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Learning to live with urban coyotes Officials offer tips on how to coexist

By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Coyotes in this area are urbanized, and like their human counterparts, they find Highlands Ranch a desirable place to live.

And they do belong here, said Colorado Parks and Wildlife district officer Justin Olson, so it’s important for people to learn to responsibly coexist with them.

A common misconception is that coyotes come into the neighborhoods from the Backcountry, said Mark Giebel, Highlands Ranch

Community Association’s Backcountry Wilderness Area supervisor, but it’s actually the opposite.

There are more food sources in the suburbs than in the Backcountry, he said, including rabbits and fish in ponds.

“You should expect to see coyotes in urban areas,” he said, “no matter where you live.”

A coyote wants four things, Olson said: shelter, cover, food and water. All of these can be found in suburban areas, whether it be shelter under a deck for a den, or kibble and water set out intended for the family pet.

“Some people feed the animals they’re allowed to,” such as birds, Olson said, “but it’s also attracting other predators.”

Olson suggests purchasing hanging bird Coyotes continues on Page 13

A coyote makes his way through a Highlands Ranch parking lot in November. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

Explosives found at two parks Second device discovered day later but did not explode Staff report The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office continued to beef up patrols around Highlands Ranch parks in the days following the discovery of explosive devices at two locations.

A young child was injured at Dad • If you visit a park: Use Clark Park, where caution, especially near the first device trash cans. detonated around • If you see an unusual 2 p.m. Feb. 3. The device or something victim was taken suspicious: Do not touch to the hospital it. Call 911. and treated and released for minor • If you have informainjuries after an tion that could help “acid-type device” authorities: Call the made in a plastic sheriff’s office tip line at bottle exploded.

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The injured child Source: Douglas County and four friends Sheriff’s Office touched the device after they found it on the basketball court.

The next day, a similar device was found about five miles away at Marcy Park. The sheriff’s office said the device “vented” and did not explode.

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Tony Silva serves chips and guacamole, the Tony Guacamole Food Truck specialty, to a customer outside of 38 State Brewing Co. in Littleton. Photo by Christy Steadman

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Mobile meal vending is not just a passing fad

By Christy Steadman csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Las Cazuelas Mexican restaurant in Lakewood has a 40-year history, Tony Silva said, but he “got tired of being confined to the same four walls.” So he started the Tony Guacamole Food Truck last July.

The menus, however, are completely different. With the food truck, he is able to specialize in guacamole, and offers three or four different guacamole selections at any given time.

“I wanted to take a staple element, like guacamole, and elevate it,” he said on a recent Thursday, his food truck parked at 38 State Brewing Co. in Littleton.

In recent years, food trucks like Silva’s have been popping up with greater fre-

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The Tri-County Health Department serves Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. On its website, it says a food truck vendor who is licensed in Denver would have to get a different license to operate in the Tri-County area.

“Your Denver license is valid only in the City and County of Denver. To sell in Tri-County, you must obtain a State of Colorado Retail Food Establishment License, which authorizes you to sell anywhere in Colorado except the City and County of Denver.”

Find more information at www.tchd.org/445/Food-TrucksPush-Carts quency in the south metro Denver area at breweries, special events and other venues.

It’s part of a national trend.

A 2012 study by Emergent Research projects the food truck industry in the United States to generate about $2.7 billion in annual revenue by 2017. That’s a fourfold increase over 2012 sales.

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“From a marketing perspective, the concept of a food truck is kind of brilliant,” said Andrea LaRew, president of the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce. “It allows you to get in front of lots of people who are potential customers.”

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An explosive device was found at Marcy Park in Highlands Ranch on Feb. 4, a day after a similar device was found at Dad Clark Park about five miles away. Photo by Chris Rotar

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CORRECTION Peter and Karen Jonscher were misidentified as another couple in the Feb. 5 edition of the Herald.

Both couples are correctly identified in the photos below.

County in process of reappraising homes New assessed values will be mailed to homeowners May 1

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com

Peter Jonscher leads Karen Jonscher into a twirl at the Mansion Dancin’ Salsa Night Jan. 29 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Photos by Christy Steadman

Lyn and Paul Simmons of Highlands Ranch strut their stuff at the Mansion Dancin’ Salsa Night Jan. 29 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

As the real estate market continues to rebound from the recession, it will likely mean increased property values in Douglas County and around Colorado.

According to recent data by the Douglas Elbert Realtor Association, the median price of a single-family home in Douglas County in 2014 was $375,000 and the median sale price of a townhouse or condo was $224,000.

In Douglas County, there are more people looking for homes than there are homes to buy.

“Right now, if no other houses came on the market, we’d have no houses left under $300,000 in less than a month and in less than two months we’d have no homes period,” said Steve Thayer, of Keller Williams Realty.

According to Thayer, a home taking on average five to seven months to sell would be an indicator of a balanced market.

This upswing in the market will likely impact county property values, which are due to be assessed this year.

Colorado state law requires that each county reappraise property values every two years, and 2015 is a reappraisal year.

Douglas County is currently in the process of doing appraisals. Each property owner in Douglas County will receive a postcard in the mail showing the appraised value of their homes. These notices will be mailed out by the county May.1.

The state requires that appraisals by the county examine data from a specific two-year period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014.

“Mass appraisal methodology is really statistics. We create models that predict the contributory value of different characteristics of the property like square footage, basement square footage, if there’s a fireplace, things

‘We have people moving here to Douglas County. They’re not leaving. They’re migrating in.’

Lisa Frizell, Douglas County Assessor like that,” Douglas County Assessor Lisa Frizell said. “Essentially we’re emulating the buyer’s decision-making process. What’s important to them? What are they willing to pay for?”

For example, in Colorado, swimming pools really don’t contribute much value.

Also, properties in the county are only compared to other properties in similar locations.

“We do not use sales from Highlands Ranch to value property in Castle Rock,” Frizell said.

“They’re just different markets.”

According to Frizell, the biggest drivers of value are square footage, location and the construction quality of the house.

County data shows the population of Douglas County is about 308,000 and is projected to reach 418,000 by 2030, according to the county’s 2035 Comprehensive Master Plan.

“We have people moving here to Douglas County. They’re not leaving. They’re migrating in,” Frizell said. “So, that is also adding to the low inventory and driving up the demand.”

The change in property values will also likely have an impact on taxes. Douglas County plans to look at its mill levy rates in December, but how exactly a homeowner will be affected will depend greatly on individual factors and in which municipality or other area the homeowner lives.

Changes to assessed property values will go into effect in 2016.

For more information, visit douglas.co.us/ assessor.

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Wizards wow crowd Harlem team featured as a fund-raiser for Douglas County schools

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com There’s no doubt that Dwayne “Swoop” Simpson would have loved to play in the National Basketball Association.

However, he’s found something more rewarding as a member of the Harlem Wizards.

Simpson and five of his Wizard teammates entertained young observers, older spectators and those in between for four nights with magical hoops shows at Mountain Vista, Rock Canyon, Castle View and Douglas County high schools to help raise funds.

Simpson and his showboating teammates were at The Jungle at Rock Canyon on Feb. 4.

An overflow crowd jammed into the gym and had smiles on their faces watching the Wizards display amazing basketball skills along with entertaining antics.

The Wizards played against the Canyon Crew made up of teachers, coaches and administrators from Rock Canyon, Rocky Heights Middle School, Redstone Elementary, Wildcat Mountain Elementary and Buffalo Ridge Elementary.

“It’s much more important than competing for an NBA championship,” said the 37-year-old Simpson, who played at Southern Connecticut University and was a former Harlem Globetrotter. “You play for that love, joy and happiness inside all these families and put a smile on their faces and to bring communities together.

“That’s what it’s all about for us. And, we’re helping raise money in the process. When

Harlem Wizards player Dwayne “Swoop” Simpson tells 4-year-old Elia Pyeatte to keep her eyes on the ball but holds the basketball behind her during a Feb. 4 show at Rock Canyon High School. Photo by Jim Benton you look out into the crowd and know you are responsible for smiles and that great stuff, it’s the best thing ever. Yeah, there are lots of dunks, fancy passes and we have guys that are jumping out of the gym doing 360s. So it’s a lot of what you’ll see in the NBA with a more entertaining twist to it.”

Robert Vathalek, a student at Rocky Heights, agreed.

“It was really cool,” he said. “It was different than traditional basketball. I didn’t expect to buy a ball. I’m going to get a couple signatures.”

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Elia Pyeatte never shied away as the final participant in a ball catching drill and she wound up being a co-star along with Simpson.

Proceeds from the event at Rock Canyon will go to help the Rock Canyon boys basketball program.

“It went well,” said Meg Masten who helped organize the Rock Canyon show. “I don’t know the profits yet but I feel like it was a huge success.

“Castle View High school did this a couple years ago and the women who did that contacted all the schools to see if we could coordinate it as a whole Wizards week. That way

we could put together some of the costs to get them here.”

There were 2,000 tickets sold for the Rock Canyon event, but spectators were also standing in the corners with some sitting on the floor behind the baskets.

“We pay them a fee to come here, we fly them here and put them up in a hotel,” said Masten. “They get a cut of the ticket sales and we get a little bit of their souvenir sales. We’re hoping it was profitable.”

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House Dems vote down proposed gun laws GUN LEGISLATION

Parties divided over legislation

HB 1009: Repeal large ammo magazine ban: Failed in House committee

By Amy Woodward

HB 1049: Deadly force against intruders in businesses

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HB 1050: Repeal Gun Transfer Background Check requirement and fee for private firearm transfers: Failed in house committee

There was a fervor for gun legislation at the State Capitol last week with seven proposed measures going through House and Senate committees.

Republicans and Democrats dished out party-line votes that left both groups at an impasse on many of those bills.

Five gun bills that concern permits, background checks and private firearm transfers were some of the measures heard in the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee. The measures predictably failed while the Senate Judiciary committee passed two gun measures with a Republican majority vote, 3-2.

A House bill proposed by Rep. Janak Joshi, R-Colorado Springs, which repeals the state’s requirement for criminal background checks prior to a private gun transfer, garnered a duplicate measure in the Senate. With the House version failing, the Senate bill is expected to die as well, once it reaches the Democratic controlled House.

Attempts by Republicans to reverse contentious gun laws was anticipated for this year’s legislative session, but some lawmakers were left scratching their heads at bills that have received past bipartisan support.

One of the Senate bills heard in committee last week aimed to lift restrictions on the carrying of a concealed handgun by getting rid of the permit requirement which was passed into law in 2003. The bill would not change existing prohibitions from carrying concealed guns in certain public places such as school grounds.

Sen. Michael Merrifield, D-Colorado Springs, who sits on

HB 1086: CBI produce certificates for gun transferees HB 1127: Reducing civil liability for businesses that permit the carrying of concealed handguns: Failed in House committee HB 1138: Concerning concealed handgun permits; the bill allows a valid Colorado concealed handgun permit to substitute as an otherwise authorized criminal background check pursuant to the transfer of a firearm: To be heard in committee HB 1168: Permitting the carrying of concealed handguns on public elementary and secondary school properties: To be heard in committee

Supporters and opponents alike turned out in large numbers to testify on the numerous gun laws proposed by Republicans. In the Senate Judiciary Committee, staff used remote testimony for the first time, allowing voters such as Janet Johnson of Grand Junction (pictured) to speak on proposed measures. Photo by Amy Woodward the Senate Judiciary Committee inquired about the changes to the 2003 law he helped to establish.

“It was a bipartisan bill,” Merrifield said. “I’m curious as to what’s wrong with what we did 14 years ago … what’s broken?”

Proponents for the bill argued that the state’s mandatory criminal background check for gun purchases should be all that is needed to carry a concealed handgun.

SB 32: Allows a person who legally possesses a handgun under state and federal law to carry a concealed handgun in Colorado with receiving a permit; passed in Senate committee SB 86: duplicate of HB 1050; passed in Senate committee

“This bill really doesn’t change anything except decriminalize the right to carry a concealed without a permit,” said Dudley Brown, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and president of the National Association for Gun Rights.

The measure passed the Senate 3-2 and moved to appropriations.

But if last week’s division is any indicator, the bill will not travel very far before it is voted down in the House.

Fracking ban could result in compensation Oil, gas task force offers glimpse of recommendations

By Amy Woodward awoodward @coloradocommunitymedia.com A number of members of the state House of Representatives are supporting a proposed fracking bill that will require compensation to royalty owners for the value of lost revenue not received due to local govern-

ments that elect to implement a hydraulic fracturing ban.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Perry Buck, R-Windsor, awaits its hearing in the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, but has accumulated co-sponsorships by 17 other Republican representatives.

“Government cannot take your property without just compensation,” Buck said of her bill.

It’s the first piece of legislation related to fracking to come from the General Assembly this session. Most lawmakers are waiting for recommendations from the governor’s oil

and gas task force, which was created last September, before introducing other fracking bills.

Last week, the task force approved a number of proposals with a straw vote on increased local government involvement for drilling operations, which included support for permitting processes for operators that would require local government approval.

The operator may seek mediation through the land dispute resolution board if a local government does not approve, and the operator may appeal to a district court if the mediation is not successful.

The 19-member task force will be working through the final drafts of its proposal in the coming weeks, with a pending deadline to submit its recommendations to the governor on Feb. 27. The task force will meet for the last time on Feb. 24.

“After listening to the task force meetings … it gets really, really complicated,” said Rep. Su Ryden, D-Aurora. “That is probably my biggest concern with this bill, is that it would be, I think, very difficult to even try to carry out with so many unknowns involved — nobody really knows what a well is going to produce until it actually produces it.”

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An unusually warm February day brought friends together on the patio at 38 State Brewing Co. in Littleton, where they enjoyed beer, food from Brooks Smokehouse (food truck at right) and fellowship. From left are Larry Franklin, Rick Benge, Randall Holt and Tobin. Photo by Chris Rotar

Food trucks Continued from Page 1

And for those customers, food trucks offer an easy way to experience some of their favorite cuisine.

Denver’s Rick Benge joined friends Larry Franklin, of Denver, and Randall Holt, of Littleton, on the patio at 38 State the afternoon of Feb. 7. They enjoyed craft beer

and raved about the fare from Brooks Smokehouse, the food truck stationed just a few yards away.

The convenience factor is the single most appealing aspect of food trucks, Benge said. “But it’s good quality.

I think it’s better than the fast-food chains.”

The evolution

While food trucks are heading into new territory, mobile meal vending is hardly a new concept.

In 1866, Charles Goodnight devised a mobile kitchen to be part of a wagon train to feed the pioneers of Western expansion.

The 1900s brought field kitchens for American soldiers, Oscar Mayer’s Wiener Mobile — the first hot dog cart — ice cream trucks, taco stands and kebab vans.

The food truck craze was in motion.

By 2008, the Kogi Korean BBQ food truck began tweeting its location to serve its Korean-Mexican fusion cuisine to the clientele of the hottest spots in Los Angeles.

And in June 2014, the National Food Truck Association was formed.

“Mobile vending has seen a monumental shift in the past five years,” says the organization’s website, www. nationalfoodtrucks.org. “What was an underground and unseen industry has become one of the fastest growing trends in food service.”

The next generation

Today’s food trucks feature new and creative twists.

And they are a fun way to serve good food, said Jack Doyle, owner of BTO Frozen Yogurt in Highlands Ranch.

“It’s about as close to your customers as you can get,” he said.

Doyle’s YoMobile — a mini version of the store on wheels — was at about 100 public events last summer, including weddings and fundraisers, school, corporate, sporting and community events.

People love having food trucks at large community events, said Cindy Shoemaker, the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s events coordinator. The organization’s annual events can attract thousands of people, she said, so it’s great to be able to offer guests a variety of specialty food options.

“They’re not the main draw to the events, but a great complement to them,” Shoemaker said.

Food trucks provide an atmosphere of excitement, said Larry Galves, operations manager for Manna from Heaven Gourmet Food Truck & Catering, which serves the Denver area.

“This is especially true when multiple trucks are parked together, creating a mobile food court,” he said.

Doyle takes prides that the YoMobile offers a condensed, but the same, service as his frozen yogurt shop.

But some vendors prefer to have just their food truck or just their brick-and-mortar restaurant, he said.

“There’s lots of restaurant (owners) that get into the food truck business,” Doyle said, “and vice versa.”

A perfect pairing Food trucks partnering with breweries — and in the south metro area, this pairing can be found at several establishments — benefits everybody, said Jason Stockmyer, marketing and service manager for 38 State.

It is a good thing for the brewery’s patrons not to drink on an empty stomach, he said, so the establishment features a different food truck every Wednesday through Saturday.

In fact, 38 State never wanted to have a kitchen, Stockmyer said. It is a dog-friendly establishment, which means health codes would not permit it to have a kitchen, he said, plus there is less overhead cost by not having the additional staff.

“We’re about the brew, and there’s not a shortage of food trucks,” Stockmyer said.

Vendors with food trucks generally have a specialization, Doyle said, so they are able to offer food that people can’t get anywhere else.

“They pick one thing they’re good at,” he said, “and they’re really, really good at it.”

Vendors with food trucks are a fun group of people, Doyle said. They have to have a passion for food, yet they also have to love people.

“When you have a get-together at your home, it is common that everybody gathers around the kitchen.

So, we bring the kitchen to you,” Galves said. “We like bringing food to the public. We get to participate in, or create, the party instead of waiting for the party to come to us.”

Striving for Moe better barbecue Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Englewood serves unique Southern soul food, said the Mobile BBQ Pit’s owner Jay Grantham, and it’s all made from scratch. The food truck only caters to large private or public events.

“Everything we do has to be guaranteed money before we even move the truck,” Grantham said.

This is because the meats they serve are cooked for up to 20 hours.

The truck has special equipment for temperature regulation, so everything is prepared at the restaurant and

loaded onto the truck for the event, he said.

It’s very sought after, he added, and the food truck stays booked.

Wayne Forst is a regular patron of Moe’s Original BBQ because they serve “delicious barbecue.”

“I choose Moe’s because I know I enjoy their food.

Their pulled pork is excellent,” he said. “(And) their prices are reasonable.”

— Christy Steadman

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Lawmakers deny death with dignity bill Concerns over reaction from state health care system

DEATH WITH DIGNITY MEASURE REJECTED

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After 10 hours of emotional testimony from more than 100 witnesses, Colorado state representatives rejected the “death with dignity” bill, which would have allowed terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of medical practitioners.

Lawmakers on the Public Health Care and Human Services committee voted down the bill 8-5 on Feb. 6.

“The principal of personal choice is something I have worked for my entire career,” said Rep. Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge. “...this bill has honor in it its intent, and this was a struggle for me, but right now this bill today is not the solution.”

Testimony received from people living with disabilities who stated the bill lacked any safeguards for discrimination from the state’s health care system that already provides obstacles for treatment options underscored some lawmakers votes for denial.

“There just aren’t enough safeguards, especially for our most vulnerable population,” said Rep. Justin Everett, R-Jefferson County. “We have to make sure that everyone is protected.”

Carrie Ann Lucas, a resident of Windsor who has multiple disabilities, including a progressive neuromuscular disease, said the passing of the Colorado Death With Dignity Act would drive insurance companies to help disabled people to die instead of getting them the help they need.

“I’ve had to fight insurance denials that nge, refuse to pay for my dental aid and other equipment to live, and I’ve had to fight efforts to keep doctors from putting a do not resuscitate order in my medical file,” Lucas said. “I don’t want to die, I’m not ready to die and I don’t want to be driven towards death by a system that devalues my life.”

Several attorneys and other representatives from advocacy groups for persons living with disabilities echoed Lucas’ statements.

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State Rep. Kathleen Conti, R-Littleton, reacts to testimony Feb. 6 during a legislative hearing on a proposal that would give dying patients the option to seek help ending their lives. Conti voted against the measure and it was rejected 8-5. Associated Press Colorado’s bill was modeled after Oregon’s. The bill would have required dying patients who have six months left to live to receive approval from two doctors for lethal medication.

In the U.S., three states — Oregon, Washington and Vermont — have adopted similar right-to die legislation.

States such as New Mexico and Montana have either ruled that it’s a patient’s constitutional right to obtain aid in dying, or, as the case in Montana, doctors are protected from writing a lethal dose prescription.

Some proponents for the bill testified on behalf of religious views, but supporters argued the choice to end one’s live is a personal freedom.

David Hibbard, a 77-year-old hospice physician who has Parkinson’s disease and lymphocytic leukemia, testified in support of the bill.

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because of the Parkinson’s,” he said, his hands shaking.

He will be unable to feed himself, swallow or speak.

“I don’t want to endure this scenario and I certainly don’t want to have my family, my wife and three children, have to endure watching me grow through this rapid deterioration,” he said. “There are so many patients of mine that feel the same way I do, who want to have the ability and the choice to end their lives peacefully and quickly when they are actively dying and

JESSIE DANIELSON, D- Wheat Ridge JON KEYSER, R- Morrison JUSTIN EVERETT, R-Littleton JOANN WINDHOLZ, R- Commerce City KATHLEEN CONTI, R- Littleton LOIS LANDGRAF, R- Fountain their suffering becomes intolerable.”

Although lawmakers denied the bill, representatives stated the bill started a very important discussion.

California and Pennsylvannia are considering right-to die laws.

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Needing a `sorry’ may hold you back Sometimes when we hold out for an apology we become trapped in the event or episode that caused a hurt in our lives instead of freeing ourselves from the burden of carrying it around with us forever.

We have all been hurt or disappointed at some point in our lives. And it has either been because of someone else, an event or situation, or something we have done to ourselves that brings on those feelings of hurt and maybe even anger.

As we approach Valentine’s Day we are reminded of love. We are encouraged to remember those we love the most through cards, candy, flowers, gifts, romantic dinners and affection. And I think one of the very best ways we can demonstrate love is through forgiveness. Even though there is that old saying about love means that we never have to say we are sorry, I believe that love and forgiveness are the best way to overcome the need for an apology.

Does it feel good when someone apologizes? For some it feels really good, and for others it is an uncomfortable moment, maybe even awkward. The apology may serve to ease the tension and stress that have been building and escalating over time and open up the doors of communication again. Then again, the apology could create a weird kind of “now what?” moment, leaving both parties wondering, “Where do we go from here?”

If love means never having to say you’re sorry, does that mean we just live our lives through the spirit of forgiveness? Unconditional forgiveness for those who have hurt us, events that have occurred, and ultimately and most importantly for ourselves for the mistakes, missteps, and choices we have made could trump the need for any apology.

I don’t know about you, maybe you are someone who really needs to hear the apology, I know I used to be that way too.

I used to use the words or phrases like, “I need an apology,” “I want an apology,” or “I expect an apology.” I am not sure what I was really looking to gain. I came to realize it was either one of two things; I either wanted to other person to show remorse and feel bad for what they had done, or I needed to feed my own ego by being the one who deserved and received the apology. Both were extremely unhealthy for me

as I never felt good with either outcome, as a matter of fact, sometimes I even felt worse.

Freedom is birthed through forgiveness as we learn to absolutely forgive others and ourselves at the very core of who we are.

There is nothing that anyone can do to me or that I can do to myself where I will allow that situation to hold me hostage from my happiness. Does this mean I will forget the event or circumstance? Absolutely not, but forgiving is very different than forgetting.

By not forgetting I can learn from the experience and make decisions about my future where I can potentially avoid the same kind of hurt. And by forgiving, completely and unconditionally forgiving, I am free to enjoy every other aspect of my life.

So for Valentine’s Day my hope is that you will all enjoy the flowers, candy, cards and romantic gestures and that your ultimate demonstration of love this year will be the spirit of true forgiveness.

How about you, are you enjoying the many benefits and freedom of forgiveness?

I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we allow forgiveness to trump apologies, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Something a little unsettling about applause Please hold your applause.

On the final day of the term at my alma mater, professors were applauded at the end of the lecture.

The enthusiasm in the applause, and the duration of it, were directly related to the appreciation the students wanted to express for the quality of the professor as an educator.

Sometimes there was polite applause and sometimes there were standing ovations.

One near-legendary philosophy professor invariably got a standing ovation. It went on and on.

Remembering that this morning made me wonder where applause, applauding and clapping come from. Why not some other expression of approval, like grunting?

I can answer the first part, but not the second part, although I have a pretty good idea. Applause, generally, is a pleasant sound.

Grunting admirers may have worked after Moog brought down a pterodactyl.

But it wouldn’t work after the Colorado Symphony performed Mozart.

Like so many things, it all began with ancient Romans. They had a “set ritual” of applause for public performances, which expressed “degrees of approval.” It included waving the flap of the toga, which sounds like Groucho, Chico and Harpo.

There are countless variations, and applauding can be accompanied, with foot stomping, for example.

Applause can precede, interrupt, or follow an appearance or performance — or all three.

Robin Williams would be introduced on

Letterman, and the applause was loud and long.

Then he would say something unbelievably witty, and there would be more applause.

When his segment ended, there would be more of the same.

That wouldn’t go over so well in church.

Or in a classical music concert. You’re supposed to wait until the end of the entire work.

But if you haven’t been to a classical music concert before, you might not know that, and make a boob out of yourself.

Is applause ever annoying? Yes. It’s one of the reasons why I can’t watch the State of the Union address.

Someone always keeps score, and the number of times the President is interrupted with applause is in the papers the next day.

Half the time, the applause seems insincere. Perhaps because half of the audience is playing for the other team.

Slow clapping can mean two things. The audience is displeased, for one, or in films, it can be a crescendo from slow to furious, to signal a dramatic turning point (“Napoleon Dynamite”).

Can applause be derisive? Yes. Earlier this basketball season, my alma mater fell behind to Kentucky, 24-0, before finally scoring. I knew exactly what was coming.

Derisive applause.

Some of us are applauded more than others, and some perhaps never at all.

I have been, and it always makes me a little uncomfortable. For others, it would be uncomfortable if there were no applause.

I took a few classes with dud professors, and I almost cringed when the time came to give our approval rating.

The sound of one hand clapping.

One of the most interesting after effects of sustained applause is the encore.

I have been to concerts — Fleetwood Mac in Phoenix — that have had three or four encores.

You needed hand lotion afterwards.

I can tell you right now that this column is not going to get a standing ovation. It’s informative, but there is very little amusement in it, or unusual insights.

But for once, there is no sarcasm, no facetiousness, no borderline nonsense.

However, I am not above pandering.

Don’t we live in the greatest state in the country? You bet we do. The purplish mountains and the sunny sunshine, not to mention the babbling Platte.

It really is heaven on earth.

(Columnist exits to polite applause.)

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

Time for feds to reimburse Colorado Coloradans, perhaps more than anyone else, appreciate the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors, the innovation and job creation that come with a $600 billion recreation economy, and the importance of preserving our national treasures. Nearly one-third of our state is federal land, and we have more national parks than 46 other states.

This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of those parks. Whether you’re climbing Longs Peak, watching the elk during the fall rut, or just driving Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park offers some of the best hiking, scenery and wildlife viewing that Colorado has to offer.

It’s no wonder almost 3 million people visited the park in 2013.

And Colorado’s national parks are seri-

ous business. In Colorado, more than 5 million people visited our parks spending more than $330 million and supporting nearly 5,000 jobs in 2013 alone. Nationwide, more than 273 million visitors spent about $14.6 billion in the surrounding communities.

Unfortunately, the national park system was caught up in the dysfunction of Washington. When Congress shut down the federal government in 2013, the national parks closed along with almost everything else. More than 400 parks and monuments across the nation, employing more than 20,000 Americans, were forced to close their gates. Fortunately, six states — Arizona, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and our own home state — advanced the National Park Service $2 million to temporarily reopen iconic parks like Rocky Mountain National Park, the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty.

After 16 days, Congress managed to Bennet continues on Page 9

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Munchkins, fire and monkeys — oh my!

Highlands Ranch High to present Wizard of Oz

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Highlands Ranch High School Thespians will present what they believe is the largest and most intricate theater production in the group’s history later this month. “The Wizard of Oz” will feature the efforts of more than 100 students, including a full orchestra, with pyrotechnics and aerials.

“We’ve got munchkins, fire, flying and monkeys,” said director Will Brooks. “Unless people go to the Denver Center, I don’t know of any other show with the kind of substance we’re doing.

“But the biggest thing is, I think it will be fun.”

The show is set for Feb. 26, 27 and 28, and March 5, 6, and 7 at 7 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or at www.showtix4u.com.

Students have raised about $18,000 to make the production possible; the school had an initial budget of about $2,000. Costs include hiring a couple of professional musicians, and another professional to teach students how to fly safely across the stage.

“This is a play that high schools often do, but they don’t necessarily do everything we’re doing,” Brooks said. “Thirteen students are flying at different times. Glinda flies in and out. The wizard has a flying balloon. The monkeys fly in and out; they have to steal Dorothy and Toto and lift them away.”

Brooke Isaacs plays Dorothy, and Connor Clark the Wizard. Other lead actors include Samson Leyba, Jeremy Kluth, Hanna Williamson, Curtis Bodiker and Austin Hornick.

Bodiker, who plays the Scarecrow, and has participated in numerous HRHS productions, said “The Wizard of Oz” is a standout.

“We are attempting effects that are equiva-

lent to that of a professional theater, with pyrotechnics, video projections and flying,” he said. “After a month of rehearsal, it is well on its way to being the best thing we have done under our new director and in the troupe’s history.”

Brooks, who has a master’s degree in fine arts and is in his second year at HRHS, last year directed HRHS in “Footloose.” He’s impressed not only by the talent of the students, but the administrative support for the arts — which drew him to the job from his previous home in California.

“It’s the quality of the productions they’re able to have here, the support by administration, the awesome, excited students here,” he said. “The high school theater scene in Colorado is at a different level than the rest of the nation.”

As evidence, he points to a Colorado high school thespians event that drew about 5,000 students, easily eclipsing the participation rate in neighboring states.

“There’s a lot of great support for the arts in Colorado, and theater specifically,” he said.

“And in this particular community, with this particular administration, I have felt very, very supported.”

Brooks believes the value of the arts for high school students goes well beyond its fun factor.

“To start with, there’s a part of us as humans that isn’t complete if we’re not doing any kind of art, music, painting or graphic design; it feeds our souls in a way,” he said. “In addition, there is so much information about how participation in art and creative expression influences and affects all the other parts of you. It’s so important to be able to communicate your ideas to other people, to learn how to make yourself heard.”

In his 10 years as a drama teacher, Brooks has had more than 1,000 students. Three are professional actors.

“Whatever it is they do, I know being involved has had a positive impact on them,” he said.

From left, Austin Hornick as Tinman, Curtis Bodiker as Scarecrow, Brooke Isaacs as Dorothy and Samson Leyba as Toto rehearse for HRHS’ production of the Wizard of Oz.

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end the manufactured crisis. However, the states that stepped up to foot the bill were never repaid. That’s why we are teaming up with Republican senators including Cory Gardner, Jeff Flake, John McCain, Lamar Alexander and others to sponsor the National Park Access Act. This bipartisan bill will ensure that states are reimbursed for the funds they spent to temporarily reopen national parks during the shutdown.

For Colorado, the shutdown couldn’t have come at worse time. It fell during one of Rocky Mountain National Park’s peak seasons, as visitors flocked to see the changing aspen leaves. Worse, communities like Estes Park, which rely on the tourism, were still reeling from devastating flooding. While Congress was wasting time in endless debates, Coloradans were dealing with an unprecedented natural disaster. An entire year of rain fell in one

day, damaging more than 18,000 homes, forcing tens of thousands of Coloradans to evacuate, and tragically killing 10 people.

The revenue generated by the visitors to the legendary park was crucial in helping Estes Park rebuild following the catastrophic destruction. Thankfully, Colorado intervened to keep the gates open when Congress couldn’t get their act together to pass a funding bill for the year.

From the Great Sand Dunes to Mesa Verde to Rocky Mountain, our national parks are not only one of the most valuable legacies we can pass on to the next generation, but are also key economic drivers for towns and cities throughout Colorado and the nation. Thankfully in a time of crisis, our state took the necessary steps to keep the park gates open and support recovering communities. It’s about time that the federal government kept its promise and reimbursed Colorado and other states, and our bill will make certain that happens.

Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

Brooke Isaacs as Dorothy and Samson Leyba as Toto in the foreground with Jeremy Kluth and Hanna Williamson in the background, rehearse a closing scene in the Wizard of Oz. Photos by Jane Reuter

After-prom packs unspiked punch Rock Canyon raising money for safe party Staff report Rock Canyon High School’s After-Prom Committee is striving to provide a fun and safe option for the school’s prom-goers.

The committee is offering two ways for the community to participate in the fundraising efforts to provide an after-prom party: bidding on an item in an online auction and/or attending the Rock the Runway Fashion Show.

“One little piece is to bring awareness to teen safety by keeping them off the roads,” said Lesley Gibson, who sits on the marketing and publicity committee for the fashion show. “The after-prom event is a drug- and alcohol-free environment.”

The fashion show is the main fundraiser for the after-prom. The models are Rock Canyon High School students, and all the clothes are loaned from local fashion stores, Gibson said.

The online auction features a lot of unique items, she said, including auto-

IF YOU GO • The Rock the Runway Fashion Show takes place at noon Feb. 22 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. in Denver. Tickets cost $40 for general seating and $50 for VIP seating. Ticket sales close on Feb. 18. Lunch is served at 1 p.m., and the fashion show goes from 2-4 p.m.

• The online auction opened on Feb. 10, and will close at midnight on Feb. 18.

To buy tickets for the fashion show, or to bid on an item on auction, visit Rock Canyon High School’s website at www. sites.google.com/a/dcsdk12.org/rchs. Links are available by clicking on the fashion show’s e-flyer, which can be found by scrolling down the left-side column of the homepage.

For more information, contact Heidi Wing at hpwing@ me.com or 973-727-9745.

graphed sports memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, vacation packages and student parking passes.

It’s important for teens to have somewhere fun to go that doesn’t involve drugs and alcohol or drinking and driving, Gibson said.

“After-prom creates a safe environment,” Gibson said. “It’s to keep our kids safe.”

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A guiding light during dark times Victim/witness advocate Diane Peirce on the job for 30 years

busy prosecutors has become more invaluable.

Other than one absence due to having knee surgery, Peirce didn’t miss a single hearing during the two years that Dean regularly went to the Douglas County Justice Center.

“Her caring and her concern show through,” Dean said. “It’s not just a job.”

The woman who caused the accident is serving a four-year prison sentence.

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Roger Dean was grateful for Diane Peirce’s presence after he nearly lost his life in 2012.

Peirce, a victim and witness advocate for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for nearly 30 years, was there every step of the way after Dean suffered horrific injuries in a car crash.

He had been waiting in line to pick up his grandson from school in the Pinery when he was struck from behind by a woman who had a blood-alcohol level of 0.184 and was driving 48 mph in a 25-mph zone. Dean’s face and legs were crushed in the accident, and he lost his left eye.

It was his wife, Jody, who first had contact with Peirce, a woman who would become a security blanket. Dean was in the intensive care unit and wouldn’t leave for 40 days. His jaw was wired shut for six weeks. Dean’s later interactions with Peirce were nothing short of a blessing during a difficult time. Aside from jury duty, Dean and his wife had no previous exposure to the justice system.

“She was understanding, she was patient, she made sure we understood the process and what was going on,” says Dean, who added that Peirce seemed to anticipate his questions at every turn, to the point where he didn’t need to ask.

Victims of serious crimes face a tough road to emotional recovery, but having comfort in the form of a kind, guiding hand can ease the criminal justice process for victims and witnesses.

“It’s mostly being the person that they can see and know and have an expectation that I’m going to be there,” said Peirce, a Castle Rock resident.

As a victim and witness advocate, her job is to act as a go-between for those prosecuting the crime and those traumatized by it. Peirce explains in detail what to expect during the lengthy court process: when hearings will take place, how to provide good testimony, why certain steps are necessary to hold those accountable for their crimes, and in some cases, how to obtain a restraining order, among a multitude of other duties that have become second nature.

“It would be easier to say what she doesn’t do,” said Jay Williford, a deputy

Victims not far away

Diane Peirce, victim/witness advocate for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, has helped thousands of people in her 30 years on the job. Photo by Chris Michlewicz district attorney who has worked with Peirce for five years.

‘Drawn to the courtroom’ Peirce was a stay-at-home mom who was “drawn to the courtroom” and dreamed of becoming a court reporter.

It wasn’t until later that she realized her true calling as a victim and witness advocate.

Official training wasn’t required when

she became a victims’ assistant in 1989, but Peirce has learned the job through day-to-day experience and years of training seminars since. However, her caring nature is instinctive, “probably to a fault,” and not learned in a classroom, Peirce said.

As victims and witnesses have become increasingly involved in the prosecution of defendants, having a liaison to lift the burden of explaining the process from

Peirce, who splits victim advocate duties for Douglas County District Court with two others, estimates that she spends approximately 25 percent of her work hours in the courtroom. The rest of the time is spent on paperwork and often communicating with multiple people per case, making sure they respond to subpoenas, comply with sequestration orders, show up to important proceedings or provide input crucial to the case.

Williford points out that it takes special abilities to handle the emotional and procedural needs of those involved, particularly in cases with child victims and witnesses. Peirce works with the parents as much as the kids, familiarizing them with the courtroom and witness stand before testifying.

“She’s dealing with dynamics that are far more complex than just that one witness or one victim,” he said.

Although to a lesser extent these days, Peirce admits that she gets emotionally involved in some cases, but says she is able to “let it go after I leave the office.”

At the same time, the people she helps are “not always completely far away from you,” and with homicides, “those I don’t think ever leave you,” Peirce said.

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School foundation chief touts innovation Christensen first permanent DCEF director since 2012

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Douglas County Educational Foundation executive director Jason Christensen’s career path has been highlighted by stories of dramatic change.

Most recently, he worked for Step 13, a transitional housing facility for homeless men recovering from addiction. Before that, he spent more than a decade working for Catholic Charities in Colorado Springs and Rockford, Ill. “For most of my career, I have worked with vulnerable populations; it’s nice to see transformation in people’s lives,” said the Highlands Ranch father of two.

As the head of the Douglas County School District’s nonprofit fundraising arm, Christensen now will see transformation among a very different population.

“There are some needs here — no question about it — but it’s certainly a whole different scope,” he said.

Christensen joined the DCEF in September 2014. Cinamon Watson had served as the foundation’s interim director since late 2012. Watson, who also was

the district’s community relations officer, left DCSD in September 2014.

Christensen had some insight into the district before accepting the position — his 10- and 12-year-old daughters are DCSD students.

“Their educational experience has been outstanding here,” he said. “I know that Douglas County schools are certainly on an upward trajectory; there are a lot of good things happening here.”

The 25-year-old nonprofit foundation helps develop private resources aimed at enriching education within Douglas County schools and the community.

DCEF grants support schools, teachers and classroom programs; and help fund Career Connect, field trips, scholarships, outdoor education and school-supplies drives and distribution.

DCEF also helps manage individual school parent organizations and booster clubs.

Christensen is impressed with what he’s seen during his first few months on the job.

“There’s a high level of parental involvement I found with the schools here; that’s what makes it successful,” he said.

The foundation’s biggest annual event is right around the corner. The Apple Awards program recognizes DCSD staff and teachers nominated by their school communities in a Hollywood-style awards ceremony on Feb. 21.

“We glorify people because of their

roles in movies or outlandish reality shows,” Christensen said. “When you look at real reality — what teachers are doing every day — those are the folks we should be lifting up as good models.”

In December, the DCEF also began working on a strategic plan, identifying its values and crafting new mission and vision statements.

“The one thread though this is innovation,” Christensen said. “We provide matching dollars to schools, or the district for district-wide events, to fill the gap from that end. While we certainly

want to continue that, we want to shift the focus to innovation, preparing students for 21st-century careers.”

DCEF board chairwoman Amy Sherman is excited about Christensen and other changes under way within the foundation.

“We are happy to have a permanent leader on staff, and he is taking DCEF to new levels of organization, excitement and participation,” she said. “From new school chapters to new business relationships, Jason is a great connector and we are fortunate to have him.”

Foundation halts controversial acts New plan keeps focus on classroom needs

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Douglas County Educational Foundation director Jason Christensen is aware of historic concerns about the organization’s involvement in the 2013 school board election. Under his direction and a newly created strategic plan, the DCEF has no intention of following a similar path.

“We don’t have any plans for speakers; we’re classroom-focused,” Christensen said.

The DCEF paid $50,000 to former U.S. Secretary of Education Bill Bennett for a September 2013 speech and white paper in which he praised the reform efforts.

The speech was given just weeks before the contentious election during which a slate of four reform-friendly candidates were elected to the board.

Additionally, a judge ruled in December 2014 that the Douglas County School District violated the state’s Fair Campaign Practices Act by using district funds to pay for a September 2013 report complimenting its reforms. Half of the money used to pay for Rick Hess’ white paper — “The Most Interesting School District in America?” — came from DCSD, the other half from the DCEF. The school district is appealing the ruling. Oral arguments are scheduled for March 10.

The 2013 pre-election activities also

prompted three Douglas County residents to file complaints with the Internal Revenue Service alleging improper behavior by the DCEF. Because the IRS cannot disclose the results of an investigation, or even whether it’s initiated an investigation, Susan Arnold, Meg Masten and Bob Kaser never learned the outcome of their complaints.

Former DCSD community relations officer Cinamon Watson, formerly a Republican political campaign consultant, was then acting as the foundation’s interim director. She left the district in September 2014 “to pursue new opportunities,” according to DCSD. Christensen wants to ensure the foundation’s good work stays center stage.

“I believe what gets lost in this socalled controversy is the fact that the Douglas County Educational Foundation has provided tens of thousands of dollars on classroom technology and experiential learning,” he said.

The foundation board decided during a recent strategic planning session to focus on classroom innovation, private/ public sector partnerships, and the impact on the future workforce.

“As we’ve transitioned into an information age and economy, the nature of education is evolving,” Christensen said. “In order to remain competitive in a global economy we have to not just keep up, we must be progressively ahead.

“Our funding priorities in the coming years will have an emphasis on STEMrelated items (science, technology, engineering, and math). Douglas County is home to major technology/manufactur-

New DCEF executive director Jason Christensen stands on Indepdnence Pass with his daughters; both are Douglas County School District students. Courtesy photo ing firms, and DCEF wants to be a community partner in developing an educated and prepared workforce.”

Arnold believes the impact of those alleged improprieties lingers.

“There is clear evidence that the district had a political operative leading the DCEF and used the foundation as a political slush fund,” she said. “It is going to take more than new leadership at DCEF to restore public trust.

“At a time when the district is being more vocal about their capital needs, it’s truly a shame that the foundation’s cred-

ibility is so tarnished, because it could play a vital role in offsetting some of those needs.”

DCEF legal counsel Jon Anderson said his firm reviewed the foundation’s activities regarding Bennett’s report, and concluded it didn’t meet the IRS definition for political activity.

Kaser — a former DCEF chairman — said his concerns have largely been addressed. Those included production of an annual report and conflict-of-interest policy.

Masten declined to comment.

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The man who fatally shot himself Feb. 3 at Foothills Park has been identified as Jayson Matthew Jenkins, 23, of Highlands Ranch. Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at about 5 a.m. on a call reporting numerous gunshots

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Former VA employee Tommy Belinski obtained a paper waiting list — separate from the official computerized list — that could have been used to hide lengthy waits for appointments at the sleep clinic, KUSA-TV in Denver reported. The list had more than 500 names on it, Belinski said.

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feeders, rather than leaving bird food in a tin on the ground.

People often don’t realize they are supplying the resources for predators, he said, so park rangers can come and do an audit when requested by a homeowner. The Highlands Ranch Metro District also offers an online checklist for people to self-evaluate their yard for the attractants, said Nick Adamson, the Metro District’s open-space supervisor.

“Take it upon yourself,” Olson said. “Try to get the whole block on board. Results will happen.”

Coyotes don’t have dexterity with their paws, or the brute strength of a bear, Olson said, but garbage is still an easy food source for all wildlife — bears, raccoons and coyotes.

Garbage should be stored in sealed, enclosed containers and put out the morning of pickup rather than the night before, he said.

“If people are putting their trash out early, the coyotes will definitely recognize that pattern,” Olson said. “They are a naturally inquisitive animal.”

Coyote breeding season typically happens in January and February, and sightings may be more common in these months, Olson said, but there can be “unfortunate incidents” with coyotes at any time.

Always keep dogs on a leash while at parks and open-space areas, never leave pets unattended, even on private property, and take a flashlight to inspect the yard before letting a dog out to use the bathroom before bed, Olson said.

One problem is that coyotes are becoming habituated to being around people, Giebel said.

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Detectives were trying to determine who made the devices and left them in the parks.

The sheriff’s office said there was no need for the public to avoid parks, but is asking the public to be vigilant and is requesting its help in the investigation.

“Beware of your surroundings and if you see something, say something,” said Sgt. Ron Hanavan, spokesman for the sheriff’s office.

Hanavan said it wasn’t clear if the incidents

heard at the park, which is located at the intersection of Riddlewood Lane and Riddlewood Court in Highlands Ranch. Upon arrival, they found Jenkins armed with a rifle.

Jenkins ended his life after a short standoff with law enforcement. No shots were fired by deputies, a sheriff’s office news release stated.

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The site offers downloadable versions of brochures and pamphlets made available by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

For conflicts or access to other resources, people may call the Metro District at 303-791-2710 or Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s regional service center at 303-291-7227.

“They’re losing their fear of humans,” he said. “We need to reinstall that fear.”

The best way to do that is by hazing, Olson said. Hazing is good for all ages, he said, and many of them are “common sense methods.”

People can blow whistles or air horns, use pepper spray, scream, throw snowballs or small rocks, bang on pots and pans. “Anything that will cause them to think twice about getting too close to humans,” he said.

Sometimes people are afraid to use hazing methods, Olson said, because they think they will evoke the animal to become aggressive and attack. But that’s generally not the case with coyotes, he said.

The point of it is to make it a bad experience for the coyote, every time, so it doesn’t want to be around humans, Giebel said. They are highly adaptable, and will begin to make the association, he said.

“People need to remember that coyotes are wild animals,” Olson said. “They shouldn’t need to depend on us. We need to keep these animals wild.”

were related, saying the devices were similar, both using plastic bottles, but were not identical.

The incidents did not keep Highlands Ranch parks from getting plenty of visitors.

“I run here all the time and it’s not something that will keep me away,” Will Franklin, of Highlands Ranch, said the afternoon of Feb. 9.

Linda Dakeke, of Centennial, said her daughter and son-in-law and their kids live in the neighborhood near Marcy Park. She takes her grandchildren to the park.

“I have to think that there’s someone (responsible) who’s just not thinking clearly,” she said. “I can’t imagine why. I hope it’s not juveniles. That would be sad.”

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“Today’s Special” by Teraoka, a woodcut, is new at the Denver Art Museum. Courtesy photos

Bang-up year for museum Many gifts were received through successful 2014

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com As the Denver Art Museum begins a new year, it has issued a report on important acquisitions in the past year — most of them gifts.

• The largest gift ever given to the museum leads the list. On Jan. 13, 2014, the announcement was made that Denver philanthropist Frederic C. Hamilton, the museum’s chairman emeritus for whom the new building is named, made a bequest of 22 impressionist masterworks from his own collection.

Included: Van Gogh’s “Edge of a Wheat Field with Poppies,” the first Van Gogh in the collection. There are also four works by Monet, three paintings by Boudin — also a first in the DAM collection — and one by Cezanne — another first. Works by Manet, Moriset, Pissaro, Renoir, Sisley, Chase and Hassam are included.

• The Architecture, Design and Graphics Department acquired furniture by British designer Faye Toogood — the first museum to acquire her work. It also was given floor tiles and flatware by Gio Ponti, who designed the North Building.

• The Asian Art Department acquired three Japanese woodblock prints, including “Today’s Special” by Masami Teraoka. Curator Ronald Otsuka retired at the end of 2013 and this print was in his final exhibition: “At the Mirror: Reflections of Japan in 20th Century Prints.” Other Asian artworks were acquired or given in his honor.

• The Modern and Contemporary Art Department received “A Beautiful Fall” by Joseph Stashkevetch and “White Rose” by Agnes Martin, which will be exhibited in May in “Showing Off: Recent Contemporary Acquisitions.”

• The Native Arts Department added to all three collecting areas: American Indian, Africa and Oceania, including 25 katsina figures, four Micmac quilled boxes, 12 contemporary ceramic works and seven west African textiles.

Elitch Lanes owner Cal Eichinger is striking out to Arvada after the original bowling alley on Tennyson Street closes on May 17.

When I spoke to Eichinger about the popular bowling spot’s closing after losing its lease, he told me that he was zoning in on a new location (sadly) outside of Denver’s city limits.

“We’re going to take a bunch of our equipment, paint the inside just like Elitch Lanes,” Eichinger told Westword. “We’re going to make it feel as much like Elitch Lanes as we can and operate it with our philosophy — which is F.U.N. We don’t take it seriously.”

The new Elitch Lanes will open at 10000 Ralston Road in Arvada, in the former Western Bowl. Eichinger — who has been in the bowling business for 40 years and has spent well over a decade as Elitch Lanes’ owner — says his new place is going to look and feel just like the old spot. “Most bowling centers still have some core business, based on traditional league bowlers that take bowling too seriously,” Eichinger said. “They treat it like a ‘win at all costs’ game and it’s like, really? We’re all amateurs. We like fun.”

To honor the good times at the old location, Elitch Lanes will be having a weekend blowout celebration before its May 18 opening in the new spot.

The original Elitch Lanes at 3825 Tennyson St. is open through May 17. The closing celebration will be from May 15 through May 17 with a $40 per person rate for all you can eat, drink and bowl from 6 to 9 p.m. or 9 p.m. to midnight daily. The new Elitch Lanes at 10000 Ralston Road in Arvada will open for business May 18. For more information, visit www.elitchbowling.com or call 303477-1633.

Viewhouse’s ‘Anti-Valentine’s Day’

Not feeling the love? ViewHouse, at 2015 Market St. (www.viewhouse.com), is hosting an “Anti-Valentine’s Day” party, which involves hunting, gathering, drinking and dancing on Feb. 14.

The evening kicks off with a scavenger hunt in the venue spanning all floors and including the rooftop patio area. Your prey? Single ViewHouse staffers. The first contestants to return with completed game cards will receive a spot at the VIP table for the Matt Nathanson concert the following day at ViewHouse. DJ spinning starts at 9 p.m., with prize giveaways all night. No romance allowed.

If you’re headed south of downtown, ViewHouse Centennial (7101 S. Clinton St., Centennial — www.viewhouse.com) is throwing a singles-only evening including an old-school Lock & Key Singles Party, kicking off at 10 p.m. Guys get locks, gals get keys, and everyone spends a fun night taking in tunes, sipping Strawberry Stilettos (Grey Goose vodka, fresh strawberry, triple sec, fresh oranges, simple syrup and cranberry) and trying to find the magic combination. Found your match? You’ll be entered into a raffle to win a gift card for a return date night at ViewHouse.

Edge of a Wheat Field With Poppies” is the Denver Art Museum collection’s first painting by Vincent Van Gogh.

• The New World Department received gifts of Spanish Colonial art, including three feather mosaics and an enconchado painting, with inlaid mother of pearl.

• The Painting and Sculpture Department acquired “Jared” from Daniel Sprick’s “Fiction: Recent Works.”

• The Petrie Institute of Western American Art was given several paintings from the Taos

School of Art and acquired additional ones from the Peck collection.

• The Photography Department was given 10 photographs from Neil Winokur’s “Self Portrait” series in a style derived from his mentor, Andy Warhol.

• The Textile Department received a family heirloom “Princess Feather” quilt, Japanese embroidery and an American tapestry.

Denver Center’s slate announced

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2015-16 Broadway season features Tony Award-winning hits and family favorites straight from Broadway, including “Matilda The Musical,” “If/Then” (national tour launch), “Murder For Two,” “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” “Disney’s Newsies,” Parker continues on Page 15

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Town Hall exhibits four artists’ work Littleton show is good fit with theme of play

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com

With the musical “Next to Normal,” about a family struggling to stay focused, running on stage, “The Art of Focus” would seem an appropriate title for a related art show.

The exhibit runs through March 25 at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center. Artists Jean Caggiano, Ugljesa Janjic, Sherry Sherman and Jam Wong exhibit their work at Town Hall, with a public meetthe-artists reception planned for Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Caggiano, a Colorado resident for more than 25 years, worked with color and composition as a graphic artist and has studied painting and color theory at the Art Students League of Denver. She has exhibited in ASL’s annual Summer Art Market for the past five years, as well in juried and invitational shows at Republic Plaza in downtown Denver, Lone Tree Arts Center, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center and Madden strikA constant has been a wish to express his Museum in Greenwood Village, and Chilwling creativity in watercolor painting, which has dren’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora.

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Her oil paintings “capture the humble taken him past architectural renderings to t the beauty of the vegetable,” she writes. “I’ll of- urban and pastoral scenes, including the osing ten go to the produce section searching for Rocky Mountain West. ng in He writes of the precise timing needed the next subject to paint … quite often the Densubject chooses me.” She blurs the distinc- for watercolor and how that suits his pertion between realism and abstraction. Her sonality. our Since 2001, he has lived in the Front titles illustrate a sense of humor: “Beets Me” Elitch Range of Colorado, in Gunbarrel, between or “Kindred Spears.” e goJanjic’s story begins with his birth in Bel- Boulder and Longmont. He belongs to the anes grade, Serbia in 1958 and his arrival in the Colorado Watercolor Society and the AmerlosoU.S. to attend the University of Washing- ican Institute of Architects. seriPastel painter Sherman started drawing ton’s architectural program in Seattle. “At that time, watercolor was the preferred me- at age 2, imitating her mother — and con0000 dium for architectural illustration because tinued to draw and paint through school Westand college years (Oberlin, Stanford, Harof its rapid application and efficiency.” n the He writes that he has “meandered vard.) pent through many jobs — from urban planning She then embarked on a career in law, er — to graphic design, architecture and interior with drawing “confined to ballpoint pen d feel design — and through three continents and drawings on legal pads” until the new nters multiple cultures …” millennium arrived and she realized she n trawling eat it state tourism office in the nation,” said Al e, reWhite, director of the Colorado Tourism Office. “This award says a lot about the eflocafectiveness of our marketing, the friendlikend Continued from Page 14 ness of our tourism industry in welcoming pentravelers and working with travel agents as “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,” nny- “The Book of Mormon,” “Disney’s The well as Colorado as an extremely desirable osing Lion King,” “Dirty Dancing — The Classic destination for visitors.” ough Story on Stage,” “The Wizard of Oz,” For more information or a copy of l you “Riverdance — The 20th Anniversary the 2015 Colorado Official State Vacation . or 9 World Tour,” “Once,” “Disney’s Beauty and Guide, visit www.colorado.com or call anes the Beast” and “The Sound of Music.”

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LEFT: Watercolor of a western landscape by Uglifesa Janjic Is in the Art in Focus exhibit at Town Hall in Littleton. ABOVE: Touching the Sky by Sherry Sherman is in the Art in Focus show at Town Hall. Courtesy photos needed more art in her life.

“Pastels suit me for their immediacy, vibrancy of color and the direct experience of application they provide. With pastels, colors are mixed visually on the paper itself, allowing textural interest and nuances that intrigue me …” She seeks to tell a story, expressing family memories and travels.

She has studied at Art Students League, Loveland Academy of Fine Arts and with favorite artists Doug Dawson, Albert Handel, Desmond O’Hagen, Boris Shoshensky and Johannes Vloothuis. She has exhibited in the Mile High Pastel Show, All Colorado Arts Show, Cheyenne Artists Guild National Art Show and Heritage Fine Arts Guild’s “This is Colorado.”

Wong, artist and architect, was born in China and had an early education in Chinese calligraphy, which he said “contributes to his ease with the brush and his artistic expression.” He practiced architecture in

IF YOU GO “The Art of Focus” will be exhibited at Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, through March 25. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during performances. (“Next to Normal” opens Feb. 13.) 303-794-2787.

Denver for 40 years and now devotes his time to the fine arts, participating in juried shows.

Painting is a continual learning process, he writes. “He likes to explore the interplay of light, color shape, value, mood and composition through the human form, still life or landscape.”

His most recent award was from juror Sandy Carson in last fall’s Curtis Arts and Humanities Center’s “All Colorado Art Show.”

Marimbas rule in concert Lone Tree performance features three players

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “Marimba Magic” is the theme for the Denver Concert Band’s Feb. 22 concert, to be presented at 2 p.m. at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Featured performers will be percussionist John Kinzie, performing with two University of Denver colleagues in “Stubernic Fantasy: Concerto for Three Marimbas and Wind Orchestra” by Mark Ford.

Kinzie heads the percussion department at the Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, and has been principal percussionist for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra since 1985. Prior to that, he was principal percussionist with the Toledo Symphony, a position he won at age 19.

He was born in Pittsburgh and began musical studies on the piano at age 5.

When band music was introduced at his

IF YOU GO The Denver Concert Band will perform at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets cost $13/$8 for 16 and under. 720-509-1000 or lonetreeartscenter.org.

school, he discovered drums. He won scholarships to the University of Toledo and Cleveland Institute of Music. He has played with the Colorado Symphony, Strings in the Mountain, National Repertory Orchestra and Grand Teton Music Festival, where he continues to perform every year.

In addition to the featured number, the band, conducted by Jacinda Bouton, will present a program that focuses on magic, with “Fantasy of Flight” by John Williams, “Charm”

by Kevin Puts, “Nobles of the Mystic Shrine”

by John Philip Sousa, “Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons” by Steven Reineke, “Abracadabra”

by Frank Ticheli, “They Hung Their Harps in the Willows” by Francis McBeth and “Evocatio” by Brian Balmages.

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Theater back on track with show about Ivins Richard Pegg of Highlands Ranch has restarted his Everyman Theatre Company, which began with productions in the Annex Theatre in Littleton in 2001. He has partnered with actor Rhonda Brown to bring “Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins” back to Denver audiences. First presented in 2012

by LIDA Project, the one-woman show by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel about the legendary journalist sold out productions in Denver, Aurora and Boulder. Pegg and Brown, as R and R Productions, will produce it from Feb. 12 to March 15 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, and will travel to Des Moines and Ames in Iowa for the AMOS (A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy) 2015 fundraiser in April. Pegg says they have had requests from southern Colorado venues. Tickets for the Aurora Fox production are available at aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970.

Call for photographers

Curtis Arts and Humanities Center will present its annual photography show, “Greenwood and Beyond” from April 18 to May 8. Categories: The Past: Traditional Process and The Present: Digital, the Future— anything new. Entry forms are available from director Jo Cole at 2349 E. Orchard Road, jcole@GreenwoodVillage.com. Juror Jim Sidinger is a black-and-white interpretive landscape photographer. He will speak on April 23 about past, present and future techniques. 303-797-1779.

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Kristen Iversen at ACC Author Kristin Iversen will read, speak and sell and sign copies of her award-winning book, “Full Body Burden,” about growing up in the shadow of Rocky Flats, on Feb. 25 in Arapahoe Community College’s Waring Theatre. Reception at 6:30 p.m.; open forum and book signing at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Information: Kathryn.winograd@arapahoe. edu, 303-797-5815.

Student exhibition

Arapahoe Community College will host the Interior Design and Architecture Student Exhibition from Feb. 16 to March 11 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at ACC, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Admission is free and open to the public.

Colorado Wind Ensemble

“An Evening of Embraces” is the title for the next Colorado Wind Ensemble concert, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Guest conductor is Dr. Alan Mills from CSU-Pueblo.

Tickets: $15/$12/$5: coloradowindensemble. org.

Remembering Roosevelt

Storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak presents “What We are Fighting For: Eleanor Roosevelt during World War II” at 7-8:30 p.m.

Bicycle expo

Rhonda Brown plays Molly Ivins in “Red Hot Patriot: the Kick–ass Wit of Molly Ivins” at the Aurora fox — a reprise of the sold-out `2012 production. Courtesy photo Feb. 16 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch.

She played a very public role advocating for women’s rights, labor issues, civil rights and more. Free to members, $2 suggested for non-members. Light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Calendars from Historic Douglas County will be available at $5. Register: Highland-

The Colorado Custom and Vintage Bicycle Expo will be at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave, service road between I-70 and Indiana Street, Golden, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 15. Vintage racing, touring and mountain bikes and displays by custom bike builders from throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Some rare machines will be on sale. Admission: $8/$15 families. Information: MikeCone@comcast.net, 303-284-9721.

Ballet intensive Denver Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive will be June 8 to July 3. Auditions: 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21 or March 21 at DBT Academy, 99 Inverness Drive East #250A, in the Inverness area east of Interstate 25 off Dry Creek Road.

Audition fee: $20. 303-799-6609, denverballettheatreacademy.com.

Buntport offers its take on Colorado history ‘Yesterado’ is treat for schoolchildren

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The always-imaginative Buntport Theater members have an education division, as

well as the basic playwriting/producing core members. Actors take fine-tuned productions about history, mythology and language out into the community for schoolchildren.

“Yesterado,” a Buntport take on Colorado history, will be presented at 10 a.m. Feb. 23 to 26 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.

Buntport writers combed through pulp newspapers from the 1890s for interesting characters and gossipy tales.

Charming Jack “Father of Colorado Theater” Langrishe and tightrope walker Marietta Ravel, performers who destroy con man Soapy Smith’s scam, usher children through their unique version of Colorado History.

Margaret “Molly” Brown had a rocky trip from the Colorado mines into Denver’s social scene, where she was snubbed by the “sacred 36” and campaigned for women’s rights.

Denver cyclist Dora Roberts, who set national bicycling records in the 1890s, fueled

a controversy over whether women should wear pants.

Two Longmont folks had a front page faceoff over who had rights to do what in the new state of Colorado.

Westward migration, different cultures and a start-up government will be addressed in this 55-minute production, suitable for grades K-6.

For ticket information, call 720-509-1000 or visit lonetreeartscenter.org.

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PHANTOM OF THE OPERA EXPERIENCE THE lost art of silent film with internationally acclaimed organist Brett Valliant,

who will accompany a screening of the 1925 film “Phantom of the Opera.”Event is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9206 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tickets are $15 and include pizza, salad and dessert. Register by Monday, Feb. 9. Villiant also will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the church. Go to www.st-andrew-umc.com or call 303-794-2683.

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HIGH SCHOOL THEATER SHOW DOUGLAS COUNTY High School presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”at 7 p.m.

THEATRE OF Dreams presents Paul Draper, Mysteries of the

Mind mentalist and mind reader, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, at 735 Park St., Castle Rock.

Other upcoming shows at the theater include Pat Hazel, “The Wonder Bread Years,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb. 27; Tony Clark, award-winning magician, in March; and David Deeble, comedy juggler, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10.

Reservations required; call 303-660-6799. Go to www.AmazingShows.com.

REGISTRATION FOR the annual New to You Children’s Consignment Sale will open Monday, Feb. 16. Those interested in selling items can find registration information at www.

NewToYouSale.org. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 10, and 8 a.m. to noon April 11 (half-price sale), at Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The sale is put on by the church’s MOPS group. Contact Jenna Karlstrum at info@newtoyousale.org.

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INTERNATIONAL WINES AND SPIRITS

ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC performs an orchestral tribute to dance at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. “Dances of Love” traverses traditional, exotic and contemporary jazz. Music director Devin Patrick Hughes will offer a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. in the Mission Hills lobby. Purchase tickets online at www. arapahoe-phil.org, call 303-781-1892 or at the door.

VALENTINE BENEFIT CONCERT ARTISTS FROM “The Voice”will perform for Love INC’s annual benefit concert from 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13, at Southern Gables Church, 4001 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton. Money raised will support the work of Love INC (www.loveinclittleton.org). Tickets available online or by calling 303-798-0037.

FANTASTIC PIANO CONCERTO LITTLETON SYMPHONY Orchestra presents Fantastic Piano Concertos and Great American

Masterworks: Rachmaninoff to Ragtime at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. For tickets, go to www.littletonsymphony.org or stop by Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B206, Centennial. Tickets also are available at the door. Call 303-933-6824 or email us at info@littletonsymphony.org.

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CANADIAN TENOR Mark Masri performs “Songs of Love” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Evening includes a champagne intermission and a songbook of love songs from all over the world. Masri has toured with Jim Brickman and appeared with Olivia Newton-John and David Foster. Go to www.

LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

TOWN HALL Arts Center presents “Next to Normal,”a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with love and crisis. “Next to Normal”shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact. Show opens Friday, Feb. 13, and runs through Sunday, March 15; show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, with special shows at 2 p.m. Feb. 28, and 6:30 p.m. March 8. For tickets, go to www.townhallartscenter.org/next-to-normal, stop by the box office or call 303-794-2787 ext. 5.

BAROQUE CHAMBER, WONDERBOUND PERFORM MARIE WITH Wonderbound and the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado will perform

at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

For tickets, go to www.ParkerArts. org or call the PACE Center Box Office at 303-805-6800.

Interior Design, Architecture Student Exhibit

ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY College will host the Interior Design and Architecture Student Exhibition from Monday, Feb. 16 to March 11 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the ACC Annex building, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Festivities will include an opening reception with light refreshments from 5-7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20. Admission is free and the exhibit is open to the public. The gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, with extended hours until 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Contact Trish Sangelo at trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu.

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eat pancake supper from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 Pine Drive, Parker. The Scouts will serve pancakes (gluten-free available), sausage and hash browns.

Cost is $5. Tickets can be purchased from any Scout, at the church on Sunday, Feb. 15, or at the door. Proceeds benefit the activities of Troop 16.

History Museum Special Projects

BOB JENKINS will discuss special projects at the Littleton History Museum at the Tuesday, Feb. 17, meeting of the Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society. Program starts at 1 p.m. Jenkins and other society members have been actively indexing obituaries from the Littleton Independent for the years 1899 to 2o00. Jenkins will share the results of the ongoing project. In addition, Steve Johnson, professional photographer and co-editor of the society’s newsletter, will share photos and stories from Denver’s historic Riverside Cemetery. Johnson is a third generation Coloradan who has been honing his photographic skills since mastering his first camera, a Kodak Brownie. Preview his work at stephenjohnson.artistwebsites.com. Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, Joyce4Books@ gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

LENTEN FISH FRY THE KNIGHTS of Columbus will have a fish fry from 4:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday in Lent, starting Friday, Feb. 20, in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Parker. Fried fish, baked fish, nuggets, cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and chees, and dinner rolls are available. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee are free. Cost is $10 for ages 12 and older, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for children younger than 5. A family rate of $29 is offered. Homemade desserts are available. Take out and drive through are also available by calling 303-522-5602.

CHOCOLATE THE STORY of chocolate is a “rich”tale indeed; it involves aristocracy and slavery, innovation and coincidence. Pivotal roles were played by Christopher Columbus and Hernando Cortez. Join Active Minds from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, as we describe how extremely bitter cacao beans are transformed into one of the world’s most sought-after flavors and tell chocolate stories such as the rise of the luxury chocolate industry in Switzerland and the origins of the Hershey company. Program takes place at MorningStar of Littleton, 5344 S. Kipling Parkway, Littleton.

Call 303-972-3030 to RSVP.

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FAMILY MEMBERS, friends and caregivers caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia are invited to attend a free workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital. Topics will include preparing oneself for the caregiving journey, empowering your daily caregiving with practical strategies, understanding the legal documents families need in place and choosing the right care options for your loved one. Lunch will be provided but seating is limited. To RSVP call Hope Freeman at 719-422-9320

by Monday, Feb. 9.

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. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Wednesday, Feb. 18, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Truven Health Analytics, 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Englewood; Friday. Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Monday, Feb. 23, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., DirecTV, 161 Inverness Drive Bowles Ave., Littleton; Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1:30-6 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton; Friday, Feb. 27, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Craig Hospital, 3425 S. Clarkson St., Englewood.

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LOCAL ARTISTS will have their works on display through Feb. 28 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s centers. Steven Snyder’s “Full Circle”exhibit of approximately 20 pieces on both canvas and wood is on display at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree. Susan Winn’s photographs are on display at two locations. Her “Capturing a Smaller World: Series 2”is on display at the Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Winn’s “Capturing the Memory: Exploring the Colorado Rockies”is on display at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

HABITAT INTERFAITH Alliance, an interfaith coalition of 14 congregations, is hosting its sixth annual book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday, Feb. 16, at First Universalist Church, 4101 E. Hampden Ave., Denver. Help us turn thousands of donated new and gently used books, CDs & DVDs into bricks, nails and drywall for our 14th home. Sale includes books, CDs, DVDs and audio books. Most priced at $4 or less. Email books@hiadenver.org.

SPECIAL NEEDS SWEETHEART DANCE

BOY SCOUTS Troop 16 presents the Shrove Tuesday all-you-can-

A REPRESENTATIVE from Coppola Wines will guide a wine and food pairing at the International Wines and Spirits event from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Great Hall at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Sample a superb selection of limited production Coppola wines, thoughtfully paired with hors d’oeuvres. Call 303-688-4600 or go to www.cherokeeranch.org.

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Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 19-21 and Feb. 26-28, with special matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 28. At 1 p.m. before the matinees, the theater students will host a princess tea party. Tickets are available at www.SeatYourSelf.biz/dchs. The classic, magical musical is great for all ages.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY Young Marines plan a Valentine’s Day Luncheon. Seating times are 11:15 a.m., noon and 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Lutheran High School, 11249 Newlin Gulch Blvd., Parker. Seating is limited; make reservations at http://tinyurl.com/dcymvlunch.

Italian meal includes spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, dessert and beverages, all served by Young Marines. Gluten-free menu also available, upon request. Door prizes and silent auction in a family-friendly festive Valentine’s Day atmosphere. Proceeds benefit the Douglas County Young Marines 2015 Pearl Harbor Unit Trip. Contact plo@dcyoungmarines.com or go to www. dcyoungmarines.com.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Community Association presents the Special Needs Sweetheart Dance from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, in the Wildcat Auditorium. Dance is for ages 16 and older. Go to www.hrcaonline.org/tr. Enjoy a night of fun, food, prizes and dancing.

FREE NUTRITION, COOKING CLASS FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 (Top 20 Functional Foods); Wednesday, Feb. 25 (Foods that Fight Depression) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,”along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

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WINTER WONDERLAND is the theme of this year’s Daddy-Daughter Ball, from 6:30-8:30

A NUMBER of free public workshops are planned to discuss on changes to estate planning laws in 2015, including changes to VA qualification for pension, loss of protection on inherited IRAs, changes in estate, gift and generation-skipping tax changes, new laws affecting same-sex marriages and more. Reservations required; call 720-440-2774. Space is limited. Schedule of workshops: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway; Thursday, Feb. 19, 6-7:30 p.m., Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial; Saturday, Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m., James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch; Thursday, March 12, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Wednesday, March 18, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Thursday, March 26, 6-7:30 p.m., Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial; Wednesday, April 8, 10-11:30 a.m., Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.

p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Early registration ends Feb. 11; after that, tickets must be purchased at the door. Go to www.CRgov.com/ddball15 or details and to purchase tickets.

AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDSEED PICKUP THOSE WHO ordered seeds from the Audubon Society of Greater Denver annual birdseed sale, which raises money for its school and family programs, including in-school programs, field trips and family events, may pick up their orders from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 14 at Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Call 303-973-9530, or go to www. denveraudubon.org/getinvolved/birdseed-sale.

DNA IN FAMILY RESEARCH PARKER GENEALOGICAL Society meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each

month at the Stroh Road Fire Station, 19310 E. Stroh Road, Parker. The group meets Saturday, Feb. 14, and will discuss “Am I a Coltrin or a Coltrane”discussing the use of DNA in family research. Presentation is free and all are welcome.

BACKYARD BIRD COUNT AUDUBON SOCIETY of Greater Denver plans the annual Great Backyard Bird Count from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 14, at Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Learn how to identify birds using binoculars, field guides or your smart phones. All bird sightings can be reported online at www.birdcount.org. This is a free family event, but donations are appreciated.

ASTRONOMY STAR PARTIES THE ARAPAHOE Community College Astronomy Program will host three star parties during the Spring 2015 semester. Parties are Friday, Feb. 20, and Friday, April 17, at the Littleton campus, and Thursday, March 26, at the Parker campus. Parties are free and open to the public, and are open from 7:30-9:30 p.m. No RSVP necessary; dress appropriately for outdoor events. ACC will provide telescopes, hot cocoa and cookies. Contact jennifer.jones@ arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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February 12, 2015

Zip line course going up Fun begins March 14 at Castle Rock park

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Zip lines are swinging into Castle Rock’s new Philip S. Miller Park.

Castle Rock Zip Line Tours will be hosting its grand opening March 14. The 1.5-mile course will soar along at speeds of 50 mph on what the company describes as some of the state’s longest and fastest cables.

The towers and lines are already going up in the park.

“It’s really coming together now. We’re finishing off the last few touches and making it pretty,” said owner Ty Seufer. “The course is awesome. I think people are really going to like it.”

Zip line course are set up similar to golf courses with a “tee box” and final destination for each zip.

According to Seufer, the lines will be increasingly adventurous as you make your way through the course.

“The first couple are to get you used to everything and ease you in,” Seufer said. “By 10, the dual line, you’ll be going 50 miles per hour and racing your friends.”

In addition to the traditional zip lines, the “Head Rush” Epic Adventure Tower will be opening in May. The Epic Adventure tower will consist of a 42-foot climbing wall, four rappelling stations and a 70-foot eagle’s nest platform.

The tower also includes a 45-degree cable drop and will combine a zip line and auto belay line to provide an exciting drop to the

Workers put up zip lines in Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. Castle Rock Zip Line Tours will host its grand opening March 14. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando ground below.

There is not an age range as the tours are based on weight ranges, which are 50 to 250 pounds. Children ages 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult, but must be able to participate independently of the adult.

The full guided zip line tours last up to three hours. Participants under the age of 18 must have a signed waiver by a parent.

The cost for is $59 for Castle Rock residents and $89 for non-residents.

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TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Aspects favor sorting through your possessions, both at work and at home, to start giving away what you don’t use, don’t need or don’t like. Relax later with someone special.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) The issues are not quite as clear as they should be. That’s why you need to avoid getting involved in disputes between colleagues at work or between relatives or personal friends.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You’ll get lots of support from others if you own up to your mistake quickly and include a full and honest explanation. Learn from this experience so that you don’t repeat it.

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AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) This is a good time to re-sort your priorities and see if adjustments are called for. Be honest with yourself as you decide what to keep, what to discard and what to change.

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February 12, 2015

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Local swimmers shine at league meet Rock Canyon, ThunderRidge establish Continental League marks

By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com League and pool records fell to ThunderRidge and Rock Canyon swimmers during the Feb. 7 Continental League swimming meet finals at Heritage High School.

ThunderRidge senior Annie Ochitwa set records as she won the 100 butterfly and the 50 freestyle while Rock Canyon’s Abigail Kochevar set records in the 100 backstroke.

The day was devoted to league water sports. Earlier, the league diving championships were held at Littleton High School. Regis took the top three spots in the finals.

While Regis was the team league swim meet champion, performances by other Rock Canyon swimmers helped the Jaguars amass the 469 points that placed them in the runnerup position in the team standings. Other area schools did well as Mountain Vista was fifth, ThunderRidge was sixth and Highland Ranch was 10th in the team standings.

Rock Canyon’s Nicole Vanderpoel was named league coach of the year and Ochitwa as the league swimmer of the year.

Ochitwa is defending state champion in the 50 and the 100 freestyle events.

“I don’t think there is a lot of pressure being

Annie Ochitwa heads for the finish line in the 100 butterfly at the Feb. 7 Continental League Swimming Championship.

The ThunderRidge senior won the event and won the 50 freestyle and set new league and pool records in both events.

Photo by Tom Munds a defending champion other than the pressure I put on myself,” she said during a break in the action. “I am having a lot of fun enjoying my last season of high school swimming. It has been a great season so far.”

She feels she is a better swimmer at this point of the season this year than she was last

year.

“I swim all year and just have focused on trying to improve my techniques and my times,” she said. “I am stronger and I feel I am faster. But I know the competition is tough, and it seems just about everyone is faster this year so I am looking forward to next week at

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state.”

Swimming meets are individual and team competitions at the same time. A swimmer is awarded team points according to where she finishes in an event.

At the Continental League meet, the times posted in the Feb. 5 preliminaries determined placement in the Feb. 6 finals.

There are eight individual events and three relays in a swim meet. At the league meet, individual meet competition was held in the A, B and C finals with A and B finals for relays.

League scoring awarded 27 team points for the first-place finisher in the A finals with lesser points for each finisher to one point for the sixth-place finisher in the C finals.

Swimming uses a different system to determine state qualifiers. The state established two qualifying times for each event, one for pools with lanes measured in meters and one for pools measured in yards.

All the teams at the league meet have swimmers already qualified for state, but there were many athletes who on the cusp of earning trips to state and the league meet was the final qualifying opportunity.

While the league meet was the final meet of the year for those who didn’t reach thequalifying standards, those individuals and relay teams equaling or surpassing stateestablished qualifying standards move on to next week’s state championships. The 4A state meet will be held in Thornton Feb. 13 and 14 while the Class 5A state championships will be held on the same dates at EPIC in Fort Collins.

Ranch senior Stewart racks up the points Falcon surpasses 1,000 career points, leads league in scoring this season

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com

and Michaela Trainer 11. Scooter Lopez was the high scorer for the Golden Eagles with 15 points.

Regis Jesuit 63, Rock Canyon 39: Sophomore Julia Doherty had seven points to top the Jaguars scorers in a lopsided Feb. 3 Continental League setback.

Mountain Vista 60, Rock Canyon 45: Chelsea Pearson scored 12 points while Molly McCabe had 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Golden Eagles’ Feb. 6 Continental League win. The Jaguars’ Delaney Sullivan took scoring honors with 14 points SkyView Academy 49, Denver Jewish Day 25: The Hawks earned their first victory in nine games on Feb. 2. Alyssa and Caroline Milner combined for 37 points in the

There will be an asterisk next to Ryley Stewart’s name when it is entered into the Highlands Ranch boys basketball history book.

An asterisk in sports is usually used to suggest some record or statistic that is questioned.

Stewart, a 6-foot-4 senior, surpassed the 1,000-careerpoint milestone in a Jan. 5 game against Dakota Ridge, but an asterisk will be applied to that total because not all of his points have been scored for the Falcons.

Stewart He is the third player in Highlands Ranch boys basketball history to score over 1,000 career points, joining Brett Olson and Ryan Moats.

Stewart transferred from Douglas County after his sophomore season and missed the first 11 games in 2013-14 for Highlands Ranch before he became eligible.

However, anyone seeking his scoring totals for his sophomore campaign won’t find them in the MaxPreps statistics for the 2012-13 season at Douglas County. MaxPreps is a source for high school statistics, leaders and scores.

He scored 300 points as a freshman, and his sophomore statistics, which were provided by former basketball coach Jeff Riley, showed that he tallied 336 points in 25 games “I played two years down there,” said Stewart. “I think my old coach deleted the statistics.

That’s interesting. We just weren’t that great ... I just wanted to be in a better environment and on a winning team. I knew coach (Bob) Caton.

I talked to him and transferred.”

Riley, who is still the Huskies golf coach, explained what happened to the MaxPreps statistics.

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Mountain Vista’s Chelsea Pearson (3) fights to keep a loose ball in play as Rock Canyon’s Julia Dohety covers her from behind. Pearson led all Mountain Vista scorers with 12 points in the 60-45 victory over the Jaguars. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Girls Basketball Highlands Ranch 68, Heritage 24: Freshman Leilah Vigil scored 27 points in the Falcons’ easy Feb. 3 Continental League victory.

Sophomore Haily Cechini led the Eagles with eight points.

Highlands Ranch 58, Regis Jesuit 43: The Falcons built a big lead after three quarters in the Feb.6 Continental League win. Highlands Ranch improved to 6-1 in the league and 16-4 overall.

ThunderRidge 86, Douglas County 28: Junior Taylor Rusk scored 23 points and four of her teammates also finished in doubles figures as the Grizzlies, the top-ranked Class 5A team in the CHSAANow.com poll, rolled to a Feb. 3 Continental League win. Brittany Birdsey added 13 points to the Thunder-

Ridge offensive attack, Alyssia Martinez had 11 while Jaz’myne Snipes and Madison Ward each scored 10 points.

ThunderRidge 53, Legend 33: The Grizzlies, the No. 1 team in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, led by 28 points after three quarters and cruised to a Feb. 8 Continental League triumph. It was the ninth consecutive victory for ThunderRidge which improved to 6-0 in the league and 17-2 overall. Joey Sale had 14 points to spark a Titans’ team who shot just 21 percent from the field.

Castle View 72, Mountain Vista 53: The Golden Eagles played with intensity and received good help off the bench in a Feb. 3 Continental League game. Savannah Heebner scored 21 points and pulled down 13 rebounds for Castle View with Makayla Gonzalez tallying 14 points, Shaina Smidt 12

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February 12, 2015

Local athletes sign letters of intent

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Rock Canyon senior Emily Taylor did something a little different on Feb. 4.

While athletes from south Metro schools were signing letters of intent to attend colleges and universities to play such well-known sports such as football, basketball and lacrosse on the spring national signing day, Taylor was different.

She signed a rowing letter of intent with the University of Oklahoma - and she has never before rowed.

“It’s a funny story,” admitted Taylor.

“I’m actually a swimmer. The University of Oklahoma is trying to build by recruiting swimmers of a certain height and a couple other things that would relate to good rowers.

“I’ll be on the novice team next year.

Usually when I tell people that I will be rowing next year, they look at me funny and say, `I didn’t know you rowed.’ I don’t row.”

Rowing is one of the oldest intercollegiate sports in the United States, but rowers comprise a low percentage of total college athletes.

“I will be rowing at Oklahoma,” said Taylor. “I’m a preferred walk-on. I won’t be on scholarship. Every morning we’ll be rowing on the river and just doing dry land kind of things. I’m really excited to learn about it. It’s going to be something completely new and something I’ve never done before, but it will cool to be at the Division I level for that.”

Taylor was one of three south Metro athletes to sign rowing letters of intent.

Regan McComb of Cherry Creek will be rowing at Kansas while Creek’s Adam Tavel will be attending Cornell and will be rowing.

The following is a list of athletes provided by each school who have signed letters of intent. Some schools included names of athletes who committed last fall with the ones who signed on Feb. 4.

Highlands Ranch: Khari Alexander, soccer, Northwest Tech; Catie Carroll, soccer, Metro State University; Haley Foster, soccer, Baylor; Aleksander Keys, football, Western Michigan University; Tyler Lindbloom, football, Montana Tech; Jordan Reliford, football, Northwestern College; Russell Riley, lacrosse, Hendrix College; Hannah Braun, volleyball, Georgia Southern; Kelly Brunstein, volleyball, Southern Methodist; Nick Shumpert, baseball, Kentucky; Shayli Siegfreid, volleyball, Northwest Nazarena; Cody Blair, football, Texas A&M Kingsville.

Mountain Vista: Jenny Penneck, swimming/dive, Houston; Brianna Salanitro, swim/dive, Northern Colorado; Tyler Matzke, track/cross country, Western State; Will Dixson, baseball, Colorado Mesa; Marc Mumper, baseball, Grand Canyon University; Kelsey Heiland, softball, Augustana College; Danielle Klatt, softball, Augustana College; Megan Henry, volleyball, Whitman College; Katharine Ireland, volleyball, Montana State; Morgan McKean, volleyball, Fort Hays State; Megan McGuire, volleyball, New Mexico State; Kyle Pless, lacrosse, Air Force; Kiel Brennan, lacrosse, Mercer University;

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“Once Ryley announced he was transferring, we removed him from our roster online and his stats disappeared, too,” said Riley. “Guessing because that season was not complete at the time.”

This season Stewart is the leading scorer in the Continental League, averaging 20.6 points in 19 games.

“Individually, I’m in my zone right now,” claimed Stewart. “I’m just trying to help the team out. We just need to do better as a team. We have pieces. We just need to put them together. It’s just not falling our way right now.”

Each game Stewart goes against the opposing team’s best defensive player.

“I take it as a challenge,” said Stewart.

Bryan Hancock, lacrosse, Hobart University; Holly Gillett, lacrosse, Central Michigan; Allison Steele, acrobatics/tumbling, Baylor; Brady Subart, basketball, Western State; Ray Beresford, basketball, Western State; Amy Alexander, soccer, Colorado; Megan Massey, soccer, Tennessee; Ashlyne McComb, soccer, Samford; Morgan McDougal, soccer, Oklahoma State; Mikayla Hix, soccer, Colorado Mesa; Carter Auth, soccer, Oregon State; Brandon Barich, soccer, Dominican University; Louie Sawaged, soccer, Fort Hayes State.

Rock Canyon: Lauren Chevalier, volleyball, Emporia State; Jamie Williams, basketball, U of Mass Dartmouth; Mitch Lombard, basketball, Colorado (preferred walk-on); Millie Micho, lacrosse, lacrosse, Duquesne University; Kirsten Greenlaw, lacrosse, San Diego State; Colton Jackson, lacrosse, Denver University; Madeline Brown, soccer, Arizona; Rebecca Pousma, soccer, Louisville; Rachel Reinhardt, soccer, Puget Sound; Allison Riggs, soccer, Oklahoma; Alexander Vidger, soccer, Colorado; Paige Von Bank, soccer, Colorado Colorado Springs; Katherine Wood, soccer, Southern Methodist; Hannah Clark, softball, Wheaton College; Christopher Givin, baseball, Xavier; Joshua White, baseball, West Point; Quinn O’Neill, baseball, Trinidad Junior College; Emily Taylor, rowing (preferred walk on), Oklahoma; Nicholas Tinucci, swimming, University of Tampa; Tanner Cuda, football, CSU-Pueblo; Ryan Hommel, football, Black Hills State; Vincent Gulia, football, Black Hills State (preferred walk-on); DJ Webb, football, Fort Lewis; Andrew Thumann, soccer, Augustana; Alex Bochner, soccer, Westminster College; Cody Ross, soccer, Fort Lewis.

ThunderRidge: Elias Tiedgen, basketball, Morningside College; Nikelle Bronson, volleyball, California State Monterey Bay; Nathan Braaten, soccer, Oregon State; Bryce Montes, soccer, Lipscomb University; Meghan Wenham, track, Colorado School of Mines; Cassidy Zurn, track, Sacramento State; Kathryn Desch, soccer, Western State; Janessa Fowler, soccer, Montana; Jamie Brunworth, soccer, Miami; Kara McDonough, soccer, Colorado School of Mines; Kayla Hill, soccer, Texas Christian University; Aspen Robinson, soccer, John Brown University; Sabrina Macias, soccer, BYU; Tyce O’Neill, baseball, Southern Nevada; Zach Pirog, basketball, Nebraska-Omaha; Jocelyn Gacek, ice hockey, Utica.

Valor Christian: Allison Trizna, soccer, Montana State; Gabby Fleischli, soccer, Wingate College; Justin Redman, soccer, John Brown University; Madison Thompson, soccer, California Baptist University; Brandon Biggs, football, Northern Colorado; Jordan Bostick, football, Taylor University; Quentin Holley, football, Nebraska-Kearney; Brady Opp, football, CSU-Pueblo; Nate Whatmore, football, Taylor University; Sid Turnbull, Northern Colorado; Danny Rambo, football, South Dakota; Eric Lee Jr., football, Nebraska; Davis Clay, football, Olivet Nazarene University; Bubba Watkins, football, Air Force Academy; Pierce Aichinger, golf, Colorado; Ross MacDonald, golf, Colorado; Jake Staiano, golf, Colorado State.

“I’m the best offensive player, and I’ll take it at the best defensive player and just go at it.”

Caton likes the way Stewart has competed this season and defends that he sometimes has to force a shot.

“He has a great shot and a quick release,” said Caton. “He has a great upside.

Every game out, the other team’s emphasis is to stop him. The way he competes shows a lot of character. He’s doing great.”

In the Falcons’ first 15 games this season, Stewart shot 49 percent from the field including 46 percent from 3-point range.

He has connected on 80 percent of his free throw attempts, has 56 rebounds, 49 assists and a team-high 30 steals.

Stewart is mulling over his college basketball options for next season.

“He’s really developed,” said ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz. “He can hit the deep three and he can beat you off the dribble.

He’s a complete player.”

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terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/25/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KAREN J. RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE , BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7225-210 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

LOT 50, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 122-L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2967 Redhaven Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

SION OF COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A.

Reception No. of DOT: 2005016337 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $239,965.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $222,785.33 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, BLOCK 5, ACRES GREEN FILING #5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 958 Mercury Circle, Littleton, CO 80124

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0428 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MATTHEW ANDREWS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE HOME LOANS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/4/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 5/10/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012034200 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $257,794.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $250,915.28 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 96, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL: 2231-182-21-004.

Which has the address of: 9915 Aftonwood Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/12/2015 Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/23/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 14-002934 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2014-0428 First Publication: 2/12/2015 Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2009-2620 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARTA J SMITH AND MATTHEW SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR M&I BANK FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/22/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 11/8/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004114375 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $240,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $228,210.77 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 155A, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9666 Fox Den Dr , Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/25/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KAREN J. RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE , BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7225-210 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2009-2620 First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0390 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARK A REINIG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/29/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 3/31/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010019993 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $155,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $145,679.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: BUILDING 19, UNIT 202, CANYON RANCH CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR CANYON RANCH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., RECORDED ON DECEMBER 19, 1995 IN BOOK 1307 AT PAGE 260, ANNEXATION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1996 IN BOOK 1372 AT PAGE 1048 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 19, 1995 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 9560424, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8437 Thunder Ridge Way 202, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-3273 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/15/2015 Last Publication: 2/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/24/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 14-002553 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0390 First Publication: 1/15/2015 Last Publication: 2/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0391 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARILYN A. SMALL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/13/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 3/20/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02027247 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $207,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $208,243.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 50, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 122-L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2967 Redhaven Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certific-

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/15/2015 Last Publication: 2/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/24/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: G. KEITH LEWIS Colorado Registration #: 43908 13111 E. BRIARWOOD AVE #340 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 468-5734 Fax #: Attorney File #: GRNTREE/SMALL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0391 First Publication: 1/15/2015 Last Publication: 2/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0392 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MICHAEL E KRAMER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. DBA AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 8/14/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007065024 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $378,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $374,429.37 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 52-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1915 Mountain Laurel Circle, Littleton, CO 801262819 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 4/29/2013, Reception number 2013034916. Reason modified and any other modifications: Order and Judgment to correct the Legal Description.

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/24/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 1269.006381.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0392 First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0403 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: TODD H JARRETT AND MELISA L JARRETT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COLONIAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLONIAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/23/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 2/25/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005016337 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $239,965.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $222,785.33 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, BLOCK 5, ACRES GREEN FILING #5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 958 Mercury Circle, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE

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of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/23/2005 22Date Recording Date of DOT: 2/25/2005

Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/25/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY E. WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-004268 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0403 First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0404 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: HENNER MOHR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNIWEST MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-11 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/1/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 5/8/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007037606 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $593,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $581,341.58 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 352, AMENDED ROXBOROUGH DOWNS REPLAT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 6566 Old Ranch Trail , Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/25/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MILNOR H. SENIOR, III Colorado Registration #: 7226 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (248) 230-2770 X 258 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14CO00033-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0404 First Publication: 1/22/2015 Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0405 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: KENNETH GURULE AND MARIA GURULE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/22/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009044599 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $329,104.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $319,653.47 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: A default in payment required by the Deed of Trust.

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused PUBLIC NOTICE the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below Littleton to be recorded in Douglas County.

NOTICE OF SALE Original Grantor: KENNETH GURULE AND MARIA GURULE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0418 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, To Whom It May Concern: On 12/2/2014 INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE the undersigned Public Trustee caused FOR LENDER, PINNACLE MORTGAGE the Notice of Election and Demand relatGROUP INC., A COLORADO CORPORAing to the Deed of Trust described below TION to be recorded in Douglas County.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MTOriginal Grantor: RONALD LAUBACH AND SUSAN A. LAUBACH GLQ INVESTORS, LP Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/22/2009 MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSORecording Date of DOT: 6/9/2009 your publicCIATION notices call 303-566-4100 Reception No.To of advertise DOT: 2009044599 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL Original Principal Amount of Evidence of ASSOCIATION Debt: $329,104.00 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/27/2003 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Recording Date of DOT: 11/12/2003 date hereof: $319,653.47 Reception No. of DOT: 2003162726 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you DOT Recorded in Douglas County. are hereby notified that the covenants of Original Principal Amount of Evidence of the deed of trust have been violated as Debt: $234,000.00 follows: A default in payment required by Outstanding Principal Amount as of the the Deed of Trust. date hereof: $248,182.61 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you A FIRST LIEN. are hereby notified that the covenants of The property described herein is all of the the deed of trust have been violated as property encumbered by the lien of the follows: the failure to make timely paydeed of trust. ments required under said Deed of Trust Legal Description of Real Property: and the Evidence of Debt secured LOT 53, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING thereby.

NO. 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE STATE OF COLORADO. A FIRST LIEN. Which has the address of: 4836 Fenwood Drive , Highlands Ranch, CO The property described herein is all of the 80130 property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

NOTICE OF SALE Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 11, BLOCK 6, ACRES GREEN FILThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt ING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, secured by the Deed of Trust described STATE OF COLORADO. herein, has filed written election and deWhich has the address of: 949 Mercury Circle, Littleton, CO 80124 mand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless The current holder of the Evidence of Debt the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedsecured by the Deed of Trust described nesday, March 18, 2015, at the Public herein, has filed written election and deTrustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle mand for sale as provided by law and in Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucsaid Deed of Trust. tion to the highest and best bidder for THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given cash, the said real property and all inthat on the first possible sale date (unless terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedand assigns therein, for the purpose of nesday, March 25, 2015, at the Public paying the indebtedness provided in said Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses tion to the highest and best bidder for of sale and other items allowed by law, cash, the said real property and all inand will deliver to the purchaser a Certificterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. and assigns therein, for the purpose of First Publication: 1/22/2015 paying the indebtedness provided in said Last Publication: 2/19/2015 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Publisher: Douglas County News Press Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Dated: 11/25/2014 of sale and other items allowed by law, ROBERT J. HUSSON and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numate of Purchase, all as provided by law. bers of the attorney(s) representing the First Publication: 1/29/2015 legal holder of the indebtedness is: Last Publication: 2/26/2015 JOLENE KAMINSKI Publisher: Douglas County News Press Colorado Registration #: 46144 Dated: 12/3/2014 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, ROBERT J. HUSSON LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Phone #: (303) 274-0155 The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the Fax #: (303) 274-0159 legal holder of the indebtedness is: Attorney File #: 14-939-27478 ERIN ROBSON *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Colorado Registration #: 46557 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee web7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150, site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustCENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 ee/ Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Legal Notice No.: 2014-0405 Attorney File #: CO-14-641968-JS First Publication: 1/22/2015 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Last Publication: 2/19/2015 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webPublisher: Douglas County News Press site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ PUBLIC NOTICE

February 12, 2015

Public Trustees

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0408 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/2/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: KRISTEN E. EPLING AND RUTH E. EPLING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERR Y CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EVERBANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/24/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 3/26/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008021517 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $172,296.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $158,451.54 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 346, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9539 Elk Mountain Circle, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/29/2015 Last Publication: 2/26/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/3/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY E. WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-004967 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0408 First Publication: 1/29/2015 Last Publication: 2/26/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0418 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/2/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: RONALD LAUBACH AND SUSAN A. LAUBACH Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/27/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 11/12/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003162726 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $234,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0418 First Publication: 1/29/2015 Last Publication: 2/26/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0421 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/8/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JESSICA M HENDERSON Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES OOMC 2005-HE6, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 00MC 2005-HE6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/15/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 5/2/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005037920 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $189,280.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $174,849.52 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: A violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 466, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 111-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9656 Autumnwood Pl, Highlands Ranch, CO 801295777 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/5/2015 Last Publication: 3/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/10/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-00994SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0421 First Publication: 2/5/2015 Last Publication: 3/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0422 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/8/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0429

February 12, 2015

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: TAREK KASSEM AND JEANNE M. KASSEM Original Beneficiary: CITIFINANCIAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/23/2007 Date of DOT: 1/25/2007 “I saw someRecording good things from our wresReception No. of DOT: 2007007719 tlers tonight. WeDOT are a young team, and this Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of is a good to endDebt: our$598,330.97 regular season on an up Outstanding Principal Amount as of the note,” ThunderRidge Coach Casey Paul said date hereof: $590,654.09 to C.R.S. (i), you after the match.Pursuant “Oh, we saw§38-38-101 area that(4)needs are hereby notified that the covenants of tmunds work and we’ll the getdeed after those areas in pracof trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payPUBLIC NOTICE @coloradocommunitymedia.com tice.” ments as required under the Deed of Trust.

Highlands Ranch Heritage Coach Joe Swanson had similar THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE NOTICE OF SALE A FIRST LIEN. Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0426 It was a hot time on the mat Feb. 5 when comments.

The property described herein is all of the the Heritage and ThunderRidge wrestling encumbered lienmat,” of the To Whom It May Concern: On “I12/11/2014 was happyproperty with what I sawbyonthethe deed of trust. the undersigned Public Trustee caused teams squared off in dual matchthe competition. heDemand said. “We oneDescription senior and oneProperty: junior on of Real Notice of Election and relat-hadLegal THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER ing to the evenly Deed of Trust described below Both wrestling teams are young and theCounty. roster tonight because we haveINsome WITH IMPROVEMENTS, ANY, guys SITUto be recorded in Douglas ATE, LYING guys AND BEING IN COUNTY Original Grantor: PETER J KING AND matched in the eight weight division matches sidelined, but our young did pretty well.

OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORANNETTE KING settled on the mat.

ADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT Original Beneficiary:I LONG BEACHto build am trying a new wrestling culture 12, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 85MORTGAGE COMPANY The final team score was one-sided on here at Heritage.A,To do that I am asking each COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO. JPMORGAN won CHASE BANK, the scoreboard as the Grizzlies officially wrestler to look at each match and ask what Which has the address of: 9261 S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION the match 56-21 because 30 ofDate theofGrizzlies Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/15/2005 he can do to getMountain better.”Brush St, Littleton, CO 80130 Recording Date of DOT: 2/23/2005 points were from forfeits. But the ThunderOF SALE Reception No. of DOT: 2005015664 The regular season isNOTICE over and both teams DOT based Recordedthe in Douglas County.

Ridge margin of victory was 26-21 head to theof Feb. regionals, The14 current holder of thewhich Evidencedeterof Debt Original Principal Amount of Evidence secured by the Deed of Trust described Debt: $197,000.00 scores from the eight matches decided on the mines the wrestlers advancing theand state herein, has filed written to election deOutstanding Principal Amount as of the mat. mand for sale as provided by law and in date hereof: $192,496.14 tournament. ThunderRidge will be at the said Deed of Trust.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Both coaches approved of the way notified their that the covenants of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given are hereby that on the first possible sale date (unless deed of trust have been violated as wrestlersPUBLIC performed in the dual the match.

Wrestling continues on Page 24 the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedfollows: the failure to make timely payNOTICE nesday, April 8, 2015, at the Public Trustments required under said Deed of Trust ee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle and the Evidence of Debt secured Highlands Ranch Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucthereby.

NOTICE OF SALE tion to the highest and best bidder for THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0422 cash, the said real property and all inA FIRST LIEN. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs The property described herein is all of the To Whom It May Concern: On 12/8/2014 and assigns therein, for the purpose of property encumbered by the lien of the the undersigned Public Trustee caused paying the indebtedness provided in said deed of trust. the Notice of Election and Demand relatEvidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Legal Description of Real Property: ing to the Deed of Trust described below Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses LOT 470, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING to be recorded in Douglas County. of sale and other items allowed by law, NO, 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, Original Grantor: SERENA J. JOHNSON and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificOriginal Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECSTATE OF COLORADO ate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Which has the address of: 9725 S First Publication: 2/12/2015 INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ACCESS NAWhitecliff Place, Highlands Ranch, CO Last Publication: 3/12/2015 80129 TIONAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Publisher: Douglas County News Press Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Dated: 12/23/2014 NOTICE OF SALE WELLS FARGO BANK, NA ROBERT J. HUSSON Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/11/2009 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Recording Date of DOT: 3/4/2009 The name, address and telephone numsecured by the Deed of Trust described Reception No. of DOT: 2009014551 bers of the attorney(s) representing the herein, has filed written election and deDOT Recorded in Douglas County. legal holder of the indebtedness is: mand for sale as provided by law and in Original Principal Amount of Evidence of COURTNEY E. WRIGHT said Deed of Trust.

Debt: $290,801.00 Colorado Registration #: 45482 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Outstanding Principal Amount as of the 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, that on the first possible sale date (unless date hereof: $265,730.77 ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Phone #: (303) 706-9990 nesday, April 1, 2015, at the Public Trustare hereby notified that the covenants of Fax #: ee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle the deed of trust have been violated as Attorney File #: 14-004985 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucfollows: the failure to make timely pay*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE tion to the highest and best bidder for ments required under said Deed of Trust SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webcash, the said real property and all inand the Evidence of Debt secured site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs thereby. ee/ and assigns therein, for the purpose of THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE paying the indebtedness provided in said A FIRST LIEN. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0429 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of The property described herein is all of the First Publication: 2/12/2015 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses property encumbered by the lien of the Last Publication: 3/12/2015 of sale and other items allowed by law, deed of trust.

Publisher: Douglas County News Press and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificLegal Description of Real Property: ate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

LOT 162, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING First Publication: 2/5/2015 NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, Last Publication: 3/5/2015 STATE OF COLORADO. Publisher: Douglas County News Press Which has the address of: 9527 Cove Dated: 12/23/2014 Creek Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE ROBERT J. HUSSON NOTICE OF SALE DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Highlands Ranch The name, address and telephone numNOTICE OF SALE bers of the attorney(s) representing the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0430 legal holder of the indebtedness is: secured by the Deed of Trust described JOAN OLSON herein, has filed written election and deTo Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2014 Colorado Registration #: 28078 mand for sale as provided by law and in the undersigned Public Trustee caused 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , said Deed of Trust. the Notice of Election and Demand relatCENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ing to the Deed of Trust described below Phone #: (877) 369-6122 that on the first possible sale date (unless to be recorded in Douglas County.

Fax #: the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedOriginal Grantor: GRAMMATIKI EVE Attorney File #: CO-14-642840-JS nesday, April 1, 2015, at the Public TrustTSATSANI *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE ee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucHOME MORTGAGE, INC. site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrusttion to the highest and best bidder for Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ee/ cash, the said real property and all inWELLS FARGO BANK N.A. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/29/2004 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0426 and assigns therein, for the purpose of Recording Date of DOT: 5/5/2004 First Publication: 2/5/2015 paying the indebtedness provided in said Reception No. of DOT: 2004045991 Last Publication: 3/5/2015 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Publisher: Douglas County News Press Original Principal Amount of Evidence of of sale and other items allowed by law, Debt: $317,520.00 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificPUBLIC NOTICE Outstanding Principal Amount as of the ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. date hereof: $324,134.74 First Publication: 2/5/2015 Littleton Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Last Publication: 3/5/2015 NOTICE OF SALE are hereby notified that the covenants of Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0429 the deed of trust have been violated as Dated: 12/10/2014 follows: the failure to timely make payROBERT J. HUSSON To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2014 ments as required under the Deed of DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee the undersigned Public Trustee caused Trust.

The name, address and telephone numthe Notice of Election and Demand relatTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE bers of the attorney(s) representing the ing to the Deed of Trust described below A FIRST LIEN. legal holder of the indebtedness is: to be recorded in Douglas County.

The property described herein is all of the ERIN ROBSON Original Grantor: TAREK KASSEM property encumbered by the lien of the Colorado Registration #: 46557 AND JEANNE M. KASSEM deed of trust.

7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150, Original Beneficiary: CITIFINANCIAL Legal Description of Real Property: CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 CORPORATION LOT 19, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NO. 100-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, Fax #: CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC STATE OF COLORADO. Attorney File #: CO-14-642824-JS Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/23/2007 Which has the address of: 8585 Mead*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Recording Date of DOT: 1/25/2007 ow Creek Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webReception No. of DOT: 2007007719 80126 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustDOT Recorded in Douglas County. ee/ Original Principal Amount of Evidence of NOTICE OF SALE Debt: $598,330.97 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Legal Notice No.: 2014-0422 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the secured by the Deed of Trust described First Publication: 2/5/2015 date hereof: $590,654.09 herein, has filed written election and deLast Publication: 3/5/2015 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you mand for sale as provided by law and in Publisher: Douglas County News Press are hereby notified that the covenants of said Deed of Trust. the deed of trust have been violated as THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given follows: the failure to timely make paythat on the first possible sale date (unless PUBLIC NOTICE ments as required under the Deed of the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedTrust. nesday, April 8, 2015, at the Public TrustHighlands Ranch THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE ee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle NOTICE OF SALE A FIRST LIEN. Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucPublic Trustee Sale No. 2014-0426 The property described herein is all of the tion to the highest and best bidder for property encumbered by the lien of the cash, the said real property and all inTo Whom It May Concern: On 12/11/2014 deed of trust. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs the undersigned Public Trustee caused Legal Description of Real Property: and assigns therein, for the purpose of the Notice of Election and Demand relatTHE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER paying the indebtedness provided in said ing to the Deed of Trust described below WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IN ANY, SITUEvidence of Debt secured by the Deed of to be recorded in Douglas County.

ATE, LYING AND BEING IN COUNTY Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Original Grantor: PETER J KING AND OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORANNETTE KING of sale and other items allowed by law, ADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT Original Beneficiary: LONG BEACH and will deliver to the purchaser a Certific12, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 85MORTGAGE COMPANY ate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: First Publication: 2/12/2015 COLORADO. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Which has the address of: 9261 S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Publisher: Douglas County News Press Mountain Brush St, Littleton, CO 80130 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/15/2005 Dated: 12/23/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 2/23/2005 ROBERT J. HUSSON NOTICE OF SALE Reception No. of DOT: 2005015664 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

The name, address and telephone numThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt Original Principal Amount of Evidence of bers of the attorney(s) representing the secured by the Deed of Trust described Debt: $197,000.00 legal holder of the indebtedness is: herein, has filed written election and deOutstanding Principal Amount as of the NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI mand for sale as provided by law and in Colorado Registration #: 46592 date hereof: $192,496.14 said Deed of Trust.

9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 are hereby notified that the covenants of that on the first possible sale date (unless Phone #: (303) 706-9990 the deed of trust have been violated as the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedFax #: follows: the failure to make timely paynesday, April 8, 2015, at the Public TrustAttorney File #: 14-003609 ments required under said Deed of Trust ee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE and the Evidence of Debt secured Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucSALE DATES on the Public Trustee webthereby. tion to the highest and best bidder for site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE cash, the said real property and all inee/ A FIRST LIEN. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs The property described herein is all of the and assigns therein, for the purpose of Legal Notice No.: 2014-0430 property encumbered by the lien of the paying the indebtedness provided in said First Publication: 2/12/2015 deed of trust.

Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Legal Description of Real Property: Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Publisher: Douglas County News Press LOT 470, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING of sale and other items allowed by law, NO, 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificSTATE OF COLORADO ate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Which has the address of: 9725 S First Publication: 2/12/2015 Whitecliff Place, Highlands Ranch, CO Lastlocation Publication: 3/12/2015 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE the of 10035 S. Peoria Street, Publisher: Douglas County News Press Parker, Colorado, to dispense Malt, Date of Application: January 5, 2015 Dated: 12/23/2014 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF Vinous and Spirituous Member Responsible: Lisa Douglas ROBERT J. HUSSON Liquors by the THE STATE OF COLORADO, drink for consumption on the premises.

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Regents of Colorado The Public application Legal Notice No.: 926871 name, Hearing address on andthis telephone numsecured bythe theUniversity Deed of of Trust described bers of the representing herein, has filedofwritten election and d/b/a University Colorado, whose ad-deis to be heldattorney(s) by the Douglas County the First Publication: February 12, 2015 legal holder of the indebtedness is: mand for sale as provided by law and in dress is 10035 S. Peoria Street, Parker, Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Last Publication: February 12, 2015 COURTNEY E. WRIGHT said Deedhas of requested Trust.

Colorado the Licensing Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Colorado Registration #: 45482 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Officials of Douglas County to grant a February 27, 2015, at approximately __________________________ 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, that on the first possible sale date (unless Hotel andisRestaurant License at 1:30 p.m.

ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 the sale continued*)Liquor at 10:00 a.m. WedPhone #: (303) 706-9990 nesday, April 1, 2015, at the Public TrustFax #: ee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Attorney File #: 14-004985 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auc*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE tion to the highest and best bidder for SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webcash, the said real property and all insite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you

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the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8585 Meadow Creek Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

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Public Trustees

Public Trustees

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/12/2015 Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/23/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-003609 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0425

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0434 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: THOMAS R HERMAN AND CATHERINE N FROYD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WESTERN PLAINS MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-J4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-J4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/7/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/15/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005087823 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $196,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $196,445.08 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 154, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 121-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1346 West Braewood Avenue, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/11/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: ALISA HAGNER AKA ANNALISA AMBROSE Original Beneficiary: BANK OF THE WEST AS CUSTODIAN FOR THE CHARLES R. CRAFT ROTH IRA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF THE WEST AS CUSTODIAN FOR THE CHARLES R. CRAFT ROTH IRA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/30/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 11/1/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012083670 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $40,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $40,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments as required by the terms of the Promissory note and deed of trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 52, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 648 Teakwood Court, Littleton, CO 80126

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0430 First Publication: 2/12/2015 Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0431 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: BRIAN S. WILSON AND GINA WILSON Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 10/28/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004110554 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,320.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $165,607.20 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING #82A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9886 Foxhill Circle, Littleton, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at the Public Trustee's office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/12/2015 Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/23/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-633375-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0431 First Publication: 2/12/2015 Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0434 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: THOMAS R HERMAN AND CATHERINE N FROYD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WESTERN PLAINS MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-J4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-J4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/7/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/15/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005087823 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $196,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $196,445.08 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OFas the deed of trust have been violated THE STATE OF COLORADO, follows: Failure to pay principal and inCherokee Ranch Castle Foundaterest when due and together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence tion d/b/a Cherokee Ranch and Castle of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust Foundation, whose address is 6113 N. and other violations of Sedalia, the terms thereof.

Daniels Park Road, Colorado THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE has requested A FIRST LIEN.the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Tavern The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 154, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 121-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Government Legals

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/12/2015 Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/23/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MILNOR H. SENIOR, III Colorado Registration #: 7226 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (248) 636-1267 X259 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14CO00863-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0434 First Publication: 2/12/2015 Last Publication: 3/12/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0425 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/11/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: ALISA HAGNER AKA ANNALISA AMBROSE Original Beneficiary: BANK OF THE WEST AS CUSTODIAN FOR THE CHARLES R. CRAFT ROTH IRA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF THE WEST AS CUSTODIAN FOR THE CHARLES R. CRAFT ROTH IRA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/30/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 11/1/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012083670 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $40,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $40,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments as required by the terms of the Promissory note and deed of trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 52, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 648 Teakwood Court, Littleton, CO 80126

Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/5/2015 Last Publication: 3/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/23/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOSEPH A. MURR Colorado Registration #: 14427 410 17TH STREET, SUITE 2400, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 534-0311 X22 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7230.009 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0425 First Publication: 2/5/2015 Last Publication: 3/5/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2015 CONCRETE GRINDING PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2015-005 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of grinding the surface of the existing pavement, sawing, and sealing of pavement joints, pavement marking, and traffic control at various arterial and collector roadways throughout Highlands Ranch in Douglas County.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.)

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Diamond Ground Surface Finish (Day Time) – 170,337 SY • Diamond Ground Surface Finish (Night Time) – 74,409 SY • Sawing and Sealing of Concrete Pavement Joints (Day Time) – 342,870 LF • Sawing and Sealing of Concrete Pavement Joints (Night Time) – 131,400 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Terry Gruber, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 926863 First Publication: February 12, 2015 Last Publication: February 19, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Liquor License at the location of 6113 N. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado, that on the first possible sale date (unless to dispense Malt, Vinous Spirituous the sale is continued*) at and 10:00 a.m. WedLiquors the1,drink for at consumption on nesday,by April 2015, the Public Trustthe TheWilcox Public Hearing on ee’spremises. office, 402 Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, isI will sell at public this application to be held by the auction to the highest andLiquor best bidder Douglas County Local Licens-for cash, the saidatreal and Castle all ining Authority 100 property Third Street, terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Rock, Colorado on February 27, 2015, of and assigns therein, for the purpose at approximately 1:30 p.m. paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/5/2015

Date of Application: January 2, 2015 Board of Directors: Michella Clark Jeff Battin Michael Seay Legal Notice No.: 926872 First Publication: February 12, 2015 Last Publication: February 12, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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non-league triumph. Alyssa had 23 points and Caroline 14 counters.

SkyView Academy 39, Belleview Christian 22: The Hawks collected their second consecutive win on Feb. 3 as senior Alyssa Milner tossed in 15 points and sophomore Caroline Milner added 13 to pace SkyView Academy in the nonleague contest.

Lutheran 63, SkyView Academy 15: The Hawks managed to score just 15 points in the first three quarters as the Lions rolled to a Feb. 6 Metro League win. Lutheran improved to 6-0 in the league and 16-1 overall. The Lions, which handed Bishop Machebeuf its only league defeat, needs to win one of its next two games to clinch a tie for the league title. Lutheran plays at Colorado Academy Feb. 13 and at Peak to Peak Feb. 17. In the past five games Lutheran’s average margin of victory has been 48 points.

Valor Christian 66, Littleton 53: The Eagles senior Kendall Bradbury scored 28 points and surpassed the 1,500 career milestone in the Feb. 4 Jefferson County League game.

Bradbury also had 15 rebounds.

Laura Puchino scored 20 points for the Lions and was six-for-11 from 3-point range.

Valor Christian 69, Conifer 25: Kylie Rose didn’t score for Valor but drew raves from the Eagles coaches for her defensive play in the Feb. 6 4A Jeffco game. Kendall Bradbury

Mountain Vista’s Jake Belknapp (5), Nick Pepper (44), and James Viergutz (15) surround Rock Canyon’s Sam Masten (20) as all four fight for the loose ball. The Jaguars came up victorious, winning 55-44 in front of a capacity crowd at Mountain Vista. Photo by Paul DiSalvo scored 21 points, Madison McCoy had 16 and Heidi Hammond chipped in 14 for the Eagles who improved to 10-1 in the league and 17-2 overall.

Boys Basketball

Mountain Vista 72, Castle View 61: Ray Beresford scored 22 points and Brady Subart 14 in the Golden Eagles’ Feb. 3 Continental League win. Espen Thune-Larson came off the bench to spark Vista by hitting three shots in four attempts.

ThunderRidge 68, Douglas County 43: Clay Verk scored 13 points, Elias Tiedgen 12 and Nick

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Region 2 tournament at Smoky Hill while Heritage is on the road at the Regional 4 tournament at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs.

On Feb. 5, ThunderRidge began the match with a 30-0 lead because Heritage did not field wrestlers at five weight divisions.

The action on the mat began with the bout at 132 pounds, and Heritage got off

Varto 10 in the Grizzlies’ Feb. 3 Continental League triumph. The Huskies Matt Bierbaum took game scoring honors with 21 points and teammate Luke Bowe completed the game with 13 points.

ThunderRidge 65, Legend 44: The Grizzlies had three player in double figures with Zach Pirog scoring 17 points, Austin Mueller 14 and Elias Tiedgen 10 in the Feb. 6 Continental League victory. ThunderRidge (6-0, 18-1) played at unbeaten Regis Jesuit, the CHSAANow.com top-ranked Class 5A team.

Heritage 47, Highlands Ranch 46: Eric Lawson led three Eagles

to a good start with Zack Arbuckle posting a 17-10 decision and teammate Alejandro Gandara pinning his 138-pound opponent.

Josh Duckworth got the first on-the-mat victory for ThunderRidge with a 3-1 overtime win at 160 points and Zeke Johnson posted a major decision at 170 pounds.

Grizzlies 220 pounder Jonah Holden kept the mat bout winning streak going as he pinned his opponent.

Brandon Urroz got the win for Heritage at 106 pounds by pinning his opponent and 113-pounder Nate Perry added to the Grizzlies point total by pinning his opponent.

Heritage 120 pounder Cole VanVleet won by pinning his opponent and Grizzlies

players in double figures with 13 points in the Feb. 3 Continental League game. Tom Skufca had 11 points and Jack Peck finished the game with 10 points. Pat Sullivan and Keith Coleman Jr. each scored 15 points for the Falcons.

Regis Jesuit 58, Rock Canyon 46: Isaac Hirsh and Tyler Garcia each had 10 points in the Jaguars’ Feb. 3 Continental League loss.

SkyView Academy 65, Denver Jewish Day 49: The Hawks snapped a five-game losing skid with a Feb. 2 non-league win.

Lutheran 69, SkyView Academy 41: The Lions shot 52 percent and had four players in double figures in the Feb. 6 Metro League win. Josh Clausen scored 18 points, James Willis 17, Brendan Edgerley 16 and Brandon Crocker 10 for Lutheran.

Kaleb Davis scored 14 points for the Hawks and Reese Graves had 12 points.

Valor Christian 70, Littleton 45: The Eagles were hot, shooting 50 percent from the field, in a Feb. 4 4A Jefferson County League game.

Dylan McCaffrey and Tristan Trujillo each had 11 points for Valor.

Valor Christian 70, Conifer 40: Khameron Davis led the way as the Eagles rolled to a Feb. 6 4A Jeffco win.

Girls Swimming

State meet: Swimming preliminaries in the Class 5A State Swimming meet will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the EPIC pool in Fort Collins.

5A diving prelims start at 9 a.m.

Feb. 14 with the swimming and diving finals set to start at 2 p.m.

The Class 4A State Swimming

David Opheim wrestled the final bout of the night as he posted a pin at 126 pounds.

ThunderRidge Zeke Johnson got the win at 18-2 but said it wasn’t a particularly good match for him.

“I was a little sloppy in my moves but I will work to do better the next time I am on the mat,” the sophomore said after the match.

“I was confident going into the match and worked my techniques. I am good on my feet, but I like to take guys down and scored points doing that tonight. As a sophomore, tonight’s match was a good way to end the regular season.”

Zack Arbuckle did the things on the mat he works on every day in the Heritage

meet will be held at the VMAC in Thornton. Swim prelims are scheduled for 4 p.m. Feb. 13. Diving prelims will be held at 9 a.m. on Feb. 14 with the swimming and diving finals set for 2 p.m.

Ice Hockey Mountain Vista 5, Air Academy 4: Latrell Harris’ power play goal at the 11:31 of the period provided the winning margin in the Golden Eagles Peak Conference win over previously unbeaten Air Academy., Mountain Vista 5, Heritage 2: Goals by Jordan Cox, Reid Goodman and Kaden Stewart staked Vista to a 3-1 lead heading into the third period in a Feb. 7 game.

Wrestling Regionals: Wrestling regionals to determine qualifiers for the Feb. 19-21 at the Pepsi Center will be held Feb. 14 Legend and Castle View will compete in Region 1 at Legacy High School. The Region 2 tournament at Smoky Hill will have Arapahoe, Chaparral, Rock Canyon, Highlands Ranch, Douglas County and ThunderRidge.

Ponderosa will be heading the Region 3 at Westminster High School.

Mountain Vista, Heritage and Cherry Creek will had south to Doherty High School for the Region 4 competition.

Valor Christian will be at the Class 4A Region 1 at Palmer Ridge and Littleton will compete in Region 4 at Golden High School.

practice room as he won the match at 132 pounds, 17-10.

“My coach was talking to me just now, and he said I was slow at the start of the match,” the sophomore said. “I did start slowly. Then, I just pretended we were in the practice room and that sort of lit a fire in me so I really got going.”

He is continuing a wrestling tradition.

“Last year was my first year wrestling, and I joined the team because my dad and my uncle was a wrestler and I want to follow their example,” he said. “I like wrestling, and I expect I’ll stick with it. I also am thinking about playing baseball this year too.”

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