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School projects poised to begin Work will start at The Village, other locales this summer By Jennifer Smith

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des, who is not pleased with the pace or the progress.

Littleton Public Schools is wasting no time spending the money voters authorized last November to whip the district’s aging buildings back into shape. “A key element of what we look at is doing what’s best for the safety of the students,” said Mark Crisman, senior engineer with Jacobs Project Management Company, the lead contractor on the projects, while outlining the plan for the LPS Board of Education during its Feb. 13 meeting. LPS residents passed the $80 million bond issue by about 60 percent of the vote last November, and the revenue can legally only be used for capital improvements like building maintenance and infrastructure. The district estimates the actual need at about $102 million, but asking for that much would have raised taxes. Some of the easier work will start this summer and planning and design is under way on larger projects — in particular the failing roof at Damon Runyon Elementary School. Crisman said it will take up to a year to get ready for that, and work should start in the summer of 2015. Diane Doney, LPS chief operating officer, said she hopes to be able to replace all the wood trusses, many of which are now being propped up, with steel. “The current condition of that roof is safe,” said Terry Davis, director of operations and management for LPS. In the meantime, a much-anticipated replacement of Littleton High School’s ancient and minivan-size boiler will happen this summer. Goddard Middle School will get a new one too, and Arapahoe High School will get a chiller. Roof repairs will happen at Goddard, Heritage High School, LHS and the Education Services Center. Restrooms at the Ames facility will be updated and the preschool area will be expanded. The Village will also get a lot of work this summer, with upgrades to lighting, fire systems, mechanical/HVAC, carpets and roofing. The Transportation Services Center will too, including the replacement of an obsolete bus wash. Every classroom door in the district will be fitted with push-button locks, which Doney says the teachers have asked for, and some kitchen serving stations will also be replaced. Other projects scheduled for the second year of construction, which Crisman described as the most aggressive of the fouryear plan, include improvements to the Littleton Public Schools Stadium, to include an accessible ramp. Littleton High School’s theater will be remodeled, and an addition

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Children’s author Jean Reidy offers tips to Littleton Academy students Feb. 11. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Local students learn from pros Children’s authors impart wisdom on young readers By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Fourth-grader Hanna Hartzell wants to be a doctor when she grows up, but for a little while on Feb. 11, she got to be a famous author. She got to play children’s author Jean

Reidy in Littleton Academy’s wacky premiere of “Miss Jean’s Publishing Wild Ride,” directed by Reidy herself. She’s the author of books like “Too Purpley,” a 48-word tome about being comfortable in both one’s wardrobe and one’s skin, and “Time Out for Monsters,” an epic free-verse poem about keeping imagination alive. “It was really exciting, because I want to be someone like her, someone nice who likes to hang out with kids,” said Hartzell. The event was part of the school’s Book

Week, revived for 2014 after a six-year hiatus. Reidy, who hails from Greenwood Village, joined Colorado authors Todd Mitchell and Teresa Funke and national authors Michael Shoulders and Polly Holyoke in imparting their love of the craft to the kids. “I’m hoping to show you that there is an author, a writer, a poet or an artist in each and every one of you,” said Reidy. She came prepared with a jubilation Students continues on Page 5

Sterne Park project four months behind Drainage work was to be complete last November By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Although it looks like a tornado hit the south side of Sterne Park and traffic in the neighborhood has been diverted for months, those responsible are asking for just a little more patience. “I can appreciate everybody’s impatience, but we’ll get a good project up at the end of the day,” said Richard G. Borchardt, senior project engineer with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. The work started in July 2013 and was originally anticipated to wrap up by November of that year. Delays came in the form of weather and some utility work costing more than expected, said Borchardt. He says they’ll finish the majority of construction in the first week of March, and go back when the temperature reaches 50 degrees and rising to complete the paving and landscaping. “We are committed to landscape res-

Improvements at Sterne Park are taking longer than expected. Photo by Jennifer Smith toration and paving before the project is complete and final payment is made to the contractor,” said City Manager Michael Penny in an email to Councilman Jerry Val-

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Rapid Fire sees quick success Survival store in downtown Littleton marks two years By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Dawn Huston spent her birthday in 2004 holed up in a flat in the Virgin Islands, weathering Hurricane Ivan. “It’s almost like a scream, and it doesn’t stop,” she recalls. “It goes right to the bone.” She and husband Steven Puckett listened until it stopped three days later, then emerged to witness the carnage. “You really start to value life,” she said. “There were boats on streets, streets missing, clumps of trees … it was remarkable.” But for the next two days, they watched friends and strangers band together to muster a sense of normalcy. “People didn’t just sit on the sidelines waiting for help,” she said. “There was remarkable collaboration.” That experience, along with others they’ve had during their travels over the last eight years they’ve been together, have brought them to where they are today, Huston believes — as the proud owners of Rapid Fire Bunker survival shop in downtown Littleton. They opened the shop two years ago, and have already branched out into franchising. At first it seemed an unlikely destiny. She came from the world of finance, Puckett from information technology. They then met retired psychologist and jewelry maker George Dorry, their hero. Shortly after meeting him, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. “He was an amazing man,” said Huston. “He spent the last year making things that would protect people he loved after he knew he would no longer be here to protect

Steven Puckett and Dawn Huston own Rapid Fire Bunker in downtown Littleton. Photo by Jennifer Smith them.” Things like emergency kits to keep in the car, being stocked with first-aid supplies, blankets and the like. “That was our rallying cry, his legacy of helping people who don’t have others to help them,” she said. Huston knows there’s a certain sense of skepticism about the “prepper” community, but it’s a far cry from what you see on TV, she says. In fact, they’ve turned down three opportunities to splay their store open across the airwaves.

“Reality shows, unfortunately, have taken the subject and, almost on a dangerous level, made it less credible,” she said. She prefers to think of it as honoring the nation’s roots, when homesteaders had to carry everything they needed for sustenance and protection on their journeys. In fact, she sees a benevolence and strength to what they do that makes her wonder why more women aren’t in the industry. “It’s very male-dominated, but at the same time, putting a softer and more nurturing face on an industry that is nurturing

seems very natural to me,” she said. Reflecting that softer side, the store carries heirloom seeds for grains, fruits, medicinal herbs and flowers. There are comfort foods like chicken alfredo, pancake batter and apple-cinnamon cereal — albeit, much of it in the form of meals-ready-to-eat. By way of nurturing, there are classes on first aid, edible plants, women’s self-defense, triage and more. But as the name implies, Rapid Fire does indeed carry guns, everything from rifles on down to a pink camouflage .22. They also have crossbows, stun guns, pepper spray, mace, tomahawks, machetes, stun guns and a wide variety of knives. There is also anything you could ever imagine needing on a camping trip and then some, including fire-protection blankets, underground ammunition storage containers, water-purification systems and more. The couple was grateful to have a wellstocked emergency kit in their own car last June, when the Bluebell Fire in Evergreen came within a half-mile of their home. “It doesn’t matter how prepared you are, it’s always terrifying,” she said. “It’s not a question of if you might have to be ready for something like that, it’s a question of when.” But it’s how ordinary people deal with such unexpected disaster that makes Huston proud to wake up and go to work every day. “I fall in love every single day with the people who come in this store,” she said. “I’m most proud for the strength and the Americanism and the heroism of every one of them who come through those doors. It makes me proud to be an American and to be here in Littleton, because people like them are the backbone of the community — the fighters, the ones that remember we are Americans and we have a voice.”

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Some questioning school district Parents ask board for outside investigation of Arapahoe High School shootings By Jennifer Smith

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ent, who asked that her name not be used. “There needs to be transparency immediately with parents in public forums so we can be sure our children are absolutely safe.” She’d like a study into bullying at AHS, and for any school administrators who might have known Karl Pierson — the shooter who took the lives of himself and Claire Davis — was a potential threat to be immediately removed. Sarah Daniels agreed, saying she’d like to see the criminal investigation turned over to another jurisdiction, wondering whether Arapahoe County can be unbiased since one of its deputies, James Englert, is the school resource officer there. Former Sheriff Grayson Robinson has called Englert a hero, as he was the first armed officer to reach Pierson in the library, just before the teenager took his own life. “We think of James as a sheriff’s deputy,” said Robinson on Dec. 30. “The students and staff at Arapahoe think of him as a Warrior.” There were unarmed security guards on duty that day, as well. One of them, Cameron Rust, has not returned to the school despite protests from the students. His coworker, Christina Polk, told the board that bringing him back would bring some closure. “I cannot tell you how much he means to those kids,” she said. “Where do these kids turn to when they need that person to heal?” It’s the board’s policy not to reply to public comments during the meeting, and nobody from the district is commenting on any specific aspect of the incident, other than to praise the community’s strengths. “LPS has a way of getting into your heart and staying there,” sad Lucinda Hundley, retired assistant superintendent, told the board. “… When times are challenging, we support you. We appreciate your steady leadership in difficult times, as well as your care for the community.”

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to the delivery guy arriving with the freshly published book. The kids playing the readers, librarians and booksellers got to wear crowns, because they are the royalty of an author’s world, said Reidy. She explained that even a book as simple as “Too Purpley” needs a great main character who has a goal and encounters problems along the way to a satisfying ending, a “head-nod truth.” “How do you take an ordinary life and spin it into an extraordinary story?” she challenged the kids. Tuning in to little details is a good

start, she told them. Mash up wildly different subjects, go for a walk, begin with the end, and try to see everyday events through a new set of eyes — your first day of school as experienced by your dog, for example. “Every day I have hundreds of dumb ideas. Why? Because I let myself have them,” she said. Reidy was impressed by the questions the kids asked at the end of her presentation, and at their eagerness to ask them. “Always keep your imagination healthy and strong,” she advised.

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jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Dr. Tiffany Richason was among Sky Ridge Medical Center’s first volunteers. A little more than 10 years later, she’s back — working there as a physician and mentoring young women who may follow her path. “It’s really fun for me to be able to kind of be on the reciprocating end and hopefully be an inspiration to others,” said Richason, an obstetrician and gynecologist. “That was me a few years ago. I really appreciated the doctors who didn’t brush me aside.” Richason is among hundreds of younger people who’ve participated in the Lone Tree hospital’s volunteer program — an opportunity that’s become highly coveted and competitive among area high school students. The approximately 50 volunteers selected each year typically are high-performing students from Douglas County, Cherry Creek and Littleton school districts who often volunteer there throughout their high school years. While the hours apply to the students’ required community service, most hope to devote their lives to the medical field. Because many high school students don’t know the layers of responsibility within a hospital, vol-

Arapahoe High School senior Lizzie Stephani has been part of Sky Ridge Medical Center’s junior volunteer program for four years. Courtesy photo unteering at Sky Ridge can open the doors of possibility. “Sometimes students have a perception it’s (working as) a doctor or a nurse,” Sky Ridge spokeswoman Linda Watson said. “The health care arena is complex and changing. We showcase to kids the real magnitude of options.” Sky Ridge employees include chefs, nutritionists, pharmacists

and computer technicians, with entire divisions dedicated to finances, human resources and physician relations. “For someone who’s not sure, this gives them a really broad experience,” volunteer services director John Penn said. “What I’m hoping is they find their passion, that this will catapult them into their careers.”

Lizzie Stephani, a senior at Arapahoe High School, began volunteering the summer after her freshman year. Primarily interested in obstetrics and gynecology, she was one of the first volunteers accepted in labor and deliver. She’s witnessed cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries and robotic hysterectomies, often working with Richason.

She now is a volunteer trainer for the hospital’s emergency. The exposure has narrowed her career focus. Stephani believes she wants to become a surgeon working in women’s services. “I’m still 17,” she said. “There are still a lot of years ahead, so I’m trying to be open minded.” Rock Canyon High School junior Lauren Yehle also has advanced to become a volunteer trainer. Her goal is to help improve Sky Ridge’s already high patient care ratings, also known as HCAHPS. The ratings are based on items both large and small, including ambient noise and call response times. Yehle and her fellow volunteers often can fulfill small requests — filling a glass of water, opening blinds or simply talking to a patient — saving the nurses’ time. As a result, Yehle spends concentrated time with patients, some of whom are far from family and friends. Some seek an open ear, others offer career and life advice. “Almost every day I’ll come home and reflect on some of the conversations I’ve had,” she said. “It’s almost like a mortality check.” Yehle also isn’t yet certain which aspect of medicine she’ll pursue. But her decision to work in the medical field was sealed the day she sat with an older woman who reminisced about her father and cried. “I was doing nothing but holding this woman’s hand and I was making a difference,” she said. “I want that aspect of patient care and contact.”

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February 20, 2014

Trader Joe’s comes to south metro area Opening of the popular, Polynesian-themed grocery store attracts thousands By George Lurie

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Greenwood Village is home to one of the first three Trader Joe’s to open in Colorado on Valentine’s Day. Photo by George Lurie

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More than 3,000 people shopped and gawked at the new Trader Joe’s in Greenwood Village on Feb. 14, the store’s first day in operation. Rhonda MacDonald made the drive from Castle Rock to check out the new store. “We moved here from San Jose (California) a couple of years ago and the thing I missed most, except for maybe the ocean, was Trader Joe’s,” she said. “None of the other grocery stores around here are quite like them.” Centennial resident and Colorado native Tim Hunter and his daughter Julie spent more than three hours — and several hundred dollars — shopping at the new store on Feb. 14. “I’d heard a lot about Trader Joe’s but had never been to one until today,” said Hunter. “It’s cool. I like the vibe here. And the prices are really good, especially on things like nuts and dried fruit. We’ll be back.” Store manager Dan Guarjardo, whose business card lists his job title as “captain,” said his staff “wasn’t sure what to expect” on opening day. “We’re prepared for a brisk turnout but honestly, I don’t know how many people will show up,” Guarjardo said. “Hopefully,

we’re ready for everything and everybody.” Three hours after the doors opened, crowd control was the biggest challenge. The parking lot was full and checkout lines snaked the length of the store as employees, dressed in red T-shirts, answered questions about food items and directed customers pushing overflowing shopping carts to available check stands. The Polynesian-themed, 10,000-squarefoot store, located in the Cherry Hills Marketplace on South University Boulevard at East Orchard Road, features more than a dozen murals of area landmarks, including Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, the High Line Canal Trail and Dinosaur Park. The California-based company, which started in 1958 as Pronto Markets and changed its name to Trader Joe’s in 1967, has stores in nine states. The company, which opened its first Colorado outlets on Valentine’s Day, has a cult following, fueled in part by its selection of low-cost, private label products. But south metro-area wine aficionados who visited the Greenwood Village Trader Joe’s were disappointed: Only the Denver store (at 8th Ave. and Colorado Blvd.) has a liquor license and sells the company’s popular “two-buck Chuck” wine. “Bummer,” said customer Phil Stevens of Highlands Ranch, when informed by a store employee there was no wine at the Greenwood Village Trader Joe’s. “If I have to drive all the way in to Denver for cheap wine, I’m going to buy a case or two. Not just a few bottles.”

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Freshen up with the newness factor Don’t you just love the feeling of receiving something new or experiencing something new? I sure do. And I am a traditionalist by nature, some may even say very set in my ways and in my thinking. And yet I still enjoy that feeling or sense of “newness.” Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint on or in the house, new hardwood floors or carpeting, the smell of a new car, the feeling of new furniture or a new mattress, or maybe a new home or place to live, there is just something fresh, clean, and exciting about “new.” They even sell stuff that we can spray that fills our cars with that “new car” scent. Maybe it’s a new job or a new position. Maybe it’s a new city or location. And maybe, just maybe, it’s the sense of adventure that something or anything new creates in our hearts and minds.

The “newness” factor is cool for sure, but I also believe there is a lot to be said for just viewing some of what we already do, some of what we already have, and a little of who we are through a “new” lens. You see “new” doesn’t always have to be brand new, “new” can be perspective too. Our car with a fresh coat of clean and wax, windows cleaned and maybe even a little of that new car air freshener could bring back a little of that same excitement as

A look at long-term investing Investors are not likely to be successful if they view their portfolio as something that needs to perform every day. This age of instant gratification and constant information has trained us to focus on the wrong calendar. Instead of worrying about this month, quarter or year, we should be looking at different phases of the life cycle and invest based on our own time clock. One of my favorite authors, Dr. Ken Dychtwald states that our life span used to be linear. We went to school, got a job for life, lived in the same house for at least 30 years, retired with a pension and died of old age. Now we have different phases of life. We may go to back to school several times, change jobs and houses on average five times or more, and … there will be no pension. We may also have phases of high expenses such as college or relocation, elder care or raising more than one generation. Our life currently moves in cycles rather than a straight path. Our investments should reflect this. It is contrary that the longer we live and the more dynamic our life patterns are, the shorter-term our investments become. Ideally, it makes more sense to invest one pool of money — such as an IRA or 401k — for 30 or 40 years. Therefore, it does not matter what the account balance is today or tomorrow, in fact you might consider choosing investments more for an inflation hedge, than current return. Otherwise you could find yourself halfway through retirement with no cost of living clause in your income. Based on Ned Davis Research, the average holding period of stocks has decreased from 20 years from 1939 through 1970 down to just 1.67 years in 2012. This can be based in part on the fact that until the 1970s, the typical investor was a wealthy family passing down holdings from one generation to the next. Today, the largest share of investment activity is driven by retail investors. Historically, the focus was on fundamentals and long-term growth. Today, the focus is on today’s news or economic report. The media is partly to blame as they are paid to get your attention. This works best through hype and making insignifi-

cant information sound exciting. The average investor does not know what commentary is relevant and what is general noise since the announcers do such a good job of reporting with enthusiasm. Better use of technology also has a role in the short-term focus. A vast amount of timely information is available in every medium at no cost. You don’t have to listen to Granddad explain about the Great Depression and what price he bought the blue chip stock you now own, you can find anything you need on your phone in an instant. This constant stream of data causes us to think we could bypass losses by understanding the latest economic reports. In reality, markets work in very long cycles, rarely impacted by one quarter’s earnings or jobs report. Returns compound over time, which gives the investor the best riskadjusted returns. Making short-term changes rarely enhances your long-term performance. It is important to have a strategy and time frame for each goal. Enlist the help of an advisor or mentor to diversify your investments and rebalance your portfolio to keep profits working for you. We don’t have to go back two generations to learn how to invest. We should take advantage of all the tools and technology we have today, but filter out the noise that causes us to focus on the day or month instead of our life goals. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 27 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your questions at www.kummerfinancial.com or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800.Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

when we first purchased the car. If our jobs have become mundane or boring, you know the same-old, same-old, day in and day out, maybe it’s because we stopped looking at the work we do with fresh eyes or inspired meaning. Sometimes the best “new” job is the job we already have, we just have to adjust our scope and look for the good, even look for opportunities to do something new that will make things better for ourselves, our associates, and even our clients. Think about it, we can be in control of creating something new, viewing something new, and experiencing new things in our existing world without ever having to actually purchase something brand new. Now don’t get me wrong, I love a new car, I love new golf clubs and skis just as much as the next golf and ski enthusiast, however, what I really enjoy is having the

ability to look at my existing situation and surroundings and finding ways to build “newness” into those areas that need a little freshening up or excitement. Our homes, friends, cars, relationships, jobs, workout routines, and just about everything we have or do can be enhanced if we would just apply a little “newness” imagination and fresh coat of thinking to each and every situation. How about you? Is there an area in your life that could benefit from a little bit of the “newness” factor? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we look at every aspect of our lives through a “new” lens, it will 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.

What’s that you say? It’s always something, isn’t it? Now there is something called “vocal fry.” I can’t even explain it. You will know it when you hear it. High school girls do it. It’s referred to as a “closing drawl.” It happens at the end of a sentence. There is something called “uptalk,” which also occurs at the end of a sentence. It turns everything into a question, as if something needs to be filled in by the listener. I had — had — a friend who began every statement with a question, which I felt obliged to answer. “Do you know how some people bite their forks? I think it is a sign of insecurity.” I never understood why she didn’t just say, “I think it’s a sign of insecurity when people bite their forks.” Perhaps it is her way of attempting to draw a listener into the conversation. She wondered why we stopped meeting for lunch. Also, have you ever “ssssshhhhhed!” someone in a library or a theater? It has a name. It’s called a “fortis voiceless alveopalatal fricative.” It’s just as annoying as whatever it is that you are “ssssshhhhhing.” Bob Hope used to make a throat sound in his movies whenever something startled him, or whenever Dorothy Lamour had a sarong malfunction. I used to practice it on Saturday mornings, and I finally got it. Now I find out it has a name. “Pulmonic-ingressive breathyvoiced rising tone neutral vowel.” It just sounds like someone who is partially gagging and gasping at the same time. Do you know anyone who tongueclucks? I don’t hear that very much anymore. It’s often a sign — a sound — of disapproval. We all misbehave much more than we used to, so it would be non-stop tongue-clucking if we didn’t think we would

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be tongue-clucked right back. A tongue-cluck is referred to as an “alveolar, alveopalatal, or postalveolar click.” I have difficulty with some words. I have a heck of a time saying “Social Security.” And I can’t say “Little Italy” without taking it real slow. I once was told I had a “liquid L,” and that’s why pronouncing “Little Italy” is difficult. My parents named a dog “Lolly.” I refused to call her that. I called her “Janet” instead. I think I might have enjoyed studying speech disorders and speech impediments, and regional speech characteristics, like Professor Henry Higgins did in George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion.” (“Pygmalion” was made as a film, and titled “My Fair Lady.”) I think most of us can tell when someone is from Fargo, or Brooklyn or Mayberry. It’s not as easy as it once was, because we all move around more than we used to, and accents are intermixed. No one would ever be able to pinpoint my regional speech. It has no quirks. It’s quirkless. There’s probably a long name for it though. But it’s not “velar-ingressive linguadental fricative.” That’s sucking your teeth. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

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February 20, 2014

Core standards delay rejected Bill would have pushed back start date of new school testing standards

‘(Common Core) is a sticky jar of molasses that was voted on by a State Board of Education that didn’t

By Vic Vela

know what it was doing.’

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Republican-sponsored effort to delay implementation of controversial new standardized school testing mandates failed in a legislative committee on Feb. 13. The federal Common Core State Standards Initiative sets guidelines for what every K-12 student should know about math and language arts at each grade level, in hopes that the kids will be better prepared for college. During a Feb. 13 Senate Education Committee hearing, supporters of the initiative — which the state adopted into the Colorado Academic Standards in 2010 — lauded the assessment as an optimum way to set minimum standards that give kids the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in life. But opponents insisted that the standards are expensive, burdensome on districts to implement, and also argued that students are drowning in assessment tests already. That polarization was the motivation behind Senate Bill 136, which would have delayed all new, statewide assessments for a year. It also would have set up a task force designed to look into the adoption and implementation of the Colorado Academic Standards in an effort to determine whether the state’s participation in the Common Core initiative is worth it. “All it’s asking for is nothing special; no changes, just a time out,” said Sen. Vicky Marble, R-Fort Collins, the bill’s sponsor. Marble told the committee that implementation costs associated with the standardized tests are “enormous” and that the

Sandra Stotsky, opponent of Common Core standards state would benefit from the delay. But the majority of committee members didn’t agree. The Democrat-led committee rejected Marble’s bill on a 4-3 party-line vote, following a lengthy and often emotional hearing that even resulted in a couple of lawmakers trying to hold back tears. Although he heard testimony that “will give him a lot of things to think about going home,” Sen. Mike Johnston, D-Denver, said he is supportive of the standards. “I am still a believer that we can build a set of rigorous standards,” he said. “I don’t think the answer is to pause on this.” States can voluntarily adopt Common Core standards and 45 states and the District of Columbia have done so. Colorado’s State Board of Education decided to adopt the standards after a study determined that the federal math and English standards were closely aligned with those that the state was already using. Colorado schools adopted the standards through its participation of the PARCC multi-state consortia — Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. Through PARCC, Common Core testing is set to begin next year. Testimony on Marble’s bill lasted several hours inside the Old Supreme Court Chambers, the Capitol’s largest committee hearing room. Supporters of the bill cited several reasons as to why committee members should put the standards on hold.

Sandra Stotsky, a longtime educator and national opponent of Common Core standards, began her testimony by telling the committee that New York lawmakers had voted the day before to delay its Common Core implementation for three years. She said that New York has it right because Common Core’s math standards don’t prepare them for the next instructional levels and that the ability of local school boards to dictate their own curriculum “was wiped out overnight” by the 2010 State Board of Education decision. “(Common Core) is a sticky jar of molasses that was voted on by a State Board of Education that didn’t know what it was doing,” she said. Others were critical of the demands that assessments place on school districts’ technology. Stephanie Pico of the Cherry Creek School District said that lack of human and technological resources cause stress “and a sense of helplessness” among teachers who are already overwhelmed by technology issues. Others testified that the federal standards dictate curriculum, which undermines local control of how schools should operate. Monument Academy Principal Lis Richard told the committee that the connection between assessment standards and curriculum is “inseparable.” “I believe the intentions have been good, but ill advised,” she said. “Adopting a na-

tional form of standards has never been proven to reform education. Our footprint for the instructional time we’re going to miss (leaves us) very concerned.” Others said that students are buried under assessment tests to begin with. George Sader, a former educator, testified that assessment standards like Common Core force a child who is slow to develop in school “to run faster than he can run.” “We’re reaching the point where we test more than we teach,” Sader said. But Common Core supporters said the standards help students develop critical thinking across all instructional areas and that it helps develop equity in the learning system. Elizabeth Miner, a physical education teacher who was named the 2014 Colorado Teacher of the Year, said the uniform standards provide students “a consistent and clear understanding of what students are required to learn.” And Jessica Keigan, a teacher at Thornton’s Horizon High School, said the standards “help kids grasp complex ideas.” Kerrie Dallman, president of the Colorado Education Association, said her organization strongly supports Colorado Academic Standards, which she said affords equal footing for students without placing a ceiling on what they can learn. Dallman said the problem isn’t with assessment testing, but with teachers’ lack of resources in the classroom. “A lack of resources negatively impact implementation of those standards,” she said. “It’s the perfect storm of implementation and lack of resources.” The hearing, which lasted more than six hours, became emotional toward the end with one witness offering tearful testimony in support of the bill. And Marble and Sen. Nancy Todd, D-Aurora, each had to compose themselves prior to the committee wrapping up the hearing.

LITTLETON NEWS IN A HURRY Arapahoe’s FBLA wins big

The Future Business Leaders of America District Competition was recently held at Johnson and Wales University. Fifty-five Arapahoe High School students earned recognition for placing in the top five in their events. Currently, 31 students have qualified for the State Competition to be held in Vail. The association prepares students for careers in business and business related fields. There are 215,000 members across the nation.

Euclid’s Jazz Ensemble scores

The Euclid Middle School Jazz Ensemble joined middle-school and high-school jazz bands from across the state at the 50th annual Mile High Jazz Festival held Jan. 29-31. The ensemble scored three consecutive superior ratings, and five of the band members received “Outstanding Musicianship Awards” for their solo performances: Charlie Nicolson on drums, Gabreece VanAnne on bass, Matt More on trumpet, Vivian Romano on piano, Oliva Biggers on trombone. The band is under the direction of Rimas Vaitaitis.

HHS kids hope for scholarship

Four Heritage High School seniors have been named Daniels Fund Scholarship finalists: Mary Le, Grecia Portillo, Katie Potts and Logan Nelson. Thousands of students from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming apply each year. Out of those, about 375 are named finalists, and 175 from Colorado are named scholars. The Daniels Fund Scholars are announced in March. The Daniels Scholarship Program selects young leaders of exceptional character with the motivation to succeed and the desire to give back to their community. The scholars are connected to a wide range of mentors and opportunities, and the scholarships may be applied to any nonprofit, accredited college or university in the

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Group talks economy

Public/private partnerships in transportation are the topic at this month’s Littleton Economic Growth Discussion Group. Doug Clark, former Littleton mayor, will speak on Feb. 25, downstairs at Bemis Library at 10 a.m. The move to privatizing public transportation — both roads and light rail — has been going on for years in Colorado. While US 36 is in the news now, similar concepts were almost implemented on C-470 a few years ago by CDOT. Subsequent fourth Tuesday speakers in March and April are Tom Kristopeit discussing “Successful PPPs” in March, and Littleton City Manager Michael Penny discussing “Business Incentives in Littleton” in April. For more details, contact Frank Atwood at 720-260-1493 or frank_atwood80120@yahoo.com.

Tree program returns

The City of Littleton continues its annual tree-planting program with 12 species of trees available. On April 19, the tree committee will distribute 160 trees to Littleton residents who apply by March 21, on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants pay $30 for bare root trees and $50 for “balled and burlapped” trees, which must be planted within the Littleton city limits. Tree photos and descriptions are available on the city website at littletongov.org/ trees. The trees may be planted in the public right-of-way or on private property, with an initial limit of six trees per single-family residential property. Participants must make arrangements to pick up and plant their own trees and are responsible for all maintenance, pruning and watering. Detailed tree planting instructions will be provided. Call 303-795-3766 for more information.

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February 20, 2014

Bill would expand free-lunch program Students would be eligible through high school

fice last year. During the 2013 legislative session, Moreno passed a bill that would require schools with high poverty rates to serve breakfast at the start of the school day. Moreno’s new effort passed the House Education Committee following a partyline vote of 7-6. Republicans balked primarily because the bill would send more money to the program that handles school meals in Colorado, which has been the recent target of an audit for mismanagement of state funds. The bill would mean that parents like Tamara Frawley of Thornton would no longer be required to pay any sort of reduced fee for their kids’ meals. In Frawley’s case, that amounts to about 40 cents a day, per child. “Forty cents doesn’t sound like a lot, but when you’re on a limited budget, it’s an insurmountable amount” she said. Frawley, who has two children who are enrolled at Mapleton Public Schools in Adams County, said she has struggled to pay bills ever since her husband was diagnosed with cancer six years ago.

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vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com More Colorado school children would be eligible for free lunch at school, under a bill that passed a House committee on Feb. 10. Right now, kids who qualify for the state’s reduced lunch program can have their meal “co-pays” waived through the second grade. House Bill 1156 would make free lunches available to children through high school, if they qualify. “The reality is, when these families are hurting, they are hurting,” said Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, the bill’s sponsor. “And that doesn’t stop at the third grade.” Moreno — who once was a recipient of free and reduced lunches when he was a child — has paid close attention to school nutrition issues since he first came into of-

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But committee Republicans wondered whether it was a good idea to send more funds to a state program that is not doing a good job of handling money right now. Auditors recently determined that the state’s School Lunch and Breakfast Programs forfeited more than $2 million in federal grants and reimbursement dollars, going back to 2009. Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, offered an amendment to Moreno’s bill that would set up an oversight task force to make sure that the money was appropriated correctly. “It hardly makes sense to expand a program that has obvious problems,” McNulty said. McNulty’s amendment failed. Moreno said he trusts that Department of Education administrators will implement the audit’s recommendations so that there will not be any problems going forward. The bill now heads to the House Appropriations Committee before it receives a vote from the full House.

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science travels back 13 centuries

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sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com Excitement is high as the Denver Museum of Nature and Science opens a new educational wing and a major exhibit on the ancient — and living — Maya: “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed.” The exhibit, organized through collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota; Museum of Science, Boston and San Diego Natural History Museum, is the largest exhibition about the Maya civilization ever to be displayed in the United States, according to the DMNS. It will run until Aug. 24. It combines artifacts that have not been exhibited before with hands-on activities and immersive environments such as an underworld cave, a recreation of a night sky and a mural room, enabling the visitor to explore once elegant cities as well as today’s Maya people. As they enter the exhibit, families will be introduced to the giant ceiba tree, which

if you go “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” will be at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science through August 24. The Museum is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. Hours are generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some special additions. There will be ongoing related programs for adults and children. See www.dmns.org or call 303-370-6000 for information about programs, tickets and more. connected cities and villages with Heaven and the underworld, through its deep root system. Themes of death and rebirth are repeated in Maya narratives, found on monuments, in writings, in burial sites. The exhibit looks at royalty as well as the common people — laborers and servants. Replicas of ancient stone structures carry stories of royal dynasties. As these structures are rediscovered, the understanding of an ancient world remains a study in progress. Families will learn how archaeologists decipher the glyphs they discover —and kids can learn to make their own glyph, one of many interactive opportunities. A timeline explores the history and translation of

the glyphs. The Maya were sophisticated astronomers and a new show in the Gates Planetarium will elaborate on Mayan skies, in addition to materials in the Anschutz Gallery exhibit. Budding engineers will be interested in learning about construction techniques of cities, roadways, pyramids, while historians will be interested in ideas about the underworld as well as an introduction to an early ball game. Learn about life and death, diet and lifestyle through artifacts, a recreated tomb and excavation. A recreation of three small mural-covered rooms discovered in Chiapas offer scenes of life at court, celebrations, war and more dated in the late 8th century. Visitors are encouraged to look for artifacts pictured in the murals. One more exhibit looks at Mayan households, where goods were produced — and still are today. One can touch a backstrap loom and learn about food production. And then, there’s the history of chocolate…

find ‘City of Angels’ in littleton Two plots mix Hollywood and noir in students’ performance By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com “City of Angels,” a challenging musical with book by Larry Gelbart, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by David Zippel, brings two interwoven storylines to Littleton High’s Mane Stage from Feb. 27 to March 1. kryssi martin is director, with Jim Farrell as music director and Don Emmons, orchestra conductor. One tale is about a 1940’s Hollywood film production and screenwriter Stine, portrayed in color. The other is about detective Stone, a tough private eye and his adventures (as written by Stine), played in black and white. Buddy Fidler is a Hollywood mogul who brings money to the film production, as well as an inclination to tinker with it. Most characters play parts in both stories, requiring quick changes in identity as both stories progress. The production should offer extensive learning opportuni-

if you go “City of Angels” plays at 7 p.m. Feb. 27-28; 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. March 1. Tickets: $10/$7/Senior citizens free. Box office is at LHS, 199 E. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, before performances or online at: www.seatyourself.biz/lhsperformingarts.

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Kenny Sonoda, founding father of the Sonodas chain of sushi restaurants, has opted to call it quits on his LoDo eatery at 1620 Market St. after nearly 19 years. Sonoda, 65, is trying to retire, but his original spot at 3108 S. Parker Road in Aurora, a place he opened in 1995, will remain open. Here’s what Sonoda posted on www. sonodassushi.com: “With over 26 years in the business now behind me the time has come for me to hand up the knives and announce my retirement. And yet it is with more than a bit of sadness that I announce the closure of my Downtown Restaurant on Market Street on Feb. 15. “In 1973 I first came to Denver, Colorado, to help build and open the Gasho of Japan, a Japanese Hibachi style steak house in downtown Denver (1627 Curtis St.). In 1976, I returned to Denver to build a freestanding building of Gasho of Japan Restaurant. This time I build a replica of a 400-year-old Gasho farmhouse, found in Takayama City of Japan, the sister city to Denver, Colorado. This Gasho of Japan restaurant was located in DTC on Belleview and I-25 where Shanahan’s is currently standing.”

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Littleton High School actors Julie Merwin, John Ste Marie, Phil Huggins. Charlotte Grimm and Ella Kilror serve as a sort of Greek Chorus, commenting on the story in the musical “City of Angels.” Courtesy photo ties for the cast and crew involved. A group of vocalists appears throughout, serving as a sort of Greek chorus with related songs from a lively, but not well-known score. The musical opened on Broadway in December 1989 and played until January 1992, also playing in Los Angeles and London’s West End. I think we don’t see it performed often because of the complexity. Compliments to kryssi martin and her students for undertaking it.

Leading players at Littleton High are: Nick Luangphithack, Liam Sonke, Amelia Jacobs, Taylor Griggs, Jurnee Manley, Geona Martin and Jader Todeschi. They are supported by an ensemble in both stories. Cast members include all sorts of multifaceted Hollywood types — glamorous and shady — and the story shifts and at times gets rewritten in the course of the performance, so an audience needs to pay attention to keep track: an entertaining proposition.

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Art as a healing medium The Arapahoe Community College Art Department is collaborating with Littleton Adventist Hospital’s Healing Arts Program by mounting works by two faculty members, Marsha Wooley and Olga Vogler, in an area where all can enjoy them. The paintings will be in place March 1 through May 3 in the long hall that connects the hospital’s main lobby with the outpatient department. Wooley is a semi-retired art professor and practicing artist who grew up at many different locations, including Colorado where she developed her love for nature and western landscape. Vogler, who teaches at ACC, studied art at the Russian Academy in

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IF YOU GO “The Lyons” plays at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, through March 9. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26/$21 advance, 303-856-7830, www.vintagetheatre.com. As a note, Vintage has arranged with Centennial-based Copacabana Grill Catering to serve dinner in the lobby prior to performances for $15, with prior reservation. See the ticketing page on the Vintage website for information. “I realize you’re not actually going to be there to enjoy it … just try to be positive,” she tells him, reinforcing the sense that this marriage has meant 40 years of unhappy days for her. Daughter Lisa (Haley Johnson) arrives and we learn that she solves her issues

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Fans of luxury home goods and lifestyle purveyor Restoration Hardware — now rebranded as RH — are in store for an unprecedented shopping experience at Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Next year, RH will open a four-story, full-line design gallery in the space formerly occupied by Saks Fifth Avenue. “The intent of this larger footprint, full line design gallery is to showcase the depth of our growing product assortment,” said Gary Friedman, RH chairman and CEO. “Cherry Creek has been a successful location for our existing store and will be the first Rocky Mountain venue for this new broader expression of our brand.” At 53,000 square feet — more than four times the size of the existing Cherry Creek store — the new, four-level, full-line design gallery will feature a multi-story atrium,

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sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com RedLine’s exhibit, “A New Attitude: CHEN Man’s Provocative Interpretations of Contemporary Chinese Women,” has been curated by Julie Seagraves, executive director of the Asian Coordinating Council in Denver. The Chinese artist’s first exhibit in the U.S. will include 32 images and will run March 1 to April 27 at RedLine. It is the second part of a yearlong series focusing on female artists called “She Crossed the Line.” “CHEN Man’s work has evolved since her first “Vision Magazine” cover in 2003. But the interaction of the real and imaginary, everyday and ideal, commercial art and Avant-garde art all continue to impact her photographs,” said Seagraves. CHEN Man was born in Beijing in 1980 and was drawing at a very early age. Her mother enrolled her in art classes and in a special arts high school, followed by graphics study at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. While still a student, she produced covers for “Vision Magazine,” described as a progressive Chinese art and fashion magazine, using post-production digital tech-

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Herb Bowman, an 85-year-old retired nuclear physicist, holds one of the wooden toy cars he and other Holly Creek residents make and distribute to poor children around the world. Photos by George Lurie

In the heart of Centennial, there’s an oasis of activity called Holly Creek. On a 17-acre “campus” just northwest of where Arapahoe Road intersects South Holly Street, some 350 seniors are engaged in everything from tai-chi and singing and dancing to manufacturing wooden toys and broadcasting live from an on-site radio sta-

tion. The Holly Creek “retirement community” is, in fact, anything but retiring. Residents bustle about the complex’s country club-like central building, which features towering 30-foot-tall wood paneled ceilings and museum-quality artwork. “We’re all living longer,” says Marilyn Berry, director of sales and marketing at Holly Creek. “The goal is to live longer healthier. Recent studies have shown that people who live in retirement communities live an average of six years longer.” Maintaining a high quality of life, says Berry, “is all about staying engaged — spiritually, socially, intellectually and physically.”

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At Holly Creek, where the average resident is 83, there are three restaurants, a movie theater, gym, indoor/outdoor pool, even a concierge desk. A not-for-profit, Holly Creek offers what Berry refers to as “a continuum of care:” 214 apartmenthomes and cottages, 28 “assisted living” apartments, 12 “memory care” rooms and a 24-bed skilled-nursing facility. As of Jan. 31, Holly Creek boasted a 100 percent occupancy rate. But residence at Holly Creek does not come inexpensively. There’s a onetime “entry fee” that starts at $199,000. Residents, Berry explains, also must meet certain financial standards and then sign a “Life Care Contract.” Monthly rent, based on the type of living accommodation, starts at $2,900 and covers everything but cable

TV and Internet service. And if residents are fortunate enough to outlive their money, Berry says a privately funded foundation connected to Holly Creek “picks up their expenses and allows them to live here for the rest of their lives.” If residents decide to move out, 90 percent of their entry fee is refundable, Berry explains. “If they die, the entry fee is refunded to their estate.” Wind Crest, located in Highlands Ranch, is the South Metro area’s largest senior-living facility. Located off C-470 and Santa Fe and operated by for-profit, Maryland-based Erickson Living, the 85-acre development opened in 2007 and offers more than 1,000 senior apartments. Herb Bowman, 85, has lived at Holly Creek for five Seniors continues on Page 17

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forutliveyears. A retired nuclear physicist, he worked ys afor Dow Chemical and at Rocky Flats and nda-Los Alamos. His wife died in 2007, and he Hollysays he tried to live independently for two ex-years but decided he “needed to have more m todaily interface with people.” their “As soon as I walked into this place, I knew it was for me,” Bowman says. “The e topeople here are what make the difference. nt ofI’ve met so many fascinating people.” able, Bowman likes to spend time in the complex’s woodworking shop crafting toy cars. y fee “We’ve already made 50,000 of them,” he ate.” says. d in The wooden cars, stamped “Toys for theGod’s Kids,” are distributed to poor chilrgestdren around the world by missionaries and ocat-American soldiers. a Fe Bowman also participates in Holly rofit,Creek’s “outreach” program with nearby ksonCottonwood Creek Elementary. On Veterelop-ans Day, he and other World War II veterans and— there are 70 residing at Holly Creek — 0 se-put on a special presentation at the school. Carol Hodges and Hugh Petri, a married hascouple who are both retired college profesr fivesors, moved into Holly Creek eight months ago, encouraged by their children, who live

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in the area. “As you go through the aging process, you plan in stages,” says Hodges, 71. “We hated to give up our wonderful home but with Hugh’s illness, we had to prepare for the future.” Petri, 76, suffers from a degenerative muscular disease and moves around with the aid of a walker. While Hodges works in the complex’s library, sings in the choir, edits the Holly Creek quarterly journal and still finds time to take part in daily exercise classes, Petri, a gourmet cook, takes advantage of the complex’s “anti-gravity” treadmill, which allows him to get physical therapy. “It’s a very stimulating environment here,” says Hodges. “We go to lectures, see movies, eat great food. Our kids say they’ve never seen us so active.” Although Holly Creek markets itself as a “Christian Living Community,” marketing director Berry says that “people of all religions and beliefs are welcome.” Petri says that neither he nor his wife is a “believer. We’re agnostics actually,” he says. “But that has never been an issue. People here don’t proselytize.” Polly Snow, 86, has lived at Holly Creek for eight years. “This is a very supportive environment,” she says. “When my husband Robert died a year and a half ago, people were just wonderful. It was like having another family.”

Dick Gustafson, a Holly Creek resident who for many years was a popular DJ in the Vail area, started the facility’s own on-site radio station recently. Photo by George Lurie An avid bridge player, Snow says she still goes to lunch often with “outside” friends. And, like many other Holly Creek residents, finds ways to volunteer around the complex or in the surrounding community. Three years ago, Snow was stricken with stress cardio myopathy. On life support for a week, she ultimately recovered but spent

four weeks in Holly Creek’s skilled nursing suites before returning to her old apartment. “They taught me how to swallow and walk again,” she says. “I’m really grateful. Now I’m fully recovered and back to full strength” — and on her way to another bridge game.

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Arapahoe trio going to state Littleton not as lucky, as Lions come up empty at regionals By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Three Arapahoe wrestlers won the necessary battles at the Feb. 14-15 regional tournament to qualify for the Feb. 20-22 Class 5A state tournament being held at the Pepsi Center. Arapahoe’s three representatives at the state tournament will be John Daniel (126 pounds), Diego Garcia (152 pounds) and Jaylen Mosqueira (182 pounds). About 200 wrestlers, representing 13 weight classes, competed in the 5A Regional Tournament at Coronado High School with only the top four finishers in each weight class moving on to the state tournament. It was a double-elimination tournament where wrestlers who lose in the championship bracket continue their battle in the bid for the state-qualifying spots that go with third and fourth places. Daniels and Garcia each battled back from a loss to capture third in their respective weight classes. However, Mosqueira went through his bracket undefeated and won the 182-pound weight class championship by pinning Ty Taylor of Fruita Monument. “It was a tough championship match,” the victorious Arapahoe senior said. “My opponent was strong and had good technique. I was able to get an opening, put him on his back and pin him. Last year, I fell one place short of qualifying for state. This year, I felt I had an advantage coming into the

Arapahoe’s Jaylen Mosqueira works to put Ty Taylor of Fruita Monument on his back during the 182-pound championship match at the 5A Region 2 Wrestling Tournament at Coronado High School. Mosqueira pinned Taylor to win the weight class title and earn a trip to the Feb. 20-22 State Championship Wrestling Tournament at the Pepsi Center. Photo by Tom Munds tournament and I had a lot of confidence in my ability. … It would be nice to go to state and do well.” Mosqueira said he feels he is best when he is in the down position where he is on his hands and knees on the mat and his op-

ponent is kneeling and leaning on his back. “I feel from the bottom position, I almost always assure myself of scoring one point by escaping from the guy,” he said. “I am pretty strong and pretty quick which helps me scramble if my opponent gives me a

Class 5a state wrestling qualifiers The following are wrestlers from south metro schools who

Ponderosa, sr., 19-6; JT Stancil, Chaparral, sr., 37-5; Alex Bezugly, ThunderRidge, soph., 20-16; Ty Mervin, Legend, sr., 36-12.

170 — Luke Engler, Douglas County, jr., 26-15; Tanner Olson, Ponderosa, jr., 26-13; Mason Harms, Cherry Creek, sr., 38-4; Kaleb Geiger, Castle View, 34-5.

106 — Josh Finesilver, Cherry Creek, soph., 35-12; Gerimie

138 — Zach Finesilver, Cherry Creek, sr., 43-3; Joseph Huber, Ponderosa, jr., 20-6.

182 — Dylan Gabel, Ponderosa, sr., 40-2; Hunter Pasternack, Cherry Creek, sr., 30-11; Hudsen Marker, Castle View, jr., 26-10; Hayden Starr, Chaparral, sr., 27-6; Jaylen Mosqueira, Arapahoe, sr., 31-2.

have qualified for the Feb. 20-22 State High School Wrestling tournament at the Pepsi Center in Denver: Meier, Castle View, frosh, 21-11; Hunter Matney, Ponderosa, fresh, 30-12; Tanner Mooney, Douglas County, jr., 38-7.

113 — Matt Finesilver, Cherry Creek, soph, 40-06; Jack Bull-

ock, Douglas County, jr., 26-10; Hayden Karren, Ponderosa, sr., 27-10; Frank Martinez, Chaparral, jr., 40-4.

126 — Mitch Finesilver, Cherry Creek, sr., 43-1; John Daniel,

Arapahoe, jr., 29-4; Dawson Cranmer, Chaparral, soph., 35-13; Kade Snider, Ponderosa, jr., 35-7

132 — A.J. Curtis, Cherry Creek, jr., 32-13; Devin Hoose,

145 — Jared Todd, Heritage, soph., 33-6; Robert Gambrell, Douglas County, jr., 38-7; Camden Roach, Chaparral, soph., 36-10; Torry Williams, Ponderosa, sr., 17-6.

152 — Aaron Trystad, Chaparral, soph., 32-9; Ryan Robb, Cherry Creek, sr., 19-14; Tyler Turco, Ponderosa, jr., 22-17; Diego Garcia, Arapahoe, sr., 28-6. 160 — Jacob Tarr, Chaparral, sr., 13-4; Kelton Good, Ponderosa, sr., 12-1.

195 — Matthew Stanley, ThunderRidge, jr., 32-9; Brett Erklenz, Ponderosa, sr., 21-16. 220 — Zach Summers, Douglas County, jr., 19-16. 285 — Dane Drimmer, Chaparral, jr., 37-5; Adam Tate, Douglas County, sr., 31-9; Blake Jacobs, ThunderRidge, sr., 27-11.

chance to break out of his control.” Littleton High School also had wrestlers at the Coronado regional. And while no one qualified for state for the Lions, heavyweight Aaron Pino-Valenzuela did come close as he finished fifth in his weight class. “I felt good and I feel I wrestled pretty well,” the sophomore said. “I started wrestling in middle school because my friends were wrestling. I play football and the coaches urged me to continue to wrestle because they said it would help me as a lineman. They were right. I feel wrestling helps me be a better football player.” Pino-Valenzuela said his focus now will be on throwing the shot for the track team and preparing for next football season. However, he also said will be working to improve his strength, wrestling techniques and stamina for next wrestling season. He added that getting to fifth place in regionals strengthened his confidence and he is looking forward to next season.

Heritage names new football coach Tyler Knoblock selected to head Eagles’ program By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Heritage High School has announced the hiring of Tyler Knoblock as the Eagles new head football coach. Knoblock, of Oklahoma City, fills the position that was created when the school opted not to renew the contract of longtime coach Mike Griebel. “We advertised the position and received about 60 resumes and applications,” said Brock Becker, Heritage athletic director. “We created a screening committee, narrowed the field and brought three candidates in for final interviews. Committee members agreed Tyler rose to the top of the candidate list for us.” The new coach, his wife Sara and their two young daughters will visit the area Feb. 17 and 18. Knoblock will hold a players-only meeting at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in the school’s theater and he and his family will meet with players and parents there at 6:30 p.m. Knoblock said, by phone on Feb. 13, that he felt the opening at Heritage was a fit on many levels for him. One reason he applied for the Heritage position was because he felt it was the right time for him to seek a

New Heritage football coach Tyler Knoblock, his wife Sara and daughters Ashlynn, 6, and Makenzie, 4, will visit the area from Oklahoma City and meet with players and parents at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in the school theater. Courtesy photo head coaching position. “Another reason is … we have family, including my parents, living in Colorado and we have loved the state when we visited,” he said. “I felt comfortable in the interviews at

Heritage. Also, I was impressed by the students and the school, and I loved the feel of the community. I think those factors helped me decide this was a very desirable position. Fortunately, the school decided to hire

me.” Knoblock comes to Heritage after serving as an associate coach and offensive coordinator at Bishop McGuiness High School in Oklahoma City, where he helped the Fighting Irish make it to the Class 5A state semifinals in 2011 and 2012. In 2012, the team followed Knoblock’s game plans and led the state of Oklahoma in offense. The team also was named Oklahoma’s Academic Champion in 2011 and 2012. The new coach, who will teach math, probably algebra and geometry, said he always tailors his offense to the players available. “Our offense will be game-plan specific,” he said. “We may use the spread formation at times and, if we have the right people, shift to a full-house backfield. I am happy to see the players at Heritage are used to being academically challenged so we will use that intelligence to our advantage.” Knoblock was raised in a small Oklahoma town and played high school football. He said he had some football scholarship offers from some small schools but chose to accept an academic scholarship to University of Central Oklahoma. The new coach and his wife Sara have two daughters, Ashlynn, a 6-year-old and Makenzie, a 4-year-old. Knoblock said he is looking forward to living in the community and feels Heritage is the type of school he wants his daughters to attend.

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Warrior wins state title in water Arapahoe swimmer takes 200-yard freestyle crown By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arapahoe junior Ella Moynihan was crowned the state champion in the 200-yard freestyle on Feb. 15 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Moynihan, who entered the meet as the top seed, won the finals in 1:49.55, beating out defending champion Erin Metzger-Seymour of Ralston Valley. “I was just so filled with pride for my school, I mean coming from Arapahoe with the year that we’ve had,” said Moynihan who was fourth in the 100 freestyle and was also on the Warriors’ third place 200 freestyle relay team. “I wanted it so bad for my school. … Seeing all my teammates out there cheering for me was amazing.” Moynihan made sure the finish wasn’t close as Metzger-Seymour was timed in at 1:50.72. “I was going for it,” said Moynihan. “All of us are best friends. I was psyched. We are all so talented here,

Arapahoe’s Ella Moynihan waves to crowd after accepting the first place medal during the state swimming championship Feb. 15. Photo by Jim Benton anything could have happened. It all went in my favor. I had Erin right next to me and Shelly (Drozda of Mountain Range) and those are both crazy competitors. I knew it was not going to come easy. I had to go out and earn that win. I don’t

know if I could have swam any better. That was a personal best.” Abigail Kochevar, a sophomore at Rock Canyon, captured the 100yard backstroke with a winning time of 54.99 seconds. She was also third in the 50 freestyle. “It feels good to be a state champion,” said Kochevar. “I’ve been working on my backstroke for such a long time and to get this is like everything. I felt I had a chance but I was so overwhelmed with nerves and it helped to swim.” Regis Jesuit edged Fairview to win the state title, 254.50-248, in the team standings. Cherry Creek tied for fourth, Arapahoe sixth, ThunderRidge eighth, Heritage ninth and Rock Canyon 10th. In Class 4A, Valor Christian sophomore Brooke Stenstrom won two events at the state meet at Eldora Pool Ice Center in Fort Collins. Stenstrom captured the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.66 seconds and also was the state champion in the 100 freestyle with a time of 51.70. She also swan the final leg of the Eagles 200 yards freestyle relay team that finished second to Thompson Valley. Valor was fifth in the team standings.

Scoreboard HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL Littleton 31, Highlands Ranch 72 Wrestling Class 5A Region 1 Tournament Alejandro Gandara, 138-pounder, received a bye the first round and then beat Pomona’s Brandon Billips, 8-6. Jared Todd, 145, lost his first match, then came back with a pin, bye and 7-1 decision to win third place. Austin Atwell, 195, pinned Columbine’s Daniel Harrison and pinned Sylvester Montgomery from Prairie View. Ryan White, 285, pinned Nate Bradley III from Rangeview and won 5-3 over Columbine’s Anthony Gibson.

LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Littleton 43, Highlands Ranch 71 Junior Tre’ Blake led his team with 10 points followed by Tyus Gallegos-Jones with nine points and Seth Nice with eight points. Jones had three rebounds, three assists and four steals. Blake, Zach Valadez and Tim Ladwig had three rebounds each.

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Juniors Alexiss Orona and Kiera Lindgren led their team with six points each followed by junior Laura Puchino with five points and junior Rachel Pearson scored four points. Stacey Zuppa had four blocks and four rebounds. Sindel Lawrence grabbed seven rebounds for the Lions.

UPCOMING GAMES Boys basketball THURSDAY 7 p.m. - Littleton vs. Heritage

Girls basketball THURSDAY 7 p.m. - Littleton @ Heritage

Wrestling THURSDAY TBA - Heritage @ Pepsi Center (State Tournament) FRIDAY TBA - Heritage @ Pepsi Center (State Tournament) SATURDAY TBA - Heritage @ Pepsi Center (State Tournament)

South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce announces Calendar of Events 4th Annual “B.I.G. Day” For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber Local nonprofits with projects to complete can apply Dozens of area non-profits with thousands of volunteers working together makes for a great day. And, that’s the goal for the 2014 edition of the B.I.G. (Be Involved Give) Day set for Saturday, April 26th from 8:30 to 12:00. The fourth installment of this annual event promises to be bigger and more productive than ever. “Last year’s event surpassed all our expectations,” says John Brackney, President and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. “Over 300 volunteers spent a Saturday morning at 22 non-profit agencies. Non-profits got to showcase all they do to volunteers from the business community and relationships were created. Best of all, everyone had a great time. We expect this year to be continue the tradition of getting bigger and better each year!” B.I.G. stands for “Be Involved, Give.” Because of the huge success of last year’s event, the goal is to have over one-thousand volunteers spend Saturday morning at even more non-profits. Laurian Horowitz, Owner/Instructor of Colorado Life Lessons is again coordinating the sign-up of local non-

profits interested in taking part in what’s become an annual event that thousands look forward to. “The B.I.G. Day is an amazing day where our community can come together to volunteer.” says Horowitz. “For a nonprofit, it is a great opportunity to showcase themselves, to a new audience perhaps, and gain long term volunteers, monetary and in kind donations, as well as join forces with service organizations to complete huge projects in a short period of time.” Last year’s B.I.G. Day volunteers did everything from planting vegetables at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, to painting and preparing for the summer season at Dinosaur Ridge, to trail clean up with the South Suburban Park Foundation, to putting together and delivering meals for TLC Meals on Wheels - the list goes on and on. Children are welcome for most activities making it a fantastic family event and one that will build a sense of community in young minds. Slots for nonprofit organizations to take part in this year’s event are beginning to fill up and Horowitz urges those interested to contact her either by phone at 303-257-9589 or e-mail

at Laurian@ColoradoLiveLessons. com. There are currently 21 nonprofit organizations signed on and nonprofits do not need to be Chamber Investors in order to get involved in this event. Sign up for individual and corporate team volunteers will begin on March 1st. Brackney adds, “Imagine all that we can accomplish with thousands of volunteers?! And all of the projects our community non-profits can get done through this great event!” For updated information about the 2014 B.I.G. Day, visit the South Metro Denver Chamber Meetup site at www.Meetup.com/bestchamber/ events/124096422 or contact Laurian Horowitz at 303-257-9589.

events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Thursday, February 20th: Health & Wellness Initiative Advisory Board Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial 2014 FirstBank Community Leaders Forum Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton Are You Prepared? Emergency Crisis in the Workplace Safety Seminar Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial Centennial Gun Club Grand Opening and Ribbon Shooting 6649 Paris St., Centennial 1st Annual E.L.I.T.E. Dodgeball Tournament Littleton Family YMCA, 11 West Dry Creek Ct., Littleton

Friday, February 21st: Social Marketing for Business: Converting Leads to Sales Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial Rocky Mountain Energy Council Board of Advisors Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Sunday, February 23rd: 2014 American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb Republic Plaza, 370 17th Street, Denver

Monday, February 24th: 2013 B.I.G. Day volunteers gather at the South Metro Denver Chamber to celebrate putting in over 1500 volunteer hours in one morning.

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Women in Leadership Advisory Board Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial Chamber Ambassador Orientation Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Tuesday, February 25th: Business Bible Study Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Wednesday, February 26th: South Metro Denver Chamber Day at the Capitol State Capitol Bldg., 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Centennial Business Coalition: BRE Interview Training Volcano Asian Cuisine, 10440 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial Health and Wellness Initiative Speaker Series: Colorado Health Institute Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Thursday, February 27th: Cultural Business Alliance: Secrets of Cross Cultural Alliances... Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

Friday, February 28th: The Sliding Door Company opened their first Denver showroom with a ribbon cutting celebration and party. Among the beautifully presented doors, guests enjoyed food and beverages while trying out the company’s flexible options. The company features a multitude of designs to enhance home, office, and work spaces in frosted, semitransparent, and clear tempered glass. www.slidingdoorco.com

Despite the snowfall, it was a great affair as Discover Health and Wellness celebrated the opening of their fifth location in the Denver metro area with a ribbon cutting. Family, friends, clients and fellow Chamber Investors joined in the fun as they enjoyed healthy fare and beverages while touring the facility. The office offers chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, and toxic cleansing services. www.discoverhealthandwellness.com

President’s Leadership Forum Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial Chamber Unplugged: Be Prepared for Disaster! Chamber Conference Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial

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Warrior girls split two on hardwood Arapahoe focused on final two league games, tourney seeding By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Arapahoe’s fast-paced attack and aggressive defense produced a 64-37 win over Overland in Centennial League girls basketball action. “This is a good win as the league season winds down,” said Arapahoe coach Jerry Knafelc after the Feb. 12 victory. “We need to focus on winning the final games on the schedule so we get the best possible seeding in the playoffs. Tonight, we were a little sloppy at times, didn’t shoot as well from outside as we usually do but overall we did some good things and got the win.” The third-place Warriors took a step back on Feb. 14, as fourth-place Mullen (11-10, 7-5 Centennial) beat them, 52-48, to move within a game of third. Following the two games the Warriors stand at 13-8 overall and 8-4 in league play. The final two games

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Arapahoe’s Mikaela Moore (40) grabs a rebound in the middle of the lane and three Overland defenders during the Warriors’ 64-37 victory in Feb. 12 Centennial League action. Moore was tied for the team lead in rebounds with eight. Photo by Tom Munds

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

Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel

Join us at Sheraton Denver Tech Center 7007 S Clinton Street in Greenwood Village (nearby I-25 and Arapahoe Rd.)

www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

303 798 6387 Meets at the Marriott DTC 4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237

10 am every Sunday Free parking

www.gracepointcc.us

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

Sunday Worship 8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am

Spiritual Ancestry Pastor Mark Brewer

Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am Sunday

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

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

...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138

Abiding Word Lutheran Church 8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

New Thought...Ancient Wisdom Sunday Service

& Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Visit our website for details of classes & upcoming events.

303.805.9890

www.P a r k er C C R S.org P.O. Box 2945—Parker CO 80134-2945

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Open and Welcoming

Current Study:

at the Parker Mainstreet Center

Congregation Beth Shalom

www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510 9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

Parker

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email

kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.

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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 space-available basis. FEb. 22 LEgisLativE Forum The Audubon/Sierra

Club annual legislative forum is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at First Plymouth Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. The forum is a chance to meet legislators and learn about the hot environmental topics that the General Assembly is working on. Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by comments from Audubon and Sierra Club lobbyists. Panel on water issues at 10:15 a.m., lunch at noon, and discussion with invited legislators at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Register and pay online at www. denveraudubon.org/programs/conservation, or call 303-973-9530. You also can send payment to: ASGD, 9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128.

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fertilizers, planting seeds and transplants, mulching, proper watering techniques, weeding, harvesting, pest management, and season extension. No prior experience is needed. A breakfast buffet of bagels, pastries, fruit, cheese, juice and coffee, will be open from 8:30-9 a.m., followed by the presentation. A $5 donation is payable at the door. Contact vegetables365@vegetables365.com.

FEb. 24 Light raiL Join local author and historian Kevin Pharris for an examination of the predecessor of today’s light rail system. The program is from 2-3 p.m. Feb. 24 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. When it was removed in 1950, the Denver area had one of the largest streetcar systems in the nation. With pictures and personal accounts from some folks who remember riding the rails, Pharris will examine how the system began and grew, how it affected the city’s growth, why it was removed and how its return is changing our lives. Pharris’ book, Riding Denver’s Rails, will be on sale at the event. Call 303-795-3961. FEb. 25

Community Garden Club plans an introductory class, Grow Your Own Food! Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 22 at 6653 Chatfield Ave., Littleton. Topics will include site selection, bed preparation, soil science, amendments and

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

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their team’s lead after two quarters. Midway through the third period, Knafelc began making frequent substitutions. But the reserves continued to build the Arapahoe advantage. “We’ve played this style the four years I have been the coach,” Knafelc said. “Last year it obviously worked very well as our team was 24-3 and made it to the Final Four.

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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.

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 www.bonfils.org.

FEb. 26, March 5, March 12

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nutrition cLass. Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 26 (Sugar, Fat, Salt); March 5 (Brain Food); March 12 (The Protein Prescription); March 19 (After Winter Detox); and March 26 (Coconut Oil) 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 303-7441065, www.southdenver.com.

WiLdLiFE invEstigation Identify the different animals that roam Hudson Gardens at night by searching for clues such as tracks and scat Nature Discovery Day from 10 a.m. to noon March 8. During our adventure we’ll discover which animals are on the hunt, which animals soar high above Hudson Gardens, and which animals are still asleep for the winter. Before heading home, children will have a chance to dissect a real owl pellet. Cost is $6 (member), $7 (non member) for age 5-10. Children must be accompanied by an adult, which costs $1.50 member and $2 non member. Space is limited and registration is required. Call the Education Department at 303-797-8565 ext. 306 or visit shop. hudsongardens.org to register. Hudson Garden & Event Center is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

FEb. 26 bLood drivE Columbine Library community blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 26

“This team is good and I believe they have the potential to take us to the Final Four again. There is one dominant team and a lot of good teams that I feel we can match up well against. But, right now, we need to focus on the next three games, one game at a time. We want to focus on playing our best basketball in the games remaining on the schedule because they have an impact on where we finish in league.” Ten of the 11 players on Arapahoe’s roster put points on the board against Overland. Haas finished the night as the leading

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.

scorer with 13 points while Tugman scored 11 points and Jennah Knafelc scored nine. Haas and Moore each had eight rebounds, while Moore led the team in assists with six. “I scored a few more points than usual but, I focus more on getting passes to teammates who have the open shots,” Hass said, talking about the teamwork on display on the night. “Last year, most of my points came inside but this year I am trying to improve my outside shooting.” The senior said she tried to use her height to crash the boards and uses her

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“It drives me nuts,” he said. “If it was a private company doing it for profit, they would get this done. They just keep dragging it out.” The project is being managed by UDFCD and the City of Littleton. When it’s done, there will be new culverts on Little’s Creek at Lake and Parkhill avenues and Crocker Street. “Hopefully it looks better than it did before, that’s our goal,” said Borchardt. “And it will improve the drainage through that area of Littleton. There was a risk of flooding on Little’s Creek and local street drainage around the park.” Valdes hopes calling attention to the situation will light a fire under the contractors. “There is just no sense of urgency with this thing,” he said. “I wish I could click my heels and get this done.”

quickness to play aggressive defense. “I try to keep the other players away from the basket and, if they do drive, get in position to block the shot,” she said. “I am working on continuing to play good defense plus I am working to improve my ability to score points for the team.” Haas, a three-sport athlete, plays volleyball, basketball and also competes in the long jump, high jump and triple jump for the Warrior track team. She has committed to play basketball next year for the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF FEb 17, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And while you’d love to deal with it immediately, it’s best to get more information to support your case. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a baffling situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Don’t be discouraged or deterred by a colleague’s negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be helpful when you get around to finalizing your plan.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Ignore that sudden attack of “modesty,” and step up to claim the credit you’ve so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of people are proud of you and want to share in your achievement. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) A financial “deal” that seems to be just right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than substance. Get an expert’s advice to help you check it out. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool or even rude attitude from someone close to you. Asking for an explanation could reveal a misunderstanding you were completely unaware of. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, and not just an opinion, it’s best not to step into a family dispute involving a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) An awkward situation presents the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. but a courteous and considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A calmer, lesstense atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week’s end. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Your approach to helping with a friend or family member’s problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method and how and why it (usually!) works. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving your answer. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment. better to make your choices based on what you know now rather than on what you might learn later. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of seeing the best in people and helping them live up to their potential. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Notices

MORTGAGE, L.L.P.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: 22-Sports Nationstar Mortgage LLC

22 The Independent

Date of Deed of Trust: August 06, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9086649 Original Principal Amount: $245,471.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $239,708.42 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 29, BLOCK 2, ARAPAHOE HIGHLANDS, FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1710 East Jamison Place, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Public Notices

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1614-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 26, 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): CRAIG S. HAYNES AND LISA K. HAYNES Original Beneficiary(ies): BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC. Date of Deed of Trust: November 15, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 18, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4201361 Original Principal Amount $368,419.60 Outstanding Principal Balance $322,686.36 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 133, LIBERTY HILL II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: 1880432 Also known by street and number as: 7018 SOUTH GRAPE WAY, 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, 03/26/2014, 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: 1/30/2014 Last Publication: 2/27/2014 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: 11/26/2013 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: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 13-913-25535 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.: 1614-2013 First Publication: 1/30/2014 Last Publication: 2/27/2014 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

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.

Public Trustees

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 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. 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: 11/20/2013 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: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 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. Attorney File # 13-913-25438 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1609-2013 First Publication: 1/23/2014 Last Publication: 2/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1655-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 17, 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): Steven P Sanner Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Franklin American Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: July 07, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 18, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3155345 Original Principal Amount: $97,285.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $81,732.22 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 209 East Highline Circle #201, 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, 04/16/2014, 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: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 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: 12/17/2013 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 # 9105.06205 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 1655-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 209-201, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED 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 555C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 1655-2013 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1659-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 18, 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): Erika Brainard Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: August 06, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9086649 Original Principal Amount: $245,471.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $239,708.42 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 29, BLOCK 2, ARAPAHOE HIGHLANDS, FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1710 East Jamison Place, Centennial, CO

Public Trustees

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, 04/16/2014, 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: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 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: 12/18/2013 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 # 9696.03325 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.: 1659-2013 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1636-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 10, 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): John Buckingham Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Random Properties Acquisition Corp III Date of Deed of Trust: December 22, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 30, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5195459 Original Principal Amount: $147,570.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $141,438.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7440 S Blackhawk St #13303, Englewood, 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, 04/09/2014, 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: 2/13/2014 Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/10/2013 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 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a

Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/10/2013 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 To#42043 advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 Lisa Cancanon Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 PUBLIC NOTICE Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813Public Notice of Petition 1177 for Change of Name The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a Public notice is given on February 7, 2014 debt. Any information provided may be that a Petition for a Change of Name of an used for that purpose. adult has been filed with the Arapahoe Attorney File # 2345.00051 County Court. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 The petition requests that the name of Justin Robert Eagles-Soukup be 1636-2013 Exhibit A changed to Justin Robert Eagles. PARCEL A: Case No.: 2014 C 100057 CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-13-303, WINDMILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO. 3, ACTammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court CORDING TO THE CONDOMIN1UM By: Sharon Calhoun, Deputy Clerk MAP RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. B2177288, Legal Notice No: 15897 AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN First Publication: February 20, 2014 THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION Last Publication: March 6, 2014 FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED Publisher: Littleton Independent JANUARY 3, 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE COUNT CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF Public Notice of Petition COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL for Change of Name AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, Public notice is given on February 11, STATE OF COLORADO 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name PARCEL B: of an adult has been filed with the CONDOMINIUM UNIT G-11-D, WINDArapahoe County Court. MILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMIN1UM The petition requests that the name of MAP RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 23, Cathleen Scott Hunter-Siegert be 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. B2177288, changed to Cathleen Scott McGrath. AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN Case No.: 2014 C 100068 THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court JANUARY 3, 2002, AT RECEPTION NO. By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNT CLERK AND RECORDER, Legal Notice No: 15900 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF First Publication: February 20, 2014 COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL Last Publication: March 6, 2014 AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS Publisher: Littleton Independent THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

February 20, 2014

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Legal Notice NO.: 1636-2013 First Publication: 2/13/2014 Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 27, 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 Pablo Fernando Acuna Castillo be changed to Pablo Fernando Acuna. Case No.: 2014 C 100037 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: M. Wainwright, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15851 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 22, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Robert Wesley Mayhew be changed to Robert Wesley Helfer. Case No.: 2014 CV 5 Kathleen Noone, Clerk of the Court By: Kathleen Noone, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15862 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 27, 2013 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 Vernielle Dion Powell be changed to Vernielle Dion Suttles. Case No.: 2013 C 100781 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Danielle Trijullo, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15866 First Publication: February 13, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 29, 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 Gemal Mahmud Mohamed Ali be changed to Jemal Mahmoud Ali. Case No.: 2014 C 100038 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Sharon Calhoun, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15872 First Publication: February 13, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 6, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Pegie Alice LaRork be changed to Peggy Carter LaRork. Case No.: 2014 C 100052 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Julie Rich, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 15891 First Publication: February 13, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rajkumar Varma Case Number: 13PR30540 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before June 7, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Prerna Varma Personal Representative 6110 S. Paris Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 15853 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JAN L. YEAGER, aka JAN YEAGER and JANICE KAY YEAGER, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30001 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Patrick Yeager, Personal Representative c/o Katrina S. Jones, P.C. 12303 Airport Way, Ste. 200 Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 327-1442 Legal Notice No.: 15890 First Publication: February 13, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of VIRGINIA E. MCKEE, a/k/a VIRGINIA EVANS MCKEE, a/k/a VIRGINIA MCKEE, a/k/a V. E. MCKEE, Deceased Case Number 2014PR30107 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 July 7, 2014 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred. Constance L. Caruso, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Julia Griffith McVey, PC 12600 W. Colfax Ave Ste C 400 Lakewood, CO 80215 Legal Notice No.: 15903 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lois E. Pumphrey, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30304 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 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Todd E. Mackintosh Attorney for the Personal Representative 1775 Sherman Street, Suite 1600 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 15855 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy May Temple, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30537 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 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Venetia Garrison Personal Representative 6152 S. Marion Way Centennial, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 15858 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows:

February 20, 2014 Venetia Garrison Personal Representative 6152 S. Marion Way Centennial, Colorado 80121

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Legal Notice No: 15858 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen Mae Coyer, aka Helen M. Coyer, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30624 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 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. William F. Coyer Personal Representative 534 Brownstone Drive St. Charles, IL 60174 Legal Notice No: 15859 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty J. Tidball, aka Betty Tidball, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30056 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 6, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Christopher Alex Tidball Personal Representative 8908 E. Mad River Road Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No: 15860 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Erma J. Braswell, aka Erma Jeanette Braswell, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30037 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 13, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Glen E. Braswell, Jr. Personal Representative 3423 South Eudora Street Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No: 15861 First Publication: February 13, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Larry K. Mansur, aka Larry Kent Mansur, aka Larry Mansur, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 20 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 July 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Linda Sue Mansur Personal Representative 9 Village Drive Littleton, Colorado 80123 Legal Notice No: 15863 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charlyene Dell Haschke, aka Charlyene D. Haschke, aka Charlyene Knox-Haschke, And Charlyene Knox, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 030059 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 13, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Kenneth Paul Haschke aka Kenneth P. Haschke Personal Representative 1170 Geneva Street Aurora, Colorado, 80010 Legal Notice No: 15871 First Publication: February 13, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert H. Summers, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30064 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 13, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. James P. Rouse, No. 10675 Rouse Law Office, P.C. 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 15883 First Publication: February 13, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Craig Herrick Dodson, aka Craig H. Dodson, aka Craig Dodson, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30596 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 23, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Shelley M. Dodson Personal Representative 2533 W. Houstoun Waring Circle Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 15895 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of George Alma Pelton, aka George A. Pelton, aka George Pelton, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30089 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Represent-

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of George Alma Pelton, aka George A. Pelton, aka George Pelton, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30089

Notice To Creditors 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 20, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Sheryl L. Huskins Personal Representative 943 South Beech Street Lakewood, Colorado 80228-3011 Legal Notice No: 15901 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Q. Hammond, aka James Quentin Hammond, and James Hammond, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 1019 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 20, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Kathleen R. Hammond Personal Representative 5672 College Place Boulder, Colorado 80303 Legal Notice No: 15913 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kai Eugene Zeigler, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30098 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 20, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Nareerat Higley Personal Representative c/o Gelman & Norberg, LLC 8480 E. Orchard Road, Suite 5000 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 15914 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals 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. *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 $19,264.72. Signed: December 18, 2013. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff 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 DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Plaintiff: U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D. v. Defendants: NANCY E. NOAH, and individual; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE. Case No.: 2012CV1824 SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHTS TO CURE AND REDEEM Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered September 7, 2013, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Original Grantor: Nancy E. Noah Original Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association as Successor by Merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust: March 10, 2008 Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: April 11, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: B8041948

Original Grantor: Nancy E. Noah Original Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association as Successor by Merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust: March 10, 2008 Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: April 11, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: B8041948 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $163,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $160,164.28 Amount of Judgment entered September 7, 2013: $186,623.48 – Unpaid Balance of Note $3,842.62 – Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Description of property to be foreclosure: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND KNOWN AS:

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BEING LOT NUMBER 8, BLOCK 18 IN AURORA HILLS FILING NUMBER NINE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS. Permanent Parcel No. 1973-13 and is also known by street and number as 12700 Kentucky Place East, Aurora, CO 80012. THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 A.M., on April 17, 2014, in the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, Civil Division, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office ATTN: Civil Department 13101 Bronocs Parkway Centennial, CO 80012, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.' **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder or tile indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch, Esq. #34282, Messner Reeves LLP, 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, Telephone: (303) 623-1800. 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. This Sheriff’s Notice of Sale is signed January 13, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15806 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 20, 2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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

17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282

23 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”).

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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 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO: 12CV1238 DIV./CTRM.: 207 Plaintiff: Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: SEAN T. BROWN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION as successor in interest to PACIFIC REPUBLIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION successor by merger to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP f/k/a COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN SERVICING, LP; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC; and ANA MARIA PETERS-RUDDICK as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order For Judgment And Decree Of Foreclosure dated August 8, 2013, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on February 25, 2011, at Reception No. D1019416. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on October 26, 2007, in Reception No. B7137764 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 17, Block 3, Roundtree-Aurora Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 202 South Newark Circle, Aurora, CO 800121208 You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. The lien being foreclosed may not be a first lien. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

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”).

Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes.

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 Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd of April, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, 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.

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.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. 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

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: K. Christian Webert, #43739, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568. DATED: January 31, 2014 J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15792 First Publication: February 6, 2013 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Published in: Littleton Independent, 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV779 DIVISION NO. 15

The Independent 23 Misc. Private Public NoticeLegals DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV779 DIVISION NO. 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff, WINCHESTER HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants, JONAS W. FELIX; JAY SANDSTROM; JOHN E. CARPENTER; COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; DUNTON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS; CYNTHIA D. MARES, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Regarding: Lot 104, Block 1, Winchester Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as: 14396 E. Florida Ave., #B, Aurora, CO 80012 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 3rd day of April, 2014, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 15th day of January, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 15815 First Publication: February 6, 2014 Last Publication: March 6, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. vs. Defendant(s): MICHAEL S. KELLEY David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 303-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 08C304104 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the judgment entered in the instant matter on March 21, 2008 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), MICHAEL S. KELLEY , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he has, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this 8th day of October, 2013. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 15820 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: BELLCO FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION vs. Defendant: MIGUEL A. ALONSO David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 303-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 02 C 9469 Division: NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE Case Number: 02 C 9469 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the original judgment entered in the instant matter on July 19, 2002 and thereafter revived with like force and effect on April 24, 2008 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s), which judgment remains unsatisfied, be again revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), MIGUEL A. ALONSO , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he has, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be again revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, dated this 20th day of November, 2013. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 15821 First Publication: January 30, 2014 Last Publication: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

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Misc. Private Legals DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010CV2304 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff, SUMMIT PARK TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants, CHERI R. MCKINNEY; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. SUCCESSOR TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003-KS11; WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; ANA MARIA PETERS-RUDDICK, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee, DOUG MILLIKEN, as Arapahoe County Treasurer Regarding: Lot 226, Block 1, Summit Park Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 4247 South Granby Court, #E, Aurora, CO 80014 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 10th day of April, 2014, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 17th day of January, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Legal Notice No.: 15840 First Publication: February 13, 2014 Last Publication: March 13, 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. 2012CV1139 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff, LOUISIANA PURCHASE II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v. Defendants, CAROL DURST; JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; ANA MARIA PETERS- RUDDICK, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee; SUE SANDSTROM, as Manager of the Department of Finance; STATE OF COLORADO- DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Regarding: UNIT 106 BLDG 16 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED ON RECEPTION No. A8155656 Louisiana Purchase II Condominiums, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known as: 19216 E. Idaho Pl., #106, Aurora, CO 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 17th day of April, 2014, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. 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 TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Arapahoe County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 24th day of January, 2014. J. Grayson Robinson Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 15846 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 20, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd. #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 PUBLIC NOTICE This is a notice to all former patients of Festival Dental Care. Inactive patient records from the year 2006 are to be shredded within the next 60 days of this notice. If you would like to pick up your records, please contact our office at #303-770-1106 within the next two months. Legal Notice No.: 15896 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: March 13, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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24 The Independent Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING LOCHMOOR WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed amended Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Lochmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jefferson County, Colorado (“District”), for calendar year 2014. A copy of said proposed amended Budget, which includes a summary of fund balances, revenues and expenditures of the District, is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Haynie & Company, PC, 1221 W. Mineral Avenue, Suite 202, Littleton, CO 80120-4544. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Lochmoor Water and Sanitation District will consider the adoption of the proposed Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 P.M. at the residence of Mr. Green, located at 7173 West Stanford Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123 Any interested elector of the Lochmoor Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed amended Budget for 2014 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said amended Budget. Dated this 10th day of February, 2014. LOCHMOOR WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ A. Aaron Green, Jr. Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 15860 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the South Arapahoe Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6TH day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term. Eligible electors of the South Arapahoe Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Darryl Farrington, Semple, Farrington & Everall, P.C., 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1308, Denver, CO 80203, (303) 595-0941. The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. South Arapahoe Sanitation District s/ Darryl Farrington Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15861 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Legal Notice No.: 15861 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe and Jefferson County(ies), Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one director will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Patrick Fitzgerald 8739 W Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15898 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe and Jefferson County(ies), Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Patrick Fitzgerald 8739 W Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15899 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

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Eligible electors of the Centennial 25 Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form from Donette Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Centennial 25 Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 225, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 867-3001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not less than 67 days prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the Designated Election Official determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, March 3, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election, which date is Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to received the mailin ballot by mail, the application shall be filed not later than close of business on the seventh day before the election, which date is Tuesday, April 29, 2014. CENTENNIAL 25 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Donette Hunter, Designated Election Official

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, and for each District, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms, and one (1) director will be elected to serve a 2year term. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (DEO), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303-858-1800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Legal Notice No.: 15904 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the DEO determines a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the form may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15902 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3; 1-1-104(34): 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Centennial 25 Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one (1) director will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the Centennial 25 Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form from Donette Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Centennial 25 Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 225, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 867-3001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Public Notices are a way for government agencies to get information to the public. State law requires that these notices be printed in a “Legal Newspaper” allowing the public to be informed. Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one (1) director will be elected to serve a 2-year term.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of Littleton Village Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 of the City of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Public Notices NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not less than 67 days prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the Designated Election Official determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, March 3, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election, which date is Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to received the mailin ballot by mail, the application shall be filed not later than close of business on the seventh day before the election, which date is Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Your right to know about governmental changes and decisions are embodied in these notices. This newspaper urges each citizen to read these public notices.

CENTENNIAL 25 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Donette Hunter, Designated Election Official

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Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3; 1-1-104(34): 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Columbine Water and Sanitation District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Columbine Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Donette Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Columbine Water and Sanitation District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 225, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 867-3001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not less than 67 days prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the Designated Election Official determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, March 3, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election, which date is Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to received the mailin ballot by mail, the application shall be filed not later than close of business on the seventh day before the election, which date is Tuesday, April 29, 2014. COLUMBINE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Donette Hunter, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15905 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

February 20, 2014

COLUMBINE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Donette Hunter, Designated Election Official

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Legal Notice No.: 15905 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3; 1-1-104(34): 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Greenwood South Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Greenwood South Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Donette Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Greenwood South Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 225, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 8673001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not less than 67 days prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the Designated Election Official determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, March 3, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election, which date is Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to received the mailin ballot by mail, the application shall be filed not later than close of business on the seventh day before the election, which date is Tuesday, April 29, 2014. GREENWOOD SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Donette Hunter, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15907 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3; 1-1-104(34): 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Orchard Valley Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4year terms. Eligible electors of the Orchard Valley Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Donette Hunter, the Designated Election Official of the Orchard Valley Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 225, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 8673001. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not less than 67 days prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the Designated Election Official determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, March 3, 2014.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election, which date is Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to received the mailin ballot by mail, the application shall be filed not later than close of business on the seventh day before the election, which date is Tuesday, April 29, 2014. ORCHARD VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Donette Hunter, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 15908 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Littleton Village Metropolitan District No. 1 (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the Littleton Village Project (the “Project”) at White, Bear & Ankele P.C., 2154 E Commons Ave, Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 until 3:00 p.m., March 18, 2014. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. A description of the Work to be performed, including all materials and labor necessary for completion of the Work, is: 200,000 cys Earthwork, 5,000 LF Strom Drain pipe, 13,000 LF waterline, 8,000 LF Sanitary Sewer pipe, 40,000 sys of HBP, 20,000 LF Curb and Gutter with sidewalk, erosion control, etc. Bid packages will be available electronically after 10:00 a.m., February 24, 2014. Send request for bid documents to Ted Laudick at: ted@silverbluffcompanies.com. Include company name, contact name and contact information on the request. Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more in labor and/or materials to the Project. Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. Any questions concerning this bid shall be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., March 12, 2014, and must be directed in writing to: Ted Laudick at ted@silverbluffcompanies.com. Legal Notice No.: 15909 First Publication: February 20, 2014 Last Publication: February 20, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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