mark Soldier Wolf encouraged the

Murder trial brings protests to county

Lisa Cisneros of Coloradans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, were at the Douglas County Justice Center Jan. 9 during jury selection for the murder trial of Edward Montour Jr. Montour, who was already serving a life sentence for the 1997 murder of his 11-month-old daughter, is set to stand trial for the 2002 murder of Limon corrections officer Eric Autobee. Autobee’s family is opposed to the death penalty. Photo by Virginia Grantier

audience with the poetic language of a weathered native. He had a way of telling an intricate, nostalgic tale that seemed to go beyond comprehension, but ending with wisdom and poignant messages that felt personal. He reminded me so much of my grandfather. He explained to us the meaning of “warrior.” It’s an investigation of your land, people, and community — a warrior watches over. He reminded us to “never fear your enemy, the darkness. There is always a flashlight or a switch.” I couldn’t help but be empowered by this man, standing as a witness to the strength of a true warrior, one who made it through the harsh times of his poverty-stricken people and now emboldens us to do the same. Empowerment was the theme for the rest of the speakers that morning. Our student body president, Megan Moore, clarified a popular statement used after the tragedy, that “this event will not define us.” She asserted that experiences do in fact make up who we are, but we get to choose how we will be defined. She implored us to remember our original Arapahoe identity that stood strong in the midst of the event. We are, and will be, a school known for great achievement, spirit, and love. One of Claire’s friends, Erica Blair, acknowledged our loss of innocence in the tragedy. In response, however, she invited us to balance the incredible maturity we’ve

had to take on with a childlike attitude toward the rest of our lives. I’m assuming she asks us to be a bit more like Claire in that way, an influence for others through our laughter and silliness. It’s a beautiful conundrum we face now: each of us being both “Warrior Strong” and needing to lean on each other more than ever. I saw this at work throughout the crowd as boxes of tissues were passed about. Among the little ordinary movements of a large gathering, adjusted sitting position and hair fixes, I witnessed barely perceivable hand-holding and light squeezes to a neighbor’s shoulder. Mr. Davis, a man whose overwhelming grace and forgiveness enamors all of Arapahoe’s students and community, challenged us to continue those little expressions of love each and every day. He assured us, saying, “You’ll never be called in this life to do more than you can do in this life. You are always enough.” With the weight of historical victories and the encouragement of each other at our backs, it’s time for Arapahoe to get back to work. That does mean resuming studies and preparing for our personal futures, but also taking on Mr. Davis’s challenge — to consciously and deliberately love each day. Anna Sutterer is a senior at Arapahoe High School.

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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

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 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.

“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 session. 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 gun-law 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.”

Bill seeks to cap college tuition rates Legislation also provides more financial aid funding

Kerr, who serves as chairman of the Senate’s Education Committee, said that state budget cuts in higher education are partly to blame for skyrocketing tuition costs in recent years. “The years that we really slashed funding to higher By Vic Vela education are the years that tuition really increased quite vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com a bit,” he said. In response, Kerr said it is important for colleges to unDemocratic state lawmakers have drafted legislation derstand that the 6 percent “is a cap, not a floor.” aimed at making college a little less expensive. The bill would increase higher education funding by Last week, the College Affordability Act became the first bill to be introduced in the Senate this legislative ses- more than $100 million. That’s in addition to whatever sion. The bill would cap college tuition-rate increases, funds are appropriated through the annual budget. Most and would make more money available for students seek- of that money would go to colleges and universities, by way of the College Opportunity Fund, which provides tuing financial aid. Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, a bill sponsor, said the ition stipends for undergraduate students. The rest of the funding, $40 million worth, would go to legislation is about “making sure every kid who graduates in Colorado — with the skills and ability and the grades — various financial aid programs. The bill is a priority for Senate Democrats and Gov. has access to higher education.” “I really think where we’ve gone the last few years, with John Hickenlooper. Much of Senate President Morgan Carroll’s speech the incredible tuition increases that we’ve seen, is a lot of the institutions having not just priced at-risk students opening during the first day of the legislative session foout, but also pricing out a lot of our middle-class students, cused on Senate Bill 1. even with getting loans and financial aid,” Kerr said. In her remarks, Carroll, an Aurora Democrat, talked Under current law, colleges and universities can in- about her grandfather’s and her mother’s struggles to afcrease tuition 9 percent annually. Senate Bill 1 would cap ford college. She also shared her own story about having tuition increases for undergraduate students at 6 percent. to work multiple jobs after high school so that she could money 00059527 to go to college. Jobsave Number: “Access to college or trade and technical education Customer: TANNER GUN changes lives,” Carroll said. “Yet, the opportunities that were there SHOW Inc. for three generations before me … are now going the wrong way, moving backwards — and college is Phone: (303)550-8822 less affordable now than it was when I was in school.” The bill puts in statute the $100 million funding re-

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Armstrong now at the helm, the city has hired Emergency Services Consulting Inc. to create the new plan, despite being unhappy with the results of its 2012 study that recommended merging with Englewood’s department. Penny says different employees will work on it this time, and Littleton and its partners, Littleton Fire Protection District and the Highlands Ranch Metro District, are comfortable with

quest for the Department of Higher Education that Hickenlooper made to the Joint Budget Committee in November. Typically, education funding is dealt with through the budget process, and not a separate appropriation. Carroll told reporters recently that she wanted a separate bill that includes the cap and Hickenlooper’s funding proposal, because she feels the two are “connected.” And, judging by the response of Republicans during Hickenlooper’s State of the State speech on Jan. 9, the bill should have plenty of bipartisan support. The governor received a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle, when he addressed the measure in his remarks. Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Douglas County, said after the governor’s speech that she is “concerned” about the capping the tuition rate at 6 percent. “Because in some ways that gives (higher education institutions) permission to raise tuition 6 percent,” she said. A spokesman for the Senate Republicans did not immediately have a comment for this story. Carroll acknowledged that the bill isn’t a total remedy for reining in tuition costs. “This is reversing a trend,” Carroll said. “It’s not going to suddenly make college more affordable to all folks.” Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge, a bill co-sponsor, said the legislation should be considered a jobs bill, in addition to being an education measure. “We always hear, `It’s about jobs. We need to create jobs,’ ” Jahn said. “You go to the cause and stop trying to put Band-Aids on symptoms. Why are more people not going to college? Well, it’s because people can’t afford it. So if you really want to do something solid for economic develop, let’s get people educated.”

giving ESCI another shot. The three entities will split the $58,000 price tag equally, according to Penny. “The ESCI study was not enthusiastic about a merger, in my opinion,” he said. “Englewood had substantial capital investment necessary, like station quality, and there was little fiscal gain and potential loss for Littleton.” The South Metro Fire Rescue Authority released the results of its own study in September, which suggested it could and should absorb both Littleton and Englewood’s departments. “Based on this initial analysis, there appear to be several opportunities to provide a higher level of service

across all agencies while eliminating duplication and lowering costs overall,” reads that document. “It is feasible for LFR and EFD to join SMFRA and receive full services including emergency response, special teams, patient transport, permitting and inspections, risk reduction programs, accreditation, and all support services.” Littleton declined to pursue that option. “We are not discussing mergers,” said Penny. “We have a great and solid partnership with our current fire partners, and that will not change in the foreseeable future.”

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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, D-Denver. “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. Education will also be a key area of fo-

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 was the Colorado Department of Corrections director who was killed in his home last year. Photo by Hannah Garcia cus 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.

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 ensur-

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 ing emergency communication systems are functional. Though it’s rare for flight survival equipment to be used, the gear that Crowe 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 sure when you sign off, you’re saying it’s good and it will work if needed.” During a Jan. 7 phone call from Camp Bastion, the married father of two described the boredom involved with being stationed in a desolate foreign land. There are days when there is no work, and Crowe and the 76 Marines in his squadron are left to fill the time. They read books,

play video games and endlessly watch full seasons of 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 sixmember flight equipment staff,

double-checks to make sure everything is secured and systems are up to date. Crowe 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 his fellow Marines are making a difference.

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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.

letter to the editor Such a fine selection of dining I just wanted to say how thankful we are to have such a great Highlands Ranch Town Center. We were just chatting the other night wishing for a new restaurant for us to visit when and lo and behold we saw the new Wendy’s! We have a McDonald’s, KFC, (are soon to have two) Chick-fil-A’s and we now have a NEW Wendy’s. I’m sure there are others in the area that we have yet to find. These restaurants are so hard to come by. On a Friday or Saturday night there is no other type of venue we love so much

as fast food. Let those other communities keep their restaurants that provide a variety of dinner menus and atmospheres. We’ve even e-mailed a number of friends to come and join us at some of these fine establishments. We haven’t heard back from anyone yet but we expect they will accept soon! It’s just taking a little longer to hear back from them than we had expected. Bon Appetit! Richard Allen Highlands Ranch

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, health care and home values 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

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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Job opportunities increase for veterans 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 mili-

tary, 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 Afghanistan will not have the technical skills to transition directly from his military occupational field to a civilian one. How-

ever, 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 the Department of Veterans Affairs notify all military personnel of the program be-

fore 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 veteran. 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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list for those ages 8-12 looking for a spontaneous snow day of fun. As soon as the snow starts flying, park rangers will schedule and host an event that will teach you about wildlife, making a snow shelter, and playing snow games. Hot cocoa will be provided. To be placed on the Snow Fun e-mail list, register at www.highlandsranch.org. Payment will be due after a date has been set. Call 303-791-2710. Fee: Resident $10, nonresident $12.

OPEN HOUSE Arma Dei Academy offers Part 1 in its “Christian Parenting with Intention” series of informational open house presentations at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch. Headmaster Steve Marshall will discuss the “Top 10 When Choosing a School.” After the presentation, take a tour of the school. RSVP to info@armadeiacademy.com or call 303-346-4523. JAN. 27

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.

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 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.

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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,

FRACKING/ENERGY POLICY Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” is a controversial method of extracting previously unavailable oil and gas reserves from the ground by fracturing rock by injecting pressurized fluids. Proponents claim that it opens up vast amounts of natural gas within the United States and could play a key role in the United States gaining energy independence within the not too distant future. Opponents claim that the chemicals used in fracking represent a significant environmental risk to ground water and other elements of the environment. Join Active Minds from 6:30-

THROUGH FEB. 28 ART EXHIBIT The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will have an exhibit from Jan. 9 to Feb. 28 at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. Media included are oil, watercolor, pastel and mixed. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. JAN. 18

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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

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.

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, as we explore the risks and benefits of fracking and put it into the broader context of U.S. Energy Policy. This free event is sponsored by Vi Living and takes place at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. RSVP at 303-791-7323.

FEB. 5 PARENTING SEMINAR Understanding Your Child’s Temperament, a parenting seminar hosted by Cherry Hills Community Church, is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Southridge Recreation Center auditorium in Highlands Ranch. Did you know there are four distinct temperaments, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, that guide behavior? Wouldn’t you love to know which one your children were born with, and how this understanding can help you better communicate and connect? This free two-hour seminar led by life coach and best-selling author Dr. Ray Lincoln will explain why your kids do what they do, how to change your family dynamics and dramatically increase the peace in your home through better understanding. Visit chcc.org/family for information.

FEB. 8 CHINESE NEW Year Highlands Ranch Community Association, along with the Great Wall Chinese Academy, plans a daylong Chines New Year celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. 2014 marks the Celebration of the Year of the Horse. The event features traditional Chinese art performances on stage. It showcases programs to include lion dances, Chinese folk dances, traditional music and instruments, martial arts demonstrations, and a children’s chorus. The cultural fair showcases traditional Folk Art displays, Chinese costumes, crafts, authentic Chinese calligraphy and brush paintings, numerous Chinese shops, delicious Chinese New Year refreshments and food including dumplings, rolls, balls, noodles, rice and more. Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 day of. Tickets can be purchased online at: http://hrcaonline. org/hrcainfo/calendarhrca/tabid/275/ctl/viewdetail/mid/1302/ itemid/5758/d/20140208/Showtime-at-Southridge---ChineseNew-Year.aspx.

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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. “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

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Ranch man offers nonprofits tech help Tech4NonProfits has like-new tech equipment at deeply discounted prices By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier @coloradocommunitymedia.com Garry Seaber, 53, of Highlands Ranch, who started a computer-refurbishing company in his garage, IT Liquidators, and now has a 6,000 square-foot warehouse in Littleton, along with Highlands Ranch and California offices, just recently launched a new division to help nonprofits save money. Seaber — who developed his computer and business skills during years working with IBM and other companies in California — sells computer equipment to nonprofits at discounts ranging from 30 to 50 percent. “We’re still making some money, but not like normal,” he said about Tech4NonProfits’ profit margin. But, he said, he thinks it’s something really worthwhile for the community. Seaber, who has an economics degree from University of Southern California, established his own company after he made the move in 2004 to Colorado, a family vacation spot, because he wanted to move out of Southern California — to gain a desired life-style change for his family. He said IT Liquidators’ main business is buying large amounts of outdated comput-

er equipment from corporations, upgrading it and installing new operating systems. Seaber said he then sells the equipment to companies with limited equipment budgets who have found they get substantially more for their money if they buy refurbished equipment instead of new. The new Tech4NonProfits division gives nonprofits that same lower price plus the additional discount. Seaber, whose company also gives 10 percent of profits to charity from computers sold on Ebay — currently the beneficiary is a program that places chaplains in jails —decided to do this for nonprofits after discovering they often aren’t very “tech savvy.” He said he found they often didn’t have a “reliable and trusted source for highquality, reasonably-priced technology” and were buying new equipment from manufacturers and not getting fair prices. “Those people have more of a servants’ heart,” he said. Their focus is to serve a particular need in the community, meet those needs, raise donations, deal with coordination of other resources and so on, Seaber said. “(But) they still need technology to support their mission,” he added. So, Seaber’s Tech4NonProfits division is selling to them refurbished equipment with operating systems such as Microsoft Office and Windows 7, as well as giving them free shipping; free returns; and a 120day money-back guarantee, instead of the 30-day guarantee typical for used equip-

Garry Seaber, founder of IT Liquidators and its new division Tech4NonProfits is pictured in his company’s first office space — the garage of his Highlands Ranch home. Courtesy photo ment. The other thing he’s doing now is helping other corporations do more for nonprofits. He said he likes to encourage companies donate outdated equipment to nonprofits. Seaber said when he buys used equipment from corporations he offers to refurbish up to 10 percent of it if the corporation will pay the cost of refurbishing — and then he gives the updated equipment back to the corporation, which then donates it to the nonprofit. He said the nonprofit now loves that corporation because it has received donated equipment that it can actually use — and which will be useable for three to five years. And the corporation loves it because

the donated equipment, in its newly refurbished state, has doubled or tripled its taxdeduction value. “Meeting Garry and being able to get all of the computer equipment for our office has allowed us to work much more effectively,” said Kip Pyle recently, office and technology manager for nonprofit A Strong Tower Ministry, which helps people recently released from prison. “We serve more than 1,100 men and women each year and 90 percent of them have used our computer lab to connect to resources they need for re-entry into society after prison life. Garry and his company are truly a blessing to an organization like ours.”

Coyote attacks down in Lone Tree City participating in regional study of animal’s behavior By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cooper the dog survived a coyote attack during a holiday visit to Lone Tree, but city police said his close encounter is the most severe incident reported there in several months. “It’s still an ongoing effort, but I think a lot of people are more aware of the fact there is coyote activity out there,” Lone Tree’s animal control officer Dennis Page said. The city, which recorded three fatal coyote attacks on dogs in 2013 and six in 2012, is participating in a regional study on the animals. In December, researchers with the Denver Metro Area Coyote Study placed posts for video cameras near Prairie Sky Park, the Lone Tree Golf Course clubhouse and Sweetwater Park. Once the cameras are placed, they will record coyote movements to help researchers determine if the animals are growing bolder and more aggressive. Coyotes attacks typically peak in the spring, when coyotes give birth and become highly defensive and territorial. They also can be aggressive toward dogs during the January through March mating season, when larger dogs may be viewed as threat to territory.

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“The call came across as standard procedure,” said Robert Gonzales, father of students Alexis and Victoria. Despite that, Gonzales admitted his heart started racing at the call. “The officer said it was an ongoing investigation and that heightens your anxiety a little bit,” he said. Multiple units from the South Metro and Littleton fire departments responded to the school, said Littleton Fire Rescue Capt. Jim Olsen. The Douglas County School District sent an email to all parents at about noon, advising them of the “isolated incident” at SkyView. SkyView is a charter school that operates as part of the district. The sheriff’s office and the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are continuing the investigation, which includes forensics, witness interviews and search warrants. School was scheduled to resume as normal the following day. Staff writer Jane Reuter contributed to this report.

Cooper, who is small and white, likely wasn’t a potential threat, said Lone Tree resident Doug Hoggard. “The good news is my dog survived,” he said. “The bad news is my dog really does look like a rabbit.” Cooper’s grandchildren live in Parker and brought Cooper with them for a mid-December visit. Hoggard, who lives along the Lone Tree golf course, doesn’t have a fenced yard. Though Hoggard warned his visiting family members not to leave the dog unattended outside, his 9-year-old granddaughter tethered Cooper off the back patio at about 6 a.m. Dec. 17. Four coyotes almost immediately attacked the small dog, but fled when the granddaughter screamed. Cooper suffered several puncture wounds and bruises, but no serious injuries. “He probably would have been killed in a manner of seconds if she hadn’t been there,” Hoggard said. “It was a big, expensive vet bill, but we were lucky.” Coyote study investigator Mary Ann Bonnell said pet

owners should supervise their animals directly. “Go out with your dog, particularly at dawn, dusk and through the night,” she said. “At this time of year, we start to see an elevation in these kinds of attacks on dogs. (Coyotes) are getting ready to mate and den and getting more serious about defending their territories.” Page doesn’t view the attack on Cooper as unusually aggressive or cause for alarm, but as an unfortunate circumstance. “Coyotes are opportunity hunters,” he said. “They can’t tell the difference between a rabbit and a poodle. “When you have a dog on the back porch unprotected and tethered, it becomes fair game to them. They were doing what they do naturally.” The city welcomes additional volunteers to its Lone Tree Coyote Team, which includes free training from Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff in hazing techniques and educating others about the animals. For more information, call Page at the Lone Tree Police Department, 303-339-8150.

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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

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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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“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 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.

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. Biscay 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.

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“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.

High flying “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.

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 “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.

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 and Science on Jan. 23: During the 7:30 a.m. “Birding With John James Audubon” he will lead a tour through the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd., spotting birds, including several that are now extinct. Tick-

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Lowry inspired by reflection in water 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 — By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunity- inviting the viewer to stick a toe in. “The patterns in water encourmedia.com age a different approach than my paint“For the past two IF YOU GO ings of buildings; I like years, I have been usthe playfulness of abing reflection in water “Water, Water Everystraction,” she says. “I and mirrors as metawhere,” paintings and like the suggestion of phor. The figures I prints by Linda Lowry, layers in another world choose to paint are runs through Jan. 26 at below the surface.” searching and explorthe Lone Tree Arts Center, According to Lowry, ing as I am,” writes 10075 Commons St., Lone she has been using Linda Lowry in her artTree. The exhibit can be cameras below the waist’s statement for her viewed from 10 a.m. to ter and on the surface new solo show at Lone 4 p.m. Mondays through and after her show, Tree Arts Center. Fridays and prior to per“Water Nymphs,” she The water is ripformances. Admission is began to explore mixed pling, swirling, dazfree. 720-509-1000. media and printmakzling in the sunlight ing with master printas Lowry records that makers Tony Kirk and particular part of her Sue Oehme. world. The exhibit at Lone Tree includes Some works exhibited through Jan. 26 are from her “Water 17 paintings and seven prints. “The Boulder flood this SeptemNymphs” series, completed for a

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ber has inspired another aspect of water imagery: the power and potential destructive nature of water,” her artist statement concludes. “I am in the middle of my first mixed media flood piece inspired by the 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.

“Water Series: Creek” is included in Linda Lowry’s “Water, Water Everywhere” exhibit at Lone Tree Arts Center through January. Space for a show is her reward for receiving the “Best of Show” award in the annual Lone Tree Exhibit in 2013. 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, open four months, invites residents of its mid-century mod-

ern Virginia Village neighborhood — and others who might be looking for special classes — to get acquainted. The stylish, intimate theater at Florida Avenue and S. Holly Street 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. Future productions will be announced on the website, www.Actasana.

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Reality show contestant cooks up TV appearance Highlands Ranch chef to star on ‘Cutthroat Kitchen’ By Chris Michlewicz

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 Filipino- and Hawaiian-influenced delicacies at places like the Dragon Boat Festival and Taste of Colorado. She caters luaus, weddings, birthday parties

and other special events. Although 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 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 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

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 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.

Pizzeria brings taste of St. Louis to Lone Tree Arch Pizza offers signature thin-crust style at new locale By Jane Reuter

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.”

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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 California St. The new space will offer private dining areas along with Denver’s largest patio with a fire pit, an expansive raw bar, wood-burning oven and exhibition kitchen. Meanwhile, Guard’s TAG Burger Bar (1222 Madison St.) is serving its

Marc and Stacy Dak’s new Lone Tree restaurant Arch Pizza features St. Louis style pizza. Photo by Jane Reuter

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, deepfried 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.

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 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.

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.

Arvada Farmers Market returns The Arvada Farmers Market is not letting 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.

The seen 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 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. 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.blacktie-colorado. com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303619-5209.

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January 16, 2014

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

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.

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 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 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 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 of-

ficially 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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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, 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

Views on LaRue • “What people who have not had the privilege of working directly with Jamie may not know is how insightful and positive he is in a group. He always seems to grasp the issue and come up with a consensus-building solution...He was terrific as our partner in the development of Highlands Ranch’s Civic Green Park and Veterans Monument.” — Terry Nolan, Highlands Ranch Metro District general manager • “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 • “He is an innovator and a person who thinks outside the box and has been copied and emulated all over the country and the world by other library systems. He has put together amazing staffs over the years and let them have a free hand doing their jobs. We are all the better for having known and worked with Jamie.” — Bob Morris, president, DCL Trustees • “While Jamie and I didn’t always agree about the definition of `cen-

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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-yearold about why the book “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” is in the library: http://jaslarue.blogspot.com/2008/07/uncle-bobbyswedding.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.

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HeraldSportS thunderridge swimmer has sights on state titles Ochitwa hopes to shed bridesmaid status 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

It was an obvious question and Annie Ochitwa didn’t flinch. The standout junior swimmer at ThunderRidge was asked about her goals for this season. “This year my goals are definitely to win high school state,” Ochitwa answered. “In club swimming (Denver Swim Academy), I just really want to improve my times.” Ochitwa will be out to shed her bridesmaid role when the Class 5A state swimming meet unfolds Feb. 14-15 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. As a freshman, Ochitwa finished second to Fossil Ridge’s Rhianna Williams in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events at the state meet. Last season, she was the runner-up to Williams in the 50 and was third in the 100-yard freestyle. Williams, who is now at Utah on a track scholarship, was first again in the 100. “I do want to get over the hump,” admitted Ochitwa. “But second place, I can never complain about that. Brianna was so fast.” ThunderRidge coach Jeannette Odiorne envisions plenty of future success for Ochitwa and sees those goals as achievable and then some. “She’s improved a ton,” said ThunderRidge coach Jeannette Odiorne. “She’s a fierce competitor, a lot of fun to coach and as hard of worker as she is, she is a great team player. … She’s tall (5-foot11) and that helps. She has the talent but more than anything she has the hard work ethic. In addition to scholarships to a university of her choice, I think we’re all hoping to see her at the Olympic trials.” In the top state swimming times recorded before the holiday break, Ochitwa had touched up for the fastest time in the 50 freestyle at 23.35 seconds, and also had registered the quickest 100 free time, finishing in 51.69 seconds. In a dual meet against Regis Jesuit Jan.

Annie Ochitwa is a top freestyle swimmer from ThunderRidge. Photo by Jim Benton 7, Ochitwa won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:01.64 and the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:00.61. “She’s doing great this season,” said Odiorne. “She knows at dual meets all I really ask of her is to do what she needs to do to come out on top and we don’t worry too much about her times. We’ll see what our championship meets brings out of her.” On Jan. 11 at the Valor Invitational, Ochitwa clocked a 1:08 in the 100 breaststroke and 1:12 in the 200 IM. “I like all the events but freestyle is the one I ended up being the best at,” Ochitwa said. “I swim all the other ones on a regular basis. Everything has to be perfect in the 50 and 100; there is no time to correct your mistakes. “Swimming is hard because you do the same thing every day. You really have to love it and not get bored. There are little corrections all the time. I started taking swim lessons when I was young like everyone else did and I just loved it.”

Falcons get tough facing top foes Addition of Douglas County 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 in the Highlands Ranch gym. “We’re trying to improve each game out,” said Falcons coach Bob Caton. “At 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 and the Falcons could be a contending team in the chase for the title. Highlands Ranch played five non-league games against teams ranked in the Top 10 of the CHSAA.com polls. 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 scoring 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. “We have a really good chance to do well in our league,” said Motlong. “We have a lot of shooters. With Ryley coming back we have somebody that can push it up. He’s really fast, a good point guard, and he’s tall so he can see everyone and Zach does a great job of finishing inside. We are playing good defense. “I think at the beginning playing a lot of top 10 teams helped us get ready for league which is one of the toughest in the state. Playing those teams got us prepared, and showed us what we need to work on.” Motlong hit five consecutive 3-point baskets in the first quarter and finished with a team-high 18 points against the Lancers. “I felt it after I hit a couple and everybody was like we’re going to keep feeding you,” Motlong said. As Motlong said 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.

Highlands Ranch’s Zach Braxton (34) looks to make a pass against Lincoln. Photo by Jim Benton “It was hard having to sit on the sidelines watching the varsity play,” admitted Stewart. “It felt good to play. I feel we’re doing well. Our biggest thing is bringing the ball up court with pressure. If we can do that, we’ll be fine.”

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.”

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January 16, 2014

BRUINS POST WIN OVER HERITAGE

Cherry Creek veterans outscore young Eagles By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The mat experience of Cherry Creek’s wrestlers tipped the scales significantly in their favor on Jan. 10 as the Bruins posted a 58-18 dual-match win over Heritage. “We have eight seniors in the lineup and we have been working with about all our wrestlers since they joined our youth program as 11- or 12-year-olds,” Bruins coach Mike Luhring said before the match. “The wrestling experience of our varsity starters makes us strong up and down the lineup. I feel it shows that our youth wrestling program is helping make us a solid team at the varsity and junior varsity level.” Heritage coach Ray Barron agreed. “Cherry Creek is strong. They had solid senior leadership and some of their athletes have been wrestling for eight years or more,” he said after the match. “The four Finesilver brothers brought their intensity to the program and it has spread to the entire team.” The Bruins next mat action was at home Jan. 16 against Arapahoe and on Jan. 17-18 Cherry Creek will travel to the Arvada West Tournament. The next dual match at home is Jan. 23 against Eaglecrest and Jan. 24-25, the Bruins will compete in the Centaurus Invitational Tournament. Heritage faces a series of road dates starting with the Jan. 16 trip to Ponderosa. On Jan.

Cherry Creek’s Mitch Finesilver works to put Heritage’s Andrew Whitner on his back during a 126-pound match Jan. 10. Finesilver scored a pin to help Cherry Creek win the dual meet 58-18. Photo by Tom Munds 18, the Eagles will compete in the Alameda Tournament and on Jan. 23, travel to Castle View. The next home date for Heritage is the Jan. 30 dual meet against Rock Canyon. A sizable crowd turned out for the Jan. 10 Heritage-Cherry Creek dual match. The score, 58-18, does not reflect the determined effort a Heritage wrestler put into every match nor how the Bruin wrestlers’ mat experience tipped the scales in their favor at most weight divisions. Cherry Creek wrestlers Mason Harms (170) and Hunter Pasternack (182) put the Bruins ahead in team scores with back-toback pins in the first two matches of the contest. That led up to the 195-pound match be-

tween Eagle Austin Atwell and Bruin Matt Goettelman that was probably one of the most exciting clashes of the night. Each wrestler got one point for an escape through the regular match time of three two-minute periods. The match went into overtime. The wrestlers were on their feet for 30 seconds and then each wrestler had the upper position for a one-minute period. That ended in a 2-2 tie. The wrestlers then began another 30-second period with Atwell in the upper position but that ended when Goettelman scored a point and won the match. Jared Todd (145) got three team points for his 8-0 win, 220-pounder Curtis Bridges got six points for pinning his opponent and Eagle heavyweight Ryan White posted the other six points for his team as he

Prep sports Scoreboard HIGHLANDS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball Highlands Ranch 53, Denver East 51 After being down 29-25 at halftime, the Falcon’s 16-point fourth quarter helped them come away with a 53-51 victory over Denver East. Senior Ciera Morgan scored 16 points and senior Emily Childress scored 12. Morgan was 63 percent at the line scoring five out of eight baskets. Highlands Ranch 68, Sand Creek 34 The Falcons scored 27 points in the first quarter alone in route to a 68-34 win against Sand Creek. Ciera Morgan scored 17 points for the Falcons and Emily Childress scored 16 points. Junior Logan Opheim came away with 13 points.

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Mountain Vista 82, Montbello 64 Senior Jake Pemberton set a school record for points in a game scoring 36 against Montbello. Junior Brady Subart scored 18 points for the Golden Eagles. Junior Ray Beresford picked up six rebounds in the win. Senior Graham Smith had five rebounds and Pemberton had four.

VALOR CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Valor Christian 98, Gateway 71 Valor Christian scored a whopping 98 points against Gateway, including 31 points just in the first quarter alone. Senior Chase Foster scored 22 points for Valor and senior Paden Mueller collected 15. Senior Garrett Baggett had 12 points for Valor.

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Littleton girls keep streak alive Lions top Gateway, Denver North as action resumes By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com The Lions got in trouble early, but shifted into high gear in the second half, erasing a Gateway lead, before cruising to a 57-40 win Jan. 7 in girls basketball action. “The rust from the vacation layoff showed early plus Gateway had an amazing first half,” Littleton coach Adam Williams said after the game, explaining the early deficit. “But this team has a lot of confidence, we staged another comeback and got the win.” The victory raised the Lions overall record to 8-1, keeping them perfect since losing the season opener to Bear Creek. Littleton had a few days to savor the win before making it nine straight with a 66-28 win Jan. 11 at Denver North. The Lions resumed action Jan. 14 against Northglenn (after deadline) and will open the league season on the road Jan. 17 at Legend. Against Gateway, the Lions got ahead early but the Olympians stormed back with some accurate outside shooting to lead 1611 at the end of the first quarter. Gateway balanced their attack inside and out in the second to lead 28-22 at the half. Littleton returned after halftime and mounted full-court defensive pressure. The

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Littleton coach Adam Williams does a fist bump with his players after a time out during the Jan. 8 girls basketball game against Gateway. The Lions overcame Gateway’s first-half lead and pulled away to win the non-league game, 57-40. Photo by Tom Munds pressure caused turnovers and the Lions converted those turnovers into six quick points to tie the score at 28 two minutes into the third quarter. The Lions scored the next five as well to go up for good at 33-28. Good ball control and shot selection plus free-throw accuracy enabled Littleton to build on the lead and run away. Senior Sarah Fee paced the Littleton attack with 16 points, which included hitting 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. Stacey

Zuppa and Laura Puchino each scored 11 points for the Lions, while Zuppa was the rebounding leader with eight and Puchino lead the team in steals with four. Fee said after the game that basketball was her sport although she also plays ultimate Frisbee. “I started playing basketball in junior high school and, when I came to Littleton High School, I fell in love the program, the coaches and my teammates so I stayed

with it,” Fee said after the game. “I can shoot outside but I think I am best when I drive the lane because we work well together as a team.” The senior said the team’s 8-1 record so far this season has been a confidence builder for the Lions. “I think we are playing well and it builds our confidence to get off to a good start on the season like this,” she said. “We are working to improve and getting the wins helps us get ready for the challenges we face when league play starts.” Littleton coach Adam Williams has seen steady improvement in his four years with the program. “We have been working hard since I got here and we have gotten better each season,” he said. “This year, I wasn’t sure how this time would shape up. This is a different team than we have had in the past. I didn’t know how they would do in competition but they are really surprising me with how well they are playing.” He said the team guts it out, they are confident and they go out and win games. “I think our team strength is our defense,” he said. “The girls go out and put non-stop pressure on the opponent all over the court. The confidence is there all the time. We came back strong in the second half tonight but this is the fourth or fifth time we have been behind at the half then came back to win the game. I am at the point that I have so much confidence in these kids that I never doubt we will stage a comeback and win the game.”

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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

 Services:  Saturday 5:30pm

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

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clubs in your community

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

HigHlands rancH lEads club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183. HigHlands rancH lEads club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thurs-

days at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139.

also meets regularly for club business. Visit www.highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792.

HigHlands rancH gardEn club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org.

HomE rEcording grouP of HigHlands rancH is an informal network of recording enthusiasts and studio musicians interested in sharing knowledge, resources and pizza. Call Scott, 303-791-3811.

running club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-842-5520.

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. nEtWorking for tHE not-Working meets from 8:3010 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting. Visit chcc. org/career for more information.

Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness. Class is offered from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sessions are 10 weeks, and dropins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

rEcrEation

sErvicE

HigHlands rancH businEss lEads inc., call Dale

Weese at 303-978-0992.

falcon youtH sPorts association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303791-6244.

amErican lEgion Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-663-1260.

HigHlands rancH cHambEr lEads grouP meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102.

falcon youtH sPorts association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244.

HigHlands rancH cHambEr of commErcE, call

HigHlands rancH cycling club has weekly rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club

mansion tours. The Highlands Ranch Metro District invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.HighlandsRanchMansion.com or call 303-791-0177.

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.

rEPublicans of HigHlands rancH meet every last Friday of the month at the Cafe Mon Ami, 9579 S. University, Unit No. 150, at 7 a.m. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com. ProfEssional businEss lEads grouP meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587.

303-791-3500.

yoga class. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United Methodist

taizE-stylE sErvicE, a meditative hour of prayer, song,

scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:45-7:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour. The labyrinth is also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

social 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. “cHai” lands rancH/South Denver Metro Jewish Community Company. Call 303-470-6652.

fibromyalgia WomEn’s grouP now forming for women wanting to make friends and talk about positive things that have helped them with fibromyalgia. Location is southeast Aurora, near Parker and Centennial. Time and day to be figured out by group. Call Leslie at 303-791-8814. friEndsHiPs arE goldEn is a local nonprofit club organized through love and collections of Sam Butcher’s Precious Moments Figures. Throughout the year we provide support to local charities. We meet once a month on the fourth Thursday of every month at Julie’s Hallmark 9441 S University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information please contact Bry at Julie’s Hallmark 303-683-1146. Clubs continues on Page 24

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clubs in your community GenealoGy 101 is a small group of novice and advanced non-professional genealogists who meet at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in Room 206 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is geared to assist each other in our journeys into discovering the lives of our ancestors. No fees. 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.

HiGHlands Breakfast optimists meet every first and third Mondays from 7-8 a.m. at Le Peep Grill at County Line and Quebec Street. Call Miles Hardee, 303-973-6409. HiGHlands rancH GenealoGical society meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Highlands Ranch Library at 7 p.m. HiGHlands rancH Historical society meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Great programs ($1 voluntary donation for non-members) and group rate tours offered including some RTD tours. Leave message at 641715-3900 ext. 147406, email HRHistoricalSociety@comcast. net or see www.highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org . HiGHlands rancH Jaycees meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center. The meetings are open for people ages 21-40. Call Suzy Driscoll at 303-791-1049. HiGHlands rancH lions cluB meets first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Romano’s, 32 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Visit www.HighlandsRanchLions.org or call Corky Carlson at 303-791-0099. tHe HiGHlands rancH/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www. mothersandmore.org/chapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@hotmail.com for more information.

HiGHlands rancH rotary cluB meets the first four Thursdays every month for lunch from 12:10-1:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd. Each lunch features a speaker. The Rotary is a networking, service and social club. Contact Joe Roos at 720-648-5558. HiGHlands rancH senior cluB provides opportunities for area seniors to get together. Activities are in the Senior Lounge at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. In addition there is a luncheon and entertainment at noon on second Wednesday each month in the Wildcat Auditorium at Southridge Recreation Center. Monthly calendar of activities are available at all four Highlands Ranch Recreation Centers, and under www.highlandsranch.org, click on “Senior Outreach Services” and look under “Activities & Events.” Contact president Ron at 303-791-1692. HiGHlands rancH sinGles Happy Hour, also

known as Southeast Singles since many people are from Littleton and Lone Tree too, meets the first Thursday of every month from 6-8:30 p.m. Visit www.hrsingles.com for locations and more information. This group is for ages 40-60s. Contact Corinna Robert at 303-773-1810 or corinnamke@aol.com. Pay for your own drinks and appetizers.

HiGHlands rancH toastmasters meets from 6:45-8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 8568 South University Blvd. Toastmasters helps members learn to speak better, and it does so in a positive and friendly manner. New members always welcome. Call Yvette at 303-470-7206. HiGHlands rancH Writers’ Group, call 303-791-7703. Just desserts St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to our free Social Justice 3rd Friday movie series, which broadly touches many social issues facing our culture today. May have content not appropriate for children. Contact Heidi Parish, 720-206-5733 or Daryl Shute, 303-9030653. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for more information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

HiGHlands rancH optimists meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Le Peep on Broadway south of C-470. New members are welcome. Call Ken Wolfle at 303-470-6017.

kinGdom knitters creates prayer shawls that are given to people who are ill, grieving or just in need of comfort. Shawls can be picked up at the Cherry Hills’ reception desk from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Join us for knitting from 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Mondays in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch. We gladly accept yarn donations. Visit www.chcc.org or call 303-791-4100.

HiGHlands rancH Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club meets on a regular basis. Call Marlyce Buch at 720-221-8458.

la lecHe leaGue of HiGHlands rancH meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Monday of the month. Call Barb at

303-791-4243.

men’s ministry Breakfast meets at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com. meridian midday toastmaster. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you’re speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You’ll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are — to become better communicators. We meet every Thursday from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. at the South Metro Fire Station No. 34, 8871 Maximus Dr, Lone Tree. For more information, contact VP of Membership, Brent Hilvitz at 303-668-5789 or visit www.meridianmidday.com. moms cluB of HiGHlands rancH West is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child raising years. Interested moms living in the 80129 and 80125 zip codes can contact whr_momsclub@ yahoo.com or visit http://sites.google.com/site/momsclubofhrwest/. motHers of multiples meetings are at St. Andrews

United Methodist Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch.

motHers of prescHoolers at Grace Chapel meets from 9-11:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays at Grace Chapel, I-25 and County Line Road. Call Karleen at 303799-4900 or visit www.gracechapel.org. optimist HiGHlands rancH Breakfast cluB

meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep, 44 W. Centennial. Call Ken Woelfle at 303-470-6017.

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. proGressive Book cluB meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch. E-mail Lecakes102@aol.com. rancH raconteurs, a Toastmasters group, meets from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at The Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 South University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit http://rrtm. freetoasthost.net. roBotics cluB of HiGHlands rancH is dedicated to

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

sharing information and enthusiasm for the hobby of robotics. Club meets once a month. Members demonstrate robot designs, swap ideas, learn new techniques, participate in competitions and have a blast. No experience level required, just lots of enthusiasm. E-mail Kerwin at ranchbots@yahoo.com.

rotary cluB of Highlands Ranch meets at noon Thursdays at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. For membership questions, please contact Mary Kay Hasz at 303-888-1867 or visit www.highlandsranchrotary.org. soutH metro neWcomers cluB welcomes women new to the south metro area of Denver or ladies looking for new friends or social activities. Contact Deena Bennett at dandm2love@comcast.net, 303-993-4622 or southmetronewcomersclub.com. soutHridGe toastmasters meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road in Highlands Ranch. We are looking for new members. Come and join us and find out what Toastmasters can do for you. You can gain confidence while learning to be a better speaker. For further information call Yvette at 303-470-7206 or dancerymg@aol. 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. toastmasters. Ranch Raconteurs Toastmasters club meets Thursdays, 6:55-8:15 p.m. at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 South University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 80126. Visit our club as often as you like, free of charge. For more information visit www.rrtm.freetoasthost.net or call 303-416-6164. Wesley Writers is a small group of vignette memoir writers who meet at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month in Room 206 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Share stories of the joys and sorrows of our yesteryears. No fees. support aa at aBidinG Word evanGelical lutHeran cHurcH on Dad Clark Road in Highlands Ranch meets at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are closed discussion. Clubs continues on Page 27

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.

January 16, 2014

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0687 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/5/2013 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: JOHN M ORR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/26/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 3/31/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009022754 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $308,717.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $295,734.09 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 LOCATED IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO: LOT 96 HIGHLANDS RANCH #98-A Which has the address of: 9936 Spring Hill Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 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 26, 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: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/7/2013 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: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.22472 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2013-0687 First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0738 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: VICTORIA JONES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PROSPECT MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/22/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 8/24/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011051152 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $193,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $188,225.76 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 291, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-A., COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1345 Braewood Avenue, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 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

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Legal Notice No. 2013-0738 First Publication: 1/16/2014 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0660 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: JOHN F BOOTH AND CHRISTINE O BOOTH Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-OPT5, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OPT5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/4/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 4/11/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006030136 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $552,900.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $593,774.24 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.***Home Affordable Modification Agreement effective December 1, 2010 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 304, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO 134A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 2487 Greensborough Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 801292225 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: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 4500.00076 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ a Legal Notice No.: 2013-0660 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0664 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: DEAHN J. COOK Original Beneficiary: GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/17/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 4/24/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009029232 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $495,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $259,810.13 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 12, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 93-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9715 Wedge-

Original Beneficiary: GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/17/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 4/24/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009029232 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $495,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $259,810.13 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 12, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 93-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9715 Wedgewood Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Public Trustees

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: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ Colorado Registration #: 40351 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-00568 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0664 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0671 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: KENNETH DAVIDSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/19/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005067600 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $228,720.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $228,669.89 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 301 HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 120-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10067 Broome Way, Littleton, CO 80130 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 #: 09-25608R *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0671 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0672 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: KERI KNEEVERS O r i g i n a l B e n e f i c i a r y : A M E R I C A 'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF CWABS MASTER TRUST, REVOLVING HOME EQ. LOAN

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/24/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 11/30/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009090406 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $209,096.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $197,829.30 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 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 31, PROVINCE CENTER - FILING NO. 1G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8870 Pochard St, Littleton, CO 80126

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PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0672 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: KERI KNEEVERS Original Beneficiary: AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF CWABS MASTER TRUST, REVOLVING HOME EQ. LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2003C Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/21/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 2/26/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003024663 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $206,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $205,367.94 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 4, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 23, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1448 E. Sunnyside Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Public Trustees

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: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: (303) 377-2934 Attorney File #: 13-081-05295 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0672 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0675 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: DAVID M MOONEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SOUTHSTAR FUNDING Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/10/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 2/22/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006014739 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $124,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $126,214.96 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 No. 26, Unit 204, Canyon Ranch Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Canyon Ranch Condominium Association, Inc., recorded on December 19, 1995 in Book 1307 at Page 260, Annexation recorded September 25, 1996 in Book 1372 at Page 1048 and the Condominium Map recorded on December 19, 1995 at Reception No. 9560424 in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 8415 Pebble Creek Way Unit 204 , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 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

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2013-0675 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0684 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: KIMBERLY ANN MITCHELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, A CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/8/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 4/22/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011025571 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $286,309.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $279,732.63 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 32, PROVINCE CENTER-FILING NO. 1C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8748 Redwing Avenue, Littleton, CO 80126 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 #: 13-05392R *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0684 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0692 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: MICHELLE A PHIPPS Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/24/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 11/30/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009090406 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $209,096.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $197,829.30 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 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 31, PROVINCE CENTER - FILING NO. 1G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8870 Pochard St, Littleton, CO 80126 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.

Public Trustees

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: MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.06252 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0692 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0697 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: LOUANNA V. CRUZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: RAND O M P R O P E R TI E S A C Q U I S I TI O N CORP III Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/30/2001 Recording Date of DOT: 4/10/2001 Reception No. of DOT: 01030057 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $212,005.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $180,762.75 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: A VIOLATION OF THE CONVENANTS OF SAID DEED OF TRUST, NAMELY THE FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON SAID INDEBTEDNESS WHEN THE SAME WERE DUE AND OWING THE FAILURE TO PAYOFF THE INDEBTEDNESS UPON FINAL MATURITY OF THE PROMISSORY NOTE. 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 75, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING 118-F, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10062 S Savannah Sparrow Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 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 #: 13-939-25467 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0697 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0698 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: MICHAEL G. REX AND CORRINE T. REX Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/15/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010005148 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $210,000.00

to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MICHAEL G. REX AND CORRINE T. REX Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/15/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010005148 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $210,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $199,861.28 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 260, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-Y, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4366 Ivycrest Point, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

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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: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-07209 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0698 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0701 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: DELLA DARLENE JONES Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/19/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 8/25/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011051673 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $173,591.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $182,771.33 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 made on March 01, 2013 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 108, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9571 Bighorn Way, Littleton, CO 80125 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: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9104.00399 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0701 First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0705 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/8/2013 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 CHRISTIANSEN AND DANETTE M CHRISTIANSEN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RYLAND MORTGAGE COMPANY, AN OHIO CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/9/2003

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/8/2013 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 CHRISTIANSEN AND DANETTE M CHRISTIANSEN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RYLAND MORTGAGE COMPANY, AN OHIO CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/9/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 10/23/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003154320 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $260,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $236,524.16 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 65 CHATFIELD FARMS FILING NO. 1-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10225 Kimberwick Drive, Littleton, CO 80125

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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 26, 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: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/12/2013 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 #: 13-07120 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0705 First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0709 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/12/2013 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: FITZ ANGLIN JR Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/7/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 9/17/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007074071 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $228,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $219,712.27 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 287, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-G COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10316 Hunterwood Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 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: 11/12/2013 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 #: 5600.58813 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0709 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0710 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/12/2013 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: MICHAEL L WAGNER AND MARGARET WAGNER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/12/2013 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: MICHAEL L WAGNER AND MARGARET WAGNER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/14/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 7/18/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008051022 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $360,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $360,800.00 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: LOT 7, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8852 Forrest Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

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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: 11/12/2013 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: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.22477 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0710 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0711 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/12/2013 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: DAN GOULART Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AIR ACADEMY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/15/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 11/16/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009087140 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $291,620.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $278,781.13 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 69, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9629 Adelaide Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-6814 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: 11/12/2013 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 R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 31153 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0711 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0712 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/12/2013 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: HOLLY D MYERS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION

26 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/12/2013 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: HOLLY D MYERS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/23/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 9/24/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003142039 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $211,678.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $215,782.80 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 76, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILNG NO.67-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6355 E Nassau Court, Littleton, CO 80130

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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: 11/12/2013 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 #: 13-07274 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0712 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0715 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2013 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: JULIE H WEBER AND SCOTT M WEBER Original Beneficiary: RED ROCKS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: RED ROCKS CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/7/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 6/24/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003093707 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $43,578.60 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 89, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 113-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 223 W Phillips Peak, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 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: 11/14/2013 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 #: 13-00586 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0715 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0713 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/13/2013 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: LINDA M SARACE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRY-

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 #: 13-910-25464 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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To Whom It May Concern: On 11/13/2013 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: LINDA M SARACE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/26/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 8/7/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008055728 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $230,850.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $230,008.43 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, TO-WIT: LOT 79, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 118-F, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1112 SAVANNAH SPARROW DR., HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129. BEING THE SAME PREMISES AS CONVEYED IN DEED FROM CHARLIE KNAPP AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH DESIREE MONTALBANO, ALSO KNOWN AS ELIZABETH D . MON TALBAN O AN D LIZ MONTALBANO, DECREASED RECORDED 6/4/2004 IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2004057604 IN SAID COUNTY AND STATE. Which has the address of: 1112 Savannah Sparrow Drive , Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-5628

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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: 11/14/2013 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 #: 31069 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0713 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0718 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2013 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: GARY L HENDRICKS AND LUCY A HENDRICKS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-B Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/8/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 2/15/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005013499 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $352,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $349,175.60 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 104, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 117-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10026 S Keenan St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-0000 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: 11/14/2013 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 #: 13-910-25464 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0718 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0721 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: SCOTT M WEBER AND JULIE H WEBER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/26/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 4/15/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008026691 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $277,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $249,859.50 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 89, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 113-C COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 223 West Phillips Peak, Littleton, CO 80129 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 #: 11-01578R *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0721 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0724 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: ERIC STEPHEN GONZALES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST OPTION LENDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/3/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 10/9/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012075987 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $209,142.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $208,538.32 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: 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 230, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILING NO. 16-A COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 7575 Brown Bear Way, Littleton, CO 80125 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: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 31164

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clubs in your community AA HigHlAnds RAncH meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Abiding Word Evangelical Lutheran Church on Dad Clark Road. The meetings are open, nonsmoking, and not wheelchair accessible. Adult Attention deficit disoRdeR suppoRt gRoup meets the fourth Monday each month from 6-7:30

p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway St., Highlands Ranch. RSVP to 303-346-3338 or 303-596-4641.

Al-Anon suppoRt gRoup for those affected by others’ alcoholism. Group meets at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch, Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. BRAin injuRy suppoRt gRoup meets every third

Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. Contact Della at 303-949-1017 or Jan Herodes at 303-933-7417.

BReAst cAnceR suppoRt gRoup: Friends For Life meets from 7-9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Join us to share stories, hopes and fears about your breast cancer experience. Meetings include information and discussion about treatment options. For information, visit chcc.org/care. cAnceR suppoRt gRoup. A gathering for individuals, family members and friends of those who have been touched by cancer in some way takes place at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. We are here to provide information, prayer, support and friendship as we walk through the cancer journey together. Contact Shereice Godby at 720-937-8170 or shereice_godby@yahoo.com.

days in Room 115. Potluck is the first Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Celebrate Recovery addresses more than alcohol, drugs or other addictions. This biblically-based recovery program is also for those who desire healing from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe, grace-filled, authentic community. By working through the recovery principles, participants learn to make new choices and grow deeper in Christ. Confidentiality and anonymity valued. KidZone provided. For a list of issues addressed and for more information, visit chcc. org/cr or contact us at 303-325-8242 or cr@chcc.org. The meetings are at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

douglAs county AssociAtion foR gifted And tAlented. DCAGT aims to provide education, advocacy,

and a community for families with gifted children in Douglas County. DCAGT welcomes families with kids in preschool through high school and in public, private, charter, and home school. Free evening parent meetings on various topics are held every few months at locations throughout Douglas County. To join or for more information, e-mail information@ dcagt.org or go to www.dcagt.org or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/douglascounty.gifted

food Addicts Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at South Broadway Church, 23 Lincoln St. Call Anna at 303733-0429 or Pamela at 303-322-3653. fRiends foR life Breast Cancer Support Group meets

from 7-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Meetings also include information and discussion about treatment options. Visit www.chcc.org or call 303-791-4100.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt celeBRAte RecoveRy: meets from 6-8 p.m. Homecomings Adoption WAiting/Prospective secured by the Deed of Trust Teens described herein, has in filed written election and deSundays Room 94. For nearly four years, Celebrate Recovery Families meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each mand for sale as provided by law and in said of Trust. hasDeed helped hundreds of people find healing from a variety of month in the Fireside Room. Join us as we welcome a panel The current holder of the Evidence of Debt THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given life’s andsale hang-ups. We now have the opportuniadoptive parents who will share their experiences on their secured by the Deed ofofTrust described that on hurts, the firsthabits possible date (unless herein, has filed written election and dethe sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedty to bring this5,restorative to students. program adoption mandThis for sale as provided by lawjourney. and in Each of these families has traveled different nesday, March 2014, atministry the Public Deed of Trust. Trustee’s office, designed 402 Wilcoxfor Street, Castle is specifically middle and highsaid school students roads including adopting from foster care, international, THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucandto provides a safeand place to bidder find healing Christ domestic infant adoption. RSVP and reserve on by thefostering first possible and sale through date (unless tion the highest best for inthat the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedcash, the said real property and all inauthentic active service Christ and others. KidZone with Jennifer Kells at adoption@chcc.org. This March 12, 2014, at the Public terest of saidcommunity Grantor(s), and Grantor(s)’ heirs tonesday, Trustee’s office, Castle Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., and therein, for visit the purpose of or contact Forassigns more information, chcc.org/cr us at 303-402 Wilcox classStreet, is at Cherry Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucpaying the indebtedness provided in said tion to the highest andHighlands best bidder for Evidence of Debt secured byThis the meeting Deed of takes The current holder of the Evidence of Debt 325-8242 or cr@chcc.org. place at Cherry Ranch. cash, the said real property and all inTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses secured by the Deed of Trust described Church, 3900 Grace Blvd.,terest Highlands Ranch. of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs of Hills sale Community and other items allowed by law, herein, has filed written election and desuppoRt of thebyColorado and assigns therein, forlittleton the purposelupus of and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificmand for salegRoup as provided law and in paying the indebtedness provided in said meets ateceleBRAte of Purchase, all as providedAdults by law.meets from saidevery Deedthird of Trust. RecoveRy: 6-8 p.m. SunLupus Foundation Saturday of each month Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of First Publication: 1/9/2014 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Last Publication: 2/6/2014 that on the first possible sale date (unless of sale and other items allowed by law, Publisher: Douglas County News Press the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedand will deliver to the purchaser a CertificDated: 11/18/2013 nesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. GEORGE J KENNEDY Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle First Publication: 1/16/2014 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucLast Publication: 2/13/2014 The name, address and telephone numtion to the highest and best bidder for Publisher: Douglas County News Press bers of the attorney(s) representing the cash, the said real property and all inlegal holder of the indebtedness is: Dated: 11/20/2013 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs DAVID R DOUGHTY GEORGE J KENNEDY and assigns therein, for the purpose of Colorado Registration #: 40042 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee paying the indebtedness provided in said 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, The name, address and telephone numEvidence of Debt secured by the Deed of bers of the attorney(s) representing the ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses legal holder of the indebtedness is: Phone #: (303) 706-9990 of sale and other items allowed by law, Fax #: JENNIFER H TRACHTE and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificColorado Registration #: 40391 Attorney File #: 31164 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 1199 BANNOCK STREET , *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE First Publication: 1/16/2014 DENVER, COLORADO 80204 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webLast Publication: 2/13/2014 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustPublisher: Douglas County News Press Fax #: (303) 813-1107 ee/ Dated: 11/26/2013 Attorney File #: 9696.03233 GEORGE J KENNEDY *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Legal Notice No.: 2013-0724 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webFirst Publication: 1/9/2014 The name, address and telephone numsite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustLast Publication: 2/6/2014 bers of the attorney(s) representing the ee/ Publisher: Douglas County News Press legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Legal Notice No.: 2013-0733 Colorado Registration #: 34145 PUBLIC NOTICE First Publication: 1/16/2014 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, Last Publication: 2/13/2014 DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Littleton Publisher: Douglas County News Press Phone #: (303) 865-1400 NOTICE OF SALE Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0733 PUBLIC NOTICE Attorney File #: 10-05433RR *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE To Whom It May Concern: On 11/19/2013 Highlands Ranch SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webthe undersigned Public Trustee caused NOTICE OF SALE site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustthe Notice of Election and Demand relatPublic Trustee Sale No. 2013-0740 ee/ ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. To Whom It May Concern: On 11/20/2013 Legal Notice No.: 2013-0740 Original Grantor: TONY BELTHEM the undersigned Public Trustee caused First Publication: 1/16/2014 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECthe Notice of Election and Demand relatLast Publication: 2/13/2014 TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, ing to the Deed of Trust described below Publisher: Douglas County News Press INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE to be recorded in Douglas County. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER Original Grantor: THOMAS J. BEATTY MORTGAGE CORP. AND DEBORAH Q. BEATTY Littleton Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECNOTICE OF SALE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0743 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/2/2007 INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGEIT, Recording Date of DOT: 3/8/2007 INC To Whom It May Concern: On 11/22/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2007020156 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE the undersigned Public Trustee caused DOT Recorded in Douglas County. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA the Notice of Election and Demand relatOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTE ing to the Deed of Trust described below Debt: $180,800.00 FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF to be recorded in Douglas County. Outstanding Principal Amount as of the THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN Original Grantor: TAREK KASSEM AND date hereof: $165,327.05 TRUST 2006-OA9 MORTGAGE PASSJEANNE M. KASSEM Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Original Beneficiary: CITIFINANCIAL are hereby notified that the covenants of 2006-OA9 CORPORATION the deed of trust have been violated as Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/9/2006 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: follows: Failure to pay principal and inRecording Date of DOT: 3/20/2006 CITIFINANCIAL CORPORATION, A COLterest when due together with all other Reception No. of DOT: 2006022576 ORADO CORPORATION payments provided for in the Evidence of DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/23/2007 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Recording Date of DOT: 1/25/2007 other violations of the terms thereof. Debt: $241,000.00 Reception No. of DOT: 2007007719 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Outstanding Principal Amount as of the DOT Recorded in Douglas County. A FIRST LIEN. date hereof: $262,912.04 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of The property described herein is all of the Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Debt: $598,330.97 property encumbered by the lien of the are hereby notified that the covenants of Outstanding Principal Amount as of the deed of trust. the deed of trust have been violated as date hereof: $590,654.09 Legal Description of Real Property: follows: Failure to pay principal and inPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you LOT 108, ACRES GREEN FLG #4 terest when due together with all other are hereby notified that the covenants of COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF payments provided for in the Evidence of the deed of trust have been violated as COLORADO Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and follows: Failure to pay principal and inWhich has the address of: 13523 Achilles other violations of the terms thereof. terest when due together with all other Drive, Littleton, CO 80124 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE payments provided for in the Evidence of A FIRST LIEN. Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and NOTICE OF SALE The property described herein is all of the other violations of the terms thereof. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt property encumbered by the lien of the THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE secured by the Deed of Trust described deed of trust. A FIRST LIEN. herein, has filed written election and deLegal Description of Real Property: The property described herein is all of the mand for sale as provided by law and in LOT 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. property encumbered by the lien of the said Deed of Trust. 52-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE deed of trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given OF COLORADO. Legal Description of Real Property: that on the first possible sale date (unless Which has the address of: 1855 Mountain LOT 12, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedLaurel Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO NO. 85-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, nesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public 80126 STATE OF COLORADO. Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Which has the address of: 9261 S MounRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucNOTICE OF SALE tain Brush St, Littleton, CO 80130 tion to the highest and best bidder for The current holder of the Evidence of Debt cash, the said real property and all insecured by the Deed of Trust described NOTICE OF SALE terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs herein, has filed written election and deThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt and assigns therein, for the purpose of mand for sale as provided by law and in secured by the Deed of Trust described paying the indebtedness provided in said said Deed of Trust. herein, has filed written election and deEvidence of Debt secured by the Deed of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given mand for sale as provided by law and in Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses that on the first possible sale date (unless said Deed of Trust. of sale and other items allowed by law, the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificnesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public that on the first possible sale date (unless ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedFirst Publication: 1/16/2014 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucnesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public Last Publication: 2/13/2014 tion to the highest and best bidder for Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Publisher: Douglas County News Press cash, the said real property and all inRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucDated: 11/20/2013 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs tion to the highest and best bidder for GEORGE J KENNEDY and assigns therein, for the purpose of cash, the said real property and all inDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee paying the indebtedness provided in said terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs The name, address and telephone numEvidence of Debt secured by the Deed of and assigns therein, for the purpose of bers of the attorney(s) representing the Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses paying the indebtedness provided in said legal holder of the indebtedness is: of sale and other items allowed by law, Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of JENNIFER H TRACHTE and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Colorado Registration #: 40391 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. of sale and other items allowed by law, 1199 BANNOCK STREET , First Publication: 1/16/2014 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificDENVER, COLORADO 80204 Last Publication: 2/13/2014

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in the greeting card section at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch. Call 303-771-9205 or 303-688-8047.

leARning englisH? Douglas County Libraries offers Saturday morning practice sessions at which those learning English can engage in casual conversation with others. DCL also offers ESL Book Clubs, where English learners can read and discuss specific books. Both meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers. For dates, times and locations, call 303-791-7323. memoRy cARe mondAy’s offered at Clare Bridge in Highlands Ranch. Drop in from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. any Monday and pick up information about preparing and caring for a loved one with dementia. meningiomA mommAs inc., a nonprofit, online support group, was founded by Highlands Ranch resident and brain-tumor survivor Liz Holzemer for those who have experienced the same problem. Visit www.meningiomamommas. org for a calendar listing. ms suppoRt gRoup for those with Multiple Sclerosis meets on the first Saturday of each month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Call Connie at 303-706-0234. nARconon Reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution. com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754. netWoRking foR tHe not-WoRking meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, join us. Contact Bob Schulz at roberthschulz@msn.com. oveReAteRs Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. pAnic disoRdeR Support Group meets every third Mon-

peRipHeRAl neuRopAtHy suppoRt gRoup The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@ hotmail.com. pflAg: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, and Gender Identity Support meets from 7-8:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. We welcome everyone. E-mail info@ pflaghighlandsranch.org. pRostAte cAnceR suppoRt gRoup meets the fourth Monday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. in room 226 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. This monthly support group is for men willing to share their experiences with prostate cancer. All information and discussion are confidential. For more information, visit www. chcc.org or call 303-791-4100. st. AndReW United Methodist Church Support Group for Adoptive Families meets from 6:30-8 p.m. the third Sunday of each month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com. teen mops meets from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month in room 249 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. This ministry serves pregnant teens and teen mothers of children birth through age 6. Contact 303-791-4500 ext. 7522 or chccteenmops@yahoo.com. WidoWs suppoRt gRoup: Mosaics meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month in Room 94 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Are you a widow who finds yourself feeling alone? Mosaics is a community group for widowed women of all ages who are growing deeper in faith while supporting each other. Contact Joan Dawson at 303-789-9490 or joan4890@gmail.com, or Koneta Snyder at 303-814-9171. volunteeRs HigHlAnds RAncH cHApteR of volunteeRs for

day current at St. Luke’s United The Children’s Hospital of Denver. For more information call The holder of the Methodist Evidence ofChurch, Debt 8817 S. Broadway secured by the DeedCall of Trust described in Highlands Ranch. Jodee at 303-470-0480. 303-861-6887. 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 NOTICE OF SALE Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt LOT 19 BLK 4 THE PINERY #4 0.35 tion to the highest and best bidder for secured by the Deed of Trust described AM/L cash, the said real property and all inherein, has filed written election and deterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs mand for sale as provided by law and in and said County Treasurer issued a certiand assigns therein, for the purpose of said Deed of Trust. ficate of purchase therefore to Ralph Vopaying the indebtedness provided in said THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given maske. That said tax lien sale was made Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of that on the first possible sale date (unless to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedagainst said real estate for the year 2009; of sale and other items allowed by law, nesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public That said real estate was taxed or speand will deliver to the purchaser a CertificTrustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle cially assessed in the name(s) of Phillip ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucSchlaepfer for said year 2009. That a First Publication: 1/16/2014 tion to the highest and best bidder for Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said Last Publication: 2/13/2014 cash, the said real property and all inreal estate to the said Ralph Vomaske Publisher: Douglas County News Press terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs at1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 24th day of Dated: 11/26/2013 and assigns therein, for the purpose of April 2014, unless the same has been reGEORGE J KENNEDY paying the indebtedness provided in said deemed. Said property may be redeemed DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of from said sale at any time prior to the acThe name, address and telephone numTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses tual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. bers of the attorney(s) representing the of sale and other items allowed by law, Witness my hand this 27th day of Decemlegal holder of the indebtedness is: and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificber 2013. CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Colorado Registration #: 34145 First Publication: 1/16/2014 /s/ Diane A. Holbert 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, Last Publication: 2/13/2014 County Treasurer of Douglas County DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Dated: 11/20/2013 Legal Notice No.: 924690 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 GEORGE J KENNEDY First Publication: January 9, 2014 Attorney File #: 11-17910 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Last Publication: January 23, 2014 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE The name, address and telephone numPublisher: Douglas County News-Press SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webbers of the attorney(s) representing the site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustlegal holder of the indebtedness is: Public Notice ee/ LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Legal Notice No.: 2013-0743 1199 BANNOCK STREET , First Publication: 1/16/2014 DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Separate sealed bids for 2014 SIDELast Publication: 2/13/2014 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 WALK REPAIR AND HANDICAP RETPublisher: Douglas County News Press Fax #: (303) 813-1107 ROFIT THROUGHOUT DOUGLAS Attorney File #: 1159.00722 COUNTY, DOUGLAS COUNTY *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE PROJECT NUMBER CI 2014-001 will be PUBLIC NOTICE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webreceived by the Owner, Douglas County site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustGovernment, Department of Public Works Littleton ee/ Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 NOTICE OF SALE Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0729 Public Notice No.: 2013-0729 80104, until Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at First Publication: 1/16/2014 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the reTo Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2013 Last Publication: 2/13/2014 moval and replacement of sidewalk, curb the undersigned Public Trustee caused Publisher: Douglas County News Press and gutter, inlet repair and upgrading sevthe Notice of Election and Demand relateral handicap ramps to meet the requireing to the Deed of Trust described below ments with the Americans with Disabilities to be recorded in Douglas County. Act (ADA) in Highlands Ranch SubdiviOriginal Grantor: CYNTHIA MARIE BENsions. Traffic control is also necessary for NETT each area. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Public Notice The Contract Documents may be exINC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE amined at the above address after 10:00 FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETNOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, and WORK, INC. ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND copies of the Contract Documents may be Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC OF TREASURER’S DEED set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (AddiDate of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/7/2003 tional charge if mailing is required.) Recording Date of DOT: 7/29/2003 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Reception No. of DOT: 2003112604 Occupancy of the hereinafter Described A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January Original Principal Amount of Evidence of in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or 29, 2014, at the Department of Public Debt: $135,000.00 Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller BuildOutstanding Principal Amount as of the having an Interest or Title of Record in or ing, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle date hereof: $60,704.65 to the said Premises and To Whom It May Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Concern, and more especially to: conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Febare hereby notified that the covenants of ruary 4, 2014, at the same address. the deed of trust have been violated as OCCUPANT - Brandon Carter as Assistfollows: Failure to pay principal and inant Secretary c/o Federal National MortThe Project includes the following materest when due together with all other gage Association, aka Fannie Mae – Fedjor items and approximate quantities: payments provided for in the Evidence of eral National Mortgage Association., aka • Removal of Curb and Gutter – 16,425 LF Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and Fannie Mae - Matthew Schlaepfer as an • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – other violations of the terms thereof. individual and as Attorney in Fact for Phil1,500 Ton THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE lip Schlaepfer - Matthew Schlaepfer • 10 Inch Concrete Pavement – 1,166 SY A FIRST LIEN. Phillip Schlaepfer - Phillip Schlaepfer and • Gutter and Walk – 13,800 LF The property described herein is all of the Matthew Schlaepfer - Phillip Schlaepfer • Curb and Gutter – 2,600 LF property encumbered by the lien of the by Matthew Schlaepfer as Attorney in Fact Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Biddeed of trust. c/o Phillip Schlaepfer - Phillip Schlaepfer ders shall have received prequalification Legal Description of Real Property: by Matthew Schlaepfer as Attorney in Fact status (active status) with the Colorado LOT 71, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCHc/o Matthew Schlaepfer - Ralph Vomaske Department of Transportation to bid on inFILING NO. 69-A, ACCORDING TO THE dividual projects of the size and kind of RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AND AFFIYou and each of you are hereby notified work as set forth herein. DAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED that on the 21st day of October 2010 the AUGUST 8, 1987 IN BOOK 739 AT PAGE then County Treasurer of the County of Any questions on the bidding process may 458, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at be directed to Terry Gruber, P.E., Project COLORADO. public tax lien sale to Ralph Vomaske the Engineer at 303.660.7490. Which has the address of: 9661 S. following described real estate situate in Pinebrook St., Littleton, CO 80130 the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, For Planholder Information, to wit: Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt LOT 19 BLK 4 THE PINERY #4 0.35 Legal Notice No.: 924740 secured by the Deed of Trust described AM/L First Publication: January 16, 2014 herein, has filed written election and deLast Publication: January 23, 2014 mand for sale as provided by law and in and said County Treasurer issued a certiPublisher: Douglas County News-Press said Deed of Trust. ficate of purchase therefore to Ralph VoTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given maske. That said tax lien sale was made that on the first possible sale date (unless to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedagainst said real estate for the year 2009; nesday, March 12, 2014, at the Public That said real estate was taxed or speTrustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle cially assessed in the name(s) of Phillip

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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 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.

Some of the responsibilities include: • Perform difficult technical work supervising and scheduling the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical equipment • Plan and schedule projects, estimate time and materials, maintain records and files, minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and prepare completion reports. • Plan and estimate electrical jobs and projects. • Maintain records on electrical jobs and projects. • Maintain knowledge of electrical materials & spares in inventory. • Determine procedures for maintenance, installation, modification and repair of electrical assignments and automation systems. • Manage the productivity of workforce and improve productivity as necessary. • Be proficient in the installation of electrical conduit and wiring, termination of motors and motor controls. Have a working knowledge of PLC and process controls. Capable of troubleshooting and repairing electrical and process components. • Perform an analysis of critical equipment and develop spares inventory based on analysis. 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.

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