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Four vie for rec district positions Two posts are open on South Suburban board By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com

TLC Meals on Wheels driver Margy McKenna looks on as Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman checks to make sure all the meals are in the bag before the duo headed out to make deliveries on March 25. Beckman and other mayors from local communities were oneday volunteers, helping deliver meals to the clients in their cities. Photo by Tom Munds

Meals and big wheels Mayors join in delivery of food to area seniors By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Four TLC Meals on Wheels drivers had company on their routes March 25 as mayors Joe Jefferson of Englewood, Cathy Noon of Centennial, Bruce Beckman of Littleton and Dallas Hall of Sheridan volunteered to help make the deliveries. Ron Rakowski of Greenwood

Village took part in the event but opted not to go on a route. “There are about 5,000 Meals on Wheels groups around the country and the national organization annually promoted March for Meals to bring attention to our efforts to deal locally with senior hunger and isolation,” said Diane McClymonds, TLC director. “Each weekday, our volunteer drivers take a hot meal to our between 375 and 400 clients. Last year, our drivers delivered 88,000 meals to 6,600 individuals.” She said clients are asked to pay what

they can for the meal. The client cost for a meal is $4 while it costs about $5 to prepare and deliver a meal. She said about 40 percent of clients pay $4 for a meal but the majority of the clients want to pay something for the food even if it is just 50 cents. She added that about 500 individuals volunteer their time to TLC Meals on Wheels. On March 25, Sheridan Police Chief Mark Campbell was among the volunteers helping prepare the meals for delivery. Meals continues on Page 5

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Ed Avery, Centennial Avery wants to focus on financial responsibility on the board. “I have an extensive background as an institutional stock trader,” the retired real estate agent said. Avery thinks that his background would serve him well on the board, particularly his knowledge of property values and how they can be affected by board decisions. He noted that some people have expressed that trail development could negatively affect their property values. “I think those concerns need to be addressed,” he said. Avery also wants more

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By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Most people wear 20 percent of their clothing 80 percent of the time, according to the Arapahoe Community College Sustainability Club, and some people at ACC want to help them get rid of their unwanted garments. “Swap ‘til you drop” is the tagline for the school’s biannual clothing swap, an event that lets not only students and staff but members of the community drop off old clothes and pick up new-to-them garments.

Four candidates are running for two seats on the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors. Scott LaBrash is the lone incumbent in the field and is joined by Tom Wood, Jim Taylor and Ed Avery. With the election comAvery ing up on May 3, here is a look at the candidates:

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Arapahoe Community College custodian and clothing swap volunteer Pearl Vigil sorts through some of the items donated for the event. Photo by Kyle Harding

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How to care for snow-damaged trees

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AMELIA MARTINEZ Barista, journalism student, outdoors enthusiast About me I’m a journalism major at Metropolitan State University and I’ve been a barista at Romancing the Bean for two years. I graduated from Heritage High School in 2012 and I’ve lived in Littleton my whole life, except a year in Greeley at University of Northern Colorado, before I transferred to Metro. I’ve been paying for

school out of pocket and I’m graduating this year debt-free. In my free time . . . I like hiking and I just got into rock climbing, both indoor and outdoor. I enjoy outdoor more because there’s a little more variety. I like painting, but I don’t paint as much as I’d like to because of school. Hopefully, I’ll be getting back into that in the summer. And I’ve been a swimmer my entire life. And I like reading and writing. After graduation I’m really excited to be graduating and ready to try something new. I’m going to be traveling this summer. My best friend and I are going to see some of the national parks. We’re going to hit Yellowstone and come down and do Zion and Arches. We’re pretty much just going to wing the whole trip. I’ve never been on a trip like that, but she has, so I’m trusting her a lot on this. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Kyle Harding at kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

After the March 23 snowstorm that dumped up to two feet of wet, heavy snow in many parts of the Denver metro area, homeowners may be wondering how to protect and repair snow-damaged trees in their yards and neighborhoods. Although the first impulse may be to start sawing when a tree is damaged, homeowners should first assess the situation to avoid hurting themselves or further damaging the tree, said Keith Wood, community forestry program manager for the Colorado State Forest Service. Wood and the forest service offer the following tips, adapted from International Society of Arboriculture recommendations: • Check for hazards. Before approaching a tree, examine your surroundings to avoid making contact with downed utility lines or standing under broken, hanging branches. • Contact city officials if necessary. Trees between the street and a city sidewalk may be the responsibility of city crews. • Assess the damage. If a tree is healthy overall and still possesses its leader (the main upward branch), most of its major limbs and 50 percent or more of its crown, the chance is good for a complete recovery. • Be careful knocking snow off branches. This may cause the branches to break. If you must remove snow, gently push up on branches from below to prevent adding additional stress. • Remove broken branches. This minimizes the risk of decay and insects or diseases entering the wound. Prune at the branch collar — the point where a branch joins a larger one — and be mindful of potential pent-up energy if the branch is twisted or bent. • Don’t over-prune. With the loss of some branches, a tree may look unbalanced, but most trees quickly grow new foliage that hides bare areas. • Don’t try to do it all yourself. If the job requires running a chainsaw overhead, sawing from a ladder or removing large branches or entire trees, contact an insured, certified arborist. Professionals often are listed in the phone book under “tree services.” For more information about tree care and protection, visit the Colorado State Forest Service website at www.csfs.colostate.edu. To find an ISA-certified arborist, visit www.isa-arbor.com.

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Members of an organization staff a booth at last year’s Active Aging Expo at Englewood’s Malley Senior Recreation Center. This year’s event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. April 7 at the Malley Center, which is located a 3380 S. Lincoln St. Photo by Tom Munds

Senior center hosts Active Aging Expo Agencies plan demonstrations, other exhibits during event By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Information, demonstrations and free health screenings will be available at the Active Aging Expo being held from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 7 at Englewood’s Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St. “This is the second year we are hosting the event and last year, about 350 people attended the expo,” said Cheryl Adamson, program coordinator. “We have had great response from agencies, to the point we have filled all the available spaces and have a waiting list.” Agencies will be set up in the exhibit hall, offering information about their companies, programs and services. Plans are for each agency to have representatives on hand to answer questions.

There will also be health screenings that include tests to measure lung function, balance and flexibility. Malley instructors will be on also be on hand to put on demonstrations and provide an opportunity for individuals to try their hands at activities such as pickleball, line dancing and watercolor painting. In past years, many of the agencies have attended the event sponsored by the Arapahoe County Council on Aging in Littleton. But the council is no longer putting on the event. “We are not replacing the event, we are just presenting an opportunity for people to get information about active aging,” Adamson said. She said the goal is to offer an opportunity to older adults to try new things such as fitness classes, sports, art or writing. For information, call the Malley Center at 303-762-2660.

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South Suburban Parks and Recreation hosts Egg Scramble despite winter weather By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hundreds of children ages 12 and under scattered throughout the Family Sports Dome for the fourth annual Egg Scramble despite dreary weekend weather. Colorful, plastic Easter eggs covered the inside of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation dome, at 6901 S. Peoria St., on March 26. Volunteers handed out candy and prizes provided by the City of Centennial. Children enjoyed games and music as they waited for the main attraction of the morning — the egg hunt. The hunts were separated into four age groups. Mayor Cathy Noon led the countdown as children eagerly waited in line. The eggs were off the turf floor and into kids’ baskets within minutes. A tradition for some families, the event was a first-time experience for others. The Scott family, with a 2-year-old and 9-month-old, made their first appearance. “It’s our first time coming because of our young one,” the children’s mother said. “There is a lot more people than we expected for sure.”

Liam Scott, 2, meets the Easter bunny at South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s fourth annual Easter Scramble on March 26.

The Coleman sisters, ages 3, left, 2, and 9, sort through prizes at the Easter Scramble on March 26. The family attends every year.

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lot more about the organization and the people they serve today.” Hall said it was joining the driver on the route delivering to Sheridan residents was a fruitful experience. “This is a much-needed service,” he said. “I was impressed by how the driver knew most of the people and

I was touched by the way so many of the people were happy to see us and to spend a few minutes chatting with us.” The Centennial mayor is a veteran of the program. “This is the fifth year I have had the chance to join the Meals on Wheels driver on a route,” Noon said. “I am

always excited to take part in this event because it is such an important program and service for our residents.” She said she has done a lot of work in the senior community over the years but, on her first ride with TLC Meals on Wheels, she was surprised to see how many Centennial residents TLC serves because most people generally think of Centennial as a fairly affluent community. “The isolation is the saddest part. So many seniors are isolated, living by themselves,” she said. “We often hear that the TLC Meals on Wheels driver is the only person to visit a senior that day.” The mayor of Englewood was going on the route with a TLC Meals on Wheels driver for the first time. “I am pleased to be asked to do this,” Jefferson said. “I know the organization provides a valuable service to many of our residents. It is important enough that our city council approves a donation to TLC Meals on Wheels each year. I am looking forward to today’s experience.” Volunteer Margy McKenna has been the driver on the Englewood route for 13 years. “My mother volunteered as a driver for Meals on Wheels, so did my sister and, when I retired and had the time, I became a volunteer driver too,” she said. “Most of the people on my route have become friends. Most of the people are happy to see us and enjoy seeing us come to their door. It is a lot of fun for me and I look forward to the route every day.”

to a lack of members, but Rachel Weir said that the clothing swap is popular enough that volunteers kept it going. The spring swap was scheduled for March 23 and 24, but the first day was canceled when ACC closed for the blizzard that day. “A lot of clothes should be recycled and they’re not,” said Weir, who is assistant director of disability services at ACC and

volunteers with the sustainability club. “Maybe they’re thrown away.” Clothing at the swap ranged from Tshirts to dresses and formal attire, as well as winter clothing, shoes and accessories such as jewelry and sunglasses. Weir said that in the past, students who don’t have business clothing used the swap to find clothes for job interviews.

“A lot of our students are on grants,” said Pearl Vigil, a custodian at ACC and volunteer at the swap. ACC employee and graduate Amanda Johnson gave clothing to the swap and came away with a black cardigan sweater. “It was a serious spring cleaning,” she said of the clothing she gave away. “Half of these clothes are probably mine.”

will be term-limited in another two years. LaBrash, who was elected to the board in 2012 after an unsuccessful run in 2010, counts the passage of a mill-levy increase in 2014 and the selection of Hanna as executive director after a nationwide search among the accomplishments of the current board. Moving forward, he wants to focus on maintaining and upgrading facilities, particularly the district’s revenue generators, like the South Suburban Golf Course clubhouse. “If we don’t bring in the revenue, we’ve got to look at some other way to get that,” he said. LaBrash said that upgrading parks and recreation centers can increase property values, which in turn increases the district’s revenue. LaBrash also said that the district has some aging facilities, such as the South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial. He said that partnering with cities or other jurisdictions for matching funds can maximize the district’s investments. He also wants to focus on the district’s

water conservation efforts and solar energy investments.

Tom Wood, Centennial Wood, who unsuccessfully ran for the board of directors two years ago, has served on the district’s Gold Medal Citizens’ Committee, as well as several other local boards and committees. “I’ve been very involved with South Suburban,” he said. “I really enjoy the parks and trails and walk the trails almost every day.” Wood wants to focus on maintaining the facilities that the district has. “I’m not out to build new parks or expand massively,” he said. “There’s just not enough land.” Wood also said that the district should place a greater emphasis on the needs of its older residents, noting that the area’s population is aging. He said that may mean more seniorfocused classes at the recreation centers or more frequent benches along trails so people can rest.

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TLC Meals on Wheels was established in 1968 and moved to its present location in the former Ames Elementary School in Centennial four years ago. The Ames facility includes a kitchen and space to store supplies and to make up the weekend boxes of non-perishable food that are delivered to about 250 people. McClymonds said TLC Meals on Wheels invites local officials from the cities, from Arapahoe County and from the school districts to join the drivers for a day during March for Meals. McClymonds said it is a way for the officials to see firsthand the service TLC Meals on Wheels provides to its clients. Being at TLC Meals on Wheels is nothing new for the Littleton mayor. “I am a member of the board of directors so I am here at the facility quite often,” Beckman said. “I think this is my fifth or sixth time to go with drivers. When I look back on the first time, I guess I wasn’t surprised visiting the clients but I saw how important the Meals on Wheels visits are to the people they serve.” It was different for the Sheridan mayor, who was going on a route with a Meals on Wheels driver for the first time. “I was up for an adventure when I agreed to accept the invitation to take part in deliveries today,” Hall said before going on the route. “I know a little about Meals on Wheels but I expect to learn a

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Normally, the college’s sustainability club hosts the swap in the fall and the spring. This year, the club isn’t active due

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outreach to get people in the community involved in recreation. “I think that people don’t take advantage of all of the wonderful things they can do,” he said. Avery also said that something needs to be done about the prairie dog population at South Platte Park Carson Nature Center, saying that they compromise the integrity of the pond walls there. He said trapping and relocating the animals would be ideal. “You have to take a hard look at the human factor versus the prairie dog factor,” he said. Scott LaBrash, Centennial Labrash is touting the endorsement of his four colleagues on the board. He says that keeping him on the board would provide continuity with Executive Director Rob Hanna, as the entire rest of the board

TLC Meals on wheels volunteer driver Marty Everill helps Englewood Mayor Joe Jefferson check to make sure the meals they will be delivering are complete. Jefferson and other area mayors were one-day volunteers on March 25, helping deliver meals to shut-ins in their communities. Photo by Tom Munds

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Jim Taylor, Littleton Taylor has a long history with South Suburban. He spent 14 years on the board of directors, ending in 2000, in between his 20 years on the Littleton City Council. Prior to moving to Littleton, he was a treasurer and city councilmember in Northglenn. “I’ve had a lot of experience working as an elected official and working on nonprofit boards,” the retired teacher and school administrator said. Taylor said the district’s recreation centers and golf course clubhouses need work. He thinks taking care of the district’s golf courses should be a priority because they bring revenue into the district, as well as controlling green fees to be competitive with other clubs in the area. Taylor also thinks that some of the district’s trails are in need of resurfacing. “I do a lot of walking, so I enjoy our trails,” he said.

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Kyle Howe, a senior at Castle View High School in Castle Rock, will perform with the Denver Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. on April 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. He is winner of the band’s 2016 Young Artist Award. Courtesy photo

‘Gods and Goddesses’ is theme of performance By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Gods and Goddesses, Mythical and Magical” is the intriguing title for the 90-member Denver Concert Band’s final formal performance of this season at Lone Tree Arts Center, set for 2:30 p.m. April 10. Jacinda Bouton of Lone Tree is conductor of this longstanding band. It will feature the 2016 winner of the band’s annual Young Artist Contest, oboist Kyle Howe, a senior at Castle View High School in Castle Rock. Howe will perform “Variations on a Theme by Glinka” and the program also includes music evoking the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome. The playlist: “The Planets” by Gustav Holst “Aurora Awakens” by John Mackey “Vesuvius” by Frank Ticheli “Olympiada” by Samuel Hazo “Goddess of Fire” by Stephen Reineke “Transit of Venus” by John Philip Sousa “Rise of the Firebird” by Steven Reineke “Song of Jupiter” by Handel Howe told the band publicist Bill Hux that he “chose to play the oboe in fifth grade. During school, we had a day when we were able to try all sorts of different instruments. I originally had my heart set on playing the flute, but to my dismay I picked it up and couldn’t make a single sound. Discouraged, I went in search of another similar-looking instrument. My teacher, Cheryl Poules, an oboist herself (and a member of the Denver Concert Band) urged me to try playing the oboe. I tried it and was able to create a sound … and never looked back,” although it is admittedly a difficult instrument. He said he’d looked hard for pieces that

IF YOU GO The Denver Concert Band will perform “Gods and Goddesses: Mythical and Magical” at 2:30 p.m. April 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets cost $13-$17 for adults and $8 for those under 16, lonetreeartscenter. org or 720-509-1000.

included oboe and wind band and found only a few, including the “Variations on a Theme by Glinka,” which he enjoyed for its many styles of music — “making it a very entertaining piece to hear and play.” He said he would encourage elementary school students to join a band. “Band is cool … Well, maybe not to everyone. But joining band instantly places you in a community of friends that will stay with you wherever you go. You never have to worry about being alone or unaccepted, because the friendships made in band last for longer than other friendships and you have an instant connection with anyone else who plays in a band.” Howe had a most positive experience performing with the CU Honor Band this year in a two-day event. Other players were friendly, amazing and talented.

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Joe Gunderson, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 and Honor Bell honor guards, locates the replica of the Honor Bell on stage during a March 24 ceremony. The Highlands Ranch resident was at the event where relatives donated family treasures that belonged to a dozen deceased veterans that will be melted down and added to the bronze when the bell is cast. Photo by Tom Munds

Bell will add to honors for deceased veterans Relatives donate artifacts to be melted into metal By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com On March 24, relatives of a dozen deceased veterans donated family treasures like medals and dog tags that will be melted down to become part of an honor bell, which will toll during burials at Fort Logan National Cemetery. For example, relative of Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Julian Dracon of Centennial donated his Navy Service Medal, relatives of Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Falkel of Highlands Ranch donated his combat infantry badge and his Special Forces unit crest, and relatives of Army

Tech. Sgt. Martin Tanne donated his Purple Heart Medal. “This is absolutely wonderful and I am honored to one of those being invited to contribute an item to be cast as part of the bell,” Sharon Melcher said as she watched the ceremony. “This bell will be a great tribute to all veterans.” Melcher, an Arapahoe County resident, contributed a button from the dress uniform of her late husband, Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Melcher. The honor bell will eventually be placed at Fort Logan National Cemetery and will toll when a veteran is buried. Until that happens, the bell will be on the mobile platform vehicle and will take part in events and ceremonies honoring veterans and their service.

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“The Honor Bell Foundation was created in 2014 with the goal of having the bell cast and used to toll in honor of veterans and their service to our country,” said Michelle Mallin, foundation chief of staff. The event was held at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and featured a number of speakers that included Louis Olivera, foundation director. He explained the 1,000-pound, three-footdiameter musical instrument will be cast at the Verdin Foundry in Cincinnati. “All of the metal used to cast the bell will be pure bronze except for the family treasures that will be dropped into the molten metal as the casting is made,” he said. “The bell will be rung on occasions to honor and respect veterans for their service.” He said plans are for volunteers to staff the foundation’s outreach programs. “We will have veterans volunteering their time to ring the bell marking a veteran’s funeral. We could need a lot of volunteers for that program since there are 17 funerals

March 31, 2016 a day, Monday through Friday, at Fort Logan National Cemetery,” he said. “We also will organize veterans to speak at schools about patriotism and their experiences.” A replica of the honor bell was on display and it was used to demonstrate how, once it has been cast and returned to Colorado, it will toll for deceased veterans. With members of the honor guard assisting, the bell was rung slowly seven times in respect and to honor a deceased veteran. Joe Gunderson, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 honor guard, said he was proud to be a member of the Honor Bell Honor Guard. “The bell is an incredible idea,” the Highlands Ranch resident said. “Including the donated items from deceased veterans make the bell even more special. I hope that once other states see what Colorado is doing, more states will have bells cast and rung to honor deceased veterans.” Plans are for the honor bell to be cast May 2, cleaned, polished and tuned before it is transported back to the Denver area in the special vehicle. The foundation plans call for the bell to officially toll publicly for the first time at the May 30 Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Bell will incorporate treasured items By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Honor Bell Foundation is completing preparations to have a 1,000-pound brass bell cast that will toll at the funerals of area veterans. On March 24, a ceremony was held and the foundation accepted artifacts from the families of deceased veterans that will be melted down and become part of the molten metal used to cast the bell in May. The items belonging to the deceased veterans that were donated were: The dog tags and belt buckle of Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Robert Abbot Jr. The aviator wings of Army Air Corps Lt. Charles Adams The sharpshooter badge of Army Reserve Pvt. 2nd Class David Bucknam

The Good Conduct Medal of Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Julian Dracon The combat infantry badge and Special Forces crest of Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Falkel The service medals from World War II, Korea and Vietnam of Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Hawkins The dress uniform button of Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Melcher The Marine Corps emblem, rifle expert badge and rank insignia of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charles Phelps The Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin of Army Pvt. George Sakato The Purple Heart Medal of Army Tech. Sgt. Martin Tanne The division crest of Pvt. John Toth The insignia hat pin of Coast Guard Radioman James Wickham

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Prudent fallbacks prevent freak-outs No worries, no pressure, no problem. Much easier said than done, right? I mean who doesn’t worry, who feels no pressure, and who among us doesn’t have any problems? There are a few old sayings and quotes that I rely on when I am feeling worried, stressed, or pressured and that usually bring me back to center, “Wait to worry,” “Don’t sweat the small stuff, because it’s all small stuff,” and “Panic is your worst enemy.” There are many more, but those are my “go to” self-help lines. I am often asked about what it’s like to be a coach or motivational speaker and if I ever have those same down days or stressful and pressure packed moments or seasons of life. Some people wonder if I ever really get upset or angry, assuming I just go through life with an easy and even temperament all the time. You know, smooth sailing and never having my boat rocked. Well I can share with you that just like every one of you reading this column, I too have my moments of anger, frustration, worry, stress, doubt and fear. And never mind about smooth sailing and never rocking the boat, sometimes it all happens at once like a tidal wave crushing down upon me. Have you been there yourself? Maybe not everything at once, but I am confident that we have all shared some of the very same feelings and emotions. So the natural progression of the con-

versation turns into a question as someone might ask me how I personally deal with those feelings, emotions and situations. I will share with you what I have shared with them. Wait to worry. Statistics say that 98 percent of things that Michael Norton we worry about are not worth worrying about WINNING at all. They have either WORDS already happened and now we just have to work through and past the fallout; what we worry about actually turns out to be an opportunity instead of a threat or problem; worrying will never change the outcome, it will actually limit our ability to see and think clearly enough to address the situation; or the things we are worrying about will actually never happen. So wait to worry. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff. Have you ever noticed how one simple little problem can escalate to a massive issue in our own mind? We sometimes have a tendency to get so focused on the little situations, tasks, and events that we lose sight of all of the beauty and wonderful things surrounding us. We get caught up on

the little faults of our friends, family, and coworkers that we forget all about the incredible gifts and talents they have to offer. When we sweat the small stuff we will find even more small stuff to sweat. When we look for the good, we will find the good things in life to celebrate. Panic is your worst enemy. How many times have we jumped to conclusions and fell victim to our fears and doubts? We get so entrenched in the fear that we cannot possibly feel hopeful or see a positive outcome or resolution. Panic also clouds our judgment and ability to respond properly. When we panic we tend to overreact to the situation at hand. When calm replaces panic it gives birth to hope. And when we have hope and live with hope our actions and attitudes reflect that hope and we can find our way out of the worry, pressure and problems that we face. How about you? Can you wait to worry, stop sweating the small stuff, and replace panic with calm? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can minimize the worry, pressure, and problems in our lives, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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cookie. We lived on Beach Street in Mount Morris, Michigan, which is about as far from the beach as it gets. My mother said, “Son, this is a cookie.” A few years later, we drove to a rural home near Uniontown, Pennsylvania. I was 5. The homeowner opened her screen door, and out came a bunch of little, red, wiggling animals. “Son, those are dachshunds. Choose one.” I chose one named Hexe. It means “Little Witch.” Years later, there was Badger, and now there is Smitty. Smitty and I are inseparable. This, of course, somewhat flattens out my social life, which would be disconcerting if I were younger and actually sought the company of others with any real enthusiasm. My list is flawed and wilts under scrutiny, if a larger Gandhi-picture of existence is taken. Let me start with Guy Fieri, an absolute toad. He’s 48 and talks and looks like he’s 15. Smith continues on Page 11

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Finding time to find out what you’re capable of Since launching this column more than a month ago, I’ve logged somewhere around 60 miles, including a few really satisfying eight- and 10-mile training runs along Front Range foothills and mountains. One of those excursions even included a six-mile trek Feb. 23 in Jeffco Open Space’s Apex Park, where I was able to find a good 6 inches or more of untouched powder. Talk about a challenge. But making first tracks through deep snow was, surprisingly, not the most difficult run I’ve had in that span. Rather, the hardest wound up being the Colorado Masters Running Association’s Forty Furlongs, a relatively flat and short race (five miles) on a warm and sunny February day at Sensory Park, just two days after that introductory column and at a time when I was brimming with confidence and enthusiasm. Forty Furlongs quickly knocked me down a peg. Not only was it my worst Masters’ race finish to date, but upon crossing the finish line, I got sick. Lost my lunch. Tossed my cookies. I know. Gross, right? Too much information. And though it’s not an uncommon part of running, especially early in the season, I was a little embarrassed. At the very least, humbled, as other runners swaggered about not hunched over, hands on knees or shaking, but instead enjoying some of that famous after-race

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camaraderie while discussing the run, their paces, form and times. They were good sports with me, though, and some of my fellow runners even — very kindly — suggested it was Jeremy Johnson a sign of determination, of a DADDY runner leaving it ON THE RUN all on the table. Still, I saw it Tales from for what it was: Front Range Trails Despite a decent winter with some good miles logged, there was a long way to go to get to “race shape.” Race shape isn’t an easy place to reach — it takes time, lots of it. And let’s face it, despite the crooning of the Rolling Stones, time is not always on our side. After the Furlongs race, as I sipped on a 7-Up to calm my tummy, a trio of who I would consider pretty successful and talented runners talked about routine, or a lack thereof. The culprit in every case? Family. Turns out it’s hard to log the miles we want, the miles we need, to be better runners. “It’s hard to find time when you

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His vocabulary is limited to redundancies about how cool everything is. His pretenses ruin diners, which are at best completely without pretenses. Flying economy. I refuse to do it. It’s inhumane. I would rather stay at home than to be wadded up back there, handed a pretzel and hit on the head with a carry-on. Christmas music in November. Christmas music in December. Some of it is quite beautiful. Some of it is appalling. Chipmunks. Chipmunks. Chipmunks. Opera, hip hop, rap, country, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj. I can’t stand Aaron Copland. But you knew that. Buddha is frowning. Let him frown. Cutie meteorologists. Sideline reporters. Cheerleaders. Beauty pageants. Fashion shows. Red carpets. All of them are dumb and dangerous. Lao Tzu is shaking his head. Too bad. Game shows. Situation comedies. Thanking God for a stolen base. Solicitors at my door, where there are three “No Solicitors” signs. Shag Man, Rocky’s Autos. Someone get

have kids and a family and a job,” one running dad lamented. I feel ya, brother. As with many sports, time spent training is indicative of how strong a runner you are. You can do all the reading and studying up you want, you can buy nice shoes and slick clothes and you can plaster stickers on your car. But if you’re not logging miles, your body will betray you at the finish line, if not much sooner. In case it doesn’t come across, the title of this column, “A Daddy on the Run,” is meant to be a play on words, if not a terribly clever one. The idea was to incorporate two aspects —runner and family man — with the colloquialism “on the run” for a busy life. Because what my fellow runners were talking about after that race last month, that’s the norm. We’re all “on the run” these days, and that makes it easy for important values like health and exercise to slip through the cracks. In this crazy, fast-paced world, it’s difficult to find time as an individual or with the family to pursue your own personal fitness goals or other personal growth aspirations. Perhaps you’ve read online the popular “philosophy lesson” about the jar full of golf balls. The teacher keeps asking students if the jar is full, and each time the teacher is able to fit more into the jar — first pebbles, which trickle down, then sand, which fills in more space, then

him out of here. Then I got a call. My secretary said, “It’s Socrates. On 2.” I gulped, and took the call. “That’s all you are going to do? Complain about things? Gee, buddy, I don’t know. The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” He was right. My secretary said, “It’s Gilbran, on 3.” I gulped and took the call. “The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose. Make them laugh, Craig.” He was right too. Who wants to hear my complaints? I should be counting my blessings. Nice home, reliable automobile, and a sufficient number of friends. It’s true, I am a sister removed from being a complete orphan in the storm. Sure, it’s an imperfect world. But Stephen Wright said, “You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?” I don’t know what this means, exactly, but it is my new standard of perception. “The girl in your class who suggests this year the Drama Club put on ‘The Bald Soprano’ will be a thorn in people’s sides all of her life.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

Meadows Women’s Golf League offers relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf for ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to midOctober. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees. Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598.

a beer, until the jar is really, truly full. Basically, the moral of the story is to take care of the big things first and let the little things fill the rest of the time. Training as a runner, I’ve learned a few of those tricks. It really comes down to three things: Be flexible. Be ready. Be realistic. In terms of running, that means being open to whatever experience readily lends itself to you, being prepared when that experience opens up and being cognizant of your limitations, be they physical limits or a time crunch. For example, run where and when it’s convenient, keep gear in your car, or schedule a run in between meetings. I can fill pages expanding on this and I will, some other day. But for now, remember, there’s time for you to do the things you want, you’ve just got to know where to find it. Jeremy Johnson is a husband, father, writer and runner of Colorado’s Front Range. He is a two-time, top-10 finisher of the 50-kilometer leg of the Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs, and will take on his first 50K race in Colorado this summer at the Golden Gate Dirty 30 on June 4 in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Blackhawk. In his free time, JJ likes spending time with his wife, Annie, and running with his 3-year-old daughter, Cecilia. Reach him at jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Oil painting classes are offered at The Depot Art Gallery from 1-4 p.m. Mondays at 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, just north of the Buck Recreation Center. Class is taught by Jennifer Riefenberg. Join anytime; pay by the session or the month. Contact JenniferRief@comcast.net. Call 303-795-0781. Clubs continues on Page 24

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Catherine E. Bland 12/23/1915 – 3/18/2016

Catherine Bland passed away on March 18, 2016 at the age of 100 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Irvin J. Bland. Catherine is survived by her daughters, Patricia Huber and Sue Bland, Grandsons Larry, James, John and Michael Sauers, and three great grandchildren. Catherine worked for many years as a teachers assistant at Maddox Elementary School in Englewood. In

later years, she served as a volunteer at Maddox working with children who had special needs and disabilities. Her desire was to instill in them the joy she found in reading. Catherine gave a great deal to

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Students in the ASL program at Castle View High School in Castle Rock practice signing to music. Photos by Shanna Fortier

Recognizing the signs

The growth of American Sign Language allows greater communication with deaf residents

BY THE NUMBERS 70 million

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— Deaf people worldwide who use sign language as their first language

or many deaf men and women, communication barriers make living in a suburb hard. Lack of public transit and non-communication jobs push those in the deaf community away from the suburbs and into more urban areas. But that is changing in Douglas County, thanks to the robust American Sign Language program in Douglas County high schools. “ASL is the true language of the deaf,” said Nadelle Payne, who lost her hearing at age 2 after a case of spinal meningitis. (Interviews with Payne were conducted through an interpreter and email.) “It was a blow to my family,” she said. “But they took control of the situation by learning sign language and putting me in a good school with sign language support.” Signs continues on Page 13

500,000 to 2 million — Americans

who use sign language

2 million —

Americans classified as deaf

10 percent — of

deaf people in the United States were born with the condition

90 percent — Lost hearing later in life

Nadelle Payne speaks to her American Sign Language students at Castle View High School. Payne is one of a handful of deaf teachers in Douglas County.

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The sign for “stop.”

The sign for “I love you.”

The sign for “go.”

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Grace notes in times of sorrow and loss As a journalist, you’re never supposed to make the story about you. You’re just the eyes and ears for the community. That’s not always an easy task, especially when you have to report an event that hits close to home. I lost a close friend to a car accident in high school, so covering the loss of Lakewood High School basketball player MacKenzie Forrest to an accident revived painful memories. And just as I did in high school, I retreated to music for safety and comfort. I’m not alone in turning to music for solace in times of loss. Therapists are embracing the healing powers of music to help people process their emotions, especially those who have difficulty articulating feelings. In a March 2014 Los Angeles Times article, writer Sandy Banks profiled music therapist Arvis Jones. Jones visits crime scenes, hospitals, funerals and schools with instruments to help children process their grief. “With grief, the pain is sometimes so deep it hurts too much for kids to talk about what they feel,” Jones said in the article. “Music breaks down their defenses. They think they’re having fun.” For teens, rap lyrics can “…reveal

emotions that are hard to claim,” Jones said. “A silent preschooler can signal distress with the vigorous shake of a tambourine. A withdrawn child can learn to trust by becoming part of a handbell troupe. A hurting child Clarke Reader can learn to selfLINER soothe by humming Grandma’s favorite NOTES tune.” Reddit, the Internet’s largest discussion site, has an onging conversation about songs that have most helped deal with grief and loss. Selections run the gamut from Simon and Garfunkel’s classic “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird” to “What Sarah Said” by Death Cab for Cutie and “Lonely Day” by System of a Down. There are no right or wrong song selections to get you through a rough time — the choice is always personal. And because grief is such a powerful and intimate emotion, the songs we select will

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Night Move’s “Pennied Days” released on Domino records. Review: Night Moves blends ‘70s rock with modern indie aesthetics, and the results are some of the most luminous rock music you can ﬁnd. The guitar lines waterfall over John Pelant’s haunting vocals, creating a musicscape well worth wandering through. Favorite song: “Border on Border” Extended jam Neil Young would be most pleased about: “Hiding in the Melody”

be the ones that touch us the deepest. Many of my comfort songs come from folk artists like James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Patty Griffin. I like the intimacy of music created by instruments and performed by a few people. That’s why one of my very favorite songs in times of loss is Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven,” which he wrote after the death of his 4-year-old son. The acoustic guitar-driven song swells with

beauty and heartbreak. You know the lyrics are coming from someone who has suffered a traumatic loss. In part because grief can be difficult to vocalize, it makes sense that music is so powerful. Even if you strip away the lyrics, feelings that transcend words and description can still be expressed — often better — with instruments. Classical or New Age music, for instance, generates a salve that wraps you up. Jazz is my go-to instrumental genre. I find something extremely comforting in Louis Armstrong’s “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams.” And anything off of John Coltrane’s “Blue Trane” album feels warm and comforting. There’s no way to avoid grief in life. But there’s solace in knowing we can all find comfort in a few notes and lyrics from someone we’ll probably never meet. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he sends good thoughts to all who are suffering loss. Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share the music that helps you through rough times at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Ella Neal, 16, has been taking American Sign Language at Castle View High School for the past four years. She said she keeps going back to it because of the beauty of the language. Photo by Shanna Fortier

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American Sign Language was officially recognized as a language in 1960, but wasn’t accepted as a foreign language option nationally in schools until 2006. When Castle View High School opened in 2006, so did the ASL program, with a part-time teacher. The next year, Payne took over as a full-time ASL teacher. By the program’s fourth year, there were four ASL teachers. ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch high schools and eDCSD — the district’s online school — also have ASL programs with a mix of hearing and deaf teachers. Course guides at Littleton, Arapahoe and Heritage high schools don’t show that sign language is offered as a world language. Payne, a Castle Rock resident for 15 years, has seen the impact of the school’s ASL program in the community. “In Littleton, I feel isolated there because people don’t sign,” she said. “But here in Castle Rock, we have such a big program, that almost every restaurant and store has someone that took an ASL class at some point in their high school career.” The ASL program has created a community of people more open minded to those who are different than themselves, Payne said. “It is so nice to go in restaurants and stores and there is always someone who can communicate with me.” For students in the program, it’s not only about learning a language, it’s also about communicating with people they know. Castle View senior Michelle Owens was able to use what she learned in school to sign the maid-of-honor speech at her aunt’s wedding. Cameron Laing, 17, is learning the language to improve communication with his aunt and uncle, who are deaf and live in Florida. He practices by Skyping with them. “Sign language is absolutely beautiful,” said Castle View student Ella Neal, 16. “It’s expressive and beautiful and it’s something close to my heart.”

DEFEATING DISCRIMINATION OPENS DOORS TO TEACHING While pursuing her teaching degree at Southern Louisiana University, Nadelle Payne was banned from the teaching program in her last semester because she was deaf. “It made me feel defeated,” Payne said. “I could not be a teacher after my hard work to become one. I also knew of my rights — and while it’s not my personality to ﬁght back — I knew that I could not let the university get their way. I also knew that this was my opportunity to be a

policy changer for universities with deaf students. I really felt angry and defeated, but I did not let it get in the way of my dream.” Payne sued the school in what ended up becoming the ﬁrst jury trial in Americans with Disabilities Act history. On Oct. 23, 1996, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans afﬁrmed a jury verdict that the Louisiana Board of Trustees for Colleges and Universities and administrators at

Southeastern Louisiana University discriminated against Payne — whose name at the time was Grantham — when they expelled her from the lower-elementary degree program because she was deaf. “The signiﬁcance of the lawsuit was that many people couldn’t be teachers because of their deafness,” Payne said. “The lawsuit changed all that and we have many deaf teachers now because of this victory. That makes me really proud.” — Shanna Fortier

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The Colorado Wind Ensemble, with new conductor David Kish, a Metro State University faculty member, will perform with and alongside the Queen City Jazz Band in a program titled ‘Playing With Fire’ on April 2 and 3.

The Colorado Wind Ensemble, with new conductor David Kish, a Metro State University faculty member, will perform with and alongside the Queen City Jazz Band in a program titled “Playing With Fire” on April 2 and Sonya Ellingboe 3. The program includes: “Tempered SONYA’S Steel” by Young; SAMPLER “Firefly” by George; “Blow it Up, Start Again” by Newman; and combined selections. At 7:30 p.m. on April 2, the musicians will play at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, and at 3 p.m. on April 3, the performance will be at the King Center Concert Hall on the Auraria Campus, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver. Tickets: coloradowindensemble.org. Gardening time “Cacti and Succulents Suitable for Colorado Gardens” will be Leo Chance’s subject when he speaks to the Littleton Garden Club on April 6. He has spent over 30 years researching the cold tolerance of these plants in dry and rock gardens and will have copies of his book available, “Cacti and Succulents for Cold Climates: 274 Outstanding Species for Challenging Conditions.” The longstanding local club welcomes guests and new members. Social time at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. The group meets at the Littleton Public Schools Service Center, 5776 S. Crocker St., Littleton. Parking and entry on the south side, off Ida Street. Voices West The Colorado Premiere of “In Memoriam” by guest choral composer Richard Burchard will be performed by the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, with a guest performance by Voices West, formerly

of Education Scholarship Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 29 in the Summit Room at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Scholarship recipients will be honored as well as the 2016 Promoting the Power of Education recipient, Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson. Tickets: $55 regular; $40 ACC students and faculty. foundation@ arapahoe.edu.

Longtime local favorites, the Queen City Jazz Band, will perform with the Colorado Wind Ensemble in a concert called “Playing With Fire” at 7:30 p.m. April 2 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton and 3 p.m. April 3 at King Center Concert Hall, Metropolitan State University Auraria Campus. Courtesy photo the Littleton Chorale, at 2 p.m. on April 3 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. (Burchard’s works will receive a Carnegie Hall premiere in 2017). Also on the program of the concert called “Honoring the Dead”: Mozart’s “Requiem.” Tickets: $30, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org. Genealogists to meet Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society member will meet for three April programs at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial, All are welcome for these gatherings: 1 p.m. on April 12, “Women in the Civil War: Soldiers, Spies, Saints and Sinners” with Sandy Ronayne, president of the Colorado Genealogical

Society; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on April 19, “DNA for Genealogy, Part III” by Deena Coutant, professional genealogist; 1 p.m. on April 19, “Japanese Internment in Colorado and Camp Amache” with Hank Tobo. Jazz in Parker “Big Band Classics with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra” will play at 2 p.m. on April 16 at the PACE Center in Parker, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue. Tickets: parkerarts.org or 303-805-6800. Saxophonist Art Bouton of Lone Tree is director. ACC Foundation luncheon set The ACC Foundation will present the 10th Annual Promoting the Power

Closing in April “A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings” will close April 24 at the Denver Art Museum. Lovers of the Taos scene and related art will want to visit this lovely, sunny exhibit on the first floor of the Hamilton Building. Included in general admission, free for members and free for all Colorado residents on April 2, first Saturday. Denverartmuseum.org. Poetry celebrated April is National Poetry Month, and Stories on Stage will celebrate with “Poetry in Motion” at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. on April 2 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Actors Candy Brown, Sam Gregory and Mare Trevathian will read related stories, as will Joseph Hutchison, Colorado’s poet laureate. Hutchison and poet David Rothman will participate in a talk-back after the program. Tickets: $28/ $15. Storiesonstage.org, 303-494-0523.

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Colorado artist shows work in Englewood Museum Outdoor Arts hosts Sprick exhibition By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com

“Most of my work is done in the studio, but the body of work here was done entirely outdoors. I took a portable easel and art supplies out each day and searched for a nearby view that I thought might become the basis of a composition. Then I would try, through direct observation, to interpret and paint, with some verisimilitude, a little slice of the ordinary but glimmering, scintillating, rich visual world as it lay in front of me.” This is from Daniel Sprick’s statement about his new exhibit in Englewood. At the March 19 opening of “Daniel Sprick: Painting Out-of-Doors,” the Museum Outdoor Arts Gallery at the Englewood Civic Center was packed with admirers who have followed Colorado’s well-recognized painter over the years. The gallery’s theme for this year is “Reinvention.” Curator and executive director Cynthia Madden Leitner said, “The atypical subject matter represented in this exhibition is a rperfect example of how great artists are constantly reinventing their art, along with themselves, in this process of continual self-discovery.” In MOA’s early days, there would be meticulously painted still lifes by Sprick that sometimes bordered on surreal. One wondered what was really going on there. At a more recent Denver Art Museum solo exhibit, he exhibited portraits of people he’d met who had unusual qualities and physical appearance. Sprick’s new show, two years in the making, is all painted out-ofdoors. He taught in Italy and painted there, then returned to the United States and painted in his Denver hometown, as well as at Big Sur and elsewhere in Colorado. Denver scenes range from the view from his apartment to small park and neighborhood subjects and more expansive cityscapes. In Italy, there are monuments like the Coliseum, fountains, warm-looking narrow stone streets, the Forum and more. The “Davenport Cliffs” at Big Sur lets you hear the waves crashing. He can focus on a site and make it his for the day. The quality of light on a given day will vary from that on a different day — or different time of day. “Sometimes the resulting piece is an attempt to remember, hours later, how the light had appeared when the painting was started. Other times, the painting becomes a composite of various changes throughout the time spent on location, but not how it looked at a particular time,” he wrote. The resulting collection of about 60 mostly small, beautifully finished paintings will hang at the Museum

Above: “Ruins of Ancient Theatre” (Rome) oil on canvas by Daniel Sprick, 8”x10,” is included in “Daniel Sprick: Painting Out-of-Doors” at the Museum Outdoor Arts. Below: Also on display is “Cliffs at Davenport” oil on canvas, 24”x30,” painted by Sprick at Big Sur in California. Courtesy photos

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Outdoor Arts’ Indoor Gallery through the spring. “I love working outdoors where the light changes so rapidly — every moment is urgent and it holds your attention so completely. You become absorbed in the moment and there isn’t a second to lose.” Paintings from Italy are displayed in the small back gallery with the exception of one Sprick thought looked best hung with a group of American works, after he and Leitner planned the location of each painting. The MOA has collaborated with Colorado Public Television to present the film work of Joshua Hassel and David Schler, who are creating an hour-long film about the artist and this show, still in production. A short preview is playing in the Sound Gallery. Daniel Sprick is quoted in an es-

“Daniel Sprick: Painting Out-ofDoors” is in the Museum Outdoor Arts indoor gallery on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. 303-806-0444, moaonline.org. Also, in the White Gallery there is an exhibit of paintings and animations by Chicago artist Diane Christensen, displayed in collaboration with the ongoing Athena Project Festival. say about him by Jane Fudge on the occasion of an early show, “I began drawing at age four. Dad showed me how.” His focus was on airplanes then. He began his early career with an in-depth study of historic painting styles of the early painters of the Northern Renaissance, as well as studying with a man familiar with American John Singer Sargent’s distinctive technique. Previous experiences come together for this new show. Will he continue to work outdoors or embark on another direction, one wonders …

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Play about warriors is ﬁrst part of trilogy Look at family stretches across decades, conﬂicts By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “I’m a Marine. Who are you?” a cocky young Elliot confronts the audience as he emerges from the shower and dresses in his khaki uniform. On the stage surrounding him, silhouetted family members speak from behind translucent panels, which give the performance a warm glow as more conversation — largely monologues — and limited action lead the audience through individual stories. Dates are cited to give a time frame. A fugue is a musical composition with contrapuntal layers that play against and with each other, and that’s the playwright’s structure in this poetic script as memories overlap and meld together.

continues her life as a healer, a Santeria, In addition to 19-year-old Elliot who grows herbs in her soothing garden. (Thony Mena), home from Iraq, bear“Green things — you’ve ing a wounded leg, we hear gotta let them grow wild, let from his father, just called them do their own thing,” Pop (Antonio Mercado), IF YOU GO says Ginny as she tends her who served in Vietnam and “Elliot, A Soldier’s garden, nicely suggested doesn’t talk about it much. Fugue” plays through by a column of green leafy (“When I get home, we’re April 23 at Curious vines centered amid the going to have a father-son Theatre, 1080 Acoma other panels. In a way, her talk — you’re going to tell St., Denver. Perforgarden and fresh green me your story,” Elliot says at mances are at 8 p.m. things weave family tales the beginning.) Thursdays, Fridays, together in spirit. His wound is healing and Saturdays and 2 Background music with a he has the option of going p.m. Sundays, with Latin beat carries the stories back to war … should he? talkbacks with the forward unobtrusively. Will he? cast following perforEach man recalls the emoGrandpop (Michael Dumances. Tickets start tional effect of his first kill, ran) is a Korean veteran and at $18, 303-623-0524, which brings the horror of musician, who carried his curioustheatre.org. war to the surface. Although flute through frigid winter the script doesn’t dwell at conditions. length on it, it hovers. Ginny, Elliott’s gentle It’s assumed that the men in this mother (an excellent Gabriella CavallePuerto Rican American family will serve ro), was a nurse in the Vietnam War and

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Four Elements Concert Series The Littleton Symphony Orchestra presents “The Four Elements: Fire,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Littleton United Methodist Church 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The concert opens with de Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance. Tickets are available at www.littletonsymphony.org or at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B206, Centennial. Tickets also available at the door on concert night. Call 303-933-6824 or email us at info@littletonsymphony.org.

Musical Theater Magic Moments presents “It’s All Greek to Me,” a musical theater odyssey through Greek history as presented by “Podunk University.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, with 1 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3. All shows are at the Anschutz Family Theatre at Kent Denver, 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood. Purchase tickets at http:// magicmomentsinc.org/tickets/ Magic Moments is a non-profit organization that produces an award-winning show integrating persons with physical and developmental disabilities into the cast of amateurs and professionals. ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Violet” from Friday, April 1, to Sunday, May 1. The longest running musical revue in Broadway history, Smokey Joe’s Cafe is a song and dance revue showcasing 39 pop standards, including Love Potion #9, On Broadway, I’m a Woman, Yakety Yak, and more rock and roll, rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org. Genealogy Fair Meet other genealogy enthusiasts and learn how to get started researching your heritage, or how to get past those inevitable brick walls, at the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society’s third annual Genealogy Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Fair will include displays of the latest tools and tricks of the trade, a book signing by Highlands Ranch author Lanie Tiffenbach, and presentations by experts in the field. Details at https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com. Spring Enchantment Seven Stones Chatfield presents “Time & Togetherness” spring enchantment. Celebrate the wonder of spring with spring planting activities for all ages and a surprise for children ages 2-8. There will also be hayrack rides, music and cocoa and marshmallows. Program runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. Event is free. RSVP at info@discoversevenstones. com or call 303-619-9697. Stuart Little This endearing play about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family, has all the charm, wisdom, and joy of the E.B. White original classic. Shows are Wednesday to Saturday, April 6-9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For times, tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.

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Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is under way. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus that is open to anyone ages 55 and older, with or without choral experience. Email Brian@5280plus-encore.org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.

ART/CRAFTS

Hands-On Painting Workshops The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County presents three painting workshops conducted by local professional artists. All three events are open to members and nonmembers. The workshops and instructors are Saturday, April 2, “Landscapes Bright and Bold” with watercolorist Robert Gray; Saturday, April 16, “Abstract Painting Made Easy” with artist and musician Jennifer Bobola; and Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, “Abstracted Reality” with artist Victoria Kwasinski. All workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Workshops are for ages 18 and older. Signup forms available at http://www.heritage-guild.com/membership.html. Payment is required to reserve a space at any workshop(s) and the number of participants is limited. For details, supply lists, and registration forms for all workshops, see http://www.heritage-guild.com/current-workshops. html or contact Beatrice Drury, workshop director, at btdrury@q.com or call 303-796-8110. Heritage Fine Arts Guild Show The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will have its member spring art show from May 2-31 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The painting exhibit is free and open to the public. Meet the artists at a reception from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8, in the library’s lower-level gallery. Light refreshments will be served. All works are originals and available for sale directly from the participating artists. Artists should call show co-chairs Linda Millarke, 303-973-0867, or Orrel Schooler, 303798-6481, for details regarding entry and hanging requirements. Registration deadline is April 22 and each member artist may submit up to three entries. Go to www.heritage-guild.com.

EVENTS

Pinery Country Club Open House Take a tour of the Pinery County Club’s 27-hole golf course, club house, tennis courts, swimming pools and ﬁtness center at an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at the Pinery Country Club, 6900 N. Pinery Parkway, Parker. Contact Sarah Wilcox at 303-841-5157 or swilcox@ thepinerycc.com. Enjoy a barbecue and refreshments while touring the grounds and exploring all options available to members. Saturday Golf Club Broken Tee is now forming its women’s 18-hole Saturday Golf Club. The women play on Saturday mornings in accordance with USGA rules. Play will begin Saturday, April 2. Club is good for Monday to Friday working women. Contact btwsgc@aol.com. Save Family Treasures Do you wonder how to store your family history treasures so they’ll be available for future generations? Do you know how to prepare for disasters and what to do if one happens? For answers to these questions, join the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society for “Clean, Dry, Dark and Cool: Save your Family Treasures,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Program presented by Douglas County Archivist Shaun Boyd. Show up at 6:30 p.m. for snacks and conversation. It’s a great way to meet other genealogists and share your research with people who understand the importance of family heritage. More details at https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com.

Oratorical Contest, Summer Legion Baseball The George C. Evans American Legion Post 103, Littleton, will have its general membership meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Reports on the recent State Oratorical Contest and plans for the spring scholarship programs will be discussed. An update on the summer legion baseball program is also on the agenda. Shiloh House Grand Opening Take a guided tour, sample the catering and events menu and meet partners at the Shiloh House Family Resource Pavilion grand opening from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at 9700 E. Easter Lane, Centennial. A ribbon cutting ceremony and inaugural speakers begin at 4 p.m. Contact Anna Miller, 720475-0755 or amiller@shilohhouse.net to RSVP. Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@gmail. com.

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Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonﬁls Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonﬁls.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker; Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cabela’s, 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree; Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton; Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southern Gables Church, 4001 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton; Monday, April 4, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Cascades Building, 6300 S. Syracuse Way, Centennial; Wednesday, April 6, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Newmont Mining, 6501 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village. Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 (Foods and Your Hormone System, with guest speaker William Lee); Wednesday, April 13 (Sugar, Fat & Salt); Wednesday, April 20 (Heart Math for Heart Health); Wednesday, April 27 (After Winter Detox) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

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Monthly Adult Lecture Series The Parker Cultural and Scientiﬁc Commission sponsors talks on topics that impact Colorado and Douglas County residents. The intent of these talks is to increase the understanding of how science and technology address issues facing the community. RSVP required; call the PACE Center box ofﬁce at 303-805-6800. All lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Thursday, April 7, What Does Your DNA Have To Say? A general discussion on big data and biology with guest speaker Dr. Michael Edwards, assistant professor of medicine, University of Colorado Denver. The information contained in our DNA can be used to trace ancestry across the planet, to convict someone of murder or to predict the potential for a terminal disease later on in life. This lecture will attempt to summarize the state of genetic analysis and to explain how all this information will completely change the way we do science and medicine in the future. Retirement Planning Workshops Seniors outliving their savings or pension or social security is a hot topic in Colorado, which has one of the fastest growing populations of people aged 65 or older. These issues and more are addressed at free Lunch and Learn seminars, “Aging and Long Term Care: How Am I Going to Pay For It?” at Koelbel Library, 5955 Holly St., Centennial. Lunch is catered by Panera Bread. Seminars are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 26; from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5; and from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 12. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Sandhill cranes, with a 7-foot wingspan, fly out of the San Luis Valley fields near Monte Vista to roost for the night in wetlands with a foot of water, where they are safer from predators. They trill a call to each other as they fill the sky, forming a huge black cloud at times. Courtesy photo

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Majestic creatures strike awe in hearts of gathered visitors By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Drive a few miles south of Monte Vista on State Highway 15 and look for a pullout on the west side. Stop, look and listen here and/or at a second pullout nearby on the east side of the road. From about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in March or September, especially at each end of this period, you will see and hear large gray sandhill cranes “loafing” amidst the stubble, eating bits of roots, grain, plants, insects, small vertebrates and more — and communicating. If they are not at the first spot, drive slowly through the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge or around the corner to the left past the first pullout mentioned, where they are often seen in a field behind a grove of large old trees. Wildlife biologists say they are very social creatures and stay in touch with a trilling call, which is especially pronounced when large numbers decide it’s time to fly at the same moment. They can blacken the sky and block off the view of the mountains for a short time. This in particular is what the hundreds of visiting, lenstoting birders have come for. They watch in appreciative awe. Watchers will also get to observe some individuals or pairs jumping and flapping their wings — seeming to dance. Cranes mate for life and reinforce their bonding with this behavior. Most pairs raise only one chick and keep it with them through fall and winter before it launches on its own. They don’t breed until they reach 2 to 5 years old and travel with the flock.

These sandhill cranes are following a path their ancestors have followed for thousands of years — most winter in New Mexico at Bosque de Apache, and fly north across Colorado to nesting grounds in the Greater Yellowstone region. From late February to mid-April, the feathered travelers stop in waves to rest and refuel in the San Luis Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Sangre De Cristo and San Juan Mountain ranges. Monte Vista hosts a Crane Festival the second weekend in March, with guided tours, a craft fair and lectures which will appeal to many, but reservations must be made in advance and tours sell out. Weeks on either side of this will yield satisfactory, rewarding sightings. Information is found online by typing in Monte Vista Crane Festival. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service brochure is also available to print, with a map. During a mid-day lull in crane watching, our family headed north on Highway 285 to visit the beautiful Penitente Canyon near Garita, a popular spot for rock climbers, but also pleasant for a hike or sedentary bird watching. Mountain bluebirds were about on March 22. Also at the north edge of town on 285 is the Mennonite-operated Sunflour Bakery where nice breakfasts and lunches and really wonderful pies are available until 3 p.m., if/when the munchies strike. (Cash only.) Large flocks of these cranes are also seen migrating through Nebraska, pausing near the South Platte River, where there is an Audubon Sanctuary. That area becomes more congested with birders than the Colorado site. One needs to reserve space early.

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SPORTS

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Taking it to the limit New pitch-count rules mean keeping track of more than balls and strikes By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

oaches and managers at all levels of baseball — from Little League to the major leagues — have become concerned about the overuse of pitchers’ arms. The number of pitches thrown, or the pitch count, is monitored closely in the hope of preventing injuries. The Colorado High School Activities Association put a pitch-count rule into effect this season that mandates periods of rest for a player depending on the number of pitches thrown in a game. CHSAA abandoned its previous rule that limited pitchers to no more than 12 innings on three consecutive days but had no pitch maximum. “The trainer I always go to keeps telling us we need to keep our arms healthy,” said Cherry Creek senior right-hander Carter Van Gytenbeek. “At the age we are at and how we are developing, and we’re still growing, I feel like the pitch limit is kind of acceptable to a point.” CHSAA has set the limit at 110 pitches in varsity games and 85 for junior varsity play, and it requires three days of rest for pitchers who hit those thresholds. Adhering to the pitch limit isn’t always easy. In an early season game, Arapahoe senior right-hander Desmond Pineda allowed just one run and struck out eight batters, helping the Warriors to a 2-1 lead over Regis Jesuit. He had thrown 100 pitches, close to the limit, and didn’t pitch in the seventh inning. Arapahoe lost 7-3. “The pitch limit is something you have to get used to,” Pineda said. “It was hard for me to sit in the dugout when I knew I could have gone another inning or two. I could have (gone) out there another inning and got the win.” Van Gytenbeek understood Pineda’s frustration. “That was a tough situation to be in, but it’s also smart because you don’t want to throw out a kid’s arm this early in the season,” he said. Coaches weigh in Many coaches agree with the intent of the new rule. “Safety of the arms — that’s what it’s all about,” Mountain Vista coach Ron Quintana said. “I’m fine with that pitch limitation,” Cherry Creek coach Marc Johnson said. Littleton coach Bob Bote said there shouldn’t be a concern about overworked high school pitchers because coaches should already be monitoring the situation. “I really baby my pitchers at this age when they are still growing and developing,” he said. The count, however, remains an issue since many pitchers also play for club teams, increasing the workload on their arms. “All of baseball is trying to figure out

Elbow injuries among pitchers are common throughout the various ranks of baseball. The following is from a 2014 position paper by the American Sports Medicine Institute: “During the past few years there has been an ‘epidemic’ rise in the number of professional pitchers requiring ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (‘Tommy John surgery’). This is like deja vu, as a similar sharp rise was seen in adolescent pitchers near the turn of the century. These two rises are indeed connected; that is, today’s pro pitcher in his 20s was an adolescent pitcher a dozen years ago. Thus in many cases, the injury leading to Tommy John surgery in today’s young pro pitchers actually began while they were adolescent amateurs. Observations by orthopaedic surgeons support this link, as the torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in a pro pitcher usually looks like it has worn out over time.

Arapahoe pitcher Desmond Pineda allowed one run in six innings, striking out eight, against Regis Jesuit early this season but was taken out because he was nearing the pitch limit. The Warriors lost 7-3 as Regis scored six runs in the seventh against relief pitching. Photo by Jim Benton

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The pitch limit is something you have to get used to. It was hard for me to sit in the dugout when I knew I could have gone another inning or two. I could have (gone) out there another inning and got the win.”

the solution and I don’t really know if anybody knows the answer,” said Jerry Scavarda, an area professional scout for the Miami Marlins. “With all the club teams, kids are playing year round now. They are definitely playing more games.” There are limits to what a high school coach can do to prevent overextended pitchers, Horizon coach Ralph Garcia said. “What happens now is kids switch from high school to clubs during the summer,” he said. “So many kids are going deeper into the year and maybe their arms are getting worn out. “We don’t know how much a pitcher is throwing for club. Besides what they do at

THE RULES A look at the number of days of rest a pitcher is required to take after throwing a specified number of pitches under new rules implemented this season by the Colorado High School Activities Association: Varsity

Junior varsity

86-110 pitches: three days

61-85 pitches: three days

61-85 pitches: two days

36-60 pitches: two days

36-60 pitches: one day

26-35 pitches: one day

Desmond Pineda, Arapahoe pitcher

school, they go to these private instructors and we don’t know how many pitches they are throwing there. There are a lot of factors there, and more than the CHSAA put in place.” Working arm in arm The new pitch limits may push teams to develop more depth on the mound in case weather postponements force multiple games in a week. The state playoffs often have teams playing three games in two days. “Guys that don’t develop depth in their pitching staff, it hurts them,” Johnson said. “So if they are relying on one or two guys — and a lot of high schools like to do that — it’s going to hurt them a little bit.” Quintana said the rule will encourage teams to develop a third starter they can count on in the postseason. “In the long run, what the pitch count does for us is gets guys playing experience and big-game experience,” he said, “so if you make the playoffs, you know you have some guys to pitch.” Run totals will rise as teams struggle to develop that depth, Garcia predicts. “You are going to see scores go in the (teens) and 20s because you are going to have JV pitchers pitching varsity games.”

“Research has shown that the amount of competitive pitching and pitching while fatigued are strongly linked to injury. Other risk factors may include pitching on multiple teams, pitching yearround, playing catcher when not pitching, poor pitching mechanics and poor physical conditioning.”

Looking back at last year Rock Canyon used three pitchers last season to move through the Class 5A playoffs and win the state championship. If this year’s pitch-limitation rules would have been in place during last season’s playoffs, the Jaguars still would have won the title. In a 3-2 loss to Mountain Vista on May 16, Josh White threw 77 pitches. On May 17, Chris Given’s pitch count was 92 in a 7-6 win over Pine Creek and on that same day Bryce Dietz threw 79 pitches in a 5-1 win over Cherry Creek. Then on May 26 in a continuation of the double-elimination tournament, Dietz threw 93 pitches and Given 25 in a 7-6 triumph over Chatfield. Given came back May 27 with 94 pitches in a 2-1 victory that eliminated Mountain Vista. In the second game on May 27, White hurled a 97-pitch, 9-2 seven-inning conquest of Chatfield in the championship game. — Jim Benton

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Mountain Vista’s Tanner Gillis takes a shot in the Jan. 14 game against Doherty. Gillis was chosen as Colorado Community Media South Metro Hockey Player of the Year. File photo

Gillis has hot streak on ice Vista senior honored as hockey player of year By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Tanner Gillis is a Mountain Vista first baseman and admits that baseball is his sport. However, he’s pretty good doubling as a hockey player, and has been named the Colorado Community Media South Metro Hockey Player of the Year. Gillis had 28 goals and three assists this season and helped the Golden Eagles make their first-ever appearance in the Final Four. “Tanner was our captain, our leader and the player everyone looked up to on our team,” said Vista coach

Kevin Insana, who took over the Golden Eagles’ coaching job before the start of the season. “He was a dominant force on the ice and was unstoppable at times. Whenever the team needed a big goal, Tanner was there to provide it. “He played in every situation and whenever he was on the ice, I knew the team was in good hands. His goal against Cherry Creek early in our quarterfinal game was huge for our team and put us at ease and helped the team play free and without nerves. These were the types of goals and moments he provided for us all season.” Gillis, a 6-foot, 180-pound senior, was pleased with the season. “I definitely think it went well. One of my big goals was to be Peak League All-Conference, which I was, and I

was very pleased about that,” said Gillis. “This season went very well. “I improved especially with our new coach coming in. He knows a lot about hockey, which definitely helped me. I improved most on my footwork, quickness and speed. This season went very well.” Mountain Vista had compiled a 53-8-1 over the previous three seasons but could never make it into the semifinals of the state playoffs. “We were proud,” said Gillis, noting that the Golden Eagles finished 14-6-0 this season and beat Cherry Creek to advance to the Frozen Four before losing in the semifinals to eventual state champion Regis Jesuit. “Every guy on the team worked very hard to finally get past that quarterfinal game.”

Spring break used to be just that, a break. It was a couple days off from homework assignments, a time to watch a movie, not think about any class projects that might be pending and get a few days off from baseball practice. These days, student athletes still get a brief academic break, but many baseball teams get tested by playing in tournaments Jim Benton in Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, OVERTIME Florida, California and New York. At one of the numerous spring break baseball tournaments, there were 31 Colorado teams competing in the various divisions of the Coach Bob Invitational in the Phoenix area, and 12 teams of those teams were from the Denver metro area. Colorado teams went 40-49-1 against out-of-state opponents March 23-26. New football coach at Arvada Luke Orvis, an assistant coach at Edmond Memorial in Oklahoma, has been named the new head football coach at Arvada High School. Arvada, which will drop to the Class 2A classification, was 1-9 last season and Orvis takes over for Richard Bortner. He becomes Arvada’s third coach in the past four seasons. Assistant coach promoted at Creek Cherry Creek promoted from within in hiring a new boys basketball coach to replace Mike Brookhart, who has decided to pursue other coaching opportunities. Benton continues on Page 27

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Peer critique of art offered at 9 a.m. the fourth Friday of every month, except November and December, at The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, just north of the Buck Recreation Center. Any medium welcome. In conjunction with The Colorado Watercolor Society. Free. Call 303-795-0781. Rocky Mountain Basketball Academy club, expert training for youth basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to ronkburgin@ yahoo.com. Rocky Mountain Woodturning Club meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Saint Patrick’s Brewing Company offers bocce ball and ping pong tournaments. Bocce ball tournaments are at 2 p.m. Sundays, and ping pong is from 7 p.m. to close Thursdays. Play is first-come, free play. Saint Patrick’s is at Santa Fe and Bowles, right on the river. Call 303-718-7575. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. Stroller Strides is a group fitness program that provides moms with a challenging workout and the opportunity to build relationships and gain the emotional support needed to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clement Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. For more information, visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail kandk@ strollerstrides.net. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness

Tea, cookies and coloring is offered from 1-3 p.m. the first and third Sunday of each month at The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, just north of the Buck Recreation Center. Grab a friend or two and come color away your stress. Coloring books for Adults and coloring tools provided. Great for groups. Cost is $5. Call 303-795-0781. Weekly Painting Sessions The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County invites member and non-member artists to participate in Paint Day, the guild’s weekly group painting sessions. Artists bring their own media and supplies; Paint Day runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in the lower level of Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave. in Littleton. Contact Bob Yackel, 303-794-2722 or yackelrobert@gmail. com. Wesley Writers is a small group of vignette memoir writers who meet at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Share stories of the joys and sorrows of our yesteryears. No fees. Service American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www.legionpost103. org or call 720-287-2139. Creative Counseling Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310. English Conversation Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-795-3961. Nutrition classes. Free bootcamp class meets at 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd.,

Littleton. Go to the park for a fun, energizing start to the weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition. Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss both nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-7302038 or email ltownnutrition@gmail.com to sign up. Single Dads Resource Center Inc., a nonprofit organization, offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-2982021 or e-mail info@sdrci.org. Summit Cancer Solutions is a nonprofit organization that offers exercise programs in the Denver Metro area to adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at 303-409-2206, e-mail us at info@summitcancersolutions.org or visit www. summitcancersolutions.org. Social American Needlepoint Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mondays each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-403-8703. Antique Club meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100. Arapahoe County Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net. Amazing Titan Toastmasters meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303762-9726. Bemis Evening Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-7953961. Bemis Knitting Group invites knitters to the

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Bemis Nonfiction Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303-794-1811. Boards of Directors of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, meet at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at office of the districts, 3722 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. Agenda information for each meeting is posted at Southgate office not less than 24 hours before meetings. Boy Scouts of America Pack 633 welcomes all first- through fifth-graders to join any time during the year. Call Nick Erlenburg at 303-4714172.

The Breakfast Club for singles ages 50 and older meets from 8:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Centennial. The club is a group created to provide fun activities and new friendships. Go to www.tbc50plus.org or call the hotline at 303-794-3332 and leave a message; someone will call back. New members always welcome. Center for Inner Initiative presents Open Talks on the Initiatic Way and how the key principles from Eastern, Western and 4h Way Traditions can enlighten the search for Essence within. Meetings are the last Tuesday of each month at 5594 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call or email for time: 303-798-1800 or mail@ innerinitiative.org. Go to www.innerinitiative.org Chatﬁeld Sertoma Club meets the ﬁrst and third Mondays at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Contact Linda Holloway at 303-423-4197 or linda@ bessieshope.org.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2016

Public Notices To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0016-2016

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 8, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Michael F. Gross and Allison L. Townsend Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RS1 Date of Deed of Trust November 03, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 16, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4199726 Original Principal Amount $227,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $204,378.49 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE

sA FIRST LIEN.

LOT 7, BLOCK 54, WALNUT HILLS, FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 8026 East Fremont Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/27/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/3/2016 Last Publication: 3/31/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0046-2016

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 20, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Gerald B Ryan and Stephanie A Ryan Original Beneficiary(ies) Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LSF9 Master Participation Trust Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 16, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B1006272 Original Principal Amount $151,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,529.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2059 E Phillips Ln, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/11/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/20/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

DATE: 01/08/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

Lauren Tew #45041 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 3125.100127.F01

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

David A. Shore #19973 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 15-00954SH

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0016-2016 First Publication: 3/3/2016 Last Publication: 3/31/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0046-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 20, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elec-

Legal Notice NO.: 0046-2016 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) HARVEY W. PRICE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe

Original Grantor(s) HARVEY W. PRICE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 19, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7034442 Original Principal Amount $103,126.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $101,453.74

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 111, BLOCK 26, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO, 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7617 S. ROSEMARY CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/18/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009553 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0055-2016 First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0061-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Louis A. Oswald III and Crystal H. Oswald Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8023960 Original Principal Amount $5,000,000.00

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On January 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Louis A. Oswald III and Crystal H. Oswald Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8023960 Original Principal Amount $5,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $4,955,763.00

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7100 S Platte Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/18/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO160012 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0061-2016 Exhibit A PARCEL A: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS (THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS BASED ON TRUE MERIDIAN): BEGINNING AT A POINT 357.4 FEET NORTH OF AND 455 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 347.57 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 502.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 184.82 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE A DISTANCE OF 610.92 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE NORTH AND ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 385.43 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY LYING WITHIN CALEY

A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 184.82 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE A DISTANCE OF 610.92 FEET TO THE advertise notices call 303-566-4100 S O U T H E A To STE R L Y B O Uyour N D A public RY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE NORTH AND ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 385.43 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PUBLIC NOTICE EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF SUBJECT Public Notice of Petition PROPERTY LYING WITHIN CALEY LANE AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT for Change of Name RECORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 249 AND EXCEPT ANY Public notice is given on March 7, 2016 PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN that a Petition for a Change of Name of an THE ESTABLISHED BOUNDARY LINE adult has been filed with the Arapahoe AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECounty Court. CORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 274, ARAPAHOE COUNTY The petition requests that the name of RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Skylar Roy Lazzara be changed to Christina Sky Lazzara STATE OF COLORADO. Case No.: 2016 C 100191 PARCEL B: Tammera Herivel A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWBy: Deputy Clerk EST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST Legal Notice No: 57365 OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, First Publication: March 17, 2016 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF Last Publication: March 31, 2016 COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCIBED AS FOLLOWS: Publisher: Littleton Independent COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST PUBLIC NOTICE CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST Public Notice of Petition CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEfor Change of Name QUARTER BEARS S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISPublic notice is given on March 7, 2016 TANCE OF 2627.77 FEET WITH ALL that a Petition for a Change of Name of an BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELadult has been filed with the Arapahoe ATIVE THERETO; THENCE S 89 DECounty Court. GREES 42 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF OF SAID The petition requests that the name of SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, A DISRian Rebecca Perea be changed to TANCE OF 469.00 FEET TO THE WESTRian Rebecca Kalush ERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE POLO Case No.: 2016 C 100192 RESERVE-POLO RIDGE FARMS AS RECORDED IN BOOK 118 AT PAGE 40 OF Tammera Herivel SAID RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE By: Deputy Clerk COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 58 MINUTES Legal Notice No: 57369 46 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID First Publication: March 17, 2016 BOUNDARY LINE, A DISTANCE OF Last Publication: March 31, 2016 361.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINPublisher: Littleton Independent NING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID BOUNDARY LINE N 77 DEGREES 11 PUBLIC NOTICE MINUTES 36 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE 121.30 FEET;THENCE N 67 DEPublic Notice of Petition GREES 42 MINUTES 28 SECONDS W, A for Change of Name DISTANCE OF 185.79 FEET; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 Public notice is given on March 4, 2016 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 6.00 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an FEET; THENCE N 66 DEGREES 51 adult has been filed with the Arapahoe MINUTES 48 SECONDS W, A DISCounty Court. TANCE OF 278.81 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH The petition requests that the name of PLATTE CANYON ROAD (S.H. 75); Steven Marquette Porter be changed to THENCE N 20 DEGREES 13 MINUTES Stephen Marquette Porter 30 SECONDS E ALONG SAID EASTCase No.: 2016 C 100190 ERLY RIGHT-OF-LINE, DISTANCE OF 30.04 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID Tammera Herivel EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S 66 By: Deputy Clerk DEGREES 51 MINUTES 48 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 583.07 FEET TO Legal Notice No: 57372 THE POINT OF BEGINNING. First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Legal Notice NO.: 0061-2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 PUBLIC NOTICE Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 4, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Joshua Neal Allen be changed to Joshua Neal Kelten Case No.: 16 C 100188 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57357 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 4, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Jennifer Ruth Kelty be changed to Jennifer Ruth Kelten Case No.: 16 C 100186 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57358 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 11, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Djoba Gbansoga be changed to Justine Yindaya Case No.: 16 C 100205 Tammera Herivel By: Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 57405 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 7, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Scott Michael Latham be changed to Heather Michelle Latham Case No.: 2016 C 100193 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57364 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 4, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Keya Jantelle Redwood be changed to Keya Janelle Hatchett Case No.: 16 C 100185 By: Judge Dana E. Murray Legal Notice No: 57374 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 11, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Monica Garcia be changed to Monica Gomez Case No.: 16 C 100204 Tammera Herivel By: Laura Larson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57420 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 1, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Amy Li Carter Huth be changed to Amy Li Carter Case No.: 2016 C 100182 Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57434 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven G. Reed, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 030782

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 20, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Cecilia T. Reed, Personal Representative 2213 S. Zeno St. Aurora, CO 80013 Legal Notice No: 57356 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mavis L. Brisse, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 3015 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to

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Estate of Mavis L. Brisse, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 3015

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Janan Denhof, Personal Representative c/o Scobie & Morland, LLC 1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 918 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No: 57404 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Audrey V. Mesch, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30103 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 24, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Klaralee R. Charlton, Esq., Personal Representative 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No: 57406 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Elizabeth Thompson, aka Betty W. Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31188 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Julie E. Ramsett, Personal Representative 10932 Main Range Trail Littleton, Colorado 80127 Legal Notice No.: 57409 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas J. Slack, aka Thomas Jermiah Slack, aka Thomas Slack, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30222 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 15, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Jennifer Leslie, Personal Representative P.O. Box 641 Indian Hills, CO 80454 Legal Notice No: 57432 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth E. Cheever, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR030253 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 1, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Mark R. Davis Mark R. Davis Attorney for the Personal Representative Jachimiak Peterson, LLC 1819 Denver West Drive, Suite 265 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No.: 57437 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOSEPHINE ALICE REPKO, a/k/a JOSEPHINE K. REPKO, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30185

Jennifer Repko Steffy, Personal Representative c/o John J. Vierthaler, Attorney for Estate 8441 W. Bowles Ave., Suite 240 Littleton, CO 80123 Legal Notice No.: 57442 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Kihlstrom McCoy, aka Carol K. McCoy, and Carol McCoy, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30190 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 1, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Amy M. Mastin, Personal Representative 1537 Soda Springs Rd. Leadville, CO 80461 Legal Notice No.: 57446 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty Pearl Nelson, a/k/a Betty P. Nelson, a/k/a Betty Nelson, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30205 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 1, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Sheila J. Sanders, Personal Representative

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Sheila J. Sanders, Personal Representative 1792 West Kettle Drive Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No.: 57450 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marjorie Jane Tweed, a/k/a Marjorie J. Tweed, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30104 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 31, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. John W. Tweed Personal Representative via Brandon J. Campbell, Attorney The Vaughn Law Offices, PLLC 6312 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 310E Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No.: 57451 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher:Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randy M. Schneiderman, aka Randy Schneiderman, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30187 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Sandy Schissler Personal Representative 9242 W. Chatfield Place Littleton, Colorado 80128 Legal Notice No: 57368 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert M. Kastan, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30178 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 20, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Monica M. Kastan Personal Representative 2301 East Fremont Avenue, No. X3 Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 57376 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher:Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda L. Royce, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30127 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Delbert A. Sexton, Jr. Personal Representative c/o: Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 So. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 303-757-4342 Legal Notice No: 57378 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Forrest J. Jensen Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 103 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Mary Kathleen Sherwood Personal Representative 7572 S. Franklin Street Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 57379 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Evan Ingling, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 107 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Patricia Erickson Personal Representative 6147 S. Josephine Way Centennial, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 57382 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anna M. Tousley, aka Anna Tousley, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30199 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Susan Lash Personal Representative 2737 W. Greens Drive Littleton, Colorado 80123 Legal Notice No: 57384 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Shandrick, Deceased Case Number 16PR30168 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Sandra Brunmeier, Personal Representative 3317 S. Halifax Way Aurora, CO 80013 Legal Notice No: 57408 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jerry D. Armstrong, aka Jerry Dean Armstrong, and aka Jerry Armstrong, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30194 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Bonnie Marshall Armstrong Personal Representative 1513 Cottonwood Lane Greenwood Village, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 57413 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marguerite A. Moore, aka Marguerite Moore, and Marguerite Anastasia Moore, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30171 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Stephen F. Moore Personal Representative 4795 E. Pinewood Circle Centennial, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 57416 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward Luther Freund, aka Edward L. Freund, aka Edward Freund, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30179 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Susan K. Ward Personal Representative 514 Stiles Drive, Belton, Texas 76513 Legal Notice No: 57417 First Publication: March 24, 2016 Last Publication: April 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty Baird Yampolsky, aka Betty Baird Yompolsky, aka Betty B. Yampolsky, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30182 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 1, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Melinda Stewart Personal Representative 5320 E. 17th Avenue Parkway Denver, Colorado 80220 Legal Notice No: 57433 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 18, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Kelsey Elizabeth Jensen be changed to Kelsey Elizabeth Hazegh Case No.: 2016 C 100226 Tammera Herivel By: Trisha Scott, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57435 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of France Christiane Bennett, aka France C. Bennett, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30228 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 1, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Caroline Lelia Lomme Personal Representative 1698 E. Geddes Circle N. Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 57443 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher:Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Henry Joseph Ellison Schneider, aka Henry Joseph Schneider, aka Henry Schneider, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30147 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Septem-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Henry Joseph Ellison Schneider, aka Henry Joseph Schneider, aka Henry Schneider, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30147

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 1, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Sherry Carter Personal Representative 10447 Garland Lane Westminster, Colorado 80021 Legal Notice No: 57445 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: April 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE IS GIVEN HAMPDEN PARK N’ STORE Notice is given that pursuant to the statute C.R.S. 38-21.5-103, of the Colorado Revised Statute HAMPDEN PARK N’ STORE at 3411 S. Irving St., Englewood, CO 80110. 303-781-4911, is taking possession on April 16, 2016 of all property listed below for back rent owed. This miscellaneous household and personal property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on April 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. sharp, at the address listed above. Addresses of tenants listed below are last given last known. CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY! Space #106: Donald Ferrel, 960 S. Jason St., Space #30, Denver, CO 80223 Space #107: Ricardo Ostuni, 1385 Kipling, Lakewood, CO 80215 Space#295: Joseph Raymond Sierra, 2809 W. Vassar Ave., Denver, CO 80219 Space#401: Larry Callahan, 3317 S. Clarkson St., #102, Englewood, CO 80113 Space#407: Ronnie Minor, 7130 Constitution Square Hts., Apt. #208, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Space#438: Chad Bardon, 8738 Lake Shore Rd., Lakeport, MI 48059 Space#526 : Larry Bollig, 14244 W. Dartmouth Ave., Lakewood, CO 80228 and/or 2444 E. Del Mar, Apt., #310 Pasadena, CA 91107 Space#614: Deborah Maez, 3613 Lafayette St., Denver, CO 80205 Space#711: Albert Mondragon, P.O. Box 40716, Denver, CO 80204 Space#950: Winnier William, 8201 S. Santa Fe., #205, Littleton, CO 80120 Space#958: Eric Sanchez, 3421 S. Downing #206, Englewood, CO 80113 Space#966: Erika English, 2121 W. 91st Place, Federal Heights, CO 80260 Space#1019: John Minger, 5306 S. Bannock #212, Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No.: 57449 First Publication March 31, 2016 Final Publication April 7, 2016 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC vs. Defendant: LINDA Y. ARHBAL David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 303-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 04 C 111174 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the original judgment entered in the instant matter on August 20, 2004 and thereafter revived with like force and effect on April 28, 2010 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s), which judgment remains unsatisfied, be again revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), LINDA Y. ARHBAL, shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any she has, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be again revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, dated this 17th day of November, 2015. /s/ Tammy Herivel Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 57213 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015CV031725 DIVISION NO. 14 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: HERITAGE GREENS ASSOCIATION v. Defendants: HENRY W. DORNSEIF III; PHYLLIS DORNSEIF; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; BNC MORTGAGE, INC.; BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2003-BC7; U.S. BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2003-BC7; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO; ANY PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY Regarding: LOT 26, BLOCK 6, HERITAGE GREENS FILING NO. 4. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 11, 1984 IN PLAT BOOK 76 AT PAGE I UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2417244, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

JECT REAL PROPERTY; AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY

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March 31, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

Regarding: LOT 26, BLOCK 6, HERITAGE GREENS FILING NO. 4. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 11, 1984 IN PLAT BOOK 76 AT PAGE I UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2417244, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Government NOTICE OF PUBLIC Legals HEARING

Also known as: 7896 South Fairfax Court, Centennial, CO 80122.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Englewood Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado, to consider an application for a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Cochino Taco LLC dba Cochino Taco, 3495 South Downing St., Englewood, Colorado 80113

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of April, 2016, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (720)874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Colorado this 27th day of January, 2016. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 57212 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Published In: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120

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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is scheduled for April 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado. CASE #VAR2016-005. APPLICANT: David A. Robb The applicant is requesting a variance to encroach 1 foot 7 inches into the required 5 foot side setback in order to construct an addition to an existing principle structure. This is a variance to Table 16-6-1.2 of the Englewood Municipal Code. PREMISES: 3270 South Washington Street CASE #VAR2016-006. APPLICANTS: Nathan and Tracy Pavelka The applicants are requesting a variance to exceed the maximum permitted six feet fence height by an additional two feet. This is a variance to Table 16-66.2 of the Englewood Municipal Code. PREMISES: 3811 South Lincoln Street Copies of the applications are on file in the Community Development Department and may be reviewed upon request. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing at the previously cited location, date, and time. By Order of the City Board of Adjustment and Appeals /s/ Nancy G. Fenton Nancy G. Fenton Recording Secretary PUBLISHED: March 31, 57444 2016 Legal Notice No.:

First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION §1-13.5,513, 1-11-103(3),C.RS. VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT, DENVER AND ARAPAHOE COIINTIES, COLORADO WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District is authorized to cancel the election by resolution and declare candidates elected at the close of business on the sixty-third before the election to be conducted on March 9, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has duly certified that there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, Now, THEREFORE, pursuant to 1-13.5513 & 1-11-103(3), C.RS., the Board HEREBY cancels the regular election to be conducted on the 3 day of May, 2016 by formal resolution and THE BOARD DECLARES THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES ELECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF OFFICE: Fredrick Boggs 5402 King Street. Littleton CO 80123 4 years Wilbur Hall 7481 S. Clarkson Street, Centennial CO 80122 4 years Connie Kucharski 5268 Manitou Road, Littleton CO 80123 4 years Valley Sanitation District /s/ Patricia B. Harris Patricia B. Harris Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 57430 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING April 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE

April 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE

John Ballen, owner/manager 3122 S. Gaylord St. Englewood, Colorado 80113 David Mandarich, owner #12 Cherry Hills Park Dr. Englewood, CO 80113

Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the City Clerk, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 by April 20, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. By order of the Liquor and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority of the City of Englewood, Colorado. /s/ Stephanie Carlile Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 57431 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Town of Columbine, State of Colorado, that at the close of business on the nineteenth day before the election, there were not more candidates for Mayor or Trustees than offices to be filled, including candidates filing Affidavits of Intent to be Write-In candidates; therefore, the election to be held on April 5, 2016, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Mayor: Richard Champion – 2 year term Board of Trustees: Roy Palmer – 4 year term Board of Trustees: Gale Christy – 4 year term DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /s/ J.D. McCrumb, Town Clerk Legal Notice No.: 57436 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF POLLING PLACE ELECTION FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the South Suburban Park and Recreation District (“District”), of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Board of Directors of the District has designated the following polling places: Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 West Powers Avenue, Littleton Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 South University Boulevard, Centennial South Suburban Golf Course Clubhouse, 7900 South Colorado Boulevard, Centennial Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree.

At such election, the electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District: TWO (2) Directors for Four-Year Terms. The names of persons nominated and terms of office for which they are nominated, are as follows: Scott LaBrash for Four-Year Term Tom Wood for Four-Year Term James (Jim) Taylor for Four-Year Term Ed Avery for Four-Year Term There are no ballot questions.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots, with an option to apply for permanent absentee voter status, and replacement ballots may be filed with and received, from Deanna R. Heyn, Designated Election Official of the South Suburban Park and Recreation District, 6631 South University Boulevard, Centennial, CO 80121-2913, Tel. 303/798-5131, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday–Friday. Or visit the District’s election webpage to obtain an absentee application form: www.ssprd.org/election. Application can be made until the close of business on April 29, 2016, which is the Friday immediately preceding the regular election. SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By /s/ Deanna R. Heyn, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 57438 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Highland Park Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 3, 2016, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S., there were no candidates to declare elected by acclamation. By: /s/ Mathew Mendisco Designated Election Official Highland Park Metropolitan District

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Benton Continued from Page 21

Kent Dertinger, a Creek graduate, math teacher at the school and junior varsity basketball coach, was confirmed by the Creek athletic department as the new Bruins coach. Littleton player named MVP Mikey Eyssimont, a freshman hockey player at St. Cloud State who grew up in Littleton, was named the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Most Valuable Player at the league’s tournament. Eyssimont is a 2014 Chatfield High School graduate who played junior hockey for the Thunderbirds and played for Sioux Falls of the United State Hockey League before attending St. Cloud State in Minnesota.

is seeking a successor for Blair Hubbard, who took the Broomfield coaching position. Thornton has not named a coach to take over for Mike Marquez and Skyview hasn’t revealed the next coach to replace Bill Nelson.

Mikey Eyssimont, a freshman hockey player at St. Cloud State who grew up in Littleton, was named the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Most Valuable Player at the league’s tournament. He scored a goal against the University of Denver in a 4-2 win on March 18 and two of the goals in St. Cloud’s 3-1 title win over Minnesota Duluth on March 19. St. Cloud State was upset by Ferris State in the first round of the NCAA West Regional tournament March 26 in St. Paul, Minn., 5-4 in overtime. DU beat Ferris State, 6-3, on March 27 to advance to the Frozen Four.

not been filled as of March 28 at area schools. In Parker, Legend is still looking for a replacement for Rob Doyle and Lutheran

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

HAVE A SPORTS STORY IDEA? Email Colorado Community Media Sports Reporter Jim Benton at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4083.

Coaching help wanted Four football head coaching jobs had

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OF REAL PROPERTY

SCORPIOPOLO (October 23 toMETROPOLITAN November 21) A RESERVE DISTRICT romantic situation seems to be creating more confusion than you can handle. If so, own up IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petito yourNOTICE feelings. The sooner the better tion for Inclusion of you Realdo, Property has your chances are with for working things been filed the Board of out. Directors of PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

CAPRICORN (December 22and to January The Petitioners’ name address19) are as follows: New contacts help you learn some important NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Inclusion of Real Property has information about upcoming developments. Polo Reserve Metropolitan District been filed with the Board of Directors The of week calls forD.the Sea Goat to be more c/o William Steigers the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District, flexible4481 thanW. usual in a number Caspian Circle of matters. (“District”). The Board of Directors will Littleton, Colorado 80128 hear the Petition during a regular meeting AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With of the District’s Board of Directors which The real property, whichinisyour the subject both change and uncertainty aspect,of will convene at the hour of 6:30 p.m. on this feel Petition, is legally described as deThursday, April 28, 2016 at 4481 W. you might less confident in a previous follows: Caspian Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80128. cision. That’s OK. Check it out and see where it

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Government Legals

By: /s/ Mathew Mendisco Designated Election Official Highland Park Metropolitan District Legal Notice No.: 57447 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PetiCITY OF ENGLEWOOD tion for Inclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (“District”). The Board of Directors will April 20, during 2016 at a7:00 P.M. meeting hear the Petition regular of the District’s Board of Directors which willREGARDING convene at AN theAPPLICATION hour of 6:30FOR p.m.A on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 4481 W. HOTELLittleton, & RESTAURANT Caspian Circle, Colorado 80128. LIQUOR LICENSE The Petitioners’ name and address are as follows: Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearingMetropolitan on Wednesday, Polo Reserve District c/o William D. at Steigers April 20, 2016 7:00 p.m., Englewood 4481 W. Caspian Circle Civic Center, Council80128 Chambers, 1000 Littleton, Colorado Englewood Parkway, Englewood, The real property, which is the subject of Colorado, to is consider application this Petition, legally an described as for a follows: new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Cochino Taco LLC dba Cochino Taco, Legal Description Lot 1, South BlockDowning 3, and Tracts C, E, and G, 3495 St., Englewood, The Polo Reserve – Polo Ridge Farms FilColorado 80113 of Arapahoe, State of ing No. 1 County Colorado. John Ballen, owner/manager

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING April 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Government Legals NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN April 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. DISTRICT

REGARDINGNOTICE AN APPLICATION FOR A OF HEARING PETITION FOR INCLUSION HOTEL & RESTAURANT OF REAL PROPERTY LIQUOR LICENSE POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that there will be a NOTICE GIVEN that a Petipublic hearingISonHEREBY Wednesday, tion for Inclusion of Real Property has April 20, 2016 7:00the p.m., Englewood been filedatwith Board of Directors of theCenter, Polo Council Reserve Metropolitan Civic Chambers, 1000 District, (“District”). The Board of Directors will Englewood hear theParkway, Petition Englewood, during a regular meeting of the to District’s of Directors Colorado, considerBoard an application for awhich will convene at the hour of 6:30 p.m. on newThursday, Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License April 28, 2016 at 4481 W. Circle, Littleton, Colorado for Caspian Cochino Taco LLC dba Cochino Taco,80128.

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3495 South Downing St., Englewood, The Petitioners’ name and address are 80113 as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Peti- Colorado REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A tion for Inclusion of Real Property has John Ballen, owner/manager Polo Reserve Metropolitan District been filed with& the Board of Directors of HOTEL RESTAURANT 3122 D. S. Gaylord c/o William SteigersSt. the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District, LIQUOR LICENSE (“District”). The Board of Directors will 4481 W. Caspian Circle80113 Englewood, Colorado hear the Petition during a regular meeting Littleton, Colorado 80128 David Mandarich, owner Notice is hereby given that there will be a of the District’s Board of Directors which will convene at Wednesday, the hour of 6:30 p.m. on The real property, is the subject of #12 Cherry Hillswhich Park Dr. public hearing on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 4481 W. this Petition, is legally described as Englewood, CO 80113 April 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Englewood Caspian Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80128. follows: Public comment will be heard at the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1000 The Petitioners’ name and address are Legal Description hearing or Block written3, communications Englewood Parkway, Englewood, as follows: Lot 1, and Tracts C, E, and G, The Polo regarding theReserve issuance–ofPolo this Ridge licenseFarms FilColorado, to consider an application for a Polo Reserve Metropolitan District ing No. 1 County of Arapahoe, State of mayColorado. be submitted to the City Clerk, new & Restaurant Liquor License c/oHotel William D. Steigers 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, 4481 W. Caspian Circle for Cochino Taco LLC dba Cochino Taco, Littleton, Colorado 80128 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interColorado 80110 by 3495 South Downing St., Englewood, ested parties who may object to the inclu20, of 2016 5:00 p.m. Colorado The real80113 property, which is the subject of April sion theatabove described real property this Petition, is legally described as to appear said time place and show By order of theatLiquor and and Medical John Ballen, owner/manager follows: cause in writing, if any, why the Petition Marijuana Authority of the City of any 3122 S. Gaylord St. shouldLicensing not be granted. The failure LegalEnglewood, Description municipalityColorado. or county which may be able of Englewood, Colorado 80113 to provide service to the real property Lot 1, Block 3, and Tracts C, E, and G, David Mandarich, herein described or any person in the DisThe Polo Reserve – Poloowner Ridge Farms Filtrict to fileCarlile a written objection to the Petiing No.#12 1 County of Arapahoe, State of /s/ Stephanie Cherry Hills Park Dr. tion City shallClerk be taken as assent to inclusion Colorado. Deputy Englewood, CO 80113 of the above real property. Legal Notice No.: described 57431 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all inter- First Publication: March 31, 2016 Public comment will be heard at the Published: March 31, 2016 Order of the Board ested parties who may object to the inclu- LastBy Publication: March 31, 2016 hearing written communications Englewood Herald of Directors of the sion oforthe above described real property Publisher: The Englewood Herald Polo Reserve Metropolitan District to appearthe at issuance said timeofand and show regarding thisplace license cause in writing, if any, why the Petition Llpublic hearing new app for herald may be submitted to the City Clerk, Dated this 22nd day of March, 2016. should not be granted. The failure of any 1000 Englewood Englewood, POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISmunicipality or Parkway, county which may be able to provide service to the real property TRICT Colorado 80110 by herein described or any person in the DisApril 5:00 p.m. trict 20, to 2016 file aatwritten objection to the PetiBy: /s/ Dennis Carlton tion shall be taken to inclusion Secretary By order of the Liquoras andassent Medical

the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District,

SAGITTARIUS (November 22oftoDirectors December (“District”). The Board will hearchange the Petition during 21) With directing thea regular Archer’smeeting aim, of the District’s Board of Directors which consider a second look at your plans and see at the hour of 6:30 p.m. on where will theyconvene mightApril benefit Thursday, 28,from 2016a revision. at 4481 AW. workplace matter is close to a resolution. Caspian Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80128.

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Inclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District, (“District”). The Board of Directors will hear the Petition during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors which will convene at the hour of 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 4481 W. Caspian Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80128. The Petitioners’ name and address are as follows: Polo Reserve Metropolitan District c/o William D. Steigers 4481 W. Caspian Circle Littleton, Colorado 80128

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The real property, which is the subject of this Petition, is legally described as follows: Legal Description Lot 1, Block 3, and Tracts C, E, and G, The Polo Reserve – Polo Ridge Farms Filing No. 1 County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interested parties who may object to the inclusion of the above described real property to appear at said time and place and show cause in writing, if any, why the Petition should not be granted. The failure of any municipality or county which may be able to provide service to the real property herein described or any person in the District to file a written objection to the Petition shall be taken as assent to inclusion of the above described real property.

modified, if necessary. Legal Description The Petitioners’ name and address arecould be Lot 1, Block 3, and Tracts C, E, and G, as follows: PISCES (February 19 to–March 20) Old rela-FilThe Polo Reserve Polo Ridge Farms ing that No. seemed 1 County tionships toof beArapahoe, sinking areState buoy-of Polo Reserve Metropolitan District Colorado. c/o William D. Steigers ant again, and new relationships are benefiting 4481 W. Caspian Circle from Cupid’s loving care. This could be a good NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interLittleton, Colorado 80128 time toested makeparties a majorwho move. may object to the inclusion of the above described real property The real property, which is the subject of BORN THIS WEEK: While you tread to appear at said time andprefer place to and show this Petition, is legally described as your own path, go out of your help cause inyou’ll writing, if any, whyway theto Petition follows: should not be granted. The failure of any someone in need. municipality or county which may be able Legal Description to provide service to the real property Lot 1, Block 3, and Tracts C, E, and G, Features herein described (c) or2016 anyKing person inSynd., the Inc. DisThe Polo Reserve – Polo Ridge Farms Filtrict to file a written objection to the Petiing No. 1 County of Arapahoe, State of tion shall be taken as assent to inclusion Colorado. of the above described real property. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interBy Order of the Board ested parties who may object to the incluof Directors of the sion of the above described real property Polo Reserve Metropolitan District to appear at said time and place and show cause in writing, if any, why the Petition Dated this 22nd day of March, 2016. should not be granted. The failure of any POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISmunicipality or county which may be able TRICT to provide service to the real property herein described or any person in the DisBy: /s/ Dennis Carlton trict to file a written objection to the PetiSecretary tion shall be taken as assent to inclusion of the above described real property. Legal Notice No.: 57448 First Publication: March 31, 2016 By Order of the Board Last Publication: March 31, 2016 of Directors of the Publisher: Littleton Independent Polo Reserve Metropolitan District

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BE Informed!

By Order of the Board of Directors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2016. POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Dennis Carlton Secretary

Legal Notice No.: 57448 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2016. POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Dennis Carlton Secretary

Legal Notice No.: 57448 First Publication: March 31, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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