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ABOVE: Arapahoe County Sheriff David Walcher talks Oct. 10 about the criminal investigation of the Dec. 13, 2013 shooting at Arapahoe High School that killed student Claire Davis, along with the shooter, Karl Pierson. Seated along the wall are, from left, District Attorney George Brauchler, Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy, and Claire’s parents, Michael and Desiree Davis. LEFT: Brauchler listens to a question from a member of the media during the press conference regarding the conclusion of the criminal investigation into the Arapahoe High shooting. Photos by Christy Steadman

Shooter planned attack for weeks No criminal liability found on part of school district in Arapahoe High attack By Jennifer Smith P O W E R E D

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Karl Pierson set the date for his murderous rampage at Arapahoe High School eight weeks prior to carrying it out on Dec. 13, 2013. “It is a day of gore, filled with murder, suicide,” he wrote on Oct. 26 of that year. The words are in a computer diary uncovered by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the murder of Arapahoe student Claire Davis and the attempted murders of a student sitting near her and debate coach Tracy Murphy. Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher detailed the investigation during a press conference Oct. 10, saying it revealed no criminal liability on the part of the school district. The sheriff’s office released a 37-page report that summarizes about 4,000 pages of supporting documents. But reporters pressured Walcher and Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy about whether more could have been done between September 2013, when Pierson was suspended for threatening the debate coach, and the day Pierson took his own life in the school library after mortally wounding Davis.

Micki Jacoby, the step-mother of former Arapahoe High School security guard Cameron Rust talks to members of the media following the conclusion of the Oct. 10 press conference at the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office. Jacoby spoke about Rust’s experience and his desire to hear the truth come out. According to the report, Tracy Murphy certainly had concerns after removing Pierson as the captain of a debate team on Sept. 3, 2013. “Tracy never had a kid look at him with the look of hatred that Karl did that day,” reads the report. “It was `haunting’ how Karl looked at him.” Later that day, Pierson was heard screaming that he was going to kill Tracy Murphy. Arapahoe continues on Page 39

School district leader to retire Scott Murphy has been with LPS for 24 years By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy announced on Oct. 9 that he’ll retire after the close of this school year. “I was looking at doing this earlier, but with all of the events of this year, I decided to wait,” he told the members of the LPS Board of Education during their regular meeting. Murphy’s retirement will be effective June 15, 2015. The announcement came Murphy on the evening before he was slated to stand with Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher and District Attorney George Brauchler to release the results of the investigation into the shooting at Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13 of last year. It was also the evening the board passed a resolution supporting Safe Schools Month following a discussion of actions taken since the shooting. The board has approved $810,000 for an in-house mental-health clinic and $200,000 for additional school resource officers. The Littleton Police Department has also secured a grant for an SRO dedicated to the Whitman/Options campus, which houses the district’s alternative schools. “We’re working with our partners to make safety our highest priority,” said Melissa Cooper, director of special education/student support services. Board President Lucie Stanish said the board will be working with a search firm to find Murphy’s replacement in time for the 2015-16 school year. “There’s a lot going on, but we’re LPS, so everything will be OK,” said boardmember Kelly Perez. Murphy served as the district’s chief financial officer and assistant superintendent for 16 years before taking the helm as superintendent in 2006. He began his career as a social worker in Boulder and Larimer counties in 1978.

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Councilmember raises motel owner’s hackles Randy Stein makes offer on ‘blighted’ property By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The owner of the Evergreen Motel is crying foul at Littleton City Councilmember Randy Stein. Stein, a developer, recently called James Donnelly to ask about purchasing the motel, which Donnelly has owned for 35 years and has no intentions of selling. The motel is included in a zone approved by Littleton Invests for Tomorrow, the city’s urban-renewal authority appointed by city council. To create it, LIFT had to declare the entire area blighted — though not each parcel individually. As a result, future redevelopment could benefit from tax-sharing arrangements that would fund improvements to the public infrastructure. But Donnelly wants nothing to do with it. “I tend to do things at a pace I can afford without outside help,” he wrote in a letter to several local media outlets. “The appearance of our property is improving daily, and we are doing it on our own.” The problem as Donnelly sees it is that Stein, along with the rest of city council, is slated to cast the final vote to approve the zone on Nov. 4. “He will be involved in approving the plan, and there’s no conflict here?” wonders Donnelly. “I remain skeptical. And the city council remains puzzled why they are not trusted.” Stein says it was an innocent mistake. “I didn’t call as a councilmember or on behalf of the city or to curry any favors,” he said in an Oct. 7 phone interview. “I’m not familiar with exactly which projects are in the area.” That seems disingenuous to some, especially community activists opposed to LIFT’s urban-renewal efforts. “You claim to be experts on urban renewal while at the same time claiming not to know anything about the urban-renewal area,” Betty Harris told council during its

The owner of the Evergreen Motel in Littleton is not interested in selling the property. File photo Oct. 7 meeting. “He’s trying to profit on property he will be voting to blight.” City Attorney Ken Fellman came to Stein’s defense later in the meeting, saying Stein simply would have had to recuse himself in the event he did have an actual financial interest in the property. But since Donnelly’s not selling, it’s a moot point. “I understand this is a touchy situation in the community,” said Fellman. “But in my legal opinion, no laws have been broken and there was no conflict of interest.” The nonpartisan Colorado Ethics Watch agrees, saying Stein wasn’t operating on insider knowledge since the plans have been made very public for several months. “This has not gotten to the point of violation of law or ethics,” said director Luis

Toro, adding that he’d let readers judge the credibility of Stein’s claim that he didn’t know the property was involved in the URA. “It’s all appearances, and I’m not going to criticize anybody for being upset about the situation. But we don’t view this as something that would be an actionable ethics violation.” Even if it was, said Toro, city policy doesn’t provide for a punishment. However, the council’s own code of conduct requires members to avoid actions that might cause the public to question their independent judgment. Asked if he thought it would have been better to wait until after council voted, Stein said: “If I’d have thought about it longer, I probably would have made the same conclusion, and it’s an appropriate one to

make. It was at the spur of the moment. If it had been a guy with less of an ax to grind, it would not have been such a big deal.” Donnelly continues to worry the city will move to take his property through eminent domain. Council recently passed a resolution promising not to use that power in pursuit of urban renewal, but a citizens group is still gathering petitions in an attempt to place any such decisions in the hands of voters. But the city has always had the power of condemnation, and used it recently at the request of a property owner in downtown Littleton. It declared a home unfit for human habitation to back up the owner’s eviction process when he decided to sell the property.

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Old maintenance facility coming down Littleton City Council approves duplexes for Southbridge site By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com A plan to replace an abandoned, contaminated maintenance facility in Southbridge with duplexes gained unanimous approval from Littleton City Council, over the objections of about 30 of the site’s neighbors who attended the Oct. 7 meeting. “The bottom line is that the proposed development, with 38 large duplex homes crammed into a three-acre lot, would be inconsistent with the open, neighborhood feel of the surrounding community,” said resident Martin Kaye. The site was South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s maintenance facility until 2011. Stoneridge Homes now has it under contract, and its president, Gary Wanger, told council the company will be

paying about $200,000 to clean up environmental contamination. “A lot of us feel betrayed by South Suburban for leaving this mess behind,” said Bill Hails, who lives nearby and would prefer to see homes better suited for baby boomers looking to downsize, like himself. “You city fathers need to do what’s right and what’s needed for the city of Littleton.” The proposal is for about 13 units per acre — about the same as three neighboring townhome developments. They would be for sale, ranging from about $300,000 to $350,000. The two-story units would be 1,500 to 1,900 square feet, with heights capped at 30 feet, less than the townhomes next door. However, the duplexes sit on higher land, and many worry the duplexes will loom over its neighbors. “I’m concerned about our privacy, I’m concerned about density, and I’m concerned they’re going to look like barracks,” said Cynthia Keohane. But her neighbor Debra Kovacs knows what it’s like to be on the other side of the

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Udall, Gardner clash Pueblo event draws clear lines between rivals By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A knock-down, drag-out affair in Pueblo between Sen. Mark Udall and Congressman Cory Gardner on Oct. 9 could have easily been promoted on the venue’s marquee as the Steel City Smackdown. Buoyed — and sometimes booed — by a rowdy audience, the two rivals tangled on a debate stage inside Memorial Hall on issues they have clashed over countless

times throughout the Senate campaign. But while many of the issues are worn — they once again sparred over issues that included women’s reproductive rights and the Affordable Care Act — the candidates’ energies certainly weren’t. The two went at each other hard throughout the night. That was apparent when the Democrat Udall attacked Gardner and his Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives for failing to make progress on immigration reform. Udall scolded Gardner by saying, “You haven’t lifted one finger” toward movement on immigration issues. Debate continues on Page 36

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Patriotism isn’t as simple as slogans Like everyone else, I have been absorbed with the recent argumentative developments in Jefferson County. The school board has had its hands full, hasn’t it? I am not going to point fingers at anyone or advocate anyone: That’s done much better somewhere else. But one thing did stand out that I thought could serve my purposes here, and that was the proposal to foster more patriotism among students. I thought I knew exactly what the word means, but even so, I looked it up again. And I was right — but it made me wonder just how patriotism could be approached in the classroom. I think the course or the seminar or whatever it was going to be would have to begin with a disclaimer: “Not everyone feels the same way about the United States as you do. Some of you feel more strongly than others, and are willing to chant `U-S-A’ whenever you get the chance, and others would rather eat their hand than chant `U-S-A’.” I would rather eat my hand. Some of us have an American flag on our houses day and night, and some don’t. Does that mean that the ones with flags are more patriotic, and the ones without flags are less patriotic? Of course. Some people love the Fourth of July and some don’t. If you don’t like the Fourth, does that mean you are less patriotic? Of course. It’s my least favorite day of the year. It

comes with loud noises and obnoxious behavior. Oh, here and there, a few people remember why the day is being celebrated, but mostly it’s an endorsement to get intoxicated, blow things up, and set fire to patio furniture. Let’s say Patriotism 101 was going to be a 3-credit course. Who would you bring in to teach it? The winner or the loser of a drawing? If I were asked to lead the course, I would aim for balance, and perhaps for irony. Everyone would have to listen to John Philip Sousa 24 hours straight. Everyone would be expected to watch “Coming Home” and fast-forward to the scene where Jon Voight, who is a paralyzed Vietnam veteran, speaks to a roomful of young men who are considering enlistment. I would ask them, “Was Jon Voight more patriotic before he enlisted and is he less patriotic now, or is he more patriotic now than he was before?” Everyone would have to recite the Gettysburg Address to a bunch of second-graders, who might be hearing it for the first time. Everyone would have to find out who Joseph McCarthy was.

And who First Lieutenant Audie Murphy was. Second Lieutenant William Calley. Corporal Pat Tillman. Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos. I would ask my students if you can be a racist and a patriotic American at the same time. Or if you can be homophobic and a patriotic American at the same time. I would ask if conservatives are more patriotic than liberals, or the other way around. That’s where it gets tricky. Once that question is asked, the can of worms becomes very wormy. I would require everyone to experience some kind of civil disobedience regarding a perceived inequity, and then to write a 650word essay, like this is, about it. How would the students be evaluated? Maybe I would ask each of them to name the 43 people who have been sworn in as presidents of the United States. No, that would be too easy. It couldn’t possibly be that specific, because patriotism can’t be defined for everyone anymore than love can be or God or even art. I never asked my students, “What is art?” It would have taken up the entire semester, and in the end it would have answered nothing. I thought it was ironic that this bit about “patriotism” was to be required in a county named Jefferson. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A vote for ourselves

The South Suburban Parks and Recreation District is asking voters to approve a 2-mill property tax increase this November. For several years increasing expenses, including rising costs for water, construction materials, utilities, health care mandates and salaries, has outpaced the district’s revenue. Much of our infrastructure and many of our aging facilities need attention. Even our newest recreation centers are almost 10 years old. The decision to ask voters to approve a tax increase has not been made lightly. Last fall, the board of directors convened a Citizens’ Committee of more than 70 volunteers to help evaluate the operations of the district. After reviewing the report from the committee, the board held public meetings and subsequently commissioned an opinion poll on how best to meet the needs of the

district. Based on all this information, the board authorized the district to place a request for a mill levy increase on the upcoming ballot, Issue 4C. The additional funding each year will be used by the district to address cost increases, improve services and to begin deferred repairs on a number of parks, playgrounds, trails and facilities. For each district home, the 2-mill property tax increase will amount to an additional $8 per year for each $100,000 of appraised home value. This tax will sunset in 10 years. Ballot Issue 4C is about maintaining what we have. Our citizens value their parks and trails. Surveys show that more than 90 percent of district residents use our recreation centers and other facilities. All of us benefit from having an award-winning, high-quality park and recreation district. Our beautiful parks and trails enhance our quality of life.

Our first-rate facilities and programs bolster our property values. Vote Yes on 4C. Pam Eller Board of Directors, SSPRD Columbine Valley

City not facing deficit

War is peace? Water is dry? Surplus is deficit? Who is confused here? The latest edition of the “Littleton Report” says (page 1 bottom of right-hand column) “Council’s recent review of the city’s five-year budget deficit highlighted the need for revitalization of commercial centers and how urban renewal can support and improve sales tax revenues.” In other words, the “Littleton Report” is claiming the council is implementing urban renewal because it is projecting a budget deficit in the next five years. The problem is, the city’s five-year budget forecasts a

surplus, not a deficit. In the city’s “Five-year Financial Projects - First Quarter Report” dated June 24, 2014, the report shows a surplus in the general fund every year of the five-year forecast. The forecast shows revenue exceeding expenditures every year, while at the same time the city maintains a 17 percent reserve every year. Furthermore the five-year forecast shows a surplus in the Capital Projects Fund of more than $2 million at the end of five years. Now who is confused? Or who is trying to confuse whom? And when is a surplus really a deficit? Betty A. Harris Littleton

Vote for the future I attended the Sept. 23 debate between Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and his Democratic opponent, Letters continues on Page 9

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Do-over needed on character test “It’s not what happens to us that defines our character, it is how we respond to what happens to us.” I am sure you have heard that before, and if you have read my column in the past few years or heard me speak, you have heard me espouse these very same words. Well, last week, those words put me to the test personally. How did I do on that test? FFS (failed for sure.) “What?” you ask. “The guy who writes and speaks about positive attitude, integrity, and taking the high road failed the character test?” Yes he did. It really was not my fault — OK, maybe it was. However, there were mitigating circumstances that resulted in my flagrant display of lack of discretion and patience. You see, I had been traveling for the past six weeks on a fairly intense schedule. And the final week included seven cities in five days. And that was nine flights and four different hotels. And I have been wrestling with migraine headaches for a while, and the magnitude and insanity of the trip were only exceeded by the ferociousness of the headaches. So lack of sleep and pain were certainly contributing factors to the eventual breakdown in char-

acter. But, it was also not my fault that on the very last leg of the trip home, someone opened up a can of “stupid” on the plane. Now, that wasn’t nice of me, was it? I mean, the ridiculousness and ineptness of my fellow passengers and the flight attendants on that flight hit an all-time high, or low for that matter. Three people sitting in the wrong seat or row, a woman ringing for the flight attendant as we taxied away from the gate so she could ask if she could change her flight after we had already left, to the flight attendants being unable to locate and then relocate a suitcase in the overhead compartment for a passenger. They must have looked for 15 minutes at the same compartment and the same bag and then

finally realized that it was the bag they were searching for. I mean, really, how many flight attendants does it take to change a light bulb? Now I am just getting mean, aren’t I? I was tired, cranky, in pain, and just miserable. And that’s when it hit me: I was the one who hit an all-time high, or low for that matter. My pain and anxiety were only exceeded by my own arrogance and impatience. My character was tested and I failed. And I wish that I could let myself off the hook and chalk it up to a bad day and being human. However I choose not to so that I can learn from my poor behavior and attitude. So this is an open letter, apology, and confession of a weary traveler. The truth is that I travel so often and I can say that I love the flight attendants. I know many of them because of the frequent travel. I am rarely if ever inconvenienced by the airlines. And since I fly almost exclusively on United, this is a shout-out to all of you at United and thank you all for the great work that you do. Over the past 20 years I have met the most interesting passengers on my flights and love to hear their stories.

So again, it wasn’t my fellow fliers and seat mates, nor was it the flight attendants, sad to say it, but it was just me. Sometimes when we are working hard, studying, and preparing so that we pass the trials and tests of life with A’s or B’s, we are motivated not to achieve anything less. And when we do receive that lower grade, like maybe even an F, it is a very blunt and quick reminder to get back on the right course of study, hard work, and preparation. I know that for me, the failed character test may have been just what I needed, and just what the teacher ordered. The good news is that I can still hear my teacher Zig Ziglar saying to me, “Michael, failure is an event, not a person. And yes, yesterday really did end last night.” Are you passing the tests of life? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we do get back on course, it will always 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.

October haunting is no sure thing October has traditionally been a spooky month, with several market busts landing on the 10th month of the year. However, even though the thirdquarter earnings typically add volatility, on average, October is not the worst month of the year. It makes you wonder whether markets, when they defy logic, have a history to follow no matter what the facts are. It could almost appear as a haunting. October is plagued with volatility for many reasons: • The shift from the summer months, which are typically slow, toward the retail anticipation of the holiday season changes the focus of investors. • The start of the fourth quarter, which is signaling the end of the year is near. Investors may fear there is not enough time to improve or make a change that will significantly impact their annual returns. • Third-quarter reporting season begins. This is a crucial report in that it is the last one of 2014 and it looks back at the year so far, in addition to predicting what might occur in the remaining few months of the year. • The markets normally react with daily swings during earnings season based on which company or sectors are reporting and whether the news is good or bad. This particular year we have a few additional conditions that may cloud the stock market. • The stock market never likes uncer-

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former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. Coffman has served the United States honorably as a member of our armed services, but his service in the House — trying to represent the diverse, competitive, equally divided people of the 6th District — has been hampered by his Party’s paralysis of the 113th Congress. He is so yesterday. Romanoff represents our future. He will fight to create clean-energy jobs, harnessing the Colorado sun and wind to boost our economy and save our environment; he believes in the equal status of women to control their reproductive lives and receive equal pay for equal work, and to raise the minimum wage for all; he offers legislative compassion to those touched by the violence in the Aurora theater and the halls of Arapahoe High School instead of blind fealty to the gun lobby; and he understands education is the ticket to the middle class, and will fight equitably across the aisle to make college more affordable for the DREAMers as well as the Colorado graduate. When you vote on Nov. 4, vote for the

tainty and mid-term elections are just around the corner. • Many countries in Europe are in recession, Russia is being sanctioned and China’s gross domestic product (GDP) is falling. This makes the U.S. one of the strongest economies in the world, which is being impacted by weaker countries. Investors are still haunted by the witch of October and many remain frustrated with paltry returns so far this year. This is a sensitive month, mainly due to the crashes of 1929, 1987 and 2008. There were also large declines in 1978, 1979, 1989 and 1997. Despite this dismal news, we often see substantial upswings during the first month of fall as well. We are also on the threshold of the strongest positive months on Wall Street, which historically have been from November through April. Traditionally, October marks the end of the worst six months on the market, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. Therefore, investors both on the sidelines or committed to their strategy have

some homework to do. Here are some positive things to consider: • The Federal Reserve has committed to keeping interest rates low for the time being. That can continue to fuel growth in the U.S. economy. • Inflation remains low, which helps create cash flow for consumers and businesses to save or invest more. • Retirement plan contribution limits remain high, which allows small investors to build a substantial nest egg with pre-tax dollars. • Commodities led by oil are down in price, which helps stretch the monthly budget. • The unemployment rate has fallen to 5.9 percent and the initial jobless claims are declining each month as well.

• The second-quarter GDP was revised to 4.6 percent growth, the highest since the great recession. Keep in mind that market volatility can offer sale prices in certain asset classes. It is important to create your plan first so you can identify the best opportunities for your situation. 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.

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Romanoff receives PAC money despite denials

According to the Colorado Statesman, Andrew Romanoff, Democrat candidate for Colorado U. S. House District 6, has gotten over $200,00 from the secretive ActBlue PAC (political action committee), which has unknown contributors that earmark donations for specific candidates. On the other hand, his opponent, U.S. House Rep. Republican Mike Coffman has accepted contributions from mostly wellknown PACs. Incredibly, a recent attack ad by the left coast CounterPAC insinuates that Coffman has received contributions from Russian billionaires and a Chinese casino owner, which would be illegal. If this is true, why hasn’t CounterPAC reported this to the Federal Election Commission? The obvious answer is that this attack ad is completely bogus. Thank goodness Colorado voters are smart enough not to believe these bogus attack ads against Rep. Coffman. He has run an honest and open campaign following the traditions he learned as a Marine. Let’s hope Colorado voters reward him by again choosing him as our U.S. House representative. Charles Newton Highlands Ranch

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Heritage neighbors overwhelm meeting City council orders planning board to `cease and desist’ By Jennifer Smith

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Littleton City Council shut down the planning board’s efforts to update portions of the city’s comprehensive plan after a neighborhood meeting went awry on Oct. 2. “It created a tremendous uproar that should not have happened,” said Mayor Phil Cernanec during the Oct. 7 regular council meeting. He proceeded to direct staff to arrange a study session with the board, and asked that further neighborhood meetings “cease and desist.” “If anyone on council disagrees with me, you can take me out behind the shed, but that’s the direction,” he said. The neighborhood meeting was

High court upholds ruling that calls gay marriage ban unconstitutional By Chris Michlewicz

Whether or not all of Colorado’s leaders and residents agree with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold rulings that struck down gay marriage bans in five states, there is little argument that it signals a monumental shift. Gay couples began lining up for marriage licenses at some county courthouses after the Oct. 6 ruling, and soon, images of happy same-sex

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eryone into the theater, but there was no audio-visual equipment set up in there for what was supposed to be the scheduled and orderly presentation. There were also no microphones, so people resorted to shouting, said Van Nimwegen. “People were upset, and I don’t blame them,” he said. “We tried our best to put down the rumor about Gallup Street. We did get a lot of written comments, and we wrote down comments as people shouted them out. It wasn’t very productive.” Cernanec stressed that there are no plans and no desire on council’s part to extend Gallup Street. Councilmember Debbie Brinkman questioned whether the board should even be dealing with the neighborhoods at this point, given council and staff’s focus on the commercial corridors and urban renewal. “It really did create a bit of a stir, and I don’t think it was necessary,” she said. “I think we should find a way to redirect them.”

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the first of what was supposed to be a series to hear from people who live near Heritage High School about their vision for the area. The current plan hasn’t been updated since it was written in 1981. That version envisioned Gallup Street eventually going through the neighborhood; it currently ends at Heritage. It would be putting it mildly to say the neighbors don’t want that to happen, and they turned out in force to say so. “The good news is that outreach to the neighborhood really worked,” said Glen Van Nimwegen, the city’s community development director. “I think what happened is a series of miscommunication.” Such community meetings are traditionally not heavily attended, and Van Nimwegen had planned on hosting around 50 people in a small lecture hall at the school. Some estimate that about 450 converged on the meeting, overwhelming the room and the participants. The decision was made to move ev-

partners sealing their vows with a kiss were splashed on television and computer screens across the country. Meanwhile, prominent voices that have spoken out against gay marriage have largely fallen silent, or couched their comments in the wake of noticeable changes in public sentiment on the issue. While some in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community are celebrating what they consider a historic turning point, there are others who believe the decision was long overdue. Parker resident Patrick Wendling-Markwell said he and his husband refused to rely on elected officials before making it official. “All the couples we know got married years ago in another state be-

cause we weren’t willing to wait,” said Wendling-Markwell, who got married in Iowa and is now in the process of adopting children with his husband. Eugene Ebner, who lives in the Denver Tech Center with his boyfriend, Paul Page, says they were planning to marry Oct. 3 in Vermont, but complications with scheduling, along with expenses for guests that would need to travel from Colorado, caused them to postpone the wedding. In a letter to the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, Ebner’s 22-year-old son later blasted the lack of acceptance that forced the couple to plan a wedding out of state in the first place. A day after the Supreme Court’s Marriage continues on Page 21

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“Unfortunately the Corps of Engineers selected the most environmentally damaging alternative for the Chatfield project. It’s a bad deal for the public and for Colorado,” Polly Reetz, Audubon’s conservation chairwoman, said in a statement. “The Corps of Engineers’ approved plan will provide only a highly unreliable water supply yet will cause substantial environmental damage to Chatfield State Park, one of the state’s most heavily used and biologically diverse state parks.” According to a statement from the Corps — which operates the dam — reallocating storage from a flood-control pool into a joint conservation/flood control pool will raise the water level by 12 feet. Because water will cover more of the park, there will be “significant modifications to relocate and replace existing recreation facilities, resources and project roads with new facilities and roads,” reads the statement. Some, including state Democrats and the Audubon Society, worry that the proj-

ect could irrevocably damage the park’s ecosystems. “The Chatfield Enlargement Project as proposed is a poor use of tax dollars, as it will extensively damage all public and environmental resources of Chatfield State Park, inundating river and forest that is habitat for 375 species of birds and other natural creatures, while other less damaging alternatives are available to project sponsors,” reads a resolution passed on April 12 by the Colorado Democratic Party. The statewide Water Supply Initiative estimates Colorado will need between 600,000 and 1 million acre-feet annually of additional water by the year 2050. The Corps expects this project to add 8,539 acre-feet of water a year for municipal and industrial use at less cost than other water supply alternatives. The Corps acknowledges there could be adverse effects on recreation and the environment that will be “mitigated to the most sustainable alternative to below a level of significance.”

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John Hickenlooper

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Party: Democrat Occupation: Governor Contact information: www.hickenlooperforcolorado.com Background: Hickenlooper was an exploration geologist in the oil and gas industry before opening 16 successful brewpubs and microbreweries in Colorado. He served as mayor of Denver from 2003-11. What is a key policy improvement that you would like to see through over the next four years? Colorado has gone from 40th to fourth in the nation for job creation and we’ve created 210,000 new jobs since January 2011, but we have more work to do. I will continue promoting bottomup economic development so every community feels economic improvement. I am dedicated to finding creative ways to get the long-term unemployed back to work. How would you handle an issue like hydraulic fracturing, one where there are so many competing interests? We negotiated a compromise with the oil and gas industry and the conservation community that removed harmful proposals from the 2014 ballot that would have put thousands of jobs at risk and would have had a devastating impact on our economy. That compromise included the creation of a bipartisan task force. Do you support the death penalty and what are your reasons behind that conviction? I am opposed to the death penalty. After studying this issue in detail, I think the facts are pretty clear that the death penalty is not a deterrent to crime, nor is it cost-effective. My conscience compels me to the conclusion that the State of Colorado should not be in the business of taking human lives. Job growth continues on an upward trajectory in Colorado and unemployment continues to drop. Is the state on the right economic track? Yes. Colorado is proud of our economic progress improving from 40th to fourth in the nation for job creation and creating 210,000 news jobs (190,000 of which are in the private sector). Last year, the Legislature approved $500 million in new funding for K-12 education. After years of budget cuts, is the state’s education system finally on the right track? Colorado’s continued economic success relies on a strong public education system that fosters home-grown talent. Thanks to smart budgeting and tough choices in our first term, we have increased K-12 education funding by $400 million and higher education funding by $100 million. We continue to champion accountability and effectiveness that has made Colorado a national model.

Party: Republican Occupation: Buffalo rancher; banker Contact information: www.bobbeauprez.com Background: A successful business leader, buffalo rancher, dairy farmer, and hometown banker, Bob Beauprez built Colorado businesses and created hundreds of jobs, helping hundreds of small businesses pursue their American Dream. What is a key policy improvement that you would like to see through over the next four years? A comprehensive audit of state government to identify and eliminate unnecessary regulation, and minimize bureaucratic roadblocks. How would you handle an issue like hydraulic fracturing, one where there are so many competing interests? Policy should be based on science, and part of a governor’s job is to make a decision that is in the best interests of the state and its citizens. Conversation is important, but we need to be focused on finding a solution and then getting on with implementing that solution. Do you support the death penalty and what are your reasons behind that conviction? I do support capital punishment in rare cases for extreme crimes, and following the strict application of due process. The death penalty is provided as an option under the Colorado Constitution for the most heinous of crimes, and as governor I will respect the process of law and the difficult decision of the jury. Job growth continues on an upward trajectory in Colorado and unemployment continues to drop. Is the state on the right economic track? Colorado has slipped to middle of the pack economically, and is performing worse in many ways than our neighboring states. Some areas of the state — such as Grand Junction, Pueblo and Colorado Springs — experienced decreased or stagnant GDP in 2013. As governor, I will work to remove government as an anchor on the economy, and restore opportunity to ALL of Colorado. Last year, the Legislature approved $500 million in new funding for K-12 education. After years of budget cuts, is the state’s education system finally on the right track? Funding is only part of the equation, and we are not maximizing our existing K-12 funding — i.e. school trust lands, and return of federal tax dollars. In the meantime, the current governor has allowed federal bureaucrats to impose a one-size-fits-all standard that reduces opportunity in education. As governor, I will improve the quality of education by returning control to local boards and ending Common Core.

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U.S. Senate candidates

Cory Gardner Party: Republican Occupation: U.S. Rep. for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District Contact: www. corygardnerforsenate.com

Mark Udall

What are your policy positions on immigration reform?

Why should women voters support your candidacy over your opponent’s?

Do you support President Obama’s response to ISIS-sponsored terrorism in the Middle East? Why or why not?

No one is arguing that we should return to the old system. But Sen. Udall sold Obamacare on a string of lies. We must replace Obamacare with reforms that actually increase the quality and reduce the cost of care. I support commonsense solutions that allow for the interstate purchase of insurance, coverage of pre-existing conditions, tax relief, and bolstering state high-risk pools.

I firmly believe our immigration system is broken and badly in need of reform. That process should begin with border security measures and a guest worker program. We cannot have a secure border in this country without a functional guest worker program.

Women in this country have been hurt by the policies of President Obama and Sen. Udall. They are facing higher taxes, losing their doctors and insurance plans as a result of Obamacare, and have suffered most in the economic downturn. I will fight for Colorado’s women and greater opportunities, including improving access to oral contraceptives and strengthening education.

I support the President’s response, but I strongly oppose the failed foreign policy that led us to this point.

I enrolled in the Colorado exchange and know the law isn’t perfect, but we can’t go back to a time when insurance companies could jack up rates, cut coverage, and drop people who got sick. I’ve led efforts to make the ACA work for Colorado and keep moving forward.

Our immigration system is broken. I voted for a comprehensive immigration reform bill supported by business, labor, immigration and agriculture groups, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support. I have also championed the DREAM Act so that children who have known no other home than America can earn a path to citizenship.

I trust women to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I will protect access to birth control, preventive care, and abortion. I also helped to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and support the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure equal pay for equal work.

As a member of the Armed Services and Intelligence committees, keeping Americans safe will always be my number one priority. That’s why I strongly support targeting these terrorists with airstrikes along with efforts to arm and train Arab and other fighters in the region to attack ISIL on the ground.

Do you agree with John Suthers’ handling of recent court battles surrounding gay marriage?

Is it the job of the attorney general to defend all state laws, regardless of how she feels about them?

Why do you suppose so many people are fed up with Washington politics and how is your presence going to make a difference in people’s minds?

Is the Affordable Care Act a good law? What changes, if any, need to be made to improve the nation’s health care system?

Washington is full of bitter partisans and gridlock. Coloradans deserve a senator who places solutions above all. That solutions-oriented approach is what I learned growing up on the Eastern Plains, where my family has lived for five generations and run a farm implement dealership for a century. We need a senator with a positive vision for Colorado and someone who believes that a brighter horizon is always within reach.

I have a long record of reaching across the aisle for commonsense policies that cut red tape and reduce our deficits. I wrote a balanced budget amendment, worked with Republicans to end earmarks, and continue to look for opportunities where we can work together.

Party: Democrat Occupation: U.S. Senator Contact: www.markudall.com

Attorney general candidates

Cynthia Coffman

Why does it matter who is the next attorney general?

What distinguishes you from your opponent?

Someone experienced must defend state law and stand up to the federal government. I’ve worked for the Colorado Legislature, a state department, the governor, and now the attorney general. I understand how state government works and know what to do when it doesn’t.

I am a staunch proponent of the rule of law. My opposition already has said he’ll pick and choose which parts of the constitution to defend. He’s told us he’ll violate the oath of office before he’s ever sworn in.

I’ll expand public outreach on consumer and public safety issues by creating an office of community initiatives. The focus will be keeping kids safe at school, protecting individual privacy, preventing identity theft, and educating consumers. I will give citizens a place to report suspected crimes by public officials and government employees, and guarantee the AG’s office will prosecute the bad actors. Finally, I will fight crimes against kids and the elderly, work to reduce domestic violence and human trafficking, and be a strong voice for crime victims.

I do. The AG is required to enforce laws passed by the people and elected representatives. That’s what General Suthers has done in defending the definition of marriage in our state constitution. The voters passed the marriage amendment in 2006, and the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to say it is unconstitutional.

It is, unless the highest court with jurisdiction has said that law is unconstitutional or violates existing legal precedent.

The AG is responsible for decisions that directly affect the people of Colorado, such as: locking up violent and repeat criminals, defending a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, and protecting the people and natural resources of our beautiful state.

I am not a political appointee. I have been a prosecutor for the past 26 years, taking on public corruption and locking up violent criminals. I base my decisions on the facts and the law, not politics.

I will create a public corruption prosecution unit, lead a statewide effort to improve services to victims of sexual assaults, implement a task force to protect veterans, and work to keep kids in the classroom and out of the courtroom.

No. I agree with the 27 courts in a row — including court decisions here in Colorado — that recently ruled that these bans violate the Equal Protection Clause of the constitution.

Yes, personal opinions don’t matter. I am the only candidate that has stood up in court for the last 26 years and defended Colorado laws. However, we also take an oath to follow the Constitution. When a law targets a group to deny a fundamental right, it is unconstitutional, and I will not defend it. A 2003 unanimous decision of Colorado’s Supreme Court established that rule of law.

Party: Republican Background: Cynthia Coffman has served as second-in-command of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office for 9 1/2 years. She has practiced law for 23 years.

Don Quick Party: Democrat Background: Quick served two terms as the District Attorney for Adams and Broomfield counties. He served as Attorney General Ken Salazar’s Chief Deputy. Don grew up in Jefferson County and lives in Westminster with wife Kerrie and two sons.

What are some policy improvements that you will bring to this office?

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14 The Independent

October 16, 2014

Reviewing the state ballot questions By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The following is a look at statewide ballot questions:

Amendment 67

This measure proposes to amend the state constitution to “specify that the terms ‘person’ and ‘child’ in the Colorado Criminal Code and the state wrongful death statutes include unborn human beings.” according to the official state ballot information booklet. Supporters say the amendment protects pregnant women and unborn children by making it a crime to kill or harm a child in the womb. The measure would mean that unborn children would be afforded the same legal status as adults. If voters approve, the measure may also “establish the legal foundation to protect the unborn by ending the practice of abortion in Colorado.” Opponents say the measure is “unnecessary and unclear” and that there are

Secretary of State

Joe Neguse Party: Democrat Occupation: University of Colorado regent and attorney Contact: www. joeneguseforcolorado.com

Wayne Williams

Party: Republican Occupation: Current El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Contact: www.winwithwayne.org

Treasurer candidates

Betsy Markey Party: Democrat Background: Founder of Syscom Services, sold a successful coffee shop, was a Budget Analyst at Treasury, Assistant Secretary Homeland Security, and a Congresswoman. Has a Masters from American University.

Walker Stapleton Party: Republican Background: Spent career in the private sector, serving as CEO and CFO of various private and publicly traded companies. BA from Williams College (’96); Graduate Degree in Business Economics from the London School of Economics (’97); MBA from Harvard University (’03)

already protections in place for pregnant women who are physically harmed. Because there is no legal or medical definition of “unborn human being,” opponents fear that the law could apply at the earliest stages of pregnancy. That could mean that if women terminate a pregnancy, at any stage, they would face criminal liability.

Amendment 68

This measure would allow casino gambling at horse racing tracks in Arapahoe, Mesa and Pueblo counties. The new gambling tax revenue would provide additional funding for K-12 schools. Supporters say the measure provides funding for schools without raising taxes and the gaming revenue could provide up to $114.5 million annually to school districts and charter schools, beginning in 2016. Proponents also say the measure would create new jobs at the gaming establishments. Opponents say the measure would hurt economies of the existing gambling towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple

Why does it matter who is the next secretary of state?

What distinguishes you from your opponent in this race?

It matters because, as the son of immigrants, I believe the right to vote is sacred. We need a secretary who will administer elections evenly and fairly. I will work to make our elections accessible to all eligible voters.

Unlike my opponent, I have a history of working across party lines as a business attorney and CU Regent. Also, I supported recent election reforms that my opponent opposed, which ensure every registered voter receives a mail-in ballot, and will fight to protect those reforms when elected.

Elections are too important to trust to a novice. I expanded voting opportunities while running challenging elections — a recall with seven different rule sets and an election amidst a devastating wildfire. As County Clerk from Colorado’s biggest county, I’ve been a leader in making improvements. We provide great customer service – I run the only office in the state open on Saturdays. We’ve been a model of efficiency, openness, and transparency – while keeping costs low.

I am the only candidate who has actually run elections. When a devastating wildfire attacked our community, we had voters who were completely cut off. As the elected Clerk, I ensured that every citizen had the opportunity to vote – delivering and receiving ballots in extraordinary ways.

Creek. When these mountain towns’ economies take a hit, so does the state, through decreased gaming revenues that support state and local services. The measure also does not give local voters a say in whether casino gambling should be allowed in their communities.

Proposition 104

If passed, this measure would “require that local school boards or their representatives negotiate collective bargaining agreements in open meetings,” the blue book states. Those who support the measure believe it would provide the public with greater oversight regarding the goings-on at their schools. The measure would create greater transparency in government, allowing the public to have a better understanding of the collective bargaining process. Opponents say employment contracts issues would be difficult to deal with publicly and those discussions can sometimes lead to sensitive employment issues that are best left for an elected school board to

What are some policy improvements that you bring to this office? I will work to ensure that all who want to create a business in our state can by creating an online portal for businesses, hiring regional representatives to work with local economic organizations, and expanding office hours to assist small business owners

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handle.

Proposition 105

This measure would require foods that are genetically modified or produced with genetic engineering to be labeled as such. Supporters of the measure say Coloradans deserve to know what’s in the food they eat. They also say that it is a good thing when consumers can make their own informed decisions on what they feed their families. Right now, labels are already required to indicate nutritional values and the presence of allergens, so, supporters say, why not label a GMO as such? Opponents say the measure would result in higher food costs for farmers and manufacturers, meaning retail stores would pass along those costs to the consumer. The measure would be a burden for small businesses and farmers markets as well. Opponents are also concerned that consumers would misconstrue the labeling to mean the food is not safe, even though there is no scientific evidence that indicates genetically engineered foods are unsafe.

Has Scott Gessler been a good secretary of state?

What do see as being the biggest challenge facing the current voting and elections system and what changes would you make?

No. The Secretary has been unwilling to work collaboratively with important stakeholders to improve our elections system. As Secretary of State, I will collaborate with the clerks and other stakeholders to ensure that our elections are as efficient and accessible as they can be.

The most important issue facing the Secretary of State is how to engage people in our democratic process, thereby making Colorado the numberone state in the country for voter participation. I will work with county clerks to ensure that our elections are efficient and affordable, and will expand voter access where it is lacking, including for example, using tablet technology to ease the process for voters with disabilities.

www.goVoteColorado. com and the business registration systems are great. A Secretary of State with practical experience in running elections will be able to ensure better processes and more collaboration.

Colorado has a great system but it can be better. My efforts as county clerk have resulted in record turnout. We need to reform the recent laws, so that our election integrity matches our alreadyhigh voter participation and voters have choice. We should require photo identification for in-person voting and actual residency for same day registration. We should require signature verification for all mail ballot elections.

Why does it matter who is the next treasurer?

What distinguishes you from your opponent in this race?

What are some policy improvements that you bring to this office?

What kind of impact is PERA having on the state and how would you address it?

What changes or what continuations of policy would you implement to ensure the state’s financial system is sound?

In this age of partisanship and skepticism, Colorado needs a treasurer who will show up, work with both sides of the aisle and be transparent and accountable to Coloradans. I will be that treasurer.

Like most Coloradans I worked hard to provide for my family. I started two successful businesses — one I sold and doubled my investment and the other is going strong. I know how to make tough financial decisions.

I would attend and be active at PERA meetings while working on solutions. Something my opponent hasn’t done. I would reinstate the State Taxpayer Accountability Report. It shows where taxpayer money comes from, and where it goes. The current treasurer never produced a report. Also, good government finds creative ways to do more with less, making our tax dollars go further.

Passing SB 1 in 2010 helped PERA, it cut retiree COLAs, increased the age of retirement, and increased the contributions of employees and employers. PERA is now on a course toward full funding in 30 years. We should give this legislation time to work.

I will monitor the results of SB 1 on PERA and work with the Legislature to determine any other changes to the system. From day one, I will work full-time to evaluate state investments, work with officials from across Colorado to meet local needs, and ensure that our treasurer’s office is working in a transparent and accountable manner.

Colorado’s Treasurer oversees a multi-billion dollar investment pool of public funds each year. It is critical that the office is managed by someone with a deep understanding of both public and private finance.

I am not a career politician. Prior to being elected in 2010, I spent my entire career in the private sector, where I learned invaluable lessons and skills that are crucial to public finance. This differentiates me from my opponent who voted in favor of the fiscally catastrophic (Obamacare). Our respective approaches to public policy could not be more different.

I have brought unprecedented transparency to the treasurer’s office. Additionally, I consolidated the state’s debt issuance process, provided greater power to county treasurers, and, every year that I have been in office, we have exceeded our investment benchmarks.

PERA currently has a $26 billion unfunded liability, or rather, money that the retirement plan owes but does not have in the bank. With such a massive shortfall, PERA needs to be reformed to protect the retirement of its 500,000 members. We have seen the effects of runaway pension shortfalls elsewhere. Colorado can do better, and I am proud to have taken a leadership role in fighting for PERA’s solvency and sustainability for generations to come.

We must keep Colorado business-friendly. The economic consequences of banning fracking would be ruinous to our economy. I will fight tirelessly to prevent it from ever happening.

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October 16, 2014

1st Congressional District

Frank Atwood

Why are you seeking this office?

What makes you the best person for the job?

What will your top priority be if elected?

I want the voters to have an opportunity to express a preference for a socially accepting and fiscally responsible candidate, a Libertarian, the best of both major political parties.

A sense of humor. What will I do if elected? I will immediately demand a recount; to quote William F. Buckley. Also, I bring a nuanced political philosophy of both being social accepting and fiscally responsible.

My priorities will be to reduce the national debt.

I want to continue to work as an effective leader for our shared values and make our community, the state of Colorado, and our country more prosperous and equitable.

I have a proven record of leading on issues we all care about, and even in Washington’s gridlock, I am achieving bipartisan successes. Whether it’s 21st century medical research, renewable energy, or equality for all, I am making a difference.

To continue to shape a nation that supports economic opportunity for all and stands by our common values. Economic and job growth, equal rights for all, and support for new initiatives and businesses all play a part in achieving this.

There is a strong consensus for immigration reform across a wide variety of sectors in our community. We need everyone who supports this cause to raise their voices and call out those in power who are impeding reform. We need broad and heavy pressure to do this.

We need casual supporters of immigration reform to become engaged so we can finally pass reform into law, and we have a chance to remake our medical research system to utilize all of the recent advances in medicine. We can treat and cure scores of diseases in the years ahead.

I am seeking this office because I believe the people of CD-1 are not being served well by Diana DeGette. Folks are wildly unhappy with Congress. Diana DeGette has been in Congress since the ‘90s. She is part of the problem and not part of the solution

I think I’m a capable citizen who will work hard to represent the people of Denver and Englewood. That said, it’s not really about me. This election is about Diana DeGette and whether we are happy with the status quo in Congress and in Washington.

Restoring fiscal sanity. If we stay on our current fiscal path, we will bankrupt our country in a few decades. I will work to leave a better legacy for our children and grandchildren.

I support comprehensive immigration reform. I will work across party lines to get this done. I think Marco Rubio’s proposal is a good starting point.

I support repealing Obamacare. The majority of the American people are very much against Obamacare and it will continue to warrant great attention. I support sensible energy development here in Colorado. Fracking is a huge positive for our state and our country, so long as we do so responsibly.

Why do you suppose so many people are fed up with Washington politics and how is your presence going to make a difference in people’s minds?

Is the Affordable Care Act a good law? What changes, if any, need to be made to improve the nation’s health care system?

What are your policy positions on immigration reform?

Why should women voters support your candidacy over your opponent’s?

Do you support President Obama’s response to ISIS-sponsored terrorism in the Middle East? Why or why not?

Both parties spend more time fighting than fixing problems. I don’t have time for the bickering and focus on solutions, including recently authoring and passing a bill with unanimous support to fix the problem-plagued Aurora VA hospital project.

It’s a bad law and we need to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a patient-centric system that brings down costs and doesn’t bankrupt our families or country. I did it in Colorado, when I passed landmark legislation protecting patients with pre-existing conditions, banned insurance companies from charging women more than men, and did it without hundreds of thousands of Coloradans having their insurance plans canceled.

I believe immigration reform should secure the borders, grow our economy and be compassionate in keeping families together. I have personally authored legislation to allow children brought here through no fault of their own to earn a path to citizenship through military service.

I think all voters should support my candidacy for the same reason. I work hard to find solutions to the problems my constituents face. I am willing to buck my party to do what I believe is right, from helping pass a stronger version of the Violence Against Women Act to fighting to cut the wasteful spending at the Pentagon.

It’s come much too late, but I support the stronger approach President Obama has belatedly taken. I oppose sending conventional ground forces back into Iraq, but we should support allied groups more vigorously to stamp out those that seek to do us harm.

When I worked with Republican Governor Bill Owens to balance the budget, we’d sometimes disagree, but we never shut down the entire government. That’s the difference between how we get things done in Colorado and how Congress has collapsed as a functioning body. We need more men and women in Congress who are focused on finding common ground to grow the economy and strengthen the middle class. That’s the kind of representative I’ll be.

Congress should be working to fix the ACA, not repeal it. We can’t go back to the days where people were denied insurance coverage because of preexisting conditions, or where women were charged more than men for their health care.

I support comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship. The House has blocked even voting on the Senate’s bipartisan bill — that’s unacceptable to me. I also will vote for the DREAM Act, a bill my opponent called a “nightmare.”

I believe women have a right to make their own health care decisions, and I will vote to protect those rights in Congress. Neither politicians nor employers should get in between a woman and her doctor. I also strongly support equal pay for equal work, which my opponent has opposed at every opportunity.

ISIS poses a grave threat to our country, and its atrocities are an affront to civilization. We must stand shoulder to shoulder in supporting swift and decisive action, not merely to contain this terrorist organization but to eliminate it.

How would you help to end gridlock in immigration reform. Enforce current laws.

What two issues deserve more attention next year than they have received in recent sessions? The national debt and unfunded liabilities.

Residence: Littleton Party: Libertarian

Diana DeGette Residence: Denver Party: Democratic Occupation: Member of Congress, attorney Contact information: www.degette.com

Martin Walsh Residence: Denver Party: Republican Contact: mail@walshforcolorado.com

6th Congressional District

Mike Coffman Party: Republican Contact information: coffmanforcongress.com Background: Mike Coffman grew up in Aurora, joined the military, served in both Iraq wars, started a small business and has been honored to represent CD6 since 2009.

Andrew Romanoff

Party: Democrat Contact information: www.andrewromanoff.com Background: As the Speaker of the House of Colorado, Andrew Romanoff focused on economic growth and education. Romanoff has taught at local colleges, including the Community College of Aurora.

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State House District 3 candidates

Candice Benge

October 16, 2014

Why are you seeking this office?

I believe it is very important that my generation has a voice in the process, not just for ourselves but for the next generation as well. As a young woman I want to be part of this and fight for what is best for my district and the state.

I am in a unique position as I was raised in this district and went to Cherry Creek High School. My familiarity with the district along with my background in construction put me in the best position to represent the district as well as tackle one of the most important issues facing any state - infrastructure.

Politics deeply affects who gets a fair shot — no guarantees — at a dignified life. Will it be all hardworking, law-abiding Coloradans, or just the lucky few? I want to do my part, in later life, to help Colorado become an even better place to live, work and raise a family.

Residence: Cherry Hills Village Party: Democratic Occupation: Incumbent state Rep. for House District 3

State House District 37 candidates

Nancy Cronk Residence: Aurora Party: Democrat Occupation: Board member on community boards, proud stay-athome wife and mother.

Jack Tate

Residence: Centennial Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman Contact: jtate@jacktate.org; www.jacktate.orgfor

What will your top priority be if elected?

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate the Legislature’s performance during the 2014 session? Please explain your answer.

What two issues deserve more attention in the 2015 session than they received in 2014?

Transportation/Infrastructure - A strong, safe and reliable transportation network is a cornerstone of government’s responsibility to citizens; Job Creation/ Economy - Work to project a business friendly attitude and improve the economic atmosphere so all Coloradans my benefit from a robust economy; Education - We can improve our education system through increased choice and accountability.

3, the narrow majority by which the Democrats hold the Senate turned even minor issues into partisan show downs where there was even more pressure on members to vote the party line instead of the district.

I’ve worked bluecollar union jobs, white-collar jobs, owned a business, served our military as a civilian contractor, been a lawyer, employed people, and come from a family which has experienced extreme suffering from political forces. I know intimately how government can help or hinder our quest for a decent life.

In my last term, I will lead the newer members, both Republicans and Democrats, to an understanding of, respect for, and determination to continue the collaborative, bi-partisan way we do things in Colorado. We must not go the way of Washington, lest we become as dysfunctional as they are.

I give the session an 8. I feared we’d descend into bickering and gridlock, but we didn’t. Instead, we boosted K-12, capped college tuition, improved Coloradans’ job prospects, made childcare more affordable, balanced the budget, increased the rainy-day fund, and helped folks recover from floods and wildfires.

Oil and gas. In 2014, we punted. In 2015, we must act to ensure that Colorado extracts our fossil fuels more safely and with less impact on our environment and way of life than anywhere else.

Why are you seeking this office?

What makes you the best person for the job?

What will your top priority be if elected?

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate the Legislature’s performance during the 2014 session? Please explain your answer.

What two issues deserve more attention in the 2015 session than they received in 2014?

I’ve raised my family in Arapahoe County and choose to serve my community by furthering our collective interests: better paying jobs, stronger public schools, less expensive higher education, improved access to health care, small business support, better-funded emergency services, and more.

I’ve lived, worked and volunteered in this community for 24 years — in the public schools, on local boards, and for non-profit organizations. I know my neighbors well and have their best interests at heart. On the Fire Board, we work in responsible, non-partisan ways to get things done!

I spent the entire summer asking voters in our area what they want me to do once elected. The needs and concerns of my neighbors will dictate my agenda. My future constituents want good paying jobs, great schools, affordable higher education, small business support, and safe streets for their families.

7/10. The legislature worked very hard last year and had a number of successes. Still, higher education costs are too high, small businesses are still struggling, and some people do not feel safe. We need to find more creative solutions to help hard-working Colorado families. Everyone deserves a fair shot!

Education: We need to strengthen our public schools, and make it easier for people to afford college. No one should start out adulthood already buried in debt. Supporting Small Businesses: Our district has many small businesses. We need to make it easier for them to make a profit.

We often see wellintentioned policies end up doing more harm than good. At issue is the sometimes lack of private sector experience which anticipates consequences of poorly conceived legislation. With three schoolaged children, I want to keep Colorado a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

After 25 years as an engineer and project manager, one important lesson I’ve learned is to listen to people around me — they are the ones with the answers. In that way, I can understand the issues that Coloradans face every day, stick my neck out, and make necessary and difficult decisions.

My top priority will be to stop government’s hurting small businesses. Small businesses are our number one job creator in Colorado, and we need a climate that lets small businesses flourish. This will mean more good careers and that’s what’s important to Coloradans. Together, we can build a prosperous Colorado.

4 — While there were ‘targeted’ tax credits for ‘certain’ Colorado businesses and increased funding for high education, citizens should not be misled into believing that the current legislature is pro-job creation outside of government or is addressing critical, structural problems in Education. We need tough decisions, not more fees and bureaucracy.

Two salient issues are health insurance costs and education. We still do not grasp the punitive effects of the recent health care law on small businesses, nor how to mitigate the impacts of unfunded, questionable mandates on our schools. We should empower entrepreneurs. We need more funding for the classroom.

Residence: Greenwood Village Party: Republican Occupation: Heavy construction

Daniel Kagan

What makes you the best person for the job?

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Arapahoe County ballot information Staff report All active, registered voters will receive a mail ballot for the 2014 General Election. Ballots were mailed out beginning Oct. 14. If you need to register to vote or update your voter registration, please visit www.govotecolorado. com. If you have questions about your ballot or need to know the location of an Election Day polling place or other ballot drop-off locations aside from what is listed below, please contact elections@arapahoegov.com, 303-795-4511

or visit www.ArapahoeVotes.com. Completed mail ballots may be returned by mail with paid postage, or delivered to any one of 37 drop-off locations in Arapahoe County by no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day. The following ballot drop-off locations are located in western Arapahoe County. Centennial: City Clerk’s Office, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial: Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. Centennial: Cherry Creek Schools Instructional Support Facility, 5416 S. Rivera Way

Centennial: St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, 8035 S. Quebec St. Cherry Hills Village: City Clerk’s Office, 2450 E. Quincy Ave. Englewood: City Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway Greenwood Village: City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec St.* Greenwood Village: Greenwood Community Church, 5600 E. Belleview Ave. Greenwood Village: Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 S. Dayton St. Littleton: County Elections Facility, 5251 S.

Federal Blvd.* Littleton: County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 5334 S. Prince St.* Littleton: City Clerk’s Office, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Littleton: St. Mary Catholic Parish, 6853 S. Prince St. Sheridan: City Clerk’s Office, 4101 S. Federal Blvd. *Denotes 24-Hour Ballot Box. Go to www. ArapahoeVotes.com and click the “Where should I go?” icon for hours and maps for all other drop-off locations.

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October 16, 2014

State House District 38 candidates

Robert Bowen Residence: Centennial Party: Democrat Contact: www.Bowen4Colorado. com; rbowen@Bowen4Colorado. com

Kathleen Conti Residence: Littleton Party: Republican Occupation: Incumbent state Rep. for House District 38 Contact: Contiforcolorado@ gmail.com

County commissioner, District 2

Martha J. Karnopp Residence: Aurora Party: Democrat Occupation: attorney Contact: karnoppforcc@gmail.com; karnoppforcountycommissioner.com

Nancy Sharpe Residence: Greenwood Village Party: Republican Occupation: Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2 Contact: www.electnancysharpe. com; nancy@electnancysharpe.com

CU Regents, District 6 candidates

John Carson

Residence: Highlands Ranch Party: Republican Occupation: Attorney Contact information: www.CarsonforCURegent.com, carsonforregent@gmail.com

Why are you seeking this office? I believe the people of Littleton and Centennial deserve better representation. The incumbent is very partisan. Her voting record caters to corporate special interests rather than the people. She regularly votes to cut funding to schools, votes against regulations on fracking, votes against families, and disregards public safety.

What makes you the best person for the job? As a state representative in the 1980s, I passed significant legislation by working with both parties. Light Rail, the Lemon Law, and the Older Coloradans Act were a part of my accomplishments. I am not supported by special interests; I am free from that kind of influence. I am willing to act in the best interests of my constituents regarding health, safety, consumer protection, and any other issue which pits human well-being against corporate profits.

What will your top priority be if elected? My priority is to improve the lives of Coloradans and our environment. That means protecting our water and soil from pollution by frackers; making sure all workers are paid a fair wage; increasing funding for education; helping small business create jobs; keeping school children safe; and helping working families.

Colorado is a state that I have loved since moving here as a child. I welcome the continued opportunity to serve the people of House District 38 and to affect positive policies that allow our community to be the best place to live, raise children, and grow old gracefully.

As a parent and school volunteer at Heritage High School, I have a keen understanding of education issues. In addition, during my four years in the legislature, I have gained a strong understanding of complex issues, formed relationships with impacted groups, and created solutions to statewide problems.

I will continue to ensure that hard-earned tax dollars are spent responsibly in critical areas such as state-wide infrastructure and all areas of education. In addition, I am committed to ensuring public safety, protecting our most vulnerable citizens, and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens whenever possible.

Why are you seeking this office?

What makes you the best person for the job?

What will your top priority be if elected?

We need a voice on the Board of County Commissioners for programs which will help the neediest citizens in our county, for programs that will create jobs, develop affordable housing, reduce energy use and costs. These programs can be created without increasing taxes and they will benefit the whole county. I will continue to work hard to bring good jobs into the county, budget conservatively, protect the safety of all citizens including our most vulnerable populations (children and the elderly) and support funding for safety and enhancing recreational opportunities like parks, trails and open spaces.

Why are you seeking this office? I am committed to excellence in public education and a proud graduate of CU. When I speak to voters, one issue comes up repeatedly, and that is the cost of college. Middle-class families should not have to go broke in order for their children to attend college.

Professionally, I have been an elder law attorney for 36 years, so I am familiar with the needs of seniors and their families. I have also spent a great deal of time studying and supporting programs which will reduce poverty and I am committed to that goal.

My track record of results-oriented achievement, extensive knowledge of county issues and established collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners makes me the best person for the job. I am an active and confident representative for Arapahoe County and understand what it takes to do the job effectively.

What makes you the best person for the job? I have a public education background. I am a past president of the Douglas County School Board, overseeing the budget and operations of Colorado’s third largest district, with over 60,000 students. I supported pay for performance, parental choice, and innovations to ensure DCSD remains among the highest performing school districts.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the Legislature’s performance during the 2014 session?

What two issues deserve more attention in the 2015 session than they received in 2014? Briefly explain why.

I rate it an 8. They passed significant legislation on voting rights, the environment, criminal justice, families, and jobs. Some good legislation was blocked by partisan obstruction, particularly on funding education, minimum wage, and issues affecting working families. The constraints of TABOR blocked the legislature for dealing with infrastructure and education.

While there are more than two issues that need attention, priority must be given to environmental protections that deal with fracking: protecting water and soil, as well as, giving local government authority to regulate fracking while preserving mineral rights. The second issue of priority is increased funding for schools and higher education. That means finding a public consensus on amending TABOR.

3-plus: In far too many instances the Democrat-controlled legislature dictated a Denver-centric agenda. Geographically and population-wise, Colorado is a diverse state with different needs than just metro Denver. There were also assaults on the freedoms of lawabiding citizens and protections removed for small businesses.

Our state infrastructure such as roads and bridges are woefully underfunded; furthermore, it is critical to keeping Coloradans safe and maintaining our state’s reputation as a great place to live and work. I also want to enable policies that empower our elderly to live more of their life in their own home whenever possible.

What is one change What else should that can make the voters know county run more about you? efficiently?

My priority will be programs that benefit the greatest number of people in the county, with particular concern for our neediest citizens: the elderly, the poor, the unemployed, children and families. Also, I support programs that protect our natural environment.

Approximately 85,000 people in Arapahoe County are food-insecure. Some are eligible for SNAP benefits but not receiving them. An outreach to those people would reduce poverty for our most vulnerable citizens and would bring federal dollars into our county’s economy. Every dollar of SNAP benefits produces nearly two dollars in local economy growth.

I have been in leadership positions in professional organizations such as Colorado and Aurora Bar Associations, business organizations such as Aurora Chamber and Southlands Business Team. I have volunteered for community programs like Girl Scouts and RESULTS, an anti-poverty organization. I served on the county budget review committee

My top priority has and will continue to be the financial stability of the county. Through fiscal discipline and sometime difficult choices, Arapahoe County will be able to continue to fulfill its commitment to Service First, Quality of Life and Fiscal Responsibility. These are the foundational goals of our County.

I am committed to our Align Arapahoe Performance Management System being implemented now. In this program, elected officials and department heads will continually look for opportunities to streamline, automate or eliminate processes to achieve greater efficiencies. I am very proud that our employees are working hard on this initiative.

Voters should know that for more than 30 years, I have lived, worked and raised my family in Arapahoe County. I am proud and honored to serve as an Arapahoe County Commissioner and will continue to work hard and effectively to keep all the promises that I have made.

What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?

What else should voters know about you?

University bureaucracy needs to be streamlined. Programs that cross departments can be consolidated. The Regents should ensure that the focus is on courses and programs that provide a return on investment for students. Students deserve a solid education with courses that contribute to gainful employment as well as critical thinking.

I believe there should be a balance between teaching and research. Too much emphasis has been placed on research and publication as the road to tenure. Professors want to teach more, they want more time with students, but there is an understandable philosophy of “publish or perish.”

What will your top priority be if elected? Controlling the high cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses. In the last decade, in-state undergraduate tuition at CU has risen 160 percent. The Regents must require the university bureaucracy to tighten its belt. As an example, Purdue University trustees just approved the fourth year of a tuition freeze.

Democratic candidate Naquetta Ricks did not respond to Colorado Community Media’s questionnaire.

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Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s candidates

Dave Walcher Residence: Aurora Party: Republican Occupation: Sheriff, Arapahoe County Contact information: davewalcherforsheriff@gmail.com; davewalcherforsheriff.com

Tyler S. Brown Residence: Aurora Party: Democrat Occupation: Campus safety officer with the Aurora Public School District Contact: www.tylerbrownforsheriff. com; tylerbrownforsheriff@gmail. com

Arapahoe County Clerk & Recorder candidates

Matt Crane Residence: Littleton Party: Republican Occupation: Arapahoe County Clerk & Recorder Contact: www.mattcraneforclerk. com; craneforclerk@yahoo.com

Joan Lopez Residence: Centennial Party: Democrat Occupation: clerk with motor vehicles department Contact: Joanlopez4countyclerk. ogr

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Why are you seeking this office?

What makes you the best person for the job?

What will your top priority be if elected?

As the current Sheriff, my professional goal is to enhance community safety, promote community engagement and increase community trust in the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. We need to provide the best customer service possible, in the most efficient means, and in the most unbiased and fair manner.

I have the qualifications, experience and proven leadership skills over my progressive 33-year law enforcement career. I have the relationships and support of the community, other elected officials, schools, businesses, faith-based organizations and civic organizations that one needs to build a collaborative and productive future for our community.

My top priority is to enhance the safety of our community, both young and old. This is currently being accomplished through the expansion of the Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer program (more SRO’s in schools), and a fulltime Internet crimes unit that investigates fraud, theft, ID theft and Internet luring of children.

I am a citizen of Arapahoe County and I care about the safety, well-being, and the direction/future of this county and its people. For far too long, people have seen the sheriff’s position placed in the hands of the person next in line — leaving the voters with not much of a say until well after the fact. I want an election where there are two candidates, two visions for Arapahoe County.

Although this is my first election and I am on the younger side when it comes to politics, I make up for it with experience in law enforcement, good judgment, and a serious drive to show that local politics — when in the right hands — can be a reliable, accessible, and trustworthy resource for the entire community. I will put all my effort into making the sheriff’s office as efficient, fiscally responsible, and transparent as possible.

My top priority will be to ensure Arapahoe County is being provided with the highest quality law enforcement services, while being the best steward to the citizen’s money.

What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?

What else should voters know about you?

The sheriff’s office, in an attempt to improve overall efficiency in the deployment of 700 staff members, has done and is conducting extensive workload assessments. Through the assessments and changes to schedules that have and will occur, members will be deployed more consistent with workload and reduce costs (overtime).

The office of sheriff is not about politics or political party. The office of sheriff is about public safety. Voters should be informed about qualifications, experience and leadership, and vote for the candidate who can lead a 700-member organization, a budget of approximately $75 million, for a county with over 600,000 residents. Thank you.

The sheriff’s office should be a transparent organization, and one which looks to the community for support and oversight. I will create a bipartisan committee that will be used to address issues facing all citizens in Arapahoe County.

I want to restore the public’s trust in law enforcement. There has to be a mutual relationship between law enforcement and the general public, and if the people are hesitant to fully trust our leaders in law enforcement, the relationship begins to break down. Restoring the trust means we have to make it as easy as possible for a citizen to contact the office with tips or suggestions.

What makes you the best person for the job?

What will your top priority be if elected?

What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?

What else should voters know about you?

As an Arapahoe County resident for more than 30 years, I have a passion for public service. After serving in elections administration for 14 years, I was honored to be unanimously appointed clerk and recorder in 2013, and will continue to uphold the high standard of this office if elected.

My education and experience. I am the only candidate with experience in management, budgeting and elections administration. I am a nationally and state certified elections administrator. During my 18 months as Clerk & Recorder, we have accomplished a great deal to provide more efficient and accessible services for our citizens.

The top priority of this office as long as I am Clerk & Recorder will always be to conduct elections that are fair, accurate, and transparent for ALL citizens of Arapahoe County. I will continue to seek ways to provide more efficient services to citizens in a fiscally responsible manner.

I am excited to introduce lobby kiosks at all branch locations this fall where citizens can check in for services. This new technology will improve our workflow and greatly improve the customer experience. Seniors and persons with disabilities will be able to make an appointment for services on our website.

I am a proud father of two children. My daughter, age 6, attends elementary school in Littleton, and my wife and I were blessed with our newborn son in August. We will raise them both to be avid Denver Broncos fans.

I am running as a Democrat and I have worked for the county as a Motor Vehicle specialist III and a Drivers License specialist III for 13 years. This is the third and final level of this career. I have volunteered to be trained on all systems in the office. This is my career and for years I have been watching and accumulating ideas on how to make Arapahoe County a better place.

I am the best person for the job because I have 13 years of experience with the county . I am about people, not government. I know what the citizens need and want, because I am an Arapahoe County citizen. I am the person that helps the citizens of Arapahoe County, you, day after day, year after year.

My top priority is fair elections. Clerks should be updating all sources of each system. We take care of drivers license, motor vehicle, and election all in one office. Arapahoe County Clerks are not trained to update all aspects of the office. Therefore customers are left at the county’s mercy for not getting their ballot and in result waiting hours on end for a ballot.

Why are you seeking this office?

I want all employees to be able to step into any job position, and feel as comfortable as I do. I think it’s important that a customer can get the answers from any employee, rather than hearing. “That’s not my department” or “I have no idea.” I hear that too often these days. There is no such thing as “that’s not my job.”

We all need an open door to the knowledge and functions of the Arapahoe County Clerks office. Employees should be able to step into any position when needed. The plan is to switch it up.

SSPR hoping for more green for greenways Two-mill tax hike would fund general operating expenses By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com The South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors is asking voters to approve a tax hike of two mills. “We’ve cut, we’ve tightened up, we’ve

delayed maintenance, we’ve delayed some projects and really worked on what our priorities are,” said John Ostermiller, board chair. “We’re coming to the end of our rope. We’re a very well-managed district. … We offer a lot of benefits to the public, and I think the public expects us to keep doing that.” This November’s Ballot Issue 4A will ask for a property-tax hike of two mills for 10 years — about $16 per $100,000 of a home’s value per year — resulting in about $4.5

million annually in additional revenues for the district to be used for general operating expenses. Priorities include protecting the trails, maintaining parks, installing energy-saving systems and replacing aging and inefficient irrigation systems. In May, a citizens’ committee strongly recommended the step, and actually suggested the district also pursue a bond issue. SSPRD’s current share of property tax is about 7 mills, or about $55 a year for

every $100,000 of a home’s value. Of that, $26 goes to capital projects and $18 goes to trails, parks and open space. Fee-based programs get $5, administration gets $5 and Hudson Gardens gets $1. The district’s total annual budget is about $53 million. It serves more than 135,000 residents in Littleton, Sheridan, Columbine Valley, Lone Tree, Bow Mar, Centennial west of Interstate 25 and portions of Jefferson, Douglas and Arapahoe counties.

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Arapahoe County Assessor

Why are you seeking this office?

What makes you the best person for the job?

What will your top priority be if elected?

What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?

What else should voters know about you?

What motivates me to serve as your county assessor is the opportunity to improve the fairness and efficiency of assessments and services to the Arapahoe County taxpayers and make a real difference in their lives.

I have earned an MBA and a master’s degree in economics and my master’s in accounting and my CPA are on the way. I am Colorado real estate broker for about 10 years and I run a real estate brokerage company as a managing broker. I have worked for CO department of Corrections, CO department of Revenue, CO School of Mines, City & County of Denver and Community College of Aurora.

When elected, I will promote fairness, equality and efficient and technology driven services to the people of the Arapahoe County.

Fairness in treatment, fairness in assessment and fairness while dealing with people.

America has been good to me. When I proudly became an American citizen, I vowed that I would give back to this country, my country. America has been all I imagined it could be, with freedom and open discussion, with opportunities for everyone to pursue their dreams. In my case, the dream is to represent the people.

The Arapahoe County assessor has a large responsibility. The assessor is accountable for appraising 200,000-plus properties with an overall value of $60 billion and certifying values to 355 individual taxing authorities. Every county in metropolitan Denver area has highly experienced and licensed assessors and Arapahoe County should be no different.

Qualifications/experience! The assessor is the county appraiser, managing a staff of 63, including over 30 licensed appraisers. I’ve achieved the highest appraisal license, Certified General Appraiser, which allows me to appraise and oversee all residential and commercial properties. I’ve established a relationship with taxpayers and taxing authorities understanding their concerns and expectations.

When I was first elected, I made a pledge to provide the most accurate valuations at the lowest cost to taxpayers. I have voluntarily reduced my budget and staff numbers through effective reorganization, financially conservative leadership and better business practices. These goals and my commitment to the citizens will continue in the future.

The necessary implementation of a new computer system has resulted in a highly challenging project. During the next term, I will work hard on improving computer system efficiencies. Continued implementation testing and training is essential, along with the upcoming 2015 re-appraisal. The new computer system resulted in shared savings of $880,000 annually.

2014 President Colorado Assessor’s Association; 2012 Colorado Assessor of the Year; Passed every annual state audit under my leadership; Reduced office budget from $5.45M to $4.96M; Qualified expert appraisal witness Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals; Testified at Colorado Legislature on assessment related bills; Authored successful assessment legislation, Arapahoe County native.

Why are you seeking this office?

What makes you the best person for the job?

What will your top priority be if elected?

What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?

What else should voters know about you?

I will restore competence to the treasurer’s office, again earning money through investments to pay for roads, public safety and needed services. I will restore my economic stimulus program that helped create nearly 1,000 private sector jobs. I will restore cost cutting, again reducing headcount and the office budget.

As treasurer, I changed a badly run office into a 21st century treasury. I earned $42 million of investment earnings compared to virtually none from my opponent. I reduced staff by 10 percent and office space by 25 percent. I lowered vendor costs by $300,000 per year. I brought the office back into compliance with state law and the auditors.

I will restore the high level of competence and customer service that the office had when I was treasurer. My opponent is a fine person, but doesn’t know how to invest money, administer the office, or improve the county’s finances.

I will improve the finances of the county, increasing investment earnings and cutting costs.

I work very hard, and am always creating ways to improve performance. I am an Arapahoe County Native, who attended local public schools.

I believe that my education and experience in finance and as a successful business owner give me the perfect background to help government operate more efficiently and effectively. I have decreased the operating costs of the office from over $2 million to $1.7 million, while continuing to provide excellent customer service.

After nearly four years in office, I have a proven track record of following through on my promise to improve the accountability, transparency and integrity of the office. I am active in many treasurer related organizations. Arapahoe County citizens now have a treasurer’s office they can be proud of.

Continuing the outstanding progress made over the last four years. Also, as we all know, interest rates have been historically low for the last few years. This has resulted in lower investment income than in prior years when rates were considerably higher. I look forward to higher rates and increased earnings.

We successfully installed a new computer system in 2013 that is saving the taxpayers $800,000 a year. With that major achievement nearly behind us, we can take on additional projects that will work with the new system to maximize its capabilities and get the most out of our investment.

I am very proud to serve the citizens of Arapahoe County as their treasurer. My most important constituents are my two children and four grandsons. We are all big sports fans, especially of the Broncos, the Rockies and whatever team my grandson is on!

PK Kaiser Address: Aurora Party: Democrat Occupation: Finance, accounting Contact: WWW.VOTE4KAISER EMAIL: VOTE4KAISER@GMAIL.COM

Corbin Sakdol Residence: Littleton Party: Republican Occupation: Arapahoe County Assessor Contact: www.sakdol.com sakdol@comcast.net

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Doug Milliken Residence: Centennial Party: Democrat Contact: doug@dougmilliken. com; www.facebook.com/voteDougMilliken

Sue Sandstrom Residence: Aurora Party: Republican Occupation: Arapahoe County Treasurer Contact: suecpa1@comcast.net; www.sandstromfortreasurer.com

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ruling, which happened to coincide with Ebner and Page’s one-year anniversary, Ebner was gleefully announcing to his 3,700 Facebook friends the couple’s new plan to get married in Colorado next June. “We decided we would wait until it was legal so we could get married in Colorado,” he said. “Last week in Vermont, we were wishing we could have (gotten married) and hoping Colorado would get its act together.”

Changing attitudes

Attitudes toward the gay community have vastly improved since the 1990s, in part because of traditional and social media. Ebner, 41, points to Ellen DeGeneres’ decision to come out on her TV show in the

mid-90s and the popular sitcom “Will and Grace,” which put the subject at the forefront, as contributors. Greg Baird, a national lecturer on LGBT issues, also credits younger generations with promoting acceptance and understanding. Baird, who is open about his own homosexuality, said he was elated but not shocked by the Supreme Court’s decision. “When things started to evolve in California and Iowa, I knew the tides were changing and I knew things would happen pretty quickly,” said Baird, who is based in Chicago. “I think it’s going to happen all over. Years from now, we’ll be, like, what were we thinking (when bans were in place)?” However, Baird has no illusions that the entire country will jump on board, and believes some governors in conservative states will mount challenges to same-sex marriage. On its website, Focus on the Family says marriage should only occur between a man and a woman.

“Unfortunately, the standard of lifelong, traditional marriage as the foundation of family life in our nation is under attack,” it says.

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Ebner and Page had considered eloping, but Page, a well-known stage actor in Denver, wants a big production with 200 guests. In fact, the wedding will have a theater concept and occur on a stage, which is where the couple first met in 1998. “We deserve that and that’s what we want,” Ebner said. “For as long as we’ve waited, to feel validated and feel like everyone else, it’s amazing.” Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith said his office issued marriage licenses to eight same-sex couples within the first four days of the announcement. Colorado’s legalization of civil unions in March 2013 afforded certain limited rights, but married gay couples will now get the same benefits as heterosexual couples.

Gaining rights to equal treatment has been among the primary arguments from gay marriage proponents. Baird listed examples of angering situations, including one in which a gay man passed away and his family was able to legally enter the home to remove his furniture and clothes, instead of his long-term live-in boyfriend. “It’s an awful thing to do to two people that have been together a long time, and I’ve seen it happen many times,” Baird said. “And if your partner becomes ill, you should be able to go into the hospital to see them.” More involvement is needed from the LGBT community to reduce the number of teens left homeless by their decision to come out to their parents, Baird said. He listed off job and housing discrimination and transgender rights as frontiers that need more attention. “It’s come far, but we’ve got a ways to go,” he said.

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Greensky Bluegrass returns to Denver Oct. 24 and 25 for a two-night stand at The Ogden Theatre. The band debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Top 100 with their latest release, “If Sorrows Swim,” which came out in September. Photo by Chris Monaghan

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rboldrey @coloradocommunitymedia.com When Greensky Bluegrass returns to Denver Oct. 24 and 25 at the Ogden Theatre, tickets may not be that easy to come by. The Michigan-based quintet, which sold out its four shows at Boulder’s Fox Theatre and Englewood’s Gothic Theatre last fall, has become one of the bigger draws at Telluride Bluegrass Festival the past three years and also played soldout shows with fellow jamgrass stalwarts Railroad Earth each of the last two summers at Red Rocks. Add to that, the band’s fifth studio release, “If Sorrows Swim,” which came out Sept. 9, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Top 100 and has stayed in the Top 5 since. Their prior 2011 release, “Handguns,” opened at No. 3. “The past three years, it’s been really exciting to watch the crowds grow, no matter what venue we are at, whether it’s the main stage at Bonnaroo or at Red Rocks,” said guitarist Dave Bruzza, who along with the mandolin-playing Paul Hoffman is one of Greensky’s two main vocalists and lyricists. “We’ve become exposed to more and more people and people are really enjoying the music we are bringing.” The Ogden shows will be a homecoming of sorts for Bruzza, who moved to Denver a year ago, where he now lives with his wife when not on tour. The rest of the band, with the exception of bass-

Dave Bruzza, left, and Anders Beck perform with Greensky Bluegrass Aug. 22 in Chicago. While the band hails from Kalamazoo, Mich., Bruzza has been calling Denver home for the past year when Greensky isn’t on the road. Photo by Ashley Marie Downing ist Mike Devol, who now calls Oakland home, still lives in or around Kalamazoo, Mich., where Greensky came together in the early 2000s. “Denver is a great place to call home,” said Bruzza by phone as the band was preparing for a late-September gig in Asheville, N.C. “I really love the mountains; I love the people there and the whole scene.” That scene has been one of the major attractions to Bruzza since long before he made the move to Colorado. “In all the years of coming to visit Denver, even when we were first start-

ing out, all the shows we would come play, people would show up and it just seemed like a really nurturing community toward music,” he said. “I think it is wonderful that there are so many great musicians in town. When I’m home, I’ll go down to Cervantes on a Thursday and you never know who is going to be there. “I may end up getting in a jam with Chris (Pandolfi) or Andy Hall from the Infamous Stringdusters or Vince (Herman of Leftover Salmon) or Bridget (Law of Elephant Revival). There are great musicians everywhere. I’ve been lucky enough to be asked to come play with a lot of bands when I’m home. It’s super fun. I love doing that.” Right now, Bruzza is looking forward to spending a couple nights in his own bed as the band begins the 19-date Western leg of its fall tour that includes a night in Aspen and multi-night stops in Las Vegas and Portland, as well as San Francisco, where they will wrap things up at The Fillmore Auditorium in midNovember. Greensky will be playing two-set shows both nights in Denver. You, Me and Apollo — a five-piece indie folk band from Fort Collins — will provide support each evening.

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Paul Hoffman, of Greensky Bluegrass, performs Oct. 24, 2013 during the band’s gig at The Fox Theatre in Boulder. The Michigan-based band, which sold out the Fox and Englewood’s Gothic Theatre last fall, is returning to Denver Oct. 24 and 25 to play the Ogden Theatre. Photo by Ryan Boldrey

Greensky Bluegrass will headline Denver’s Ogden Theatre Oct. 24 and 25. Doors are at 8 p.m. and You, Me and Apollo will open and take the stage at 9 both nights. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.greenskybluegrass.com, www.axs.com or in person at the Gothic, Bluebird or Ogden box offices. Advance price is $22.75. If available, tickets day of show will cost $27. The Ogden Theatre is located at 935 E. Colfax Ave. Call 303-832-1874 for more information. Show is 16+

There are some stories that are too sad to report. This is one of them. Randy Weeks, age 59, president of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and executive director of its Broadway touring division, died Oct. 9. Weeks was in London attending the Independent Presenter’s Network conference. Concern was raised when he missed a previously scheduled meeting. Colleagues requested that the hotel in which he was staying do a wellness check, at which time he was discovered in his bed. The cause of death was not immediately unknown. Here’s what the retiring head of the DPCA, Daniel Ritchie, had to say: “Randy’s relationship with the DCPA began in 1978 when he started working in the box office while attending the University of Colorado. Despite a foray into his parents’ restaurant business, Randy’s first love was the theater. He was serving as Theatre Operations Manager at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., when local Broadway presenter Bob Garner tapped Randy to take the helm of Denver Center Attractions in 1989.” During Weeks’ tenure, he also opened the Garner Galleria Theatre in 1992 with the smash hit “Forever Plaid.” The venue has gone on to great success, treating audiences to such long-running shows as “Always … Patsy Cline” and “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Weeks was a co-founder of the Women’s Voices Fund, making gifts to honor his mother and aunt. He also served on the Denver School of the Arts board, the Independent Presenter’s Network, The Broadway League and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

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Rockmount Ranch Wear, the historic snapfront shirt maker at 1626 Wazee, is no stranger to the rich and famous. Its distinctive Western shirts have been immortalized in movies and on the backs of rock stars. Steve Weil, Rockmount’s third-generation owner, has met more than his share of stars, but he can’t resist getting in touch with his inner groupie when someone special walks in the door. On Oct. 3, Weil was driving home from work when an employee called to say that rocker Robert Plant, of Led Zeppelin fame, was in the store. Weil spun the car around and headed back. “He was like a kid in a candy store,” Weil said. “He tried on several shirts and a leather jacket and took each one to the counter. We talked about history and literature. His prose and manner was nothing like other rock stars and celebrities we have met. This man is a gentleman — amusing and without pretense. “He said he had been coming to Denver for over 40 years, and how it had matured well ... He said he played here on Dec. 26, 1968. I asked, `How could you remember the date?’ He said, `Because it was my opening concert on my first U.S. tour.’ Led Zeppelin started the tour as opening act for Vanilla Fudge and Iron Butterfly.”

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Jon Rizzi, founding editor of Colorado Avid Golfer magazine, attended the groundbreaking last week of Topgolf, an innovative indoor golf facility with extra strokes such as three floors with 102 practice bays, 200-plus HDTVs, a rooftop terrace and the kind of menu you only wished they served at your favorite golf course. Rizzi posted on his Facebook page: “Went to the groundbreaking of Topgolf (www. topgolf.com/us/centennial) in Centennial (10601 E. Easter Ave.). And `groundbreaking’ Parker continues on Page 25

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`House of Night’ series authors to visit Ranch `Redeemed’ is 10th title, with movie on horizon By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Zoey Redbird, fledgling vampyre, is in trouble and in jail as “Redeemed” opens. She thinks she has killed two men and is suffering massively from the attendant guilt trip. Can she/will she be able to recover from this issue so she and other House of Night vampyres in her Nerd Herd can mount a defense against Neferet, the Dark Goddess? “Redeemed” is by P.C. Cast and her daughter Kristin Cast, who will appear at the Highlands Ranch Tattered Cover Book Store at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 to meet with readers of their series, “House of Night.” The final, 10th novel in the series calls on young Native American heroine Zoey Redbird, aided by her friends and a loving grandmother, to call on all her special powers to overcome the evil Dark Goddess, who is on a rampage against the people of Tulsa, Okla. (where P.C. Cast lives). Zoey is heir to unique powers. She can summon the elements, as well as wield Old Magick. The Casts write in graphic detail about how Neferet puts people under her spell in her fortress at the Mayo Hotel — one can picture flying critters, loud screams and lots of blood in this conclusion to a truly popular series. We are told that a movie is pending. This series has been a best-seller in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, and has more

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Photos of musicians displayed The PACE Center Art Gallery in Parker is hosting an exhibition that features photographs of celebrity musicians taken by Colorado photographer Jensen Sutta Friday through Nov. 14. The exhibit’s opening reception takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16. It is open to the public and includes live music, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and an artist talk. Sutta’s exhibition at the PACE Center (20000 Pikes Peak Ave.) will feature photographs of Jack Johnson, Jaime Foxx, Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Sheryl Crow, Pat Monahan (Train), Flo Rida, G-Love, Todd Park Mohr (Big Head Todd), Burt Bacharach, Kenny Rogers, Peter Cetera (Chicago),

“Redeemed” by P.C. and Kristin Cast is the 10th and final volume in the “House of Night” series. The authors will appear on Oct. 20 at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch. Courtesy photos

IF YOU GO P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast will visit the Highlands Ranch Tattered Cover Book Store, 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 to discuss and sign their 10th and final novel in the “House of Night” series. “Redeemed” has just been published and brings a conclusion to the ongoing power struggles in a vampyre world. 303-470-7050. than 12 million copies in print, according to the publisher, St. Martins Griffin. The authors have created a fantasy world with a clear social structure and Don Felder (Eagles), B.B. King, Morris Day (the Time), Luke Bryan, Leann Rimes, Merle Haggard, Brad Paisley, Randy Owen (Alabama) and Strait. For more information about Parker Arts, visit www.ParkerArts.org.

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The big-band sounds of the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, with musical director Nick Hilscher, will fill the Paramount Theatre (16th Street and Glenarm Place) at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 (doors open at 6). The Glenn Miller Orchestra plays an average of 300 live dates a year around the globe to millions of fans. The concert benefits Colorado Public Television 12. Tickets are $35 plus service charges, and available at www.altitudetickets.com or by calling 303-893-8497.

P.C. and Kristin Cast, authors of “Redeemed,” will appear Oct. 20 at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch for a reading and book signing. distinctive characters such as Aurox, who comes out of Greek mythology, and Detective Marx, who comes out of the Tulsa Police Department, but understands about vampyres and has a special friendship with Zoey. There’s Zoey’s affectionate grandma, who speaks to her in a Native American tongue, and even opposing kitties: big orange Nala and Nefert’s cat, Skylar, to add another layer of color and conflict. Conversations and relationships at times have a normal teen flavor and

choice of words, which varies the rhythms in the book in an interesting way. Then the ultimate battle comes through like the most violent superhero film bit. P.C. Cast says her daughter, a New York writer, brings a teen sensibility to the stories they co-create. They must have interesting conversations over a late-night cup of tea! One assumes they will bring a bit of that interchange to their conversation with readers at Tattered Cover.

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Things will get spooky in Parker concert ‘The Unseen World’ is theme at PACE Center By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Director Rene Knetsch will direct the Parker Symphony in a season-opening concert on Oct. 24 that explores

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“The Unseen World,” featuring fantasy worlds created with music. The mood is Halloween. Included will be the world premiere of “The Night Creeps Slowly” by young Colorado composer Ryan M. Smith, who is a Chaparral High School graduate (2008). Parker-area high school musicians will play with the orchestra for this piece, which is described as “mysterious and unsettling.” Smith — a musician, composer, teacher and producer — received his bachelor’s degree in music from Metropolitan State University in 2013. He has been performing, teaching privately and with local music organizations, and writing a variety of music. He performs with local music groups ranging from contemporary classical to popular in style. His goal is to bring people together to help them understand themselves and one another using music, according to the biography provided by the PSO. He has written, recorded and produced two solo albums under the name M.I.X. Also on the orchestra’s program for Oct. 24: “Noon Witch” by Dvorak; “Danse Macabre” by Saint Saens; “March to the Scaffold” from Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique”; and Respighi’s tone poem, “The Pines of Rome.” PSO’s community liason, Cheryl Poules, offers a brief description: “The first movement of the Respighi work depicts the happy memory of children playing among the `Pines ‘de Villa Borghese.’ Next a majestic dirge conjures dim “catacombs” where the dead are immured. As the full moon rises, we linger at `The Temple of Janus,’ the double-faced god, and are spellbound at the eerily beautiful call of the nightingale. Finally Respighi paints a magnificent scene of the ancient armies of Rome as they march by the `Pines of the Appian Way.’”

Rene Knetsch conducts musicians of the Parker Symphony at the PACE Center, where the orchestra will perform on Oct. 24. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GO The Parker Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets are available at pacecenteronline. org, by calling 303-805-6800 or at the door.

Schwab Celebrates Grand Opening of new Calendar of Events Colorado Campus in Lone Tree On Wednesday, October 1, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its new Colorado campus in Lone Tree, Colorado. Schwab is a South Metro Denver Chamber member. A total of approximately 1,900 Denver-area Schwab employees will move into the 650,000-square-foot, 47-acre campus in staged phases over the next year and a half, enabling the company to consolidate the majority of its Colorado operations in one facility, located at 9800 Schwab Way (at the corner of Park Meadows and Lincoln). The campus, when completed, will include three fivestory office buildings as well as a standalone branch office, which opened last May. Located in the RidgeGate masterplanned community, the new campus will provide a new home for Schwab’s service center facilities, which are currently in three leased buildings

at two separate locations north of RidgeGate along the I-25 corridor. Three of the company’s four local retail branch offices will remain in their current locations: at 201 Columbine Street in Cherry Creek; 518 17th Street in downtown Denver; and 2480 Canyon Blvd. in Boulder. The fourth Denver-area branch office relocated to a prominent location on the new campus, facing Lincoln Avenue just west of I-25. The Schwab campus was designed to create a sustainable, visually appealing and strong identity within the community, which itself blends natural open space with mixed-use density. Situated for solar orientation, the campus buildings are nestled into the existing site topography and optimize views of Mount Evans, Indian Peaks, Longs Peak and the downtown Denver skyline. Landscaping reflects the natural Colorado landscape, with native grasses, plants and trees that

tie into the surrounding prairie. The site and buildings all incorporate sustainable materials and systems, targeting LEED Gold certification. “Our corporate real estate team really outdid themselves with this project,” said Brian McDonald, senior vice president of Schwab Investor Services and senior location leader for the company in Colorado. “You couldn’t wish for a better located, more functional and beautiful place to be, and the RidgeGate development offers so many amenities. We are really looking forward to becoming a part of the Lone Tree community.” To date, approximately 70 percent of the campus has been completed, with two of the three buildings ready for occupancy. The third building is expected to be completed in the summer of 2015. For more information visit www.aboutschwab. com

Skydivers to Descend on iFLY Denver Grand Reopening Oct. 17-18 Local business leaders, students and the general public will be on hand to watch Skydivers jump from thousands of feet to kick off the grand reopening celebration of the new iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Denver (formerly SkyVenture Colorado) on Friday, October 17 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning, along with the Thunderstorm skydivers, will officially cut the ribbon to reopen the indoor skydiving wind tunnel located just south of Park Meadows Mall. Meet professional skydivers, tour the completely remodeled wind tunnel facility, watch indoor skydiving demonstrations from some of the best flyers in the world from the free observation deck and take a turn flying. Friday, October 17 Schedule • 10:15 a.m. Professional skydivers jump from an airplane into the new facility. They will join Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning as he officially cuts the ribbon to re-open the wind tunnel as iFLY Denver and proclaims Friday, October 17, 2014 as iFLY Denver

Day. • 10:45 a.m. Tour the new facility and watch an indoor skydiving demonstration performed by some of the best flying talent in the world. • 11 a.m. Lunch served courtesy of Brunswick Zone • 11 am. – 1 p.m. Take a turn flying for free* in the new iFLY Denver wind tunnel, get behind the scenes to see how the wind tunnel technology works and learn about the iFLY’s new flight programs including a STEM education program designed to create an interactive classroom for today’s education needs. • 3-7 p.m. ESPN Radio will broadcast live from the all new iFLY Denver. The general public is invited to enjoy indoor skydiving demonstrations from the free observation deck, prize giveaways including a signed Broncos helmet, free flight vouchers, free tickets to the Wildlife experience and more! Saturday, October 18 Schedule

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Friday, October 17 iFly Indoor Skydiving Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening! 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, iFly Denver, 9230 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO Sunday, October 19 Making Strides of Denver 9:00 am – 10:30 am, Village Center Station, 6380 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Greenwood Village, CO Monday, October 20 Save Lives, Sort Medical Supplies with Project C.U.R.E. 7:00 pm, Project CURE, 10337 East Geddes Ave, Centennial, CO Tuesday, October 21 Denver Scholarship Foundation Ed Gala -Make College Possible for Denver Students 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver Cost: $250/person. Please register via blacktie-colorado.com

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The general public Wednesday, October 22 is invited to enjoy indoor skydiving Girls’ Night Out event, The Many Faces of demonstrations from the free obserBreast Health vation deck, prize giveaways including 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Hudson Gardens & a signed Broncos helmet, free flight Event Center, 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO vouchers, free tickets to the Wildlife experience and more! • 10:15 a.m. Professional Thunderwind tunnel,” which was historically used storm skydivers jump from an airplane by the military and professional skydivers into the new facility and officially cut the for training. Four powerful, high-efficiency Grand Opening ribbon. axial fans are mounted at the top of the • 11 a.m. Special Grand Opening iFLY building, channeling air down the side Denver Cake cutting. tunnels into the basement, and then up The iFLY center is located at 9230 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124. For through the floor of the 12-foot-wide more information call (303) 768-9000 or circular flight chamber, creating a strong visit www.ifly-denver.com. upward draft. This upward draft, which *Reservations suggested for free media ranges in speed from approximately 80 flights and Buy One Get One General Pub- to 175 miles per hour (depending on the lic Flights. Contact Marc@iFLY-Denver. weight and expertise level of the flyer,) com to reserve. creates a stable, wall-to-wall airflow that About the Technology: pushes guests aloft and makes it possible The iFLY experience is made possible utilizing a technology called the “vertical for them to fly.

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Wonderbound stages dance to strings Tchaikovsky work enlivened by dance accompaniment

IF YOU GO “Enduring Grace” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. Tickets: pacecenteronline.com, 303-805-6800, or at the door. The performance will be repeated on Oct. 24-26 at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver. Tickets: wonderbound.com, 303-292-4700.

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Denver’s Wonderbound dance company will perform artistic director Garrett Ammon’s “Serenade For Strings,” choreographed in 2013 to Tchaikovsky’s work of the same name, at Parker’s PACE Center Oct. 18 and 19. The dancers will be accompanied by musicians from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. It was the first time a choreographer had set a piece to the full score since George Balanchine and it drew national attention. Ammons recently visited the Smuin Ballet Company in San Francisco to stage the ballet on those accomplished dancers for a West Coast premiere. A new work by dancer/choreographer Sarah Tallman will fill out the program. It is set to Edvard Grieg’s “Holberg Suite” and features five movements based on 18th-century dance forms. Her piece is inspired by the work of 20th-century surrealists. Tallman said, “I’m so excited and grateful to be premiering a brand new work for our season opener with musicians of the Colorado Symphony. “Surrealist art, juxtaposed with the gorgeous Grieg composition, has sparked my curiosity and I can’t wait to explore the subconscious, dreamlike aspects of our minds and their joyous complexities.” Wonderbound will perform again later in the season at the PACE Center and at Lone Tree Arts Center in April. Formerly known as Ballet Nouveau Colorado, the company has a studio at 1075 Park Avenue West in Denver, where small performances are sometimes held.

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The Wonderbound dance company will perform “Enduring Grace” on Oct. 18-19 at the PACE Center in Parker. Courtesy photo

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Castle Rock/Franktown Castle Rock/Franktown 

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TRUST JESUS & WORSHIP! 10:30am at Castle  View HS

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

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Trinity

Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am

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Lutheran Church & School

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

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

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Highlands Ranch

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

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

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

Littleton

Cowboy Church

with Kevin Weatherby

Sundays 10 am

Calf’s Lowell Ranch • 2330 S. I-25 www.savethecowboy.com

Serving the Southeast Denver area

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

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

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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Lone Tree

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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

www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

Sunday

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

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

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`Guys and Dolls’ set to dazzle Lone Tree Runyon stories come to life in iconic play By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Guys and Dolls” first launched on Broadway in 1950 and it has appeared steadily across the nation ever since, with its roots in Damon Runyon’s wry portraits of the characters he met in his inner-city New York. Based on the stories “Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure,” with characters and plot elements lifted from oth-

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er stories, this musical has become an American classic. The entertaining tale of gangsters, gamblers, mission dolls and showgirls won the Tony for Best Musical and was nominated for a 1951 Pulitzer Prize. (Website history recounts that the Pulitzer for drama was not awarded that year because Abe Burrows — one of two credited writers of the play — had run afoul of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, spurring the Columbia University Hess trustees to veto the nomination.) Local audiences will have an opportunity to revisit Frank Loesser’s music and the book by Jo Swerling and Burrows at Lone Tree Arts Center from Oct. 22-26, in a concert version with an 18-piece orchestra. Lone Tree had a great success with its production of “South Pacific in Concert” last season and is repeating that format. A large professional cast will sing the score, with select dialogue from the musical. First, we meet several gamblers with the day’s Racing Form, singing “Fugue for Tinhorns” (“I’ve got the horse right here — his name is Paul Revere …”). Soon the Salvation Army Band, which includes Sarah Brown, marches onto the scene and we have the conflicting elements of the story in place. Director Gavin Mayer, an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado and frequent musical

IF YOU GO “Guys and Dolls in Concert” plays Oct 22-26 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree. Performances: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; 8 p.m. Oct. 24, 25; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 26. Ticket prices: $30 to $55, 720-509-1000, LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

director at the Arvada Center, will lead this show with musical direction by Susan Draus. Draus calls Denver home, but has recently been music director and keyboardist for “Book of Mormon” and has worked with many other Broadway shows and national tours. Broadway veteran David Hess will appear as clever gambler Sky Masterson and Jennifer DeDominici, experienced in musical theater and opera, will be the soproper Miss Sarah Brown. The nervous organizer for that legendary ongoing floating craps game, Nathan Detroit, will be played by Scott Rathbun, and Beth Beyer will reprise one of her favorite roles in Nathan’s long-suffering fiancee, Adelaide. The production, in conjunction with Starkey Theatrix, will also include local favorites Colin Alexander, Piper Lindsay Arpan, Rob Costigan, Stephen Day, Daniel Langhoff, Sue Lieser, Thaddeus Valdez and more.

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MileHiCon brings fantasy world to life 46th annual event set for DTC area By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Hyatt Regency Tech Center’s spaces will take on an otherworldly look Oct. 2426, when the 46th Annual MileHiCon draws hundreds of science fiction/fantasy geeks to see and hear more than 80 authors and artists. Many will be in elaborate costumes. The literary focus of this long-running event is expanded by gaming , vendors of books and related items, artist demonstrations, writing panels, science presentations and kids’ programming. Expected authors include Daniel Abraham, who writes as himself, as MLN Hanover, and as James S.A. Corey with Ty Franck. Franck will also be on hand; in addition to his collaborations as Corey, he also is author of “Avatar: A Short Story” and other short stories. Also on tap is Michael Swanwick, winner of Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. His books include “In the Drift,” “Vacuum Flowers,” “The Iron Dragon’s Daughter” and more, as well as short stories. Hugo Award-winning artists Phil and

ABOVE: Attendees in the hall at MileHiCon 2013, looking for a favorite author. LEFT: A young family attended MileHiCon 2013. Courtesy photos Kaja Foglio have designed many book covers, album covers and gaming cards. A complete list of participants and detailed schedules may be found at milehicon.org. Attractions include a painting demo by Littleton space artist Michael Carroll; short story samplers; autograph alley; masquerade judging; mask making; “Spaceships We

Have Loved”; film and literature discussions; and much more. (We printed out seven pages of activities.) A literacy auction on Oct. 25 offers rare books, autographed books, original artwork, and sci-fi and fantasy items donated by guests and fans. Proceeds are given to a charity for the purchase of books and reading education programs.

IF YOU GO MileHiCon activities will take place Oct. 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center Hotel, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver. A threeday membership will cost $46 at the door or can be purchased in advance at milehicon46.eventbrite.com. Daily memberships are available at the door: Oct. 24, $18; Oct. 25, $22; Oct. 26, $22. Parking is $5 for the weekend. Registration will be open at 2 p.m. Oct. 24; 9 a.m. Oct. 25 and 26. MileHiCon is staffed by volunteers.

Sentimental comedy focuses on family Successful playwright’s works prove popular around Denver By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com At Cherry Creek Theatre’s production of “Over the River and Through the Trees” by

Joe Di Pietro, the audience sits around the edges of Aida’s and Frank’s living/dining room in Hoboken, N.J. It’s hard to resist entering into the conversation at times as ambitious young Nick (Luke Sorge) tries to tell his two sets of grandparents that he’s moving across the country to Seattle. He’s been coming to dinner every Sunday with the four of them and they cherish the time with him.

Director Gavin Mayer has assembled an excellent cast for this sentimental comedy by one of America’s more successful playwrights. Di Pietro, who hit the big time with “I Love You, You’re Perfect — Now Change” some years ago, has had three works onstage in Denver at almost the same time — including “Last Romance” and “Memphis” at the Arvada Center. Kathy Brady plays Nana Emma and Annie Oberbroekling is Nana Aida — both are very skilled at comic timing and keep the play in constant motion as hovering grandmas. Eddie Kirsch and Martin David are grandfathers Frank, who should probably quit driving, and Nunzio, who is dealing with some health issues, completing a quartet intent on keeping what’s left of “la famiglia” intact in Hoboken. We learn a bit about each one’s life story, but it’s limited. They are almost caricatures of elderly New Jersey Italians. They plan a surprise for Nick at the next

IF YOU GO “Over the River and Through the Woods” plays through Oct. 26 at Cherry Creek Theatre, Shaver Ramsey Gallery, 2414 E. Third Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/$25, 303-800-6578, cherrycreektheatre.org.

dinner, involving a young friend of Emma’s — Caitlyn, played by Heather Marie Dorris. Emma is generous with Mass cards for Nick and Aida wants to feed everyone — all the time. She even has a pan of lasagna ready for Nick to take on the plane with him. This is a sweet play, with top-notch casting. Cherry Creek Theatre has another winner, it would seem. One will probably want to reserve seats in advance to avoid a sellout.

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ColoradoCommunityMedia.com Grandparents Emma (Kathy Brady) and Nunzio (Martin David) offer advice to stressed out grandson Nick (Luke Sorge ) in Cherry Creek Theatre’s “Over the River and through the Woods.” Photo by Matthew Gale

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THINGS DO MUSIC/CONCERTS

COLORADO SYMPHONY: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Season Opener THE LITTLETON Symphony Orchestra presents the opening

concert of its 2014-15 season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. The season opens with Mahan and the Emperor, featuring local favorite pianist Katie Mahan. Tickets are available online at www.littletonsymphony.org; in the Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., Suite B206, Centennial; or at the door. For group tickets or more information call 303-933-6824.

SHOWTIME AT Southridge: Family Magic

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MYSTO THE Magi’s family-friendly magic show is from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The show is full of mystery, illusion and family-friendly comedy. Call 303-791-2500 or go to http://www.hrcaonline.org for cost and other information.

THE COLORADO Symphony takes on one of the most well known symphonic works in history. This iconic symphony debuted in 1808 and has been played all over the world, audiences delighting in its unrelenting power and unity over all four movements. The first symphony to ever feature trombones, Beethoven’s Fifth will showcase the musicians of the CSO at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in the amazing acoustics of the Main Stage Theater at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. all 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. GUYS & Dolls in Concert FOLLOWING THE rave reviews for South Pacific in Concert, Lone Tree Arts Center

brings back the unique `in concert’ staging (full orchestra on stage with large cast singing and performing select dialogue) for another look at a classic American musical. The rousing energy of mid20th century New York City mixes with legendary characters and a dazzling score The Classic tunes come one right after the other, including favorites such as a “A Bushel and a Peck,”“Luck Be A Lady,”“Take Back Your Mink,”“Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and “If I Were A Bell.” The romantic and funny story is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and showgirls, and one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Show runs from Wednesday, Oct. 22, to Friday, Oct. 24 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. all 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

RUSTED ROOT live IN HONOR of its 25th anniversary, Rusted Root will perform Saturday, Oct. 25

at the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Call 303-789-9206. Show time will be about 9:45 p.m.

SUPERHEROES AND Comicons CASTLE ROCK Orchestra presents its Superheroes and Comicons Concert featuring music from John Williams and tunes from favorites such as Superman, Spiderman, Batman and the video game Halo. Costumes are welcome. The performance is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Suggested admission is $5 per person or $20 a family. Visit www.CastleRockOrchestra.org.

Court, Castle Rock. The scream-worthy haunted house benefits the Police and Fire Explorer programs. Those under 13 are not admitted without an adult. Call 303-663-3103 or email lkania@crgov.com. To volunteer: https://volunteerconnectdc.civicore.com/ index.cfm?section=volOpportunities&action=viewOppOnly&fwID=21086

HALLOWEEN DANCE, Costume Party SKY CLIFF plans a Halloween dance and costume party for those ages 16 and older with special needs. The dance is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Franktown Firehouse, in the community room. DJ JJ McKay will provide the entertainment. You do not have to be a participant of Sky Cliff to attend; invite a friend. Call 303-814-2863 or visit www.skycliffctr@skycliff.org for information. A $5 cover will help pay the cost of the DJ. PARK GRAND Opening PHILIP S. Miller Park and Miller Activity Complex will have its grand opening from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will begin with the liveBIG 5K/10K and family adventure run on the new natural surface trails in the park. After the run, enjoy a number of activities. Inside the complex, all amenities are free, and the Halloween Spooktacular is from 1-3 p.m. HIGHLANDS RANCH Farmers’ Market THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26 in Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch.

HEALTH/FITNESS

FREE HEATH Education

SOUTH DENVER Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, presents free educational classes in October. Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance, from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 20, led by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, and Vicki Siegel, exercise physiologist. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. From 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, is Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin. Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin, including an overview of warfarin therapy with an emphasis on safety. The class also will help patients make good decisions about what can affect medications and how to monitor it. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com for information and to register. FREE NUTRITION, Cooking Class FREE HEART Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 22 (The DASH Diet); Wednesday, Oct. 29 (Jumpstart Your Metabolism) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver. com. FREE DYSLEXIA Workshop

EVENTS

SANTA FE Quarry Tour

CASTLEWOOD CANYON Haunted Trail CASTLEWOOD CANYON State Park presents its fourth annual Haunted Trail. Go for a guided walk along the haunted trail and enjoy a hayride. All ages are welcome. The $7 park entry fee buys you and everyone in your vehicle a haunted trail walk, a hayride back, and a frightening good time. The Friends of Castlewood Canyon will provide a small token of appreciation for your attendance. All are welcome except the faint of heart … and please, NO pets. Come to Castlewood from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18. 17 MILE House Fall Festival ENJOY THE Fall Festival at the historic 17 Mile House Farm Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8181 S. Parker Road, just north of Cottonwood; turn west at the big red barn. There will be hayrides, a petting farm, live music and historic demonstrations. Admission is free. Pumpkins, food, beverages, and other items will be available for purchase. Contact www. arapahoegov.com or 720-874-6545.

IN CONJUNCTION with the Castle Rock Museum’s newest exhibit, the Castle Rock parks division and the museum plan a tour of the Santa Fe Quarry on Saturday, Oct. 18. The group will depart from the museum at 10 a.m. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Call the museum at 303-814-3164 or email crmuseum@ comcast.net. BOOK SIGNING AUTHOR PATSY Barnes will sign copies of her book, “A Guide to Navigating Healthcare

Choices,” from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 20, at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Barnes lives in Indian Hills. As the baby boomers age and grow into illness, they will want an easy guide to navigating and understanding all of the healthcare avenues available. They will want to know what the treatment options are and how to make good choices for themselves in a very confusing and overwhelming healthcare system.

SEASONS EATINGS JOIN LEE Clayton Roper, author of “A Well-Seasoned Kitchen,” for tips on make-ahead hors d-oeuvres, mixing tastes and colors, and menu planning. This free Douglas County Libraries program begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

DYSLEXIA EXPERT Susan Barton will give a free presentation to explain why children with dyslexia struggle and what can be done to help. The presentation is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9030 Miller Road, Parker. The presentation is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend. Go to www.parkerco.eventbrite.com. Contact Cathy Klassen at Cathy@CLyKTutoring.com or call 720-469-4286. CERT CLASS VOLUNTEERS CAN learn how to help in any emergency situation, man-made or natural, at the next CERT class, hosted by Douglas County Emergency Management and the Colorado North Central All-Hazards Region. CERT also teaches volunteers what their roles are in an emergency situation and how to be prepared at all times. The classes are free and are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and Nov. 15, at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock. Participants must register and attend all sessions. Refreshments will be served. Call 303-660-7589 or email cabbott@dcsheriff.net.

EDUCATION

SNAKES ALIVE in Castlewood Canyon WISH TO know more about snakes? Join Park Ranger Lisa Naughton for a fun and exciting introduction to snakes. Come and meet our resident bull snakes, Sid and Nancy, and watch them eat their weekly meal. Program is from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in the visitor center. For more information call 303-688-5242.

MANY FACES of Breast Health BRING YOUR mother, sister, daughter and girlfriends for a free event to learn more about breast health, what happens after breast cancer, treatment and more. The Many Faces of Breast Health is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at The Inn at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Free chair massages and refreshments, along with door prizes and great giveaways. Go to http://www.mylittletonhospital.org/components/templates/externaleventdetail.aspx?id=10737433535&Referrer=/ Components/templates/eventlist.aspx. OLD TOWN Wine Walk, Comedy Night

GREAT PUMPKIN Haul THE GREAT Pumpkin Haul, a 2-mile jaunt through forests, open fields, hay bales and other obstacles, all while carrying a pumpkin, is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Chatfield Botanic Gardens. Mini pumpkins are provided for the kiddos to haul (or a less inclined adult) and entire families participate in the event together. There will be awards for the fastest hauler, a “tough pumpkin” award to the hauler carrying the heaviest pumpkin, costume contest and also a “double hauler baler” category for those brave enough to take on 2 pumpkins solo. After the haul participants will enjoy hot apple cider, seasonal brews from local Colorado Microbreweries, music, and discounted tickets to the annual corn maze. The Great Pumpkin Haul benefits Camp Como, a charity that organizes outdoor adventures and camps to get kids outside and active. More information and registration is at www. thegreatpumpkinhaul.com

ENJOY WINE tasting and discover the many shops and restaurants in Old Town Parker at the Wine Walk from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, followed by Comedy Night from 8-10 p.m. at Deep Space, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker, hosted by Pam Turpenny and A Bunch of Goofs. The wine walk is sponsored by the Parker Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.parkerchamber.com/Wine-Walks.cfm for information and tickets. Comedy Night tickets can be reserved at www.deepspace.me/reboot or by calling 720-675-7932. HAUNTED HAYRIDE DOUGLAS COUNTY Cowboys 4-H Club plans its annual Haunted Hayride fundraiser from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Stockton’s Plum Creek Stables, 7479 W. Titan Road, Littleton. Food, drinks, games and prizes available. The rides are 30 minutes, during which professional storytellers narrate a tale while rumbling down a spooky trail inhabited by Indians and six-gun carrying cowboys. Go to www.hrcaonline.org and click on the calendar. ZOMBIE PROM SCHOOL OF Rock, Littleton, presents Zombie Prom from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 5950 S. Platte Canyon Road, Unit 20, Littleton. The event features snacks, games and performance by the house band. Go to http://littleton.schoolofrock.com/ CASTLE OF Terror JOIN CASTLE Rock Fire and Rescue for a terrifying night at the annual Castle of Terror, open from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Fire Training Tower, 333 Malibu

BOOKS FOR Holiday Gifts MICHELE SULKA of Penguin Random House will discuss forthcoming books for holiday gift giving and personal enjoyment at a 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, program at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. NEW BOOKS for Fall LEARN WHAT books are new for fall at Douglas County Libraries’ Book Lovers program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch (9292 Ridgeline Blvd.), beginning at 7 p.m. Program will repeat at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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October 16, 2014

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For many years, the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County held its annual “This is Colorado” show at a various metroarea venues, but last year the group brought it closer to home. Open to artists statewide, in 2013 it was held in the handsome Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College and drew many viewers. The exhibit will return Oct. 21, with a public reception from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 24, and will run until Nov. 14. The gallery is on the ACC campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays). Admission is free.

Sphere in Englewood

Englewood Arts Presents is bringing the 13-member Sphere string ensemble to town at 2 p.m. Oct. 25 in Hampden Hall, inside the Englewood Civic Center at 1000 Englewood Parkway. This will be the first appearance at Hampden Hall for the 4-year-old ensemble, which performs without a conductor and offers a range of music including classical, rock, jazz and jive. The program will include Piazzola’s “Concerto Hommage a Liege for Banjo and Guitar” and Janacek’s “Suite for Strings.” Featured musicians: Evan Orman, bandoneon, and Patrick Sutton, guitar. Tickets: $20/$15, free under 18, Englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to performance.

Fear in Littleton

Haunts of Littleton, a walking tour of local haunts, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, 24 and 25. Meet at the light-rail station in downtown Littleton. Tickets: adults $13/kids $5. hauntsoflittlton.org.

Musician photos exhibited

Coloradan Jensen Sutta’s photographs of celebrity musicians are exhibited at Parker’s PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, through Nov. 14, with an opening from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 16. Included: Jack Johnson, Jaime Foxx, Ryan Tedder, Burt Bacharach, Leann Rimes, Merle Haggard, George Strait, B.B. King and more. Free.

Rusted Root set for Gothic

Rusted Root is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a tour to introduce a seventh studio album, “The Movement.” The band will perform at the Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, on Oct. 25. Tickets: 303-789-9206.

Time for ragtime

The Big Little Ragtime Band — John Bredenberg, Bill Clark, Hank Troy and Maurie Walker — will perform “The Wonderful World of Ragtime” for the Ragtime Society of Colorado at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Montview Boulevard

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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Dan Goggins’ all-time hit, “Nunsense,” will be presented by the Wesley Players at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on Oct. 24-26 and would be fine entertainment for all but the tiniest family members. An online look tells us that Goggins started out with a line of humorous nun-related greeting cards and expanded into a cabaret show, then to a full-blown musical, which ran Off-Broadway for 10 years. It started in 1985 and was translated into 26 languages, with more than 8,000 productions, playing across the world. It became a mini-industry with several sequels following the original and is still done regularly by community theater companies. The story in brief: Sister Julia, Child of God — and cook at the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent — accidentally killed off most of the residents with tainted vichyssoise. All but four have been buried with proceeds from a greeting card company Mother Superior started. Thinking she had adequate money, she bought a VCR and camcorder, using money

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“Midnight Glow,” painted by longtime Littleton artist Shirley Lamb, will be included in the “This is Colorado” exhibit at Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, which opens with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Courtesy photo Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver. Tickets: $20/$15 members: Colleen Vander Hoek, 8360 S. Zephyr St., Littleton, CO 80128, 303-979-4353, or at the door.

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Boettcher bottom dollar

The Colorado Symphony will present a Better Boettcher Bash concert and fundraiser and 25th anniversary celebration at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Boettcher Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Admission: $50/$100/$200. Funds will go towards renovation of the downtown Denver concert hall. (Details of proposed plan by Sempel Brown are at coloradosymphony.org.) The event starts with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. followed by the 7 p.m. concert. Contributions can be made online at coloradosymphony.org or through the box office in Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver.

All about the chocolate

“Choctoberfest” will bring 35,000 chocolate samples, cooking demos, costumes, a chocolate pudding contest, advice from Littleton’s Chocolate Therapist shop and a chocolate happy hour to the Marriott Denver Tech Center, 4700 S. Syracuse St., Denver, on Oct. 17 (4-9 p.m.) and 18 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Admission: $5/free under 12. Taste tickets: $10 for 12 tickets, $20 for 25 tickets. Info: chocolatefests.org.

Flourishes to flourish

The Colorado Wind Ensemble will perform “Symphonic Flourishes: A Celebratory Journey,” under guest conductor Joseph Martin, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets: $15/$12/$5, coloradowindensemble.org.

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IF YOU GO “Nunsense” will be presented on Oct. 24-26 by the Wesley Players at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Performances are at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25; 2 p.m. Oct. 26. The ticket price includes dessert: $15/adult; $10 children under 12. Available at stlukeshr.com or at the door. needed for the final four burials. The four bodies are in the convent’s deep freeze — an arrangement that certainly won’t be possible indefinitely. The remaining five nuns decide to stage a performance at a nearby school to raise the needed money. Each brings special qualities to the proposed variety show. The audience meets Mother Superior Mary Regina, Sister Mary Hubert, Sister Robert Anne, Sister Mary Leo and Sister Mary Amnesia. Each has a distinctive role to play as the nuns prepare for their performances and the results are indeed funny. Proceeds from Wesley Players productions benefit local and international charities. They have raised over $200,000 in the decade they have been performing. This show will benefit the church drama program and Denver Urban Ministries, which provides basic human services to needy people.

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Lions battle for second in league Littleton’s volleyball win keeps them tied for runner-up honors By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Despite Arvada’s strong effort, Littleton posted a 3-0 win in the Oct. 9 league volleyball match to remain in a three-way tie for second place in the 4A Jefferson County League standings. The Lions played aggressive volleyball, using their height advantage to attack the ball at the nets. Arvada battled hard, moving around to field the hard-hit spikes and return the ball across the net. Players from both sides delivered ace serves. Players from both teams also frequently dove to the floor to keep the ball in play. But, the strength at the net plus strong serving gave Littleton control of tempo of the play as they won three straight games to win the match. The win raises Littleton’s overall record to 8-5 and their league record to 4-1 so the Lions remain tied for second in the 4A Jefferson County Volleyball League with D’Evelyn and Green Mountain as the regular season enters the home stretch. The schedule called for the Lions to play D’Evelyn on Oct. 14 and to meet league-leading Valor on Oct. 16. They close out the season on Oct. 21 against Wheat Ridge. “We are a balanced team with a number of players who score for us,” Lions coach Margaret Mangum said after the game. “We have gotten better every time on the court and, as we head down the home stretch of the league season, we are playing as a team and playing our best volleyball of the year.” Arvada came into the week with a 2-12 overall record and 0-5 in league. “We are a young team but, perhaps more importantly, most of our players have little varsity volleyball experience,” coach Angela Shea said after the game. “I can’t fault the effort. Our girls play hard every game. We are working to learn from our mistakes and correct them.” She said there are only four seniors on the

Litleton’s Savannah Kirby tips the ball over the net during the Oct. 9 league volleyball game against Arvada. The Lions played an aggressive style and won three games in a row to win the match. Photos by Tom Munds Kayla Sapakoff bumps a pass to a Littleton teammate during the Oct. 9 league volleyball match with Arvada. The Lions won three games in a row and won the match to remain in a tie for second place in the league.

roster and the junior varsity, level III and level IV teams are playing well. So she expects the program will grow and improve at all levels and the Bulldog varsity should be stronger as most of this year’s players are expected to be back next season. “I try to get all our varsity players into the game so our younger players can get the valuable experience of playing at the varsity level,” she said. “We are a much better volleyball team than we were at the start of the season but we still have a ways to go to be the strong volleyball team we want to be.” Mangum said several of the athletes play volleyball all year and they share their skills and experiences with their teammates. “We have a strong attack with five girls who Volleyball continues on Page 34

Mountain Vista runs to league titles Heritage boys finish fourth, girls eighth By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Rains drenched the cross country trails located on Sedalia farm, but the Continental League championship meet went off as scheduled Oct. 9. Umbrellas replaced stopwatches as a prerequisite for fans and coaches but the runners sloshed through puddles and carefully traversed the muddy course like it was just another obstacle before crossing the finish line. Castle View senior Forrest Barton won the boys varsity race with a time of 16 minutes, 30.70 seconds. Paxton Smith of Mountain Vista ran second while Paul Moore of ThunderRidge came in third. “It was pretty fun during the race but it was miserable warming up,” said Barton. “I just ran and tried to stay out of the mud and water. Paxton Smith from Mountain Vista pushed me. This win was a confidence builder.” Savanna Dalton, a junior at Castle View, was the girls varsity champion as she covered the course in 19:29.10, giving the Sabercats the individual sweep. Legend’s Catherine Liggett was second and Allie Chipman of Mountain Vista was third to cross the finish line. “It was hard not slipping and not falling,” said Dalton who had the best Continental League time recorded prior to the meet. “It was really tough. The hills were really hard not to fall down on. It was really muddy and slick. It was hard not to slip. I didn’t go as

fast as usual. It was more of a mental race but it was fun. I’m hoping to be at least top five at state.” The all-classification state cross country meet will be held Oct. 25 at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. Mountain Vista will carry some momentum with them when the travel down south. The Golden Eagles swept all six team categories at the Continental League championships for the second time. Vista’s boys team, the defending Class 5A state champions, won their fourth straight league title. Smith’s second-place finish paced the Golden Eagles who had five runners in the top 15. Chipman led Vista’s girls with a thirdplace finish and the Golden Eagles had five runners among the top 18 finishers. Mountain Vista also captured the team title in the junior varsity boys and girls races and the Open boys and girls competition. “It was fun, good memories for the kids,” said Vista coach Jonathan Dalby. “You can’t expect much more out of the kids. We went into the boys varsity race thinking we could be able to compete pretty well. The girls varsity was a little bit of a surprise. Going in they had been coming on strong the last few weeks. They have jelled well together and have a lot of momentum going into state. “It’s a big deal for us to go into the league meet and win six. It’s one of the goals we have every year to win them all.”

Creek captures Centennial titles

Cherry Creek captured both the boys and girls titles at the Centennial League cross country meet Oct. 9 at DeKoevend Park. Cross Country continues on Page 34

Mountain Vista’s Paxton Smith ran to a second-place finish in the Continental League boys cross country championship Oct. 9 in Sedalia with a time of 16:43.80 Photo by Jim Benton

CONTINENTAL CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS RESULTS OF the Continental League cross country championship held Oct. 9 in Sedalia. BOYS INDIVIDUAL: 1. Forrest Barton, Castle View, 16 minutes, 30.70 seconds. 2. Paxton Smith, Mountain Vista, 16:43.80. 3. Paul Moore, ThunderRidge, 16:49.30. 4. Phillip Reid, Ponderosa, 16:54.60. 5. Tyler Matzke, Mountain Vista, 16:58.40. 6. John O’Brien, Regis Jesuit 17:02.20. 7. Jacob Blackburn, Rock Canyon, 17:05.10. 8. Scott Johnson, Legend, 17:05.90. 9. Christopher Lovejoy, Mountain Vista 17:10.90. 10. Christopher Pohs, Heritage, 17:16.30.

BOYS TEAM Results: 1. Mountain Vista, 45 points. 2. ThunderRidge, 105. 3. Heritage, 110. 4. Rock Canyon, 111. 5. Castle View, 136. 6. Legend, 152. 7. Chaparral, 157 8. Regis Jesuit, 176. 9. Ponderosa, 177. 10. Douglas County, 208. 11.

Highlands Ranch, 356.

GIRLS INDIVIDUAL: 1. Savanna Dalton, Castle View, 19 minutes, 29.10 seconds. 2. Catherine Liggett, Legend, 19:36.10. 3. Allie Chipman, Mountain Vista, 19:41.10. 4. Lindsey Koch, Regis Jesuit, 19:45.40. 5. Annika Reuter, Heritage, 20:02.20. 6. Madison Easton, Mountain Vista, 20:02.50. 7. Delaney Fitzsimmons, Mountain Vista, 20:05.40. 8. Julia Vitella, Regis Jesuit, 20:19.90. 9. Solana Quistorff, Douglas County, 20:25.10. 10. Katie Ellis, Highlands Ranch, 20:26.10. GIRLS TEAM Results: 1. Mountain Vista, 46 points. 2. Rock Canyon, 84. 3. ThunderRidge, 98. 4. Castle View, 114. 5. Regis Jesuit, 129. 6. Highlands Ranch, 148. 7. Douglas County, 149. 8. Heritage, 206. 9. Legend, 232. 10. Chaparral, 248. 11. Ponderosa, 298.

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Valor Christian and Cherry Creek will collide Oct. 17 in a much-anticipated Centennial League football game at the Stutler Bowl. The game lost a little luster, however, when Grandview defeated Creek, 24-6, Oct. 10, dropping the Bruins to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in league play. Milo Hall ran for 125 yards for the Bruins but quarterback Joe Caplis was under pressure all game and wound up losing 94 yards as Cherry Creek finished with just 27 yards rushing. Valor sophomore quarterback Dylan McCaffrey ran for a touchdown and passed for another as the Eagles did all their scoring in the first half in a 17-7 win over Cherokee Trail in a game played Oct. 10. The Eagles are now 6-1 overall and 3-0 in league. The Continental North title could be determined Oct. 17 when Mountain Vista (7-0, 3-0) plays at Regis Jesuit (6-1, 3-0). Vista quarterback Brock Rubley passed for 185 yards and two TDs while Nick Schmalz gained 101 yards and scored twice in a 42-7 win over Fruita Monument on Oct. 9. Regis edged ThunderRidge, 30-22, on Oct. 10. In another Continental North game, Rock Canyon (2-5, 1-2) notched a 42-21 win over Highlands Ranch (1-6, 1-2) on Oct. 10. Ryan Hommel threw two touchdown passes and Payten Gilmore rushed for four touchdowns to lead the Jags while Kobe Eller carried the ball 20 times for 219 yards and two TDs for the Falcons. Chaparral (3-4, 2-1) moved into a second place tie in the Continental South with a 17-6 victory over Douglas County (2-5, 1-2) and Castle View (2-5, 1-2) earned its first league win by rushing for 355 yards in a 55-21 victory over Legend (2-5, 0-3). Erik Taylor ran for 185 yards and Collin Mckee for 168 yards for the Sabercats. Each had two touchdowns and quarterback Chris Linnin passed for two scores. Littleton and Ponderosa climbed into a first place tie in the 4A Plains League with Oct. 10 victories. Ponderosa (3-4, 2-0) whipped Lincoln, 33-14, as James Maxie rushed for four touchdowns. Littleton (3-4, 2-0) handed Kennedy its first loss of the season by rushing for 407 yards and eight TDs in a 63-49 triumph. The Lions’ Tre Blake finished with 169 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

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Valor Christian is fourth in the Class 5A wildcard point standings, which is used to determine the 32-team state playoff field with two weeks remaining in the regular season. The Class 5A playoffs begin Nov. 1. Valor (6-1) has 99.143 points followed by Mountain Vista (7-0) in fifth place with 98.143 points. Other south metro teams in the playoff hunt are No. 13 Heritage (5-2) with 91.571 points and No. 16 Cherry Creek (4-3) with 90.000 points. Chaparral (3-4) is 22nd with 82.714 points and Arapahoe (3-4) is 29th with 77.714 points. ThunderRidge (2-5) is 33rd with 74.571 points with 76.143 points currently the cutoff at 32nd place.

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Creek’s Daniel Book was the top Bruin runner, finishing seventh with a time of 16:39.00. Arapahoe’s Mason Brevig was third and the Warriors were third in the team standings. In the girls varsity race, Creek had three runners finish in the top four. Sophomore Devon Peterson won the race in 18:59.00 while Lillian Markusch was second and Jordyn Colter fourth.

SkyView debuts on top

SkyView Academy’s junior Ben Butler was the league champion in the Class 3A Metro League cross country championships held Oct. 2 at Anthem Community Park in Broomfield. Butler recorded the best time of 15:33 while another junior Issac Holm was third to pace SkyView’s winning effort. Sophomore Cassie Unruh ran third in the girls competition for SkyView which wound up third in the team standings.

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“The vision of The Jones District was here long before we have been,” Noon said. Plans for the project were submitted to the city in March 2013 and in the fall of 2013, Centennial City Council approved redevelopment and zoning agreements for The Jones District. On June 16, city council unanimously passed a resolution approving a $9.5 million, 25-year tax credit for the developers of The Jones District. The Opus Development Company, LLC will be partnering with Jones International, as the development partner. Master planning and conceptual design of The Jones District are led by Barber Architecture of Denver. New urbanism is an architectural movement, said Michael Barber, principal and director of design for Barber Architecture, which entails being community-oriented and public accessible amenities. It emphasizes walkability, bike and transit use. “The Jones District melds indoor and outdoor spaces,” Barber said, “ensuring that businesses, residents and visitors can take full advantage of the Colorado outdoor lifestyle.” The design concept will incorporate an architectural theme with neo-classic influence, he said. Roughly 1.2 million or 1.3 million of the 1.8 million square feet will be offices, said Peter Coakley, senior vice president and general manager of the Opus Development Co. Some of the buildings may boast up to 15 stories. Up to 20 percent of the 1.8 million square feet is permitted to be residential structures, said Mary Bliss, vice president of real estate and facilities for Jones International, Ltd. Pocket parks will provide green space, wide sidewalks will promote walkability, restaurants will keep nightlife vibrant and ground floor arcades will provide protection from the elements, Coakley said. “It represents the worker of today,” Bliss said. In addition, the Jones District is known as a transit oriented district, meaning the development will have direct access to light rail via an expanded access point at the Dry Creek Station. “This is a well-thought out, cohesive development with magnificent potential,” Noon said. “It helps mold the identity of the city. It promotes that we’re a visionary city.”

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October 16, 2014 “It sure takes brass” to be referring to him as the “social issues warrior.” “Congressman, we wouldn’t be having this discussion if you hadn’t spent your career trying to limit the reproductive freedoms of women,” Udall said. Gardner continued his campaign-long attack on Udall for supporting President Obama’s policies, including Obamacare, the president’s signature legislative achievement. “While you’re voting with President Obama 99 percent of the time, I will vote 100 percent of the time for the people of Colorado,” Gardner said. The two also traded jabs over accusations of leadership failures. Gardner attacked Udall — whose Senate committee assignments include Armed Services and Intelligence — for missing hearings having to do with emerging threats like that of ISIS-sponsored terrorism. And Udall slammed Gardner for voting with Republicans to shut down the federal government last year during a time when Colorado needed Uncle Sam’s help during a flood disaster. This was the third debate of the week between the two, but it was easily the most lively. At one point, Pueblo Chieftain managing editor Steve Hensen, who moderated the debate, had to scold the raucous audience for “embarrassing” themselves for their repeated outbursts throughout the evening. But the candidates themselves seemed to be energized by the crowd, seemingly queuing up their one-liners in anticipation of a hearty response from their supporters. Gardner jabbed at Udall when the senator accused him of distorting his record as a way to distract voters. “I agree, your record is pretty distracting,” Gardner quipped. That led Udall to fire back, “You get a sense of why the House of Representatives does nothing when you listen to Congressman Gardner.”

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 13 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A changing situation calls for a change in plans. Although you might prefer the schedule you had already worked up, you could do better by agreeing to make the needed adjustments. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) That once seemingly rock-solid proposition you favored might be hiding some serious flaws. Take time to check it more carefully and question anything that seems out of kilter. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Finish up those lingering tasks so that you can then arrange to spend some time in quiet reflection. This will go a long way in restoring both your physical and spiritual energies.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A family situation could heat up and boil over unless you deal with it as soon as possible. Try to persuade other family members to work with you to help cool things down. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Cheer up, Kitty Cat! That low feeling will begin to ebb by midweek, and you should be back in the social swirl in time for the weekend. A long-postponed deal could be starting up again. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Going too fast and too far on too little knowledge could be risky. Best to slow down and check for any gaps in your information. It’s what you don’t know that could hurt you. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Trying to make peace among quarreling family members, friends or colleagues can be tough. Expect some resistance, maybe even some expressions of resentment. But stay with it. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Changing your mind doesn’t have to be a problem once you realize that you might have good and sufficient cause to do so. Make your explanations clear and complete. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An unkept promise can be irksome and easily raise the Archer’s ire. But instead of getting into a confrontation, take time to check why someone you relied on came up short. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A new workplace distraction creates an unnecessary delay. The sooner you deal with it, the better for all concerned. A personal matter also should be attended to as soon as possible. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Once again, the Aquarian’s gift for applying both practical and creative methods to resolve a situation makes all the difference. Personal relationships thrive during the weekend. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A relationship appears to be losing its once-strong appeal for reasons that might be different from what you think. An open and honest talk could lead to some surprising revelations. BORN THIS WEEK: Your life is bound by your belief that character counts more than anything else. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Outstanding Principal Balance given with regard to the following de$147,181.90 scribed Deed of Trust: Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you On August 1, 2014, the undersigned Pubare hereby notified that the covenants of lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election Public Notice the deed of trust have been violated as and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust follows: failure to pay principal and indescribed below to be recorded in the COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION terest when due together with all other County of Arapahoe records. CRS §38-38-103 payments provided for in the evidence of Original Grantor(s): Phillip L. Brainard FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0861-2014 debt secured by the deed of trust and othOriginal Beneficiary(ies): U.S. Bank N.A. er violations thereof. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Bank N.A. given with regard to the following deA FIRST LIEN. Date of Deed of Trust: May 05, 2011 scribed Deed of Trust: The property to be foreclosed is: County of Recording: Arapahoe On July 29, 2014, the undersigned Public SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 13, Trustee caused the Notice of Election and AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REF2011 Demand relating to the Deed of Trust deERENCE Recording Information (Reception scribed below to be recorded in the Also known by street and number as: Number): D1045923 County of Arapahoe records. 7503 SOUTH STEELE STREET, Original Principal Amount: $169,024.00 Original Grantor(s): Pamela A. Gray Cnotices E N T E N Ncall I A L ,303-566-4100 CO 80122. O u t s t a n d i nTo g advertise P r i n c i p a l your B a l a npublic ce: Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN $163,341.00 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you inee for GMAC Bank RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN are hereby notified that the covenants of Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OF THE DEED OF TRUST. the deed of trust have been violated as Public Notice Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC follows: failure to pay principal and inDate of Deed of Trust: June 24, 2005 NOTICE OF SALE terest when due together with all other COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION County of Recording: Arapahoe payments provided for in the evidence of CRS §38-38-103 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 05, The current holder of the Evidence of Debt debt secured by the deed of trust and othFORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0846-2014 2005 secured by the Deed of Trust, described er violations thereof. Recording Information (Reception herein, has filed Notice of Election and THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Number): B5098096 Public Notice Demand for sale as provided by law and A FIRST LIEN. given with regard to the following deOriginal Principal Amount: $143,800.00 12. Tax Status one) The purpose, 1542 Free or Nominal Rate In-County 98.51 percent in said Deed of Trust. property to be foreclosed is: scribed Deed (Check of Trust: O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e : (2)The function, and nonprofit status of this 1449 Copies Form 3541 Publication of Statement of Notice Is Hereby Given LOT 5,included BLOCK on 53,PS WALNUT HILLS, FIL- 16.THEREFORE, On July 25, 2014, the undersigned Public $123,889.67 organization (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscrip- you 0 ING NO. 7, ACCORDING TO THE RE- Ownership that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), and the exempt for federal tions Stated notified on PS Form 3541 (include of 0 CORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East Demand relating status to the Deed of Trust deare hereby that the covenants income tax purposes: paid distribution rate, as (3)ARAPAHOE, Free or Nominal Rate Mailed [X]Hearing If the publication is a general publiRoom, County Administration scribed below to be recorded in the STATE OFCopies COLORADO. the deed of trustabove have nominal been violated [ ] Has Not During Preceding 12 advertiser’s prooftocopies, and exchange otherknown Classes The number USPS as: cation, publication this statement is Building, 5334 of South Prince Street, County of Changed Arapahoe records. byThrough street and follows: failure pay principal and in- atAlso Months Grantor(s): GARY R. MARSHALL copies) First-Class Mail)St, Centennial, CO required. Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Original 7223 S. Tamarac terest when due together with all other (e.g. [ ] Has Changed During Preceding 12 82 Willbest be printed in the 10/16/14 issue bidder for cash, the said realofpropOriginal Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE payments provided for in the evidence of 4 80112. Months 158 publication. and all interest of the said Grantor(s), ELECTRONTC REGISTRATION SYSdebt secured by the deed of trust and oth- 1 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN thiserty (3) Distribution (4)ISFree or Nominal DistributionCURGrantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for ALL OF THERate PROPERTY TEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERer Paid violations thereof. Outside the Mails 13. Publication Title: including Through Dealers and BE Outside theENCUMBERED Mail (Carriers orBY other Signature Title of the Editor, Pubpurposeand of paying indebtedness RENTLY THE LIEN 17.the SAL LENDING CORPORATION THE LIENSales FORECLOSED MAY NOT provided in said Evidence of Debt seOF THE DEED OF TRUST. Current of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Carriers, Littleton Holder Independent lisher, Business Manager, or Owner A FIRSTStreet LIEN. Vendors, Counter Sales, means) curedJ.byHealey the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS and Paid 60 Gerard TheOther property to Distribution be foreclosedOutside is: fees, the expenses of sale and other items NOTICE OF SALE T RU S T EDate E RE L ACirculation T I N G T OData CHEVY 14. Issue for USPS® Date 10/7/14 CONDOMINIUM UNIT 534, HIGHLINE 25 allowed by law, and will issue to the purCHASE FUNDING LLC MORTGAGE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN AC- e. Total Free or Nominal Rate DistribuBelow: 09/18/14 111 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, The(Sum current holder the(3) Evidence BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006CORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION tion 111 of 15d (1),of(2), and (4) of Debt I certify that all information furnishedall onas by law. 1 RECORDED OCTOBER 25,Classes 1978 IN 64secured by the Deed of Trust, described thisprovided 15. Extent and Nature Of Circulation: (4) Paid Distribution by Other form is true and complete. I underFirst Publication: 10/9/2014 herein, has filed Notice of Election and Date of Deed of Trust: August 10, 2005 BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367 AND CONAverage No. Copies of Each Issue of Mail Through the USPS (e.g. First 26 stand that anyone who furnishes false Last Publication: 11/6/2014 for sale as provided law and or misleading County Recording: DOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OC- f. Demand During of Preceding 12Arapahoe Months: Class®) Total Distribution (Sum of 15cbyand information on this form Nameomits of Publication: Littleton Independent in said Deed of Trust. Recording of Deed of Trust: August No. CopiesDate of Single Issue Published 0TOBER 25, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. 15e) or who material or information IF THE SALE CONTINUED THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given requested 16, 2005to Filling Date: Nearest 01786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 1799 on theDATE form IS may be subject TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. to criminal Recording Information (Reception IN THE OF ARAPAHOE a. Total Number of Copies (Net Press c.32Total PaidCOUNTY Distribution (Sum of 15bRE- 1744 sanctions (including fines TO A NOTICE and/or OF INTENT TO CURE Wednesday, 11/19/2014, the East andFILE Number): B5121520 CORDS, WITH THE EX- g.on Run): (1), (2), (3). TOGETHER and (4) Copies not Distributed (See at Instrucimprisonment) civil sancBY(including THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO Hearing Room, County Administration Original CLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOL- tions 2027 Principal Amount: $164,350.00 1735.00 to Publishers #4 (Page #3) tions civipenalties). CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, O u t s t a n d i n g P r i n c i p a l B a l a n c e : LOWING LIMITED COMMON ELE1983 1718.00 228 DATE: 08/06/2014 Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and First $ 5 9 , 2Circulation 82.46 PARKING SPACES 379 AND b.1Paid (By Mail and outside d.MENTS: Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By 239 Publication: October 16, 2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee cash, Pursuant 3 8 0and C , Outside COUNT Y Mail) O F A R A P A H O E , h.best the Mail) to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Mail the Totalbidder (Sum for of 15f andthe g) said real prop- Last Publication: October 16, 2014in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorerty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Publisher: are herebyOutside-County notified that the Paid covenants of S TFree A T EorONominal F C O LRate O R AOutside-CounDO (1) Mailed (1) 2027 Littleton Independent ado Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the deed of trust have been violated as *ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 ty Copies included on PS Form 3541 1983 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee the purpose paying the by indebtedness follows: failure to pay principal and in(include paid distribution above nomi0RECORDED AUGUST 27, 2013 AT RE- i. Percent Paidof (15c divided 15f times The name, address, business telephone provided in said Evidence of Debt seterest when due together all other nal rate, advertiser’s proofwith copies, and 0CEPTION NO. D3108004 100) number and bar registration number of the cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' payments Also known by street and number as: 96.44 exchange provided copies) for in the evidence of percent attorney(s) representing the legal holder of fees, the expenses of sale and other items debt secured by the deed of trust and oth534 East Highline Circle, Centennial, the indebtedness is: allowed by law, and will issue to the purer violations thereof. CO 80122. Holly L. Decker #32647 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Toni M.N. Dale #30580 provided by law. A FIRST LIEN. IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURJolene Kaminski #46144 The property to be foreclosed is: First Publication: 9/25/2014 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 LOT 47, BLOCK 3, WOLHURST LANDLast Publication: 10/23/2014 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO ING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 80228 (303) 274-0155 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO OF COLORADO NOTICE OF SALE Attorney File # 14-910-27060 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Also known by street and number as: The Attorney above is acting as a debt FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE 2825 WEST BRYANT PLACE, The current holder of the Evidence of Debt collector and is attempting to collect a BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO LITTLETON, CO 80120. secured by the Deed of Trust, described debt. Any information provided may be CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN herein, has filed Notice of Election and used for that purpose. DATE: 08/01/2014 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURDemand for sale as provided by law and ©Public Trustees' Association Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN in said Deed of Trust. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorOF THE DEED OF TRUST. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ado that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. EXHIBIT A By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee NOTICE OF SALE on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2, IN BUILDING 1, The name, address, business telephone Hearing Room, County Administration MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 3, number and bar registration number of the The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Building, 5334 South Prince Street, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT attorney(s) representing the legal holder of secured by the Deed of Trust, described Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENthe indebtedness is: herein, has filed Notice of Election and best bidder for cash, the said real propANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICAmy L. O'Donnell #31271 Demand for sale as provided by law and erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), TIONS OF MONTEREY CONDOMINITorben M. Welch #34282 in said Deed of Trust. Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for UMS, RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN Valerie D. Bromley #31363 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given the purpose of paying the indebtedness BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1, SAID CONMessner & Reeves LLC 1430 Wynkoop that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. provided in said Evidence of Debt seDOMINIUM IS FURTHER DEPICTED Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' AND DESCRIBED BY THE MAP OF DIS(303) 623-1800 Hearing Room, County Administration fees, the expenses of sale and other items COVERY AT MONTERERY PHASE 3 Attorney File # 7239.0048 Building, 5334 South Prince Street, allowed by law, and will issue to the purRECORDED, SEPTEMBER 19, 1983, IN The Attorney above is acting as a debt Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as PLAT BOOK 67, AT PAGES 56-59, ALL collector and is attempting to collect a best bidder for cash, the said real propprovided by law. IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND debt. Any information provided may be erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), First Publication: 9/25/2014 RECORDERS OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE used for that purpose. Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Last Publication: 10/23/2014 COUNTY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, ©Public Trustees' Association the purpose of paying the indebtedness Name of Publication: Littleton Independent STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 2077of Colorado Revised 9/2012 provided in said Evidence of Debt seIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO 36-1-11-002 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Legal Notice NO.: 0876-2014 fees, the expenses of sale and other items FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Legal Notice NO.: 0887-2014 allowed by law, and will issue to the purFirst Publication: 9/25/2014 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO First Publication: 10/9/2014 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Last Publication: 10/23/2014 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Last Publication: 11/6/2014 provided by law. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent DATE: 07/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent First Publication: 9/25/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Last Publication: 10/23/2014 the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorPublic Notice Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ado Public Notice IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO The name, address, business telephone CRS §38-38-103 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE number and bar registration number of the FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0887-2014 CRS §38-38-103 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO attorney(s) representing the legal holder of FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0889-2014 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. the indebtedness is: To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is DATE: 07/25/2014 David A. Shore #19973 given with regard to the following deTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Edward P. O’Brien #11572 scribed Deed of Trust: given with regard to the following dethe County of Arapahoe, State of ColorScott D. Toebben #19011 On August 6, 2014, the undersigned Pubscribed Deed of Trust: ado Stephen A Hall #38186 lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election On August 8, 2014, the undersigned PubBy: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Martin H. Shore #1800 and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election The name, address, business telephone Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valendescribed below to be recorded in the and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust number and bar registration number of the tia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe records. described below to be recorded in the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Original Grantor(s) County of Arapahoe records. the indebtedness is: Attorney File # 14-00407SH LISA L. DRUMMOND Original Grantor(s): JAIME QUINTERO Lynn M. Janeway #15592 The Attorney above is acting as a debt Original Beneficiary(ies) Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 collector and is attempting to collect a MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRAELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSCourtney E Wright #45482 debt. Any information provided may be TION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY TEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN David R. Doughty #40042 used for that purpose. AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, DISTINCTMORTGAGE CORPORATION Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 ©Public Trustees' Association IVE HOME LENDING, INC., CORPORACurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: Eve M. Grina #43658 of Colorado Revised 9/2012 TION MIDFIRST BANK Allison L Berry #34531 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust: February 24, 2003 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Legal Notice NO.: 0861-2014 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A County of Recording: Arapahoe Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Date of Deed of Trust Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March (303) 706-9990 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 September 10, 2009 25, 2003 Attorney File # 14-002469 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent County of Recording Recording Information (Reception The Attorney above is acting as a debt Arapahoe Number): B3061114 collector and is attempting to collect a Recording Date of Deed of Trust Original Principal Amount: $160,706.00 PUBLIC NOTICE debt. Any information provided may be September 11, 2009 Outstanding Principal Balance: used for that purpose. Recording Information (Reception $130,755.61 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION ©Public Trustees' Association Number) Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you CRS §38-38-103 of Colorado Revised 9/2012 B9099803 are hereby notified that the covenants of FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0876-2014 Original Principal Amount the deed of trust have been violated as Legal Notice NO.: 0846-2014 $150,719.00 follows: failure to pay principal and inTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is First Publication: 9/25/2014 Outstanding Principal Balance terest when due together with all other given with regard to the following deLast Publication: 10/23/2014 $147,181.90 payments provided for in the evidence of scribed Deed of Trust: Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you debt secured by the deed of trust and othOn August 1, 2014, the undersigned Pubare hereby notified that the covenants of er violations thereof. lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election Public Notice the deed of trust have been violated as THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust follows: failure to pay principal and indescribed below to be recorded in the A FIRST LIEN. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION terest when due together with all other County of Arapahoe records. The property to be foreclosed is: CRS §38-38-103 payments provided for in the evidence of Original Grantor(s): Phillip L. Brainard LOT 1, BLOCK 6, AURORA HILLS FILFORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0861-2014 debt secured by the deed of trust and othOriginal Beneficiary(ies): U.S. Bank N.A. ING NUMBER 8, COUNTY OF ARer violations thereof. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Also known by street and number as: Bank N.A. given with regard to the following deA FIRST LIEN. Date of Deed of Trust: May 05, 2011 601 S. QUENTIN STREET, AURORA, scribed Deed of Trust: The property to be foreclosed is: County of Recording: Arapahoe CO 80112. On July 29, 2014, the undersigned Public SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 13, THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Trustee caused the Notice of Election and AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REF2011 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURDemand relating to the Deed of Trust deERENCE Recording Information (Reception RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN scribed below to be recorded in the Also known by street and number as: Number): D1045923 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. County of Arapahoe records. 7503 SOUTH STEELE STREET, Original Principal Amount: $169,024.00 Original Grantor(s): Pamela A. Gray CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. Outstanding Principal Balance: NOTICE OF SALE Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage ElecTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN $163,341.00 tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomIS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURPursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you The current holder of the Evidence of Debt inee for GMAC Bank RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN are hereby notified that the covenants of secured by the Deed of Trust, described Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OF THE DEED OF TRUST. the deed of trust have been violated as herein, has filed Notice of Election and Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC follows: failure to pay principal and inDemand for sale as provided by law and Date of Deed of Trust: June 24, 2005 NOTICE OF SALE terest when due together with all other in said Deed of Trust. County of Recording: Arapahoe payments provided for in the evidence of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 05, The current holder of the Evidence of Debt debt secured by the deed of trust and oththat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. 2005 secured by the Deed of Trust, described er violations thereof. on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East Recording Information (Reception herein, has filed Notice of Election and THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Hearing Room, County Administration Number): B5098096 Demand for sale as provided by law and A FIRST LIEN. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Original Principal Amount: $143,800.00 in said Deed of Trust. The property to be foreclosed is: Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and Outstanding Principal Balance: THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given LOT 5, BLOCK 53, WALNUT HILLS, FILbest bidder for cash, the said real prop$123,889.67 that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. ING NO. 7, ACCORDING TO THE REerty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East CORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for are hereby notified that the covenants of Hearing Room, County Administration ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. the purpose of paying the indebtedness the deed of trust have been violated as Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Also known by street and number as: provided in said Evidence of Debt sefollows: failure to pay principal and inLittleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and 7223 S. Tamarac St, Centennial, CO cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' terest when due together with all other best bidder for cash, the said real prop80112. fees, the expenses of sale and other items payments provided for in the evidence of erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN allowed by law, and will issue to the purdebt secured by the deed of trust and othGrantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as er violations thereof. the purpose of paying the indebtedness RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN provided by law. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE provided in said Evidence of Debt seOF THE DEED OF TRUST. First Publication: 10/9/2014 A FIRST LIEN. cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Last Publication: 11/6/2014 The property to be foreclosed is: fees, the expenses of sale and other items Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF SALE CONDOMINIUM UNIT 534, HIGHLINE allowed by law, and will issue to the purIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO The current holder of the Evidence of Debt CORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION provided by law. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE secured by the Deed of Trust, described RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN First Publication: 10/9/2014 BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO herein, has filed Notice of Election and BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367 AND CONLast Publication: 11/6/2014 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Demand for sale as provided by law and DOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCName of Publication: Littleton Independent DATE: 08/08/2014 in said Deed of Trust. TOBER 25, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given 1786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorthat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. 32 IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE REFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE ado on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East CORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Hearing Room, County Administration CLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. The name, address, business telephone Building, 5334 South Prince Street, LOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEDATE: 08/06/2014 number and bar registration number of the Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and MENTS: PARKING SPACES 379 AND Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for attorney(s) representing the legal holder of best bidder for cash, the said real prop380 C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorthe indebtedness is: erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), STATE OF COLORADO ado Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for *ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 the purpose of paying the indebtedness RECORDED AUGUST 27, 2013 AT REThe name, address, business telephone Courtney E Wright #45482 provided in said Evidence of Debt seCEPTION NO. D3108004 number and bar registration number of the David R. Doughty #40042 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' Also known by street and number as: attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 fees, the expenses of sale and other items 534 East Highline Circle, Centennial, the indebtedness is: Eve M. Grina #43658 allowed by law, and will issue to the purCO 80122. Holly L. Decker #32647 Allison L Berry #34531 chaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian provided by law. IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURJolene Kaminski #46144 Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 First Publication: 9/25/2014 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 (303) 706-9990 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO Attorney File # 14-002739 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 80228 (303) 274-0155 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO The Attorney above is acting as a debt NOTICE OF SALE Attorney File # 14-910-27060 A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO collector and is attempting to collect a The Attorney above is acting as a debt FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE debt. Any information provided may be The current holder of the Evidence of Debt collector and is attempting to collect a BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO used for that purpose. secured by the Deed of Trust, described debt. Any information provided may be CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. ©Public Trustees' Association herein, has filed Notice of Election and

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9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing: Publisher: Gerard Healey, 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Editor: Chris Rotar, 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Managing Editor: Chris Rotar, 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

1. Publication Title: Littleton Independent 2. Publication Number: 315-780 3. Filing Date: 10/7/14 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52 6. Annual Subscription Price: $30.00 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not Printer): 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Contact Person: Shari Martinez Telephone (include Area Code): 303-566-4071 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office Of Publisher (Not Printer): 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0552-2010 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 23, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Christopher J. Healy Original Beneficiary(ies): Universal Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: May 23, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 11, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3125437 Original Principal Amount: $209,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $183,607.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 9, BLOCK 32, SOUTHGLENNFIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7112 South Washington Street, Littleton, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 07/23/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Milnor H Senior, III #7226 Giovanni Camacho, Esq #44364 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2350 S, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 13CO00593-3 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0552-2010 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0832-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 23, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Aiesha Spivey Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-E, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-E Date of Deed of Trust: October 18, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 23, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6151146

NOTICE 10. Owner:PUBLIC Full Name and Complete Mailing Address COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION Gerard Healey, CRSBlvd., §38-38-103 9137 Ridgeline Suite 210 FORECLOSURE SALE NO.80129 0832-2014 Highlands Ranch, Colorado Ann Macari Healey, To Whom It MayBlvd., Concern: 9137 Ridgeline Suite This 210 Notice is given with Ranch, regardColorado to the following deHighlands 80129 scribed Deed of Trust: On July 23, 2014, the undersigned Public 11. Known Bondholders. Mortgagees, Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Other Security Holders Owningand or Demand to the Deedof of Total Trust deHoldingrelating 1 Percent or More scribed to be recordedorinOther the Amountbelow of Bonds, Mortgages, County of Arapahoe records. Securities. If none, check box Original Grantor(s): Aiesha Spivey [X] None Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-E, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-E Date of Deed of Trust: October 18, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 23, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6151146 Original Principal Amount: $248,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $264,404.19 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 72, LIBERTY HILL III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5209 East Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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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 Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 07/23/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Edward P. O’Brien #11572 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Stephen A Hall #38186 Martin H. Shore #1800 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-00130SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0832-2014 First Publication: 9/25/2014 Last Publication: 10/23/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0846-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 25, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): GARY R. MARSHALL Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONTC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE RELATING TO CHEVY CHASE FUNDING LLC MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 20061 Date of Deed of Trust: August 10, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 16, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5121520 Original Principal Amount: $164,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $159,282.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 47, BLOCK 3, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2825 WEST BRYANT PLACE, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN

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Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Courtney E Wright #45482 David R. Doughty #40042 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002739 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

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Legal Notice NO.: 0889-2014 First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0911-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): SARAI GUILD AND JASON CARL GUILD Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 25, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0028643 Original Principal Amount: $147,184.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $137,908.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 33, BLOCK 1, ILIFF PLACE TOWNHOMES SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2390 S WHEELING CIR, AURORA, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/16/2014 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/13/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-944-27101 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0911-2014 First Publication: 10/16/2014 Last Publication: 11/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0892-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s): Mary J. Kohler Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for North American Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: October 26, 2001 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 07, 2001 Recording Information (Reception Number): B1191273 Original Principal Amount: $105,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $85,408.64 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 1165 S Fairplay Cr #B, Aurora, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items

herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/03/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/08/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Iman Tehrani #44076 Erin Robson #46557 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-14-625374-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

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0892-2014 Exhibit A LOT 1, BLOCK 4, NEVIN VILLAGE GREEN FILING NO. 1 PARCEL 1 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/24TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 4, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD; PARCEL 2 - ALL OF THAT SPACE OF AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF APARTMENT OR UNIT B IN BUILDING NO. 1165 NOW CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 4, SAID BUILDING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN AND CONDOMINIUM PLAT FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, ON AUGUST 21, 1972 IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 22 AT PAGE 84, PARCEL 3 - AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO THE APARTMENT BUILDING, EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA LOCATED, TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE BALCONIES AIRCONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED; (3) THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID PARCEL 1 IN COMMON WITH OTHERS OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN APARTMENT BUILDING NOW CONSTRUCTED IN SAID PARCEL 1, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES, EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: 1. GRANTOR EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES FORM THIS CONVEYANCE THE SPACE OR AREA BETWEEN THE CEILINGS, FLOOR AND WALLS OF ALL APARTMENTS IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN SAID PARCEL 1, OTHER THAN THE SPACE OR AREA HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED, 2. GRANTOR FURTHER EXPRESSLY EXCEPTS AND EXCLUDES FROM THIS CONVEYANCE ALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN AND APPURTENANCES THERETO CONSTRUCTED ON SAID PARCEL 1 OTHER THAN THE UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES THERETO HEREIN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED SO THAT THE GRANTEES HEREIN SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO ANY BUILDINGS OR IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN SPECIFICALLY CONVEYED HEREIN AS PARCEL 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. and is also known by street and number as 1165 S Fairplay Cr #B, Aurora , CO 80112. Legal Notice NO.: 0892-2014 First Publication: 10/9/2014 Last Publication: 11/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 30, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Sung Sik Kim be changed to Daniel Sung Kim. Case No.: 2014 C 301112 By: Judge Christine Chauche Legal Notice No: 55469 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 2, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Ian MacPherson Ellingson Condie be changed to Ian MacPherson Condie. Case No.: 2014 C 300981 Tammera Herivel By: Trisha Scott, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55239 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: MiShala Andrea Garcia For Minor Child: Marisol Andrea Garcia To Change the Child’s Name to: Isabella Elizabeth Merovech Case Number: 2014 C 301100

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County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: MiShala Andrea Garcia For Minor Child: Marisol Andrea Garcia To Change the Child’s Name to: Isabella Elizabeth Merovech

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Case Number: 2014 C 301100 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: John Kirk Wiles, non custodial parent. Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: November 7, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Division A1 Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Marisol Andrea Garcia. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. Date: 9.26.2014 MiShala Andrea Garcia Legal Notice No.: 55455 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: November 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 6, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Pegie Alice LaRock be changed to Peggy Carter LaRock. Case No.: 2014 C 100052 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Julie Rich, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55466 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 3, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Hanna Rose Reedy be changed to Hanna Rose Ferguson Case No.: 2014 C 301121 By: Judge C. N. Chaude Legal Notice No: 55475 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: October 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Lewis Riese, aka Michael L. Riese, aka Michael Riese, aka Mike Riese, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30843 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 16, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Jennifer Riese Personal Representative 5424 Buckstin Pass Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 Legal Notice No: 55482 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: October 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LILLIAN N. COUCH, a/k/a LILLIAN NEAL COUCH, and a/k/a LILLIAN COUCH, Deceased Case Number 2014 PR 30806 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before February 2, 2015, or the claims maybe forever barred. Personal Representative: Barbara N. Reese 7330 S. Syracuse Court Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No.: 55238 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RUSSELL W. VEENSTRA a/k/a RUSSELL WAYNE VEENSTRA, Deceased Case Number: 14PR30680 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 2, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Rick Allen Veenstra Personal Representative c/o Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 55241 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOAN CHISHOLM MORRISON, aka Joan C. Morrison, aka Joan Morrison, aka Jannie Morrison, Deceased Case Number 14PR285 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before February 2, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Margaret Morrison Personal Representative 1135 Laurenwood Way Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Legal Notice No.: 55248 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Herbert Dwane Little, Aka Herbert D. Little, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30572

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Co. 80112

Notice To NOTICE Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Herbert Dwane Little, Aka Herbert D. Little, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30572 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Marlene K. Folsom Personal Representative 4179 East Phillips Place Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No: 55491 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: October 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ned B. Kain, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 275 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 2, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Elizabeth Kain Personal Representative 6939 Beaver Run Littleton, Colorado 80125 Legal Notice No: 55246 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SYLVIA L. MAESTAS, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30779 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 5, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. KENTON H. KUHLMAN, ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL 7851 S ELATI ST, SUITE 202 LITTLETON CO 80120 Legal Notice No: 55452 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Colburn Leroy Gregg, aka C.L. Gregg, aka Colburn L. Gregg, aka Colby Gregg, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30771 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 9, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Kevin Leroy Gregg, aka Kevin L. Gregg aka Kevin Gregg, Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 55454 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jan Evans Meyer, Aka Jane E. Meyer, Aka Jan Meyer, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30769 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 9, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Scott Gelman Attorney to the Personal Representative 8480 E. Orchard Road, Suite 5000 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 55459 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty L. Bristol, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30786 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 9, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Brent L. Bristol Personal Representative 1135 E. Cottonwood Lane Phoenix, AZ 85048 Legal Notice No: 55462 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Debra A. Jennings, aka Debra Ann Jennings, aka Debra Jennings, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30832 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 9, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Julia Lynn VanValkenburg Personal Representative 1028 Saddlehorse Lane Milliken, Colorado 80543 Legal Notice No: 55468 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary S. Bradford, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30845 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 16, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John James Nicholl Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 311 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Misc. Private Legals

Plaintiff: The Shores Homeowners Association I, Inc. Defendants: Victoria R. Pope, Debra D. Collins, Bank of America NA Name: Claudia R. Villa Harm & Villa LLC Address: 1554 Emerson Street Denver, Colorado 80218 Telephone Number: (303) 832-9476 Fax Number: (303) 832-7711 E-Mail: crvilla@qwestoffice.net Atty. Reg.#: 47251 Case No: 2014CV030430: Division: 402 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

David B. Nicholl Personal Representative 5225 Hialeah Drive Windsor, Colorado 80550

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the Assessment Lien of The Shores Homeowners Association I, Inc.

Legal Notice No: 55479 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: October 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Victoria R Pope, Owner of the Property Debra D Collins, Owner of the Property Bank Of America NA

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty Taylor Timson, aka Betty T. Timson, aka Bettty Timson, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 329 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 16, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Donna Gerlich Personal Representative 6191 S. Spotswood Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 55480 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: October 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald Jerome Nessan, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30831 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Reagor Attorney for the Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 303-793-3400 Legal Notice No: 55481 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: October 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL CASE NO. 2014CV30907, Division 202 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE DOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Plaintiff v. CHERYL E. CARTER a/k/a CHERYL ELIZABETH CARTER, an individual; SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES f/k/a AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, a foreign corporation; and CYNTHIA D. MARES, as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee, Defendants TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS; Please take notice: This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure against defendants Cheryl E. Carter a/k/a Cheryl Elizabeth Carter and Springleaf Financial Services f/k/a American General Financial Services dated June 02, 2014, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., by Dover Homeowners Association, Inc. the current holder of a statutory lien, evidence of which was recorded on November 5, 2012 at Reception No. D2129361 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure was initiated due to nonpayment of assessments pursuant to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Dover Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded on October 30, 1984 at Reception No. 2466979, in Book 4295 at Page 60, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Dover Homeowners Association, Inc. on the subject property and improvements legally described as follows: Lot 29, Block 10, Dover Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known by street and number as 18216 E. Warren Avenue, Aurora, CO 80013 THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on November 20, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3852. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Reagan Larkin, Esq., #42309 Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-3377 Dated: August 19, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55180 First Publication: September 25, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent 9137 S RIDGELINE BLVD, 210, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE

Michael P. Kempf Personal Representative 11 Robincrest Lane Littleton, Colorado 80123

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Co. 80112

Legal Notice No: 55477 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: October 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Plaintiff: The Shores Homeowners Association I, Inc. Defendants: Victoria R. Pope, Debra D. Collins, Bank of America NA Name: Claudia R. Villa Harm & Villa LLC

Regarding real property situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, which is all of the property encumbered by said assessment lien, is described as follows: Lot 22 Block 1, The Shores— Filing No. 2 County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 2883 South Lansing Way, Aurora, CO 80014 NOTICE OF SALE Under a Decree in Foreclosure entered on July 22, 2014 in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell the following property which is all of the property currently encumbered by the Assessment Lien described in said Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. The Plaintiff named above is the creditor in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt secured by the property being sold; and as of July 22, 2014, the outstanding principal due and owing on said judgment was $23,025.47. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the Defendants in said properties on December 4, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in front of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** **THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.** Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representing the owner of the indebtedness and foreclosing lienor: Claudia R. Villa, Harm & Villa LLC Attorneys At Law 1554 Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80218 303-832-9476 * crvilla@qwestoffice.net Dated: September 11, 2014 David C. Walcher, Sheriff County of Arapahoe State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 55212 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: November 6, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE District Court, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone Number: 303-649-6355 Plaintiff: BUCKINGHAM OAKS CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, INC. and Defendant: SANDRA KAY; CITY OF AURORA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION; and SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Case No: 13CV32080 * Division: 408 SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered August 18, 2014, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Original Grantor: Sandra Kay Original Beneficiary: Buckingham Oaks Condominium Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Notice of Lien: Buckingham Oaks Condominium Association Date of Notice of Lien: December 20, 2013 Date of Recording of Notice of Lien: December 20, 2013 County of Recording: Arapahoe County, Colorado Recording Information: D3150719 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $6,402.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $4,304.00 Amount of Judgment entered 8/18/2014: $7,178.54 Description of property to be foreclosed: Condominium Unit No. 12229, Building 20, Buckingham Oaks (a condominium) in accordance with and subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Buckingham Oaks (a condominium) recorded on September 11, 1981 in Book 3488 at Page 672, and Map recorded on September 11, 1981 in Plat Book 52 at Page 63-67 County of Arapahoe, Colorado Records, together with the right to the exclusive use of Parking Space No. 119, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; a/k/a 12229 E. Ford Ave., Aurora, Colorado THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF BUCKINGHAM OAKS CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, INC. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., on December 11, 2014, at the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3851. The name, address and business telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Kerry Simpson, Atty. Reg. No. 35514, Pickard & Ross, P.C., 12712 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton, Colorado 80127, 303-989-

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‘All Tracy could see was a gun’ Arapahoe Debate coach had bad ‘gut’ feeling about Karl Pierson By Chris Rotar

crotar @coloradocommunitymedia.com As he crouched between cars in the cold parking lot, Tracy Murphy couldn’t have known that a 17-yearold girl had already been shot and would die eight days later. PUBLIC NOTICE All he knew was someone was tryDistrict Court, Arapahoe ing to kill him. County, State of Colorado Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, He had recognized the voice. Centennial, CO 80112 “Where the303-649-6355 (expletive) is Murphy?” Phone Number: Arapahoe High Plaintiff: BUCKINGHAM OAKS School’s speech CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, and debate coach andINC. head librarian and Defendant: SANDRA CITY OF instantly knewKAY; Karl Pierson had come AURORA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPfor him. It had a few months MENT DIVISION; and been SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. since a major falling out between Case No: 13CV32080 * Division: 408 Murphy and the 18-year-old student, SHERIFF'Smember NOTICE OF of SALE a talented the debate team whoa Default struggled Under Judgmentto andaccept Decree of discipline Foreclosure entered August 18, 2014, in and whose mindI am conjured the above entitled action, ordered to images — sell certain real property, as follows:and mayhem. and plans — of murder Original Grantor: Sandra Midday Dec.Kay13, 2013, Murphy, Original Beneficiary: Buckingham Oaks newspaper in hand, was settling down Condominium Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt seto lunch. cured by the Notice of Lien: Buckingham Oaks “(Murphy) Condominium Association heard two loud bangs,” Date of Notice of Lien: December 20, 2013 according to the Arapahoe County Date of Recording of Notice of Lien: Sheriff’s20, Office December 2013 summary investigative County of Recording: Arapahoe County, report of the school shooting, released Colorado Recording Information: D3150719 Oct. 10. Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $6,402.00 Seconds later, the doors to the liOutstanding Principal Balance of the sebrary were flung open. Then Murphy cured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $4,304.00 heard Pierson calling his name. Amount of Judgment entered 8/18/2014: $7,178.54 “At that point, all Tracy could see Description of property to be foreclosed: Condominium Unitthe No. report 12229, Building was a gun,” states. 20, Buckingham Oaks (a condominium) in accordance with and subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Buckingham Oaks (a condominium) recorded on September 11, 1981 in Book 3488 at Page 672, and Map recorded on September 11, 1981 in Plat Book 52 at Page 63-67 County of Arapahoe, Colorado Records, together with the right to the exclusive use of Parking Space No. 119, County of Arapahoe, State We of Colorado; E. Ford extenda/k/a our12229 gratitude Ave., Aurora, Colorado

Murphy felt something, a bullet maybe, “blow past his head, over his left shoulder, and he ducked.” He needed to get out of there. His escape route would be the library’s exterior door. Murphy scrambled to the parking lot, where he figured he could dodge Pierson long enough for the police to intervene. The young man who had threatened Murphy’s life in September never made it to the parking lot. Pierson’s attack lasted less than 90 seconds. It ended when he turned his firearm on himself. A black shotgun was found near Pierson’s body. The autopsy report states he was wearing, among other things: green/gray cargo pants, a black nylon belt with a machete and flashlight, a black nylon belt with 21 live rounds of shotgun ammunition, a black nylon bandolier with 20 more rounds of shotgun ammunition, a black watch… Murphy had removed Pierson from his post as captain of the extemporaneous team on Sept. 3, though the senior was allowed to remain on the squad. During the meeting in which the news was relayed, a talk that included the student’s mother, Murphy saw hate in Pierson’s eyes. After mother and son left the meeting, Murphy heard Pierson yelling something, but he couldn’t tell what. A teacher in the parking lot, however, heard what Pierson said. “I’m going to kill that Murphy!” But even before learning of that

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Multiple law enforcement and fire agencies responded to Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13, 2013, after student Karl Pierson shot classmate Claire Davis then himself. File photo threat, Murphy told a school counselor he had a bad “gut” feeling about Pierson. Murphy had disciplined Pierson for poor decisions, but now he was afraid of the student “snapping.” At some point, Murphy and Deputy James Englert, the school resource office, would speak about the librarian’s safety, as documented in the investigative summary. “(Englert) told Tracy that if something happened, Tracy should exit the school through the exterior library door.”

Davis family’s message to community

to Sheriff Dave Walcher, and all of his staff inTHE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DEvolved in this investigation, for completSCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENing this report with such professionalCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF BUCKINGHAM OAKS CONDOMINIUMS ASism, and for being so thoughtful and SOCIATION, INC. considerate of our family throughout THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY theBE entire process. NOT A FIRST LIEN. Sheriff Walcher personally NOTICE kept our family apprised of the OF SALE status of the investigation for the past 10 THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVmonths, visiting in on our home on EN that I will,even at 10:00 o'clock us A.M., December 11, 2014, at the Office of the a number of occasions. Sheriff Walcher Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Colorado, and his staff Centennial, have consistently demonsell to the highest and best bidder for strated a commitment to ensuring the cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and report wasassigns completed the heirs and of said comprehensively Grantor therein, for accurately the purpose of paying the judg- while also and as as possible, ment amount entered herein, and will deshowing a sense of urgency at every liver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. step along the way. Arapahoe County is **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE indeed fortunate to have such a profesCASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO yet COVER THEIR HIGHEST sional, caring leader at BID the helm of its AT TIME OF SALE.** sheriff’s office. All telephone inquiries for information Next, we’d like the community to should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3851.

The name, address and business telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows:

Misc. Private Legals

Kerry Simpson, Atty. Reg. No. 35514, Pickard & Ross, P.C., 12712 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton, Colorado 80127, 303-9896655. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This Sheriff's Notice of Sale is signed September 15, 2014. David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Public Notice: 55228 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: November 13, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S Ridgeline Blvd, #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Government Legals Public Notice CITY OF LITTLETON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING MATTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY OF LITTLETON AT THE CITY CENTER, 2255 WEST BERRY AVENUE, LITTLETON, COLORADO: TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 11.423 ACRES FROM PD-X TO PD-C AND THE PLUM VALLEY SUBDIVISION, LOTS 7-16, GENERAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONCERNING PUBLIC NOTICE PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF LUCENT BLVD., NORTH OF PLUM VALLEY LANE AND SOUTH OF WEST NOTICE TO CREDITORS COUNTY ROAD. APPROVAL OF EstateLINE of Patrick B. Fitzgerald, THE REZONING AND GENERAL aka Patrick Bryan Fitzgerald, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN WILL aka Patrick Fitzgerald, Deceased ALLOW FOR MOTOR VEHICLE AND RECase Number: 2014 PR 30759 AND CREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES OTHER AUTOMOTIVE RELATED USES. ALL THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD SHOULD PRESENT AT THE All personsBE having claims against theTIME AND PLACE STATED BELOW. FOR above-named estate are required M OR E INFOR MATION , C ALto L TH E present them to the Personal Represen-AT LITTLETON PLANNING DIVISION tative or to the District Court of Arapahoe 303-795-3748. County, Colorado on or before February CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC 2, 2015 or the claims mayHEARING be forever AT 6:30 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 barred.

Notice To Creditors

APPLICANT: MLATL, LLP CITY STAFF CONTACT: jdickinson@littletongov.org Legal Notice No.: 55243

know that our family is as committed to forgiveness now as we were on January 1, and we invite you again to join us in doing whatever is within your power to ensure that our community remains rooted in compassion. This crime report shows that Karl Pierson was an adolescent that allowed himself to become filled with confusion and darkness, and he failed to see any love around him or any hope for the future. The result was a terrible tragedy for all of us — not only our family, but for all the kids and staff at Arapahoe High School, our entire community, the State of Colorado, the Pierson family, and all of the people across the country and around the world that have sent us their condolences and have held us up in their thoughts and prayers. As we all consider this report in Public Noticedetail, our family wishes to ask greater

CITY OF LITTLETON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING MATTER

Government Legals

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY OF LITTLETON AT THE CITY CENTER, 2255 WEST BERRY AVENUE, LITTLETON, COLORADO: TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 11.423 ACRES FROM PD-X TO PD-C AND THE PLUM VALLEY SUBDIVISION, LOTS 7-16, GENERAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF LUCENT BLVD., NORTH OF PLUM VALLEY LANE AND SOUTH OF WEST COUNTY LINE ROAD. APPROVAL OF THE REZONING AND GENERAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN WILL ALLOW FOR MOTOR VEHICLE AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES AND OTHER AUTOMOTIVE RELATED USES. ALL THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE STATED BELOW. FOR M ORE INFORM ATION, CALL THE LITTLETON PLANNING DIVISION AT 303-795-3748. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 APPLICANT: MLATL, LLP CITY STAFF CONTACT: jdickinson@littletongov.org Legal Notice No.: 55243 First Publication: October 16, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Nancy A. Fitzgerald Personal Representative 9583 E. Caley Circle Englewood, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 55240 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

school officials and other stakeholders — particularly our state legislators — to Public Notice explore thoughtfully and expeditiously DOVE VALLEY how to create positive andMETROPOLITAN safe school cliDISTRICT mates that are better prepared to prevent NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT and change inappropriate behaviors, as NOTICE is hereby given that the Dove well as better address the emotional and Valley Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado (hereinafter called the psychological needs of adolescents in "District") will make final payment at the office of the District, 141 Union Boulevard, our schools. The people of Colorado deSuite 150, in Lakewood, Colorado, on or 5:00to p.m., on Monday, November serve moreafter than have to sit idly wait-3, 2014, to: ing for theDesignscapes next student in imminent Colorado Inc. 15440or E. Fremont Drive person or crisis to harm kill another Centennial, CO 80112 themselves. As a caring and attentive for all work done by said Contractor(s) in community, weand should be committed design construction or work on the Dove Valley Regional Park Monumentato meetingtion the needs ofIIIall students to Project; Phase (Monuments #7 and #8), performed within Dove Valley Metrohelp thempolitan learnDistrict, howCounty to negotiate of Arapahoe,life’s State Colorado. difficultiesofand reach their full potential.

“A statement on its own isn’t necessarily a crime,” said Walcher, noting that kids say stuff like that all the time. “But how do we get to a point when we know that one or two or three kids down here are actually capable. That’s what we’ve got to figure out.” During his suspension, Pierson was evaluated by school psychologist Esther Song and an outside therapist, who determined that he was a narcissist but not a threat to himself or others. The threat assessment says Pierson had difficulty controlling impulses and emotions and had extreme anger reactions, but reacted calmly to discipline. In his journal, Pierson blames being teased in elementary school. “Words hurt, can mold a sociopath and will lead someone a decade later to kill,” he wrote. On Sept. 17, while still meeting with therapists, Pierson began his journal. “I will shoot up my school, Arapahoe High School, before the year is over,” he wrote. The officials addressed questions surrounding why the investigation had taken so long to conclude, saying they were awaiting ballistic and data analysis from other agencies that proved no one else was involved. “It was not appropriate to go to the public until we knew as much of the truth as we could about Dec. 13,” said District Attorney George Brauchler, noting his office asked Superintendent Murphy to keep information held close. “He did a good job making sure teachers did not opine on what coulda, woulda, shoulda happened before today.” Scott Murphy refused to answer any questions about Pierson or any employees, including Cameron Rust and Christina Erbacher-Kolk, the two AHS security guards who were on duty that day but have since been dismissed after alleging the school didn’t do enough to protect students from Pierson. Rust’s stepmother was in the audience. “(Rust’s) only motive is to bring out the truth, to see how do we prevent it from happening again going forward,” said Micki Jacoby. “Cameron and Chris are not liars. For (the authorities) to dismiss their role that day, shame on them.” Scott Murphy — who the day before the press conference announced he will retire at the end of the school year — said all protocols were followed before and after the event. “Two students’ lives were lost that day,” said Murphy. “Families were shattered. Lives were destroyed. Nothing I can do or say can change that.” Claire Davis’ parents, Michael and Desiree Davis, sat next to Murphy during the press conference. They did not speak, but issued a statement. “We’d like the community to know that our family is as committed to forgiveness now as we were on Jan. 1, and we invite you again to join us in doing whatever is within your power to ensure that our community remains rooted in compassion.” In the statement, the couple also asked public officials to explore solutions to create safer school climates. “The people of Colorado deserve more than to have to sit idly waiting for the next student in imminent crisis to harm or kill another person or themselves.”

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Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has labor, Davis materials, provisions, Public Notice — Michaelfurnished and Desiree t eam hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or conNOTICE AS TO PRELIMINARY sumed by such contractors or their subBUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a preliminary supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipbudget has been submitted to the Arment to the extent used in the prosecuThe annual report of the Petty Foundaapahoe Library District Board of Trusttion of the work, and whose claim theretion, Inc. is available for inspection at ees for the ensuing year of 2015. That a fore has not been paid by the Contractor 7110 Old Farm Road, Littleton Public Notice copy of such preliminary budget has been William Petty, President, 303-932-2234 or their subcontractors, at any time up to filed in the office of the District at 12855 E. DOVE VALLEY METROPOLITAN Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, Colorand including the time of final settlement ado, where same is open for public inLegal Notice No.: 55476 DISTRICT for the work contracted to be done, is respection. First Publication: October 16, 2014 quired to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account Last Publication: October 16, 2014 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT A public hearing on such preliminary of such claim, to the District, Attention: Publisher: Littleton Independent budget will be held Tuesday, NovemLisa A. Jacoby, District Manager, 141 UniNOTICE is hereby given that the Dove ber 18, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. preceding the on Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, ColValley Metropolitan District of Arapahoe NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED regular meeting of the Arapahoe Library orado, 80228-1898 on or before the time County, Colorado (hereinafter called the 2015 BUDGET OF District Board of Trustees at the Support and date hereinabove shown for final pay"District") will make final payment at the SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Services Building, Arapahoe Library Disment. Failure on the part of any claimant office of the District, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, in Lakewood, Colorado, on or to file such verified statement of claim pritrict, 12855 E. Adam Aircraft Circle, EngleNOTICE is hereby given that a proposed after 5:00 p.m., on Monday, November 3, or to such final settlement will release the wood, Colorado 80112. budget has been submitted to the Board 2014, to: District, its directors, officers, agents, and of Directors of Southern Metropolitan Disemployees of and from any and all liability Any interested elector within such Artrict for the ensuing year of 2015; that a Designscapes Colorado Inc. for such claim. apahoe Library District will be given the copy of such proposed budget has been 15440 E. Fremont Drive opportunity at the hearing to be heard filed in the office of the District at 390 UniCentennial, CO 80112 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD concerning the preliminary budget and on Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, ColorOF DIRECTORS may inspect the preliminary budget and ado, where the same is open for public infor all work done by said Contractor(s) in DOVE VALLEY METROPOLITAN file or register any objections thereto at spection; and that such proposed budget design and construction or work on the DISTRICT any time prior to the final adoption of the will be considered at a public hearing of Dove Valley Regional Park Monumentabudget, scheduled for December 9, 2014, the Board of Directors of the District to be tion Project; Phase III (Monuments #7 and 5:30 p.m., at the Support Services BuildBy: /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby, Secretary held at Wild Basil, 8247 South Holly #8), performed within Dove Valley Metroing, Arapahoe Library District, 12855 E. Street, Centennial, Colorado, on Wednespolitan District, County of Arapahoe, State Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, ColorLegal Notice No.: 55264 day, October 22, 2014, at 12:15 p.m. Any of Colorado. ado 80112. First Publication: October 16, 2014 elector within the District may, at any time Last Publication: October 23, 2014 prior to the final adoption of the 2015 Any person, co-partnership, association of Dated: October 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent budget, inspect the budget and file or repersons, company, or corporation that has gister any objections thereto. furnished labor, materials, provisions, Legal Notice No.: 55473 Public Notice team hire, sus tenance, provisions, First Publication: October 16, 2014 SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT provender, or other supplies used or conLast Publication: October 16, 2014 By:/s/ Ken Carmann NOTICE AS TO PRELIMINARY sumed by such contractors or their subPublisher: Littleton Independent Secretary BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING contractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that Legal Notice No.: 55490 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a preliminary supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipFirst Publication: October 16, 2014 budget has been submitted to the Arment to the extent used in the prosecuLast Publication: October 16, 2014 The annual report of the Petty Foundaapahoe Library District Board of Trusttion of the work, and whose claim therePublisher: Littleton Independent tion, Inc. is available for inspection at ees for the ensuing year of 2015. That a fore has not been paid by the Contractor 7110 Old Farm Road, Littleton copy of such preliminary budget has been or their subcontractors, at any time up to William Petty, President, 303-932-2234 filed in the office of the District at 12855 E. and including the time of final settlement Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, Colorfor the work contracted to be done, is reado, where same is open for public inLegal Notice No.: 55476 quired to file a verified statement of the spection. First Publication: October 16, 2014 amount due and unpaid, and an account Last Publication: October 16, 2014 of such claim, to the District, Attention: A public hearing on such preliminary Publisher: Littleton Independent Lisa A. 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