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Jeff-West community forum begins anew

Group seeks to build community in oft-forgotten part of Westminster

IF YOU GO The Jeff-West Community Forum is open to anyone with an interest in the area. The group meets on the fourth Friday of the month. For more information, check out the Jeff-West Community Forum Facebook group page, or contact Carole Marks at carole@carolemarks.com.

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Some parts of Westminster are easy to mistake for somewhere else — they seem closer to Broomfield or have an Arvada zip code — in spite of being within Westminster’s city limits. Former state Sen. Evie Hudak lives in one such neighborhood, which is why she helped start the Jeff-West Community Forum to develop a better sense of community for an area that often feels forgotten. “This is a resurection,” Hudak said. The forum began meeting in 2011, gathering for breakfast on the fourth Friday of the month. The group disbanded in early 2014 as the Westminster Chamber of Commerce started up and began holding breakfast meetings of its own. Those meetings, however, recently stopped and Hudak saw an opportunity to begin anew. For its first meeting on Jan. 27, the group heard a presentation by Sarah Nurmela from the city of Westminster about the progress of the redevelopment of the old Westminster Mall site into the city’s new downtown. “There will be quite a mix,” Nurmela said. “When you think of a

Workers continue to make progress on a new parking garage, a 900-space structure in the new downtown Westminster, located at the old Westminster Mall site at 88th and Sheridan. STEFAN BRODSKY downtown, there’s always a lot to see and do, and that’s what we’re going for here.” A central square, complete with a stage/event area, will break ground this year. Nurmela described the streetscape architecture “like Larimer Square, but better.” A 900-space parking garage is scheduled to open in the downtown area this July, and in the beginning will be free for shoppers, she said. “To start,” repeated Westminster Mayor Herb Atchinson for emphasis. Atchinson, along with city Councilor Shannon Bird spoke about several

of the city’s positive developments. Also at the meeting was state Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, whose District 29 covers Arvada and southwest Westminster. She gave a brief run-down on the current state legislative session issues, notably construction defects, and the need for additional transportation funding. “One of the things we really struggle up here with is already paying the fee for U.S. 36, so how receptive will people be to more fees?” Kraft-Tharp said. Also present were representatives from local businesses and schools, including Lucas Elementary’s Princi-

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Northglenn police to get much-needed justice center BY KEVIN M. SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Tucked in the basement of city hall, the Northglenn Police Department’s staff of 68 officers and 20 support staff rotate shifts in about 14,000 square feet that has been renovated and rearranged dozens of times throughout the years. “We moved this egg carton around so many times,” Police Chief Jim May said, “and it still only holds 12 eggs.” Walking down a corridor, May stops to point out a narrow room. “This is a closet,” he says to describe an office that two officers share. It’s narrow, with just enough room for one person to walk through. Outside, he unlocks a shed where a couple of treadmills and sets of weights are pushed tightly together — that’s the officers’ fitness center. And the jail, May said, doesn’t meet federal standards that require juveniles cannot see or hear adult inmates. “We have to ‘MacGyver’ it when we get a juvenile,” May said. But if all goes well, by the fall of 2018, those working conditions will be a thing of the past. City officials hope to break ground in April on a $23 million, 45,000-square-foot justice center on a 6-acre lot on Community Center Drive just west of Interstate 25, less than a mile down the road from city hall. “When you look at optimum service and delivery and how they’ve per-

Northglenn Police Chief Jim May stands in front of his outdated police station, which is too small and cramped to handle today’s operations. A new justice center, which will house the police department and municipal court operations, is scheduled to break ground in April. COURTESY PHOTO formed out of that lower floor here … it’s truly, truly amazing,” Public Works Director David Willett said of the police deparment and its current home. “We think this (new) facility is going to be a tremendous asset to the department and certainly a great benefit to the community.” Besides the police department, the new justice center will house an emergency communications center, municipal court offices and hearing spaces, and a community room for

organizations to use as needed. The muncipal courts, records and proceedings operate now out of city hall. Willett also is project manager for the justice center, which has been three years in the making. The city started a space needs assessment in February 2014, then hired D2C Architects and Hoefer Wysocki Architecture for the building’s design in February 2016. FCI Contractors was hired as the construction manager at risk the following fall. “The emphasis is having … a facility that is utilized to current standards and modern in all aspects of police work,” Willett said. As it is now, the building over the years “has been compartmentalized, so nothing really works.”

Currently, there is one sallyport — that’s an enclosed area where a police car can park while taking someone in custody to the jail cell. That sallyport looks more like a home garage with items stored in cabinets and on shelves. The new sallyport will have three bays, which May said will improve efficiency. Ideally, May said, a sallyport wouldn’t store items that could create hazards for officers or inmates. Other structural issues that police department personnel now work around and which hinder efficiency also will be eliminated in the new center. Interview rooms for victim services and detectives will be adjacent to the lobby, instead of in the department’s bowels. The jail area will have an interview room, so inmates don’t have to be removed from secure areas for interrogation. Rather than sharing the same space, officers typing reports will be in separate rooms from those being briefed during shift changes. Duty bags and personal items will be stored in single, larger lockers for officers rather than two separate rooms. And officers’ lockers will have outlets to charge phones, radios and flashlights. “There is truly a need for a new facility for the police department and courts in the city of Northglenn,” Mayor Joyce Downing said. “A great deal of thought and planning have gone into the development of the Justice Center, which will serve the residents of our city well for many years to come.”

Pictured is an artist’s rendering of the new Northglenn Justice Center, a $23 million building that will be constructed on Community Center Drive, less than a mile from Northglenn’s city hall. COURTESY

TIMELINE AND FUNDING About $2.5 million in design costs will come from the city’s general fund. The rest of the estimated $23 million project — which includes design, construction, furniture, equipment and minor road improvements — will be paid for by certificates of participation bonds. A Certificate of Participation is a form of financing used by municipal or government entities that is similar to a bond.

The city council is expected to vote on the bonds in February, Willett said. With the funding in place, design plans are expected to head to the building and fire departments for inspection in late February. Groundbreaking is anticipated in April with a 16- to 18-month timeline for construction and fall of 2018 as the anticipated opening date.

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Westminster councilor’s remarks spark anger Analogy of rapists and murderers on immigration issue brings crowd to meeting

Westminster City Councilor Bruce Baker listens to Tangi Lancaster of Thornton, one of many speakers who spoke in support of the city’s immigrant welcoming proclamation and against Baker’s remarks, at the council’s regular Jan. 23 meeting.

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Thornton resident Tangi Lancaster, a survivor of sexual assault, stood before the Westminster City Council recently to passionately decry Councilor Bruce Baker’s statement that some say put undocumented immigrants in the same group as rapists, murderers and bank robbers. “I can tell you without hesitation sexual assault is, in fact, not equivalent in any way, shape or form to simply being unlawfully present in the United States,” Lancaster, 39, a former Westminster resident, told Baker. “Referring to the long-lasting effects of sexual assault victims that you mentioned, did it ever cross your mind that a survivor such as myself would feel compelled to come here tonight to speak on this matter, reliving a hard event?” Lancaster was one of about 150 people who crowded the Jan. 23 Westminster City Council chamber in response to Baker’s remarks, presented in a recording at a Jan. 9 council meeting, to explain his disagreement with a resolution passed by council in December titled “Building a Welcoming Community.” The resolution, approved 6-1 with Baker the lone dissenter, states the city welcomes residents of all cultures and identities regardless of race, immigration status, sexual orientation or other characteristics. It also says Westminster law enforcement will not inquire about immigration status, stating that federal authorities are primarily responsible for enforcement of federal immigration laws. Baker wanted to include a statement saying Westminster would always cooperate with federal authorities when asked. Recorded statement stirs anger At the Jan. 9 meeting, in an effort to start a dialogue, Baker played a recorded tape of his thoughts on immigration law. The recording highlighted the importance of respecting and obeying U.S. laws. He talked about “It’s On Us,” a national program that promotes creating an environment where sexual assault is unacceptable through four steps starting with recognizing the crime and ending with supporting the survivors, as an example of proper law-abiding practices. Eventually, he asked why being an undocumented immigrant is considered a “trivial crime,” but being a rapist is unacceptable. “So I ask my colleagues, if you would never be welcoming to rapists, murderers or bank robbers, why would you be welcoming to people unlawfully present in the United States?” he said in the recording. At the Jan. 23 meeting, after listen-

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ing to a series of speakers upset with his remarks, Baker said his message was misunderstood. He asked for tolerance with “clumsy words and examples to make a point.” “The comparison was not sexual predators to people unlawfully in the United States,” Baker said. The comparison, he said, was to the “It’s on Us” program, saying he believes its template could effectively be adapted to enforce immigration law. In a telephone interview with Colorado Community Media, Baker pointed to his website, which states: “Honest enforcement of U.S. immigration law requires the participation of all levels of government: state, county and local.” Councilmembers, however, strongly expressed their disagreement with Baker’s comments. “I am embarrassed for (Baker’s) remarks,” Councilor Maria De Cambra said at the Jan. 23 meeting. “We will not stand by while you spread these seeds of hatred in our community.” Victimization, process discussed Speakers at the Jan. 23 meeting included residents, immigrants and immigrant rights advocates from Adams County and surrounding areas who overwhelmingly opposed Baker’s comments. Mexican immigrant Ezzie Dominguez, who is part of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition that works to improve the lives of immigrants and refugees, argued that immigrants take on valuable jobs in the community like cleaning homes and picking up city trash. “It is us, the undocumented and unafraid immigrants,” said Dominguez, who did not explicity say whether or not she was undocumented. “We are here tonight standing in front of you and telling you to listen to us, and how many of us have been victimized by people like you.” Nushin Farjadi, an Iranian-American immigrant with legal residency who lives in Westminster, talked about when her family migrated and was undocumented in the United States while filing for legal status. “There are some times when you simply don’t have the correct papers

as you are applying for everything,” she said. Now, she is a legal resident and owns a veterinary clinic, which serves the community and provides jobs, she said. Farjadi also said when she was in political prison in Iran other jailed women talked to her about the horrors of sexual assaults they had endured. “One of the reasons people end up in

the U.S. is because of sexual assault, because their lives are endangered,” she said. Erin Mooney, executive director of the nonprofit Cultivando in Commerce City that works toward building inclusive communities through leadership trainings, explained that many SEE IMMIGRATION, P20

Westminster resident Yulia Hernandez addresses Westminster City Council in Spanish through an interpreter. She told the council how honored she is to serve her city. “People like me are here to contribute to this community, regardless of our legal status,” she said. Hernandez did not specify whether she herself is documented or undocumented. STEFAN BRODSKY

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Thornton man with multiple DUI convictions sentenced to six years STAFF REPORT

Eliazar Morales of Thornton was sentenced Jan. 26 to six years in prison in a DUI case that represents his ninth conviction for driving under the influence or driving while abilityimpaired in Colorado, according to a news release from the 17th Judicial District. Adams County Judge Cindy Dang also imposed a $2,000 fine. Morales’ prison sentence will be followed by three years of parole. Morales has nine convictions in Colorado for DUI or DWAI and at least three other convictions in other states, the 17th Judicial District said. “This defendant has demonstrated over and over that he will not stop driving while intoxicated,” District Attorney Dave Young said. “His

actions put people and other motorists in the community at risk . . . Mr. Morales’ record and actions provide a classic example of why we need the felony DUI charge in Colorado. With this sentence we know that this dangerous man will be off the streets for the next few years.” Morales pleaded guilty to felony DUI in connection with his Oct. 29 arrest after officers observed him making an erratic U-turn in front of oncoming traffic on Federal Boulevard at 63rd Avenue in Westminster. Other vehicles had to brake to avoid a collision. Morales then made another U-turn into a shopping center. His blood alcohol content was 0.182, more than twice the legal limit. He was on probation for another DUI conviction at the time.

Meeting set for feedback on regional park, fairgrounds STAFF REPORT

An open house to gather feedback on future needs of the Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 2, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the park’s administration building at 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. The Adams County Parks & Open Space Department and consultant team Design Workshop, which are updating the park and fairground’s master plan, are hosting the meeting. “Today, Adams County is trying to meet and balance the needs of the regional park and fairgrounds clientele and visitors while looking to the future,” said Kurt Carlson, regional park manager. “The comprehensive master plan will ensure stewardship of natural resources, meet recreational demands of a growing regional population, and will be used to study the continued marketability and financial viability of the improvements to the regional facility.” The Parks & Open Space Department also is working with individual user groups to gather feedback. A presentation, including community polling, will be given at 4:45 p.m. and again at 5:45 p.m. A survey will be posted to the county website, at www.adcogov.org/parks-openspace, following the open house for anyone unable to attend. The park contains an abundance of wildlife, provides a variety of recreational opportunities and houses the Adams County Fairgrounds, Adams County Museum, Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course and the Riverdale Golf Course. To learn more about the master plan, visit adcogov.org/ parks-open-space.

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Jeffco board moves forward with superintendent search District hires search ﬁrm BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Jefferson County School Board of Education has taken the next step in its search for a new superintended. To assist in its national search, the district has hired Ray and Associates, Inc., and Iowa-based company that specializes in educational execu-

tive leadership searches. “I think they have deep experience with doing this kind of work,” said Board of Education President Ron Mitchell. “They have the ability to tap into candidates McMinimee nationwide. They understand transparency. I feel pretty confident that we hired the best firm at the best price.” Board members voted Jan. 12, to engage in a search for a new superin-

WESTMINSTER SCHOOL NEWS IN A HURRY Register for early education programs Westminster Public Schools are accepting applications for their Early Childhood Education programs for the 2017-18 school year. Beginning next year, the school district’s Early Learning Center will provide care to infants, toddlers and young preschool students. Overall ages of enrollment will be three months to 4 years old. Based at the Perl Mack Community Center, the program runs year-round and will be tuition-based. The Full Day Preschool Research Study also is expanding to two new locations, making full-day preschool available at seven sites. The program is studying the impact of full-day preschool on families and how it better prepares students for school. A lottery will be held soon to determine which children will be admitted. Half-day preschool will again be offered at five schools along with free full-day kindergarten. To learn more and begin the registration process, go to http://www.

westminsterpublicschools.org/ece. Annual academic challenge set Students from every school in the district will battle in geography, math, spelling, computer and science contests Feb. 11 at the annual Celebrating Academic Excellence event at Ranum Middle School, 2401 W. 80th Ave. The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with performances from the Westminster High School Orchestra and the Raging Harmonies singing group. Students and coaches will then march into the auditorium for the School of Champions parade, which recognizes all contestants. Students have been practicing and competing at their individual schools since the beginning of the school year. Students will compete in the following categories: Elementary Geography Bee Middle School Geography Bee MathCounts Computer Explorers/Lego League Science Fair Middle School Spelling Bee Elementary Spelling Bee

tendent and not renew current Jeffco superintendent Dan McMinimee, whose contact expires in July. McMinimee became superintendent of Jeffco Schools in July 2014, replacing longtime Superintendent Cindy Stevenson. He was selected on a 3-2 vote, with the support of Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk. Those three board members, all elected in 2013 on a conservative reform platform, were later the target of a successful recall campaign in 2015, during which McMini-

mee’s hiring became an issue. Board members have voiced that their decision to pursue a national search does not reflect McMinimee’s performance, however, they are not confident his leadership is the leadership they want moving the district forward. Ray and Associates will be present at the next board meeting scheduled for Feb. 9 for an open meeting with the board of education about their timeline for the superintendent search.

Driver dies in single-vehicle crash STAFF REPORT

The driver of a pickup truck traveling westbound on Highway 36 died Jan. 26 when he struck the center jersey barrier as he attempted to exit the Federal Boulevard off ramp, Westminster police said. The driver was the only occupant

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Westminster chamber selects new president STAFF REPORT

Following a two-month nationwide search, the Westminster Chamber of Commerce has hired Juliet Abdel as its new president. Abdel most recently was operations officer for the Oklahoma Trucking Association, where she grew membership by 100 percent and political action committee funds by 150 percent. Abdel Abdel “will take us to new heights,” said Bryan Head, chairman of the chamber’s board of directors. “She is a proven, dynamic leader … Under Julie’s leadership, we look forward to providing incredible value to our members, making meaningful connections in our community and continuing to promote Westminster as the best place in

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Chamber gala celebrates a great year STAFF REPORT

More than 400 people packed the Westin Westminster ballroom last Saturday night for the Metro North Chamber’s Annual Gala and Business Awards. Channel 7’s Mike Nelson was the emcee for the evening, U.S. Congressmen Mike Coffman and Ed Perlmutter shared their views from the nation’s capital, and seven awards were presented. The award recipients were: Matt Barnes of the Thornton Police Department – Leadership Person of the Year; Crystal Milnes of Guaranty Bank & Trust – Ambassador of the Year; Kim Smith of Central Payment – Small Business Person of the Year; Carole Peet of St. Anthony North Health Campus – Business Person of the Year; Denver Marriott Westminster – Chamber Partner of the Year; Community Reach Center – Sustained Leadership Award; and Preston Gibson of Xcel Energy – Chairman Award. More than 400 people attended the Metro North Chamber’s annual awards gala.

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Braille Challenge offers competition, camaraderie Westminster students take part in contest that includes spelling, reading, accuracy BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The proctor reads the word to be spelled, uses it in a sentence for context, then repeats the word. “‘Advice,’” she reads. “‘Parents are known for giving good advice.’” She and the timekeeper chuckle softy at the example sentence as the spelling test begins. Three children, Lexi Mink, 8, Matthew Falco, 8, and Asher Koren-Zoloto, 9, sit at a long table, softly sounding out the word as their fingers spread across the keys of their Braille writers, searching for the correct combination of keys. “You can tell they’re enjoying it,” said Diane Covington, school and community liaison for the Colorado Center for the Blind in Littleton. “When you see a child get all excited with the clacking and dinging of the Braille writers all going, it’s so rewarding.” The center, in conjunction with the National Braille Institute and the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, hosted the 2017 Braille Challenge on Jan. 26. Participants from first to 12th grade all competed in spelling, reading comprehension, speed and accuracy in a competitive setting designed to hone their skills and foster a sense of community. “It’s a tough test and it’s tough on purpose,” said Jim Olson, material supervisor for the CSDB in Colorado Springs. Olson, the only sighted person in the room, kept the Braille writers from running out of paper and the children from running out of patience. “It’s a time to celebrate Braille, not for them to be stressed out,” he said. “It’s for them to show what they know and have a great time doing it.” Koren-Zoloto and Falco were doing just that as they tussled with each other during a break. “I want to win, and I’m going to beat Matthew,” said Koren-Zoloto, a student at Westminster’s Cotton Creek Elementary. He has Leber’s congenital amaurosis, a degenerative eye disease affecting about one in every 80,000 people. Like many children his age, he enjoys reading Harry Potter books and fighting monsters, but his mother, Hila Koren, said he’s increasingly aware that his loss of vision makes him different from his peers. “It’s really great to be in an environment where he sees he’s not alone,” she said. “This is invaluable.” Koren-Zoloto’s fast friend, 8-year-old Matthew Falco, reveled in the opportunity to grab some pizza and blow off steam after the first half of the competition. “It was so hard,” said Falco, who attends Crown Pointe Academy in

Matthew Falco, 8, on the left, and Asher Koren-Zoloto, 9, enjoy a private joke during a break in the competition at the 2017 Braille Challenge. A goal of the competition, held at the Colorado Center for the Blind in Littleton, is fostering a sense of community among the participants, many of whom are the only vision-impaired students at their schools. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY Westminster. “You have to do everything so fast.” A fall from a slide ruptured a cyst on Falco’s brain at age 4, taking most of his vision. A shunt keeps enough pressure off his optic nerve to preserve some of his sight, though that could change if the shunt fails. Nevertheless, Falco’s mother, Amber, said he’s more independent than most 8-yearolds she’s known. “He’s always saying ‘Mom, I want to cook you breakfast,’” she said. “He looks out for (his younger sisters), he’s their mediator when they fight and he wants to teach them Braille.” Like Koren-Zoloto, 8-year-old Lexi Mink, a student at Vista Peak Elementary in Aurora, has LCA. She uses a walking stick to get around but enjoys her favorite activities — swinging at recess and cheerleading after school — without it. Mink said the tests were “challenging” and she knows she’ll be able to use what she practiced there in her schoolwork. “Let’s just say that you have a little fun when you do it because you can get better and use what you learn at the Braille Challenge at school,” she said. It will take several days to tally the scores, and only 12 students from across the United States and Canada will be selected in May to advance to the national competition in California. And Mink wants to be one of them. “You have to work super hard if you’re going to win,” she said. “I want to win first place … then I would be able to go to California. And maybe Disney World.”

Julie McGinnity, left, and Hindley Williams and their companion dogs, Bill, left, and Delight, enjoy a break in the competition at the 2017 Braille Challenge at the Colorado Center for the Blind. Both women attend the career training program at the Littleton facility and volunteered to proctor the competition.

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VOICES Growing concerns over fracking sites

he distinct possibility of more oil and gas exploration coming to fruition in the northern suburbs continues to grow. First, back in March of last year, unincorporated Adams County residents were turning out in large numbers at the Board of County Commissioners’ formal meetings to weigh in on proposed changes to the county’s regulations regarding site-specific reviews of drilling applications. A few weeks ago, 350 to 400 Broomfield residents descended on the Broomfield City Council’s meeting regarding a proposed multi-month moratorium on new well site

activity. The city is facing a proposal for 140 new wells, which would be combined on three to four large well sites. Now, concerns have been voiced by Thornton residents pertaining to approximately 70 wells at three sites close to their neighborhoods either in Thornton or unincorporated Adams County. In my mind, it raises the question of what northern suburban city will be next. Also, it sends a signal that the State Legislature and the governor need to further focus and implement additional changes empowering local governments to have more control over exploration operations and well sites.

Why the increase in fracking permits? While the price of crude oil has seen an improvement over the past three to four months, hitting in the $50-$54 per-barrel range, it still has a ways to go to get oil and gas exploration companies to ramp up with more drilling rigs in action. So why the recent activity in exploration companies pursuing large numbers of wells on a handful of well sites? I can only speculate, but I would think an influencing factor is the newly swornin President of the United States. He has

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Split-second decision raises timeless questions

ast Thursday, I was headed into work early, a little before 7 a.m., to finish a presentation for an important meeting that morning. It was 17 degrees on my car’s thermometer. My drive follows the bike path that paralAndrea Doray lels a river. Traffic was lighter than usual and I was making good time. I was completely preoccupied with numbers and words and formatting all swirling around in my brain. Then I spotted someone walking on the bike path. This in itself is not unusual … there are lots of people walking, run-

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ning and cycling on the path in almost all weather. But as I drew closer, I saw that this person had no coat. In fact, he was walking in just pants, a white dress shirt, and the kind of long black apron you might see on a chef or caterer. His hands were thrust deep into his pants pockets. I had seen catering trucks along my route before, so this sort of made sense. What didn’t make sense was that this person was out in sub-freezing weather without any warm gear, so, naturally, my first thought was that I should I offer to take him wherever he was going. Immediately my second thought was: “Oh, god, my car is a mess.” No one could have gotten into the passenger side unless SEE DORAY, P13

Federal Heights council ‘doing the right thing’ In the Jan. 19 Westminster Window, Nate Hill wrote an editorial about the recall of the mayor and mayor pro-tem of Federal Heights. He failed to mention that the recall is primarily financed by his family, which owns and operates James C. Hill Real Estate in Thornton. They own 14 rental properties and manage many more in the area. They are the primary voice and backers of Renters Have Rights Too (RHR2), and have a significant financial interest in dismantling the Federal Heights Residential Rental Property Inspection Program, designed to protect renters from unsafe homes. When the program was created, in 2013, there were families actually renting and living in a converted chicken coop and horse stable. Families from across the city were calling, asking for help to improve their rental living conditions, fearing they would be evicted or have their rent raised if they complained and/or forced their landlords to make basic health and safety repairs. Government has the responsibility of ensuring public safety, in all businesses, including housing. Safety/health inspections are part of that responsibility. Many signatures for the recall petition were obtained by telling lies. Some citizens were told the purpose of the petition was to keep their elected officials in office; many were told the program is unconstitutional (the opponents have

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taken it to the state Supreme Court twice, and were rejected each time). Once they learned the truth, City Hall was filled with citizens wanting their signatures removed from those petitions, but it was too late, once the petitions were submitted to the city clerk. Because of the Federal Heights Residential Rental Property Inspection Program, 1,978 inspections were completed. Only seven refused entry and required the City of Federal Heights to obtain a court order to comply with the ordinance. Serious defects have been discovered. Homes will be re-inspected every four years for health and safety, preferably when vacant. Only eight Federal Heights residents have spoken against the program. It is not city residents driving this recall, it is people from outside the city trying to impose their will and pressure on city council. The Hills have spoken to council numerous times, in council meetings and privately. Additionally, I spent 1 1/2 hours in a private meeting with them; however, they continue to claim that I and anyone not agreeing with them “would not listen.” Vote No Recall and stop greedy landlords from wasting the time and resources of our cities. If RHR2 wins this one, neighboring cities will surely be targeted next... Your elected officials should not have to face recall for simply doing the right thing for their citizens. Daniel Dick Mayor of Federal Heights

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Help name two new schools in Thornton STAFF REPORT

School District 27J is asking the community to help name the new high school under construction at the southeast corner of 136th Avenue and Yosemite Street in Thornton and the future middle school at the southwest corner of that intersection. Known right now as High School No. 3, it is scheduled to open in August 2018 and will be home to ninthand 10th-grade students. It also will temporarily house sixth- through eighth-grade students until the permanent Middle School No. 5 campus opens in August 2020. School District 27J middle schools have traditionally been named for an outstanding local, state or national educator, an outstanding community member or the school’s geographic area. If any school is named for a person, that individual should be retired from school or community affairs or deceased.

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stated time and again during the campaign that he is going to loosen federal regulations on oil, gas and coal exploration and mining. As part of creating more U.S. jobs or, in this case, more of bringing back U.S. jobs that have gone by the wayside in the last couple of years, he is including these industries along with automobile and other manufacturing jobs. Just last week, he announced that he has taken action to get the Keystone XL Pipeline Project and the Dakota Access Pipeline moving forward again. Former President Obama had nixed the controversial Keystone Project, which would bring oil from Canada to Texas seaports. Both projects have been in the news regularly with stiff opposition. Another possible motivator for the fracking permit activity could be the speculation of crude oil prices improving because of the lack of presidential involvement in the marketplace. Any way you cut it, oil and gas interests are ramping up efforts. Broomfield moratorium delayed Going back to the Broomfield situation, the proposed moratorium hit a detour at the Jan. 10 city council meeting. On a 5-4 vote, the council held off making a decision until its Feb. 28 meeting. With approximately 600 people in attendance at a sixhour meeting, both residents and Extraction Oil and Gas Co. representatives had their opportunity to address the council. Ultimately, the majority of city council voted to continue negotiations with Extraction before taking

Nominations will be accepted through March 10. An online nomination form can be completed at www.sd27j.org/planning or in person at the School District 27J Educational Services Center, 18551 E. 160th Ave., Brighton. The School District 27J Facility Planning Advisory Committee will review nominations and recommend three suggestions for each school to the superintendent and the Board of Education. They will make the final selection in April. The two schools are among four new schools being built thanks to the $248 million bond passed in November 2015. School District 27J has more than 16,000 students from Thornton, Brighton and Commerce City and part of Aurora. It encompasses parts of Adams, Broomfield and Weld counties. For more information, contact Kerrie Monti atkmonti@sd27j.net or 303-655-2984 or Tanner Dahlman at tdahlman@sd27j.net or 303-6552827.

any action. The council has made it clear to the public that it does not have the authority to reject well drilling permits, a decision that rests with the state. However, the council can impose conditions on drilling, such as noise mitigation, traffic and road impacts, setback distances and landscaping around the well site. Furthermore, you can bet that Broomfield will be attempting to reduce the number of wells and, perhaps, well sites in negotiations. With 140 wells at play, it would seem that Extraction would be willing to reduce the number to get Broomfield’s approval on the other conditions. More well sites to be unveiled? With the dramatic change in position by President Trump on energy extraction, and crude oil prices slowly improving, it would seem that extensive new fracking activity is going to happen. Opportunities in unincorporated Adams County, Broomfield, Thornton and other Adams County areas will evolve and must be addressed by Colorado regulations and permitting processes. Where else will new drilling applications unveil themselves? Westminster has limited raw ground opportunities for energy exploration, but with horizontal drilling available it is more difficult to determine well locations that are above ground. Westminster officials would be wise to sharpen their regulations and standards just in case another company like Extraction comes knocking on their door. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

DORAY FROM PAGE 12

I moved my purse and briefcase, a week’s worth of mail, a water bottle, Christmas decorations, and a pair of strappy high heels I had taken off on New Year’s Eve because they hurt they feet. My third thought was “What if it’s not safe to pick up this person?” And my next was that if I did this, I wouldn’t get to work in time to finish my presentation for the executives of my company. And finally, “If I am cold here in my car with my heater … how must he be feeling?” What did I do? I drove on to work. After I had passed him, I seriously considered turning around and going back, although that would have made me even more late. So I just didn’t. Obviously, this is still on my mind. I try to rationalize this by telling myself that I had no idea

where he needed to go or why he was on the path at all. And, as it was, I ended up pulling copies off the printer right before I walked in the door to give my presentation. What it comes down to, for me, is that I guess I did the right thing … for myself. What would you have done? I really do try to be the type of person who lives what she believes, and what she speaks. I return grocery carts to the store because I don’t like it when other people leave them in parking lots. I pick up trash when I see it. I stop to see if I can help at car accidents. I want to be my brother’s and sister’s keeper. And yet I wonder, what if an angel in the form of a caterer on foot in the winter had needed my help? I have no answer. What would you have done? Andrea Doray is a writer who knows you must wonder why her strappy heels from New Year’s Eve are still in her car. She has no answer. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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‘In a tank, the world just goes away’ ‘Floating’ oﬀers an escape from the frenzied pace of everyday life BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In an age in which people can’t put down their smartphones long enough to go to the bathroom, it’s difficult to picture being removed from the constant stimulation of ringtones, push notifications and 24-hour news. But picture a place completely removed from the constant noises and lights we take for granted. Imagine a space filled with complete darkness, devoid of sound, free from gravity. Steve Skalkowski has four of them. Skalkowski owns and operates Astral Float Spa in Parker. The shop’s unassuming storefront belies the vast expanses of time and space Skalkowski’s clients traverse within. Inside, four “float tanks,” also called “pods,” “isolation tanks,” or “sensory-deprivation pods,” await Skalkowski’s clients, each in its own room. Taking your body out of the equation The soundproof, completely dark chambers are filled with skintemperature water, infused with 850 pounds of salt. The salt and temperature of the water allow the body to float evenly, almost without feeling the water on the skin. The darkness and soundproofing eliminate all visual and aural stimuli, letting the mind turn inward. “This takes your body out of the equation,” Skalkowski says. “You’re put in a tank, the world just goes away. You kind of become a floating ball of consciousness” Sensory-deprivation tanks were invented in 1954 by physician and psychoanalyst John Lilly, who gained notoriety experimenting with mind-altering substances and techniques in the 1960s. Isolation tanks aren’t new, but floating is experiencing a recent surge in popularity across the United States Isolation tanks have even made inroads in pop culture, referenced in the 1980s film “Altered States” and most recently in the Netflix series “Stranger Things” as a tool that enhances one character’s telekinetic power. Some say the experience gives them a psychedelic or out of body experience, others use the pods for SEE SENSORY, P15

Steve Skalkowski peers into one of four sound- and light-proof isolation tanks at Astral Float Spa in Parker. “It’s always a great experience,” Skalkowski says, adding that he experiences something different every time he floats. `TOM SKELLEY

FLOATING AROUND THE METRO AREA Bobbie Jo Kuhl, owner of Into the Mystic Healing and Arts in Golden, explains why she added a float pod to the store’s services two years ago: “When people are calm and relaxed they treat others that way,” she says. “It’s an exchange that creates more happiness and peace.” There are at least 14 float spas in Colorado, including these locations: • Astral Float Spa 19031 E. Plaza Drive Parker, CO 80134 • Healing Waters Mind and Body Float Studio 11654 N. Huron Street #110 Northglenn, CO 80234 • Into the Mystic Healing and Arts 720 14th Street Golden, CO 8040 • Lucid Dreams - Denver Flotation Center 1299 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 • TANK’d Float Boutique 10325 Washington Street Thornton, CO 80229

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Music provides outlet for anger — and inspiration for positivity

atch the news for five minutes or scroll down your Facebook feed and it is abundantly clear a lot of people are angry about a lot of things. There are certainly important things LINER happening in sociNOTES ety and government to be angry about, and as the recent election and more recent marches the world over proved, channeling that anger into positive action is likely the best thing to do with those feelings. Clarke Reader But for the times when there’s no such outlet and you still need to get that aggressive energy out, don’t do anything harmful or take it out on someone in your life — play some angry music instead. According to an article written by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann in September 2015 for Psychology Today, a study conducted in Australia found that listening to “extreme” music (here referencing genres like heavy metal, punk and hardcore) can have a calming effect and help young people

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Sampha’s “Process” released on Young Turks. Review: There’s a reason artists like as Kanye West, Drake, Solange, SBTRKT and Jessie Ware have all gone to Britain’s Sampha when they need to add some depth and beauty to their music, and you’ll hear both in spades on his long awaited debut. process their feelings in a healthy way. “Music helps us identify and match feelings,” Lohmann wrote. “It has such a therapeutic quality and it helps us better regulate emotions and connect with life experiences. It instills the message that we are not alone in this world. Most importantly it lets us know that somebody out there gets us.” In times like these, the definition of “angry” music can encompass more than just metal and punk-style genres. Some of my favorite go-to songs for when I’m particularly angry at the state of the world feature only an acoustic guitar, harmonica and one biting, fierce voice. I’m of course speaking to early Bob Dylan, who positively spit bile on tracks like “Only a Pawn in Their Game,” “Maggie’s

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A whole body experience Fuyiu Yip, a Lone Tree acupuncturist and regular at Astral Float, says she first heard about floating as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but a client’s account of her own experience inspired her to take the salty plunge. A fast convert, Yip says her monthly, two-hour sessions keep her life in balance. “My life is so active, I’m a pretty ‘gogo-go’ person, it’s hard for me to pause sometimes,” Yip says. “This is a true pause.” Yip likens the experience to the “yin-yang” concept in Chinese medicine. The yang symbolizes the “go-go-go” energy needed to achieve goals and be productive while the yin represents the “blissful, nighttime” energy necessary for rejuvenation and maintaining peace of mind. “People aren’t aware of how much

Favorite song: “Incomplete Kisses” Early frontrunner for the year’s prettiest song: “(No One Knows Me) Like The Piano” Farm,” and “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll.” But his crowning achievement remains “Masters of War,” where Dylan pours an entire nation’s disenchantment and rage into less than five minutes of wrath. Just check out the lyrics to the final verse, where he speaks directly to the establishment: “And I hope that you die And your death’ll come soon I will follow your casket In the pale afternoon And I’ll watch while you’re lowered Down to your deathbed And I’ll stand o’er your grave ‘Til I’m sure that you’re dead.” No mincing words there. Rap music has become the most diverse music genre since its creation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kalif Raymond, left, and defensive end Adam Gotsis, right, pose with Astral Float Spa owner Steve Skalkowski after their float sessions in November 2016. Raymond says he began floating this season to “completely relax his entire body” and that focusing his mind in the tank translates to better performance on the field.

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meditation or relaxation. But even people not looking to bend their minds like athletes and doctors have been using the tanks to improve their performance and visualize their goals. Skalkowski says he hasn’t had any out of body experiences, but he’s seen the effects floating has on his clients. One customer told him she stopped smoking after a single float. Others tell him of relief from anxiety and depression, an experience he shares. One client came out bawling. “He said he loved the experience, but he had something he needed to deal with,” Skalkowski says. “These tanks can dredge up memories.”

“Process” is full of muscular fragility, and Sampha’s voice will absolutely bowl you over. He takes R&B in startling new directions, and hopefully this is just the beginning.

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we need that environment to keep balance,” she says. “We need to find ways to counteract the buzzes and the beeps and the cellphones… It’s a mind and whole body experience.” Another frequent floater who says floating relaxes his “whole body” is Denver Broncos wide receiver Kalif Raymond. “I come out feeling so fresh, so new, so relaxed,” Raymond says. The rookie receiver and kick returner says he was researching ways to improve his game, and floating fit the bill. His first float was after the fourth or fifth game of the season, and he quickly added a weekly 90-minute session to his training routine. Raymond says the relaxation he finds in the tanks is a perfect neutralizer for the physical and mental toll of workouts and drills. He also usually sees green orbs drifting in front of him in the darkness, though he’s more focused on visualizing success on the gridiron. “The best way to increase your performance is to increase your

concentration and relax your body,” Raymond says. “If you can limit the stress on your body and limit the stress on your mind, that translates to the field.” “The tanks give you what you need” Sean Kearney believes his weekly 90-minute sessions help his professional performance, but in a different type of field. A daily meditator and producer

for all the braggadocio and partying that is so often an integral part of the music, it is also perfectly calibrated to channel some anger. Anger has been a part of rap since the righteous wrath of N.W.A. and Public Enemy. The duo of Killer Mike and El-P, better known as Run the Jewels, have that same fire. They dropped their third album on Christmas Eve, and it could well prove to be the soundtrack we need right now. One of the lyrics I keep coming back to comes from the song “2100”: “How long before the hate that we hold Lead us to another Holocaust? Are we so deep in it that we can’t end it? Stop, hold, ever call it off ?” Anger can be good, it can be positive, but as history has taught over and over, if it leads to hate, then we’re all in trouble. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he just wants you to know he can see through your masks. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite angry music at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

with an independent media firm in Castle Rock, Kearney began floating 10 years ago to “push [his] brain and thinking into a completely different place.” After seeing the benefits floating firsthand, Kearney began recommending it to clients, whether they’re seeking a meditative experience, relaxation or improved performance in their work. They may sometimes take a skeptical tone, Kearney says, but he thinks they, and society as a whole, will come around. “I think it’s the same thing as exercising regularly. You didn’t see people out jogging or going to the gym, it wasn’t that acceptable when I was a kid,” he says. “I think this is in that same category.” While float spa entrepreneurs undoubtedly share Kearney’s hope that the practice will become as commonplace as a workout, Skalkowski would like to point out that it isn’t as strenuous. “You just float, it’s not a skill,” he says. “The tanks give you what you need.”

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Colorado’s

fastest-growing jobs

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Zippia, a career services website that predicts workplace trends, recently released a list of the five fastest-growing

jobs in the Centennial State. Included below are a synopsis of each job, how many positions are predicted for 2024 and their average pay. Information for the study was compiled from the Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and covers a 10-year span between 2014 and 2024.

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Interpreter/translator: 2,410 jobs — $56,300 • Compiling information and technical terms into glossaries and terminology databases. • Speaking, reading, and writing fluently in English and at least one other language. • Rendering spoken messages accurately, quickly and clearly while relaying the style and tone of the original language.

Brick and block masons: 2,700 jobs — $45,880 • Measuring and cutting brick and cement block to fit blueprints and planned designs. • Fastening or fusing brick and block to structures with cement and other materials. • Estimating costs of materials, labor and time to complete various projects.

Personal Care Aides: 32,110 jobs — $22,110 • Helping clients perform a variety of tasks they are unable to perform themselves, such as shopping or housework. • Maintaining compassionate relationships with clients who may be challenged cognitively or socially. • Assisting clients with physical tasks they cannot perform themselves, such as bathing or moving from one place to another.

Medical Sonographers: 1,300 jobs — $80,300 • Administer diagnostic ultrasound tests to clients for conditions including pelvic (obstetric and non-obstetric), prostate, breast, thyroid, extremity and carotid issues. • Having a sound understanding of anatomy and physiology to provide optimal procedure results. • Maintaining licensure and continuing education in the field.

Home Health Aides: 24,890 jobs — $26,190 • Provide basic health-related services such as checking vital signs or administering prescribed medication and preparing meals to meet a client’s dietary specifications. • Help to organize a client’s schedule, plan appointments and arrange transportation. • Help to keep clients engaged in their social networks and communities.

Hundreds gather at Capitol to promote school choice Similar events took place around the country BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jordan Smith, a fifth-grade student at Golden View Classical Academy, stood on the steps of the state Capitol and spoke about her school and the opportunities it provides. She said she likes the books they

read at her school in Golden, including “Sherlock Holmes and The Secret Garden.” She called her education “a gift.” “It’s perfect for me,” she said. Smith was one of hundreds of people from around Colorado who gathered in Denver to advocate for school choice Jan. 26. The rally was in support of National School Choice Week. Similar events took place around the country. School choice advocates support empowering parents to choose the right school for their children. These options

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include traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online learning, private schools and homeschooling, according to the National School Choice Week website. Supporters held signs and wore yellow scarves to show unity. Justin Everett, who represents state House District 22 in south Jefferson County, said, “I am a product of school choice.” Everett talked about moving from New York to Colorado as a child and having a hard time finding a school that could meet his needs as a gifted student. “I ended up being the poor kid in a private school...” Everett said. “We wouldn’t watch TV at night to save money. We had one light on by the kitchen table, where my mom would read a library book and my dad would read the paper and I would do my

homework. That’s what my parents would do to cut costs and make sure I had a high-quality education.” State Rep. Polly Lawrence, of Roxborough, and state Rep. Patrick Neville, of Franktown, also spoke at the rally. Joanie Williams, a parent of three students at Doral Academy in Arvada, held signs and said she came to support her school and its style of education. “We came out today to support artsintegration education,” William said. Erick Valencia, the communications coordinator at Platte River Academy, a charter school in Highlands Ranch, spoke to the crowd in both English and Spanish. “School choice is something I’m passionate about,” Valencia said. “It’s great to see so many people here who believe in the same thing.”

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More than 400 people packed the Westin Westminster ballroom last Saturday night for the Chamber’s Annual Gala and Business Awards. Channel 7’s Mike Nelson was the emcee for the evening, U.S. Congressmen Mike Coffman and Ed Perlmutter shared their views from the nation’s capital and seven awards were presented. The award recipients were: Matt Barnes/Thornton Police Department – Leadership Person of the Year; Crystal Milnes/Guaranty Bank & Trust – Ambassador of the Year; Kim Smith/Central Payment – Small Business Person of the Year; Carole Peet/St. Anthony North Health Campus – Business Person of the Year; Denver Marriott Westminster – Chamber Partner of the Year; Community Reach Center – Sustained Leadership Award; and Preston Gibson/Xcel Energy – Chairman Award. Our congratulations and thanks to these dedicated community and Chamber leaders. And THANKS to all in attendance who made the evening a most special night to be long remembered!

New Year’s Neighbors The Metro North Chamber member list continues to grow as 2017 gets into high gear: NEW MEMBERS: Green Vine Marketing, Martin/Martin, Troy Virtual Bus, Barron Family Dental, American Liberty Mortgage, Kim Coleman Independent Insurance, Troy K. Vigil/ CPA, A&C Auto Works, Dan Peak Foundation RENEWALS: RENEWALS: LOA Architecture P.C., Mountain View Fire Rescue, The Women’s Health Group P.C., Exempla Thornton Medical Center, Community Reach Center, The Orchard Town Center, KBS SOR Westmoor Center LLC, ARC Thrift Stores, Church Ranch and Home Place Land & Cattle, Town of Frederick, City & County of Broomfield, Office Depot #593 (Northglenn), United Power, Denver International Airport, Juice Plus – Whole Food Nutrition, City of Thornton, Westin Westminster Hotel, Mountain View Bank of Commerce, Karas Collison Repair, Inc., Parkhouse Apartment Homes, Adams County GovernmentMountain View Bank of Commerce, Karas Collision Repair Inc.

Calendar Check (details/registration at www.metronorthchamber.com or call 303.288.1000) 2/8/17 - Multi-Chamber Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Buffalo Run Golf Course, Commerce City 2/10/17 – 1st Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., Denver Marriott Westminster 2/16/17 - Young Professionals Network, 5-7 p.m., Bitto Bistro, Westminster 4/13/17 – State of the Region & Community Development Showcase, 7-11:30 a.m., 1st Bank Center

The diverse world of energy was the day-long focus of the Metro North Leadership class in mid-January. The group got an up-close-and-personal look at the power of electricity at United Power in Brighton, learned fracking information from Anadarko Petroleum, toured United Power’s new solar farm and got a behind-the-scenes look at the Vestas Nacelles wind turbine plant in Brighton.

Business & Government Affairs Committee The Chamber’s Business and Government Affairs Committee got down to 2017 legislative business last month at Front Range Community College. Fifteen State House and Senate bills were reviewed with positions taken on several of them. The BGA Committee meets every other week during the legislative session; its next meeting is Wednesday, February 15th. All Chamber members are welcome to attend to weigh in on the bills discussed and action taken.

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THEATER/SHOWS Trenton Diamond Reads Treasure Island: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4 at Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Family Day is at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Children invited to wear pirate costumes. Tickets sold at the door. Go to www. coloradoacts.org. Youth Auditions: “Into the Woods”: by audition Sunday, Feb. 5 to Tuesday, Feb. 7 at D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Ages 11-18. Production by Northglenn Youth Theatre. About 20 roles available. Callbacks on Feb. 8. Cost payable if cast. Visit northglenn.org/auditions or e-mail nyt@northglenn.org to schedule an appointment.

this week’s TOP FIVE Art From The Heart: Friday, Feb. 3 to Wednesday, March 15 at College Hill Library, 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster. All works by Adams County and Westminster artists. Awards presented at a reception from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 13. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. Miniature show of small framed paintings, cards and more on display from Feb. 11-14, in Room L107 of the library. Art From the Heart is sponsored by the Paletteers Art Club and the SCFD. One Kind Word Project: Feb. 6-11. This Anythink weeklong initiative encourages kindness by inviting community members to write notes of kindness to strangers. Materials for cards provided at each Anythink location, where they will be collected and distributed to organizations around Adams County. Go to anythinklibraries.org. One Kind Word Project for Teens: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton.The Teen Advisory Board will make inspirational cards that will be distributed

ART

Traffic Box Mural Project Entries: The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council will select up to six artists/teams to paint traffic cabinet boxes in the city. Entries are due by Friday, Feb. 3. The Outside the Box project will be unveiled in the summer of 2017. For details, go to http://www. cityofthornton.net/arts/ Pages/traffic-boxpainting-project. aspx. Contact Krystle Codrey at 720-977-5882 or arts@cityofthornton.net. Calligraphy Workshop: Monday, Feb. 6, 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Anythink Huron Street; 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Anythink Brighton; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Anythink Wright Farms; 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Anythink Perl Mack; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Anythink York Street. Introductory workshop led by award-winning calligrapher Evette Goldstein, whose work hangs in the White

to local organizations such as the Thornton Food Bank and International Hearing Dog. Snacks provided. Grades 6-12. No registration required. Call 303-405-3234 or go to www. anythinklibraries.org.

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Kindness Cards: 6-6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Create cards that inspire and uplift. Creations can be given to somebody you know, or donated to a community organization to boost others who need a kind word. For adults. Registration required. Call 303-405-3234 or go to www.anythinklibraries.org.

Night of the Stars Talent Show: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Cheer on your favorite local contestant in the 11th annual Night of the Stars talent competition for youth in kindergarten through 12th grade. Winners in their respective categories and ages will advance to compete against other winners from participating communities in the grand finale state competition. Tickets available at the box office the day of the event. Backyard Beekeeping Series: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, Saturday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 25, at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Three-part series is presented by Anythink beekeeper Mike. For grades 6 and older. Space is limited. Register at anythinklibraries.org.

House and Colorado State House. Ages 9 and up. Space is limited; registration required. Go to anythinklibraries.org.

and customize your own screenprinted notecard with Denverbased Ink Lounge. Go to anythinklibraries.org.

Embossing Workshop: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Anythink Huron Street; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Anythink Brighton; 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Anythink Bennett; 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Anythink Huron Street; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Anythink Commerce City. Create one-ofa-kind cards with dimension. No experience necessary. Registration required. Go to anythinklibraries. org.

Sharpie Mug Art: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Create a one-of-a kind mug using Sharpie pens and an oven. Grades 6-12. Call 303-452-7534 or go to anythinklibraries.org.

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DIY Valentine: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Anythink Perl Mack, 7611 Hilltop Circle. Computer class teaches you how to use software to make low-cost valentines. Registration encouraged. All ages welcome. Go to anythinklibraries. org or call 303-4283576.

Senior Center Souper Bowl Lunch: noon Friday, Feb. 3, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Show team spirit by wearing your favorite team’s colors while participating in footballthemed events. The Northglenn Senior Organization will provide the soup - you bring the side dishes and desserts. Cost is free. For ages 55 and over. Call 303-450-8801 to RSVP.

Screen Printing with Ink Lounge: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Anythink Wright Farms; 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Anythink Huron Street; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Anythink Bennet; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Anythink Perl Mack. Discover screen printing

Kids Explore Sewing: Warm Hearts: 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Sew a heartshaped hand warmer made of red fleece. Appropriate for ages 8 and

up and their caregivers. Registration required; go to anythinklibraries.org. Valentine’s Day Luncheon: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. Speaker Richelle Cross Force tells of overcoming the stigma lurking behind a facial deformity; she will also sing. Sponsored by the Front Range Christian Women’s Connection. Call Andrea at 303-485-5888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol. com. Teen Time: Love Bites Vampire Valentine Party: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Come in your vampire-best costume or clothes and have a bloody good time. Grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is recommended. Call 303-405-3234 or go to www.anythinklibraries.org. Tween STEAM Club: Light-Up Valentines: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Make your valentines electric by adding lights. Ages 9-12. No registration required. Call 303-405-3234 or go to www. anythinklibraries.org.

Tween Scene: Valentine Candy Design: noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Use edible markers to decorate your own Valentine’s Day candy creations. Ages 9-12. No registration required. Call 303-405-3234 or go to www.anythinklibraries. org.

HEALTH/SAFETY

CPR and First Aid Class: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving children while earning CPR/first aid (re)certifications. Ideal for experienced babysitters, child care professionals and youth sports coaches, course is based on evidence-based treatment recommendations. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn. org/recxpress to register.

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Ballet MasterWorks program offers three productions Orchestra will accompany dancers in shows staged at Ellie Caulkins

IF YOU GO

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

BALLET MASTERWORKS will be presented Feb. 17 to 26 by the Colorado Ballet at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24, 25; 2 p.m. on Feb. 18, 19, 26. Tickets: $30 to $155: coloradoballet.org. or call 303-8378888, ext. 2.

Three master ballet works, accompanied by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, will be staged at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver from Feb. 17-26. (Performances will be preceded by the Firebird Gala, also at the Ellie, at 6 p.m. on Feb. 6 — information and tickets: coloradoballet.org/gala.) Ballet MasterWorks is presented every two years to highlight the skills of the various dancers, alternating with a collection of contemporary works. The 2017 production includes “Firebird,” choreographed to Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird Ballet” by RussianAmerican dancer Yuri Possokhov. He was originally with the Bolshoi and has been with San Francisco Ballet since 1994, where he was principal dancer until 2006 and since then has been choreographer-in-residence. His “Firebird” premiered with the Oregon Ballet Theatre in 2004 in Portland, based on Russian folklore, and tells of a beautiful princess, rescued by a magical bird with dazzling feathers — and by heroic Prince Ivan.

first time Colorado Ballet has presented a Kylian ballet. Kylian started training with the Prague National Conservatory at age 9, after seeing a performance that inspired him, then got a scholarship to the School of the Royal Ballet in London. He worked with Stuttgart Ballet and directed the Nederlands Dance Theatre before starting a chamber company for dancers over 40, according to online information. Artistic director Gil Boggs said Ballet MasterWorks is the dancers’ favorite production of the year artistically. In another Colorado Ballet matter, a note from the company’s office said that the March 31 through April 2 performance of “The Little Mermaid” at Gates Concert Hall is completely sold out. It features original music by composer Michael Moricz and choreography by Tony Award winner Lynne Taylor Corbett, who is a Littleton High School graduate.

Principal Dancer Maria Mosina is airborne in “The Firebird,” to music by Stravinsky, in Colorado Ballet‘s “Masterworks” program at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. Mosina, who has had a long career with Colorado Ballet, plans to retire after this season. ALLEN BIRNBACH Also on the program: “Serenade,” choreographed by George Balanchine to Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings in C,” the first ballet he created in America. It includes 28 dancers in blue costumes, in front of a blue background. “Petit Mort,” created by choreogra-

pher Jiri Kylian to music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is the final work on the program. The choreographer created the ballet for the Salzburg Festival on the second centenary of Mozart’s death and based it on slow movements in Mozart’s two most famous piano concertos. It will be the

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Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl. org for information and volunteer application. Contact: Sharon McCreary, sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. Ongoing AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees. Contact: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide/ or 888-OUR-AARP. Deadline: Apply by Dec. 15 Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses. Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential. Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Rescues homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters Need: Foster-care families for death-row shelter dogs and cats Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org Arvada Visitors Center Need: Help assemble welcome bags for new Arvada residents. Specific dates and times

AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world. Need: Host families for international high school students studying in the Denver area. Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check. Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org. Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Denver Asset Building Coalition Provides low-income families with free tax preparation Need: Volunteers to join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Requirements: Volunteers are needed from Jan. 28 to April 17. No accounting background necessary; DABC trains all volunteers through an IRS-approved certification. Volunteers can choose their schedule and time commitment. Contact: Marissa Stanger, volunteer coordinator, at 303-388-7030 or marissa@ denverabc.org; go to www.denverabc.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Services Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers for various fundraising, planning committees Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-343-1856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com. Girl Scouts Youth organization for girls Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708

Global Orphan Relief Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool. Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@comcast.net. Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver. org Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Jefferson County Library Foundation Supports Jefferson County Public Library through fundraising and advocacy Need: Volunteers to help book sales and sorting book donations at the warehouse year-round Age requirements: Ages 12 and older are welcome Contact: 10790 W. 50 th Ave., Suite 200, Wheat Ridge; call 303-403-5075

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IMMIGRATION

“Let’s not forget, it would discourage real victims, in fear of being deported, from coming forward.”

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undocumented immigrants have entered the U.S. legally, followed the necessary steps and spent thousands of dollars toward obtaining legal status, but then must wait for a determination. In that period, they are undocumented and risk deportation. Immigration “is not a simple process,” Mooney told Baker. “If you were to dig a little deeper and talk to some folks, you would realize very quickly how broken our immigration system is and what a huge burden it puts on families.” Mooney also said her daughter is a victim of sexual assault. “You are talking about two completely different scenarios,” she said. “To use my child as a political tool to further a hateful agenda is disgusting.”

Steve O’Dorisio Adams County commissioner A nation of laws Westminster resident Mary Tuneberg was one of two speakers who voiced opinions in favor of immigration law enforcement. “We must preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States. We are a nation of laws and not just what feels right in the moment,” Tuneberg said. “We can’t protect our citizens and our private property rights if (illegal immigrants) are com-

An overflow crowd filled the Westminster City Council chambers Jan. 23 to show solidarity for the city’s recent welcoming proclamation and to speak out against Councilor Bruce Baker, who voted against the measure. STEFAN BRODSKY

ing in here and stealing our services.” Adams County Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio, a former Adams County deputy district attorney, also spoke at the meeting, saying local enforcement of immigration policies could cause immigrant victims to fear seeking help. “The policy that I think you want to set is truly putting more burden on local law enforcement, prosecutors and cops, who are already overburdened,” he told Baker. “Let’s not forget, it would discourage real victims, in fear of being deported, from coming forward.” During the meeting, Baker said he supports protection of rape victims who are undocumented immigrants when they come forward for help. And in an earlier interview with Colorado Community Media, he stated a need to protect all undocumented immigrant victims of any crime so that they feel comfortable contacting authorities. In an interview after the meeting, Baker said he has received positive and negative comments from residents since the Jan. 23 meeting. “My comments were imploring my colleagues to have dialogue with me,” Baker said. “The way forward is we

Erin Mooney of Cultivando, a low-income housing advocacy group, addresses Westminster City Council on Jan. 23. STEFAN BRODSKY

can’t vilify people. We’ve got to listen in a way that we truly are concerned about our partner in our conversation.” For Douglas Pfeiffer, who attended the Jan. 23 meeting, the issue is simple. He was born in the U.S. and has lived in Westminster for nearly 20 years. A key reason he lives there, he said, is the city’s diversity. “The huge majority of (undocumented immigrants) are here for one reason only — to improve the lives of their families,” he said. “They fill jobs that very few people want to take. They pay taxes...their children attend school and help documented children see beyond the borders of this country. The value they bring is well worth the cost of services they consume.”

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Jimenez leads Hawks to victory Horizon, undefeated against any Colorado team, beats Legacy

BY SCOTT STOCKER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Horizon’s Kylie Jimenez came through with a game-high 36 points as she led her home-standing Hawks to a 66-47 victory over Front Range League rival Legacy on Jan. 27. The senior got her game underway in the first quarter, scoring 11 points to lift the Hawks to a 19-2 advantage. Horizon also claimed 22-point leads at various times in the game. The Hawks led 36-16 at the half and 49-31 heading into the fourth quarter. The only other Hawk to reach double figures in the game was sophomore Arielle Wisne with 10. Samantha Deem tallied eight points. Horizon, with the victory, improved to 14-2 overall and 6-0 in league play. The Hawks have not lost to any of their Colorado opponents this season. Legacy dropped to 12-5 overall and 3-3 in league play. ”We came out ready and were able to force the turnovers and certainly played fast in that first quarter,” said Jimenez. “It’s been a good season and we just want to continue on a strong path.” Deem, a sophomore, was satisfied with Horizon’s defensive effort as well. “This is our best opportunity to go to state,” Deem said, “and we just have to continue to play at our best and strive to attain our goal.” Horizon coach Dan Doehler was pleased with the outcome. “That first quarter was just amazing — 19-2, wow,” Doehler said. “Kylie had such a great night and our team might know not what to do without her. Everyone, though, played hard and we just want to continue on that path.” Legacy sophomore Isabela Valenzuela, with 15 points, and

Horizon senior guard Kylie Jimenez drives through Legacy defenders Kaylea Beck and Katelyn Pedersen during the third quarter of the Jan. 27 game in Thornton. Jimenez led all scorers with 36 points as Horizon easily defeated Legacy, 66-47. PHOTOS BY STEFAN BRODSKY Legacy’s Isa Valenzuela controls a loose ball between Horizon defenders Samantha Deem, left, and Arielle Wisne (25) during the third quarter.

SEE BASKETBALL, P23

STANDOUT PERFORMERS For week of Jan. 23-28 Deyvon Bulter, basketball, junior, Skyview: Butler scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 80-61 triumph over Alameda on Jan. 27. Kylie Jimenez, basketball, senior, Horizon:

Something needs to be done about lopsided scores

She scored 36 points, dished out three assists and had nine steals in the Hawks’ 66-47 victory over rival Legacy on Jan. 27. Mariah Boltz, basketball, senior, Westminster: Boltz paraded to the free throw line, sank 9-of-11 attempts, and scored 25 points on Jan. 27 in a 47-42 conquest of Thornton.

Faith DeBelle, swimming, sophomore, Mountain Range: She came in first place in the 100 butterfly in 1:02.31 and was first in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:13.05 in the Mustangs’ 112-73 win over Greeley West on Jan. 26.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are ﬁve athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

ista PEAK’s girls basketball team hopefully got the attention of the Colorado High School Activities Association’s basketball committee. The Aurora school whipped Aurora OVERTIME Central 90-4 on Jan. 20, which brought further attention to the possibility of a mercy rule in high school basketball. The 86-point win didn’t do either team any good, especially for a winless Aurora Jim Benton Central squad that has been beaten by an average of 51.3 points a game this season. Numerous coaches and administrators do not want a mercy rule instituted, but there are people lined up to support the introduction of one. Basketball is the only team sport that doesn’t have one. I subscribe to arguments on both sides, so maybe some kind of comprise can be reached. For instance, ask coaches to mutually agree to use the mercy rule when a 40-point differential is reached in the final quarter. Even better, if just one of the coaches in a lopsided game agrees to implement the mercy rule, let the running clock begin. In October, CHSAA’s board of directors passed off to the basketball committee a proposal to adopt a mercy rule for the current season. Schools and leagues wanted to have an input in the decision either via the basketball committee or the legislative council, which has to approve basketball committee reports. So the basketball committee is scheduled to meet Feb. 2 and the mercy rule is on the agenda. The proposed mercy rule would have produced a running clock with a 40-point lead in the fourth quarter. This season, there have been many lopsided scores around the state, with several involving area teams. Some of the area blowout boys scores included Jefferson’s 65-point loss and a 61-point Lutheran win. Cherry Creek’s girls rolled to a 63-point conquest and Arapahoe recorded a 62-point victory. Other uneven boys scores from the area include ThunderRidge’s 105-46 romp over Castle View, Kennedy’s 82-27 win over Arvada and Standley Lake’s 99-43 win over Thornton. Ralston Valley downed Arvada West 84-23 in girls action and Highlands Ranch rolled to an 86-27 victory over Heritage. SEE BENTON, P22

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Local curling team is ready to throw stones Foursome, including Broomﬁeld resident, qualiﬁes for nationals BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Josh Chetwynd grew up playing baseball: He was so good he played in the Big 10 at Northwestern University, in the minor league Frontier League and even on Great Britain’s national baseball team. But now he’s a member of Colorado’s best curling team. “I had some knee issues. I was a catcher so I was looking for sort of a lifetime sport that I could play into my older age,” said Chetwynd, who was born in Great Britain. “Right around the time I started that inquiry the Denver Curling Center opened up.” Chetwynd, a 45-year-old writer and author who lives in Denver, and three of his cohorts from the Denver Curling Club at 14100 W. Seventh Ave. in Golden will be the first team in 20 years to represent Colorado at the USA Men’s National Curling Championships Feb. 11-18 in Everett, Washington, at the Xfinity Arena. Broomfield resident Darryl Sobering is the skip of Team Sobering, which qualified for nationals during the U.S. Men’s Challenge Round Jan. 5-8 in

From left to right is Josh Chetwynd, Evan Jaffe, Aaron Johnston and Darryl Sobering SEAN STEVINSON

Blaine, Minnesota, by winning five straight games after losing the first two in the triple-elimination event. Chetwynd is the team’s lead; the other two members are second Evan Jaffe and third Aaron Johnston. Curling is predominantly a Midwestern sport, but Team Sobering is the eighth-ranked team in the nation. “We couldn’t be prouder of Darryl and his team,” said Denver Curling president Phil Moir. “They’ve been traveling all season, competing in tournaments across the United States, with the hopes of earning this spot. But at the same time, they play every week in the club and are right in the

middle of our community.” Sobering, a 40-year-old real estate broker, said his team will probably be overlooked at the nationals. “We have been the underdog all year in most of the binspiels we have played in and fared very well,” said Sobering. “So I am hoping for more of the same. I feel it is about mindset and who is playing well that week. So if we keep this mindset we have now we will do great.” Jaffe, a 30-year-old Sedalia resident and software designer, attended college in Hastings, Nebraska, but couldn’t pursue his interest in curling. “There wasn’t an opportunity,” he

BENTON FROM PAGE 21

Shortage of officials On Saturday, Jan. 28, all boys and girls basketball teams played rescheduled games in the Continental League. That departed from the usual Tuesday and Friday games. League teams have and will play Wednesday games. CHSAA asked schools to alter schedules in order to spread games out between Monday and Saturday in order to help ease the burden of finding officials to call games. Centennial League, Jefferson County and Adams 5 schools have also spread out games during the week. Help wanted Help-wanted signs for coaches are showing up at schools around the state. Brian Lamb has stepped down as Rock Canyon’s football coach. He wants to take time off from football coaching although he is currently having fun as the Jaguars’ sophomore boys basketball coach. In four seasons as Rock Canyon’s head football coach, the Jaguars compiled a 15-25-0 record with Lamb at the helm. Castle View is looking for a girls softball coach to replace Cory Williams, who compiled a 16-24-1 record in two seasons. Williams has moved across town to be an assistant Douglas County softball coach.

said. “I moved back to Denver after college and had an interest in it and felt like doing it one day. Curling appealed to me because it’s a huge team sport and you heavily rely on other people. And also it is the strategy of the game. The way every game sets up is completely different.” Johnston, 24, lives in Greenwood Village and is a civil engineer. He was introduced to curling during a gym class field trip when he was a fifthgrader in Wisconsin. “I picked it up at a young age and it was just something I stuck with because I was pretty decent,” said Johnston. “Through high school I was fortunate enough to win two state championships in curling and continued on through college...You can curl here in Denver, which is kind of unique because the nearest curling facility is over 700 miles away in Bismarck, North Dakota. So we’re kind of the Galapagos Islands of curling out here.” As they head to nationals, Chetwynd notes that teamwork can play dividends. “We were unheralded, we weren’t expected to earn one of the four spots in nationals,” he said. “We played as a team together, we mastered our skills. It didn’t matter who we were playing because we performed up to our abilities. What I love about curling is that it is similar to baseball and similar to all sports. It is a real team game.”

Streak ends Ponderosa’s wrestling team had not lost a league dual match since 1994, but the streak came to an end Jan. 26 when Castle View forfeited two matches but had six pins to post a 42-33 victory over the Mustangs. That ended an estimated streak of 159 consecutive league dual meet victories for the Mustangs, who have won 22 straight Continental League titles. Castle View, however, could claim this season’s league title with a win in one of its final two league dual meets against Legend and Highlands Ranch. “Everybody has been telling me that it was a big win,” Castle View coach Ike Anderson said. “When I forfeited two matches and had a freshman wrestling in another, I knew our light weights were pretty strong and said we have to get as many points as we can in those matches.” Pair honored CHSAA Associate Commissioner Tom Robinson and longtime basketball coach Dick Katte, now a liaison between CHSAA and the coaches association, will be honored by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The awards will be presented July 1 at the NFHS summer meetings in Providence, Rhode Island. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Wolverines up league record to 4-0 Skyview outscores Alameda to begin heart of league schedule BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Skyview scored seven of the first eight points in the Jan. 24 game against Alameda. The gap never got closer as the Wolverines began the heart of the 3A/4A Colorado 7 League by outscoring the Pirates, 80-61, which kept them tied for the league lead with Weld Central. “We had a lot of injuries early, but we are getting everyone back and getting into a groove,” Skyview coach Paul Barringer said. “We expected a close game and didn’t expect to win by a big margin. We did get into trouble

and the guys who came off the bench did a great job holding the fort. All 15 guys got to play tonight and everyone contributed. We had good balance, they shared the ball and played strong defense. We shot great tonight and, when this team shoots well, we are hard to beat.” Key moments Skyview led 10-3 midway through the first period and 19-12 at the end of the quarter. The Wolverines played aggressive defense, which forced turnovers or steals they usually converted to points. They also were on target from outside: Wolverine players hit 26 of 34 free throws, including 15 of 18 in the final quarter. Key players/statistics Deyvon Butler was the scoring leader for Skyview with 22 points. He hit 12 of 15 free throws and pulled down

nine rebounds. Angelo Garcia scored 17 points, had three assists and three steals while teammate Tyler Hepner scored 15 points that included shooting 2-for-2 from three-point range. They said it Garcia said on defense his team locked down Alameda’s top two scorers and, on offense, the team had good ball movement. “It was a good game for me,” he said. “My teammates got me the ball for my outside shots, but if they weren’t open, I got the ball to a teammate inside for his shot.” Butler said the system worked well. “Our guys were dropping the ball inside to me so I could score points to help our team win,” the junior said. “It was a bit physical in the paint. But that was OK because I play football and it didn’t bother me.”

‘... when this team shoots well, we are hard to beat.’ Paul Barringer, Skyview coach Going forward The Jan. 24 win over Alameda raises Skyview’s record to 4-0 in league and 10-6 overall. The Wolverines play games lower in standings in the early February schedule. On Feb. 10, Skyview is at home against third-place Fort Morgan and on Feb. 14 the Wolverines are on the road against Weld Central, the other team currently atop league standings.

Soccer coaches learn how to include youth with disabilities STAFF REPORT

About a dozen soccer coaches participated Jan. 28 in a training course on how to best teach youth with mental or physical disabili-

ties to play soccer. The program is part of Colorado Soccer Association’s TOPsoccer Program, part of U.S. Youth Soccer and designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing

soccer to any boy or girl with a mental or physical disability. Local McDonald’s owners and operators in the Denver metro area and western slope sponsored the clinic at Westminster College Sports Center.

Ten young players with disabilities, who are already soccer players, demonstrated how the sport makes a difference in the life of a disabled youth. “McDonald’s is proud

to support the Colorado Soccer Association in its effort to include all kids in participating in this popular sport…,” said Jay McAvoy, McDonald’s Denver co-op president.

STANDING OUT ON THE FIELD

BASKETBALL FROM PAGE 21

freshman Halle Mackiewicz, scoring 13, were the only pair to reach double figures for the Lightning. “It felt that we needed a lot more teamwork together,” said Valenzuela. “We had a lot of pressure and didn’t handle it well in the first quarter. The season has gone pretty well, way bet-

Standley Lake senior Jack Anderson poses on the sideline of the Jan. 21 Blue-Grey AllAmerican Bowl in Oakland. Anderson, listed as 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds, earned first team conference honors this year. The Gators also named him their defensive player of the year. Anderson participated in multiple nationwide combines to be chosen to participate in the All-American game. In total, six Colorado athletes participated in the game representing the Pacific team, coached by NFL veteran Mark McMillian. “It’s been a long process but he’s been excited,” said the defensive end’s mother Jennifer Anderson. COURTESY PHOTO

ter than last year. But we just didn’t have it all tonight. We have to be more focused and handle the press better.” Legacy coach Craig Van Patten echoed his player’s sentiments. “We knew coming in it was going to be competitive,” Van Patten said. “We came out slow, only those two points in the first quarter. We just couldn’t get on track at first. We were not able to hold Kylie Jimenez back. She’s extremely tough and such a fine shooter.”

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PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC28 Northglenn-Thornton • Westminster Window

TION 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.

Public Notices Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676573

Original Grantor(s) LINO BENJAMIN MORA JR. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust December 14, 2012 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 26, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2012000097708 Original Principal Amount $151,210.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $116,483.31

LOT 11, BLOCK 14, BLOCKS 14 AND 15, OF THORNTON, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1530 OAK PLACE, THORNTON, CO 80229.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/5/2017 Last Publication: 2/2/2017 Name of Publication: Metro North

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;

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Public Trustees

DATE: 10/27/2016 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013153 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.

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. A201676315 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Jeffrey B Watkins Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 2251 Coronado Parkway No. A, Thornton, CO 80229 Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 08, 2004 Recording Information 20040908000878820 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand June 02, 2016 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand 2016000042807 Legal Description of Property LOT 20, UNIT A, TOGETHER WITH GARAGE UNIT A, TOWNHOME MAP BALBOA PARK, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Street Address of Property 2251 Coronado Parkway North Unit A, Denver, CO 80229 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 AM on 10/5/16, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Adams, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 1/5/17 Last Publication: 2/2/17 Name of Publication: Metro North Date: 11/18/16 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676574 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 27, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) JULIANA V SEGURA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 03, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2008000044533 Original Principal Amount $118,047.00

Notices

June 08, 2010 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2010000038473 Original Principal Amount $157,528.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,766.14

February 2, 2017F

On October 27, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) JULIANA V SEGURA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 03, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2008000044533 Original Principal Amount $118,047.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,947.41

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 6, BLOCK 33, PERL MACK MANOR 4TH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0171933313005 Also known by street and number as: 7310 QUIVAS STREET, DENVER, CO 80221. 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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/5/2017 Last Publication: 2/2/2017 Name of Publication: Metro North 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: 10/27/2016 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013057 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.

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. A201676326 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS To advertise your public call 303-566-4100 trust havenotices been violated as follows: failure to CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) pay principal and interest when due together PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. A201676326 with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and To: Record Owner of the property as of the reother violations thereof. cording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given FIRST LIEN. with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: LOT 17, BLOCK 23A, VALLEY VISTA FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLName of Record Owner as evidenced on the ORADO. Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Also known by street and number as: 961 CORTEZ STREET, DENVER, CO 80221. Deborah Castro Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL recorded instrument evidencing the owner's OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENinterest CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF 12944 Grant Circle West, Unit B, Thornton, CO TRUST. 80241 Recording Date of Deed of Trust NOTICE OF SALE November 19, 2010 Recording Information The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se2010000080639 cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Recording Date of Notice of Election has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale and Demand as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. June 02, 2016 Recording Information of Notice of Election THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will and Demand at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 2016000042814 03/01/2017, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to Legal Description of Property the highest and best bidder for cash, the said EXHIBIT A real property and all interest of the said UNIT B, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 77, Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns THORNCREEK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS, therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured FOR THORNCREEK VILLAGE CONDOMINIby the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the UMS RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010, expenses of sale and other items allowed by AT RECEPTION NO. 2010000075707, IN THE law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK of Purchase, all as provided by law. AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ADAMS, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED First Publication: 1/5/2017 AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF Last Publication: 2/2/2017 COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICName of Publication: Metro North TIONS OF THORNCREEK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JULY 7, 2004, IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A AT RECEPTION NO. 20040707000586980, IN LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOSAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ADAMS , TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE STATE OF COLORADO. PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Street Address of Property 12944 Grant Circle West, Unit B, Thornton, IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A CO 80241 LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECI sold at public auction, at 10:00 AM on 10/5/16, TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO Brighton CO 80601-8217, to the highest and ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONbest bidder for cash, the real property described SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU above. An overbid was realized from the sale (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMand, unless the funds are claimed by the owner PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSor other persons entitled thereto within six URE PROCESS. months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the Colorado Attorney General County of Adams, State of Colorado, or to the 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed PropDenver, Colorado 80203 erty Act", pursuant to Colorado law. (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov First Publication: 1/5/17 Last Publication: 2/2/17 Federal Consumer Financial Name of Publication: Metro North Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Date: 12/13/16 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the (855) 411-2372 County of Adams, State of Colorado www.consumerfinance.gov By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

Public Trustees

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676572

DATE: 10/27/2016 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 27, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) ANDRES MAES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 08, 2010 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2010000038473 Original Principal Amount $157,528.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,766.14 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 17, BLOCK 23A, VALLEY VISTA FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

Sheila J. Finn #36637 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013109

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676580

Original Grantor(s) BRANDI QUINONES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2013 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

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ber and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD 7February 2, 2017 MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2013 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2013000045534 Original Principal Amount $161,029.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,073.43

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. LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE NW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH BANK OF THE ALLEN DITCH, 1120 FEET EAST AND 142 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE NORTH 112 FEET; THENCE WEST 70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 131.6 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH BANK OF THE ALLEN DITCH, 73.3 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3398 WEST 80TH AVENUE, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030. 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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/5/2017 Last Publication: 2/2/2017 Name of Publication: Metro North 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

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676581

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Dawn L. Aguilar Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Aegis Funding Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-1, Mortgage Backed Notes Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 07, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 20060907000904770 Original Principal Amount $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $215,740.54 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 19, BLOCK 75, SHAW HEIGHTS SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8603 Princeton St., Westminster, CO 80031. 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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/5/2017 Last Publication: 2/2/2017 Name of Publication: Metro North 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

DATE: 10/31/2016 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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

DATE: 10/31/2016 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013133

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

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.

David A. Shore #19973 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 16-00516SH

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676581 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 2016, the undersigned Public

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 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676583 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Charles D. Groen and Justina L. Groen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Citywide Home Loans Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 13, 2012 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 06, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2012000056672 Original Principal Amount $229,735.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $212,066.21 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.

Susan J.Hendrick #33196 Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E Hampden Ave., #400, DENVER, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO160318

Public Trustees

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676584 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 31, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) DENNIS P WILLIAMS SR Original Beneficiary(ies) COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 16, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2008000030162 Original Principal Amount $147,100.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,024.14

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 18, BLOCK 3, FOX RUN FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 11107 Detroit Way, Northglenn, CO 80233.

LOT 8, BLOCK 49, NORTHGLENN-THIRTEENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/5/2017 Last Publication: 2/2/2017 Name of Publication: Metro North 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

Public Trustees

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-013195

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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201676590

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

On November 3, 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 Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Cranford W. Powell and Debbie J Powell Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Complete Systems, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust October 07, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 17, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 20051017001141830 Original Principal Amount $153,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $126,400.64

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 10506 HUMBOLDT ST, NORTHGLENN, CO 802334284.

LOT 2, BLOCK 7, SHAW HEIGHTS MESA SEVENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

Also known by street and number as: 9061 LaSalle Place, Westminster, CO 80031.

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 AM on Wednesday, 03/01/2017, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/5/2017 Last Publication: 2/2/2017 Name of Publication: Metro North 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