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Special Olympian moves toward goals Atkinson’s life features many activities, including competitive skiing

By Kyle Harding kharding@colorado communitymedia.com Like many 21-year-olds, Hanna Atkinson has a busy schedule. The Littleton resident works part-time at Olive Garden, volunteers at her church and skis every weekend. Hanna, who has Down syndrome, has competed in skiing in the Special Olympics since she was 13. She also cycles, and

played unified Special Olympics basketball at Heritage High School, where she used to swim and play basketball. “Skiing is my all-time favorite,” the 2014 Heritage graduate said. Hanna and her teammates practice every Saturday. “We ski until our bones are no longer able to ski,” she said. “It’s really fun, everybody’s there cheering each other on.” Hanna hopes to ski in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria next year. She inherited her love of skiing from her dad, Tim, a former high school state champion in Wisconsin and college skier who

now helps coach his daughter on the Cherry Creek Alpine Ski team. The arm amputee was also a U.S. Paralympic champion. Tim began teaching Hanna how to ski when she was just 5. “Since then, I’ve been a skier, and never went to the dark side of snowboarding,” Hanna said with a laugh. Tim’s involvement in teaching athletics to both physically and developmentally disabled people dates back to before Hanna’s birth. He began instructing skiing at the National Sports Center for the Disabled in the late 1970s. “The fact that Hanna came Olympian continues on Page 26

Special Olympics skier Hanna Atkinson and her dad and coach, Tim, show off the new jackets their team got for the Special Olympics Colorado Winter Games. Photo by Kyle Harding

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Good as gold: Olympic swimming champ Missy Franklin talks about her life and career. See Page 6

“Night Train” by Chuck Rascoe of Arvada won Best of Show/Color in the 2016 “Eye of the Camera” exhibit at the Littleton Museum. It offers his perspective on the much-photographed Union Station in Denver. Courtesy photo

‘Eye of Camera’ includes variety of images Littleton Museum is home of exhibit for 50th time

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Photographers mingled with viewers at the crowded Feb. 18 opening of the 50th annual “Through the Eye of the Camera”

exhibit, presented at the Littleton Museum by the Littleton Fine Arts Board. The late Gene Kramer of Littleton, an original art committee member-and art director for a Denver company, with numerous contacts in the local arts community, proposed the photography exhibit soon after Bemis Library was opened with display space for art — a feature the committee had

A matter of taste: Cupcakes have become increasingly trendy confections. See Page 12

IF YOU GO “Through the Eye of the Camera” is exhibited through March 27 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Open during museum hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 303795-3950. Admission is free.

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Hoop dreams: Local high school teams compete in state tournament. See Page 21

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Guild offers workshops for wide range of artists

Two March gatherings will be held in Littleton By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com The long-running Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, organized in 1974, offers Saturday workshops for artists who may have an interest in exploring a new technique or sharing a professional painter’s vision and color sense. Late winter would seem to be an ideal time to learn something new that could be carried into a summer of painting. Two sessions are available in March at Littleton First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Reserve space with Beatrice Drury, btdrury@q.com, 303-7968110. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with doors open at 8:30 a.m. Artists 18 and older may attend,

with the cost: $30/guild members $50/non-members. (Membership fee is $35.) For complete details, a supply list and registration form, see: heritage-guild.com/current-workshops. The first session will be held on March 5, when Sidney Ann Pitchford will conduct a workshop on “Colorful Landscapes.” She will emphasize composition as well as how to mix vibrant colors and use value to make paintings stand out. Participants should bring several simple reference photos and 16-by-20-inch or 18-by-24-inch canvases. She will demonstrate in oil paints, but participants are free to use acrylics with a slow-dry medium, if they wish. Pitchford studied art at the University of Evansville and Indiana State University. The second session will be held on March 12, when Lee Wasilik will

demonstrate water-soluble paints in “Painting With Water-Miscible Oils.” Newly available on the market, these paints enable artists to achieve the look of oil paintings with the convenience of waterbased mixing and clean-up. A graduate of Black Hills State University in South Dakota, Wasilik has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator. The award-winning painter has been president of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild for 14 years. The group hosts spring and fall exhibits at Bemis Library, and exhibits at several local Adventist hospitals and the annual “This is Colorado” show at Arapahoe Community College in the fall. Membership is open to artists at all levels of expertise. The group also holds monthly meetings, with a critique or demonstration and weekly group painting sessions.

Artist Sidney Ann Pitchford, a Highlands Ranch resident, will conduct a March 5 workshop for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County titled “Colorful Landscapes.” Pitchford recently moved to Colorado from Florida, where she taught, owned an art supply store and exhibited her work. Courtesy photo.

Gardening group will hear from lotus expert Colorado’s hot summers should offer right conditions for plant By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Kelly Billing from Maryland Aquatic Nurseries will fly into Denver on March 17 to speak to the Colorado Water Garden Society’s first 2016 meeting at Denver Botanic Gardens. She is an expert on lotus plants and will talk about growing them in local home gardens. Billing is also an expert on invasive aquatic plants and will discuss invasive

varieties that should not be welcomed — or should be culled out. To extend that idea further, the group will also hear from Robert Walter of Colorado Parks and Wildlife about invasive plants in Colorado, and what to avoid in your garden. There will be a colorful slide show of various lotuses and conversation about how to grow them successfully. A brief look online finds that lots of direct sunlight and warmth are needed to grow these exotic flowers. So, Colorado’s hot summers should work well. One can see them at Denver Botanic Gardens and at Hudson Gardens in Littleton, where volunteers from the

Colorado Water Garden Society help maintain the water gardens. The program also includes a sampling of lotus-inspired dishes. “Local Asian markets carry lotus tubers and there are various ways to prepare and serve them,” said CWGS publicist Jim Arneill of Centennial. (One assumes there will be some reference to the legendary lotus eaters of Homer’s Odyssey.) There will also be information about water gardening in general and about upcoming events in 2016. The CWGS was established in 1983 — the first water gardening society in the world. It holds monthly meetings from March to December and welcomes

IF YOU GO The CWGS “Get Wet — Water Gardening Fun in 2016” meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 17 in Mitchell Hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Admission is free since the event is after-hours. Open to the public. Park in the parking structure and enter the gate north of the Visitor Center entrance.

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Play by Richard Bean is set in England in 1963

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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com “One Man, Two Guvnors” by British playwright Richard Bean promises farce, mistaken identities, physical comedy and serious silliness. Set in 1963 Brighton, England, it’s focused on one klutzy Francis Henshall (Luke Terry). Dressed in unmatched plaids, stretched over an ample belly, he is busy day and night, trying to keep hunger at bay as he holds down two jobs, with two bosses — “guvnors” — and tries to fit in some one-on-one time with the curvaceous Dolly (Jean Schuman). He needs to keep the two guvnors apart while doing errands for both, mixing up their mail and messages — and meals. The picture is confused by a woman, Rachel Crabbe (Molly Killoran), one of the guvnors, posing as her twin brother, Roscoe — who was recently killed by Stanley Stubbers (Scott Hogg), the other guvnor. Roscoe was romantically interested in Pauline Clench, encouraged by her small-time mobster father, Charlie “the Duck” Clench — but Pauline is greatly attracted to overblown actor Alan Dangle, who is influenced by his dad, Harry Dangle (Wade Livingston) and given to reciting soliloquies at any time, any place. These characters, plus a shuffling octogenarian waiter, Alfie (Eddie Schumacher) and a few others are constantly on the move, slamming doors, falling

“One Man, Two Guvnors,” a collaboration between Spotlight Theatre and Vintage Theatre Productions, plays through March 26 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, March 26. Tickets: $24-$30, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830. down stairs and just missing connections, all carefully staged by director Linda Suttle, who said she called in fight choreographer Seth Maisel, from Town Hall’s staff, to show people how to clash without getting hurt. The play, a great hit in London and New York, is based on the classic Italian commedia dell’arte “Servant of Two Masters” by Carlo Goldoni. This cast is in general comfortable in their roles and I’d expect that comfort level to increase as the play runs through March 26 at Aurora’s Vintage Theatre. Many of those lines are hilarious An amusing touch is the way the cast dances to background music as actors change the sets — even that necessary activity is funny. Background music — Beatles and more from the 1960s — was a good fit and there is a final song from the cast, directed by Eric Weinstein. If you’re seeking subtlety and good taste, seek elsewhere, but for a laugh-filled couple of hours, spend them with Francis Henshall and acquaintances near Brighton Beach.

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Columbine shooter’s mother shares regrets Klebold fears copycats could follow son’s path By Sadie Gurman Associated Press Sue Klebold doesn’t break down in tears anymore when she learns about another mass shooting. The attacks have become too common in the 17 years since her own son killed 12 of his classmates and a teacher at Columbine High School in south Jefferson County. Now, she is analytical, wondering if the gunman hid weapons at home the way her son Dylan did. Whether there were warning signs like the ones she missed with him. Most painfully, Klebold wonders if the shooter used images of her son and details of his crime, still widely available online, as a model to gain fame through the slaughter of innocent people. “Every time I see a photograph of Dylan on the (Columbine) surveillance tapes, I cringe,” Klebold said. “Because every time that occurs, somewhere there is a disenfranchised individual that is using that as a blueprint.” Klebold spoke to The Associated Press on Feb. 22, a week after the release of her memoir, “A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy,” exploring the causes of her son’s violence and ways to prevent future attacks through mental health awareness. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris opened fire at the Jefferson County school on April 20, 1999, killing 13 people before taking their own lives. Another 24 people were injured in the attack. Sue Klebold knew her son had some problems but wrote in her book that she dismissed them as teenage angst while he quietly plotted the killings and detailed the depths of his pain in journals she only discovered after his death. “I wish I had learned how to communicate differently with him and how to listen better,” Klebold said. “I wish I had realized that things can seem perfectly fine when they are not, and the other lesson I wish I had learned is to shut up and listen.” With the book, Klebold said she tried to commemorate his life without glamorizing his troubled final years in a way that would inspire copycats. In the years after the Columbine attack, she and her ex-husband Tom Klebold vigorously fought the release of videos that her son and Harris filmed in her basement that offered glimpses of their methods and motives. The parents worried that the details would offer a roadmap for future violence. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

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I wish I had learned how to communicate differently with him and how to listen better.” Sue Klebold, mother of Columbine High School shooter Dylan Klebold

destroyed the tapes in 2011, a fact not publicly acknowledged for four years. Other mass killers have been obsessed with the Columbine attack, drawing on a wealth of information in books and movies, fan websites dedicated the shooters, and even a Broadway show. Klebold said she still receives mail from young women across the country professing their love for her son. To Klebold, conversations in the media and elsewhere that followed other mass shootings have been frustrating. They seemed to dwell on the gory, voyeuristic details of a shooter’s life while avoiding the larger problems that made the person want to kill and allowed it to happen. She said she published her book after finally mustering the courage at a time when the public seemed eager to talk about violence and mental health. “People who engage in acts such as this are not well, they are having significant malfunction going on,” she said. “This is the result of a mental or brain health condition that escalated to a stagefour lethal condition.” She is donating any profits from the book to mental health charities and research, hoping for solutions that will help parents and professionals spot and thwart signs of trouble. That could be as simple as doctors’ offices requiring mental health screenings during routine checkups or having school officials undergo suicideawareness training, she said. Speaking out has been cathartic, she said. And some victims found it helpful to hear from her, too. Coni Sanders, whose father, Dave Sanders, a Columbine teacher, was killed in the attack, said it’s a relief to hear a less sensational conversation about the shooting. “We seek answers, and she doesn’t have a magic answer for what happened, and people needed to know that,” Sanders said. “There is no magic answer. These are important issues that we need to continue to look at.”

By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press Colorado’s tourists aren’t just buying weed now that it’s legal — they’re ending up in emergency rooms at rates far higher than residents, according to a new study. Doctors reviewed marijuana-related emergency-room admissions at “an urban academic hospital in Aurora” during 2014, when the sale of recreational pot became legal. The results were published Feb. 25 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The physicians found that the rate of emergency-room visits possibly related to marijuana doubled among out-of-state residents in the first year of recreational pot sales. The rate went from 85 per 10,000 visits in 2013 to 168 per 10,000 visits in 2014. Among Colorado residents, the rate of emergency-room visits possibly related to cannabis use did not change significantly between 2013 and 2014. Among Colorado

Ceremony welcomes 49 new citizens Six continents, 25 countries represented at Denver event By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hundreds of people sat smiling in rows of folding chairs set up in a large room at the History Colorado Center in downtown Denver. The first few rows were filled with 49 of the United States’ newest citizens. In honor of Presidents Day, the 49 new citizens joined nearly 20,000 others like them across the country to take the Oath of Allegiance at more than 180 naturalization ceremonies held between Feb. 12 and Feb. 22 by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. In Colorado, Immigration Judge Melanie Corrin administered the oath on Feb. 17. The new citizens represented 25 different countries from six of the world’s seven continents. They came from cities throughout the Denver-metro area, including Arvada, Englewood, Lakewood,

Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster and Wheat Ridge. Some traveled from Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. No matter what country they originated from, all had to complete a series of steps to gain citizenship, said Andy Lambrecht, director of the Denver field office of citizen and immigration services. They each have their own story and their own reason for pursuing citizenship, he added. The first most important action on Feb. 17 was to raise their right hands and recite the oath, said Scott Koenigsberg, a supervisory immigration services officer. The second, he added, was to register to vote. President Barack Obama welcomed the new citizens through a short video presentation, and representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet read a welcome letter or speeches. “By being here today,” Bennet’s letter read, “you have demonstrated that you can achieve great things.”

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Dena Smith kisses her husband, Cesar Nufio, after he received his certificate of citizenship at a special Presidents Day naturalization ceremony Feb. 17 at the History Colorado Center in downtown Denver. Photo by Christy Steadman

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March 3, 2016 Missy Franklin, the 20-year-old, four-time Olympic gold medalist, talks about managing her time as a professional swimmer. “I’m a very old soul,” she said. “In my free time I’m usually sitting at home, drinking tea and reading a book.” Photo by Alex DeWind

Missy Franklin: ‘I’m very much a homebody’

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I’m a huge baker — I love to bake things. I’ll bake a huge batch of cookies and have one, and then I have to get them out of the house so I bring them to my teammates.”

Olympic swimming gold medalist talks about life in and out of the water By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

lympic gold medalist Missy Franklin calls herself an old soul: To her, the simple things matter most. A cup of hot tea after a long day. A good book. A dinner and a movie on her own. “I’m very much a homebody,” the 20-year-old said. “My idea of a fun day is sitting at home, drinking tea, reading books and just being quiet … Having that time for me sort of fills me up so when I’m back around people I can really enjoy it.” But that time is limited. Franklin, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, has 10, two-hour workouts in the water and three, one-hour dryland workouts per week. She also incorporates hot yoga into her training, which she was reluctant to try at first. “I thought I was going to hate hot yoga,” she said. “And the first couple of classes I really did. I thought, ‘I’m going to faint, this is so embarrassing.’” Franklin, who sat down recently with Colorado Community Media to talk about life in and out of the water, is in training mode for the upcoming Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics in August. That includes her diet. She learned to cook from her mother, “the best cook in the whole world.” She eats five to six meals a day — her daily intake is 4,000 to 5,000 calories — and considers cooking a fun challenge. She could splurge on a fast-food hamburger after swimming 13 meters, but she knows it wouldn’t be beneficial to her body, she said. “Nutrition is almost as important as what we do in the pool,” she said. “You have to fuel your body with the right things.” Franklin’s passion for swimming hasn’t diminished since four years ago, when she set a world record and won four gold medals at the London 2012 Olympics. “You have to keep that love,” she said. “That’s why I’m still here — I love to swim, I love to practice every day.” Franklin was born in Pasadena, California, and moved to Colorado when she was 2 years old. She’s lived in the same house in Centennial for the majority of her life. She found her faith while attending Regis Jesuit High School. Before every race, she prays that she will do her

SOME OF MISSY FRANKLIN’S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • June 2016: To compete in the Rio Olympic trials. • 2015-16 Arena Pro Swim Series: Currently second on leaderboard for women. Next race is March 3-5 in Orlando. • 2015 AT&T Winter Nationals: Winner of the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke and runner-up in the 200-meter freestyle.

Missy Franklin dances on stage at a ceremony in Centennial honoring her and other Colorado Olympians returning from London in August 2012. File photo best. “For me — more than anything — it helps keep things in perspective,” she said. “In any elite position, it’s so easy to get caught up in everything.” Swimming has opened doors to many different worlds. She’s traveled across the globe. She was featured as a cameo in the teen sensation “Pretty Little Liars.” And she’s been endorsed by major athletic brands, including Speedo. But she hasn’t let the stardom get to her head. Franklin turned down endorsements after the 2012 Olympics, in part, so she could be on a college swimming team. If an athlete turns professional, he or she loses eligibility to compete in collegiate athletics. Franklin continues on Page 7

No matter what it is — whether it’s swimming, art, music, dance — you’re going to invest a lot of time in it and you have to make sure your heart is in it.”

• 2015 FINA World Championships: Silver in the 200-meter backstroke and bronze in the 200-meter freestyle. • 2015 NCAA Swimmer of the Year, Pac-12 Swimmer of the Year and Honda Awardwinner as the top female swimmer in the country. • Won three individual titles and was on two winning relays for Cal at the 2015 NCAA meet. • 2014 Pan Pacific Games: Gold in the 4x200-meter and silver in the 4x100-meter freestyle and 4x100-meter medley. • 2012 Olympic Games: Gold in the 100-meter backstroke, 200-meter backstroke, 4x100-meter medley and 4x200meter medley; bronze in the 4x100-meter freestyle. • 2011 FINA Swimmer of the Year Award • 2011 National Championships: Titles in 100-meter backstroke and 100-meter freestyle. • World records: 200-meter backstroke and the 4x100-meter medley relay. Source: www.teamusa.org/usa-swimming/ athletes/missy-franklin

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The decision was difficult because the offers could’ve financially supported her for the rest of her life, she said. “My parents let me make my own decisions,” Franklin said, “but they make sure I have every ounce of knowledge about the situation.” She kept her amateur status for two years of college at University of California, Berkeley. She would’ve made the same decision 100 times over, she said. But in March 2015, Franklin decided to begin swimming professionally with the Rio Olympics in mind. It would’ve been difficult to go through two Olympics with an amateur status, she said. She took time off from school to train and will return this fall to complete her degree. “I can’t wait,” she said. “I miss it so much.” Franklin plans to compete through the 2020 Olympics. But, first, she will take a much-needed break after Rio this year. “I haven’t done that before,” she said, “and the older you get the more important it is to have those breaks.” The day she stops learning from swimming is the day she stops competing. And although she’s nervous for that time, she’s also excited: “It will give me extra time to invest myself in other things that I am really passionate about.”

More thoughts from Missy Franklin... On college: After Missy Franklin won four gold medals in the London 2012 Olympics, she had the opportunity to turn professional — she was 17. But when an athlete becomes a professional, he or she is no longer eligible for collegiate athletics. After many conversations with her parents, Franklin decided to turn down endorsements and keep her amateur status so she could be on a college swimming team. “My parents had to be honest in telling me that I was turning down money that could sustain me and my family for the rest of my life — money that could send my kids to college,” she said. But she wanted to be a freshman, live in the dorms and belong to a college swim team. She chose University of California, Berkeley, where she experienced challenges and formed relationships she will have for the rest of her life, she said. “I had the most unbelievable two years. I’m going back in the fall — which I’m so excited about — to finish up and get my degree.” On swimming: Franklin finds swimming “incredibly therapeutic.” Whether she’s had a good or bad day, the water will always be there for her, she said. “It gives me a space to work through stuff or to not think at all,” she said.

Sometimes she sings songs, counts her strokes or reviews lists. Other times, she doesn’t think about anything. To Franklin, the water has been her therapist and friend for the past 20 years. “The water is nonjudgmental,” she said. “When you dive in, nothing matters except who’s there in that moment.” On professional sports: Franklin had the chance to attend this year’s Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco. She saw a professional sporting event from a different perspective — as a spectator in the stands. “It was so interesting watching a major athletic performance on one of the greatest stages in the world after competing on one,” she said. “I was trying to imagine how Peyton (Manning) was feeling in the locker room.” She soon realized it was just another football game. The only difference was the media and the attention. “You have to figure out a way to use that to motivate and excite you,” Franklin said. Professional sporting events are special, she said, but athletes can’t let the game get too far ahead of them. “Don’t ever feel like you’re not big enough to be there, because you are there and you made it.”

IF YOU COULD ASK MISSY ANY QUESTION, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “I would have to say something about college. When she was in college how (did she) balance her social life with swimming and the media and everything?”

“I think if I met Missy Franklin I would ask her what is her favorite kind of swimming set? Or I would ask her if she could’ve done any other sport what would she have done?”

Abby Kochevar, Rock Canyon High School senior and two-time state champion in the 100-yard backstroke Franklin: “It’s all about prioritization. There are some weeks where swimming is my top priority and others where school is my main priority. There are also weeks when I need to ﬁnd some time for myself, so it’s really learning how to balance all three.”

Lydia VanKooten, Littleton High School sophomore ranked 65th in the state by College Swimming Franklin: “My favorite set is a lactate set where you do all-out effort with a lot of rest because I love having race scenarios in practice. If I wasn’t a swimmer, I’d play volleyball.”

“If you had it all to do over again, would you swim high school swimming? Kylie Andrews, sophomore at Heritage High School, 5A state champion in 100-yard freestyle Franklin: “I loved swimming at Regis and wouldn’t change a thing. Being a part of that team was so important to me and was an important part of my high school experience. It’s also a big reason why I wanted to swim in college so much! I knew I would get a very similar team experience!”

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groups to complain of cannabis-related ailments in emergency rooms. Coloradans were slightly younger than out-ofstate residents, with a median age of 34 for residents and a median age of 35.5 for visitors. The doctors said the difference between tourists and residents caught them by surprise. “We didn’t expect people from out of state to actually be coming to the emergency department mentioning this drug more often,” said Dr. Andrew Monte, a toxicologist and emergency-room physician at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora. The cases of both tourists and residents reporting feeling like they’d overdosed on pot were a “vast minority” of those showing up complaining of a cannabis-related ailment, Monte said. Instead, the patients usually reported that pot exacerbated an underlying medical

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condition, especially schizophrenia or psychosis. The study included all cases where patients mentioned cannabis. Monte said the increase has two likely explanations: more people using pot, and more patients ‘fessing up about using pot to doctors because it’s legal. “There’s more communication between patients and providers, and of course there’s just more marijuana out in the community,” Monte said. “People can come in and say, `Hey, I’ve got chest pains and I used marijuana a week ago.’ Now, that’s got nothing to do with the marijuana.” None of the cases in Monte’s study

were fatal. The effect of marijuana legalization on Colorado tourism is a matter of some dispute. Colorado set records in 2014 for overall visitors (71.3 million) and tourist spending ($18.6 billion). But Colorado had also set records in the previous three years, when pot sales were restricted to state residents with medical ailments. (Tourist numbers for 2015 aren’t yet available.) The Colorado Tourism Office did report in a 2015 visitor survey that the marijuana laws influenced vacation decisions nearly 49 percent of the time. State health officials say they’re trying to educate tourists about responsible pot

usage through educational pamphlets and signs at pot shops, a big part of a $5.7 million “Good To Know” campaign launched last year. But health authorities add that Colorado can’t advertise about how to use pot in other states, and that travelers likely use marijuana differently than people staying home. “You’re more likely to overdo it on vacation, with marijuana just like with anything else,” said Mike Van Dyke, branch chief for environmental epidemiology at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “You have that vacation mentality. You’re there to have a good time.”

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We’re human, and we make mistakes You know those moments in life where we wish we hadn’t done something, where we’re sorry we said what we said, or where we failed to act or speak when we had the chance? We wish we could turn back the hands of time, pull the words back into our mouths, or relive the moments where we could have done something more about a given situation. And for some of us guilt sets in, our overdeveloped sense of obligation takes over and we stew over the mistakes we made in life. I mean we stress and worry about them to the point of making ourselves sick, losing sleep, and eating poorly. Now just remember, 98 percent of all the things we worry about are not worth worrying about. First, they have already happened and there is nothing we can do about them; or second, they will never happen. Therefore, wait to worry, regardless of the mistakes we make. Oh the mistakes we have made, and oh the mistakes we will certainly make again in the future. And when it comes to mistakes, I am probably right at the top of the leaderboard. I can’t tell you how many times I have said to myself, “Oh Michael” or “Oh the mistakes you have made.” But here’s the good news when it comes to the mistakes we make or even the mistakes others make that have a direct impact on us. First, we can choose to learn from each mistake. When we find ourselves in the

same circumstance or familiar position, we can remember what happened last time, acknowledge the mistake, and make a choice to respond or react differently — so when we walk away from the situation we can be proud that we had a growth moment. Michael Norton Second, we can offer the necessary WINNING apologies and we can WORDS forgive ourselves of the mistakes and errors that we make, regardless of how often we make those mistakes, as some of us just take longer to learn from the error of our ways while others happen to be very fast learners. We also need to accept the forgiveness of others when we do something wrong or say anything that may have been considered hurtful to another person. If they are big enough to forgive us, we need to be big enough to accept it. Third, we can choose to forgive those who have made mistakes that directly and adversely impact us. Holding on to anger or maintaining an upset position only causes us further grief and stress. And the likelihood is that we too have made the same mistake or

similar mistakes at some point. Or maybe a close friend or family member screwed up in a major way. We would expect understanding and forgiveness in those situations, so why not choose to live and forgive when mistakes happen that affect us as well? Oh the mistakes we have made and the mistakes we will make and what to do about them. Learn from them, forgive yourself, accept forgiveness from others, and offer forgiveness to others. The hands of time won’t be turned back, words that have been spoken or sent in a text can’t get pulled back into our mouths or into our phones, and our inaction cannot be relived. The mistakes will happen; let’s just be better prepared to deal with them and move ahead. How about you? Are you living in the shadow and shackles of mistakes you have made? Or have you learned from those mistakes, offered apologies, accepted forgiveness, and forgiven yourself? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we realize that we can move beyond the mistakes that we make and that 98 percent of all the things we worry about are not worth worrying about at all, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Control geese, for lake’s sake I enjoyed the article last week when the resident described Ketring Lake as a muck bowl. Indeed it is. I’m also glad that the permits to drill the well to keep it filled were allowed. I am a retiree and walk around that lake almost every day and wonder how such a nice pristine lovely pond has turned into such a fetid pool. Fish I used to catch as a kid probably aren’t there but there are still crawdads. I would not eat them. I used to see little bluegills

playing in the rocks but don’t anymore. So I’m glad they are going to drill that well to keep the water level up. There is a problem, however. Geese. These critters fill the lake with their poop, which is filled with nitrogen and phosphorus. This causes the algae blooms in the lakes. That is the source of the muck. It also kills fish as it takes the oxygen out of the water. The aerators help, but if overwhelmed, they will not help much. If South Suburban wants to get that lake back to what it was, they will have to control the geese. John Gubbins Littleton

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Right-to-die bill falls short for second year Sponsors pull measure due to lack of support in House

By James Anderson Associated Press The sponsors of a Colorado rightto-die bill that would let terminally ill people end their own lives abruptly withdrew the proposal on Feb. 24, tearfully and angrily conceding they didn’t have the votes for it to pass the Democrat-led state House. Democratic Reps. Joann Ginal of Fort Collins and Lois Court of Denver vowed before a hushed House chamber that they will introduce legislation again next year. Citing polls that suggest most Colo-

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There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available. Discovery Club is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends and enjoy recreational activities. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer games, group and individual activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659. Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the ﬁrst and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton. For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@aol.com. The Highlands Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/ chapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or email hrmothersandmore@hotmail.com for more information. Job’s Daughters International, Bethel No. 33, of Littleton, is a youth organization for girls ages 11-20 who have a Masonic relationship with either Master Masons, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star or other Masonic organizations. The girls meet ﬁrst and third Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Masonic Hall across from the Melting Pot restaurant. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in Sep-

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and closed our eyes and smiled with every bite. The Met is on the parade route, so we could see the bands and the twirlers and the bleary-eyed blarneys in colorful review. March 7 is a state holiday in Illinois. You’ll never guess. It’s Casimir Pulaski Day. Pulaski was the offensive tackle on the Chicago Bears 1986 Super Bowl team. That’s not true. Pulaski (1745-79) was the “father of the American cavalry.” He was a Revolutionary War officer who was born in Poland. President Obama made Pulaski an honorary American citizen in 2009. March 31 is a state holiday in California. It is an optional holiday in Colorado. It’s Cesar Chavez Day. I have a feeling that it will grow to be a national holiday someday. I was in college during Chavez’s most active years, and had a lot of admiration for him. What else about March? The March Hare, of course, in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” who was

rado voters support a right-to-die law, they also told colleagues they were doing them a bitter political favor by not forcing a voice vote on the House floor to reveal where each member stood on the issue this election year. “I am profoundly disappointed that we have gotten to this point, and I am profoundly disappointed in you, colleagues, because you have disappointed 65 percent of your constituents,” Court said. “But make no mistake. The voice of this state will be heard. You will hear from your constituents.” The bill, cosponsored by Democratic Sen. Michael Merrifield of Colorado Springs, required that a mentally competent patient have a six-month prognosis and get two doctors to sign off after three requests for life-ending medication. It

calls for safe storage of lethal drugs and recognizes that a patient can change his or her mind. Oregon, Washington, Vermont and California have passed right-to-die laws. New York, Arizona and Maryland are considering legislation. Montana’s state Supreme Court has ruled that doctors could use a patient’s request for life-ending medication as a defense against any criminal charges linked to the death. “I want to empower people to decide how best to manage their life without being criminalized,” Ginal said as she tearfully described the death of a brother of blood cancer last year. Opponents argued the bill would facilitate doctor-assisted suicides, especially after mistaken terminal diagnoses, and they insisted existing hospice and

palliative care for the dying is sufficient. The arguments helped defeat a similar proposal last year. During hours of testimony this month, lawmakers asked pointed questions about tracking lethal drugs once they are prescribed; the influence doctors or family — wittingly or unwittingly — can have on patients’ decision-making; and the consequences for disabled patients suffering depression, among other issues. Supporters had hoped to send the bill back to the Republican-controlled Senate, where a committee rejected legislation on a party-line vote earlier in February. “To those who have testified, I’m sorry that we could not help you. I’m sorry that this state Legislature has failed you,” Ginal said Feb. 24.

tember on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939.

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Littleton Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the ﬁrst Wednesday of each month, September through May. A speaker is featured at each meeting. Guests are welcome. Go to www.littletongardenclub.org.

The Loving Hands crocheting and knitting group meets one Saturday a month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 6673 W. Chatﬁeld Ave. (intersection of Pierce) in Littleton. For those who cannot attend but can work on projects at home, we are always in need of newborn and infant hats and booties as well as bereavement gowns/fetal pouches. Check out our Loving Hands Ministry Web page at www.saintfrancescabrini.org or call Karen at 303-791-8385 for a schedule, patterns, list of needs, and other details.

South Fellowship, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton, three blocks north of Arapahoe Road. Join moms with kids ages newborn to kindergarten for a morning of speakers, crafts and discussion. The kids are in a nearby classroom with nurturing teachers. Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Call Andrea at 303683-3593.

Littleton Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, welcomes interested parties between the ages of 21-40 to become involved with this social and community service organization. Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at Burt Chevrolet, 5200 S. Broadway, and at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at Breckenridge Grille, 2852 W. Bowles Ave. Call 303-914-0180 or visit littletonjaycees.org. The Littleton Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays each month at the Egg and I, 2630 W. Belleview Ave. No. 100, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have been serving the Littleton Community since 1949. Sight and Sight Conservation. Interesting programs and speakers. For membership information call Jeff Bridges 303-730-7616 or Al Wieder 303-730-3085. Littleton Newcomers Club is a social club for women in Littleton and the surrounding areas. Come have fun and meet new friends. You don’t need to be new to the area to join. Interest groups include bridge and other card games, wine tasting, book clubs, party animals, luncheons, stitch and chat, and many other events. Our monthly general meetings and luncheons are the third Wednesday of each month. Call 303-430-4898 and leave your name and number or email littletonnewcomersclub@yahoo.com. Visit www.littletonnewcomersclub.org or contact MaryLynn Rector (marylynnr66@gmail.com) to attend a get-acquainted coffee or for information. Littleton Sertoma meets from 7-8 a.m. the first, third and fifth Friday each month for breakfast and a program at the Shack Sports Grill, Mineral and Broadway, Littleton. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. and they welcome individuals looking to serve the community and who wish to find a

“mad” at the tea party. If you are as mad as a March hare, it’s partly because you are feeling amorous. March is the beginning of the long breeding season for rabbits. Otherwise, March will come and go and we will be staring wistfully at April, and wondering where winter went, looking at tax day, and the opening of the baseball season. The Rockies open on the road on April 1. No fooling. I don’t have any attachments to March. I like the word, however. It is a noun and a verb. It’s the last name of a great actor. Fredric March, who won an Academy Award for his remarkable performance in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” He was both. Later March starred in “The Best Years of Our Lives.” I think he has been forgotten. But at one time he was an A-list actor. It’s hard to get excited about the month of March. As English essayist A.C. Benson said, “When you get to my age life seems little more than one long march to and from the lavatory.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

MOMS Club, Moms Offering Moms Support, of Littleton is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. All interested stay-athome moms can call Lurae Beck at 303-9336749. Moms In Touch International is an interdenominational Christian organization in which moms meet for one hour a week to pray for their children and schools. To ﬁnd out where moms are meeting to pray, call Nancy Villarreal at 303761-1967. MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, meets at

Mothers of Multiples (MOMS) Calling all mothers of twins, triplets, quadruplets. MOMS holds playgroups, Mom’s Night Out, twice-yearly kids’ consignment sales, and other social events for parents of multiples in and around Highlands Ranch. For details, visit www.mothersofmultiples.com. The Optimist motto is “Friend of Youth.” In keeping with this and our Optimist creed, the Breakfast Optimist Club of Littleton shares its time, energy, and love with the deserving children of our community. Call John Hammer at 303-972-8065 for additional information. The club meets from 7-8 a.m. Fridays at The Bistro at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Order of the Eastern Star, Manzanita Chapter meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5718 S. Rapp St., Littleton. Members of Eastern Star are welcome. Call 303-985-5864 or 303-759-5936.

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Walter Edwin Buch

October 11, 1925 – December 11, 2015

Walter Edwin Buch, age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 11, 2015. He was a resident of Woodlake, CA and was formerly a resident of Colorado and New Jersey. Walt was born on October 11, 1925 in St. Louis, MO. He spent his formative years in Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati and Columbia University. He graduated, age 20, with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Walter met Mary Elizabeth Essel (Betty) at a church social, and they were wed on June 14, 1952. Walter was a Lieutenant JG in the Navy during two wars. Following his service to his country, he worked for Exxon Oil, and later, Johns Manville, until his re-

tirement. After 31 wonderful years of marriage, he grieved the loss of his wife, Betty. In 1986, he married Neva Feiner. They shared 29 joyous years. Among their many adventures, they traveled extensively and owned and operated an olive ranch in California. Throughout his life, he volunteered his time and talents to a variety of causes, including United Way, YMCA, Bailey Food Drive and his church. He

enjoyed golf, gardening, cross country skiing and spending time with his family. Walter is survived by his wife, Neva, and a loving family, including: two daughters, Debbie (Mark) McMunn and Karen (Dan) Wilkins; three stepchildren, Susan (Jim) Laws, Ken (Pam) Whitehead and Mark (Sheila) Feiner; ten grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:45 am on Friday, March 4, 2016, at Columbine United Church, Littleton, CO. Interment will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. Please share condolences at http://www.legacy.com/ obituaries/coloradocommunitymedia/

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Wyatt Heiman, 3, of Denver, devours a birthday cake-flavored cupcake at Gigi’s Cupcakes in Littleton. The shop in Aspen Grove has been open since 2010. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

Little cakes bring big smiles Exotic flavors help cupcakes return to the table as pop-culture phenomenon

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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ustin Swartz, co-owner of the Gigi’s Cupcakes franchise at Aspen Grove shopping center in Littleton and another in Denver, never envisioned owning a cupcake shop. But business is so good, he’s considering opening another location in Colorado Springs. “We were really in there at the ground floor of it,” said Swartz, who grew up in Littleton and opened his store in August 2010, just as the cupcake craze was gaining steam. It seems like just yesterday cupcakes were a simple go-to treat for classroom birthday parties in elementary school. These days, cupcakes are all grown up, and some are leading quite a posh life. The advent of reality TV shows like “Cupcake Wars” and “DC Cupcakes” precipitated the explosive popularity of cupcakes in the late 2000s. Some believed cupcake shops would be a passing fad. But the phenomenon has endured and, for many, the business model has been sustainable. Gigi Butler, founder of the national Gigi’s Cupcakes franchise, says on her website she received the same response four times when asking for a bank loan: “A cupcake shop — are you kidding?” Gigi’s started with a single shop in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2008. Today, it has more than 100 locations in 23 states and, according to multiple media reports, enjoys more than $30 million in annual sales. The Denver and Littleton locations were stores No. 7 and No. 8, respectively. Some Denver-area shops dedicated to the art of cupcake-making have been around for more than five years, and business continues to grow for many, despite operating in Colorado’s health-conscious climate. Swartz — who actively seeks outside business, from corporate events to the 300 weddings he supplies with cupcakes per year — makes sugar-free and gluten-free varieties to cater to everyone’s needs. Cupcake boutiques decorate Main Street thoroughfares and roads less traveled, and have varying degrees of success. Passing pedestrians make up a portion of the sales at Nomelie Cupcakes in downtown Parker, said Soumya Sen, who owns the business with his wife, Avantika. But it’s often large orders for birthday parties, Cupcakes continues on Page 13

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Littleton Address: 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Suite 625, Littleton Phone: 303-797-2253 Website: www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/LittletonCo Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. -7 p.m. | Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nomelie Cupcakes Address: 19751 Mainstreet, Parker Phone: 303-805-2607 Website: www.viewmenu.com/nomelie-cupcakes/ menu Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Fri-Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Posh Pastries Address: 10471 S. Parker Road, Parker Phone: 303-840-1251 Website: www.poshpastriesbakery.com Hours: Tues-Sat 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Sun and Mon Closed Sweet ‘Ness Cupcakes Address: 10655 S. Parker Road, Parker Phone: 720-561-1511 Website: www.locu.com Hours: Mon-Tues Closed | Wed-Fri 1:30 - 6 p.m. | SatSun 12:30 - 5 p.m.

Emilee Hafler, an employee at Gigi’s Cupcakes in Littleton, serves up a tray of some of the shop’s most popular flavors.

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We just found this place one day and the cupcakes are fantastic, so it’s like an enjoyable, relaxing treat to come here.”

Julie Phipps, Parker resident

Smallcakes Address: 7600 Park Meadows Center Drive, #1100, Lone Tree Phone: 720-387-7284 Website: www.smallcakescolorado.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Bundt Shoppe Address: 7437 Village Square Drive #125, Castle Rock Phone: 303-422-8638 Website: www.thebundtshoppe.com Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sun Closed The Makery Cake Company Address: 8203 S. Holly St., Centennial Phone: 720-270-4042 Website: www.themakery.com Hours: Tues-Thurs 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Fri-Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Mon Closed

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#FreeKesha and standing alongside women A guiding principle of my life comes from Scottish author Ian MacLaren — “Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Pop recording artist Kesha’s fight is among the hardest. A Feb. 19 court decision has made her battle the epicenter of an intense discussion about disregarding women’s claims against their abusers. For those unfamiliar with the singer, Kesha is the voice behind some of this decade’s biggest pop smashes, including “Tik Tok” and “Die Young.” She records under Sony and Kemosabe, the record label created and run by Dr. Luke, the stage name of songwriter and producer Lukasz Gottwald. Here’s a primer for the situation between the 28-year-old musician and producer: In 2014, Kesha alleged in a lawsuit Dr. Luke drugged and raped her when she was 18 years old and continued to sexually and verbally abuse her throughout their work relationship. In her suit against the producer, she included Sony as a codefendant. Dr. Luke and Sony countersued, alleging Kesha’s claims were false and a move by the singer to renegotiate her contract. As a result, she has been unable to record

any music or tour until the situation is resolved. She doesn’t, understandably, want to work with someone she says has been abusing her for years. Time is fleeting in the music industry. And silence Clarke Reader from an artist for too long can lead to LINER loss of interest from NOTES fans, along with serious financial losses. Aware of this fact, Kesha filed a preliminary injunction in February 2015 so she could record outside of her contract with Sony and Kemosabe. But on Feb. 19, New York Supreme Court Judge Shirley Kornreich ruled against Kesha, saying the injunction was an effort to “decimate a contract that was heavily negotiated and typical for the industry.” That means any attempts to make music must be with Dr. Luke and Sony. As an onlooker, I can only imagine the horror Kesha must have felt at the decision.

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Decisions, decisions With 60-plus flavors, Nomelie customers sometimes find it hard to choose. But it’s no problem for those with an adventurous spirit. Phipps became hooked six years ago after biting into a red velvet cupcake at Nomelie, which opened in 2009. She now finds herself trying exotic concoctions and tried-and-true flavors like coconut cream. “We just found this place one day and the cupcakes are fantastic,” she said, “so it’s like an enjoyable, relaxing treat to come here.” Karstin Painter, of Denver, had the same delighted impression of gourmet cupcakes upon first trying them as many people do. The cotton candy-flavored cupcake is “disturbingly good,” said Painter, who visited Gigi’s Cupcakes in Littleton Feb. 18 with her husband and 3-year-old son. Gigi’s serves more than 200 flavors of cupcakes out of traditional storefronts in Littleton and Denver, but reaches the masses with kiosks at Sports Authority Field, the Pepsi Center and the Colorado Convention Center, as well as two food

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Selection: The 1975’s “ I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it,” released on Interscope records. Review: The sophomore album from The 1975 is an early contender for most ridiculous album title of the year, but it’s also the year’s most dynamic pop record so far. The band hits ‘80s pop, acoustic singer-songwriter and shoegaze all on one album, and it manages to hold together, thanks to the craft of every song. Favorite song: “Paris” The real reason people write songs: “I got my pen and thought that I’d write A melody and line for you tonight. I think that’s how I make things feel alright.” -from the song “Nana”

As a man with many strong and vibrant women in my life who inspire me daily, I felt sickened to my stomach.

The judge and Sony say Kesha has been free to record without Dr. Luke, a statement Kesha’s lawyer denies, stating Sony wouldn’t support any music she recorded without Dr. Luke, according to reporting by Buzzfeed. Since the ruling, a #FreeKesha movement has taken over social media, with such major artists as Adele and Taylor Swift lending their support. Accepting the word of accused abusers over their victims isn’t restricted to the music or arts worlds only. But it is extraordinarily disheartening to see the American legal system fail another rape and abuse victim who has the courage to come forward. According to statistics from the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, only a 16.3 percent chance exists that a reported rapist will end up in prison. Once unreported rapes are factored in, which account for 61 percent of rapes and sexual assaults, only about 6 percent of rapists — 1 out of 16 — will ever spend a day in jail. In a Feb. 19 article from the women’s activist blog Jezebel, author Madeleine Davies wrote, “It’s likely that ‘commercially reasonable’ will almost always beat out ‘ethically reasonable’ and is certain Reader continues on Page 14

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weddings and corporate events that help maintain a steady stream of income. There are the die-hards, though, the people who pop in every couple of weeks to indulge their sweet tooth. Julie Phipps, of Parker, cops to being one of those. When asked how often she stops by Nomelie, Phipps gives a guilty grin and delivers a deliciously vague answer: “More often than I should, probably.”

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK

Gigi’s Cupcakes offers this ﬂavorful banana nut cake baked with dark chocolate, topped with fresh banana butter cream, and dipped in smooth chocolate ganache. CAKE 4 ripe bananas, mashed

A platter of popular cupcakes from Gigi’s Cupcakes in Littleton. Photo by Chris Michlewicz trucks that post up at festivals and fundraisers. It didn’t matter to Painter’s son, Wyatt Heiman, where his cupcake came from. For 10 minutes, the rest of the world disappeared and his sole focus was a birthday cake-flavored cupcake he devoured voraciously. He started with a fork and was shoveling fistfuls of cake into his mouth by the end. Community involvement It’s not just a vast selection or unique flavors — like the maple bacon and chai tea varieties baked at Smallcakes in Lone Tree — that keep people coming back. Proper customer service is a must, Sen of Nomelie Cupcakes said, and fresh ingredients make all the difference. Connecting with local schools and organizations has helped Nomelie build bonds and become ingrained in Parker’s social fabric, Sen said. It partners with the PACE Center and wedding venues like Villa Parker, and relies heavily on word of mouth from satisfied customers.

2 cups sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup oil 2.5 cups ﬂour 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 cups chopped pecans 1 cup dark chocolate chips FROSTING 1 cup butter, softened 1 small banana, mashed 2 pounds powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

GANACHE 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/3 cup heavy cream Dried banana chips Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, mix by hand bananas, sugar, eggs and oil in a bowl until well blended. Add ﬂour, baking soda and salt; mix until combined. Fold in pecans and dark chocolate chips. Dip batter into cupcake liners, 2/3 full. Bake for 26 minutes. Test with toothpick or cake tester before removing from the oven. In a stand mixer, beat butter and banana on medium speed until butter is smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar. Add vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. If frosting is stiff, add milk by the tablespoon. If soft, add

Nomelie is also creating a referral network of respected Parker businesses by enabling customers to rate the services, much like users of Lyft and Uber do. When a little boy with severe food allergies stopped in with his mom to ask whether Nomelie made vegan cupcakes, the boy was disappointed with the answer. But Avantika Sen took it as a challenge and made a special shopping trip to get

powdered sugar slowly. When cupcakes are cool, pile the banana butter cream high on top with a pastry bag using a large, round frosting tip. Place frosted cupcakes in refrigerator for 10 minutes until the frosting is slightly stiff. While cupcakes are in the refrigerator, mix the semisweet chocolate chips and the heavy cream in a double boiler. Stir constantly until all the chocolate chips are melted. Place banana chip on top of banana buttercream and drizzle ganache over cupcake. Allow the cupcakes to return to room temperature, and top with a dried banana chip. Source: www.gigiscupcakes usa.com

the ingredients to make vegan cupcakes. “He was very sad and I felt bad for him,” she said, “because he has no choice.” Nomelie not only baked a batch of vegan cupcakes, but made them a regular offering every Friday through Sunday, naming them after the boy — Quinn Cupcakes. They are a hot seller.

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to beat ‘morally reasonable.’ Our courts and culture have a hard enough time believing women’s accusations of sexual assault in the most clear-cut of circumstances, so what chance do we have at legal, emotional, and physical protection when details are contested and a corporation stands to lose millions? When a woman as powerful and high status as Kesha can’t win, the rest of us

stand even less of a chance.” Whether you like Kesha’s music or not, or even know who she is, this judge’s ruling should be troubling to everyone. We all have mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins and friends who are women. Most of the important women in my life have shared stories about being harassed, having sex used as a bargaining chip against them or being made to feel unsafe because they’re a woman. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network statistics, one of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed

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daughter — or your daughter — or any person to be afraid that they will be punished if they speak out about being abused, especially if their abuser is in a position of power.” Kesha’s voice — and so many others’ — must be heard. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he stands with Kesha. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite Kesha song at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Housekeeping Position Part to Full-Time Seeking experienced, detail-oriented housekeeper to work in private home in Parker. Must be fluent in English and have dependable year-round transportation. Responsibilities include normal housekeeping tasks excluding laundry. Applicant mus be non-smoker and not allergic to dogs. Must pass background check, drug screening and supply references. Compensation commensurate with skills and experience. Send resume via e-mail to Jan5211@gmail.com

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Stable Hand Full Time Position in Parker, CO for experienced stable worker in private facility. Responsibilities include: Feeding horses, cleaning stalls, turnouts, and maintaining barn areas. Also, maintaining grounds and roadways, including snow removal. Competitive salary, year-end bonus, vacation, 401K. Send resume via e-mail to Jan5211@gmail.com

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(Pinery) for someone who enjoys working outdoors, at a fast pace, is honest and dependable, who can work without direct supervision. Must also be able to demonstrate safe driving skills. Pay is on a percentage basis, which can equate to as much as $25 - $35 per hour. Contact Steve at (303) 841-8190 to apply.

WHAT IS CAREGIVING?: Learn about this career opportunity with Home Instead Senior Care at an informational meeting Wed. March 30th; 10am or 1pm. Questions & Register. Call 303-389-5700.

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Photographer to share ideas

Plein-air Paintout The Depot Art Gallery will extend the Plein-air Paintout it began last year to two days of painting in the Littleton area in 2016: June 2 and 3. A display and sale of the resulting works will be from June 3 to 12 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Open to all plein-air painters, working in any medium. Juror Carl Judson, author of “A Guerrilla Painter’s Notebook,” will award cash prizes at the Paintout Dinner on June 2. Information and registration form are at depotartgallery.org. Registration includes dinner and a T-shirt. For questions, call Paul Nutting, 720-982-7269. Art internships The Englewood-based Museum Outdoor Art is accepting applications for its Design and Build summer internships through April 15.

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Reminder to opera fans The Denver Lyric Opera Guild 32nd Competition for Colorado Singers will be from 1 to 5 p.m. March 5 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Open to the public. Lecture series begins Gary Huibregtse, juror for the Eye of the Camera Exhibit at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, will speak at 7 p.m. on March 10 on “Thoughts on Photography in the 21st Century.” The photographic medium has evolved during the first portion of the 21st century. Huibregtse will look at previous milestones. He creates largescale color prints from large-format film negatives, addressing the built environment of the Western states. Cosponsored by the Littleton Museum and Historic Littleton Inc. (A lecture series will follow on the first Thursday of the month: next is Mike McPhee on April 7, talking about his Dana Crawford book.) Admission free. 303-795-3950. All about Pluto Planetary scientist Dr. Andrew Steffl will talk about the New Horizons Mission and show recent images of Pluto at 7 p.m. March 8 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-795-3961. Free.

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Celebrate St. Patrick • “Celtic Tales of Love and War” by the Denver Brass, with Celtic Colorado Pipes and Drums, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, Wick School of Irish Dance, the Hydes fiddles and tenor Tod Teske will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. March 13 at Newman Center, Iliff Avenue and University Boulevard. Tickets from $22, denverbrass.org, 303-832-4676. • Cherish the Ladies band brings Irish music and step dancing to the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 8 p.m. on March 19. Tickets: $33-$51, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000. Magic in Castle Rock Hannibal appears at 7:30 p.m. March 12 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park Ave., Castle Rock. He is an award-winning magician with a family show. Tickets: $22.50-$25, 303-660-6799, amazingshows.com. (The summer Wizard Camp is taking applications also: June, July, August sessions.) Ballet Ariel in Englewood “Peter and the Wolf and Other Dances” are on the program when Ballet Ariel appears at 3 p.m. March 20 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children. The troupe will also appear at 7 p.m. March 19 at the D.L. Parsons Theater at the Northglenn Recreation Center. Friday night bands ViewHouse Centennial announces Friday night live music from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.: March 4 — Ben Marshal; March 11 — Moses Jones Band; March 18 — Rascal Martinez; March 26 — The JV3. Location: 7101 S. Clinton St., 303-790-8439.

Centennial St. Thomas More Catholic Parish & School

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Undergraduate college art students and high school seniors are eligible for this eight-week intensive summer program. Interns work daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a master teacher in the MOA laboratory and create a body of collaborative public art as well as related individual works. There is a $1,500 stipend and college credit may be available. A late summer exhibit will display the resulting art. See MOAonline.org/ design-and-build.

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Photographer Joseph Roybal will present: “Passion Behind the Lens: The Power of Envisioning Your Workflow from Beginning to End,” Sonya Ellingboe focusing on his landscape SONYA’S photography, SAMPLER for the meeting of the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. March 8 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.) He will discuss his theory on keeping creativity and passion alive, plus equipment. He may have some samples to give away. Guests are welcome.

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Gallery exhibit looks at icons of sideshows Downtown Littleton show is set to open March 12 By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com

“Everything Never Stays the Same” by Michael Dowling will be in Outnumbered Gallery’s “Admit One — Curious Culture Dog and Pony Show,” opening March 12. Courtesy photo.

Outnumbered Gallery, downtown Littleton’s large, airy, always-changing art gallery on Prince Street, offers an antidote for the late winter blahs: “Admit One — Curious Culture Dog and Pony Show” from March 12 through April 9. Denver artists Michael Dowling, Diana Anderson and Andy Mallen will collaborate in a group show “that depicts new explorations of the oddities, curiosities and the characters that set the standards for sideshow expectations at the turn of the 20th century,” said gal-

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lery publicist Emma Jones. work, which makes this consideration of The three will exhibit paintings and historic dog and pony shows/circuses a drawings that “tell a story through their query into how this small cultural group individual and often surprising refleccontinues to hold a place in modern tions on this theme of a curious world,” society. Her images depict individuals Jones continued. and “raise a question about the role of There will be an opening reception tradition, the nature of the individual.” from 4 to 8 p.m. on March Her painting style 12 and the artists will draws from varying techgather to talk about their niques, incorporating IF YOU GO individual visions for visioils and charcoal. “Using tors on March 26 from 2 this classic approach to “Admit One — Curious to 4 p.m. painting allows wet on Culture Dog and Pony Michael Dowling has wet layers and clean, Show” runs March 12 been exhibiting throughoriginal brush strokes to to April 9 at Outnumout the U.S. and Europe remain clear. Beginning bered Gallery, 5654 S. Prince St. Unit A in for the past 15 years, with with a more transparent downtown Littleton. an emphasis on his native layer also allows me to The opening recepColorado. Recent work use line and form, which tion will be from 4 to 8 has shown at “The ResiI have originally develp.m. on March 12 and dency” at the McNichols oped in the charcoal there will be an artists’ Building in Denver, the drawing. talk from 2-4 p.m. on collection at Union Sta“I don’t always March 26. Outnumbtion in Denver, Museum understand where my eredgallery.com, 720of Contemporary Art paintings are going and 389-9085. Gallery Denver and the Museum sometimes they end up hours: noon to 6 p.m. of Fine Art in Long Beach, expressing something I Tuesdays, WednesCalifornia. didn’t intend or I pull in days; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. He studied at Scoala features from my past. I Thursdays; 11 a.m. to Lorenzo de Medici in am not sure I can think 7 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. Florence, Italy, and atof anything more exciting to 5 p.m. Saturdays. tends ongoing residenthan to create something cies in Tuscany with his that takes on a life of its formative teachers. His own,” she wrote. paintings focus on his Andy Mallen has built personal version of the Venetian School a business of creating pet portraits, methods, using drawing as a core, then “Canvas Canines,” and her show entries layering oil paint to complete the work. are a spin-off from that skill. Her webHe teaches his painting technique in site says she works in two styles: realistic school and in his studio. and “Playful Petrayals,” which break Recent work includes extensive down into brightly colored depictions of charcoal drawings as well as work with an animal, with almost abstract forms sculptural installation using a range of included. materials. It is these playful approaches that she Diana Andersen brings a background brings to this show with paintings such in history and social science to her artas “I Am Not a Seal.”

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Glamorous/devious Lorraine Sheldon (Martha Harmon Pardee) looks at Maggie Cutler’s (Taylor Nicole Young) gift as the horrible houseguest, Sheridan Whiteside (Eric Fry), looks on in a scene from “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at Town Hall Arts Center. Photo by Gary Duff

Play from 1930s offers fun ‘Man Who Came to Dinner’ is classic American favorite

aters, small and large. In the style of 1939 theater, it runs three hours with two intermissions at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center — and keeps By Sonya Ellingboe an audience engaged and chuckling sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com throughout. Set in 1939, at the home of Mr. Funnyman/director Bob Wells and Mrs. Ernest Stanley, prominent gives us some background in his di- residents of a small town in Ohio, it rector’s notes: “Playwrights George S. soon becomes obvious that all is not Kaufman and Moss Hart wrote ‘The well under the Stanleys’ roof. Famous Man Who Came to Dinner’ as a ve- New York critic and radio personality hicle for their friend Sheridan Whiteside was Alexander Wolcott, a in town for a lecture and well-known critic and was invited to the StanIF YOU GO radio gossip show host. leys’ home for dinner. They had been casting Alas, he fell on a patch “The Man Who Came about for a plot when of ice at the entrance to Dinner” plays Wolcott showed up and was injured — through March 20 at unannounced at Hart’s which required him to Town Hall Arts Cencountry estate and stay there during his reter, 2450 W. Main St. proceeded to take over covery period, cared for in downtown Littlethe house. He slept in by bumbling Dr. Bradley ton. Performances: the master bedroom, (Tim O’Connell), who 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, terrorized the house happens to be writing Fridays, Saturdays; staff and proved himhis autobiography — 2 p.m. Sundays; 2 self to be a perfectly and skittish Nurse Preen p.m. on March 5 and obnoxious human be(skilled comic LuAnn 6:30 p.m. on March ing. As he left, he wrote Buckstein). 13. Tickets: $23-$42, in Hart’s guest book, Phones ring, stage 303-794-2787, ext. 5, ‘This is to certify that personalities come townhallartscenter. I had one of the most and go, including Town org. unpleasant times I Hall’s excellent Seth ever spent.’ The idea Maisel as a Groucho for a play was born.” Marx image, Banjo. The comedy Gifts arrive, includopened on Broadway ing penguins from Admiral Byrd. in 1939, ran until 1941 and has been Whiteside’s trusted secretary Maggie a favorite ever since, with Sheridan Cutler (Taylor Nicole Young) falls in Whiteside (Eric Fry) thundering rude love with the young local newspaper remarks across the nation to assorted editor, Bert Jefferson (Ryan Buehler) Nurse Preens and anyone else within and Whiteside, not wanting to lose shouting distance in numerous the- her services, calls in a Hollywood si-

The comedy opened on Broadway in 1939, ran until 1941 and has been a favorite ever since, with Sheridan Whiteside thundering rude remarks across the nation to assorted Nurse Preens and anyone else within shouting distance in numerous theaters, small and large. ren, Lorraine Sheldon (the excellent Martha Harmon Pardee) to lure Bert away. There are just lots of moving parts to this well-loved play, and Bob Wells manages to juggle them all into a crazy story that works itself out — sort of — in the end. Theater lovers of a certain age will remember the characters mentioned and/or appearing, while younger audience members may have fun looking some of them up, with a bit about the 1930s entertainment scene. But it’s not necessary in order to enjoy this well-paced comedy, directed by a skillful veteran.

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Arc Annual Meeting The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas Counties will have its annual meeting and review of chapter activities from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at its office at 6538 S. Racine Circle, Centennial. Dinner will be served as we recognize our volunteers and talk about future programing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Event is free and open to the community. Learn more about our mission and advocacy efforts as a chapter. RSVP to pam@arc-ad.org or call 303-220-9228. Google for Genealogical Research The Internet is increasingly a first resource for family history researchers. Although not a genealogy-specific website, Google is among the most powerful tools for finding online ancestor information. The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society presentation on “Using Google for Genealogical Research” is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Sandee Brookes, of the Littleton Family History Center, will demonstrate how Google can help break through brick walls and assist in finding elusive ancestors and their stories. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, president, at Joyce4Books@gmail. com. Exploring Pluto: The Latest Discoveries See spectacular recent images of Pluto and learn about the findings of the New Horizons mission to the planet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Planetary scientist Dr. Andrew Steffl, a member of the New Horizons mission team, will discuss the history of the project, recently discovered moons of Pluto, new information on the geology and atmosphere of the planet, and what lies ahead for the New Horizons spacecraft. The satellite came within 7,800 miles of the planet on July 14, 2015, and produced detailed high resolution images of the surface — the first close-up views of Pluto ever seen. Steffl works at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder and has published numerous articles on Pluto and its moons. Call 303795-3961. Practical End-of-Life Workshop Just before the Frozen Dead Guy Days festival in nearby Nederland, Heflebower Funeral Services & Seven Stones present “Laughing and Learning: A Practical End-of-Life Workshop” from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 10, at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, Telluride Room, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The workshop provides the tools and inspiration to take practical steps for outlining your funeral plans/memorial celebration, drafting your own obituary and/or famous last words, and preparing advance medical directives. Workshop is led by Gail Rubin, a certified thanatologist and certified funeral celebrant. She is the author of “A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning fo r Those Who Don’t Plan to Die, (2010).” RSVP by Wednesday, March 9. Go to www. AGoodGoodbye.com. Call Mike Heflebower at 720-344-6087 for information or to RSV P. Parent’s Night Out National headlining comedians Karen Morgan and Jim Colliton join together in this funny show about parenting, marriage and family. Through stand-up comedy and hilarious audience participation, Karen and Jim take you on a wild ride through the insane world that is family. Program is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events

THEATER/SHOWS

‘Into the Woods’ Production The Wesley Players hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. “Into the Woods” follows a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; Jack who wishes his cow would give milk; and a witch’s curse. Show is Friday, March 4, through Sunday, March 6, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center and Guatemala missions. Tickets are available at www.stlukeshr.com or at the door. Castle View Presents ‘Mother Hicks’ Castle View High School presents “Mother Hicks,” the story about three outsiders living in rural Southern Illinois during the Great Depression: A girl with so little she doesn’t even have a name, a deaf boy and an eccentric recluse who is suspected of being a witch. Told through sign language and poetry, this play recounts the difficult journey we all make in life. Show is at 7 p.m. through Saturday, March 5, with a 1 p.m. matinee Saturday, March 5. Go to www.seatyourself.biz/castleview for tickets and information. Tribute to Silent Movies Join the Castle Rock Historical Society on Thursday, March 10, for a Tribute to Silent Movies in honor of the Academy Awards. Enjoy a 21-minute Buster Keaton movie and some Oscar trivia. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. with the presentation starting at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or www.castlerockhistoricalsociety. org. Admission is free. Hannibal Performs Chris Hannibal performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 11-12 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Hannibal provides shows infused with magic, humor and street savvy. Tickets are available at www. tickets.amazingshows.com. Parking is free. Comedy juggler David Deeble performs at 7:30 p.m. April 1. Theatre of Dreams also presents its annual Wizard Camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 20-23, July 11-14 and Aug. 1-4. Cost includes all supplies and a recital show for the family. Go to www. AmazingShows.com. ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Violet” through Sunday, March 20. Celebrated theatre critic Sheridan Whiteside is in the midst of a cross-country lecturing tour when he slips on ice, breaking his leg and is forced to stay a bit longer at the home of his host family, ultimately taking over the house with his demands and visiting Broadway luminary friends. Rich with witty tongue-twisting dialogue and sharp zingers, “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is simply one of the funniest scripts of all time. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Lenten Recital Series Welcome the Lenten season with music and lunch each Wednesday at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Recitals begin at 12:10 p.m. and are free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $4 for a light lunch. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com. Recital schedule: March 9, St. Andrew Sisters, vocal ensemble; and March 16, Ellen Shamas-Brandt, concert pianist. Super Diamond, The Neil Diamond Tribute Say “Hello Again” to the music of Neil Diamond. Super Diamond delivers a glittering, smoke-ﬁlled show performing Neil’s classics such as “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Sweet Caroline,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and many others. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt. org or call 303-805-6800. Music Students Perform Students of the Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association will perform from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Lincoln Meadows Senior Retirement Center, 10001 S. Oswego St., Parker. The students also will perform from 2-3 p.m. March 19 at Parker Bible Church, 4391 Mainstreet, Parker. The public is invited. Call Ann Riggs at 303-841-2976. Chamber Music Concert Dvorak’s Serenade, written for a small chamber ensemble of oboes, clarinets, bassoons, French horns, cello and bass, blends Dvorak’s signature melodies with vibrant, moving musical themes into a composition so unique that it touches your heart. The Castlewood Chamber Ensemble, under the leadership of Castle Rock oboist Cheryl Poules, will perform the Serenade as part of the “Winds of March” program at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at The Sanctuary, Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 4th St. (between Cantril and Lewis) in downtown Castle Rock. The Castlewood Chamber Ensemble is a gathering of musicians from the Parker, Lone Tree, Arapahoe, and Littleton orchestras, the Colorado Wind Ensemble, and the Denver Concert Band. The afternoon program will includes performances by three other chamber groups and two soloists. Call 303-688-5185. Rocky Mountain Brassworks: Tam O’Shanter’s Ride Celebrate Celtic heritage with this spirited production featuring bagpipes, Scottish and Irish dancers, and the musical ﬂair of Rocky Mountain Brassworks. Show is at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt. org or call 303-805-6800. Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is underway. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The chorale is a nonauditioned community chorus that is open to anyone ages 55 and older, with or without choral experience. Email Brian@5280plus-encore.org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.

org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.

ART/CRAFTS

Juried Art Show Local artists’ works are featured in the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild’s 11th annual “Romancing the Arts” juried art show, which runs to Saturday, March 5, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Information at 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Arts Guild Painting Workshops The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County offers painting workshops at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Workshops are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Colorful Landscapes,” with Sidney Ann Pitchford, is Saturday, March 5; and “Painting with Water Miscible Oils,” with Lee Wasilik, is Saturday, March 12. For details, a supply list and a registration form, go to www.heritage-guild.com/current-workshops. html. Registration and payment required to reserve space. Classes are for ages 18 and older. Contact Beatrice Drury, workshop director, at btdrury@q.com or 303-796-8110. ‘Lasting Impressions’ Exhibit Town Hall Arts Center presents “Lasting Impressions,” an art exhibition featuring work by Kathy Crammer, Bronwen Jones, Kathleen Lanzoni and Charlotte Strauss. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, March 30, in the Stanton Art Gallery inside Town Hall Arts Center. Go to www.townhallartscenter.org/stanton-art-gallery/. Weekly Painting Sessions The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County invites member and nonmember artists to participate in Paint Day, the guild’s weekly group painting sessions. Artists bring their own media and supplies; Paint Day runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in the lower level of Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave. in Littleton. Contact Bob Yackel, 303-794-2722 or yackelrobert@gmail.com. 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

Tax Help Colorado Qualifying Colorado families that need help preparing and filing their tax returns can get help from Tax Help Colorado, which offers help at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Services are offered to Colorado taxpayers whose annual household income was less than $53,000 in 2015. Next session is offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 4, in Room A1540, the first floor of the Annex building. No appointment needed; find out what to bring at www.bit.ly/1Q6jhLz. Remembering Veterans Meeting Vietnam veteran Army nurse Patti Ehline will speak at the “Remembering Our Veterans” meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, March 4, in the Panorama Hall of the Castle Rock Senior Center. She will tell the history of post-traumatic stress disorder, beginning with World War II, the symptoms and consequences of PTSD, how veterans with PTSD are treated today and her role in helping such veterans. Career Fair Arapahoe Community College plans its annual career fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the Summit room of the Littleton campus, Event is free and open to the public. Meet with more than 50 employees about job and internship opportunities. Contact careers@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5805. Pope Francis Pope Francis has a favorability rating that is among the highest in modern papal history. Join Active Minds from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, as we seek to understand why Catholics and much of the non-Catholic world find Pope Francis so appealing. We will cover his background as the first pope from the Americas, his impact so far since becoming pope in 2013, and what the future may hold for the Catholic Church under his leadership. Program takes place at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Lenten Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry every Friday night through March 18. Food is served from 4-6:30 p.m. Fried fish, baked fish or nuggets with coleslaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls are on the menu. Beverage choices include iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Cost for dinner is $5 for ages 5-12; $10 for 12 and older; $29 for the family; free for children younger than 5. Homemade desserts cost from 50 cents to $1. Takeout and drive-thru are available. Dinner is available in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, Parker. Saturday Golf Club Broken Tee is now forming its women’s 18-hole Saturday Golf Club. The women play on Saturday mornings in accordance with USGA rules. Play will Calendar continues on Page 20

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begin Saturday, April 2. Club is good for Monday to Friday working women. Contact btwsgc@aol.com. Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@gmail.com.

HEALTH

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: Friday, March 4, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Monday, March 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Burns & McDonnell, G116, 9785 Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Centennial; Monday, March 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Pulte Mortgage, 7390 S. Iola, Englewood; Monday, March 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Whole Foods Southglenn, 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Littleton; Wednesday, March 9, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Quadrant Building, 5445 DTC Parkway, Centennial; Wednesday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Greenwood Corporate Plaza, 7951 E. Maplewood Ave., Building 3, Greenwood Village; Thursday, March 10, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, Lone Tree; Saturday, March 12, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Whole Foods, 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton; Sunday, March 13, 8 a.m. to noon, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave., Littleton (Dawn Munson, 303-794-4636). Relay for Life Learn about Relay for Life of Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree at a kickoff event from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Grist Brewing Co., 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Unit 300, Highlands Ranch. Relay for Life of Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree was the largest Relay event in Colorado last year when nearly 700 participants raised more than $100,000 to fight cancer. Hear from a survivor and get details about this year’s event, which will take place June 18 at Shea Stadium at Redstone Park. Contact Farrah Salisbury at farrah. salisbury@cancer.org. 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.

DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS MAN?

My name is Sherry and I live in Tennessee. I am reaching out to the people of Colorado for help in finding my dearest friend, STEVEN (STEVE) EARL PERMENTER. He is 5”11, has brown eyes and dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing a full beard. Birth date:11-17-1960. The pictures attached are older photos. Steve is 55 years old now. His last known whereabouts were in the Brighton and Westminster areas of Colorado between April and July of 2015. Steve deserves to know that he is not alone in this world and that there is someone that loves him unconditionally. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Please text or call 931-305-3959. I work during the day so leave a message if no answer and I will return your call. Steve, I know you said this would happen. It’s been a long time coming. You also said to make sure that I found you because you didn’t want to miss it. It’s been a long journey but I have found you in Colorado; just don’t know exactly where. I need some help. Please contact me! Forever yours. Love, Sherry

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Seniors outliving their savings or pension or social security is a hot topic in Colorado, which has one of the fastest growing populations of people aged 65 or older. These issues and more are addressed at free Lunch and Learn seminars, “Aging and Long Term Care: How Am I Going to Pay For It?” at Koelbel Library, 5955 Holly St., Centennial. Lunch is catered by Panera Bread. Seminars are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, Tuesday, March 15, Tuesday, March 29, Wednesday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 26; from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5; and from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 12. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820.

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.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments,

Open House: 26 February 2016 @ 11:30 to 12:30 Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Dr. Parker, CO Learn Leadership and Communication over your Lunch Hour Contact: President Jan Parrish @

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FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce

Astronomy Star Parties Explore the night sky with Arapahoe Community College faculty member Jennifer Jones from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, March 11 and April 8, at the Littleton campus, and Thursday, April 14 at the Parker campus. Star parties are free and open to the public. Complimentary hot cocoa served. Contact jennifer.jones@arapahoe. edu or 303-797-5839.

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 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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MERCHANDISE

Appliances APPLIANCES FOR SALE: Maytag Dishwasher $50; 1.8 cf over-the-stove GE Spacemaker microwave $50; GE slide-in range w/glass ceramic cooktop $75; all appliances white. GE WaterBoss water softener $40. Call 970-2172691

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Join the Halcyon Hospice volunteer team and impact a patient’s life. Volunteers share their time as companions, provide shopping assistance, bereavement support, office assistance and much more! All training is provided and you can serve near your home, weekdays or weekends. For more information , contact volunteer@myhalcyon.org or Volunteer Services at 303-329-0870

Bids

Retirement Planning Workshops

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.

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Estate Planning Workshops Estate planning is a complex area of law, with countless rules that can change from year to year. Staying on top of the latest changes is crucial to protect your money and your family. A free workshop will examine ﬁve simple estate planning strategies to keep your money in your family. RSVP required; call 720-440-2774. Sessions are offered from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree.

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Rock Canyon free throws sink Arapahoe Warriors lose in second round of state playoffs

Arapahoe’s Joey Kleeman (22) races down court with Rock Canyon’s Sam Masten in pursuit during the Feb. 27 secondround Class 5A playoff game at the Jaguars’ Jungle. Rock Canyon advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 58-44 victory. Photo by Jim Benton

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arapahoe was close in its secondround Class 5A boys state playoff game against Rock Canyon Feb. 27 in the Jungle, but the Warriors couldn’t defend against the Jaguars’ freethrow shooting down the stretch. Rock Canyon made 16-of-22 free throws in the final 5:44 of the game, and advanced with a 58-43 win over the Warriors. Arapahoe, which plays in the tough Centennial League, saw its season end with a 12-13 record, which was a jump up from the 7-17 record in 2014-15. “We’ve said all year we’ve been close,” said Arapahoe coach Brad Jansen, whose team whipped Rocky Mountain 77-56 in the opening round. “We lose to Eaglecrest twice by a total of nine points. We have Cherokee Trail on the ropes and Overland. We get to play those teams six times, and that’s three of the top six teams in the state. “It’s a tough league, but these guys didn’t back down. They fought and every game we were out there, we were in it. We fell a little short. We wanted to keep rolling, but there’s only one winner at the end.” Arapahoe trailed 38-35 and appeared to have the ability to make the Rock Canyon contest another close game. That’s when Rock Canyon’s Isaac Hirsch went to the line to shoot a pair of free throws with 5:44 on the clock, and the game got away from the Warriors. Hirsch made the first free throw, and Rock Canyon had only one player on the line to rebound.

Oh mercy, lopsided scores call for change It’s time to consider a high school basketball mercy rule in Colorado. Lopsided scores have been frequent this season, especially in girls games, and some of those blowout scores were evident in the first two rounds of the girls and boys state playoffs. The Colorado High School Activities AssociaJim Benton tion board of directors has OVERTIME sent out a survey to member schools to determine whether there is interest in establishing a mercy rule. The change would mean a running clock if a team were to get down by a certain number of points, possibly 30 or more, in the second half of a regular-season or playoff game. Early rounds of Class 5A playoff games show there is merit to this idea. The average margin of victory in 16 openinground girls game was 22.6 points, with 52-, 37and 33-point wins among the most lopsided. Second-round games were closer with an average victory margin of 20.3 points, but there were two 48-point wins and a 41-point rout. Following a first-round bye, the top-ranked Highlands Ranch girls opened the 5A playoffs with a 48-point victory. During the season, the Falcons enjoyed victories by scores of 94-28, 8819 and 90-35, just to name a few blowouts. Victory margins in boys first-round games were tighter with a 16.3 margin of victory. However, there were two 30-point victories. The second-round average victory gap was 15.3 points. In the 4A boys and girls competition, the vic-

tory margins were smaller in the first two rounds, but there were a combined six games that were decided by 30 or more points. Valor Christian’s girls won their opener by a 54-point margin — which included a 29-4 lead after the first quarter — over Fort Morgan on Feb. 26. I’m all in favor of anything that can help get these lopsided games over with more quickly. Having top teams pile on the points only adds to the embarrassment for the losing squads, many of which are simply at a major talent disadvantage. Lutheran standout more than scoring leader Kristen Vigil has played basketball at Lutheran High School in Parker for four seasons, but this is the first time she has led the Lions in scoring. Still, the 5-foot-8 senior, became the school’s career scoring leader when she registered 13 points in Lutheran’s 67-23 win over Jefferson Academy Feb. 25 in a district tournament. Vigil tallied 25 points in a 58-47 triumph over Faith Christian in the district finals Feb. 27 and now has 1,058 points to break the old career scoring mark of 1,031 held by Meshach Rhodes from 1993-97. “Kristen has really evolved as a player throughout her career,” said coach Mark Duitsman. “She has always been an outstanding perimeter shooter, but over the years she has developed the ability to score in many other ways. Her scoring earns her a lot of publicity, but I’ve always thought it’s her on-the-ball defense that makes her a standout basketball player. “It’s amazing how many deflections and steals she gets while also keeping a low foul Benton continues on Page 22

Hirsch missed the second, but the Jaguars’ 6-foot-4 senior Noah Beck got the rebound and was fouled. Arapahoe’s Jared Johnson, in a moment of frustration, slapped the ball down, which hit Beck, who had been knocked to the floor. Johnson was called for a technical foul. Beck sank two free throws. Sam Masten converted both technical charity tosses, and Rock Canyon’s three-point advantage swelled to eight points, which started the Jaguars’ parade to the foul line to seal the victory over the final five minutes. Rock Canyon made 21-of-28 free throws during the game compared to 7-of-12 for the Warriors. “They hit shots down the stretch,” said Jansen. “We were down three and they came up with an offensive rebound, and then the technical really hurt us. Rock Canyon is just so solid, and when you make a mistake they are going to make you pay for it. That’s what happened. “When you get in that situation and it gets in their hands, they are very disciplined, take care of the ball and don’t try to do too much. Then we fouled and look what they did down the stretch. There’s the game right there.” Junior Kyle Lukasiewicz, the Warriors leading scorer this season with a 15.6 points-per-game average, had 15 points against Rock Canyon, and junior Ryan King contributed 10 points. “We played really hard and that’s what I’ve asked them to do all year,” added Jansen. “The jump these guys made from last year to this year was immeasurable. I really hurt for my senior class. They never complained about playing time ever. We had eight of them, and I hurt for them.”

State basketball roundup Class 5A Girls Arapahoe 45, Fossil Ridge 42: Arapahoe won the second game of the state playoffs on the road Feb. 26. Katie Crowley scored 16 points and Elianna Kearby had six rebounds. Arapahoe 57, Pomona 39: Arapahoe opened the state playoffs with a home victory Feb. 23. Madelyn Matthews scored 20 points and had 13 rebounds. Katie Crowley added 13 points. Cherry Creek 56, Mountain Vista 44: After a first-round bye, Cherry Creek won the second round of state playoffs at home Feb. 26. Bear Creek 55, Heritage 38: Heritage lost the first game of the state playoffs at home Feb. 23. Haily Cechini scored 18 points and Olivia Woods had six rebounds. Boys Rock Canyon 58, Arapahoe 43: Arapahoe lost the second game of the state playoffs away on Feb. 26. Kyle Lukasiewicz scored 15 points and Jared Johnson had six rebounds. Arapahoe 77, Pomona 56: Arapahoe opened the state playoffs with a home victory Feb. 24. James Walsh scored 17 points and Ryan King scored 15.

Cherry Creek 68, Rampart 40: After a first-round bye, Cherry Creek won the second round of the state playoffs at home Feb. 27. Will Halfon scored 18 points. Aurora Central 63, Heritage 50: The Eagles lost the first game of the state playoffs on the road Feb. 24. Class 4A Girls Valor Christian 68, Berthoud 36: Valor Christian won the second game of the state playoffs at home Feb. 27. Tess Boade scored 15 points and Heidi Hammond scored 14 points. Valor Christian 85, Fort Morgan 31: Valor Christian won the first game of state playoffs at home Feb. 26. Tess Boade and Madison McCoy each scored 16 points. Kim Childress scored 15 points. Boys Valor Christian 53, Holy Family 37: Valor Christian won the second game of the state playoffs at home Feb. 27. Kayle Knuckles scored 14 points and Jalen Sanders scored 10 points. Valor Christian 70, Glenwood Springs 36: Valor Christian won the first game of state playoffs at home Feb. 26. Dylan McCaffrey scored 22 points and Jalen Sanders scored 20 points.

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Mountain Vista ices trip to semifinals

Ralston Valley to face undefeated Monarch in Frozen Four game Staff report Mountain Vista’s hockey team is finally going to play in the Frozen Four. After years of being ousted in either the first round or quarterfinals of the state playoffs, the Golden Eagles beat defending state champion Cherry Creek 4-3 on Feb. 27 at the South Suburban Ice Arena to advance to the semifinals. “This is the first time our program has made it to the final four,” said coach Kevin Insana. “A lot of the seniors have been on this team for a while, and for

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count. What I’ve been most pleased with this season is how she has taken that aggressiveness to the boards and it is not uncommon for her to lead us in rebounds on any given night.” Graham moving to Grandview Rob Graham, who has been Ponderosa’s head volleyball coach for 16 seasons and compiled a 171-79 record during the past nine campaigns, has accepted the position as the head volleyball coach at Grandview. Graham’s Mustangs won the 4A state championship in 2009, were the state runners-up in 2014 and twice finished third. Hall of Fame coaches at Littleton Littleton will have a baseball team to watch in the Jeffco 4A League this spring

four years they have worked hard for it, so I’m happy for them.” Mountain Vista (14-5-0) will play Regis Jesuit (20-1-0) in a 7 p.m. semifinal game March 3 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. Ralston Valley (19-2-0) will challenge Monarch (20-0-0) in the first semifinal contest at 5 p.m. The state championship game is set for 1 p.m. March 5 at the Budweiser Events Center. Mountain Vista took a three-game losing streak into the playoffs. The Golden Eagles lost to Denver East 4-2 on Feb. 15 and dropped a 4-3 decision to Regis on Feb. 19 before losing 3-2 to Cherry Creek on Feb. 20. The Golden Eagles opened the playoffs at South Suburban with a 4-3 win over Aspen Feb. 26, and Kaden Stewart’s goal with a legendary coaching staff. Bob Bote — who graduated in 1971 from Littleton, where he was a threesport letterman — is the Lions’ new head coach, and he will have former Eaton mentor Jim Danley as his pitching coach. Bote won 459 games and five state championships at Niwot, and has also been an assistant coach at Erie and Faith Christian. Danley compiled an 807-163-2 record with 11 state championships at Eaton as Colorado’s winningest baseball coach, but was ousted last fall for not signing a 13-point improvement plan than was drawn up by the school board. He’s a friend of Bote’s and the two were rival coaches in summer games. Don’t be surprised to see Littleton pitchers start throwing knuckle curves, a pitch Danley had his pitchers use at Eaton. It is really a standard curve thrown with one or more fingers bent to provide a better grip on the ball, which results in a tighter spin and more movement. Littleton teams have gone 46-103 over

at the 12:14 mark of the third period off assists from Michael Karas and Jordan Cox boosted Vista to the win over Creek and into the semifinals. “It was a phenomenal team effort, and it took everyone to win the game,” said Insana. “It was probably the most complete game we’ve played all year. We had a stretch at the end where we played a lot of top teams, and it got us ready for the playoffs. We’re playing our best hockey right now.” Cherry Creek advanced into the quarterfinals with a 7-0 first-round win over Liberty. Regis played excellent defense in a 10-0 first-round win over Cheyenne Mountain and an 8-0 blanking of Steamboat Springs in two playoff games at Family Sports Arena. The Raiders will be

making their ninth straight appearance in the state semifinals. Ralston Valley whipped Valor Christian 10-1 in a first-round game, and Tony Salazar’s goal in the second overtime gave the Mustangs a 4-3 win over Resurrection Christian in a quarterfinal matchup at Big Bear North. Ralston Valley won back-toback state championships in 2013 and 2014. Shane McGregor’s second-period power-play goal was the only tally for Heritage, which lost 9-1 to undefeated Monarch in the first round. Monarch, which lost to Cherry Creek in three overtimes in the 2015 state championship game, beat Dakota Ridge 5-2 on Feb. 27 at Boulder Valley Ice. Monarch beat Ralston Valley 5-1 on Jan. 26.

the past eight seasons, but the Lions were 11-9 in 2015, and seven pitchers from a year ago who saw varsity action were underclassmen. Dowis takes over at Castle View Scott Dowis, a first-year business teacher at Castle View who coached high school volleyball for eight years in Kansas, was introduced as the new head coach for the Sabercats’ volleyball program. Spring is here Official spring practice for baseball, girls golf, boys and girls lacrosse, girls soccer, boys swimming, girls tennis and boys and girls track began Feb. 29. The first contests can start March 10. 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.

Valor Christian’s Tess Boade (10) goes up for the jumper as Fort Morgan’s Riley Bauman (24) tries to swat the ball away in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs Feb. 26. Valor went on to win 85-31, and then took a 68-36 victory over Berthoud to advance to the Great Eight round against Mullen on March 4. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

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MILESTONES Education Clare Cooper, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Lafayette College. Cooper is a graduate of Cherry Creek High School. Tanner David Harms, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Zachery Hsu, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Matthew Johnson, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Tufts University. Sarah Johnson, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Tufts University. Laura Kucera, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 president’s list at Gonzaga University. Caitlin Miller, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Gonzaga University. Allison Qiang, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Tufts University. Sydney Smith, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Tufts University. Sarah Grace Walker, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2015 president’s list at Clemson University. Walker is majoring in graphic communications. Mitchell Peter Anderson, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Katelyn Biniak, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. She is studying in the new media interactive development program. David Bitzko, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Kate Bitzko, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Katharine H. Chapple, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Chris Crum, of Littleton, is studying abroad in Australia during the 2015-16 winter semester through the Bates College Junior Year Abroad program. Crum is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Crum. He is a 2013 graduate of Rock

Canyon High School and is majoring in history. Dorothy Deane, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Gonzaga University. Sarina Donnell, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 president’s list at the University of Iowa. Kaitlyn Gannon, of Littleton, graduated in December from Montana State University. Nicholas Gervasini, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 president’s list at Gonzaga University. Rebecca Gutknecht, of Littleton, graduated in December from Montana State University. Daniel Havelick, of Littleton, graduated in December from Montana State University. Kelsey Hizer, of Littleton, graduated in December with a bachelor’s degree in Education from Concordia University. Austin Jensen, of Littleton, earned the distinction of faculty honors for fall 2015 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Kelly Kveton, of Littleton, served in ministry through the Center for Student Action during the fall 2015 semester at Azusa Pacific University. Kveton is a biology major. Katya M. Larson, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Katie Nichole Marcheso, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Hannah McKennett, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Emerson College. McKennett is majoring in writing. Courtney Miller, of Littleton, served in ministry through the Center for Student Action during the fall 2015 semester at Azusa Pacific University. Miller is a sociology major. Rachel C. Parziale, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Daniel Puszka, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 president’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Andre Sotolongo, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s honor list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Sotolongo studies electrical engineering. Ryan Wendell, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Bucknell University.

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24 The Independent • The Herald CURTAIN TIME Gentleman caller? “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, an American classic, will be presented March 4 to 27 by Cherry Creek Theatre at Shaver-Ramsey Gallery, 2414 E. Third Ave., Denver. Pat Payne is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303-800-6578, cherrycreektheater.org. Buntport imagination “10 Myths on the Proper Application of Beauty Products” is the first full-length show in Buntport Theater Company’s 15th season — an original script written and directed by Buntport’s imaginative members, with a band in a bathtub. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; Monday, March 12; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: Buntport. com. A different stripe “Tigers Be Still” by Kim Rosenstock will play March 10 to April 2 at Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. John Ashton is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Sunday March 20. Tickets: $13.50 March 10 preview; $27.50 other performances. 303-3215925, avenuetheater. com. Racetrack scene “Champaign Charlie Stakes” by Bruce Graham plays through March 19 at the John Hand Theater/Colorado Free University, 7653 E. First Place, Lowry, Denver. Directed by James Landis. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22/$20, 303562-3232, firehousetheatercompany.com. Stories on Stage “Fractured Fairy Tales,” an irreverent retelling of classic tales, will be performed by Stories on Stage actors at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Chatauqua Community House, 301 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder, and at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. March 13 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver’s Arts District. Tickets: $28 adult/$15 student. 303-494-0523, storiesonstage.org. Peter Pan revisited “Peter and the Starcatcher” plays March 4 to May 14 at BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Performances: Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets cost $39 to $56, depending on day and time. Call for schedule and times: 303-4496000.

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along almost 20 years later with Down syndrome is just total serendipity,” he said. Tim marvels at how far Special Olympics has come. “When I started working with intellectually disabled students back in the late ’70s, Special Olympics skiing was four orange cones and a hug,” he said. “When Hanna started ski racing for them, they were launching off the top of the same runs that the Junior National racers ski on.” At Heritage, Hanna played on a unified basketball team — meaning that Special Olympics athletes played alongside classmates who are not disabled. She also swam on the high school’s junior varsity team. “The stands were full, there were cheerleaders there,” Tim said. Hanna’s involvement in sports is not limited to competition. In December, she and another athlete began reporting on Special Olympics for ABC affiliate Denver7. Hanna and Connor Long of Louisville work alongside anchor Eric Kahnert and producer Jaime Berg, helping to interview athletes and coaches. Berg said Hanna’s outgoing nature makes her a perfect fit for the position. She also speaks at fundraising events as a global messenger for Special Olympics. Hanna works three days a week at Olive Garden at the Southwest Plaza shopping mall. According to Special Olympics Colorado spokeswoman Amy Turner, 63 percent of the state’s Special Olympics athletes are employed, compared to just 10 percent of intellectually disabled people who are not involved with sports or leadership programs. Kirk Keling, Olive Garden general manager, said he has seen Hanna’s confidence grow in the six months she has worked at the restaurant.

requested. It has grown in quantity and quality. In 2016, there were 318 entries by 104 artists, according to Curator of Collections Terri White, who said juror Gary Huibregtse selected 56 widely varied images by 41 artists for inclusion in the exhibit, which will be open at the Littleton Museum until March 27. The award for Best of Show/Color went to Chuck Rascoe of Arvada for his “Night Train,” a view of the brightly lit newest platform at Union Station, waiting for the train to arrive, with city lights beyond, framed by the serpentine canopy above it. Rascoe’s website says he mostly shoots landscapes, but this cityscape is a distinctive look at a frequently photographed part of Denver. Best of Show/Black and White was awarded to Denver-based photographer Steve Hirsch for his “Night Mining,” which pictures the skeletal remains of an old Colorado mine structure against a starfilled sky. He said he shot it near Leadville about 11 p.m. Other awards chosen by the juror:

Skier Hanna Atkinson won silver and bronze medals last weekend at the Special Olympics Colorado Winter Games at Copper Mountain. Photo by Bill Luster

SILVER AND BRONZE Heritage High School graduate Hanna Atkinson won medals in two events at the Special Olympics Colorado Winter Games over the weekend. She placed second in slalom advanced skiing and third in giant slalom at the games at Copper Mountain. “She does everything with the same expectations as every other host we have on staff,” he said. Hanna said that her job gives her the opportunity to do one of her favorite things — interact with people. “It’s just a plain-out awesome job,” she said. “I just love it.” Hanna also teaches fitness and nutrition for The Healthy Me Project, a Parker nonprofit organization that helps developmentally disabled people lead healthy lifestyles. She also has ambitions of publishing her own cookbook. “We’re going to sell bottles of Hanna energy,” Tim said after his daughter rattled off a list of her activities.

March 3, 2016 • Best of Show/Darkroom Processing: “Platner Grain Co. Study IV,” by James Sidinger, which depicts a lonely old building in McCook, Nebraska. It looks deserted and sad. • “No Menu” shows the lighted entrance to a restaurant in a row of city town houses, with an inviting front door. By Matthew Lewis, it won First Place/Black and White. • “Weaving Its Way to the Heavens,” shows the pattern created by a woven wood fence, with wide slats. Winn Halverhout created this digital winner of Second Place/Black and White. • First Place/Color was awarded to Gabrial Reising for the chilly “Winter is Light.” It shows a desolate snowy area with a rock outcropping. • David Parks’ “Old Brewery” won Second Place/Color. The corner of an old brick building juts against the blue Colorado sky, with a triangular iron form above it and a tree branch framing it. Nice composition. The juror exhibits two from his image series, “New West, Revisited”: “St. George, Utah #2” and “St George, Utah # 7.” They show mountains in the distance behind a rather dreary cityscape with contemporary business buildings that could be anywhere — a pointed commentary on today’s West.

Juror gives insight into process By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Eye of the Camera” juror Gary Huibregtse spoke briefly to the opening crowd on Feb. 18 about the process of judging a show. “It can depend on what the juror had for breakfast, placement of the photograph, photographic language …” He looks at individual pictures, versus experiencing the body of works: “light reflecting, creating the images, how the camera is used — and makes a best guess.” Despite the mass media photographic shorthand that abounds, he “thinks there

will always be a place for fine art photography.” He is a professor in the art department at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, where he has been coordinator of the Photo Image Making Program since 1985. He is represented by Robischon Gallery in Denver. He will lecture at the Littleton Museum at 7 p.m. March 10 on “Thoughts on Photography in the 21st Century.” He will place photography’s evolution into “a mediumspecific historical context.” Open to the public. Admission free; 303-795-3950.

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FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0016-2016

March 3, 2016

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

Public Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0807-2015

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

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0850-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 30, 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) LINDI LYONS PRUTCH Original Beneficiary(ies) CITIMORTGAGE, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC Date of Deed of Trust May 28, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3130318 Original Principal Amount $322,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $286,347.73 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 7, BLOCK 1, FOXRIDGE FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7960 SOUTH POPLAR WAY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/20/2016, 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: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 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: 12/30/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

On December 15, 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.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) Michael S. McMahon Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 24, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8138839 Original Principal Amount $82,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $75,116.07 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 91, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND VIEW ACCORDING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1983 IN BOOK 3992 AT PAGE 516, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8013 S Columbine Ct, 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, 04/06/2016, 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: 2/11/2016 Last Publication: 3/10/2016 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: 12/15/2015 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:

On January 8, 2016, 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) Michael F. Gross and Allison L. Townsend Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RS1 Date of Deed of Trust November 03, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 16, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4199726 Original Principal Amount $227,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $204,378.49

Public Trustees

Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-693036-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.

Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-049-28922

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.

Legal Notice NO.: 0016-2016 First Publication: 3/3/2016 Last Publication: 3/31/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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.

Legal Notice NO.: 0807-2015 First Publication: 2/11/2016 Last Publication: 3/10/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0850-2015 First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0807-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 15, 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) Michael S. McMahon Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0016-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 8, 2016, 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) Michael F. Gross and Allison L. Townsend Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RS1

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0818-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 16, 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) MICHELE M. ROBINSON Original Beneficiary(ies) THE D.W. PERRY CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust December 21, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7003455 Original Principal Amount $176,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

Notices

Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) MICHELE M. ROBINSON Original Beneficiary(ies) THE D.W. PERRY CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust December 21, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7003455 Original Principal Amount $176,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $168,647.19

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 4, BLOCK 22, CENTENNIAL ESTATES SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5054 SOUTH OSCEOLA STREET, 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, 04/06/2016, 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: 2/11/2016 Last Publication: 3/10/2016 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: 12/16/2015 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. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-914-28883 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.: 0818-2015 First Publication: 2/11/2016 Last Publication: 3/10/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0827-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 22, 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) JERRY REYES and JEANINE REYES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1064335 Original Principal Amount $209,070.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $192,999.73 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

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1064335 Original Principal Amount $209,070.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $192,999.73

Original Principal Amount

$150,000.00 The Independent • The Herald 27 Outstanding Principal Balance $138,921.01

To advertise your publicTHE notices call 303-566-4100 LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, BLOCK 23, BROADMOOR-FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5945 S BANNOCK 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, 04/13/2016, 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: 2/18/2016 Last Publication: 3/17/2016 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: 12/22/2015 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 # 15-009572 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.: 0827-2015 First Publication: 2/18/2016 Last Publication: 3/17/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0847-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 29, 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) Katherine Eve Karlin Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 24, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 02, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1021178 Original Principal Amount $150,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $138,921.01 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 27, SOUTHBRIDGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 519 W Jamison Circle, Littleton, CO 80120.

A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 27, SOUTHBRIDGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Public Trustees

Also known by street and number as: 519 W Jamison Circle, 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, 04/20/2016, 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: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 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: 12/29/2015 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 Jennifer Rogers #34682

McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-696607-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.: 0847-2015 First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 11, 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 Karla Cristina Maldonado be changed to Cristina Maldonado Case No.: 2016 C 100112 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57287 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 16, 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 Juan Alejandro Garcia Cazares be changed to Carolina Alexandra Garcia Case No.: 16 C 100134 Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57298 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 23, 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 Arion Sky Kunkler be changed to Arion Sky Garrett Case No.: 16 C 100166

Littleton / Englewood* 1

for Change of Name

above-named estate are required to

2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

present them to the Personal Represent28 The Independent • The Herald Public notice is given on February 23, ative or to the District Court of Arapahoe

Name Changes

Notice To Creditors

Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Grant Flear, 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: 57324 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 57272 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Arion Sky Kunkler be changed to Arion Sky Garrett Case No.: 16 C 100166

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jennifer Ann Vaughn, F/k/a Jennifer Ann Reaves, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 58 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Susan A. Alvarez Personal Representative 1509 Goshawk Drive Longmont, Colorado 80504 Legal Notice No: 57288 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jody Ketchum Briola, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR030118 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before July 5, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Steven M. Briola Personal Representative 1472 S. Yampa Way Aurora, CO 80017 Legal Notice No.: 57214 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ralph Mando Ferioli, Jr., a/k/a Ralph M. Ferioli, Jr., a/k/a Ralph Ferioli, Jr., Deceased. Case Number: 2016PR30051

Lindsey A. Ferioli, Personal Representative 3240 East 123rd Drive Thornton, CO 80241 Legal Notice No.: 57260 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MERRELL WILLARD, Deceased. Case Number: 2016PR30109 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. James Douglas Willard Personal Representative 6829 Beaver Run Littleton, Colorado 80125 Legal Notice No.: 57273 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 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 on or before June 20, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Larsina Ruiz Personal Representative c/o Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Ste 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 57289 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Ann Chavez, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR031134 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 27, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Pamela Kalinowski Attorney for the Personal Representative 1610 Wynkoop St., Ste. 550 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 57302 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Peter O. Hansen Personal Representative 1050 Corona Street, Apt. #110 Denver, CO 80218

Natasha Jaskowski Personal Representative 3306 Castle Rock Lane Garland, Texas 75044

Legal Notice No.: 57263 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 57309 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 57266 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JUDY K COREY, Deceased Case Number 2016 PR 30050 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 June 20, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Name and Address of Person Giving Notice: James Ruterbories 7400 E. Caley Ave, Suite 300 Centennial, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No.: 57267 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Estate of Zelda Flear, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30017 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Grant Flear, Personal Representative c/o Barbara E. Cashman, Esq. Barbara Cashman, LLC 7955 East Arapahoe Ct., #3000 Centennial, CO 80112

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leif Arnold Houkom, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR30964 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before July 22, 2016 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred. Leif Williams Houkom Personal Representative 19446 E. Hinsdale Place Centennial, CO 80016 Legal Notice No.: 57315 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

David A. Simmental, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 5655 South Yosemite Street, Suite 350 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No.: 57314 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rita M. McAloon, Deceased Case Number 2016PR30164

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

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

Leif Williams Houkom Personal Representative 19446 E. Hinsdale Place Centennial, CO 80016

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Inge Gertrude Hamilton, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30098

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norman Frank Sodnik, aka Norman F. Sodnik, aka Norman Sodnik, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30094

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Bernell Tipton, a/k/a Richard B. Tipton, a/k/a Richard Tipton, Deceased Case Number: 16PR30046

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Dean Sans aka Michael D. Sans, aka Michael Sans, aka Mike Sans, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30123

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before July 22, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RUTH COLLETTE BERGLIN, a/k/A RUTH C. BERGLIN, a/k/a RUTH COLLETTE TILGER, a/k/a RUTH C. TILGER, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30084 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 July 2, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Audrey A. Galloway Audrey A. Galloway, #38128: Attorney for ROBERT A. BERGLIN Personal Representative c/o Lawyers|West Council Tree Ave., #242 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Legal Notice No.: 57312 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Joseph Gregory, aka William J. Gregory, aka William Gregory, Deceased Case Number 2016PR30083

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before July 5, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. John C. Stewart Attorney for the Personal Representative 1660 S. Albion St., #918 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 57318 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Valdeene Gail Miller, aka Valdeene G. Miller, Deceased Case Number 2016PR30021 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before July 5, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. John C. Stewart Attorney for the Personal Representative 1660 S. Albion St., #918 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 57319 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Leif Williams Houkom Personal Representative 19446 E. Hinsdale Place Centennial, CO 80016

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHLOE ROGERS HANSEN, a/k/a CHLOE R. HANSEN, a/k/a CHLOE HANSEN, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30886 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Don L. Hansen Personal Representative 2836 Springhill Peak Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Legal Notice No: 57290 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joyce Elaine Thomas, aka Joyce E. Thomas, aka Joyce Thomas, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30073 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 26, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Ronald W. Thomas Personal Representative PO Box 1928 Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452 Legal Notice No: 57291 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Justin George Abrahamson, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31100 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 26, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas Abrahamson Personal Representative Through Brandon J. Campbell The Vaughn Law Offices, PLLC 6312 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 310E Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 57292 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 5, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. William S. Lewis Personal Representative 533 Tiara Drive Grand Junction, CO 81507 Legal Notice No.: 57325 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bonnie Sue Bevington, aka Bonnie S. Bevington, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30055 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Susan Louise Ormonde Personal Representative c/o Little Law Office 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, Suite B-101 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 57270 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Scott Robert Childers, aka Scott R. Childers, aka Scott Childers, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30069 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 1, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No: 57271 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 57274 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeanne C. Wright, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30106

Susan Silvia Personal Representative C/O 598 S. Gilpin St. Denver, CO 80209

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Jean Houkom, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR30965

Notice To Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Peter N. Edstrom Personal Representative P.O. Box 12 Elbert, Colorado 80106

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Irene Mary Lewis, a/k/a Mary Lewis, a/k/a Irene Mary Hess, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30149

/s/ Patrick M. Groom Attorney for the Personal Representative Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Groom, LLP 822 7th Street, Suite 760 Greeley, Colorado 80631

Legal Notice No.: 57313 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

ative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward W. Edstrom, aka Edward William Edstrom, aka Edward Edstrom, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30078 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Peter N. Edstrom Personal Representative P.O. Box 12 Elbert, Colorado 80106 Legal Notice No: 57274 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016

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 27, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Robert D. Taylor, P.C. Attorney for the Personal Representative 7400 E. Caley Avenue, No. 300 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 57296 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Catherine J. Wise, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30071 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 27, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Joann L. Lane Personal Representative 1233 Palisades Way Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901 Legal Notice No: 57303 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

550 E. Country Club Drive Union, Washington 98592 Sandra Sweep Co-Personal Representative 44 East 125th Street Burnsville, Minnesota 55337

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 57322 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2015CV031725 DIVISION NO. 14 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: HERITAGE GREENS ASSOCIATION v. Defendants: HENRY W. DORNSEIF III; PHYLLIS DORNSEIF; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; BNC MORTGAGE, INC.; BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2003-BC7; U.S. BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2003-BC7; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO; ANY PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY Regarding: LOT 26, BLOCK 6, HERITAGE GREENS FILING NO. 4. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 11, 1984 IN PLAT BOOK 76 AT PAGE I UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2417244, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 7896 South Fairfax Court, Centennial, CO 80122. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of April, 2016, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Colorado this 27th day of January, 2016. David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 57212 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Published In: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC vs. Defendant: LINDA Y. ARHBAL 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: 04 C 111174

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rosemarie Shelton, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 30120

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the original judgment entered in the instant matter on August 20, 2004 and thereafter revived with like force and effect on April 28, 2010 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s), which judgment remains unsatisfied, be again revived, NOW THEREFORE,

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 5, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy J. Lamb Attorney to the Personal Representative 1401 – 17th Street, Suite 330 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No: 57320 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carole J. Mackall, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30061 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 5, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Jeanine Hinesly Co-Personal Representative 550 E. Country Club Drive Union, Washington 98592 Sandra Sweep Co-Personal Representative 44 East 125th Street Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Legal Notice No: 57322 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), LINDA Y. ARHBAL, shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any she has, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be again revived with like force and effect. WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, dated this 17th day of November, 2015. /s/ Tammy Herivel Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 57213 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on June 11, 2004, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Lois F. Anderson as Grantor, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, as Beneficiary, and the Public Trustee of Arapahoe, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded at Reception Number B4110242 on June 18, 2004, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing a single family housing; and

lic Trustee of Arapahoe, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded at Reception Number B4110242 on June 18, 2004, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado; and

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WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing a single family housing; and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded on March 7, 2011, at Reception Number D1022526 in the office of the Clerk and recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado.

WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that Paragraph 9, subsections (b) (i) and (ii) have been violated; and

WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of January 29, 2016 is $132,579.80; and

WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on January 29, 2016 at Reception No. D6010027, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. Commonly known as: 13609 East Cornell Avenue, #109, Aurora, CO 80014. The sale will be held at 13609 East Cornell Avenue, #109, Aurora, CO 80014. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid the lesser amount of the loan balance or the appraised value obtained by the Secretary prior to sale.

There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling 10% of the Secretary’s bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not be accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of 10% of the Secretary’s bid must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.

The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extension will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit, or at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein, HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner no less than three (3) days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed.

The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $132,579.80 as of January 29, 2016, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the deed of trust had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out of pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.

Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. EXHIBIT A

LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOWIT:

PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/88TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENTS AS MAY BE SET OUT IN THE DECLARATION OF

Littleton / Englewood* 2

EXHIBIT A

March 3, 2016 LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS

FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOWIT:

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PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/88TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENTS AS MAY BE SET OUT IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF HEATHER GARDENS AS FILED OF RECORD, EXCLUDING ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT SITUATE ON SAID LOT AND BLOCK ABOVE DESCRIBED IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATE EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT HEREIN CONVEYED.

PARCEL 2: ALL OF THAT SPACE OR AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF THE APARTMENT AT 13609 EAST CORNELL AVENUE, APT. 109, FOR CONVIENT REFERENCE NUMBERED AS UNIT 25227, IN BUIDLING NO. 205, NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, IN BOOK 25, PAGES 5 AND 6. PARCEL 3: AN UNDIVDED 1/44TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA IS LOCATED. (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED. (3) THE RIGHT TO USE THE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE BUILDING DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (4) THE RIGHT OF USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID LOT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN BUIDLINGS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYESS AND INVITEES. (5) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY PARKING STALL NO. 88 IN PARKING LOT NO. 2, LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE PROPOSED AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE ABOVE NUMBERED STALL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Dated: February 2, 2016 /s/Deanne R. Stodden Foreclosure Commissioner Deanne R. Stodden #33214 999 18th Street, Suite S-1500 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 861-8888 dstodden@cp2law.com Legal Notice No.: 57268 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE

To: Juan James Snook, a/k/a Juan J. Snook, a/k/a Juan Snook, a/k/a JJ Snook: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the County Court of Arapahoe County, 1790 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton CO 80120 in Case 13C 43626 entitled: Tidewater Finance Company, d/b/a Tidewater Motor Credit, d/b/a Tidewater Credit Services vs. Juan James Snook, a/k/a Juan J. Snook, a/k/a Juan Snook, a/k/a JJ Snook $191.81 garnished at Wells Fargo Bank in Longmont, CO 80501. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Legal Notice No.: 57295 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 24, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 12, 2002 a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Gloria Jean Whatley, as Grantor in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, as Beneficiary, and the Public Trustee of Arapahoe, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded at Reception Number B2173128 on September 17, 2002, in the office of the clerk and recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing a single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded on March 16, 2009 at Reception Number B9026324 in the office of the Clerk and recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado. WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that Paragraph 9 (a) (i) has been violated; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of January 29, 2016 is $309,809.04; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on January 29, 2016, at Reception No. D6010027, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 43, BLOCK 1, THE RIDGE AT FOXRIDGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLOR-

ception No. D6010027, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder:

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 43, BLOCK 1, THE RIDGE AT FOXRIDGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN NO: 2075-32-4-06-026 Commonly known as: 8089 South Newport Court, Englewood, CO 80112. The sale will be held at 8089 South Newport Court, Englewood, CO 80112. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid the lesser amount of the loan balance or appraisal obtained by the Secretary prior to sale. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling 10% of the Secretary’s bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not be accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of 10% of the Secretary’s bid must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extension will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit, or at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein, HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner no less than three (3) days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $309,809.04 as of January 29, 2016, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the deed of trust had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out of pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Dated: February 2, 2016 /s/ Deanne R. Stodden Foreclosure Commissioner Deanne R. Stodden #33214 999 18th Street, Suite S-1500 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 861-8888 dstodden@cp2law.com Legal Notice No.: 57269 First Publication: February 18, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: Petition of Sabina Broome, For adoption of Morgan William Broome-Schroth, A minor child CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 15-147-10 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: DANIELLE SCHROTH, whereabouts unknown. By Order of Publication dated the 1st day of February, 2016, you are hereby notified that on the 27th day of October, 2015, the above styled petition for the adoption of an unnamed boy born on the 30th day of November, 2008, and/or termination of your parental rights was filed. You are further notified that the foregoing petition names you as the biological mother of said child. As such, you are hereby advised that a hearing will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016 at the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Georgia, before the Honorable Warren Davis, Judge Gwinnett County, Georgia to determine why the prayers of the petitioner should not be granted. All Parental rights you may have with re-

You are further notified that the foregoing petition names you as the biological mother of said child. As such, you are hereby advised that a hearing will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016 at the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Georgia, before the Honorable Warren Davis, Judge Gwinnett County, Georgia to determine why the prayers of the petitioner should not be granted.

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All Parental rights you may have with respect to said child will be lost, and you will neither receive notice, nor be entitled to object to the adoption of said child unless, within (30) days of the date of the order for service by publication you file with the Clerk of Superior Court, Gwinnett County and serve upon plaintiff’s attorney, The Law Office of Andrea Conarro, 70 Choice Avenue, Dahlonega, Georgia, an answer in writing and make known other such objections you may have to the adoption of such child. WITNESS, The Honorable Warren Davis, Judge, Gwinnett Judicial Circuit, Georgia. This 17th day of February, 2016. /s/ Ashley A. Esslinger Deputy Clerk, Superior Court Prepared by: Law Office of Andrea Conarro 70 Choice Avenue Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 Legal Notice No.: 57308 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids in an envelope marked: “West Oxford Avenue Roadway Reconstruction, Project Number: STU M201-002 (18885)” Attention: Randy Mourning, Public Works Director will be received and opened by the City of Sheridan at the City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd, Sheridan, CO 80110 on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Plans, Specifications and Bid forms may be obtained at City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, CO 80110, beginning on Friday, February 19, 2016. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 will be required for each set. Checks shall be made payable to City of Sheridan. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at City Hall on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The work consists of approximately 1250 feet of roadway reconstruction to include saw cutting and removal of asphalt and concrete pavement, concrete driveways, cross-pans, curb ramps, curb and gutter and concrete sidewalk; and construction of asphalt pavement, concrete driveways, cross-pans, curb ramps, curb and gutter, and concrete sidewalk, sidewalk chase, headwall and trickle channel. All Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to City of Sheridan in an amount of at least 5% of the Bid. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the time fixed for bid closing. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or technical defects as the best interests of the City may be served, and may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the City. Legal Notice No.: 57297 First Publication: February 25, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE On the 22nd day of February 2016, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved the following Ordinance: CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 3-2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2016 IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000; PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BONDS; FIXING THE MAXIMUM NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE ON THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE BONDS; CREATING CERTAIN FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS; RATIFYING ACTIONS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS ; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the City of Sheridan, Colorado (the “City”) is a municipal corporation and body corporate and politic duly organized and operating as a home rule city under article XX of the Constitution of the State of Colorado and the Home Rule Charter of the City (the “Charter”); and WHEREAS, Sections 11.1 and 11.3 of the Charter authorize the City to borrow money and issue securities to evidence such borrowing as determined by the City Council to be advantageous to the City, but that no securities payable from general ad valorem property taxes shall be issued unless approved by a majority of the registered electors voting thereon at an election; and WHEREAS, article X, section 20 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado requires the City to have voter approval in advance for the creation of any multiplefiscal year direct or indirect debt or other financial obligation whatsoever; and WHEREAS, at the regular municipal election held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in accordance with law and pursuant to due notice, a majority of the eligible electors of the City voting in said election approved the following ballot issue authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for making major improvements to the City’s streets, alleys, bridges and storm water drainage facilities (the “Project”) with such bonds to be paid from an increase in the general ad valorem property tax of the City: SHALL THE CITY OF SHERIDAN’S DEBT BE INCREASED $31,000,000, WITH A REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $57,775,749 (THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST TO BE PAID OVER THE LIFE OF THE DEBT) OR SUCH LESSER AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY, AND SHALL THE CITY OF SHERIDAN’S TAXES BE IN-

an increase in the general ad valorem property tax of the City: SHALL THE CITY OF SHERIDAN’S DEBT BE INCREASED $31,000,000, WITH A REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $57,775,749 (THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST TO BE PAID OVER THE LIFE OF THE DEBT) OR SUCH LESSER AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY, AND SHALL THE CITY OF SHERIDAN’S TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $2,594,060 ANNUALLY OR SUCH LESSER AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH DEBT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY’S STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE FACILITIES BY: • CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, REPLACING, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DESIGNING, ENGINEERING, GRADING, PAVING, AND RESURFACING OF STREETS AND INSTALLING, REPLACING AND REPAIRING STREET LIGHTS, CURBS, GUTTERS, PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS, CULVERTS, STREETSCAPES AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLING, MODIFYING, RELOCATING AND EXTENDING UTILITIES, AND ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, RELOCATING, INSTALLING AND COMPLETING TRAFFIC AND SAFETY CONTROL STRUCTURES, DEVICES AND SIGNS, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY, INCIDENTAL AND RELATED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, LAND AND EASEMENTS; WITH SUCH DEBT TO BE IN THE FORM OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR MULTIPLE-FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, WHICH SHALL MATURE, BE SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION, WITH OR WITHOUT PREMIUM, AND BE ISSUED, DATED AND SOLD AT, ABOVE OR BELOW PAR, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES AND AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER AND CONTAINING SUCH TERMS, NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AS THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DETERMINE; AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (I) TO INCREASE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH DEBT; AND (II) TO COLLECT AND SPEND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH DEBT AND THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE SPECIFIC OWNERSHIP TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE THERETO AND ANY EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH PROCEEDS AND REVENUES WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE REVENUE AND SPENDING LIMITATIONS OF, AND WITHOUT AFFECTING THE CITY’S ABILITY TO COLLECT AND SPEND ANY OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS UNDER, ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW? ; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City and enhance the attractiveness of the City to undertake the Project; and WHEREAS, there are not sufficient funds on hand in the treasury of the City to finance the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined and hereby determines that it is advantageous to the City and in the best interests of the City and the residents and taxpayers thereof to issue the City’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $31,000,000 (the “Bonds”), in order to provide funds to undertake a portion of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Bonds will be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of the Charter, and part 2 of article 57 of title 11, Colorado Revised Statutes (the “Supplemental Act”), and within a reasonable time after the eligible electors of the City voting in the election held on November 3, 2015 authorized the issuance of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, there have been presented to the City Council at this meeting proposed forms of (a) a Registration and Paying Agency Agreement (the “Paying Agency Agreement”), between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as paying agent, transfer agent and bond registrar (the “Paying Agent”), (b) a Bond Purchase Agreement (the “Bond Purchase Agreement”), between the City and George K. Baum & Company (the “Underwriter”), for the purchase of the Bonds, and (c) a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking (the “Continuing Disclosure Undertaking”), to be executed by the City; and WHEREAS, there has also been presented to the City Council at this meeting a proposed form of a Preliminary Official Statement (the “Preliminary Official Statement”), prepared for use in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined and does hereby determine to accept the proposal of the Underwriter, as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement, to purchase the Bonds, and desires to authorize the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds in the manner hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Ratification of Prior Actions. All actions heretofore taken (not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter, this Ordinance or the Supplemental Act) by the City Council or by the officers and employees of the City directed toward the issuance of the Bonds for the purposes herein set forth are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. The distribution and use of the Preliminary Official Statement by the Underwriter in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds are hereby authorized and approved. Defined terms used herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein or in the preambles to this Ordinance, and the following defined terms have the following meanings: “Bond Details Certificate” means a certificate executed by the City Manager, dated on or before the date of delivery of the Bonds to the Underwriter, setting forth (a) the rate or rates of interest on the Bonds, (b) the conditions and prices at which the Bonds may be redeemed before the maturities thereof, (c) the price at which the Bonds will be sold to the Underwriter, (d) the total principal amount of the Bonds, (e) the amount of principal maturing in each year, (f) the dates on which the principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be paid, and (g) whether the principal of and interest on the Bonds (or any portion thereof) will be insured by a policy of insurance and the terms of any such policy of insurance, as authorized by the Supplemental Act and this Ordinance, all of which shall be subject to the parameters and restrictions contained in this Ordinance. “Supplemental Act” means the Supplemental Public Securities Act, constituting part 2 of article 57 of title 11, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended. Section 2. Issuance of the Bonds. In ac-

and the terms of any such policy of insurance, as authorized by the Supplemental Act and this Ordinance, all of which shall be subject to the parameters and restrictions contained in this Ordinance.

ity are to be redeemed on any prior re-

demption date, the Bonds to be29 reThe Independent • The Herald deemed shall be selected by lot prior to

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“Supplemental Act” means the Supplemental Public Securities Act, constituting part 2 of article 57 of title 11, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended. Section 2. Issuance of the Bonds. In accordance with the ballot issue approved at the November 3, 2015 election, and in order to provide funds for the purpose of paying the cost of a portion of the Project and paying costs of issuance of the Bonds, including an Underwriter’s discount, the City shall issue its “General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016” in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $31,000,000 (the “Bonds”), as hereinafter set forth. The Bonds shall be issued as fully registered bonds without coupons in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. The Bonds initially shall be issued in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”), as registered owner of the Bonds, and immobilized in the custody of DTC. A single certificate for each maturity date or for each interest rate for each maturity date of the Bonds will be issued and delivered to DTC. Beneficial owners of the Bonds will not receive physical delivery of Bond certificates, except in the event that replacements are issued therefor as provided in the Paying Agency Agreement. All subsequent transfers of ownership interests, after immobilization of the original Bond certificates as provided above, will be made by book entry only, and no investor or other party purchasing, selling or otherwise transferring Bonds is to receive, hold or deliver any Bond certificate as long as DTC or any successor depository holds the immobilized Bond certificates. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be necessary and not inconsistent with this Ordinance in order to qualify the Bonds for DTC’s book entry system, including the execution of DTC’s Blanket Letter of Representations, and payments to DTC by the Paying Agent shall be made in accordance with such Letter of Representations. Section 3. Terms and Provisions of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be dated as of the date of their authentication. Bonds authenticated prior to the first interest payment date, as determined in the Bond Details Certificate, shall bear interest from the date that the Bonds are originally issued and delivered to the Underwriter by the City. Bonds authenticated on the first interest payment date, as determined in the Bond Details Certificate, shall bear interest from that date, and Bonds authenticated on any later date shall bear interest from the June 1 or December 1 next preceding their date of authentication, or if authenticated on a June 1 or December 1, shall bear interest from that date; provided, however, that if interest on the Bonds shall be in default, Bonds authenticated in exchange for Bonds surrendered for transfer or exchange shall bear interest from the date to which interest has been paid in full on the Bonds surrendered. The Bonds shall be numbered consecutively from 1 upward and shall bear interest until the principal amount thereof shall be paid in full, such interest being payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 in each year commencing on the date determined in the Bond Details Certificate. Pursuant to Section 11-57-205 of the Supplemental Act, the City Council hereby delegates to the City Manager the authority to sign the Bond Purchase Agreement and the authority to determine the details of the Bonds identified in the definition of Bond Details Certificate in Section 1 of this Ordinance. The Bonds shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the City Manager in the Bond Details Certificate, calculated on the basis of a 360 day year consisting of twelve 30 day months; provided, however, that the net effective interest rate of the Bonds shall not exceed 5%. Each maturity of the Bonds or portion thereof may be sold at, above, or below par as determined by the City Manager in the Bond Details Certificate. The Bonds shall mature within twenty-six years of their date, on the date or dates, in the year or years and in the principal amounts determined by the City Manager in the Bond Details Certificate. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America, without deduction for exchange or collection charges. The principal of and premium, if any, on each Bond shall be payable upon surrender thereof at the principal operations office of the Paying Agent or at the principal operations office of any successor Paying Agent appointed by the City. Interest on each Bond shall be paid by the Paying Agent on behalf of the City to the registered owner thereof by check or draft mailed to such registered owner at the address of such registered owner as it appears on the registration books of the City maintained by the Paying Agent, or by wire transfer as described in the Paying Agency Agreement. In the event that the date upon which any payment of interest on or principal of the Bonds shall be due is not a Business Day (as defined in the Paying Agency Agreement) then such interest or principal (or both, as the case may be) shall be payable on the next succeeding Business Day without additional interest. The City shall cause, pursuant to the Paying Agency Agreement, books for the registration and for the transfer of Bonds to be kept by the Paying Agent. U.S. Bank National Association, is hereby constituted and appointed the paying agent, transfer agent and bond registrar of the City with respect to the Bonds; however, the City may, in its discretion, appoint any one or more successor or additional paying agents for the Bonds in accordance with the Paying Agency Agreement. The Bonds shall be subject to registration, transfer and exchange in the manner, and subject to the terms and conditions, set forth in the Paying Agency Agreement, which is hereby incorporated herein by this reference. Section 4. Redemption of the Bonds. The Bonds or any part thereof may be callable for redemption, at the option of the City, prior to the final maturity thereof, at the price or prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount) and on the redemption date or dates as determined by the City Manager in the Bond Details Certificate. The Bonds or any part thereof may be callable for mandatory sinking fund redemption at a price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) of 100%, plus accrued interest to the redemption date, as determined by the City Manager in the Bond Details Certificate. If less than all of the Bonds within a maturity are to be redeemed on any prior redemption date, the Bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by lot prior to the date fixed for redemption, in such manner as the Paying Agent shall determine. The Bonds shall be redeemed only in integral multiples of $5,000. In the event a Bond is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond may be redeemed, but only in the principal amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. Such Bond shall be treated for the pur-

the date fixed for redemption, in such manner as the Paying Agent shall determine. The Bonds shall be redeemed only in integral multiples of $5,000. In the event a Bond is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond may be redeemed, but only in the principal amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. Such Bond shall be treated for the purpose of redemption as that number of Bonds which results from dividing the principal amount of such Bond by $5,000. In the event a portion of any Bond is redeemed, the Paying Agent shall, without charge to the registered owner of such Bond, authenticate and deliver a replacement Bond or Bonds for the unredeemed portion thereof.

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Section 5. Notice and Effect of Redemption. Notice of any redemption of the Bonds shall be given by the Paying Agent in the name of the City by sending a copy of the redemption notice by first class mail or by electronic means to the registered owners of the Bonds to be redeemed at the address of each such registered owner shown on the registration books maintained by the Paying Agent pursuant to the Paying Agency Agreement, not more than sixty (60) nor less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date. Failure to send notice to the registered owner of any Bond designated for redemption, or any defect in any notice given, shall not affect the validity of any proceedings for the redemption of the Bonds as to which no such failure shall have occurred. Any notice sent as provided herein shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the registered owner actually receives the notice. Each notice of redemption shall specify the date fixed for redemption, the redemption price, the place or places of payment, that payment will be made upon presentation and surrender of the Bonds to be redeemed, that interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption will be paid as specified in said notice, and that on and after said date interest thereon will cease to accrue. If less than all the outstanding Bonds are to be redeemed, the notice of redemption shall specify the numbers of the Bonds (or portions of Bonds issued in a principal amount in excess of $5,000) to be redeemed.

On or prior to the date fixed for redemption, funds sufficient to pay the Bonds or portions of the Bonds called for redemption, together with the premium, if any, and the accrued interest to the redemption date, are to be deposited with the Paying Agent. The giving of notice and the deposit of funds for redemption shall cause interest on any Bond or portion thereof called for redemption to cease to accrue from and after the date fixed for redemption.

Section 6. Execution of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be executed in the name of the City, shall be signed by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem, shall bear the impression or the facsimile of the seal of the City, shall be attested and subscribed by the manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk or the Deputy City Clerk, and shall be authenticated by the manual signature of the Paying Agent in the manner set forth in the Paying Agency Agreement. The Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk or the Deputy City Clerk, respectively, by the execution of a certificate relating to the Bonds, shall adopt or approve the facsimiles appearing on the Bonds. The Bonds bearing the signatures of the officers in office at the time of the signing thereof shall be the valid and binding obligations of the City, notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor, any or all of the persons whose signatures appear thereon shall have ceased to fill their respective offices.

Title to any Bond is fully negotiable. The registered owners of the Bonds shall possess all rights enjoyed by the holders of negotiable instruments under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Colorado.

Section 7. Form of Bonds. The Bonds shall recite that they are issued pursuant to the Charter and the Supplemental Act and pursuant to the authorization by a majority of the eligible electors voting in the election held on November 3, 2015. The Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk or the Deputy City Clerk shall prepare, execute and issue to the Underwriter, the Bonds in substantially the following form: (Form of Bond) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SERIES 2016 No. R- $____________ INTEREST RATE: MATURITY DATE: DATE OF ORIGINAL ISSUE: CUSIP: % December 1, ____ April __, 2016 REGISTERED OWNER: Cede & Co. PRINCIPAL SUM: DOLLARS

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the City of Sheridan, Colorado (the “City”), for value received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner (named above) or registered assigns, in the manner hereinafter provided, the Principal Sum (stated above) on the Maturity Date (stated above) or on the date of prior redemption, together with interest on said Principal Sum at the Interest Rate (stated above) per annum, semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing _____________*, until the Principal Sum of this Bond shall be paid in full. Interest on this Bond shall be calculated on the basis of a 360 day year consisting of twelve 30 day months. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on this Bond are payable in any coin or currency which on the date of payment is legal tender for the payment of debts due to the United States of America without deduction for exchange or collection charges. The principal of and premium, if any, on this Bond are payable to the Registered Owner, upon surrender hereof, at the principal operations office of U.S. Bank National Association, or its successor, as paying agent, transfer agent and bond registrar (the “Paying Agent”). Interest on this Bond shall be paid by the Paying Agent on behalf of the City by check or draft mailed to the Registered Owner at the address of such Registered Owner as it appears on the registration books of the Paying Agent or by wire transfer, all in the manner set forth in the hereinafter described Paying Agency Agreement. In the event that the date upon which any payment of interest on or principal of this Bond shall be due is not a Business Day (as defined in the Paying Agency Agreement) then such interest or principal (or both, as the case may be) shall be payable on the next succeeding Business Day without additional interest.

This Bond has been issued pursuant to, under the authority of, and in full conformity with, the Constitution of the State of Colorado, the Home Rule Charter of the City (the “Charter”), and the Supplemental Public Securities Act, part 2 of article 57 of title 11, Colorado Revised Statutes, and pursuant to authorization by a majority of the eligible electors of the City voting in an

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CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO Business Day Independent without additional interest. 30 The • The Herald By: /s/ Mayor This Bond has been issued pursuant to, under the authority of, and in full conformity with, the Constitution of the State of Colorado, the Home Rule Charter of the City (the “Charter”), and the Supplemental Public Securities Act, part 2 of article 57 of title 11, Colorado Revised Statutes, and pursuant to authorization by a majority of the eligible electors of the City voting in an election duly called and held on November 3, 2015, and pursuant to an ordinance (the “Ordinance”) adopted by the City Council of the City. The above recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the issuance of this Bond after its delivery for value. It is hereby certified, recited and warranted that all of the requirements of law have been fully complied with by the proper officers of the City in issuing this Bond.

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This Bond is one of a series of general obligation bonds of the City, denominated as “City of Sheridan, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016” and issued in the aggregate principal amount of $_________* (the “Bonds”). The Bonds are being issued by the City for the purpose of making major improvements to the City’s streets, alleys, bridges and storm water drainage facilities. The Bonds which mature on or before December 1, ____* are not subject to redemption prior to their respective maturity dates. The Bonds maturing on or after December 1, ____* are callable for redemption at the option of the City, in whole or in part, and if in part in such order of maturity as the City shall determine and by lot within any maturity in such manner as the Paying Agent shall determine, on December 1, ____*, and on any date thereafter, at the redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) of ____%*, plus accrued interest to the redemption date.

The Bonds maturing on December 1, ____*, are subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, prior to maturity, in part, by lot in such manner as the Paying Agent shall determine, at a price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) of 100%, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption, without premium, on the following dates and in the following principal amounts: Sinking Fund Redemption Date* (December 1) Principal Amount* ____** ____________________ **Maturity. The portion of any Bond to be redeemed shall be in the principal amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. In selecting Bonds for redemption, the Paying Agent shall treat each Bond as representing that number of Bonds which is obtained by dividing the principal amount of that Bond by $5,000. Upon the giving of notice of redemption in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, and a deposit by the City with the Paying Agent of an amount sufficient to pay the applicable redemption price and the accrued interest to the redemption date, interest on any Bond so called for redemption shall cease to accrue from and after the date fixed for redemption. The Bonds are issuable solely in the form of fully registered bonds in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. This Bond is transferable by the Registered Owner hereof, or by the attorney of such Registered Owner duly authorized in writing, at the principal operations office of the Paying Agent, but only in the manner, subject to the limitations and upon payment of the transfer fee or charges provided in the Registration and Paying Agency Agreement (the “Paying Agency Agreement”) between the City and the Paying Agent, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Bond. Upon such transfer a new Bond or Bonds of the same series and maturity and of authorized denomination or denominations, for the same aggregate principal amount and bearing interest at the rate per annum set forth in this Bond, will be issued to the transferee in exchange therefore. The City and the Paying Agent may deem and treat the Registered Owner hereof (whether or not any payment of principal or interest on this Bond shall be overdue) as the absolute owner of this Bond for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of the principal hereof and premium, if any, and interest due hereon and for all other purposes, and neither the City nor the Paying Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.

The City and the Paying Agent shall not be required (a) to issue, register, transfer or exchange any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of business on the fifteenth day of the calendar month immediately preceding any interest payment date or on any date of selection of Bonds to be redeemed, and ending at the close of business on the interest payment date or date on which the applicable notice of redemption is given, or (b) to register, transfer or exchange any Bond selected or called for redemption in whole or in part.

It is hereby certified and recited that all the requirements of law, including the provisions and limitations of the Charter and the Supplemental Public Securities Act, have been fully complied with by the proper City officials in the issuance of this Bond, that the total indebtedness of the City, including that of this Bond, does not exceed any limit of indebtedness prescribed by the Charter or by the Constitution of the State of Colorado, that at an election lawfully held within the City, the issuance of this Bond was duly authorized by a majority of the eligible electors of the City who voted in said election, and that provision has been made for the levy and collection of a general ad valorem tax, without limitation as to rate or amount, on all of the taxable property within the City sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on this Bond when the same become due. The full faith and credit of the City are hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and the interest on this Bond. This Bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be entitled to any security or benefit under the proceedings of the City authorizing the issuance of the Bonds until the Certificate of Authentication hereon shall be signed by the Paying Agent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City Council of the City has caused this Bond to be executed with the facsimile signature of its Mayor and attested by the facsimile signature of its City Clerk, and has caused the facsimile of the seal of the City to be impressed or imprinted hereon, all as of the date set forth below. CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO By: /s/ Mayor Attest: By: /s/ City Clerk

Attest: By: /s/ City Clerk

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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This Bond is one of the Bonds of the issue described in the within mentioned Ordinance. Dated: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Paying Agent By: /s/ Authorized Representative STATEMENT OF INSURANCE [To be provided by Bond Insurer, if any] ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto (Please print or typewrite name and address of Transferee) (Tax Identification or Social Security No.___) the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints ___ attorney to transfer the within Bond on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: ____ NOTICE: The signature to this Assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. Signature Guaranteed: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a national bank or trust company or by a brokerage firm having a membership in one of the major stock exchanges. TRANSFER FEE MAY BE REQUIRED [End Form of Bond] Section 8. Execution and Delivery of the Bonds. The Bonds, when executed as provided by this Ordinance, shall be delivered by any one of the officers of the City to the Underwriter, upon payment to the City of the purchase price therefor in accordance with the Bond Purchase Agreement. The proceeds derived from the sale of the Bonds shall be used exclusively for the purposes stated herein; provided, however, that any portion of the proceeds of the Bonds may be temporarily invested pending such use in securities or obligations which are lawful investments for the City, with such temporary investment to be made consistent with the covenant hereinafter made concerning arbitrage bonds and the exclusion of interest on the Bonds from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation. Neither the Underwriter nor any registered owner of any Bond shall be in any way responsible for application of the proceeds of the Bonds by the City or any of its officials. Section 9. Execution and Delivery of Paying Agency Agreement. The Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the City, the Paying Agency Agreement in substantially the form presented to the City Council at this meeting, but with such modifications thereof as are consistent with the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and which the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem shall approve, the execution of the Paying Agency Agreement by the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem being conclusive evidence of the approval on behalf of the City of the terms and provisions thereof. Section 10. Execution and Delivery of Continuing Disclosure Undertaking. The Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the City, the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking in substantially the form presented to the City Council at this meeting, but with such modifications thereof as are consistent with the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and which the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem shall approve, the execution of the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking by the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem being conclusive evidence of the approval on behalf of the City of the terms and provisions thereof. Section 11. Establishment of Construction Fund. The City hereby creates and establishes the “City of Sheridan, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, Construction Fund” (the “Construction Fund”) as a separate fund within the funds of the City at a bank or trust company to be selected by the City. The City shall deposit in the Construction Fund, upon the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds, except the sum required to pay the Underwriter’s discount and the costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. Moneys in the Construction Fund are to be used and paid out from time to time solely for the purpose of paying the costs associated with the Project; provided, however, that income derived from the investment and reinvestment of the moneys in the Construction Fund may be used to pay interest on the Bonds. All income derived from the investment and reinvestment of the moneys in the Construction Fund shall be deposited in the Construction Fund to be utilized for the purposes for which the Construction Fund is established. Section 12. Establishment of Bond Fund. The City hereby establishes with the Paying Agent the “City of Sheridan, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, Bond Fund” (the “Bond Fund”), to be used solely for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds, into which there shall be deposited or caused to be deposited by the City at the times required by the Paying Agency Agreement and this Ordinance, moneys sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest due, whether at maturity or upon earlier redemption, on the Bonds. Accrued interest, if any, received with respect to the Bonds shall be paid to the City and shall be deposited in the Bond Fund on or prior to the first interest payment date for the Bonds. The Bond Fund shall be maintained with the Paying Agent as set forth in the Paying Agency Agreement. Funds on deposit in the Bond Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the manner set forth in the Paying Agency Agreement, and the income from such investment and reinvestment shall remain on deposit in the Bond Fund. Section 13. Pledge of Security for the Bonds. The Bonds shall be general obligations of the City and the full faith and credit of the City are pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds. The Bonds will not constitute a debt or indebtedness of Arapahoe County, Colorado, the State of Colorado or any political subdivision thereof other than the City. For the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due and payable, respectively, the City Council shall annually determine, fix and certify to the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County a rate of levy for general ad valorem taxes, without limitation as to rate or amount, on all of the taxable property in the City, which will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due and payable, respectively, whether at maturity or upon earlier redemption. Such general ad valorem taxes, when collected, shall be applied solely to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and for no other purpose whatever

missioners of Arapahoe County a rate of levy for general ad valorem taxes, without limitation as to rate or amount, on all of the taxable property in the City, which will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due and payable, respectively, whether at maturity or upon earlier redemption.

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Such general ad valorem taxes, when collected, shall be applied solely to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and for no other purpose whatever until the Bonds, including principal and interest, are fully paid, satisfied and discharged. Nothing contained herein shall be so construed to prevent the City from applying any other funds that may be in the treasury of the City and available for that purpose, to the payment of said principal or interest as the same becomes due and payable, and upon the application of such other funds as aforesaid, the levy or levies herein provided may thereupon to that extent be diminished. The sums produced by the levies hereinabove provided to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds when due, respectively, are hereby appropriated for that purpose, and said amounts for each year shall be included in the annual budget and appropriation resolution to be adopted and passed by the City Council in each year, respectively, while any of the Bonds herein authorized, either as to principal or interest, are unpaid. The foregoing provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be a certificate from the City Council to the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County showing the aggregate amount of ad valorem taxes to be levied by such Board of County Commissioners from time to time, as required by law, for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same shall hereafter become due and payable. Such ad valorem taxes, when collected, shall initially be deposited in a restricted account and then shall be deposited or caused to be deposited in the Bond Fund prior to each principal or interest payment date with respect to the Bonds, as required by the Paying Agency Agreement, in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds when due. No provision of any constitution, statute, ordinance, resolution or other order or measure enacted or becoming effective after the issuance of the Bonds shall in any manner be construed as limiting or impairing the obligation of the City to levy general ad valorem taxes, without limitation as to rate or amount, or as limiting or impairing the obligation of the City to levy, administer, enforce and collect general ad valorem taxes, sufficient for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds as they become due or on any bonds issued by the City to refund the Bonds. The creation, perfection, enforcement, and priority of the pledge of the general ad valorem tax revenues levied to secure or pay the Bonds as provided herein shall be governed by Section 11-57-208 of the Supplemental Act and this Ordinance. The general ad valorem tax revenues levied for the payment of the Bonds, as received or otherwise credited to the City, shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery, filing, or further act. The lien of such pledge and the obligation to perform the contractual provisions made herein shall have priority over any or all other obligations and liabilities of the City. The lien of such pledge shall be valid, binding, and enforceable as against all persons having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the City irrespective of whether such persons have notice of such lien. Section 14. Covenants Concerning Compliance with the Code. The City covenants that it shall not use or permit the use of any proceeds of the Bonds (and amounts treated as proceeds of the Bonds for federal income tax purposes, including moneys reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on the Bonds) or any other funds of the City from whatever source derived, directly or indirectly, to acquire any securities or obligations, and shall not take or permit to be taken any other action or actions, which would cause any of the Bonds to be an “arbitrage bond” within the meaning of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or would otherwise cause interest on the Bonds not to be excludable from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation. The City covenants that it shall at all times do and perform all acts and things permitted by law and which are necessary or desirable in order to assure that interest paid by the City on the Bonds shall, for purposes of federal income taxation, be excludable from gross income under the Code or any other valid provision of law. In particular, but without limitation, the City further represents, warrants and covenants to comply with the following restrictions of the Code, unless the City receives an opinion of nationally recognized municipal bond counsel substantially to the effect that noncompliance with such requirements will not adversely affect the exclusion from gross income, for purposes of federal income taxation, of interest on the Bonds: (a) Gross proceeds of the Bonds shall not be used in a manner which will cause the Bonds to be considered “private activity bonds” within the meaning of the Code. (b) The Bonds are not and shall not become directly or indirectly “federally guaranteed.” A Bond will be considered to be “federally guaranteed” if the payment of principal or interest with respect to such Bond is guaranteed (in whole or in part) by the United States of America (or any agency or instrumentality thereof) or if 5% or more of the proceeds of the Bonds are used in making loans the payment of principal or interest with respect to which is guaranteed (in whole or in part) by the United States of America (or any agency or instrumentality thereof) or if invested (directly or indirectly) in federally insured deposits or accounts. (c) The City shall timely file Internal Revenue Form 8038-G pursuant to Section 149(e) of the Code with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. (d) The City shall not sell any other obligations within 15 days of the sale of the Bonds pursuant to the same plan of financing with the Bonds and payable from the same source of funds or having substantially the same claim to the same source of funds used to pay the Bonds. Section 15. Ability of the City to Incur Additional Indebtedness. Any provision of this Ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding, the City may issue additional notes, bonds or other securities payable from a levy of general ad valorem taxes in addition or subordinate to, but not prior or superior to, the general ad valorem taxes levied to pay the Bonds authorized herein. Section 16. Official Statement. The Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem is authorized and directed to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, the final Official Statement in substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, but with such modifications thereof as are consistent with the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Bond Details Certificate and which the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem shall approve. The execution of the final Official Statement by the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem shall be conclusively deemed to evid-

Section 16. Official Statement. The Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem is authorized and directed to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, the final Official Statement in substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, but with such modifications thereof as are consistent with the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Bond Details Certificate and which the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem shall approve. The execution of the final Official Statement by the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem shall be conclusively deemed to evidence the approval of the form and contents thereof by the City.

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Section 17. Further Action. The Mayor and all other members of the City Council and the City Manager and all other officers and employees of the City are hereby authorized and directed to take all other action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance, and to comply with the requirements of law, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (a) The printing of the Bonds authorized herein; (b) The execution of a Tax Compliance Certificate in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; (c) The execution and delivery of other agreements, documents and certificates in connection with the investment of the proceeds of the Bonds, including, but not limited to, one or more guaranteed investment contracts, whether uncollateralized or collateralized with securities, or repurchase agreements for the purchase and repurchase of securities, that mature within or more than five years from the date of their purchase by the City; (d) The execution of (i) such other certificates and documents as may reasonably be required by the Underwriter as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement, or by bond counsel, in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and (ii) a commitment from an insurance company offering to guaranty the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds when due; and (e) The making of various statements, recitals, certifications and warranties provided in the form of the Bonds set forth in this Ordinance. Section 18. Covenants. The City Council, having been fully informed of and having considered all the pertinent facts and circumstances, does hereby find, determine and declare that: (a) the total aggregate amount of general obligation indebtedness of the City does not now, nor upon the issuance of the Bonds shall, exceed any applicable limit prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Colorado or the Charter; (b) the issuance of the Bonds and all procedures undertaken incident thereto are in full compliance and conformity with all applicable requirements, provisions and limitations prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Colorado and the Charter; and (c) all covenants, statements, representations and agreements contained in the Bonds are hereby approved and adopted as the covenants, statements, representations and agreements of the City. Section 19. Defeasance. When all principal of, premium, if any, and interest in connection with the Bonds have been duly paid, the pledge and lien and all obligations hereunder shall thereby be discharged, and the Bonds shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding within the meaning of this Ordinance. Payment of any Bond shall be deemed made when the City has placed in escrow and in trust with a commercial bank located within or without the State of Colorado, and exercising trust powers, cash or Defeasance Securities (as defined below) that are, at the time of investment, lawful investments for moneys of the City under the laws of the State of Colorado, in an amount sufficient (including the known minimum yield from such Defeasance Securities in which such amount may be initially invested) to meet all requirements of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such Bond, as the same become due to the final maturity of such Bond or upon any prior redemption date as of which the City shall have exercised or shall have obligated itself to exercise its prior redemption option by a call of such Bond for payment. The Defeasance Securities shall become due at or prior to the respective times on which the proceeds thereof shall be needed in accordance with a schedule established and agreed upon between the City and such bank at the time of the creation of the escrow, or the Defeasance Securities shall be subject to redemption at the option of the holder thereof to assure such availability as so needed to meet such schedule. “Defeasance Securities” means direct noncallable obligations of the United States of America and securities fully and unconditionally guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the United States of America, to which direct obligation or guarantee the full faith and credit of the United States of America has been pledged, Refcorp interest strips (only the interest component of Refcorp strips which have been stripped by request to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in book entry form are acceptable), CATS, TIGRS, STRPS, or defeased municipal bonds rated “AAA” by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services or “Aaa” by Moody’s Investors Service (or any combination thereof). Section 20. Election to Apply Provisions of Supplemental Public Securities Act. The City elects to apply all of the provisions of the Supplemental Act to the issuance of the Bonds. Section 21. Sale of Bonds to Underwriter. The City Council does hereby reaffirm its determination to sell the Bonds to the Underwriter at a price of not less than 99% of the principal amount of the Bonds, and upon the terms, conditions and provisions as shall be set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement. Section 22. Repealer. All acts, orders, ordinances or resolutions, or parts thereof, by the City that are inconsistent or in conflict with this Ordinance, or any part thereof, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict, except that this repealer shall not be construed so as to revive any act, order, ordinance or resolution, or part thereof, heretofore repealed. Section 23. Ordinance to Constitute a Contract. This Ordinance is, and shall constitute, a legislative measure of the City authorizing the issuance and sale of the Bonds, which Bonds shall constitute general obligation indebtedness of the City, and after the Bonds hereby authorized are issued, sold and are outstanding, this Ordinance shall constitute a contract between the City and the registered owners of the Bonds, and shall be and remain irrepealable until the Bonds, any premium, and the interest accruing thereon shall have been fully paid, satisfied and discharged. This Ordinance may be amended with the consent of the insurance company, if any, that guarantees the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds when due (the “Insurer”) and, if such amendment does not materially adversely affect the interests of the registered owners of the Bonds, without the consent of or notice to the registered owners of the Bonds; provided, however, that if the municipal bond insurance policy (the “Policy”) issued by the Insurer and applicable to the Bonds is no longer in full force and effect or if the Insurer is in default under the Policy, this Ordinance may be amended without the consent of the In-

ance company, if any, that guarantees the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds when due (the “Insurer”) and, if such amendment does not materially adversely affect the interests of the registered owners of the Bonds, without the consent of or notice to the registered owners of the Bonds; provided, however, that if the municipal bond insurance policy (the “Policy”) issued by the Insurer and applicable to the Bonds is no longer in full force and effect or if the Insurer is in default under the Policy, this Ordinance may be amended without the consent of the Insurer and, if such amendment does not materially adversely affect the interests of the registered owners of the Bonds, without the consent of or notice to the registered owners of the Bonds.

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Section 24. Captions. The captions set forth as part of this Ordinance are for convenience of reference only, and shall not be deemed or interpreted as defining, limiting or describing the scope or intent of any provision or section of this Ordinance. Section 25. Severability. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or provision of this Ordinance is judicially adjudged invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or provisions hereof, the intention being that the various sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or provisions hereof are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each of the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or provisions hereof irrespective of the fact that any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or provision would be declared invalid or unenforceable. Section 26. Fulfillment of Requirements. The City Council hereby finds and determines that any provisions or limitations contained in the Charter with respect to the Bonds, and in any other applicable law imposed upon the issuance of bonds by the City or relating to the issuance of the Bonds, have been met. Section 27. Emergency Declaration; Effective Date. In order that the City may issue the Bonds at the earliest possible date to take advantage of the current low interest rates prevalent in the municipal bond market, and, with the proceeds of the Bonds on-hand, to issue a notice to proceed to a contractor for the portion of the Project to be paid by the Bonds at the earliest possible date to avoid further increases in the cost of labor and materials, thereby resulting in the most efficient use of proceeds of the Bonds and conservation of taxpayer funds, the City Council hereby finds and declares that an emergency exists, that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of public property and for the public health, welfare, peace and safety of the residents of the City, and that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final adoption on February 22, 2016. Section 28. Availability to the Public. Upon final adoption, this Ordinance shall be published as described in the Charter and copies of this Ordinance shall be made available to the public at the office of the City Clerk. PASSED AND APPROVED AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE by the affirmative vote of five (5) or more members of the City Council, the 22nd day of February 2016, and ordered published. By: Dallas Hall, Mayor Attest: Arlene Sagee, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: William P. Hayashi, City Attorney Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado. Legal Notice No.: 57316 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on March 20, 2016 final settlement with T. Lowell Construction, will be made by Southgate Sanitation District for the 2014 Sewer Rehabilitation Project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation t hat has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Southgate Sanitation District, 3722 East Orchard Road Centennial, CO 80121. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor. s/s Southgate Sanitation District Legal Notice No.: 57323 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 10, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE On the 22nd day of February 2016, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved the following Ordinance: CITY OF SHERIDAN, CO ORDINANCE NO. 4-2016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR AN EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, on October 26, 2015, the City Council of the City of Sheridan (“City Council”) held a public hearing regarding the City’s proposed 2016 budget, which budget was approved by Ordinance No. 13-2015 on second reading on November 23, 2015; and

a majority of the eligible electors voting in the election approved Ballot Issue 2I calling for the issuance of general obligation bonds (“Bonds”) by the City for the construction of major improvements to the City’s streets, alleys, bridges and storm water drainage facilities (“Project”); and

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WHEREAS, given City Council's strong commitment to improve the welfare of the community, the magnitude of the Project, and to avoid the further deterioration of its infrastructure and the increased costs and expenses of delay, the City upon passage of Ballot Issue 2I commenced preliminary work on Project tasks, which included for example, engineering design work and development of requests for proposals pertaining to the selection of project administration and public relation services and a general contractor; and

WHEREAS, concurrent with the Project’s preliminary work, City staff has been working on the tasks necessary for the issuance of the Bonds, which duties include, but are not limited to: working with bond counsel and its underwriter on tasks which include but are not limited to: preparation of a Bond Ordinance, Preliminary Official Statement, selection of Paying Agent, preparation of a Paying Agency Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking Agreement and the selection of a financial accounting firm for debt issuance services; and

WHEREAS, to take advantage of the current low interest rates and have the bond proceeds on hand as soon as possible so that the City may issue a notice to proceed to the selected contractor to commence construction of the First Phase of the Project and thus avoid increased labor and materials costs, thereby resulting in the most efficient use of bond proceeds and conservation of taxpayer funds, City Council, on February 22, 2016, as an emergency, approved the Bond Ordinance, which approved the issuance of the Project’s Bonds; and

WHEREAS, now that the Bond Ordinance has been approved and bond funds will be forthcoming to ensure that the City can timely meet all of the Bonds’ debt obligations and that the contractor(s) selected by the City can commence construction at the earliest possible date and avoid the costs and expenses of delay, the City must, on an emergency basis, appropriate supplemental funds for the 2016 Budget; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 10.12 (A) and (B) of the City of Sheridan’s (“City”) Home Rule Charter and C.R.S. Section 29-1-109 of the Local Government Budget Laws of Colorado, the City may, by ordinance, provide for supplemental emergency appropriations; and

WHEREAS, upon due notice, City Council, on February 22, 2016, held a public hearing regarding its desire to provide for a supplemental emergency appropriation regarding the 2016 Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, THAT:

Section 1. The sum of $11,611,900 is hereby appropriated out of the 2016 Budget Capital Improvement fund for the payment of the upgrading and maintaining of the City’s Capital Assets.

TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND APPROPRIATION $11,611,900

Section 2. The sum of $1,276,769 is hereby appropriated out of the 2016 Budget Debt Service fund for the payment of bond principal and interest, fees and expenses associated with those Bonds authorized by the passage of Ballot Issue 2I, including the Arapahoe County Treasurer’s collection fees. TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND APPROPRIATION $1,276,769

Section 3. Severability. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The city council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

Section 4. Repealer. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.

Section 5. Emergency Declaration; Effective Date. In order that the City may maximize the current low interest rate benefits of the issuance of the Bonds at the earliest possible date, and to ensure that there will be proceeds on-hand to timely meet all of the Bonds’ debt obligations and to issue a notice to proceed to a contractor at the earliest possible date to avoid delay and further increases in the cost of labor and materials, thereby resulting in the most efficient use of proceeds of the Bonds, the City Council hereby finds and declares that an emergency exists, that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of public property, and for the public good, life, health, welfare, peace and safety of the residents of the City, and that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final adoption on February 22, 2016.

Section 6. Availability to the Public. Upon final adoption, this Ordinance shall be published as described in the Charter and copies of this Ordinance shall be made available to the public at the office of the City Clerk.

PASSED AND APPROVED AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE by the affirmative vote of five (5) or more members of City Council, this 22nd day of February, 2016, and ordered published. Dallas Hall, Mayor ATTEST: Arlene Sagee, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM; William P. Hayashi, City Attorney

Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado. Legal Notice No.: 57317 First Publication: March 3, 2016 Last Publication: March 3, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

WHEREAS, at the regular municipal election held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, a majority of the eligible electors voting in the election approved Ballot Issue 2I calling for the issuance of general obligation bonds (“Bonds”) by the City for the construction of major improvements to the City’s streets, alleys, bridges and storm water drainage facilities (“Project”); and WHEREAS, given City Council's strong commitment to improve the welfare of the community, the magnitude of the Project, and to avoid the further deterioration of its infrastructure and the increased costs and expenses of delay, the City upon passage

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Running group focuses on encouraging women Moms/She Runs This Town chapter launched in January

MORE INFORMATION The Castle Rock Chapter of Moms/She Runs This Town relies heavily on its Facebook page to reach members. For more information on the group’s happenings, or to join the group, visit www.facebook. com/groups/castlerockrunsthistown.

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Running clothes were the connector when Tracy Manning and Monica Kopp, both relatively new to Castle Rock, met while picking up their children at school. In no time, they became running buddies. But they wanted to expand their circle. “Selfishly, I wanted to meet other ladies,” said Kopp, who moved to Castle Rock from Chicago in July. Seeing women running in their neighborhoods, the two knew more women could benefit from meeting other runners. That’s when Manning remembered Moms Run This Town, a group she was involved in while living in Atlanta. The group, founded in 2011, is a free club targeting women runners that offers online support, inspiration and encouragement through social media. The club has local chapters in more than 700 cities throughout the United States and Canada. Manning tried to connect with the Douglas County chapter that was already established, but had scheduling issues

Not all members of the group run. Walkers are strongly encouraged to join the Saturday morning gatherings. Photo by Shanna Fortier with the run times. She reached out to women through that Facebook page and received an overwhelming response from women in the Castle Rock area with interest in running more. That’s when she and Kopp decided to launch the Castle Rock Chapter of Moms/ She Runs This Town. The Castle Rock chapter was officially established on Jan. 16, and has grown to 126 members. As a chapter, they meet for runs — and walks — every Saturday morning and aim to provide inspiration,

encouragement and motivation. There are members of all paces from walkers to runners. And new members are always welcome. “We don’t want women to feel intimidated because they don’t run or walk, but they can come out and start — it doesn’t matter where you’re at,” Kopp said. “One of the big motivators is a lot of people just want to run with someone or be held accountable.” For Julie Shellenberger, who recently joined the group, having other women

around is motivation. “It got me moving,” she said, while walking the East Plum Creek Trail. “Everyone is so encouraging and there’s accountability. It’s a fun way to meet other ladies with the common interest of healthiness.” But the group is about more than just running. “In this day and age, when everyone is so critical of each other, it’s important that we lift each other up,” Manning said, adding they also want to create community and friendships. The group meets at 9 a.m. every Saturday at Festival Park — a recent shift from Plum Creek because of the lack in parking there. As the weather warms up and days stay lighter longer, there are hopes to add a weeknight run — and, maybe, of a potluck and socials, too. “We have a ton of ideas,” Manning said, “and we’re just trying to reel it in.”

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LEARNING AND EDUCATION NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET WARNING LITES INC $850.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MHO NETWORKS $1,250.00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DENVER INDUSTRIAL PUMPS $10,108.47 PARTS/SERVICE/SUPPLIES AMENDMENT WASTE MANAGEMENT $3,455.95 UTILITIES MILLER, MICHAEL D. $525.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DENVER INDUSTRIAL SALES & SERVICE $2,611.16 PARTS/SERVICE/SUPPLIES WEST METRO FIRE RESCUE $2,300.00 LEARNING AND EDUCATION MINES & ASSOCIATES PC $2,313.36 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DENVER WATER $1,980.95 Notice isUTILITIES hereby given to all interested WESTERN CENTER CONSERVATN $1,525.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MINUTEMAN PRESS $5,807.28 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DHM DESIGN CORPORATION $922.20 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES parties that the necessity has risen to WESTERN FIRE TRUCK $505.50 SUPPLIES MOORE MEDICAL LLC $12,637.29 SUPPLIES DOCUTEK $1,226.00 MAINTENANCE amend the South Suburban Park and ReWINDSTREAM CORPORATION $9,185.40 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MOTOROLA, INC. $876.00 SUPPLIES DOORS WEST $5,924.44 creation PARTS/SERVICE/SUPPLIES District’s 2016 Budget. A copy of WIRELESS ADVANCED CO $41,620.97 PARTS/SERVICE/SUPPLIES MYERS TIRE SUPPLY $688.41 SUPPLIES DRIVE TRAIN INDUSTRIES $2,307.32 PARTS/SERVICE/SUPPLIES the proposed amended 2016 Budget has WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY $1,384.76 SUPPLIES NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES $575.00 LEARNING AND EDUCATION EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS, INC. $1,231.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES been filed at 6631 South University WORLD BOOK SCHOOL & $999.00 BOOKS NEVE’S UNIFORMS $7,944.88 SUPPLIES EBERT, KRES DAVID $890.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Boulevard, where it is open for public inWRIGHT WATER ENGINEERS $5,080.96 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NINYO AND MOORE $1,430.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EC COMPANY $643.28 spection.PARTS/SERVICE/SUPPLIES The adoption of a resolution to XCEL ENERGY $145,966.77 UTILITIES NORAA CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION $205,580.57 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS $1,085.61 SUPPLIES amend the 2016 Budget will be conGrand Total $2,997,680.13 NOREX INC $5,865.00 MEMBERSHIP ENVIROTECH $3,916.74 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES sidered at a public meeting of the Board of NORTH LINE GIS LLC $6,350.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EON OFFICE PRODUCTS $1,531.10 DirectorsSUPPLIES of the District. 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Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the necessity has risen to amend the South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s 2016 Budget. A copy of the proposed amended 2016 Budget has been filed at 6631 South University Boulevard, where it is open for public inspection. The adoption of a resolution to amend the 2016 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District. The meeting will be held at the Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 South University Boulevard on March 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Any elector within the District at any time prior to the final adoption of the resolution to amend the 2016 Budget may inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

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