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Legislators review Arapahoe reports Lawmakers say implementation of recommendations is critical

Michael Davis addresses a state committee that he and his wife, Desiree, helped create after the death of their daughter, Claire. Photo by Jennifer Smith

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By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Desiree Davis sat stoically as the state schoolsafety committee she helped create, and of which she is a member, listened to painful facts revealed by three separate studies into what led to the death of her daughter, Claire.

But stress was evident and heartbreaking in the voice of Claire’s father, Michael Davis, as he

addressed the committee at the state Capitol in Denver on Jan. 22.

“This process is no longer about our precious daughter Claire, who we will miss until the end of our days, nor is it about Karl Pierson, a teenager in crisis who we believe would have made very Hearing continues on Page 15

In the words of Claire Davis’ father

Sheriff Dave Walcher listens as the LPS Board of Education hears the results of the studies into the death of Claire Davis. On his left is District Attorney George Brauchler, and to his right is Michael Roche, the Davis family’s attorney. Photo by Jennifer Smith

School district faces critique head on Arapahoe High principal says she is sorry for what happened

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com It was a meeting like no other of the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education.

On Jan. 21, the crowd spilled out of the board room and into the foyer. Reporters

and news cameras flanked one wall. Two former board members formally joined the five current ones, and there were others in the audience. Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher sat next to District Attorney George Brauchler, up front and center.

As they all watched, Arapahoe High School Principal Natalie Pramenko approached the podium. Through tears, she said she was deeply sorry for the tragic loss of Claire Davis, who was shot to death by a

fellow classmate on Dec. 13, 2013.

“She would be proud to know that the Arapahoe High School spirit is alive and well,” said Pramenko. “… Claire’s spirit lives on in the hallways.”

It was the first time she had ever publicly apologized.

She was followed by Superintendent Brian Ewert, who acknowledged that even he District continues on Page 15

Michael Davis lost his daughter, Claire, in a shooting at Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13, 2013. Here are comments he made to the state School Safety and Youth in Crisis Committee, which he and his wife, Desiree, helped create through legislation. On Jan. 22, the committee reviewed three separate reports developed through an arbitration agreement between the Davises and Littleton Public Schools.

He thanked, among other, the committee, the researchers and district and school staff. He gave the following comments: “These reports show that now, more than ever before, schools play a crucial role in identifying troubled students and directing them to the resources they need to receive help. All school districts, not just Littleton Public Schools, must be held accountable for carrying out this responsibility, and successful change will not be found in placing blame, pointing fingers at individuals, making excuses or making schools less tolerant and more punitive. Successful change in helping kids in crisis will only be realized when all schools embrace the recommendations in these reports in a mindful, caring, professional and prompt manner...

“Now is the time for parents of public school students across the state to let their voice be heard. Now is the time for school administrators and state legislators to take the recommendations in these reports and implement them, to put into practice the things we’ve learned from past tragedies so that all of our children are safe from harm in our public schools.”

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Freedom Service Dogs sniffs out new home L Englewood nonprofit preps for move to larger Centennial facility

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Freedom Service Dogs organization plans to leave its facilities on West Union Avenue in Englewood and move into a new, larger building in Centennial near Arapahoe Road and Jordan Road.

The nonprofit organization rescues dogs from shelters and provides customized training so dogs can assist people with physical disabilities with tasks like opening doors and turning on lights. Dogs are also trained to become companions to aid people with emotional conditions.

The organization has been in Englewood since 2008 and plans to move into the new facility in late spring or early summer.

“Freedom Service Dogs bought the 22,000-squarefoot building that will about double the square footage we have now,” said Erin Conley, FSD public information officer.

“There also is about an acre of land adjacent to the building that will give us a lot more outside space for the dogs.

Englewood has been very good to us, but the move means we will have the space we need to eventually increase the number of dogs we can train and give to our clients.”

Conley said in 2010 plans were considered to expand the facility on West Union Avenue, but the proposal didn’t work out.

“It was about that time we started our capital campaign

to raise money to buy a new building,” she said. “We raised $2.4 million, money that was used to buy the land and building at what will be our new location.”

Freedom Service Dogs launched a second effort late last year to raise funds needed to retrofit the building to meet the organization’s needs. The goal was to raise $2.5 million.

The effort got a boost from the Anschutz Foundation, which offered to match donations dollar for dollar up to $500,000.

The match is good for all donations made before April 30. Conley said those who want to support the project can go to the website www. freedomservicedogs.org.

Brianne Corbett, director dog operations, said the move will meet a pressing need.

“We have limited space here to train and exercise the dogs,” she said. “The new facility will be large enough to provide more area to work with the dogs and with our clients.”

She said the location is accessible as there is an RTD bus stop right outside the front door.

“We will have more land for outside facilities for our dogs,” Corbett said. “Also, there are a lot of nearby stores and shops where we can take our dogs on training trips where there are a lot of people and a lot of activities.”

About 25 to 35 dogs a year receive training in skills to meet the needs of specific clients.

Once the dog and the client complete the training, the dog is given to the client free of charge.

All the dogs that go through training are rescued from shelters. Freedom Service Dogs

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The dogs then undergo a series of tests, and animals that pass are moved to the training facility. Only about 50 percent of the candidates complete the training, which takes about eight months and costs about $25,000. However, FSD makes sure that those dogs that do not move forward in training find good homes.

FSD was founded in 1987 and has transformed from a small, two-person organization to one of the leading service dog training organizations in the country.

This building in Centennial will become the new home of Freedom Service Dogs. The organization trains dogs to perform specific tasks needed by disabled owners. FSD is currently located in Englewood, but will relocate to Centennial this year. Courtesy photo

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Littleton council member wants his paper back Clark’s demands appear to spur exasperation

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Things have changed since Doug Clark last served on Littleton City Council, and he’s none too happy about it.

Clark gave up his seat in 2011 to pursue a run for Arapahoe County commissioner, losing in the primary to fellow Republican Nancy Doty. But he won a council seat in last November’s election, so he’s back behind the dais.

In the meantime, council went “paperless.” Once upon a time, each member had a hard-copy packet of information they would need for the next meeting delivered to their doorsteps each week. But three years ago, they agreed to have the packets emailed to their official city email addresses, which they can check on their city-issued iPads.

Clark, however, declined an iPad, because the screens are too small to see

documents all at once. And he wants hard-copy packets, partly because he insists on using his campaign email address, which he also wants posted on the city’s website. City Manager Michael Penny has declined all of those requests, and instructed staff to continue to email the packets to Clark’s official email, which Clark doesn’t want to check.

Clark Clark brought up his issues at the end of the Jan. 19 council meeting, leaving most of his colleagues seemingly exasperated. Mayor Bruce Beckman tried to explain that the matter of emails, in particular, was decided in an effort to make sure city business was conducted on official platforms.

“I’ve heard there is distrust of meetings,” he said. “We had had about enough of it, so we said city business, city email. … We’ve heard it from developers, from anti-developers, from attorneys, from citizens in this room. It’s kind of like Hillary (Clinton’s email scandal). And it’s not ap-

propriate to use your election contact for city contact. … I can’t believe somebody who is that concerned about transparency would think that’s a good idea.”

The “transparency” reference was aimed at Clark’s longtime association with the Sunshine Boys, a local grassroots activist group that bills itself as a government watchdog. Two of their favorite topics are controlling government spending and open-records laws, known as “Sunshine” laws.

Council member Jerry Valdes also enjoys support from the Sunshine Boys. He was the only council member to support Clark’s request for paper packets, a need Clark says he has because his printer at home is “too slow and not in color.”

“Not everybody is OK with computers,” Valdes said of Clark, who retired from Lockheed Martin. “Let’s get him paper.”

Clark lost Valdes after that, with Valdes supporting Beckman’s comments regarding the emails. But Clark persisted.

“You’re abusing the desires of constituents that want to get in touch with us in a way that maintains confidentiality,” he said.

Beckman noted he could give people whatever email he wanted, but the official one should remain on the website.

“I think you’re free to do whatever spooky stuff you want to do,” said Beckman.

Council member Debbie Brinkman, who was Clark’s ally during his previous term on council, urged Clark to get with the program.

“We all had a period of adjustment going from the packet at the door to iPads,” she said. “I would like to see you try and work with what we’re doing and what council has decided.”

Clark took one final jab, criticizing council members who avail themselves of a city-supplied sandwich or salad before study sessions. He suggested it could be construed as a behind-closed-doors meeting. The other council members denied that vehemently, even Valdes, saying they are careful to not discuss business and they generally aren’t all eating at the same time or place.

“It would be nice if you would partake and enjoy,” said Brinkman.

Bas-relief creator inspired by National Geographic photo

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Jack Stevens, a resident of Wind Crest retirement community in Highlands Ranch, has been interested in woodcarving for many years and has sculpted in the round, whittled, created other large bas-reliefs like his “Running Horses,” and done intricate inlay and marquetry.

Bas-relief is defined various ways online. A sampler: “A French term from the Italian basso-relievo (low relief ) in which figures and/ or other design elements are just barely more prominent than the (overall flat) background.” They are created in wood, stone, ivory, jade and bronze. They are also made by

adding items on top of a flat surface. “This is a technique as old as human artistic explorations and is closely related to high relief.”

The “Running Horses” piece now on display at Wind Crest is 4 feet by 6 feet and is a copy of a 40-percent larger piece now displayed in a family home in Texas.

The relief was inspired by an old photo in a National Geographic magazine, Stevens said. It depicted horses running in the ocean surf in France. “I modified the image and carved my first ever bas-relief.”

Six of his bas-reliefs are schedule for display in the Hinsdale County Museum in Colorado’s Lake City. His work is also found in the homes of different friends and relatives and in three churches, he said.

“Running Horses,” a bas-relief sculpture by Jack Stevens, a Wind Crest resident, is exhibited at Wind Crest retirement community in Highlands Ranch. Courtesy photo

Littleton Public Schools wins literacy grant for special-ed kids Fewer than half of youngest children achieve growth goals

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Littleton Public Schools will put a $150,000 grant from the state toward an effort to raise the literacy rates of its students with disabilities.

“We do have some work to do,” Melissa Cooper, director of special education, told the LPS Board of Education on Jan. 14.

Data from the spring of 2014 shows that fewer than half of kids with disabili-

ties in preschool through third grade met growth expectations. Just 29 percent of kindergartners achieved that goal.

“It’s critical that we provide them with support,” said Cooper.

To that end, the grant is being used, essentially, to teach teachers how to teach reading to the special-ed kids.

“Teachers are not born knowing how to teach reading,” said Cooper. “We have to learn how. Teachers deserve to study, rehearse and practice with supportive feedback.”

More than 80 teachers from across the district will attend two full days of training from a specialist, along with a series of

after-school meetings. One full day will be spent with Debbie Arechiga, a nationally recognized literacy specialist.

“Content learning doesn’t exist in isolation,” Arechiga wrote in an article for Educational Leadership, a publication of ASCD, formerly the Assocation for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

“People learn by relating new knowledge to existing knowledge, and language is our essential tool for pulling together different strands of meaning. Language and meaning need to simmer in the same pot until they blend to generate learning.”

In that article, Arechiga notes that the shift to Common Core standards

has shifted how teachers teach literacy, and Cooper told the board that in recent years, most of the focus on professional development in special education has been more about compliance with state and federal regulations instead of on instruction.

“In my mind, this is the perfect next step as we really work toward closing those gaps,” she said.

School board member Robert Reichert asked how they will know the training has been successful.

“We are eager to see our data this spring, given all this work,” said Cooper.

“We are optimistic we will make strides.”

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January 28, 2016

DeGette meets with Englewood City Council Possibility of local taxes on Internet sales among topics discussed

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Renewable energy rules, federal highway funds and charging local tax on Internet sales were among issues discussed when Englewood City Council members met with U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 1st Congressional District.

DeGette said one issue on the tentative congressional agenda is to overhaul the 2005 energy act, which could benefit residents, companies and local governments.

“Technology exists now that didn’t exist in 2005,” she said. “For example, there is no provision for rebates for installing LED lighting. The LED lights save energy and passage of this provision could save millions of dollars in energy costs.”

City Manager Erik Keck said LED light installation would be a huge benefit for Englewood.

“The energy costs for city hall are huge,” he said. “I would estimate installing LED lighting throughout the building has the potential to reduce our energy bill by as much as 50 percent.”

DeGette said she likes to meet with local governments in January if possible to talk about what is on the agenda for the upcoming congressional session and to discuss issues that are of local concern.

To start the discussion, Mayor Joe Jefferson asked if Congress was considering legislation regarding charging local sales taxes on Internet purchases.

“We advocate requiring charging local and state taxes for items bought on the Internet and delivered to a local home address,” he said. “Not charging taxes on Internet purchases puts local businesses at a disadvantage, and the city doesn’t receive sales taxes on items not purchased locally.”

DeGette said the Market Fairness Act is in committee and might not be brought to the floor of the House for a vote. She said a similar bill is being proposed in the Senate that might move forward.

“Those opposed to the proposal said it would be too difficult to collect. But, with the technology advances, that is no longer an issue,” she said. “It would be easy to charge taxes based on point of delivery. I support that concept.”

Council member Steve Yates agreed.

“There is software that can identify the taxes at the point of delivery,” he said. “That would make it easy to

Englewood Mayor Joe Jefferson listens as U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) talks about the upcoming congressional session during her Jan. 20 meeting with members of the city council. DeGette annually meets with members of local governments in her congressional district. Photos by Tom Munds charge local taxes on Internet sales.”

The council raised the issue of the federal transportation bill. DeGette said she was happy the bill was passed.

“We also finally passed five-year authorization for the federal highway trust fund,” the congresswoman said. “The bill authorized $70 billion from general funds. I would have preferred a small increase in the gas tax to provide money for the trust fund.”

Council members Rita Russell and Amy Martinez attended the meeting, their first session with the congresswoman since being elected to the city council.

“It was a very good session,” Russell said after the meeting. “I enjoyed it and it was very informative. I am glad I came.”

Martinez had similar comments.

“I appreciate the congresswoman taking time to meet with us,” she said. “It was a very informative meeting, and I like the congresswoman’s offer to help the city pursue projects in any way possible.”

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January 28, 2016

Man nets 20 years for assault on senior Attacker lived in building known to house predators Staff report Terron Lamar Guy, 31, will spend 20 years in prison for attempting to rape a 72-yearold woman and stealing her purse.

“Terron Guy is a predator who ambushed and overpowered a 72-year-old woman to satisfy his own disgusting and uncorrectable urges,” said District Attorney George Brauchler after the sentence was read Jan. 19.

“No amount of prison can fully restore the

dignity and safety ripped from this courageous victim.”

Guy lived in an apartment complex near Elati Street and Crestline Avenue, which is known to house sex offenders and other parolees and is close to the victim’s home, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

As she does most days, the victim was getting into her car to go to work about 4:30 a.m. on April 20 of last year. The defendant walked toward her and asked her a question.

She tried to get into her car, but the defendant grabbed her from behind, covered her mouth and threatened to hurt her if she

yelled for help. He hit her repeatedly and attempted to rape her. He then ran off with her purse.

Security cameras showed Guy leaving the complex at 3:30 a.m. that day and returning at 4:39 a.m.

The Littleton Police Department arrested Guy on April 24, and DNA later linked him to the victim’s clothing. He pleaded guilty on Oct. 28.

His sentence of 20 years in prison will be followed by five years of intensive probation.

Guy had robbed and attempted to sexually assault many women before, according to the district attorney’s office. He was on pa-

role at the time of the incident and violated it by leaving his residence before 5 a.m. This conviction earned him the designation of being a sexually violent predator.

“This defendant was a career criminal who was still serving a prior burglary conviction when he decided to advance his career into being a sex offender as well,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Gary Dawson, who prosecuted the case. “He preyed on what he thought was a very vulnerable person. Physically, she was vulnerable because of her age, but she had the courage not only to report the offense, but also see the charges through the system.”

Sex offender sentenced for assault on 3-year-old Littleton man receives 18 years to life in prison for incident at Chuck E. Cheese’s

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com On Jan. 20, 18th Judicial District Judge Marilyn Leonard Antrim sentenced registered sex offender Robert Dustin Weber, 44, of Littleton, to the maximum sentence of 18 years to life in prison for violating a mandatory protection order and for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl.

District Attorney George Brauchler said in a released statement that the term “despica-

ble” is not big enough to capture what Weber did. Brauchler said the crime was horrendous and the motivations behind it were disgusting and dangerous.

Deputy District Attorney Amy Ferrin prosecuted the case. She said Weber was a predator and that it was easy to ask the judge to send him to prison for as long as possible. She said he was truly a danger to children and should never see another Weber day of freedom.

The Littleton man was a registered sex offender when he, his mother and his then-2-year-old daughter went to

the Chuck E. Cheese’s at 1001 Englewood Parkway on Nov. 20, 2014.

Weber and his daughter made friends with a man who was the father of a 3-yearold girl. The victim’s father said he saw Weber enter the crawl tunnels with the girls on two separate occasions. Later, the man’s daughter said Weber had her perform sexual acts on him.

According to the arrest affidavit, the victim’s father called Englewood police, and the police later identified Weber as a suspect in the case.

Englewood detectives interviewed Weber at his house in Littleton, and he allegedly admitted a protection order had been issued prohibiting him from contact with anyone

under the age of 18. The affidavit also stated Weber admitted he violated the protection order by taking his daughter to Chuck E. Cheese’s.

Weber was arrested in November 2014, and on July 8, 2015, an Arapahoe County jury convicted him of sex assault on a child, violation of a protection order and violation of bail bond conditions. Weber was not granted bond and has been in the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Detention Center since he was arrested.

After the sentencing, Weber was returned to the detention center until the Colorado Department of Corrections orders him to be transferred to a yet-to-be-determined facility.

Aurora theater shooter moved to another state Associated Press Aurora theater shooter James Holmes has apparently been transferred to a prison in another state, but officials won’t say

where or why.

Adrienne Jacobson, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Corrections, said Jan. 20 that Holmes’ move was part of an agreement with another prison to

exchange inmates, which can happen for a variety of reasons. Jacobson says revealing his location would thwart the purpose of the agreement.

The lack of information frustrated 18th

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January 28, 2016

State enters 2016 with abortion debates Reproductive issues could make or break candidates

By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press Colorado Republicans could be forgiven for thinking that several years of fiery political contests over abortion and reproductive rights, which helped Democrats win several elections in this socially liberal swing state, were behind them.

Then, last year, a pregnant woman close to giving birth was gruesomely attacked with a knife, and a few months later an anti-abortion zealot opened fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, killing three.

Think those cases won’t affect the 2016 races? Not a chance.

Abortion and reproductive rights are never far from the nerve in this battleground state, where party affiliation is roughly even between Democrats and Republicans and statewide contests often come down to the votes of suburban women who belong to neither party.

That key demographic generally favors moderate candidates who back conservative spending but also abortion rights.

With a U.S. Senate seat and control of the U.S. House delegation on the line in Colorado, plus the prospect of Hillary Clinton becoming the first major-party female presidential nominee, gender politics could easily make the difference.

“It is a bit of a dog-whistle issue for a narrow minority, but it is one that does have political power,” said Gregoriah Hartman of NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado. “We’re expecting to see more and not less in 2016.”

Battle lines have already been drawn in Colorado’s hottest contests.

In the U.S. Senate race, Tim Neville, a Republican state senator from south Jefferson County, kicked off his campaign against Democratic incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet by talking about abortion politics.

“When an organization like Planned Parenthood ignores the law, kills the unborn, sells their body parts for profit and we have both parties that can’t even come together to end this tragedy, we have an issue with leadership,” Neville told supporters, referencing videos taken by anti-abortion activists they said showed Planned Parenthood personnel negotiating the sale of fetal organs.

Issue paid off for Bennet Bennet likely won’t mind if the debate stays on Planned Parenthood.

The state’s senior senator won his last contest in large part because of reproductive rights. Bennet faced a conservative Tea Party favorite in 2010, one who appeared to be winning in polls until Democrats pounded him for supporting ballot measures to ban abortion by defining fertilized embryos as people, a concept described as “personhood.”

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Bennet’s victory ensured that Democrats for the next five years would try tying Republicans to the “personhood” movement. The focus on reproductive rights grew so intense that during the 2014 Senate campaign, reporters and Republicans derisively dubbed former Sen. Mark Udall “Mark Uterus.”

Udall was defeated for a second term

by Republican Cory Gardner, who once supported a “personhood” measure but convincingly told the public he’d changed his mind.

The Udall defeat was seen by many as the last time Colorado Democrats would focus so heavily on reproductive rights.

But events have dictated otherwise.

In addition to the Planned Parenthood shootings, motivated apparently by the confessed gunman’s opposition to abortion, Colorado is preparing to try a woman for cutting an unborn baby out of a Longmont woman last year. The accused attacker goes on trial this spring in a case Republicans are saying highlights the state’s inadequate penalties for killing unborn babies.

Coffman race in spotlight Women’s reproductive rights are playing out in a pitched congressional contest, too. Democrats are trying to oust a suburban Republican, Rep. Mike Coffman, who joined Republican colleagues last year and voted to defund Planned Parenthood. The contest will likely determine which party controls Colorado’s U.S. House delegation, where the GOP currently has a 4-3 edge.

Democratic contender Morgan Carroll, who is challenging Coffman, called his Planned Parenthood vote “appalling.” She has received the backing of Emily’s List, a national political group focused on electing Democratic women who support abortion rights.

Glamour magazine recently described

the Coffman-Carroll race one that “women everywhere should also have their eye on.”

Inspired by the attack on the pregnant woman and the Planned Parenthood shootings, the Colorado Legislature this year is going to offer plenty of opportunities for candidates to score political points on women’s reproductive rights.

Lawmakers will debate an outright ban on abortion, along with a GOP plan to make killing a fetus eligible for a homicide charge. Democrats, meanwhile, will be defending a plan by the Democratic administration to use tax money to increase teenage access to long-acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices.

Top lawmakers have made clear that they’re digging in their heels on the topic. Democratic state House Speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst said in her opening-day remarks that Democrats would block any attempts to ratchet back reproductive rights.

“We will defeat these ideologues and opportunists,” she said of abortion opponents.

And Republican state Senate President Bill Cadman told reporters he’d again lead the charge for a bill to allow murder charges in the killing of an unborn child.

Most Colorado lawmakers in both parties would prefer to stop bickering over abortion rights. But with the state so divided politically, the Legislature this term will often turn into a proxy fight for votes based on abortion and reproductive rights.

“There are pockets of Colorado where a majority of constituents ... are very much in favor of limiting women’s reproductive choices,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village. “It’s not going to go away.”

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January 28, 2016

Marijuana states ponder investments California’s upcoming vote spurs lawmakers to act

By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press

States that have legalized pot are takeing a fresh look at making it easier for

out-of-state investors to get in the weed business, saying the industry’s ongoing difficulty in banking means they need new options to finance expansion.

The four states that allow recreational pot sales — Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington — have another big reason to gtake a new look at pot investment. That’s California, the nation’s most populous state and largest marijuana producer, though it allows the drug only for people with certain medical ailments.

California voters could approve recreational pot this fall, giving the nascent pot industries in the other states reason to want to attract investment now, before a giant enters the picture. California has no ban on out-of-state owners, pressuring other pot states to loosen the rules before California opens for business.

Colorado leaders speak out “There’s only so many people willing to invest in this risky and new industry, so allowing people from out of state to become investors in this business ... seems like a good idea,” said Colorado state Sen.

Chris Holbert, R-Parker, the sponsor of a bill to allow out-of-state ownership of marijuana businesses.

The head of the Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce was more blunt.

“We can’t go get a loan from the bank to grow our business to help us accelerate,” Tyler Henson said. “We are susceptible to falling behind other states.”

But the prospect of big out-of-state money flowing into legal pot states still gives regulators pause.

Pot-business residency ownership requirements generally date to the early days of regulated pot, when they were intended as a safeguard against investment by foreign drug cartels. Those fears have largely dissipated, but public officials have hung onto the residency requirements because they believe it keeps the industry small and easier to manage.

Pot regulators also cite the U.S. Department of Justice, which has repeatedly warned pot states they must keep drug money out of interstate commerce or face a crackdown.

“The regulators will say, ‘Do we have money flying cross-country to be deposited in the pot industry? Let’s just keep it local,’” said Chris Lindsey, legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project, which oversees legalization campaigns in many states.

Alaska’s pot regulators voted last year to ease residency requirements for pot industry investment, then backtracked in December. The regulators ended up us-

ing the more stringent standards needed to qualify to receive a yearly check from Alaska’s oil wealth fund.

Residency requirements range from six months in Washington to two years in the other states.

In Washington and Colorado, those requirements apply to business applicants and investors. But Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board announced this month that it intends to drop the ban on out-of-state investment to make it easier for marijuana businesses to raise money.

The change would take effect in March if it’s approved as expected.

In Oregon, majority ownership must rest with Oregon residents. Outside investment is allowed there, but nonresident owners can’t be directly involved in a business’s operation or management.

A bill currently pending in the Oregon Legislature would change that.

Marijuana businesses and activists believe that marijuana residency requirements are an endangered breed, though.

Lindsey argued that state marijuana protections will one day be as illegal as any other kind of business protectionism.

And residency requirement can simply invite shadowy financing “schemes,” said another sponsor of Colorado’s residency bill. In Colorado, for example, some investors pour money into ancillary pot businesses, such as warehouses or lighting companies, then exact heavy kickbacks from the in-state pot growers.

Background checks for investors?

“I want to make sure that we have background checks on those investors,” said Colorado state Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver. “To me, this is a transparency measure to allow what is already happening in Colorado, but to do it above-board.”

One prominent Denver marijuana attorney called the removal of marijuana ownership requirements a logical next step in the industry’s maturation. As long as interested pot investors can’t have a say in how a company is run, they’re unlikely to pour much money into it, Brian Vicente said.

“Residents of other states are already allowed to loan money to these businesses. Given the risk they are assuming in this uncertain industry, they should be able to hold equity in the companies as well,” Vicente said.

But the change won’t be easy, neither for regulators nor for the existing marijuana businesses in legal states.

“I think the industry has always liked the idea of being a homegrown industry,” said Jason Warf of the Southern Colorado Cannabis Council. “This definitely opens the door for your larger out-of-state venture capitalists to walk right in. If we have folks with much more capital than our owners who are able to walk in, when our owners have had to meet these requirements for many years, it would just be an unfair advantage.”

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Kayson Clarke plays bass during the band’s November concert at the Marquis. “The performing key is the biggest motivating factor of what we do,” Clarke said. “Even as small as we are now, a lot of people would love to be able to play shows in front of a crowd the way we do.” Photo courtesy of Jordan Altergott

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They write about girls. They write about other bands.

But they also write about loss, depression and mental health challenges.

“We’ve all had our own problems in the past,” said band member Tyler Felske, a senior at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch. “Getting it down in lyrics or in poetry is extremely helpful. Cliché as it sounds, loss inspires songs.”

Besides Felske, who plays guitar and sings, the other band members are Kayson Clarke, lead bassist and backup vocalist; Aaron Albury, the drummer; and guitarist Nick Gunnare, also a vocalist. Bailey Gordon sometimes steps in on vocals. All members except for Clarke are seniors at Mountain Vista. Clarke graduated from ThunderRidge High School last year.

Just over a year old, the band has its own line of merchandise, has released its first album and is recording its second EP. It also is headlining at the Marquis Theater in Denver on Jan. 30. It played the Marquis for the first time last November.

Mountain Vista senior Noah Hirshorn was among the more than 100 fans at the November Marquis show.

“It was great to be able to see his band actually play a pretty legit venue,” Hirshorn said about his friend, Felske. “They have talent beyond just playing instruments.

They have the talent of musicians.”

All Wrong shared the stage with other local bands such as 888, Defy You Stars and Almost Maine.

“That show was surreal,” Felske said. “We had seen some of our favorite bands perform at the Marquis, so to share a stage with them is such an honor.”

Many students attended All Wrong’s Marquis show, not only because of the connection they share with band members, but also because of the connection with their music, Hirshorn said.

“After our Marquis show, we had a lot of fans come up to us and say that our music, lyrically, got them through a rough time or even just a day at work,” Clarke said.

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Gordon, the band’s occasional vocalist, also recognizes that connection.

“When I met the band and started to relate to them, I realized, ‘Hey, it’s not just me who’s going through this,’” she said. “Because of that connection, we understand each other and incorporate it lyrically. That understanding is how we reach a lot of the fans.”

Gunnare always takes a moment during each show to talk about depression and how people will always be there to help out. A lead writer, he’s transcribed his personal struggles into lyrics and music.

“Because of what I’ve been through,” Gunnare said, “a lot of my experiences write the songs for me.”

For Mountain Vista counselor Emma Schofield, the connection between music and mental health is not surprising.

“I’ve had several students come to me when they’re having an issue and they’ll go through the process of journaling or writing it down and it makes them feel better,” she said. “With musicians who are composing, it helps them to process whatever they’re going through in a very therapeutic way.”

Though Gunnare uses music as an emotional outlet, he also hopes to make it a career.

“My ultimate goal would be to do this as a job and have it make the money for me,” he said. “I think that’s a main part of what keeps me going.”

The band released its first album, “Dead Eyes,” in May. It began working on its second album, “We’re Bitter,” in December.

And band members hope this is only the beginning.

“The goal is for people to look at us and say, ‘All Wrong is something I can get away from the world with,’” Clarke said. “‘All Wrong is something that I can be myself (with) because … All Wrong is all right.’”

Katie Pickrell is a senior at Mountain Vista High School and editor of Mountain Vista Media.

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The heat is on, as it ought to be It is colder than a well digger’s bottom in the Klondike.

I have cleaned up my father’s expression somewhat.

It’s 4 degrees.

The snow melted, then froze, the ice melted, then froze.

The side streets are a mess, but once you get out on University or Quebec, it’s all clear to the highways.

The trick is to get out on University or Quebec without meeting up with a high school student who has had his license for about three days.

The car is a mess. The garage is a mess.

Smitty’s paw prints are visible on the wood flooring.

The furnace runs all day and all night.

I refuse to write wearing a parka over a hoodie.

I am not going to win any awards for conservation.

It’s warm in my home in the winter, and it’s cool in the summer.

One of my neighbors could store furs in her house right now.

This is a very interior time of the year.

I don’t get very far away anyhow, but particularly not at this time of year.

There’s no yard work to be done.

It’s the only time of the year when everyone’s yard looks the same.

Tell me what is better on a winter’s day than listening to the Electric Light Orchestra, loud, and starting a fresh painting on a custom-made canvas?

I know that’s probably not your idea of a good time, but for me it can’t be beat.

One of these days (March 13), we’ll have to change our clocks, and it will still be daylight at 5 and 6.

And then 7 and 8.

Craig Marshall Smith It will start to QUIET smell like lawn DESPERATION food outside my grocery store.

I hold on to these days and nights.

There are no impediments in the spring and the summer, meaning I can just get in the car and go, without concerns about the weather.

Bill Murray was in town recently, and predicted eight more weeks of winter.

My friends seem farther away from me at this time of year.

Lunches have to be rescheduled because of the road conditions.

I like to see weather in films, specifically rain and snow.

A lot of film snow isn’t snow at all. It once was crushed cornflakes.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” was filmed in southern California, in Culver City and Encino, during a heat wave.

RKO created “chemical snow.”

There are very few of the original sets left.

But the swimming pool that was used in the film is still in use, at Beverly Hills High School.

Remember? The floor opens when Carl Switzer (“Alfalfa” in the “Little Rascals” movies), turns the key to get back at Jimmy Stewart.

This is just enough, this weather.

On the other hand, there’s “Dr. Zhivago” weather.

I wouldn’t care for extremes like that. Unless, of course, Julie Christie were nearby.

(Julie is 75.)

I check the paper every morning, to find out when the sun will rise and set.

Incrementally it changes every day, and then, wham, we have to spring forward an entire hour in March.

I can guarantee an article or two about the nuisance of Daylight Saving Time.

Should it be gotten rid of? Yes. Will it be? No. Some of my clocks change all by themselves.

A day or two afterward, it’s forgotten. We’ll be in the midst of March Madness, hoping that someone can knock off Duke.

In the meantime, I am as happy as a snowman in the Upper Peninsula.

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

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Changing doesn’t require billions

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The recent Powerball drawing of $1.6 billion had a lot of people talking about what they would do with the money. I mean, reporters were visiting different cities and interviewing hopeful winners and asking the question, “How would you spend the money?” Social media was buzzing with tweets and posts about how to spend the money or making sure their causes were represented in the event someone won and would be willing to share some

of those winnings.

I happened to be traveling that week and spent time in airplanes, taxis, shuttle buses and airports. I overheard many of the same conversations taking place and some of the answers

were self-serving, with some stating all of the luxury items that they would buy for themselves. Others talked about eliminating debt, helping friends and family, and supporting their favorite cause.

More than a few talked about giving at least half of the winnings away to their favorite charities or making a significant donation through their church our house of worship. We had many of those same questions at our own house and shared our own thoughts on how winning such a large sum of money could and would change our lives.

Now here is the real question, “How would it change who you are?” Many of the people being interviewed and in many of the conversations I overheard or took part in, people said that it wouldn’t change them as a person at all. Maybe that’s true, maybe it’s not, I really didn’t know the people personally so I couldn’t say if I believed they wouldn’t or couldn’t be changed by Norton continues on Page 11

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Rules are for all members of council It was deja vu all over again listening to Doug Clark at the Jan. 19 Littleton City Council meeting. Having run on the issue of transparency and blasted other candidates who weren’t even his opponents about their lack of transparency, now he wants to have his own, secret email account.

All the city employees, all the other council members, play by the same rules and follow the law. They make all their communications available for open records requests. Why does Mr. Clark think the rules don’t apply to him?

We all need to remember his actions when he’s up for re-election in 2017.

Amy S. Conklin, former City Council member Littleton

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

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money. I mean, money does crazy things to people and $1.6 billion is a crazy sum of money.

What I do know is that there are many people who are very happy and comfortable with who they are and where they are. And that they are grounded through a solid belief system and hold close to their values. And then there are others who really would like to make some change or improvement in their lives. So does it take winning the lottery to make those changes? I don’t believe so. True change happens or doesn’t happen when we are committed to our values and disciplined enough to set and pursue our goals.

Money, and I mean a lot of money, can do many things for people and certainly make a difference in how we live and how we secure our future. But if it changes who we are, we have never been comfortable and grounded in who we were in the first place.

Now I am not judging nor am I being a hypocrite. I invested more than a few dollars in the recent Powerball drawing, as you have to be in it to win it, right?

But when I recognize a change I want to make, identify a new goal I want to

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Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. All are welcome. A free question-and-answer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 for South Suburban Park and Recreation District residents; $1.75 for nonresidents. Reservations required. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

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It is at least the third time in five months that prison officials have moved Holmes.

He had been held most recently in San Carlos Correctional Facility in Pueblo after being transferred from the Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City, the state’s highest security prison, where Holmes had his own cell and was heavily supervised. pursue, or dream I wish to make a reality, I invest the time in myself to make those changes, not just in hoping that one day lightning will strike and I will win the lottery.

And it starts with where we see ourselves. Zig Ziglar used to say, “If you don’t like who you are, what you are, and where you are, you can change who you are, what you are, and where you are by changing what goes into your mind.”

Filling our mind, our field of vision, our ears, and our surroundings with positive thoughts and attitude coupled with a strategic and tactical plan that will help us become who we are will have a greater impact and more realistic impact on our lives than investing our time and money in hoping and waiting to win the lottery.

How about you? Would $1.6 billion change you as a person? Are there changes that you would like to make in your life, big or small, and just don’t know where to start? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can acknowledge where true and meaningful change comes from, we will achieve our goals and realize our dreams, making it a better than good week.

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

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offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.

Wesley Writers is a small group of vignette memoir writers who meet at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Share stories of the joys and sorrows of our yesteryears. No fees.

Service American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www.legionpost103.org or call 720-287-2139.

Creative Counseling Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303-2672310.

English Conversation Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-795-3961.

Nutrition classes. Free bootcamp class meets at 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at LTown Nutrition, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

Go to the park for a fun, energizing start to the weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition.

Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss both nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-730-2038 or email ltownnutrition@gmail.com to sign up.

OBITUARIES

HARRIS

Nora Jane Harris

May 17, 1927 – Jan. 20, 2016

A Colorado Native, born in Pueblo, to John Tedford Liggett and Inez Jennie Columbia on May 17, 1927, left this World peacefully on January 20, 2016 at age 89. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Benjamin Burke Harris. Survived by their children, Scott Charles Harris (Linda) of Indian Hills, CO, Rhonda Sue Harris of Castle Rock, CO, Burke Liggett Harris of Fort Collins, CO and Beth Lynne Alvarez (Joe) of Castle Rock, CO. Also survived by her grandchildren, Jeanann Verlee Harris Khadan of New York

City, NY, Kara Elisabeth Schuster of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Evan Markus Schuster of San Diego, CA and Meaghan Marie Harris of Fort Collins, CO; her sister Caroline Suzanne Watts of Napa, California.

The Celebration of Life Service will be at Olinger/ Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 South Colorado Boulevard, Centennial, Colorado on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2pm. Family burial to follow on Wednesday, January 27th at Fort Logan National Cemetery where she will be laid to final rest next to her husband of 50 years.

MCKUNE

Lana D. McKune

Jan. 6, 1948 – Jan. 16, 2016

68, of Centennial, Entered into Heaven on January 16, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Survived by her children, Jason McKune, Molly McKune, and 6 Grandchildren. A Life Celebration was held on January 22, 2016. See ponderosavalleyfunerals.com.

In Loving Memory Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. Private 303-566-4100 Obituaries@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

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Lars Wray serves up his favorite cocktail, a Scooby Snack, at The Rock. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Move over beer...

‘A good drink should reflect what your guest is craving.’

— Susan Bencivenga, Bartender at Merle’s in downtown Littleton

Libations are here Creative cocktails have many loyal fans

Drinks served in these plastic buckets are limited to two per customer at The Rock.

Photo by Jennifer Smith

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com With so much brew-haha going on, craft beer has definitely stolen the spotlight from other adult beverages of late.

But believe it or not, there are people in the universe who simply don’t like beer.

“I just really don’t like the taste of it,” Littleton resident Michelle Moriarty said. “I’ve tried a bunch of local craft beers, because a lot of my friends are really into them. But they just don’t do it for me. I end up feelHOW TO MAKE IT ing full, not relaxed.”

The Rock’s Scooby Snack So Moriarty has 1 ounce banana liqueur embarked on a per1 ounce melon liqueur sonal journey to seek ½ ounce coconut rum out the best, most ½ ounce half and half unique cocktails in town.

Shake with ice, strain “I like to get a into a highball glass. bunch of friends together and try new places,” she said. “We like to meet new people in different parts of town and sample some of the most interesting drinks that different places have.”

One of her favorites is the jalapeño margarita at Merle’s in downtown Littleton. It packs a tangy punch, and the spicy aroma carries across the table.

“I think our guests love the jalapeño margarita so much because we use great, high-quality Tanteo agave jalapeño-infused tequila,” bartender Susan Bencivenga said. “This tequila gives a fresh jalapeño flavor without too much heat. We also use fresh lime juice and agave nectar to finish this margarita to perfection.”

Another local favorite for cocktail hour is The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen, which has locations in Highlands Ranch, Parker and Lakewood. The stars of the show there are 32-ounce cocktails (limit two!)

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Brief history of cocktails

Susan Bencivenga loves creating unique cocktails for her customers at Merle’s in Littleton. Courtesy photo

Cocktails first started showing up in history books in the 17th century.

When Prohibition arrived in 1919, they went underground but remained popular, although the quality of liquor declined greatly. Bootleggers switched from whiskey to gin, because it didn’t need to age. But it tasted pretty bad as a result, so fruit juice was added to mask the taste. An added bonus was that sweet cocktails are easier to drink quickly, an important consideration when your speakeasy could be raided at any moment.

The popularity of cocktails declined in 1960s and through the 1970s — young people seemed to prefer wine and marijuana — with the notable exception of the tacky tiki era.

Traditional cocktails began to make a comeback in the 2000s, and today cocktail drinkers are enjoying a full-on renaissance. Bartenders are now known as “mixologists” and use a wide variety of interesting ingredients and complex flavors.

Source: www.about.com/food

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Big band brings big bang for no bucks The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Falconaires big band will perform at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. This jazz ensemble is more than 30 years old and consists of 18 full-time jazz musicians. They play traditional and contemporary big band jazz, including some original compositions. The band takes pride in cultivating our national heritage through its only indigenous musical genre — jazz. As part of LUMC’s Fine Arts Series, the admission is free. Littletonumc.org or 303-794-6379.

Reminder: Mozart “It’s All About Mozart!” is an Englewood Arts Presents program set for 2 p.m. on Jan. 30 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Peter Cooper, principal oboist with the Colorado Symphony, will be featured with the Ainomae Quartet in Mozart’s “Oboe Quintet in C Minor,” K. 388/406, and two other works by the composer. Tickets: $20 adults/$15 seniors/free under 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to concert.

Swanson show “Polysemic,” artist Joel Swanson’s oneperson show at the Museum Outdoor Arts, will be the topic of his discussion with the audience at 2 p.m. on Feb. 6 in Hampden Hall, second floor of Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Admission is free, but the MOA would like a reservation in advance: Jessica Brack, 303-806-0444, ext. 0, or jbrack@moaonline.org. The exhibit will run through Feb. 27.

CURTAIN TIME Pulitzer winner The Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Gin Game” by D.L. Coburn will be presented for one weekend only, Jan. 29-31, at the historic Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Performed by Ellen Ranson and Gary Crow-Willard for the Silver Circuit, which offers two-person stage productions at senior facilities along the Front Range. Presented by The Theater Company of Lafayette. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29; 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31. Tickets: $10-$16, 1-800-838-3006, tclstage.org.

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made with Rockstar energy drinks that come in plastic buckets, complete with plastic shovel.

“The buckets taste like a fruity energy drink,” said Dana Borin, who frequents The Rock with a group of coworkers.

“And you can take (the buckets) home to the kids,” added her friend Wendy Stephens.

And let’s not forget breakfast cocktails, which have come way beyond simply pouring a little bubbly into some orange juice.

Snooze, with seven Colorado locations, including Centennial and Lone Tree, is widely known for its variety of morning beverages with names like the Snooze Fashioned, Boss Hog Bloody Mary (with bacon!) and the Mmm Mmm Mosa.

“The Orange Snoozius is my favorite,” Moriarty said. “It has vodka, orange liqueur, OJ and whipped cream. I first tried it because I worked at Orange Julius a long time ago, but now I’m hooked. It’s way better than a plain old Orange Julius.”

Stately art Arvada Center’s second “Art of the State” juried exhibition is open and runs through March 27 in all the galleries (over 10,000 feet). Gallery director Colin Parson said there Sonya Ellingboe were 1,434 entries from 511 artists.

SONYA’S Jurors were Gwen SAMPLER Chanzit, modern art curator, Denver Art Museum; Michael Chavez, public art program manager, Denver Arts and Venues; and Parson. Panel discussions with artists will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 6; 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25; 11 a.m. March 19. Info: arvadacenter.org/galleries-special-events.

(More here on the exhibit next week.)

Student creations Art by Littleton Public Schools students is exhibited at Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts through Feb. 9. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Back in the Ranch “Broadway Sings!” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 will be an evening of Broadway favorites, directed by teacher Mark Middlebrooks.

Songs from “Grease,” “Matilda,” “My Fair Lady” and more. Held at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Memories!

“Reunion ’85” plays through Feb. 13 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Performances: 7:30 Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11 and Monday, Feb. 1; 8 p.m.

Jan. 29, 30, Feb. 5, 12, 13; 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31.

Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Now, that’s Fuddy “Fuddy Meers” by David LindsayAbaire will be presented by Phamaly Theatre Company at two venues. First is Feb. 6-21 at Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Monday, Feb. 15; 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 14 and 21.

Second is Feb. 26-28 at the Arvada Center,

FIVE EASY STEPS TO BETTER COCKTAILS 1. Upgrade your liquor cabinet with higherquality beverages.

2. Use fresh ingredients, especially for fruit garnishes.

3. Match the drink and glass temperature.

4. Use garnishes when appropriate.

5. Measure everything.

Source: www.about.com/food With so many creative cocktails out there these days, how does one decide?

“A good drink should reflect what your guest is craving,” Bencivenga said. “Some like it on the sweet side or a little smoky deep flavor. When someone is lost on what they’d like, I ask what they usually order and try to find something new and different for them to experience. It may even just be a different brand of liquor or flavor profile.”

Bencivenga enjoys coming up with unique recipes on her own, and seeing her customers’ reaction to them. Her current favorite is the Blackberry Bourbon Fizz.

“I came up with this fun drink to help people who don’t normally drink bourbon to fall in love with it,” she said.

‘You get to meet new people every day, and make new friends every day. It’s a chance to make people happy.’

Lars Wray, Bartender at The Rock

The USAF Falconaires will perform a free big band jazz concert at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Littleton United Methodist Church. The band will play traditional, contemporary and original works. Courtesy photo Highlands Ranch. Tickets: $7 advance; $10 at the door if not sold out: HRCAonline.org or 303-791-8958.

Gardener get together The Littleton Garden Club will hear Linda M. Hellow speak about “Tools and Techniques for Older Gardeners” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Littleton Public Schools Education Services Center lunchroom, 5776 S. Crocker St., Littleton.

(Enter on the south.) Guests are welcome. Social time is at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. Hellow is a lifetime gardener who has certificates in horticultural therapy. Information: littletongardenclub. org or president Liz Wuest, famwuest4@ gmail.com.

On PACE for music “Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom” plays 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26-27; 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Tickets: phamaly.org; tickets various prices up to $36.

King and LBJ “All the Way” by Robert Schenkkan plays Feb. 5 to 28 at the Stage Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Performances: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 8 p.m. Sat. Feb 20; 6:30 p.m. Sun. Feb 14; 1:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 6 and 27. Denvercenter.org, tickets start at $32.

at the PACE Center in Parker at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 and 6. The performance tells the story of Irish independence through music, song, dance and storytelling. Tickets: $40/$45, parkerarts.org, 303-805-6800.

Family law clinic Arapahoe Community College Paralegal Club, in connection with the 18th Judicial District Access to Justice Committee, will host a free family law clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 in Summit Room M1900 in college’s Main Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Offered to parties in Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties who are without an attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions. Information: Jodi TerwilligerStacey, Esq., ACC Paralegal Program, jodi. terwilliger-stacey@arapahoe.edu, 303797-5878.

by Richard Bean from an 18th-century Italian comedy, plays at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, from Feb. 5 to March 27. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays, Monday, Feb. 15; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: vintagetheatre. com, tickets various prices up to $30.

Comedia del Arte “One Man, Two Guvnors,” adapted

Spellers “The 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” with book by Rachel Sheinken and music and lyrics by William Finn, plays Feb. 5 to 27 at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: equinoxtheatredenver.com., $20 advance, $25 at door, group discount available online.

She starts by muddling — smushing — an orange slice with blackberries, mint and a squeeze of simple syrup. She shakes those together with locally distilled Breckenridge Bourbon, then pours over ice topped with ginger ale.

“Love, love, love this drink!” she said.

Over at The Rock, bartender Lars Wray says his favorite libation is the Scooby Snack. It’s served in a highball glass and tastes like a melon-y pina colada.

“It tastes like goodness,” he said.

Whatever your poison, Moriarty notes that exploring and sharing cocktails (re-

sponsibly, of course) is a great way to see new horizons, try food at new venues and simply spend time with people you enjoy.

“I’m a single mom, but I’m lucky to be surrounded by tons of really great friends,” she said. “I love getting out of the house with them to talk about our days, our families, our lives.”

And serving people like Moriarty and her friends is why so many bartenders love their jobs.

“You get to meet new people every day, and make new friends every day,” said Wray. “It’s a chance to make people happy.”

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different choices if a helping hand had reached out from a system designed to not miss the opportunities to help him,” he said.

“This process is now about the next student in crisis who is on the brink of hurting themselves or others. It’s about implementing meaningful changes that will help identify those kids early and intervene with positive support to prevent the next tragedy.”

The reports, released on Jan. 18, are the outcome of arbitration between the Davis family and Littleton Public Schools. In exchange for the proceedings, the family agreed not to sue the district over the shooting death of their daughter at Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13, 2013.

“There was not one individual cataclysmic mistake by LPS,” said Michael Roche, the Davis family’s friend and attorney. “Rather, there was a steady stream of small failures that led inevitably to a catastrophic result. These were not just individual mistakes. I wish it was that simple. Because if that were the problem, it would be easier to solve. Getting rid of a few bad apples is much simpler than changing an institutional mindset.”

But, according to the researchers that undertook the studies, changing the institutional mindset is exactly what needs to happen.

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had questions about how such a tragedy could have happened when he took over the district last summer.

“There are topics in this report that the community is simply entitled to hear,” he said.

Four experts reviewed their findings, which weren’t all easy to hear. The door the killer walked through was supposed to be locked. Behavior wasn’t thoroughly documented or followed up on. There is a culture that promotes “groupthink.” Teachers don’t

“The evidence of faulty systems thinking within AHS and LPS included a tendency for groupthink, a reluctance to reflect on and admit failure, and the minimization of sincere concern,” reads the report by the University of Colorado Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. “These findings represent the most challenging and the most important of the problems to solve, because information sharing and threat assessment cannot overcome an unhealthy organizational system.”

All three reports had findings consistent with each other. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office concluded there was no criminal wrongdoing on the part of Arapahoe High or school district officials, but Superintendent Brian Ewert and the researchers acknowledge there were definite missteps.

Generally speaking, the major flaws came in the areas of unreliable reporting on, and follow-up, of behaviors throughout shooter Karl Pierson’s years in LPS, a lack of sharing of information among people who could do something about it, and the school culture of “groupthink.”

State Sen. Linda Newell, who represents the district that includes LPS and had two daughters graduate from district schools, asked what the specific indicators of groupthink are. Sarah Goodrum of the University of Colorado Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence said there are two major ones at Arapahoe High.

“First, the school culture doesn’t allow

much room for failure,” she said, noting a strong “we” culture that emphasizes “Warrior Strong” over uniqueness and is not healthy.

Second is a reluctance to allow for open dialogue about concerns, she said.

“The teachers were not heard, and in some cases, teachers felt they could not even voice their concerns. … When there’s a great deal of agreement, it’s an indication something’s wrong.”

Newell also asked whether the district is on track with how it deals with mental health issues, having spent more than $800,000 last year for an in-house counseling center.

“We’ve seen some positive things,” said Michael Dorn, executive director of Safe Havens International, a nonprofit security group that conducted one of the studies. “We’re a little concerned about sustainability.”

Dorn added, and the other studies agreed, that the district should have more control over discipline matters rather than letting all such decisions be made at the building level.

After the shooting, LPS did create a districtlevel team that reviews all incident reports weekly, and Dorn said that’s a plus.

State Rep. Jim Wilson asked whether schools should consider metal detectors or armed guards. The experts didn’t necessarily support either option.

“When you are going to do it right and support it, it’s very effective,” said Dorn of metal detection, adding it costs about $1 million a year per building. “It’s not something

we would recommend. There are other approaches.”

John Nicoletti, who specializes in police and public safety psychology, said having police on site is preferable to armed guards.

“But it’s not a typical recommendation for us,” said Nicoletti, who helped write one of the reports. “There’s not an easy answer to your question. We’re very situation specific.”

Committee member Linda Weinerman, a juvenile justice advocate, asked the question that perhaps has been on the top of the minds of many in the community: How can you tell when a student poses a serious threat?

“We’re talking about kids,” she said. “Kids often do knucklehead, silly things.”

Dorn noted that there are answers to that in all three reports, but thorough threat assessment based on proven techniques is key.

“Maybe you determine they’re not a threat, but they do require some sort of assistance,” he said.

Nicoletti noted his firm, after the fact, rated Pierson a risk on many levels, but Arapahoe High had rated him as a low threat.

“What we saw was a breakdown in the detectors,” he said.

State Sen. Mark Scheffel, committee chairman, thanked the researchers for their hard work on the reports, and said it would now be important to figure out how to get their recommendations in place.

“Waiting for them gave us hope, but having them gives us power,” he said.

always get listened to. Kids could have been reunited with families better after the incident.

Other news was better. Some positive changes have already been made. The district spent more than $800,000 on mental healthrelated improvements. Safe2Tell stickers now appear on all student IDs, giving kids easy access to anonymously report signs of trouble.

And all in all, agreed the researchers, Arapahoe High was at least as safe as most schools in the country, even on Dec. 13, 2013.

Just three people spoke during public comment, two of whom are critical of the district on a fairly frequent basis. But one former Arapahoe teacher was there to say he hoped the community could now move forward.

“We have heard a lot of data tonight, but

action speaks louder than data,” said Gregory Tyler. “… I’m a forgiving person. I can get past this. But I know a lot of people are still hurting.”

School board member Jim Stephens had two children in the building that day.

“I’m heartbroken every day,” he said. “The staff, I’m completely in awe of the grace and the love you show each other. Too many of you heard or saw things on that day that nobody should ever hear or see.”

The audience was completely hushed during the presentation, which ended with board members urging community cohesion.

“While we can’t make sense of this tragedy, we can come up with ways to prevent it from happening again,” said Lucie Stanish, former board president. But the schools can’t do it

alone. We all need to work together, because this is a societal issue, not just a school issue.”

But after the crowds left, reporters pounced during a planned press conference.

“Was there a cover-up after the incident?

Why was there no communication with the press?” some asked.

Of course not, was the answer. It was a strategy, they said, and there were legal implications, but the district always stayed in touch with its families.

“It was just so foreign in this community, it didn’t feel right,” said Ewert, who was the Englewood Public Schools superintendent at the time. “Quite frankly, as an outsider, I didn’t understand it either.”

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‘Violet’ sparks thought with story about 1960s Journey through South occurs as changes loom

Tesori (music and lyrics) and Brian Crawley (book), based on a story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim,” by Doris Betts. It’s a smaller-scale musical with a message,

By Sonya Ellingboe filled with upbeat country, gospel and sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com honky-tonk tunes and a compelling story.

In image-conscious September 1964, Among those Violet meets on the bus a young woman named Violet Karl (El- are a couple of young soldiers en route len Kaye) leaves her home in Spruce to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Monty (Chas Pine, North Carolina, on a bus headed Lederer) and the more reserved Flick for Tulsa, Oklahoma, where there is an (Randy Chalmers), who is black, take evangelist/healer she believes will heal her out for boozy evening in Memphis the scar on her face, disen route, after she beats figured in an accident. them at poker.

“Her journey takes A charming scene IF YOU GO her across the Amerihas young Violet (Re“Violet” plays through can South during the becca Hyde) learning to Feb. 7 at Town Hall Arts cultural revolution of play poker from her dad Center, 2450 W. Main the 1960s. This is before (Scott McLean) on one St. in downtown Littlecivil rights, Vietnam, side of the stage, while ton. Performances are women’s liberation and adult Violet is quietly at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, the British Invasion rebeating the puzzled Fridays, Saturdays; 2 shaped our society,” soldiers on the other p.m. Sundays; 12:30 wrote director Nick Sugside. Dad and young Vi p.m. on Feb. 7. Tickar in his notes for “Vioappear in a number of ets: $23-$42. Townhallet” at Littleton’s Town flashbacks that effeclartscenter.org, 303Hall Arts Center. tively add another layer 794-2787, ext. 5.

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President Lyndon B. Throughout, a counJohnson signed the Civil try band, led by Donna Rights Act, prohibiting Debreceni, plays the discrimination based on race, color, lively, pleasing score, set to the side of religion, sex, and outlawed segrega- the stage. It is a really nice addition to tion in public places. This was deeply this production. Voices are strong and unpopular in the South, where Violet the melodies are fun to hear. was traveling, and its enforcement was There is a big gospel number, “Raise challenged and racism remained … It’s Me Up,” in Tulsa as the preacher (Zach not about the destination, but the jour- Stalley) sings with his converts, includney that transforms us.” ing Lula Buffington (the remarkable The set is a bus terminal, designed Anna High), and there’s a letdown when

by Tina Anderson to serve as several he turns out to be a fake. places on Violet’s travels, with assorted Violet’s journey ends with a rousing chairs to the front suggesting a cross- “Bring Me to the Light,” and lots for the country bus. She makes new friends audience to ponder. “Violet” would be and learns about what it means to be good for teens to see, especially with a an outsider bit of preliminary discussion of 1960s “Violet” was written by Jeanine history.

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Thomas Blomster, director of the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, works with young musicians.

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Concerts to support youth music instruction Castle Pines events help give elementary school kids musical opportunities

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two February concerts will showcase and support elementary music instruction in Douglas County.

The first one is set for Feb. 5, when the Castle Pines Arts and Cultural Foundation will partner with the Colorado Chamber Orchestra to present music played by kids in the program at the Castle Pines Community Center. Included will be a symphony composed by 8-year-old Emma Spears, which “is as good as the music Mozart wrote at that age,” according to Colorado Chamber Orchestra Director Thomas Blomster. Also performing will be high school student Fionn Cool, who plays trombone and French horn and has played at Dazzle Jazz Club in Denver.

(He started in this program in sixth grade.)

Several years ago, budget cuts spelled the end of elementary school band and orchestra instruction as part of

the school day. It became an extracurricular, after-school experience, priced at $41 a month plus instrument rental. For some families, even in relatively well-off Douglas County, music classes were out of reach.

But a solution was discovered through a local professional orchestra.

The Castle Pines Arts and Cultural Foundation partnered with the Colorado Troy Chamber Orchestra in CCOEIM (Colorado Chamber Orchestra Early Instrumental Music). It has grown to provide elementary band classes before or after school from 200 children in one (high school) feeder area to 1,432 children in six Douglas County feeder areas.

About 10 percent of district students qualify for free lunch and need financial assistance to learn to play an instrument. Educators say that musical training “helps increase many educational disciplines, including math and reading, as well as instill a tremendous sense of self-worth and accomplishment,” according to Debbie DavidsonStanfill, who directs the Colorado Chamber Orchestra’s

Outreach program. She provides matching scholarships.

Proceeds from these concerts will go toward scholarships. “Last year, we raised $5,000,” said Cheryl McGovern of the foundation.

The second concert, “Save the Music! An evening of Jazz, Wine and Eats,” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26, will be at the Daniels Gate Club House. The first 15 minutes will present a short performance by young musicians, who will be followed by the well-known Hank Troy Trio. (No drinks will be served until the kids have performed and departed.)

Tickets cost $60 each or two for $110.

For an additional $20, guests can pull a number for a bottle of mystery wine, valued from $15 to $100. (It cannot be consumed at the event.)

Pianist Hank Troy, a local jazz legend, began presenting ragtime concerts and accompanying silent films in Denver in 1971. Ten years later, he joined the Queen City Jazz Band and he also plays for other groups, stage shows and musical theater.

The Colorado Chamber Orchestra, directed by Blomster, now makes its home at the Arvada Center. The professional orchestra’s mission includes in-school education.

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THINGS TO DO THEATER/SHOWS

Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’ With the Banks children running rampant, a magical nanny flies in to save the day in this fantastical musical. Featuring songs you know and love like “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.” All the fun of the film is brought to life on stage in this “Supercalifragilistic-expialidocious” production. Show runs through Sunday, Jan. 31, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For times, tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.

Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom Spirit of Freedom tells the story of Irish independence, beginning 100 years ago with the Easter Rising. Through music, song, dance, and storytelling, Celtic Nights honors the struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom, independence, and true democracy. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.

ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.

‘Brit of Magic’ Keith Fields, comedy magician, stars in “A Brit of Magic,” an interactive show that includes magic, comedy and some stunts. Fields will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Seating is limited; go to tickets.amazingshows.com or call 303660-6799 for reservations.

‘Addams Family’ Show CYT Denver presents “The Addams Family” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, to Saturday, Jan. 30; at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Front Range Christian School Theater, 6657 W. Ottawa Ave., Littleton. Tickets available at the door, by calling 720-840-6148 or online at www. cytdenver.org.

Give Your Love Fundraiser Chef John Besh will serve up his signature Louisiana cuisine for Breakthrough Kent Denver’s annual “Give your Love” fundraising event from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Kent Denver’s Schaden Dining Hall. A VIP reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the dining hall. Tickets are available at bit.ly/johnbesh. Breakthrough Kent Denver aims to increase the educational and social opportunities of motivated, underresourced, urban, middle school students through a quality year-round program, and to motivate and train high school and college students for careers in education.

Learn more at www.breakthroughdenver. org.

Travel-Tours From Denver We’ve got places to go in 2016. Meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial (Room A), to learn about two exciting tours — four days in Vancouver or four days in San Francisco and the wine country. Also on the drawing board is a European tour from a Catholic perspective, visiting Prague and Austria. Each tour offers one or more special attractions. For example, enjoy a special luncheon at a winery — five wines each paired with gourmet food. Contact Betty at Odyssey Tours, 303-956-2737, to RSVP. Business Plan Basics The Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver presents Business Plan Basics at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; go to www.smallbusinessdenver. com/events.cfm.

‘Out of Bounds’ In this honest play about cyber bullying, a 14-year-old girl and her peers open a discussion about bullying, friendship, past mistakes, and forgiveness. “Out of Bounds” combines video footage, graphic illustrations, and stories from parents, teachers, and others who have faced the challenges of bullying. Performances are at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 3, and 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.

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‘Violet’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Violet” through Sunday, Feb. 7. “Violet” tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amid the image obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Violet dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith.

Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. Along the way, Violet forms unlikely friendships with her fellow riders, who teach her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Adventures in Dance Learn the jive, lindy hop, Charleston and hustle in a workout format at Swing Aerobics from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Jan. 26. Dance to blues and popular rock while learning the West Coast Swing from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 23. Learn the merengue and bachata club dances from 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 24. Learn to glide across the floor with the Viennese waltz and the waltz from 7-8 p.m.

Thursdays through Feb. 25. Classes are in the group room at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 207, Littleton. Go to www.adventuresindance.com.

ART/CRAFTS

Drop-in Classes Drop in and learn a craft, home improvement skill or what to read next at Saturday Surprise, at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

EVENTS

Birthday Celebration Enjoy food and festivities from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, as Douglas County Libraries celebrates 10 years at its Roxborough location, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. No registration required; call 303-7917323 or go to www.

DouglasCountyLibraries. org.

Line Dance Aerobics Adult dancers will learn a variety of line dances including cowboy cha-cha, electric slide, Cupid shuffle, and the wobble in a workout format. Class runs from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29 at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. An early-bird price is offered if registering before Feb. 1. You can also drop in to any session. Go to www.adventuresindance.com.

Woodturners Club The Front Range Woodturners Club meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware at 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Beginners and visitors are always welcome. The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 2. Call Jim Proud at 303-807-7566.

The Struggle of Syria Since gaining its independence from the French in 1946, Syria has had a rocky and troubled history and recent events are no exception. Located in one of the most conflict ridden parts of the world, Syria’s turmoil has involved both its regional neighbors as well as its own internal factions that have made self-rule a challenging goal. Join Active Minds from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, as we seek to understand Syria’s history and recent atrocities and how this informs current and future challenges for this pivotal player in the Middle East. Program takes place at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Call 303-542-7279 to RSVP. Backyard Bird Count The Audubon Society of Greater Denver plans its annual Great Backyard Bird Count from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Learn how to identify birds using binoculars, field guides or your smart phone. This

is a free family event, but a donation, bird seed purchase, or purchase in the Sweets N’ Tweets Gift Shop are greatly appreciated. Go to www. denveraudubon.org/getinvolved/birdseed-sale/ through Friday, Feb. 5, for an online bird seed purchase, which will be available for pickup at the event. Go to www.gbbc.birdcount.org/ or call 303-973-9530.

Sisters of Courage: Homesteading the Rockies Historian Dave Lively shares the Harbison sisters’ extraordinary lives homesteading near Grand Lake. Program is presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Lively will follow the Harbison family through the turmoil of the last half of the 19th century into the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park. Lively is a Grand County historian who has been leading his weekly “Sisters of Courage” walk in Rocky Mountain National Park for more than eight years. In 2015, Lively appeared in “The Living Dream,” a PBS documentary, and is a speaker for the Rocky Mountain National Park Centennial Speakers Series. Call the library at 303-795-3961.

HEALTH

Mind, Body Health for New Moms Kate Bennett, PsyD, and Katie DoVico, DPT, plan a 90-minute workshop to support mind and body health for new moms.

This workshop will empower women to feel strong and confident in their new roles while coping with the physical and psychological recovery of pregnancy and delivery. Workshop is at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at DoVico Physical Therapy, 7500 S. University Blvd., Littleton.

Call 720-316-7547 to RSVP. South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pax Christi Catholic Church, 5761 McArthur Ranch Road, Littleton; Sunday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southern Gables Church, 4001 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton; Wednesday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Newmont Mining, 6501 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village; Friday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Littleton (Maryanne Eagelston, 720-891-2248).

Free Health Classes South Denver Cardiology presents free educational classes at its office, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303-744-1065 or www.southdenver.com. Class schedule: Tuesday, Feb. 2, Cholesterol and Your Heart, 11 a.m. to noon. Explore how to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives; Monday, Feb. 15, Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin; Monday, Feb. 15, Diabetes, Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar.

Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 (Slow Down the Aging Process); Wednesday, Feb. 10 (The Insulin-Heart Disease Connection); Wednesday, Feb. 17 (Foods and Your Hormone System, with guest speaker William H. Lee, MD); Wednesday, Feb. 24 (The NO Solution: Nitric Oxide for Heart Health) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.

EDUCATION

Conservation Lecture Series Learn about Conservation in Colorado: The Next Chapter at an Audubon Society of Greater Denver lecture series that will highlight some of the state’s threatened and endangered animals, creating dialogue with industry experts about the challenges they face while also inspiring hope for the future. Registration is available for individual classes or the entire series. Money raised will support additional educational programming at our Audubon Nature Center. All classes run from 8 a.m. to noon and take place at the Audubon Nature Center, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton.

For cost information and to register, call 303-973-9530 or email info@ denveraudubon.org. Series schedule: Friday, Jan. 29, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Burrowing Owls & Plovers; Friday, Feb. 5, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Black-footed ferret; Friday, Feb. 12, Butterfly Pavilion, Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network. Go to www.denveraudubon.org.

Monthly Adult Lecture Series The Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission sponsors talks on topics that impact Colorado and Douglas County residents. The intent of these talks is to increase the understanding of how science and technology address issues facing the community. RSVP required; call the PACE Center Calendar continues on Page 19

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Clarinetist to play Mozart masterpiece Musician will perform with Littleton Symphony on Feb. 12

The Littleton Symphony Orchestra, directed by Jurgen de Lemos, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets cost $18, $15 — free for 21 and under. Available at littletonsymphony.org or Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B-206, Centennial. Tickets also available at the door on concert nights. Information: info@littletonsymphony.org or 303-933-6824.

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jason Shafer joined the Colorado Symphony as principal clarinet in the 2013-2014 season, following four years with the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida. He will perform as soloist with the Littleton Symphony on Feb. 12, playing Mozart’s “Clarinet Concerto.”

Shafer has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony and the Sun Valley Summer Symphony, where he has been a regular member since 2012. A member of the faculty at Metropolitan State University of Denver since 2015, he looks for travel opportunities and has also performed in Europe The featured piece was written in 1791 for Mozart’s friend and fellow Mason, Anton Stadler, who first performed it in Prague on Oct. 16, 1791.

It is one of the composer’s last works before he died — and a well-known work, featuring interplay between the soloist and the orchestra.

Stadler played a basset clarinet, with greater

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range than the contemporary instrument, but it has been reworked for today’s clarinet.

LSO publicist Karen Smith writes: “Brace yourself for a series of musical storms, ending with a gentle breeze by Linke” in addition to the Mozart concerto.

The storms she refers to are the storm scene from Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony; The Royal Hunt and Storm from Berlioz’s “The Trojans;” Johann Strauss’ “Thunder and Lightning Polka;” John Philip Sousa’s “The Thunderer;” and then “Berliner Luft Polka” by Paul Linke.

public. Thursday, Feb. 4, Mining in Colorado, presented by Colorado Mining Association.

Guest speaker is Stuart Sanderson. From the time we get up in the morning to the time we go to bed at night, we use mineral products.

Even more surprising, perhaps, is that many of these are produced here in Colorado. Colorado ranks 11th among the states in coal production, fourth in gold, and first in molybdenum.

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Jason Shafer, principal clarinet in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, will be soloist with the Littleton Symphony on Feb. 12, performing Mozart’s “Clarinet Concerto.” Courtesy photo

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English Practice Practice your English gives mixed-level English language learners an opportunity to practice speaking English. Adults from all levels and language backgrounds are welcome at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries. org.

GED Prep Classes Students ages 17 and older may attend GED prep classes at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, and 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, Parker. Registration is required at 303-791-

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Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive.

For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/ learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.

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Overall, mining generates $8.8 billion in revenue for Colorado and produces more than 73,000 jobs.

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Alex Aratani puts up a shot for Heritage during the Jan. 22 game against Castle View. The shot was good, but Castle View won the game 64-59. Photo by Tom Munds

Eagles’ rally comes too late Time runs out for Heritage boys as Castle View wins 64-59

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Heritage was ahead early in the Jan. 22 league boys basketball game against Castle View before the Sabercats took control of the tempo and built a 50-37 lead going into the final quarter. Though the Eagles battled back, their rally fell short, and the Sabercats won 64-59.

“This was a tough game,” Heritage coach Jentry Byleveld said, “and we didn’t play well early.”

Key moments Heritage was ahead after the first quarter. Castle View found its range from behind the three-point line and took the

lead 18-15 with 5:55 left in the second period. The Sabercats built on the lead and appeared to be firmly in control of the game as they led 50-37 going into the final quarter.

But Heritage mounted a determined rally. Steals, fast-break baskets and onthe-mark outside shots cut the lead to five points with about a minute left in the game. Heritage, however, could get no closer as Castle View hung on to win.

Key players/statistics Jack Peck led the Eagles in scoring with 23 points, Tomas Ornelas scored 17, and John Carlson added nine points.

They said it Coach Byleveld said he was proud that his team refused to quit and mounted a strong rally.

“The kids played hard and made it

close,” he said. “Unfortunately it was too little too late.”

He said he saw a lot of good things happen during the game, particularly during the rally.

“We got things going when we picked up the tempo,” he said. “I liked what I saw, and it could be the style of the future for us.”

Ornelas said he likes the fast-paced play.

“It was a physical game like it always is, but the fast pace helps open it up so we can get to the basket,” he said.

Going forward The Eagles had an overall record of 4-11 and a league record of 0-3 following the loss to Castle View. Heritage continues league play at home Jan. 29 against Regis and on the road Feb. 2 at Highlands Ranch.

Pirates can’t overcome small numbers Englewood team challenged by tiny roster, young wrestlers

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Englewood entered all four athletes on its roster in the Jan. 23 Kennedy Invitational wrestling tournament, and the Pirates finished 21st in the 24-team field.

“We started the season with eight wrestlers, but some left us so we now have four on the roster,” Pirates coach Jim Potter said during the tournament. “The four guys we have are young, with a junior, two sophomores and a freshman. They are young, but they are wrestling hard and every guy is steadily improving.”

The cheers of fans, friends, families and teammates shook the walls of the Kennedy gymnasium during the tournament’s nonstop day of wrestling. Organizers used a 16-wrestler, double-elimination format for each of the 14 weight divisions.

Aurora Central won the team championship with 169.5 points, and Mountain Vista finished second with 163 points.

Englewood wrestlers earned nine team points, so the Pirates finished 21st — three points ahead of Montbello, which finished with six points.

No Pirates wrestler placed in the top four in his weight division, but three of the four posted at least one mat win in the competition. Sam Westra (152 pounds) and

like a fun sport,” the freshman said. “It was harder than I thought it would be, but it is still fun. I think it is fun because I am alone out there on the mat and I can show what I can do.”

He said he is a much better wrestler now than he was at the start of the season.

She can’t stay out of the gym Pomona basketball player Ashley Van Sickle logs long hours in the gym.

“She’s a great kid and is a very good student,” coach Jeff Gomer said. “She is well respected by both staff and students at the school. She is one of the best junior guards in the state and she has a really well-rounded game.

“She can pass, score and defend. The best thing about her is she is a gym rat.

I have to kick her out of the gym so I can go home.”

Van Sickle is at or near the top of Jefferson County 5A statistics. She

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Englewood’s Aaron Ortiz works to put his Cherry Creek opponent on his back during the second round consolation match at the Kennedy Invitational wrestling tounrament. Ortiz pinned his opponent, but lost in the next round of competition. Photo by Tom Munds Aaron Ortiz each posted two wins; Dwight Anderson, a 182-pounder, won one match; and freshman Alex Rose wrestled well at 113 pounds but went 0-2 in the tournament.

Rose said his older brother was a wrestler, which helped him decide to compete in the sport.

“I decided to wrestle because it seemed

The conference names are majestic, but the new league alignment that will apparently be approved for Class 5A football teams has left many observers with altitude sickness.

For the 2016-17 cycle, the Colorado High School Activities Association football committee has proposed reducing the 5A football playoffs from 32 to 16 teams, which is a good idea.

However, using teams’ Ratings Percentage Index, a computer ranking, over the past two years to realign leagues has drawn a puzzled response from many coaches and athletic directors.

The “waterfall” Jim Benton alignments are inOVERTIME tended to balance out leagues based on the strength of teams. But they also separate some natural geographic rivals and bring about more travel for teams.

For example, Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge — neighborhood rivals in Highlands Ranch — would no longer be in the same league. One of ThunderRidge’s new conference foes would be Northglenn, some 30 miles away.

Conferences in the 5A proposal are named after Colorado’s 14ers, like Mount Elbert and Mount Evans. They are great monikers, but I still liked the way teams were aligned in the former Centennial, Continental and 5A Jefferson County leagues.

The CHSAA Legislative Council is expected to approve the new conference alignments on Jan. 28.

The council determines rules, and its 75 members represent all athletic conferences along with delegates from the Colorado Association of School Boards, Colorado Athletic Directors Association and Colorado Association of Secondary School Administrators. The football committee proposal is one of 10 reports that will likely be approved.

The claim of the football committee with its Class 5A waterfall conference proposal is that travel will be along the I-25 corridor and be no longer than two hours since there are no Grand Junction schools. The proposed Class 4A waterfall league lineup is based on geography.

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Sure rivalry games can be scheduled as nonleague affairs, but seeing Creek vs. Valor or Douglas County vs. Castle View in league contests that add more importance than just bragging right will be lost in the new conference alignments.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP ENGLEWOOD PIRATES GIRLS BASKETBALL Centaurs 50, Englewood 39 The Pirates felt to 6-8 on the season with the Jan. 23 home loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Elizabeth 63, Englewood 38 The Pirates fell to 6-7 on the season with the Jan. 22 home loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

HERITAGE EAGLES

The Pirates fell to 3-12 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Denver West 65, Englewood 61 The Pirates fell to 3-11 on the season with the Jan. 20 road loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Weld Central 68, Englewood 63 The Pirates fell to 3-10 on the season with the Jan. 19 home loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

BOYS BASKETBALL Elizabeth 73, Englewood 56

ARAPAHOE WARRIORS GIRLS BASKETBALL Cherry Creek 48, Arapahoe 29 The Warriors fell to 9-5 on the season with the Jan. 22 home loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Castleview 56, Heritage 23 The Eagles fell to 6-11 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss.

Key performers: Haily Cechini scored seven points.

Regis Jesuit 52, Heritage 37 The Eagles fell to 6-10 on the season with the Jan. 20 road loss.

Key performers: Haily Cechini scored 14 points. Baily Cechini scored 13 points.

Rock Canyon 30, Heritage 24 The Eagles fell to 6-9 on the season with the Jan. 19 road loss.

Key performers: Haily Cechini scored 10 points. Baily Cechini scored seven points.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Key performers: Macy Ziegler scored 19 points. Jordyn Vega scored 12 points.

Arapahoe 60, Smokey Hill 28 The Warriors improved to 9-4 on the season with the Jan. 20 home win.

Key performers: Elianna McClair scored 13 points. Jordyn Vega scored 12 points.

Arapahoe 53, Palmer 40 The Warriors improved to 8-4 on the season with the Jan. 18 road win.

Rock Canyon 65, Heritage 59 The Eagles fell to 4-10 on the season with the Jan. 19 home loss.

Key performers: Walker Andrew scored 17 points. Jack Pec scored 16 points.

ICE HOCKEY Resurrection Christian 5, Heri-

tage 0 The Eagles fell to 4-7 on the season with the Jan. 23 road loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Mountain Vista 9, Heritage 3 The Eagles fell to 4-6 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

LITTLETON LIONS

BOYS BASKETBALL Cherry Creek 48, Arapahoe 39 The Warriors fell to 8-7 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this

GIRLS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 62, Littleton 48 The Lions fell to 5-9 on the season with the Jan. 22 road loss.

Key performers: Rebekah Sandstrom scored 17 points. Mikalen Cox scored seven points.

BOYS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 53, Littleton 43 The Lions fell to 0-14 on the season with the Jan. 22 home loss.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Arapahoe 63, Smokey Hill 47 The Warriors improved to 8-6 on the year with the Jan. 20 road win.

Key performers: Kyle Lukasiewicz scored 19 points. Ryan King scored 13 points.

Standley Lake 56, Littleton 40 The Lions fell to 5-8 on the season with the Jan. 20 road loss.

Key performers: Katie Puchino scored six points.

Standley Lake 44, Littleton 38 The Lions fell to 0-13 on the season with the Jan. 20 home loss.

Key performers: Sam Kail scored 13 points. David Bieber scored 11 points.

game.

CHERRY CREEK BRUINS GIRLS BASKETBALL Cherry Creek 48, Arapahoe 29 The Bruins improved to 10-5 on the season with the Jan. 22 road win.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Cherry Creek 58, Overland 49 The Bruins improved to 9-5 on the season with the Jan. 20 road win.

Key performers: No individual statistics

were reported for this game.

BOYS BASKETBALL Cherry Creek 48, Arapahoe 39 The Bruins improved to 8-6 on the season with the Jan. 22 home win.

Key performers: Hayden Parr scored 10 points. Will Halfon scored 10 points.

Overland 60, Cherry Creek 50 The Bruins fell to 7-6 on the season with the Jan. 20 road loss.

Key performers: Will Halfon scored 15 points. Hayden Parr scored 12 points.

ICE HOCKEY Monarch 9, Cherry Creek 2 The Bruins fell to 11-1 on the season

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Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Cherry Creek 3, Columbine 2 The Bruins improved to 11-0 on the season with the Jan. 22 road win.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

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Mountain Vista coach ‘followed his passion’

Jake Herman’s death shakes school, state lacrosse community

Jake Herman is shown on the sideline in 2014, his first season as Mountain Vista’s boys lacrosse coach.

File photo

By Jim Benton and Chris Rotar Staff writers Guy Van Arsdale remembers Jake Herman as just an average athlete, but one who used his head and heart to become a strong player and a true leader for the lacrosse team at the Rochester Institute of Technology in the late 1990s.

“He had a game-playing IQ that was off the charts,” said Van Arsdale, who coached Herman at RIT in New York and is now coach at Jacksonville University in Florida.

“He had the ability to motivate his teammates through words and action. He had a motor that wouldn’t quit. He only knew how to play at one speed, and that was all-out.”

Mountain Vista High School students arrived on campus Jan. 19 to learn that Herman, a science teacher and the boys lacrosse coach at the Highlands Ranch school, had died. The world lost, as Van Arsdale called him, an “amazing man.”

Herman was 38. The cause of his death was not released. He leaves behind a wife,

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“I am quicker now, and my ability to take my opponent down has improved a lot since we started practice,” he explained. “I just want to keep getting better.

I did get a pin, and my goal is to place in a tournament, something I haven’t done so far this season.”

This is Potter’s 13th year as head coach, and he said things turn around for his team.

“I’ve seen the ups and downs of the program so I look at this as the start of a

Erin, and two children, Paul, 4, and Tobi, 3.

The heavily tattooed coach had a doctorate in microbiology from Washington State University and would go on to do research on cystic fibrosis at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. His college coach believes Herman could have been making “high six figures, at least” by continuing to do scientific research.

But Herman took a different path.

“He’s a guy who followed his passion,” Van Arsdale said. “His passion was coaching and teaching kids. He wanted to impact kids, and God bless him, he sure did.”

Social media was full of messages that confirm that statement.

“All the boys on the team, parents, staff, rebuilding program,” he said. “We have reorganized the youth program and it is coming along. This year we have fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh-graders so it will be a couple years before they will be coming to the high school to help us. So, right now, we will keep moving ahead because I have four kids who want to wrestle and who do all we ask them to do. We will work with them and help them improve so they can have success out on the mat.”

Sheridan was also at the tournament, and the Rams finished sixth with 90 points. Two Rams wrestlers, Aaron Apodaca (182) and Ricky Ayala (220), won their weight division titles.

HOW TO HELP Friends of the Herman family have set up an account on GoFundMe.com to help pay for funeral expenses and, down the road, to help Jake Herman’s wife, Erin, pay for the education of their two children, Paul, 4, and Tobi, 3.

More than $55,000 had been raised by the morning of Jan. 25. To donate, go to the site and search for “Jake Herman Memorial Fund.” and students are in shock,” a woman wrote on Facebook. “He was a role model to many students and certainly loved the sport of lacrosse.”

One of Herman’s players said on Twitter, “To my second dad, the best coach ever, and the greatest man in the world, you will be dearly missed.”

Herman was a science teacher at Mountain Vista for the past three years. He was an assistant lacrosse coach at Regis Jesuit for six years and was the Golden Eagles’ head coach for the past two seasons. Mountain Vista compiled a 30-5-0 record under Herman’s guidance and reached the state quarterfinals and semifinals during his tenure.

“It is a sad day for the Colorado lacrosse

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is second in scoring at 17.6 points per game, first in assists with 6.5 per game and first in steals with 5.2 a game.

The 5-foot-7 Van Sickle leads the state’s Class 5A players in steals and is tied for first in average assists. She is fifth in free throw shooting (79 percent) and sixth in 3-point shooting (42 percent).

Preseason player of the year Colorado School of Mines senior Nate Olinger, a Pomona graduate, was named

community,” Castle View coach Jose Trujillo said. “We lost a tremendous competitor, a loyal friend and an amazing role model.

Jake was passionate about everything and will be missed greatly.”

In a letter to the Mountain Vista community sharing the news of Herman’s death Jan. 19, Principal Mike Weaver said the school district’s crisis team was “working with school counselors and mental health professionals to ensure that both our students and staff have the support they need.”

“It is important for us to remember to lean on each other and provide help as needed,” Weaver wrote.

A public memorial service for Herman was scheduled to be held Jan. 27 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch.

Van Arsdale said he and Herman — who was a co-captain as a senior on the 1999 RIT team — kept in touch over the years, seeing each other most recently last summer and talking on the phone in the fall.

“I’ve been coaching for over 30 years,” Van Arsdale said. “In that entire time, I don’t know if I’ve ever met, or ever will meet, a more inspiring and unique human being than Jake Herman.” the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason Player of the Year.

Olinger, a senior outfielder and pitcher, hit .387 last season with 19 doubles, five home runs and 36 runs batted in. He compiled a 3.71 earned-run average.

Mesa State University sophomore third baseman Trent Maloney also was named to the RMAC preseason all-league team. Maloney, a Douglas County High School grad, hit .323 with 25 RBIs last spring.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0750-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 13, 2015, 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) Robert Timothy Reeder and Sharon Jean Reeder Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as successor by merger of U.S. Bank National Association ND Date of Deed of Trust September 02, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5139366 Original Principal Amount $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $249,531.98 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. LOT 11, BLOCK 52, SOUTHGLENNSEVENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7052 South Franklin Street, Centennial, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/02/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/7/2016 Last Publication: 2/4/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/13/2015 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: Torben M. Welch #34282 Matthew Ryan Sullivan #39728 Alex M Beltz #43310 Messner & Reeves LLC 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 7328.0389 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 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0750-2015 First Publication: 1/7/2016 Last Publication: 2/4/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0736-2015

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0753-2015

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 4, 2015, 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.

On November 13, 2015, 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) DAVID A EDMISTON and JANA K EDMISTON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust June 24, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 05, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5098181 Original Principal Amount $648,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $577,132.96

Original Grantor(s) Paula S Mackintosh and Oliverio Cervantes Original Beneficiary(ies) Compass Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Interstate Intrinsic Value Fund A, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 20, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 13, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6146867 Original Principal Amount $18,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $14,797.59

Public Trustees

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. LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BURMING TREE AT COLUMBINE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. MORE CORRECTLY KNOWN AS: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BURNING TREE AT COLUMBINE, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 93 FAIRWAY LN, LITTLETON, CO 80123.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/24/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/04/2015 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-008559 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 1/2015 Legal Notice No.: 0736-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0736-2015

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0753-2015

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 4, 2015, 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.

On November 13, 2015, 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) DAVID A EDMISTON and JANA K EDMISTON

Original Grantor(s) Paula S Mackintosh and Oliverio Cervantes

Public Trustees

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. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED AND DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY SET FORTH ABOVE AS: LOT 72 BLOCK 4 SOUTHCREEK FLG 1 Also known by street and number as: 16293 E Otero Ave, 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, 03/02/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/7/2016 Last Publication: 2/4/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/13/2015 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: Lauren Tew #45041 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 3750.100106.F01 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 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0753-2015 First Publication: 1/7/2016 Last Publication: 2/4/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0763-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 20, 2015, 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) BRUCE I. GORDON Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CIT BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust January 21, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

On November 20, 2015, 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) BRUCE I. GORDON Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CIT BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust January 21, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 28, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3019339 Original Principal Amount $216,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $81,765.83

Public Trustees

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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 1692 WEST CANAL CIRCLE #1032, 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, 03/09/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/20/2015 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009438 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 1/2015 0763-2015 Exhibit A BUILDING 10, UNIT 1032, 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 OCTOBER 29, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1183130 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO AND GARAGE UNIT G 176 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, OCTOBER 29, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1183130 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO APN # 207733318018 Legal Notice NO.: 0763-2015 First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0765-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 20, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of

To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0765-2015

Public Trustees

Public Trustees

On November 20, 2015, 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0767-2015

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Original Grantor(s) Richard Iovane and Rosemarie Iovane Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Peoples Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 07, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2061691 Original Principal Amount $155,149.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,554.89 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. Please see the attached Exhibit A for the legal description.

Also known by street and number as: 15700 East Jamison Dr. #3-107, 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, 03/09/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/20/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-687467-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0765-2015 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 107, BUILDING 3, SAVANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF SAVANNAH, RECORDED ON JULY 27, 2004 AS RECEPTION NO. B4133216 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 3, 2005, AS RECEPTION NO. B5148400, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 223 AND GARAGE NO. G, IN GARAGE BUILDING 17, AS A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N. 2073-32-2-16-007 Legal Notice NO.: 0765-2015 First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 24, 2015, 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) BRENDA STOKES Original Beneficiary(ies) CHASE BANK USA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH3 Date of Deed of Trust November 17, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 07, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6172530 Original Principal Amount $195,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $195,216.11

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.

LOTS 36 AND 37, BLOCK 5, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 AND 16 OF WINDERMERE GALLUP'S SUBURBAN HOME, SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 5949 S BEMIS 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, 03/16/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 1/21/2016 Last Publication: 2/18/2016 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;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/24/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144

Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # 15-911-28857 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 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0767-2015 First Publication: 1/21/2016 Last Publication: 2/18/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0735-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 3, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of

Littleton Englewood * 1

COMBINED28, NOTICE - PUBLICATION January 2016

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0735-2015

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 3, 2015, 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) SHAWNA M JAMES Original Beneficiary(ies) CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 05, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9045776 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2009 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9102910 Original Principal Amount $146,301.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,600.41 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 6036 SOUTH SPOTSWOOD STREET, 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, 02/24/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/03/2015 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009260 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 1/2015 0735-2015 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 6036, STERNE PARK TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED APRIL 4, 1978, IN BOOK 34 AT PAGE 13, AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR STERNE PARK TOWNHOMES, RECORDED MARCH 15, 1978, IN BOOK 2741 AT PAGE 58, AND AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 24, 1978 IN BOOK 2780 AT PAGE 766, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0735-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0570-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 14, 2015, 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.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustees

On August 14, 2015, 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) Jeffrey E. Harper and Karen R. Harper Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 02, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 09, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3146403 Original Principal Amount $163,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $59,264.54 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. LOT 214, OAKBROOK FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 797 East Phillips Drive North, 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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for December 2, 2015 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq.

The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/02/2016 (formerly scheduled for December 2, 2015 and continued for deferment) , at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 of Notice of Deferred Sale: 1/14/2016 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 2/11/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/30/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-681111-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Public Notice NO.: 0570-2015 First Publication: 1/14/2016 Last Publication: 2/11/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0733-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 2015, 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) Amir Stephen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 04, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 05, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 04, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 05, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0114081 Original Principal Amount $281,213.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $257,041.68

Public Trustees

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.

/s/ Audrey Galloway The Independent • The Herald 27 Attorney for MICHAEL H. MAHONEY

Name Changes

Notice To Creditors

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Angel Cooper For Minor Child: Ashley Nicole Pleinis To Change the Child’s Name to: Ashley Nicole Cooper Case Number: 16 C 100065 AMENDED NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Richard Pleinis, non-custodial parent.

LOT 35, BLOCK 15, SOUTHGLENN THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:

Also known by street and number as: 6741 S Marion Circle West, Centennial, CO 80122.

Date: March 7, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Ashley Nicole Pleinis.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/24/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/03/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-689783-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0733-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 31, 2015 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 Ahmed Majid Hadi Alazzawi be changed to Adam Jacob Solomon Case No.: 2015 C 301461 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57111 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: January 21, 2016 Legal Notice No.: 57180 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 25, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 13, 2016 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 Bao Quoc Nguyen be changed to Andrew Thomas Green Case No.: 2016 C 100042 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57148 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 4, 2016 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 Jacquelyne Leilani Graham be changed to Jacquelyne Leilani Shigeko Graham Case No.: 2016 C 100007 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57151 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 15, 2016 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 Masom William Schlitter be changed to Mason William Schlitter.

Case No.: 2016 C 100049 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57159 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 28, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Rebekah Gezahegne be changed to Rebekah Gezahegne Yohannes Case No.: 15 C 301046 Tammera Herivel By: J. Patterson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57176 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 20, 2016 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 Nana Osei be changed to Nana Osei Bonsu Case No.: 2016 C 100064

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty Jane White, a.k.a Betty J. White, a.k.a Betty White, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PRO 31149 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

David B. White, Personal Representative c/o Gouger Franzmann & Redman, LLC 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 475 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No: 57112 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FRANCES NADINE McDONALD, a/k/a F. NADINE McDONALD, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31158

Personal Representative c/o Lawyers|West Council Tree Ave., Suite 242 Fort Collins, CO 80525

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No.: 57134 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marjorie M. Reynolds, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR31079

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 30, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard L. Reynolds Personal Representative 2564 S. Raleigh Street Denver, CO 80219 Legal Notice No.: 57161 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of IsaBelle Plotts, aka IsaBelle Henline, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 19

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court of the State of Colorado on or before May 20, 2016 or the claims may be forever be barred.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary Eugene McDonald Personal Representative 5567 West Hinsdale Place Littleton, Colorado 80128

Starlene B. Montoya Personal Representative 20929 E. Ida Avenue Centennial, Colorado 80015

Legal Notice No.: 57115 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 57152 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bowina Ann Burback, aka Bowina Burback, aka Bowina A. Burback, aka Bo Burback, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR31136 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before May 14, 2016 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred.

Peter M. Burback Personal Representative 3325 West Saratoga Avenue Englewood, CO 80110 Legal Notice No.: 57116 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Estate of Gregory D. Sewick, Deceased Case Number 2015PR31072 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane Grivetti Personal Representative c/o Barbara E. Cashman, Esq. Barbara Cashman, LLC 7955 East Arapahoe Ct., #3000 Centennial, CO 80112 Phone Number: 720-242-8133 e-mail: Barb@DenverElderLaw.org Legal Notice No.: 57117 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FUMIO SAKAMOTO, aka FRANK F. SAKAMOTO, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR31186 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapaho County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Toshiko Sakamoto Personal Representative 6423 S. Dallas Court Englewood, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No.: 57123 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DENNIS H. STAHM, a/k/a DENNIS STAHM, a/k/a DENNY STAHM, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30007 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk

Lila Kay Stahm, Personal Representative Attn: Megan Murphy, Esq. 1601 Blake Street, Suite 310 Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No: 57177 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 57129 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 13, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on January 21, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICK HENRY MAHONEY, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR31090

The petition requests that the name of Sheila Marie Swanson be changed to Sheila Marie Ferrigan Case No.: 2016C100039

The petition requests that the name of Ashley Nicole Pleinis be changed to Ashley Nicole Cooper Case No.: 16 C 100065

Tammera Herivel By: T. Scott, Deputy Clerk

Tammera Herivel By: Trisha Scott, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 57135 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 57179 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before May 21, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Audrey Galloway Attorney for MICHAEL H. MAHONEY Personal Representative c/o Lawyers|West Council Tree Ave., Suite 242 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Legal Notice No.: 57134 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jarrel Lee Boatright, aka Jarrel L. Boatright, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30019

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 29, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Donna Sue Boatright Personal Representative 4 Blackmer Road Englewood, Colorado 80113 Legal Notice No: 57163 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marjorie E. McConnell, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30031

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 31, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Anirban Banerjee Personal Representative 1694 S. Lansing Street Aurora, Colorado 80012 Legal Notice No: 57164 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John M. Fleming, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 30002

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 1, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Darla Shatto Personal Representative 470 West Midway Boulevard Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Legal Notice No: 57166 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE RESTART SALE STATUS POST BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 12CV2056, Division/Courtroom 408 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Plaintiff: THE RED SKY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, v.

Defendants: PHUONG NGUYEN, BENJAMIN A MARES, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., individually and as nominee for STONECREEK FUNDING CORPORATION, SADDLE ROCK RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INFINITY ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; DIANA SPRINGFIELD, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM, AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.

Regarding: Unit 301, Building B, Red Sky Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map filed of record on January 11, 1979 in Plat Book 36 at Page 86, under Reception No. 1810251 and supplements thereto and as defined in the Declaration of Condominium of Red Sky recorded January 11, 1979 in Book 2918 at Page 601, records of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 14590 East 2nd Avenue, #301-B, Aurora, CO 80111.

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 Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 11th day of February, 2016, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to

Littleton Englewood * 2

PUBLIC NOTICE

property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 11th day of February, 2016, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935. 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.

Misc. Private Legals

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. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3935. Attorney for Plaintiff: Martin E. Long, Atty. No. 12855 Long & Long, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 800 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone Number: 303-832-2655 Fax Number: 303-830-6708 marty@longandlongpc.com David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 57131 Single Publication: January 28, 2016 Published In: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Phone No.: (303) 649-6355 Plaintiff: TENANT BUILD, INC., a Texas Corporation v.

Defendants: PLATINUM ELECTRIC, INC., a Colorado Corporation; and GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES, INC., a Colorado Corporation Timothy L. Goddard, Atty. Reg. No. 17645 HASLER, FONFARA AND GODDARD LLP 125 South Howes Street, Sixth Floor P.O. Box 2267 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 Phone No.: (970) 493-5070 Email: timg@hfglawfirm.com Case No. 15CV32627 SUMMONS GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES, INC. TO: GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES, INC. Registered Agent: Anthony E. Gambrell 14071 East Colorado Drive, #A Aurora, Colorado 80012 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: January 15, 2016. /s/ Timothy L. Goddard Signature of Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No.: 57146 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 18, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Phone No.: (303) 649-6355 Plaintiff: TENANT BUILD, INC., a Texas Corporation v.

Defendants: PLATINUM ELECTRIC, INC., a Colorado Corporation; and GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES, INC., a Colorado Corporation Timothy L. Goddard, Atty. Reg. No. 17645 HASLER, FONFARA AND GODDARD LLP 125 South Howes Street, Sixth Floor P.O. Box 2267 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 Phone No.: (970) 493-5070 Email: timg@hfglawfirm.com Case No. 15CV32624 SUMMONS – GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES, INC. TO: GAMBRELL ENTERPRISES, INC. Registered Agent: Anthony E. Gambrell 14071 East Colorado Drive, #A Aurora, Colorado 80012 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: January 15, 2016. /s/ Timothy L. Goddard Signature of Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No.: 57150 First Publication: January 21, 2016 Last Publication: February 18, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after FEB. 23, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, Colorado. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Av-

OF LIENED PROPERTY

Misc. Private Legals

Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after FEB. 23, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, Colorado. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental. BROOKRIDGE SELFSTORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.

C001: ROYAL L. WASHINGTON III 1135 W. Lilley Ave #303, Littleton, CO 80120 Furniture, Musical Instrument, Appliance, Boxes, Tub. D006: DAVID C. PATTERSON 5701 S. Pennsylvania St. #5, Littleton, CO 80121 Furniture, Electronics, Appliance, Bedding, Misc. Boxes, Tubs.

E276: BRIGETTE G. DOLPH 65 S. Washington St. #101, Denver, CO 80209 Furniture, Misc. Boxes, Bags, Tubs.

E318: KEVIN L. MAXWELL 4729 S. Lincoln, Englewood, CO 80113 Misc. Bags, Boxes, Clothes.

G011: TERIN MARIE LACRUE 5318 S. Broadway Cir #9-104, Englewood, CO 80113 Furniture, Toys, Bags, Bedding, Tubs.

Purchases must be made with cash and paid for at the time of purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers must provide a current original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Legal Notice No.: 57158 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. vs.

Defendant(s): REBECCA S. CAMERON 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: 10C401932 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 5, 2010 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), REBECCA S. CAMERON, shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he/she/they has/have, 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 14th day of October, 2015. /s/ Tammy Herivel Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No: 57160 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 25, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Government Legals Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is scheduled for February 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado.

CASE #VAR2015-009. APPLICANT: CenterPointe Senior Living LLC

Pursuant to Section 16-2-16.G.4 of the Englewood Municipal Code, the applicant is requesting a 120-day extension to obtain a building permit.

Premises: 3555 South Clarkson Street

Copies of the application are on file in the Community Development Department and may be reviewed upon request. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing at the previously cited location, date, and time.

By Order of the City Board of Adjustment and Appeals /s/ Nancy G. Fenton Nancy G. Fenton Recording Secretary Legal Notice No.: 57165 PUBLISHED: JanuaryJanuary 28, 2016 28, 2016 First Publication: Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 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 Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one director will be elected to serve 4-year term and one director will be elected to serve 2year term. 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 Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District

ector will be elected to serve 4-year term and one director will be elected to serve 2year term. 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):

Government Legals

Patrick Fitzgerald Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 26, 2016. 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 the day of the deadline.

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 February 29, 2016.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to each serve for a four-year term, and two (2) directors will be elected to each serve for a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schenck, the Designated Election Official for the District, at Collins, Cockrel & Cole, P.C., 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1551. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 26, 2016).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, April 29, 2016). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on April 29, 2016.

POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official

By: /s/ Crystal Schenck Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No.: 57138 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 57170 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

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A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF)

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTH-EAST ENGLEWOOD WATER DISTRICT

§1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 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, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one director will be elected to serve 2-year term. 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 Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 303-979-2333 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 26, 2016. 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 the day of the deadline.

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 February 29, 2016.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on April 29, 2016.

Patrick Fitzgerald Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 57139 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Liberty Hill Metropolitan District ("District") of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, 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 TWO directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Liberty Hill Metropolitan District who are interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO), Sue Blair, c/o Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, and Telephone: (303) 381-4960, sblair@crsofcolorado.com. The office of the DEO is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 26, 2016 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. 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 26, 2016. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, February 29, 2016 (the sixtyfourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016.

LIBERTY HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 57162 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to each serve for a four-year term, and two (2) direct-

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South-East Englewood Water District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to each serve for a four-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schenck, the Designated Election Official for the District, at Collins, Cockrel & Cole, P.C., 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1551. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 26, 2016).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, April 29, 2016). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

SOUTH-EAST ENGLEWOOD WATER DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schenck Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 57171 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Sheridan Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to each serve for a four-year term, and one (1) director will be elected to serve for a twoyear term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schenck, the Designated Election Official for the District, at Collins, Cockrel & Cole, P.C., 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1551. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 26, 2016).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, April 29, 2016). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schenck Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 57172 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Englewood Herald

days prior to the election (Friday, February 26, 2016).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, April 29, 2016). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

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BOW MAR WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schenck Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 57173 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. Eligible electors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Laurie Tatlock 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112 laurie@mulhernmre.com 303-649-9857 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business on February 26, 2016. (Not less than 67 days prior to the election). 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 the day of the deadline.

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, February 29, 2016 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016.

By: /s/ Laurie Tatlock Legal Notice No.: 57174 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. Eligible electors of the Inverness 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): Laurie Tatlock 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112 laurie@mulhernmre.com 303-649-9857 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business on February 26, 2016. (Not less than 67 days prior to the election). 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 the day of the deadline.

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, February 29, 2016 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016.

By: /s/ Laurie Tatlock Legal Notice No.: 57175 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BOW MAR WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Bow Mar Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to each serve for a four-year term, and one (1) director will be elected to serve for a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schenck, the Designated Election Official for the District, at Collins, Cockrel & Cole, P.C., 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1551. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 26, 2016).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, April 29, 2016). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official

Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Kin Partnership, LLC, doing business as MacKinzie’s, 2540 West Main Street, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Tavern liquor license to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor for consumption on the premises only. The applicant is Limited Liability Company: Debra Rens 12537 W 38th Street, Wheat Ridge, CO Chad Gatzemeyer 332 W Jamison Place, Littleton, CO The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado.

By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado. /s/ Colleen L. Norton Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 57178 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

January 28, 2016 Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 of Arapahoe and Denver Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3RD day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 1 director will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): KEVIN JOHNSON C/O WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING CO. 6901 S. YOSEMITE ST., #104 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 303-770-9409

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 26, 2016 (not less than 67 days before the election). 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 the day of the deadline.

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, February 29, 2016 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016. /s/ Kevin Johnson, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No: 57167 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

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