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The Centennial Commemoration of the disastrous Ludlow Labor Strike

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On April 20, 100 years ago, the Ludlow Massacre made national headlines when striking coal miners and their families were driven from a blazing tent colony.

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Denver residents honor legacy of Cesar Chavez

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Locals receive awards at 13th Annual Cesar Chavez Day, Commemoration Awards Ceremony at Cesar Chavez Park, March 29.

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Denver Zoo welcomes clouded leopard cubs

Denver Zoo is celebrating the birth of two clouded leopard cubs which were born March 14, the first births of their species at the Zoo.

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Hancock joins Youth Commission to clearly state: #HelpHelps

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ayor Michael B. Hancock, the Denver Office of Children Affairs and the Mayor’s Youth Commission promoted creative expression as a form of mental health support for Denver’s youth. At #HelpHelps Express Yourself, the mayor joined more than 300 of attendees as they participated in spoken word and live performances, as well as created a wall-art exhibit at Youth on Record.

“There is nothing more inspiring than seeing our youth working to build a better Denver through active and engaging programs,” Hancock said. “It was a privilege to be amongst these young, innovative leaders who have identified a major issue in our community and are working to address it head on. This city is beaming with pride.”

Through the #HelpHelps campaign, which is now in its second year, the Mayor’s Youth Commission is focused on connecting youth to existing school and community based resources that can help address issues such as depression, thoughts of suicide, bullying and more.

Denver youth also had the opportunity to participate in a photo and video campaign letting their peers know that help helps. The event was catered by the Denver Housing Authority’s Culinary Academy trainees from Osage Café, and videography was provided by the International Baccalaureate Film Program students of John F. Kennedy High School.

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Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, second from left, joins Denver youth in #HelpHelps Express Yourself, which focuses on connecting youth to existing school and community based resources that can help address issues such as depression, thoughts of suicide, bullying and more.

Photo courtesy of Evan Semon Photography

Seasonal street sweeping in Denver begins ‘Show Your Pride, Move Your Ride’

Residential seasonal street sweeping began, April 1, and Denver Public Works needs your help to keep the Mile High City clean.

Denver Public Works Street Maintenance crews sweep residential streets from April through November during the first four weeks of the month and challenges you to ‘Show Your Pride, Move Your Ride’ on your sweeping day.

Residents are encouraged to pay attention to the red and white signs posted on their block for street sweeping parking restrictions so that Public Works can provide the best street sweeping service possible. Residential streets in Denver are only swept once per month where posted (not every block has restrictions), so please be sure to move your vehicle according to the signs on your block to avoid a $50 parking citation.

Remember to always follow the sweeping time restrictions on your block and refrain from parking during the restricted times posted, even

if it appears a sweeper has cleaned the street, as sweepers may need to return to the area for additional sweeping.

Want a helpful reminder about your street sweeping day?

Sign up to receive a free email reminder of your street sweeping day. Visit www.KeepItCleanDenver.org and click on the “Show Your Pride, Move Your Ride” sweeper icon to sign up. Be sure you know what day of the week your sweeping day falls on (for example, “the third Thursday of the month”) so that you can enter it when you signup. The day of the week when street sweeping takes place on your street is listed on the red and white street sweeping signs.

Request “No Parking” sticker reminders for your calendar by calling Denver’s customer service line at 3-1-1.

Street sweeping plays a critical role in keeping Denver’s streets, air and water clean. Denver Public Works Street Maintenance Street Sweeping Program removes dirt, leaves and debris from city streets,

which reduces air and water pollution and supports a clean environment. Denver street sweeping crews sweep approximately 100,000 lane miles of Denver streets annually and collect about 40,000 cubic yards of dirt and debris.

The Denver Public Works Street Sweeping program consists of 28 street sweepers and 10 dump trucks. The sweepers simultaneously mist the street while rotating brooms sweep debris and dust up into the unit (the hopper). When the hopper is full, the contents are transferred to a dump truck to be taken to the landfill.

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Street Sweeping violations can cost you $500.

Residential Parking Restrictions - A residential parking permit exempts a resident’s vehicle from the posted, on-street parking time limit restrictions only on the block in which the vehicle owner resides.

If you park on a block where the permit is not valid, you must follow the posted parking regulations or you may be cited. Remember,

even cars with residential parking permits must move their vehicles on the posted street sweeping day.

Curb violations - Parking too close to the curb or on top of a curb or the sidewalk area can result in a citation. When vehicles are parked on a curb in this manner, they can impede safe sight lines and impact pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk.

In addition, vehicles should not park farther than 18 inches from the curb so as not to obstruct vehicle or bicycle traffic in the travel lane.

Distance from driveway - When parking next to an alley or driveway, be sure to allow at least five feet from the curb cut to the end of your vehicle. Having a vehicle too close to an alley or driveway can cause a collision when drivers or emergency vehicles are trying to access an entrance and may result in a citation.

Distance from an Intersection No matter where you park, make sure your car is more than 20 feet from an intersection. This ordinance is meant to keep Denver’s intersections safe by allowing drivers to see in all directions. It also is important for pedestrian safety.

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An update from the Capitol

By Rep. Jeanne Labuda In the first few years of life, 700 new neural connections are formed every second in children.

In other words, children are learning from the moment they are born and learn in partnership with those who care for them. Physical and cognitive development occurs in a child’s early years and effect sensory and immune memory. The main factor that often disrupts this development is toxic stress, which can be caused by chronic abuse, neglect and caregiver substance abuse. Such persistent stress can change the brain’s architecture in children, causing fewer neuron connections. I believe it is important that all Colorado children get effective and affordable early childhood education.

National studies show that children exposed to high-quality early childhood education are 40 percent less likely to be held back or need special education and 70 percent less likely to commit a vi-

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olent crime before the age of 18.

Many parents across Colorado have a hard time finding or gaining access to affordable preschool education for their children. In 2012, 62 percent of children less than age of 6 lived in families where both parents work, creating situations where affordable care is needed for their children so they can get to work and earn what is needed to support their family.

There are two bills coming up in the State House that families should pay close attention to.

The first is HB14-1317, which includes comprehensive changes to how child care works in this state, making sure families can find and retain the high quality care they need. This bill is currently in committee. The second bill is HB141076: The Early Childhood Quality Improvement Program. This bill will make sure children in the Colorado Preschool Program are provided the resources they need to succeed. This bill is also in committee. Both of these bills will help Colorado families that every child has an opportunity to succeed.

I am always eager to speak to you, answer any questions or address any concerns you may have on this issue or any issue that is important to you. You can call me at 303-866-2966 or send me an email at Jeanne.Labuda.house@ state.co.us. I look forward to hearing from you.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data from its Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network showing the number of children identified with autism spectrum disorders continues to increase. The data are based on information collected from 11 sites in the nation for children who were 8 years old in 2010.

Colorado is among those sites. In Colorado, data are provided to the monitoring network from the seven-county Denver metropolitan area (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties).

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. A “spectrum disorder,” means it affects each person in different ways and can range from very mild to severe. People with this condition share similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction, but there are differences in the onset of symptoms, their severity and the exact nature of the symptoms.

The national data show one out of 68 children (14.7 per 1,000) in the monitoring areas have an autism spectrum disorder, although prevalence estimates varied widely across the 11 sites. The new national estimate reflects an increase of approximately three

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“The purpose of the SEED study is to identify factors that cause autism spectrum disorder and common characteristics and health conditions for children with this condition,” said Cordelia Robinson, director of JFK Partners, and principal investigator of the SEED study and coprincipal investigator of the Colorado Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring project.

Research shows the earlier a child with autism is identified and connected to services, the better.

In Colorado, however, only 41 percent of the children with autism spectrum disorder who were 8 years old in 2010 received an in-depth developmental evaluation before they were 3 years old.

“While all children develop at their own pace, it is important parents track their child’s development, and take action if they have a concern,” Dr. Ghosh said.

CDC has free resources that make it easier for parents to follow their child’s development. Free checklists are available on its website, www.cdc.gov/milestones. “If parents have a concern about how their child plays, learns, speaks, acts or moves, it’s important they do something. They can talk with their child’s doctor or call Early Intervention Colorado at 1-888777-4041 or their local school district for an assessment.”

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8-year-old children per 1,000 or a 30 percent increase in two years.

The Colorado monitoring project also found a 32 percent increase in two years when the same geographic area was compared. One in 101 children aged 8 years in the seven-county Denver metropolitan area (9.9 per 1,000) had an autism spectrum disorder in 2010, compared to one in 133 (7.5 per 1,000) in 2008.

Dr. Tista Ghosh, director of the Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology Division at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and principal investigator of the Colorado Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring project, said, “We don’t know how much of this increase reflects better awareness and identification or a true increase in a child’s risk of having autism spectrum disorder.

These data show there continues to be a need to find answers and provide help for all people living with autism spectrum disorder.”

The causes of autism spectrum disorder are not well understood.

Colorado is one of six states participating in the Study to Explore Early Development, funded by the CDC. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, JFK Partners at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Colorado School of Public Health are con-

This event was made possible by the Mayor’s Youth Commission, Denver Public Schools Student Board of Education, and multiple local organizations including Youth on Record, Art from Ashes, Mile High United Way 2-1-1 and Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado.

The Mayor’s Youth Commission is a partnership of youths and adults that provides youth voice and leadership within the City and County of

Denver. Its mission is to empower young voices working with city officials to build a better Denver. The Commission is made up of 21 members; • 11 youth ages 14 to 18 • 5 city agency representatives • 5 youth serving private or nonprofit representatives The Commission has identified mental health as their top priority for both the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years.

During 2011-2012 school year, the Mayor’s Youth Commission developed and distributed

a youth perception survey in partnership with the Denver Public Schools Student Board of Education. The survey featured questions on transportation, mental health, jobs/internships, recreation and safety.

In setting mental health as their top priority, the Youth Commission identified two particular needs: 1. Increase awareness of existing mental health resources and services (both school and community based).

2. Decrease the stigma around asking for help.

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US 6 Bridges Design Build Project surveys local residents regarding Lowell/Perry exit ramp future Throughout March, as part of the US 6 Bridges Design-Build Project, the Colorado Department of Transportation sought input regarding the westbound US 6 exit to Lowell/ Perry. Public communication has been ongoing, with input sought for several months prior through public meetings and additional community outreach. CDOT wants to hear from Denver residents who live near this off-ramp, particularly from the Villa Park and Barnum neighborhood residents, to gauge their interest in permanently closing this ramp. The issue is how to best improve traffic flow along US 6 at this off-ramp.

The challenge of blending new roadway improvements with pre-existing infrastructure is evident on the US 6 Bridges Design-Build project, where planned highway improvements could interfere with the operation of the westbound US 6 off-ramp to Lowell/Perry.

“We are trying to strike a balance between providing safe, efficient travel for highway commuters with neighborhood access needs. Before decisions are made, we want to

know what the Villa Park and Barnum Residents prefer happen in this area” said Amy Ford, CDOT communication director.

At issue is the introduction of new lanes along the north side of US 6 that will eventually carry traffic from I-25 to westbound US 6. These barrierseparated lanes will carry traffic destined for the western suburbs and merge them with westbound US 6 in the vicinity of the Lowell/Perry off-ramp. In an attempt to avoid crossing exiting traffic with merging traffic, the department is looking into and seeking input on options that would improve driver safety while still maintaining neighborhood access.

There are two options on the table for the Lowell/Perry off-ramp from westbound US 6.

One option would permanently close the off-ramp; this would mean that local residents would no longer be able to use this particular exit but would still have access to their re-

spective neighborhoods from either Federal Boulevard or Sheridan Boulevard.

The second option would provide access onto the Lowell/Perry offramp further east near the I-25 interchange. This option would provide a traffic weave similar to the one that existed at the recently closed Bryant Street Ramp just west of I-25.

One of these options includes permanently closing this off-ramp and having local residents use either Federal Boulevard to the east or Sheridan Boulevard to the west to get to their neighborhood.

To determine how residents feel about the closure option, CDOT

launched an online survey, welcomed feedback through the project information hotline and met with Registered Neighborhood Organization leaders and community members.

A door-to-door survey was also conducted with residents living closest to this off-ramp, and efforts are now underway to expand the boundaries of this doorto-door outreach.

The survey closes Friday, April 4, and residents living near this ramp are encouraged to provide feedback by logging onto https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/CSLSHLP or calling720-881-5540.

Survey findings aside, the Lowell/Perry off-ramp will close for an extended period when construction shifts westbound US 6 traffic further to the south, temporarily eliminating access to the existing exit ramp. This traffic shift is currently slated to take place in mid to late April and westbound traffic will be in that alignment for about six months while

work on the north side of the highway focuses on drainage lines, build retaining walls and constructing the collector-distributor lanes that will funnel traffic from I-25 to westbound US 6. While the off-ramp is closed for construction, motorists will need to use Federal or Sheridan boulevards to access their neighborhood. This closure will occur should the final decision be to permanently close or to leave open the Lowell/ Perry Off-ramp.

The $98 million US 6 Bridges Design-Build Project will replace six obsolete bridges on US 6 between Knox Court and I-25, improve traffic movements in the I-25 and US 6 interchange and enhance driver safety by eliminating several traffic weave movements along US 6 between Federal Boulevard and I-25. Substantial project completion is planned for August 2015.

For updated project information, visit http://www.coloradodot.info/ projects/US6Bridges, call 720-8815540 or email US6Bridgesinfo@ cig-pr.com

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The Centennial Commemoration of the disastrous Ludlow Labor Strike

By Rosemary Fetter On a lonely prairie approximately 12 miles northwest of Trinidad, a huge granite monument stands as testament to the bloodiest labor battle in Colorado history. On April 20, 100 years ago this month, the Ludlow Massacre made national headlines when striking coal miners and their families were driven from a blazing tent colony by state militia and recruits of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. The next morning, in a cellar beneath one of the tents, the bodies of two women and 11 children were found, all victims of asphyxiation. It was one of Colorado’s blackest days.

The Ludlow disaster had its roots in the 1847 discovery of rich bituminous coal deposits around Las Animas County. In 1876 mining operations began at Starkville and Engleville, a few miles from Trinidad, where cattle was still king. By the late 1880s, overgrazing, drought and merciless winters destroyed the ranching industry, making the area increasingly dependent on coal production for survival. Coal camps were scattered throughout southern Colorado between Walsenburg and areas south and east of Trinidad.

Most of the participants in the 1914 strike were immigrants, Greeks, Italians, Mexicans, Slavs and Poles lured to America by the promise of a better life. Instead, they became slaves of the coal companies, forced to work long, dangerous hours underground for very low pay. A large, poorly educated labor force assured the coal companies a steady stream of cheap labor, The coal camps were closed units where the company provided everything from education to medical car. Payment in script rather than cash forced miners to patronize company-owned supply stores and saloons, keeping workers isolated from the outside world. Rental payment for company-owned homes or ground rent for houses built on company land, along with charges for supplies like tools or explosive powder, put most of the worker’s

wages back in the company till.

Miners paid by the amount of coal they dug could be cheated out of their wages by company men assigned to weigh the loaded cars. The most serious problem, the hazardous working environment, was a maze of dark, dangerous passageways and shaky roofs with few safety provisions.

Cheap, open-flame lamps set off explosions that meant death or dismemberment for thousands.

Accumulations of carbon monoxide after the blast often traveled along passageways, asphyxiating workers trapped by an explosion.

Families left behind received no compensation.

In the late 19th century, the United Mine Workers formed a strong union in Colorado. When they lost the 1903-04 Cripple Creek labor war, organizers and strikers were booted out of the state. A decade later, John Lawson took over operations in southern Colorado, assisted by Mary Harris (Mother) Jones. A fiery grassroots union organizer in her 80s, she was called “the miner’s angel,” To the CF&I, she was old lady from hell.

When the Union men asked for better working conditions, shorter working hours and a pay raise (in compliance with state mining laws), coal companies refused to negotiate. After a 1913 union convention in Trinidad, nearly 85,000 miners participated in a statewide walkout. Workers and their families evacuating the coal camps relocated to tent colonies in Las Animas and Huerfano counties. At Ludlow, the largest, approximately 1,000 workers settled on a 40-acre site.

Hostilities escalated between labor and management after the arrival of “the Death Special,” an armored car equipped with a machine gun, brought in by the Baldwin Felts Detective Agency and imported courtesy of the CF&I. In October, Gov. Elias Ammons (1913-1915) sent in the National Guard led by Gen. John Chase and his assistant, Lt. Karl Linderfelt. Although Ammons hoped the militia would keep the peace, their presence only increased hostilities exacerbated by the winter

Remains of the tent colony after the Ludlow Massacre.

Fire trucks leaving Trinidad for Ludlow.

of 1913, the coldest and wettest in Colorado history.

While a congressional committee heard testimony from both sides, miners and their families shivered in their tents and prayed.

In April, Ammons withdrew all militia except Company B. Undaunted, the coal companies formed their own military unit, composed mostly of roughnecks and thugs who hated foreigners, At 10 a.m. on April 20, when many of the colonists were celebrating the Greek Easter Sunday, the militia ringed the camp.

Lt. Linderfelt, who was supposedly relieved of his duties, fired on the colony with machine guns and 150 armed men. Machine gun and rifle fire led frightened women and children to take shelter in storage cellars beneath the tents.

By late afternoon, as the militia closed in, a deserted tent caught fire, and sparks from the flame led to widespread conflagration. As the militia took control of the area, terrified colonists fled toward a deep arroyo to the north. A total of 21 casualties included strike leader Louis Tikas, found with a bullet in his head after a meeting with Linderfelt.

Ludlow sparked a full-scale labor war in the Colorado coal camps. On April 28, President Woodrow Wilson sent in federal

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The Ludlow monument stands as a memorial to a hard-won struggle by Colorado miners.

troops to put an end to the bloodshed. After months of fruitless negotiations, the strike official-

ly ended on Dec. 10, 1914. Although none of the perpetrators were punished, scores of miners and their leaders were arrested and blackballed from the coal industry.

The disaster aroused the national conscience, however. Beleaguered by unfavorable publicity (Ludlow has been called the birthplace of public relations), CF&I owner John D. Rockefeller initiated the Rockefeller Foundation study of American labor relations, which eventually led to concessions and better working conditions. A horrified nation urged lawmakers to pass stronger legislation that would prevent another such tragedy.

In 1918, the UMW erected a Vermont granite monument at the site of the strike. In May 2003, vandals damaged the statue, cutting off and removing the heads and arms of the two figures. The monument was unveiled at a 2005 United Mine Workers commemoration and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

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OPINION

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Brackney will be missed KINDLING

By Robert Sweeney

Chamber work promotes ‘sweat equity’

Just wanted to share a few words about John Brackney, the outgoing CEO and president of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce.

John has been very impressive over the past decade of building the chamber into an amazing organization. He had big shoes to fill replacing Brian Vogt who moved on to become CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens.

John was everywhere representing the chamber at events, countless ribbon cuttings, seminars, forums and business fairs.

He will be missed and again will leave a large pair of shoes for

a new CEO to fill.

Like his predecessor, Brian Vogt, who has gone onto doing a sensational job at the Botanic Gardens, John will go on to lead other major organizations.

Both men would make wonderful political leaders and either would be a great member of Congress or the U.S. Senate at some future date.

The chamber is a strong organization in the free-enterprise system and represents the values and interest of private business organizations. Chamber work is especially important for the thousands of independent business owners

who struggle to pay wages, taxes and keep their doors open through selling goods and services.

It is important to remember that the largest employers still are the small mom and pop stores that are in every neighborhood where we live. Seek out these firms and give them your business.

The American success story is one of private entrepreneurship and individual enterprise and success.

Business is a team sport where employees, owners and stockholders all have a stake in making the business a success.

It’s called “sweat equity.”

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She looks at it disgustedly and for mom and dad’s help in lookThey have further discovered says, “I knew you’d forget the ing for the “lost” items. they eat and exist on men’s socks.

But, when the rest of us are The facts were there for all of mustard.”

I can equate and sympathize stricken by this same strange us to observe, if we hadn’t been with that couple because here malady of “forgetfulness,” we blind to an unspoken truth.

I was all set to write some pro- are embarrassed to call the kids Let’s face it – we men have found thoughts on an important to help us look for our lost keys, been too embarrassed to openly subject – but I forgot what the glasses or money. acknowledge that, at some time It is especially embarrassing, or another, we put in our two subject was.

“Forgetfulness” is reaching when this “virus” affects our gro- socks to dry, but only one comes worldwide proportions, but the cery shopping. out.

How many times have we question is – what’s causing it?

No. We didn’t forget, nor did Could it be that “aliens” are gone to the supermarket and for- we make a mistake. We really did causing this modern day forget- gotten to buy the items that we put two socks into the dryer. needed? fulness from outer space, intent

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By Kenneth W. James, CFAfrom The mysterious invaders Those mysterious aliens in- outer space who are waging this on peacefully conquering us by vaders win even when we use a causing us to “forget?” campaign of “forgetfulness” do Could these “visitors” have shopping list, because it is only feast frequently and merrily upon developed a virus that causes all after we arrive at the supermarket our socks. of us regardless of age, sex, race that we remember that we forgot Unfortunately, “forgetfulness” to remember to take our lists. or creed to “forget?” can cause serious consequences These diabolical creatures are Young children “forget” – how on our most vulnerable group, seoften have we heard them cry out, obviously, waging a memory war nior citizens.

“Where’s my toy, my doll, my against us and they are winning.

For example – one senior citiThink how much constructive bike or my football?”

Teenagers “forget” – how of- time they cause us to waste every zen saw his elderly friend on a ten have we heard them mumble, day, every week and every month bench weeping, and asked, “How have things been with you?” chant or sing to the latest musical in trying to remember.

“Great,” replied the friend, “I I know that you skeptics out beat – “Who took my books, my there don’t believe any of this, just married a beautiful young papers or my ID card?”

We know they’ve caught the and are asking – “where are these woman”.

“That’s wonderful, but why “virus” because they just plain invaders from outer space livare you crying?” ing?” “forgot” where they put them.

“Because,” the elderly man It may surprise you to know But, there does seem to be a sobbed, “ICole can’t remember where major difference in the way this the answer has been found. Their

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Locals receive awards at 13th Annual Cesar Chavez Day, Commemoration Awards Ceremony Denver Residents Honor Legacy of Cesar Chavez

Daniel Stang and his son, Chico Stang

Heather Arellano, a dancer from Gruppo Tlaloc, performs during the 13th Annual Cesar Chavez Day, March 29.

Mateo Lugo dances with Amanda Lugo.

2014 Cesar Chavez Day Keynote Speaker Tony Garcia, executive director of Su Teatro.

This year’s event drew more than 400 people.

2014 Cesar Chavez Group Award recipients, La Raza Youth Leadership Program.

2014 Cesar Chavez Adult Male Award recipient Dr. Estevan Flores holds up a photograph of Cesar Chavez and himself.

By Wanda Padilla Some 400 residents met at Regis University Chapel, March 29, to celebrate Mass in honor of the late activist, Cesar Chavez. Chavez’s tireless efforts helped bring dignity to thousands of farm workers who previously toiled in the fields to harvest grapes and other fresh table food for only $2 per day. In those days, owners of large farms often took advantage of their workers’ undocumented status in order to pay less than prevailing wages.

As a result of Chavez’s unselfish work, these persons now have the benefit of the bargaining power of the United Farm Workers, an organized labor union.

Following Mass, celebrants marched in honor of Chavez from Regis University (at 52th and Lowell Boulevard) to the Cesar Chavez Park at 4131 Tennyson St. where they listened to music presented by the local band, Amanacer, led by Jon Romero. They also witnessed awards given by event organizers, members of the Cesar Chavez Peace and Justice Committee.

The Female Leadership award was presented to Roseanne Rodriguez, who has been involved in the Chicano movement for years.

Rodriguez said, “I saw the Cesar Chavez movie last night and I was glad they also highlighted Sra. Chavez.”

Then Tony Garcia, director of Su Teatro, presented

the next award that went to Chicana/o Studies Department at Metropolitan State University.

He said, “There they are sharing the knowledge that will liberate us.”

Garcia went on to say, “As Corky Gonzalez said, ‘When you don’t remember people, it’s like slapping them in the face.’ We are going to remember and honor Cesar Chavez every year.”

Finally, the top award— the Cesar Chavez Peace & Justice Adult Male Leadership Award, was bestowed upon Estevan Flores, currently a professor at Regis University. Back in the 1970-‘80s, Flores was already doing research about immigration. He testified on behalf of immigrants at the state legislature and in the courts.

In accepting his award, Flores said, “I thank not only the committee for this award, but also my dad, Tim Flores, who was a Labor Leader. My father was first a farm worker, then a steel worker who helped organize Local 2102, the Steel Workers Union in Pueblo in 1968.

“I also share in recognizing Cesar Chavez, who went beyond working with the farm workers for equality in the field; Chavez also worked for non-violence and peace. ‘Entonces, si se puede—siempre se puede! Que Viva Cesar Chavez!’”

Arianna Romero, Jacqueline Juarez, Jordan Sauers and Cynthia Rodriguez, members of Sigma Lambda Gamma, a multi-cultural sorority from the University of Denver, volunteer at the event The Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority is based on the model of Community Service.

Charlene Barrientos-Ortiz holds her granddaughter, Xochitle, as David Young, presents an Eagle Feather to Ms. Ortiz in special recognition.

Committee members Dr. Ramon De Castillo, TommyRay Sena and David Young

2014 Cesar Chavez Adult Female Award recipient Roseanne “Rocky” Rodriguez

Hector Ybarra plays the drums with Lisa Rodriguez.

Photos by Stefan Krusze

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Free Days in April at Denver Museums

Clyfford Still Museum: April 27, 1250 Bannock, Denver. 720-354-4880.

Denver Art Museum: April 5, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-5000.

Four Mile Historic Park: April 4, 715 S. Forest St., Denver. 720-865-0800.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science: April 13, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver. 303-370-6000.

‘Spring Awakening’

April 11 – May 4, Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main St., Littleton. Music

by Duncan Schiek, based on a play By Frank Wedekind. Set in Germany, 1891, Spring Awakening is a high energy, rock musical that celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with an unforgettable power, poignancy and passion. Rated R for language, mature themes and brief nudity.

Tickets at www.townhallartscenter.org or 303-794-2787 ext. 5 (Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

The Littleton UMC Arts Festival

April 25 - 27, Littleton United Methodist Church, Grant Fellowship Hall, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Celebration of visual and performing arts features a community art show, performances of two clever oneact plays, Relative Strangers and Used Car for Sale and a guest appearance by the Littleton Symphony Brass in the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For information call

303-794-6379 or visit www.littletonumc. org.

April 29, What to do when your kids drain your energy.

Día del Niño Celebration

Estate Planning for Pet Owners

April 27, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Denver Art Museum,, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver. Free museum admission and family-friendly programming that celebrates children from around the world. No reservations required.

Special ticket required for Modern Masters.

For more information, e-mail Clara Ricciardi at cricciardi@denverartmuseum.org or call 720-913-0072.

Lamont Symphony Orchestra New Music Concert

April 29, 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Building, University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Free concert. Visit www.du.edu/ lamont or call 303-871-6412.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Love & Logic parenting workshops

Denver Human Services, 3815 Steele St., Denver. Free parenting workshops. RSVP to 720-944-6005 or Karen.Kindblade@ denvergov.org. Space is limited. Childcare and snacks will be provided at each session.

For more information, visit www.denvergov. org/humanservices.

April 8, How to handle tantrums and time out for young children at home and in public April 15, Getting your child to bed without a hassle and potty training April 22, Big misbehavior has big consequences and how to get kids to learn from their choices.

April 8, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Dumb Friends League, Quebec Street shelter, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver Box lunches provided.

Free seminar to explain pet trusts, outright bequests to caregivers and Guardianship provisions. RSVP by April 3 at 720- 2417150 or email mgrimme@ddfl.org.

first 1000 veterans and their families registered and a speaker program, but also a “success” fair where over 60 veteran support organizations will be represented. Honorary co-chairs of the event are Senators Hank Brown and Mark Udall. Veterans and their families can register for the event at www. successforveterans.org.

EVENTS

April 8 and 15, 5:30-7:30pm, Connections at Mariposa, 1089 Osage St. Denver; April 23 and 30, 5:30-7:30pm, Blair Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton St. Denver. Put your ideas into action by taking this free two session class.· Gain tools to develop your business ideas and start planning. To register call 720-941-5037 or email explore@rmmfi.org.

April 9 - 13, Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver: Wednesday, 10 p.m.; Thursday—noon-10 p.m.; Friday— noon-10 p.m.; Saturday—10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday—10 a.m.-6 p.m., Colorado Convention Center, largest new car display between Chicago and Los Angeles. Scaleddown, souped-up, curves and angles, more MPG, boss cars and hybrids, and sneak peeks at the newest cars and trucks on the market.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.

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CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Greater Englewood Chamber Free Tax Filing Services Happy Hour April 22, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Community Banks of Colorado, 3501 S. Broadway, Englewood. RSVP Mallory McCraken, Banking Center Manager mmccraken@ cobnks.com.

Veterans’ Appreciation Event

May 24, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. Sponsored

by Denver Southeast Rotary. In conjunction with Colorado’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. This year’s event will include not only a free breakfast for the

April 19, Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd #1, Denver. Features 70+ Colorado Breweries & Front Range Eateries uniquely paired to excite the senses! More info + tickets at www.BruFrou.com.

The Great Denver Cleanup

Denver Auto Show

Exploring Business Ownership

BrüFrou Beer and Culinary Pairing Event.

April 10, 5:30-8:30 pm, 1250 Welton St., Room 461, Denver. Residents with annual household incomes of less than $50,000 may get free assistance with the preparation and e-filing of their tax returns.

Info: 720- 423-4755,www.emilygriffith. edu.

Home & Garden Event

April 10 – 19, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thrift Mart, 1331 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Sponsored

by Assistance League of Denver, www. denver.assistanceleague.org.

April 26, 9 a.m. – 2p.m., Colorado Drivers License Office, 1865 W. Mississippi, Lincoln High School, South Federal and Iliff, Greenlee Elementary School, 12th Avenue and Kalamath. Discard your household and yard waste. Call 311 or visit denvergov. org/kdb for a list of acceptable and nonacceptable items.

FUNDRAISERS ‘The Happening’ Western Shindig & Fundraiser April 24, 6 p.m., The Wildlife Experience, 10035 Peoria St., Denver.

Fundraiser for Assistance League of Denver.

Great grub, drinks at the watering hole, tours of the museum and fine art gallery, games, door prizes, live and silent auctions, and lots of fun. Wear your boots and step out to the toe-tapping music of bluegrass band, Spur of the Moment. Delight in the memories and memorabilia of special guest, Candie Halberg, granddaughter of Roy Rogers Tickets at 303-798-4689 to purchase.

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Your Weekly Horoscope – By Gren Chatworth ARIES - (March 21 - April 20) Confidence is in big supply still you need to reexamine plans and opportunities at this time. The tendency is to let things slide and indulge.

This is definitely not the time to do that. Lucky Numbers: 6, 10, 13, 16, 41, 51

TAURUS - (April 21 - May 21) Romance is in the air for you. Go with your gut feelings about the opportunities presented to you at this time. If in a relationship already this will be a very romantic time. Lucky Numbers: 11, 25, 33, 40, 47, 64

GEMINI - (May 22 - June 21) You maybe involve with different organizations or groups of people, meeting all kinds. Some people you meet at this time can catapult your career, others can draw you into unpleasant addictions. Choose your companions wisely. Lucky Numbers: 6, 29, 37, 40, 44, 47

CANCER - (June 22 - July 22) Romance may try to pop into your life. Remember there’s more than one point of view and yours may be right to you but not to the other guy.

There’s a power play around you whether it be you or another, don’t let this ruin your romance. Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 6, 16, 51, 55

LEO - (July 23 – Aug 22) Your energy levels may be low at this time, so stop and smell the roses.

Give yourself a break when you can. Taking time for yourself may bring a new relationship or inspire you in your chosen career. Lucky Numbers: 4, 11, 28, 38, 48, 63

VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) A romantic opportunity may present itself. You may neglect our other responsibilities in favor of the romance. Yet you are on the verge of success in your area of expertise. Do not become complacent as others may try to take your spotlight. Lucky Numbers: 4, 9, 18, 23, 48, 53

LIBRA - (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You have been focused on your goals. Suddenly it seems nobody around is moving at your pace. Perhaps its time to slow down and reassess your progress. Sometimes we have to take a step backwards to move two steps forward. Lucky Numbers: 6, 11, 12, 17, 53, 59

SCORPIO - (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You are more energetic than usual. Take this time to master your projects you’ve put on hold. You’ll be able to not only get those projects accomplished but your regular responsibilities as well. Good time for romance so have that moonlight dinner. Lucky Numbers: 7, 13, 16, 17, 38, 59

SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) This is a period of windfalls and sudden opportunities. New people coming into your life. The downfall is if you have any addictive tendencies. Your addictions will cancel your good fortune, so avoid indulging at this time. Lucky Numbers: 15, 18, 22, 28, 31, 46

CAPRICORN - (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) If you have been making major changes in your life this will continue.

You can’t hold back anymore. Whether it is a major career change or moving to a new locale you are ready to do it. These are positive life affirming changes, go with it. Lucky Numbers: 3, 17, 22, 25, 43, 44 AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Although you may not have a lot of energy during this time, this is still a time of great opportunities. Gage yourself so that you may benefit from your many opportunities. A good time for speculation or realization of long held goals. Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 18, 21, 31, 53

PISCES (Feb 20 - March 20) You have increased stamina at this time. You have opportunities in career and romance. People around you want you to take charge. Go for it, if your goals are to help the greater good you will be successful.

Lucky Numbers: 2, 12, 15, 25, 33, 36

Colorado History

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Square D ancing Colorado born

By Cathleen Norman

Swing your partner – do-si-do!

Square dancing continues its appeal since emerging in the 1930s as a folk tradition revival. A uniquely American dance, it had spread across the U.S. by the 1950s, including youngster baby boomers who learned to square dance as part of gym class.

Few folks realize that a dynamo dancer, and Colorado Springs educator, single-handedly revived folk dances from the previous century, popularizing Western Square Dancing for a whole new generation. Dapper and fancy-footed, Dr. Lloyd Shaw served as teacher, headmaster, then superintendent of the Cheyenne Mountain School from 1916 through 1951. He turned the innovative school into an incubator to “invent” Western Square Dancing. (Shaw also had other influential involvements in Colorado Springs, including heading the local chapter of the Colorado Mountain Club and sitting on the board of directors for Colorado College.)

Shaw, nicknamed “Pappy,” combined traditional folk dances like the New England quadrille, old-time cowboy dancing and the colorful dance calls from the mountains of Kentucky and Tennessee. He documented as dancers twirled and squared and promenaded to traditional tunes like Turkey in the Straw, Soldiers Joy, Cotton-Eyed Joe and Pop Goes the Weasel. Shaw travelled America, charting dances patterns and compiling calls from different callers; he also drew from Good Morning, a 1926 publication by Henry Ford that preserved “the very best of the old dances.”

Then Pappy assembled charts and instructions for dozens of dance patterns, publishing them as Cowboy

Dances (1938, revised 1948), which came to be regarded as the “answer to a dancer’s prayer.” Shaw also instructed weeklong summer sessions for square dance teachers and dance callers at the Cheyenne Mountain School. The acknowledged “Scholar of Western Square Dancing” organized dances and performances at venues as diverse Denver’s Wellshire Country Club and the Central City Opera House.

To promote Western Square Dancing across the entire country, Shaw organized the Cheyenne Mountain Dancers. This high-school exhibition team toured the U.S. in the 1930s and ‘40s, traveling in a station wagon from Vancouver to Florida for dance performances in more than 50 major cities.

The Cheyenne Mountain Dancers entertained locally too, such as the Junior Chamber of Commerce’s buffalo barbecue in August 1938.

“With the savory flavor of prize barbecued buffalo meat lingering in their mouths and the outstanding performances of the Pikes Peak region’s entertainers in their memories, 623 persons, representing virtually every state, unanimously acclaimed the epochal chuck wagon dinner as the event of the season,” reported a Colorado Springs Gazette news writer. “Dr. Lloyd Shaw’s Cheyenne Mountain school square dancers added another sensational success to their record [and] a new host of admirers to their following.”

Being the founder of Western Square Dancing fit right in with Colorado Springs Western image and numerous western tourist attractions.

“Square dance” soon became a catchall term for western-type dancing and events like shindigs, hoe downs and barn dances. Movies also boost-

ed the popularity of folk and country dances: Old Barn Dance, released in 1938, starred Gene Autrey and featured Walt Shrum and His Colorado Hillbillies amongst the musicians.

Western Square Dancing in its purest form, however, consisted of intricate team dancing done in groups of eight ‒ four couples moving in intricate patterns guided by a caller who shouts out the colorful names of the various moves: “square the set,” “bow to your corner,” bow to your partner,” “promenade home,” “twirl the girl,” “swing somebody”... The geometric dance patterns ranged from simple to complicated geometric designs – lines, stars, circles, squares and clover leafs.

Square dance callers attended training and annual conventions to learn the specialized art of calling.

During World War II, Western Square Dancing swiftly spread as wholesome entertainment for servicemen, perhaps first at Camp Carson in Colorado Springs. Its popularity exploded after the war, and the number of square dance clubs in the U.S. had doubled by 1949. Dancers congregated in bars, barns, grange halls and family kitchens, reminiscent of the Old West days when pioneer settlers gathered and danced at barn raising and quilting bee and corn husking parties.

Western Square Dancing grew even more popular in the 1950s; at its peak there were nearly 12,000 clubs in U.S. Plenty of baby boomers remember seeing their parents getting gussied up to go out for a night of fun and friendly dancing. School fitness programs across the U.S. introduced kids and

teens. Young people could even earn a scout merit badge in square dancing.

Meanwhile, square dancing outfits grew fancier and flouncier. Women twirled in below-the-knee skirts that swirled out with a stiff crinoline underneath to show a glimpse of lacetrimmed, thigh-length pettipants. Most men donned the ubiquitous checked shirt and Levis but some duded up with pointy-toed boots and a fancy belt buckle. A few strutted in tailored stockman pants and fitted long-sleeved western shirts worn with bolo, string or gambler’s ties.

Western Square Dancing flourished into the 1960s, even after Shaw died of a stroke on July 10, 1958. His widow Dorothy Stott Shaw helped establish the Lloyd Shaw Foundation in 1964 “to recall, restore and teach the folk rhythms of the American people.”

Mrs. Shaw hosted the group’s annual gathering at her Colorado Springs home with its small dance hall or at the Shaw’s cabin behind Pikes Peak. Today, the Lloyd Shaw Foundation still encourages square dance in the schools with books, videos and instructional kits; and the Foundation sponsors dance events through $500 grants.

The “pleasant indoor pastime” has persisted during the past half-century as a fun and healthy hobby, but in a modernized contemporary form. One of the more than 100 clubs in Colorado is the Sunflower Square Club of Castle Rock, which started in 1978 at the Sunflower Grange and now dances on Sunday afternoons in a dance studio, led by lifelong caller Bob Riggs. Quite a few of the Sunflower Square couples have been square dancing for decades.

I show up on a Sunday afternoon, and during a break, Bob explains to me how square dancing has evolved since the 1960s. Rather than following intricate memorized patterns, the modern square dancers follow extemporaneous calls.

“Dancers don’t know the next call,” he explains, “which requires significant mental agility... because the choreography is constantly changing.”

Bob started to call in the 1970s while a college student in Fort Collins, and he met his wife of 35 years at a square dance not long after that. He describes square dancing as “fun, music, fellowship and food.”

“It’s participatory entertainment,” he says. “The caller facilitates the fun.”

Then Bob gets back in action. The music starts and he calls out to the meandering dancers: “Okay, square it up.”

Dapper and dashing Dr. Lloyd Shaw. The energetic superintendent of the Cheyenne Mountain School “invented” and popularized Western Square Dancing, which revived and combined several folk dance traditions.

Photos courtesy of the Denver Public Library – Western History Collection

Western Square Dancing was still in its infancy when this photo was taken in 1937 on the stage of the Central City Opera House. Encouraged by Dr. Shaw’s Cowboy Dances book and the touring Cheyenne Mountain Dancers, square dancing became a supremely popular American past-time into the early 1960s.

April 3, 2014 • THE VILLAGER • PAGE 11 — Legal Notices— PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1596 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/30/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County.

Original Grantor: KIM A BELL AND ROBERT C STERLING SR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/15/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 5/2/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008059803 DOT Recorded in Denver County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $205,994.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $191,308.27 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments of principle 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 of the terms thereof.

I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 12/31/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone num bers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HELLERSTEIN AND SHORE, PC DAVID A SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S. VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: (303) 571-1271 Attorney File #: 13-00998SH Published in the Denver Herald First published March 6, 2014 Last published April 3, 2014 Legal #2013-1609 _________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0033

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/16/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Original Grantor: CHARLES E SCURLES SR AND PRANDALYN J SCURLES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 7, PARKFIELD FILING NO. 12, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5551 Laredo Court , Denver, CO 80239-7015

ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF17 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF17 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/15/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 10/12/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006162823 DOT Recorded in Denver County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $217,550.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $215,064.45

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 12/31/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC JENNIFER M GRIEST Colorado Registration #: 34830 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-07827 Published in the Denver Herald First published March 6, 2014 Last published April 3, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1596 _________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1609 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/31/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County.

Original Grantor: DANIA PURSEL Original Beneficiary: AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-D Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/30/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 11/7/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002211130 DOT Recorded in Denver County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $182,701.13 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said 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 of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 6, JOHNSON RESUBDIVISION OF EAST 1/2 BLOCK 15, AND WEST 145 FEET OF BLOCK 16, DENVER GARDENS, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. **ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 5, 2013; HOME AFFORDABLE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2011.** Which has the address of: 1657 South Locust Street , Denver, CO 80224 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado,

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments of principle 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 of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 18, BLOCK 3, GREEN VALLEY RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 27, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. **NOTE REFORMED ON OCTOBER 3, 2006 TO CORRECT THE SETTLEMENT LOCATION.** Which has the address of: 20861 East 40th Avenue , Denver, CO 80249 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/20/2014 Last Publication: 4/17/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 1/17/2014 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-08378 Publishd in the Denver Herald First published March 20, 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal #: 2014-0033 _________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0043 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County.

Original Grantor: ROBERT W COSSIA JR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE OF ACADEMY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/15/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 3/24/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009036609 DOT Recorded in Denver County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $135,697.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $142,207.91 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said 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 of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, BLOCK 11, MONTBELLO NO. 28, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. **LOAN MODIFICATION DATED APRIL 17, 2012 BETWEEN ROBERT W COSSIA JR., AS BORROWER AND US BANK NA, AS LENDER, STATES NEW PRINCIPAL BALANCE IS $143,377.30.** Which has the address of: 15031 Randolph Place , Denver, CO 80239 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/27/2014 Last Publication: 4/24/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 1/23/2014 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RANDALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. GIOVANNI CAMACHO Colorado Registration #: 44364 333 WEST COLFAX AVENUE SUITE #450, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (720) 259-8626 Fax #: Attorney File #: 13CO00157-1 Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27, 2014 Last published Apri 24, 2014 Legal #: 2014-0043 _________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0058 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/28/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County.

Original Grantor: DAVID CASIAS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/14/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 5/19/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010054917 DOT Recorded in Denver County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $210,169.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $206,195.59 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments of principle 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 of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 2, HARVEY PARK ADDITION, FILING NO. 15, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2968 South Zurich Court , Denver, CO 80236 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/3/2014 Last Publication: 5/1/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 1/30/2014 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 14-00104 Published in the Denver Herald First published April 3, 2014 Last published May 1, 2014 Legal #: 2014-0058 _________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013

Corporate Name: Radian Mortgage Assurance Inc. NAIC Number: 30672 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1601 Market Street City: Philadelphia State: PA Zip: 19103 Assets: $18,001,116 Liabilities: $20,707 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $17,980,409 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Radian Mortgage Assurance Inc. , organized under the laws of Pennsylvania subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Mortgage Guaranty Insurer insurance company, as provided by the insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or the Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014. /s/ Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Villager First published March 20, 2014 Last published April 10, 2014 Legal #: DHD 4094 _________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANTTO 10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013 Corporate Name: SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NAIC Number: 68810 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $4,909,699,593 Liabilities: $4,637,135,473 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 272,534,120 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Life & Health insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27, 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal : DHD 024 _________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013 Corporate Name: PARKER CENTENNIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY NAIC Number: 71099 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $84,409,024 Liabilities: $38,588,669 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 45,820,356 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the PARKER CENTENNIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Life & Health insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First publisehd March 27, 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal #: DHD 025 _________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013 Corporate Name: SENTRY INSURANCE A MUTUAL COMPANY NAIC Number: 24988 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $6,631,964,314 Liabilities: $2,556,630,322 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 4,075,333,992 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the SENTRY INSURANCE A MUTUAL COMPANY, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property & Casualtyt insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long

as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal #: DHD 026 _________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013 Corporate Name: SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY NAIC Number: 21180 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $641,304,426 Liabilities: $413,826,220 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 227,478,206 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property & Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27, 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal #: DHD 027 _________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013 Corporate Name: VIKING INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN NAIC Number: 13137 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $381,328,273 Liabilities: $203,151,816 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 178,176,457 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the VIKING INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property & Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27, 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal #: DHD 028 _________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013 Corporate Name: SENTRY CASUALTY COMPANY NAIC Number: 28460 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $240,263,968 Liabilities: $167,253,837 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 73,010,131 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the SENTRY CASUALTY COMPANY, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property & Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

Corporate Name: PEAK PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION NAIC Number: 18139 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $48,188,811 Liabilities: $9,104,296 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 39,084,515 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the PEAK PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property & Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27, 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal #: DHD 029 ________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013 Corporate Name: MIDDLESEX INSURANCE COMPANY NAIC Number: 23434 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $653,237,357 Liabilities: $410,485,895 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 242,751,461 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the MIDDLESEX INSURANCE COMPANY, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property & Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27, 2014 Last publishe April 17, 2014 Legal #: DHD 030 ________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013 Corporate Name: DAIRYLAND INSURANCE COMPANY NAIC Number: 21164 Address (Do Not Use Post Office Box): 1800 North Point Drive City: Stevens Point State: Wisconsin Zip: 54481 Assets: $1,163,189,493 Liabilities: $691,525,167 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus $ 471,664,326 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the DAIRYLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property & Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificated is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27, 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal #: DHD 031 _________________________________

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2014.

Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance Published in the Denver Herald First published March 27, 2014 Last published April 17, 2014 Legal #: DHD 028 _________________________________ SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 10-3109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2013

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Denver Zoo welcomes first clouded leopard cub births Zookeepers will hand raise the twin cubs due to mother’s inexperience Denver Zoo is celebrating the birth of two clouded leopard cubs which were born March 14, the first births of their species at the Zoo. The cubs, a male and a female, Pi and Rhu, are doing well now after zookeepers began steps to handraise them. Their mother, Lisu (LEE-soo), gave birth to the cubs in a private birthing stall inside Toyota Elephant Passage, but did not then tend to them. Zookeepers believe this is because first time mother Lisu was hand-raised herself and lacks the experience to rear her own cubs. After a few hours, zookeepers moved the cubs to another building and began a protocol to provide food and medicine every three hours for the time being. The cubs will remain behind-the-scenes until they grow older.

The cubs are not only the first births for Lisu, but her mate, Taji (TAH-jee), as well. Lisu was born at Nashville Zoo in March 2011 and came to Denver Zoo that following November. Taji was born at Tacoma, Wash.,’s Point Defiance Zoo in June 2011 and also arrived that November. The two were paired under rec-

The Denver Zoo welcomed the birth of two clouded leopard cubs, Pi and Rhu, on March 14.

Photo courtesy of Denver Zoo

ommendation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, which ensures healthy populations and genetic diversity among zoo animals. Fortunately, the couple has proved to be an excellent match.

Despite their name, clouded leopards are not actually a species of leopard. Because they are so unique they are placed in their own genus, Neofelis, which is a combination

of Greek and Latin words meaning “new cat.” They are considered a “bridge” between typical big cats, like lions and tigers, and the small cats, like pumas, lynx and ocelots.

Their body lengths can range from about two to almost four feet long and they can weigh between 24 and 50 pounds. Their tawny coats with distinctive “cloud-shaped” dark blotches provide excellent camouflage in their forest habitat, enabling

Mayors on Wheels City officials deliver hot meals to residents

By Peter Jones Elected representatives are expected to deliver for their constituents – but not always this literally.

On March 25, the mayors of three Arapahoe County cities joined TLC Meals on Wheels for the afternoon and helped bring hot lunches to some of their cit-

ies’ homebound residents.

“I’ve never been on an excursion like this,” Englewood Mayor Randy Penn said. “I really need to find out what’s going on with Meals on Wheels to see what services are available and make sure we cover all our citizens that we need to cover.”

As part of the national March for Meals campaign, Penn joined Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon and Littleton Mayor Phil Cer-

nanec in putting their frequent talk about community service into action.

Diane McClymonds, TLC’s executive director, says Meals on Wheels organizations across the country are encouraged to get their public officials involved.

“I’m honored they took time out of their busy schedules to see firsthand the good work that our program does,” she said.

Noon, who helped found the

them to stalk prey and also hide from potential predators.

Clouded leopards are well adapted for living in the trees.

Their short, flexible legs, large feet and sharp, retractable claws make them adept in the trees. They can descend head first down tree trunks, move along branches while hanging upside down and even hang from branches using only their hind feet enabling them to drop down and Centennial Senior Commission and has made services to the city’s older residents an emphasis, was happy to support a communitybased nonprofit that encourages independent living.

“It helps enable them to stay in our homes, and that lets them stay in the community,” she said.

“TLC is a great program.”

Cernanec said the bottom line may be – in fact – the community’s bottom line.

“The societal costs for folks that can no longer live independently is very high,” he said.

“There’s a tremendous benefit, a tremendous leveraging of dollars that are contributed to TLC Meals on Wheels.”

Each day, Monday through Friday, TLC’s cooks prepare a fresh, hot lunch at a kitchen in the former Ames Elementary School building in Centennial. Volunteer drivers take the food to homebound clients that are either older than 60 or have disabilities that create a need for the service.

Because the organization has opted not to take funds from the federal Older Americans Act, TLC is dependent upon personal and corporate donations, grants and support from local governments. TLC asks clients to pay $4 per meal or whatever they can afford.

There are no official income restrictions, but most clients have physical limitations that inhibit their social interactions. McClymonds says the friendly visits from TLC’s volunteer drivers are often just as important as the meals themselves.

“Sometimes our driver is the only person the client sees that day,” she said. “It provides the client and their families a sense of security that someone is checking in every day. We nurture the spirit as well the body.”

Although TLC once stood for Town of Littleton Cares, the organization currently services Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Sheridan and southeast Jefferson County, among other surrounding areas.

ambush prey on the ground. Their long tails provides balance as they leap from branch to branch. Their arboreal lifestyle also provides protection from larger predators like tigers and leopards.

They are found in Southeast Asia in southern China, parts of Nepal, India, Burma and from Indochina to Sumatra and Borneo and live primarily in tropical and subtropical evergreen forests up to 6500 feet above sea level.

There are no reliable estimates for clouded leopard populations in the wild, but their numbers are thought to be in decline and the International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies them as “vulnerable.” Clouded leopards are endangered primarily due to habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture. They are also hunted for their beautiful pelts and their bones, claws and teeth are used in traditional Asian medicine.

Clouded leopards returned as a species to Denver Zoo in 2011 after a four year absence partly through a generous donation from David and Carla Crane in honor of David’s mother, Peggy Crane Epand. Guests can see the Zoo’s clouded leopards under the Betty Robertson Leopard View, a shade structure outside the exhibit.

Let street paving begin Denver Public Works begins seasonal paving operations

The Denver Public Works Street Maintenance Division has launched its 2014 street paving program and will address approximately 360 lane miles in Denver this year. Seventy-five of the lane miles in the program will be paved thanks to funding from Measure 2A, which voters passed in 2012.

Street Maintenance will use its fleet of equipment, including pavers, mills, and rollers, plus additional help from private contractors, to improve the condition of Denver’s streets.

“Every spring our Street Maintenance crews set out to improve the quality of life for our residents and visitors when street paving season opens in Denver,” said Mayor Michael B. Hancock. “Thanks to Denver voters for approving Measure 2A in 2012, 75 additional miles will be paved again this year improving our road system overall.”

Paving operations are weather dependent.

Bad weather – freezing cold, rain, snow – may impact the planned paving schedule. Currently, paving operations are scheduled to take place in Berkeley neighborhood as follows: • Street Maintenance crews started milling the Berkeley neighborhood, within the boundaries of 38th Avenue to 44th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard to Tennyson Street. Paving of the milled streets will is scheduled to start the week of March 31.

Please remember that “No Parking” signs are placed on affected blocks in advance of work to let residents know that we need them to move their vehicles; unmoved vehicles may be towed to allow paving work to proceed. The “No Parking” signs ask that no vehicles be parked on the street on weekdays, Monday-Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.