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MY NAME IS

LT. J.G. QUINLAN MELVIN

Communication officer and assistant engineer on the Navy’s USS Colorado Becoming a sailor I knew I wanted to join the military when I was still in high school. It’s a great opportunity for anybody right out of college to obtain a leadership role.

I grew up in Littleton and graduated from Arapahoe High School in 2010.

After high school, I went to the Colorado School of Mines. I earned a bachelors in chemical engineering with a minor in business economics.

I was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and I also played on the men’s rugby and volleyball teams.

I was commissioned and became an officer in the Navy in 2014.

In 2012 when I was a sophomore at Mines, I got picked up by the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. After I graduated from Mines, I received a commission from Officer Candidate School. Then I went to nuclear power school and prototype school in Charleston, South Carolina. After completing those schools, I got assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Colorado, which became the USS Colorado on March 17. I served as the electrical assistant and reactor controls assistant through the new construction program, and now I’m serving as the communication officer and assistant engineer.

A family under the sea The USS Colorado is the newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine in the Navy. It’s 377 feet long, 34 feet wide and weighs nearly 7,800 tons. The best

part about being on this submarine is that it is the most technologically advanced and the quietest submarine in the fleet. It is powered by a nuclear reactor that can push the boat through water at speeds of more than 25 knots while submerged.

I’m working with the best sailors the Navy has to offer. We’ve accomplished a lot together. When we’re under the ocean for two-to-three months at a time, we become a big family.

Giving back the investment I want to help the world embrace nuclear energy. Eventually, I want to be able to bring what I’ve learned in the Navy to the nuclear industry. I want to give back to society what the Navy has invested in me.

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Lt. j.g. Quinlan Melvin is a Colorado School of Mines graduate who grew up in Littleton. He is now the communication officer and assistant engineer on the Navy’s USS Colorado.

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Program builds bridges to span generations Ally Atkins, left, exchanges a heartfelt note with Arzella Dirksen, a resident of Brookdale Highlands Ranch, a community that offers memory care for seniors. “The people are so nice, so kind and so willing to be open,” said Atkins, 13. ALEX DEWIND

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

First, you take your partner’s hand and look him or her in the eye. Next, you introduce yourself. Then, you ask for their name. Last, you give a compliment.

These are the guidelines of Bessie’s Hope, a program that brings generations together by coordinating visits between volunteers and seniors in assisted living homes. Linda Holloway started the foundation in 1994 after her grandmother, Bessie, with whom she had a close relationship with, moved into a nursing home.

“These people didn’t wake up one morning and say, ‘I’m going to live in a nursing home,’” said Holloway, who lives in Thornton. “It helps them see that they are worth our time and attention.”

Bessie’s Hope works with a variety of people across the Denver metro area, from kindergarteners to at-risk youth to corporate groups. For one hour, they are trained on how to interact with aging adults who may have health or cognitive challenges, such as dementia. Then, the

group meets at a nursing home or assisted living community and spends an hour or two making crafts and playing games.

On March 14, about 10 students from a community service club at Mountain Ridge Middle School in Highlands Ranch met at Brookdale Highlands Ranch, 9160 S. University Blvd. The residential community provides memory care for seniors.

In a welcoming room with wooden tables and chairs, the young students

sat next to or across from residents.

Together they talked, worked on puzzles and decorated totes.

“It teaches you patience and positivity,” said Ally Atkins, a 13-year-old who goes to Ranchview but participates in community service when she can.

“You want to make sure they know they belong in this world.”

The visits benefit both parties, said Holloway. Kids learn to respect and have compassion for their elders.

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For more information, visit www.bessieshope.org/event/2018-bridge-love. tors, which many don’t have often, Holloway has found.

“Some don’t have any family, just the staff, who are also taking care of everyone else,” she said.

Atkins spent the hour creating a heart-shaped card for Arzella Dirksen, a resident seated next to her. When she received the gift, Dirksen lit up.

“You are so kind and beautiful,” the card said. “Don’t let anyone tell you differently.”

At the end of the visit, beaming with excitement, Dirksen said she was going to hang the card in her room.

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Fiber service for faster internet on horizon in Centennial 1-gigabit service could reach some neighborhoods this summer

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Traffic commutes, emergency responses and all the internet uses that often pile up under one roof — running video, shopping online, doing homework, sharing files and others — could all enter a new age of speed and efficiency as Centennial’s FiberWorks project, along with a partnership with internet-service provider Ting, move forward in this and coming years.

Ting signed a lease March 1 to use the City of Centennial’s fiber-optic cable system, an underground infrastructure that’s currently built in the middle of the city — roughly from Interstate 25 to South Jordan Road — that the city is expanding to its east and west parts.

Ting will be able to provide service by building its own local fiber network in certain neighborhoods by connecting to the city’s fiber system.

Whether Ting can expand across the city depends on demand, but that is the goal, according to Mark Gotto, Ting’s city manager for Centennial.

But the benefits of a completed fiber

system stretch far beyond faster browsing alone. Here’s a breakdown of how the project started, what it will do and what to expect in the next months and years.

Years in the making In 2013, Centennial voters chose to opt out of a state law passed in 2005 called Senate Bill 05-152, which barred local governments from providing telecommunications services to residents or businesses. At the time, Centennial had a roughly 42-mile “backbone” of fiber-optic lines in many city streets to operate traffic-control signals.

Fiber communication generally works by sending beams of light down thin strands of glass or plastic, contained in a casing and running underground.

Now, the city is on its way to completing an additional 50 miles of fiber lines around the end of this year, bringing the project, which kicked off construction in 2016, to a close. The project to build the new fiber for multiple uses officially started in 2014.

Centennial’s Fiber Master Plan, which guides the project and goals of fiber use for the city, will cost about $5.7 million to realize and aims to provide improved services to city facilities, schools, businesses, residents and public-safety institutions.

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Construction underway in a Centennial neighborhood on the expanding system of fiber-optic cable infrastructure that will soon bring residents faster internet service.

The internet-service provider Ting will be able to connect neighborhoods to higherspeed internet by building its own local fiber network in certain neighborhoods andlinking to the city’s fiber system. Centennial’s system — still under construction — could benefit residents, businesses and public functions in several ways beyond just faster internet.

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Special Olympians take to ice for championships Figure, speed skaters compete at South Suburban Ice Arena

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Their blades whispered across the ice as each athlete competed in the Special Olympics Figure and Speed Skating Championship Meet on March 10 at South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial.

The area just off the ice rink hummed with conversation as family and friends helped the competitors prepare for the competition. Figure skaters in colorful costumes donned their skates as they waited for their turn on the ice and speed skaters made sure their skates were laced tightly so they were ready to go.

Inside the rink, sizable crowd was seated in the stands, watching skaters complete their warmups. Then, one at a time, a competitor moved out onto the ice to skate his or her routine.

Applause greeted the skaters as they stood ready to begin their routines.

Then the rink became silent except for the skater’s music. Applause and cheers echoed off the walls as the skater went through a special move, followed by more applause and cheers when the skater completed his or her

Hillary McAdams goes through her routine as she competes in the Special Olympics Figure and Speed Skating Meet on March 10 at South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial. Approximately 50 athletes from across the state took part in the event that wraps up the winter Special Olympics sports season.

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routine.

Lexie Vean, vice president of marketing and communications for Colorado Special Olympics said the state meet in every sport is always a big deal for the competitors.

“We have kids and adults with intel-

lectual disabilities and their unified partners here to compete today,” Vean said. “We have kids who are almost teenagers to adults in their 40s. It is a big deal for them to be here today because they had to win a gold medal in regional competition to qualify for

state. Some of our athletes require special help so they have an able bodied unified partner skating with them.”

She said each competitor was judged on his or her competition by a panel of five volunteer judges. When the competition was completed, an awards ceremony was held with a podium and the award of gold, silver and bronze medals. Local firefighters in full gear presented each of the medals.

Figure and speed skating are Special Olympics winter sports. Vean said about 200 athletes are competing in winter state meets in sports such as skiing, with about 50 athletes and their unified partners competing in skating.

Holly Griffin sat with her 9-year-old daughter Shelby as the girl waited to compete in figure skating.

“I skated good today,” Stephanie Silvestain said after competing. “A friend’s family got me interested in skating and I love it. It is a lot of fun skating. I get to see all my friends and I like competing in skating doing all the tricks and poses. I like wearing our pretty skating outfits too.”

She hugged a bear as she talked about skating. She said she hasn’t named the bear yet because it was new and special because it was thrown on the ice to her after she completed her routine.

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Gone too soon: Part 2

‘He would want us to forgive’ An arrest was made more than seven years after the death of Kiowa teacher Randy Wilson

was wrong,” Morrone said. “I sat there numb. The tears kept coming but I wasn’t moving. It had to be a different Randy Wilson.”

Wilson’s death was big news, reported by every TV station in Denver.

As days passed and details emerged, the community’s shock deepened.

“Not just who did it, but why him?” asked McFarland. “Why the way it happened?”

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kiowa High School let out for the summer in May 2010, with popular science teacher Randy Wilson’s youngest son Dean among the 29 graduates.

Wilson’s sons Cody and Weston had recently told their dad that they were both expecting children, who would be his second and third grandchildren.

Not long after graduation, as the cottonwoods along Kiowa Creek leafed out in the warm spring sun, Wilson, 52, drove to Montana to visit relatives.

On his drive back toward his Kiowa home on Sunday, June 13, Wilson stopped in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for dinner. At 10:45 p.m. he pulled off I-70 at exit 304 and stopped to gas up at a Conoco on the outskirts of Bennett, just north of Elbert County on Colorado’s eastern plains. The late-spring brilliance of the week prior had ceded to a gloomy cold front over the weekend, and the wind whipped.

One more exit down the interstate, opposite a rest area since torn down, was the junction with Kiowa-Bennett Road.

Only 30 miles of dark prairie separated Wilson from home. He never arrived.

‘Why him?’

The next day, June 14, 2010, dawned gray and drizzling on the plains north of Kiowa.

Tim Fry and his friend Greg were headed south along Kiowa-Bennett Road to get registration tags for Fry’s truck, according to a Denver Post article from the time.

At the crossroads with County Line Road, a rare bend in the route, almost exactly halfway between Bennett and Kiowa, they spotted a parked white sedan, facing north in the gravel. Across the road, in the grass, lay a body.

The two men had found the body of Randy Wilson, dead by asphyxiation with a bag over his head and a belt around his neck. The sedan, Wilson’s, was cold. A car jack sat beside it, though no tires were flat. A black glove lay near Wilson’s head. He lay face up, his hands bound behind his back.

Wilson’s wallet was missing, though his credit cards were never used.

“It just doesn’t seem like he fought,” Fry told a Denver Post reporter later.

“I didn’t see any scuff marks. His (clothes) were clean, almost pressed.”

In Kiowa, 16 miles to the south, news started to spread that a body had been found out on the prairie.

“I figured some bum had overdosed

Kiowa school counselor Liz Morrone stands behind a plaque remembering teacher Randy Wilson, who was found dead in 2010.

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The life and death of Randy Wilson: Part 2 High school teacher Randy Wilson was found dead at a lonely prairie crossroads in 2010. For more than seven years, those who knew him struggled with the mystery of his unsolved death.

Then, in December 2017, came a surprise arrest in the case. Part one last week looked at the legacy of the father of five and wellrespected educator. This week, part two of the twopart series looks at the shockwaves Wilson’s death sent through the rural town of Kiowa, as well as developments in the years-long investigation. out in a field,” said Sarah McFarland, a former student of Wilson’s who knew him well.

She was working at the 4-H office in Kiowa for the summer, preparing for the county fair at the end of July.

She got the news the next morning.

“I had just pulled into the parking lot of the office when a friend texted

me,” McFarland said. “I fell to my knees and sobbed. I couldn’t make any sense of it.”

Kiowa’s longtime school counselor Liz Morrone got a call from the superintendent. She put down the phone in shock.

“My fiancé, Joe, knew something

‘Amazing Grace’ An online memorial page began filling with condolences and memories.

“Mr. Wilson, you were the only person that has ever explained chemistry in ‘jock’ so I could understand,” wrote one former student.

“He stayed seemingly every day after school with a group of us trying to beat concepts into our heads until all of us got it,” wrote another. “He was such a brilliant man that he could have attained anything in life, but chose to spend his days roaming the halls of Kiowa High School and looking after his sons.”

Wilson’s funeral was held in the school gym the following Saturday, June 19. TV news cameras joined the dense crowd.

“People came pouring out from different places,” Morrone recalled. “I didn’t want to be there, but I needed to be. I couldn’t believe the guy I used to make espresso and joke around with was really gone.”

Cherie Wyatt, a fellow science teacher who worked closely with Wilson, remembered Wilson’s sister singing “Amazing Grace” at his funeral, and Wilson’s brother telling stories of growing up in Montana.

After the funeral, the TV crews left town.

‘Going through the motions’ With Wilson’s death a mystery and no suspects named, Kiowa, a town of about 740 people in Elbert County, took on a more suspicious air, McFarland remembered.

“People got less trusting,” McFarland said. “Before Randy died, I knew lots of folks who would’ve stopped by the side of the road to help a stranger.

People stopped doing that. I knew people who hadn’t locked their house in 30 years, who started to after that. It changed the way people looked at the world.”

Tidbits of information about the case trickled out in the months that followed. The Denver Post reported in August 2010 that the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office was awaiting test results on evidence sent to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and that investigators had “good leads.”

Returning to school that fall was difficult, Wyatt recalled.

“He was all over my room,” Wyatt said. “I would find papers with his name on them. I just couldn’t do anySEE WILSON, P7

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thing without running into him.”

Wilson’s death took some of the color out of the world.

“The year of teaching afterwards was hard,” Morrone said. “We felt like we were going through the motions. A lot of the flair was gone.”

Morrone said she hung on to tangible effects long after Wilson was gone.

“The computers he set up for me, I wouldn’t let anyone touch them for the longest time,” she said. “They divvied up his belongings, and I got his little blue filing cabinet. It’s in my house now. It means a lot to me.”

The loss was wrenching for Kiowa’s students.

“It was terribly hard on the kids to have an influence, a father figure like that, and then for him to be ripped from them in such an awful manner,” Morrone said.

The investigation The year Wilson died closed without major developments in the case.

Wilson’s son Weston told a 7 News reporter in April 2011 that the family hadn’t heard anything from investigators since December.

Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap, who was the undersheriff at the time of Wilson’s death, held a news conference on the case on April 29, 2011, saying that investigators had collected DNA evidence in the case, but were unable to link it to anyone.

Heap asked for the public’s help in the investigation, saying investigators had been unable to contact a young couple who were at the Conoco near Bennett around the same time as Wilson.

A news reporter was able to contact the couple, who had been traveling to the Aspen Music Festival from Florida the night Wilson died. They were eventually cleared in the case.

Heap told a 7 News reporter at the time that investigators were working other leads.

“We’ve found multiple things that we haven’t shared with you, and we don’t intend to, that we’ll keep moving forward on,” Heap said.

Heap declined to comment for this article.

By June 14, 2011, a year had passed since Wilson died with no arrests in the case.

Elbert County investigators had crisscrossed the country chasing clues, Sheriff ’s Lt. Michelle Nail told 7 News at the time. Nail said they followed leads in Florida, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington and Oregon, and had developed a “firm theory” for Wilson’s death.

“Proving it is another thing,” Nail said. She declined to elaborate on the theory.

In the absence of evidence, rumors and theories swirled.

“If he recognized a car, he would’ve stopped to help,” McFarland said.

“That’s my theory, that he stumbled

Students remember Wilson as a man of quiet intelligence and confidence, with a subtle sensitive side and a dry wit.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SARAH MCFARLAND

“I had just pulled into the parking lot of the office when a friend texted me, I fell to my knees and sobbed. I couldn’t make any sense of it.”

Sarah McFarland, Wilson’s former student upon something he shouldn’t have.

I honestly thought it was probably someone he taught. They would have known if he caught them doing something wrong, his first stop would’ve been the sheriff.”

Wilson’s son Weston posted on the online memorial page that he had spread his father’s ashes on the Grays Peak trail, southwest of Georgetown, on the one-year anniversary of his death. Weston added several photos of himself and his brothers climbing mountains with their dad. Wilson had climbed nearly every Colorado fourteener, Morrone remembered.

At the high school, teachers hung a plaque, topped by a framed picture of Wilson, for the Wilson “Einstein” Award, a $200 scholarship given to a senior each year in Wilson’s honor.

“Although Mr. Wilson will not be there to personally love and challenge Kiowa’s students, many will be blessed in the years to come in honor of him,” Wyatt wrote online at the time.

In 2012, Morrone helped raise funds for Kiowa’s school to build an outdoor classroom dedicated to Wilson: a cluster of benches arranged facing a lectern, fronted by a boulder bearing a plaque, reading in part: “Father, Son, Brother, Teacher, Mentor, Friend.”

At the crossroads A wooden cross memorializing Wilson stands at the crossroads where he

was found dead. A stone’s throw away, along a barbed-wire fence, a smaller cross, shrouded in grass, marks the spot where his body lay.

Heading south from Bennett at night, the crossroads stands out — it’s the first place a driver is forced to slow down, as the otherwise arrowstraight road jags a few hundred feet west around a tight curve. It’s also the first spot on the drive out of view of houses, and few lights are visible on the horizon.

Over the hill to the west, about a mile distant, lies Third Bridge, a low bridge over Kiowa Creek that has long been a pilgrimage for Denver-area teens, a location that legend says is haunted by spirits of various tragedies.

The site of Wilson’s death was eventually woven into the mystique of the bridge, with “ghost hunter” teens posting YouTube videos of themselves visiting the crossroads late at night.

The crossroads is a dark place to those who knew Wilson.

“My stomach gets tied up in knots when I drive past where he died,” McFarland said. “It messes with me. I try to keep driving and not focus on it.”

The years passed, and Wilson’s death began to scar over.

Then, just before Christmas 2017, 7 1/2 years after Wilson was found dead, came a startling announcement: Elbert County investigators had made an arrest in the case.

The accused On Dec. 19, the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office announced it had arrested Daniel Pesch, 34, in Littleton. Pesch, who turned 27 only three days before Wilson died, was charged with first-degree murder, resisting arrest, obstruct- Pesch ing an officer and attempting to escape.

A judge sealed all records in the case almost immediately, and neither investigators, prosecutors, nor Pesch’s public defenders have shared any details in the case.

The news opened old wounds for those who knew him.

“Now we have to relive it all over again,” McFarland said. “We had gotten to where we could live without this overwhelming sense of loss and now they’re bringing us back to 2010.

I spent the first month after his arrest trying to figure out how I felt. I was relieved, confused, sad — every emotion I could feel.”

In some ways, Pesch’s arrest only added to the enigma.

“No news for seven years, then they arrest some guy nobody’s ever heard of,” McFarland said. “The way he died, I’m sure there was more than one person involved. Randy was 6 feet tall. He would’ve fought back. There’s no way one person could have subdued him to kill him in that way.”

Pesch’s online footprints give some clues to his life.

His LinkedIn profile says he earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from the University of Central

Florida, in Orlando, in 2006.

The profile says he worked as an assistant property manager for Vail Resorts in Keystone from October 2007 to November 2010, which would include the time of Wilson’s death.

After that, the profile says he held a handful of restaurant jobs in Breckenridge.

The profile’s last entry says Pesch had moved to the Denver area and started a job at a restaurant at Dry Creek Road and I-25 in May 2017.

A search of Pesch’s criminal record reveals a handful more details.

Pesch obtained a flurry of traffic tickets, all in either Idaho Springs, Summit County or Breckenridge, around the time of Wilson’s death.

In November 2016, Breckenridge police charged him with felony possession of ID documents from multiple people, possession of an illegal weapon and speeding. All the charges were dismissed in February 2017.

Breckenridge police were not immediately able to locate an affidavit in the case.

More about Pesch comes from his Facebook profile, which he maintained since 2007. The earliest photos on the page show Pesch in his early 20s, goofing around with friends in the mountains, sledding and throwing snowballs. More recent photos show him embracing family members.

Records show Pesch was evicted twice: once the winter after Wilson died, and again in September 2017, three months before his arrest.

Pesch’s final online footprint comes from December 2017, the month he was arrested. He spent much of the weeks preceding his arrest selling numerous children’s toys and pieces of furniture on a Littleton community Facebook page, posting new items nearly every day. Moving boxes can be seen in the background.

Pesch’s next court appearance is expected to be a preliminary hearing at the courthouse in Kiowa, where the prosecution will present some of the evidence against him. The hearing is scheduled for March 30.

Until then, those who knew Wilson are left to wait and wonder.

“I just want justice for him,” said Karen Carnahan, a former student of Wilson’s who now teaches at the same school. “But I know that no matter how upset we are, he would want us to forgive.”

In the meantime, Morrone draws solace from an experience she had in a Denver restaurant the winter after Wilson died.

“My wedding was scheduled for the same day as Randy’s birthday,” she said. “Before he died we were joking about how we’d have a great big party.

He died in June, and I got married the following November. On the first Valentine’s Day after he died, my husband took me out to dinner. We didn’t tell anyone where we were going.

When the waitress brought the bill, she said somebody already paid it for us. We asked who, and she said some guy who already left. We asked her to check, and she came back and said: ‘All I’ve got is Mr. Wilson.’ ”

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Arapahoe sheriff holds school safety talk with Sessions Walcher, other lawmen meet with attorney general in Washington

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it comes to responding to shootings, Arapahoe County Sheriff David Walcher has more experience than most.

Walcher was a natural choice to meet with Attorney General Jeff Sessions about school safety, having been the incident commander at the Columbine massacre in 1999, and an undersheriff on scene at the Aurora theater attack in 2012 and the Arapahoe High School shooting in 2013.

Sessions summoned several sheriffs from around the country to the Justice Department headquarters in Washington to discuss school safety on March 9 in the wake of a Feb. 14 school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead.

Walcher joined three other sheriffs — Mike Bouchard of Oakland County, Michigan; Scott Mascher of Yavapai County, Arizona; and Grady Judd of Polk County, Florida — at the meeting, where discussion centered on what can be done about school shootings.

High on Walcher’s list of suggestions: more school resource officers, or SROs. He cited the 2013 Arapahoe High School

shooting, in which a teenage gunman killed student Claire Davis, then shot and killed himself because a sheriff ’s deputy was closing in, Walcher said.

“I asked how many in the room heard of the Arapahoe shooting, and nobody had,” Walcher said. “The reason is that we didn’t lose 13 or 17 or 36 kids. We lost Claire Davis. That’s a horrible tragedy, but the reason we didn’t lose more is because we had an SRO in that building. He saved a lot of lives.”

Walcher praised the reWalcher sponse of school staff and responding officers, but said he wished more could have been done sooner.

“From the response side we couldn’t have done any better,” Walcher said.

“The tragedy is there were red flags. We did a threat assessment, and two psychologists said he wasn’t dangerous, but all the while he was preparing a 28-page diary about how he was going to do it.

The system’s response seemed appropriate, but it still happened under their noses. The issue is about mental illness and what do we do about it.”

Mental health is a tricky subject, exacerbated by a lack of resources, Walcher said.

“It’s very difficult for law enforcement because there’s only so much we can do and have time to do,” Walcher said.

“There’s a lot of demand out there. It’s on everyone’s mind.”

“What if the cops do respond, and they see someone else, or multiple people running around with guns?”

David Walcher Arapahoe County Sheriff Walcher said improved interagency communication would go a long way toward preventing mass shootings. He said information sharing is sometimes stymied by privacy laws around mental health care.

“I get privacy laws, but sometimes those get in the way of trying to do the right thing,” Walcher said. “We need to be able to identify people. I don’t know of an active shooter scenario where there weren’t red flags. The more we can share information, the more we can have a plan of action.”

Gun law reform is a likely outcome to the current attention placed on school safety, Walcher said, but he’s not convinced it will have much of an impact.

He cited Colorado’s ban on high capacity ammunition magazines, passed after the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting.

“I don’t think anybody’s ever been charged for violating that in this area,” Walcher said.

Walcher said he’s wary of the idea of arming teachers.

“We don’t need more guns in schools,” Walcher said. “It scares me to put guns in the hands of teachers who don’t have experience and training. Could there be exceptions? Perhaps. But it’s not simple and it needs serious consideration.

What if the cops do respond, and they see someone else, or multiple people running around with guns?”

Sessions took Walcher’s and the other sheriffs’ perspectives seriously, Walcher said. A press release on school safety initiatives published by the Justice Department on March 12, three days after Walcher’s meeting, lists several of the sheriff ’s points as high priorities: hiring more SROs, improving interagency communication, and improving access to mental health records.

Other priorities in the communique include banning “bump stocks,” devices that allow semiautomatic rifles to fire like machine guns, and robust enforcement of existing background check laws.

“Whatever we can do to provide a safe environment, I’m all in,” Walcher said. “There’s a lot of good going on, but we’re not perfect and there’s more we can do.”

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LPS student walkouts draw crowds, survivors Heritage High protest much larger than prior event; Columbine parents attend

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It went like clockwork.

A 17-minute school walkout to memorialize the victims of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 people last month took place right on schedule.

Hundreds of students filed onto Heritage High School’s football field at precisely 10 a.m. on March 14, a month to the day since a gunman opened fire on teenagers and staff at the suburban Florida school.

Students at the Littleton school huddled in a tight mass on the field’s end zone, and at 10:17, they filed back inside.

The walkout was held in solidarity with schools nationwide as part of an effort to remember school shooting victims and push for school safety reform.

The walkout was an important step in advocating for gun law reform and cultural change, said Sabrina Ehrnstein, a Heritage High School junior who was instrumental in organizing the event. A previous walkout on Feb.

Sue Townsend, left, and husband Rick Townsend, whose daughter Lauren was killed in the Columbine Massacre, and Tom Mauser, whose son Daniel was killed at Columbine, and Prince of Peace Church reverend Gail Erisman-Valeta stand outside the Heritage High School fence to support students walking out.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT 21 drew only a handful of students.

“Today was a reminder that we’re not going away,” Ehrnstein said. “Like most movements, it doesn’t happen overnight. When teenagers want to be listened to, we have to try extra hard. This second installment is our reminder to the adults out there that we’re still fighting for our safety, and they haven’t done anything yet.”

Ehrnstein said she sees the walkouts as a way to demand legislation “to keep us safe from guns.”

“When it’s our safety at issue, we’re not trying to get rid of rights, we’re trying to restrict access to something that can kill 30 people in a minute,” Ehrnstein said. “When I say people, I mean kids. At their desks. In school. The lives of chil-

dren are not a partisan issue.”

Ehrnstein said she’s heard the pushback that has spread across social media in recent days that students should “walk up, not walk out,” meaning to reach out to ostracized classmates who might feel socially isolated and therefore more likely to commit massacres.

She says students can and should do both.

“Personally, I value my education, which is why I’m fighting for my safety,” Ehrnstein said. “I believe every child should have free access to a safe and fair education. Safety is not part of our education right now.”

She added that asking students to “walk up” to others who might become school shooters is asking them to befriend potentially highly dangerous people.

“Walking up” is not a new idea, and it hasn’t seemed to work very well, said junior Miles Hersch, who helped organize the walkout and leads the school’s Progressive Club.

“We tried walking up for many years,” Hersch said “We tried anti-bullying programs after Columbine, but that’s just not a reality in high school.

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• Erik Stanger, who lives in Centennial, according to his social-media pages. Stanger studied business administration at Broward College and described himself as a “coder” and “DIYer” on his campaign site.

• Levi Tillemann, who lives in Aurora, according to his social-media pages. Tillemann served as an adviser in the Department of Energy during the Obama administration and is a managing partner at Valence Strategic, a consulting firm.

• David Aarestad, an Aurora attorney. Aarestad negotiated contracts for the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and lists his experience as a member of the Special Education Advisory Committee to the Colorado Board of Education on his campaign site.

• Jennifer Diffendal, who lives in the Denver area, according to her Facebook page. Diffendal studied finance at East Carolina University, describes herself as an entrepreneur, and has experience in the pharmaceutical sales and medical-device industries.

further to the left, I’ve solidified my direction. At some point you have to quit (complaining) about things and try to do something about it.

It’s not only Coffman, but it’s the Republican Party also. Both bear a lot of responsibility for the position we’re in right now. The Republicans, for years, put up all these show votes on “repeal and replace.” Once (President Donald) Trump got elected, it pulled back the SEE EDWARDS, P12

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Nine candidates are seeking election for three seats on the South Suburban Park and Recreation District board of directors. The districtwide polling place election is May 8.

The order of the names appearing on the ballot was determined via lottery drawing March 7 at the South Suburban Administration Building, 6631 S. University Blvd., Centennial. The ballot order is: Susan Pye, Michael G. Kohut, Jeff Monroe, Dave Lawful, Jerry Bakke, Dan Purse, Tom Wood, Charlie Blosten and Pete Barrett.

The five-member board of directors is elected at large to four-year terms, on a nonpartisan basis.

The board of directors meets on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month at Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial.

Additional study sessions or special meetings are called as needed.

The election will be a polling place election, with the option of

obtaining an absentee ballot. This is a district regular election and will feature only the election of board of directors candidates.

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; The Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway; and South Suburban Golf Course, 7900 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial.

To request an absentee ballot, go to http://ssprd.org/Portals/0/ Board/SSPRD-application-for-absentee-ballot-2018.pdf. For questions about voter eligibility, send an email to elections@ssprd.org or call 303-483-7011.

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try to fix the problem in other ways, too. We can’t just keep trying the same thing and hoping for a different result. The results just keep getting worse. We need to start trying to disrupt a little bit of class time so teachers realize that this is an issue we’re willing to stop our learning for, and learning is really important to most students at Heritage.”

On the other side of the football field fence, a small group of adults stood and watched the walkout in silence. Some of their names will sound familiar to locals who recall the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, in which two teenagers killed 12 classmates and a teacher before fatally shooting themselves.

Tom Mauser’s son Daniel was killed in the attack.

Mauser became a vocal gun control advocate in the years following the massacre. Mauser’s daughter is a senior at Heritage.

“I know how many people gun violence impacts,” Mauser said. “Even today we hear stories of PTSD and other

problems that survivors of Columbine have. It leaves a deep scar on society.”

Mauser wore his son’s sneakers— the ones Daniel died wearing — “so Daniel can walk with me,” he said.

“Walking up” to the Columbine killers might not have saved his son, Mauser said.

“We don’t even know that nobody did walk up to them,” Mauser said. “There was a real mental illness there, and even a psychologist didn’t know the extent of those killers’ disease.

Would kids have understood to treat them differently because they were psychopaths?”

Rick and Sue Townsend, whose daughter Lauren was killed at Columbine, said the walkout was the first time they’ve come out to publicly protest.

“We have quietly protested in the past, by signing petitions or voting for candidates who supported our causes, but there’s something different after Parkland,” said Sue Townsend, Lauren’s stepmother. “With their energy and passion, we’ll support them 100 percent. Something needs to change. You can’t legislate evil away, but you can do things to slow it down.”

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curtain and showed they had no plan in place for repeal or replace. Coffman was one of the few Republicans that voted no (on a bill to undo the Affordable Care Act).

What are your thoughts on Donald Trump’s presidency so far?

Trump saved America. I don’t think there’s any dispute that if Hillary Clinton had been elected, we would know nothing about the corruption in the Department of Justice and the FBI. The ... government is massively corrupt — it’s just inherent in its nature. So I’m a supporter of Donald Trump. If he makes a mistake, he makes a mistake, but I’m still a supporter of Donald Trump.

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What are your main values?

Most people live their lives with conservative values ... Everybody wants to be safe, they want to have good schools, they want to have economic opportunity, they want to have religious freedom.

The left wants that too. But what the left does is go to the sidelines and talk about this extreme issue and that extreme issue, and it becomes a way to divide the country. That’s why we’re at where we’re at as a country. We’re divided over (small issues). We’re not united about endless wars for 15 years, a balanced budget ... all we get

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is endless regulations that hold the economy back, hold expansion back, hold people back.

The main thing I’d want to do is get control of the federal budget. We don’t have an income problem — we have a spending problem. That spending problem is going to impact (the) future generations. We have been ourselves corrupt in promoting this idea that we can spend today and worry about the bill tomorrow ... The interest on the national debt is a huge item.

I’m a pro-life person. It’s not enough to be against abortion. What I would like to see is a federalized effort to promote adoption and to provide the women who are in that situation an alternative. If the economic cost and the rules and regulations with adoption were not so extreme and onerous, then we could possibly see more women saying yes, there’s a family out there who would love to give my child a wonderful life.

What’s something you’d push for that would help Colorado and areas like it?

I think (solutions to) economic issues are what is going to benefit Colorado and America in general. The more economic opportunity we can have, the more freedom we can have to choose which particular job you want to take — if there’s competition among employment opportunities, that’s going to drive up wages.

As wages go upward, people will be able to afford a better standard of living. That would be the biggest (way) to help everybody in Colorado.

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Advocates, lawmakers back efforts to bolster education funding House bill, ballot measure would work in tandem to tackle education issues

an increased level of funding for all students, while at the same time establishing a more equitable distribution of funding for students who are underserved and/or face the greatest challenges to being ready for college or a career when they finish high school.

“The bill making its way through Legislature would change how the Zenzinger pie gets sliced,” said state Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, who sits on the Senate education committee and the Legislative Interim Committee on School Finance, which is charged with examining how to update the school finance formula.

“The last time the formula was updated was in 1994 through the Public

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A state House bill and a ballot measure could increase education funding throughout Colorado.

Colorado House Bill 1232, which is currently awaiting hearing by the House Education Committee, seeks to create a new public school funding distribution formula for preschool through secondary education.

The modernized school finance formula, proposed by Colorado superintendents, aspires to provide all 178 Colorado school districts with

School Finance Act of 1994.

“If coupled with a separate initiative for ballot, we can increase the size of the pie,” Zenzinger explained.

“They go hand in hand. Why have a conversation about changing the formula if we don’t have a commitment to fund it?”

The Great Schools, Thriving Communities ballot initiative seeks to increase that pie by creating a quality public education fund financed through higher taxes on incomes above $150,000 and on “C” corporations.

Organizers maintain that if passed, the initiative would providing sustainable support for schools by stabilizing property taxes.

The ballot initiative is designed in a way to align with the House bill.

“We are working together, learn-

ing together and coming up with a proposal that would meet everyone’s interest,” said Susan Meek, communication director for Great Education Colorado, the organization sponsoring the ballot initiative. “It wasn’t a good idea to just raise revenue when we could lose it to the Gallagher Amendment.”

The Gallagher Amendment is just one factor that makes state education funding in Colorado complex.

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argaret Atwood — remember her? — said, “In the spring, at the end of the day, you QUIET should smell like DESPERATION dirt.”

To be honest, I had never heard of Atwood, but I liked the quote. The quote led me to her. She is a novelist and a poet and an inventor.

I invented something that never got off the ground. I am Craig Marshall still looking for an Smith investor.

I invented a smoke alarm that doesn’t chirp you to death.

It says, in a soothing voice, “My bat-

tery is low, Craig.”

(You could program it to say, “My battery is low, Otis,” if your name was Otis, or even if it wasn’t.)

Every time one of my smoke alarms fatigues and chirps, I spend 20 minutes or more trying to determine which one it is. In the meantime, the dog goes out of his mind.

I was looking for a good quote about spring, and that’s how I found Atwood.

She’s Canadian. If she were an American, she’d be on a stamp someday. Her life has been impressive.

Of course, anyone can be on a stamp these days. You can have stamps made with anything you want on them, and they’re legal tender.

I don’t feel any differently about spring than I do about winter, unless we’ve had a good sock of winter. And

we haven’t.

Spring will be welcome nevertheless, even though I don’t have any dirt.

I don’t plant anything, and I never have. Maybe it was too much apartment living when I was younger. Or maybe it is an ineptitude when it comes to home-growing flowers and vegetables.

There are a few things that change around here when spring arrives. Russell shows up, for one thing.

Russell will get the sprinkler system running and tell me a bad joke while he’s doing it.

The yard will be aerated and fed.

And finally the mower will come out and make too much racket.

Spring cleaning? There will be none. Cleaning is year around, partly because of my mother, who at one

time owned five vacuum cleaners.

They weren’t all alike. Each one was designated for a different purpose and zone.

The upright couldn’t go where the handheld could go.

Our house was never a home. It was always too clean. I keep a clean house, but it is nothing like the houses I lived in when I was growing up. I felt like the Bubble Boy without the bubble.

Crumbs were the enemy.

The bad boy in me then, which holds true today, left crumbs for my mother to ferret.

It wasn’t entirely objectionable to her: It rewarded her, and gave her day a purpose.

She’s gone, and I wish I could ask SEE SMITH, P15

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Immigration demands real solution In last week’s guest column, I found Jonathan’s story compelling and worthy of praise for his hard work and commitment to making a better life for him and his family.

But in telling his story, and many like him, the argument over the immigration issue in this country is getting lost and thus no solution is in sight.

Yes, not all Dreamers are unproductive and dangerous (criminals). But the plain hard truth and fact is that there are many who are that need

ver the past 10 years, many of you have asked me a similar question. You have asked me for one of the best lessons that I have learned over the course of my career and my life. Historically I have not called them out specifically, instead I have strived to pass along some of those lessons through insights shared in this weekly column. Today, however, I will share what I believe is one WINNING of the greatest life lessons I have WORDS ever learned. May it have the same F impact on you as it did on me.

In 2008, my boss, my mentor, and my friend Zig Ziglar was asked to speak at an executive retreat for about 400 people. The sponsoring corporation was a Fortune 50 company. The executive retreat was taking place over three days and they had several big-name celebriMichael Norton ties, subject matter experts, and professional athletes who were going to speak to the group at different times over the threeday event. Mr. Ziglar was going to be the last speaker on the final day of the retreat. And for me, well I was the president of the company at the time and I was invited to the event as well. Mostly I was just Zig’s bag man and I was happy and proud to have that job for Zig at any time.

Mr. Ziglar was scheduled to speak in the afternoon.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What’s the lesson?

Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert says that students participating in school walkouts is a teachable moment. What exactly is being taught?

If kids want to demonstrate, they can do it on their own time. It is taxpayers who are subsidizing a walkout and interrupted teaching time. If an employee walked out of a job, there would be docked pay and even loss of a job. Mr. Ewert made a bad decision.

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NORTON FROM PAGE 14

up on the beach. We were invited to sit with the CEO, the CFO, and the chairman of the board along with the other guest speakers and celebrities who were participating that week. At that point they had all given their talk and the only one left to speak was Zig Ziglar later that afternoon.

As we enjoyed lunch, there were some very good discussions going on.

Some very intriguing questions and stimulating conversation. I watched and observed Mr. Ziglar as he quietly and deliberately ate his lunch and took it all in. At a table with some very highly educated people, extremely business savvy folks, and celebrities who were not at a loss for opinions or words, it became obvious that Mr. Ziglar was not participating in the conversation. Not yet anyway.

SMITH FROM PAGE 14

her what she did all day, home alone, while dad was at work, and while Cindy and I were in school.

I think I know the answer: She cleaned things over and over, and cleaned things that didn’t need to be cleaned.

I know she didn’t watch television or drink or take snoozes. She cleaned.

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to be detained, processed and deported. Yet the Progressives and Democrats are unwilling to admit that and join Republicans in coming up with a bipartisian solution that truly benefits all of the citizens of this country and keep us safe.

What is so unreasonable about deportation of illegal immigrants who are criminals? If we can at least agree and do something about that I believe there would be a bipartisian permanent solution for the illegal immigrants who are here, productive and law abiding. And it would be done the way it should have been done, through

A question came up and before anyone else could answer the CEO stopped and asked Mr. Ziglar if he would like to share his thoughts. And Zig looked at me, winked, put down his fork and knife and said, “Thank you, I thought you would never ask, and why yes I do have a thought or two I would like to share.”

The question was about character and integrity in a corporate environment. Zig summed it all up, confidently, quietly, with conviction, and from a position of confidence based on his own fundamental belief system.

I can’t include every single word Zig spoke that day, so I will give you the punch line, “Reputation is what you have done in this life, character and integrity is who you are.”

In sharing one of life’s great lessons with you, you might be thinking it is Mr. Ziglar’s response that I quoted above. Although it certainly is another great life lesson, the lesson I want to pass along is how Mr. Ziglar, at a table

with prominent and powerful business executives, celebrities, and professional athletes, did not get caught up in the “who’s who” of life. He sat quietly, listened, waited for his moment, and then provided a response that had every single person at the table hanging on the edge of their seat.

How often do we just jump in and try and become part of a conversation, competing for air time, and wanting to prove our knowledge? How often do we think about what it is we want to say instead of listening, truly listening, and waiting for the appropriate time to respond? It’s one thing to read books, watch videos and take courses on best practices and business principles, and I strongly advocate for all of those as we grow personally and professionally. But I was so very blessed to have watched it happen real-time, live, and right in front of my eyes.

I still pinch myself whenever I think about my 12 years of working with Zig

Ziglar, his family, and the many people who were part of the Ziglar corporation.

The lesson: Humble quietness, active listening, and responding from a position of confidence and conviction when appropriate. No blustering to hear yourself speak.

So how about you? Do you make it a point to listen, truly listen, and then respond when appropriate or are you already thinking about what you want to say? Maybe you too have mastered the art of quiet humbleness and active listening. Either way, I would live to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we are blessed enough to capture one of life’s lesson and then apply it in our own life, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

Former Texas governor Ann Richards said she did not want her tombstone to read, “She kept a really clean house.”

My mother, however, good old Shirley, would have loved a legacy exactly like that.

Dirt at the end of the day, Margaret Atwood, was unthinkable.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net. legislation in Congress and signed by the president, not the unconstitutional executive order by President Obama.

Yet from the Progressives and Democrats all we get is sanctuary city and state policies and roadblocks of cooperation with ICE that puts all of us in harms way. There is no move on their part in solving the DACA issue. And that is exactly what they want: no solution so they can keep it alive as a campaign issue. They are using the illegal immigrants as pawns in their quest for power.

Finally, the other argument we always here is that the deportation of illegal immigrants is “not what our country is all about.” What I believe is getting lost and forgotten is that we are also a country of “rule of law.”

Greg Nierling Centennial

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What it will do Aside from allowing internet providers the access needed to supply faster speed to residents and businesses, the new fiber backbone could help improve the city’s Intelligent Transportation System by sending information to drivers through dynamic messaging signs — the electronic customizable signs on roadways that display words with light.

Centennial can also enhance its system of traffic cameras and sensors, which will allow the city to time its traffic lights more accurately to traffic flows. Police and fire officers could also benefit from better updates about traffic and car accidents.

“The city’s new fiber infrastructure can assist with interconnecting our multiple public-safety agencies,” said Allison Wittern, spokeswoman for Centennial. It can “improve communi-

cation in the event of an emergency.”

From an economic-development perspective, Wittern said, the backbone could drive competition among service providers, which could lead to better telecommunication services that would attract and retain businesses in the city.

Fiber could even allow residents to age in place — in their homes — more comfortably by allowing doctors to remotely monitor signs like their blood pressure, for example, and letting residents communicate with family in real time, Mayor Stephanie Piko said in September.

What Ting brings As of mid-March, Ting is the only internet provider that has looked at a partnership with Centennial to lease its fiber backbone to provide service to residents, according to the city. The company is currently connecting to the fiber backbone. Centennial expects to complete the east and west rings of the backbone by the end of 2018.

A few hundred cities and towns have fiber-infrastructure systems throughout the country, many of which are municipal networks, said Gotto, Ting’s city manager for Centennial. But the emergence of public-private partnerships — between government entities and private companies — as an avenue to bringing fiber to communities is more recent, Gotto said.

Those partnerships allow private companies to benefit from municipalities’ ability to build common infrastructure or use existing city assets, which can be used by partners to create a network that “helps meet a city’s goals of increasing economic development and quality of life,” Gotto said.

Ting is currently in markets in five different states, and among its first ventures into Centennial is in the Willow Creek area. Ting will move past the current handful of neighborhoods it’s working on to neighborhoods with high pre-order levels — the demand in each neighborhood will influence where the system gets built next —

and customers in Centennial could see service as early as June.

The company aims to service all residents and businesses in Centennial, Gotto said, but getting permission from homeowner’s associations where required is a challenge in addition to having enough residents pre-order service.

“If you are eager to have fiber internet from Ting, it’s important to pre-order and ensure your HOA leadership is supportive as well,” Gotto said.

Ting offers 1-gigabit service, which is 1,000 mbps speed for download and upload — performance that’s impossible on cable and telecommunications networks that share bandwidth among large numbers of customers, Gotto said.

With cable internet, residents share bandwidth speed with neighbors, Gotto said, making for slower speeds amid high use. The “almost endless” capacity of fiber allows for internet use without compromising performance, Gotto said.

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Tenor Nathan Ward and mezzo-soprano Katherine Beck in Opera Colorado Young Artist Program’s abridged, Englishlanguage, and family-friendly production of Rossini’s “Cinderella.”

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Even opera singers understand that their artform of choice can be easy to make fun of at times, even if the things people assume about opera are wrong.

“People think operas are impossible to understand, or that they’re just people screaming on stage,” said Cherity Koepke, director of education and community programs and From left, bassbaritone Andrew Hiers, baritones Heath Martin and Nicholas Kreider, and tenor Nathan Ward perform during the Opera Colorado Young Artists’ annual An Afternoon of American Song on March 4 at the Opera Colorado Opera Center in Englewood. OPERA COLORADO/JAMIE KRAUS

director of Opera Colorado’s Young Artist Program. “A lot of people think opera singers are all old, but they don’t understand the diversity of voices coming from the next generation of singers.”

Nathan Ward, who initially studied cello and piano in high school, understands the hesitancy many people have towards the centuries-old musical form.

“I was skeptical even while I was watching my first opera, right until the end, when I heard all these motifs woven together,” Ward, who is a member of the Young Artist Program, remembers. “Now, I get to be part of the first opera experience for students all over Colorado, and that means a lot.”

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or a long time, I was one of those people who wrote off horror films as cheap scares or excuses to get as gory as possible.

But once you study what a good horror film can be, it becomes obvious the genre is especially suited to exploring outdated social norms and changes COMING the world.

ATTRACTIONS inThat was one of the things that attracted Denver native Haylar Garcia to the genre, when he became interested in screenwriting and filmmaking after an initial interest in music.

“Horror films are Clarke Reader wonderful for mimicking issues seen in our culture,” he said. “I love allegory, and so social horror films are really interesting to me as a filmmaker.”

Now Garcia’s third film, “Apartment 212” which was shot in the metro area and in his RiNo studio, is being released in 10 cities, on-demand, and is available on iTunes, Google Play, and other streaming services, after being acquired by Gracitas Ventures.

The movie was released at the Sie FilmCenter in Denver, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., as well as theaters in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Detroit and other major cities.

Produced by Unreal Media and Wrecking Ball Productions, in addition to Gravitas, the film stars Penelope Mitchell, Sally Kirkland and Kyle Gass, of Tenacious D fame. Mitchell stars as Jennifer, a small-town girl fleeing an abusive relationship and aiming for a new start in the city. But when she starts waking up with bites taken out of her, she has to confront the demons hot on her trail.

“The film deals with empowerment and overcoming abuse, but it’s also about the things that eat at all of us in our daily lives,” Garcia explained.

“We all have things that scare us, things we need to face that take a lot out of us.”

The film has won several awards in the horror-film festival circuit, including Best Horror Feature Film at Los Angels’ Shriekfest.

As an Denver native, it’s important to Garcia that his films highlight the thriving arts scene in the metro area.

“There are so any great artists in the area that deserve a voice, and so many creative communities that deserve to be employed,” he said. “It just seems like the right thing to do to bring national talent here to be a part of it all.”

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‘Sleeping Beauty’ comes to stage at Mizel center “Sleeping Beauty,” as conceived by Denver Children’s Theatre, which is presenting its 21st annual professionally staged production for children, involves a feisty Briar SONYA’S Rose and her friend Gryff, the half-dragon, SAMPLER as well as two witches and Prince Owain.

Plays through May 4 at the Elaine Wolf Theatre at Mizel Arts and Community Center (Jewish Community Center), 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver.

Performances at 1 p.m. Sundays and for Sonya Ellingboe school groups weekdays at 10. Tickets $10, $12, 303-316-6360, www.jccdenver.org/ event/denver-childrens-theatre/.

Marlea Taylor Englewood artist and former teacher Marlea Taylor will exhibit her latest mosaic creations, inspired by vacation trips, in the café at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscayne Circle, Centennial during the month of April.

Library hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

SPARK at Chatfield Farms In partnership with the Colorado chapter of SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association, Denver Botanic Gardens offers an opportunity for participants with mild memory loss to enjoy handson garden-related projects at 10 a.m. to noon on April 3. Free, but registration

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Springtime for Lone Tree Brewing The Front Range is on the cusp of warmer weather, when greens start appearing amidst all the browns and yellows.

Which makes it the perfect time for Lone Tree Brewing Company, 8200 Park Meadows Drive, No. 8222 in Lone Tree, to announce its 2018 batch of Bière de Printemps. This is a spring seasonal that belongs to Lone Tree’s Branching Out Series of small-batch, specialty beers.

Bière de Printemps, a Bière de Mars, is a palate-awakening French-style spring ale fermented with French ale yeast that yields spicy aromas and subtle citrus notes. It is brewed with Noble Hops and a touch of soft winter wheat. The bright lemon notes from this beer’s yeast finish out the experience and open the senses to the aromatics of spring.

The drink was bottled for the first time in 2017, and is available on draft at Lone Tree’s tasting room and in bombers across Colorado while supplies last.

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Rangers at library “Redwoods: Nature’s Tupperware for Carbon Storage,” “Legends of the Aurora Borealis” and “Spirit Trees” will be topics discussed by Red Rocks College Ranger Interpretation trainees at 7 p.m. April 10 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free.

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Women’s history The Center for Colorado Women’s History opened March 21 at the Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., Denver. The focus of the first state museum on the past, present and future accomplishments of Colorado women will be on scholarship, research, public programs, narrative, lectures, public school tours and exhibits. Jillian Allison is director. Byers-Evans open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mondays through Saturdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Members free. Tickets: score to deepen the story and add some nuance to characters. And composer John Williams’ score to the “Star Wars” films is perhaps the quintessential example of the power of the two forms.

For me, the first film, “A New Hope,” will always be the best entry into the series, and it features some of Williams’ most iconic themes. Now fans of the movies, music or both can experience them in a new way.

The Colorado Symphony will be performing the score to “A New Hope” live while the film shows at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at the 1st Bank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane in Broomfield.

The performance is sure to leave you humming these classic tunes for the rest of the night. To get tickets, go to www.1stbankcenter.com.

God Save the Queens The Hi-Dive is a great venue for seeing bands for a good cause, and audiences can expect a raucous good time with some of the most creative and dynamic punk bands in the area.

The third installment of God Save the Queens: Denver Queer Punk Night will be at 9 p.m. on Monday, March 26 at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway in Denver.

God Save the Queens is an evening for all genders and gender expressions, queer people and allies alike to come together and hear a variety of punk subgenres, from postpunk to

Free community dinner The monthly free community dinner date for March is March 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. March menu: Easter ham, baked potatoes, confetti corn, Waldorf salad, fresh fruit, handheld desserts. All are welcome. No reservations required. Information: 303-798-1389 or fpcl.org/dinner.

Rachel Applehans Fia NyXX, Rachel Applehans from Westminster, will perform on March 25 at the Clocktower in Denver. She grew up in Denver and graduated from Standley Lake High School. 303293-0075, clocktowercabaret.com.

Band members sought The Castle Rock Band invites percussionists, brass and woodwind players to join this community band and play under conductor Andy Goodiger for free community concerts. Rehearsals on alternate Monday evenings at Faith Lutheran Church, 303 Ridge Road, Castle Rock. Information: visit castlerockband.org or email CastleRockBand@aol.com.

Performance Now “The Producers” by Mel Brooks is presented March 23-April 1 by Performance Now Theatre Company at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets start at $20, 303-987-7845, Lakewood.org/ LCCpresents. protopunk, goth, deathrock, queercore, riot grrrl, electropunk and more.

There’s no cover for the show, but it is a 21 and older only event.

For more information, visit www. hi-dive.com.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — A$AP Ferg at Ogden Theatre When it comes to A$AP Mob, a rap collective from New York City, the name most people probably recognize is A$AP Rocky. As the de facto leader of the group, Rocky has recorded with pop stars like Selena Gomez and Maroon 5 and with rap mainstays like ScHoolboy Q, Drake and Kanye West.

But A$AP Ferg, another member of the group, has proven himself to be the breakout star, bringing a dark menace to even his most radiofriendly tracks. He’s already released two very good albums, and now he’s heading to Denver.

A$AP Ferg will be stopping by the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28.

In addition to Ferg, audiences will be treated to performances from Denzel Curry and IDK, both off whom are making serious waves in the hip-hop community. For tickets, visit www. ogdentheatre.com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Since its creation in 1983, Opera Colorado has been working to keep the form alive and thriving in the metro area and elsewhere in the state through performances at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, in classrooms, and theaters in towns like Telluride and Steamboat Springs.

“We produce two large-scale, grand operas a year, and a contemporary, smaller chamber piece in the winter,” said Greg Carpenter, general and artistic director of Opera Colorado. “Some of our most significant work is our work with young people — by going into schools and touring with our young adults program, we reach about 40,000 students a year.”

In May, Opera Colorado will be producing Giuseppe Verdi’s comic opera, “Falstaff,” but it has an equally exciting day coming on Saturday, March 24 — Family Day at the Opera. Created as a free way to introduce parents and children alike to opera, the event allows people to see members of the Young Artist Program perform shortened, English versions of the touring productions — in this case, “Cinderella” and “The Elixir of Love.”

There will also be activities, food, and other fun ways to experience the world of opera. Audiences literally sit on stage at the performers’ feet.

“After being with the organization’s education department for years, I’ve found the best way to get children in opera is to show them the classics, instead of operas created specifically for children,” Koepke said. “What we do is abridge the opera, and translate it into English, but it’s still the classic.

We’ve also found making connections to their lives helps kids relate to the opera.”

The Young Artist Program is eight months long and provides the seven members with smaller mainstage roles, mentorship, coaching, and opportunities to do community outreach. As a member, Ward sees how open to opera children can be, especially without the preconceived notions so many adults are saddled with.

“It’s great that kids be willing to try this art form, or at least listen to more of it, because of the performances we do,” he said.

“This music has existed for centuries because it is good, and if we can get kids to have an open mind, that’s great.”

Even if the children who watch the opera aren’t inspired to be a performer of any kind, there’s still a variety of careers available, from lights and tech to make up and sound design.

“The themes of opera are as relevant today as when they were written,” Carpenter said.

“Going to the opera a great chance to do something social with people, something you can go to dinner and discuss.”

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Volunteers to help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide 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 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@ alz.org.

Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses.

Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area.

Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.

Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@projectangelheart.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado.

Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org.

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs.

Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800733-2773 Audubon Society of Greater Denver: Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area.

Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events.

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

Age Requirement: 18 years or older for yearround volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs.

Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@ denveraudubon.org or 303-973-9530.

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 ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out online application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects.

Need: Teachers or teachers at heart to lead or assist during outdoor field trips at CALF’s Lowell Ranch. Weekdays. Opportunities available April through October.

Requirements: Must be available during the week between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Background check. We provide the training.

Contact: Kim Roth, 303-688-1026 or kim@ thecalf.org www.thecalf.org Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects.

Need: Regular care and feeding of CALF’s livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to learn if your children are truly passionate about owning and caring for an animal. Once per week. Morning or evening shifts available.

Requirements: None. We will train you.

Contact: Brooke Fox, 303-688-1026 or brooke@thecalf.org, www.thecalf.org Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases.

Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 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.

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, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

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Critter creations fill ‘Stampede’ exhibit at art museum Curators chose animal figures for show during shutdown of North Building

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Children are enjoying this group of three Deborah Butterfield horses, exhibited in “Stampede.”

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When it was time to close down the Denver Art Museum’s 50-year-old North (Gio Ponti) Building for an update, curators from all departments were asked to select an assortment of animals, as portrayed by artists ancient and modern — creatures mythical and realistic — in two and three dimensions: sculptures, paintings, textiles, ceramics. Objects range from ancient fierce dragon-like temple guards to Deborah Butterfield’s relaxed recent bronze life-sized horses — and all sorts of wondrous critters in between.

These were to be combined into a large exhibit called “Stampede,” filling both the third and fourth floors at the more recently constructed Hamilton Building.

In addition to delivering an astonishing assortment of creeping, flying, walking, swimming and just plain magical creatures, a sense of humor emerged. The resulting well-organized display is a delight for children and adults.

Objects are divided into categories; Horses, Tales de Fabulas, Posters, Domesticated, Sacred, Elemental, Transformed ...

The Horses category, for example, includes a group of three Butterfield horses that are especially popular with kids, according to Highlands Ranch docent Gene Neiges.

Families can make up a game up — “how many cats can you see?” — for instance. Neiges mentions an elusive one hidden in a “Whistler’s Mother” type of painting, which includes an image of a small painting on the wall depicting said feline. Another entertaining image is Georgia O’Keeffe’s painting of a cow, with head turned up and tongue sticking waay out. And, don’t miss Wenling Chen’s hilarious fiberglass procession, “Riding to Happiness (with 56 little pigs)!”

Images can range from an ancient ceramic Mexican “Standing Dog, Comala Style,” dated @ 300 B.C.-A.D. 300 and standing 10 inches tall to Kiki Smith’s fanciful near-life-sized “Genevieve and the May Wolf ” to Joe Andoe’s huge, in-your-face painting, “Untitled. Horse in Landscape,” which greets one entering the exhibit. The Horses area also includes Chinese artist Xu Beliong’s ink on paper rendition of a horse — and a life-sized mounted Indian with beaded saddle.

ABOUT GENE NEIGES

Gene Neiges, a Highlands Ranch resident who volunteers at the Denver Art Museum three or four days a week, said he had retired and was searching five years ago for something interesting to do when a friend told him about the concentrated one-year docent training program at the Denver Art Museum.

While he owns some artworks, he had no background in art history, but after the strong training program, he leads exhibit tours and can help visitors find a specific item and information about it, if they wish.

The active volunteer assists with Guest Services when not called upon to lead tours.

At present, he is focused on the “Linking Asia” and “Degas” exhibits, but is familiar with other areas as well. For each new exhibit that opens, docents receive concentrated training so they are ready to share history and technical information with the thousands of visitors, young and older, who enter the doors. (Visitors may request tour times and reserve a spot — or they may prefer to wander unassisted.)

IF YOU GO The Denver Art Museum is located on 13th Avenue and Bannock Street, just west of Broadway in downtown Denver, with entry to the parking garage off 12th Avenue. It is open seven days a week.

Members are admitted free, with admission charged for non-members, except on the first Saturday of the month, when all except special extra-fee exhibits (i.e. “Degas”) are free. denverartmuseum.org.

Back to the whimsical, one smiles upon finding a piece purchased for the DAM from the delightful Nick Cave exhibit: “Untitled” (2013), with a rotund furry creature riding a teeter-totter.

And Peter Gugger’s “Dog Barking at Two Women,” from the textile collection that has appeared around town on posters — and Elliot Erwitt’s photograph, “New York City 1974,” with a small dog on a leash and wearing a hat — and only the legs of its owners shown.

A compelling one-minute film of a polar bear swimming is included in the “Elemental” collection, while Rick Barlow’s large painting in “Transformed” is called “Masquerade.” Under “Domesticated,” a visitor will find Robert Motherwell’s “Angus,” multiple black cattle spotted in a field, a Medieval procession that includes unicorns, a Mexican Colonial family with pets, the aforementioned O’Keeffe painting and a crude wooden ox cart.

The variety seems endless and surely include items not previously displayed along with often-shown favorites.

Plan to spend a leisurely couple hours or more of discovery. Include with general admission.

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Palm Sunday, March 25 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am - Palm Sunday Services Palm Sunday Breakfast 8:30am - 11:00am

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Maundy Thursday, March 29 7:00pm Service featuring Hand-Washing Ceremony & First Communion Celebration

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Good Friday, March 30 12:00pm - Good Friday Service 7:00pm - Good Friday Cantata featuring Celebration Choir

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Breakfast and Egg Hunt (K-6) 9:15am

Saturday, March 31 5:00pm - Traditional Easter service featuring the Carillon Ringers Easter Sunday, April 1 7:00am & 8:00am - Traditional services featuring the Celebration Choir 9:30am & 11:00am - Contemporary services featuring Crossroads Band

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Holy Week Services Maundy Thursday, March 29th at 7:00 PM Good Friday Tenebrae, March 30th at 7:00 PM Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 31st at 5 PM Easter Sunday, April 1st at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Youth Group Easter Breakfast Fundraiser: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 550 E Wolfensberger Rd, Castle Rock, CO

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Linking Asia’ exhibit nearing end at Denver Art Museum Visitors can enjoy look back at ancient trade routes

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Linking Asia,” at the Denver Art Museum only through April 1, starts with the legendary Silk Road, which included land and sea routes, illustrating how ideas, techniques, materials and trade goods traveled hundreds of miles and farther, setting the style in faraway lands, when it came to Asian china. (The emperor of Turkey in Istanbul had a huge collection of blue and white china, for example, and it was stylish in Europe as well.)

As a visitor enters the carefully organized “Linking Asia” gallery, there is a huge painted map of China during the Ming Dynasty, dated 1681, (loaned by Wesley A. Brown). Painted in Japan 40 years after the Ming Dynasty, it shows cities, mountains, trade routes in China — and also inspires the colors used in the exhibit, said Tianlong Jiao, Joseph de Heer curator of Asian Art, who organized this fascinating look at history in a part of the world much in today’s news. Trade goods from China, Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia, Iran and Afghanistan flowed back and forth, not only across the continent, but to Europe and Turkey as well. Another large map shows more trade routes. Busy international

Cup and Saucer found in the Griffin Shipwreck are among items illustrating trade routes along the Silk Road by land and water-through April 1 at the Denver Art Museum. An elegant history lesson!

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Enterprising businessmen years ago commissioned artisans to create objects like those being made in faraway places, and cultural exchange flourished. An interesting story of the travels of Buddhist images and religious practices through Asia adds another facet.

Tianlong Jiao, pleased with the way

this exhibit illustrates interaction between nations, is thinking this may be the way to organize the Asian collection when it moves back into the “now under-remodeling” North Building, designed 50 years ago by Gio Ponti.

Gene Nieges, an active docent with the Denver Art Museum — and a Highlands Ranch resident, as is curator Tianlong Jiao — looks forward to improvements in that older building,

recalling how he had to “fight with other docents over two elevators, with 300-400 kids in tow” who needed to be upstairs.

Nieges thinks the Linking Asia exhibit, where he frequently leads tours, is “great for kids because it shows how we get goods and products today from all over the world. With the Silk Road, art and religion also moved across the world.” The exhibit is full of Islamic art, made in the French art form for Islamic Chinese. “Kids enjoy Funereal art, especially what was buried with the dead.”

Tianlong Jiao called special attention to a 268-inch-long scroll from the museum collection, painted in silk, which has never been displayed before. It is called “Tribute Bearers” and was probably painted by Qiu Ying in the 1500s. It shows 10 foreign delegations traveling to pay tribute to the Chinese court — each with exotic features, distinctive costumes and gifts.

It illustrates international relations in its period, according to catalog essayist Yang Wang.

This Pan-Asian exhibit includes objects from 20 countries and spans 2,000 years. Most are from the DAM’s own collection with a few loaned items. It is displayed in the Gallagher Gallery on the first floor.

Admission is included with regular admission to the museum, which is at 13th Avenue and Bannock Street in downtown Denver. denverartmuseum. org.

CLUBS Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

Political Noon Hour, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-8772940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104.

Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For details on upcoming events and membership information contact 2president1719@gmail.com.

BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit

www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com.

Centennial Trusted Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www. trustedleads.com Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton.

For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@aol.com.

Job Seekers group meets from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Call 720-550-7430.

League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties encourages community members to participate in one of our three monthly meetings. Help us create a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. Feel free to call or email Jo Ann Feder at 904-608-3932 or jolvs10s@gmail.com for details.

Non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

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Make-believe trading is investment in future Stock Market Challenge lets students be brokers for a day

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Some students stood on chairs.

Others waved their arms and made cryptic hand gestures. The noise in the room was deafening, and nobody stayed in their seats.

While it might sound like a classroom out of control, the students were actually participating in Junior Achievement’s semi-annual Stock Market Challenge on March 15, held at the Charles Schwab conference center in Lone Tree, where they got to be stock traders on Wall Street for a day. More than 1,200 students from along the Front Range participated in the two-day event, where school teams tested their investing skills by “investing” $500,000.

Chalmers Powell, 14, a freshman at Regis, was dressed for the part of stockbroker, sporting a suit and tie.

He spent time before the opening bell searching for the “hot tippers,” or the people on the floor who would be delivering hot stock tips to the competitors.

“I’m trying to be the first one to get the hot tips,” said Chalmers. “My strategy for investing is to do it early, then buy low and sell high.”

Castle View students watch the board for stock tips and updates, while Charles Schwab senior vice president Kent Clark acts as their trader for the day.

The event was sponsored by Charles Schwab, and employees served in volunteer capacities as traders and hot tippers. Students started with a portfolio of $500,000 and a list of 26 stocks, which they researched during class before the competition. Students bought and sold stocks old-school Wall Street style, passing orders and considering tips. Throughout the trading students were given updates that changed the dynamic of their portfolio, forcing them to change strategies.

“We’ll have someone announce, for instance, there was a storm that wiped out most of the banana producers.

Students will have to decide what to do with the information,” said Jodi Wallace, development manager for JA. Aryana Taylor, 18, a senior at Highland Ranch High, teamed up with fellow students Alexandra O’Brien and Paige Fitzgerald, and their strat-

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egy was to watch which stocks went up, which went down, and make the trades. Being a broker is not for the faint of heart, though, according to Aryana.

“My strategy is to try not to get dizzy,” said Aryana. “There’s a lot of noise and a lot of activity. I’m going to focus on the stocks.”

Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization that partners with schools and community businesses to teach financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness to students in grades kindergarten through 12th along the Front Range.

“We really want to help kids learn to become financially responsible, and empower them to take charge of their financial futures,” said Wallace.

Kent Clark, senior vice president of Charles Schwab, along with several employees, volunteered for the event, and said it was good to see young people taking part in their own futures.

“This event is really exciting for us,” said Clark.

“We believe in raising the overall financial literacy of our clients, so this is really a good alignment for us. It’s great that we can help facilitate their learning.”

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Her mother Carol said figure skating is very special for her 27-year-old daughter.

“This is a very big deal for her to compete in figure skating as it gives her a sense of belonging and accomplishment,” the Littleton resident said. “Special Olympics are so great for her. She gets to compete in a lot of different sports with friends she knows and to meet new friends. It is special for the parents too because it a rich environment for them and their children. Everyone likes getting together and it is as special for we who are parents as it is for our children.”

Stephanie’s routine was apparently very good because she received the gold medal for special category for her routine at the awards ceremonies.

Hillary McAdams also competed in figure skating.

“I really like figure skating,” the Centennial resident said. “I like figure skating because I love music, I like wearing the special outfits and I love to dance. I dance when I am on the ice and I dance off the ice. I think I like to dance the waltz the best but I like to salsa dance too because of the music.”

Her mother Marilyn also said Special Olympics are special for her and her 26-year-old daughter.

A student from Rock Canyon High School gets excited over a hot stock tip during the Junior Achievement Colorado semi-annual Stock Market Challenge at the Charles Schwab campus in Lone Tree.

PHOTOS BY TABATHA STEWART

The City of Englewood Utilities Department will conduct its annual fire hydrant flushing program starting April 9.

During this week, the water mains throughout the City will be flushed between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

The Water Distribution crews will isolate sections of pipe by shutting off valves to connecting pipes, then opening fire hydrants to full volume to clean residue and sediment from the water mains. The resulting surge of water flushes mineral accumulations from the main.

This sediment may be forced into the connecting service lines.

Stephany Silvestain smiles as she stands atop the awards podium after receiving a gold medal for her figure skating routine.

She was among about 50 athletes from around the state that took part in the Special Olympics State Figure and Speed Skating Championship Meet on March 10 at South Suburban Ice Arena in Littleton.

Residents may experience a flow of brown water from their taps during this time. If this occurs, turn on cold water only until the taps are flowing clear.

Crews will be unable to provide prior notification of the daily flushing schedules. Residents are advised to check their cold water on a daily basis during the week of April 9 to determine if their systems have been affected by the flushing.

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“She loves the challenge of competing in the Special Olympics sports,” she said. “I like the involvement in Special Olympics too. It is a social event for both of us, for her with her friends and for me with the other parents.”

Hillary skated well as she received a fourth-place ribbon for her routine.

Please contact the Utilities Department at 303-762-2635, with questions.

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Toastmasters explains move from California to Douglas County Price, workforce needs drive nonprofit’s relocation

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Toastmasters International announced in October the nonprofit planned to relocate its global headquarters from California to unincorporated northern Douglas County, it marked the culmination of a yearslong search for a more affordable location with a talent-rich workforce, organization heads said.

Toastmasters International teaches public speaking and leadership skills to its more than 352,000 members in 16,400 clubs in 141 countries. This month, Toastmasters scheduled a ribbon cutting signaling its transition to the new office, at 9127 South Jamaica St., near I-25 and E-470, which it purchased for $19.5 million. Toastmasters will occupy approximately one-third of the 106,575-square-foot-building and is seeking tenants for the vacant office space.

With the move comes new jobs but also new residents to the Denver metro area.

The first round of employees began working from the new location in January, CEO Daniel Rex said. They hope the rest can follow by April.

About 60 employees are relocating with the organization, and they’ll hire

an additional 65 to 85 people within the first year of operation in Colorado for a variety of positions — from entry-level to senior leadership.

“As the company continues to grow, I don’t know what the limit is or how long that will take, but we’ll continue to hire. I’ve been very impressed with the workforce here,” Rex said.

In August 2017, Toastmasters International reported is 23rd consecutive year of membership growth. Membership rose by just over 2 percent in the 2016-2017 program year and saw the creation of 1,539 clubs, although there was also an increase in the number of suspended clubs, with 964 being suspended in 2017.

Lynn Myers, the vice president of economic development with Denver South Economic Development Partnership, said attracting a headquarters to the south metro area is always positive news to the organization.

“We are very pleased to have them in the area. Certainly they are a quality employer and they bring an international flavor,” Myers said.

The prospects of hiring from Denver’s “highly educated workforce” was alluring to Toastmasters during its location search, Rex said, and based on the region’s growth they trusted the pool of qualified candidates would remain strong.

“Millennials are attracted to the Denver metro area and are moving here with or without jobs,” Rex said.

“We are 100 percent confident that we made the right choice.”

Daniel Rex Toastmasters CEO Toastmasters International left its home in California, where the nonprofit has operated for 93 years, partially because they outgrew their headquarters of 26 years in Rancho Santa Margarita, Rex said, but also in search of a more affordable location.

International President Balraj Arunasalam, who hails from Sri Lanka, said Toastmasters hasn’t forgotten its Golden State roots.

“Our legacy will remain that we started in California,” he said, adding that the need for a strong workforce and cost-effective location spurred the move.

Through its nationwide search, the nonprofit considered headquartering in locations on both the West and East coasts.

“We were looking for a place that was conducive to our way of working that was frankly priced better than the coasts are priced,” Rex said. “The Denver area, even though it’s not the least

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expensive, is priced better than many of the coastal areas are and some of the inland parts.”

The cheaper cost of living benefits Toastmasters employees as well, Myers said.

“The cost of doing business here and the cost of housing and supporting their workers here is much more affordable than Southern California,” Myers said.

And for an organization with members and leadership from across the globe, Denver’s freeway system, light rail and nearby airports served as another attraction.

Rex said he sees their relocation as a benefit for the Denver metro area.

“We are bringing a globally recognized, large not-for-profit into the south Denver area,” he said. “From what I can see, we’ll be the biggest, with the biggest brand recognition and the largest global reach.

The organization will showcase that global reach come 2019 when it holds its Global Conference in Denver, an event Rex said brings in 2,000 people from around the world. As of now they’re planning to hold the conference near Denver International Airport.

For now, Rex said he’s grateful the community and county have welcomed Toastmasters and its employees.

“We are 100 percent confident,” Rex said of the new headquarters, “that we made the right choice.” and more.

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Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street.

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The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), passed in 1992, also causes problems by putting pressure on state resources by generally reducing local share and increasing state share.

A third factor is Amendment 23, passed in 2000, which says that the statewide base per pupil funding must annually increase by at least inflation, putting pressure on state resources by increasing the amount of total program funding.

In 2010, nationwide recession resulted in lower state revenues, and Gallagher, TABOR, and Amendment

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Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact www.ddfl.org.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises.

Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.).

Requirements: Must be 21 years or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete an employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse.

Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 8001,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver.

Need: help distribute food the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Donation also accepted.

Contact: www.feedingdenvershungry.org or https://www.facebook.com/FeedingDenversHungry/ Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics

23 combined resulted in a state share amount that was more than the state could pay and still meet other budgetary demands.

Because of this, the General Assembly created the negative factor to reduce the state’s share of total program proportionately across school districts.

The effect is that the negative factor reduces total program funding for most school districts because of reduced state share.

“It’s a complicated set of factors,” said Dr. Jason Glass, superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools. “I think the punchline on school funding each year is that the final numbers are determined by the state Legislature.

They determine what money is for

each school district through a complicated set of factors.”

One thing that Glass said makes state education finding even more difficult is that education is competing against other needs in the state.

“Everything the state funds is underfunded,” Glass said. “Legislature is going through the process of balancing needs to determine right mixture. We don’t know if it’s a year they want to highlight transportation over education.”

Issues in funding that the interim committee is looking at include whether the state is counting students correctly and whether it is adequately defining who is at-risk, cost-of-living adjustments and district sizes.

But Zenzinger said even if all those

problems are addressed, there is still the local share problem that the Gallagher Amendment, TABOR and Amendment 23 create.

“We have to make sure that we are doing a better job of having the necessary resources to eliminate that negative factor that comes at the end of the process,” Zenzinger said. “The proposal the superintendents are putting forward will help modernize that formula, but it’s worthless if at the end of the day we end up carving up the same pie.

“We need to have a really honest conversation about whether that base amount is adequate and equitable and whether that base amount is even close to what the national average is.

And it’s not.”

competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteer judges for competions.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org

Highlands Ranch Community Association: Works with Therapeutic Recreation Program and Special Olympics.

Need: Volunteers to help teach classes, coach Special Olympics, provide athletes support during Special Olympics practices, assist with special events, and help participats succeed in the therapeutic recreation program.

Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or www.hrcaonline.org/tr

Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039

Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County.

Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims.

Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado: Youth organization for girls.

Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age Requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 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.

GraceFull Community Café: Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation.

Need: Opportunities for food preparation, guest service, cleaning and dishwashing.

Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/ 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

Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS): Provides assistance within the Police Department in both Administrative and Patrol functions.

Need: Volunteers are needed to assist with many areas within the Police Department to include patrol functions, fingerprinting, and fleet maintenance.

Requirements: Must attend the Lone Tree Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, and submit to a background check. Additional training is provided based on area of interest. Patrol volunteers must commit to a minimum monthly hour requirement.

Contact: Tim.Beals@cityoflonetree.com or 720-509-1159.

Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available.

Contact: 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care: Nonprofit, faithbased hospice.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Something’s Afoot, A Musical Whodunit: through March 25 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. townhallartscenter.org/somethings-afoot.

Comedy & Cocktails: 8-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 31 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. http://parkerarts.org/.

ART/CRAFTS

Watercolor Class: noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 24 at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Registration required. www. parkerartistsguild.com/classes/ youth.

Craft Lab: Beginners Embroidery: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Santo Collection Road Show: 2 p.m. Monday, March 26 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Sit-N-Knit: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Go to http:// www.englewoodlibrary.org/ Spring Crafts: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Call the children’s department at 303-762-2560.

Stamp Collecting for Tweens: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Register at arapahoelibraries.org.

Watercolor Workshop: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 5-7, at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Go to www.heritageguild.com.

MUSIC

Juice O’ The Barley Benefit Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, March 23 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Benefits NAMI Arapahoe/ Douglas Counties. Go to www. gshep.org/music-with-a-missionconcert-series.

Uncharted Series: FACE: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 23 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. http://parkerarts.org/

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this week’s TOP FIVE Douglas County Youth Initiative Lunch-N-Learn: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 at Park Meadows Center, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone Tree. Learn about CASA and its youth mentoring program. Lunch is provided. RSVP at malston@douglas. co.us.

The Parker Players Present: Improv Duel: 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 24 at The Studio at Mainstreet, 19600 Mainstreet, Parker. Team vs. team improv comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?”

Family-friendly. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search Parker events.

Easter Week Prayer Walks: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday, March 26 to Friday, March 30 at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood. Go to http://cherrycreekpres.org/easter. Theme is “Whiter than Snow.”

Intro to Theater Workshop: Reader’s Theater: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Learn the basics of how to take care of your voice and the importance of warm ups, and then explore ways to bring characters to life through vocal work with readers theater. No experience is necessary. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

ABBA-MANIA: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/ Skean Dubh Band Performs: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, Call 303-795-3961.

Rocky Mountain Brassworks: Celtic Extravaganza: 2-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 25 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://www.rockymountainbrassworks.org.

Tchaikovsky in Florence: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/ Potluck Ballroom & Latin Dance Party: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 6 at Adventures In Dance Studio, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd.

Suite 207, Littleton.

Go to https://www. adventuresindance. com/event/potluck-ballroomlatin-dance-party-4/.

FOOD/COOKING

Serving the Blue: 5 p.m. Friday, March 30 at SkyView Academy, 6161 Business Center Drive, Highlands Ranch.

A volleyball tournament between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and SkyView Academy students and teachers will raise money for the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Foundation. Go to http://hrletf.org/donatevia-paypal to donate online.

FILM/MOVIES

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, March 26 (Do Good Dogs Go to Heaven? Questions About Animals and the Afterlife) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-8140142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Movie Day: Madagascar: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303762-2560.

READING/WRITING

Fandom Fun: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 23 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Laughs with Joy Johnson: 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, March 24 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. “The BOOB Girls: The Burned Out Old Broads at Table 12.” Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 24; 1-5 p.m. Monday, March 26; and 1-5 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Call 303-762-2560.

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays in Lent at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker. Final date is March 23. Homemade desserts.

Sports Card Collecting for Tweens: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Free Community Dinner: 6-7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Meal made from scratch by volunteers. March menu is Easter ham, baked potatoes, confetti corn, Waldorf salad, fresh fruit and handheld desserts.

All welcome; no reservations needed. Call 303-798-1389 or go to fpcl.org/dinner for information.

Wednesday Book Club Buzz: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Go to www.englewoodlibrary.org/ Meet Author Dhonielle Clayton: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

EVENTS

Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 24 at Resolute, 7286 S. Yosemite St., Ste. 110, Centennial. Sessions: 11:30 a.m. for ages 1-3 years; 12:30 p.m. for ages 4-5 years; and 1 p.m. for ages 6-8 years. The Closet Cooperative and Foster Source will collect gently used children’s clothing.

Chili Cookoff: noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at VFW Englewood, 2680 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Sponsored by the Front Range American Cancer Society Optimist Club. Go to the FRACSOC Facebook page.

Make Your Escape: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Spring Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Go to www.hrcaonline.org/events South Metro Bridal Expo: noon Sunday, March 25 at the Falls Event Center, 8199 Southpark Court, Littleton. Go to www. coloradocommunitymedia.com/ weddingexpo Fort Building: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday March 27 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Call 303-762-2560.

Coffee and Coloring: 4-8 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27 at the Douglas County Libraries Louviers branch, 7885 Louviers Blvd. Call 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Ridgeline Wranglers Trail Maintenance: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at The Grange, 3692 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Go to crgov.com/2370/Trail-Maintenance-Groups Conversations Over Coffee: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 28 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Go to www.englewoodlibrary.org/ Pint for a Pint: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Resolute, 7286 S. Yosemite St., Ste. 110, Centennial. Donate a pint of blood, receive a free pint card.

Burrito Blitz & Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 31 at Calvary Church Englewood, 4881 S. Acoma St., Englewood. Go to http://englewood.thecalvary.org Easter Egg Hunt: 10-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 31 at Jared’s Nursery, Gift and Garden, 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Donate canned food for local food banks.

Start times staggered by age. Go to http://jaredsgarden.com.

Easter Sunrise Service: 6-7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1 at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood. Go to http:// cherrycreekpres.org/ easter/. Prefer to sleep in? Other Easter services at 8, 9:30, 11 a.m.

The Power of Story: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Nanette Fimian Randall, of Memoirs by Design, presents program with topics including becoming a storyteller; sharing memories and making them last; remembering our special storytellers; and learning that life has something to teach us still. Go to parkerarts.org.

Rhyolite Bike Park Dirt Crew: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Group helps maintain and improve the bike park at Rhyolite Regional Park. Go to http://crgov.com/2370/TrailMaintenance-Groups.

HEALTH

Mind Diet: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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March 23, 2018

End of an era: Toys R Us is going the way of stickball Retailer to close or sell all of its stores in the United States

“You weren’t just buying a toy. You were going into a magical experience.”

Jim Silver New York-based toy expert

BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO ASSOCIATED PRESS

For decades, children ran down the sprawling aisles of Toys R Us in awe of the Barbies, the bikes and other toys laid out in front of them. Parents lined up for the latest Christmas fad, even if it meant standing in the rain.

And, of course, there was that jingle that bored into your brain: “I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid ...’’

But all of that looks as if it’s coming to an end.

Toys R Us is going out of business in the U.S., announcing plans recently to close or sell its 735 stores across the country, including its Babies R Us stores, in a move that jeopardizes more than 30,000 jobs.

The superstore chain could no longer bear the weight of its heavy debt load and relentless trends that hurt its business, namely competition from the likes of Amazon, discounters like Walmart, and mobile games.

At shopping centers around the country, the news was met with sadness and nostalgia.

“My first toy came from Toys R Us when I was young, and I had a Barbie Corvette that you could drive,’’ recalled Raven Cornell, 29, at a Toys R Us in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Sidney Corum, 4, was with his grandfather at the same store when he heard the news.

“Mad. I go so angry. I fight. I will fight them,’’ he said.

Plenty of other toy chains have gone out of business over the past few years, among them KB Toys and Zany Brainy. But with the likely demise of Toys R Us, a piece of Americana is going away. (Toys R Us still has more than 700 stores outside the U.S., but those, too, are contracting fast.)

Toys R Us traces its roots to 1948, when its founder, Charles Lazarus, opened Children’s Bargain Town, a baby furniture store in Washington.

Lazarus opened the first Toys R Us in 1957, and in 1965 Geoffrey the giraffe became the company’s mascot. He appeared in his first TV commercial

in 1973.

Toys R Us dominated the toy store business in the 1980s and early ‘90s, when it was one of the first of the category killers — big stores that are so totally devoted to one thing and have such impressive selection that they drive smaller competitors out of business. Lazarus, who remained at the helm until 1994, stacked the merchandise high to give shoppers the feeling it had an infinite number of toys.

But it wasn’t just the stuff that Toys R Us sold; it was the feeling parents and children would get when they roamed the aisles.

“You weren’t just buying a toy. You were going into a magical experience.

It was like going into Santa’s workshop,’’ said Jim Silver, a longtime New York-based toy expert.

Over the decades, children used Toys R Us as a playground where they would meet others they wouldn’t see in the schoolyard. In the 1990s, when Pokemon was hot, children would

bring shoeboxes filled with the cards, and they would trade them in the store.

Toys R Us was also the launch pad for what became some of the industry’s hottest toys, such as Zhu Zhu pets in 2008. Other retailers like Walmart wouldn’t take such risks on new toys from little-known brands.

It will be a little sad,’’ said Serone Francis, a mother of two who was loading her car at the Toys R Us in Fayetteville. She said her kids ``like to just come and look around even if I don’t buy anything. They’re going to miss it. I’m going to miss it.’’

Erin Finney of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, was at her local Toys R Us with her two of her three sons, ages 2 and 4.

“This is the toy store,’’ she said, noting she comes with her boys because they love to play with and actually touch all the toys. “The look in their eyes is ooooh,’’ she said.

But over the past decade, Toys R Us had been losing ground. Shoppers were increasingly using the stores as showrooms: They would check out the toys and then buy them cheaper online at places like Amazon.

“I grew up at Toys R Us,’’ said Bryan Mann, a father of two who was at the Fayetteville store. “Things came out new. You go to the stores and grab them. Fight in line to get things. Kind of glad I won’t have to do that anymore. It’s nostalgic, but I understand why they struggle.’’

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LOCAL

March 23, 2018

SPORTS

Baseball teams travel south for spring break

THE PATH TO HOME

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Arapahoe’s Ryan Nourse slides safely into third base as he tagged up on a long fly to center field in the March 15 game against Chaparral at Coors Field. Wolverines third baseman Nolan Ackerman (11) waits for the throw as coach Jim Dollaghan signals for Nourse to slide. Chaparral collected 16 hits and went on to notch a 10-5 win over the Warriors.

JIM BENTON

BY THE NUMBERS

0

Hits allowed by Heritage pitchers Riley Egloff and Eric McNight in a 10-0 baseball victory over Poudre on March 12.

3

Goals in the second half for the Littleton girls soccer team in a 3-2 comeback win over Ralston Valley on March 14.

10

Saves for Englewood junior goalie Hannah Drolshagen in a 4-0 shutout over Bishop Machebeuf on March 15.

7

Points for Cherry Creek senior Pearl Schwartz on six goals and one assist in an 18-3 girls lacrosse victory over Palmer Ridge on March 13.

27

Hits for the Heritage baseball team in a 320, five-inning mercy rule victory over Westminster on March 17.

Standout Performers Riley Egloff, Heritage The senior didn’t allow a hit in five innings and struck out 10 batters in a 10-0 baseball victory over Poudre on March 12.

Yasmine Redondo, Englewood In a 4-0 girls soccer win over Bishop Machebeuf, the junior had two goals and an assist.

Anna Weinstein, Cherry Creek The senior tallied the game-winning goal in the 1-0 girls soccer win over Boulder on March 14.

Tristan Kelln, Heritage The senior midfielder had three goals in a 10-7 boys lacrosse triumph over Wheat Ridge on March 13.

Branden Schiffner, Littleton The freshmen went 3-for-3 and had six runs batted in during a 21-15 baseball victory over St. Mary’s (Colorado Springs) on March 12.

Sarah Payson, Littleton The senior had two goals and an assist in a 4-2 girls soccer victory over rival Arapahoe on March 15.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six 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

arch Madness is here to entertain most of us.

But spring break has also arrived as students, faculty from schools and universities in the United States take time off from studious routines to relax and have fun.

Colorado high school baseball teams have been or will be flocking to the OVERTIME warmer climates of Arizona, California and Florida to bond, practice, play a few games, visit some colleges and, yes, have a little fun.

I remember my longest high school road trip was all the Jim Benton way to Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, but times have changed.

Some of the benefits of spring trips include usually guaranteed playable weather and exposing Rocky Mountain players to the perspective of baseball from other states, and this can offset the increasing expense of heading south for a few days.

Some schools conduct fundraising endeavors to help offset some of the cost of the spring break trips but parents often chip in most of the money.

Fees vary depending on the itinerary of trips, but a typical cost would be around $850 per player.

Chaparral’s baseball team is in Phoenix. The Wolverines took in an Arizona State and Rockies spring training game before playing five games that started with a March 19 game against Edmond, Okla.

“Things have changed and with CHSAA giving us four more games next year, it makes us able to add more games on these trips,” said Chap coach Alan DiGiosio. “This could be something where we add one or two more games. We played a game against a team from Oklahoma on March 19 and it was their 15th game and it was on our third.

“The competition is great and it’s fun. And it’s good to just be around and see how the guys on the next level conduct themselves and how they train.

We feel like we get better, although we often get pressured when you have five games in four days and then come home and sit for a week (next game March 30). Next year with four more games we might be able to keep that game schedule more consistent.”

SEE BENTON, P39

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Young Pirates lacrosse squad loses to Demons Golden controls tempo of game against Englewood

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood’s lacrosse team took the field with three freshmen in the lineup and the veteran, talented Golden team took control of the tempo of play and outscored the Pirates 19-2 in the March 9 season opener.

The Demons won the opening faceoff, immediately mounted an attack and scored a goal less than two minutes into the game. The accurate passing by Golden players helped them control the ball, control the tempo of play and keep the action in the Englewood end of the field most of the game.

Golden built a strong lead and was up 15-1 at the end of the second period. Demon coaches continually moved players in and out of the lineup as they scored six goals in the final two periods.

Pirates senior Travis Hastings scored both goals for his team, one in the first half and one in the second.

Englewood Coach Matt Thompson said he knew this game against the veteran Golden team would be a tough challenge for his young team.

Englewood sophomore Adrean Hernandez, 15, defends a Golden rush upfield during the March 9 nonleague lacrosse game.

TOM MUNDS “I guess you could say this is a rebuilding season for us, as we graduated 11 seniors last season. So, while we have a young group of guys this year, our focus will be working together and becoming a competitive team,” the Englewood coach said before the game. “I know our guys will play hard but it is will be a baptism of five for many of our young players as they go against a very good lacrosse team like Golden, but they say you learn and get better playing good opponents.”

He said he has 22 players out for lacrosse, which includes 13 freshmen and sophomores.

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PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Public Notices Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0001-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 5, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) 2143, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) Equable Investment Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Equable Investment Corporation Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7050717 Original Principal Amount $480,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $480,000.00

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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED. Also known by street and number as: 4286 S Akron St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

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

DATE: 01/05/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/02/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

Robert W Hatch II #16888 Christopher J. Conant #40269 Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC 730 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 2981800 Attorney File # 4286 S AKRON ST 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.

0001-2018 EXHIBIT A Lot 10, Block 15, Cherry Creek Village - Fourth Filing, together with that part vacated South Akron Street adjoining said Lot 10 on the West described as follows:

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;

Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence North 6.92 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence along the arc of a curve to the left whose Radius is 30.00 feet and whose Central Angle is 90 degrees, a distance of 47.12 feet; thence North and parallel to the center line of South Akron Street, a distance of 47.12 feet; thence North and parallel to the center line of South Akron Street, a distance of 6.40 feet; thence Northwesterly along the Northwesterly line of said Lot 10 Projected, a distance of 82.86 feet to the Northwesterly corner of said Lot 10; thence Southwesterly along the Arc of a Curve to the right whose Radius if 50.00 feet and whose central angle is 114 degrees 35 Minutes 30 Seconds, a distance of 100 feet to the True point of Beginning, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

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.

Commonly known and numbered as: 4286 S Akron St., Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111

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

Legal Notice NO.: 0001-2018 First Publication: 3/15/2018 Last Publication: 4/12/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

Public Trustees

First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

NOTICE OF SALE

First Publication: 3/15/2018 Last Publication: 4/12/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

NOTICE OF SALE

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0708-2017

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/09/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Also known by street and number as: 8242 SOUTH FILLMORE CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

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

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.

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LOT 243, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND VIEW II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

On January 2, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) JOHN DEYOUNG Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 15, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6075872 Original Principal Amount $255,290.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $252,112.07 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 243, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND VIEW II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8242 SOUTH FILLMORE CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

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

DATE: 01/05/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/02/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the

NOTICE OF SALE

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

DATE: 01/02/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007121288 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0708-2017 First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0015-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 16, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) ANGELA K. HOLZKAMP Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust October 12, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 27, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5162273 Original Principal Amount $307,196.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $311,677.27 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

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust October 12, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 27, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5162273 To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 Original Principal Amount $307,196.00 Outstanding Principal Balance COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION $311,677.27 CRS §38-38-103

March 23, 2018M

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 43, CASTLEWOOD FILING NO. 12, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON JULY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. B4127329, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6495 SOUTH POTOMAC COURT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/16/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/16/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 18-017519 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0015-2018 First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0021-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustees

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0021-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 17, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Margaret Dvoretsky Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for BBMC Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Arvest Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 28, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5110327 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $187,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,993.92

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. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 8253 S High Court, Unit B, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/16/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

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

DATE: 01/17/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 17CO00525-1

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Arvest Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 28, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5110327 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal FROM PAGE 33 Amount $187,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,993.92 Legacy rotates between

Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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Original Grantor(s) John J. Peters and Jenifer L. Peters Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for FPF Wholesale, a Division of Stearns Lending, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust Englewood April 03, 2012 The baseball Recording team Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page is still looking for itsNo.) D2036244 first winOriginal of the sea- Amount Principal $215,312.00 son and the Pirates Outstanding Principal Balance $192,639.47 have been taking ex-

News and notes from local high school sports programs

pole vault • Joseph Jang won the 100 freestyle in 47.72 on March 17 at the Coaches Invite swim meet. Jang was second in the 200 freestyle as the boys swimming team was the runner-up in the team tra batting practice. standings.

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION notified that the covenants of the deed of The teamhereby is hitting • The girls lacrosse team CRS has§38-38-103 two trust have been violated as follows: failure to FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0692-2017 only .182pay principal and interest when due together games scheduled March 23-24 in the with all other payments provided for in the evidTo Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given Grand Junction area against Fruitadescribed Deed of ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and with regard to the following Trust: Littleton other violations thereof.

Monument and Durango.

The Bruins • New baseball coach BrettMAY Pieratt have scored 54 goals in winning THE LIEN FORECLOSED NOT BE A On December 19, 2017,their the undersigned Public FIRST LIEN. Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Dehas the Lions off to a 2-0 start prior to first three games.mand relating to the Deed of Trust described be2, BLOCK 28, BROADMOOR FIFTH FILlow to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe a March LOT 22 game against Northglenn, ING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF records. which was a prelude to a four-game Heritage COLORADO. Original Grantor(s) trip to Arizona.

• The baseball team, under new Also known by street and number as: John J. Peters and Jenifer L. Peters 6065 South Nick Caswell is Bannock Street, coach Tyler Original Beneficiary(ies) Littleton, CO 80120.

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., hitting Munro, has as nominee for FPF Wholesale, a Division of .857 after THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Stearns Lending, Inc. the first two played long OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt games. CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF ball in winCherry Creek Wells Fargo Bank, NA. TRUST. Date of Deed of Trust • The girls • Both the boys and girls track teams ning the first March 26, 2012 County of Recording soccer team had NOTICE OF SALE two games. finished in first place Arapahoe its four-game The Eagles, at the ThunderRidge The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seRecording Date of Deed of Trust cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, 03, 2012 winning streak hitting .514 as April Invitational track has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale Recording Information (Reception No. snapped as with a by law and in said Deed of Trust. a team, have meet on March 17. provided and/or Book/Page No.) D2036244 2-1 loss to Thun- Notice Is Hereby Given that I will three games Junior Philip Jordon THEREFORE, Original Principal Amount public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, $215,312.00 derRidgeaton between March 20 and March 24. They won the boys discus 04/18/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Outstanding Principal Balance March 17.

Senior Sarah Gray have 17 extra base hits in the first two event with a throw Administration Building, 5334 has Southsix Prince $192,639.47 Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell goals and two assists in the fi rst fiveto the games and have outscored the opposiof 138-05.00. Delaney highest and best bidder for cash, the said real Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are property and allplayed interest ofAir the said Grantor(s), COMBINED NOTICEtion, - PUBLICATION hereby notified that the covenants of thegames. deed of The 42-0.

Smithy won the girls Lions Academy Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the CRS §38-38-103 trust have been violated as follows: failure to • The soccer team is off to a 2-2 start 300 meter hurdles in March 20 before opening Jeffco 4A purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0692-2017 pay principal and interest when due together said3Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of with all other payments provided the evidand plays rival Arapahoe on March 22.for in play 45.40 and Ana George wonTothe girls April against Valor Christian.

Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given Arapahoe • Daniel Benson finished third in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 48.70 to help the boys swim team finish in eighth place at the Coaches Invite swim meet on March 17.

• The girls lacrosse team lost last season’s season opener to Kent Denver, but this year won the first game of the campaign at Kent Denver.

The team now heads to California for two games on March 27 and March 29.

ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A On December 19, 2017, the undersigned Public LIEN. and throwand he said he has been playing since special skills like FIRST catching First Publication: 2/22/2018 Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Deeighth the ball within the net on28,the end Last Publication: 3/22/2018 mand relating to the Deed ing of Trust described beLOT 2, BLOCK BROADMOOR FIFTH FIL- grade.

Nameaoflot Publication: Littleton Independent low to be recorded in theof County of Arapahoe ING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF “We have of young guys on the the stick and the action necessary to records.

COLORADO. team this season and I am doing what keep the ball in the net while running.

FROM PAGE 37 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO IA LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOOriginal Grantor(s) Also known by street and number as: can to help them,” he said.

“I feel I am ...

Both Travis Hastings and Chase TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE John J. Peters and Jenifer L. Peters 6065 South Bannock Street, PARTIES CURE MAY ALSO BE Original Beneficiary(ies) Littleton, CO 80120. played a team leader asENTITLED a teamTOcaptain who Soderstrom, two of my seniors, The small number of players means EXTENDED; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., been in charge of our offense for in theayouth program.” the Pirates will not have aasjunior nominee varfor FPF Wholesale, Division lacrosse of THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREINhas IS ALL IF THE BELIEVES THAT A Stearns Lending, OF Graves THE PROPERTY theENlast two andBORROWER a half seasons.

The Sophomore Riley playedCURRENTLY his sity team this season. However, he is Inc. LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF REQUIREMENTS A SINGLE POINT Bank, NA. first game in goalTRUST. last two seasons wereFOR pretty good, andOF for the Pirates. encouraged that many of Wells his Fargo players, IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE Date of Deed of Trust The coach said he too came upOF SALE including his freshmen starters, came I will sayCONTACT it is tough soDUAL far TRACKING this yearINand PROHIBITION ON SECMarch 26, 2012 NOTICE Federal Consumer Financial TION THE BORROWER MAY County of Recording through the Pirate Youth Lacrosse up through the Pirate Youth Lacrosse it has been aA38-38-103.2, bit of a grind in practice Protection Bureau FILE COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO Arapahoe The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seP.O. Box 4503 Program, but he was a midfi elder until program. as we work to improve skills and build Jim Benton is a sports writer for ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONRecording Date of Deed of Trust cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Iowa City, Iowa 52244 SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU April 03, 2012 has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale (855) 411-2372Community Media. He has this season.

“The youth program is great for competitive But weFILING will OF hang Colorado (CFPB),team.

OR BOTH. THE A COMRecording Information (Reception No. as provided by law and in said Deed of a Trust. www.consumerfinance.gov PLAINT WILLworking NOT STOP to THE FORECLOSBook/Page He said the team does have good seour sport. We have a solid and/or group of No.) in there and keep get better been covering sports in the Denver URE PROCESS. D2036244 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will DATE: 01/17/2018 the eldA.M. by on Wednesday, freshmen this season and Original I think the Amount nior leadership on and hopefully win some games.” area since 1968. He can be reached at Principal at and public off auction, at fi 10:00 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the Colorado Attorney General 04/18/2018, the EastChase Hearing Room, County attackman Hastings, midfiatelder majority of them came up$215,312.00 throughPrincipal Balance Hastings plans to continue playing jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.

County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Outstanding Administration Building, 5334 South Prince By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee Denver, Colorado 80203 for Augus$192,639.47 Street, Littleton, Colorado, to the Soderstrom and defenseman Spencer80120, sell the Pirate youth program,” Thompson lacrosse after graduation (800) 222-4444 highest and best bidder for cash, the said real The name, address, business telephone numFreemire.youLacrosse is Hastings’ sport said. “Lacrosse is a sport that requires tana College in Rock Island, Illinois. www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), are property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), ber and bar registration number of the COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the CRS §38-38-103 Federal Consumer Financial trust have been violated as follows: failure to purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in indebtedness is: FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0692-2017 Protection Bureau pay principal and interest when due together said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of P.O. Box 4503 with all other payments provided for in the evidTrust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale David W Drake #43315 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given Iowa City, Iowa 52244 ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and and other items allowed by law, and will issue to Scott D. Toebben #19011 with regard to the following described Deed of (855) 411-2372 other violations thereof. the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Randall S. Miller & Associates PC Trust: www.consumerfinance.gov provided by law.

216 16th Street, Suite 1210, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 On December 19, 2017, the undersigned Public DATE: 12/19/2017 FIRST LIEN. First Publication: 2/22/2018 Attorney File # 17CO00525-1 Trustee caused the Notice of Election and DeSusan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the Last Publication: 3/22/2018 mand relating to the Deed of Trust described beCounty of Arapahoe, State of Colorado LOT 2, BLOCK 28, BROADMOOR FIFTH FILName of Publication: Littleton Independent The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector low to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee ING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informarecords.

COLORADO. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A tion provided may be used for that purpose.

The name, address, business telephone numLATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOOriginal Grantor(s) ber and bar registration number of the Also known by street and number as: TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE ©Public Trustees' Association John J. Peters and Jenifer L. Peters attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the 6065 South Bannock Street, PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Original Beneficiary(ies) indebtedness is: Littleton, CO 80120.

EXTENDED; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., 0021-2018 EXHIBIT A as nominee for FPF Wholesale, a Division of Eve Grina #43658 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Stearns Lending, Inc. Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENLENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE Condominium Unit B in Condominium Building Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Holly Shilliday #24423 CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF 4, The Pointe (a Condominiums), according to Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Courtney Wright #45482 TRUST. CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE the Condominium Map thereof recorded May 25, Date of Deed of Trust Erin Robson #46557 PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SEC1984 in Book 75 at Page 34, in the records of March 26, 2012 Jennifer Rogers #34682 NOTICE OF SALE TION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Recording McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONand described in the Condominium Declaration Recording Date of Deed of Trust 369-6122 cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU for The Point (a Condominium) recorded on April 03, 2012 Attorney File # CO-17-801219-LL has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMFebruary 29, 1984 in Book 4099 at Page 208, in Recording Information (Reception No. as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSsaid records, County of Arapahoe, State of and/or Book/Page No.) The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector URE PROCESS. Colorado D2036244 and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will Original Principal Amount tion provided may be used for that purpose. at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, Colorado Attorney General Legal Notice NO.: 0021-2018 $215,312.00 04/18/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor First Publication: 3/22/2018 Outstanding Principal Balance ©Public Trustees' Association Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Denver, Colorado 80203 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 $192,639.47 of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the (800) 222-4444 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent highest and best bidder for cash, the said real www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are Legal Notice NO.: 0692-2017 property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of First Publication: 2/22/2018 Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the Federal Consumer Financial CRS §38-38-103 trust have been violated as follows: failure to Last Publication: 3/22/2018 purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in Protection Bureau FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0692-2017 pay principal and interest when due together Name of Publication: Littleton Independent said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of P.O. Box 4503 with all other payments provided for in the evidTrust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale Iowa City, Iowa 52244 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and and other items allowed by law, and will issue to (855) 411-2372 with regard to the following described Deed of other violations thereof. the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as www.consumerfinance.gov Trust: provided by law.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A DATE: 12/19/2017 On December 19, 2017, the undersigned Public FIRST LIEN. First Publication: 2/22/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the Trustee caused the Notice of Election and DeLast Publication: 3/22/2018 County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

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