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Justices hear voucher arguments State’s top court could take up to nine months for decision By Jane Reuter

jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado Supreme Court justices asked pointed questions about the potential impact of voucher programs on public schools, among other issues, during the long-awaited oral arguments surrounding the Douglas County School District’s choice scholarship program. The court could take up to nine months to issue its decision, though it has ruled in as little as a month on some cases. The rul-

ing will apply to all other courts in the state. The chambers were packed Dec. 10, with requests for seats exceeding the room’s 195seat capacity. The demand prompted the court to livestream the proceedings. Among those with a front-row seat for the arguments were John Carson, who was president of the DCSD board when the program was implemented in 2011, former board member Justin Williams, current board president Kevin Larsen and board member Rich Robbins. Justices hit both sides with questions during the hour-long session, which included 30 minutes of argument each from attorneys for DCSD and plaintiffs Taxpayers for Public Education. Voucher continues on Page 10

Michael McCarthy, center, an attorney representing Taxpayers for Public Education, argues their case against the Douglas County School District’s voucher program during a packed Dec. 11 hearing at the Colorado Supreme Court. Pool photo/RJ Sangosti, Denver Post

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Leaders get experience of lifetime Coalition had ‘robust business agenda’ in nation’s capital By Christy Steadman

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Benjamin and Charlie Dykstra, ages 3 and 1, visit with Santa at the Highlands Ranch Metro District Dec. 13. Saint Nicholas stayed busy checking those lists twice as children of all ages dropped in to visit during the four hours he was in town. Each child posed for a picture, told Santa what was on their Christmas list and received a candy cane that was specially made by the elves in the North Pole for the kids in Highlands Ranch. Turn to page 15 to see the many sides of Santa this season. Photo by Christy Steadman

Worley joins metro district board New director has lived in Highlands Ranch for almost 30 years By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com The newest member of the Highlands Ranch Metro District board of directors remembers the exact day he moved to Highlands Ranch. It was Aug. 7, 1985 — two days before his wedding anniversary. “The house was our anniversary present to each other,” Jim Worley said, referring to his wife of 40 years, Melanie. And the two have been involved in the Highlands Ranch community ever since. Worley was elected to the board in November, and took his oath of office at the Dec. 10 board meeting. This is the third time for him to hold the seat — he previously served as a board member from 1999 Worley continues on Page 10

Highlands Ranch Metro District board members look on as general manager Terry Nolan, right, administers the oath of office to Jim Worley, left, the organization’s new board of directors member at the Dec. 10 meeting. Courtesy photo

It was a bustling three days in the nation’s capital — people were protesting the Keystone XL pipeline project and the World Health Organization was having a function on Ebola. Amid it all was a group of south metro Denver’s elected officials, educators and two graduate students, chamber of commerce members and business leaders. The trip to Washington, D.C., was very successful, said Jeff Wasden, president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, because there was something for everybody. “It was a once-in-alifetime experience for those who had never gone before,” he said, “and the veterans to D.C. got to experience something new.” The 24 attendees visited Washington for three days Nov. 18-20. The main purposes included build- Wasden ing relationships, increasing visibility locally and nationally, gaining knowledge and providing input to national leaders. “An understanding of the issues critical to our representatives at the federal level, and how those can end up affecting us locally, is key,” said Josh Martin, Parker mayor pro tem. The group had a full itinerary with a “very robust business agenda,” Wasden said, which included meetings with the National Business Roundtable, the White House Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The trip was also significant because the local participants had opportunities to network with each other, said Wasden, a Highlands Ranch resident. “All the lunches and dinners are my favorite part,” said Katia de Orbegoso, president of the Roxborough Business Association. “The unstructured environment was the perfect time to get to know each other, share ideas and comment on the different briefings.” And there was some time for fun, Wasden said. The group went bowling at the Harry S. Truman Bowling Alley, and they enjoyed DC trip continues on Page 10

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Undocumented woman unbowed, unbroken When she was 11 and caring for four younger brothers and sisters in a rural Mexican town, Rocío Méndez looked into her heart for strength. When she was 15, hiding in a dumpster from immigration officers in Arizona after walking four days through desert and mountains, she looked into her heart for courage. Last week, when she completed the last exam needed for her college degree, Rocío, now 22, again looked into her heart. This time, she found happiness. “Education has always been my heart,” she said. “Education has always been my motivation. It has been my life.” The passion to learn has been the fire that propelled her through unimaginable adversity — drug-war violence, family tragedy, poverty and hunger — and that lifted her when hope threatened to slip from her grasp. “Her story is nothing less than a miracle,” her high school teacher Lisa Wille-Racine said. “She was relentless. … She is relentless. She didn’t ever lose sight of her dream.” But the dream isn’t finished: It won’t be until she can live and work here legally.

Hope amid tumult

That goal could become reality under a provision in President Obama’s proposed executive order, which includes revisions to the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA, as it is known, excluded Rocío because she arrived here in 2008, one year too late. The Nov. 20 proposal, however, expands the cutoff to 2010 and gives those children a three-year reprieve from deportation and the opportunity to apply for the needed permit to work. Republicans have threatened to block the president’s immigration action when Congress reconvenes in January. But amid the political tumult, Rocío — who has lobbied with fellow students for the stillunpassed DREAM Act in Washington, D.C. — and Wille-Racine stay optimistic. Regardless of how one feels about Obama, Wille-Racine said, “at least he sees the richness and the powerfulness and the extraordinariness of kids who don’t call their country home any more. These are

THE PRESIDENT’S ACTION On Nov. 20, President Obama announced an executive immigration order to create a program that would allow 4 million to 5 million immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally to apply to work legally — as long as they have no criminal record, have lived in the U.S. for at least five years and have children. They could also qualify to become eligible for Medicare and Social Security.

kids with no country who see the only way to rise above poverty is through education.” Petite with black hair just beyond her shoulders and a wide but rare smile, Rocío is one of 1.4 million undocumented students in the U.S. brought here by parents who entered illegally. Many, as in Rocío’s case, were searching for a better life. Each year, according to studies, about 65,000 undocumented students graduate from American high schools. But, impeded by financial hardship and lack of legal documentation, fewer than 10,000 enroll in college. When Rocío graduated — with honors — from a Castle Rock high school in 2010, Colorado did not offer in-state tuition to undocumented students. So, with WilleRacine’s help, she enrolled in New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M., where she met criteria for in-state tuition offered also to students in her situation. Today, 18 states allow in-state tuition rates for undocumented students. Fourteen do so through legislation. The first were California and Texas in 2001; New Mexico did so in 2005; Colorado joined the group in 2013. Rocío, who has always wanted to be a teacher, remembers sitting in the office at Highlands’ School of Education: “The adviser … told me you can get an education, you can study to be a teacher. At the end, you’re not going to be eligible to teach because you have no legal status.” The words shattered Rocío. She turned to Wille-Racine, tears in her eyes. “There is nothing for me here,” she said. Wille-Racine reassured her there would be something. “Politics are changing quickly,” she said. “In four years, we can decide if it was worth it or not.”

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The executive action also revises the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals by allowing children brought here illegally before 2010 to stay — previously, the year was 2007. It also removes the 30-year-old upper age limit and extends the two-year relief from deportation to three years. Under DACA, anyone with deferred action can apply for a work permit. To qualify, children must: • Have come to the U.S. before their 16th birthday • Have continuously lived in the U.S. since Jan. 1, 2010 • Be in school, have graduated from high school, obtained a GED, or have been honorably discharged from the armed forces • Have not been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanors The DREAM Act, which Congress still has not passed, is bipartisan legislation that would permit certain immigrant students who have grown up in the U.S. to apply for temporary legal status, and eventually permanent legal status, and become eligible for U.S. citizenship if they attend college or serve in the military. It would apply to most students who came here at age 15 or younger, have lived here continuously at least five years before the bill’s enactment and have no criminal record.

Accident changed all

To fully understand the price of that leap of faith, you have to go back to the beginning of Rocío’s story. The family lived in a town of fewer than 500 people about two hours southeast of Mexico City. Her father, who finished two years of elementary school, grew flowers to sell in the city. Her mother, who completed sixth grade, cared for the children. Tragedy struck when Rocío’s 18-monthold sister was critically injured in a car accident. To provide the best medical care, her father borrowed money and sold everything he could, including the land on which he grew his flowers, to send her to a private hospital. Her sister eventually recovered, but her father could no longer earn enough to support the family. “You have to have money to pay — if you don’t, that person is going to die,” Rocío said. After two months “we didn’t have any money. In Mexico, we couldn’t survive anymore.” Her parents crossed the border in 2001 and ended up in Castle Rock, where he

worked construction and landscaping and she cleaned hotels and businesses. The children stayed behind with grandparents, but Rocío — beginning at age 11 — essentially became the mom. She bought groceries, cooked, got them ready for school, talked to teachers about their progress. Most importantly, she said, she kept them safe, including from drug dealers who wanted payments for security. All the while, she excelled in her studies, winning top prizes in her classes. “I was so anxious to learn, to know stuff,” she said. “I was happy because going to school was going to make a difference.” But when it came time for high school, the family didn’t have the money to pay for the better private education in Mexico. And the culture discouraged girls from continuing school. That included her family. A teacher recommended Rocío study in the United States. It’s better over there, he said. Healey continues on Page 20

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Neighboring districts hiring DougCo teachers Numbers show more DCSD teachers hired in Cherry Creek, Littleton than from other districts By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com A hiring report from the Cherry Creek School District released this fall shows 17 percent of its 2014-15 new licensed staff came from the Douglas County School District — far more than from any other district. Most of those 90 staff members are teachers. In Littleton Public Schools, 22 percent of the new teachers — 17 of 78 hired — are from Douglas County. For LPS, that number also represents the most hired from any single district. It is the first year Cherry Creek has tracked such information. “We don’t have earlier data, so it’s hard to say” if the DCSD figure is higher than normal, said Cherry Creek schools spokeswoman Tustin Amole. But she added Douglas County represented “by far the most of those that came from a single district.” Cherry Creek hired 526 licensed staff members for the 2014-15 academic year; 172 were transfers. Of those, 90 came from Douglas County. The licensed staff includes teachers, nurses and mental health professionals. Cherry’s Creek’s teacher turnover for 2014 was 11.7 percent, Littleton’s was 9.5 percent, and Douglas County’s 17.3 percent, according to the Colorado Department of Education.

The state average was 16.7 percent. In Cherry Creek, the average starting teacher salary is $47,950. Douglas County School District uses salary bands that base compensation on market demand coupled with teacher ratings. The average starting salary for all bands is $40,500. DCSD — which has seen a series of reform measures implemented in the past few years — acknowledges turnover, but disputes the state’s number. In-district transfers and promotions along with a different staff count date put their 2014 calculation at 13.1 percent. Additionally, most of the district’s best teachers remain, they note. “While there has been and will be migration between districts, we are very pleased to be retaining 94 percent of our `highly effective’ teachers and over 90 percent of our `effective’ teachers,’ ” DCSD chief human resources officer Brian Cesare wrote in an emailed statement. School board president Kevin Larsen said Cherry’s Creek’s numbers do not surprise him. “When you’re in close proximity to another district, you’re going to see some movement one way or the other,” he said. “We definitely know we’ve got a good number of new teachers that have come to us from Cherry Creek. It definitely goes both ways. I think we’d probably find similar numbers with any of our neighboring districts. “Any time there’s a lot of change, you’re going to have some of that. To me, the key is, where does it break down? We have better retention on the most-effective end. I’m happy with that.” DCSD does not presently have a detailed

Graphic courtesy of the Cherry Creek School District breakdown of where new staff members came from. Amole said she does not know the specific reason for the high percentage of Douglas County recruits to Cherry Creek. “There could be a number of reasons for that,” she said. “It could be that people have moved and they want to be closer to where they live. There could be childcare that’s more available to them here. We don’t know why. “We have heard anecdotally for some time that we were getting teachers from Douglas County and some other school districts.” Former Saddle Ranch Elementary School teacher Maria Lauer joined the Cherry Creek district staff in 2013. A special education teacher, Lauer said the teacher evaluations introduced by DCSD in 2012 were the last straw among a series of items that prompted her to seek employment elsewhere. Lauer was among several teachers who left the Highlands Ranch school in 2013 after none of the teachers received a highly effective rating under the new evaluation system. Lauer, who has almost two decades of teaching experience, took a pay cut to go to Cherry Creek. “The very first day (in Cherry Creek), they had a new-teacher orientation,” she said. “They had the union president, the superintendent and the board president all there working together. They said we respect our teachers and work together. “I really miss my colleagues and the family relationships I had built at Saddle Ranch every

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NEWS IN A HURRY Metro District budget approved The Highlands Ranch Metro District approved its 2015 budget at the board of directors’ meeting Dec. 10. The Metro District’s total budget is $74 million. About $4.5 million is budgeted for capital improvements, which includes the replacement of the parkway fencing on arterial roads, entry signs and Northridge Park renovation. There is an $18 million budget for operations, and one of the biggest components coming out of that fund is $7.66 million budgeted for public safety. Another standard big expenditure is personnel, which is about $4.5 million. Just under $12 million is budgeted for debt payments.

Of the Metro District’s total budget, $32 million is passed to the Centennial Water and Sanitation District. Centennial Water approved its budget on Dec. 15. Centennial Water’s total budget for 2015 is $69.4 million. Total operating costs, which include personnel and expenses relating to water delivery to customers and processing wastewater, are $23.3 million. Utility rates in Highlands Ranch will increase in 2015 by an estimated 3.7 percent.

Community menorah lighting The community is invited to attend a menorah lighting celebration at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd. The free event is to include the lighting

Douglas County finalizes 2015 budget Increase in revenues expected for county due to new construction By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com A transfer of $49 million in unspent funds for roads from 2014 and the formation of a new wildfire mitigation team highlighted additions to the 2015 Douglas County budget, which was approved by the county commissioners Dec. 9. “The reason why we carry over or reappropriate these monies in the budget versus doing a supplemental budget is to give engineers access to these funds Jan. 1,” Douglas County Budget Manager Martha Marshall said. “If we use the supplemental budget process, then we would have to wait until March and it could hinder moving forward on some of the long-term projects.” There are no new taxes or fees for 2015, and the county expects to see an increase in revenue of 2.7 percent or $6.7 million from 2014. Total revenues come in at $250 million. The $331.2 million budget includes $167.3 million in operating costs. The new wildfire mitigation team will

cost the county $415,500 to pay for a public awareness and education campaign as well as equipment such as a truck, chipper, personal protection equipment and salaries and benefits for four crew members, who will be part-timers used on an as-needed basis. The largest expenditures are expected to be: capital improvement and infrastructure, $64.9 million; public safety, $55.2 million; public works engineering and operations, $35.7 million; and health and human services, $32.5 million. According to the Douglas County Assessor’s Office, property taxes on a $300,000 home are currently about $2,350 per year. The majority of revenue comes from property taxes (44 percent) and sales taxes (22 percent). The difference in revenues ($250 million in projected revenue and $49 million in unspent money from 2014, totaling $299 million), and expenditures ($331 million), about $32 million, will be offset by the use of county fund balances. Among projects earmarked for funding in 2015 are: • A $6.2 million public safety driving facility, land acquisition and construction off Moore Road, which is located west of Santa

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SkyView students partake in Legacy Day High-schoolers at SkyView Academy, a preschool through 12th-grade public charter school in Highlands Ranch, spent an entire day outside of the classroom to serve the community on Dec. 5. The freshman classes spent the day at the Jeffco Action Center, a human-service, nonprofit agency that serves the homeless, near homeless and working poor of Jefferson County. Sophomores focused on helping other students with Reading Partners. Along with assisting fellow SkyView elementary students, their time was spent at Alice Terry

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It’s time for a holiday from the holidays Where did Christmas go? And when? I wonder if home-shopping channels had anything to do with it. They start advertising Christmas merchandise in September. And I begin to see Santa snowboarding on a Norelco in November. Christmas used to be a day, and then it was a few days. It was a few days of shopping and anticipation, and now it’s a season. I am not here to humbug it: I just want to know when it all changed. And it has all changed, at least for me. If you are half my age, Christmases that start in September are all you know. Christmas has become a monster, really. It bares its red and green teeth on the day after Thanksgiving, the most heinous day of the year. Some families make Black Friday an annual event. Line up in the night, and scramble into stores when they open. I would lose my mind. I am uncomfortable around people to begin with, and being around a lot of them with that intent would be unbearable. And it all starts to go back the day after Christmas. I don’t understand. But I don’t understand a lot of things. Why anyone would watch reruns of “Murphy Brown,” unless they lost a bet. I have a friend who couldn’t be happier that Christmas music is played in November, and I am sure that I offend him when I say that it is criminal. Every year he reads “A Christmas Carol.”

That’s good. Dickens was brilliant. I sent my friend a copy of the book, printed in the 19th century. That seems like a wonderful tradition. I think we all know the story, but we forget the wording, which is clever and descriptive and unlike any other wording in literature. (By the way, “What the dickens?” and similar phrases, do not refer to Charles Dickens. Answer below.) My parents kept all of our Christmas decorations in a great big box. The box went with us from Michigan to Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Tennessee and back to Michigan. Every year we got it out. The colorful cardboard boxes that the tree lights were in preserved the unmistakable smell of accumulated years. Eventually, in my 50s, I petitioned to avoid Christmas travel, and it was approved. Flying back and forth that week was never fun. I sometimes wound up spending the night in airports or in airport hotels. In 1955 all I had to do was walk down-

stairs. We were living near Uniontown, Pa. My father was selling Buicks. There was a Christmas parade. The four of us were in a Buick convertible. Santa was in the back seat. He was. He waved to the crowd, which wasn’t very crowded, and threw candy canes at people. He didn’t have much of an arm. When we reached the end, and it was time to go home, Santa asked my father for a ride. I leaned forward to hear the address, thinking that it might be Canada at the very least and that we were in for a long night. Santa lived a few blocks from us. There was nothing special about his house. I didn’t see a single elf or a single reindeer. I began to have doubts. Now I have doubts about other things. We are smothered with covenants out here — that generally, now, go unchecked — but there are no aesthetic covenants when it comes to exterior Christmas decor. I guess that’s OK. I look at it this way: The kids in those houses don’t know aesthetics from tinsel yet, but they know colorful lights, and maybe they know great expectations. “Dickens” is a euphemism for the devil. I drink eggnog. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

Set alarm, and set out on right path The early bird catches the worm … and some pretty incredible sunrises here in Colorado too, wouldn’t you agree? I mean is it just me or have the sunrises been even more spectacular lately? Many years ago I was listening to one of my motivational programs by Zig Ziglar. And during one of the segments Zig talked about the discipline of waking up early as a key element of success. As a matter of fact, I recently read an article on the topic of success that underscored that very concept. The consistent behavior amongst some of the world’s most successful people is to wake up early. And it’s not just about waking up early, it’s really about what we do with that extra time that we give ourselves. As I remembered Zig’s program and as I associated his message with some of the ideas shared in the above mentioned article, here are some of the ways that successful people use their special early morning time: • Reading (mind) — committing dedi-

cated time to reading something that will expand our knowledge base. It could be the Bible, a devotional book, an industry magazine, a business book, biography, or even the newspaper. Staying current on local issues, national news, and global information helps keep us well-informed and in a better position to engage in meaningful conversations with others. Zig Ziglar used to start each day reading the Bible and the newspaper and would say, “This way I know what both sides are up to.” • Physical ﬁtness (body) — too often we

have the best of intentions to include some form of exercise into each day only to run out of minutes and hours or have other priorities trump our desire to work out. And as our busy-ness escalates, the excuse to dismiss or blow off or physical ﬁtness becomes easier and easier. Now, many people are extremely disciplined and get their workout in at a regularly schedule time later in the day, and for those committed individuals they can use the extra morning time for reading or meditation and prayer time. • Meditation or prayer time (spirit) — spending a portion of the early morning reflecting on our families, our work, and other important relationships, or just sitting in silence, quieting our minds and allowing our emotions and energy to come together in a moment of meditation or prayer. Waking early with the intent of spending some peaceful time within our favorite spot in our home or with Mother Nature also helps Norton continues on Page 9

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Year-end planning saves on taxes It is always important to plan for taxes, both to reduce the possible tax liability and to plan for the potential amount due. Effective tax planning this year may save you a bundle. Starting with a major tax law change in 2013, this will be the second year of higher tax brackets, reduced write-offs and additional payroll taxes for some households. This year the Affordable Care Act investment tax of 3.8 percent kicks in for those in the highest tax bracket. This may be a rude awakening for many investors who are not planning on paying an extra tax on investment income or gains. Many taxpayers have been using up tax losses since the Great Recession. This year may be a surprise when you get your tax report early next year. This is where you will see how any mutual funds you held during the year have pushed through taxable profits to their shareholders, even if you did not place any trades. You may ﬁnd that the bull market on Wall Street has hit your pocketbook as many mutual fund money managers no longer have losses to use up against gains either. Now you may

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DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@ comcast.net. Social-discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

see some higher taxable income on your investment report than normal. It is crucial to get with your tax or ﬁnancial advisor before the last week of the year and see if there are any advantages to making adjustments in your investment portfolio. If you are in a low tax bracket and want to take advantage of the 10 and 15 percent cap on long-term capital gains, or if you are in the highest tax bracket and can harvest losses, it is worth a phone call. Next, take a look at your income and determine if you have maximized your 401(k) or IRA for the year or if you can defer income into the following year. Some self-employed folks can take advantage of

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HIGHLANDS RANCH Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992.

DOUGLAS COUNTY Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102.

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the month at the Cafe Mon Ami, 9579 S. University, Unit No. 150, at 7 a.m. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com.

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BNI CONNECTIONS (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com. BUSINESS LEADS Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587. CERTUS PROFESSIONAL Network meets

for its Highlands Ranch networking event from 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network,

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Fe Drive in the area of Louviers. The driving facility will primarily be used for police training, but will also be available for county public works training, Fire and other area law enforcement agencies and possibly by the school district for bus driver training. • The last two courtrooms, at $1.5 million, in the Justice Center in Castle Rock. • The $2.5 million US 85/C-470 Interchange reconstruction.

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us to tap into our creativity as we generate thoughts and ideas for our day. I can tell you ﬁrsthand that the beneﬁts of waking early far outweigh the perceived need to sleep in for a couple of extra hours. The feeling of readiness and accomplishment feeds the positivity engine and our productivity and effectiveness in everything increases. So if you have not seen many sunrises lately I would encourage you to set your alarm clocks, turn on the coffeepot or heat up the teakettle, and allow yourself to

higher limits on 401(k) contributions and may benefit from last-minute business expenses or office improvements that can be written off. Consider maximizing your Health Savings Accounts and fund college 529 plans. Also be sure and make your charitable contributions with appreciated stock if possible. If you pay estimated taxes, consider paying your fourth-quarter Colorado state tax payment in December instead of waiting until January 15th. You may be able to deduct the payment on your Schedule A. Consult your tax advisor to make sure this does not trigger Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) or is not more beneﬁcial in 2015. Starting last year, workers earning over $200,000 ($250,000 for joint returns) will pay an additional .09 percent Medicare tax on your wages. For single incomes over $400,000 or joint incomes over $450,000 there will be an additional 3.8 percent tax on investment income and proﬁts. Some taxpayers will lose itemized deductions or the ability to take the American Opportunity tax credit for your college student.

merce, call 303-791-3500.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183. HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-3023139.

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LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. NETWORKING FOR the Not-Working meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting. Visit chcc.org/career for more information.

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CHESS CLUB meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and

fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720-260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess.org.

Check into paying your property taxes in December for the next year. You may also be able to pay your December mortgage payment the last week of December instead of the first week of January. Review how close you are to the next tax bracket and if some of these extra payments will help keep you out of losing deductions and increasing taxes. Whatever tax planning you are able to accomplish, the payoff will likely be more beneﬁcial than in prior years. It is not too early to start planning for taxes in 2015 as well. After all, the goal is to keep more of your dollars working for you, which means never having to pay more taxes than necessary. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your questions at www.kummerfinancial.com or on the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

FALCON YOUTH Sports Association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244. FALCON YOUTH Sports Association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244. HIGHLANDS RANCH Cycling Club has weekly rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www.highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792. HIGHLANDS RANCH Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org. RUNNING CLUB meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-842-5520.

THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County. LETIP OF Douglas County Come join our group for breakfast and learn more about how we may help your business grow. Let us help you to put more dollars in your pocket. Meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Mimi’s Café, 9155 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Contact Scott Tschappat at 303-757-

County officials expect the county’s new business personal property tax exemption program, created to attract new businesses and retain existing ones, to produce a significant amount of revenue. The county collects approximately $9 million in business personal property tax each year. Under the new tax exemption, the ﬁrst $100,000 of actual value will be exempted for a business in Douglas County. According to officials, the business personal property tax exemption is part of the county’s plan to attract new business to the region and foster a climate of economic growth.

settle in and enjoy the mind, body, spirit, “YOU” time that is long overdue. How about you, have you been up early enough to watch in amazement as the sun in the east kisses our snow-capped mountain peaks in the west? Do you set aside “YOU” time and have you tried giving yourself that time before anyone else wakes up in your home? I would love to hear all about your routine at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we start enjoying the benefits of being an early riser, not only will we catch the worm, but 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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an evening monument tour. Being able to tour the monuments in the evening, away from the rest of the tourists and people tending to business matters at the capital, provides a person with a different feel of their significances, Wasden said. “It becomes more reverent and reflective,” he said. “You can reflect in solitude on some of the great leaders.” One highlight of the trip was a meeting with U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, said David Schlatter, corporate real estate adviser, of Centennial.

Bennet is in favor of the Keystone XL pipeline project — an $8 billion Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline — and there were protesters demonstrating their disagreement. A Senate vote was occurring that day, and Schlatter said, “We were there at the moment of truth.” “It went from a five-minute meeting to a 40-minute intimate conversation with him,” Wasden said. “That really provided some of the wow-factor to the trip.” In addition to their time with Bennet, the group was able to meet with Congressmen Ken Buck of Colorado and Ted Yoho of Florida, and Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum. “We got to engage with people in D.C. and meet the people that make a difference,” said Englewood-based Steve Roper, president and CEO of Roper Insurance. “Get our voice heard

on a national level.” Overall, the trip was “a great opportunity to learn first-hand about what’s going on in Washington,” said Natalie Harden, director of public policy and economic development for the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. “And we were demonstrating that we care enough to be willing to physically meet with them,” she added. “They appreciate us making that effort.” It’s important for people to be engaged, Roper said. The people in Washington are also “normal people trying to do the best job they can,” and getting involved can make a difference, he added, because they do listen. “It’s hard to say if we did move the needle at all,” Roper said, “but we hope that it does.”

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The parent-led Taxpayers for Public Education initially filed the suit in 2011 against DCSD and the Colorado Department of Education after the district implemented its pilot program designed for 500 students. It allowed the students’ parents to use state-provided per-pupil revenue toward tuition at private, HickoryHouseRibs.com NOT VALID FRI OR SAT mostly religiously affiliated schools. A Denver judge ruled the Limit 3 feeds • Sun.- Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. Only • Thru 12/25/2014 program violated both the Colorado Constitution and school finance act in August 2011, halting the program. 10335 S. Parker Rd. Parker • 303-805-9742 The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the lower court’s decision in February 2012. Taxpayers for Public Education HH 10.20.13ColoNwsFam.Feed#5.indd 1 10/20/13 8:51 AM then appealed to the Supreme Court. On Dec. 10, Justice Gregory Hobbs asked if money used for the program could impact the Founding Fathers’ intent to provide a free, universal education. “What happens to our fine public school system?” James Lyons, attorney for the school district, said the funds parents would use in the program already are set aside for students. Under the pilot program, 75 percent of the funding could be used toward private tuition, with the remainder staying with the virtual charter school established by the district to administer the program. (Parents) “are simply being given the choice here to take state money, public money that is available to them, and use it as they see fit,” he said. Chief Justice Nancy Rice said Lyons’ argument suggests a paradigm shift has occurred in the view of public education. “Now what you’re saying is public education is almost a funding mechanism,” she said. Lyons said that shift follows changes in education and its delivery. “It was little red schoolhouses located right down the street in the same township,” he said. “That’s been gone for a long Business Startup Assistance time. The founders never could have considered things like charter schools, online school, home school, the whole digital revolution.” The South Metro Small Business A parent’s decision to use public funds toward private Development Center helps existing and new school tuition doesn’t affect the district’s responsibility “to probusinesses grow and prosper through vide a full and free public education for those who choose not

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through 2001, then again from 2006-10. “I always want to stay involved,” Worley said. “I think it is a good way to give back to the community.” Generally, a seat on a district board requires a person to give up personal time, said Rick Owens, board chair, and Worley has that willingness to volunteer. “You see him everywhere,” Owens said, and added that may include community events or community-based volunteer programs. Community organizations Worley is involved with include the Douglas County Public Safety Advisory Committee, the enhanced 911 program and the Douglas County Republican Party. Melanie Worley is a former county commissioner, and both of them were very involved with education and Highlands Ranch High School when it was first being built, Worley said. “When residents are involved, it helps make a community be the best it can be,” he said. Worley’s seat on the board opened up after former board member Nick Robinson announced his resignation, midterm, in September. Robinson and his wife relocated to a retirement community out-of-state, primarily for health reasons concerning mobility. Worley does not have any specific goals he would like to work on as a board member.

to be in the program,” Lyons said. “And it doesn’t diminish by a nickel the school’s ability to do that.” The Court of Appeals ruled Taxpayers for Public Education lacked standing to bring the suit, noting it is the responsibility of the Colorado Department of Education, but Taxpayers’ attorney Matthew Douglas said the state department was “a compromised enforcer.” “The administrative agency who’s supposed to stand at arm’s length and be the enforcer of the school finance act had already expressed an inclination to approve the program,” he said. “If the department of education is going to abdicate its responsibility, those regulations cannot be a basis on which to deny standing.” Lyons said the CDE wasn’t given time to raise any concerns about the program. “This program was enjoined in August,” he said, which also prevented the department from using any enforcement mechanisms. “Yes, they were consulting as this was being developed; that doesn’t make them complicit.” Attorney Michael Bindas, who represents the families of students who participated in the program, said public funding can’t be limited based on religion. “The equal protection clause prohibits government from making it more difficult for one class of citizens to seek aid from the government,” he said. “Government may not draw distinctions between religious and non-religious. When government chooses to provide this type of public benefit, it has to do so evenhandedly.” Douglas said the state’s guiding document is clear. “Parents are free to choose religious education for their children,” he said. “But under the plain language of the Colorado Constitution, public taxpayer money cannot fund that choice.” Because tuition was passed to private schools not by the district, but by parents who chose from among the qualifying schools, Lyons said the program is legal. “Parental choice breaks the link,” he said. Taxpayers for Public Education director Anne Kleinkopf declined to comment. The school district issued a brief emailed statement. “We look forward to the decision of the Colorado Supreme Court and remain confident that the program will be upheld.”

“As issues and situations come up,” Worley said, “I’ll do what I can for the community as a whole.” He is looking forward to working with the other six board members. The Metro District is a great organization, Worley said, and it does a good job providing services. “I’d like to be a little piece of that,” Worley said, “and contribute to their success.” The concept of transparency, though, has high priority for Worley. “It’s important for public funds, but also for communication,” he said. “People should be able to know what’s going on.” Worley is employed by Pinnacle Consulting Group Inc., where he serves as a district manager for multiple special districts located in the Denver and Loveland areas. “Not only is he a long-term resident,” Owens said, “he understands, in-depth and detailed, how metro districts work.” Worley agrees this experience will be beneficial to the board. “There are different hats,” he said, “and I see what it’s like to be a staff employee.” When he and his wife moved to Highlands Ranch, it was a very small community with less than 4,000 people, Worley said. He has enjoyed watching its growth and become a successful community. But, he said, its success started in the beginning with Mission Viejo’s vision and planning for the community. “A community like Highlands Ranch turns out well because it started out right,” Worley said. “But a big part of Highlands Ranch’s success is the people that live and work here, and are involved. Those in the community who give back.”

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Defibrillators donated to sheriff ’s office Leadership group, dairy come through for county By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Leadership Douglas County and Royal Crest Dairy partnered to purchase three new automated external defibrillators for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The group presented the new AEDs to Captain Bradlee Heyden of the DCSO Dec.11 at the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, 420 Jerry St. “Every class comes up with a project, and our project was to raise money to put AEDs in more police cars in Douglas County,” said Diane Leavesley of Leadership Douglas County. Founded in 1999 by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Douglas County helps emerging and recognized leaders expand their skills and enhance their knowledge of local and state issues, as well as leverage their individual passions to make positive changes in our community. AEDs are portable electronic devices that automatically diagnose the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in a patient. The machines treat such patients through defibrillation, the application of electrical therapy that stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm. Prior to the donation, the sheriff’s office only had four such devices. “Because sheriff’s office deputies are out driving around all the time, they can beat the fire department to medical calls, especially in rural areas where they have volunteer fire departments, there can be a longer response time,” Heyden said. Each AED cost $2,300. That’s more than the kind you would find in a gym or school.

Captain Bradlee Heyden of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Department accepts a donated defibrillator from Kyle Taylor of Royal Crest Dairy. Three defibrillators in all were donated to the DCSO. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando “That’s because it’s a ruggedized unit for use by military, law enforcement and fire,” Heyden said. The ruggedized units are able to withstand the bouncing and jostling of off-road and rural conditions. Two of the devices were purchased with money raised by Leadership Douglas County and one was bought by Royal Crest Dairy.

“This particular program saves lives, and one of the things about the Miller family is that they’re fairly quiet about what they (give to charity), but they give a lot to different programs and this is one we felt was a real important one,” said Kyle Taylor, Denver operations manager for Royal Crest. Royal Crest is a family business owned by Paul R. Miller, according to its website.

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

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

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Littleton

Cowboy Church

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Sundays 10 am

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Highlands Ranch

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

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You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

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

303-798-8485

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

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

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

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

Parker

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

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Lone Tree Church of Christ

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

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Parker

10926 E. Democrat Rd.

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

Serving the community ages 21/2 – 6 years “Love, Learn, Laugh”

303 N Ridge Rd. • Castle Rock • CO

Parker

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

9:15 am · for children and adults

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Littleton

Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

SERVICES:

SATURDAY 5:30pm

SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:30am

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

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

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

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

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

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

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

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December 18, 2014

Arapahoe, in a healing light Candlelight event marks anniversary of high school shooting By Jennifer Smith

jsmith @coloradocommunitymedia.com Battling the beast called grief is often best done together, so on the anniversary of the Arapahoe High School shooting, the south metro community showed up in force to honor Claire Davis. “We are stronger, we are more aware, we are focused, we are kinder, we are united and, ultimately, we are successful,” Sanjay Patil, student body president, told the hundreds who gathered at Clarity Commons on the Arapahoe High campus. On the chilly evening of Dec. 13, friends sought each other out and parents held their children close. While many tears refused to be contained, mundane conversations about holiday plans, roofers, where to go for dinner proved that life must and does go on. But it must go on with a purpose, with a vision to make things better, said those who addressed the solemn crowd. “If you want to change the world, love the person in front of you, love the person next to you,” said Jeff Brandberg, an Arapahoe teacher who had Claire in several classes. “Love them for who they are and who they are becoming, and love yourself for who you are and who you are becoming.” Brandberg spoke of the love that exists in the Davis family, noting that Claire once wrote that her family was the biggest influence on shaping the young woman she was becoming — until classmate Karl Pierson erased too many chapters of her life that will forever go unwritten. On Dec. 13, 2013, Pierson shot Claire, who died eight days later. “It’s been a year since any of us last talked to Claire, or have seen the twinkle in her eye and the bounce in her walk,” said her father, Michael Davis. “We have to learn from this. We have to learn what went wrong, and we have to work together to fix it.” Gov. John Hickenlooper said that in this often-chaotic holiday season, it was good for

ABOVE: Students, along with members of the community, remember slain Arapahoe High School student Claire Davis on Dec. 13, the one-year anniversary of the school shooting. The candlelight ceremony was held on campus at Clarity Commons, the peaceful gathering place named in her honor. Photos by Deborah Grigsby LEFT: During a candlelight remembrance ceremony for Claire Davis, Arapahoe High School student body president Sanjay Patil said the school will never be the same after the shooting that took Davis’ life. “We are stronger. We are kinder. We are united.” the community to come together to support the Arapahoe community and the Davis family. “We are all gifts to them and to one another,” he said. Hickenlooper asked the guests to observe the 14 illuminated balloons that students were holding on top of a hill, explaining that they represented the 14 Colorado students who have died as a result of school violence in recent history: Cassie Bernall, Steve Curnow, Corey DePooter, Kelly Fleming, Matt Kechter, Daniel Mauser, Daniel Rohrbough, Rachel

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Scott, Isaiah Shoels, John Tomlin, Lauren Townsend and Kyle Velasquez, Columbine High School, April 20, 1999; Emily Keyes, Platte Canyon High School, Sept. 27, 2006; and Claire. As Hickenlooper set the first candle ablaze, he asked that its light stand for healing. “There is light and love within each of us that we must not be afraid to share,” he said. “… We will show that our love can actually touch the sky.” As the healing light washed through the crowd, Bob Dylan’s “I’ll Remember You,”

sung by Thea Gilmore, stirred a wave of emotion. “I’ll remember you At the end of the trail I had so much left to do I had so little time to fail.” When the students released the balloons, two of them separated from the others and lingered behind, perhaps no quite ready to go gently into that good night. “They turned into stars,” said one small girl, watching them slowly rise as she held her mother’s hand.

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Education luncheon celebrates successes Speakers highlight changes in learning, business community’s interest By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Some of Douglas County’s most wellknown business people gathered at the Lone Tree Marriott Hotel Dec. 12 to support local schools. A total of 114 people attended the annual Love Our Schools luncheon, an annual event organized by the Douglas County Educational Foundation. Speakers included a Mammoth Heights Elementary teacher who redesigned her classroom to encourage a new style of learning and Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella. Two years ago, teacher Mary Lisa Harper redesigned her second-grade Parker classroom into what is now called the Primary Innovation Studio. The space is designed to encourage motion, exploration, individual and team projects and overall enhanced engagement. “I have had the luxury of being able to create a classroom that is really conducive to learning,” she told the lunch guests at the hotel. “It’s not about me on a stage. It’s walking side by side with my kids on their journey. “When we were in school, we did what the teachers told us to do all the time. (Now) we need adults that can go into the work place and create, problem solve.” The organized, but freer style of instruction encourages development of those skills. And Harper said it’s catching on.

Mammoth Elementary School teacher Mary Lisa Harper speaks about her innovation-focused classroom during the Dec. 12 Love Our Schools luncheon at the Lone Tree Marriott hotel. Photo by Jane Reuter “My class is not the only great class,” she said. “All of this has dominoed through the district.” Repella has three children enrolled in Douglas County schools whom she said

are thriving. The recent running mate to unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez, Repella also is a former Douglas County School District board member. She described the growth in jobs and decrease

in unemployment since she joined the board of county commissioners in 2008. “I never in my wildest dreams thought we would have this much success in Douglas County,” she said. The topic of education comes up frequently with present and potential Douglas County employers, she said, adding many of them choose the area because of the quality of education. “Everything the school district does partners with the business community, directly or indirectly,” she said. “From my perspective, the business community is very, very interested in education. They’re willing to invest in education, knowing that’s what they’re going to get for their future work force.” During the campaign season, she said she heard concerns from constituents about the language in some education-related legislative bills. “We cannot continue to prescribe onesize-fits all,” she said. “We cannot tell professionals how to do their jobs. We can tell them these are the outcomes we expect.” Nutrition Services director Brent Craig also spoke about the district’s student nutrition program. School board president Kevin Larsen talked about student accomplishments. Douglas County Educational Foundation board chair Amy Sherman noted the DCEF recently was ranked 14th on a listing of the top 25 educational foundations nationwide. The DCEF manages 90 chapters and booster clubs and eight scholarship funds totaling more than $7 million, and makes funds available for teachers’ professional development.

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Kids jumped at the chance to skate with Santa at the South Suburban Ice Rink on Dec. 13. He passed out candy canes and proved that living at the North Pole makes him a natural on the ice. Photo by Jennifer Smith

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Bootlegger Ball to ring in year at Union Station

Denver Union Station will hold its first New Year’s Eve event since the historic building’s $54 million renovation. The New Year’s Eve Bootlegger Ball will take place beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 and will feature three floors of entertainment with two different access levels. “We’re going to change the way Denver does New Year’s Eve,” said Joe Vostrejs, of the Union Station Alliance. “Union Station is an amazing venue in the heart of the city. We’re planning an exciting night of surprises and a party that really takes it up a notch.” The Bootlegger Ball will feature live music, a DJ, complimentary drinks and bubbles, a private speakeasy and a countdown to midnight that no other venue can produce. The event will only be accessible to ticket holders. Tickets are sold on two levels at www.unionstationindenver.com: general admission is $150 per person, and exclusive access

to The Cooper Lounge and admission to the Great Hall and Speakeasy is $475 per couple/two people. Both admission levels can be combined with a stay at The Crawford Hotel at Denver Union Station. The New Year’s packages that evening include two tickets to the celebration, late checkout and discounted rates two days before and after New Year’s for an extended stay. The Countdown at the Cooper package also includes breakfast in the Cooper Lounge on New Year’s Day. Find the Bootlegger Ball package at www.thecrawfordhotel. com or call 720-460-3700.

Fashion truck hits street

The Street Boutique, a fashion truck focused exclusively on women’s fashions, apparel and accessories, has announced the launch of its first fashion truck for the Denver area. Bringing current and trendy yet moderately priced East and West Coast fashions directly to the Colorado market, The Street Boutique is available for personal consultations, fashion parties and pop-up browsing at locations around Denver. “The Street Boutique is Denver’s only true women’s boutique in a truck, and we’re very excited to be bringing current styles and brands directly to the fashionable lady on the move,” said Lindsey Trees, founder and owner of The Street Boutique. “Our clothing appeals to women of all ages as we stock the latest trends in addition to simple classic styles, great basics, quality jewelry and

fun grab-and-go accessories. We capture a broad variety of styles, and many brands you won’t find locally.” For more information or to schedule a fashion consultation or party, go to www.denverstreetboutique.com or call 720-233-6942. Follow The Street Boutique on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DenverStreetBoutique or on Twitter at @DenStreetBoutiq.

Wineries win big

Seven Colorado wineries earned a total of 28 medals from the 15th annual Jefferson Cup Invitational, the only competition that honors the best of the best among wineries from all of America’s wine regions. Each year Doug Frost, M.S., M.W., selects great wines from across America. “What we are doing is following Mr. Jefferson’s example and allowing every quality wine-producing region in America a place at our table,” said Frost. “Each year we select great wines from across America; the 2014 competition included wines from 25 states.” The two-day competition, Nov. 20 and 21 in Kansas City, Mo., culminated with the awarding of 38 Jefferson Cup Awards to 11 white wines, 20 red wines and seven dessert wines. Jefferson Cups were awarded to wines made from both Vitis vinifera vines (a European species responsible for wines such as Chardonnay and Merlot) and non-vinifera vines, which flourish in the more extreme climates in the center portion of the

United States. Colorado was represented in this top category for the sixth year in a row. This year, Bookcliff Vineyards took home its fourth Jefferson Cup for its 2013 Malbec and The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey earned its first Jefferson Cup for its 2012 Merlot Reserve. Both Bookcliff Vineyards and The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey were also represented in the 2014 Colorado Governor’s Cup Case for their Malbec and Merlot, respectively. Other Colorado wineries that were invited and garnered awards were Anemoi, Boulder Creek Winery, Canyon Wind Cellars, Grand River Vineyards, and Whitewater Hill Vineyards.

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Hit the Silk Road at Denver museum Interactive exhibit takes visitors on trip in ancient world By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Look for a couple of life-sized Bactrian camels and perhaps several enactors in exotic costumes (Kang Baobi,Ma Amri, Shi Dara and more) … You’ll know you have arrived at the “Traveling the Silk Road” exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (through May 3, 2015). The colorful interactive exhibit, which originated with the American Museum of Natural History in New York, in collaboration with museums in Italy, Singapore, Australia and Taiwan, takes visitors on a trip that once involved 5,700 miles over deserts, mountains and through five major cities of the time — or across sometimes stormy seas. It really wasn’t a single road, but a complex network of routes between the Far East and Eastern Europe. Some traces remain today. Trade goods included gold, art, glass, fur, wines, spices, dyes and silk. A huge Tang-era loom shows how silk was woven and a display tells us about the carefully cultivated silk worms. The journey begins in Xian, the imperial city of the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907) — the largest city in the world at that time. In addition to the giant loom, one can handle and play individual musical instruments, or a group might try to create music — and find a camel caravan to join. The second stop is the important market town, Turfan, a central Asian oasis between the Gobi and Talikmakan deserts. A recreation of a night market offers gems, silks, leopard furs and peacock feathers and fragrant perfumes and spices. (Look for a take-home recipe card here.) The city also had vineyards and a complicated irrigation system, which is reproduced. Next destination is Samarkand, located in today’s Uzbekistan, a major trading center for caravan merchants. It was also a center for paper-making and metalwork. Families will enjoy an interactive map here, as well as historic paper objects and an ancient Persian coin. Baghdad, now in Iraq, is the next stop on the route. Museum material says that it was “a hub of commerce and learning,” a major attraction for intellectuals about A.D. 800 due to a library and translation institute. There is also a model of a 71-foot-long Arab dhow, capable of moving large, heavy goods, and a model of an ancient Islamic astrolab. The art of glass-blowing also reached new heights here. Finally, the imaginary journey reaches Constanti-

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“Since that day,” she said, “I want to go to school. I want to go to school. I want to go to school … I didn’t know I was going to walk. I didn’t know it was so dangerous. I just knew I wanted to go to school.” Rocío’s parents had returned to Mexico in 2004 when her grandmother died. A year later, her dad went back to Castle Rock. And in February 2008, her mother decided to rejoin him and bring Rocío and her then-five younger siblings. They tried to get student visas to emigrate legally, Rocío said, but didn’t have enough money. So, with a guide and Rocío’s uncle, they crossed the border on foot. Rocío and the adults carried the heaviest of six bags, which held tuna, bread, beans and gallons of water — enough, they thought, for four days. They walked mostly at night and slept under bushes during daylight. They crossed deserts, mountains, highways and ranches. They skirted an airport. They ran out of water on the second day. By the third day, the two men gave up their food portions so the children could eat. On the fourth day, as the group walked along train tracks near a factory in Arizona, a man saw them and began talking on his phone. “Ya nos echaron la migra — they’ve called immigration,” her uncle yelled. “Scatter and run!” Her uncle covered Rocío’s mother, two sisters and a brother with sand in a nearby dry creek bed. Another brother climbed up a tree. Rocío jumped into a dumpster filled with trash. She heard dogs barking and police talking. She stayed there for hours, until her uncle came for her. “It was something I hope I never have to live again,” she said. That evening, they reached a hotel in a town called Guadalupe, south of Phoenix where her father — who in 2010 received a work permit — picked them up. He took them to Walmart to buy food and clothes.

December 18, 2014 “Oh, my God,” Rocío said, as she wandered through the store. “This is amazing.”

Strange new world

In Castle Rock, Rocío entered school in March as a sophomore — 14 credits transferred from her high school in Mexico. “The first day I was so scared, I didn’t talk to anyone,” she said. “The only thing I knew how to say was `Hi.’ I was happy to be able to continue my education. I was eating lunch and I told myself, `You have to work hard — this isn’t going to be easy.’” It wasn’t. Many days, the frustration of being unable to communicate in English, the struggle academically, the isolation socially, left her in tears. That’s how Wille-Racine met her, crying, huddled in a corner behind a teacher’s desk. “I saw those little eyes looking at me and I said, `Well, hello,’” Wille-Racine said. “That moment changed the rest of my life.” That moment threw Wille-Racine, a Spanish and English as a Second Language teacher and mother of 15-yearold twins, into an unfamiliar world she would come to know intimately — the limbo and uncharted territory of undocumented students. And Rocío’s determination to succeed in school, despite the unceasing obstacles, moved her deeply. “She was fierce,” Wille-Racine said. “So I decided to be fierce right along her side.” When it came time for college, the teacher and the student figured it out as they went: whom to call, where to go, what to do. On her end, Rocío scrambled to find ways to pay for the education she so desperately wanted. She worked two jobs during summers, including cleaning hotels. She borrowed money from friends, which she later repaid. She won a $6,000 scholarship. She cleaned and cooked in return for room and food. At times, she gave up food money for tuition money. Teachers and friends of Wille-Racine also helped by contributing money, clothes, transportation and, sometimes, simply a helping hand.

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Whenever an obstacle appeared, Wille-Racine would take a deep breath and wait until, she said, God would work some magic. “I always felt responsible to make something happen,” Wille-Racine said. “She was just looking to me for all the answers, and half the time I didn’t have them.” Said Rocío: “Lisa, she always, always had hope.”

Blossoming in college

College changed everything for Rocío. In high school, she’d often felt alone, invisible. At Highlands, she realized there were many people like her — undocumented, fighting to attend college, working two or three jobs just to be able to go to school. “I found a family,” she said. That newfound community helped her gain confidence, to believe she could make a difference and give back to a society that had given her so much. She joined student organizations that worked with immigration issues at local, state and national levels. They trained administrators about immigration laws, provided legal help to students applying for deferred status, protested and lobbied for change, traveled to conferences to educate themselves about undocumented issues in other states. In November 2013, Rocío traveled to Washington, D.C., with a student organization to lobby for immigration reform. The group staged a mock Thanksgiving dinner in the early morning hours in front of House Speaker John Boehner’s house to show how the holiday would be sad for children separated from families because of deportation. Then students headed to the Capitol to talk to senators and protest for immigration change. “I’ve become an activist,” Rocío said. “I’ve become a fighter for my undocumented community. I’ve become a person unafraid …” The opportunities that college has provided her, Rocío said, solidified her willingness to step into the open despite possible legal consequences. “I’m still insecure in this country,” she said. “They can deport me any time.

But we have to make a difference. If we are afraid, nothing is going to happen and we will be the same — invisible people living here. If we the students don’t make the change, nobody is going to make it for us.” She is proud of what she’s accomplished, particularly that she’s set a path for others to follow. Two brothers, also undocumented, are also at Highlands. “I don’t know how to describe how I feel,” Rocío said. “I just feel special, lucky to go to college, to be the first person in my family to finish high school, to finish college. It makes me feel I should work even more.” Last spring, her sister Miriam, who graduates from high school in May, wrote this for her high school publication: “My sister, Rocío, is my hero, because when my parents had to come to the United States to work to be able to … buy what we needed, she was 15 years old. She took care of me, my sister and two brothers, and she had to go to school, too … When we moved here … a lot of people would tell her she wouldn’t go further in school because she didn’t understand English. But … she never gives up. Now, she is almost done with college.” On Dec. 12, Rocío received her degree in Spanish with a minor in Native American-Hispano studies. She would like to pursue a master’s in education in curriculum and instruction. She would like to teach. But she can’t — she doesn’t have a Social Security number or a work permit. So she waits. And hopes. And continues to look into her heart for the truth she has carried with her always: “Education is the only key to success.” Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-5664110.

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Memorabilia exhibition marks ACC anniversary Five-decade history illustrated in display By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Arapahoe Community College in Littleton is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and an exhibit of memorabilia about the college is on display at its Colorado Gallery of the Arts at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. It runs through Jan. 14 and is open noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (until 7 p.m. Tuesdays), except for Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2, when the gallery will be closed. In 1964, a group of Littleton leaders determined that a college in the city would be a good economic development move. Dr. Alan P. Crawfurd was hired as president, a location was chosen, and by 1965, Arapahoe Junior College was named — the first new junior college in the state in nine years. By 1966, the first classes were held, with 550 students, 23 faculty and 30 classes, all in a $471,119 total budget. Classes were held in the former West Elementary School, in some houses and in other downtown Littleton buildings. By 1969, enrollment was at 1,794 and 77 degrees were awarded. Readers can find a timeline that

LEFT: Staff members Anita Lodico and Terri Scrim with a showcase full of ACC Memorabilia in the 50th Anniversary exhibit at Colorado Gallery of the Arts. ABOVE: The ACC Main building opened in 1974, designed by architect Eugene Sternberg. Courtesy photos shows ACC development in a format of national history at: Arapahoe.edu/ event/2014/50th-anniversary-exhibitionopens. By 1974, the main campus building,

and anniversary programming will continue at least until the 2015 graduation ceremonies. We hope to keep the community informed as events are announced.

designed by architect Eugene Sternberg, was completed and most classes moved into it. The exhibit will have numerous photos of original faculty members and students

CURTAIN TIME Sail away “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter plays through Dec. 28 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St in downtown Littleton. Directed by Nick Sugar. Family fare. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Thursday, Dec. 18; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303-794-2787, ext. 5; townhallartscenter. com.

Something for kids “Red Ranger Came Calling” is one for the kids to enjoy at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, through Dec. 21.

Regional premiere based on cartoonist Berkley Breathed’s book. Performances: 7:30 Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970. Features Aidan Flaugh of Littleton as Red.

Based on Puccini “Miss Saigon,” by Schoenburg, Maltby, Boubil plays through Feb. 1 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Rebecca Joseph. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday, Jan. 29; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays Jan. 11 and 31. Tickets: $31 ($26 advance),

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story by David Sedaris and stars Matt Zambrano as Crumpet, the Macy’s Christmas Elf. Performances most evenings at the Jones Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. DenverOFFcenter.org.

World premiere at Edge “The Familiars,” by local playwright Ellen K. Graham, plays through Dec. 28 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Directed by Angela Astle. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 21, 28, 8 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $18-$24. Theedgetheater.com, 303-232-0363.

Dream time “Dreamgirls” is presented by Ignite Theatre Dec. 27 through Jan. 18 at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Jan. 5; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27/$19, 720-362-2697, ignitetheatre.com.

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December 18, 2014

Library exhibit makes it plein Works by 150 artists who participated in Colorado’s statewide Plein Air Painting Festival in summer and fall 2014 are exhibited through Dec. 31 on the seventh level at the Denver Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver. There are divisions for professional and emerging artists. Admission is free.

Wind quintet to play The Pueblo Faculty Wind Quintet will perform classical, jazz, ragtime and holiday favorites at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21 at GCRAG’s Art on the Edge Gallery, 314 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Tickets: $20. Gifts of original art available. 303-814-3300. Seating is limited.

Food for Fines Littleton’s Bemis Public Library, in cooperation with Interfaith Community Services, is offering a Food for Fines program through Dec. 24. People who owe a fine at the library at 6014 S. Datura St. can instead bring in a non-perishable food item, and fines will be removed.

Call for photographers Littleton Fine Arts Board invites photographers to enter the 49th Annual Eye of the Camera Competition, with an exhibit in February-March 2015. Enter through CallForEntry.org. Deadline: Jan. 16. Exhibit will be at the Littleton Museum. John Sunderland is the juror. 303795-3950.

Auditions set Town Hall Arts Center will hold auditions for “Young Frankenstein,” directed by Nick Sugar, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Town Hall, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Performances: May 14 to June 14. To schedule an audition: Ashley Thomasen, 303-794-2787, ext. 211, or athoma-

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Book submissions open The Colorado Authors’ League is accepting book submissions in 13 categories for its annual writing contest. Writers must be CAL members and must have published the work in 2014. Winners will be announced at the May 8, 2015 banquet. See coloradoauthors.org. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2015.

Celebrate with Starlight Rhythms Englewood Arts presents Starlight Rhythms, with a holiday program by Maree McRae, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. McRae is a vocalist, guitarist and pianist. She will be joined by Linda Hickman, an original member of Celtic Thunder. Tickets: $15/$12, 303-806-8196, englewoodarts.org.

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“Reflection” by Plein Air painter Patricia Ecternacht, oil 8”x10”, is included in the 2014 Colorado Plein Air Arts Festival Exhibit at the Denver Central Library, through Dec. 31. Courtesy photo

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December 18, 2014

Making ugly meaningful Hideous holiday sweaters bring folks together, merchant says By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hold on to your crocheted stocking hat with your knitted mittens — ugly Christmas sweater season has arrived. “It’s about laughter, happiness,” said Elizabeth Blume, owner of the Clothing-XChange consignment store in the Oakbrook Shopping Center. “It’s really about feeling part of something.” Blume realized last year that the ugly sweater craze was really catching on. “It’s just become a phenomenon,” she said. Dec. 12 is now “National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day,” when everyone is supposed to don the most catastrophic cardigan they can find and go on about their business as though everything was normal. “Wear it to school, to work, to a funeral, to your sister’s wedding,” reads the website at www.nationaluglychristmassweaterday. org. “Got an important interview on Friday? Oops, tough luck. Worried the judge will increase your sentence if you show up to court in an ugly Christmas sweater? Sorry bud, no exceptions.” Then, on Dec. 20, the Ugly Sweater Run 5K will commence from Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, a benefit for Save the Children’s “Make the World Better with a Sweater” campaign. “If you want to wear spandex under your sweater and race fast, that’s cool, but you’re missing the point,” according to the event’s website. “This is a fun run to burn some calories before slamming some hot chocolate

Elizabeth Blume is jumping on the ugly Christmas sweater craze in a big way. Photo by Jennifer Smith and Sam Adams.” For Blume, hopping on the ugly sweater bandwagon was a no-brainer. Back in the ‘80s, she studied fashion in Paris, got a master’s degree in international business and marketing and ended up in Hong Kong designing sweaters for The Limited. A husband and two kids later, she settled in Castle Rock and fed her passion for the garment industry by working at the Cotton Kloset consignment store in Parker. Blume calls the owner of that store, Sandy Yates, her inspiration for opening Clothing-XChange in 2010.

find anywhere else to make them unique,” she said. Fortunately, she hasn’t faced the horror of discovering any sweaters she designed in the “ugly sweater” pile. “But there have been some that have come pretty close,” she laughs. For her, the sweaters are just one more way to bring tradition and togetherness to families and friends throughout the season. “They’re unifying, equalizing. They put everyone on a level playing field,” she said. “I love Christmas, and the reason for the season. I just love God.”

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THE GREATER Castle Rock Art Guild presents a holiday concert from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in the intimate Art on the Edge Gallery, 314 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The CSU Faculty Wind Quintet will perform a mix of classical, jazz and holiday favorites. Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or from members. Call 303-814-3300.

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DROP OFF gifts to be wrapped while you shop, dine or work out, and then pick up wrapped gifts when finished. Gift wrapping offered from 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Boutique Dance Academy, 880 W. Happy Canyon Road, Castle Pines. Fundraiser is organized by the dance academy’s booster club. Donations are appreciated. Contact Sherri Light, 575-693-2989.

THE CASTLE Rock Orchestra presents its Xmas at the Movies concert featuring music from holiday classics and the Disney hit film “Frozen.” The performance is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Suggested admission is $5 per person. Visit www.CastleRockOrchestra.org.

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GOODNESS GRACIOUS! Productions presents an original Christmas musical, “All I Want for Christmas,” co-written by local residents Dave Privett and Marilyn Spittler. Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sunday, Dec. 21, at Deep Space Events Center, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Go to www.goodnessgracious.org or call 303-968-4157 for reservations and more information. HOME FOR the Holidays LONE TREE Arts Center presents its Home for the Holidays show from Thursday, Dec. 18, to Wednesday, Dec. 24 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Main Stage, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. A sensory-friendly performance is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Go to http://lonetreeartscenter.org/

LOCAL ARTISTS will have their work on display through Jan. 2 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation centers. Trish Sangelo will have two shows, both of which include works done by her Arapahoe Community College students who took a trip to Italy with her this summer. Her photography students’ photographs taken in Italy will be on display at Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303798-2476. Sangelo’s painting students will showcase their Italian paintings at Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787. David Simms’ photographs will be exhibited at Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, 303-708-3500. Visit www. sspr.org or contact Darcie LaScala at 303-483-7072.

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RING IN the holiday season with a free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Winter Solstice and Holiday Open Castle. Share in the magic of the holidays with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the castle staff. Get pictures taken with Santa, and enjoy hot drinks and tasty treats. Wandering carolers fill the castle with music and hoiday cheer. Guests can build a craft in Santa’s workshop. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Cherokee Ranch and Castle is at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Go to www.cherokeeranch.org.

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CONJURE: A Handsome Little Devils Production FROM THE group that brought you Handsome Little Devils comes an offbeat magical romance with the charm of Penn and Teller, the spectacle of David Copperfield, gut-busting comedy and a side of tragedy. Conjure is the lightheartedly macabre tale of a quirky magician who must, with the help of the audience, bring back his loving, bumbling, dead assistant to perform the magic show of a lifetime, er, after-lifetime. Show is presented Saturday, Dec. 27, and Sunday, Dec. 28.

CORNERSTONE CHURCH, 9941 Lone Tree Parkway, presents a live nativity from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, and from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with the addition of Christmas Eve services at 4 and 6 p.m.

THE ANNUAL Friends of Bemis Library holiday book sale is open from now until

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SCOTLAND HAS a fierce national identity and deep historical ties with the United States. The future of this country is somewhat uncertain, however, given the national referendum on independence on Sept. 18, 2014. The lasting implications of this vote may not be clear for some time, but at a minimum, it highlights a segment of the population that is unhappy with the status quo and looking for change. Join Active Minds from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, as we explore the Scotland’s history, its current situation, and the future direction the country may be heading. Program is at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Call 303-762-2660 to RSVP. If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center 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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Count on the holidays for big bird wingding Thousands of enthusiasts join outdoor winter event By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com In the late 19th century, there was a tradition known as the Christmas “Side Hunt,” according to the Audubon Society’s website. People chose teams and went out with guns to see who could kill the most feathered and furred targets and bring a pile back. In 1900 Frank Chapman, an early Audubon Society officer, suggested a new tradition: a Christmas Bird Census — going out to count them instead. He recruited 27 dedicated birders who organized counts in 25 different areas from Toronto, Ontario, to Pacific Grove, Calif. About 90 total species were tallied that first year and the tradition became established. From Dec 14 through early January this season, thousand of birders — beginning, intermediate and advanced — will comb a given 15-mile radius and report back a count — across the United States, Canada and Latin America. Figures are compiled and used by scientists and conservationists to follow bird populations. Nearly 60 percent of widely distributed species have been affected by climate change

in the past 40 years. Their range has moved 35 miles north. Some common birds are in decline because of development, suburban sprawl, expended agricultural use of land, drilling, logging, mining, fire … Three counts are available in the Denver area, according to the Audubon Society newsletter. You don’t have to be a member, but preregistration is requested. • Dec. 20: Denver Christmas Bird Count is offered in partnership with Denver Field Ornithologists. Contact Joey Kellner, 303-9781748, or go online, denveraudubon.org or dfobirds.org. Area covers the southwest sector of the Denver metro area from Red Rocks to the Audubon Nature Center, Chatfield State Park, Bear Creek Lake Park and more. Connect with a team based on location and degree of difficulty. • Jan. 1: Denver Urban Christmas Count covers a 15-mile radius. Contact Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723, for information. (There is a chili potluck at 5 p.m. Bring a salad, dessert or finger food to share. Call Urling Kingery, 303814-2723 for information.) • Jan. 3: Douglas County Bird Count, offered in partnership with Roxborough State Park, 303-973-3959. It begins at 7:30 a.m. Call the park in advance to connect with a team — there are about a dozen possible walks at various elevations. A chili supper will follow ($2 plus a side dish requested.)

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South Metro Fall Athletes of the Year Coming next week: football By Jim Benton jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Three state champions, the Continental League softball batting champion and a pitcher who recorded two perfect games headline the 10 athletes selected as the Colorado Community Media South Metro Players of the Year for the fall season. Coaches were consulted in the selection of athletes from the schools covered by our newspapers in the south metro area. The CCM All-South Metro football teams and players of the year will be announced in next week’s editions. SkyView Academy junior Ben Butler won the Class 3A individual cross country championship and was tabbed as the boys ross country Runner of the Year. Junior Allison Smith of Ponderosa was the volleyball Player of the Year. Jacob Bendalin and Wyatt Dale of Cherry Creek captured the Class 5A No. 1 doubles title and were the tennis Players of the Year. Rock Canyon sophomore Sloane Stewartson won her second consecutive Continental League batting championship and was the softball Pitcher of the Year while Castle View’s Savannah Heebner took home the honors as the Pitcher of the Year. Several difficult choices had to be made in selecting the top performers in each sport. For instance, it was hard to overlook volleyball players like Kasie Gilfert of Legend and Castle View’s Madison Laufenberg. And in softball, Ponderosa strikeout leader Ally Power deserved recognition, as did Douglas County infielder Clara Larson. Valor Christian won the Class 4A softball title behind the pitching of Alexandra Kilponen and hitting of center fielder Kendall Ohman. The following are the Colorado Community Media fall Players of the Year:

GOLF: Jake Staiano, Valor Christian, senior

The Jefferson County Player of the Year was 16-under par in the five league tournaments. He was second in Class 4A state golf tournament with Staiano a 4-under-par 140. Staino carded one round of 65 and averaged 69.1 for the season. He will play golf at Colorado State University next year.

to a .154 average. Heebner led the team in hitting with a .444 average that included eight doubles and four home runs. She will play for the University of Houston next season.

SOFTBALL PLAYER: Sloane Stewartson, Rock Canyon, sophomore

Stewartson led the Continental League with .632 batting average, eight home runs, 1.140 slugging percentage and .690 on base percent- Stewartson age. She was second in the league with 32 runs batted in. She also had a 1.000 fielding percentage as a catcher. It was the second straight season to win the league batting title.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: Ben Butler, SkyView Academy, junior Bendalin

Dale

TENNIS: Jacob Bendalin, sophomore and Wyatt Dale, sophomore, Cherry Creek doubles teammates

The tandem went on to win the Class 5A title at No. 1 doubles. The two teamed up to win at No. 4 doubles in 2013.

SOFTBALL PITCHER: Savannah Heebner, Castle View, senior

The right-hander went 20-4 with a 0.77 earned run average. She had eight shutouts including two perfect games. She struck out 263 batters in 164 innings pitched and held opposing batters

Butler won Class 3A state championship with a time of 16:18.2. He was also the regional, league and Arvada West Invitational Butler champion. The only race he didn’t win was a big school Lyons race in September in which he ran fourth.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Devon Peterson, Cherry Creek, sophomore

Heebner

Peterson was sixth in Class 5A state meet, finishing in 16:45.0. She was the Centennial League champion and finished in the top 10 in ev-

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ery meet this season. As a sophomore she figured out how to compete in races and split time with her club soccer team.

SOCCER: Brian Olcott, Rock Canyon, senior Olcott was the Continental League Player of the Year for the league champion Jaguars. He led the league in scoring and goals with 49 points and 22 Olcott goals. He scored at least one goal in 12 of the 13 games this season and tallied twice in a state quarterfinal match despite playing with an injured ankle.

VOLLEYBALL: Allison Smith, Ponderosa, junior The 6-foot1 outside hitter helped the Mustangs finish second in the Class 4A state tournament. She finished the season with 416 kills, and 43.7 kill Smith percentage, a 30.8 hitting percentage, 46 blocks and 291 digs.

GYMNASTICS: Samantha Simon, Cherry Creek, sophomore Simon’s family moved from McLean, Va., in August just before the start of the season. Samantha, a Colorado native, was second at the state meet in the all- Simon around, second on the beam, seventh on the vault and eighth on the beam.

Experienced, tough Eagles start strong Valor girls, ranked No. 1, get off to 3-0 start behind new coach By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com First-year Valor Christian coach Jessika Caldwell is very spirited at practices and game. She realizes she has been blessed with an inheritance that most new coaches don’t receive and shows her enthusiasm. Caldwell took the Valor Christian coaching reins from Sherryl Klosterman and has eight players returning from last season’s Eagles team that went 23-4 and was the Class 4A state semifinalist. Valor, Colorado’s top-ranked Class 4A team in the CSHAANow.com poll, improved to 3-0 with a 76-33 whipping of Class 5A Castle View Dec. 12 in the Sabercats’ gym. “I know I walked into a great situation and have a great senior class with a lot of experience,” said Caldwell. “I’m not taking that for granted.” Caldwell, a Coronado High School graduate, played at Baylor and was an assistant at Colorado Christian. She was also a head coach at Colorado-Colorado Springs. She gets her messages across to the player in a very expressive style during games and practices. “That’s how I was coached growing up by my Dad and coach Kim Mulkey from Baylor,” explained Caldwell. “It’s kind of what I know.” Caldwell knows that she wants the Eagles

to press and be an up-tempo, fast-breaking team. “I like to play an up-tempo game and that’s because of the athletes I believe that we have,” said Caldwell. “We can function well in that system and so far we have. “We do have girls that can run the floor. We can take advantage of that. We can really pick up the tempo and then turn that into defensive stops as well. We know our best offense can be our best defense.” Valor forced Castle View into 21 turnovers. The Sabercats took a 2-0 lead, but the Eagles’ pressure defense and fast-pace transition offense took over. By the end of the first quarter Valor was ahead 26-3 and cruised to the 43-point victory while shooting 52.8 percent from the field. Bradbury and Caroline Bryan led Valor against the Sabercats. Both players are 5-foot10 and part of an experienced group of five seniors. Bradbury scored 27 points and Bryan added 21. “Pressure is definitely a key to our success because we are such a fast-paced team and we want to cause the other team chaos,” said Bradbury. “It’s worked so far. “Everything is different this season. We’re more teammates this season than we were last season. We rely on everybody not just Caroline and I. The other night against Falcon Madison (McCoy) put up 28 points and was six for eight from the 3-point line, so we all have to chip in and buy in this year.” Bradbury claims Caldwell is as colorful in practice as during the games on the sidelines. “She makes practice fun, and she makes everything a competition,” Bradbury said.

Valor Christian’s Kendall Bradbury (32) prepares to shoot a free throw as Castle View’s Savannah Heebner waits. Bradbury had 27 points in the Eagles’ 76-33 victory Dec. 22 over the Sabercats. Photo by Jim Benton “She’s just like that in practice and just like that in games. “We are definitely running more because our coach wants us to get out as fast as we

can in transition. We want to get as many baskets as we can that way because we are a fastpaced team and we don’t want to slow down Basketball continues on Page 27

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Area coaches agree: Good hockey goaltenders can steal wins

By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hockey goalies, baseball pitchers and quarterbacks have a lot in common They are vital to the success of a team. “Goaltending is like pitching in high school, college and professional hockey,” said Cherry Creek hockey coach Jeff Mielnicki. “If a goaltender shuts the other team down your chance of success improves.” Heritage coach Jeremy Simms claims it is not unusual to have goalies steal games in Colorado prep hockey. “A good goalie can make an average team competitive and a competitive team great,” said Simms. “I have seen a number of games where the goalie is the only reason a team has won.” Mountain Vista coach Lev Cohen agreed. “Goalies are a major part of a team’s success,” he said. “Having a strong goalie gives the forwards confidence to play aggressive offensively and take chances. Goalies are similar to quarterbacks in football in that they can steal a game for you. “The great part of hockey, though, is having a strong defensive core and forwards that are committed to playing defense, which also helps with making goalies successful.” Andrew Nash, an Arapahoe High School senior, has been a four-year goalie for the Heritage co-op team and doesn’t mind being bombarded by shots during practice or having players celebrate when they score. “They have to celebrate like that because they don’t score very much,” Nash said. “Goalie is a fun position. I like getting hit with a lot of things. I’ve been a goalie for eight years. I tried it once and I loved it. I model myself after Patrick Roy.” Cohen has three goalies competing for the No.1 job for Mountain Vista. Tanner Munn, a Rock Canyon student, saw action in two games last season for the Golden Eagles. Mitch Volmert, who attends Chaparral, and Jackson Schoech, a Legend student, are new to the team. “Every time you get scored on, you try to clear your mind and worry about the next shot,” Munn said. “It’s not really who is the better goalie. It’s all a mental game, focus and preparation.” Volmert knows he is competing for one of the most important positions on the team. “The goalie is the most important part of the game in my opinion,” he said. “If you have a bad goalie and you

From left, Mitch Volmer, Jackson Schoech and Tanner Munn are competing to be the No. 1 goalie for the Mountain Vista hockey team. Photo by Jim Benton have a good team, one bad shot can go in and ruin the team for the rest of the season. The goalie needs to be good. The defenseman around help and then will rely on the goalie.” Schoech feels a good netminder can be an equalizer. “If the team is having a bad game and you are a good goalie, you can change the game,” he said. “If you face 50 shots in a 1-0 game, you can give your team confidence that we can win the game.” Brady Mielnicki is a senior and returning starter at Cherry Creek, which also has goalies Austen Strauss and

Scout Stalcup on its roster “Great goaltending is a key asset to a successful team,” said Brady Mielnicki. “A goaltender’s performance defines the outcome of a game. The role I fill is as important as each and every one of my teammates. “A team builds off their goalie; a big save can lead to a teammate scoring a game-winning goal. It is easy to take great goaltending for granted, but it is hard to replace a great goalie.” Dylan Wheeler is starting the season as Valor Christian’s top goalie.

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Cherokee Trail’s Jaizec Lottie, left, squares up against Highlands Ranch’s Tyson Gilbert in the Falcons’ 58-48 loss Dec. 12 at Highlands Ranch. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Basketball Continued from Page 25

to a takethe game. We do have a set of offensive ace aplays to run when it comes down to it.” Valor Christian will be playing in the hris-

4A Jefferson County League this season after two years as an independent, but Castle View coach Matt Hema figures the Eagles will do well. “Valor is good,” he said. “I’ve seen a lot of pretty good 4A teams and they are right up there with some of the best with the way they play. They play fast, shoot well

and protect the basket well. “Caroline played well against us, and Kendall is a heck of a player. She can go inside and out, get to the line and play tough defense. Caroline, we threw her the ball a lot of times and she got a lot of steals. That two-guard combination is pretty tough.”

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After three games, Bradbury is averaging 22.6 points a game and Bryan 17. We still have a lot of work to do,” said Caldwell. “There are some things to fine tune. I’m happy with the progression and the things that we are showing. We’re going to take it game by game and day by day and get better.”

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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: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 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: Colorado Registration #: 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 14-004912 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 116, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 112-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9368 Wolfe Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0225 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: WILLIAM R MCKINNEY, III AND LOIS L MCKINNEY Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/1/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 12/12/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005119477 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $241,214.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $211,717.41 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 26, BLOCK 9, A REPLAT OF HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 332 Mountain Cloud Circle , 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, January 21, 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: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2014 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 R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-002004 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0225 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0231 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KEVIN E. LEWIS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AMERICA'S MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/9/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 3/14/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011017134 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $234,987.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $223,935.32 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 40, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10158 Woodrose Court, Highlands Ranch, 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, February 4, 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: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 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: Colorado Registration #: 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 14-004912 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2014-0231 First Publication: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015

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Legal Notice No. 2014-0231 First Publication: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Englewood NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0342 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/2/2014 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: STACEY BRUNSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-14 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005062762 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $164,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $163,843.20 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: 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: UNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 19, MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED MARCH 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005018653, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9768 Mayfair Street #D, Englewood, CO 80112 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, January 21, 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: 11/27/2014 Last Publication: 12/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/6/2014 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 #: 14-00721SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2014-0342 First Publication: 11/27/2014 Last Publication: 12/25/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0228 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/23/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PAUL J HIRSCH AND SARAH E HIRSCH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PHH HOME LOANS, LLC D/B/A COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/30/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 12/6/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010085666 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $231,966.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $218,827.78 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 116, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 112-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9368 Wolfe Place, Highlands Ranch, 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, February 4, 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,

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, February 4, 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: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 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: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-946-26788 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2014-0228 First Publication: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0348 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2014 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: ARNOLD C HELSING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/29/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 5/1/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009031942 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $266,581.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $256,625.76 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 140, HIGHLANDS RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 100-K, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 3906 Garnet Lane , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 11/13/2012, Reception number 2012086860. Reason modified and any other modifications: 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, January 28, 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: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/9/2014 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 #: 14-003936 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0348 First Publication: 12/4/2014 Last Publication: 1/1/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0353 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/22/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PETE SURETTE AND RACHEL W. SURETTE Original Beneficiary: AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ANB BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/26/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 3/31/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009022866 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $168,485.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $157,111.95 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 installments of principal and interest , together with 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 13, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 108-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 3730 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 801265020 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. Wed-

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the deed of trust have been violated as Failure to pay installments of principal and interest , together with 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 13, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 108-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 3730 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 801265020

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NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 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: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/28/2014 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: DOUGLAS W. BROWN Colorado Registration #: 10429 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BOULEVARD TOWER TWO, SUITE 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: (303) 393-8438 Attorney File #: 1074-179 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0353 First Publication: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0355 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/20/2014 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: RICK R YAGER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESOR INDENTURE TRUSTEE TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-B Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/23/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 11/8/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004114293 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $28,900.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $51,990.53 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: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, WITH A STREET LOCATION ADDRESS OF 4885 COLLINGSVILLE PL, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 8230-6824 CURRENTLY OWNED BY RICK R YAGER HAVING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF 2231-18-07-015 AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 85 HIGHLANDS RANCH #129-B 0.108 AM/L 2231-18-07-015 Which has the address of: 4885 East Collinsville Place, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 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: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/21/2014 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 #: 14-003998 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0355 First Publication: 12/18/2014 Last Publication: 1/15/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0389 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: STEPHEN T DALE Original Beneficiary: BANKERS HOME MORTGAGE INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/21/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003043615*** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $137,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $108,747.55 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 du e Note Holder. **THIS LOAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT RECORDED 4/30/2010 AT RECEPTION NO.2010026445 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY

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 Public Notice to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: STEPHEN T DALE Original Beneficiary: BANKERS HOME NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL MORTGAGE INC. ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE CITIMORTGAGE, INC. OF TREASURER’S DEED Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/21/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/2003 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Reception No. of DOT: 2003043615*** Occupancy of the hereinafter Described DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person Original Principal Amount of Evidence of in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Debt: $137,400.00 Specially Assessed, and to all Persons an Interest or Title of Record in or Outstanding Principal Amount as of the advertise your publichaving call 303-566-4100 tonotices the said Premises and To Whom It May date hereof: To $108,747.55 Concern, and more especially to: Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of Occupant - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorado the deed of trust have been violated as limited liability company aka 185 Caprice follows: Failure to pay monthly installLLC - AP PTL LLC c/o US Bank Cust for ments due Note Holder. PTL Partners LLC -Bank of America NA, **THIS LOAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED Private Bank Attn: Lauren Chaney - BenTHROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION jamin H Shloss, Attorney c/o Kutner Law AGREEMENT RECORDED 4/30/2010 AT Firm - Bryon Bellerud 11, Attorney c/o Law RECEPTION NO.2010026445 IN THE Office of Wyn T Taylor - Diane Van EsRECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY sen - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski CLERK AND RECORDER, COLORADO. Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Company - Douglas D Koktavy, Attorney A FIRST LIEN. c/o Colorado Creditor Law - Garfield & The property described herein is all of the Hecht PC - Gary Krat c/o Dill Ski Aspen property encumbered by the lien of the 111 LLC, a Colorado limited liability comdeed of trust. pany - Jack D England DOPC PSP Legal Description of Real Property: Jason P Rietz c/o Overturf McGath Hull & LOT 39, BLOCK 6, ACRES GREEN FILDoherty, PC - John E Gravina aka John ING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, Gravina -John H Kim, Attorney c/o ColorSTATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: ado Creditor Law - JP Morgan Chase 13286 Peacock Drive, Littleton, CO Bank NA - Krista L Riley, Manager c/o 195 80124 Caprice LLC a Colorado limited liability company - Krista L Whetten aka Krista NOTICE OF SALE Whetten - Law Office of Wyn T Taylor Lee M Kutner, Attorney c/o Kutner Law The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Firm - Matthew R Whetten - Matthew R secured by the Deed of Trust described Whetten and Ray's Collision Inc - Matherein, has filed written election and dethew R Whetten and Ray's Collision Inc mand for sale as provided by law and in Matthew R Whetten, President c/o Ray's Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation said Deed of Trust. Matthew T Faga, Attorney c/o Sender, THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Wasserman & Wadsworth - Mercedesthat on the first possible sale date (unless Benz Financial Services d/b/a/ Daimler the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedTruck Finance - Natasha Saypol - Natanesday, March 11, 2015, at the Public sha Saypol, Attorney in Fact Per Power of Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Attorney for Dill Ski Aspen III LLC -Public Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucTrustee of Douglas County -Randall P tion to the highest and best bidder for Mrocyznski, Attorney c/o Colorado Creditcash, the said real property and all inor Law - Ray's Collision Inc - Ray's Colliterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs sion Inc aka Rays Collision Inc, a Corporand assigns therein, for the purpose of ation - Rays Collision Inc a Colorado Corpaying the indebtedness provided in said poration Attn Matt Whetten - Rays ColliEvidence of Debt secured by the Deed of sion Inc et al - Ray's Collision, Inc DBA Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Rays Carstar and Matthew R Whetten of sale and other items allowed by law, Richard Judd Esq. c/o Robinson Waters & and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificO'Dorisio - Rickenbaugh Cadillac Comate of Purchase, all as provided by law. pany - Rider12, LLC, a Colorado limited liFirst Publication: 1/15/2015 ability company - Ronald Garfield, Esq c/o Last Publication: 2/12/2015 Garfield & Hecht PC - Sherman & Howard Publisher: Douglas County News Press LLC - Town of Castle Rock - Trans Lease Dated: 11/24/2014 Inc - Vectra Bank Colo NA - Wyn T ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Taylor, Attorney c/o Law Office of Wyn T The name, address and telephone numTaylor - Internal Revenue Service, Departbers of the attorney(s) representing the ment of Treasury legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOLENE KAMINSKI You and each of you are hereby notified Colorado Registration #: 46144 that on the 13th day of November 2008 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, the then County Treasurer of the County LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold Phone #: (303) 274-0155 at public tax lien sale to Jack D England Fax #: (303) 274-0159 DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, Attorney File #: 14-049-27510 State of Colorado, to wit: *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webCONDOMINIUM UNIT D CAPRICE site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustPARK CONDOS A RESUBDIVISION OF ee/ LOTS 2A 2B AND 2C A REPLAT OF KOLANCNYS ADDITION LOT 2 AND Legal Notice No.: 2014-0389 LOT 3 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 2369 First Publication: 1/15/2015 SQ FT M/L TOTAL ACREAGE 0.054 Last Publication: 2/12/2015 AM/L Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ray's Collision Inc for said year 2007.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014.

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0351 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2014 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: LESLIE A BLOCH Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ND Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/21/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 11/29/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006102663 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $255,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $241,735.07 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 66, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5349 Wangaratta Way, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 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: 12/11/2014 Last Publication: 1/8/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/21/2014 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 #: (720) 259-8626 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14CO00031-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0351 First Publication: 12/11/2014 Last Publication: 1/8/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Occupant - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka 185 Caprice LLC - AP PTL LLC c/o US Bank Cust for PTL Partners LLC -Bank of America NA, Private Bank Attn: Lauren Chaney - Benjamin H Shloss, Attorney c/o Kutner Law Firm - Bryon Bellerud 11, Attorney c/o Law Office of Wyn T Taylor - Diane Van Es-

/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926631 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Occupant - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka 185 Caprice LLC - AP PTL LLC c/o US Bank Cust for PTL Partners LLC - Bank of America NA, Private BankAttn: Lauren Chaney - Benjamin H Shloss, Attorney c/o Kutner Law Firm - Bryon Bellerud 11, Attorney c/o Law Office of Wyn T Taylor Diane Van Essen - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company -Douglas D Koktavy, Attorney c/o Colorado Creditor Law - Garfield & Hecht PC - Jack D England DOPC PSP - Jason P Rietz c/o Overturf McGath Hull & Doherty, PC - John E Gravina aka John Gravina - John H Kim, Attorney c/o Colorado Creditor Law -JP Morgan Chase Bank NA - Krista L Riley, Manager c/o 185 Caprice LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Krista L Whetten aka Krista Whetten - Law Office of Wyn T Taylor Lee M Kutner, Attorney c/o Kutner Law Firm - Matthew R Whetten - Matthew R Whetten and Ray's Collision Inc - Matthew R Whetten, President c/o Ray's Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation - Matthew T Faga, Attorney c/o Sender, Wasserman & Wadsworth - MercedesBenz Financial Services d/b/a/ Daimler Truck Finance - Natasha Saypol - Natasha Saypol, Attorney in Fact Per Power of Attorney for Dill Ski Aspen III LLC - Public Trustee of Douglas County -Randall P Mrocyznski, Attorney c/o Colorado Creditor Law -Ray's Collision Inc - Ray's Collision Inc aka Rays Collision Inc, a Corporation - Rays Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation - Rays Collision Inc et al - Ray's Collision, Inc DBA Rays Carstar and Matthew R Whetten - Richard Judd Esq. c/o Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio - Rickenbaugh Cadillac Company - Rider12, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Ronald Garfield, Esq c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Sherman & Howard LLC - Town of Castle Rock - Trans Lease Inc - Vectra Bank Colo NA - Wyn T Taylor, Attorney c/o Law Office of Wyn T Taylor - Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November 2008 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT B CAPRIC E PARK CONDOS A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2A 2B & 2C A REPLAT OF KOLANCYS ADDITION LOT 2 AND LOT 3 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 2369 SQ FT M/L TOTAL ACREAGE 0.054 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ray's Collision Inc for said

CONDOMINIUM UNIT B CAPRICE PARK CONDOS A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2A 2B & 2C A REPLAT OF KOLANCYS ADDITION LOT 2 AND LOT 3 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 2369 SQ FT M/L TOTAL ACREAGE 0.054 AM/L

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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ray's Collision Inc for said year 2007.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014.

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/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926632 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: JUENA M. TRAVERS D.O.B. 01/17/2005, And JAKOB A. DEATON D.O.B. 09/14/2000, And concerning: JENNIFER TRAVERS D.O.B. 04/21/1983, CHARLES LEONARD, Possible Father of JUENA, JONATHAN DEATON, Possible Father of JAKOB, And JOHN DOE, Respondents, And Linda and Richard Wyman, Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303- 688-5894 Atty. Reg. #: 13865 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 14JV225 * DIVISION 7 SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2013. TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address. A Permanent Placement Hearing and Return on Services is scheduled on the 12th day of January, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUR FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2013, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: December 8, 2014 John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 926641 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF Government Legals CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on January 10, 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and LAWRENCE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for the Quebec Street West Pedestrian Bridge over C-470, Douglas County Project Number CI 2011-019 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Lawrence Construction Company for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said January 10, 2015, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Dennis Lobberding, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 926606 First Publication: December 11, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT- Dianne Bailey, Public Trustee, Douglas County - John G Richardson Lonnie J Pebley c/o Lonnie's ExcavatingLonnie's Excavating, Inc - Neumann Homes of Colorado LLC - Public Trustee, Douglas County - Realnet Companies of America Inc - Thomas W McGee Thomas W McGee c/o Michael McGee Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Thomas W McGee the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN E1/2SE1/4SW1/4 21-6-66 7.589 AM/L LSP 4128 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Thomas W McGee. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Realnet Companies of America Inc for said year 2010 That on the 26th day of August 2014 said Thomas W McGee assigned said certificate of purchase to Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor.That said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor on the 26th day of August 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926633 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Dianne Bailey, Public Trustee, Douglas County - John G Richardson Lonnie J Pebley c/o Lonnie's ExcavatingLonnie's Excavating, Inc - Neumann Homes of Colorado LLC - Public Trustee, Douglas County - Realnet Companies of America Inc - Thomas W McGee Thomas W McGee c/o Michael McGee Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Thomas W McGee the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

Lonnie J Pebley c/o Lonnie's ExcavatingLonnie's Excavating, Inc - Neumann Homes of Colorado LLC - Public Trustee, Douglas County - Realnet Companies of America Inc - Thomas W McGee Thomas W McGee c/o Michael McGee Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Thomas W McGee the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN SW1/4SW1/4 21-6-66 2.902 AM/L LSP 4128 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Thomas W McGee. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Realnet Companies of America Inc for said year 2010 That on the 26th day of August 2014 said Thomas W McGee assigned said certificate of purchase to Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor.That said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor on the 26th day of August 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926634 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Clark Property Tax Investments LLC - Dianne Bailey, Public Trustee, Douglas County - Lonnie J Pebley c/o Lonnie's Excavating - Lonnie's Excavating, Inc – John G Richardson Neumann Homes of Colorado LLC - Public Trustee, Douglas County - Realnet Companies of America Inc You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN SE1/4SW1/4 21-6-66 12.711 AM/L LSP 4128 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Realnet Companies of America Inc for said year 2010.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926635 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Alberta L Gosser c/o Betty L Kendrick - Betty L Kendrick David A Fenoglio You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to David A Fenoglio the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: 1/4 MIN INT IN W1/2NW1/4 13-7-66 80 AM/L NE1/4 14-7-66 160 AM/L TOTAL = 240 AM/L MIN INT = 60 AM/L 252-742 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to David A Fenoglio. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Betty L Kendrick for said year 2010.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said David A Fenoglio at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014.

Fenoglio. That said tax lien sale was 31 made to satisfy the delinquent taxes as-

sessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Betty L Kendrick for said year 2010.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said David A Fenoglio at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014.

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/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926636 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Addison W Warner - David A Fenoglio – Nat J Harben aka Nat J Harben, Attorney - Nat J Harben c/o James L Harben, Executor - Moses E Gray You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to David A Fenoglio the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: 1/8 MINERAL INTEREST IN SE1/4SW1/4, PT NE1/4SE1/4, S1/2SE1/4 1-10-66 E1/2NW1/4 & PT E1/2 12-10-66 SW1/4SW1/4 6-10-65. 372 AM/L 1/8 INTEREST IS 46.5 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to David A Fenoglio. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Nat J Harben Attorney for said year 2010.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said David A Fenoglio at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926637 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Fred Fletemeyer – Steven P & Rebecca A Bestol aka Steven P Bestol & Rebecca A Bestol - Tom & Rhonda Hansch You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Tom & Rhonda Hansch the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 54 RAINBOW FALLS PARK NORTH 0.80 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Tom & Rhonda Hansch. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Fred Fletemeyer for said year 2010.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Tom & Rhonda Hansch at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926638 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT- Agnes Jaksch - County of Douglas County - Erwin and Withers, Attys- Jack D England - Judith Pippin Russell P Barr - Russell P Barr & Edward Russell Jaksch aka Russell Barr & Edward Jaksch - Thomas W McGee Thomas W McGee c/o Michael McGee Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor

to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT- Agnes Jaksch - County of Douglas County - Erwin and Withers, Attys- Jack D England - Judith Pippin Russell P Barr - Russell P Barr & Edward Russell Jaksch aka Russell Barr & Edward Jaksch - Thomas W McGee Thomas W McGee c/o Michael McGee Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Thomas W McGee the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: PT NE1/4SW1/4 17-6-68 2.00 AM/L 216336 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Thomas W McGee. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Russell Barr and Edward Jaksch for said year 2010 That on the 26th day of August 2014 said Thomas W McGee assigned said certificate of purchase to Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor.That said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor on the 26th day of August 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926639 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - DIRECTV Colorado Operations, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability Company – DIRECTV - DIRECTV LLC a Delaware limited liability company CA/LA1/N340 – DIRECTV GROUP INC – DIRECTV LLC - DIRECTV LLC a California limited liability company CA/LA1/N340 - Jack D England DOPC PSP - Keith U Landenberger, Senior Vice President c/o DIRECTV Colorado Operations, LLC a Delaware limited liability company - Keith U Landenberger, Senior Vice President c/o DIRECTV Colorado Operations, LLC a Delaware limited liability company CA/LA1/N340 - Public Trustee, Douglas County - Robert Husson, Douglas County Deputy Public Trustee - Virginia M Cammack You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN S1/2SW1/4 9-9-66 22.779 AM/L MTD 0213735 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of DIRECTV LLC for said year 2010.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926640 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: SENA DAVIS, D.O.B. 05/28/1998 Child, And concerning: TAMARA KING, Mother, MICHAEL STEWART, Possible Father KEVIN DAVIS, Possible Father JOHN DOE, Possible Father. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303- 688-5894 Atty. Reg. #: 13865 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 14JV157 * DIVISION 7 SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2013.

Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303- 688-5894 Atty. Reg. #: 13865 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us

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CASE NUMBER: 14JV157 * DIVISION 7 SUMMONS

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This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2013. TO THE RESPONDENTS AND SPECIAL RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address. Hearings have been set for SENA DAVIS, D.O.BO. 05/28/1998. Adjudicatory Hearing on December 15, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in Division 7; Pre-Trial Conference on April 10, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 3 and a Jury Trial on April 21, 2015 and April 22, 2015 at 8:45 a.m. at the Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUR FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5), C.R.S. 2009, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: December 8, 2014 John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 926642 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #047-14 IT STAFF RESOURCES The Information Technology Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified individuals and/or firms to assist the County, on an as-needed temporary basis, to fill positions on various County projects. The goal of the County, through this RFP, is to assemble a list of several individuals and/or firms that can be utilized, as needed, to fill staffing needs. The agreement(s) with the individuals and/or firms, as a result of this RFP, shall be considered a Blanket Purchase Agreement. The Blanket Purchase Agreement authorizes, but does not obligate, the County to utilize any minimum or maximum, dollar amount or quantity of services from any specific individual and/or firm. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP documents are available electronically , Douglas County cannot accept electronic proposal responses. Three (3) original hard-copies and one (1) CD/Flash Drive copy of the RFP response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFP No. 047-14, IT Staff Resources” and mailed or handcarried to the address shown above prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFP responses will be received until 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 15, 2015 by the Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 926646 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: December 18, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Thomas W McGee. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Realnet Companies of America Inc for said year 2010

That on the 26th day of August 2014 said Thomas W McGee assigned said certificate of purchase to Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor.That said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor on the 26th day of August 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 8th day of December 2014

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Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County

Legal Notice No.: 926636 First Publication: December 18, 2014 Last Publication: January 1, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PT NE1/4SW1/4 17-6-68 2.00 AM/L 216336

That on the 26th day of August 2014 said Thomas W McGee assigned said certificate of purchase to Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Exec utor.That said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor on the 26th day of August 2014 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Thomas W McGee Sr., Estate, Michael McGee Executor at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2nd day of April 2015 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand

TO THE RESPONDENTS AND SPECIAL RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

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Hearings have been set for SENA DAVIS, D.O.BO. 05/28/1998. Adjudicatory Hearing on December 15, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in Division 7; Pre-Trial Conference on April 10, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 3 and a Jury Trial on April 21, 2015 and April 22, 2015 at 8:45 a.m. at the Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUR FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

Be Informed! You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you

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