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Keeping eyes, and minds, on the road CDOT highlights growing problem of distracted driving By Tom Skelley tskelley@colorado communitymedia.com Nicolle Dowling of Centennial knows her distracted driving is a problem.

“I’m aware of it, but I need to do a better job of not doing it,” Dowling said. “Having the phone in my hand, whether it be for texting, talking, using navigation apps, getting information or just thinking I need to get information” — those are the things she sometimes does behind the wheel other than watching the road.

Dowling, 38, isn’t alone. A 2015 Colorado Department of Transportation survey shows one in four drivers admitted to reading a text message while behind the wheel during the previous week. The numbers are even higher for other forms of distraction, including eating.

Texting is among the many ways motorists become distracted. Shutterstock image

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City council to consider recreational pot sales 4-3 vote at study session could open door to shops By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Littleton City Council will vote on an ordinance to allow recreational marijuana sales following a push by the owners of two of the city’s medical marijuana dispensaries. At a study session on April 12, the council directed city staff to draft the ordinance. A 2014 council ordinance prohibits recreational sales in the city. Medical dispensaries are capped at four, which is how many are currently in business. But principals with two of those medical

Erica Villarreal remembers her son, Jaime, at a press conference on April 13. Also shown is Jaime Villarreal’s ﬁancee, Natasha Espinoza. Photo by Kyle Harding

Victim’s family urges help Police probe shooting that killed one, injured another By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Jaime Villarreal is pictured with his children, Landon and Leah. Courtesy photo

Jaime Villarreal’s mother remembers how much he loved the Denver Broncos. His fiancee remembers how much he loved his two children. His little brother remembers going fishing with him. “We had our whole life planned out,” Natasha Espinoza said through tears on April 13. “And in a matter of minutes it’s gone.” Villarreal, 23, a Thornton resident, was shot to death early the morning of March 18

in an office building parking lot in the 8000 block of Southpark Lane. Another man was injured. The Ford pickup that Villarreal, of Thornton, was using to plow parking lots was found burned and abandoned nearby. No arrests have been made, but the Littleton Police Department has been searching for two suspects. Espinoza, Villarreal’s fiancee and the mother of his 2-year-old daughter, Leah, pleaded for the public’s help in finding the people responsible for his death. She was joined at a press conference at the Littleton Center by Villarreal’s mother, Erica Villarreal, his 11-year-old brother, Javen, and Kylie

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Littleton Public Schools Foundation has spirit

FACES AMONG US

Foundation raises money at annual dinner By Kyle Harding kharding@colorado communitymedia.com

Jason Moore is an Army veteran and a paralegal student at Arapahoe Community College. Photo by Kyle Harding

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JASON MOORE Arapahoe Community College student My studies I’m studying to be a paralegal at Arapahoe Community College. I plan on getting a job and using that money to work toward my bachelor’s degree in political science. I work as a liaison between the student veterans club and the school.

What’s next? I’m thinking about going to law school. That’s why I decided to become a paralegal first, to figure out if I actually like it, because law school is expensive. Before ACC I was an artilleryman in the Army. I went in in 2010 and was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with the 101st Airborne Division. I was only there for a month before I got sent over to Afghanistan. I was there for a year. Amazingly enough, I survived the firefights and the explosions out there, I get back home and get a hernia, and that almost killed me. The doctor cut an artery and I lost 2 1/2 liters of blood internally. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Army, but unfortunately my body couldn’t keep up anymore.

Despite snowy weather, hundreds of people showed up for the annual Spirit Dinner to help the Littleton Public Schools Foundation raise money to augment the school district’s funding. Those who bought a ticket and came to the April 16 event were rewarded with dinner, beer tasting and pairing by Breckenridge Brewery, music from That Eighties Band and opportunities to bid on items in both a silent and live auction. Beth Best, Littleton Public Schools Foundation executive director, told the crowd at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center that the foundation has raised more than $1.1 million over the last two years. “Without you coming to

this event, the Littleton Public Schools Foundation doesn’t exist,” Best said. Best said foundation money goes to fund opportunities for students in the district, such as new programs and technology like computers for STEM centers in the middle schools. “Each one of you helped open a door for a student or a teacher and they gladly stepped through it,” Best told the donors. Auction items included private beer tastings from Breckenridge and a Broncos package with tickets to a home game and a tour of the team’s training facility. The Spirit Dinner was the first for Superintendent Brian Ewert, who took over prior to this school year. Ewert praised the foundation as a partner of the district. “As Colorado faces budget issues and unfunded mandates, your support through the Littleton Public Schools Foundation is more important than ever,” he said.

For fun I love video games and I love comic books. My favorite game of all time that I will pick up any day of the week is “Legend of Zelda” for Nintendo 64. If you have suggestions for My Name is…contact Kyle Harding at kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Auctioneer Shawn Hagler takes bids at the Littleton Public Schools Foundation Spirit Dinner. Photo by Kyle Harding

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River Run trailhead project takes shape Trailhead construction is scheduled to be ﬁnished in June or July

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The deep-throated growl of engines, the crash of steel jaws on rocks and the beep of heavy equipment backing up replaced the normal quiet along the banks of the South Platte River just north of Oxford Avenue as construction of a trailhead for the RiverRun project moved forward. Creation of the trailhead is the initial project in the RiverRun project, which is designed to revitalize about seven miles of the South Platte running through Littleton, Englewood and Sheridan. When completed, the trailhead project will include a picnic pavilion, playground, restroom facilities and access to regional trails. Phase one involved site preparation, said Dave Lee, Englewood Open Space manager. Equipment was assembled in the west end of the parking lot at the Broken Tee Golf Course in Englewood. Heavy equipment changed the topography of the area near the banks of the river to accommodate the planned amenities. At the same

Crews work on the access point to the South Platte River that will be part of the RiverRun Trailhead adjacent to the river just north of Oxford Avenue. The trailhead will have restrooms, a picnic pavilion, a playground and other amenities and is scheduled to be completed by late June or early July. Photo by Tom Munds time, utilities were installed to provide the necessary services for the restroom and other structures. “We had funding, so the projects moved directly into phase two, which included construction of the many of the amenities,” Lee said. “Currently, there are crews preparing handicapped access from the parking lot to the river as well as creating

two of the channels for two of the water amenities in the river. One of those will be a white water wading area near the east bank of the river. Work on the restrooms and picnic shelter will begin before too long. Plans are to have the trailhead completed by late June or early July.” The effort is being spearheaded by the South Platte Working Group. Representa-

tives of Englewood, Sheridan, Littleton, Arapahoe County, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and the Army Corps of Engineers make up the group. Lee said grants from the Arapahoe County Open Space fund as well as money the city received from the open space fund and from lottery funds provided the about $800,000 needed to construct the trailhead. Another trailhead amenity recently received funding when it was announced that Greater Outdoors Colorado had approved Sheridan’s grant request for $350,000 to construct and equip the playground adjacent to the river. Plans are for the money to be used to build a nature-themed playground, seating overlooking the river, pedestrian paths and to install landscaping around the playground. One aspect of the RiverRun project has been completed as the new east bank trail was built between South Prince and Bowles Avenue. There are plans for bank enhancements along much of the seven-mile stretch as well as creation of a white water tubing and boating channel between West Union and West Oxford avenues. Smaller trailheads are planned at Union and Belleview avenues.

Two entities consider joining forces on ice rink Metro District, South Suburban looking at partnership options By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Highlands Ranch Metro District and South Suburban Parks and Recreation may partner on a new ice

He added that an ice rink would not go in the undeveloped land north of Town Center North, between Lucent and Barrons boulevards in Highlands Ranch, where a mixed-use development is planned. South Suburban’s ice arena at 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial, is being evaluated for upgrades. Renovation costs are very close to the cost of

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WHAT COLORADO LAW SAYS • Talking on a phone is illegal for any driver age 18 and younger. • Since 2009, texting and driving, or any manual data entry, has been illegal for all drivers. • Drivers under 18 may only carry passengers 21 and older for the ﬁrst

six months after receiving a license and only one passenger under 21 for the second six months. Only one passenger may ride in the front seat.

only for the following reasons:

Exceptions

• You witness a criminal act or believe one may occur.

Colorado law allows those under 18 to use their cell phone while driving

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• You have reason to fear for your life or safety.

• To report a ﬁre, trafﬁc accident,

road hazards, and medical or hazardous materials.

Subsequent offenses: $100

Fines for texting and driving

For more information on distracted driving, visit: www.codot.gov/safety/ distracteddriving and www.distraction.gov

First offense: $50

Source: DMV.org

• To report a person driving in a reckless, careless or unsafe manner.

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In Colorado, six of 10 crashes with teen drivers involved distracted driving. As the rates of distracted driving rise in Colorado and the United States, so do Causes of those distractions by the numbers of accidents, and deaths, it percentage: causes. Interacting with other passengers: 15 In 2015, 15,307 crashes involving percent distracted driving were reported in Colorado, an average of 42 accidents Using a cell phone, including texting: 12 each day, according to CDOT. That’s a 16 percent percent increase in the past four years. Looking at something in the vehicle: 10 Sgt. Steve McIntosh, Meanwhile, fatalities related to distractpercent ed driving rose to 69 in 2015, up from 59 Supervisor of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Ofﬁ ce Looking at something outside the vehicle: 9 in 2014. percent The numbers have been going up Trafﬁc Safety Unit despite a law passed in 2009 that made Singing/moving to music: 8 percent texting while driving illegal in Colorado. Grooming/applying makeup: 6 percent “It’s clear distracted driving poses Trying to stop One for the ages a threat to anyone on Colorado roadReaching for an object: 6 percent Distracted driving is a habit Josh and Just as the term “distracted driving” ways,” Darrell Lingk, director of the Hannah Stewart of Parker said they’ve Source: Rocky Mountain Insurance Informaencompasses a variety of behaviors other Office of Transportation Safety for the tion Association than texting behind the wheel, it is also Colorado Department of Transportation, been trying to break. Josh Stewart, 34, said he was guilty of behavior that affects various age groups, said in a news release. “It may seem like texting and driving in the past, but he not just younger drivers. art said she used to text and drive but a harmless glance at your phone, but a avoids it now that his 3-year-old son is Although 21- to 30-year-olds made stopped because of increased awareness AAA study indicates that the cognitive often riding with him. But up the largest portion of offenders in distraction from using of the issue from previous awareness he said other distractions, distracted driving accidents, the second your phone can last as campaigns. including his son, somelargest group consisted of drivers belong as 27 seconds after Another campaign begins this sumtimes affect his driving. tween 31 and 40, compiling 18 percent of finishing a distracting mer, and CDOT officials hope it will have “Having a kid in the the estimated 57,298 distracted driving task.” an impact, too. “Drop the Distraction” car” is distracting, Josh A 2015 Colorado Department crashes. More than half of the crashes April is National Diswill be a high-visibility effort to educate said, “because they’re of Transportation survey were caused by drivers outside of these tracted Driving Awareness motorists on the dangers of distracted constantly asking you asked drivers about their beage groups. Month, and the Colorado driving. questions, or they drop havior behind the wheel durHannah Stewart, 32, believes the probState Patrol is in the midst “The news and everything you see a book or a toy or someing the previous week. Here’s of a campaign of high-vislem is more prevalent among younger about (texting and driving) and all of the thing and then I find what the survey — completed ibility enforcement. The drivers. deaths, I pay attention to that stuff,” Hanmyself reaching for it.” by 829 Coloradans by mail state patrol is also solicit“I definitely see people of both genders nah Stewart said. “The electric billboards Dowling agreed having and online — found: ing suggestions for mesthat have the death toll from accidents doing it, but don’t think I’ve seen anyone a child in the car is a moti- 50 and over doing it,” she said. sages from residents on its that rises every week definitely has an im63 percent said they used vator to stop using a cell Facebook page. Messages, pact on me. I’m actually glad I see those.” Like her husband, Hannah Stewentertainment devices (radio, phone while driving. In such as last year’s favorCD player, iPod, etc.). her case, it’s her 17-yearite “Get your head out of 41 percent said they ate. old stepson she’s thinking your apps,” will be voted about. on and winning messages 38 percent said they talked “He’s 17, he’s driving may appear on highway on a hand-held cell phone. now,” she said. “I just signs. 25 percent said they read a don’t think it’s appropriate text message. to set the example that it’s Getting the message OK to use your phone and 16 percent said they sent a State Trooper Nate Reid drive.” text message. wants drivers to know “The Respected Leader In The Industry Since 1974” Both of the Stewarts distracted driving isn’t and Dowling said they limited to texting, though notice many other drivers not paying he has seen an increase in the number attention. of devices motorists have available. “I feel like a hypocrite sometimes,” “Cognitive distractions” include usJosh Stewart said. “I’ll do it, but then I’ll ing the radio, eating, daydreaming, talkCedar Privacy Trex Seclusions get really ticked off when I see someone ing with passengers or checking a map. else doing it, or I see someone at a red Cell phone use was the leading cause of light and their head is looking down, distracted driving crashes between 2012 then up, and I hear the car behind them and 2015, but other passengers in the honking when the light changes. 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Residents relocated from shelter after apartment fire All 130 units were evacuated after April 6 blaze in Littleton By Chris Rotar crotar@colorado communitymedia.com A Red Cross shelter that had been a temporary home for at least a dozen seniors in the wake of an apartment fire has closed. On April 16, the Red Cross reported that everyone who had been staying at the shelter in Littleton has been relocated to temporary apartments, care communities or hotels. The

Red Cross operated a pair of shelters after the April 6 fire at Southview Place Towers. On April 13, more than a dozen seniors were moved from Littleton United Methodist Church to the Life Center, about a block away on Datura Street. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire at 5820 S. Windermere St. remained under investigation, and residents of the 130-unit building waited to find out when they could return home. “We’re taking it one day at a time,” said Ted Lemke, a resident of the 55-and-over apartment complex. A spokesman hired by the ownership of Southview

Place Towers said information regarding a timetable for residents’ return might be available early this week. “Our goal is to get them back as soon as possible,” said Andy Boian, CEO of Dovetail Solutions, a public-relations and crisis-management firm based in Denver. But there was still work to be done in order to ensure the building is safe for a return, Boian said. Continued testing of the building’s air quality and structural integrity are among the tasks, he said. The fire started on the fourth floor and hit 24 units of the building particularly hard. The tests are focused on

those apartments, Boian said. Residents have not been able to retrieve their belongings from those units, which may have to be completely overhauled. Concerns over asbestos prompted tests in the days after the fire. Boian said the tests show “there is no asbestos in the air” for the building as a whole. But a wall was constructed in an effort to ensure asbestos doesn’t leak from the two dozen apartments hit hardest. Boian said residents were being kept up to date on developments through two daily briefings at the shelter. “We announced (April

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14) that every one of those 130 units are getting new refrigerators,” he said. Southview Place Towers comprises two adjacent buildings that were built in the early 1970s, one on Windermere Street and one on Datura Street. The fire did not reach the Datura building. In February, the buildings were purchased for $30.5 million by Tebo-Orvis LLC, according to Arapahoe County property records. Documents list Stephen D. Tebo as the company’s manager. He is the founder and owner of Boulderbased Tebo Properties.

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COUNCIL DECLINES TO PURSUE DRONE RULES The Littleton City Council chose not to move forward with possible regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles at a study session on April 12.

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dispensaries — Stan Zislis, co-owner of Silver Stem Fine Cannabis on Littleton Boulevard, and Eric and Kyle Speidell, co-owners of The Green Solution on Santa Fe Drive — have been working to overturn the ordinance, enlisting the help of a Denver political consulting firm and joining the Historic Downton Littleton Merchants Association. The other two dispensaries, Green Mountain Care and The Hemp Center, are located within 1,000 feet of parks and would not be able to sell recreationally. Supporters of recreational sales brought the issue to city council last month, spurring the council to vote 4-3 to have the study session. In the session, councilmembers discussed the possibility of putting the issue before voters, but ultimately decided to have City Attorney Kristin Schledorn draft an ordinance for the council to consider. Debbie Brinkman, who has been the councilmember most outspoken against recreational sales, said that if the council doesn’t act and recreational

Assistant City Attorney Lena McClelland briefed the council on UAVs, and the council marijuana proponents gather enough signatures to put their own initiative on the ballot, the city would have less control over the process. Councilmember Doug Clark spoke most strongly in favor of allowing recreational sales. “You have a constitutional amendment that did pass, not only in the state but in Littleton,” he said, referring to Amendment 64, which was passed by voters in 2012 to legalize recreational marijuana in Colorado. Brinkman has noted several times that just because Littleton residents voted in favor of allowing marijuana in the state does not mean they want dispensaries in their community. “I’m perfectly fine with what we did back in 2014, and I think it’s working well,” she said. Clark seems to reject that argument,

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discussed an ordinance that Cherry Hills Village adopted requiring registration of hobby UAV ﬂiers and deeming ﬂying over a person’s property without permission to be trespassing. That ordinance also limits the size of the aircraft and requires operators to maintain a line of sight with their UAVs. however. “That doesn’t make sense, that’s like, ‘I want to be able to drive a car, but I don’t want auto dealers to sell cars,’ “ he said. Brinkman said many people have called her and implored her to take a stand against recreational sales. Other councilmembers have said they have had calls from both sides. Councilmember Jerry Valdes said his calls have been roughly split down the middle, while Councilmember Phil Cernanec said his calls have been about 2-1 against allowing sales. At the March council meeting that led to the study session, only one person spoke explicitly against allowing sales. Police Chief Doug Stephens told the council he is not concerned with any spike in crime related to allowing sales.

Everyone that came in contact with Jaime just fell in love with him ... I mean from schoolmates to teachers to coaches to his co-workers.”

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Blei, the mother of his 3-year-old son, Landon. Erica Villarreal said that her son had recently earned his commercial driver’s license and was eager to follow in the footsteps of his father and uncles, pursuing a career as a car hauler. He was waiting until he was old enough to be insured. “Everyone that came in contact with Jaime just fell in love with him,” she said. “I mean from schoolmates to teachers to coaches to his co-workers.” Villarreal’s mother unfurled a quilt

that her sister made, featuring pictures of her son with friends; with family members; with his kids; wearing a Broncos jersey. “This is Jaime,” she said. “This is who he was. He was an amazing son.”

Erica Villarreal, Mother of slaying victim

Blei said that Villarreal was a devoted father to both of his children. “The love that he shared with his kids was more real than any love I’ve ever known,” she said. Javen Villarreal said that his older

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“We don’t anticipate negative impact on our operations or a negative effect on public safety here in Littleton,” he said. Stephens added that he thinks keeping a cap on the number of stores allowed is responsible, however. Schledorn will draft several different options of an ordinance for the council to consider. A potential ordinance could prohibit recreational stores from operating as medical dispensaries, allow them to serve medical patients who are 21 or older or allow them to serve 18-and-older medical patients with a wall dividing the recreational and medical portions of the establishment. Also at issue is whether to allow marijuana cultivation, manufacturing or testing facilities.

brother was always there for him. “Jaime was an amazing brother,” he said. Cpl. Rick Redmond of the Littleton Police Department said that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing and released no new information. “If anybody has any information, please let us know,” Redmond said. “I know from doing this for a little while that the greatest asset a police department has is the community around it.” Redmond said that tips can be sent to the department at 303-794-1551 or to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720913-7867. A page to raise money for Villarreal’s daughter has been set up at www. gofundme.com/wuysa88s.

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Beckman brings experience to HD 38 race Former Arapahoe County commissioner says she has a record of removing red tape

By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Former District 1 Arapahoe County Commissioner Susan Beckman says all the legislation she saw as a state employee led to her decision to run for a seat in the state House. “With 500 pieces of legislation a year, all of it has a cost, all of it impacts somewhere down the line,” the Littleton resident said. Beckman, who is married to Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman, jumped into the House District 38 race late, but still managed to pick up 56.7 percent of the delegate vote at the Arapahoe County Republican assembly in March.

Beckman faces a Republican challenge, though. She and Mike Williams of Centennial are on the ballot for the June 28 primary. The winner will face Democrat Robert Bowen of Centennial in the general election in November. Another Littleton Republican, Kathleen Conti, currently holds the seat, but has decided to run for county commissioner. District 38 includes west Centennial and most of Littleton, as well as Bow Mar and Columbine Valley. Beckman Beckman is banking on her experience as a commissioner and later overseeing construction and maintenance projects for the state to win the election, but pointed out that she also has private-sector experience in restaurant management. “I was testifying at the joint budget

committee and the capital development committee with my director’s position at the state and spending a lot of time in the Legislature, watching, and really felt that it was time to move into something and serve this community in a way that I could be effective,” she said. Beckman said state lawmakers pass a lot of legislation without understanding how it affects businesses, taxpayers and local governments. “I’ve had experience in peeling back rules and regulations,” she said. “This would be a good opportunity for me to serve in a Legislature and bring some of my experience and voting record. Beckman cites an example from her county commissioner days of repealing what she says were redundant and burdensome child-welfare regulations. “None of them were related to safety,” she said. “It was bureaucracy and red tape.”

Beckman says that she has the experience necessary to work on the budget and leverage money for infrastructure projects. She believes the state has overly strict oil and gas regulations. She also pledges to work to keep taxes down. The district also has to take care of its aging population,” she said. “(We have) a senior population that is growing very quickly,” she said. “And we have to prepare for that, and make sure that they can live comfortably in this district.” Beckman said she would work in the House to protect the rights of her constituents. “It’s not necessarily about getting legislation done,” she said. “It’s about making sure that legislation that is introduced is responsive to the needs of District 38 and not some liberal agenda from Washington.”

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Cross-fit idea not just about fitness So I have several buddies of mine who have really gotten into cross-fit training over the past few years. They range in age from their early 20s to a couple of my close friends who are in their 50s. And research tells me there are people of all ages and generations who have adopted some form of cross-fit. including teenagers and people well beyond their 50s. If you are unfamiliar with cross-fit training you can look up the definition on Wikipedia just like I did and you will find that it is a physical fitness workout system that incorporates multiple forms of exercises and techniques. It can include high-intensive interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, kettlebell lifting, calisthenics, strongman and other exercises. Now one of my buddies, Mark Foley, who hails from Boston, is one of those guys who has really gotten into this form of training. He trains at a “box,” the cross-fit term for a gym, that his nephew owns near Boston. Mark is in phenomenal shape for a man at any age. But the best thing about Mark’s phenomenal shape is not his physical conditioning, it is his philosophy and approach toward cross-fit in all areas of life. A cross-fit WOD, or Workout of the Day, could take up to an hour of committed time. There are 23 more hours in each day that are

typically filled with activities and tasks that sometimes consume us and rob us of the opportunity to spend time working on all facets and areas of our lives. You see, just like cross-fit includes multiple forms of exercise and movements, our lives are made up of a Michael Norton multitude of roles and activities such as famWINNING ily life, careers, social, WORDS recreation, financial, spiritual, health, community, and things that educate and motivate us. My buddy Mark has tried to get me to join the cross-fit craze for the past few years, and I have resisted. That is, I have resisted the physical fitness form of cross-fit. I completely subscribe to being cross-fit for life and in all areas of life. And although it takes time, commitment, and dedication to make the time for all areas of life, it is well worth the investment in yourself, your family, your friends, and your future. The all-too-familiar phrase, “I would do it if I only had more time,” is just an excuse. Because we all have the same amount of

minutes and hours in each day, it’s about how we choose to use them. Easier said than done? Maybe, but if we start somewhere and find just a few minutes each day to focus on some part of our lives that have been neglected or compromised, I can assure you that the outcome and result will far outweighs effort and time that you will invest. And here’s the other thing: Maybe we can’t do something each and every day of our lives that supports each and every aspect of our lives, but on balance, if we looked back over the course of a week and could see where we spent pockets of time working on our mind, body, and spirit, and where we spent precious time focused on our family and friends, and how we used our time most productively at work, we will begin to see all of the benefits of being cross-fit for life. How about you? Are you working too much, traveling too much, consumed with too many distractions and not enough time for yourself and your family? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we start spending just a little bit more time on and in all aspects of life, 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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Collection could end from collecting dust A raccoon named Teddy sat on a rare copy of “Stormy Weather” by the Five Sharps. Teddy cracked the record. Apparently it’s a lousy version of a great song, but the fact that it’s rare has made it highly valued. That makes no sense to me. There may be only four copies of the record in existence. But if it’s bad, all the better. But some collectors don’t think like I do. A copy of the record that Teddy did not sit on might go for $10,000 at auction. Help me with the logic, if you can. I watch a show called “Pawn Stars.” People bring in some pretty odd items that fetch a lot of money. Someone brought in the record that Teddy sat on. People bring in autographs. The autographs of famous people, like Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Be honest. Do you have any autographs in the house?

What’s a Peyton Manning worth? I wouldn’t know what to do with it. Frame it? Put it in a safety deposit box? If Manning wrote me a check, I’d be delighted to have his autograph. Otherwise, no. I’ve heard that Craig Marshall Smith Lincoln’s autograph is the most highly QUIET DESPERATION prized. Not by me. Again, what would I do with it? I guess I could have people over, and we could look at it, and tell stories about Lincoln. Smith continues on Page 11

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Wealth of uncertainty as election year unfolds The first quarter of the 2016 election year is complete. But, I can’t say much was accomplished. The stock market remains flat, economic growth is on hold and we still don’t know who will be on the ballot come November. I always think it helps to understand the reasons behind why things are the way they are. Maybe if we can find some logic in the situation, it will help us deal with the uncertainty. And that is the key word … uncertainty. Investments are down because the markets don’t like ambiguity. We expect our jobs, pocketbooks and nest eggs to improve over time. But for that to happen, something bigger has to take place. The world economy also has to increase. We can see the pattern now. Our credit markets collapsed in 2008, Europe’s credit crisis hit in 2011 and China’s attempt to avoid a crisis curbed their growth in 2015. Now that our financial world includes the entire globe, these things matter more than they used to. The reasons are many but we can start with earnings in honor of first-quarter

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My favorite Lincoln story was his response to someone who said he was two-faced. “If I were, would I have chosen this one?” I can promise you that there will not be any intentional humor in the next White House. There will be plenty of unintended humor. David Letterman may want to come out of retirement. Have you seen him lately? Full, scraggly beard. He looks like a bum, and he probably loves it. He was expected to be a sharp dresser every night for years.

reporting season. A company reports earnings based on product sales and revenue. Ideally, these will not only outpace their overhead, but improve over time and increase the company’s value. That’s Patricia Kummer where you come in, as a stockFINANCIAL you want STRATEGIES holder, appreciation. When two-thirds of the world is in an economic dearth, it is hard to sell more to those who have less. As a result, earnings have gone south the last two quarters and are expected to be low again this quarter. It feels like we have been in limbo for nine years. The meaning of “long-term” just got even longer. We got spoiled a bit in 2012 and 2013 when Quantitative Eas-

ing fueled the potential for growth that has not yet occurred. Now the markets are adjusting prices for what stocks are really worth in this environment. This makes us unhappy and unhappy people want something to change. That’s where the election comes in. Voters cannot make up their minds what they want or who they want to solve our wealth of problems. Usually when change is needed, the pendulum swings wide to overcompensate. Hence we have significant differences between the extreme left and right, depending on the issues. This creates more uncertainty (and a lot of terrible ads in the media). Jerry Webman, chief economist for Oppenheimer Funds, states that it is the economy that dictates the election, not the other way around. He also said, “Hating the government is not an investment strategy.” Statistics show that you would have lost money trying to vote with your investment dollars in previous election years. The economic engine worldwide is what dictates growth and returns. The amount of debt global economies are

carrying will need to be reduced through future growth and higher demands over time. Meanwhile, watch for opportunities: Improvement in China and progress in Europe through support from their Central Bank. If their growth is anywhere close to what happened in the United States during our easy money policy years, they (and we as investors) could be in for nice advances in stock prices around the world. In turn this should help fuel our home-based companies for stronger earnings in future quarters.

He probably goes unrecognized in New York now. I don’t own many rarities. I do have a very early Crickets album. Before they became Buddy Holly and the Crickets. But I don’t have anything to play it on. So what good is it doing me? And it’s in the basement. That’s where my archives are. The Some Day Archives, I call them. Someday I am going to look at them. Will someday ever come? Our homes are full of souvenirs and mementos and scrapbooks. Computers have made it possible to save a lot of things very conveniently. But I have files on my screen that I rarely open. Now and then I will get sentimental, and open a file, like Jennifer’s, and reminisce. (We are no longer together.)

I open my father’s file at least once a month. And Badger’s. She was the dachshund ahead of Smitty, and the first individual who ever depended upon me. When I see that a natural disaster or a fire has destroyed a home, I always wonder about the possessions that were lost. The keepsakes. My basement flooded in 2003 when I was out of town. Half of my archives were lost. For a while, I was heartbroken.

Now I cannot remember exactly what I lost. I started over, but I no longer keep as much. Because I know that someday may never come. “Can’t go on, everything I had is gone. Stormy weather.” It’s not true.

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Post 4666 meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 5748 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Contact 303-738-8577. Widowed Men and Women of America, a new chapter Link 6 for the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Littleton areas, is a social group that offers a variety of activities for its members. Group meets for happy hour at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Call Kay 303-749-0169 or Dorothy 303484-8811. Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 10, meets for a social hour and activities sign-up at 4:20 p.m. Thursdays at the Sporting News Grill, Holiday Inn, Hampden & Wadsworth. Call 303-798-5850. Zeta Rho Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets every second Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Parker, Aurora and Littleton. Call 303-841-0332 or 303-805-5135. Support Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline. org/womens-guide-paying-for-college/. Beyond Divorce: Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends helps individuals through the emotional roller-coaster ride of separation or divorce and addresses such topics as grief, anger, denial, guilt, letting go, self-esteem, and dating again. The series is taught by trained facilitators and involves education presentations plus discussion groups. There is no charge for attending the first meeting of the 10-week series. Sessions are on-going and meetings are in the west and south metro areas. Call 303-9789865 or go to divorceseminarcenter.com for more information. Clubs continues on Page 21

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“Some people love the megachurches, other people like the smaller churches. We get to know each other quickly.” — The Rev. Marilyn Lewis, Ruth Memorial Chapel

The Rev. Marilyn Lewis speaks to her congregation at the Ruth Memorial Chapel in Parker on April 10. Lewis leads the Center for Spiritual Living, a nondenominational church whose philosophy combines the teachings of many faiths. Photos by Tom Skelley

Church offers wide path to God Center for Spiritual Living breathes new life into historic building

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History: Construction on the church began in February 1912 and the building held its first gathering on June 14, 1912. A formal dedication followed on May 25, 1913. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized by the Town of Parker as a landmark. It is the first church built in Parker.

he sun streamed through the windows of Ruth Memorial Chapel in Parker on a warm spring morning, casting beams of light across the sanctuary as people hugged, talked and greeted each other. As two men picked up the instruments and played a soft call to worship, the congregants took their seats in the pews, bobbing and swaying to the tune. As a woman began singing and the congregation joined in, the old, historic space came alive, like a photograph changing from black and white to color. After the song and applause ended, the Rev. Marilyn Lewis of the Center for Spiritual Living greeted members and newcomers alike. “We honor you no matter what spiritual path you are on,” she said, inviting first-time visitors to raise their hands so they could receive flowers, a welcome packet and another round of applause. To some it may seem odd to hear Buddhist singing bowls or readings from the “Tao of Pooh” in a church designed by Protestants more than a century ago. To Lewis and her congregation, the chapel is home. “We like to say that we believe in new thought with ancient wisdom,” Lewis said. “It’s wonderful to be in a historic church. It’s all God.” The Center for Spiritual Living, or CSL, is a nondenominational church that combines the tenets of many faiths. The church follows the teachings of Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed and other spiritual leaders as well as philosophers such as Plato and Deepak Chopra. Lewis said CSL believes in a common thread running through all

The name: The church is named after Dr. Walter Heath’s daughter, Ruth, who died young. Dr. Heath donated land for the construction of the church and died suddenly just after construction began.

The Ruth Memorial Chapel sits at 19650 East Mainstreet in Parker. The chapel hosts the Center for Spiritual Living’s Sunday services each week. major religions. “We honor all faiths, all paths to God,” Lewis said. “Instead of seeing God as an old man in the sky who decides what some people should have and what others shouldn’t have, we believe that God created a world of good, beauty and love … He wants us to enjoy the beauty in the world.” A special space Suzanne Velasquez is charged with preserving the beauty of the chapel for the Parker Area Historical Society, which is responsible for the building’s upkeep. On a tour of the building a few days before a recent Sunday service, she pulled a rope hanging from the ceiling to ring the church’s bell. The sound that has announced church services and weddings since 1912 still rings clearly

over a century later. Velasquez smiled and described the ambience of the iconic building in the heart of the town. “There’s definitely something special about anyone who chooses this space,” Velasquez said. “Just the number of people who’ve come through here and worshipped here over the last 100 plus years... This is a special little gem. A lot of the people who I see come through here… appreciate the feeling such an old building gives.” Evonne Levy, who has has been with CSL for 10 years, appreciates that feeling. As a practicioner, she leads meditation and prayers during CSL services. “It’s a sacred space,” Levy said. “There’s something very spiritual about (the chapel), a feeling of home. I hear people all the time saying that they love it.” The small building and its congrega-

Details: The building holds approximately 70 people in its rustic pews. It is rented out by the town for weddings but also hosts services for the Center for Spiritual Living each Sunday. For more information on the chapel, go to http://parkerarts.org/1887/RuthMemorial-Chapel

tion of approximately 73 worshippers draw a sharp contrast to the so-called “megachurches” throughout the south metro area. Lewis said large churches, particularly the ones in Parker, do many wonderful things. Her “spiritual family” simply seeks a more intimate experience “Some people love the megachurches, other people like the smaller churches” like CSL, Lewis said. “We get to know each other quickly.” All seekers welcome One might expect a church with such a modern approach to attract only young, “New Age” types, decked out in Church continues on Page 13

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Colorado Potters Guild creates unique gifts Just in time for spring gift needs, the Colorado Potters Guild holds its annual Spring Show and Sale at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd. in Cherry Hills Village. A casserole for a newlywed or a Sonya Ellingboe mom; a special mug for the graduate to SONYA’S take to college; posSAMPLER sibly a hummingbird feeder for the nature-lover, will be a one-of-a-kind gift to treasure indefinitely. (Or it’s just fun to look and touch!) Hours: 4-8 p.m. April 28; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 29; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30. Admission is free. coloradopotters.org. Author to visit Arapahoe Libraries will host New York

Times best-selling author Maggie Steifvater at 2 p.m. at Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial. The author of the “Shiver Trilogy” will introduce “The Raven King,” next in the “Raven Cycle.” Tattered Cover will have books for sale and the writer will autograph copies for readers. Free, but registration is required. Visit any branch or arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-LIBRARY. Scholar recognized Arapahoe Community College student Cecilia Lee, from Elbert and now residing in Littleton, was recognized at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention and in a special section of the April 12 edition of USA Today as one of 20 students nationwide named to the All-USA Academic Team. Chosen from 1,900 nominees, she will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Named to the 2016 Phi Theta Kappa All-Colorado Academic Team, she was also recognized as a 2016 Coca-Cola Scholar with

a $2,000 scholarship. She is enrolled at Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County High School and is a co-editor of the 2016 Progenitor literary magazine as well as a participant in other ACC activities. She will continue her education at the University of Alabama with a double major in mechanical engineering and economics.

Immigrant center event The Littleton Immigrant Resources Center will sell Irish and Italian treats at 1:30 p.m., before the 2 p.m. showing of the movie “Brooklyn,” on April 30 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Donations will also be accepted by the Bemis-based center, which assists immigrants on their journey to citizenship.

Pruning roses South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers its annual Pruning Workshop for gardeners at Littleton’s Memorial Rose Garden, 5804 S. Bemis St., Littleton. Receive hands-on training from 8 a.m. to noon on April 30. Bring gloves and sharp shears to the garden, which holds 1,800 different rose varieties, including AllAmerican Rose Select. District horticulturist Larry Hurd, master gardeners and members of the Denver Rose Society will be on hand with instructions. To register, contact Hurd at 303-721-8478 or larry@ssprd.org. (Rain date is May 7.)

Volunteers needed Bemis Library offers a free delivery service for homebound patrons and needs volunteers. Contact library assistant Krysta Wiggins-Post at 303-7953961. Williams’ scores Composer John Williams has written scores for many iconic films, including “Schindler’s List,” “Home Alone,” and “Star Wars.” The Parker Symphony Orchestra will play a selection of Williams’ works at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker. Tickets: parkerarts.org, 303-805-6800.

MORE ON THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Founder: Ernest Holmes. Holmes, born in 1887, grew up in Maine and was a lover of the outdoors. In 1926 he wrote “The Science of the Mind,” which contains foundational principles of the CSL. Holmes formed the Religious Science church, the precursor to the CSL. Beliefs: The CSL promotes a belief in “new thought combined with ancient wisdom.” Simply put, church members believe that science and faith work together to create the world around us and scientific principles prove spiritual beliefs. Members believe in prayer, positive thinking and many of the beliefs taught in Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and other major religions. Locations: The church has 400 locations around the world in more than 30 countries in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Home office: 573 Park Point Drive, Golden Parker office: 19731 Pikes Peak Ave., Suite G-2 Services: Every Sunday at 10 a.m. at Ruth Memorial Chapel

Musicians begin the Sunday service for the Center for Spiritual Living at Ruth Memorial Chapel in Parker on April 10, 2016. CSL follows the teachings of several religious leaders and philosophers. Photo by Tom Skelley

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Birkenstocks and tie-dye. In fact, the worshippers at CSL reflect a variety of ages, backgrounds and prior religious affiliations. Other than the possible exception of a member in a Colorado Rockies jersey, they look the same as any other church’s congregation. Levy said many of the group’s mem-

bers practiced Judaism and Christianity before joining a church that celebrates aspects of all of those faiths. She appreciates that CSL respects all religions and faiths, and that the church takes a modern approach to seeking God. “We’re not wearing sandals anymore,” Levy said. “We do things to make (God) real for us today.” Bob Collins, a board member at CSL, was one of the members who helped select Ruth Memorial Chapel as the CSL’s place of worship. He said in an email that the building’s traditional ap-

pearance helps new members make the transition to a new way of worship. “Our faith welcomes all spiritual seekers,” Collins said. “The backdrop of a traditional chapel comforts many who arrive … There is a comfort that we are seeking a stronger, personal relationship with God in the same place of many who came before us.” Velasquez said maintenance issues at the chapel don’t arise often. The most common problem is air conditioning breaking down during summer weddings. New stairs are needed to con-

More information and contact: cslparker. org

tinue to welcome wedding parties and worshippers. The chapel’s foundation is sturdy, but it will need some restoration to remain so. The CSL’s foundation is strong too, Lewis said, and as the congregation grows it will eventually need a larger space to accommodate them. “At some point we’re going to outgrow it,” she said. But for now, Lewis and her fellow worshippers like Collins are grateful to be where they are each Sunday. “We always say ‘welcome home,’” he said. “We’ve been waiting for you.”

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‘Rembrandt Room’ is art for art’s sake Buntport one-woman show focuses on museum guard

Erin Rollman plays a museum guard who alternates explanations of paintings with instructions such as “Please stay two feet away” in the Rembrandt gallery at the Hermitage, in Buntport Theater’s original play, “The Rembrandt Room.” Courtesy photo

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lights go up on a large painting of a reclining nude and a uniformed museum guard, played by the versatile and always engaging Erin Rollman of Buntport Theater’s collaborative quintet of actors, writers and directors, who create all the company’s original material. Soon she’s off on a spiel about the painting. The painter Rembrandt’s wife, Saskia, was the model, but the face is that of Geertje, Rembrandt’s lover, hired to care for the couple’s baby son Titus. She stayed on after Saskia died while Titus was still very small and beyond. (The painter couldn’t remarry if he wanted to inherit Saskia’s money.) “Please stay two feet away from the paintings at all times …”

The painting (1836) is of Danae, the mother of Perseus, we are told. She is reaching up toward Zeus, who will impregnate her with a shower of golden specks … A shadowy figure lurking outside the entrance to the room is a man with a fist full of paintbrushes — one of

Rembrandt’s numerous self-portraits. “The bathrooms are off the stairs to the left …” Rollman continues to combine comedy and flashes of humor for about 90 minutes as she lectures about history — Katherine the Great owned the painting

IF YOU GO “The Rembrandt Room” plays through April 30 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: buntport.com.

and we learn tidbits about the legendary Russian monarch as well as the information that a man had slashed the painting with a knife at one point and it took 12 years to repair it. Every so often a scratchy radio sputters to life with a message to the guard — or her phone rings … But for almost 90 minutes, this inventive actress entertains the audience with a mix of mythology, history and goofiness. Buntport fans and those looking for something new and different will want to visit the “Rembrandt Room” soon.

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For the family — or just parents “Peter and the Starcatcher,” by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, plays through May 15 at BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Directed and very cleverly staged by Nick Sugar. Suggested for kids 10 and older — and their parents — who will each find their own bits to laugh at. Performances: Wednesdays through Sundays. See bdtstage.com or call 303-449-6000 for details about times and ticket prices.

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Nineteenth-century life in the South Platte River Valley is the overall message at the Littleton Museum, with 20thcentury updates. In summers, area kids get to have a handon 1860s farm experience — feeding animals, churning butter, cooking, gardening, blacksmithing and playing games from the era when they are enrolled in the annual “Adventures in History” camps at the museum. This weeklong program will be offered June 6-10, July

“Adventures in History,” with 11-15 and August 8-12, with a fee of $200. (Friends of the cooking, crafts, games and Library/Museum get a 10 more. Dates: June 28-July 1 percent discount.) and July 26-29, in half day This summer, sessions for $100 two new camps for (FOL/M disyounger kids are count). IF YOU added: For teens: “Critters and History Theater REGISTER Crafts” for those gois a two-week ing into K-1, a half The Littleton camp for teens day June 21-24 and Museum is at who love hisJuly 19-22. Sessions 6028 S. Gallup tory and theare 9 a.m. to noon St., Littleton, 303ater. They will or 1 to 4 p.m. and 795-3950. The baresearch a topic participants meet sic history camps and create a a new farm animal, have been very performance learn a craft and popular and ﬁll July 18 to 30 with attend a story time. early. We’re happy a final perforCost is $100, with to see expanded mance on July FOL/M discount. opportunities. 30. Must attend “Young Pioevery day. Cost: neers” is for kids $300 (FOL/M going into second discount.) Miniand third grade and mum eight, maximum 15. is a shortened version of the

Regional premiere “Casa Valentina” by Harvey Fierstein plays April 22 to May 22 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Directed by Josh Hartwell. Play about a vacation spot in the Catskills that caters to heterosexual men who are crossdressers. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday,

May 9; 6 p.m. Sundays (No show May 8). Tickets cost $24-$30, theedgetheater.com, 303-2320363.

Anti-political “November” repeats April 22-May 21 at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Avenue, Denver. Kevin Hart stars. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays beginning May 1; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays May 12 and 19. Tickets: avenuetheater. com. Norma Desmond “Sunset Boulevard” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton plays at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, April 29 to May 29. Directed by Craig Bond and Evgueni Mlodnik. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$34, vintagetheatre.com or 303-8567830.

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Church arts festival spans two weekends Littleton event includes performance of ‘Elijah’ By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorad ocommunitymedia.com For 23 years the arts-oriented members of Littleton United Methodist Church have organized a free spring arts festival to share with the community, including visual arts and performing arts — music and theater. The 2016 festival has expanded to two weekends with the 2 p.m. performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s massive oratorio, “Elijah,” on April 24. It will have a 70-voice choir, soloists and an orchestra. (See story that ran April 14.) Visual artists will display their work in the fellowship hall on the second weekend, opening at 6 p.m. April 29 prior to “Steel Magnolias”; continuing April 30 (1:30 p.m. before “Steel Magnolias” and 6:30 p.m. before “Reel Time: Songs of the Cinema” by Voices West); and Sunday (during 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services and at 2 and 7 p.m. before “Steel Magnolias.” “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling is about women and friendship and touches on mother/daughter relationships, gays, male/female relationships, the single person, divorce and marriage issues, director Annawyn Shamas observed — all appropriate topics for discussions in a church-sponsored program. Harling is said to have created the play after his sister died of diabetes following birth of a

Cast of “Steel Magnolias” playing at Littleton United Methodist Church April29-May 1: Helen Gilliken (Ouiser), Marilyn Miller (Clairee), Ellen Shamas-Brandt (M’Lynn), Lauren Holyman (Shelby), Renee Posey (Annelle) and Lisa Hendry (Truvy). Photo by Richard Hendry

IF YOU GO Littleton United Methodist Church, LUMC, is at 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Fine Arts Festival starts April 24 and ends May 1 at times noted above. 303-794-6379, littletonumc.org.

namesake nephew. He first wrote a story to ease his grief, then wrote the well-crafted play, which debuted in 1987, followed by a movie in 1989. This is the third time Shamas has wanted to produce this popular American play, she said,

which involves a considerable bit more staging than the reader’s theater she and the Encore Players have performed lately. This rehearsal season has been affected while the church serves as a Red Cross shelter for some Southview Place residents who had to evacuate their nearby apartments following a fire. They have been living in the Fellowship Hall and dining in an adjoining meeting room, while the beauty shop chairs remain on the stage. (Duane Leeper has handled the logistics of locating those chairs and other set pieces, Shamas said.) Cast members, who began

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ducting an ongoing class at the church on “The Values of Steel Magnolias.” She is the wife of previous LUMC pastor Richard Hendry. The 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening concert by Voices West (formerly Littleton Chorale) is called “Reel Time: Songs of the Cinema.” It will be a multimedia performance, with photo stills and dramatic vignettes projected as the chorus sings numbers such as “Dies Irie” from “Amadeus”; “Moon River” from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”; “Down to the River to Pray” from “O Brother, Where Art Thou”; and “Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire.”

Noah Leonard, 9, has been going to Children’s Hospital Colorado Therapy Care in Littleton since he was 2. The facility moved from Littleton to Highlands Ranch on April 4, and Noah will continue going twice a week for learning therapy. He and his parents are pleased with the new location, which has “supersized” rooms, playful wall décor and patterned floors. “It’s a lot roomier and more cheerful,” said Noah’s mother, Amy. “He loves everything about it.” Therapy Care, Highlands Ranch, at 9139 Ridgeline Blvd., is part of Children’s Hospital Colorado Pediatric Mental Health Institute. The 27,600-squarefoot facility is significantly larger and nicer than its previous location, said senior vice president Suzy Jaeger, chief patient experience and access officer. “It has outpatient behavioral and developmental health services,” she said. “We see it as an extension of South Campus.” Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, at 1811 Plaza Drive, offers urgent, hospital and specialist care among other services. It’s minutes away from Therapy Care, Highlands Ranch. Therapy Care expanded its psychiatry and psychology services and added developmental pediatrics and neuropsychology. It also offers audiology, learning services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology. Pediatric providers and therapists evaluate infants, toddlers and adoles-

WHAT THE THERAPY CENTER OFFERS Pre-existing services: Audiology Psychiatry and psychology behavioral sciences Learning services Occupational therapy Physical therapy Speech-language pathology New services: Neurological sciences Developmental pediatrics Neuropsychology Source: Children’s Hospital Colorado

cents and “recommend individualized treatment goals and plans” according to Children’s Hospital Colorado. The facility’s quiet side has private observation rooms, audiology booths and family counseling rooms. One room is equipped with Telehealth — a large screen that’s used to videoconference outside clinics. “We are using technology to support our kids as much as possible,” said Beth Hutchinson, physical therapy program manager of Children’s Hospital Colorado. The adjacent side has sensory gyms for playful activity. A few larger rooms are equipped with tables and kitchens. The group-like setting teaches typical routines and activities, such as cooking, said Hutchinson. The additional space in Children’s Hospital Colorado Therapy Care, Highlands Ranch makes all the difference, said Jaeger. “We are excited to see the services it offers the community,” she said.

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Eighth-grader shines in the world of theater Parker girl appeared at Aurora Fox this year By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Parker eighth-grade performer Madeleine Kee was in her first professional performance, “Little Women,” at the Aurora Fox this year and will be attending Denver School of the Arts in the fall as a theater major. A student at American Academy, Parker, she won honors in the Junior National Thespian Festival competition last year and thus is eligible to participate in the June International Thespian Festival at Lincoln, Nebraska, this summer, with young Thespians

theater departments such as the highly from across the nation. competitive University of Other Douglas County Northern Colorado theater middle schools at the JuIF YOU GO department. nior Festival were CimarIn the beloved “Mary ron, Mesa and Mountain “Mary Poppins” will Poppins” tale, readers will Ridge Middle Schools, be presented at the PACE remember that the Banks according to Madeleine’s Center, 20000 Pikes Peak family needs a new nursemother, Kimberly Kee. Ave., Parker. Performances maid for their children A number of area high are: 10 a.m. April 29 and the magical Mary P. school students also com(Parker cast); 7 p.m. April descends with an umbrella pete each year in the state 29 (Parker cast); 2 p.m. to take over. Madeleine Thespian Festival at the April 30 (Parker cast); 7 will perform as Mary PopDenver Performing Arts p.m. April 30 (Castle Pines pins in the Parker cast of Complex and some go on cast); 2 p.m. May 1 (Castle American Academy. There to compete in Lincoln. Pines cast). Tickets: 303is also an American AcadFor those who want 805-6800, parkerarts.org. emy in Castle Pines. Mark to continue in college, Middlebrooks teaches in addition to perfortheater at both schools. mances, there are auditions for college

Eighthgrader Madeleine Kee of Parker will play Mary Poppins in the American Academy at Parker production of “Mary Poppins” at the PACE Center. Courtesy photo

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Arvada Center makes changes

Audubon worker honored for work as volunteer

Ensemble company will stage three productions in repertory

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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com As the Arvada Center celebrates a 40th anniversary, its staff announces interesting changes for the next season. An ensemble theatre company will perform three plays in repertory in the classy Black Box Theatre, led by the Arvada Center’s new artistic director for plays, Lynne Collins, a recent arrival in Colorado. Before and after each play, an ensemble member will be available for questions and conversation in the Black Box Lobby and two talkbacks are scheduled for each play.

The season will also include three Main Stage musicals, including a holiday premiere of a new piece featuring familiar seasonal songs plus new music written by longtime Arvada musical director David Nehls. “Sister Act,” opening Sept. 9, has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater and book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner. It involves lots of dance, Gospel music, a murder witness in convent disguise and more. “I’ll be Home for Christmas” is set in 1969 and features the Bright family preparing for its annual Christmas variety show when their eldest son comes home from the Vietnam War, challenged by a return to his previous life. Family fare. “Jesus Christ Superstar,” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, plays March 24 to April 16. “Tartuffe,” Moliere’s classic con

man, will interact with Orgon’s family in the Black Box Theatre, running from Sept. 30 to Nov. 6 in this popular satire. William Inge’s American comedy “Bus Stop” carries the audience down the highway to sit out a snowstorm in a roadside diner with an unlikely cast of characters. Feb. 24 to May 14. “The Drowning Girls” by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic will be a regional premiere March 17 to May 21 of a true crime story, a dark comedy. Samuel Beckett’s classic absurdist work, “Waiting for Godot,” will fill out the repertory selections, April 21 to May 20. All productions will open on Friday nights, instead of the Tuesdays of past years. Subscription packages are on sale now and single tickets will go on sale Aug. 1: 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org/subscribe.

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MUSIC/CONCERTS Auditions for Seussified ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Auditions for “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet,” by Classic Acts, are from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. There will be a cold reading from the script and the cast will be determined the same evening. The performances are June 1 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Show tickets are available at PACEcenteronline.org, 303.805.6800 or at the PACE Center box office. Music Festival Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association plans its 21st festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Parker Bible Church, 4391 Mainstreet, Parker. More than 350 students from Douglas and Elbert counties will play before judges and take music theory tests. High level performers will play in the honors concert the following weekend. Large prizes will be given to “Stump the Musician” game winners. Call 303-8412976. Ham Jam Open Mic Need a pig-me up? Is life a boar? Come to the first ham jam open mic night from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at 2 Penguins Tap and Grill, 13065 E. Briarwood Ave., Centennial. Suggested donation is $6 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Parent Rocker Organization of Aurora and the Rock School Scholarship Fund, nonprofit organizations committed to helping kids rock by providing scholarships to School of Rock, Aurora. Go to proaurora.org. Author Visit Author Jessica Knoll will talk about her debut novel, New York Times bestseller “Luckiest Girl Alive,” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Douglas County Libraries’ James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Knoll’s book will be on sale at the event, and a book signing will follow the discussion. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries. org. Lost Restaurants of Denver Do you remember the Denver Dry Goods Tea Room or the Drumstick Restaurant? Get a taste of Denver’s long-gone eateries when historians Robert and Kristen Autobee talk about bygone restaurants of Denver at 2 p.m. Monday, April 25, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. After the presentation, the authors will give the audience an opportunity to share memories of favorite lost dining spots. Copies of the book “The Lost Restaurants of Denver” will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303-795-3961

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Youth Orchestra Spring Concert The Douglas County Youth Orchestra plans its spring concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at The Rock Church, 4881 Cherokee Drive, Castle Rock. Tickets available at the door. Go to www.douglascountyyouthorchestra.org. 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@5280plusencore.org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.

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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 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. Sign-up 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, 303-798-6481, for details regarding entry and hanging requirements. Registration deadline is Friday, April 22 and each member artist may submit up to three entries. Go to www.heritage-guild.com.

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Clinton Carter Gala, Auction Douglas County Democrats plan its annual Clinton Carter Gala and Auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Go to www.DouglasDemocrats.org or call 720-509-9048. Therapeutic Recreation Carnival Night Therapeutic recreation families, friends, volunteers and community supporters will enjoy a night of fun and games from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Range Road, Highlands Ranch. Call 303-471-7043 or go to www.hrcaonline.org. Plant and Craft Yard Sale Artisan crafts, perennials and home décor will be available to enjoy and purchase at the Living Way Fellowship plant and craft yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at 345 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch. All are welcome. Tea and Travels Children ages 10 and older, adults and seniors will learn about the various tea customs of different countries and cultures through a Tea Talk presentation at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Taste your way through various tea growing regions and enjoy light refreshments. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. 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. The next seminar is from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820. DNA Testing Series Genealogist Deena Coutant presents the ﬁnal part of a three-part series on DNA testing. Program is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Douglas County Libraries’ James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd.,

Highlands Ranch. Learn which DNA test to choose, how to interpret results, and some of the science. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Sky School Spy School is where children ages 6-12, with parents in tow, can test their spy skills by completing agility, dexterity, memory and code-breaking tasks. Program is at 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the Douglas County Libraries’ James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Snacks will be served. Registration for kids and adults is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Celebramos el Día Celebrate El Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Douglas County Libraries’ Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. El Día is a celebration of cultural diversity and literacy, and is nationally recognized by the American Library Association. There will be books, games and prizes. This is a program for families. Visit douglascountylibraries.org to register online, or call 303-791-7323. Drop-ins are welcome as well. Sacred Dance Sharing Dance With the Spirit is the title of the Sacred Dance Sharing at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the Spirit of Hope Church, 3885 S. Broadway, Englewood. A sharing is a gathering of people who use music and dance to pray. Event hopes to gather dancers who have been using dance in church to further the prayer experience of those in attendance. Anyone interested in sharing a dance is invited. Also, if you love to be in the congregation and experience Sacred Dance you are welcome. To schedule a dance contact Christina Bryan at 303-359-1878 or email Christina.bryan@colorado.edu. Bird Banding Visitors to the Audubon Nature Center in May will get to watch research in action while seeing warbles, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes and other songbirds at the bird banding station with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The station is open to the public from 7:30-11 a.m. Sunday, May 1, Saturday, May 7, Sunday, May 15, Saturday, May 21, Sunday, May 22, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29. The Audubon Society is at 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Contact 303-973-9530 or info@ denveraudubon.org. Go to www.denveraudubon.org. Dance Classes Adventures in Dance presents a number of dance classes in May. The studio is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to www.adventuresindance.com. Following is a list of classes offered in May. Line Dance Aerobics: Learn dances including cowboy cha-cha, electric slide, cupid shufﬂe and the wobble in a workout format. Class offered on Mondays. Swing, Jive and Rock `n’ Roll: Learn popular club dances to big band ad popular rock music. Class offered on Tuesdays. Learn to Salsa: Class offered on Wednesdays. Foxtrot: Class offered on Thursdays. Medieval dance mini boot camp: Learn to toss the duchess, strip the willow, greensleeves, saltarello and more. Class offered Friday, May 6. Class includes potluck party at the end of class. Social swing dance sampler: Learn popular swing dances at the social swing dance sampler on Friday, May 20 and Friday, May 27. 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 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonﬁls.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker; Sunday, April 24, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Louis Parish, 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood; Monday, April 25, 1011:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., DirecTV, 161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood; Tuesday, April 26, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village; Wednesday, April 27, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Envision Healthcare, 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village; Friday, April 29, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Craig Hospital, 3425 S. Clarkson St., Englewood; Tuesday, April 26, 12:30-6 p.m., Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 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 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 303-7441065, www.southdenver.com.

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Backyard Homesteading Fair Learn basic heirloom skills for sustainable city living at the backyard homesteading fair, a Douglas County Libraries series that kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Fair will focus on backyard chicken keeping, gardening, green cleaning, beekeeping, goat’s milk lotion, quilting and more. No registration needed. Contact 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. 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.

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Arapahoe’s Kyle Mackey, left, ignores the Heritage defender’s effort as the Warrior midfielder presses an attack during the April 12 non-league boys lacrosse game. The Warriors scored six goals in three minutes as they went on to win the game, 18-5. Photo by Tom Munds

Warriors beat rival Heritage Arapahoe earns 18-5 lacrosse victory over Eagles By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The April 12 ArapahoeHeritage boys lacrosse game started out as a seesaw battle, and the score was tied 3-3 early in the second quarter. But Arapahoe scored six goals in a little more than three minutes as the Warriors went on to record an 18-5 nonleague win over the Eagles.

“Arapahoe has a long history of success in boys lacrosse and I inherited a good, strong foundation when I took over as head coach this year,” Warriors coach Logan Bobzien said. “Our strength is the middle of the field, good depth and we have players who can win the faceoffs. Winning faceoffs was a plus for us tonight, which helped get the attacks started that resulted in goals for us.” Heritage coach Jon Cohen said his young team played tough, particularly early in the game. “The score was 3-3, then we can’t win a faceoff and

suddenly we are behind 12-3,” he said. “But we are a young team, starting three freshmen and four sophomores. We are strong offensively and we’ll grow, gain the valuable game experience and get better and better.” Key moments The game got started on time but lightning in the area resulted in a 45-minute delay. Both teams came out playing strong, aggressive lacrosse. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Arapahoe began to win every faceoff. The

Warriors either scooped up the ball or pushed it ahead to a teammate who then started to press the attack. Arapahoe won 22 of the game’s 27 faceoffs. The 3-3 tie just after the end of the first period quickly tilted in favor of the Warriors as they scored repeatedly to build a 9-3 halftime lead that grew to 16-5 by the end of the third period. Warriors coaches took advantage of the lead to make frequent substitutions and get younger players into the game. Warriors continues on Page 31

Heritage leads way in Continental League Eagles, Rock Canyon, Regis Jesuit dominate league tournaments By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Three teams are dominating the Continental League girls golf leaderboard after the three tournaments that have been held so far this season. Heritage has won two of those league tourneys. Defending Class 5A state champion Regis Jesuit won the other event, and Rock Canyon, last season’s runner-up in the rain-shortened, one-day state tournament, has been a contender, finishing third. All three teams should be contenders at regional tournaments that will be held May 9-13 and at the Class 5A state tourney at Aurora’s Common Ground Golf Course on May 23 and 24. Heritage, led by sophomore Gabby Esquibel, who fashioned a 4-over-par 76, captured the team title April 14 at the Highlands Ranch Golf course during the Heather Cho Memorial Tournament. The Eagles, with rounds of 77 from Joanna Kempton and Delaney Benson,

Sophomore Gabby Esquibel carded a 76 to lead Heritage to the win in the Heather Cho Memorial golf tournament held April 14 at the Highlands Ranch Golf Club. The Eagles finished at 311. Photo by Jim Benton finished with an aggregate of 311 followed by Regis at 318 and Rock Canyon at 340. “My round went really well,” Esquibel said. “I felt I was striking it well and my short game was definitely on. So far, this was my best round of the season. “If we are all on our games, we can definitely play with any team out there. All of us can shoot in the 70s. Going against Regis is a big task to take on. I’m so proud of my team.” Regis seems to have the depth

needed to be strong in the regional and state tournaments. Heritage and Rock Canyon need to get contributions from fourth and fifth golfers to be in the hunt for state honors. Besides Esquibel, Kempton and Benson, Heritage will be looking for Kendra George and Hattie Poole shoot scores to help in the team standings. Rock Canyon’s Alexis Chan and Amelia Lee have been consistent leaderboard contenders and the Jaguars have a good third player in Brandy McClain with Naura Tagiya, Brooklyn Murphy and Rachel Mellett also working hard to be factors in the team scoring. “Right now in most of our tournaments we’ve been missing one of our top players,” said Rock Canyon coach Dave Vahling. “In the Cho tournament we were missing our number three player (McClain). When we had them all with us, we won the Valor Invitational. “With Heritage and Regis being real solid teams, it will be real close with us three in the league. All three schools have three top-notch players and the fourth you never know what you are going to get each week. Last year we kind of jelled the last two weeks of the season. Hopefully we will jell this season. There’s a lot of competition. Grandview also has a real solid team.’’

Caela McCartney, a sophomore at Ralston Valley, plays the mellophone in the marching band and is a black belt in taekwondo. And she’s one of the Jefferson County League’s leading lacrosse goalies — after only playing in goal for nine games. As a youngster, I tried taekwondo, but for only two weeks. McCartney has been a fixture at the Colorado Taekwondo Institute and it has helped her become a standout goalie. McCartney went out for the team as a freshman. She played in the field until volunteering to play Jim Benton goalie for the final OVERTIME two games of the 2015 junior varsity season. That was a position she liked and with hard work, she has excelled in seven varsity games this season. She leads the league with a 5.7 goals against average and is tied for first with a .500 saves percentage. “Taekwondo has helped,” she said. “In taekwondo, we work on reaction. Like in sparring… you are supposed to react back, and that kind of helps with finding the ball and reacting to it. Goalies have like a crouch position and we use that a lot in taekwondo. That helps with the positioning.” McCartney said her success as a goalie is a little surprising but also credits other players for helping the Mustangs get off to a 6-1 start. “All field players have importance and goalies are more of a backup,” she said. “In my case the defense is really good. If my defense doesn’t block the ball or stop the girl from shooting, then I’m the backup. It’s kind of like being a quarterback in football. I’m there to help direct the defense.” State’s best swimming times Prepswim.co released its team and individual rankings for high school boys swimmers on April 12. Cherry Creek was the second-ranked team in Class 5A behind Fossil Ridge. Arapahoe was fifth, Heritage sixth, Highlands Ranch eighth and Ponderosa ninth. Valor Christian was third in the 4A rankings, with Golden fourth and Wheat Ridge seventh. Several swimmers from the area have turned in the state’s best times. Arapahoe junior Griffin Eiber has the best Class 5A times of 21.12 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle and 46.02 in the 100 freestyle. Michael Hinton, a Heritage senior who will be swimming at Boston College next season, has recorded the top times in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events with 1:42.22 and 4:43.03 performances. Gabriele Sasia, a senior who swims for Highlands Ranch, has the best 5A 100— yard backstroke time of 50.70 while the 1:54.52 by Heritage senior Patrick Kelly in the 200-yard individual medley is the state’s best time so far. Golden junior Daric Sundeen swam a 54.62 in the 100 backstroke which is the leading time in Class 4A and Valor Christian freshman Casey Fellow racked up 498.45 points in diving to top the 4A charts. Green Mountain graduate on U.S. team Green Mountain graduate and Lindenwood University senior Nicole Hensley is one of three goalies selected to play on the U.S. Women’s National hockey team. Benton continues on Page 31

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LITTLETON LIONS BASEBALL Valor Christian 15, Littleton 8 The Lions fell to 4-6 on the season with the April 15 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Rangview 13, Littleton 3 The Lions fell to 4-5 on the season with the April 13 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. GIRLS SOCCER Littleton 3, Green Mountain 0 The Lions improved to 6-3 on the season with the April 14 road win. Key performers: Sarah Payson scored three goals. Valor Christian 3, Littleton 1 The Lions fell to 5-3 on the season with the April 12 road loss. Key performers: Sarah Payson scored a goal.

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BASEBALL Elizabeth 10, Englewood 8 The Pirates fell to 3-7 on the season with the April 15 road loss. Key performers: Mason Moore had two hits and drove in three runs. Nate Andrews had a hit and drove in two runs. Elizabeth 11, Englewood 4 The Pirates fell to 3-6 on the season with April 14 home loss. Key performers: Mason Moore and Sam Westra each drove in a run. GIRLS SOCCER Elizabeth 5, Englewood 1 The Pirates fell to 3-5 on the season with the April 14 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Skyview 1, Englewood 0 The Pirates fell to 3-4 on the season with the April 12 road loss. Key performers: Ty Lucas had six saves in goal.

BOYS LACROSSE Littleton 13, Fountain Valley 1 The Lions improved to 5-3 on the season with the April 15 home loss. Key performers: Donovan Crabtree scored four goals. Will Gast scores three goals.

BOY’S LACROSSE Englewood 14, Kennedy 9 The Pirates improved to 7-0 on the season with the April 14 home win. Key performers: Caleb Medina scored five goals. Hakeem Hendrix scored three goals.

Littleton 11, Evergreen 9 The Lions improved to 4-3 on the season with the April 11 home win. Key performers: Donovan Crabtree scored four goals. Chase Bouck scored three goals.

Englewood 15, Denver North 10 The Pirates improved to 6-0 on the season with the April 12 road win. Key performers: Caleb Medina scored six goals. Joe Hall scored five goals.

BASEBALL Heritage 2, Mountain Vista 0 The Eagles improved to 10-2 on the season with the April 14 road win. Key performers: Ben Boldt drove in a run. Heritage 10, Highlands Ranch 7 The Eagles improved to 9-2 on the season with the April 11 home win. Key performers: Casey Opitz had four hits and drove in two runs. Owen Reynolds had three hits and drove in two runs. GIRLS SOCCER Ponderosa 2, Heritage 0 The Eagles fell to 3-6 on the season with the April 14 road loss. Key performers: Ashleigh McGuire had five saves. Castle View 4, Heritage 2 The Eagles fell to 3-5 on the season with the April 12 home loss. Key performers: Madelyn Allen scored a goal. Lauren Pohs scored a goal. BOYS LACROSSE Arapahoe 18, Heritage 5 The Eagles fell to 5-4 on the season with the April 12 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. GIRLS LACROSSE ThunderRidge 21, Heritage/Littleton 2 The Gryphons fell to 2-7 on the season with the April 14 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Castle View/Douglas County 14, Heritage/Littleton 8 The Gryphons fell to 2-6 on the season with the April 13 road loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

ARAPAHOE WARRIORS BASEBALL Cherokee Trail 3, Arapahoe 2 The Warriors fell to 2-7 on the season with the April 14 road loss. Key performers: Tyler Aikens had a hit and drove in a run. Ryan Marstiller drove in a run. Cherokee Trail 2, Arapahoe 1 The Warriors fell to 2-6 on the season with the April 12 home loss. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. GIRLS SOCCER Arapahoe 10, Overland 0 The Warriors improved to 8-3 on the season with the April 14 home win. Key performers: Kiah Benham scored three goals. Haley Archuleta scored two goals. Eaglecrest 2, Arapahoe 1 The Warriors fell to 7-3 on the season with the April 12 home loss. Key performers: Haley Archuleta scored a goal. BOYS LACROSSE Arapahoe 16, Smokey Hill 4 The Warriors improved to 7-2 on the season with the April 15 home win. Key performers: No individual statistics were

reported for this game. Arapahoe 18, Overland 2 The Warriors improved to 6-2 on the season with the April 13 road win. Key performers: Jackson Harvey scored four goals. Korbin Ruehle scored four goals.

Arapahoe 18, Heritage 5 The Warriors improved to 5-2 on the season with the April 12 home win. Key performers: Keenan Moffitt scored five goals. Chase Douglas scored three goals. GIRLS LACROSSE Arapahoe 15, Smokey Hill 5 The Warriors improved to 7-2 on the season with the April 15 road win. Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game. Arapahoe 20, Overland 2 The Warriors improved to 6-2 on the season with the April 13 home win. Key performers: Allison Smith scored two goals. Reilly Cooke scored two goals. Colorado Academy 16, Arapahoe 9 The Warriors fell to 5-2 on the season with the April 12 road loss. Key performers: Reilly Cooke and Atlee Witt each scored two goals.

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Athletes from area sign to play at next level Staff report Athletes from across the south metro area signed letters of intent to play sports at the college level on April 13. The following is a partial list of signings as provided to Colorado Community Media: Arapahoe: Desmond Pineda, baseball, Concordia; Alex Jackson, soccer, Navy; Kelsey Vogel, soccer, Seattle; Charlie Leonard, lacrosse, Marquette; Tyler Pauls, lacrosse, Gordon; Riley Cooke, lacrosse, Chapman. Cherry Creek: Nate Sweeney, baseball, Arizona; Carter Van Gytenbeek, baseball, Army; Tess Yancy, soccer, Tufts; Henry Adams, lacrosse, Michigan; Davis Day, lacrosse, Carthage College; Regan Kinney, lacrosse, Lafayette; Sara McGuire, lacrosse, Winthrop; Holly Sutherland, lacrosse, Colorado; Paige Koenig, lacrosse, Redlands; Charlie Valuck, lacrosse, Beloit College; Frankie Warden, softball, Lewis & Clark. Heritage: Bill Moreland, baseball, Northern Colorado; Owen Reynolds, baseball, Lamar Junior College; Keaton Komatz, lacrosse, Notre Dame. Valor Christian: Sean Rooney, baseball, Point Loma; Keely Antonia, soccer, Tabor; Dakota Spencer, soccer, Tabor; Cole Baker, lacrosse, Delaware; Trevor Peebles, lacrosse, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Dominique Shells, lacrosse, Colorado; Michael Fricke, lacrosse, Bentley

Englewood’s Cecil Ondack dives safely back into ﬁrst base, avoiding the tag of Elizabeth ﬁrst baseman Dusty Lawson during the April 13 league baseball game. Photo by Tom Munds

Pirates avoid shutout against Cardinals Englewood scores in ﬁnal inning in loss to Elizabeth

we hit the fire out of the ball last season. This year, even our key hitters from last year aren’t hitting well. I think our team batting average is about .180.”

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Key moments Elizabeth broke the scoreless tie in the top of the second inning and scored at least one run for each of the next five innings. The Pirates got some players on base in their turns at bat and had some scoring opportunities that didn’t pay off. For example, they loaded the bases in the third and fifth but didn’t score and then had runners on first and third in the bottom of the sixth

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Public Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0061-2016

Public Trustees 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 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 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.

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

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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 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

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 LANE AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 249 AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED BOUNDARY LINE AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 274, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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PARCEL B: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER BEARS S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 2627.77 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE S 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 469.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE POLO RESERVE-POLO RIDGE FARMS AS RECORDED IN BOOK 118 AT PAGE 40 OF SAID RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID BOUNDARY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 361.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID BOUNDARY LINE N 77 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 36 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE 121.30 FEET;THENCE N 67 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 28 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 185.79 FEET; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 6.00 FEET; THENCE N 66 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 48 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 278.81 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD (S.H. 75); THENCE N 20 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 30 SECONDS E ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-LINE, DISTANCE OF 30.04 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S 66 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 48 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 583.07 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Legal Notice NO.: 0061-2016 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. 0100-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 10, 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) LAURA STEENBOCK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20077 Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7048113 Original Principal Amount $137,619.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $144,667.14 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 113, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7874 S KITTREDGE CIR, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street,

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OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 7874 S KITTREDGE CIR, ENGLEWOOD, 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.

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, 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: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 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: 02/10/2016 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 # 16-010500 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.: 0100-2016 First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0109-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 12, 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) DENNIS LEMIEUX AND ANNE LEMIEUX Original Beneficiary(ies) NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 28, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6108551 Original Principal Amount $320,625.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $332,436.13 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 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, 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

7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

Demand for sale as provided by law and

in said Deed of•Trust. The Independent The Herald 29

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/08/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, NOTICE OF SALE Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns secured by the Deed of Trust, described therein, for the purpose of paying the inherein, has filed Notice of Election and debtedness provided in said Evidence of Demand for sale as provided by law and advertise your publicDebt notices call secured by 303-566-4100 the Deed of Trust, plus in said Deed To of Trust. attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. all as provided by law. on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, First Publication: 4/14/2016 Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the Last Publication: 5/12/2016 highest and best bidder for cash, the said Name of Publication: Littleton Independent real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO therein, for the purpose of paying the inA LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO debtedness provided in said Evidence of FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A all as provided by law. LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A First Publication: 4/7/2016 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECLast Publication: 5/5/2016 TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBIName of Publication: Littleton Independent TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLColorado Attorney General ATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECDenver, Colorado 80203 TION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBI(800) 222-4444 TION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECwww.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, Federal Consumer Financial THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANProtection Bureau CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), P.O. Box 4503 OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMIowa City, Iowa 52244 PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORE(855) 411-2372 CLOSURE PROCESS. www.consumerfinance.gov

Public Trustees

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

DATE: 02/19/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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

DATE: 02/12/2016 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: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-922-28951 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.: 0109-2016 First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0127-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 19, 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) Corbin Longshore and Jennifer Mills Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Citywide Home Loans Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4043945 Original Principal Amount $201,188.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $197,817.80 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 76, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7744 South Kittredge Court, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/08/2016, 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: 4/14/2016 Last Publication: 5/12/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO

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 # 1945.100386.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO.: 0127-2016 First Publication: 4/14/2016 Last Publication: 5/12/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 22, 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 Nichole Marie Bobbitt be changed to Nichole Marie Smith Case No.: 2016 C 100232 Tammera Herivel By: Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 57340 First Publication: April 7, 2015 Last Publication: April 21, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 25, 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 Delores Mylisha Jewell Jones be changed to Delores Mylisha Jewell Bowdry Case No.: 16 C 100239 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57457 First Publication: April 7, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 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 Xuy Canh Huang be changed to Ray Canh Huang Case No.: 2016 C 100257 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57484 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 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 Nigel Mark Sammes be changed to Lauren Beverly Sammes Case No.: 16 C 100258 Tammera Herivel By: Laura Larson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57485 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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30 The Independent • The Herald Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 5, 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 Lance Jay Leon Lyons be changed to Lance Ticali Trynoski Case No.: 16 C 35557 By: C.N. Chauche Legal Notice No: 57506 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 13, 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 Elizabeth Lucille Lehmann be changed to Elizabeth Lucille Lugo Case No.: 2016 C 100283 Tammera Herivel By: Shea Sebastian, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57520 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ATLEE LAWRENCE LARSON, aka ATLEE L. LARSON, aka ATLEE LARSON, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30231 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.

Lynn M. Motsenbocker, Personal Representative 10143 E. Peakview Ave. Englewood, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No.: 57481 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher:Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gerard B. Schmit, a/k/a Gerard Bernard Schmit, a/k/a Gerry Schmit, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30285 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Arapahoe County District Court, Colorado on or before August 15, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Daniel A. Schmit, Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 350 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 57488 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEPHEN ROBERT WISE, Deceased Case Number 2016 PR 030049 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 16, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. SANDRA KIMBERLY WISE, Personal Representative 10582 Atwood Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Legal Notice No.: 57489 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NANCY LEE HANSEN PADGEN, Deceased Case Number 2016 PR 030206 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 16, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. DAVID GLENN PADGEN, Personal Representative 1375 E. 4200 South Salt Lake City, UT 84124 Legal Notice No.: 57490 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lisa Lynn Weltzer, a.k.a. Lisa L. Weltzer, a.k.a. Lisa Weltzer, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30153 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 22, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Sara Knight Personal Representative 1105 Fern Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Legal Notice No.: 57501 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Lee Weltzer, a.k.a. James L. Weltzer, a.k.a. James Weltzer,

PUBLIC NOTICE

NoticePublic To Notice Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Lee Weltzer, a.k.a. James L. Weltzer, a.k.a. James Weltzer, a.k.a. Jim Weltzer, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30157

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 22, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Sara Knight Personal Representative 1105 Fern Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Legal Notice No.: 57502 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CLARENCE H. MEINES, a/k/a Clarence Henry Meines and Clix Meines, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR31036 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 22, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. MARILYN FINGERLIN Personal Representative 168 11th Street Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No.: 57507 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eva P. Slattery, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30325 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 22, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy E. Slattery Personal Representative c/o Hall & Evans, LLC, 1001 17th Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 57511 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ELIZABETH ELLEN O'GRADY, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30264 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 22, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Bernard Michael O'Grady, Personal Representative c/o John J. Vierthaler, Attorney for Estate 8441 W. Bowles Ave., Suite 240 Littleton, CO 80123 303-972-4448 Legal Notice No.: 57512 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Garnet M. McGill, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30297 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 22, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Justin Dituri, Attorney for Personal Representative 541 Main Street Longmont, CO 80501 Legal Notice No.: 57521 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Russell C. Bloom, aka Russell Christopher Bloom, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31151 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 7, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Genevieve Bloom Personal Representative c/o Debra Piazza, Montgomery Little & Soran, PC 5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 800 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 57454 First Publication: April 7, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Esther Roth, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30238 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 8, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Denise Ellen Wehrer Personal Representative 2711 South Acoma Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 57455 First Publication: April 7, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: Englewood Herald And the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joan B. Baxter, aka Joan Bennett Baxter, and aka Joan Baxter, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30255 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joan B. Baxter, aka Joan Bennett Baxter, and aka Joan Baxter, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30255

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 August 8, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Ann Baxter Stailey Personal Representative 5723 S. Kearney Street Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 57459 First Publication: April 7, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elmer L. Herbaly, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 030265 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 7, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Jeffrey J. Peterson Attorney to the Personal Representative 1125 17th Street Suite 2200 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No: 57461 First Publication: April 7, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Harrison Minnis, aka William H. Minnis, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30248 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. Martine Minnis Personal Representative 6394 South Grape Court Centennial, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 57486 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

County, Colorado on or before August 22, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Jonathan Wedell Personal Representative 3825 Monona Drive, Apt. No. 7 Monona, WI 53714

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 57509 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Scott Timothy Farrar, aka Scott T. Farrar, aka Scott Farrar, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30278 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 22, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Valerie Stephanie Anne Farrar Personal Representative 6543 South Quemoy Way Aurora, Colorado 80016 Legal Notice No: 57519 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stanley David Lasby, aka Stanley D. Lasby, aka Stanley Lasby, and Stan Lasby, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30327 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 22, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Lia Lasby Garcia Personal Representative c/o Little Law Office 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, Suite B-101 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 57522 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of W. Russell Gibson, aka Willis Russell Gibson, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30243

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Civil Action No. 2014CV32230

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. Nancy S. Gibson-Johnson Personal Representative 3694 South Huron Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 57491 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anthony L. Baros, Deceased Case No. 16PR27 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 14, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Marco D. Chayet Jennifer R. Oviatt Personal Representatives P.O. Box 460749 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8520 Legal Notice No: 57492 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elisabeth Pasek Leist, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30284 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 14, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Laurette Leist Hart Personal Representative c/o Jackson Kelly PLLC 1099 18th Street, Suite 2150 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No: 57493 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Earl P. Sandquist, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30272 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. Thomas T. Sandquist Personal Representative c/o Chayet & Danzo, LLC 650 S. Cherry Street, Suite 710 Denver, Colorado 80246 Legal Notice No: 57495 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: April 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Wedell, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 122 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 22, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Jonathan Wedell Personal Representative 3825 Monona Drive, Apt. No. 7 Monona, WI 53714 Legal Notice No: 57509 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016

Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA vs. Defendants: MELANIE K. BUCHANAN aka MELANIE BUCHANAN-HAW; KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; CHRISTOPHER HAW aka CHRIS HAW; THE WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as nominee for TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP.; and CYNTHIA MARES, or her successor, in her capacity as Public Trustee for Arapahoe County, Colorado. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Holly Shilliday, Attorney Reg. No. 24423 Joan Olson, Attorney Reg. No. 28078 Courtney Wright, Attorney Reg. No. 45482 Erin Robson, Attorney Reg. No. 46557 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 Telephone: 877-369-6122 Facsimile: 866-894-7369 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you the above-captioned action is pending. An Order Granting Motion for entry of Default Judgment and Entry of Decree (the “Decree”) has been entered in this action concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Decree, is situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, and is described as follows, to-wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT #5, BUILDING 17, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 3912 AT PAGE 441 AND MAP RECORDED JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 65 AT PAGE 47, IN THE RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE NO. 159, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as 7474 E. Arkansas Ave. #1705, Denver, CO 80231. The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action. As of November 18, 2015, Plaintiff was owed the total amount of $119,571.71, attorneys’ fees a n d c o s t s i n t h e t o t a l a m o u n t of $2,513.00, plus unpaid interest from the date of default until the judgment has been paid in full or the foreclosure sale has been completed. Further, additional fees and costs (including legal fees) have also been incurred and are due and owing. I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on June 2, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112-4558.

April 21, 2016 Misc. Private Legals

Government Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112

An ordinance on second reading of the City of Littleton, Colorado, amending Ordinance No. 95 series of 2015 known as the “annual appropriation bill” for all municipal purposes of the City of Littleton, counties of Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas, state of Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, with a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on May 3, 2016, at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue in the Council Chamber.

Plaintiff: THE CHAMBERS RIDGE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: CATHERINE F. TESTER; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 2015CV031271 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on February 12, 2016 in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Catherine F. Tester Original Lienor: The Chambers Ridge Townhouse Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Chambers Ridge Townhouse Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: May 22, 2014 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: May 22, 2014 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D4043220 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $1,137.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $11,144.85 Amount of Judgment entered February 12, 2016: $10,094.35 Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 44, BLOCK 1, CHAMBERS RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 1990 S. Helena St. #H, Aurora, CO 80013 THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing. THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., on June 16, 2016, in front of the flagpole at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Inquiries regarding this sale must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff for the County of Arapahoe, Civil Unit, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, telepho ne 720-8743851. The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows: Stephane R. Dupont Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 303-863-1870 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: March 17, 2016. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No: 57423 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 19, 2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent, 2550 W. Main St, Littleton, CO 80120

Government Legals Public Notice

Legal Notice No.: 57498 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Angelo’s Taverna and Carboy Winery, LLC., doing business as Angelo’s Taverna and Carboy Winery, 6885 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Vintner’s Restaurant liquor license.

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado. By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado. /s/ Colleen L. Norton Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 57508 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On the 11th day of April, 2016, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 5-2016 SERIES OF 2016

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, ENACTING SECTION 62-1 OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A FINANCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado. Legal Notice No.: 57510 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 has received a "Petition for Inclusion of Land" from 3601 South Bryant, LLC, for inclusion of 3601 South Bryant Street, Englewood, Colorado 80110, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Board of Directors of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 shall hold a public hearing to consider said Petition for Inclusion of Land at their regular meeting in the Community Room of the City of Sheridan Municipal Building, 4101 South Federal Boulevard, Sheridan, Colorado 80110, at 7:00 p.m. on May 11, 2016. All persons interested shall appear at such time and place and shall show cause in writing why the Petition shall not be granted. Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 By: /s/ Dallas Hall, Secretary LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL 1: That part of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 5, Township 5 South, Range 68 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows:

COMMENCING at the Northeast corner of said Section 5; thence North 89° 50' 30" West along the North line of said Section 5, a distance of 659.2 feet; thence South 00° 23' 00" West along the East line of the West half of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 5, a distance of 293.7 feet; thence continuing South 00° 23' 00" West along said East line, a distance of 269.97 feet; thence North 88° 27' 37" West, a distance of 70.02 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 88° 27' 37" West along the North face of an existing masonry building wall and extension thereof, a distance of 148.42 feet; thence North 00° 08' 25" East along the East face of an existing masonry building wall and extension thereof, a distance of 212.94 feet; thence North 76° 53' 30" East along the Southerly boundary of Colorado Department of Highways Parcel No. 29 Rev. as recorded October 13, 1960 in Book 1219 at Page 242, a distance of 79.14 feet; thence North 83° 23' 00" East along the boundary of Colorado Department of Highways Parcel No. 37 Rev. 2 as recorded September 20, 1961 in Book 1289 at Page 89, a distance of 21.50 feet; thence South 42° 45' 00" East along the boundary of said Parcel No. 37 Rev. 2, a distance of 74.60 feet; thence South 00° 23' 00" West along the Westerly boundary of said Parcel No. 37 Rev. 2, a distance of 182.58 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

EXCEPT any portion thereof lying within US Highway No. 285 and South Bryant Street.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.**

Also known and numbered as: 3601 South Bryant Street, Englewood, Colorado 80110

Questions regarding this sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone number 720-874-3851.

Legal Notice No.: 57523 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2016. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 57339 First publication: April 7, 2016 Last publication: May 5, 2016 Published in: Littleton Independent, 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No.: 57518 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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Key players/statistics Keenan Moffitt spearheaded the Warriors as he scored five goals and made two assists. Chase Douglas had three goals and five assists while teammates Charlie Leonard, Korbin Ruehle and Blake Widlund scored two goals each. Goalies Ethan Ferrie and Max Hanson each made four saves. Heritage senior Keaton Komatz scored a pair of goals while Eagles Gunnar Carlile, Jake Pirnack and Ian Kelly each scored a goal. Kelly and Tristan Kellin each had an assist.

Hensley was the goalie in last month’s preliminary round game against Russia at the World Championships in Kamloops, British Columbia, and she notched an 8-0 shutout victory. She leaves Lindenwood, which is located in St. Charles, Missouri, holding NCAA records for most saves in a game (90) and career (4,094).

They said it Moffitt said the game against Heritage was a good night for him and his team. “Things were working well for our team tonight. Our offense was hitting on all cylinders,” he said. “It wasn’t just one particular shot that worked for me.” Going forward Both teams are in the heart of league play. Arapahoe came into the week with Cherry Creek and Mullen as teams undefeated in Centennial League play. That will change as the Warriors are at Mullen April 22 and are on the road at the Stutler Bowl April 27 against Cherry Creek. Heritage will be looking to move up in the South Suburban League standings as they are at home April 22 against George Washington and travel to Aurora Public Schools Stadium April 27 to play Rangeview.

Pirates Continued from Page 28

Cecil Ondack started on the mound for the Pirates. He pitched two innings, gave up four hits, which produced four runs, and he struck out one batter. Sam Westra pitched five innings, gave up eight hits and seven runs. He fanned three Cardinals. Westra plays outfield and pitches. He said he likes both positions about equally well. The junior wrestles, plays football and baseball, plus this year he is competing in some track events for

The Independent • The Herald 31 Schultz unbeaten in national tournament Ponderosa freshman Cohlton Schultz, Colorado’s 220-pound state champion in 5A, went 7-0 at the National Wrestling Coaches Association National Scholastic Dual, which concluded April 16 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was selected as the co-outstanding wrestler of the meet. Douglas County awarded forfeit win Douglas County was awarded a forfeit baseball victory over Prairie the Pirates. “I believe the lessons I learn in wrestling really carry over and help me when I am pitching,” he said. “Wrestling is a lot about mental toughness, getting up and getting ready for the next match after you lose a match. When you are pitching, you have to be mentally tough, so when you give up a hit or a walk, you have to put that behind you and focus on getting the next guy at the plate out.” They said it Harris said he hoped the team would be better this year but he is very proud of the way the kids refuse to quit no matter what the score.

View after it was discovered that the Thunderhawks had used a pitcher who was required to rest under the new pitch limits in effect this season. Prairie View had won the April 9 game, 8-2, in 12 innings. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver metro area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-5664083. “I think we also have some good things to look forward to,” he said. “We have a lot of sophomores and juniors on the team this season. I urge them to play summer baseball, sharpen their skills and come back next spring ready to help the Pirates win games.” Going forward Englewood had a 3-6 overall record and a 1-5 record in league after the loss to Elizabeth. The Pirates are in the home stretch of the regular season. They are scheduled to be at home April 27 against Vista Peak and then are on the road against the same team April 29.

Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whether a waiting period is taking longer than expected, or just seems that way, the anxious Lamb would do well to create a center of calm within her- or himself, and not do anything rash. TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Practical matters dominate the week, but cultural activities also are favored, especially those that can be shared with someone special in the Bovine’s life. Some important news might be forthcoming. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need to know more about a possible career move in order to see if it offers a real opportunity or just a change. You’re sure to get lots of advice -- some of it good -- but the decision must be yours. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The arrival of hoped-for good news about a loved one dominates most of the week and provides a great excuse for the party-loving Moon Child to plan a special event to celebrate. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas rushing to finalize their plans might want to think about slowing down the pace, or risk overlooking an important consideration that could become a sore point down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week’s challenges call for logical approaches. But sentiment also has its place. Sharing memories with a special someone, for example, strengthens the bond between you.

TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A brandnew approach to a problem could have a good chance of succeeding if it’s based on a solid foundation of fact to strengthen its potential for standing up to scrutiny. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A favorable report should give your optimism an important boost as you confront another phase of a challenge. Don’t be timid about accepting advice from someone you trust. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might want to target another goal if your current aim is continually being deflected. But stay with it until you find that first sign of an opening, and then follow through.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although offers of advice might not always please the usually sure-footed Goat, good counsel is always worth considering, especially from those whose experience can be invaluable. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t rush to make up for lost time. Your productivity can be measured not only by what you do, but how you do it. Move carefully until the job is done the way you like it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Emerging facts about someone you know might cause you to rethink your relationship. But remember to make judgments in context of a full situation, not just on scraps of data. BORN THIS WEEK: You are known both for your love of acquiring beautiful things as well as for your generosity to others. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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