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‘Arctic Shark’ to tackle city’s ice Centennial buys new winter equipment By Christy Steadman Panelists discuss this election’s four ballot issues during a League of Women Voters forum on Oct. 15 at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Ballot issues’ pros, cons explored League of Women Voters condense political ads into two-hour forum By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia. com The League of Women Voters held a well-attended forum at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial on Oct. 15, with panelists representing both sides of each of the four statewide ballot issues. Voters will decide the fates of Amendment 67, Definition of Person and Child; Amendment 68, Horse Racetrack Gambling; Proposition 105, Genetically Modified Food; Proposition 104, School Board Meeting Requirements. Drew Hymer was the only man on the panel and the only one with a prop. He laid out his basic argument in favor of what’s known as the “personhood amendment” on a white board placed next to him: “It is wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being. Abortion intentionally kills an innocent human being. Therefore, abortion is wrong.” Representing the other side was Buffy

Mendez, who said the law could criminalize some forms of birth control and potentially even miscarriages. “You’re giving legal and constitutional rights to a woman’s fertilized egg,” she said. “It will change literally hundreds of laws in our criminal code.” Representing those in favor of allowing gambling at what could become an extensively remodeled Arapahoe Park racetrack was Monica McCafferty. With some of the profits marked for education, she said the amendment could mean $132 more per student per year. “It’s good for education, it’s good for Colorado and it’s good for the economy,” she said. Polly Page, a former Aurora city councilmember, is extremely opposed to gambling so close to her community and doubtful that McCafferty’s numbers add up. “This is a constitutional amendment to benefit one company, and that company is not even a Colorado company right now,” she said. Ranelle Lang, a former school superintendent in Greeley, was there to argue against opening negotiations between teachers unions and their districts to the public. She says it’s overbroad, an un-

funded mandate and poorly worded. “It is something that can already happen, and it takes away local control,” she said. Francoise Bergan, a prolific blogger for the Independence Institute, said it’s a step toward more transparency in government. “As far as being an unfunded mandate, it doesn’t cost much to unlock the door,” she said. Labeling genetically modified foods as such is one both sides agree should happen, but they differ as to how. Trina Cooper said her pro-Proposition 105 group is working with a coalition of 37 states in an effort to establish what could become a national model. “But if we can’t get it done on a national level, we have to come back down to the people,” she said. Ashley Breitnauer, associate director of policy communications for Colorado Farm Bureau, says the piecemeal approach could put this state’s farmers and ranchers at a disadvantage. With food products crossing state lines all the time, Breitnauer says labeling requirements should be made at the federal level. “It’s making our state a little island unto itself,” she said.

Pierson’s temper drew attention at school Arapahoe High gunman had multiple run-ins with teachers, administration By Chris Rotar

crotar@colorado communitymedia.com Karl Pierson’s temper flared publicly two days before he attacked Arapahoe High School with a gun, a machete and explosives. Arapahoe High teacher Vicki Lombardi told investigators the following account of the incident, as presented in a summary of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office’s report, released Oct. 10. “On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, Karl got locked out of Vicki’s classroom. By the time someone opened the door for Karl, he was yelling and pounding on the door. Karl was very angry over the incident and Vicki asked him to leave the classroom. Vicki called for assistance from Shooting continues on Page 16

A day after the Dec. 13, 2013 shooting at Arapahoe High, the school remained cordoned off with crime-scene tape. File photo

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Residents in some of Centennial’s neighborhoods may see crews out with an imposing-looking device cutting through ice build-up this winter. The City of Centennial is launching a pilot program with a new piece of ice-cutting equipment known as an Arctic Shark. An Arctic Shark, according to the manufacturer’s website, is a “mechanical roadway ice removal attachment for heavy equipment that increases overall productivity and reduces usage of de-icing chemicals.” The Arctic Shark, purchased by the city for roughly $37,000, should be faster and more effi- Noon cient than the city’s current procedures for dealing with ice build-up, Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon said. However, the Arctic Shark is a pilot program, said Councilmember Stephanie Piko, who serves on the Arctic Shark subcommittee. Its performance will need to be monitored. “There’s going to be a learning curve,” she said. The program will be launched for six weeks this winter, but an exact date is dependent on snowfall and ice build-up. The ideal time is after ice formation from snowstorms, but before the melting period, which usually occurs in March. The Arctic Shark will primarily be used on Priority 3 snow-route streets. Theoretically, Priority 1 and 2 streets will not need the Arctic Shark because these are the busier streets that the city already regularly maintains with snowplow equipment, Noon said. The city will provide ice-cutting services “as an enhanced service when authorized,” city council staff reports state. The Arctic Shark will be dispatched on a case-by-case basis. A resident will report a need for service online on the city’s website. Officials will then inspect the area to see if it meets certain criteria. If so, crews will go out with the Arctic Shark. Some criterion includes “when ice encroaches into a travel lane or obstructs a gutter pan and forces water onto the sidewalk,” city council staff reports state. In the 2013-14 season, 32 calls for snow maintenance services west of I-25 were made, and 24 of them would have met the criteria. East of I-25, 23 calls came in, and 15 would have met the criteria. During discussion, councilmembers raised this question: If one resident reports an incident that meets the criteria, and while on inspection, crews discover a house on the same block that did not place a report but also has ice build-up that meets criteria, would the Arctic Shark provide service to the entire area, or only where the service request was placed? Council agreed that most likely, it would be most efficient if the entire area is serviced — reasons being the cost of Ice continues on Page 5

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It’s an old story ... in every single item The small, faded railway label on the battered 1900s trunk resting on the worn floor of the antiques store bears the name of its once-upon-a-time owner: “For H.C. Stillman,” it says. “Pueblo. Value — 100.” Its brass hinges are tarnished, its leather straps stiff from age, its oakand-canvas sides scuffed from wear. Its story, too, is old, so forgotten it was a dying whisper — until Bill and Cindy Pierce uncovered the vintage piece in an acquaintance’s storage unit. “He was a music teacher at Central High in Pueblo in the ‘30s,” Cindy says of the name on the label. In those days, “they didn’t allow girls in orchestra or band, so he created an all-girls marching band — which I thought was totally cool.” It is. Totally cool. Just imagine H.C. Stillman’s courage in defying society’s notions, the difference he made for a group of musicplaying young girls, the path he paved for those who came after. “There’s a story inside the trunk,” Cindy says, the kind that connects you with history. “We’re going to look him up and see what we can find.” I happened to be browsing recently in Olde Time Antiques, one of several such stores on Pueblo’s historic Union Avenue, when Cindy and Bill — excited about their discovery — brought in the trunk. They rent space in the store to sell old treasures they find. The trunk’s label indicated its destination back to Pueblo on a train in June 1930, possibly, Cindy thought, from a marching band competition. As I listened, and looked around — at the dainty porcelain teacups that once graced a familiar table, the lace wedding

dress someone once wore for love, a deco cabinet that once stood in a family living room — the air suddenly seemed crowded by stories waiting to be heard, testaments to fragments of long-agos buried by the passage of time and the hurry of life. That glimpse into the past is what motivates antiquarians such as Cindy and Bill, and Gary Price, who helps man the counter, and Johnny Baayen, who owns the store. “I’m just fascinated by old things and disappointed by things that are new and wear out quickly,” Gary says. His gaze sweeps around the store. “Some of this stuff is over 100 years old. … We’ve become such a disposable society. I cherish things that last this long.” Cindy does, too. She loves old things so much she rarely buys new. Her Pyrex dishes and cooking utensils date back to the 1930s. She uses oldstyle watering cans in her garden. “I give them another life,” she says. Cindy and Bill have been collecting old things for at least 35 years from estate and garage sales and auctions. Bill likes to search for car parts and beer signs, Cindy for her dishes and utensils. Sometimes, they find unique treasures, such as the trunk, or the 100-year-old saddle, also sitting in the

store. “It’s pretty darn worn,” Cindy says. “But 100 years ago, you could see a guy riding around in that saddle. It makes you think … I just find it all fascinating.” The glimpse back in time can even hook some of today’s younger generations. Cindy recounts a conversation she overheard as a boy looked at a typewriter from the 1800s. “He asked his dad, `What is that?’ He had never seen a typewriter.” Or a rotary phone. Or cameras from the 1920s and ‘30s. “They just love them,” Cindy says of young people, with a laugh. “They’ve never seen anything like that. They pick up a camera and try to figure out how the picture was taken … and they’re just kind of in awe.” Most of the stories inside Olde Time Antiques are unknown, the objects brought in by dealers who simply aren’t familiar with their origins, proprietor Baayen says. “You can only imagine the history if you were only able to follow it back in time …” A walk among the thousands of pieces waiting for new life allows you to do just that: A 1930s metal toy squirt gun that probably still works. A worn, chocolate-brown R.T. Frazier saddle made by the famed Pueblo saddlery from the turn of the 20th century. Lawyers’ filing cabinets, nearly 100 years old. A cream-colored 1946 Belmont radio. The tag says it works. A vintage 50mm camera case. A wooden sewing machine table

from the late 1800s. A display case of knives that includes a pen knife, a Turkish Mauser bayonet and a Sudanese arm dagger. Even the two Pachinko machines, the 1960s Japanese-made pinball-type machines used where gambling was prohibited, and which in the end prove age is in the perception of the beholder. “I got those three, four weeks ago,” Baayen says. “I’m amazed at how many people come in and say how they played them.” Objects from the 1970s are particularly popular at the moment, he notes. “In my terms, that’s not really old,” Baayen says. But “young people, they love it — they say it’s so cool and it’s old.” H.C. Stillman’s trunk sold in just a few days for $125. The Pierces were unable to uncover any more of his story. But the sale — to an owner who appreciated the history — felt good. “It’s nice we can pass the story on,” Bill says, “keep the story alive.” The story in the trunk reminded me history is a living, breathing entity that accompanies us wherever we may be. And whether they are from yesterdays long ago or just being created today, the stories are ours. Let’s try not to lose them. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303566-4110.

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Effort promotes safe driving for teens Parent involvement, progressive skills emphasized By Christy Steadman

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While Oct. 19-25 is national Teen Driver Safety Week, experts say every week should be dedicated to making better drivers out of young people. “We’re working with teen drivers all the time,” said Ben Baron, owner of DriveSafe Driving School, which has several locations across the Denver metro area, including one in Highlands Ranch. “All 52 weeks are Teen Driver Safety Week.” A Colorado Department of Transportation news release states that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers. In 2012, 859 teen drivers died across the nation in crashes. For the second year in a row, CDOT is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote the “5 to Drive” campaign during Teen Driver Safety Week. Only about 25 percent of parents have serious talks with their children about safe driving, the CDOT news release states. The “5 to Drive” effort is designed to help parents talk to their teens about the issue. “Teens might be gaining some independence (but) they still need rules and restrictions, and believe it or not, parents,” said Darrell Lingk, director of the Office of Transportation Safety at CDOT. “They’ll listen to you.” DriveSafe schools also emphasize the importance for parents to be involved with their teen’s driving education. “It’s about developing a skill,” Baron said. “It’s important for parents not to forget that for a new driver, driving is a new skill.” The “5 to Drive” campaign addresses the “five most dangerous and deadly behaviors for teen drivers,” the CDOT release states. There are five important rules addressing these behaviors:

• No drinking and driving. • Wear you seat belt. • No texting or talking on the cell phone while driving. • Don’t speed. • No more than one passenger at a time. Following these rules while driving is “good advice for all drivers, not just teens,” Baron said, with the exception of not having more than one passenger at a time for experienced, adult drivers. “Ultimately, it’s distracted driving that causes accidents,” he said. Distracted driving is not limited to what is listed in the “5 to Drive” campaign, Baron said, and can include everything from changing the radio station to putting on make-up in the car. As well as physical distractions, there are mental distractions a person can encounter while driving, Baron said. Things a person thinks about — something negative that happened at school or work, or being extremely happy about something — are mental distractions. “Most adults have been driving for so long that they can factor that in,” Baron said, but the “ups and downs” that teens experience on a daily basis can create a lot of distractions. The CDOT news release states that “texting and driving has become a national epidemic, and teens are the worst offenders.” It’s not only unsafe, but in Colorado, all cell phone use — talking, texting, surfing the web — is illegal for those under 18 years old while driving. Texting behind the wheel is also against the law for adults, who are allowed to talk and drive. According to distraction.gov, texting involves manual, visual and cognitive distraction simultaneously. A person’s eyes, on average, are taken off the road for about five seconds while texting. “At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field, blindfolded,” the website states. DriveSafe schools focus on starting slow — most students begin their driving education in the classroom, Baron said — and building skills progressively. “You can learn to pass a test, but that (alone) doesn’t make you a safe driver,”

A student driver practices driving at the Highlands Ranch DriveSafe Driving School. Teen Driver Safety Week is recognized nationally Oct. 19-25. Photo by Christy Steadman Baron said. “It just means you know the rules.” In urban areas, a teenager must have six hours driving experience with an instructor before they can earn their driver’s license, Baron said. At DriveSafe, students receive three two-hour drives, said DriveSafe Behind the Wheel instructor Kevin Knight. The drives are done on different routes and areas. Students start off by practicing in a parking lot, emphasizing the importance of checking mirrors and using seat belts. Then, students will get some highway or busy street practice and experience driving downtown on one-way streets and awareness of pedestrians. The third lesson will usually entail some mountain driving, Knight said. “They learn proper, safe habits that they will use for the rest of their life,” he said. The Graduated Driver Licensing laws “allow young drivers to safely gain driving experience before obtaining full driving privileges,” states the Governors Highway Safety Association on Colorado laws. Generally, three stages are followed: the learner stage, which is supervised driving, cumulative with a driving test; the intermediate stage, which limits unsupervised

driving in high-risk situations; and the fullprivilege stage, which is when a standard driver’s license is earned. In order to receive a driver’s license, a teen is required to have 50 hours logged driving experience, Baron said, which is gained in the learner stage. But he believes 50 hours is the “bare minimum.” “You can’t really produce a good driver,” he said. “It takes 100 hours or more.” While still too high, the number of teen deaths from car accidents is improving compared to 15 years ago, Baron said. “Many factors have contributed to safer drivers,” he said, “despite there being more drivers on the road.” Safer vehicle manufacturing, better driving education laws and higher standards for driving instruction all play a part in creating safer drivers, he said. Required comprehensive driver’s education courses teach teens the minimum standards to know how to safely operate a motor vehicle, Baron said. Parents should also take their teen’s driving education very seriously. “Everybody benefits,” he said. “All of society benefits because there’s safer drivers on the road.”

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Democrats say Conti not Ice up front about her cash

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State representative accused of campaign finance violations By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com State Rep. Kathleen Conti, R-Littleton, says allegations of campaign-finance violations made by local Democrat Betty Harris are “downright false.” “I appreciate Ms. Harris’s zealous investigations and watchful eye over elected officials,” Conti writes in a statement emailed on Oct. 17. “I assure you that there has been no intent to be anything less than forthcoming and honest on behalf of this elected official, and I am diligently working with my treasurer to make sure these reports are amended in a complete, honest fashion. You can look for the amended report by the end of this weekend.” Harris, chair of the House District 38 Democrats, held a press conference on the steps of the state Capitol on Oct. 6 to discuss what even Conti admits are some errors and omissions on the financial reports she submitted to the Secretary of State’s office. She also submitted a letter to Conti outlining her concerns, signed by 27 other constituents. “We are concerned that Kathleen Conti’s lack of disclosure misleads the public on how much money she is raising, who her contributors are and how or whether the money is being spent,” said Harris. “Her constituents expect their elected official to disclose this information as required by law.” Conti, who is running for a third term, says it was all a misunderstanding. “The omissions that have been discussed have been as a result of my campaign treasurer getting behind in her filings,” said Conti. “This largely happened because of emergency situations that were happening with her aging, dementiastricken mother. … My treasurer had been

given initial advice from the Secretary of State that it was always better to get the report in on time even though all the information wasn’t there and then amend the report, but life and circumstances continued to get in the way, and her planned time during the summer seemed to slip away.” The letter alleges Conti didn’t report obvious expenses like yard signs, Tshirts, fliers and a booth during Western Welcome Week’s parade day. Conti said many of the items were either left over from previous campaigns or not Conti required to be itemized, and that some fliers were free from the printer to make up for some previous ones that were of poor quality. As for the WWW booth, Conti says the Republican Party paid for it and made it available to candidates, a common practice by both parties. Harris also alleged Conti failed to report any income from an Aug. 23 fundraiser, despite the fact that Conti’s website asked for a $40 donation to be paid online ahead of time. “My website requested a $40 guaranteed reservation, but this was only a suggested contribution,” said Conti. “People did attend the event, and corrections to the August report are in process.” Harris isn’t buying most of Conti’s explanations, saying she understands the treasurer was responsible for the reports, but the mistakes reflect on the integrity of the candidate. “Ignorance of the law is no excuse,” she wrote. “Neither candidates nor elected officials are above the law. Not following the law reflects badly on the candidates, the parties and the people who vote for such candidates or officials. Transparency has become an extremely important issue between elected officials and the people that are supposed to be served.”

hauling ice out of the area, if necessary, and transportation of the equipment. The city also will be monitoring the Arctic Shark on its performance. For example, if it does a lot of damage to sidewalks or streets, the subcommittee would like to re-evaluate or modify the program. Also to be taken into consideration is determining what the optimum thickness of ice is in order to use the Shark. “We’re looking to see how best to use our equipment,” Piko said. “The primary goal of the snow-removal program is to clear safe and passable drive lanes during and after a storm event to provide for the safe and orderly movement of traffic and for effective storm response,” city documentation states. In addition to having the Shark avail-

able for Priority 3 streets, the city has made some modifications to its snowmanagement program. Because of annexations and subdivision development, an additional 12 lane miles—the calculated amount of mileage covered by lanes belonging to a specific road—in the city will be monitored and maintained. Amended results come to about 573 lane miles equaling the Priority 1 and 2 streets. Priority 3 streets total about 549 lane miles, states city council staff reports. The city bought its Arctic Shark for $36,790 in early September. It was delivered in early October. Deputy City Manager Wayne Reed said the city council will evaluate the effectiveness of the program in the late spring of 2015. Monitoring the Arctic Shark is weather-dependent, therefore provides some flexibility, Piko said. “We don’t have any ice to practice on yet,” she said.

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October 24, 2014

South Metro marks fire chief change Baker takes over during Oct. 16 ceremony in Lone Tree Staff report The first change-of-command ceremony in the history of the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority marked the retirement of Chief Dan Qualman and the beginning of a new era under Bob Baker. The ceremony Oct. 16 at the Lone Tree Arts Center was steeped in more than 250 years of history, both in the fire service and the military. In the fire service, assuming command of the organization means taking responsibility for the well-being, safety and protection of citizens living in the district and the members of the department. It also means a responsibility to ensure that first-responders are provided everything needed to perform their jobs to the best of their ability, and return home safely to their families. After 36 years in fire service, Qualman turned over the reins of leadership of the

department to former Assistant Chief of Operations Bob Baker. Baker began his career at the Parker Fire Protection District as a firefighter in 1984 and served in several capacities since then including; engineer, lieutenant, shift commander and battalion chief. Baker has been a chief officer since 1990 and also served as Parker Fire District’s training chief from 1994 to 1997 and the administration chief from 2002 until 2004. He was instrumental in the consolidation of the Parker Fire District and South Metro Fire Rescue into an authority in 2008. Qualman will remain in an advisory role during the transition before officially retiring in January. The South Metro Fire Rescue Authority provides fire suppression, emergency medical, building protection, life-safety training and other specialized rescue operations and services to Parker, Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Foxfield, Greenwood Village, and unincorporated portions of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, including Louviers.

South Metro Fire Chief Dan Qualman spent his last day on the job at an active-shooter drill at a local medical school. He relinquished command to the new chief, Bob Baker, during a ceremony Oct. 16 in Lone Tree. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

NEWS IN A HURRY Thanksgiving Food Drive underway

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Centennial City Councilmembers Vorry Moon, Kathy Turley, Keith Gardner and Doris Truhlar have scheduled a meeting for 6 p.m. Oct. 27 for the residents of Districts 1 and 2. This meeting will be at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., located at The Streets at SouthGlenn. The agenda includes updates from the sheriff’s office and the Littleton Fire Protection District, South Suburban Ballot issue 4C, enhanced snow removal and more. All residents of Districts 1 and 2 are welcome and should bring questions, issues or concerns they would like to discuss.

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Churches face prospect of gay weddings Religious groups vary in practice By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Hours after the Supreme Court paved the way for gay marriage in more than a dozen states, including Colorado, the phones started ringing. Wedding coordinators, flower shops and cake-makers began preparing for the anticipated influx of ceremonies for gay couples. For many local churches, however, the subject of gay marriage is still something of a conundrum. Individual Episcopal churches in the state have the option to give “blessings” to same-sex relationships, but “at this point, they’re not authorized to offer the sacrament of marriage,” said the Rev. Rebecca Jones, spokeswoman for Robert O’Neill, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado.

Each parish is encouraged to undertake a period of “prayerful discernment” to decide whether to offer blessings, she said. Actual wedding ceremonies in Episcopal churches “will be a source of continued discussion,” Jones said. Church decisions on major social issues take place at conventions every three years, and the next one is scheduled for July 2015. Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch and Word of Life Christian Center in Lone Tree did not return calls for comment. Churches often follow the guidance of state and national committees that govern their respective denomination. Most of the major churches — Baptist, Mormon, Muslim and Catholic, among them — still do not allow gay marriage, but other denominations have changed their stance, including the United Church of Christ and the Evangelical Lutheran Church, according to the Pew Research Center. Some religious organizations are reassessing their positions on gay marriage, and earlier this month, comments made by Pope Francis suggested a change in tone

for the Catholic Church. During an interview with a Jesuit journal in Rome, he said gays and lesbians “must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.” The comments come on the heels of Pope Francis’ “Who am I to judge?” response to a reporter’s question about homosexuals. In June, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest Lutheran church group in the United States, voted 559 to 451 in favor of allowing non-celibate gays to become ordained ministers. During its national meeting in 2005, delegates voted 503 to 490 against a measure that would have allowed non-celibate gay ordination and the blessing of same-sex unions. Kerri Butler, owner of A Touch of Bliss, the largest wedding planning agency in Colorado, said she has helped plan numerous weddings for gay couples in non-denominational Christian churches and even was involved last year in the first same-sex ceremony at St. John’s Cathedral, an Episcopal church in Denver. Butler’s company also has helped organize numerous civil union ceremonies.

“The actual ceremony we perform is all about love anyway,” she said. “It’s more about what the vows are going to say, just like any other couple.” While a few churches are tempering their opposition to gay marriage, some disenfranchised same-sex couples in Colorado choose to marry outdoors, with a friend or family member officiating the ceremony. Getting married in a church was “never an option” for Eugene Ebner, who was raised in a strict Christian household and church environment that criticized homosexuality. Ebner, who considers himself “spiritual” rather than religious, said his family was shocked when he came out as gay. They continued to love him but still have problems with gay marriage. Ebner’s 84-year-old father initially said he would not attend his son’s wedding, but recently changed his mind. “It was definitely an adjustment for him because of his generation, but when I told him I was getting married, he was very happy for me,” he said. “Love is love, and the more people see that, it takes them out of their (line of) thinking.”

Senate candidates target Ebola response By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The government’s response to the Ebola virus became a new focal point in Colorado’s U.S. Senate race last week. During an Oct. 15 debate in Denver, Democratic Sen. Mark Udall and his Republican challenger, Congressman Cory Gardner, sparred over the effectiveness of the response to the virus by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gardner called for an immediate travel ban to and from West Africa, where the current Ebola outbreak resides. “Not tomorrow, but now,” Gardner said at the KUSA-TV-sponsored debate. But Udall said that decision should come from doctors and other health professionals who know more about the virus than politicians.

“If they believe we ought to close our borders and restrict flights to and from West Africa, let’s listen to them,” Udall said. “But senators and congressmen shouldn’t make those decisions.” Later that week, Udall called on the CDC and the Transportation Security Administration to restrict those who are being monitored for Ebola symptoms from boarding airplanes. The Ebola virus outbreak has killed more than 5,000 people in West Africa and the World Health Organization recently said that about 1,00 new cases were appearing each week. A man who was diagnosed with the virus in the U.S. died earlier this month. The two nurses who treated him have also contracted the disease, which is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids. The Pentagon announced on Oct. 19 that

it will build a rapid-response medical team that will provide assistance to civilian doctors and nurses who come in contact with the virus. Gardner was critical of the government’s response to the virus, saying that not having a total travel ban to and from West Africa poses an “unacceptable danger.” Gardner said, “We lack a strategy to deal with the Ebola virus,” and scolded the CDC for using funds to back other, less-important areas. “Perhaps the CDC should stop spending money on things like Jazzercise, urban gardening and massage therapy and direct that money to where it’s appropriate to protecting the health of the American people,” he said. The next day, Gardner asked CDC Director Tom Frieden why a travel ban has not been put in place. Gardner’s questions

came during a congressional hearing where top Obama Administration officials provided testimony regarding the government’s response. The CDC has said a travel ban would make it more difficult to track the virus because people coming to the U.S. may find other ways to get here, under the radar. Udall said during the debate that he has full confidence in Frieden and supports the agency’s efforts. He also criticized Gardner’s lack of support for the CDC, claiming he had previously sought $770 million in cuts to the agency’s budget. “We’re not going to beat Ebola by cutting back the CDC and our public health systems,” Udall said. “That’s the difference between the two of us.”

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Vote yes on South Suburban measure To many area residents, the amenities provided and maintained by the South Suburban Park and Recreation District are a major benefit of living here. The parks, trails, open spaces, recreation centers, golf courses, playgrounds, and more truly are a treasure. And treasures aren’t cheap, especially not when they are meant to serve such a wide swath of terrain and more than 130,000 residents in the south metro area. To give you a sense of it, the district’s 2014 budget is $53.4 million. By now, registered voters in Colorado have received their ballots. Voters in Littleton, western Centennial, Lone Tree, Sheridan, Bow Mar, Columbine Valley and some unincorporated parts of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties will notice the ballot contains a question asking that more tax dollars go to South Suburban. Ballot Issue 4C seeks voter approval for a 2-mill property tax increase for a period of 10 years. If approved, it would mean about $4.5 million annually in additional money for South Suburban. The district would use the funds for general operations and, among other things, to: • Protect and enhance the High Line Canal Trail, the South Platte River Trail (Mary

OUR VIEW Carter Greenway) and other local trails. • Repair, maintain and improve existing parks, recreation facilities and playgrounds. • Replace outdated mechanical equipment with new energy saving systems, including solar energy. • Save water by replacing aging and inefficient irrigation systems in parks and using non-treated water where feasible. The tax hike would mean a resident of the district who owns a $300,000 home would pay an additional $4 per month, or $48 more per year. The owner of a $200,000 home would pay less, an additional $32 a year. In urging passage of 4C, South Suburban makes a number of points, including the rising cost of maintaining an acre of parkland and open space; the escalating prices of supplies, services and materials; and the aging of its facilities. District officials also point out that they haven’t asked for a tax increase in the gen-

eral operating mill levy in 20 years. And they’ll tell you that a 1-mill increase approved in 2000 and reauthorized in 2010 is restricted — it can only be used to acquire land, not for general-operating purposes. Perhaps most importantly, they point out admission-fee increases over the years have not been enough to offset rising maintenance costs and improvements. To that end, the district admits, hiking admission prices too much could backfire and reduce participation. We realize that all property owners in the district will not absorb even a small tax increase easily. The economy hasn’t recovered for everyone, and the district is home to many seniors living on fixed incomes. But the price tag of an additional few dollars a month to maintain the high quality of this recreation district is worth it, we believe. The south metro area is an attractive place to live, work and play, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation plays a large role in that. It’s vital that the district is functioning at a high level. We’ll also say that South Suburban needs to make the most of this tax hike and use the utmost discretion on any future admission-fee increases. We don’t want to see the district price itself out of the market. Vote yes on 4C.

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Time has come to talk about time Time waits for no one, unless you have a humdinger of a hangover, and then it goes on and on. It stands still. At other times, time wears winged sandals, like that flower delivery guy. Actually his name is Mercury Man. Mercury Man has some Denver in him. According to Wikipedia, “On Aug. 18, 1910, 15 American florists led by John Valentine, a Denver lawyer and floral company owner, agreed to serve each other’s out-of-town customers by exchanging orders via telegraph, and they called their organization the Florists’ Telegraph Delivery (FTD).” I don’t know which one of them came up with the idea of representing the company with the god Mercury, but it was ingenious. It made an impression on me long before I ever started to order flowers for anyone. Maybe it was because I ran track, and he looked like he might have been a track star too. I set a school record that will never be broken. It’s not that impressive: They just don’t run the race (220) anymore. We used to compare our times after meets, and if we improved, we improved by splits of seconds. And then we would go to an American history class, and it seemed like it

took an hour for 10 minutes to go by. I ran out of time on an algebra test, and guessed the answers, and I was right. But I was penalized for not showing my work. I still don’t know how I did it. If one train leaves the station at 8 o’clock going 50 mph and another train leaves the station without enough dinner rolls for everyone, what time would a third train have to leave the station with rolls for everyone on the second train? Time is very important in track, unless you are a pole vaulter. My favorite pole vaulter — ever — is a Texas high school girl named Charlotte Brown. She finished fourth in the state meet this year, and cleared 11 feet. I trip Marshall continues on Page 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 4C worthy of voter support

We strongly support passage of 4C to help the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District continue to improve our community in so many different ways. My family has lived within the district for many years and our lives have been better for it. We have walked the paths and trails, taken many classes and participated in athletic activities and enjoyed the district’s many recreational facilities and public art placements. Very simply, the district has made my family’s life better, richer and fuller. Let’s continue to support a program that enhances our lives, makes our neighborhoods better to live in and increases our property values. Charles, Michele, Christopher and Shannon Whitley, Centennial

Superintendent supports South Suburban

Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District in serving our community. It goes without saying that our community is very blessed to have had the foresight to fund and support an organization that gives so much back to us year after year. Dave Lorenz, executive director, and the SSPRD Board of Directors have led the way in creating grass playing fields for each of our elementary schools to support programs Letters continue on Page 9

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Gay-marriage issue goes from hope to ho-hum Homer Simpson didn’t accept a gay man until one saved his life. In the 1997 “Simpsons” episode, “Homer’s Phobia,” Homer and his family became friends with a man named John, who ran a novelty store at the mall. Homer liked John until he found out he was gay. And then he really didn’t like John because he thought Bart was becoming gay from spending so much time with him. In the end, John saved Homer and Bart from being attacked by a pack of reindeer at “Santa’s Village” (I’m not going to get into it. Just download the episode). Homer then thanked John and embraced him for who he was, which led John to quip: “Homer, I won your respect, and all I had to do was save your life. Now, if every gay man could just do the same, you’d be set.” Growing up gay, I knew plenty of Homers — decent, well-meaning people who just weren’t yet equipped to accept homosexuality. Being gay, I accepted that non-acceptance as my reality. That didn’t bother me too much because I’ve never “come across” as being gay. I played baseball and listened to the Grateful Dead and never really had to worry about getting bullied like so many gay kids growing up. Still, I resigned myself to the fact that my sexuality meant that I would forever live outside the societal norm. I was OK with that. I mean, what was the alternative? Being straight? Who in the heck wants that? I came out of the closet when I was 18, in 1995. At that time, I didn’t care about civil unions or “Don’t ask, don’t tell” military

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over the dog. Charlotte depends upon an electronic signal with a beeper to tell her when it’s time to jump. Charlotte is blind. I dare you to try to get through the YouTube about her without getting choked up. I like baseball. There are innings, not quarters and halves. An inning might last four or five minutes, or 45 minutes.

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for kids, such as soccer, lacrosse, softball, organized sports leagues, and so much more. They provide excellent recreational facilities and fields. SSPRD has promoted better student health and wellness programs by helping Littleton Public Schools construct safe and desirable playgrounds for our elementary and middle schools. They have developed great safe-to-school walking

policy or anything. All I cared about then was my friends not rejecting me for who I was. So at that time, even if Christopher Lloyd’s “Doc Brown” character had traveled from the future in his DeLorean to tell me that in 2014 gays would be getting married in Colorado, I would have written Universal Pictures and told them that the movie series had just jumped a big gay shark — or more like a dolphin, because that’s gayer than a shark. Never, ever, ever did I ever imagine during my years of struggles with sexual identity in the 1990s that gay marriage would be a reality. But it really is. Cue Sally Fields: “You like me, you really like me!” The reason I’m writing this column is because, as a gay political reporter, I am able to share a unique perspective on this issue. To be honest, I struggled over my decision to write this column because I value journalism ethics — yes, reporters really do care about that stuff. As a legislative reporter, I covered the debate over civil-unions legislation that became law last year. The committee hearings were long and emotional. And lawmakers

from both sides of the aisle gave impassioned speeches, either in support or in opposition. I thought of writing a column during that debate, but I didn’t think it would be appropriate to opine while the bill was being run. I am comfortable in writing this column today because I would find it hard to believe that any conservatives at the Capitol would question my sincerity in listening to their positions and reporting on them objectively, on this or any other issue. Plus, I’m gay. That’s who I am and I can’t — and never have wanted to — change that. Should a black reporter step aside from covering a story involving the shooting of a black kid by a white cop? No. That’s ridiculous. Reporters can’t just ignore our life experiences when covering a story — but it is our responsibility to cover those issues objectively. And even though the gay marriage question is now settled in Colorado, there will still be a legitimate debate over whether the law can allow for exceptions for those with religious objections to same-sex nuptials — because while marriage matters to a lot of gay couples, religious convictions matter just as much to other folks. And, selfishly, this issue really doesn’t impact me. I really have no intention of ever — EVER — getting married. Nowadays, gays get to have kids and can marry — why in the world would I want any of those things?!? Not having to deal with the heavy things that straight people have to deal with were the highlights of being gay! What’s the point of being gay anymore?

Thank you very much, Supreme Court and your lousy, stupid equality. But, seriously, folks. This issue matters to a heck of a lot people out there. State House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, who is gay and who co-sponsored the civil-unions legislation, told me recently that when he was younger, he never would have imagined marriage equality becoming a reality so early in his life. Ferrandino and I are the same age, 37. “I thought we’d see a movement, but like, before I pass away, not before my daughter goes to school,” he said. State Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, who is 29 and also gay, said when he was younger he thought gay marriage would only be a reality in the “liberal upeastern states.” “It is pretty surprising and exciting that marriage equality is coming to states where you didn’t think it would be a reality,” he said. No matter how much marriage equality becomes an even greater reality across the nation, there will always be Homer Simpsons around — many of whom are good, lovable people who just don’t know how to embrace homosexuality. And that’s OK. But it’s pretty clear that politicians won’t be fighting about this issue as ferociously as they had in previous years. “It will be nice to fight about other things instead of my relationship with my husband,” Ferrandino said.

The time it takes to play an entire baseball season is imposing. The season starts in April, and they are still playing in November. Conceivably, you could conceive a baby on Opening Day, and the kid would be around for the seventh game of the World Series. We all get two years: One to the left of the dash, and one to the right of the dash. My father’s years were 1919-2008. I will never forget the number to the right of his dash. My father lived a long time. It takes a couple of hours to write a

column. Then I leave it alone, sometimes overnight, and sometimes for a few days. I read it, reread it, revise it, and sometimes I delete it. Directors play around with time all of the time with devices like flashbacks and flash forwards. Some people are habitually — even addictively — late. I am always early. My dog is aging differently than I am, and I don’t like it. If your son is 10, he’s a kid. If your dog is 10, his clock is ticking. Jennifer said she would be here

between 6 and 6:30 two Fridays ago. We had an 8:33 a.m. flight to Los Angeles the next day. The game between UCLA and Oregon in the Rose Bowl — we were there — started at 12:30 p.m. I don’t think college football is a waste of time. Besides, as Bertrand Russell said, “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Vic Vela is the state desk and legislative editor for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia. com, or follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

paths to give parents, children, and teachers a safe and enjoyable place to walk while getting exercise we all benefit from. Without a doubt, every investment has to be measured carefully to ensure that we, as a community and taxpayers, are getting a good return on our commitment of resources. SSPRD’s investment brings returns to our families and community now and for years to come. My hat’s off for their leadership! They will continue to have our faith and trust. They deserve our support. Scott Murphy Superintendent, Littleton Public Schools

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Sheriffs show off training facility Highlands Ranch site serves 64 agencies across metro area By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com With news about controversial police shootings coming from around the country lately, local authorities took time recently to showcase the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility. “There’s been big news in law enforcement lately,” Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock told a group of reporters on Oct. 9 during a tour of the facility. “We wanted people to see how they are trained here. It’s important that the community knows that when Westminster does something, they most likely got their training right here.” Former Douglas County Sheriff Steve Zotos is the HRLETF’s executive director and played a big part in creating it back in 1983. “In the 20 years I was sheriff, this is one of the things that I’m extremely proud of that happened under my watch,” he said. At the time, deputies practiced shooting at the fairgrounds, Spurlock remembers, with an apartment building as a backdrop. “It was crazy,” he said. “We all thought, ‘This doesn’t even seem safe.’” When Mission Viejo, which developed Highlands Ranch, offered a 99-year lease for $1 on 116 acres, the sheriffs in both Douglas and Arapahoe counties jumped at the chance to combine forces and build a state-of-the-art training facility on land that once was the Arapahoe Hunt Club. “We started out with a caboose that someone took from Burlington Northern,” recalls Spurlock. “That was our hut that we were in.” It’s come a long way. Mission Viejo eventually deeded the land to the facility, and now it’s a sprawling 160 acres with a gun range, live-round shooting house, 300-yard sniper range, classrooms, a gym, running trails and more. There’s even a field of buried dead pigs, studied by researchers to learn about the effects of decomposition. “This thing is the gem of law enforcement,” said Spurlock. “If you want to know how our cops are going to act, get ahold

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Colorado Community Media reporter Jennifer Smith successfully passes a simulator test Oct. 9 at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility. While providing backup to another officer during a traffic stop, this man emerged from the trunk of a vehicle with a gun and Smith shot him dead.

Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Deputy Charles Kelley talks about the various equipment that S.W.A.T. team members carry in their equipment bags during an Oct. 9 media demonstration at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility. of the training manual. They learn ethics, about relationships with the community, decision-making and skills.” Reporters got a taste of the training, starting with virtualreality versions of situations police often find themselves in — traffic stop, man with a knife, domestic violence. Even knowing it’s fake, it’s stressful. In the domestic-violence call, for instance, the “officer” enters a home, gun drawn, upon hearing screaming and yelling. As he approaches the living room, he realizes the husband has a gun in his lap. The bad guy looks at the cop for a split second, then begins to raise his rifle. “It’s important that the officers know that when they say a split second, it really is a split second,” said Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher. “Safety is an important thing, but also realism is an important thing.” Douglas County Deputy Jack Newton, an instructor at the

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October 24, 2014

Udall looking to make late-game push Polls show Gardner holds lead over incumbent

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By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Right now, there are a few things for Mark Udall to worry about. Recent public polling has indicated a coalescing of majority support for the Democratic senator’s challenger to his reelection bid, Republican Congressman Cory Gardner. Then there’s the mocking Udall has received for his perceived over-emphasis of women’s issues this campaign, having been dubbed “Mark Uterus” along the way. And, aside from battling Gardner, Udall could also be fighting against a Republican wave that political analysts predict will cost Democrat-held seats nationwide come Nov. 4. So why shouldn’t Republicans be confident that Gardner will become the state’s next senator? Remember Michael Bennet? The Udall campaign is banking on the same, vaunted Democratic get-out-thevote machine that propelled Bennet to victory in a 2010 race against Ken Buck. In that race, Bennet was trailing in several polls leading up to Election Day, yet he managed to eke out a victory by a margin of less than 2 percent. And the Udall campaign believes this year’s ground game is even better than the one that was in place four years ago. “With our groundbreaking get-out-thevote efforts and our army of volunteers, we

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for this moment.” But Republicans scoff at Democrats’ reliance on the use of playbook from four years ago, one they say has little to do with the candidate himself. “They say they will win, never because of Mark Udall himself, but it’s always because of tactics,” said Colorado Republican Party spokesman Owen Loftus. “Now they’re saying it’s because of the ground game. There comes a time that you do have to admit - it’s the candidate.” Polls released last week show Gardner leading the race. A Quinnipiac University poll released on Oct. 16 shows Gardner with a 6 percentage point lead. A CNN/ Opinion Research Center survey that was conducted at the same time has Gardner up 4 points. A handful of other recent polls have also shown Gardner up, although by slimmer margins. If the CNN poll is an accurate barometer of how election night will go, the Udall team’s biggest concern would have to be lack of robust support he is getting from the group the senator has so strongly courted since the beginning of the campaign: Women. Udall has spent millions of advertising

dollars hammering Gardner on issues like abortion and birth control, trying to paint Gardner’s conservative, pro-life beliefs as being outside the mainstream. But Republicans slam Udall’s “singleissue” campaign tactics as being offensive toward women. And the “Mark Uterus” monicker has become part of the online and talking head political chatter in similar fashion to the “Both Ways Bob” label that was pinned on Bob Beauprez during the Republican’s failed 2006 gubernatorial bid. The CNN poll indicates Udall has just a 9 point lead over Gardner when it comes to the support of women voters. That’s not a good number for the Democrat, considering that the same poll shows Gardner’s lead among men is 19 points. “If that’s the case come Nov. 4, then Udall is toast,” said Eric Sondermann, an independent political analyst. Sondermann said Bennet needed every bit of the double-digit support he got from women four years ago and that if Udall cannot match Bennet’s performance, it’s going to be a long night for the incumbent. Sondermann also points out that Udall is seeking re-election during a political climate that does not appear to favor Democrats this cycle. President Barack Obama’s approval ratings are underwater and the consensus seems to be that Republicans will pick up seats in Congress this year. But Republicans in Congress have even worse approval numbers than the president. And Democrats have done well in Colorado election over the last several years. Sondermann said the Udall campaign must get Democrats to vote at a time when

they may not feel so enthusiastic about doing so. “That’s their salvation, probably their only salvation is that (the Udall campaign) is able to ramp-up Democratic intensity beyond what it seems now,” Sondermann said. That’s exactly what the Udall campaign is trying to do, as evidenced by expected visits to the state this week from First Lady Michelle Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Harris said the ground game Udall has in place is even better than the one Bennet had four years ago. Udall has 25 campaign field offices and more than 100 field officers, compared to Bennet’s 13 and 30 in 2010, according to Harris. Harris also believes that recent changes to state election law will aid Udall’s efforts. Last year, the Democrat-controlled Legislature passed sweeping changes to the election system that included the creation of same-day voter registration and the mandate that ballots be mailed to every registered voter. “It is universally accepted that if everyone voted, (Democrats) would win in a landslide,” Harris said. “The tricky part is turnout.” But Republicans say they are not worried about this year’s all-mail ballot election. They cite voting statistics from 2012 that showed 85 percent of ballots that were cast that year came in before Election Day any way. “Those ballots will be landing in our voters’ boxes, just like the Democrats,” Loftus said.

Campaigns both reach out for Latino vote By Vic Vela

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voting bloc — Latinos. Democratic leaders last week urged Latino voters to cast ballots in support of their party’s candidates, while blasting Republicans over policy positions that they believe Hispanics have long rejected. But Republicans say they are working

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“They only give us promises during a campaign, but when push comes to shove, when it’s any other day of the year besides Election Day, it’s, `We don’t have time for you.’” Democrats are reminding Latino voters that it was their party that made it easier for undocumented students to attend college, and passed state legislation that allows undocumented citizens to get licenses to drive. Dems also claim that while their party has worked toward immigration reform in Congress, Republicans have put up roadblocks. They took aim at U.S. Reps. Cory Gardner and Mike Coffman, who are locked in tight races against Democrats this election cycle. Gardner is vying to unseat Sen. Mark Udall while Coffman tries to stave off a challenge to his 6th Congressional District seat from Andrew Romanoff. Those who spoke at the press event said neither Gardner nor Coffman could be trusted on immigration issues. And they said they and their Republican colleagues in the House have failed to get any sort of immigration reform accomplished. State. Sen. Jesse Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, whose Adams County-based state Senate district is part of Coffman’s 6th District, said Coffman for years “has been running against Latino and immigrant communities.” Coffman has had to take tough votes on immigration measures, considering the complexity of the district he represents. Coffman has been critical of President Obama’s leadership on immigration, but has also bucked his own party. Over the summer, both Coffman and Gardner broke ranks and voted against a Republican-sponsored bill that sought to halt a program that shields young undocumented immigrants from deportation. But Democrats believe Coffman’s “about face” on immigration issues is born out of necessity because he represents a district that grew more diverse after it was remapped. “Hollow actions ring hollow for people in my neck of the woods and we won’t stand for it,” Ulibarri said, urging Latino voters to back Romanoff. But the Coffman campaign thinks Ulibarri is the last person who should be touting Romanoff to Latino voters. Ulibarri was once critical of Romanoff for seeing through tough

immigration measures while he was state House speaker in 2006. Coffman campaign spokesman Tyler Sandberg responded to Ulibarri’s comments with the state senator’s own words to the Denver Post in 2010. “He demonstrated that if it’s politically expedient for him, he’s willing to sacrifice the most vulnerable in the Latino communities,” Ulibarri told the Post. “It will be very difficult for him to rebuild those relationships with community members.” The Coffman and Romanoff campaigns have been targeting Latinos through Spanish-language television and newspaper advertisements. And Coffman and Romanoff will soon square off in an Oct. 30 all-Spanish debate that will air on Univision. Sandberg said Coffman has been knocking on doors in Latino neighborhoods and said the reaction he’s been getting is positive. He also believes Democrats could be in for a surprise when they sort through the voting statistics of Latino voters after Election Day. “More than the Democrats expect, that’s for sure,” Sandberg said, when asked what kind of support he expects Coffman to receive from Latino voters. Republicans say they are ramping up Latino outreach efforts nationwide. Ali Pardo, the Hispanic press secretary for the Republican National Committee, said the GOP has put more staff in the field this year, specifically for the purpose of reaching Latino voters. Pardo said it’s Democrats who have failed Latinos on issues that matter to their community, like the expansion of school choices for their children and economic issues. Pardo does acknowledge that Republicans haven’t done enough work to reach out to Latinos in recent years, as evidenced by the vast majority who consider themselves Democrats. “We haven’t been there and that’s the point,” she said. “A large portion of the community identifies with the values of Republican Party, but we have to show up. Both parties have to be fighting for their vote.” Democrats are countering with their own Latino “get out the vote” effort. Democratic Latino activists were expected to launch a statewide canvass of Hispanic voters over the weekend of Oct. 18-19. Democrats aren’t concerned that Latinos will vote Republican. Their major worry is whether some vote at all. “As a community, we can’t afford to sit this election out,” Ulibarri said.

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October 24, 2014

Police, Army, fire agencies, prepare for active shooter Drill simulates real-life situation at Rocky Vista University in Parker

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cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Police in tactical gear converged on the school with their weapons drawn. Students exited quickly, some with their arms raised, some with their clothes soaked red. The horror sounds all too familiar, but fortunately in this case, it was an activeshooter training exercise involving nearly every law enforcement and fire agency in the south metro area. The Oct. 15 drill unfolded at Rocky Vista University, an osteopathic college on Chambers Road north of E-470 in Parker, and around 150 of its students participated, both as medics and innocent bystanders. Organizers strive to make the scenarios as real as possible. A handful of student volunteers posed as victims and were instructed to scream out in pain, replicating the chaos of an actual shooting scene. They were carried and loaded onto gurneys with what appeared to be gaping wounds. Others panicked and insisted on getting back into the school.

The agencies involved: Parker Police Department, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, South Metro Fire Rescue, U.S. Army, Colorado State Patrol, Auraria Police Department, Castle Rock Police Department, Arapahoe County Incident Management Team, Douglas County Incident Management Team, Littleton Fire Rescue, Lone Tree Police Department and Metropolitan Area Communications Center. Since the Arapahoe High School shooting that resulted in the deaths of two students and injuries to another last December, first-responders more than ever are putting all of the right pieces in place for a swift and effective reaction. In particular, police and fire agencies are coordinating to establish uniform policies and levels of command when first arriving on scene. “It’s to make sure we’re all operating by the same rules,” said Becky O’Guin, public information officer for South Metro Fire Rescue. Interagency communications are a critical element of responding to an active shooter and those systems were tested Oct. 15. Although the drill took hours to execute and involved hundreds of personnel, it’s all in the name of improvement. Law enforcement agencies later dissect

Rocky Vista University students bring a stretcher to a firefighter carrying a mock victim during a mass-casualty training session Oct. 15. Photo by Chris Michlewicz what went right and what went wrong to eliminate the potential of future tactical mistakes. The lessons learned often lead to procedural changes, said Dawn Cashman, public information officer for the Parker police. Rocky Vista’s medical students had not only a chance to practice a full-scale evacuation, but an opportunity to be in the thick of the action in triage tents. A few victims were outfitted with cut-suits, a wearable apparatus that simulates the feel of skin when making an incision. It also discharges a liquid that looks like blood — another

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1200 South Street w/Kids & Castle Rock, CO 80104 Youth Min 303.688.3047  mysummitchurch.com www.fumccr.org

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Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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Highlands Ranch

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Littleton

Cowboy Church

with Kevin Weatherby

Sundays 10 am

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Serving the Southeast Denver area

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

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Highlands Ranch

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

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You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

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

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

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org

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

Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Lone Tree Church of Christ

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Littleton

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

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SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am

Expository Teaching Through Books of the Bible Families worshipping together Iron Horse Elementary School 20151 Tallman Dr. Parker 80138 Sunday 10:00 TwentyMileBibleChurch.org

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Christ’s Episcopal Church 615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

Sunday

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

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

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October 24, 2014

Students: Pierson was sweet, intelligent, ‘scary’ Report gives insight into how shooter’s peers perceived him Staff report In the days leading up to his murderous rampage at Arapahoe High School, Karl Pierson showed photos of a shotgun to fellow students. “Some of the students believed that Karl bought the shotgun because he could, since he recently turned 18 years old,” a summary of the investigative report into the Dec. 13, 2013 school shooting states. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office conducted more than 200 interviews following the shooting, and many of those interviewed were Pierson’s peers. The report summary, released Oct. 10, provides a glimpse into what these acquaintances had to say about the high school senior from Highlands Ranch. Some of the students interviewed by authorities knew of Pierson’s threat in September 2013 to kill his speech and debate coach, Tracy Murphy, who had stripped Pierson of his position as captain of the squad. In early December, some were shown photos of a shotgun and/or a machete Pierson had purchased. None knew of Pierson’s plan to kill anyone, investigators concluded. Pierson used a shotgun during his attack to kill 17-year-old Claire Davis, then himself as deputies and security guards approached. Investigators believe his primary intent was to kill Murphy, who escaped without physical harm, but he also wanted to inflict mass casualties. Pierson legally purchased the shotgun for $230 on Dec. 6, 2013 at a major retailer in Lone Tree. The following are investigators’ summaries of interviews with students as provided in the sheriff’s report. Names of those under 18 were redacted by authorities. Student No. 1: He did not know about Karl’s plan. Karl was the type of person

who blamed others for everything. Karl was angry about being kicked off the debate team. Karl did have anger problems. Karl did show him a picture of a gun he bought. … On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, he saw Karl pacing near the library which he thought was weird behavior for Karl. Student No. 2: Karl showed him a picture of his gun and a machete he bought. Karl did not tell him what he was planning to do. He would have told someone if he knew what Karl was going to do. He was very shocked that Karl was the one who entered the school and shot people. Student No. 3: Karl told him that he (Karl) was going to buy a shotgun. Karl also told him about the machete, and showed him a picture of it on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Student No. 4: Karl was a sweet kid. Karl told her he was going to get Tracy Murphy fired. Karl hated Tracy. Karl did have a short temper. Student No. 5: He was friends with Karl at school, but did not associate with Karl outside of school. Karl began to withdraw about three or four months ago. In hindsight, he believed Karl may have been thinking about conducting a school shooting before it occurred. He and Karl had a conversation about school shootings and he told Karl it was unlikely to occur because it was a small school and the shooter would be stopped in ninety seconds to four minutes. Karl showed him a picture of a shotgun. Karl never told him specifically about his (Karl’s) plan regarding a school shooting. Student No. 6: Karl told him that he (Karl) should kill Tracy. He did not take Karl’s threat seriously. Karl was quick to anger. He was aware that Karl purchased his shotgun from Cabela’s around Saturday, December 7, 2013. He believed Karl was seeing a therapist. Student No. 7: On Thursday, December 12, 2013, he had lunch with Karl and Karl was happy and joking around. He was shocked that the shooter was Karl. He now realizes all the separate little events make sense. Karl did seem more

`KARL WAS BEING DISRESPECTFUL’ During an interview with Claire Davis’ parents, Michael and Desiree, authorities learned that Claire had known Pierson since their freshman year. “Claire did not have much interaction with Karl until their senior year when they had one class together,” the sheriff’s office report states. “Claire had recently commented to her parents that Karl was being disrespectful in class, and that the teacher was not doing anything about Karl’s behavior.”

aggressive the last couple of weeks. Student No. 8: Karl was intelligent and he liked to get his point across. Karl thought of himself as a liberal; Karl wore a CCCP (Central Committee of the Communist Party) shirt to be ironic. Student No. 9: He described Karl as intelligent. Karl liked to shock people to see their reactions. Karl could be verbally aggressive but was never physically aggressive. Student No. 10: Karl was an aggressive, outspoken, atheist, liberal, impulsive, self-serving narcissist. Karl threatened to burn down (redacted) church because (redacted) is Catholic. Karl would often “blow a gasket.” He heard Karl say, “I’m going to kill Mr. Murphy; he is now on my list.” He heard Karl call the list “the hit list.” Karl had problems with teachers because he did not like authority. Karl read “The Anarchist Cookbook” and “Communist Manifesto.” Student No. 11: She was (redacted) on the speech and debate team with Karl. One time Karl said he should kill Tracy for kicking him off the team. Karl “had it in” for Tracy. Student No. 12: She met Karl at a speech and debate competition. She attends (redacted) School in Douglas County. Karl was socially inept, quirky, kind of funny and very sweet. Karl told her once through a text message that he was bullied in elementary and middle school. Karl also told her that he was

kicked off the debate team for indirectly threatening to kill the coach. Karl told her that he becomes a monster when he is mad. Student No. 13: He was in Spanish class with Karl. He locked Karl out of the classroom on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Karl was very angry about being locked out. Karl scared him. He text messaged with a friend of his (redacted), and stated Karl was crazy. (Redacted) responded that Karl was insane. He responded Karl was “honestly scary, like he is going to hurt us, I’m a little nervous. He obviously has the potential to be a threat if little stuff like that makes him crazy.” Student No. 14: Karl had anger issues. Karl was going to snap one day, but she did not think it would be of this magnitude. Student No. 15: Karl seemed to be angry after his parents’ divorce. She had known Karl since he was a freshman. Karl was not the same person as he was when she first met him as a freshman. She thought Karl had some type of mental health problem. She saw Karl on Thursday, December 12, 2013, and he seemed happier than normal. Student No. 16: (Redacted) went on three dates with Karl. (Redacted) and Karl had discussed firearms as a common interest. On the third date, Karl showed her a shotgun. The shotgun was in the trunk of Karl’s car.

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administration and Kevin (assistant principal Kevin Kolasa) responded. Vicki told Kevin that Karl scared her. Kevin told Vicki he was sending Karl home for the rest of the day and she was fine with that. Vicki did not think that Karl’s behavior warranted a suspension.” By then, Pierson — who fatally shot student Claire Davis and killed himself on Dec. 13, 2013 — was no stranger to the Arapahoe High administration and staff. The classroom incident came roughly three months after Pierson, an 18-year-old Highlands Ranch resident, had threatened to kill speech and debate coach Tracy Murphy. Kolasa, now the assistant principal at Euclid Middle School in Littleton, found himself dealing with Pierson then as well. During an interview with investigators after the shooting, Kolasa said he had dealt with Pierson for the last two years. He said Pierson was suspended once and sent home on other occasions. September 2013 is given much attention in the investigation’s summary. After hearing of the death threat, Murphy — who would find himself fleeing from a shotgunarmed Pierson on Dec. 13 — spoke first to Principal Natalie Pramenko. She referred Murphy to Kolasa, the report states. The following are excerpts from Kolasa’s interview with investigators. “In September 2013, Kevin (Kolasa) was pulled aside by (teacher) Mark Loptein and Tracy Murphy. Mark told Kevin he heard Karl (Pierson) yelling that he was going to ‘kill that guy.’ Mark believed Karl was talking about Tracy. Kevin called (Pierson’s mother) Barbara who advised that Karl was upset about Tracy demoting him (from his captainship on the debate team). Barbara verified Karl had said he was going to kill Tracy. Barbara held Karl out of school for the rest of the week, which was three days. Prior to returning to school, a threat assessment was done on Karl by (school psychologist Esther Song).

Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy speaks during an Oct. 10 press conference at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Photo by Christy Steadman “After the threat assessment was completed, there was a meeting with Karl, his parents, Esther and Kevin. Esther advised that it was safe for Karl to come back to school. Tracy spoke with Kevin about his concerns and the fear for his safety. Kevin felt that Tracy seemed less concerned about the threat as time went on. Kevin took the threat against Tracy seriously. Tracy did tell Kevin that he thought about resigning. Kevin advised ACSO Deputy James Englert of the threat made toward Tracy by Karl. “After the re-entry meeting, Kevin decided that Karl could be part of the speech and debate team by going to the tournaments but he could not go to the practices. Kevin told Karl that the decision was his and not Tracy’s.” Investigators found no criminal liability on the part of the school district. Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy has declined to comment on specifics regarding Arapahoe High personnel’s handling of Pierson. In an Oct. 10 letter to LPS families and staff, Scott Murphy said, “Some of the report’s detail was startling but confirmed the direction the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education has been taking, both before and after those events. …We recognize that prevention is the key to reducing the risk of violence in our schools.” In early October, the school board approved spending $810,000 for an in-house mental-health clinic and $200,000 for additional school resource officers.

Centennial Citizen 17

October 24, 2014

Blind man shares perils of rec trail Parker man describes angry confrontations while hiking By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Imagine walking blind and suddenly being approached by an angry stranger who launches into a tirade about your position on the sidewalk. It’s a possibility for Lorenzo Edwards nearly every day. The scenario has played out on the Cherry Creek Regional Trail approximately five times in the four years since Edwards moved from California to the Cottonwood subdivision on the north end of Parker. Edwards, who has macular degeneration and is almost completely blind, describes the fear and uncertainty in vivid detail. His sense of hearing and feel — more acute than the average person’s — go on high alert. “I had to start carrying this golf club with me,” he says, holding up a gleaming 6-iron. It’s all because he walks on the left side of the path, against the normal grain of traffic. That’s what his guide dog, Taz, was trained to do. Edwards’s wife, Debra, said in one instance a large man on a bike approached her husband at a high rate of speed and slammed on his brakes, screeching his tires and stopping just in front of Edwards. He berated the 74-year-old over repeated explanations from Debra Edwards that her husband is blind. Other cyclists have zoomed within inches of Edwards and delivered sharp expletives. Things got so bad that Debra Edwards pleaded with the Town of Parker to place a sign along the trail that reads: “Blind person in area.” “It’s scary when he goes out by himself,” she said. “I worry about him.” Lorenzo Edwards uses the Cherry Creek trail 4-5 times per week. The vast majority of trail-users are friendly and have come to know Edwards, calling out a greeting as they pass each other. It’s those who lack the understanding of safety protocols for blind

Edwards and his guide dog, Taz, pass a sign warning of blind users on the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Parker resident Lorenzo Edwards and his guide dog, Taz, take a break from walking on the Cherry Creek Trail Oct. 15. Photos by Chris Michlewicz persons and their guide dogs that stirred up trouble. It’s a violation of the American Disabilities Act to obstruct a guide dog in its duties. A post about the issue on the neighborhood social media site Nextdoor elicited a chorus of support for Edwards, who has incurred a number of problems over his life as his eyesight gradually faded to shadows. “The blind live in a society designed for the sighted, trying to live a normal life,” his wife posted. “Please help us educate the public on the rights of guide dogs and their handler.” Aside from the harness worn by Taz, a 3-year-old black lab, there are few indications that Edwards is blind, and some responses suggested a vest for Taz to serve as another warning to trail-users of his condition. Most of all, there was a call for patience and understanding.

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October 24, 2014

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Service set in memory of showman Randy Weeks could handle the truth. In all the years that I have written column items about Denver Center Attractions productions, he never admonished me when I didn’t like or walked out on a particular play or musical at The Buell Theatre. But we weren’t done. The professional relationship I so valued was cut short when the DCPA president and Broadway executive director died Oct. 9 during a trip to London to attend the Independent Producers Network conference. He was 59. The public is invited to honor Weeks, along with his family, during a celebration of life at 4 p.m. Nov. 3 on the stage of the Buell Theatre. Memorial gifts can be made to The Randy Weeks Memorial Fund for the Bobby G Awards, which supports the advancement of musical theater for Colorado high school students. Please make checks payable to Denver Center for the Performing Arts and mail to: DCPA Development Office, 1101 13th St., Denver, CO 80204.

Matisse, contemporaries shook up world of art By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “In the orchestra I was conducting, I decided in order to be heard, to use only trumpets, cymbals and drums, which in this sphere of work, meant tubes of paint: vermilions, chromes, greens and Prussian blue to say what I want to say …,” painter Maurice de Vlaminck once said. In November 1905, according to the Denver Art Museum’s magazine, French painter Henri Matisse and a group of his friends exhibited their works in the annual Salon d’Automne in Paris, causing an immediate stir. The work was characterized by bright colors, loose brushstrokes and expressive style — a departure from the more conservative styles that had been shown in past years. These artists sought to redefine painting. In addition to Matisse, the group included Andre Derain, Albert Marquet, Maurice de Vlaminck, Raoul Dufy, Georges Braque and Kees Van Dongen. Critics were very unkind. Marcel Nicolle wrote of “Formless steaks of blue, red, yellow and green, all mixed up, splashes of raw color without rhyme or reason …” Another critic named them “Les Fauves,” wild beasts. Fourteen vibrant paintings by this group are exhibited in Denver through Feb. 8 — on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. They are installed at the Denver Art Museum in a most engaging manner. Imagine walking into Matisse’s elaborately decorated parlor at his home, which is illustrated by a large photograph showing his collection of rich textiles, vases, carvings and other objects. (The photo was taken in the 1940s when “he was more affluent,” said museum director Christoph Heinrich.) The installation staff proposed painting some gallery walls in turquoise, red and aubergine — colors found in the paintings. It makes each work of art — hung with ample space around it — just pop. The staff collaborated with the Denver Center Theater Company to borrow props — velvet chairs and sofas, dark wood side tables and an intriguing collection of artifacts, such as the artist might have owned: vases, small sculptures and other interesting objects. And from the gorgeous Shaver Ramsey Gallery in Cherry Creek, they borrowed a collection of richly patterned Oriental rugs.

Pot shop eyed for TV

Though the lead of a new television pilot ordered for truTV is Denver marijuana dispensary owner Andy Williams, don’t expect him to be singing “Moon River.” Williams would more likely sing Abba’s “Money, Money, Money” in the reality series that centers on the family dynasty behind the Medicine Man Marijuana Dispensary at 4750 Nome St. truTV has ordered a pilot for “Medicine Man” (working title) with executive producer Tony Krantz (“24,” “Felicity”) with Wilshire Studios producing and Flame Ventures’ Drew Comins as co-executive producer. “Medicine Man” will focus on the Williams family dynasty and its unusual brand of business savvy. Medicine Man has a 40,000-square-foot industrial cultivation facility used for growing its award-winning product, employs 75 people across its various divisions, and is in construction on its first satellite outpost in nearby Aurora.

Barn blowout marks changes

“Open Window, Collioure” by Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) 1905, oil on canvas, 21 3/4 x 18 1/8 in. is in the “Matisse and Friends” exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. Seating areas are arranged in front of each small group of paintings, inviting the visitor to sit, take a deep breath and really look at each single work of art — a unique experience in a beautifully organized space. Leather-bound journals on the side tables invite one to jot down personal responses to the art. Allow time to read the brief framed quotes from the artists. Additionally, on the table next to Andre Derain’s paintings is a folder with photos of more work. It explains that in 1906, he was commissioned to paint a series of 50 seascapes modeled after Monet’s works. His view of the Thames is created with a more subdued palette, but still exhibits the loose brushwork of his colleagues. Derain wrote: “Fauvism was our ordeal by fire … It was the era of photography. This may have influenced us and

IF YOU GO “Matisse and Friends: Selected Masterworks from the National Gallery of Art” is exhibited through Feb. 8 in the Gallagher Family Gallery on the first floor of the Hamilton Building. It is included in general admission and free for members. Denverartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000. played a part in our reaction against anything resembling a snapshot of life … No matter how far we moved away from things, it was never far enough. Colors became charges of dynamite.” Roul Dufy, whose “Regatta at Cowes” is saturated with brilliant blues, wrote: “What I wish to show when I paint is the way I see things with my eyes and with my heart.” Plan a relaxed visit to respond to these dramatic visions of a colorful world. Joy awaits.

The Barn at Raccoon Creek, at 7301 W. Bowles Ave. near Littleton, celebrated its groundbreaking of an extensive project that includes the renovation of the historic red milking barn on the Grant family-owned Raccoon Creek property, and a series of new builds to accommodate Colorado’s booming destination wedding industry. In addition to officially breaking ground on the project, the event featured a raffle giveaway and site discounts to attendees, tours of the historic property and refreshments from Gigi’s Cupcakes. Littleton-area resident and bride-to-be Kaley Barrett won the raffle giveaway of one waived site fee (up to a value of $5,500) for her future wedding held at The Barn. Barrett and her fiance Stephen Sferra plan to be wed at The Barn next July. The event featured members of the Grant family, with former resident of the property Newell Grant serving as the family spokesperson. Other notable guests included Jefferson County Commissioners Faye Griffin, Casey Tighe and Donald Rosier, The Barn at Raccoon Creek sales director Abby Nurre, and Jordy Construction’s Sean Wardroup, Dan Martell, Edgar Quintero and Kristin Kyser. When renovation of The Barn is complete next May, it will be Denver’s only historic Parker continues on Page 19

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Rotary honors student of month

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Staff report Paitra Babb is the most recent recipient of the Student of the Month Award presented by the Centennial Rotary Club to outstanding students at Arapahoe High School. Babb is a senior with a passion for the theater, as she has had lead roles and directed performances throughout high school. Her volunteer service has included several mission trips to assist orphanages. She is preparing applications to college, with a career goal of becoming a drama teacher or film/theater director. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. The Centennial Rotary Club meets every Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. at Embassy Suites-DTC, 10250 E Costilla Ave., Centennial.

Paitra Babb of Arapahoe High School receives the Student of the Month Award, presented by John Gile on behalf of the Centennial Rotary Club. Courtesy photo

Project ReCycle holds comedy fundraiser Oct. 29 event set for south-metro venue By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com Thanks to Douglas County-based Project ReCycle, more than 4,500 children are riding bicycles they otherwise could not afford. Nonprofit director AJ Stapleton hopes the program brings some joy into the lives of those struggling with economic disadvantages. Stapleton’s 6-year-old mission revolves around the goodness of others, including companies and individuals who donate bicycles, volunteers who help refurbish and distribute them and those who donate space in which to restore the bicycles. But even Project ReCycle doesn’t get a completely free ride. “It costs us $52.52 to get a kid on a bike,” Stapleton said. Expenses include difficult-to-recycle parts like cabling, helmets and

locks, plus some money to pay parttime shop managers. To help meet those expenses, Project ReCycle will host its third annual Night of Laughter fundraiser. The Oct. 29 event at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village starts with a 6 p.m. silent auction and hors d’oeuvres, followed by the 7:30 p.m. comedy show. Steve “Mudflap” McGrew will entertain. Project Recycle has reserved the club. General admission tickets are $35 and VIP tickets, which include reserved seating and four drink tickets, are $100. Project Recycle typically distributes bicycles at schools. It receives nominations for worthy schools, then meets with each school’s principal to ensure it meets the program’s qualifications requirements. Project Recycle has distributed bicycles in Rio Grande, Adams, Arapahoe and Jefferson County among others. Children who receive bicycles don’t have to pay for them monetarily, but the program requires they earn them in other ways. “We encourage them to improve

their grades and attendance; they have to improve to earn a bike,” Stapleton said. “It gives them pride of ownership, teaches them responsibility, and about reward-based performance.” Project ReCycle establishes an individual baseline for each child, and Stapleton meets with them to provide # encouragement. CN As big as the program already is, TAKE-OUT ONLY REG. $4710 lack of funding prevents Project Re• Full Rack Baby Back Ribs SAVE $12 Cycle from meeting the demand for • Whole BBQ Chicken WITH THIS COUPON • 1/2 lb. Pulled Pork bicycles. ONLY • 1/2 lb. Beef Brisket “Right now, we’ve been trying to • Baked Beans (pint) slow things down and try to get in • Cole Slaw (pint) front of the bull,” Stapleton said. “Our • Garlic Toast (5) goal is to expand to different states.” To that end, Stapleton is focused No Substitutions NOT VALID FRI OR SAT HickoryHouseRibs.com on streamlining the process, creating Limit 3 feeds • Sun.- Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. Only • Thru 10/30/2014 easily duplicated systems and build10335 S. Parker Rd. Parker • 303-805-9742 ing inventory. “I have two guys that are shop managers; I need to get enough fundHH 10.20.13ColoNwsFam.Feed#1.indd 1 10/20/13 8:50 AM ing so I can pay those guys full-time,” he said. “Then we can start handling the requests that are coming in.” For more information on Project Recycle and its Night of Laughter fundraiser, visit www.projectrecycle.org.

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In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Kindertransports, the play “Kindertransport” by Diane Samuels will be performed by Theatre Or at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, MACC at the JCC, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Richard Pegg is director. On Oct. 22, a special performance will honor area survivors of the trains that transported Jewish children from Europe on their way to England after Kristallnacht, including Peter Ney of Littleton. (The guest of honor was to have been theater icon Henry Lowenstein, who passed away recently.) Performances run from Oct. 30 to Dec. 7. See maccjcc.org for schedule of performances in the Pluss Theatre or call 303-316-6360. Talk-backs are scheduled after many performances. On Nov. 7, there will be a special Kristallnacht commemoration with Ney, Henry Karplus and Doris Small.

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“Harold and Maude” by Colin Higgins, based on the popular 1971 film, plays through Nov. 8 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. It’s directed by Pam Clifton, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Nov. 6; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Nov. 8. Tickets: $21 advance, 26 at the door. Vintagetheatre.com, 303856-7830.

Some enchanted evening

Lamont Opera Theatre and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra presents the longtime favorite musical “South Pacific” by Rodgers and Hammerstein from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., at the University of Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $11-$30, newmantix.com/lamont. Complimentary parking (enter off Wesley) one hour

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barn venue that can accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings and special events. The Barn at Raccoon Creek is a part of the original Grant Ranch property that dates back to 1878, when the first Democratic Gov. James B. Grant purchased the property to use as a gun and sporting club for family and friends. The property was later sold to a cattle rancher, and in 1933 was repurchased by the Grant family. Today, the property houses the 18-hole Raccoon Creek Golf Course, the Grove restaurant and a clubhouse that includes a full pro shop.

Lone Tree gets `Inspyred’ Oct. 18 marked the grand opening of Denver-based Inspyre Boutique’s third location. The new 2,000-square-foot boutique, at 8441 S. Yosemite St., Suite 1, in Lone Tree, joins Inspyre’s two existing Denver boutiques, in the Lower Highland and Cherry Creek neighborhoods. The Lone Tree

Elementary!

“Sherlock Holmes and the Master of Crime” by C.P. Stancich, presented by Theater Company of Lafayette, will play Oct. 31 to Nov. 22 at the historic Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tclstage.org, 1-800-838-3006.

Preschool perfection

“Bright Ideas” by Eric Coble is presented by Evergreen Players through Nov. 9 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Award-winning director Wendy Moore shaped this comedy about parents of little ones and the lengths to which they will go for success. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20/$16, 303-674-4934, evergreenplayers.org.

boutique is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. During the grand opening celebration, the first 41 people (a nod to the store’s address) in the door received a $25 gift certificate. Shoppers also enjoyed a photo booth with props and other perks throughout the day. Inspyre Boutiques feature women’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes and gifts from local, national and international designers, including BB Dakota, Voluspa Candles and Denver-based Hippo Kiss Creations.

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RFK play comes to south-metro stage “RFK — A Portrait of Robert Kennedy,” which was a major hit at Aurora’s Vintage Theatre last season, is remounted at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, through Oct. 26. It features a tour-de-force performance by the talented actor, James O’Hagen Murphy, directed by Terry Dodd. The one-man show was written by Jack Holmes and is an especially appropriate choice for election season. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25, TownHallArtsCenter.org or 303-794-2787, ext. 5 (Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one hour prior to curtain time).

The stock-show story

A history of the National Western Stock Show will be Marv Witt’s topic when he speaks to the Englewood Historical Society at 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Society president Doug Cohn said Witt is a storyteller as well as historian. Free and open to the public. 720-254-1897.

Artists light up Spark Gallery

Opening at Spark Gallery on Oct. 30 is a show by Robert St. John, formerly of Arapahoe Community College and now with Regis University, who will present an exhibit of hand-colored linocuts called “Autobiography” with images that refer to times in the artist’s past. Also, Susan Parisi’s exhibit, “Tag Me,” has images of neighborhood street art. Both are members of the co-op gallery, located at 900 Santa Fe Drive in the Arts District. Also on display is “Echoes” by Deborah Howard in the North Gallery. Opening reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Hours: Thursdays noon to 5 p.m.; Fridays noon to 9 p.m.; Saturdays noon to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1-4 p.m. 720-889-2200.

Singer/songwriter pays visit

Well-known singer/songwriter Ellis Paul will appear at Swallow Hill Music’s Daniels Hall at 8 p.m. on Nov. 1. His roots

include Maine, Boston and the music of the legendary Woody Guthrie. He’ll be promoting his fan-funded 19th release, “Chasing Beauty.” Swallow Hill is at 71 E. Yale Ave., on the Denver-Englewood border. Tickets: $19-$21, 303-777-1003, swallowhillmusic.org.

Tesoro lecture “Sand Creek Massacre — 150th Anniversary — The Descendants’ Voices” is the topic for the Tesoro Foundation Lecture at The Fort in Morrison at 6 p.m. Nov. 2. A $55 member/$65 non-member ticket includes dinner at The Fort, 19192 Highway 8. Participants include Al Addison Sr. (Northern Arapahoe) and Jeff Campbell and Karen Little (Southern Cheyenne). While this program is evening-only, most in this series have a Sunday afternoon component at Denver Public Library, which are free. See: TesoroCulturalCenter.org or call 303839-1671.

Depot seeks consignors The Depot Arts Center, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, is still accepting consignors in pottery, jewelry, fiber and woodwork (no wall art or food) for its annual Holiday Express show, which runs Nov. 12 to Dec. 28. See the Depot website, DepotArtGallery. org or contact Pat Dall, paddall@yahoo. com, 303-798-5805.

ACC Foundation celebrates The Arapahoe Community College Foundation celebrates the 50th anniversa-

James O’Hagen Murphy performs in “RFK” at Town Hall Arts Center. Courtesy photo ry of the college with its fifth annual Grapes to Grads Wine Tasting and Silent Auction from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13. The event will be held at Mike Ward Infiniti, 1800 Lucent Court, Highlands Ranch. Sample 50 different wines and food from local restaurants, and bid at a silent auction that includes a trip to Africa. Individual tickets cost $30 and two or more cost $25 each, foundation@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5881.

Englewood painter shares work Englewood painter Marla Sullivan has an exhibit called “Universal Villages” through Oct. 31 at Nixon’s Coffee House, 871 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Her light, bright colors and whimsical images will appeal to many. The coffee shop is open long hours through the week for visits.

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Lemony visit won’t leave sour taste Popular author has a scheduled appearance at Lone Tree Arts Center By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com In the first place, Douglas County Libraries had him scheduled for Oct. 1. But due to “a series of unfortunate events” (his agent double-booked him for that date), he had to reschedule for Nov. 17 at Lone Tree Arts Center. Who? It’s wildly Lemony Snicket will appear at the Lone popular author Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Lemony Snicket Tree, at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17. Tickets cost $20 for (the pen name for those wanting a copy of “Shouldn’t You Be in San Francisco writSchool?” or $5 for admission only. Tickets at: er Daniel Handler), douglascountylibraries.org. (Our previous exwhose 13 books perience with a visit by this delightful author about the three orwas a sell-out — we’d recommend reserving phaned Baudelaire a seat as soon as possible.) children, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” have sold millions of copies across the world, with their sad/droll tales of adventure. Snicket’s clever language, which includes big words he takes time to define, appeals to the sense of humor of all but the most literal little person. And the Baudelaires’ breathtaking adventures keep them reading and seeking more. When I called Littleton’s Bemis Library to borrow a couple briefly, only #13 was on the shelf — plus “The Unauthorized Biography of Lemony Snicket,” which is perhaps best for a reader familiar with the “canon”! The books in the series are continually in circulation, the librarian said. Snicket has a new series based on his own childhood apprenticeship to the secret organization, the V.F.D., which appears in the “Unfortunate Events” series — and the third volume, “Shouldn’t You Be in School?” is just out. He will talk about the new book to his audience of kids and lucky adults who get to accompany them, play his accordion a bit and tell stories about himself and his world.

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Daniel Handler may appear for Lemony Snicket at the Lone Tree Arts Center.

Lemony Snicket’s latest book is “Shouldn’t You Be in School?” The author, whose real name is Daniel Handler, will appear at the Lone Tree Arts Center Nov. 17. Courtesy photos

A press release says that if Lemony Snicket meets up with an unfortunate incident — such as maiming or decapitation — Handler will appear in his stead. Tickets for the event cost $20 including a copy of the new book and $5 for admission only. The author will autograph books following the program.

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Get your game face on for Halloween fun Events around area celebrate holiday of thrills and chills By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Halloween is coming soon, and the roster of events tied to the holiday goes on and on. Here are some: • Pumpkin Poles: Downtown Littleton businesses have collaborated again on a series of imaginative Pumpkin Poles along Main Street. Plan a slow drive or stroll the length of the street to see the detailed creations that go well beyond simple carving. • Frankenstein — filmed live onstage: National Theatre Live and BY Experience bring two performances of “Frankenstein” to several area theaters, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Victor Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature. It is a filming of a live stage performance. Shown at Highlands Ranch AMC 24, Greenwood Plaza in Greenwood Village and Regal River Point in Sheridan on Oct. 27 and 29. • “Haunted History of the Stanley Hotel”: This event with Kurtis Kelly will tell about the Estes Park building’s history and how Stephen King came to write “The Shining” in that setting. Presented at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27. Free. 303795-3961. (There is a display of King’s books near the library entrance.) • 1860s Farm — “Walking With the Dead”: This tour of Littleton Museum’s 1860s Farm offers stories and vignettes. On Oct. 25, start from the 1890s farm every 20 minutes. Timed tickets are required and can be purchased for $2 at the front desk of the museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 303-795-3950. • Golf at Bemis: Frightful Miniature Golf is offered from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Holes designed by library users and

staff will have science fiction, fantasy and horror themes and will be set throughout the building. The fee for playing is $3 per person. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Call to reserve a playing time: 303-795-3961. • “Spooktacular Spiders”: This Halloween program is offered at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, 6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City, at 10 and 11 a.m. Oct. 25 and 30. Learn about webs, how spiders move and what they eat. Make a spooky spider craft and trick or treat. Free, but reservations are required, 303-289-0930. Recommended for ages 3-7. While there, explore this constantly changing facility. Look for eagles. Open to all. fws.gov/refuge/rocky_ mountain_arsenal. • Hunt for haunting: A paranormal investigation is scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 24 at the historic Grant-Humphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St., Denver. Join a team from The OtherSide Investigations as they visit the mansion’s hot spots where activity has been detected in the past. Refreshments will be served. Tickets cost $30 each or $50 for a couple, 303-894-2505. All proceeds benefit the education programs of the Grant-Humphreys Mansion. • “Calavera Ball: Viva la Muerte!”: This event at the Denver Botanic Gardens on Nov. 1 is a continuation of the Dia de los Muertos celebrations and is a themed cocktail event from 6:30 to 10 p.m. It offers live music, special cultural food and beverages, community altars, face painting, a live art demonstration and a pinata silent auction in partnership with Cole Arts and Sciences Academy. Cocktail or traditional Dia De Los Muertos Catrina or Catrin attire is encouraged. Must be 21. Tickets: $60, $75 VIP. botanicgardens. org/events/special-events/calaveraball, 720-865-3500. • Trick or Treat Train: The Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, offers a ride in vintage coalheated passenger cars hosted by costumed conductors and engineers. Departs every 30 minutes on Oct. 25-26

Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller appear as Victor Frankenstein and the Creature in a filming of National Theatre LIVE’s performance of “Frankenstein.” Courtesy photo between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit the town’s special shops to fill your trick-ortreat bag, visit a haunted rail car or the Olde Railroader’s silly graveyard. Wear a costume on this outing. Tickets: kids $5/ adults $15/families $30. • “The Night Dial”: A live radio horror play called “The Night Dial” by Richard Karpala and Ryan Mattingly will be per-

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Vega brings her new approach to Parker Musician describes sense of connectivity in album By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “Each of the 10 songs on my most recent release looks at the intersection of the physical world and the world of the spirit,” according to Suzanne Vega, who has started her own production company, Amanuensis Productions, for her latest studio recording. “A lot of my older albums , especially the second one, were about being solitary. This album has more a sense of connectivity; there is a different spirit.”

IF YOU GO Suzanne Vega will perform at the PACE Center in Parker at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. The center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Tickets cost $40/$45 at the box office, 303-8056800, pacecenteronline.org. Vega will appear at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, with her band to perform the new material plus ongoing favorites from her song catalog. Her songs reflect her cerebral quality. The title of her new release, “Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles,” is drawn from a tarot card. “This one is about the body and the angels and demons that

we fight within our bodies,” Vega said. Vega’s longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, was producer on the new release. The pair often tour together and Vega writes about “roadtesting” some of the new work. They had especially good response to a song called “I Never Wear White” which she chose to introduce before it was really finished, and then refine. She has spent the past Vega few years writing and performing on the road, recording in Chicago, London, Prague, Los Angeles, New York City and Kyserike Station, an old train station in upstate New York. Leonard, David Bowie’s musical director for more than a decade,

has worked with Vega since 2000. The album features her longtime bass player Mike Visceglia and drummer Doug Yowell. Strings were recorded in the Czech Republic with the Smikov Chamber Orchestra. In addition to the title, the use of tarot metaphors is threaded throughout the album — “Fool’s Complaint” and “Portrait of the King of Wands,” for example. Vega became interested after reading “Introduction to Tarot” during a tour a few years ago and found it a way to look at one’s own life as well as at relationships with others. Her program will include a wide range of musical styles, from hip-hop to folk to Dylan/Stones guitar-driven songs and more.

Curious Theatre rolls out world premiere ‘Lucky Me’ is work by Idaho professor By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Robert Caisley, professor of theater and head of dramatic writing at the University of Idaho, recently spent a week in Denver at the Curious Theatre, where his new play, “Lucky Me,” is in rehearsal as part of a rolling world premiere through the National New Play Network. It will open Oct. 25 and run until Dec. 6, giving Caisley’s work the second of three promised productions. “It’s tough to write a play and even tougher to get a second production,” the playwright said in a phone call while he was in Denver, working with the cast and director, making a few changes with their input. Curious has focused on new works

IF YOU GO “Lucky Me” by Robert Caisley will play Oct. 25 to Dec. 6 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, directed by Chip Walton. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44, curioustheatre.org, 303-623-0524. since it started and has been a member of the National New Play Network for several years now. This group of 28 regional theater members chooses a play each year that members will guarantee at least three productions and some financial support, Caisley said — enough to give it legs so it can be published and found by other theaters. At least 60 were originally nominated. “It takes two or three times before you work out the kinks,” Caisley said. This play started at New Jersey Repertory in the summer and he needed to adjust it some for the “very intelligent actors” at Curious, he said.

His play “Happy” was selected previously and has now had six productions and is published by Samuel French, which means it’s launched. “Lucky Me,” a dark comedy, is about Sara Fine, who feels she is marked by a curse as she comes home from a trip to the emergency room to find her light bulbs burned out, the cat missing, a leak in the roof and dead fish. Her blind, elderly father is inclined to browbeat the friendly TSA employee who brought her home. The playwright talked about his creative process: “I try to create a situation interesting to me. If I don’t know a lot about it and my curiosity is aroused, I’ll try to go 15 or 20 pages. Then I’ll feel confident … I try to put myself in the place of the audience members — what can I create that will engage audience members? “What I don’t know about a play gives me energy to complete it. As it goes, I’m trying to conform to logical progression — the standard dramatic arc. I probably throw out 80 percent …”

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He said he usually has a couple plays going at the same time: one full length and a short one. “I don’t believe in the idea of writer’s block — I try to write every day.” He writes at home and in coffee shops — where he may pick up on a bit of conversation that leads to a dramatic situation. “I’m a professional eavesdropper.” The white noise of conversation is a satisfying surround sound and it keeps him focused on dialogue. “Lucky Me” is set in Denver, with a Ukrainian landlord, he said, adding that introducing a character with a different ethnicity changes the dynamic and “creates the music of the evening to the ear.” He was born in England and has an ear for accents and the rhythms of how people speak. “I love the sound of different voices.” Regarding “Lucky Me,” he said: “For anyone who has had a particular streak of bad luck or good fortune — this is for them.”

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THINGS DO THEATER/FILM OLD TOWN WINE WALK, COMEDY NIGHT

FREE DYSLEXIA WORKSHOP DYSLEXIA EXPERT Susan Barton will give a free presentation

to explain why children with dyslexia struggle and what can be done to help. The presentation is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9030 Miller Road, Parker. The presentation is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend. Go to www.parkerco.eventbrite.com. Contact Cathy Klassen at Cathy@CLyKTutoring.com or call 720-469-4286.

ENJOY WINE tasting and discover the many shops and restaurants in Old Town Parker at the Wine Walk from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, followed by Comedy Night from 8-10 p.m. at Deep Space, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker, hosted by Pam Turpenny and A Bunch of Goofs. The wine walk is sponsored by the Parker Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.parkerchamber.com/Wine-Walks.cfm for information and tickets. Comedy Night tickets can be reserved at www.deepspace.me/reboot or by calling 720-675-7932. MUSIC/CONCERTS RUSTED ROOT CONCERT IN HONOR of its 25th anniversary, Rusted Root will perform Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Call 303-789-9206. Show time will be about 9:45 p.m. SUPERHEROES AND COMICONS CASTLE ROCK Orchestra presents its Superheroes and Comicons Concert featuring music from John Williams and tunes from favorites such as Superman, Spiderman, Batman and the video game Halo. Costumes are welcome. The performance is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Suggested admission is $5 per person or $20 a family. Visit www.CastleRockOrchestra.org. SPOOKY HALLOWEEN MUSIC

Haunted Hayride fundraiser from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables, 7479 W. Titan Road. Food, drinks, games and prizes available. The rides are 30 minutes, during which professional storytellers narrate a tale while rumbling down a spooky trail inhabited by Indians and six-gun carrying cowboys. Go to http://hrcaonline. org/hrcainfo/calendarhrca/tabid/275/ctl/viewdetail/mid/1302/ itemid/5805/d/20141024/Haunted-Hayrides-.aspx

PARK OPENING, HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR PHILIP S. Miller Park opens Saturday, Oct. 25, with free family fun at the largest park in town history. All events at the park, including all the fun inside the new Miller Activity Complex, will be free for the entire day. The activities Oct. 25 will begin with the liveBIG 5K/10K Trail Run and Family Adventure Run. Go to to CRgov.com/livebig for registration and more details. Free lunch will be served at 11 a.m. for the first 1,000 people, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Finish off the afternoon with a selfguided scavenger hunt or 1.1-mile guided hike to further explore all the amazing native features the park has to offer. For all the little ghosts and goblins, the town’s annual Spooktacular is from 1-3 p.m. inside the activity complex. Parking at the park is limited; overflow parking will be at the Douglas County Fairgrounds with shuttle service. Go to CRgov.com/PSMgrandopening or CRgov.com/PSMPark for more information about the park or the grand opening celebration.

HALLOWEEN PARTY AND TRICK-OR-TREATING BRING THE kids to any of Castle Country Assisted Living’s three homes for fun Halloween celebrations Friday, Oct. 31. Kids will have the chance to knock on residents’ doors for some safe, in-house trick-or-treating from 10-11:30 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; from 10-11:30 a.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Kids are welcome to knock at the front doors of Castle Country’s three homes for tricking-or-treating after dark, but will be unable to go to residents’ doors. This event is free and open to the public. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP.

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SOUTH SUBURBAN ART EXHIBITS and Recreation centers. Shel Spiegleman’s photographs will be displayed at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476. Jacqueline Shuler’s paintings and calligraphy will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-7083500. The Paint Box Guild’s paintings will be exhibited at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

VOLUNTEERS CAN learn how to help in any emergency situation, man-made or natural, at the next CERT class, hosted by Douglas County Emergency Management and the Colorado North Central All-Hazards Region. CERT also teaches volunteers what their roles are in an emergency situation and how to be prepared at all times. The classes are free and are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and Nov. 15, at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock. Participants must register and attend all sessions. Refreshments will be served. Call 303-660-7589 or email cabbott@dcsheriff.net.

VISUAL SONG PROGRAM

FREE NUTRITION, COOKING CLASS

THE ROCKY Mountain Network Sacred Dance Guild presents Visual Song: Let it Move You from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 1 at Central Christian Church, 3690 E. Cherry Creek South Drive. Presenters will be Sound Circle Eurythmy: Search Sound Circle Eurythmy to view and understand this amazing group who will be presenting. Contact Christina Bryan at 303-359-1878 or Christina.bryan@colorado.edu.

FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 (Jumpstart Your Metabolism); Wednesday, Nov. 5 (What’s In Your Food?); Wednesday, Nov. 12 (Eating to Ease Arthritis); Wednesday, Nov. 19 (Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display Nov. 1-30 at South Suburban Parks

EVENTS SPECIAL NEEDS HALLOWEEN DANCE THE THERAPEUTIC recreation program is hosting a night of fun, food, prizes, and dancing for people ages 16 and up. Join us for some ghoulish games, fearsome fun, & frightening food. Don’t forget your costume. The special-needs Halloween dance is from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, Wildcat Auditorium. Call 303-471-7043 or email summer.aden@hrcaonline.org. Go to www. hrcaonline.org/tr. CELTIC HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION CASTLE COUNTRY Assisted Living will host a traditional Celtic Halloween celebration at each of its three houses Friday, Oct. 24. Bagpiper Scott Beach will provide entertainment at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Beach has played the Great Highland Bagpipes for more than 25 years and is passionate about sharing Scots-Irish music and culture with audiences throughout the Rocky Mountain state. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP. HALLOWEEN DANCE, COSTUME PARTY

ZOMBIE PROM SCHOOL OF Rock, Littleton, presents Zombie Prom from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 5950 S. Platte Canyon Road, Unit 20, Littleton. The event features snacks, games and performance by the house band. Go to http://littleton.schoolofrock.com/ CASTLE OF TERROR JOIN CASTLE Rock Fire and Rescue for a terrifying night at the annual Castle of Terror, open from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Fire Training Tower, 333 Malibu Court, Castle Rock. The scream-worthy haunted house benefits the Police and Fire Explorer programs. Those under 13 are not admitted without an adult. Call 303-663-3103 or email lkania@crgov.com. To volunteer: https://volunteerconnectdc.civicore.com/index.cfm?section =volOpportunities&action=viewOppOnly&fwID=21086

CASTLE COUNTRY Assisted Living will host a Red Hat Society luncheon at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Enjoy a complimentary lunch with Red Hat Society members, family and friends during a live musical performance by Maxine Delgado. The Red Hat Society is an international organization committed to connecting and supporting women of all ages. This luncheon is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP. DC OAKES High School will have its annual food drive from Tuesday, Oct. 28, to Thursday, Oct. 30. The food drive benefits the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center. Call 303-912-6844 or email klgorham@dcsdk12.org.

Living welcomes Cliff Spratt for a performance of “Spooky Halloween Music” at each of its three houses Wednesday, Oct. 29. Spratt will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-4825552 to learn more or to RSVP.

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than 5 p.m. Oct. 25. If we fail to answer, leave your name, phone number and number of persons attending. If you are a no show you will be charged $20 per reservation. Dinner meeting is for club members; to join, call or go to www.denverbroncosqbclub. com. Speaker will be Rick Upchurch, recent Ring of Fame inductee, who played for the Broncos for nine seasons. Go to the website or go to DenverBroncosQuarterbackClub on Facebook.

SKY CLIFF plans a Halloween dance and costume party for those ages 16 and older with special needs. The dance is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Franktown Firehouse, in the community room. DJ JJ McKay will provide the entertainment. You do not have to be a participant of Sky Cliff to attend; invite a friend. Call 303-814-2863 or visit www.skycliffctr@skycliff.org for information. A $5 cover will help pay the cost of the DJ.

SOUTH METRO COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES A NUMBER of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming blood drives are: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at United Healthcare, 6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Centennial (contact Sarah Miller, 720-987-7594); Wednesday, Oct. 29, noon to 4 p.m. at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. at WholeFoods Southglenn, 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Centennial; Sunday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 2, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Littleton (contact Maryanne Eagelston at 720-891-2248); Sunday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton (contact Robert Kernan at 303-798-4804).

EDUCATION NEW BOOKS FOR FALL LEARN WHAT books are new for fall at Douglas County Libraries’ Book Lovers program at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch (9292 Ridgeline Blvd.). Call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. JOHN F KENNEDY

QUARTERBACK CLUB DINNER MEETING

JOIN ACTIVE Minds for a look at John F. Kennedy’s life and legacy. Kennedy’s brief presidency coincided with some of the most dramatic foreign policy events of his time including the construction of the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the escalation of the Vietnam War. In this program, we will cover these milestones, and also seek to go beyond them toward a deeper understanding of the man behind the public image. Program is from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. RSVP at 303-762-2660. If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center.

THE DENVER Broncos Quarterback Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Red and Jerry’s, at Santa Fe and Oxford in Englewood. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and buffet opens at 6:30 p.m. Cost includes all food, tax and tip. Call 303-948-2363 to RSVP no later

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HIGHLANDS RANCH FARMERS’ MARKET THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26 in Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch.

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Holiday Craft Show October 31, 10am-6pm FREE Parking November 1, 10am-6pm FREE Admission November 2, 10am-4pm Handicap Access

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Bruins, Raiders register big wins Cherry Creek ends Valor’s streak, while Regis tops unbeaten Mountain Vista By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Cherry Creek and Regis Jesuit appear to be peaking with the Class 5A state playoffs on the horizon. Creek, ranked ninth in the CHSAANow.com poll, rallied in the second half to upset topranked Valor Christian, 33-17, in an Oct. 17 Centennial League game at the Stutler Bowl. The win snapped Valor’s 28game winning streak against Colorado teams. The last time the Eagles lost to an in-state team was a 14-13 loss to Mullen on Oct. 24, 2012. Valor, which has won five straight Colorado state football titles, fell to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in the league. The Eagles play new No. 1 Grandview (8-0, 4-0) Oct. 24 in the regular season finale in a 7:30 p.m. game at Legacy Stadium. Creek (5-3, 3-1) takes on Eaglecrest Oct. 24 to end the league campaign. The game will start at 4 p.m. at Legacy Stadium. Sixth-ranked Regis dominated the offensive and defensive line in its 35-7 win over No. 7 and previously unbeaten Mountain Vista in a Continental North first-place showdown at Lou Kellogg Stadium. The Raiders (7-1, 5-0) can wrap up the league title Oct. 25 in a game at Fruita Monument. Mountain Vista (7-1, 4-1) plays Highlands Ranch Oct. 24 in a 7 p.m. contest at Shea Stadium. First round games in the state

playoffs will be played Nov. 1. Creek’s defense took over in the second half as the Bruins rallied from a 17-7 halftime deficit. Milo Hall rushed for 194 yards and a touchdown for the Bruins, while DJ Luke ran for 56 yards and scored twice. Zach Grado’s pick six on the final play of the game wrapped up the scoring for Cherry Creek. Valor rushed for only 39 yards but quarterback Dylan McCaffrey completed 17-of-33 passes for 283 yards and two TDs. Ben Waters and Eric Lee Jr. had the touchdown receptions. “I thought we played them as well as we could possibly play them,” Creek coach Dave Logan told CHSAANow.com. In the other game, Mountain Vista gained a total of 17 yards on its first four possessions as Regis raced to a 21-0 lead. The Golden Eagles didn’t score until there was 5:02 remaining in the game and Jamison Withan ran it in from four yards out. Regis quarterback Matt Hougtaling threw three touchdown passes and Alec Barnes rushed for 136 yards and two scores for the Raiders as junior Drew Schlagel led the team’s defense with 15 total tackles. “The offensive and defensive lines have been practicing hard,” said Barnes. Mountain Vista coach Ric Cash agreed that the Raiders won the battles up front. “Early in the game they absolutely controlled the line of scrimmage when we were on offense and they wore down our defensive line because our defensive line spent too much time on the field,” he said. “We didn’t help them out offensively, just overall it became a game of possessions. They had the ball more than us, which put the stress on

Alec Barnes (5) goes up and over a defender to score a Regis touchdown during the Oct. 17 game against Mountain Vista. Barnes carried the ball 21 times for 126 yards and scored two touchdowns to help his team win, 35-7. Photos by Tom Munds our defense. Those are the kind of things we have to learn from and grow from. “We absolutely will learn from this game. … Can we compete with this level of competition? I feel we can. We hadn’t experienced that outside of a few rivalry games and it kind of showed, especially in the first half. “We challenged our kids at the end of the game. I told them this is what it means to be in the top 10. This is the level of competition, this is the level of intensity, this is the focus you have to have. This is the determination and intensity in which you have to play. We didn’t prepare ourselves for that. That starts with us as a coaching staff and it goes all the way down. I know we will definitely be better prepared for that.”

Connor Sinks (54) and several Regis defenders close in as they sack Mountain Vista quarterback Brock Rubley during the Oct. 17 game for the top spot in the league standings.

Cherry Creek wins boys, girls regional titles Teams, individuals earn spots at 4A and 5A cross country meets

CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL RESULTS

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tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com About 500 runners sought the prize of a trip to state at the Oct. 16 Class 4A and Class 5A regional cross country meets held at D’Evelyn High School. Temperatures in the 70s and a slight breeze greeted the athletes as they gathered for the state qualifying competition. The five-kilometer course formed a figure 8 as runners took off from the starting line along clearly-marked paths. The route circled to the north, crossed back to the south near the starting line then circled further south and into the home stretch to the finish line. The site hosted the 13 teams competing in the Class 4A Region 1 meet as well as the 12 teams competing in the Class 5A Region 2 race. There were separate races for boys and for girls in 4A and in 5A. In both classifications, the top four teams and the top 15 runners qualified for state. That made it possible for runners on teams that didn’t finish in the top four to go to state as an individual. This year, the state cross country meet will be held Oct. 25 at the Penrose Center in Colorado Springs. During the Oct. 16 regionals, friends, families and teammates sought the best spot on the course to cheer on the runners. The course traced a figure-8 pattern

Bruin teammates Lilly Markusch (253) and Devon Peterson head for the finish line, leading all competitors in the Oct. 16 Class 5A Regional Cross Country Meet. Cherry Creek won the girls team title and the boys team title, so both teams qualified for the Oct. 25 state meet in Colorado Springs. Photo by Tom Munds through the open space area just west of D’Evelyn High School. Both the boys and the girls Cherry Creek teams are going to state as they won the regional titles. The boys took first place with 60 points. Lars Hultgren was the first Bruin across the finish line as he finished eighth with a time of 17:10. Heritage took runner-up honors in the team standings and earned a trip to state with 81 points. A trio of Eagles, Jeremy Romero, Christopher Pohs and Ben Johnson helped their team as they finished ninth, 10th and 11th respectively. The Bruin girls won the 5A regional title with 28 points. Heritage was fourth with

118 points. In the girls race, Cherry Creek teammates Lily Markusch and Devon Peterson led all runners as they finished shoulderto-shoulder first and second respectively. “It helps a lot to run that close together,” Markusch said. “It pushes both of us to stay together and ahead of the other runners.” The two friends raced down the home stretch for the finish line. Markusch was awarded first place but both she and Peterson had the same times. Titles continues on Page 27

Top south metro finishers in cross country regional meets held Oct. 16. Region 5 at Monument Valley Park: Boys Individual: 3. Paxton Smith, Mountain Vista, 16:27.00; 5. Tyler Matzke, Mountain Vista, 16:41.00; 7. Addison Hellier, Mountain Vista, 16:49.00; 8. Alex Fu, Mountain Vista, 16:48.00; 14. Joshua Romine, Mountain Vista, 16:57.00; 15. Forrest Barton, Castle View, 16:57.00; 18. Devin Reasoner, Chaparral, 17:00.00; 20. Jesse Freeman, Castle View, 17:08. Boys Team: 1. Mountain Vista; 4. Chaparral; 7. Rock Canyon; 8. Castle View. Girls Individual: 2. Allie Chipman, Mountain Vista, 19:04.00; 5. Savanna Dalton, Castle View, 19:18.00; 6. Katie Ellis, Highlands Ranch, 19:24.00; 7. Delaney Fitzsimmons, Mountain Vista, 19:43.00; 8. Madison Easton, Mountain Vista, 19:45.00; 11. Solana Quistorff, Douglas County, 20:07.00; 12. Emily Kaukol, Rock Canyon, 20:10.00; 14. Megan Koch, Highlands Ranch, 20:17.00; 15. Courtney Goodrum, Mountain Vista, 20:19.00; 16. Lindsey Hulett, Rock Canyon, 20:23.00; 18. Erin Kraus, Castle View, 20:27.00. Girls Team: 2. Mountain Vista; 3. Rock Canyon; 5. Douglas County; 7. Castle View; 8. Highlands Ranch. Region 1 at Thornton Recreation Center: Boys Individual: 4. Mason Brevig, Arapahoe, 16:22.90; 6. Steven Goldy, Arapahoe, 16:29.80; 9. Scott Johnson, Legend, 16:47.60; 20. Landon Rast, Legend, 17:11.80. Boys Team: 3. Arapahoe; 7. Legend. Girls Individual: 1. Catherine Liggett, Legend, 18:46.10; 4. Mandee Middleton, Arapahoe, 19:01.30; 13. Colleen Richards, Arapahoe, 20:02.00; 14. Allison Marizza, Arapahoe, 20:04.20. Girls Team: 2. Arapahoe; 8. Legend. Region 3 at Open Spaces in Northglenn: Boys Individual: 5. Paul Moore, ThunderRidge, 16:26.90; 6. Chandler Jenson, ThunderRidge, 16:27.60. Boys Team: 4. ThunderRidge. Girls Individual: 12. Emily Waters, ThunderRidge, 19:37.00; 18. Kamryn Hart, ThunderRidge, 19:50.90. Girls Team: 6. ThunderRidge.

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October 24, 2014

Valor captures first state softball title Eagles use timely hitting and fielding to knock off Frederick By Jim Benton

jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Alexandria Kilponen pitched Valor Christian to the Class 4A softball championship but the freshman had plenty of help from her friends as the Eagles captured their first state championship in softball. Valor scored three runs in the top of the seventh to defeat previously unbeaten Frederick, 7-4, in the state title game Oct. 18 at Aurora Sports Park. Eagles’ coach Dave Atencio tabbed the 12 players on his team the “Dirty Dozen” and Valor finished the season with a 24-1 record. Kilponen, nicknamed “Ali Kat,” fanned 13 batters in Valor’s 3-1 win over 11-time state champion Erie in the semifinals and displayed plenty of composure in the title game. She allowed 11 hits but struck out seven Frederick batters and worked out of several jams thanks to some brilliant defensive plays by her teammates. “She’s as tough as an alley cat and that’s why I call her that,” explained Atencio. “She’s an unbelievable talent. She so poised for a 14-year-old kid. She is just a flat-out stud. The kid can flat out throw

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“It was great to finish one-two,” Peterson said. “Today, the whole team ran very well and we are happy our whole team is going to state.” Littleton boys finished fifth in the team standings. “Our guys ran well and we performed

and I’m glad to have her for three more years.” Still, Kilponen needed help. Frederick had the bases loaded in the fourth inning with one out, but sophomore second baseman Abigail Zuschlag snagged a sinking line drive and flipped the ball to first baseman Skylar Vaughn for an inningending double play. Trailing 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth, Frederick got on the scoreboard with Paris Woods’ two-run homer and the next batter belted a ball towards the gap in right centerfield but senior centerfielder Kendall Ohman made a nice catch to prevent further damage. Zuschlag grabbed another hard liner to end the inning. Frederick tied the game at 4-all in the sixth and had runners on first and second with two outs when Mae Mitchell’s grounder deflected off Kilponen’s glove. Alex Dufour tried to score from second but Zuschlag picked up the ball, fired a strike to catcher Erica Mann to tag out Dufour and end the inning with the game still tied. “The ball deflected off the pitcher and I was just there to back her up,” said Zuschlag. “Everyone was yelling at me to go home so I threw home. As soon as I let go, I saw the runner and was like `I got her.’” Kilponen was quick to laud the Valor defense. “My defense the whole year has pulled through,” she said. Six of the seven runs scored by Valor were unearned, including the three in the

about like I expected,” said Bill Knipmeyer, one of the Littleton coaches. “We were ranked sixth coming into the race and we finished fifth. But, I am happy to say we have two of our runners qualify for state, Colin Cannon and Tommy Kail.” Kail, a senior, finished 11th with a time of 17:45. “It was a tough race but I am happy I ran well enough to qualify for state,” he said. “I think the hardest portion of today’s race for me was the second mile. I felt I was right on the bubble as far as qualifying for state

Hugs and smiles were shared all around by members of the Class 4A state championship girls softball team from Valor Christian after the Eagles beat Frederick for the title, 7-4, Oct. 18 at Aurora Sports Park. Photo by Paul DiSalvo top of the seventh. With two out, Zuschlag and Shelby Mann singled. Zuschlag scored when Makenna Roth reached on an error. Alexandra Kinder, who cracked a gamewinning two-run homer in the earlier win over Erie, followed with a two-run triple to

provide the winning margin. Kinder has played with a torn calf most of the season. “With the three-run lead, it was like we got this,” said Kilponen who keeps one sock a little short of her softball pants for good luck. “I knew my defense was there, we had three runs to play with.”

and there were a lot of runners behind me pushing to try to pass me. When I got to the last mile, I just picked up the pace as I made up my mind no one would pass me.” The Ponderosa boys team qualified for state by finishing fourth in the Class 4A regional race. Evergreen won the boys team title and Golden was second. Ponderosa was third with 101 points. The boys team state-qualifying finish was aided by the efforts of teammates Nick Rodriquez and Phillip Reid, who finished 12th and 13th respectively.

The Ponderosa girls team finished ninth and no runner qualified for state. It was Kennedy GrandPre who was the first Mustang girl across the finish line as she finished 25th with a time of 21:36. “It was a long race for me because I ran the Chicago Marathon Oct. 12 and I am still recovering from that race,” GrandPre said. “I like running because it keeps me in good physical condition for other sports I play like soccer plus I like the feeling I get when I run distances.”

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October 24, 2014

Rock Canyon leads soccer tourney field Cherry Creek awarded No. 13 seed, will open with Fossil Ridge at home

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It might be good to pull out the dartboard or flip coins if anybody wants to determine the favorites in the Class 5A state soccer tournament. Continental League champion Rock Canyon (13-1-1) is on a 12-game winning streak and top-seeded in the tournament. The Jaguars open with an Oct. 23 game against No. 32 Grand Junction. “We played the top five teams in our league in our last five games,” said Rock Canyon coach Matt Sassali. “Every game felt like a playoff game. I’m really proud of the boys. We didn’t always have our best game but they found a way to win and that’s not an easy thing to do. “When you get into the state tournament you are going to see a good deal of teams that all have a chance. From one through 12 in this state, there is really not much difference. Maybe you have some differences in players and things like that but for the most part every one of these teams can compete for a state title.” Other area teams among the top 10 seeds in Class 5A include No. 5 Mountain Vista, No. 6 Arapahoe and No. 10 Legend. Ponderosa is seeded No. 6 in Class 4A, while Littleton checks in at No. 8. “Last year we had more of a rough season,” explained Legend coach Jordan Ivey. “We were really young so we returned a lot of people. The boys really came together as a family. That has shown through how we are playing games. We took Rock Canyon down to the last few minutes (2-1 loss Oct. 15). “Rock Canyon by most people’s judgment is the No. 1 team in the state. In certain parts of that game we were dominating. I really believe the state playoffs are pretty wide open. A few years ago, Heritage from the No. 24 seed went all the way to the state championship. A solid defense is really what you have to build on. If you can hold the other team out of the net and then be able to sneak one in to win.” Heritage coach Adam Buseck remembers 2011 when the Eagles advanced to the state championship game where Heritage lost 2-0 to Denver East. “We were seeded 24th out of 32 teams and we played in the finals against Denver East,” said Buseck. “It was a good year and we had a lot of guys with a lot of heart. We got a few upsets along the way. For boys soccer the first round games usually follow the seeds. After that first round it can really open up.” Heritage, seeded 14th, will host No. 19 Poudre in the opening round but Buseck feels that there is a trio of teams that have separated themselves. “As the season went on, you saw a little separation,” said Buseck. “You saw Rock Canyon and Smoky Hill separate, and Boulder as well. Those three teams really did pull away. I feel this year you did have a little more separation at the very top end. But four through 32 or four through the mid-20s you have a lot of competition that could go either way.” Buseck believes any of the five teams from the Continental League could wind up advancing a long way. “Coming out of the Continental League, it’s one of the most competitive soccer leagues in the state,” he said. “You feel like you can compete with any other team in the state.” Sassali insists his Rock Canyon team can play better than they have been despite their nearly two-month winning streak. “I don’t think these last few games, we’ve played our best,” he said. “We’ve had a little bit of disruptions. We haven’t had our full complement of players since the (Mountain) Vista game. We’ll probably get back to a full complement of players. We’ve had injuries, we had a red card suspension from the game against Heritage and there were a couple off the field things that we sat kids down for a game to refocus them. This week hopefully we will get back to the game we know we can play.”

STATE SOCCER PAIRINGS First round matches in the Colorado State High School boys soccer playoffs featuring south metro teams. CLASS 5A: Games are scheduled for Oct. 23 No. 32 Grand Junction (5-9-1) at No. 1 Rock Canyon (13-1-1) No. 25 ThunderRidge (7-8-0) at No. 8 Fairview (10-5-0) No. 19 Poudre (7-6-2) at No. 14 Heritage (8-4-3) No. 27 Westminster (7-7-1) at No. 6 Arapahoe (10-5-0) No. 28 Brighton (8-7-0) at No. 5 Mountain Vista (10-3-2)

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 47, BLOCK 3, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2825 WEST BRYANT PLACE, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0832-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 23, 2014, 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): Aiesha Spivey Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-E, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-E Date of Deed of Trust: October 18, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 23, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6151146 Original Principal Amount: $248,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $264,404.19 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 72, LIBERTY HILL III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5209 East Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 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. DATE: 07/23/2014 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: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-00130SH 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0832-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0846-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 25, 2014, 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): GARY R. MARSHALL Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONTC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE RELATING TO CHEVY CHASE FUNDING LLC MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 20061 Date of Deed of Trust: August 10, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 16, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5121520 Original Principal Amount: $164,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $159,282.46 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 47, BLOCK 3, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2825 WEST BRYANT PLACE, 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, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s),

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, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 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. DATE: 07/25/2014 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 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Courtney E Wright #45482 David R. Doughty #40042 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002469 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 9/2012

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Legal Notice NO.: 0846-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0861-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 29, 2014, 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): Pamela A. Gray Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust: June 24, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 05, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5098096 Original Principal Amount: $143,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $123,889.67 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. The property to be foreclosed is: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 534, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 25, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. 1786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32 IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACES 379 AND 380 C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO *ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED AUGUST 27, 2013 AT RECEPTION NO. D3108004 Also known by street and number as: 534 East Highline Circle, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 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. DATE: 07/29/2014 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: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-00407SH 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0861-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0876-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is

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Also known by street and number as: SOUTH STEELE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0876-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 1, 2014, 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): Phillip L. Brainard Original Beneficiary(ies): U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: May 05, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 13, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1045923 Original Principal Amount: $169,024.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $163,341.00 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 5, BLOCK 53, WALNUT HILLS, FILING NO. 7, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7223 S. Tamarac St, 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, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 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. DATE: 08/01/2014 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: Amy L. O'Donnell #31271 Torben M. Welch #34282 Valerie D. Bromley #31363 Messner & Reeves LLC 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 7239.0048 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0876-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0887-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 6, 2014, 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) LISA L. DRUMMOND Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, DISTINCTIVE HOME LENDING, INC., CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A Date of Deed of Trust September 10, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 11, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9099803 Original Principal Amount $150,719.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,181.90 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. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7503 SOUTH STEELE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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 pur-

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, 12/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 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. DATE: 08/06/2014 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.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-910-27060 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 9/2012

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EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2, IN BUILDING 1, MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 3, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1, SAID CONDOMINIUM IS FURTHER DEPICTED AND DESCRIBED BY THE MAP OF DISCOVERY AT MONTERERY PHASE 3 RECORDED, SEPTEMBER 19, 1983, IN PLAT BOOK 67, AT PAGES 56-59, ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 207736-1-11-002 Legal Notice NO.: 0887-2014 First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0889-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 2014, 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): JAIME QUINTERO Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust: February 24, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3061114 Original Principal Amount: $160,706.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $130,755.61 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. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 6, AURORA HILLS FILING NUMBER 8, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, Also known by street and number as: 601 S. QUENTIN STREET, AURORA, 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, 12/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 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. DATE: 08/08/2014 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 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Courtney E Wright #45482 David R. Doughty #40042 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002739 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0889-2014 First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0892-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

CLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: 1. GRANTOR EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES FORM THIS CONVEYANCE THE SPACE OR AREA BETWEEN THE CEILINGS, FLOOR AND WALLS OF ALL APARTMENTS IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN SAID PARCEL 1, OTHER THAN THE SPACE OR AREA HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED, 2. GRANTOR FURTHER EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES FROM THIS CONVEYANCE ALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN AND APPURTENANCES THERETO CONSTRUCTED ON SAID PARCEL 1 To advertise your publicOTHER noticesTHAN call 303-566-4100 THE UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENPublic Notice ANCES THERETO HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED SO THAT THE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION GRANTEES HEREIN SHALL HAVE NO CRS §38-38-103 RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0892-2014 ANY BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN SPECIFICALLY CONTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is VEYED HEREIN AS PARCEL 3, given with regard to the following deCOUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF scribed Deed of Trust: COLORADO. On August 8, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and is also known by street and number and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the as 1165 S Fairplay Cr #B, Aurora , CO County of Arapahoe records. 80112. Original Grantor(s): Mary J. Kohler Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecLegal Notice NO.: 0892-2014 tronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nomFirst Publication: 10/9/2014 inee for North American Mortgage ComLast Publication: 11/6/2014 pany Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, Public Notice National Association Date of Deed of Trust: October 26, 2001 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION County of Recording: Arapahoe CRS §38-38-103 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0911-2014 November 07, 2001 Recording Information (Reception To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Number): B1191273 given with regard to the following deOriginal Principal Amount: $105,700.00 scribed Deed of Trust: Outstanding Principal Balance: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned $85,408.64 Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you tion and Demand relating to the Deed of are hereby notified that the covenants of Trust described below to be recorded in the deed of trust have been violated as the County of Arapahoe records. follows: failure to pay principal and inOriginal Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD terest when due together with all other AND JASON CARL GUILD payments provided for in the evidence of Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE debt secured by the deed of trust and othELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSer violations thereof. TEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE INEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDA FIRST LIEN. ENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. The property to be foreclosed is: Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFDate of Deed of Trust: ERENCE March 25, 2010 Also known by street and number as: County of Recording: Arapahoe 1165 S Fairplay Cr #B, Aurora, CO Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 80112. 25, 2010 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Recording Information (Reception IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURNumber): D0028643 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Outstanding Principal Balance: $137,908.27 NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of The current holder of the Evidence of Debt the deed of trust have been violated as secured by the Deed of Trust, described follows: failure to pay principal and inherein, has filed Notice of Election and terest when due together with all other Demand for sale as provided by law and payments provided for in the evidence of in said Deed of Trust. debt secured by the deed of trust and othTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given er violations thereof. that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East A FIRST LIEN. Hearing Room, County Administration The property to be foreclosed is: Building, 5334 South Prince Street, LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNLittleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and HOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, best bidder for cash, the said real propCOUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), COLORADO. Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Also known by street and number as: the purpose of paying the indebtedness 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO provided in said Evidence of Debt se80120. cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN fees, the expenses of sale and other items IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURallowed by law, and will issue to the purRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as OF THE DEED OF TRUST. provided by law. First Publication: 10/9/2014 NOTICE OF SALE Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent The current holder of the Evidence of Debt IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO secured by the Deed of Trust, described A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO herein, has filed Notice of Election and FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Demand for sale as provided by law and BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO in said Deed of Trust. CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given DATE: 08/08/2014 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for on Wednesday, 12/10/2014, at the East the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorHearing Room, County Administration ado Building, 5334 South Prince Street, By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and The name, address, business telephone best bidder for cash, the said real propnumber and bar registration number of the erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the indebtedness is: the purpose of paying the indebtedness Holly Shilliday #24423 provided in said Evidence of Debt seIman Tehrani #44076 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Erin Robson #46557 fees, the expenses of sale and other items McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arallowed by law, and will issue to the purapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as 80112 (877) 369-6122 provided by law. Attorney File # CO-14-625374-JS First Publication: 10/16/2014 The Attorney above is acting as a debt Last Publication: 11/13/2014 collector and is attempting to collect a Name of Publication: Littleton Independent debt. Any information provided may be IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO used for that purpose. A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO ©Public Trustees' Association FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE of Colorado Revised 9/2012 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. 0892-2014 Exhibit A DATE: 08/13/2014 LOT 1, BLOCK 4, NEVIN VILLAGE Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for GREEN FILING NO. 1 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorPARCEL 1 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INado TEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT 1, By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee BLOCK 4, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS The name, address, business telephone OF RECORD; number and bar registration number of the PARCEL 2 - ALL OF THAT SPACE OF attorney(s) representing the legal holder of AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE the indebtedness is: CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE Holly L. Decker #32647 WALLS OF APARTMENT OR UNIT B IN Toni M.N. Dale #30580 BUILDING NO. 1165 NOW CONSTRUCJolene Kaminski #46144 TED IN SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 4, SAID Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 BUILDING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN 80228 (303) 274-0155 AND CONDOMINIUM PLAT FILED FOR Attorney File # 14-944-27101 RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE The Attorney above is acting as a debt CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE collector and is attempting to collect a COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF debt. Any information provided may be COLORADO, ON AUGUST 21, 1972 IN used for that purpose. CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 22 AT ©Public Trustees' Association PAGE 84, of Colorado Revised 9/2012 PARCEL 3 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO THE APARTMENT Legal Notice NO.: 0911-2014 BUILDING, EQUIPMENT THEREIN INFirst Publication: 10/16/2014 STALLED AND APPURTENANT Last Publication: 11/13/2014 THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE Name of Publication: Littleton Independent DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA LOCATED, PUBLIC NOTICE TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE BALCONIES AIRCOMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLICRS §38-38-103 ANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0928-2014 SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGOUS THERETO. (2) A To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH given with regard to the following OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS described Deed of Trust: TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE On August 22, 2014, the undersigned DESCRIBED; (3) THE RIGHT TO USE Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecSTAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND tion and Demand relating to the Deed of OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE Trust described below to be recorded in APARTMENT BUILDING DESCRIBED IN the County of Arapahoe records. PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH Original Grantor(s) OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, Jose Alfredo Nunez Renteria INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SEROriginal Beneficiary(ies) VANTS EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, Mortgage Electronic Registration (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank AREAS IN SAID PARCEL 1 IN COMNational Association, its successors and MON WITH OTHERS OWNERS OF assigns SPACE OR AREAS IN APARTMENT Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BUILDING NOW CONSTRUCTED IN U.S. Bank National Association SAID PARCEL 1, EXCEPT THE USE OF Date of Deed of Trust THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN October 20, 2005 BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT DECounty of Recording SCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INArapahoe CLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, Recording Date of Deed of Trust EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, October 28, 2005 EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: 1. Recording Information (Reception GRANTOR EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND Number) EXCLUDES FORM THIS CONVEYANCE B5163046 THE SPACE OR AREA BETWEEN THE Original Principal Amount CEILINGS, FLOOR AND WALLS OF ALL $194,000.00 APARTMENTS IN THE APARTMENT Outstanding Principal Balance BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN SAID $193,724.99 PARCEL 1, OTHER THAN THE SPACE Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you OR AREA HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONare hereby notified that the covenants of VEYED, 2. GRANTOR FURTHER EXthe deed of trust have been violated as PRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES follows: failure to pay principal and inFROM THIS CONVEYANCE ALL APARTterest when due together with all other MENT BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEpayments provided for in the evidence of MENTS AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN debt secured by the deed of trust and othAND APPURTENANCES THERETO er violations thereof. CONSTRUCTED ON SAID PARCEL 1 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE OTHER THAN THE UNDIVIDED INA FIRST LIEN. TEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDThe property to be foreclosed is: ING, EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENSEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO ANCES THERETO HEREIN SPECIFICAND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY ALLY CONVEYED SO THAT THE REFERENCE GRANTEES HEREIN SHALL HAVE NO Also known by street and number as: RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO 5555 E Briarwood Ave 2-204, Centennial, ANY BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS CO 80122. OTHER THAN SPECIFICALLY CONTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN VEYED HEREIN AS PARCEL 3, IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCOUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN

October 24, 2014

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Centennial Citizen 31

October 24, 2014

Sleep store to debut at Park Meadows Flagship site layers health care with retail aimed at better rest By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com More than 50 million adults in the United States suffer from a sleep-related disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. A business opening its flagship store at Park Meadows shopping center Nov. 1 wants to help knock that number down. Somnia will sell medical and non-medical products aimed at improving sleep, and offer testing and services to diagnosis and resolve sleep problems. Founding partners include Peter Fa-

tianow, Mats Wahlström, and Kerry Hicks of KMG Capital Partners, LLC, all of whom are part of the original founding executive team at HealthGrades. CEO Fatianow believes education and treatment, both of which Somnia will provide to its customers, can change lives. The mall setting and free sleep screenings offered at Somnia ideally will encourage people to address a health topic typically discussed in a doctor’s office and often overlooked. “This isn’t a retail store as much as it is a health care business,” he said. “We decided to put this clinic with the retail front end in it. We don’t charge you $50 for a co-pay PUBLIC NOTICE to ask a question, so it’s a lot easier to get COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION people to have the conversation. CRS §38-38-103 “All the products we have allNO.have one FORECLOSURE SALE 0928-2014 mission and that’s to help people sleep To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following better.”

Fatianow has worked in health care for more than two decades, and was startled to learn that 80 percent of the millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea are not diagnosed or treated. Sleep apnea is defined by pauses in or shallow breathing. Those at highest risk for sleep apnea include men, people over 40 and those who are overweight. Left untreated, it can cause hypertension, stroke or heart failure. Treatments available in the store include oral appliance and CPAP therapies. Non-medical options include items to make a bedroom more conducive to sleep. The store will sell IntelliBed mattresses, a line currently only available via the Internet. Somnia also will carry natural sleep, stress and pain supplements and antisnoring products. “It’s a condition that causes higher in-

cidences of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, automobile accidents, (problems with) familial relations and the work place,” Fatianow said. Sleep disorders “cost literally billions of dollars in lost productivity because workers are sleepy and not as productive on the job, have to call in sick, or have workplace accidents. “People that are treated often say they’ve become a better father or husband, mother and wife. They’re not grumpy or tired, and have energy to do things.” Park Meadows is the first of 100 stores he and his partners aim to open in the next seven years. Despite those ambitious plans, Fatianow said profit is his secondary motive. “The money part comes after we’ve focused on our main mission of helping people get a better, healthier night’s sleep,” he said. “If we do that, the rest will follow.”

described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 2014, 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) Have a news or business story idea? We'd love to read all about it. To send us your news and business press releases please visit coloradocommunitymedia.com, click on the Press Jose Alfredo Nunez Renteria Original Beneficiary(ies) Releases tab and follow easy instructions to make submissions. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank National Association, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust October 20, 2005 FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 20 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) You could be caught in a Recording Date of Deed of Trust torrent of advice from well-meaning friends and colOctober 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Public Notice leagues this week. But remember, Lamb, you are at Number) your best when you are your own inimitable self. B5163046 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Original Principal Amount CRS §38-38-103 $194,000.00 PUBLIC NOTICE FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0936-2014 TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Expect strong efforts to Outstanding Principal Balance get you toToaccept things as they are and not question $193,724.99 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Whom It May Concern: This Notice is them. Butgiven ignorewith all that and continue your inquiries Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you CRS §38-38-103 regard to the following deare hereby notified that the covenants of FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0928-2014 scribed of the Trust: until you’re sure youDeed have all answers you need. the deed of trust have been violated as On August 29, 2014, the undersigned follows: failure to pay principal and inTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecGEMINItion (Mayand21Demand to Jun 20) Heavier thanDeed usualof terest when due together with all other given with regard to the following relating to the Trust described to beforrecorded payments provided for in the evidence of described Deed of Trust: family and workplace dutiesbelow compete your timein the County of Arapahoe records. debt secured by the deed of trust and othOn August 22, 2014, the undersigned this week.Original Try to strike a balance so that you’re not Grantor(s): Buddy L Harris and er violations thereof. Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecoverwhelmed by either. Pressures ease by week’s end. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Margo I Harris tion and Demand relating to the Deed of A FIRST LIEN. Trust described below to be recorded in Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecThe property to be foreclosed is: the County of Arapahoe records. Systems, Inc., time as nomCANCERtronic (JunRegistration 21 to Jul 22) It’s a good for SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO Original Grantor(s) inee for First Franklin a Division of Nat. the MoonCity Child to show AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY Jose Alfredo Nunez Renteria Bank of IN off your uniquely inspired REFERENCE Original Beneficiary(ies) Holder Debt: approachCurrent to the culinary skillsof --Evidence especially ifofthey’re Also known by street and number as: Mortgage Electronic Registration Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, directed toward impressing someone special. 5555 E Briarwood Ave 2-204, Centennial, Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank as Trustee, on behalf of the certificate CO 80122. National Association, its successors and holders of the FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13, LEO (JulMortgage 23 to Aug 22) You might be Certificates, happy about THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN assigns Pass-Through IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt Series 2006-FF13 the re-emergence of a long-deferred deal. But don’t RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: June 16, 2006 pounce on it quiteof yet. Time canArapahoe change things. Be OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Date of Deed of Trust County Recording: October 20, 2005 Recording Date of Trust: June 22, sure the values you looked forDeed beforeofare still there. NOTICE OF SALE County of Recording 2006 Arapahoe Recording Information (Reception VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Try to rein in your superThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt Recording Date of Deed of Trust Number): B6092098 critical attitude, even if thingsAmount: aren’t being done quite secured by the Deed of Trust, described October 28, 2005 Original Principal $206,800.00 herein, has filed Notice of Election and Recording Information (Reception Outstanding Principal Balance: Public Notice as you would prefer. Remember: What you say now Demand for sale as provided by law and Number) $223,707.58 could create an awkward situation later on. in said Deed of Trust. B5163046 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Original Principal Amount are hereby notified that the covenants of CRS §38-38-103 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. $194,000.00 PUBLIC NOTICE the deed have been FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0936-2014 LIBRA (Sept 23 to of Octtrust 22) Although you violated can expectas on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at the East Outstanding Principal Balance follows: failure to pay principal and inon-the-job cooperation from together most of your Hearing Room, County Administration $193,724.99 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION terest when due withcolleagues all other To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is some people might insist knowing moreof Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you CRS §38-38-103 provided for inonthe evidence given with regard to the following this de-week,payments Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and are hereby notified that the covenants of FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0928-2014 debt secured of trust scribed Deed of Trust: about your plans before by theythecandeed accept them.and othbest bidder for cash, the said real propthe deed of trust have been violated as er violations thereof. On August 29, 2014, the undersigned erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), follows: failure to pay principal and inTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elec(Oct 23LIEN. to Nov 21) Creating another way A FIRST Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for terest when due together with all other given with regard to the following tion and Demand relating to the DeedSCORPIO of Theis property to be But foreclosed Trust described below to be recordedto in the purpose of paying the indebtedness payments provided for in the evidence of described Deed of Trust: do things commendable. you couldis:find some 1, BLOCK 3, SOUTH PARK, FILthe County of Arapahoe records. provided in said Evidence of Debt sedebt secured by the deed of trust and othOn August 22, 2014, the undersigned resistanceLOT this week folks whoOF would rather stick cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' ING NO 2,from COUNTY ARAPAHOE, Original Grantor(s): Buddy L Harris and er violations thereof. Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecwith the tried-and-true try something new. fees, the expenses of sale and other items THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE STATE OF than COLORADO Margo I Harris tion and Demand relating to the Deed of allowed by law, and will issue to the purA FIRST LIEN. Trust described below to be recorded in Also known by street and number as: Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elecchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as The property to be foreclosed is: the County of Arapahoe records. 6450 S(Nov Windermere St,You Littleton, CO tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomSAGITTARIUS 22 to Dec 21) usually can provided by law. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO Original Grantor(s) 80120. inee for First Franklin a Division of Nat. keep your aim focused on your goal. But you might First Publication: 10/23/2014 AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY Jose Alfredo Nunez Renteria THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN City Bank of IN Last Publication: 11/20/2014 REFERENCE Original Beneficiary(ies) IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: need to make adjustments to cope with unsteadiness Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Also known by street and number as: Mortgage Electronic Registration RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, factors that overOF the TRUST. course of the week. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO 5555 E Briarwood Ave 2-204, Centennial, Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank OFcould THEarise DEED as Trustee, on behalf of the certificate A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO CO 80122. National Association, its successors and holders of the FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13, CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN assigns NOTICE OFNews SALEarrives about Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt Series 2006-FF13 a projected move. Be prepared to deal with a series CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN U.S. Bank National Association The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust: June 16, 2006 of possible shifts, including startingofand finishing times, DATE: 08/22/2014 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Date of Deed of Trust secured by the Deed Trust, described County of Recording: Arapahoe Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for October 20, 2005 filedwillNotice Election and Recording Date of Deed of Trust: Juneand 22,how herein, much thehas budget actuallyofcover. the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorNOTICE OF SALE County of Recording Demand for sale as provided by law and 2006 ado Arapahoe in said Deed of Trust. Recording Information (Reception AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) AIsnew relationship By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Recording Date of Deed of Trust THEREFORE, Notice Hereby Given Number): B6092098 develop. Let things flowat naturally. It The name, address, business telephone secured by the Deed of Trust, described October 28, 2005 thattoI will at public auction, 10:00 A.M. Original Principal Amount: $206,800.00needs time number and bar registration number of the herein, has filed Notice of Election and Recording Information (Reception on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at the East Outstanding Principal Balance: Public Notice could be a different story with a workplace situation, attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Demand for sale as provided by law and Number) Hearing Room, County Administration $223,707.58 which might require faster andSouth more focused the indebtedness is: in said Deed of Trust. B5163046 Building, 5334 Princeattention. Street, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Milnor H Senior, III #7226 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Original Principal Amount Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and are hereby notified that the covenants of CRS §38-38-103 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. $194,000.00 best for cash, the said real propthe deed of trust have been violatedPISCES as FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0936-2014 (Feb bidder 19 to Mar 20) Accept a compliment 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at the East Outstanding Principal Balance erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), follows: failure to pay principal and inwithout trying to troll heirs for anyand hidden reason beyondfor 80202 (720) 259-6710 Hearing Room, County Administration $193,724.99 Grantor(s)' assigns therein, terest when due together with all other To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is After all, don’t you to be Attorney File # 13CO00633-1 Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you purpose of paying thedeserve indebtedness payments provided for in the evidencewhat of wasthesaid. given with regard to the following deThe Attorney above is acting as a debt Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and are hereby notified that the covenants of provided in then? said Evidence of do. Debt sedebt secured by the deed of trust and othscribed Deed of Trust: praised every now and Of course you collector and is attempting to collect a best bidder for cash, the said real propthe deed of trust have been violated as cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' er violations thereof. On August 29, 2014, the undersigned fees, the expenses of sale and other items debt. Any information provided may be erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), follows: failure to pay principal and inTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecBORN THIS WEEK: weightoallthe possiallowed by law,You andlikewillto issue purA FIRST LIEN. used for that purpose. Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for terest when due together with all other tion and Demand relating to the Deed of chaser a Certificate The property to be foreclosed is: Trust described below to be recorded in ©Public Trustees' Association the purpose of paying the indebtedness payments provided for in the evidence of bilities before making a decision.ofYouPurchase, would be aallfineas of Colorado Revised 9/2012 LOT 1, BLOCK 3, SOUTH PARK, FILthe County of Arapahoe records. provided in said Evidence of Debt sedebt secured by the deed of trust and othjudge, or provided even Publication: be a by starlaw. in a10/23/2014 jury room. cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' First ING NO 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Original Grantor(s): Buddy L Harris and er violations thereof. 0928-2014 Exhibit A fees, the expenses of sale and other items THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Last Publication: 11/20/2014 STATE OF COLORADO Margo I Harris 2014 KingLittleton FeaturesIndependent Synd., Inc. Condominium Unit No. 204, Building No. allowed by law, and will issue to the purA FIRST LIEN. Name of © Publication: Also known by street and number as: Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elec2, The Summer Hill Condominiums, Acchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as The property to be foreclosed is: IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO 6450 S Windermere St, Littleton, CO tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomcording to the Condominium Map of The provided by law. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO 80120. inee for First Franklin a Division of Nat. Summer Hill Condominiums, Recorded First Publication: 10/23/2014 AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN City Bank of IN August 5, 1998 At Reception No. Last Publication: 11/20/2014 REFERENCE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: A8122309, And As Defined By The ConName of Publication: Littleton Independent Also known by street and number as: CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, dominium Declaration of The Summer Hill IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO 5555 E Briarwood Ave 2-204, Centennial, DATE: 08/29/2014 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. as Trustee, on behalf of the certificate Condominiums, Recorded June 9, 1997 at A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO CO 80122. Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for holders of the FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13, Reception No. A7067837, in The Office of FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorMortgage Pass-Through Certificates, NOTICE OF SALE IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO The County Clerk and Recorder, County Series 2006-FF13 ado RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Date of Deed of Trust: June 16, 2006 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee OF THE DEED OF TRUST. DATE: 08/22/2014 County of Recording: Arapahoe secured by the Deed of Trust, described The name, address, business telephone Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Legal Notice NO.: 0928-2014 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 22, herein, has filed Notice of Election and number and bar registration number of the NOTICE OF SALE the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorFirst Publication: 10/23/2014 2006 Demand for sale as provided by law and attorney(s) representing the legal holder of ado Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Recording Information (Reception the indebtedness is: in said Deed of Trust. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Number): B6092098 Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given secured by the Deed of Trust, described The name, address, business telephone Original Principal Amount: $206,800.00 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. herein, has filed Notice of Election and number and bar registration number of the Outstanding Principal Balance: on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at the East Jennifer Griest #34830 Public Notice Demand for sale as provided by law and attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Hearing Room, County Administration $223,707.58 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 in said Deed of Trust. the indebtedness is: Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Milnor H Senior, III #7226 are hereby notified that the covenants of Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Christopher T. Groen #39976 CRS §38-38-103 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 the deed of trust have been violated as best bidder for cash, the said real propCynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0936-2014 on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at the East 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO follows: failure to pay principal and inerty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Hearing Room, County Administration 80202 (720) 259-6710 terest when due together with all other Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Attorney File # 13CO00633-1 payments provided for in the evidence of the purpose of paying the indebtedness 865-1400 given with regard to the following deLittleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and The Attorney above is acting as a debt debt secured by the deed of trust and othprovided in said Evidence of Debt seAttorney File # 12-11239R scribed Deed of Trust: The Attorney above is acting as a debt best bidder for cash, the said real propcollector and is attempting to collect a er violations thereof. cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' On August 29, 2014, the undersigned fees, the expenses of sale and other items collector and is attempting to collect a erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), debt. Any information provided may be THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecA FIRST LIEN. allowed by law, and will issue to the purdebt. Any information provided may be Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for used for that purpose. tion and Demand relating to the Deed of The property to be foreclosed is: chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association the purpose of paying the indebtedness Trust described below to be recorded in of Colorado Revised 9/2012 LOT 1, BLOCK 3, SOUTH PARK, FILprovided by law. ©Public Trustees' Association provided in said Evidence of Debt sethe County of Arapahoe records. cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' ING NO 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, First Publication: 10/23/2014 of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Original Grantor(s): Buddy L Harris and 0928-2014 Exhibit A fees, the expenses of sale and other items STATE OF COLORADO Last Publication: 11/20/2014 Margo I Harris Condominium Unit No. 204, Building No. allowed by law, and will issue to the purAlso known by street and number as: Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Legal Notice NO.: 0936-2014 Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Elecchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as 2, The Summer Hill Condominiums, Ac6450 S Windermere St, Littleton, CO IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO First Publication: 10/23/2014 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomprovided by law. cording to the Condominium Map of The 80120. Last Publication: 11/20/2014 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO inee for First Franklin a Division of Nat. Summer Hill Condominiums, Recorded First Publication: 10/23/2014 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Name of Publication: Littleton Independent City Bank of IN August 5, 1998 At Reception No . Last Publication: 11/20/2014 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Name of Publication: Littleton Independent RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN A8122309, And As Defined By The ConCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO OF THE DEED OF TRUST. dominium Declaration of The Summer Hill DATE: 08/29/2014 as Trustee, on behalf of the certificate A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Condominiums, Recorded June 9, 1997 at Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for holders of the FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13, FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Reception No. A7067837, in The Office of NOTICE OF SALE the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorMortgage Pass-Through Certificates, BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO The County Clerk and Recorder, County ado Series 2006-FF13 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Date of Deed of Trust: June 16, 2006 DATE: 08/22/2014 secured by the Deed of Trust, described The name, address, business telephone County of Recording: Arapahoe Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Legal Notice NO.: 0928-2014 herein, has filed Notice of Election and number and bar registration number of the Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 22,

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