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Fire chief is poised to blaze new trail Armstrong says he’ll be hands-on, inclusive By Jennifer Smith

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der with Lone Tree to just beyond its western border, all two miles or less from C-470. They join a couple of existing microbreweries already garnering strong local support. South suburbia’s newest brewers say the area’s been underserved, and it’s a gap

As a teenager, Chris Armstrong was so sure about what he wanted to do for the rest of his life that he traded in his senior year of high school for the fire academy and was working by the time his classmates graduated. “My stepdad was a firefighter, so I grew up around firefighters and the fire station,” said the new chief of Littleton Fire Rescue, looking back on when he joined the Miramar Fire Rescue Department in Florida, where he Armstrong grew up, and spent the entirety of his career — until now. “It was just a natural progression for me,” he said. Along the way, the 48-year-old rose through the ranks from paramedic to deputy chief of operations. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety and a master’s degree in emergency-services management from Columbia Southern University. He is also a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and received the Chief Fire Officer Designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. As deputy chief, he was responsible for 155 employees serving a population of almost 125,000. Here, he’ll oversee the 170 employees who provide emergency-response services and life-safety education to the 220,000 citizens of Littleton, the Littleton Fire Protection District and the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District. “I’m excited to be here, and I’m ready to get to work and meet everyone,” he said Jan. 15, five days before his first of-

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South suburbs tap into craft beer trend By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com National statistics show most Americans now live within 10 miles of a brewery. For those residing along the C-470 corridor, the drive is soon to get a lot shorter than that. Four new microbreweries will open in

south suburban Denver during the first few months of 2014, and at least two others say they have solid plans but still are zeroing in on sites. The biggest of them all — Breckenridge Brewery — plans a spring 2015 opening of its 12-acre Santa Fe Drive complex. The establishments under construction extend from Highland’s Ranch’s eastern bor-

School board meets for first time since shooting Members thank community for support By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Littleton Public Schools Board of Education met on Jan. 16 in its first regular meeting since the Dec. 13 tragedy at Arapa-

hoe High School, publicly addressing the incident for the first time. “The Claire Davis family, to me, is an inspiration about compassion and forgiveness and asking the students to look to the future, and asking them to be a part of that future,” said Carrie Warren-Gully, the board’s vice president. Claire Davis was the 17-year-old student who died Dec. 21, eight days after being shot by classmate Karl Pierson. Moments later, he

turned the gun on himself and died in the school library. All five board members praised the first responders for their swift response, the community for its generous outpouring of support, the everyday heroes who stepped up to offer comfort. Warren-Gully made particular note of the AHS Parent-Teacher Organization. “None of us were prepared for this, the PTO wasn’t prepared for this, but boy, did

they come together,” she said. Superintendent Scott Murphy said there were many heroes that day. “I’m awestruck by the love and support that’s been shown to one another,” he said. “It takes courage to overcome darkness, and it begins with the power of one and becomes the power of many.” Lucie Stanish, who was overseeing just Board continues on Page 5

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Here’s to living life to ‘The Max’ Topher Barber climbed the tall, aluminum ladder, stopping just even with the old, wooden sailboat hanging upside down from the ceiling. He carefully drilled the framed picture of his dad — also upside down — to the center of the stern. A friend handed him a bottle of champagne and Topher tapped the boat, pouring a little onto the rim. “We now christen thee,” he said, “the S.S. Max Barber.” The small gathering of people below him raised their glasses and cheered. “He would like that,” one man said, nodding assuredly as he walked away. The tribute, sealed as dusk darkened the wintry mountain lake outside the restaurant windows, reflected the man whose gargantuan and colorful presence was notably absent. “Upside down is perfect,” said Dan Sherwood, Topher’s longtime friend, as he sat at the bar, under the sailboat. “Max was a kind of renegade who didn’t conform to much. So why conform to gravity?” Max Barber died unexpectedly Dec. 17 from an aneurysm that occurred while he was driving. He was 68. A successful contractor and owner of the popular Max Gill and Grill on South Gaylord Street in Denver, he also received national recognition in 1991 when he saved two people who fell through thin ice on Grand Lake. But to Topher, he was so much more. He was an exuberant, energizing force who grabbed tight to life and made it an exhilarating ride. “He never let a blade of grass grow beneath his feet,” Topher said, pausing, looking at the beer in his hand. “He’s my dad and he was my best friend. . . . It’s going to be hard without him.” Although Max had homes in Denver, Florida and France, the cabin he built with his hands in the mid-1980s in Grand Lake — on the water nestled between historic Lemon Lodge and the

Grand Lake Yacht Club at the end of the town’s main street — was his favorite. On the shores of the state’s largest natural lake, the town counted 447 residents in the 2000 census. Its one main road veers off Highway 34, just before the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, and leads through a short, straight stretch of western-style buildings that have remained largely unchanged for years. “This is his home,” Topher said. “He loved being near the water, being in a small town. He loved that this town is a dead end. It was the end of the road.” It was Topher’s most consistent home, too. “I love this place,” he said. “Both me and my brother met our wives up here. My life wouldn’t be the same without Grand Lake. We wouldn’t be who we are without this place.” Growing up, Topher and his brothers Tyler and Todd spent every summer at the lake. Topher and Tyler worked at Pancho and Lefty’s, the eatery popular with locals and weekenders that’s just a one-minute-walk from the cabin. They learned how to sail — Topher even taught sailing at the yacht club. Max bought them a boat and they often competed in the annual weeklong regatta - but never won. “ . . . we were always at the back of the pack and that always bummed him out,” Topher said. Last summer, two days before the regatta, Topher decided to compete when a friend who is an accomplished sailor offered to crew. Midway through

the week, Max left for an already planned vacation in Michigan. Topher was tied for first; Max eagerly awaited his daily updates. “It came down to the last race and we had to finish first — and we did,” Topher said. “I could hear the pride in his voice and knew he had tears in his eyes.” In late October, after returning from a month in France, Max headed to Grand Lake to winterize the cabin. Topher went with him. They blew out the sprinklers, cut firewood, hung out. “Just me and him,” Topher said. “It was perfect. I have no regrets about how our relationship ended. . . . We told each other how we felt about each other — we loved each other.” On Jan. 10, Topher, who lives in Broomfield, decided to check on the cabin, make sure the heat was working, that pipes hadn’t frozen — and meet up with some friends to share a few stories and laughs. On the passenger seat of his Subaru, he placed a ceramic cowboy boot with a lasso around its heel — the urn holding some of his dad’s ashes, which also include the remains of a December Wall Street Journal, his favorite paper; his red, alma mater Cornell cap; a favorite Hemingway coozie; and the photo of his three sons when they were just boys, wearing cowboy hats, which he always kept in his wallet. Topher also brought a framed picture of a grinning Max, wearing a tropical shirt and white captain’s hat and holding a beer next to his cheek. A winter storm swirled gusting snow, creating moments of white-out as he slowly drove Berthoud Pass, reminiscent of the first time he, his brothers and Max had driven to Grand Lake. “Pop,” Topher said, “we aren’t turning around, are we?” At the cabin, he set the boot and picture on the dining room table, grabbed two beers — the one for Max snug in another Hemingway coozie — and tuned

the CD player to Alabama’s “Mountain Music,” his dad’s favorite and the cabin’s theme song. Then he talked to Max. And he cried. The next afternoon, Topher strolled into Pancho and Lefty’s and settled at the bar to talk with friends in the familiar eclectic atmosphere where 1,500 beer cans — all one-of-a-kind — line shelves along the walls. Also on the walls are photos of several longtime locals who have died. Hanging from the ceiling are a chair lift, a kayak, and a dummy of a man with a serape sleeping in a hammock, a margarita glass in his hand. And the old, wooden sailboat. That’s when it hit. “ . . . to make that boat his — The Max,” Topher said. “He’s in the bar area looking out on the lake. It just makes so much sense.” In mid-February, a celebration of life for Max will be held at his Denver restaurant. Those who come should wear happy colors. No black. No tears. Because Max wouldn’t want crying, Topher said. He loved life too much. Topher tells this story about the Grand Lake cabin: “We’re known for staying up way too late there and having Lemon Lodge renters yell at us. One day, a couple of Lemon Lodge renters come up and say they’re trying to go to bed . . . and how much longer will you guys be staying up?” Max glanced at his watch, then looked up. “We’ve been partying for 23 years here,” he said, “and think we’ve got 23 more to go.” Cheers. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.

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Justice Center showcases improvements Walkway makes security more efficient By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Bitter cold winds whipped the flags flying for the first time over some major improvements at the Arapahoe County Justice Center Jan. 16. “I’m cold,” Arapahoe County Undersheriff Dave Walcher told the few dozen dignitaries hearty enough to gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, who were all in agreement. “I don’t know why we’re not going inside this building right here.” He gestured toward the brand-new walkway that connects the two buildings that comprise the justice center, now serving as a single security entrance to both. It’s a feature that’s welcomed by anyone who visits the facility in Centennial on a regular basis. To get to the main courthouse, one previously had to walk up a graded path to the main door, out of which often stretched a long line to get through security. If you happened to enter the wrong building, you’d have to repeat the process in the other building. “You’d see mothers with small children and seniors in wheelchairs sitting out in the cold,” said Judge Charles Pratt.

Arapahoe County officials cut the ribbon on the new walkway at the Arapahoe County Justice Center Jan. 16. Photo by Jennifer Smith “The moods of people when they get to our courtrooms are going to be much better when they get there. They’re already grumpy enough to be there.” County officials began studying ways to make the entire complex, which includes the county jail, more efficient in 2005, with the goal of not raising taxes. A study concluded it would take $500 million to do ev-

erything they wanted. “Instead of moving forward, Arapahoe County took a step back to determine if there were other ways in which to address the courts’ space needs,” said County Commissioner Nancy Doty. The entire project was initially expected to cost $193 million, but it was pared down to $27 million. Other completed improve-

ments include 10 new courtrooms, a new jury room, moving the district attorney’s office to another location, converting office space to another six courtrooms, adding 176 parking spaces and an elevator. Yet to come are another courtroom and relocating the probation department to the county’s Lima Plaza Campus. Walcher noted that in addition to the 280 employees who work there every day, 45,000 people a month are screened into the buildings. That number goes up when there’s a high-profile case, of which Arapahoe County has had more than its share of late. Alleged Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes’ case is being heard there, as is Austin Sigg’s, accused of killing 10-yearold Jessica Ridgeway. “We live in different times now,” said Walcher. Pratt also noted that the population of the county has increased over the years, necessitating expansion of the facility. But another alternative for reducing the stress on the complex that has been kicked around for years is again under consideration, as Aurora looks at becoming its own county like Broomfield and Denver. A study released in October 2013 found that while Aurora accounts for 48 percent of the county’s population, its inmates account for 40 percent of the jail’s average daily population and 64 percent of the county’s social-services recipients.

Doty named chair of county commissioners Holen will serve as chair pro tem for Arapahoe board Staff report Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy A. Doty has been named chair of the Board of County Commissioners for 2014. Commissioner Bill Holen will serve as chair pro tem and Commissioner Nancy Jackson will serve as finance officer. Each year, the commissioners select officers to oversee the Board. The most recent appointments, which were made during the board’s Jan. 14 public meeting, are effective until Jan. 13, 2015. Doty represents Arapahoe County’s District 1, which includes the communities of Bow Mar, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine

Valley, Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan, portions of Centennial and unincorporated north Arapahoe County. She is serving her first term as county commissioner and was chair pro tem in 2013. Previously, she served nearly nine years as Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder. “It is an honor to serve as chair of the Board of County Commissioners during the coming year,” Doty said. “I look forward to working with our elected officials, municipalities and special districts throughout Arapahoe County as we work in partnership to focus on the challenges we are facing in 2014.” As commissioner, Doty said her goals for 2014 include “serving as a guardian for taxpayer assets and ensuring the county remains fiscally sound; continuing to encourage economic development and job growth by working with municipalities, chambers of

commerce and economic development organizations; and working to preserve and protect Arapahoe County’s Open Space assets, including a new facility at the County Fairgrounds.” Holen, who represents Doty District 5, which includes Glendale and portions of Aurora, is serving his first term as commissioner and was the Board’s finance officer in 2013. Holen, appointed commissioner in 2012 to finish the term of former Commissioner Frank Weddig, who retired in January 2012, was elected to his first term in November 2012. While services for veterans will be an ongoing focus, Holen said he also will continue the work that began in 2013 to address the

growing problem of prescription drug addiction. He also said he wants to ensure the county remains fiscally strong; to continue to work with cities, towns and special districts to promote the taxpayer-supported Open Space program; and to improve the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, which includes building a new wing to the main events center. “I’m honored by the confidence shown by my fellow commissioners and will strive to assist in dealing with the variety of concerns of the citizens of Arapahoe County,” Holen said. In addition to Doty, Holen and Jackson, the remaining members of the Board include Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, who is serving her first term representing District 2 and Commissioner Rod Bockenfeld, who is serving his third term representing District 3.

NEWS IN A HURRY ACC faculty member of the year Nia Bauer, now in her sixth year as a biology professor at Arapahoe Community College, is the 2013-14 Faculty Member of the Year. She is the founding adviser of the Sustainability Club and serves as the principal investigator for the college’s national science grant. She is also the STEM Coach for

Bemis Public Library for the Children’s Creative Writing Contest. Entry forms are at the library and all Littleton Public Schools. The deadline will be in mid-March. An awards presentation will be held on the Sunday at Kids can write to win the start of National Library Parents are urged to Week at Bemis Public encourage their children in grades 1-8 to submit an orig- Library, generally the second Sunday of April. Entrants inal poem or short story to must reside within or attend school located within Jobany Number: 00059528 the boundaries of LPS. Englewood High School. Bauer has been teaching for 15 years. She resides in Broomfield with her husband, Brent, and two daughters.

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her second meeting as board president, thanked the community for helping everyone in the district get through such a challenging time. “I’m so proud of everyone who went above and beyond,” said. “We’ve always said in Littleton that we are a family, because we’re just the right size and we all know each other.” Next on the agenda was a return to the

normal atmosphere in the board room, with accolades all around. Arapahoe is one of eight LPS schools to earn the coveted John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award, given to schools throughout the state that exceed academic expectations. The others are Heritage High School, Powell Middle School, Littleton Academy and Lenski, Runyon, Sandburg and Wilder elementary schools. Representatives from each were on hand to receive the awards and hugs and handshakes from the board members. “This is what defines us, it’s not a single event,” said Murphy.

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Dispensaries get no room to grow Council declines to change its stance on pot By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Littleton City Council on Jan. 14 declined to consider whether to allow the city’s medical-marijuana industry to grow — literally and figuratively. The owners of Mother Nature’s Miracle on Littleton Boulevard would like to be able to grow their own marijuana in what used to be a Winchell’s doughnut shop across the parking lot from their store. Janene Nachtscheim explains that they’re having a tough time keeping up with demand, to the point they weren’t sure they wanted to expand into a retail operation even if council had approved such sales. State law allows centers to grow their own, as long as it’s only for themselves and their patients and they have the appropriate permit, called an optional premises cultivation license. But as a home-rule city, Littleton can be more restrictive than the state, and that’s what staff recommended in this instance. “Staff is comfortable with medicalmarijuana licensing as it currently ex-

ists in the city and recommends that no changes be made to the types of medical marijuana licenses available,” wrote Kristen Schledorn, deputy city attorney, in a memo to council. The consensus among councilmembers was to forego considering an ordinance that would have allowed such licenses. “Our original intent was not to have a grow operation in the city,” noted Mayor Phil Cernanec. They also agreed not to lift the moratorium on retail sales in the city, which is in effect until October, or enact any rules governing pubic consumption of pot in any form — smoke-able or edible — beyond what the state has in place. It’s illegal to use in any public place or in a vehicle, though, like alcohol, it can be in a car as long as it’s in its original packaging. There’s nothing stopping Nachtsheim from opening a grow house in Denver, where they are legal, other than logistics, she said. Finding a place that’s affordable, appropriately zoned and not already being used for growing is like finding a needle in haystack. “I’m not happy, but I’m here to stay in Littleton,” she said. “I’m hoping that minds will come out of the dark ages and into a modern stream of thinking.”

The owners of Mother Nature’s Miracle medical-marijuana dispensary were hoping to be allowed to open a grow house in a building across the parking lot from their location. City council declined to consider that option. Photo by Jennifer Smith

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Thursday, January 23rd:

Women in Leadership Board Meeting Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

RockPile Energy Services presents: Frac 101 Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Home Care Assistance 8200 S. Quebec St., Ste A-5, Centennial

Key Bank presents: Protecting Against Identity Fraud and Scams Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial locate them easily on a map with directions if needed. Investors can also post specials available to mobile viewers. The site has been in the planning stages for two years with the design and implementation beginning in July of 2013. Denver’s premiere web site design and marketing company, Webolutions, took on the challenge of integrating all of the Chamber’s many facets into the design with exceptional results. Mike Hanbery, Webolutions Director of New Media Strategies had this to say about the new site. “The South Metro Denver Chamber’s new website provides an individually customizable user experience and reinforces the organization’s brand as an innovator in using technology to build business relationships. We’re pleased with the website’s design and functionality and we look forward to celebrating additional achievements with them for years to come.” The Chamber’s web site can be viewed at www.BestChamber.com.

Friday, January 24th:

Why MS Word is Driving You Crazy and How to Fix It Mission Critical Systems, 7384 S. Dalton Way, Ste 201, Centennial

President’s Leadership Forum: Melanie Worley, CEO Developmental Pathways Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Chamber Unplugged hosted by Developmental Pathways Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Monday, January 27th:

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for The Joint...the Chiropractic Place 7537 S. University Blvd., Centennial

Tuesday, January 28th: Business Bible Study

Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

International Business Development Task Force Board of Advisors Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Wednesday, January 29th:

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Elements Therapeutic Massage 2330 E. Arapahoe Rd., #903, Centennial

Recovery Arrives on Main Street Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale

Thursday, January 30th:

Oil & Gas Panel Discussion hosted by Club 20 Colorado Capitol Building, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Owner Iris Lozano was joined by parents, future engineers and scientists, and fellow Chamber Investors to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Engineering for Kids on Friday, January 10th. The Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) centered center engages students from 4 to 14 in STEM related studies such as aerospace, mechanical, robotic, and electronic experiences. The new center is located in the Streets at SouthGlenn. www.engineeringforkids.net

Friday, January 31th:

Chamber Ambassadors Meeting Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

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January 23, 2014

Bill allows married gays to file joint taxes Legislation comes on heels of Supreme Court decision By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that would allow married gay couples living in Colorado to file joint state tax returns is on its way to a vote in the state Senate, after it passed a legislative committee on Jan. 14. However, Senate Bill 19 applies only to married couples, not those who are involved in a civil union, which became legal in Colorado last year. Senate Bill 19 requires that gay couples who married out of state or in another country, and who now reside here, file their state taxes the same as they do at the federal level, either through joint or individual returns. That’s regardless of the fact that Colorado does not recognize same-sex marriage. Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, a bill sponsor, told the Senate Finance Committee that the bill aims to do away with confusion on the part of legally married gay couples who can file joint tax returns federally, but were not able to do the same at the state level. “The reason I’ve introduced this bill is because we have confusing issues in the statute,” Steadman told the committee. Steadman’s bill passed the committee, following a 3-2 party line vote. The bill comes on the heels of a July Supreme Court decision that struck down much of the Defense of Marriage Act. Since then, the Internal Revenue Service has ruled that legally married same-sex couples are also

Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, listens as Lauren Fortmiller, center, and her partner Pamela Thiele, both of Lakewood, testify in support of Senate Bill 19. The bill would allow gay married couples living in Colorado to file joint state tax returns. Photo by Vic Vela considered married for federal tax purposes. The federal ruling applies to all gay couples who are in legally recognized marriages, even if they reside in states like Colorado, which has a constitutional ban against gay marriage on its books. So if a gay couple gets married in New York, then moves to Colorado, they can file joint state returns here. However, the IRS is clear that only legally married gay couples can file joint returns. “The revenue department ruling expressly says they are not recognizing civil unions,

or other domestic partnerships,” Steadman said. “This is purely a matter of who is married.” Even though the legislation would not affect couples involved in civil unions, the bill would make changes to an area of last year’s law that created civil unions in Colorado. The civil unions statute does not allow for joint tax filing. “That’s because it was not possible for same-sex couples to file federally (when the civil unions bill became law),” Steadman said afterward. “It did not allow for linkage for

Pot food stamp bill killed Measure sought to prohibit public assistance cash card use By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that would have prohibited welfare recipients from using public assistance cash cards at marijuana stores and strip clubs died in a legislative committee on Jan. 15. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Vicki Marble, R-Fort Collins, argued unsuccessfully that allowing electronic benefit transfer cards — which act as debit cards for people on public assistance — to be used at ATMs that are inside pot shops and adult entertainment places begs for federal prosecutorial intervention. But Democrats on the Senate’s State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee cited testimony from bill opponents who said the bill was unnecessary and addresses a problem that doesn’t exist. The bill died in the Democrat-led committee, following a 3-2 party line vote. Marble told committee members that federal law requires that the state

take measures to prevent public assistance recipients from using their EBT cards inside places like liquor stores, gambling establishments and adult entertainment businesses. As for use inside pot shops, Marble said that voters supported 2012’s Amendment 64 — which legalized pot sales in Colorado — with the intention of pot being regulated the same way as alcohol. The federal government frowns on EBT cards being used inside places that sell booze. Without regulation addressing this issue, Marble — who was a member of last year’s Amendment 64 Legislative Task Force — said that pot shop owners could end up getting a visit from a federal agent. “I have a feeling we’re going to be seeing trouble that we’re not ready to deal with,” Marble said, referring to federal cash seizures at pot stores. “We’re setting these newly established marijuana stores up to fail.” Sen. Bernie Herpin, R-Colorado Springs, supported Marble’s effort, saying that he doesn’t believe that public funds should be used to access marijuana. “I just don’t understand — people who are using their food stamp money to buy marijuana — why we should be

making it easier for them,” he said. But bill opponents and Democratic committee members said those fears are overblown. “I’m not aware of widespread misuse,” said Terry Scanlon of the Center for Children’s Law and Policy. “This is an unnecessary burden to put on the beneficiaries.” Other arguments against the bill had to do with lack of ATM access for public assistance recipients. Sen. Irene Aguilar, D-Denver, said that she believes the federal government’s intent is to ensure that public assistance recipients have access to ATMs, before the state does anything to restrict their use. Democratic senators shared narratives about elderly and disabled persons having to go out of their way to find ATMs. In some cases, the closest neighborhood cash dispensaries are found inside liquor stores, or pot shops, they said. Those persons are not using public assistance to buy pot; they’re just trying to get cash to get on the bus, bill opponents said. “If you’ve ever known anyone who has been on cash assistance, like I have, it’s not something you abuse,” said Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City.

Effort to repeal energy measure fizzles By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Republican state lawmakers’ first effort this legislative session to undo key Democratic accomplishments from last year failed on Jan. 15. A Democrat-led Senate committee killed a measure that sought to repeal a law that increased renewable energy mandates that were placed on rural electric providers. Last year, the Legislature, through Senate Bill 252, mandated that rural electric associations generate 20 percent of their energy through renewable sources. That doubled the former standard of 10 percent. The law has drawn the ire of Repub-

licans, who argued that the legislation hurts business in rural parts of the state and will drive up energy costs. “Why are we continuing to have this bad bill on the books?,” said Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, who sponsored the repeal effort. “This bill rights a terrible wrong. The 20 percent target is common throughout much of Colorado, but supporters of Harvey’s bill testified that the new standard hurts rural parts of the state, in particular. They insist that the mandate will hurt rural economies, even though the law puts a 2 percent cap on energy rate hikes. Sean Conway, a Weld County Commissioner, told the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee that the bill

is unfair and that lawmakers should “hit the reset button” on the legislation. Conway was a leader behind a recent movement by several counties to secede from the state, due in large part to last year’s passage of Senate Bill 252. “The 800-pound gorilla in this room is that rural-urban divide,” Conway said. But several testified against Harvey’s effort, saying that the new standards have expanded the renewable energy field in the state and has created new jobs. As expected, the repeal effort failed on a 3-2 party line vote. The State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee is known as the “kill committee” inside the Capitol, a place where certain bills proposed by the minority party are sent to die.

state taxes. And that was absolutely accurate when it was written. But the whole world has turned on its head since then.” The bill also makes language in Colorado income tax statutes gender neutral. It replaces “husband, or wife or both” with “two taxpayers.” And it replaces “spouse” with “taxpayer.” The bill cleared the Finance Committee, with Democratic Sens. Mike Johnston of Denver, Andy Kerr of Lakewood and Jessie Ulibarri of Commerce City voting yes. Republican Sens. Owen Hill of Colorado Springs and Kevin Grantham of Canon City voted against moving the bill forward. Michael Norton of the Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative group that is opposed to gay marriage, called the bill a “subterfuge,” which provides an end-run around the state’s gay marriage ban. “The people of Colorado have decided what the policy of the state of Colorado as it pertains to marriage,” Norton said. The bill would benefit couples like Lauren Fortmiller and Pamela Thiele of Lakewood, who married in California in 2008. Fortmiller told the committee that prior to the Supreme Court decision, they, like all gay couples, could only file federal taxes separately. “It was always painful, year after year, to check that box saying we were single when we are not,” Fortmiller said. Thiele concurred with her partner’s sentiment. “After all the 45 years we have worked for equality and justice, after all the sadness and anxiety, being asked this year, finally, honestly and openly, to check the ‘married filing jointly’ box on a Colorado state form will be a thrill,” Thiele said.

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8 The Independent

January 23, 2014

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Time for major immigration reform Colorado is home to roughly half a million immigrants, about a third of whom are undocumented, according to a report by the Center for Immigration Studies. More than 11 million undocumented immigrants are estimated to be in the United States. In Colorado and across the nation, industries like farming and construction rely on the labor provided by workers who are not in the country legally. To that end, the way of life enjoyed by so many Americans is dependent upon them. The system, however, under which these immigrants work, live and learn is broken. Few would argue against that point. But what’s to be done? Spearheaded by a bipartisan “Gang of Eight” — which included Sen. Michael Bennet, of Colorado — a comprehensive immigration-reform measure passed, with support from a number of Republicans, through the Democrat-controlled U.S. Senate last June. The bill, S. 744, went nowhere in the House, though. Early signs are that the Republicancontrolled House has no plans to take up a single comprehensive bill this year either, but will instead address immigration in a

our view piecemeal fashion of multiple measures. It is encouraging that the House plans to address this critical issue, and in fact, there are reports that Speaker John Boehner aims to unveil the principles of the plan before the end of the month. But as they forge ahead with a plan of their own, we urge House leaders to embrace the primary tenets of the Senate-passed measure. For one thing, S. 744 is good for business. A letter sent to the Senate last June in support of the bill was signed by myriad business organizations, including the Denver Metro, South Metro Denver and U.S. chambers of commerce. In part, the letter said: “America’s current immigration system is broken and does not meet the needs of our citizens or businesses. Improvements to our nation’s immigration policies are long overdue and are essential to continued economic growth. We especially applaud

the efforts of the bipartisan `Gang of 8’ for their leadership on this issue and commend the entire Senate for your hard work on this difficult and controversial issue.” The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, hardly a stronghold of liberal ideals, is one of the most outspoken proponents of comprehensive immigration reform in general and S. 744 in particular, touting a study that says the nation’s economy would stand to grow by $1.5 trillion over 10 years. S. 744 — also known as the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act — takes a truly broad-based approach to reform. Among other things, the bill calls for: • More than $40 billion of initial funding to shore up border security. • Mandatory use by employers of an electronic employment verification system known as E-Verify. • Creation of a Registered Provisional Immigrant program that includes background checks and mandates the payment of application fees. RPI status may be renewed after six years and immigrants can pursue lawful permanent residence after 10 years, if they remain employed, pay taxes, pass back-

ground checks and meet English proficiency requirements. • A faster track to lawful permanent residence for undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children and for agricultural workers. • A path to citizenship, for those who fulfill the RPI requirements, which would take 13 years or more. That last point, the path to citizenship, has been one of the more controversial aspects of the bill and was met with large resistance by House Republicans last year. We’re not sold on the necessity of it being part of an immigration overhaul, but we understand and appreciate the importance it plays for both lawmakers behind the bill and for immigrants whose dream includes citizenship. With worker shortages looming and wasteful spending rampant on a current system that isn’t getting the job done, S. 744 is, on the whole, a beacon of hope. Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives would do well to follow the light — and act now.

The curmudgeon takes a holiday

See you at the top, or over it If you have ever experienced skiing with a group or with your family, you just may be familiar with this statement, usually shouted from a chairlift down to a family member or friend on the slopes, or even spoken into a cell phone when two parties have been separated from one another, “I will see you at the top.” Although I have been skiing in Colorado for the past 18 seasons, this still happens to our family, as a matter of fact it happened a couple of weeks ago as I was skiing with two of my children. We became separated and as I was going back up the chairlift I found myself shouting down to my son, “I’ll see you at the top!” And spending as much time skiing each year as I do, I have had the opportunity to hear the phrase “See you at the top or meet me at the top” with great frequency. This statement has special meaning for me for other reasons too. Zig Ziglar’s first book is titled “See You at the Top.” Millions of people have been impacted by this book as it is a guide to personal and professional success. Having worked with Mr. Ziglar and his family for many years, just hearing the words “See you at the top” brings back incredible and wonderful memories for me. Where is the “Top?” It’s all relative right? I mean the “Top” for you may be different than the “Top” for your neighbor or coworker. When we are skiing and get separated it’s easy to identify where the top actually is on the mountain. But in life, the “Top” can be a tricky thing for some people to identify with or just have a hard time seeing happening for themselves. The book, “See You at the Top”

focuses on things like having a healthy self-image, the importance of a positive attitude, building winning relationships, setting and achieving goals, and living with hope. So you see, it’s not targeted at any specific role or job type, it is a book that was written to meet people, all people, wherever they are on their success journey. Mr. Ziglar didn’t stop there though, as he continued to motivate and inspire millions of people around the world, he changed the ending to each one of his talks. Instead of ending with, “I will see you, and yes I do mean you at the top,” he changed it to “Hey I am going to see you, and yes I do mean you, not just at the top, I am going to see you over the top.” That little change and reminder at the end of his talks or seminars made all the difference for me personally in the pursuit of my goals as I know there is always more to strive for. And every time I hear someone else shout it from a chairlift or from the slopes I am reminded that the “Top” is only a temporary destination in our life journey and pursuit of happiness and success. It’s the attitude of going further, beyond the top, that drives me to want to work harder at my goals. For me it is about going “Over the top.” Norton continues on Page 9

It’s snowing and the dog won’t go outside. Meanwhile, the dog across the street, Taz, is outside rolling around, jumping up and down, and playing mumblety-peg with a squirrel. We have no appointments and no meetings. We are both safe and sound and warm. I have nothing to complain about today, and that may be a first. I am sure I could pick at a scab and write about an injustice or a tragedy or Detroit, but I am not going to. The curmudgeon, the fault-finder, is taking some time off to look around and smell the Sumatra. It probably won’t last very long. I think if I stayed away from the television, the newspaper and the computer for a few days I could stretch this out. But I haven’t even come close to doing that since I was in rehab, and that was 16 years ago. The rehab I went to was a sanctuary. I didn’t have to wear a hospital gown, and I wasn’t chained to my bed. We could leave for a couple of hours every day, within a specified radius, and as long as we didn’t go to our homes or to Colfax. One girl went to Colfax the night before her graduation, and she was shown the door. Anyway, I am not going to offer an opinion about Martin Scorsese’s new film, which sets a record for the f-word in an R-rated film at 506. Or offer an opinion about MSNBC’s apology for its bit on the Romneys’ adopted grandson. Or com-

ment about the zero degree temperatures that nearly half the population is experiencing right now. I am wearing blinders. Well, no, that’s impossible, isn’t it? If I had been wearing blinders I wouldn’t have known that Phil Everly died. I have written about the Everly brothers before. They affected my life. The first song I heard on my new transistor Toshiba in 1958 was “All I Have to Do is Dream.” That’s a good theme for living. All of Alice’s adventures were in a dream. But life is only dreamy now and then. It can hit on us with a closed fist. The big picture can smack us with worldly current events, or it can smack us in our own homes. It’s not going to smack me today. I hope. Do you recognize this? “Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see.” The answer is at the end of the column.

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January 23, 2014

Another ‘show’ gets underway On Jan. 8, we started another legislative session in the Colorado State Assembly. On Opening Day, we saw the rituals of posting of the colors, student choirs performing, and our families joining us on the floor of the chamber. In our office, we had our annual open house in which Senate District 26 constituents can come to my office and chat before the beginning of the session. Some stay for the opening ceremonies and speeches. In the Senate, we heard the opening speeches by the Senate president and minority leader. This year, I thought both were articulate; the president emphasizing the need to now prioritize affordability of higher education and childcare. The minority leader’s role is to (hopefully, civilly) mention what the majority could be doing better. And that he did. So, the Opening Day was fairly representational of what openings we’ve seen in the past, with the exception of the addition of

only our second female Senate president in history. Then the following day, the governor gave his State of the State speech. And that was probably one of the best speeches I’ve heard from Gov. Hickenlooper; in both statistics and delivery. He rightly bragged about the state employees, community members and first responders from all over the state who have accomplished great feats to begin to restore

our communities damaged from fires and floods. And every statistic he mentioned showed positive economic growth for Colorado, singling out our state as being among the top in the nation in almost every category. We should be proud as a state, that despite our seemingly insurmountable odds, we still shine, and brightly. Then, the “show” began last week when we heard the minority leader take shots at the new president of the Senate. Then the next day, our annual Civility Resolution was laid over till the day after session, meaning it died. I’m not privy to all the details, but as I understand it, if we had brought it to a vote, it was promised that it would be anything but civil. So we can’t even make it through the first full week of session without bringing out threats? I will say, as a steward of conflict resolution and civility at the Capitol, I was very disappointed that we couldn’t rise above partisanship and at least all commit to civility.

I am hoping that this isn’t a foreshadowing of the whole session. We do have several senators running this year for their own seats as well as for statewide offices so it will be interesting at a minimum. Let’s hope we don’t see only ego and bravado during “the show,” but some sort of collaboration as well. As for committees this year, I am on Judiciary, Health and Human Services, Legislative Council, and vice chair of our new Joint Technology Committee. I also serve as CoChair of the Children’s Caucus and Behavioral Health Caucus. You’re welcome to join me at the Capitol anytime! Just call or email to arrange it. Linda Newell, a Democrat, is the state Senator for District 26, which includes Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, west Centennial, and parts of Aurora. She can be reached at (303) 866-4846 or Linda.newell.senate@gmail.com.

Bipartisan efforts key this session The 2014 legislative session has just begun and as the scaffolding begins to come down around the refurbished dome, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight what my colleagues and I will be prioritizing over the coming months. In 2013, Colorado endured the most destructive wildfires and floods in state history. The first bills we introduced in the House this year will assist those affected by these natural disasters and increase our ability to mitigate them in the future. The work of countless national, state and local organizations and the remarkable efforts and community spirit of Coloradans across the state have all made our ongoing recovery possible. But there is still much work to be done to make sure our battered, but not beaten, communities recover fully and thrive again. I look forward to working on the bipartisan bills we have crafted to speed and assist our recovery efforts. We will also be focusing much of our time and energy this session on improving our education system. Education funding, especially funding for higher education, was particularly hard hit by the budget cuts we had to make during the recession. While we have not fully emerged from that recession, our economy is nevertheless recovering and state revenues are increasing;

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Unless you live in a packing crate, it’s almost impossible to dodge current events. They come at us from every direction. I am guilty of straying to some news services while I am writing my columns, and there I am again, on the Grumbleville bus. But not this time. Maybe tomorrow. Don’t get used to this. The trick to an upbeat day is to avoid Christiane Amanpour. She’s great, but she

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What do you think about when you hear the words, “See you at the top?” Where is the “Top” for you? Have you ever imagined what could be beyond the “Top” or as Zig says,

this means we can finally begin to restore funding for education at all levels. I am also encouraged by constructive bipartisan talks about key pieces of our education package from last year, especially ongoing discussions about ensuring our schools get the reforms and resources necessary to succeed. Increased access to quality education and making higher education more affordable are essential to ensuring future generations’ economic security. I will personally be focusing this session on enhancing our economic security and fostering a healthy growing economy. As our economy continues to change at a dizzying pace, we need to make sure that our workforce is prepared for the jobs of the 21st century, because what is rewarded today is very different from what was rewarded in decades

past. I have always been a champion of equipping Coloradans with the skills that will be in demand in the future. During my previous term, I passed the Skills for Jobs Act and I will continue that effort by sponsoring, with Rep. John Buckner (D-Aurora), a bill that will give the Office of Economic Development access to data about the strengths and weaknesses of Colorado’s workforce. This will allow our state to more effectively market our strengths to prospective businesses and provide more adequate training in areas where skills gaps exist. Another priority of mine is to improve the climate for small businesses in Colorado by simplifying our sales tax regime. Although Colorado is consistently ranked among the top five states in which to do business, we fall short when comparing our hideously complex sales tax system to that of other states. My Sales Tax Simpli-

fication bill, a bipartisan co-operative effort with Rep. Kathleen Conti (R-Littleton), business groups, and local governments will make it easier for entrepreneurs to expand, hire more people, and achieve their dreams. I am honored to serve in the Capitol and am committed to continuing to move Colorado forward together this session. I will continue to serve as chair of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Finance and Legal Services Committees. I always benefit from hearing from constituents, so please don’t hesitate to contact my office at 303-866-2921 or repkagan@gmail. com. State Rep. Daniel Kagan, a Democrat, serves House District 3, which includes Englewood, Sheridan, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village and parts of Littleton and unincorporated Arapahoe County.

always in the thick of something, halfway around the world. It’s forever dire straits with her, not those uplifting stories about corn roasts and sugar gliders. The TV movie of the day is “No Country For Old Men.” Best to avoid that one too. I don’t know how some people do it. How some people have days like this every day. I have a friend who is informed, but nothing ever wrinkles her forehead. Nothing is going to wrinkle my forehead today. It’s “Strawberry Fields Forever.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

“Over the top?” for yourself? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when you do seek the top or going over the top it will definitely be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former President of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/Founder of www.candogo.com.

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January 23, 2014

Check out what’s brewing near you A look at breweries coming soon to the south metro area. (More breweries are planned. Listed here are those that have sites and are nearing completion.)

Three Freaks Brewery

Location: 7140 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch (near C-470 and Quebec Street) Targeted opening: Late February Owner/primary contact: Jeff Atencio More info: 3freaksbrewery. com What to expect: Atencio is a South Metro Fire inspector who’s been home brewing for 27 years. “We’re going to be one of the smaller ones at five barrels. That’s going to give us the opportunity to be a little bit more aggressive as far as experimenting.” Three Freaks likely will open

with four different beers, including a Belgian, lager and glutenfree selection. Atencio hopes eventually to expand to eight.

Blue Spruce Brewing Company

4151 E. County Line Road, Centennial (near County Line Road and Colorado Boulevard) Targeted opening: Late February Owner/primary contact: Rick Kane More info: bluesprucebrewing. com What to expect: Kane is a former Douglas County School District teacher who’s been home brewing for 20 years. Blue Spruce will have a sevenbarrel brewing system. It will offer Mexican food along with Colorado cider and wines, margaritas, 12 of his craft beers and eight guest beers.

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they’re happy to fill. And if the Boulder-based American Brewers Association is right, many more will come.

“We’re amazingly picky about our beers and what is going to go out. We’ll have a great variety and high quality.” Blue Spruce will seat about 220 and offer outdoor seating during the warm months.

38 State Brewing Company

8071 S. Broadway, Littleton (near County Line Road and Broadway) Targeted opening: March Owner/primary contact: Mike Keating More info: 38statebrew.com What to expect: Keating was a master gardener who started brewing about four years ago. His hobby quickly outgrew his garage, prompting him to open a business and share his passion. Keating describes his operation as small batch, and said the beer is infused with “a lot of fun and

“Today, we have 2,700 breweries in the United States,” spokeswoman Julia Hearst said. Of those, 98 percent are small, independent, craft businesses. “In addition to that, the Brewers Association on record nationally has 1,700 in planning,” she said. “There is room for exponential growth. And there’s more demand than supply in the marketplace to-

energy.” “My double IPA is my favorite beer to make and drink. That’s one of the beer s I hope to have on opening day.” Other flagship beers include Scottish and amber ales and a chocolate bourbon stout.

Living the Dream Brewing

12305 Dumont Way, Highlands Ranch (near Santa Fe Drive and Highlands Ranch Parkway) Targeted opening: Early March Owner/primary contacts: Jason Bell, Carrie Knose More info: livingthedreambrewing.com What to expect: Bell and Knose both come from a brewing and hospitality background. They’re building a 7-barrel brew house with a tasting room and a summer outdoor beer garden.

day.” Not since before Prohibition has beer enjoyed such heady popularity. In the late 1800s, between 3,000 and 4,000 breweries operated in the United States, many serving as neighborhood hubs. Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, destroyed that way of life, Hearst said. For decades after, large brewers dominated the market. “We’ve finally come back,” she said. “The reason it’s come back is because it’s become localized, and the small and independent craft brewers have finally gotten their footing. We don’t make predictions, but I can say, the future looks very bright.” Lone Tree Brewing Company co-owner John Winter was the first to venture into the Lone Tree/Highlands Ranch market in December 2011. The business’ quick success has made Winter a trusted source for prospective brewery owners. He sees their businesses as a complement to his, not competition. “We’ll let our beer stand by itself,” Winter said. “What we’re really interested in is building the number of people who enjoy craft beer. More breweries “provides a much greater amount of diversity while at the same time becomes a more popular destination for craft beer connoisseurs.” Winter believes there’s a vast untapped market among people who currently drink brand-name beers, wine or alcohol. He thinks the proliferation and proximity of microbreweries likely will prompt some to

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at work, while in town to find a house and get a head start on reviewing LFR policies and procedures. “I’m looking forward to continuing to provide what Littleton’s always had, outstanding service and fiscal responsibility,” he said. He’s just as excited about Colorado’s great outdoors. “The first thing on my list is to get a mountain bike,” he said. Tall, fit and tattooed with a firefighter motif on his right biceps, he’s looking forward to fishing, hunting, snowboarding and riding ATVs with his family. His wife, Debbie, will join him here soon, but his daughter Morgan, 18, and son Kyle, 20, are both attending college in Florida. Asked what he’ll miss about the Sunshine State, Armstrong says not much. “Florida was a good home,” he said. “I’d lived there since I was 2. But it’s changed a lot. People aren’t as friendly as I’d like them to be. That’s what we like about Littleton, everybody’s been really friendly.” He’s aware of the challenges LFR has faced of late, including low response times and organizational uncertainty. But Littleton City Manager Michael Penny believes Armstrong is the right person to lead the department back to solid ground. “The hiring of a new chief comes with

“We have over 30 recipes already developed,” Knose said. “Jason is a very stylistic brewer. My brewing style is a lot more experimental. So we have a ying-yang situation where he’s very mechanically driven and thorough, and I’m a little more on the creative side. So it brings it full circle in the brewing world.”

Breckenridge Brewery

6775 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton Between Mineral Avenue and Main Street Targeted opening: Spring 2015 More info: breckbrew.com What to expect: Farmhouse serving beer and food with indoor/outdoor seating, brewery tours, general store, growler-togo station, hops field and a beer garden. — Compiled by Jane Reuter

try — and convert to — drinking craft beer. He and other area brewers also see side markets for shuttles and bicycle tourism. Most of the existing and soon-to-open microbreweries are either on or within easy pedaling distance of the C-470 and South Platte River trails. “With Breckenridge coming on board, I have a feeling we’re going to be able to provide more than enough stops for a tour from one end of C-470 to the other,” said Jeff Atencio, owner of the nearly complete Three Freaks Brewery. “That’s what’s fantastic about this explosion of craft beer: There’s plenty of room for everyone to play, and the consumer is going to benefit from this choice because we’ll all be striving for high quality.” Hearst said collaboration among craft brewers is key to the industry’s current and continued success, especially given the complexity of the brewing business. It also reflects a desire among beer lovers to share what they see as one of life’s true pleasures. “I would say that to open a brewery is one of the hardest, most expensive, most compliance-intensive, most demanding business tasks to do,” she said. “So why would people be persevering at such a strong rate? “This has become a little piece of the American dream. It’s a way to live out the cultural evolution we’ve gone through in our country of not just making a buck, but using our time to make the world a better place.”

confidence that the current partnership structure is successful, cost effective and provides excellent service throughout LFR’s service area,” said Penny. “Chief Armstrong will soon lead the department through a strategic-plan process that will serve as a blueprint for the future of LFR, and we are incredibly excited to work on this project with Chris and our partners.” Despite recent studies suggesting LFR could benefit by merging with another department, Armstrong says he’s comfortable with the current model and ongoing efforts to work collaboratively with other entities, like the recent decision to share dispatch software with others in the region. “We need to find ways not necessarily to change things, but to improve them,” Armstrong said. He added that part of that process will entail a lot of listening on his part, to the firefighters, the partners, city staff, command staff and community members. He describes himself as a hands-on chief who still likes to be out in the field with the troops, and he hopes to have a long second career in Littleton. “As long as they keep giving me fire gear, I’m going to keep getting it dirty,” he said. Armstrong’s arrival is just about a month since his predecessor, John Mullin, stood somberly with his troops in the aftermath of the Arapahoe High School shooting. “It’s important to be there for one another,” he said. “You guys have had a lot of trying times, but at the end of the day, we’re judged by how we treat each other. … Sometimes it takes a tragedy to bring people together.”

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Elementary school brings in teaching coaches By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com While it’s unusual for primary schools to employ coaches, the ones at Field Elementary School are there for the teachers, not the kids. “Everyone at Field is a learner,” Principal Maria Banta told the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 16. Banta grew emotional as she explained to the board how the school’s staff is struggling to lift it out of “improvement” status with the state. It scored 54 percent on the scale of academic performance as defined by the Colorado Department of Education indices, and must gain 5 percentage points to rise up to the highest level. Field, east of Broadway near Belleview, is the only school in the district with the improvement designation, which meant it had to file a plan of action with CDE, detailing how it will improve student performance. “We are sure trying hard,” said Banta. A major effort this year included hiring six teaching coaches, who spend part of each day working alongside the classroom teachers and observing their performance. Along the way, they offer feedback and advice on teaching to state standards. “We know we have some fabulous teachers, and they’re getting better and better,” said Connie Bouwman, deputy superintendent. Teachers say it took some getting used to, but they can see the results already. “We’re working harder than ever, but

stronger than ever,” said Sally Moore, who has taught fifth grade for 23 years, the last nine at Field. “I’m continuing to build on the teacher I want to be.” Field also switched up how Englishlanguage learners are taught. Rather than pulling them out of their regular classroom for separate instruction, the specialist goes to them. This keeps a constant focus on vocabulary throughout the day, said Crystal Reid, and allows her to build on other subjects with visuals that can help all the students. Plus, she notes, kids don’t waste time wandering from room to room. “I think this has had a huge impact on student learning,” said Reid. Of Field’s 388 students, 161 of them are learning English as a second language. It has the highest percent of kids in the district who receive free or reduced-price lunches, at 82 percent. All kids get breakfast in the classroom, and there is an onsite food pantry to make sure they’re eating at home, as well. “Resources need to be different in schools like this,” said Kathleen Ambron, director of elementary education. The school day is an hour longer at Field than at other LPS elementary schools, to allow more time for learning. Its 2013 state-level standardized test scores indicate 68 percent of its kids are reading at a proficient level, as compared to 84 percent districtwide. In math, those numbers are 49 percent at Field and 81 percent throughout LPS. Ambrose is confident that with the new strategies, those numbers will rise. “We truly believe that all kids can learn, and these kids are going to prove it,” she said.

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2013 incident. “The critical responsibility of determining the truth, established by facts and evidence, is our key focus and absolute responsibility to the community and to the Davis family. That responsibility will be Robinson accomplished in a complete and thorough manner. There will be no further comment regarding this matter, at this point in time, as we will not be distracted from our critical responsibilities of the on-going investigation, nor will we tolerate any effort to divert our attention or obstruct our investigative responsibilities.” Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Scott Murphy also responded quickly by posting a statement on the district’s website. “Recently there has been a lot of communication within our community,” he writes. “Some of these discussions are taking place online and are being reported through newspapers and TV stations. This is to be expected. Much of the conversation, however, is based on inaccurate information, rumor, and innuendo. I would encourage all Warriors to wait for the sheriff’s investigation to come to a close before drawing conclusions. … I ask that we keep LPS strong by respecting the privacy of all in our community. Doing so will preserve the honor and integrity of our schools. We will not allow others to distract us from the important work of teaching and learning.” Rust’s comments were posted on a Facebook page titled “Bring Back Cameron Rust AHS” started by student Jordan Macomber. He organized a peaceful protest in the school cafeteria on Jan. 8, the day after students returned to the building after the shooting. He said about 60 of them skipped class in support of Rust. “The teachers didn’t really react, nobody did,” he said afterward. “Which just shows they’re getting nervous about it.”

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Bronco, wife a dynamic duo in magazine Lacey Connell as Peter Pan and Stephen Day as Captain Hook in “Peter Pan” at PACE. Photo courtesy of Focus Tree

Peter Pan flies onto PACE stage Dicke hopes traditional play has elements of surprise By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com While there have been many onstage versions over the years since it was published in 1904, J.M. Barrie’s beloved tale of “Peter Pan,” the boy who didn’t want to grow up, will be true to the familiar Mary Martin version that appears occasionally on TV. Now under Disney’s careful control, it has become part of our cultural fabric and when it fills the large stage at the PACE Center in Parker, directed by Ben Dicke and produced by Starkey Theatrix, a new generation of children will experience the delight of seeing Peter, Wendy, Michael, Nana, the pirates, Indians, Banks’ nursery and Never-Never Land. “How do we make it our own? Everything is so expected,” Dicke asks. With a strong professional cast, lavish costumes and a special set built by the PACE technical crew, it promises to be a magical production. Dicke said he started

IF YOU GO “Peter Pan” plays at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, 25, 31, Feb. 1, 8; 2 p.m. Jan. 25, 26, Feb. 1, 8, 9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Downtown Parker. Tickets cost $16 to $25, with a 20 percent discount for children: 303-8056800, PACEcenteronline.org.

the rehearsal process with a movement workshop. Lacey Connell, who has been playing Dorothy in “Wizard of Oz” at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, stood out in auditions and call-backs and will be the forever-young Peter — a role traditionally played by a woman. Veteran actor/singer Stephen Day will play the menacing Captain Hook. Flying by Foy has been in the business of flying Peter Pan since Mary Martin played the part on Broadway in 1954 with the great Cyril Ritchard as her Captain Hook. Director Dicke said the Foy’s employee in charge in Parker has been in the business for 15 years and flew in from Las Vegas just to get the job done. “We have the best musical director in town, David Nehls, a fine choreographer in Matthew Peters and Laurie Klaperich

brought neat colors for costumes,” said Dicke, who is excited about how the performance is coming together. “I hope it’s the Peter Pan you know and recognize — and haven’t seen before,” he commented. Dicke He imagines tickets will be in short supply by the second weekend. Dicke’s MFA in Theatre Performance is from Roosevelt University in Chicago, a city where he performed before moving to Denver. His family and fiancée are from this area, so Englewood will remain home base, although he and his fiancée have a New York apartment, where he will return once “Peter Pan” is up and running. He performs and directs on regional stages around the country. In addition to his theatrical career, Dicke, 34, continues to be involved in distance running. “I’m still trying to trash my body,” he said. He runs distances from 5k to 100 miles on road and trail and is a proud member of not only Actor’s Equity Association, but of Rocky Mountain Road Runners.

Young soloist to perform with symphony Piano prodigy hails from China By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “Great Stories in Music: the Fantastic Story of Peer Gynt” is the title for the next Littleton Symphony concert on Feb. 7 at Littleton United Methodist Church. Incorporated in this performance is another great story: 18-year-old piano prodigy Jiaqi Long will perform Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paginini.” Long was born in 1996 in Liuzhou, Guanxi Province, China and started piano studies at age 4. He won the Little Musician’s Piano Competition a year later in his home province and won other com-

petitions in the years that followed. In 2007, he was admitted to the PreCollege Piano Division of the Guanxi Arts Institute, where he studied with Professor Cheng Jun, while he continued academic training at the Tiantao Elementary School. While at the college, he had opportunities to perform for special guests, including Daniel Sher, Dean of the CU College of Music and pianist Larry Graham, Emeritus Professor of Music at CU. In August 2010, with his parent’s support, he traveled to Colorado, where he is a student at Accelerated Schools and continues his piano studies with Professor Larry Graham and Jasmine Steadman, living with Jasmine Steadman and her husband Dale Steadman. He continues to compete and won the 2012 Steinway Concerto Competition, earning the opportunity to perform with

IF YOU GO The Littleton Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jurgen de Lemos, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, featuring pianist Jiaqi Long. Tickets cost $15/ $12/ free 21 and under: littletonsymphony.org, or Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 Quebec St. B 206, Centennial (M-F 12-6; Sat 10-4). Information: 303-933-6824, info@ littletonsymphony.org.

the Colorado Symphony and an invitation to play with the Littleton Symphony. The program, conducted by Music Director Jurgen de Lemos, will also include; Liszt’s “Les Preludes,” and narration of Grieg’s fantastic tale for the “Peer Gynt Suite” by CPR Classical announcer David Rutherford.

Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker and his country star (pregnant) wife, Jessie James Decker — arguably the NFL’s cutest couple — are featured in an eight-picture spread in the February edition of GQ magazine and on www.gq.com. The couple are snapped in provocative poses — cooking together (at least licking the bowl), canoodling in bed, bubblebathing, “working out” in the home gym, horsing around among memorabilia — with Decker clad in distressed jeans (how distressed can they be when they fetch up to $700 a pair) and James in her unmentionables. The point of the article — other than to feature titillating photos of a ridiculously attractive couple — is a denim discussion. “When Denver’s newly ascendant star Eric Decker isn’t wearing his Broncos uniform, he’s kicking back in jeans with his (pregnant!) country-singer wife, Jessie James, and the crew of their reality series, `Eric & Jessie: Game On.’ Here, he sports the season’s best beat-up, broken-in, and distressed denim — the kind you (almost) never want to take off.” Read more at www.gq.com/style/fashion/201402/eric-decker-jessie-james-distressed-jeans#ixzz2qaoEpHUX.

Strahan, Letterman talk Manning

Late-night talk show host David Letterman used his national forum to ask the question on many football fans’ minds when former football great, talk-show host and Fox-TV NFL analyst Michael Strahan guested on the show recently. “I’m so tired of people screaming, ‘Omaha’...,” Letterman told Strahan, referring to Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s favorite cue at the line of scrimmage. “Why does he do that?” “Because (he) likes the steaks,” Strahan said. Letterman also questioned why Manning moves around so much prior to the snap. “When he goes to the line he looks like he’s got another job,” the talk-show host said. “He looks like he’s working part-time at a gift card store picking out stuff, running around, ‘Oh my God,’ we’re out of ribbon.’ Then he comes back and takes the snap. Is he the first guy to be so darn busy at his second job as a quarterback?” “I don’t think anybody has made it look as difficult as Peyton,” Strahan said. “I’m still not buying all that is necessary. I think he says, ‘I’m doing all of this so kids at home think I’m cool.’ There’s no way, Dave, the other 10 guys on offense understand all that stuff. They’re not that smart.”

Fort Collins 4th drunkest city

Fort Collins has earned the dubious distinction of being named the fourth drunkest city in America, according to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bustle.com took the 2011 CDC data and created the top 10 rankings based on the drinking habits of residents in metropolitan areas based on their binge and heavy drinking rates. What city took the top spot on the Parker continues on Page 13

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Passport to Paris nears end of trip “Passport to Paris,” three shows that feature French art from 1600 to 1900, will end their collective run Feb. 9 at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. in Denver. Included: “Court to Café: Three Centuries of French Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum;” “Nature as Muse: Impressionist Landscapes from the Frederick C. Hamilton Collection and the Denver Art Museum” (Hamilton just recently donated his collection to the museum); and “Drawing Room: An Intimate Look at French Drawings from the Esmond Bradley Collection.” Extended hours are announced to make the shows accessible to more visitors: on Thursday evenings, the shows will be open until 7 p.m. and on Feb. 7, 8, 9, until 10 p.m. Timed tickets are required: Go to www.ParisinDenver.com. *Opening Jan. 26: “Fracture: Cubism and After” featuring 13 paintings in a rotation from the Museum’s collection showing skewed perspectives by creative types, including Picasso and Lichtenstein. Included in museum admission.

Wind Band music from three centuries

The Highlands Ranch Concert Band presents a broad collection of music in its first free concert of 2014, at 2 p.m. Jan 26 at St. Andrews Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The program will include John Philip Sousa’s “Hands Across the Sea,” an 1899 march dedicated to America’s allies abroad and to the Highty-Tightys, the regimental band of Virginia Tech. Aaron Copland’s “Hoedown” from “Rodeo and a “Broadway Spectacular!” medley featuring “Hello Dolly!” “What I Did For Love,” “Mame,” “Tomorrow,” and Sunrise, Sunset” are also on the program. For Information on how to join or on future programs, see www.hrconcertband. org or call president Kelley Messall, 303683-4102.

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A Triple Threat Summer Camp is announced for 11- to 18-year olds from June 9 to 21 at Mountain Vista High School, 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch. Sessions will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with instruction in voice, acting, dancing and technical theater. Laurilea Williams, theater director for Mountain Ridge Middle School in Highlands Ranch is the point of contact and may be reached via email at frontrangetheatrecompanyed@gmail.com. Also planned: a Professional New York City Tour from June 3-6 for students.

Film discussion series

Offered by Colorado Humanities, “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” will be a four-month series of film clips and conversation with Littleton and Denver community members who were involved. On Feb. 5 is “The Abolitionists” with Charles Everett Pace; Mar. 5 “Slavery By Another Name” with Helen Kearney; April 2 “The Loving Story” with Dr. Charles Fraser; and May 7 “Freedom Riders” with Carlotta Walls LaNier. Register for one or more online through the Library Main Calendar, www.littletongov.org or call 303795-3961.

Call for female musicians

The Athena Project, which focuses on celebrating and expanding women’s contributions in the arts, wants to showcase Colorado female musicians during

drunkest cities list? Fargo, N.D. Have you been to Fargo? If so, you’ll totally understand this ranking because — especially in the winter when temperatures plunge to negative numbers that should never be seen by human beings — there’s nothing else to do. Here’s the complete list: 1. Fargo, N.D.; 2. Columbus, Neb.; 3. Missoula, Mont.; 4. Fort Collins; 5. Brookings, S.D.; 6. Milwaukee, Wis.; 7. Lawrence, Kan.; 8. Tallahassee, Fla.; 9. Bozeman, Mont.; 10. Lincoln, Neb. Read more at www.bustle.com/ articles/12130-38-million-americansh a v e - a - p ro b l e m - w i t h - a l c o h o l - t h e 10-drunkest-american-cities.

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Broncos former tight end and 2011 Pro Football Hall of Famer turned TV NFL analyst Shannon Sharpe will be the keynote speaker at The Journey, the Junior League of Denver’s fundraiser to support literacy efforts in the Denver metro area, on March 13. A lesser-known fact about Sharpe is his dedication to literacy and education. It wasn’t until his early teen years that he learned to read, guided by his grandmother’s influence. All proceeds support the Junior League of Denver’s focus, which is changing lives through literacy in the Denver metro area. The March 13 event starts at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. Tickets are $125 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.jld.org or call 303-692-0270.

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After a 25-year run, Golden’s Heritage Square Music Hall closed Dec. 31 citing lack of funds to finance productions. Heritage Square is putting all of its contents — costumes, scenery, props, theater equipment, photo memory books and CDs — up for sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23, 24 and 25. Call Jane at 303-434-1204 with questions or to set up an appointment for theater items, call Scott Koop at 303-2331198.

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Eavesdropping on Andrew Hudson’s Facebook page: “New job on AH jobs list! Governor, state of New Jersey.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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“House in the Country” Paul Cezanne, 1877-1879, oil on canvas. Loaned by the Wadsworth Atheneum. Courtesy photo the 2014 Athena Arts Festival, March 1430. The festival, which also includes new plays, will feature visual art and dance at various Aurora locations. Lead singer or instrumentalist must be female or most songs performed must be by a female composer. Send submission to dbeck@ athenaprojectfestival.org. How might your music fit the theme: Utopia/Dystopia? Possible selections included in a 45-min-

ute set. Please submit a brief bio of you and group. Deadline is Feb. 14.

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‘Kimberly Akimbo’ enters a different world Suttle experiences life with rare disease

IF YOU GO “Kimberly Akimbo” produced by Equinox Theatre Company, plays at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. in Denver’s Highlands, from Jan. 24 to Feb. 15, including a special “spend Valentine’s Day with Kim” performance that will include champagne and chocolates. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $22, $20 advance: EquinoxTheatreDenver.com, 720-984-0781.

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Accomplished playwright David Lindsey-Abaire is recognized for his ability to lead his audiences into the minds of the somewhat quirky personalities he creates. Kimberly Akimbo is one of those: she is a teen-aged girl afflicted with progeria syndrome, an extremely rare genetic disease that makes the body age prematurely. Akimbo has to deal with normal teen ups and downs, a 70-year-old body and in addition, a wildly dysfunctional family and young love. Linda Suttle says it’s a dream role for her — one of several in her sights as a mature actor. Suttle, who grew up in Littleton — attending East Elementary School, Euclid Middle School and Arapahoe High School — has worked for the Littleton Police Department by day for 27 years as Victims Services Coordinator, which means she has frequent insights into personalities that function at different levels. “It’s a demanding job,” she said, “try-

Linda Suttle of Littleton will play the lead role in “Kimberly Akimbo” at the Bug Theatre, Jan. 24-Feb. 15. Courtesy photo ing to help crime victims, stay on top of what’s out there, meeting with colleagues…” Evenings and weekends, however, have often been focused on theater — as actor and director. One has to conclude that her inter-

personal skills contribute to her ability to bring Lindsey-Abaire’s unique character to the stage, under the direction of Equinox Theatre Company’s Deb Flomberg. Despite Kimberly’s messy family, with a con-artist aunt, alcoholic father and

hypochondriac mother, Kimberly slowly gains control of her life — but she’s dying. (16 is as long as people usually live with this disease). “It’s a long time since I’ve really loved a character — it’s heartbreaking,” Suttle said. Suttle said her first step in finding out what it’s like to be a 16-year-old girl today was to go to the mall and observe mannerisms: “they all have sleeves pulled over their hands, play with their hair and are constantly on their phones,” she said. She is excited about the skills of her fellow cast members-- some are new acquaintances. “The play is beautifully written — a perky, fun show,” she said. Her next theater project will be directing “Lobby Hero” at the Vintage Theatre, an exciting challenge.

THINGS TO DO 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 spaceavailable basis. JAN. 22, Jan. 29 NUTRITION CLASS. Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22 (Foods that Fight Depression); Jan. 29 (OMG! OMG!) 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.

JAN. 26 BLOOD DRIVE St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church community blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at 6853 S. Prince St., Marian Hall, Littleton. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Robert Kernan at 303-7984804 or kernanrp@msn.com.

JAN. 27 LINDBERGH BABY Many believe that Bruno Hauptmann was wrongly executed for the alleged kidnapping and death of the Lindbergh baby in 1932. Speaker and attorney Ted Borrillo will explore this historic case from 2-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The talk will focus on the questionable evidence and/or lack of evidence leading up to the conviction of Hauptmann. There are many plausible theories that point in other directions than the guilt of Hauptmann. Ted Borrillo lived in the Bronx a few blocks from where Bruno Hauptmann lived and he had the opportunity to interview David Wilentz, the prosecutor of Hauptmann. Borrillo is a graduate of Harvard Law School and served as Denver’s deputy city attorney. Call 303-795-3961. JAN. 27 CART EVENT The South Metro Health Alliance presents a Community Accessing Resources Together event from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 27 in the large meeting room located on the lower level at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The event is titled “Connecting the Dots … Working Together for Our Community’s Needs.” This CART convening is a free community event to highlight the resources, information and education from community-based and health organiza-

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tions supporting better access and care coordination for all in our community. The event will start with a presentation highlighting recent research on the underserved in Arapahoe and Douglas counties, including the most pressing health issues for the south metro area. This presentation will set the stage for organizations to provide short five-minute presentations regarding their services and how they are working to meet the challenges discussed in the report. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. Registration is free and attendees can sign up at www.smhaco.org, or by calling Traci Jones on 303-793-9615 or emailing traci@smhaco.org.

JAN. 29 BLOOD DRIVE Columbine Library community blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. FEB. 5-12 BOOK WEEK Littleton Academy welcomes local and national authors Feb. 5-12 as part of its book/author week. Local authors and Colorado Book Award finalists or winners Jean Reidy (from Greenwood Village), Todd Mitchell (from Fort Collins), and Teresa Funke (from Fort Collins) will visit our school. Additionally, national authors Michael Shoulders and Polly Holyoke will visit. FEB. 10, Feb. 25 TEEN ADDICTION Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network presents “Protecting Your Teen from Addiction” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 (event code: admhn12114) and from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 (event code: admhn22514) at the Southglenn Library, Room A, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial; and from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 (event code: admhn210) at the network’s Castle Rock office, 831 S. Perry St., Suite 100. In this class, you will learn about trends in substance abuse in our community, how to talk about drugs and alcohol, signs of substance abuse in teens, prevention and early

intervention, effects of substances on the brain and brain development, and shifts in views on marijuana use and legalization. Use the event code listed to register for classes at Blacktie https://www.blacktie-colorado.com/index.cfm.

FEB 12, 19, 26 NUTRITION CLASS. Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 12 (Genetics); Feb. 19 (Guard your Gut); and Feb. 26 (Sugar, Fat, Salt) 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. FEB. 15 BIRD COUNT Learn how to identify birds, use binoculars and turn your backyard into a bird sanctuary at the Great Backyard Bird Count, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 15, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Find out what birds eat and how to feed them. Join us on a bird hike and help count the birds at our feeders so you can do the same at your home. Bring your kids and help them make their own binoculars and participate in a nature scavenger hunt. Learn the best ways to attract more birds to your yard. Registration not required; no fee. Donations are accepted. THROUGH FEB. 28 ART EXHIBIT The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will have an exhibit from Jan. 9 to Feb. 28 at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. Media included are oil, watercolor, pastel and mixed. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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A crucial time in U.S. history ‘The Whipping Man’ plays at Curious Theatre By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Thunder rumbles and rain pounds on the windows of a damaged, seemingly deserted mansion in Richmond, Va. Lightening flashes as the front door opens and a wounded, limping man falls into the room. It is April, 1865. “Where is everyone?” he asks, clutching his leg and moaning. It’s Caleb de Leon (Sean Scrutchins), son of the mansion’s owner, just returned from the horrors of Petersburg and the Civil War. The Confederacy has surrendered and Lincoln has issued if you go the Emancipation “The Whipping Proclamation, freeMan” plays through ing the slaves. RichFeb. 15 at Curimond is in ruins and ous Theatre, 1080 freed slaves don’t Acoma St., Denver. know what to do with It is directed by Kate their new status. Folkins and Chip The play pictures Walton. Perfora key moment in mances are at 8 p.m. American history, Thursdays, Fridays, bringing it to a most Saturdays; 2 p.m. personal level. Sundays. Tickets cost An older black $18 to $44, 303-623man, Simon (Cajardo 0524, curioustheLindsey), a former atre.org de Leon slave, enters from the back of the house, carrying a lantern, and begins talking to Caleb, as he examines the wound — gangrene means amputation is needed right now if Caleb is to live, he says, having gained experience working in the army hospital....”Get as drunk as you can,” Simon says, handing him a whiskey bottle after he cleans the wound with the whiskey. At this point, a masked man peers in the window, then enters. It’s John (Lawrence

Lawrence Curry, Cajardo Lindsey and Sean Scrutchins celebrate a post Civil War Seder in “The Whipping Man” at Curious Theatre. Photo by Michael Ensminger Curry), a younger former slave, who has been out stealing food, whiskey, furnishings, some very welcome coffee and more from adjoining deserted homes. Burlap bags accumulate through the evening as he keeps scavenging. Simon commands him to help with the amputation, accomplished in a bit of theater magic — and we’re only 30 minutes into the script. Tension lets up a bit from here on as the men discuss their mutual past in this house — including, for the slaves, occasional forced visits to the Whipping Man as punishment decreed by Caleb’s father. John, who was Caleb’s age and a close playmate, recalls a day that Caleb asked to use the whip on John, a shocking few minutes that

illustrated a lifestyle now gone. Simon is pining for his wife Elizabeth and his daughter Sarah, who are with the master, he thinks. This connects to a packet of letters Caleb is carrying — written to the same Sarah, his secret love. Simon remembers that it’s the first night of Passover and he decides to hold a Seder dinner. We learn from the director’s notes that there were about 50,000 Jews in the south at the time and masters would bring their slaves into that faith, so Simon knew the ritual and even had a family Haggadah his master had given him. The ceremony, referring to the escape of the Jews from slavery long ago, symbolizes so much. Food substitutions were made — a few pieces of hardtack served as matzoh bread.

Candles were lit and John, highly literate when it was illegal to teach a slave to read, said the prayers. “Your mother taught me the ABCs,” he told Caleb. This intimate scene and the beautifully written script bring what was a horrendous time right into the faces of the audience. As a final blow, John tells Simon that the master has sold Elizabeth and Sarah and Simon leaves to search for them, after letting John and Caleb know that they share the same father. As the play ends, the two men are alone together. Will they stay? Where does the future lead? “The Whipping Man” is absolutely stunning theater, sending a viewer home with a great deal of material for thought.

ThunderRidge High School thespians will perform in “Twelfth Night” on Jan. 23-25. Pictured: l. to r: Alyssa Stephens, Ella Morgan, Ryan Fenske, Danika Lambert, Elise Collins and Hannah Warntjes. On stairs: Connor Jurrens, Tyler Key, Kenna Aukamp. Courtesy photo

Shipwrecked in Illyria Play debuts at ThunderRidge By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com William Shakespeare’s perennially popular comedy, “Twelfth Night,” will be performed by ThunderRidge High School’s drama department in the school theater at 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 24, 25, bringing a delightful tale of mixed identities, disguises, love and over-the-top characters to charm an audience. Kylene Hurley is director, aided by student director Lauren Noble. Elise Collins plays Viola, who is shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria with her twin, Sebastian (Caleb Pimmel) — who goes missing. She disguises herself as a man, Cesario, to work at the court of Count Orsinio (D J Sandrock), who is pining over his love for Olivia, (Hannah Warntjes). Olivia won’t see anyone because she is mourning for her brother. Viola/Cesario falls for Orsinio. When Cesario is sent with a love letter to Olivia, she becomes interested in him.

We meet Olivia’s if you go household, who lend the comic “Twelfth Night” will note: Sir Toby Belch be produced at Thun(Toby Key), Sir AnderRidge High School, drew Aguecheek 1991 Wildcat Reserve, (Alex Oliver), MalHighlands Ranch, at volio the stuffy 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 24, 25. steward (Connor Tickets are available at Jurrens) and Maria the door. (Miranda Adams). Confusion ensues with all of these characters as viewers try to keep track of motives and manners. Eventually Sebastian appears with his company and Olivia thinks he is Cesario and asks him to marry her — he thinks “why not?” Other characters add to the story: Antonio (Addison Williams), Fool (Cara Sullivan), Fabian (Kenna Aukamp), Curio (Ella Morgan), Valentine (Ryan Fenske), Captain (Zak Christley), Servant (Danika Lambert), First Officer (Alyssa Stephens) and Second Officer (Max Prodis). Eventually, the duke discovers Viola’s true nature and falls in love with her and all ends well — pretty much!

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Ballerina graces the big stage Parker teen aims for pro career By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com While her friends dropped out of ballet classes one by one as they got older, Meagan Van Deren’s determination never waned. That’s precisely the reason why she graced the stage at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Jan. 18, brimming with poise and confidence. The appearance, which included a four-minute dance solo, or variation, was the culmination of 13 years of painstaking work. But it’s just the beginning. Normally, a child who starts a sport or hobby at age 3 grows weary with time. Not Van Deren. Now 16 years old, her focus on ballet is as strong as ever, and her sights are fixed on a professional career, preferably with an esteemed company in Europe. The Parker native is well on her way to reaching that goal. She was handpicked two years ago for an audition with the National Ballet Academy of Denver and made it. She is one of only five students who attend the prestigious school. Training for six hours a day, six days a week seems draining, and it is, but the lack of free time and numerous injuries are worth it. “You pretty much always have an injury going, but it’s just something you go through and do physical therapy and get

over it. You tough it out,” she said, adding heating and ice packs are part of her daily routine. It’s a far cry from when she started. She began as a toddler at Parker Dance Academy and hopped around the stage aimlessly at her first recital, which her parents got on film. Van Deren dabbled in tap and jazz dance and, upon deciding that ballet was the direction she wanted to go, became more serious about the craft. Instructors took notice of her blossoming talent and unwavering focus, urging her to aim high. She has further honed her technique under the guidance of former ballet dancers from Russia. Her second appearance on the Ellie Caulkins stage, she says, is her biggest. Professionals from around the globe flew in and performed alongside Van Deren, the only student at her school selected for the “An Evening of Stars” show. It featured a mix of dances from different ballets, but Van Deren’s was choreographed specifically for her, adding a never-before-seen element. The teen admitted beforehand that she was anxious, but prepared. “When I’m on stage, it’s going to be more about the emotional aspect of it, just feeling the movement and not thinking about anything else but that moment,” she said. “You have the stage lights, but you have to do it confidently and you have to look beautiful and like you’re enjoying yourself.” Van Deren, who attended Chaparral High School her freshman year but now does online schooling, is unsure why her love for ballet has never left. The idea that

Meagan Van Deren started ballet classes at age 3. She is among the few handpicked students who attend National Ballet Academy of Denver. Courtesy photo there is always room for improvement drives her. Van Deren figures she has two more years of intensive training before she can audition for European companies.

“I’ve never seen anything different for me,” she said. “I’ve always known it’s what I have to do. It’s what I want to do. It’s what I need to do.”

AREA CLUBS EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN,

Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings usually are Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen, 303-753-0838.

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION meets on the second Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. welcoming women, working or not, to Success Chapter programs for success and positive living. Call Lori Smith at 303-688-3100 ext. 360 or e-mail loris@intermountain-rea.com for upcoming speakers and events at Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton.

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CONTACTS UNLIMITED is a business and professional leads group that meets at Courtesy Ford, 8252 S. Broadway, Littleton in the meeting room on the first, second, and third Thursday of every month. Meeting time is 8-9:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Jenifer at 303-221-6550.

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sionals to gather, form connections, expand relationships and exchange information. Business Success meets every fourth Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bear Rock Cafe, 7903 South Broadway, Suite B, Littleton. As with other networking groups, membership and referrals are not required. To RSVP and for information, e-mail Info@behindthemooninc.com or call 303-250-4528.

LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. NON-PRACTICING AND Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354. WOMEN INVESTMENT GROUP Master Mind Group meets to empower all women to build a real financial freedom through the power of real estate in any market condition. We network, share ideas, leads, resources and encourage each other. We meet once a month. For meeting information, call Lorena 303-9816539 or e-mail WomenInvestmentGroup@comcast.net. RECREATION DEER CREEK WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION. The 2010 golf season is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to a terrific new year! If you’re looking for a challenging course and the company of friendly women on Tuesday mornings, please consider joining our league. We’ve got the best deal in town. If interested please contact Chris Jackson at chris. dcwga@q.com or 303-347-9193. HOMESTEAD 9-HOLE GOLF WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE is accepting membership applications for the 2012 season. You do not need a GHIN number to join, but can acquire one as you play. We golf Monday mornings, April through October. To join this fun and active group, contact Barbara McGovern, barbmc30@gmail. com. Homestead Golf Course is at South Kipling and W. Hampden Ave., 11500 W. Hampden. Call 720-963-5181. Clubs continues on Page 17

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LADIES GOLF League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is accepting new members. Call 303-973-4653. MEADOWS WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE offers relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf for ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to mid-October. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees. Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598. REC AND ROCK for ages 10-14 meets from 7-11 p.m. every first and third Saturdays at the Goodson Recreation Center in Littleton. The cost is $6. Call 303-798-2476 ext. 11. ROCKY MOUNTAIN BASKETBALL ACADEMY CLUB, expert training for youth basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to ronkburgin@yahoo.com. STROLLER STRIDES is a group fitness program that provides moms with a challeng-

ing workout and the opportunity to build relationships and gain the emotional support needed to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clement Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. For more information, visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail kandk@strollerstrides.net.

AREA CLUBS ber. A social meeting is the second Tuesday of December. A genealogy workshop is the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. Contact JoAnn LaGuardia at 303-770-3420 or visit www.rootsweb.com/~cocghs/index.htm.

COLUMBINE LADIES Have fun, make new friends and enjoy monthly luncheons, quarterly special event evening socials, games (bridge, canasta, pinochle, mah jongg, etc.), sporting events and fun tours. Dues are $24 annually. Members receive monthly newsletters and a calendar of upcoming events. Visitors are welcome. For information or to make a reservation for our next luncheon, contact Iris McMullen at 303-794-3739. COLUMBINE COMMUNICATORS Toastmasters can help if speaking in public makes you anxious. We improve your communications and leadership skills in a thoughtful, supportive environment. Our club meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Station, 11139 Bradford St., Littleton. Visitors are welcome. Contact Herb Dreo at herb@dreomc.com (303-763-7334) or Pam Toyen at ptoyen7@hotmail.com (303-570-8606). Visit http://columbine.toastmastersclubs.org/ CURRENT EVENTS GROUP meets the first Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 Powers Ave. in Littleton. Call 303-730-4609. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/. DAUGHTERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE is a national organization with a

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of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

DISCOVERY CLUB is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends and enjoy recreational activities. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer games, group and individual activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659. DRY CREEK SERTOMA CLUB. The only all Women’s Sertoma club in the metro area meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, or for lunch on the second Friday of the month at interesting restaurants. The club comprises women dedicated to the common goal of helping people in the community with funds and volunteer time, especially in the area of hearing health. Help make a difference through SERvice TO MAnkind and make new friends while you are at it. For more information contact Carol at 303-798-3912 or bcworth@aol.com. THE HIGHLANDS Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@hotmail.com for more information.

SERVICE AMERICAN LEGION George C. Evans Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www. legionpost103.org.

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CREATIVE COUNSELING CENTER is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310. ENGLISH CONVERSATION SESSIONS. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-795-3961. NUTRITION CLASSES. Free bootcamp class meets at 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to the park for a fun, energizing start to the weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition. Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss both nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-730-2038 or email ltownnutrition@gmail.com to sign up. SINGLE DADS RESOURCE CENTER INC., a nonprofit organization, offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-298-2021 or e-mail info@sdrci.org. SUMMIT CANCER SOLUTIONS is a nonprofit organization that offers exercise programs in the Denver Metro area to adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at 303-409-2206, e-mail us at info@summitcancersolutions.org or visit www.summitcancersolutions.org. SOCIAL AMERICAN NEEDLEPOINT GUILD, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mondays each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-403-8703. ANTIQUE CLUB meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100. ARAPAHOE COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS meetings are the third Thursday each month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net. AMAZING TITAN TOASTMASTERS meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303-762-9726. BEMIS EVENING BOOK GROUP meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-795-3961. BEMIS KNITTING Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. BEMIS NONFICTION WRITERS’ GROUP. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group.

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BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS LODGE No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303-794-1811. BOARDS OF DIRECTORS of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, meet at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at office of the districts, 3722 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. Agenda information for each meeting is posted at Southgate office not less than 24 hours before meetings. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Pack 633 welcomes all first- through fifth-graders to join any time during the year. Call Nick Erlenburg at 303-471-4172. THE BREAKFAST CLUB Singles 50 Plus meets on the second Saturday of each month at Maggiano’s at 7401 S. Clinton Street, Englewood at 9 a.m. Arrival is 8:30 a.m. and buffet starts at 9 a.m. Must RSVP the Hotline at 303-794-3332 for reservation. CHATFIELD SERTOMA CLUB meets the first and third Mondays at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Contact Linda Holloway at 303-423-4197 or linda@bessieshope.org. COFFEE AND CONVERSATION GROUP connects people in the community who like to discuss books, current events and any topic of interest. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free snacks and beverages are provided. Call 303-795-3961. THE COLUMBINE GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY has a program meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and Decem-

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Eagles fall in league opener Mountain Vista boys best Heritage in basketball By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mountain Vista’s boys basketball team showed why they are 12-1 this season on Jan. 17 as they outpaced Heritage, 82-60 in the Continental League opener for both schools. “Mountain Vista is a good basketball team that is well coached and in the top 10 in the state,” Heritage coach Jerry Byleveld said after the game. “Our kids are young and, we battled hard, but we fell short tonight.” Mountain Vista coach Bob Wood was pleased with how well his team played on offense and defense as the Golden Eagles forced their share of turnovers to trigger their fast-pace attack. “The up-tempo game is our style and that has been for a number of years,” Wood said. “That style is why we are leading the state in scoring.” Heritage (6-7) follows a Jan. 21 home league game against Legend with a league game Jan. 24 at Highlands Ranch and another Jan. 28 at Chaparral. Their next home game is Jan. 30 against Castle View. In league play, Mountain Vista plays three home games in a row. Following a Jan. 21 contest against Rock Canyon, the Golden Eagles host Littleton Jan. 24 and Regis Jan. 28. They then hit the road Jan. 31 at Douglas County. After a 5-5 start to the Mountain VistaHeritage game, the Golden Eagles’ aggressive defense and fact-pace attack generated 10 unanswered points to put Mountain Vista ahead for good. On offense, the Golden Eagles pushed the ball up the court at full speed while defensively they used an aggressive, trapping system that puts a lot of pressure on the

Heritage guard Tomas Ornelas (11) pushes the ball up the court as Mountain Vista’s Carson Simon tries to cut him off during the Jan. 17 boys basketball game. The young Heritage team battled hard but Mountain Vista’s fast-paced style of play gave them the edge as the Golden Eagles won, 82-60. Photo by Tom Munds player with the ball. The system produced points as Mountain Vista extended the lead to 45-30 going into the final quarter and went on to win the game by 22. Jonathan Moore led Mountain Vista in

scoring with 17 points, Issac Phillips scored 15 and Carson Simon had 10. The Golden Eagles hauled down 37 rebounds, dished off 22 assists and made 18 steals. Heritage’s scoring leader was Jack Peck

with 16 points, while teammate Eric Lawson had 14. The team captured 27 rebounds, made five assists and had three steals. Hoops continues on Page 19

Bruins off and running on hardwood Creek moves to 4-0 in Centennial League By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Yes, Cherry Creek is off to a good start in the Centennial League boys basketball chase. And, yes, the Bruins are looking ahead. Despite winning its first four league encounters, the No. 4-ranked Bruins know that they will have to continue playing well to survive in the tough Centennial League that had five of the state’s Top 10 teams in last week’s CHSAANow.com poll. Cherry Creek played at Smoky Hill Jan. 22 and will travel to fifth-ranked Overland Jan. 24, before No. 10 Grandview comes to Creek for a Jan. 29 game. Then the second round of the home-and-home league schedule begins and the Bruins have to play each one of the loop teams again. The Bruins started and finished strong in a 58-41 Centennial triumph over Mullen on Jan. 15 and improved to 4-0 in the league and 11-2 overall with a 59-49 victory over Cherokee Trail two nights later. “We’ve had a good run so far but in our league every night someone can beat you,” said Creek senior Griffin Parr. “We have to be playing every night.” Bruins coach Mike Brookhart just laughed when he was teased about the Bruins good start. “There’s a lot of season left, a lot of games to be played,” he said. “We’re happy where we are at but we know

Griffin Parr (2) had 23 points in Cherry Creek’s 58-41 win over Mullen. Photo by Jim Benton we have to play again Friday night.” The Bruins are playing with a wellrounded team in which every player contributing. Parr is the team’s scoring leader but the Bruins have other players who can hurt opposing defenses. “Every night it could be someone else,” Parr pointed out. “We work really hard on being a total team,” added Brookhart. “We have a good group of kids that play well together. They

share the ball well and they are happy when their friend scores. We have some good size at all positions.” In the Bruins’ home win over Mullen, Parr was the standout. The 6-foot-3 senior had a game-high 23 points, grabbed four rebounds, handed out three assists and blocked two shots. Cherry Creek led by 14 points several times in the second quarter but the Mustangs made it close late, trimming the Bru-

ins lead to five points twice in the fourth quarter. That’s when Parr took over. With Creek on top, 44-39, Parr drove to the basket for a layup with 4:28 to play that sparked a 12-2 run by the Bruins to finish the game. Parr had five of the 12 points and two rebounds and a blocked shot in the final four-plus minutes of the game. Rajon Herbert, a 6-foot-8 senior transfer from Kennedy, played his first game for the Bruins against Mullen and scored six points, adding a team-high six rebounds. “He can help us,” said Brookhart. “He can add some pieces to the puzzle.” In other Centennial League action, No. 6 Eaglecrest downed No. 7 Arapahoe Jan. 15, 65-43, but the Warriors rebounded to deal No. 5 Overland a 62-54 setback in a Jan. 18 showdown at Sitting Eagle gym. Corbin Atwell scored 19 points for the Warriors, who made 20 of 23 attempts from the free throw line in defeating Overland. Arapahoe improved to 2-2 in the league and 9-2 overall. In girls action, Arapahoe notched two league wins by an average of 53 points. The Warriors shot 55 percent from the field while whipping Eaglecrest 77-15 on Jan. 15 and followed that up with a 75-31 romp over Overland on Jan. 17. Jennah Knaflec paced Arapahoe in both games with 16 and 17-point performances. The No. 9 Cherry Creek girls ran their Centennial record to 4-0 and improved to 12-1 overall with a 53-38 win over Mullen on Jan. 15 and a 60-43 triumph over Cherokee Trail on Jan. 17. Cara McNiff’s 15 points led four Creek players in double figures in the Mullen win while Mikaela Eppard scored 31 points against Cherokee Trail.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP Valor finishes at No. 24

Colorado Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Northrup was at Valor Christian High School on Jan. 17 to present Eagles football coach Rod Sherman and the team a trophy for finishing the season nationally ranked. Valor finished the year ranked No. 24 in the MaxPreps Freeman Rankings, which uses a sophisticated computer program to rank more than 16,000 high school varsity teams across the country. The Eagles won their fifth consecutive state championship with a 56-16 romp over Fairview in the Class 5A title game played Nov. 30 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Valor finished the season 13-1 with their

only loss coming in the second game of the season to Bingham from South Jordan, Utah. The eventual Utah state champion finished No. 19 in the Freeman Rankings.

All-American nominees

Five players from South Metro-area teams are among the nominees to play in the 2014 McDonald’s All-American High School Boys and Girls basketball games. Among the Colorado nominees are Zach Braxton, Evan Motolong and Cecia Morgan of Highlands Ranch, Valor Christian’s Chase Foster and Rock Canyon’s Lexy Thorderson. Close to 1,000 players from 44 states and the District of Columbia have been nominated. The 24 boys players and 24 girls players

Hoops Continued from Page 18

After the game, the Heritage coach talked about the Golden Eagles. “Mountain Vista always plays the fastpace style which is faster than we usually play,” Byleveld said. “We try to simulate the style in practice but even then, it’s not like facing the real thing.” He noted he has no seniors on the roster and only one player who has any varsity basketball experience prior to this season. “We are young but we aren’t looking to next season. Rather we are looking at right now as we seek to improve every day,” he said. “We are going to scrap, fight and see what we can do this year. But, starting

who will play in the April 3 games at the United Center in Chicago will be chosen Jan. 29.

Foster leads South Metro

Valor Christian senior Chase Foster is the leading scorer among the 14 South Metro boys basketball teams covered by Colorado Community Media newspapers. Foster is averaging 21.5 points per game through games played prior to Jan. 18. Lutheran senior Reilly Carew is second with a 20.8 average. Highlands Ranch’s Zach Braxton, who is scoring 19.1 points a game, is the rebounding leader with a 13.4 average. Lexy Thorderson of Rock Canyon is the girls scoring

three sophomores and having a JV with only three juniors means we should be an even better team next season.” Heritage junior Tom Skufka, the only Eagles player with varsity experience, said it was a tough game for his team but the goal is to learn from the battle with Mountain Vista. “We played hard but just couldn’t seem to slow them down,” he said. “But we are a young team and this game is a way to learn more about that kind of system. We’ll keep working to improve and we’ll get it together to become a better basketball team.” The Golden Eagles are a veteran team and Wood said he has good leadership with eight seniors on the roster. “This is a good team. They play hard and they play together,” he said. “We go to the boards and I like the fact the players are unselfish. Coming into tonight, we had six

leader at 20.3 points a game while Mikaela Eppard of Cherry Creek is the top rebounder, pulling down 11.9 boards per game.

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Former Valor Christian quarterback Luke Del Rio, a walk-on at Alabama, is leaving the Crimson Tide program after redshirting as a freshman. Del Rio had offers from Oregon State, Colorado State, Oklahoma State and UCLA while in high school, but elected to walkon at Alabama. According to reports, he is considering transferring to Oregon State. … Ex-Cherry Creek High School and Akron player Robbie Derschang was the 27th pick by the Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft.

players averaging double figures in scoring. We made it to the final four last year and we’ll be working to get there again and go even further.” Senior Jonathan Moore led the scoring for the Golden Eagles with 17 points. “This was an all-right game for me personally but I am just glad our team got the W,” he said after the game. “Normally, I am probably best on defense but tonight was one of those nights it seemed every shot I took went through the hoop, that made it a fun night for me.” Moore said his quickness and speed is one of his biggest assets when he play defense. “I always like to play an aggressive defensive style so I am always looking for the steal,” he said. “I like the inside shot fine but, if I am hitting, I really like to shoot and hit the three-pointers.”

Prep sports Scoreboard ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Arapahoe 34, Cherry Creek 34 Austin Van De Weghe (195) and Justin Morrall (145) won their matches by pinning their opponents. Diego Garcia (152) and Jaylen Mosqueria won by decision both 3-2. Jack Wolff won by major decision 18-4.

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Heritage 24, Arapahoe 38 Heritage won five matches and lost three matches by two or less points which would have been enough to win the dual. Max Wekesser (106), Jared Todd (145), Austin Atwell (195), Jimmy Pallotto (220) and Ryan White (285) all won their matches. Heritage 15, Ponderosa 56 Andrew Whitney (126) and Ryan White (285) both their opponents from Ponderosa. Jimmy Pallotto (220) won by decision 12-7. Alameda Invitational Max Wekesser (106) pinned both of his opponents from Fountain-Fort Carson and Lake County and won by decision 11-4 to Alameda. Andrew Whitney (126) pinned his opponent from Hinkley and won by tech fall over Highlands Ranch. Antonio Flores (132) pinned an opponent, won by decision 12-8 and won by major decision 13-1. Jared Todd (145) pinned three opponents and won by tech fall. Austin Atwell (195) pinned both of his opponents.

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Cosmetology courses begin in Englewood District launches program with skin-care classes, more By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Twenty-three girls are currently enrolled for esthetician classes, making for a successful partial rollout of Englewood School District’s new cosmetology program that is being offered by the high school. Instructor Michelle Hickey said classes begin Feb. 3 and the course of study will be about caring for a client’s skin and nails. “We have a full (enrollment) for the initial classes,” Hickey said. “For those who look at this as career training, the course of study involves 600 hours of instruction. … The students will learn to do facials, chemical peels and to properly apply makeup so they can pass the state tests for the licenses they need in order to go to work in a salon.” Students pay a $220 fee to take the class, which runs through July 31. That

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fee covers their book, an equipment kit they get to keep and their uniforms. Hickey said all of the program instruction allows for students to meet state standards. “For example, we know that every girl in the class applies makeup,” Hickey said. “We also know we’ll have to teach them to abandon the way they apply makeup so we can teach them the way it is to be done to comply with the stringent state standards.” Students will get to use all new equipment and enjoy shiny new workstations located at Englewood Middle School, which in January 2015 will become Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School. There are separate stations for evaluating skin condition and to do manicures and pedicures. Also in the school is the area where, in the fall, students will be taught how to cut and style hair. There are more than 100 students signed up for the August cosmetology program. Hickey said there will be a class that is part of the two-year program for students to complete the requirements and pass the tests to earn their license.

Instructor Michelle Hickey checks out one of the pieces of equipmnt that students will use when the roll-out cosmotology program classes on skin care begin in February. Students can take 600 hours of instruction in skin and nail care that run through July to prepare to complete the state test to earn the license they need to go to work at a salon. Photo by Tom Munds There will also be two other stand-alone classes, one focusing on skin care and one on nail treatment. “There is huge interest in the pro-

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Methodist Church  1200 South Street  Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

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Plans Gone Astray? To whom will you go when you’re out of ideas? There are times when we simply need a gracious God to guide us. Come and join us at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings at Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway. For directions and any questions about our ministry, contact Pastor Craig: (303) 883–7774 Immanuel Lutheran Mission is a member congregation of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

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First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Open and Welcoming

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Spiritual Ancestry Pastor Mark Brewer

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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 United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

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More than a game

Duo plays for Israel Lacrosse, return home with strengthened faith By Hannah Garcia

hgarcia@coloradocommunitymedia.com Although Highlands Ranch residents Noah Hirshorn and Andrew Medina spent a week in Israel for lacrosse, they came back home with a lot more than playing time. “I was raised Jewish — going to Sunday School, I had my bar mitzvah in the sixth grade — but lately I’ve been going to the synagogue maybe twice a year. I kind of stopped practicing (the religion),” Medina said. “This trip reconnected me to my heritage.” The teenagers, both 16, were selected to visit the country to play in exhibition games and host clinics for the Israel Lacrosse Association, an organization dedicated to developing the sport across the Jewish nation. After arriving at the Wingate Institute, an Olympic training facility, team members spent the next several days practicing and touring the country. Head coach Noah Miller said the teens were “passionate” about the game and “leaders both on and off the field.” Although key in an exhibition victory over a Polish team, Miller said they embodied the heart of the program more through outreach. “What is perhaps more important and admirable was their desire to contribute to the development of the game, taking lead roles in running clinics with our youth players in Ashkelon,” Miller said. On Dec. 25, the organization held clinics for school children in Ashkelon, nestled by the Mediterranean Sea just a few miles near the Gaza Strip. After a day of scrimmages, teammates pulled together dozens of pounds of lacrosse equipment to donate to the schools, the teens said. “In Ashkelon, the kids were so happy. We bonded, not through words, but the sport itself,” Hirshorn said. “We saw our coaches fill bags until they were about to break. We collected about 50 good-sized duffel bags.” “The coaches told us this time last year, they were in bomb shelters,” Medina said. Amid the practices and clinics, the teammates were also

Noah Hirshorn (10) participates in an exhibition game against Poland on Dec. 30. Courtesy photo whisked around to various landmarks in Israel, including the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem and Yad Vashem, a living memorial to the Holocaust in Jerusalem. In Poland, they visited Treblinka, an infamous extermination camp established by Nazi Germany when it occupied Poland during World War II. Medina said the experience was hard to put into words. “It makes you realize that you’ll never fully grasp it. It was indescribable,” he said. “It was like nothing I would have imagined. It was hard to take it in, to understand why someone would do those things to other humans,” Hirshorn said. “It was a good moment to unite the team, to remember who we were playing for.” Hirshorn also spent time with members of his father’s family who still live in Israel, cousins and aunts he said he had never met, on Dec. 27. “I visited great aunts and had a Shabbat dinner, taught my younger cousins lacrosse. On the way back, I saw the apartment where my dad grew up and the elementary school that he attended,” Hirshorn said. “It was a good night.” On Dec. 30, the teens participated in exhibition games between teams from Poland and Latvia. After losing 7-5 in a

‘Now I don’t like the word adventure’ Highlands Ranch girl is kicking cancer’s ‘stache’

The first sign of trouble came when the energetic young girl cried out in the middle of the night with swelling near her ear. Doctors thought she might have an infection. But after batteries of tests and doctor visits leading to her diagnosis, Delaney got a little tired of how her mother tried to help her cope. “She called it an adventure, and now I don’t like the word `adventure,’” Delaney said, scoffing loudly when her mother recounted the tale. The family has been selling t-shirts and bracelets with the catchphrase “Cancer can kiss my stache!” online and at school events, said her dad, Tom Stafford, who came up with the name for a friend’s team in a charity run. “What’s surprised me most is people’s generosity,” Stacey said. “The scariest thing was how we were going to make ends

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It’s been about a year since 7-year-old Delaney Stafford was diagnosed with leukemia, but that does not stop her from running down the stairs at the sound of a doorbell or getting in tickle fights with her father. “I’ve only heard her say, `this isn’t fair,’ twice since she was diagnosed last year,” her mother, Stacey Stafford, said. “We’ve been really blessed that she is handling her treatment well.” Delaney, a first-grade student at Redstone Elementary, is a bit of a tomboy, according to her father. Her favorite Star Wars character is Darth Vader, she plays soccer and basketball and “loves all things LEGO,” her mother added. She has a fondness for mustaches, bowties and top hats, too. Mustaches in particular have become a theme in her recovery, from selling bracelets to running marathons. Of course, she also loves her Denver Broncos. “She got an opportunity to go on the field once before a game and Trindon Holliday came to the sideline and gave her his gloves,” Stacey said. “She just about died and he has been her favorite player ever since.” Delaney was diagnosed on Feb. 25, 2013, with leukemia — a blood disease with a survival rate of 59 percent, according to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Stacey called it a “surreal moment.” “Everything moved so fast with the bone marrow, surgery, chemotherapy. And all I can think is, `do we need a second opinion? Is this really right?’” Stacey said. A few days after she was diagnosed, Delaney requested anesthesiologists to draw a mustache on her face while she was unconscious during a procedure. When asked if she was serious, the answer was an emphatic “yes,” according to the Staffords. “They drew up a consent form, and she signed it. They put three different pictures of mustaches on the form, and she circled the one she wanted,” Stacey said. “I think it really helped. It gave her something to look forward to.”

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Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1559-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 2013, 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): Howard A Flaum and Christine H Flaum Original Beneficiary(ies): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: April 22, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 11, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0044355 Original Principal Amount: $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $232,198.94 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 The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5653 East Long Place, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/26/2014, 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: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 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: 10/30/2013 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-07212 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 1559-2013 EXHIBIT A Situate, lying and being in the County of Arapahoe and State of Colorado, described as follows: Lot 10, Homestead Farm Filing No. 5, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Being the same parcel conveyed to Howard A. Flaum and Christine H. Flaum from Robert J. Cornelius and Lincy A. Cornelius, by virtue of a Deed dated 04/14/1998, recorded 04/15/1998, as Instrument No. A8054463 County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Legal Notice NO.: 1559-2013 First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1561-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 2013, 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): Damian Quinn Original Beneficiary(ies): AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: January 27, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 18, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5023600 Original Principal Amount: $184,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $160,502.55 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.

given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 2013, 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): Damian Quinn Original Beneficiary(ies): AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: January 27, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 18, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5023600 Original Principal Amount: $184,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $160,502.55 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 7, BLOCK 35, WALNUT HILLS, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7532 East Costilla Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112. 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, 02/26/2014, 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: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 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: 10/30/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1068.06495 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.: 1561-2013 First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1566-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 5, 2013, 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): Anita B Matthews and Neil Thomas Matthews Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for MORTGAGEIT, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: September 18, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 26, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6137999 Original Principal Amount: $213,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $204,318.46 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 1, BLOCK 32, NOB HILL FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7302 South Albion Street, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, 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: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 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: 11/05/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294

on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, 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: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 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: 11/05/2013 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.06095 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.: 1566-2013 First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1597-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 19, 2013, 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): Jane E. Stern and Ted Stern Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Accredited Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-3 Asset-Backed Notes Date of Deed of Trust: May 13, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 26, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4095774 Original Principal Amount: $132,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $115,579.72 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 188, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND VIEW II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8165 S. Fillmore Way, 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, 03/19/2014, 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: 1/23/2014 Last Publication: 2/20/2014 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: 11/19/2013 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-07307 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.: 1597-2013 First Publication: 1/23/2014 Last Publication: 2/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1609-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 20, 2013, 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): Ryan L. Roe and Penney L. Roe Original Beneficiary(ies): Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Colorado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC. Date of Deed of Trust: October 20, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 25, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5160309 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number): B9081836

January 23, 2014 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1609-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 20, 2013, 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): Ryan L. Roe and Penney L. Roe Original Beneficiary(ies): Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Colorado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC. Date of Deed of Trust: October 20, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 25, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5160309 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number): B9081836 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 29, 2009 Original Principal Amount: $257,894.31 Outstanding Principal Balance: $248,810.71 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, RIDGE MANOR, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6861 S GREENWOOD ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 14, 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 Jennifer Ann Parnham be changed to Jennifer Ann Jas. Case No.: 2014 C 100013 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15810 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 13, 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 Lynnette Elaine Dermody be changed to Lynette Elaine Dermody. Case No.: 2014 CV 10 C.J. Horsley, Clerk of the Court By: C.J. Horsley, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15812 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kendall H. Holm, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30582 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Kevin D. Holm Co-Personal Representative 10062 Macalister Trail Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kendall H. Holm, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30582 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Kevin D. Holm Co-Personal Representative 10062 Macalister Trail Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

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Matthew C. Holm Co-Personal Representative 480 Rocky Cliff Circle Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No: 15788 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ethel Rose Reimer, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 8 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 May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Cynthia Ann Huston Personal Representative 15904 Stonebriar Drive Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No: 15800 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gracie F. Ellegood, aka Gracie Ellegood, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30616 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 May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. John P. Ellegood Personal Representative 2517 South Pitkin Way Aurora, Colorado 80013 Legal Notice No: 15808 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EDWARD F. ROLKA a/k/a EDWARD ROLKA a/k/a EDWARD FRANK ROLKA, Deceased Case Number: 13 PR 30605 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 May 19, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Joseph M. Wojteczko Personal Representative WS Group 5583 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No: 15781 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: January 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Scott Joseph McClelland, Deceased Case Number 13 PR 30580 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 May 16, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Patricia McClelland Connoly Personal Representative 1817 S. Grant Street Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No.: 15785 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gloria J. Stevenson, a/k/a Gloria Joy Stevenson, Deceased Case Number 2013PR30653 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 May 16, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Rick Alan Stevenson Personal Representative 8700 Mountain View Lane Littleton, CO 80125 Legal Notice No.: 15789 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-20-801, C.R.S. Estate of Jennings Daniel Bell, III, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30584 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 May 16, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Person Giving Notice: Carylyn K. Bell a/k/a Carylyn Bell Dooley 2750 E. Cedar Avenue Denver, CO 80209 Phone: 303-282-4800 Legal Notice No.: 15794 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doris Sorensen, aka Doris E. Sorensen, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30565

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doris Sorensen, aka Doris E. Sorensen, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30565 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 May 9, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Margaret Hess Personal Representative 15668 E. Purdue Drive Aurora, Colorado 80013 303-693-6277/Home Legal Notice No: 15774 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: January 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Roland Roberts, aka Robert R. Roberts, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30562 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, 7325 S. Potomac, Englewood, Colorado 80112, on or before May 16, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ original signature on file in office of Palmer, Goertzel & Associates, P.C. Tamra, A. Palmer Personal Representative 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., No. 200 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 303-789-2899 Legal Notice No: 15786 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melville L. Moore, aka Melville Lock Moore, aka Mel Moore, aka Melvin L. Moore, and Melville E. Moore, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30508 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 May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Sarah Louise Gooch aka Sarah L. Gooch aka Sarah Moore Gooch Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 15798 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brian P. McDermott, aka Brian Patrick McDermott, aka Brian McDermott, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30006 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 May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Kelli C. Mackintosh Personal Representative 3653 South Lisbon Street Aurora, Colorado 80013 Legal Notice No: 15799 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Jean Prado, aka Norma Prado, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30542 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 May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. David Prado Personal Representative 780 W. Oxford Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 15807 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Moira Hopper, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 1021 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 May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Michael J. Hopper, Sr. Personal Representative 2621 W. Lynne Lane Phoenix, AZ 85041 Legal Notice No: 15809 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cyril Burdette Smaling, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30621 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 June 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Sharlene Rae Little Personal Representative 7317 South Spruce Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

Public Notice 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 June 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

January 23, 2014

Notice To Creditors

Sharlene Rae Little Personal Representative 7317 South Spruce Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

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Legal Notice No: 15811 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Penelope Sue Cunningham, aka Penelope S. Cunningham, aka Penelope Cunningham, aka Penny Sue Cunningham, aka Penny S. Cunningham, aka Penny Cunningham, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30011 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 May 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. David Cunningham Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No: 15817 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 Telephone: (303) 649-6355 Plaintiff: YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION Defendants: AMANDA L. MENDENHALL; BART N. MENDENHALL; LEGAL COLLECTION CO LLC; RON BISBEE, JR.; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; SUSAN R. SANDSTROM AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER Case Number: 2013CV455 Div.: 308 Attorneys for Plaintiff Wendy E. Weigler, Reg. No. 28419 LANSKY, WEIGLER & PORTER, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 560 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 297-1900 Facsimile: (303) 293-8938 E-mail: wweigler@lanskyweigler.com SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the abovecaptioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Yosemite Court Condominiums Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Yosemite Court Condominiums, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on January 6, 2010, at Reception No. D0000933 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”). The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 112, YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE 10 ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. 9111746 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDIT I O N S A N D R E S TR IC T IO N S F O R YOSEMITE COURT CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 8, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. 9111745, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 1180 Yosemite Street, Unit 112, Denver, Colorado 80247 (the “Property”). The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Yosemite Court Condominiums. As of October 8, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $12,488.77. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on February 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the front steps of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. CERTIFIED FUNDS ARE PAYABLE TO THE REGISTRY OF THE ARAPAHOE DISTRICT COURT. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 28th day of November, 2013. J. Grayon Robinson Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15664 First Publication: December 26, 2013 Last Publication: January 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030185, Division/Courtroom 402 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ALTON PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. AVI AHARONIAN, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Defendant(s). Regarding: Lot 82, Block 2, Alton Park Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; Also known as: 1375 South Alton Court, Denver, CO 80247. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 27th day of February, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $6,817.38. First Publication: January 2, 2014 Last Publication: January 30, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Brianna L. Schaefer, Esq., No. 34078, HindmanSanchez P.C., 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300, Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310, 303.432.8999. DATED: December 5, 2013 J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15712 First Publication: January 2, 2014 Last Publication: January 30, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV618, Division/Courtroom 204 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, v. JULIE BROOKE; THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC.; and CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Defendant(s). Regarding: Condominium Unit No. 130306, Highline Meadows Condominiums, in accordance with the Declaration recorded October 25, 1978 in Book 2873 at Page 367 and Condominium Map recorded on October 25, 1978 as Reception No. 1786266, Book 36 at Pages 31 and 32 of the County of Arapahoe records; together with the exclusive right to use the following common elements; Parking Space 630, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 130 East Highline Circle, #306, Centennial, CO 80122. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 20th day of March, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2013-CV-598 Div: 202

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Plaintiff: BRANDYCHASE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: STEPHANIE D. JONES, et al. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Charlene M. Long Reg #16945 Address: 1660 S. Albion Street #918, Denver, CO 80222 Ph No: 303-488-0267 Fx No: 303-757-3640 E-mail: char@charlenelongatty.com TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above captioned action is pending. An Order Entering Judgment Against Stephanie D. Jones And For Decree Of Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning Assessment Lien for the benefit of Brandychase Condominium Association, existing under the Condominium Declaration for Brandychase Condominiums, recorded on October 5, 1978, in Book 2863, Page 143, et seq., of the real estate records in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”). The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the owner of the Assessment Lien are shown above. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is all of the property currently encumbered by the Assessment Lien described in said Decree of Foreclosure, is situate in Arapahoe County Colorado, and is described as follows: Condominium Unit 104, Building No. 15, Brandychase Condominiums, in accordance with the Declaration recorded on October 6, 1978, in Book 2863, at Page 143, and Condominium Map recorded on October 6, 1978, in Book 36 at Page 4, under Reception No. 1780804, and amendment recorded November 6, 1978 in Map Book 36 at Page 41, under Reception No. 1789714, and amendment recorded January 19, 1979 in Map Book 37 at Page 15, under Reception No. 1812585 of the Arapahoe County Records, together with the exclusive right to use the following limited common elements: Storage Space 15-104, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as: 13393 East Asbury Drive #104, Aurora, CO 80014 The current owner of record for the real property is Stephanie D. Jones. The Plaintiff named-above is the judgment creditor in this action and current owner of the evidence of debt (the judgment entered herein) secured by the property being sold; and as of September 20, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing was $10,409.65. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the rights, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on March 13 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness, plus attorney fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Questions regarding the sale should be addressed to the Civil Division, telephone 720-874-3851. DATED December 17, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15745 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd, #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Civil Action No. 2013CV030297, Div. 207

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJ ECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $19,264.72.

Plaintiff, MILL RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. Defendants, HARRIET V. TAITO, KARAUNA F. TAITO; FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN N/K/A LITTON LOAN SERVICING, LP; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A.; GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC; PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATES COMPANY, INC. N/K/A THE ADVANTAGE GROUP; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS SEVICING, LLC; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCPANT(S).

Signed: December 18, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado

On December 5, 2013, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its Decree of Foreclosure.

By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff

Original Grantor(s): Harriet V. Taito and Karauna F. Taito Original Beneficiary: Mill Run Homeowners Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Mill Run Homeowners Association, Inc. Date of Lien: November 28, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: December 3, 2007 Recording Reception Number: B7151746 Original Amount: $872.36 Outstanding Amount: $12,549.85

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

Legal Notice No.: 15746 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 69137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2013-CV-598 Div: 202

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Mill Run Homeowners Association, Inc. (the “Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration for Mill Run Homeowners Association, Inc. or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien.

Recording Reception Number: B7151746

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Outstanding Amount: $12,549.85

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: Lot 2, Block 1, Mill Run Subdivision Filing No. 4, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known and numbered as: 4107 South Rifle Way, Aurora, Colorado 80013 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Lien, described herein, has filed the Court’s Decree in Foreclosure as provided by law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on the 13th of March, 2014, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, 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 Assessment Lien, plus attorney 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE** First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3845. DATE: January 8, 2014 J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 6855 S. Havana Street #630, Centennial, CO 80112-3813, telephone number (303) 799-8600. Legal Notice No.: 15772 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: February 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401-6002 Civil Action No. 07DR000908 LAMBERT, RAMONA L. Plaintiff(s), v. LAMBERT, SCOTT K. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sale No. 2013-9117 BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Execution dated September 27, 2013, resulting from a judgment dated July 29, 2013, in favor of Ramona L. Lambert, Plaintiff, and against Scott K. Lambert, Defendant, which Transcript of Judgment was recorded on August 29, 2013, at Reception No. D3109776 of the real estate records of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make, out of the lands, tenements, goods and chattels, owned by the Defendant/Owner, Scott K. Lambert, the sum of Six Thousand, Three Hundred Thirty–Six and 64/100 Dollars ($6,336.64) plus post-judgment interest and costs, resulting from the Jefferson District Court Civil Action No. 07DR-000908. I have levied upon the following real property owned by Scott K. Lambert, to wit: LOT 24, BLOCK 2, SUMMER VALLEY SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. AKA: 3721 SOUTH PITKIN COURT, AURORA, CO 80013. TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANCES, FIXTURES, RENTS, ISSUES, AND PROFITS, WATER, DITCH AND RESERVOIR RIGHTS, HOWEVER EVIDENCED, APPERTAINING THERETO OR USED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THEREFORE, according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at Public Auction, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the above-described real property on February 20, 2014, at 10 O’clock A.M. at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. Telephone 720874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Name, address, telephone number and email address of the attorney representing the owner of the indebtedness and foreclosing lienor: Brown, Berardini & Dunning, P.C., Neal K. Dunning, Reg. No. 10181, 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222, Telephone No. (303) 329-3363, Email: ndunning@bbdfirm.com. Dated this 2nd day January, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15780 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, The Colony at Littleton Owners Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3833.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration of Restrictions, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on July 17, 2013, at Reception No. D3089859 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112, Telephone: (303) 649-6355 Case Number: 2013CV30410, Div.: 202, Ctrm.: Plaintiff: PINNACLE HIGHLINE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant: ELAINE F. ESQUIBEL Attorneys for Plaintiff: Wendy E. Weigler, Reg. No. 28419 LANSKY, WEIGLER & PORTER, P.C.,1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, CO 80202, Telephone: (303) 297-1900, Facsimile: (303) 293-8938, E-mail: wweigler@lanskyweigler.com SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Pinnacle Highline Homeowners Association, Inc., pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration for Pinnacle at Highline, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on April 17, 2012, at Reception No. D2041122 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”). The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL A: BUILDING 7, UNIT 731, PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO PARCEL B: GARAGE UNIT G123, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 1641 W. Canal Circle, Unit 731, Littleton, Colorado 80120-4552 (the “Property”). The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration. As of December 10, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $7,480.17. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on March 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. INTENT to cure and redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff for the County of Arapahoe, Civil Division, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 13th day of January, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff, County of Arapahoe, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff SALE DATE: March 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Legal Notice No.: 15776 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Misc. Private Legals

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10B2, FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE COLONY AT LITTLETON CONDOMINIUMS, AS SET FORTH ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 51 AT PAGE 72 THROUGH 76, AS SET FORTH IN CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED APRIL 30, 1981 IN BOOK 3405 AT PAGE 396, AND AMENDED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED JULY 13, 1981 IN BOOK 3449 AT PAGE 173, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 531 W. Crestline Circle, Unit 10B2, Littleton, Colorado 80120 (the “Property”). The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration of Restrictions. As of November 11, 2013, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $9,542.78. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on the 6th of March, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7th day of January, 2014 J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff, County of Arapahoe, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No: 15773 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: February 6, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY Petitions for Town Trustee and Mayor Candidates will be available and may be circulated for the first time on Monday, February 10, 2014. Persons interested in running for office can pick up nomination petitions on February 10, 2014 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123. The signed petitions must be returned to the Town Office by 4:00pm, February 28, 2014. The petitions need a minimum of 10 signatures. Each signature must be a registered elector residing within the Town limits. No registered elector shall sign more than one nomination petition for each separate office to be filled. The 2014 ballot will list the Mayor position, open for a two-year term and three Trustee positions, each open for a four-year term. /s/ J.D. McCrumb, Town Clerk Legal Notice No.: 15801 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: January 30, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY Trustee Bill # 7, Series 2013; a bill concerning flood damage prevention was passed by the Board of Trustees on November 19, 2013. A copy of the ordinance is available in the Town Office at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO. /s/ J.D. McCrumb Town Clerk Legal Notice No.: 15802 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: January 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PANORAMA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 Telephone: (303) 649-6355 Attorneys for Plaintiff: Wendy E. Weigler, Reg. No. 28419 LANSKY, WEIGLER & PORTER, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 560 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 297-1900 Facsimile: (303) 293-8938 E-mail: wweigler@lanskyweigler.com Case Number: 2013CV30521, Div.: 202 Plaintiff: THE COLONY AT LITTLETON OWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendant: LISA M. DEROSA SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM D TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, The Colony at Littleton Owners Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3833.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration of Restrictions, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on July 17, 2013, at Reception No. D3089859 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Panorama Metropolitan District of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that a vacancy currently exists on the Board of Directors of the Panorama Metropolitan District (“District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the Board of Directors should file a Letter of Interest with the board on or before the close of business on February 3, 2014. Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the Panorama Metropolitan District, c/o AJ Beckman at Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228, (303) 987-0835. PANORAMA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ AJ Beckman, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 15813 First Publication: January 23, 2014 Last Publication: January 23, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Be informed. Read the Public Notices! Plaintiff: BRANDYCHASE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: STEPHANIE D. JONES, et al.

Plaintiff’s Attorney: Charlene M. Long Reg #16945 Address: 1660 S. Albion Street #918, Denver, CO 80222 Ph No: 303-488-0267

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN:

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Government Legals Public Notice VENDOR NAME

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A & S BURGER INVESTMENTS $5,145.00 A 1 BASE INC $625.00 A A TOPPER SALES $724.00 A E TIRE $1,375.31 A.J. ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, INC. $6,240.00 ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS $3,851.00 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES $5,093.86 AIMHIRE, LLC $2,880.00 AIS INDUSTRIAL & CONSTRUCTION $2,383.84 ALL TRAFFIC DATA SERVICES INC $3,400.00 ALL TRUCK AND TRAILER $530.60 ALPINE TROPHIES INC $3,036.45 ALSCO AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL $569.32 ALTA COATINGS $1,387.61 ALZATEX INC 1 $1,468.95 AM SIGNAL, INC $3,524.34 AMAZON COM $504.77 AMERICAN HOTEL REGISTRY $4,033.25 AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC $3,409.41 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORK $295.00 AMICH AND JENKS INC $1,320.00 AMS OF COLORADO $1,225.64 ARAPAHOE CO SHERIFF’S OFFICE $4,000.00 ARTASERSE, KATHLEEN $500.00 AUSMUS LAW FIRM P.C. $4,800.00 B H PHOTO VIDEO COM $977.90 BAKER TAYLOR BOOKS $997.96 BALCHUMAS BRIAN $559.00 BEST WESTERN $598.59 BIOGROUP USA INC $1,840.00 BOB’S TOWING RECOVERY $767.50 BOUND TREE MEDICAL $30,663.50 BRIGHT INTERACTIVE LIMITED $2,909.00 CANNON COCHRAN MGT SERVICES $1,787.50 CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS $305.32 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $6,859.30 CAREHERE LLC $18,127.35 CDW GOVERNMENT $60,816.70 CENTENNIAL FIRE SAFETY $1,655.52 CHEM MASTER CO $561.00 CHEMATOX LABORATORY $1,373.05 CINTAS $890.86 CLEARWATER DIRECT MKTG SOL $17,615.28 COLORADO CODE CONSULTING $5,850.00 COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA $1,509.36 COLORADO DORA LICENSE $62.00 COLORADO INTERGOVERMENTAL $27,122.82 COLORADO MOTOR VEHICLES $566.50 COLORADO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $35,383.00 COLUMBINE COUNTRY CLUB $6,350.00 COMBS JANITORIAL SERVICE $7,830.00 CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE $770,087.00 CPS DISTRIBUTORS $942.17 DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS LLP $639.00 DELTA DENTAL PLAN $35,113.75 DENVER INDUSTRIAL SALES $3,368.48 DENVER METRO CONVENTION $1,734.00 DENVER WATER BOARD $32,748.18 DENVER WATER DEPARTMENT $5,801.46 DETROIT IND MARED IN $503.26 DIGITAL DATA SERVICES, INC. $2,992.50 DIVE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL $2,025.97 DIVERSIFIED BODY PAINT $2,482.96 DONAHUE PAPER EMPORIUM $1,298.00 DREESSEN, PHILLIP $800.00 DRIVE TRAIN INDUSTRIES $1,049.93 DS WATERS STANDARD $116.77 DVSN OF FIRE SAFETY $768.00

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LITTLETON CHARTER, SECTION 83 (J), THE FOLLOWING IS A LISTING OF DISBURSEMENTS OVER $500.00 FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2013 O’BRIEN, MATTHEW S $4,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EBSCO INFO SERVICE $1,103.00 BOOKS DESCRIPTION OCLC $1,600.21 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION EC COMPANY AURORA $1,717.17 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR OFFICE DEPOT $10,160.14 SUPPLIES EMI GLOBAL COM INC $1,884.24 TRAINING LEASE AGREEMENT OXFORD RECYCLING INC $1,135.00 DISPOSAL FEES EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERV $1,833.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR PANTHER PRIMITIVES $572.20 SUPPLIES EMPLOYMENT LAW SOLUTIONS $600.00 TRAINING SUPPLIES PFLAUM, JOHN M. $5,652.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC $3,603.20 SUPPLIES TIRES PHILOSOPHY COMMUNICATION $6,450.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EON OFFICE PRODUCTS $3,198.20 SUPPLIES PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES INC $693.72 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FARIS MACHINERY CO $1,989.27 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SUPPLIES PROFORMANCE APPAREL $12,438.75 UNIFORMS FELDMAN, ETHAN D $6,080.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASPHALT PROQUEST $825.00 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION FISCHER BROWN BARTLETT GUNN $3,410.88 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES QWEST COMMUNICATIONS $12,909.09 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FLEXMAGIC CONSULTING $602.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES READY MIXED CONCRETE CO $504.00 CONCRETE FRITZ, SEBASTIAN S $508.75 SUPPLIES SERVICES REED, DOUGLAS A $2,593.75 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FRONTIER AIRLINES $593.40 TRAVEL/TRAINING PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR REI MATTHEW BENDER C $3,440.79 BOOKS G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC $8,294.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES RHODES, CHRISTOPHER ROBERT $600.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GENERAL AIR SERVICE $555.96 SUPPLIES SUPPLIES ROCKY MOUNTAIN CATERING $2,126.11 CATERING GEOCAL INC $5,725.16 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SUPPLIES ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMSA $900.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING GLOBAL MOUNTING SOLUTIONS $16,303.75 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SUPPLIES ROCKY MTN FIREWOOD $810.00 SUPPLIES GRAVES, CYNTHIA $5,150.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES S S COMM CITY SERVICE $10,593.30 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR GREENLEY ENTERPRISES CORP. $6,619.03 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SUPPLIES SAFEWAY SIGN COMPANY $2,036.30 SUPPLIES GRUVER, MATTHEW L $14,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES SAMBA HOLDINGS INC $590.80 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HILL ENTERPRISES INC $48,721.09 FUEL PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SAMS AUTOMOTIVE $1,425.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR HILTON HOTEL $2,930.83 TRAVEL/TRAINING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SEASONS LAWN CARE, INC $840.00 LANDSCAPE HOMEWOOD SUITES $866.65 TRAVEL/TRAINING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SEMINOLE ENERGY SERV $8,981.19 UTILITIES HORAN MCCONATY COUNT $3,568.23 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES SHAFFER-BAUCOM ENGINEERING $1,027.03 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IAPE $675.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING TRAVEL/TRAINING SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL $889.26 TRAVEL/TRAINING IDU INSIGHT PUBLIC SEC $850.60 SOFTWARE LICENSES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SILL-TERHAR MOTORS $80,964.00 VEHICLES IMPROVE GROUP INC $1,068.00 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SIP STATE INDUSTRIAL $2,250.62 SUPPLIES INFRASTRUCTURE MGT SERVICES $2,175.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOUTH METRO HOUSING OPTIONS $5,952.84 MAINTENANCE INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES $17,961.74 BOOKS BOOKS SOUTHSIDE POWER $699.75 SUPPLIES INT’L CODE COUNCIL $727.95 BOOKS SUPPLIES SPLIT RAIL FENCE CO $4,783.22 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR INTEGRATED SYSTEMS $2,052.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRAVEL/TRAINING SPRINT WIRELESS $11,714.90 TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. $75.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES STANTEC CONSULTING CORP $3,653.19 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INTL CODE COUNCL $2,633.28 BOOKS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STRAWBERRIES CATERING $4,732.60 CATERING IR CORP $1,594.10 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES SUPER TECH FILTER $1,180.67 SUPPLIES J & A TRAFFIC PRODUCTS $2,167.75 SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES T LOWELL CONSTRUCTION INC $6,700.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES J & S CONTRACTORS SUPPLY $525.00 SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THE DIALOG CORP $650.00 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION JACKMAN, BRYCE JR $500.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COPIER LEASE THE GERMAN CAR SHOPPE LLC $8,000.00 GRANT JASON’S DELI $668.70 CATERING COPIER LEASE THE HOME DEPOT $3,311.18 SUPPLIES JAYNE, SHARON $540.00 SUPPLIES PROGRAM FEES THE ROCK INN $724.57 TRAVEL/TRAINING K E C I COLORADO INC $60,985.80 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPUTER EQUIPMENT THE TRANE COMPANY $1,069.41 SUPPLIES KATZMAN, STEVEN $560.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR THOMSON WEST TCD $1,125.49 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES KENZ LESLIE DISTRIBUTING $941.85 SUPPLIES SUPPLIES TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC $590.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR KIMBALL LIGHTING $4,809.00 SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRANE US INC $1,373.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR KING KONG BUILDING SERVICES $665.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES TRI TECH SOFTWARE SYS $97,624.37 COMPUTER SOFTWARE KING SOOPERS $906.71 SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRIAD SERVICE SOLUTIONS $594.01 SUPPLIES KISSINGER FELLMAN PC $14,939.87 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRUGREEN $855.00 LANDSCAPE KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS $997.86 COPIER LEASE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TUCCY, JAMES JAY $5,775.29 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES KRAV MAGA WORLDWIDE $700.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES U S POSTAL SERVICE $10,500.00 POSTAGE KUBAT EQUIPMENT $1,180.71 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR INSURANCE PAYMENTS ULTRAMAX AMMUNITION $3,940.00 SUPPLIES LANDMARK LINCOLN MERCURY $4,065.44 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER $513.45 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LAWLOGIX GROUP INC $398.40 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MEMBERSHIP DUES VISION SERVICE PLAN $6,899.20 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LEXIS NEXIS $2,545.00 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES W L CONTRACTORS INC $4,756.50 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT LOGISTIC SYSTEMS INC $8,312.50 COMPUTER LICENSES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WALTERS BOW MAR LLC $6,000.00 GRANT LOW VOLTAGE INSTALLATIONS $4,373.84 SUPPLIES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WASTE MANAGEMENT $5,238.22 UTILITIES LYLE SIGNS INC $1,218.60 SUPPLIES SUPPLIES WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY $696.03 SUPPLIES MARRIOTT $3,323.44 TRAVEL/TRAINING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WEAR PARTS AND EQUIP $10,014.91 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS $487,826.08 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WEST METRO FIRE PROTECTION $2,800.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING MCCANDLESS TRUCK CENTER $499.91 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SUPPLIES WESTERN FIRE TRUCK $507.70 SUPPLIES MCCOY SALES CORPORATION $787.69 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WIRELESS ADVANCED CO $11,909.80 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MES MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY $508.85 SUPPLIES UTILITIES WORLD BOOK SCHOOL $1,503.00 BOOKS MHO NETWORKS $1,250.00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES WRIGHT WATER ENGINEERS, INC. $19,661.98 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MINES & ASSOCIATES PC $2,226.30 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUPPLIES WW GRAINGER $771.59 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR MOTOROLA INC ONLINE $1,584.50 SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES XCEL ENERGY $127,966.36 UTILITIES MOUNTAIN HIGH TREE $1,305.00 SUPPLIES SUPPLIES ZOLL MEDICAL CORP $1,818.75 SUPPLIES MOUNTAIN STATES EMPL $1,337.50 TRAVEL/TRAINING PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR Grand Total $2,509,176.04 NARVA ENTERPRISES, LLC $975.00 SUPPLIES SUPPLIES NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES $1,495.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Legal Notice No.: 15818 NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL $821.73 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR First Publication: January 23, 2014 * Last Publication: January 23, 2014 NATIONAL SPEAKER & SOUND $7,360.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES Publisher: Littleton Independent NATL LEAGUE ONLINE $3,813.00 MEMBERSHIP TRAVEL/TRAINING

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