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GOP assembly pares down field Former JeffCo lawmaker Kopp earns top line on primary ballot in gubernatorial race By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com It took Republican delegates just one ballot over the weekend to pick from a crowded field of hopefuls looking to challenge Gov. John Hickenlooper this November — and one candidate in particular emerged as a surprise force in the race.

Delegates who converged on Boulder for the Republican State Assembly on April 12 also picked candidates for other key statewide races. The results included the clearing of opposition to U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, who can now set his sights exclusively on Democratic incumbent Mark Udall in the race for a Senate seat this fall. Coming into the assembly, at least one gubernatorial candidate looked like a sure bet to get on the ballot — Secretary of State Scott Gessler. But delegates made room for another hopeful: former state Senate Minority Leader Mike Kopp.

In a crowded GOP field, Kopp will have the top line when Republican voters fill out their ballots in the gubernatorial primary in June. That’s because Kopp surprised many by emerging with the top vote count among the 3,900-plus delegates. “It’s always nice to have the ‘big Mo,’ “ said Kopp, who represented the southern part of Jefferson County in the state Senate from 2007 -11. “Our message worked, our organization worked. So, phase one is complete and now we’re excited to move into phase two.” Kopp’s nomination speech — held in-

side the University of Colorado’s Coors Events Center — took on a fighting theme. Kopp talked about being an underdog who takes down “giants” and referenced his own background as an Army ranger who doesn’t know the meaning of the word surrender. “Surrender is not a Ranger word and it’s not a conservative word,” Kopp said. Kopp’s 34 percent of the delegate vote tally edged Gessler’s, who also made the primary ballot by garnering 33 of the Kopp continues on Page 6

Rock Canyon teacher gets national nod Biology educator a finalist for Shell Science Teaching Award By Jane Reuter

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Jillian Bryscka holds up a stick for her leaping Jack Russel mix named Bandit as Major, a friend’s Great Dane, eyeballs in envy at the Rover’s Run dog park at Redstone Park on April 11.

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With the weather reaching for spring in Colorado, dogs of all sizes — from a Great Dane the size of a small horse to palm-sized miniatures — brought their owners out into the sunshine for some playtime at Rover’s Run, a dog park in Redstone Park, on April 11. With the warmth, it didn’t take long for tongues to wag along with their tails.

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Rachel Walker bends to pick up a tennis ball for Pixel, an Australian Shepherd mix she rescued, as the dog dances around her feet.

School funding measures forge ahead House passes bills that pump about $500 million into K-12 schools By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A pair of funding measures that will provide schools with nearly $500 million in new revenue passed the House with bipartisan support last week. Although the bills received Republi-

can votes, several House GOP members raised concerns that the efforts don’t go far enough in backfilling recession-era budget cuts, or giving school districts more control over financial and transparency matters. The bills passed the House on April 1o, with lawmakers first giving overwhelming bipartisan support to the Student Success Act. The bill would provide $20 million aimed at helping kids meet mandated third-grade reading standards and adds $13 million in funding for charter school facilities. The bill also incorporates $40 million in retail marijuana revenue that will go to-

ward school construction in rural parts of the state. The legislation will also provide schools with $110 million of the money that was stripped away by the Legislature during lean budget years. “(The bill) begins the process of rebuilding K-12 funding that was struck hard during the past five years of Colorado’s recession, within the parameters of our current state budget,” said Rep. Millie Hamner, DDillon, a bill sponsor. The House also passed the annual School continues on Page 6

Shawndra Fordham refuses to set limits for her students or herself. That’s likely the attitude that earned her third place among hundreds vying for a coveted national science teachers’ award. The Rock Canyon High School biology and biotechnology teacher was among the top three contenders for the Shell Science Teaching Award, which recognizes one K-12 teacher nationwide for exemplary classroom Fordham science instruction. “We do a lot of really innovative things here at Rock Canyon,” said Fordham, a 2013 Douglas County School District Apple Award winner. “We’ve done some high-level labs I’ve been told you can’t do with high school kids. And I refused to believe that.” One of those labs, now in its third year, has become a regular part of Fordham’s instruction. Students shut off a gene in a microscopic worm, and by assessing the resulting mutation, determine the gene’s purpose. “That’s a senior-level lab in a lot of universities and college,” Fordham said. “I want them to do the highest level, coolest stuff, so that we can get them really excited. “We inevitably fail at something every year because we’re doing such hard science. But they get so much from that too. I teach them to take a risk, be willing to fail, because maybe something will work and how amazing would that be?” Fordham has influenced hundreds of RCHS students since she began teaching there in 2004, just one year after the Highlands Ranch high school opened. While she didn’t earn the $10,000 top prize, her third-place finish did come with a free trip to the National Science Teachers’ Association Conference in Boston that provided fresh inspiration for her work. “The kids in the biotech program here (at RCHS) are at such a high level,” she said. “To find other biotech programs that are teaching at the level we are can be really difficult. But they had so much there. I came home with so many ideas for my classroom.”

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Portrait of peace a work in progress The lyrics drift softly through the quiet, cobblestoned courtyard. “Good day, sunshine good day, sunshine gooood day, sunshine…” A youngish man with vivid blue eyes, in faded jeans and black velvet jacket, strums a guitar and sings, the music stand in front of him holding a repertoire of Beatles songs, at his feet a black hat for donations from appreciative listeners. He seems oblivious to the people milling around, hearing only the melodies and words that lift him beyond the wall that stretches behind. But the wall, which is why he is here, can’t be ignored. It is a psychedelic, graphic explosion of color, an ever-changing riot of words and swirling graffiti’s reason for being has been long buried under more than 30 years of layers of paint. For those who remember, though, like Jan, 36, the guitarist who wouldn’t give his last name, the wall, just across from the French Embassy in Prague, is testament to the energizing and lasting power of the universal ideal of peace — even if the passage of time has somewhat obscured the message. The Lennon Wall. Also known as the Peace Wall. Or the Graffiti Wall. “It’s really getting twisted,” Jan says of how the wall is viewed by thousands who visit each year. “It bothers the local people — they don’t like the way it is now… But I’m sure John Lennon would like it this way. I don’t think he would have liked to have his face on it.” That’s how the wall, the phenomenon,

started — with an immense portrait the day. of John Lennon following his death on The battle on the wall continued until Dec. 8, 1980. Depending on the the Velvet Revolution that led to the fall of source, either an art student from Communism in 1989. Mexico or a group of students Since then, the wall has become a painted his face on the wall that popular tourist destination. forms the back of a 14th Although many phrases reflect century churchthe pleas for love and goodwill that yard. The wall Lennon championed, Beatles lyralso had a ics and sayings recessed niche of social and that resembled political justice a tombstone have been reand became a placed in good mock grave, of measure with sorts, for Lensuch commonnon. place scrawls Although as “Filmore the ex-Beatle was here” and never visited the “Auntie Mary Czech Republic, was here” many young and the Czechs, living over-sized under the “Happy then-ComBirthday, LOG ON munist HRABAL!” AND VOTE regime, repeated quickly several times built him along the into a paciwall’s length www.highlandsranchherald.net fist hero for in white spray their cause. paint. And At that “Fred” spread time, the governwide in chubby, ment had banned green bubble letters. western pop songs, The original meseven sending some sage, for many, seems Czech musicians to jail for playing them, long forgotten. according to a website about the wall. But for some, the wall is a living, In the beginning, people scrawled breathing, morphing work of art of which Beatles lyrics and epitaphs to Lennon Lennon would surely have approved. Nate under cover of night. In the light of day, Margolis, 21, an art student from Marypolice whitewashed the walls, only to have land studying this semester in Prague, them covered again in words at night. has visited several times. Today, he spray Over time, the wall became a voice for the paints an eye on the wall in silver-gray. young Czech opposition; some created a “This is kind of a new revolution of art,” movement called “Lennonism.” They used he says, noting it’s one of the few places the wall as a medium for their grievances in the world for legal graffiti. “It changes. and painted political slogans against In 15 minutes, it’ll probably be something the government, always at night. Police B:10.25” completely different.” continued to obliterate their efforts during T:10.25” Kayleigh McAdams, 20, who is visiting

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Margolis and was a huge Beatles fan as a child, felt it was important to see the wall and leave something significant behind. Near the sidewalk, she painted “Infinitum Nihil,” Latin for “nothing is forever,” as she interprets it. The saying, representative of past events in her life, is tattooed on her right foot. “It’s just a meaningful thing that I try to live by each day,” she says, hoping “somebody will actually be able to read it and know what it means.” Jan, the guitarist, has sung at the wall for the past three tourist seasons. The season depends on the weather — the nicer it is, the longer the season. Last year, the cold stayed away and he played and sang for eight months. He has loved Beatles music since he was a boy. “It’s my favorite band,” he says simply. “I like the vibe…” As a Prague native, he has watched the wall’s evolution. It could be no other way than how it is today, he says. Free. Open to anyone to paint anything. “It’s the only way you can keep it,” he says. “Otherwise, it would be a museum with John Lennon’s face and rope. It would be … boring.” But if he could give those who visit a thought to leave with, it would be this: “Give peace a chance, in your mind, in your mind … it’s not always easy.” On this day, as sunlight filters through trees just beginning to leaf, “Love is a beautiful chaos” leaps from the wall in bold, red paint. And if you look closely, you’ll spot a blue face of John Lennon in a corner. No matter what is painted, Margolis says, Lennon’s face can always be found amid the crazy quilt of expression, a soft and subtle reminder of why the wall even exists. A throng of tourists suddenly crowds the small courtyard, jostling to read the wall and leave their inscriptions. Jan, an unperturbed island in the middle, begins to sing: Healey continues on Page 7

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Judges and attorneys go back to school Students hear cases during state’s ‘Courts in the Community’ outreach By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com At first glance, the drama played out on the Rock Canyon High School stage April 11 might have been mistaken for a high school play. But the judges attired in black robes, attorneys in dark suits and handlebar mustachioed bailiff were real — all part of the Colorado Court of Appeals’ community outreach program, “Courts in the Community.” The program brings the judicial work typically conducted in downtown Denver courtrooms to Colorado high schools. Hundreds of RCHS students watched three judges hear two separate cases and then followed that up with question-andanswer sessions with the judges and attorneys. One case centered on a Parker tree farm’s county-assigned tax status. The owner believes his property was improperly classified as residential, instead of its historic agricultural classification. The change increased the assessed value of the 34-acre Crowfoot Valley Road property by about $400,000, sharply increasing the owner’s property taxes. Coyle maintains the use hasn’t changed, and the property remains an active tree farm. The second case involved an Adams County man seeking a review on his 77year prison sentence stemming from

charges that included stalking, intimidating a witness, assault and violating a protection order. Students heard arguments on both sides and listened to questions from judges, but didn’t hear their decision on either case; those can take weeks to render. Students asked about careers in the judicial system, including cost of a law degree, workload and the availability of positions. Attorney Jenny Campos, who works for the Colorado general attorney’s office, said her law degree left her with more than $100,000 in debt, and urged students to avoid starting their careers with similar financial burdens. Assistant county attorney Meredith Van Horn said workloads vary. “If you work for a nice, big firm, you basically live there,” she said. Another student asked the attorney what role their personal beliefs play in their work. “I’ve represented innocent people, wrongfully convicted, so I don’t make any personal judgments about the cases,” said defense attorney Normal Mueller. “I can have a client I might not like, and certainly a crime I might not like, but my job is to do that appeal and make sure there weren’t any mistakes made.” All three judges said their workload is heavy. “I read about 3,000 to 4,000 pages a month,” said Judge Dennis Graham. “The writing is something that continues on a day-to-day basis. Each of us has to go through many graphs of proposed opinions.” “A number of people told me the work-

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Democrat running to represent Ranch Barlow to face Republican Kevin Van Winkle for HD-43 By Hannah Garcia

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the southwest. Whichever candidate wins the Nov. 4 election will replace term-limited Rep. Frank McNulty, a Republican and the former Speaker of the House. Originally from southwestern Georgia, Barlow said he was the youngest of seven in a poor family and worked on a farm. He went on to earn a sociology degree from Mercer University. After graduation he worked as director of a rehabilitation center and then field director for a study of chronic illness with the Columbus, Ohio, Hospital Federation. He earned his doctorate in sociology from Ohio State University before going on to hold academic positions at the University of Kentucky and Cleveland State University in Ohio, where he focused on work in the areas of aging and health. At Cleveland State, Barlow was a founding member and director of the interdisciplinary program in gerontology. He retired and moved with his wife, Bar-

Larkspur votes down recreational marijuana Residents emphatically reject facilities in town By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@coloradocommunitymedia.com Residents of the Town of Larkspur voted against allowing recreational marijuana facilities in the town by a ratio of nearly 3-1 on April 8. An ordinance that would have allowed for a minimum of three recreational pot shops as well as a number of grow facilities on the north end of the small town was defeated 7326. Two other ballot questions, both of which were contingent on that ordinance passing, were also defeated by a similar ratio. A question that dealt with recreational marijuana regulations went down 73-25 and a question that asked residents whether they were in favor of a marijuana excise tax of 5 percent went down 75-23. Had the initial ordinance passed, Larkspur would have become the first municipality in Douglas County to allow recreational sales and grow facilities, and would have been the only stop on the Interstate 25 corridor between Pueblo and Denver where people over 21 would have been able to legally purchase marijuana for recreational use. A traffic study done by those who drafted the ordinance showed that an additional 700 vehicles would pass through the 183-person town each day to visit the marijuana stores if the ordinance passed. Concerns over the extra traffic, an increase in crime, a need for additional law enforcement and a loss of small-town values were all vocalized at an April 3 public meeting. At that gathering, 39 citizens, neighbors of the community, business leaders and members of law enforcement spoke against the ordinance, and only one person, Perry Park resident James McVaney, spoke in favor.

McVaney, of Cannabis Patients Alliance, helped put together the petition that landed the proposed ordinance on the ballot. The ordinance, as McVaney reminded the public in attendance, was drafted in a way that the town would only keep the first $45,000 in tax revenue from sales, with the remainder of the money going to residents — something he said could earn them each upward of $24,000 a year. Opponents claimed McVaney’s numbers were too good to be true, and one 30-year resident, Clyde Parker, went so far as to say even if they were correct, he didn’t want people to label Larkspur as the “prostitute of Douglas County” as a collective group of people that “just lay there and take” the tax windfall. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Chief Tim Moore also cautioned voters at the meeting that if the plan did pass, the department would be coming to the town in the third quarter of the year to renegotiate its contract with the town. Moore said if the plan passed, DCSO would no longer be able to contract services with the town at an annual price tag of $24,000, but would seek to increase the number of deputies on patrol by five at a cost of $525,000 per year to the town. “The ordinance only allows the town to keep $45,000 in tax revenue before it gives the money back to the voters, I’m concerned how you are going to fund your public safety without having the money to support it,” Moore said. The majority of the town’s existing tax revenue comes from the annual Renaissance Festival, and Jim Paradise Jr., whose family owns and operates the festival, spoke fervently against the ordinance and said there was “no way” he would continue to bring his family to the community if the ordinance passed. His comments and those of others left questions as to whether the Renaissance Festival would have continued to call Larkspur home if the ordinance had passed.

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“We live in a world of fairly significant inequality, and the statistics show that it is increasing,” Barlow said. “We’ve come out of the Great Recession and we are still suffering the ill effects of that. We need to have a conversation about how we can better that situation, especially for our children and grandchildren.” Barlow called himself a “kind of conservationist at heart” and recalled the transformation at Rocky Mountain National Park after the floods that plagued the area last September. He also said he wants to focus on supporting public schools and developing health initiatives for the state. He is also currently the volunteer coordinator for Colorado with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Although he has never served as a public official, Barlow said he was comfortable entering the political arena. “Everywhere you work, there’s politics,” he said.

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House GOP whip steps down By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A House GOP rift has led to the unexpected resignation by Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson, who announced his resignation as House minority whip on April 14. The resignation came four days after an unsuccessful Republican caucus vote that sought his ouster.

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Priola will remain a state representative. A senior Republican House member sought to replace Priola in his leadership role, a day removed from his role in a vote on an education bill. Priola did not side with Republicans on a school district transparency amendment to the bill, which angered many in his own party — including one who hurled an expletive toward Priola on the House floor. Although he acknowledged that the majority of his party wanted him out as whip, Priola believes he did nothing wrong. “I didn’t want this to be the story of the last month of the session,” Priola said. “We have a lot of bills we’re working on. At the end of the day, I believe I made the strong conservative vote for real transparency for tax payers and for parents, down to the local school level.” Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, called for a vote to replace Priola as party whip — a position that is charged with rounding up votes among party members — during a hastily-called GOP caucus meeting that was announced just before the House adjourned its morning business on April 10. Holbert sought to replace Priola with Douglas County Rep. Polly Lawrence, who is still considered to be a candidate for the post. “Rep. Priola either doesn’t want to do the job of whip or doesn’t know how to do the job of whip,” Holbert said. Holbert and other Republicans were upset over Priola’s handling last week of a whip count involving a GOP amendment to the Student Success Act, a bipartisan education bill. The failed GOP amendment, which dealt with transparency over school financial operations, competed with a Democratic transparency amendment that ultimately made it on to the bill. Priola did not support the GOP amendment, nor did he work to whip votes in favor of it. Priola said that the prevailing amendment ensured that school districts would provide the public with greater transparency in a more uniform statistic system. “I believe I took the conservative vote,” he said. “I firmly believe that what I did was the right thing. It’s just that there’s a strong faction in our party who want school dis-

tricts to do whatever they want, no questions asked.” Holbert said that’s not the point. “Rep. Priola has every right to vote the way he thinks is right or wrong on any bill and that’s what he did,” he said. “But the disappointment was that he did not inform the leadership that he was working against the (amendment).” After the vote on the amendment, Holbert walked up to Priola at his desk and hurled an expletive toward him and walked away. Holbert said his comments came during a moment of frustration. “Tensions were probably running a little higher than normal,” he acknowledged. The initial effort to replace Priola was unsuccessful. There was confusion among the caucus as to whether members could fill a leadership seat without it being vacant, or without someone submitting a resignation. Holbert felt that it was OK for the caucus to convene to replace leadership posts at any time. That logic wasn’t accepted by all party members. “If your analysis held true, then there would be mass chaos,” Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, told Holbert. After recessing for a while to confer with party members, Rep. Kathleen Conti of Littleton, the caucus chairwoman, determined that the effort to replace a non-vacant leadership post was improper. That prompted a vote among the majority of party members to adjourn. But there clearly was sentiment among party members to discuss replacing Priola. Both Priola and Holbert said there would have been enough votes to oust Priola, had a vote gone forward. Holbert said the move by Priola to resign was for the best. “I think this was a good decision for him,” Holbert said. “I wish we could have done this last week. But I think a significant majority of his caucus agrees with his decision.” Priola said he’s looking forward to having more free time to spend with his loved ones. “My colleagues, probably the majority of them, want me to go,” he said. “I don’t want to fight and hang on to something when I could spend my time with my family.”

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delegate vote. Gessler’s speech included plenty of red meat for the conservative crowd. He touted his pro-life stance and conservative economic principles. He also called on Republicans to stand up to Democrats and push back against the rival party’s agenda. “I am tired of weak-kneed Republicans who think that every Democratic attack spells disaster,” Gessler said. “They roll over instead of standing up.” Kopp and Gessler will join former Congressman Tom Tancredo on the ballot this fall. Tancredo skipped the assembly nominating process, instead opting to gain ballot entry through a petition, which he has done. Candidates can either seek a ballot spot through the delegate process or by submitting enough signatures to gain ballot entry. Former Congressman Bob Beauprez — who lost a governor’s race to Bill Ritter in 2006 — is also attempting to petition on to the ballot. Those who sought ballot placement through the assembly needed at least 30 percent of the delegate vote. That didn’t happen for three other gubernatorial candidates, including state Sen. Mike Brophy of Wray, who garnered just 19 percent of the vote.

Gardner prevails in Senate race

Meanwhile, Gardner emerged as the overwhelming favorite among delegates to challenge Udall this fall. By carrying 73 percent of the vote, Gardner ensured that he would have no primary opposition. Gardner — who is regarded as a rising star in GOP pol-

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School Finance act. The bill increases per-pupil funding by 2.8 percent; funds an additional 5,000 seats for preschool and full-day kindergarten programs; and pumps $30 million into English language learning programs. The House passed the Student Success Act on a 51-14 vote and the School Finance Act by a vote of 39-26. Lawmakers who voted against the bills were Republicans. House Republicans tried pulling money from reading and early childhood education programs, so that school districts could have greater flexibility in how the funds are spent, with few strings attached. “The school districts said, ‘Give us the money with no strings attached. Give us the money to decide how to use it ourselves,’ “ said House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, during the School Finance Act debate. The Republican efforts failed, with members from the

itics — is seen among Republicans both here and at the national level as the party’s best shot at picking up a U.S. Senate seat. Gardner has been highly critical of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s signature legislative achievement. In his speech to delegates, Gardner blasted ObamaCare as the “biggest and worst government boondoggle in American history,” and attempted to tie Udall to the Democratic president. “The president has made our biggest problems worse and our greatest assets weaker,” said Gardner, who will give up his post as the representative for the 4th Congressional District. “And Mark Udall was just along for the ride.” Those failing to collect the necessary 30 percent of the delegate vote included state Sen. Randy Baumgardner of Hot Sulphur Springs, who garnered just 23.8 percent of delegate support. An open Attorney General seat will feature a GOP primary battle between Deputy Attorney General Cynthia Coffman and state Rep. Mark Waller, of Colorado Springs. Coffman will earn the ballot’s top line after earning 69.3 percent of the vote among delegates. Waller eked out a ballot spot, with 30.7 percent of the vote. Whoever emerges from the GOP primary will take on the Democratic AG candidate, former Adams County District Attorney Don Quick. As for the Secretary of State’s race, El Paso County Clerk Wayne Williams was nominated by acclamation as the GOP nominee for Gessler’s vacated seat. Williams did not face opposition for the nomination and is expected to square off against Democrat Joe Neguse this fall. The Democrats held their own assembly in Denver the same day. However, there were no questions going into the assembly who their candidates would be. Hickenlooper, Udall, Quick and Neguse all were officially nominated at the Democratic State Assembly.

majority party arguing that it’s wrong to strip funding from the programs that need it. “Yes, every school district wants their money, but you and I are responsible about the future of Colorado,” said Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge. Republicans also spent a great deal of time arguing against a Democrat-sponsored amendment aimed at providing greater transparency over how school districts are spending state dollars. Republicans offered a softer transparency amendment, out of concern that Democrats were burdening school districts with too many requirements. That effort failed. Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock, a Student Success Act bill sponsor, was one of two Republicans to vote for the School Finance Act and the only one to vote for both school-funding bills. Murray told her Republican colleagues that she understands their concerns on those issues, but that she and others worked hard to “come up with the best possible bill we can.” “This is an amazing product that we have all been part of together,” Murray said.

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Republican school-board backers reconsider support GOP activists reach out to longtime critics By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Key members of the local Republican Party who supported current Douglas County School Board members during their campaigns say they’ll demand better behavior from board members. “I expect transparency,” said David DiCarlo, who resigned from the District Accountability Committee in the wake of recent board decisions. “If I don’t get it, I will have a problem mobilizing for these people in two years. I will have a problem putting the support, effort and energy to help somebody who has silenced myself, silenced my neighbors, silenced the community at large.” DiCarlo, a district captain with the Douglas County Republicans, and Dave Gill, another district captain who interviewed potential board candidates for the contentious 2013 election, met April 10 with a group of people who have long expressed frustration with the board’s actions. Two recent board actions — the imposition of a tight time limit on public comment and the process used to appoint a

new board member — brought about 15 people who once stood on opposite sides of the fence not only to the same room at the Castle Rock library, but the same philosophical page. Gill and DiCarlo promised to put pressure on the board to reverse its limits on public comment and to limit the amount of time it spends in executive session. If it doesn’t do so, DiCarlo suggested current board members might not receive the same level of support during the 2015 elections — when three of the seven board terms expire — as they have in the last three elections. The Douglas County Republicans have successfully endorsed winning school board candidates since 2009. But DiCarlo said there is growing unrest within the party about the board. “It’s not just the two of us,” DiCarlo said of himself and Gill. “It is a broad and wide group that are going, `Seriously!’ “There will be phone calls made. There will be pressure applied. We can arrange that.” Others who have voiced concerns about the board for years expressed doubt, saying they have tried and failed to bring about similar change. “I think the board has behaved abominably for years,” said Laura Welch, a board member with Douglas County Parents. “We need them to acknowledge the

parent voice. We’ve all been trying a long time.” But Gill said the two sides banding together sends a new message. “What happens if this disparate group comes together with a meaningful suggestion to them of how they reshape their communications?” he said. “They can blow you off. They can blow me off. But if we come together, they have to listen.” The two-hour-plus meeting, which drew people who have filed suit against the board, former board member candidates, union members, teachers and members of various district committees, was not always peaceful. A former teacher shouted in frustration, and disagreements arose around the local Republicans’ involvement in the board elections and around the December 2013 finding that the Douglas County School District violated the state’s Fair Campaign Practices Act. Dave Usecheck, a member of DCSD’s fiscal oversight committee, said criticizing the board isn’t likely to produce the changes desired. “We need to stop the blame game,” he said. “If I was them, I would shut you down too. You need to find commonalities.” Threaded among the repeated disagreements, meeting attendants repeatedly found agreement. They discussed

their hoped-for restoration of a position for a second attorney to specifically represent the interests of the district, a change in information distributed by the communications department, and concern about unified decision-making between the superintendent and board. Gill said he believes the first steps toward bridging the divide must be taken outside the board room. “I think to open the doors it’s going to have to be a private discussion first because we’ve got to sell an idea,” he said. “We’re not going to do that when an atmosphere has been poisoned.” Cindy Barnard, a longtime board critic, expressed optimism about the April 10 meeting, but said she preferred such discussions be held in public. “It would appear (you’re) the Republican operative, Mr. Gill, if it’s done behind closed doors,” she said. DiCarlo noted the April 10 meeting would have been inconceivable four months ago. “The board behaviors have led to this meeting,” he said. “We’ve taken a step tonight by having people that would normally be in their little enclaves and talking. We’ve humanized each other. “I’m a reformer. I will always be a reformer. We can work against each other. (But) if done right and in a way that makes sense, reasonability should rule the day.”

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Ameribotics solves problems Apple Award winner wants to develop ‘robotics incubator’ By Hannah Garcia

hgarcia@coloradocommunitymedia.com Although robotics is not a big component of an American education, Douglas County-based nonprofit Ameribotics is trying to change that. “Literally everything has been touched by a robot,” executive director Randy Menzer said. “Your fridge is a robot, your phone is a robot. Even your car is a robot.” Those efforts led to Ameribotics, founded by Menzer, winning the Douglas County School District Apple Award for 2014’s Community Partner. Menzer said he was “floored” by the accolade. “What an honor. I never thought it’d be possible,” he said. It’s a small space in Castle Rock, a unit next to an automotive shop, where students come to build robots from scratch, surrounded by spare parts and scrapped designs. “It’s definitely a fun experience,” said Menzer’s daughter Gillian, who is involved in the program. “It’s tough at first, getting used to the concept. It takes

about a day.” “We’re always testing. If it doesn’t work, then change it,” she said. The organization focuses on educating students about the various components of robotics, ranging from engineering to programming. Menzer said his goal is to create a “robotics incubator,” a sort of hub in Colorado to churn out more students and entrepreneurs rooted in a tech-based education. To reach that goal, Ameribotics currently offers workshops through a Deep Space in Parker and summer camps in partnership with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, which is one of the largest parts of the program, Menzer said. The program isn’t short on projects, either. Menzer said he was contacted by a Denver-based physical therapist to help build a remote control wheel chair for a small girl with a muscle disease. This summer, Menzer wants to use funds from grants and a Kickstarter campaign to have students build an electronic car and then auction it off. “That’s the big difference. This is an authentic, real and relevant experience to the kids,” Menzer said. “It’s not a purely academic pursuit. They’ll take the pieces and parts and build something real.” Menzer said he wants to develop a

Randy Menzer, right, and his daughter Gillian show off some of the projects that students have created with the Ameribotics program. Photo by Hannah Garcia program that focuses on the more entrepreneurial aspects like developing patents. The program is establishing a partnership with an IT firm so that participants in the program can apply for paid internships this summer. “We want to build an industry-based, business-oriented lab environment,” Menzer said. “These are the beginning steps to developing something tangible.”

Menzer said the organization is still looking to build a larger lab somewhere in Douglas County, but for now, the small space in Castle Rock will still be the “home base.” “We would love to expand the program, but right now, this is what we have,” Menzer said. “It’s really about the end product, you know, what can I use in my kit or tool box to create something? It’s about solving problems.”

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Jim Saccomano, recently retired Broncos Vice President of Corporate Communications, will be accepting the South Metro Denver Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, May 7th. The award will be presented by Joe Ellis, President of the Denver Broncos, at Comedy Works South during the 29th Annual Small Business Leadership Awards (SBLA). These awards recognize local businesses and community leaders for their outstanding achievements, and are hosted by the Chamber and South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made a major impact in the South Metro Denver business community. This accolade acknowledges a lifetime of contribution and achievement in one or more fields of endeavor; giving back to society on a regional, national or international level; being recognized within his/her community or field as a leader; and enriching the Denver community at large. Mr. Saccomano will be the inaugural recipient. Cleve Wortham, SBLA Committee Chair, Chamber Board member, and President of FirstBank - Arapahoe County commented on the award: “We are honored that Jim has graciously accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from the South Metro Denver Chamber and the South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center, and that Joe Ellis, Broncos Team President will be making the presentation to Jim on May 7. The Denver Broncos have

made such a significant contribution, not only to the South Metro Denver business community, but to Metro Denver, the state of Colorado, and the entire Rocky Mountain region. Jim has been an integral part of this over the last five decades and we congratulate Jim on this award.” Saccomano is the longest-tenured pro sports administrator in Colorado history, having worked with the Denver Broncos for 36 years. During his tenure in 1990, the Denver Broncos moved their training facilities to the Dove Valley Business Park in Arapahoe County. This event made the organization an important part of the South Metro Denver community. The voice and memory of the franchise for many years, Saccomano has witnessed 876 Broncos games in person, his experience spanning nearly a half century. The first game was Denver’s 20-16 win against the New York Jets (which he saw as a fan) on Nov. 15, 1964. The most recent was Denver’s Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Seattle Seahawks (witnessed as an employee) on Feb. 2, 2014. Saccomano worked 27 Super Bowls—21 with the NFL’s public relations staff and six with the team, including back-to-back World Championships (1997-98). He has chaired the NFL’s media relations and international committees and has served on the league’s postseason, radio-television and special projects committees. He is currently serving as a consultant to the organization. He has received numerous awards throughout his career including the inaugural Pete Rozelle Award (1990), given annually to outstanding NFL public relations staff, and the Charlie Callahan Award for Public Relations. In 2010 he was recognized with a lifetime achievement award from the Order Sons of Italy in America Colorado Foundation. Saccomano graduated with honors from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1970 and earned his master’s degree in journalism from University of Colorado Boulder in 1977. He was recently awarded an Honorary “C” from CU during halftime at a Buffalo’s football game on November 23, 2014 for his many contributions to his alma mater. During the 2013 season, the press box at Sports Authority Field at Mile High was officially named the Jim Saccomano Press Box. The author of four books about the Broncos, Saccomano worked three years with the Denver Bears, Denver’s minor league baseball team, prior to joining the Denver Broncos organization.

In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, three SBLA winners (Small Business of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year and Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year) will be announced at the 29th Annual South Metro Denver Small Business Leadership Awards Event on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village. This event is open to the public. Pricing: $60/person or $100/couple for Chamber Investors; $75/person or $125/couple for nonInvestors. For more questions or to purchase tickets contact: Taren Shuck-Boehler 303-7950142 x235 or tshuck@bestchamber.com. The Presenting Sponsor of the 29th Annual South Metro Denver Small Business Leadership Awards is Kaiser Permanente. The Awards are also sponsored by the South Metro Denver SBDC corporate and community sponsors including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Colorado SBDC Network, South Metro Denver Chamber, Douglas County, City of Centennial, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado Community Media, Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Business Bank, Bellco Credit Union, Webolutions, and the Microsoft Store in Lone Tree. For more information go to www. bestchamber.com.

Thursday, April 17th:

Health & Wellness Council Advisory Board WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial 10th Annual City of Centennial State of Our City Luncheon Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial Quarterly Meetup for Profit: Building Business Using Social Marketing WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

Friday, April 18th:

Social Marketing for Business: Increasing Customer Loyalty and Referrals WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial E.L.I.T.E. Executive Brain Tank: Walter Isenberg, CEO of Sage Hospitality Sage Hospitality Global, 1575 Welton St., Denver Rocky Mountain Energy Council Board of Advisors WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

Monday, April 21st:

Save Lives & Sort Medical Supplies with Project CURE 10337 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Debate: Hydraulic Fracturing - Good or Bad for Colorado? Colorado Christian University Beckman Center, 8787 W. Alameda Pkwy., Denver

Tuesday, April 22nd:

Business Bible Study WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Colorado National Guard CALFEX - Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Ft. Carson Gate 6, Hwy 115, Colorado Springs

Wednesday, April 23rd:

Health & Wellness Council: Become a Better Health Care Consumer WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Minute Man Press 3929 E. Arapahoe Rd., Suite 210, Centennial

Thursday, April 24th:

Littleton Business Coalition Breakfast Littleton Adventist Hospital, 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton Women in Leadership Advisory Board WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

Friday, April 25th:

Brueggers Bagels Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration 5350 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton President’s Leadership Forum WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Chamber Unplugged hosted by Blue Zenith Web Design WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

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Call now and I’ll throw in a Bacon Wave This column is a $49.99 value, but if you read it within the next 10 minutes it’s yours absolutely free. You have seen those ads. Something is a $49.99 value — determined by whom? — but if you call RIGHT now (it’s 3 a.m.), it’s yours at a huge discount. But we’re not through. If you call right away, we’ll send you two for the price of one, plus a set of crummy steak knives, a couple of cheap stick-on lights, and some Ankle Genies. The dachshund and I stare at the screen and wonder who surrenders to these advertisements. Here in Colorado, possibly some of those who are celebrating Amendment 64. I will admit, later, to being tempted by one of them. Everything being sold is indispensable and invariably easy to clean up. There is something called a Bacon Wave, which is stackable, which means that you can cook up to 28 pieces of bacon at once. That’s a lot of bacon. The only problem is that you have to fit the bacon into little cranberry red or harvest gold slots.

Who wants to do that on Sunday morning? A No!no! is neither a razor nor a laser. It is a long-term hair removal device. Before you order one, take a look at the reviews on Amazon. Out of 470, there are 306 one-star reviews. The Better Business Bureau has received over 180 formal complaints about the product in the past three years. I have a confession to make. Smoke alarms and I do not get along. They are a pain in the neck. I need to get up on a ladder. But first I have to identify which one is going off, signaling a low battery. They are little

ventriloquists. So I came up with The Lo-Cator, an alarm that would have a light that blinked when the battery needed to be replaced. I looked into a patent, and received the paperwork from the U.S. Patent Office. I had the idea but I didn’t have the specifications or a diagram, nothing. So I contacted one of those invention outfits that will take your idea and fill in the blanks and come up with specs and even an ad campaign, with targeted outlets, from print to late-night television. All you have to do is give them a raft of money. My memory is a bit dim, like a weak battery in a smoke alarm, but I think I had to give the patent office some money simply to apply, and some money to the invention company, just to see if the product had potential. I conceded that I was in over my head, and shut it all down. The invention company, however, did not want to let me go, and I received daily phone calls and emails. If I had the money back then, you

would probably have a half-dozen LoCators in your home right now. It was not one of the brightest periods of my life. Artists spend a lot of money in an attempt to make money, but it rarely happens. And here I was adding expenses to those expenses. I was going to tell you about the commercial that actually has tempted me. Garden hoses that grow to 25 feet or more and then shrivel up to the size of something you could put in your watch pocket. My hose is rubber and irascible and weighs heavily on the lawn and is a nuisance to roll up. It is very reliable, however. I have been using it for over 30 years. But it may be time to order “the hose that grows. “ “As seen on TV” ads represent the dreams of a lot of people, and for a limited time only I am going to applaud them. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

letters to the editor Bravo Judi Reynolds

Your choice: Live it up or give it up If you can hear it or see it, flee it or at least take cover. That’s what we are told about lightning, right? But let’s pretend we saw it and heard it in the distance as we were on a hike in somewhat of a remote wilderness and mountainous area. We saw the collectiveness of darkness in the clouds, saw the brilliant flashes of lightning, felt the wind trailing away from us, and everything seemed like it was OK to continue forward as we were following the storm, not really in its path. And then, just as we are feeling safe enough to forge ahead in our hike as we see the storm in the distance moving farther and farther away from us, we failed to recognize the storm that was following directly behind us. By the time the lightning strike hits close enough, the concussive power of the strike is enough to knock us to the ground in an instant. This is exactly what happened to a friend of mine Alan, an accomplished hiker and someone who keeps himself in great shape. He was hiking alone, camping overnight, and along his way to complete his journey when he was knocked to the ground by a lightning strike that hit too close to home. Alan broke his shoulder during the fall, then managed to make his way out to an area where his phone and equipment would allow him to communicate with his family and

Kudos to Douglas County School District Board of Education Director Judi Reynolds for taking the initiative to draft a policy to standardize and make more transparent the school board director appointment process. During candidate interviews for District F Director the BOE seemed to be “winging it,” and following final interviews also failed to publicly discuss their criteria for selecting the candidate they appointed. This leaves one to wonder if any thoughtful criteria informed the process. Given the obviously pro-board choice made, it appears that the better representation of the broader community that many have been clamoring for was not one of them. Of particular note was director James Geddes’ comment regarding what apparently were his own criteria: “I voted for the guy I thought would be most in line with my philosophy on things.” His philosophy? Let us hope the good director misspoke, as to the extent his comment suggests that the primary criteria for selection should be that the candidate is willing to walk in lock-step with one’s own “philosophy” (regarding what “things”? So-called reform?), this raises serious concerns. It suggests a fundamental, and in our democratic society, unacceptable misun-

derstanding of the public school board of education mandate that the board act in good faith as representatives of the local community, even those who don’t necessarily support reform. In view of the long-standing controversy regarding BOE governance style (among other things), it seems likely Dr. Geddes is not alone in that misunderstanding. Certainly the selection that evening — by a 4 to 2 margin with directors Reynolds and Meghann Silverthorn voting against — of self-avowed “reform” enthusiast Rich Robbins (the first and only candidate nominated), would seem to suggest that. If so, Ms. Reynolds might be wise to take these concerns to heart as well when developing her policy draft. Sheldon J. Potter Highlands Ranch

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In an April 3 rebuttal to my recent letter printed March 27, I feel the point of my initial letter was missed. Even though parents make up the minority of voters and have direct knowledge of educational needs, the 70-percent majority may have demonstrated with their vote the outcome of recent elections. This 70-percent contains former parents, Letters continues on Page 11

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search crew. Alan’s story is amazing, but what amazed me most was meeting him in the gym and watching him working out and finding out that he still climbs 14ers here in Colorado and spends time distance running and keeping in shape. And all of this within months of having shoulder surgery. Here’s my point … when lightning strikes you or near you, what happens? And if you get knocked down, do you get right back on your journey or do you get discouraged and give up? Maybe your lightning comes in the form of a lost job, broken relationship, missed opportunity, or any other such lightning-like event. Maybe your lightning is a positive thing like winning the lottery or achieving an unexpected level of success. Either way, does it knock you to the ground or elevate you to a new position in life that someNorton continues on Page 11

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Bonds are mixed bag, but important Bonds are an oxymoron as they have many conflicting parts. Investors have typically used bonds in the past for ways to provide a relatively stable stream of income, usually in retirement years. They can also be used as a hedge against other investments, such as stocks or real estate, in a diversified portfolio. But bonds have been getting a bad rap after last year’s losses, based on concerns of rising interest rates. This is part of what makes bonds contradictory and confusing — because they often work opposite of a stock or equity investment. Some investors never truly understand the workings of a bond and therefore have a hard time knowing what to expect from this type of a fixed-income vehicle. A bond is basically a loan or an IOU issued by a corporation or government entity. These are usually issued to raise money. When you purchase a bond, you are giving the issuer your money to use and they will pay you interest in return. Bonds are usually issued for certain periods of time or terms, such as 10, 20 or 30 years. The longer the term, the more vulner-

able you are that interest rates will change over that period of time, and perhaps you could have gotten a better deal with another issuer when interest rates rise. Therefore the value of a bond declines when interest rates rise. This can be due to the fact that your bond is now worth less when you go to sell it because it is still paying last year’s interest rate. If you are seeking a more competitive interest rate, then so will the next buyer want that higher rate as well. Therefore, to unload the bond in a rising interest rate environment, you could end up taking less than full value to get rid of it.

Investors hold bonds for two main reasons: to provide income and to provide a hedge against equity based investing. Since a bond is a debt instrument, it has the potential to behave opposite of an equity or stock investment. One main reason this occurs is when there is economic growth, stocks can rise in value along with growing consumerism. When the economy expands due to more spending, interest rates start to rise along with potential inflation and growth. When rates increase, the value of the bond declines, which leaves the bond holder with a lower market value. Therefore, this can be a good diversifier in a portfolio of stocks when there is a stock market correction; some bonds have the potential to increaseor act opposite. The last few years of painfully low interest rates have many bond investors frustrated. They are not getting the yields they are used to and the concern is that when rates do finally rise, their bond values will fall. However, the first few months of 2014 proved this theory wrong. When stocks tumbled, bonds started to recover.

This shows that diversified portfolios that hold non-correlated instruments are very important in your portfolio. If interest rates rise gradually, and at the same time there is moderate and increasing growth in the economy, then bonds could still fare quite well. The shorter duration is less risky and adding other types of equities and alternatives to your portfolio will help keep you balanced. This is a good time to review your accounts with your advisor to determine how much fixed income you need to be represented by bonds and in what duration and yield. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a four-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

Sacrifice is an opportunity to feel good all over Fasting is not supposed to feel good and for those giving something up during Lent, don’t quit now, there are only a few more days. According to Christianity.About.com, not all Christian churches observe Lent. Lent is mostly observed by the Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and Anglican denominations and also by Roman Catholics. Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent, during the six weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Orthodox Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday (called Clean Monday) and Ash Wednesday is not observed. The Bible does not mention the custom of Lent, however, the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes is found throughout the Holy Scriptures. This year for Lent, I gave up carbohydrates, not just sweets. So as much as I enjoy potatoes, pasta and bread, they were out of my diet for the whole time and I did miss them. Some nights I just wanted a scoop of ice cream and the thought of sacrificing something seemed totally unnecessary. “I worked hard today and don’t ask for much. Don’t I deserve a little treat here at the end of the day?” That thought process made perfect sense to me. But as I used a little will power to do something that probably was good for me anyway, I began to lose weight and feel better. I recognize that my discipline was minimal compared to our Wounded Warriors or faithful spouses of a sick husband or wife

or devoted parents of a troubled or addicted child. My little “saying no” was part of a spiritual discipline to help me take a more thoughtful approach to the events of Holy Week and build up my anticipation and appreciation for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and victory over death on Easter morning. Observing a Lenten fast, my discoveries as a Hospice Chaplain and enduring a challenging chapter of life converged to reveal the value of facing negative emotions and experiencing the questions and pain that are present in life. For most of my life I have avoided and denied negative emotions and did almost anything I could to experience feel good emotionally. But that leads to an overall superficiality and a lack of profound compassion. Jerry Sittser in his book, “A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss,” writes, “The soul is elastic, like a balloon. It can grow larger through suffering.” Grief counselors guide people through, not around the pain that comes from loss.

There will be services in many churches around town on the Thursday and Friday before Easter. Friday, known as Good Friday, recognizes the historical event of the crucifixion of Jesus. The night before that was the Last Supper with the disciples, a washing of feet and the betrayal. It is my honor to speak to this event at the church I attend, Greenwood Community Church, on Thursday. The first Maundy Thursday was an evening filled with perplexing revelations, excruciating tasks and a shocking turn of events. The Passover moon lit the garden but darkness permeated the events and emotions of the Sacrificial Lamb and his frightened followers. Healthy emotional life and a salvation experience requires the dark and demented emotions of that night. It doesn’t make sense.

Words fail us. Our thoughts swirl in confusion looking for an answer. For that time we feel alone, unanswered, even betrayed by God. But it is a dark night of the soul we must travel through. It won’t feel good and it is not supposed to, but we will be more authentic in our emotions and wise in our approach to God and life. Then Resurrection celebration will be mature because the joy of our soul will have experienced the reality our need and pain and that will feel good. Dan Hettinger is founder of the Jakin Group, a ministry of care and encouragement and author of Welcome to the Big Leagues. You can e-mail him at dan@welcometothebigleagues.org and follow him on Facebook and Twitter (@Welcome2theBigs).

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former educators, participants on various district committees and taxpayers who have gone through the educational system. The point is rather than being a vocal minority constantly criticizing the school board, put efforts into educating the silent majority on what current parents view as best practices to educate their youth. And recognize you are in a Republican County where voting on party line is normal, just look at Congress. If the vocal minority wants to become the majority to make change, you need to

embrace the 70 percent and educate them on your viewpoint to change their perceptions. When criticized, walls develop and heels dig in not wanting to listen and you listen to only comments supporting your point of view. We are at that point in Douglas County and breaking down that wall that has developed on both sides needs to occur. Current parents are not the only stakeholders. I am a parent as well that had a child go through public education. Dave Usechek Parker

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how changes you? Alan’s example is awesome because he demonstrated that regardless of what happens to us in life, it is our choice to either resume who we are and what we do in life, or we choose to quit and make excuses. He continued his pursuit of hiking and fitness

and the enjoyment of the outdoors. What would you choose? Have you had a life-changing moment recently? How did you respond? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when we choose to get back up after being knocked down, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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Retirees share life experiences through written word By Hannah Garcia

hgarcia@coloradocommunitymedia.com It’s a familiar format: writers sit in a circle, share words and swap head nods and the occasional applause. In a safe, nonjudgmental space dozens of members of Wind Crest’s retiree writing group meet up on Mondays to share stories, typically from an optional assignment topic, sometimes fiction and sometimes not. Some are professional writers from a past life while others just enjoy the craft. “It’s not just a group of us getting together and sharing stories from our past,” organizer Mary Cooprider said. “It’s a writing group.” Topics can range from concepts like “porch memories” to a word like “never.” On April 7, as members filter in around the table they bring in pieces centered on the prompt, “advice to your younger self.” Some wrote about the general things, enjoying time with children or paying attention to health. Some wrote about cultural shifts — Merlin Nett told of an encounter in Washington, D.C. in 1968 after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in April. “There were riots in D.C., military trucks in the streets,” Nett said. “After (King’s assassination), things changed.”

After an encounter in traffic with an African American, Nett said he stuck out his hand in apology before the man started to walk away, only to return and take his hand. “That’s the advice I would give myself,” Nett said. “A hand offered in friendship is better than a tongue proffered in anger.” Karol Teiko wrote about her last opening night at the Metropolitan Opera House as a chorus girl after a 22-year run. She spoke of “listening to the trumpet fanfare from the balcony,” having her hand “kissed by the handsome ones” and her “shining eyes” and said she would “sing as best I can with a lump in my throat.” Some went with fiction, like Mary Jester’s note to an imaginary granddaughter and Marnie Coleman’s tale of a conversation with a snake on her old porch. Cooprider wrote a letter to her 10-year-old self on a birthday 11 days before Black Tuesday, the stock market crash of 1929. She spoke of stopping to play and being grateful that her father survived the war. Most of the stories are personal. Jeannette Albersheim, who was hospitalized during the April 7 meeting, has chronicled memories as an American Red Cross nurse in France during World War II, when she would put sticks

Merlin Nett reads aloud a piece about race relations in the 1960s during a meeting of the Wisdom Writers April 7 at Wind Crest. Photo by Hannah Garcia of Big Red gum on around 1,000 patients’ pillows. Albersheim’s stories can be found at www.redcrossatwar.blogspot.com. The group has published several booklets

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Steve Lapoint, left, a Lakota Native American, dances April 9 at DCS Montessori with his step-father, Sid Whiting, a Lakota elder. The two were among a group of Native Americans, who came to the school to educate a group of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, as well as members of the community, to Native American faith, history and customs. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

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Native American Sportsmen dance for, educate area scouts By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ colorado communitymedia.com Respect Mother Earth. Honor those who came before you and serve you. Honor the Great Creator, Jesus, Jehovah or whomever you pray to. Respect your neighbors and their cultural differences. “Just because they may pray in a different way to a different God or are praying for different things, doesn’t mean they are praying to a different spiritual being or should be viewed differently or that they are weird,” said Sid Whiting, 53, a Lakota elder to a group of young scouts April 9 in Castle Pines. Whiting was among seven visitors from the Denver-based Native American Sportsmen Association that shared life lessons, danced and drummed for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Pack and Troop 856, their families and community members who stopped by DCS Montessori for the hour-long presentation. Whiting, whose family helped start the Denver Indian Center and the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds in Daniels Park, said the sportsmen association’s mission is to “educate non-natives and natives about the spiritual, cultural, physical and mental Native American beliefs.” On April 9, he and others did just that. Steve Lapoint, Whiting’s stepson, spoke with those in attendance about the place of many Native Americans in today’s society. He talked to the youth about his own military service as well as the service of

many Native Americans before him, including the famous Code Talkers who helped the United States become victorious in World War II. Lapoint and Whiting then demonstrated a dance done to honor those who have sacrificed their life in battle both as Native warriors and American soldiers. Erlidawn Roy, who is Ojibwa, Pueblo and Meskwaki, also danced for the crowd. She has been teaching others about her culture since she was in middle school. “I was the only native in school, so I started giving cultural awareness lessons to my peers,” she said. “I was going to powwows every weekend and was always tired on Mondays at school, so I felt I needed to explain why.” Whiting focused much of his energy with the scouts on emphasizing the need to care for Mother Earth. “It is our duty to watch out for her,” he said. “Use everything she gives you, but don’t take more than you need. She doesn’t need us, but we need her.” Whiting talked of how when an animal is killed for food none gets wasted. He pointed to the bones and feathers that made up his regalia and said those are examples of how different pieces get reused and how that animal gets honored. “Some day I won’t be able to dance anymore,” said Robert Ironshield, a 45-yearold Hunkpapa Lakota who has drummed and sang his whole life and danced since he was 16. “I dance for people who can’t dance anymore.”

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Looking for an Easter feast? Here are just a few suggestions for this Easter Sunday: Second Home Kitchen + Bar is hosting an Easter Sunday Pajama Brunch that will feature an a la carte menu with classic brunch dishes, bottomless mimosas, and Cherry Creek’s Best Bloody Mary Bar. The Easter bunny will lead egg hunts at 10 and 11 a.m. and noon. A family-style Easter dinner of three courses will feature a choice of spiced honey and apricot-glazed Berkshire ham, Colorado lamb loin and Harris Ranch beef tenderloin. Second Home Kitchen and Bar is located at 150 Clayton Lane in Cherry Creek North. Call 303-253-3000 for more information or reservations. Kachina Southwestern Grill in Westminster is serving a Wild Wild West Brunch with family-style breakfast dishes with a Southwestern twist from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offerings include green chile deviled eggs, pinon-crusted French toast and chocolate chile beignets. Bottomless mimosas and a Bullseye Bloody Mary Bar will be available for $10. Kachina Southwestern Grill is located at 10600 Westminster Blvd. Call 303-410-5813 for more information. The Fort, the Morrison landmark restaurant, is celebrating Easter with three amazing three-course, prix fixe menu options. All prix fixe entrees will be served with a Famous Fort salad to start and a slice of carrot cake with huckleberry cream cheese frosting for dessert. Entree choices include: Grilled Kurobuta ham steak with pineapple huckleberry compote, served with Fort potatoes and fresh vegetables. $35 for adults, $22 for kids. Grilled lamb T-bone with tamarind honey, served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. $40. Oven roasted orange-chile glazed rabbit with tart cherries, served with bulgur pilaf and fresh vegetables for $42. A limited traditional menu also will be available. Call 303-697-4471 or visit www.thefort. com/Reservations.htm for reservations.

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Robert Ironshield, an Hunkpapa Lakota, dances April 9 in Castle Pines. Ironshield has been singing and drumming his whole life and dancing since he was 16 years old.

Sid Whiting, a Lakota elder, leads the grand entry April 9 at DCS Montessori. Whiting was among a group of Native Americans who danced, drummed and educated local scouts to Native ways both past and present.

The Lone Tree Arts Center unveiled its 2014-15 season on April 7 and it will include more than 50 different productions in its fourth season. LTAC will continue to produce its own theatrical series, Guys and Dolls in Concert, Home for the Holidays and The 39 Steps. These three shows follow in the footsteps of such successful productions as Hank Williams: Lost Highway and Sylvia. The balance of the season (which starts Oct. 22-26 with the Guys and Dolls Concert) features national and international touring groups as well as outstanding regional performing organizations such as Wonderbound, Buntport Theatre, and the Colorado Symphony. Perhaps the biggest coup for the LTAC will be the performance by international opera star Nathan Gunn, who will give an intimate recital in the 500-seat venue. “Our rapidly growing audiences are hungry for a wide range of culture and entertainment and the 2014-15 season features a very full plate of offerings designed to satisfy all kinds of tastes,” said Executive Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson. “We see our role as serving as a welcoming Parker continues on Page 15

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Dia del Nino all about the kids

On April 27, the plaza at the Denver Art Museum will be filled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Dia del Nino (Children’s Day) celebration, with performances by Fiesta Colorado, Colorado Mestizo Dancers, hands-on craft activities for families and more. In addition, other nearby institutions will offer activities — all with free general admission: The Denver Public Library, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center, McNichols Civic Center Building, Molly Brown House and Byers-Evans House Museum. Bilingual volunteers will be available at all participating locations.

Book award Colorado Community Media columnist Craig Marshall Smith’s recent book, “This is Not a Dachshund,” is a finalist in Creative Non-Fiction in the annual Colorado Book Awards, hosted by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book on June 13 in Aspen. A reading by finalists will be at 6 p.m. May 8 at the Oxford Hotel in Denver, where books will be available for sale and signing.

Winning photographers Three winners of Best of Show designations in different categories in the 2013 “Eye of the Camera” exhibition at the Littleton Museum will exhibit their works from April 18 to May 25 at the museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. They are: Charles Lehman (Darkroom Processing); Mike Berenson (Color Digital) and Rob Lace (Black and White Digital). Museum hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 303-795-3950.

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Englewood concert The final Ainomae Ensemble concert for the season will be at 2 p.m. April 26 in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, second floor. Musicians are: Silver Ainomae, cello; YumiHwang Williams and Boram Kang, violin; Basil Vendryes, viola; Karl Fenner, bass; Jason Shafer, clarinet; Michael Thornton, horn; and Chad Cognata, bassoon. They will perform Schubert’s Octet (for winds and strings), composed in 1824, commissioned by Count Ferdinand Troyer. Tickets: $15/$12, free under 18, englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to concert.

The Bunny Express Train promises rides and candy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, 303-279-4591, coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

Combined effort “Captured in Film” is presented at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26 by Augustana Arts and the Musica Sacra Orchestra, directed by David Rutherford. In addition, actors from Buntport Theater will be featured in this event ex-

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and accessible performing arts center that offers something for just about everyone in a given season. As we enter our fourth season as a producing and presenting theater, we look forward to building our regional reputation as one of the Denver area’s most diverse and exhilarating arts organizations.”

Photography exhibit “Exploring the Light,” the 2014 Lone Tree Photography Exhibit, will open with a reception at 3 p.m. April 19 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Juror Glenn Randall’s awards will be announced. Randall will conduct a four-hour seminar, “Mastering Dramatic Light,” from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 26 at the LTAC.

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The Colorado Water Garden Society will hold its annual kickoff event, “Get Wet,” at 6:30 p.m. at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., Denver. The featured speaker will be Ann Komara, associate professor and chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at CU-Denver. Her talk, “Water: Fluid Form in the Garden,” will address how gardens across the world and across the centuries have explored water’s potential. Prospective members are welcome. Information: Bill Powell. 303-355-8098, wbpow@comcast.net.

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We all love the Civic Center EATS food-truck fest (which returns Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 20), but now we can be calorie-neutral thanks to Civic Center MOVES — a free fitness series for all fitness levels set among the beauty of downtown Denver’s historic Civic Center. Produced by the Civic Center Conservancy and made possible by fitness partners Im’Unique, Denver Parks and Recreation, the November Project and Pearl Street Fitness, the free classes will take place at different times of day Mondays through Thursdays, beginning April 21. More details on the fitness providers, class descriptions and schedule are available at www.civiccenterconservancy. org/event-civic-center-moves_78.html. Civic Center MOVES classes will meet in various areas of Civic Center, including the Great Lawn, the Broadway Terrace, the Greek Theater and around the Seal Pond; look for the Civic Center MOVES flag for the class location. To keep up with any schedule changes, please follow Denver’s Civic Center Park on Facebook at www. facebook.com/denverciviccenter.

Colorado tippers among best

Colorado again fared well in a study of tippers. In an analysis of tips by customers of the GrubHub delivery service, for the year from March 28, 2013, to March 27, 2014, Colorado (15.7 percent) finished third among the states, behind South Carolina (16.1) and New Hampshire (16). And the most generous cities in the survey were all from Colorado. Boulder tipped 16.2 percent on average, followed by Denver at 15.7 percent and Fort Collins at 15.4 percent. It’s unclear why the Centennial State cities are so nice to the delivery person. “We have no idea why that is, but a hat tip to Colorado diners for their generosity,” company spokeswoman Allie Mack said.

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‘The Sound of Music’ is American classic ThunderRidge students stage iconic musical By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “The Sound of Music,” the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic American musical about the Trapp Family Singers, will fill the ThunderRidge High School Theater with familiar story and song as the drama department presents its spring musical from April 25 to May 3. The tale of the legendary musical Austrian family who escaped the Nazis and emigrated to America is ingrained in our national cultural fabric, and I am glad that a large group of local young performers has the opportunity to make the music theirs. Cara Sullivan plays the role of Maria, the novice who arrives to tutor the motherless von Trapp children and falls in love with their father, Captain von Trapp, played by D.J. Sandrock. The children, who learn to sing and play under her care: Liesl (Kenna Aukamp); Friedrich (Matthew Ru-

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Waterloo A 100th Birthday Celebration On Saturday, June 14th from 6:00pm to 10:30pm the Castle will come to life as we pay tribute to doyenne Tweet Kimball, and celebrate her 100th birthday and the treasure she bestowed on the community. Come and experience this incredible landmark and party like it’s 1924. Enjoy the music of Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, aerialists and acrobats, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and libations, dancing and dallying. A night you won’t soon forget. | www.cherokeeranch.org or 303.688.4600 to RSVP | RESERVATIONS: $100 for V.I.P Level (Includes a Castle tour, champagne upon arrival, special hors d’oeuvres, and Tweet’s signature drink) $60 for Guest Level

A sign of spring is the annual Littleton United Methodist Church Fine Arts Festival, which offers drama, music and visual art and an invitation to the community to attend at no charge. The Encore Players will present two one-act plays, the Littleton Symphony Brass will perform at Sunday services and local artists will display their works. The schedule: ● April 25 and 26 6 p.m.: Art Show opens 7 p.m.: Encore Players performance (Art Show remains open and light refresh- Bruce Weston in “Used Car for Sale,” pictured with ments are served) Desdemona. The one act play runs April 25-27 in the ● April 27 Littleton United Methodist Church Arts Festival. 8:30 and 11 a.m.: Littleton Symphony Courtesy photo by Ed Miller, Encore Players Brass plays during worship services 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Art Show 2 p.m.: Encore Players But he has the price too if you go The Encore Players, a group high or some other excuse beof actors/congregation memcause he really just wants visiThe Littleton United bers, have chosen two one-act tors, and folks complain to the Methodist Arts Festival plays that combine humor and newspaper editor, who sends a is at 5894 S. Datura St., compassion: “Relative Strangreporter (Vince Guerrie) out to Littleton. Admission ers” by Sheri Wilner and “Used tell Charlie that he has to stop is free to all events. Car for Sale” by Lewis John Caradvertising. 303-794-6379, littlelino. Both look at loneliness. Also in the cast: Paul Grewe tonumc.org. Duane Leeper is director as Hank, a young, cocky guy — of “Relative Strangers,” which Charlie certainly doesn’t want presents a needy, motherless to sell the car to him. On the woman on an airplane (Susan Sitter), who other hand, Suzy (Olivia Greenwood) is a attempts to develop a bond with an older, cute young woman who will have to pay reluctant and somewhat cranky stranger for the car in a small weekly sum, which seated next to her (Lisa Hendry), who has will bring her back every Sunday … problems of her own. There is also a parrot named Mr. NevDonna Smith is director for the other er who is Charlie’s constant companion. short play: “Used Car for Sale,” the story Smith says the play is set in the 1950s, of a man named Charlie (Bruce Weston) when it was written. She adds that Duane who lives outside of town and is lonely. He Leeper is working on stage sets and there advertises his 1934 Chevy for sale in the lois a problem about how to represent a part cal newspaper and attracts people to come of that old yellow Chevy in a way so it can out on Sundays to look at it. be lifted onto the small stage.

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April 17, 2014

Historic building marks milestone Curtis center enters its second century By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com J.D. Royals of Greenwood Village was inspired to write a poem about the charming red brick schoolhouse on East Orchard Road near South University Boulevard, which begins its second century as a village landmark. An excerpt: “… Some buildings carry themselves in such a manner That they need no reason to be, other than that their Purpose is to serve. Small, blocky, old-fashioned, simple, red brick in color: Who would have thought, one hundred years ago, that that would not be enough?...” On May 3, a celebration is planned (rain or shine) at the Curtis Arts and Humanities Center and the adjoining Curtis Park, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. The historic building will be filled with contemporary art by Greenwood Village artists (reception 5:307 p.m. May 10, when a Colorado Honors Band Quintet will perform and there will also be poetry readings and music by harpist Colleen Trainor). In the park, one will find Model T Fords, kite demonstrations and kite making. Historical and museum demonstrations will include butter churning, ice cream making, spinning and children’s art activities. The Grace Notes and the Rootin’ Tootins Dixieland Jazz Band will perform period music. Hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade will be on sale at a low price. The Greenwood Village Newsletter tells us that in 1901, Mary J. Curtis, an area resident, donated an acre of land where a one-room frame school was built for 10 children from three local families. In 1914, it was replaced with the brick building, with an addition in 1931.

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• Hear an industry expert on The Credit Score Game. At first, there was no electricity or water (the janitor brought water from home for drinks). Gradually, electricity, plumbing and a small kitchen were installed and the school continued as a center for the community. In 1967, as part of the Littleton Public School District, it was closed and children were transferred to more modern schools, with gyms. (Parents of Curtis students maintained that they’d prefer to have their kids play outside in the sunshine.) It served as a community center, church and town hall until 1987, when the next-door church, which owned the land, decided to expand and planned to demolish the structure. City officials and residents worked together to move it to its present location and renovate it as Curtis Arts and Humanities Center. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Cultural Arts Coordinator Jo Cole was among those activists who saved Curtis School and she remains in its office, scheduling art exhibits, numerous classes, lectures and other cultural events as the building enters its second century.

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and sharps, mercury (thermometers), oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters, illicit drugs. Visit www.dcsheriff.net or www.highlandsranch.org.

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OPEN HOUSE Arma Dei Academy will have an open house/ presentation on “Christian Parenting with Intention” at 8:15 a.m. Monday, April 14, and at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at 345 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch. RSVP to info@ armadeiacademy.com or call 303-346-4523.

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

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MARCH FOR Babies Thousands will join in the March of Dimes annual March for Babies, the nation’s oldest walk fundraiser honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. The 3-mile walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at City Park. To register, visit www.marchforbabies.org. New this year is a Run for Babies 5K. Go to www. active.com to register and form information.

DIVORCE SUPPORT Beyond Divorce: Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends series starts Sunday, April 27, at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd, in the upstairs Kuni Lexus study room. The series helps adjustment to an ended or ending relationship and is taken by individuals, not couples. The first meeting is from 2-4:30 p.m. and it will address reasons why relationships end, the emotional roller coaster resulting, and how to cope with the process. There is no charge for the first class and anyone experiencing relationship challenges may attend. The first two classes are on Sunday afternoons, then change to Friday evenings until May 30. The classes are based on the highly effective Fisher Divorce Rebuilding seminars. Contact JP McDaniel at 303-669-1533 or jequitap@aol.com.

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Drive through and turn in unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication for safe disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Highlands Ranch Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive. Items that cannot be accepted are needles

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Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Admission is free. Go to www.hrmafestival.org.

MENTAL HEALTH first aid The South Metro Health Alliance and Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network are offering an 8-hour interactive mental health first aid training classes, from 1-5 p.m. March 10-11 in Littleton, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 in Englewood. Seating is limited and registration is required at http:// southmetrohealthalliance.org/meetings. Contact Traci Jones, SMHA communications specialist, at 303-793-9615 or traci@ smhaco.org.

BLOOD DRIVE Halliburton/Landmark blood drive, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 30 inside the Bloodmobile, 1805 Shea Center Drive, Highlands Ranch. Contact Karen Witt at 303-779-8080 ext. 3060.

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JUNE 30 to July 6

DIVORCE SEMINAR Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends, a

ROCKETRY CLUB Arma Dei Academy, 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, offers a number of clubs that are open to Highlands Ranch and the surrounding communities. A hiking club for first- to fourth-graders meets from 8:45 a.m. to noon June 30 to July 6. Different theme each day. Cost includes T-shirt. To register, call 303346-4523 or email lpayne@armadeiacademy.com.

10-week seminar that promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce or the ending of a love relationship, begins May 1, from 6;30-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The seminar offers education, support and optional social activities. Contact Beth Walker, bethdwalker@gmail.com to register and for information on costs. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration.

MAY 4 to Oct. 26 FARMERS’ MARKET The Highlands Ranch Community As-

sociation’s farmers’ and street markets will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays from May 4 to Oct. 26 in Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch.

MAY 17-18 ARTS FESTIVAL The ninth annual Highlands Ranch Music Arts

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JULY 7-18 SOCCER CLINIC Arma Dei Academy, 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, offers a number of clubs that are open to Highlands Ranch and the surrounding communities. A 10-day soccer camp, led by coach Steve Marshall, a semi-pro English soccer player, meets from 8-11 a.m. July 7-18. Camp covers fundamentals. To register, call 303-346-4523 or email lpayne@armadeiacademy.com.

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Parker

Trinity Lutheran Church & School

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

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

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

Sunday Worship 10:30 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751 “Loving God - Making A Difference”

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Palm Sunday Services – 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday The Seder – 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Tre Ore – noon Presentation on Walking the Labyrinth – 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae – 7:30 pm Easter Sunday Reflective Communion – 8 a.m. Gourmet brunch – 9:00 a.m. Easter egg hunt – 10:15 a.m. Festive Eucharist – 11:00 a.m. 615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org 303.688.5185

Pastor Paul Flannery “It’s not about us... It’s about serving others... T hen God gets the Glory!”

2121 Dad Clark Drive 720.259.2390 www.HFCdenver.org

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

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Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

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Congregation Beth Shalom Sunday

Serving the Southeast Denver area 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

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

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Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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

303 798 6387 2014 Holy Week and Easter

9:00 am Sunday WorShip

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

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

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An Evangelical Presbyterian Church

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

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8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am Sanctuary 10:20 am St. Andrew Wildflower Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com

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

Lone Tree

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

Lone Tree

Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Highlands Church of God

Meeting Sun at 11am at Northridge Rec Center 8801 S. Broadway Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: 303-910-6017 email: bobandtreva@yahoo.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

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

303-798-8485

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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 Parker

Community Church of Religious Science

Abiding Word Lutheran Church

Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

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

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

The Bahá’í Faith

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

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

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email

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Bookseller wins advocate award Tattered Cover owner lauded by writers group By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Colorado Authors’ League will honor Tattered Cover owner Joyce Meskis with its first Author Advocate Award, “because of her lifelong commitment to both readers and writers,” said Vickie Bane, president of CAL. The award was established this year by CAL “to recognize individuals whose unique support of — and involvement in — the world of writing and publishing contributes to the vitality and longevity of authorship and the printed word,” according to a written statement from the league. The award will be presented to Meskis during a banquet at the Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cherry Creek on May 8. Local author Dr. Robert Greer will be the keynote speaker. Meskis bought the original Tattered Cover on Second Avenue in Cherry Creek in 1974. It measured 950 square feet. It was enlarged and spent many years in Cherry Creek before moving to the historic Lowenstein Theatre building on East Colfax Avenue. There are two other stores — in LoDo and in Highlands Ranch — and a very small (922 square feet) store will be part of the retail mix in the renovated Union Station when it opens this summer. The stores host 500-600 author visits and book signings a year — support cited by the authors’ league. And Meskis does not censor titles or authors the stores carry, although at times there have been protests. While she can’t attend all author events, she goes to many. “I never stop feeling in awe of the experience of an author signing or event,” she said. “When I go, it’s a magical moment.” A favorite memory is that of a little boy named Duncan, who was unable to attend a signing by astronaut John Glenn because it was past his bedtime. He delivered a

note for Glenn, saying his mom had told him about the work Glenn had done and thanked him from “your Friend, Duncan.” Meskis said that illustrates the breadth of interest among readers. In addition, Tattered Cover now offers a print-on-demand service to help authors publish their own titles. “I’m the eternal optimist,” Meskis said in an April 8 interview. “It’s been a difficult time of transition and we have lost many independent bookstores. Things are leveling out more … There are opportunities for independents … with more community involvement, used books, downloads, reduced inventories … Publishers are still feeling their way.” Tattered Cover has condensed the LoDo store (“all the books are squished in there” on the first floor, Meskis said) and leased the second floor. The store received national attention in 2000 when records of book titles that a customer had purchased at Tattered Cover were subpoenaed by the anti-drug North Metro Task Force. Information about titles a customer or library patron reads is considered sacred by bookstores and libraries — not to be shared with anyone — so Meskis refused. The National Booksellers Association (she is a former president) supported her — as did authors across the nation and local customers — as possible legal expenses loomed. After a two-year court fight, Meskis prevailed in a Colorado Supreme Court decision. At 72, she spends half her time with the store and half her time (“actually twothirds and two-thirds”) as director of the University of Denver Publishing Institute, a graduate level four-week summer course for recent college graduates who want to enter the world of publishing. It takes about 95 students and draws 50 to 60 lecturers from publishing companies — who donate their expertise — including, for example, the heads of the Princeton University Press and Green Willow children’s books, as well as editors and people from production and sales. “Most students think they want edito-

Joyce Meskis, owner of Tattered Cover Bookstores, will be honored by the Colorado Authors League on May 8. Courtesy photo rial when they start — 92 percent — but it’s all they know. By the end of the summer it may be marketing or publicity. It’s a foot in the door, respected in the industry. Columbia and NYU have comparable programs,” Meskis said. She has an early memory of Henry Lowenstein asking if she wanted to sell books at intermission when the Colfax building was still a theater. She packed the car and two young daughters and set up shop downstairs — where the children’s books are placed today. There are also memories of fitting inventory into the former theater — curved walls and bookcases don’t work well to-

gether. They had to put in two elevators because of the different levels. “But it’s built like Fort Knox.” The Colorado Authors League will also bestow another newly created honor, a Lifetime Achievement Award, to 101-yearold poet Lois Beebe Hayna, in recognition of outstanding work, significant contributions and distinguished achievements of a Colorado Authors’ League member “during a long and successful career in the publishing arts.” Hayna still helps other writers, hosting two or three writing groups a week, although she is legally blind. For more information about CAL, see: coloradoauthors.org.

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LEFT: ThunderRidge sophomore Jake Eissler struck out five as the Grizzlies topped Douglas County 7-3 on April 10 at DCHS. RIGHT: ThunderRidge senior AJ Jones, left, wins the race to first base after Douglas County’s Jared Montoya grounds out to third in the bottom of the first inning. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

Grizzlies keep on winning despite target ThunderRidge sophomore Jake Eissler improves to 4-0 with win over Douglas By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@coloradocommunitymedia.com There’s no question that the top-ranked ThunderRidge nine are playing with a target on their backs this spring. But that’s just the way the defending state champion Grizzlies like it. “You always have a target when you’re No. 1,” said senior Mark Hopper after hitting a pair of RBI doubles to help lead ThunderRidge to a 7-3 victory over Con-

tinental League rival Douglas County on April 11. “Everyone is going to throw their best against you. They are going to try to beat you every time out.” Hopper, who will play college football at the School of Mines in the fall, has been one of the most consistent hitters for the Grizzlies this spring. He boasts a .471 average through the team’s first 10 games and also has four stolen bases to his credit. In those 10 games, ThunderRidge is a perfect 6-0 against Colorado opponents and 3-0 in league play. The school’s only losses came during a 2-2 showing at the USA Baseball National High School Invitational in North Carolina, a 16-team showcase that pitted some of the nation’s best teams, including Colorado’s No. 2-ranked team, Regis Jesuit, who the Grizzlies will

face in an important April 25 league showdown. Prior to travelling to Regis (8-3, 3-0 Continental), ThunderRidge will head to Highlands Ranch (4-7, 0-3) April 18, host Heritage (3-8, 2-1) April 21 and host Rock Canyon (8-3, 2-1) April 23. Despite his team’s 8-2 start and No. 1 ranking, ThunderRidge coach Joe White would like to see a bit more from the Grizzlies during that stretch of games. “It’s going OK, but I don’t think we are playing as good as I’d like for us to be playing right now,” he said. “We’ve got to get better in a lot of different areas. We aren’t playing as good defensively as I’d like to and I still don’t think we are quite there hitting the ball. We’ve got to start stringing more hits together.

“We know there are a lot of great teams and great coaches we play against every time we go out there, so we are just going to try and play as hard as we can every time out.” Against Douglas County, the Grizzlies jumped out to a 6-0 lead, scratching out runs in the second, third and fourth innings against University of Northern Colorado commit Brent Minnick. Minnick, who retired the first three ThunderRidge hitters, allowed just six hits over six innings, and struck out 10 on the day, getting San Diego State commit Brody Westmoreland twice. But the pitching for ThunderRidge was even more impressive. Grizzlies continues on Page 26

Golden Eagles get best of Rock Canyon Mountain Vista wins rematch of 2013 state title game By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com It was a marquee match that left players and coaches talking about the past, present and future. Mountain Vista, the state’s No. 1-ranked girls soccer team, downed No. 2 Rock Canyon, 3-1, in a Continental League showdown between unbeaten teams April 8 at Shea Stadium. The last time the teams played was in the Class 5A state championship game last May at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and the Golden Eagles triumphed 1-0 in overtime. Mountain Vista’s Megan Massey had flashbacks to the title game, super sophomore Mallory Pugh stepped up in time to help the Golden Eagles remain unbeaten and Rock Canyon coach Mat Henbest felt his team delivered a message for upcoming games. That message was delivered early as Rock Canyon controlled the play throughout the first half. The Jaguars had several chances to make the Golden Eagles play catch-up but just couldn’t convert their opportunities. Instead, Massey, the junior who scored the goal in the state championship game, took a pass from Amy Alexander and

pushed the Golden Eagles ahead 1-0 with a goal from 10 yards out with just under four minutes remaining in the first half. “Amy got it to me and it was just having composure in the box and not messing up,” said Massey. “I kind of had a flashback from last year. Once we finally put one in the net we got our momentum back and we finally had our chance to go for it more to be able to score more.” Pugh, who will be at the Olympic training center in Chula Vista, Calif. April 1320 for a camp with the USA U20 women’s team, made it 2-0 when she deposited a rebound into the goal less than four minutes into the second half as Mountain Vista started to show its offensive prowess. Kaycie Young, Rock Canyon’s standout senior and leading scorer, took advantage of some defensive miscommunication to pull the Jaguars within a goal but the speedy Pugh responded by icing the Mountain Vista win with a dazzling goal as she weaved between defenders and fired a shot past keeper Cameryn Yacks inside the left post following a spin move. “I felt like I was a little frustrated and I wanted to help my team out so I did whatever I could do and just kind of took it to the goal,” said Pugh who will also be at another national training camp session in May. “They were just playing real good soccer. They were playing one and two touch. Soccer continues on Page 24

Mountain Vista’s Morgan McDougal (17) and Jill Finnerty (14) of Rock Canyon both go up for the ball April 8 during the Golden Eagles’ 3-1 victory over Rock Canyon. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

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April 17, 2014

Throwing it heavy, fast and far ThunderRidge’s Blake Jacobs holds state’s longest marks By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com ThunderRidge senior Blake Jacobs, a first-team All-Continental League offensive lineman who will play football next season at Fort Lewis had a day to remember at Mullen’s Runners Roost track and field invitational. Jacobs threw the shot put 50 feet, 4.5 inches at the April 12 meet, earning him a first-place medallion and spot in the center of the podium. His heave of 136 feet, 11 inches in discus was good enough for seventh best overall. “It’s been going pretty good this spring,” said Jacobs, who won the Thomas Jefferson Twilight meet April 11 with a throw of 55-6.5. “The shot has been my better event since my sophomore year. I qualified for state that year and somehow got fifth place.

Soccer Continued from Page 24

We couldn’t really figure out how to effectively fix that. Once we did in the second half we came out really strong and did what we needed to do. “Every time we play Rock Canyon, it’s a huge game, it’s our biggest rival. They always give us a hard time. They are a really good team. I’m proud of my team for coming out and figuring out a way to beat them.”

“I hope to win the state championship. I want to break our school record, which is 56-6. I’m about a foot from that. I think the All-American mark is 57 feet and I’d like to hit that, if not further of course.” Jacobs, who has the state’s best throw of 55-6.5 in the shot and 141-4 in the discus this spring, admits he is placing most of his attention on the shot put for the rest of this season. “The discus is a lot more finesse,” he said. “Shot is my better event. I don’t dance and that’s a good reason why I’m not that great at discus. I’ve learned shot a lot more because I’ve learned that’s my bread and butter.” Also excelling at the Mullen meet for ThunderRidge was sophomore Morgan Aurich, who won a 1,600-meter heat with a personal-best 5:25.32 and ran her 800-meter heat in 2:24.65. “I had a PR since seventh grade that I ran at low altitude and I broke that PR,” she said. “I’ve had that same PR for four years. I ran a 5:31 in seventh grade in Texas. “It’s been a tough training season because the coaches have been pushing us a lot more. I think that’s what I needed. It

pays in the end. “It’s been a whole lot of fun to show progress. I’m trying to go to state. That’s the goal right now.”

Kamryn Hart also registered a win at the Runners Roost for ThunderRidge, running a state-best 55.52 seconds in the 400-meter dash.

Mountain Vista coach Theresa Echtermeyer complimented the Jaguars’ game plan. “We definitely had more chances that our opponent,” she said. “It would have been nice if we would have put a couple of those earlier in the second half in. It was nice we kept so many on frame and their goalkeepers (Yacks and Julie Henning) both played very, very well and kept them in the game. “The first 20-25 minutes, they had the better play for sure. It took us a while to sort it out. … They had a good game plan and we had to make some adjustments. That was obviously the best team we’ve

played against and we hope they are on the other side of the bracket for the state tournament.’’ For the most part, Henbest liked how his team performed against Vista. “It was a very even game and at times we had the better of the play,” he said. “Mallory is a very special player. She creates goals that are very difficult for other teams to produce. I was very happy with the way we played. We battled them pretty even. We’re in good shape going towards playoffs, we keep improving and we were able to measure ourselves against the best team in the state. We are pretty close.

“The things that we wanted to do, possess the ball and move it around, we did that and we created opportunities, we just didn’t finish all of them. I came away with the sense that they know we are pretty good. … When we are playing our best, everybody is moving around and we’re tough to mark. Mountain Vista, playing without Pugh, tied Regis Jesuit 0-0 April 10, which left the Golden Eagles with a 5-0-1 Continental League record and at 8-0-1 overall. Rock Canyon slipped past Littleton, 1-0, April 10, improving to 4-1-0 in the league and 7-1-0 overall.

ThunderRidge’s Blake Jacob won the shot put event at the Mullen Runners Roost track and field invitational. Photo by Jim Benton

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) professional relationships grow stronger. But you might still need to ease some problems with someone in your personal life. One way could be to try to be less rigid in your views. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) You might be too close to that perplexing personal situation to even attempt to make a rational decision about it right now. Stepping back could help you gain a wider perspective. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Being asked to choose between the positions of two friends is an unfair imposition on you. it’s best to reject the “demands” and insist they try harder to work things out on their own.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A change of mind about a workplace decision might be called for once you hear more arguments, pro and con. A personal event suddenly takes an unexpected (but pleasant!) turn. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Romance once again looms large for single leos and leonas, with Cupid favoring Taurus and libra to inspire those warm and fuzzy leonine feelings. Expect another workplace change. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A surprise gift -- and, happily, with no strings attached -- could come just when you need it to avoid a delay in getting your project done. Expect education to dominate the week. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Someone close to you might ask for your support as she or he faces a demanding personal challenge. Offer it, by all means. But be careful you don’t neglect your own needs at this time. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) An unexpected development could put your relationship with a partner or spouse to an emotionally demanding test. But your determination to get to the truth should save the day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A recent agreement appears to be coming apart over the surfacing of unexpected complications. You might need to have expert advice on how to resolve the situation. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Your keen business sense helps you get to the truth about a suspicious business deal. Expect to have many colleagues rally to support your efforts in this important matter. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Someone who once moved in and out of your life through the years might now want to come back in on a more permanent basis. Give yourself a lot of time to weigh your decision. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Showing frustration over a delayed workplace decision might get someone’s attention, but not necessarily make him or her move any sooner. Best advice would be to be patient and wait it out. BORN THIS WEEK: You are drawn to excitement and enjoy fast-tempo music, with the more brass, the better.. © 2014 King Features Synd., inc.

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Grizzlies Continued from Page 24

The only underclassmen playing for the Grizzlies this spring, sophomore Jake Eissler, kept the Huskies hitless through three and two-thirds, before Minnick took him deep to right for his fifth home run of the year to cut the lead to 6-1. Eissler, who holds a 2.02 ERA and improved to 4-0 on the season with the win, wasn’t rattled by the shot. “I didn’t let that one get to me,” he said. “I had my guys hitting balls behind me and we jumped out to that six-run lead early so that took a lot of stress off me as well.” Eissler admittedly was anxious joining the state champs at the beginning of the year after spending last season on JV, but said seniors such as Hopper, Westmo-

reland and AJ Jones have made the transition an easy one and he has settled in comfortably. It also doesn’t hurt, he said, having a D-1 closer behind him in ThunderRidge’s other San Diego State commit, Tyler Loptein, who is yet to give up a run in five save opportunities. “We have a lot of pitchers we can plug in at any given time and trust to get outs for us,” he said. “It’s a lucky opportunity for me, not everybody gets to pitch with D-1 pitchers behind them. I just want to show people I can compete at this level.” So far, Eissler is proving that to just about everyone. “Jake is just so composed for a sophomore,” White said. “For a sophomore to come in and throw the way he is throwing right now has really picked us up. … He’s fun to watch. He throws hard and is in complete control. Nothing gets to him out there.”

ThunderRidge senior Mark Hopper steals third without a throw moments after hitting his second RBI double of the day in the third inning of the Grizzlies’ 7-3 win over Douglas County on April 10 at DCHS. Photo by Ryan Boldrey

Marketplace

Highlands Ranch senior hopes to get on streak Jenni Chun aims for repeat performance at state tournament By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com When Jenni Chun gets on a roll, other golfers should beware. Chun, a senior on the Highlands Ranch girls golf team, was a surprise at last season’s Class 5A golf tournament at the Tiara Rado golf course in Grand Junction, finishing in second after rounds of 75 and 78 left her with a 9-over par 153 total. She won’t be surprising anyone this year. “Golf is a fickle game and she’s kind of streaky,” said Highlands Ranch coach James Barker. “Hopefully she gets on a streak at the right time this season. “Jenni is a kid who loves to play. She’s a

good driver of the golf ball and a good putter from 10 feet and in. That’s a good combination to have on the golf course. She can get on some runs. Last year she won a regional championship and was the runner-up for the 5A state championship. We hope to see more of the same this year.” Chun, who is headed to Cal State Bakersfield to play golf next year, admits it’s fun when she is on a roll. “When I won the regionals that was kind of a turning point in my game,” she said. “After regionals I just started shooting 70s, 70s and 70s. At state it just all clicked. It just worked for me. I didn’t really know that I enjoyed golf until that part of the season. … Before I was just sort of trying to play. Now I love it. I could do it all day.” Chun hopes to duplicate her state tournament run this year and doesn’t mind if people start to watch her. “I hope to do the same this spring, maybe a little bit better,” she said. “I have to work on hitting greens in regulation. I love playing under pressure. It is tough to always be positive, but everyone struggles.”

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Zach Braxton wrapped up a stellar season when the Highlands Ranch senior scored a team-high 17 points for the Gold team at The Show All-Star boys basketball game played April 12 at the Pepsi Center. Braxton, the Continental League Player of the Year who will play next season at Weber State, was one of four South Metro boys invited to play in the game held before a Denver Nuggets contest. Mountain Vista senior Jake Pemberton, bound for the University of Denver, added nine points for the Gold team, which earned an 83-79 victory over the Blue. Valor Christian senior Chase Foster, signed to play at San Francisco, had nine points for the Blue team and University of Wyoming signee Jonathan Barnes of Ponderosa contributed seven. In the girls contest, the Blue beat the White, 45-39, and Cherry Creek senior Mikaela Eppard scored 11 points for the winners while Rock Canyon senior Lexy Thorderson had seven points for the White team.

McCaffrey honored

Valor Christian’s football standout and three-sport letterman Christian McCaffrey will be presented with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame boys Athlete of the Year award during the April 17 banquet at the Denver City Marriott. ThunderRidge quarterback and shortstop Brody Westmoreland will be presented with a citation.

State rankings

ThunderRidge and Mountain Vista retained top rankings in the various CSHAANow.com rankings released April 14. ThunderRidge was No. 1 in the Class 5A baseball poll with Mountain Vista seventh and Chaparral 10th. Valor was No. 8 in the Class 4A rankings and Lutheran held the seventh spot in the Class 2A poll. Despite a 0-0 tie with Regis Jesuit April

10, defending state champion Mountain Vista remained the top-ranked Class 5A girls soccer team while Continental League rival Rock Canyon was second. Mountain Vista defeated Rock Canyon, 3-1, on April 5. Cherry Creek was No. 6 and Arapahoe No. 10 in the Class 5A poll while Valor ranked sixth in the Class 4A soccer ratings. Creek and Arapahoe were second and third respectively in the Class 5A boys lacrosse poll with Mountain Vista fifth and Highlands Ranch 10th. Ponderosa was second in the Class 4A rankings with Valor in seventh. In the girls lacrosse poll, Creek was fifth and Arapahoe sixth.

Highlands Ranch struggles on diamond

Legend defeated Highlands Ranch, 13-6, on April 9 to hand the Falcons their second league loss of the season. Highlands Ranch collected eight hits as Aaron Dammel, Nic Shumpert and Andrew Liffrig each had two hits for the Falcons. “We are just kind of having a hard time doing anything that is sustainable,” said Highlands Ranch coach John Cackowski afterward. “We get something going and we can’t get a big hit. When you struggle in this game it can snowball a little bit, especially with a short season. That is kind of what is going on with us. We started off this season really good and now we’re just in a mode where we are struggling. We have to fight our way out of it. “Lately we’ve been getting down early in games. That puts pressure on us. We have to find a way to maybe start the games a little bit better. We’re learning how to win games again. We’ve had some adversity and I’m anxious to see how they handle it.” Highlands Ranch didn’t find the going any easier April 11 as the Falcons were routed, 16-1, by Chaparral, dropping them to 0-3 in the Continental League and 4-7 overall.

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April 17, 2014

Debt: $217,076.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $207,094.76 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 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 276, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10499 Tracewood Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

DESIGN LTD Original Beneficiary: BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WEST LOAN ACQUISITIONS HOLDINGS, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/22/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 10/10/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008069164 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $680,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $649,296.61 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 covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to pay all amounts owing at maturity as required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. 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: PARCEL A: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: TRACT 2, CHATFIELD RIDGE THIRD AMENDMENT, ACCORDING TO MAP RECORDED APRIL 4, 2006, UNDER RECEPTION NO.2006027941, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 28, AND CONDSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 28 TO BEAR SOUTH 00 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 326.49 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 1734.35 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF CHATRIDGE RIDGE COURT; THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 1597.13 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 1730.23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. RESERVING THEREFROM AN EASEMENT OVER THAT PORTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED TRACT LYING WITHIN CHATRIDGE COURT AS DESCRIBED IN PARCEL B HEREIN: PARCEL B: (CHATRIDGE COURT) A 60.00 FOOT WIDE INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT SITUATED IN THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28 AND CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 28 TO BEAR SOUTH 00 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 326.49 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 1734.35 FEET TO THE CENTER OF A 75.00 FOOT RADIUS CUL-DE-SAC AND TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE SUBJECT CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 285.15 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 96.51 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 500.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 32 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 154.13 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 167.14 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 250.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 24 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE SOUTH 50 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 178.62 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT A DISTANCE OF 542.22 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIOUS OF 500.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 51 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 41 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 226.29 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT A DISTANCE OF 58.39 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 300.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 06 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 284.34 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 258.49 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 225.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 65 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 31 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE SOUTH 53 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 7.15 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 85 AND TO THE POINT OF TERMINUS OF SUBJECT CENTERLINE. TOGETHER WITH ALL EXISTING OR SUBSEQUENTLY ERECTED OR AFFIXED BUILDINGS, IMPROVEMENTS AND FIXTURES; ALL EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY, AND APPURTENANCES; ALL WATER, WATER RIGHTS AND DITCH RIGHTS (INCLUDING STOCK IN UTILITES WITH DITCH OR IRRIGATION RIGHTS); AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS, ROYALTIES, AND PROFITS RELATING TO THE REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATIONS ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS, GEOTHERMAL AND SIMILAR MATTERS. Which has the address of: Tract 2 Chatfield Ridge, Littleton, CO 80125

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1010 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/14/2014 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: CLIFTON D SLAY AND AMY JO GRIFFIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/2/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006065966 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $246,137.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $250,489.17 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 164, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9609 Sydney Lane, 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, May 14, 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: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/14/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON 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 #: 12-06965 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2012-1010 First Publication: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0041 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/21/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TERIE LYNNE HAWES AND JOE MICHAEL HAWES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-8, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20058 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/13/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 4/21/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005034839 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $208,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $207,881.82 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 97, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 59-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9583 S Devonshire Pl, 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, May 14, 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: 3/20/2014

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, May 14, 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: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/22/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON 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 #: 1269.100018.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0041 First Publication: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0054 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/24/2014 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: THOMAS N WARNER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/2/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 4/24/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007032233 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $171,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $150,581.13 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 153, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2556 Woodrose Pl, Highlands Ranch, CO 801295465 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, May 14, 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: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/27/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER K CRUSETURNER Colorado Registration #: 44452 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-000264 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0054 First Publication: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0069 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/14/2014 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 O FORELLE AND DONALD TROUT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/2/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 8/16/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010050495 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $217,076.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $207,094.76 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 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 276, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10499 Tracewood Cir, 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

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0069 First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0074 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/14/2014 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: JAMES C. WALTERS AND NORA L. WALTERS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR IDEAL HOME LOANS, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/19/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 2/24/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010011712 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $209,497.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $198,501.76 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 22, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 12-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8082 Eagleview Drive, 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, June 4, 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: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/14/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON 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 #: 14-00676 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0074 First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0676 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/28/2013 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: SIERRA BUILDING & DESIGN LTD Original Beneficiary: BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WEST LOAN ACQUISITIONS HOLDINGS, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/22/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 10/10/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008069164 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $680,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $649,296.61 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 covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to pay all amounts owing at maturity as required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATIONS ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS, GEOTHERMAL AND SIMILAR MATTERS. Which has the address of: Tract 2 Chatfield Ridge, 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 Public Notice that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedINVITATION FOR BID (IFB) advertise yourTrustpublic notices call#019-14 303-566-4100 nesday, JuneTo 4, 2014, at the Public ee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle HERITAGE MEMORIAL PLAZA, Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucPHASE II tion to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all inThe Douglas County Fairgrounds, hereinterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs after referred to as the County, respectand assigns therein, for the purpose of fully requests bids from responsible, expaying the indebtedness provided in said perienced, and qualified landscape firms Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of for the construction of Phase II of the Heritage Memorial Plaza Project, as Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses specified. The project shall include of sale and other items allowed by law, landscape elements, a new entryway and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificplaza, and lighting fixtures. ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/10/2014 The IFB documents may be reviewed Last Publication: 5/8/2014 and/or printed from the Rocky MounPublisher: Douglas County News Press tain E-Purchasing System website at Dated: 10/30/2013 www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB GEORGE J KENNEDY documents are not available for purchase DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee from Douglas County Government and The name, address and telephone numcan only be accessed from the abovebers of the attorney(s) representing the mentioned website. While the IFB doculegal holder of the indebtedness is: ments are available electronically, ROBERT A. HOLMES Douglas County cannot accept electronic Colorado Registration #: 10218 bid responses. 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 4100, DENVER, COLORADO 80203-4541 ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014 @ 10:00 Phone #: (303) 866-0234 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY Fax #: SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS Attorney File #: WEST LOAN PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VIS*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE IT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDSALE DATES on the Public Trustee webDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustTHE WORK SITE AND DISCUSS THE ee/ PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN AT THE Legal Notice No.: 2013-0676 DOUGLAS COUNTY EVENTS CENTER, First Publication: 4/10/2014 500 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE, CASTLE Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press ROCK, COLORADO 80104. PLEASE CALL 720-733-6900 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTPUBLIC NOTICE IVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLittleton LOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE PROJECT. Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0633 Four (4) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly To Whom It May Concern: On 10/4/2013 marked “IFB No. 019-14, Heritage Methe undersigned Public Trustee caused morial Plaza, Phase II” and mailed or the Notice of Election and Demand relathand-carried to the address shown above ing to the Deed of Trust described below prior to the due date and time. Electronic to be recorded in Douglas County. and/or faxed bid responses will not be acOriginal Grantor: SUSAN L HUBBARD cepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS a.m., on Friday, May 2, 2014 by the BANK, FSB Douglas County Finance Department, 100 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, ColWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A orado 80104. Bids will not be considered Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/28/2006 which are received after the time stated, Recording Date of DOT: 5/2/2006 and any bids so received will be returned Reception No. of DOT: 2006036663 unopened. DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Douglas County Government reserves the Debt: $324,000.00 right to reject any and all bids, to waive Outstanding Principal Amount as of the formalities, informalities, or irregularities date hereof: $351,294.08 contained in a said bid and furthermore, to Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you award a contract for items herein, either in are hereby notified that the covenants of whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the the deed of trust have been violated as best interest of the County to do so. Addifollows: Failure to pay principal and intionally, we reserve the right to negotiate terest when due together with all other optional items/services with the successpayments provided for in the Evidence of ful bidder. Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. Please direct any questions concerning THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing A FIRST LIEN. Supervisor, 303-660-7434, The property described herein is all of the criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 property encumbered by the lien of the p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding deed of trust. holidays. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 39, HIGHLANDS RANCH -- FILING Legal Notice No.: 925309 NO. 118-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, First publication: April 17, 2014 STATE OF COLORADO Last publication: April 17, 2014 Which has the address of: 10031 Sage Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Sparrow Ct, Littleton, CO 80129-6237

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Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held on May 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on May 27, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. before the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO. The hearings are for the proposed amendments to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution to add “accessory uses and structures” as a listed accessory use within the Business (B), Commercial (C), Light Industrial (LI), and General Industrial (GI) zone districts. The amendment also includes a revision of the definition of “kennel” and the addition of kennel as a principal use within the LI and GI zone districts and in the Land Use Matrix. For more specific information, call Dan Dertz, Public Outreach and Assistance Supervisor, Douglas County Planning Services Division at 303-660-7460 regarding file #DR2013-010. Legal Notice No.: 925312 First publication: April 17, 2014 Last publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #019-14 HERITAGE MEMORIAL PLAZA, PHASE II The Douglas County Fairgrounds, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, experienced, and qualified landscape firms for the construction of Phase II of the Heritage Memorial Plaza Project, as specified. The project shall include

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Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2014 CONCRETE GRINDING PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2014-007 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of grinding the surface of the existing pavement, sawing, and sealing of pavement joints, pavement marking, and traffic control at various arterial and collector roadways throughout Highlands Ranch in Douglas County. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Diamond Ground Surface Finish (Day Time) - 201,100 SY • Diamond Ground Surface Finish (Night Time) - 24,000 SY • Sawing and Sealing of Concrete Pavement Joints (Day Time) - 377,100 SY • Sawing and Sealing of Concrete Pavement Joints (Night Time) – 38,200 SY Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Terry Gruber, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk)

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Legal Notice No.: 925279 First Publication: April 10, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Casa Unida Foundation: An all-volunteer non-profit organization based on Christian beliefs

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We believe education is the tool to break the chains of poverty. Volunteers building a classroom onto the School which serves 425 students K-12. The school needs seven additional classrooms.

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The average educational level in the rural villages is usually only about 3rd or 4th grade. Normally only children with sponsors are able to finish high school. Sponsorship of $25.00 per month provides a child with uniforms, school supplies, backpack, school fees, food, and an annual physical by a doctor.

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(max savings of $150.00)

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2014 Dodge Dart

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54% RESIDUAL $3499 DUE AT SIGNING 10K/YEAR 36MO LEASE WAC

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54% RESIDUAL $2499 DUE AT SIGNING 36 MO LEASE PLUS TAX INCLUDES AUTO SHOW BONUS CASH DENVER BC LEASE CASH WAC

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