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Douglas County, Colorado • Volume 26, Issue 12

February 7, 2013

A Colorado Community Media Publication

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Metro District backs C-470 tolling Motorists would only pay when driving in new lanes By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com With the finish line in sight for C-470 expansion discussions, the Highlands Ranch Metro District Board of Directors offered up some direction on how to pay for the project. The district determined with a 4-3 vote on Jan. 29 that it would support tolling of the planned additional lanes in both directions between I-25 and Kipling, while

keeping the existing lanes free for drivers. The Metro District is one of 19 public and private entities that make up the C-470 Corridor Coalition. After much research and public polling for the past seven months, the option, also known as “Option A,” has been determined by many to be the most popular of the three the coalition has presented. Other options include tolling all the lanes and raising property and/or sales taxes. The coalition is scheduled to vote Feb. 7 on whether to narrow its focus to only “Option A” as it continues its study into the summer months. “Basically I need to know if the board approves of me voting `yeah,’ on `Option A,’ ” said Metro District Board Member Allen Dreher, who represents the district on the

coalition. The board’s discussion was quick but not without some difference of opinion. “When the tolls don’t make the money, then who is left holding the bags for the bonds (that pay for the construction),” asked board member Nancy Smith, who didn’t support the option. “There is still additional work to be done and there will be a toll lane and rate study,” said Jeff Case, Public Works director for the district. “If conditions change, if assumptions change … then there is room for reconsideration throughout.” Unsatisfied with the answer, Smith asked about the possibility that the findings come back and say the tolling will pay for construction, but that doesn’t actually

happen. “I’m still not convinced,” she said. “The people that I talk to say they don’t want toll roads and they wouldn’t use them. “What if they build the toll roads and five years down the road it is obvious people aren’t using it, then what happens, who is left holding those bonds?” Case reiterated that the topic would be addressed in the next stage of the study. “This isn’t saying this is the definitive answer,” added board Chairman Rick Owens. “This is just to go forward with the study to see if it is feasible and if they can fund it.” Dreher, Owens, Kelly O’Sullivan, and Vicky Starkey all voted in favor of pursuing the option, while Smith, Nick Robinson and Carolyn Schierholz did not support it.

IB program aims to open students’ minds Helps prepare youths for global market By Jane Reuter

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With the help of Unified basketball student partners and a modified basket, Highlands Ranch’s Jack Newman scores two points during the Jan. 30 game against ThunderRidge. Photos by Courtney Kuhlen

Special stars get chance to shine Unified basketball contest draws big numbers, smiles By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Baylee Ginther’s nickname is the “Dancer.” And you can understand why if you’ve ever watched her run down the court after making a basket. In the Unified basketball contest against Highlands Ranch High School on Jan. 30, the ThunderRidge freshman scored multiple times, got her name chanted by the Grizzly cheering section after scoring the first points of the game and even smashed a pie in her teacher’s face at halftime. When asked what part was her favorite, the budding basketball star said, after some slight hesitation, “I loved everything, it was so exciting!” Unified basketball gives special-needs kids a chance to shine in front of their peers, and at ThunderRidge High School during “Wish Week” they pack more people into the stands than they do for an average varsity basketball game. “Once a year we get to play in the big

gym,” said ThunderRidge teacher/coach Patty Kruz. “This is a big deal for us. We get a lot of support from the student body.” Roughly 1,000 people came out to cheer on the two teams, which were assisted on the court by members of the ThunderRidge DECA team, who helped shag rebounds and hand the ball off to eager players chomping at the bit to take a shot at the basket. In Unified, certain rules such as traveling and double dribble don’t apply, and it is likely the only brand of basketball where you will ever see a defensive player rebound a missed shot and hand it back to an offensive player and cheer for them to try again. It is also probably the only time you will see a wheelchair player race down the floor and dunk the ball into a trash can for two. The feel-good affair featured quarter and halftime entertainment from the Mile High Tumblers, the TRHS pom team and cheerleaders, as well as four teachers who raised the most money for the Make-AWish Foundation. The reward for the top-grossing teachers? A halftime pie in the face from the players. There was also a halftime donation drive in which spectators chipped in $834.69 in one minute’s time to help send the school’s sponsored Make-A-Wish child, Malena, on a Disney Cruise.

Baylee Ginther, a player on the Unified Grizzlies basketball team for ThunderRidge, celebrates a point. And yes, score was also kept. ThunderRidge won 70-38. And every time the Grizzlies scored, Grayson “The Rockstar” Hoops continues on Page 7

Language describing the International Baccalaureate program echoes the Douglas County School District’s explanation of its world-class education curriculum. But IB is only a piece of the district’s relatively new approach, officials say. “IB is one of the programming options we have available to us, but we never believe one size fits all,” said Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, the district’s chief academic officer of secondary education. “As we try to personalize and customize education for students, we have to offer choices,” she said. “Our world-class education is the broad umbrella for all the other programming options that are available. IB is one of those stems in the umbrella.” The curriculum is designed to keep pace with a rapidly changing world, so “students will be able to compete against students across the nation and the world for the most sought-after careers,” according to the DCSD website. It emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, civic responsibility, global awareness, ethics and civic responsibility. IB, a European-developed program with tiers aimed at specific age groups, helps “develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world,” according to its website. It places a strong emphasis on foreign language, cross-cultural understanding and research. “Most of the tenets of IB are part of a world-class education,” Jefferson-Jenkins said. “But there are other models of instruction that get to the same world-class targets that IB does. “Some students and parents in Douglas County may not want that much emphasis on a foreign language. They may want an emphasis on something else.” STEM-specific, career-focused and technical education programs offered in DCSD all are part of the world-class education curriculum, she said. STEM students focus heavily on science, technology, engineering and math. For teachers, IB encourages backward design — starting with the desired educaIB continues on Page 11

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We, the people, are in this together As President Obama’s words rang out from Capitol Hill into my family room, as the camera panned over the thousands bearing witness to his second inaugural address, I found myself moved. By the significance of the tradition, its symbolism and shout to the world that regardless of who was elected, this transition from one presidential term to another would be a peaceful one. By words that spoke of equality for all. And by faces that seemed at once jubilant and expectant. “We, the people …,” President Obama repeated throughout. “We, the people …” But as I watched and listened, enveloped in the moment’s oneness, a question slipped in: Do we all feel as if we are the people? Those three words have become a mantra of what America represents, taken from the document this country was built on: “We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” It is a lofty ideal that at times has been shoved into the shadows by such abuses as slavery and inequality of rights because of gender, race and religion. That we have amended some of those wrongs is an inspiring tribute to our foundation. But we are, most definitely, a work still in progress. “‘We, the people’ is our vision for America,” says Amy Montague, a social studies teacher for 15 years whose passion for history lights her eyes and fills her voice. “‘We, the people’ is what we are always aspiring to be.” Empowered toward unity. Even when it is difficult to achieve. Stephanie Noll is a social worker for Mi

Casa Resource Center, which serves the underemployed and unemployed in the Denver area. She works daily with women and men struggling to overcome financial, educational and other challenges in their pursuit of stability. “When people don’t have access to be able to meet their basic needs,” she says, “they don’t feel included as the ‘we’ who are taken care of in society.” Something as simple as language can exclude people from the circle, says Alejandra Harguth, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Mexico who works with immigrants in Littleton. “Just because you were born somewhere else doesn’t mean you are different from the person next to you” in terms of human value. Moe Keller, a Democrat who championed mental health, child care and developmentally disabled issues during her years in the Colorado House and Senate, believes that, overall, the country’s “general welfare” isn’t being promoted as the Constitution asks. “We need to invest and believe in ourselves. I don’t think we do that right now,” says Keller, who taught special education for 25 years and remains active in the mental health arena. “Even at the federal level, we don’t,” referring to the legislative fight over Hurricane Sandy disaster relief and other political challenges to civic and social programs. “I believe in economic patriotism,” she says. “We have an obligation and a duty to

pay taxes because democracy is not free. Taxes are not evil. They are what keeps us going as a country.” To Bob Beauprez, a buffalo rancher and former Republican congressman who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2006, President Obama’s “we, the people” means “we, the government.” John F. Kennedy had it right, Beauprez says, when he proclaimed in his inaugural address, “‘Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.’ It’s bigger than us. The cause is bigger than us.” But the elemental essence of “we, the people” as an instrument of cohesion and change gives us the tools — despite differing philosophical views on government — to work toward that dream of unity. The teacher, the social worker, the politician and the community activist see evidence of it every day. Steve Burkholder, a former mayor of Lakewood, talks about the sales tax increase of 2005 that led to the building of a new mall and increased revenue during tough financial times. The city asked its residents, “What type of city do you want?” Burkholder remembers. “We can give you this type of city at 2 percent sales tax or we can give you this type of city at 3 percent sales tax. This is your choice. We had this dialogue about it and we talked about it and we tore down their favorite mall …. The citizens were a part of it. That was ‘we, the people.’ ” He talks about the importance of establishing inclusivity across all areas, from ethnicity to gender to income level, and excitedly mentions an early intervention educational program that will soon begin in the city. “We have this opportunity to make a major difference.” That kind of empowerment of others, he says, is “we, the people.” Keller highlights community service

organizations such as Optimist, Rotary and Kiwanis, which regularly provide scholarships to young people for higher education. One, in particular, recognizes students who have stayed in school despite great adversity. “They want these people to be successful,” Keller says. “This is ‘we, the people.’ ” Beauprez, although saying he doesn’t agree with all its tenets, points to the Tea Party movement. “The people were saying loud and clear, ‘Something’s really screwed up here … and we have to get off our couches and do something about it,” he says. “That kind of citizen action … it’s an extremely healthy ‘we, the people’ kind of statement.” Noll, the social worker, isn’t sure those who are marginalized ever fully feel included in society as a whole. But the success of her program’s participants — representing such a broad diversity — gives her hope. “There is a sense of empowerment in that process,” she acknowledges. “People do regain a sense of belonging.” Amy Montague, the teacher, looks to history for reaffirmation. If it’s read just right, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation can still move her to tears. The power of the words and the foresight and courage it took to write and deliver them take her back to the nation’s roots and remind her of its strength. The people. “People have to remember where we came from and that we can get through whatever is happening,” she says. “We can, as a people, make it.” Our founding fathers believed we could. I do, too. We just can’t ever forget the “we.” Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

SO MUCH INSIDE THE HERALD THIS WEEK Good times. Breckenridge Brewery has announced plans to relocate its Denver brewery to a riverfront site in Littleton. Page 5

Rocket woman. Science teacher Christine Meek is among 20 teachers nationwide chosen as 2013 Teacher Liaisons by the Space Foundation. Page 7

Milestone for schools. ThunderRidge High School and Ranch View Middle School have gained International Baccalaureate World School status. Page 11

Get ’em while they’re hot. If you want 60-watt incandescent light bulbs, time is running out, says columnist Craig Marshall Smith. Page 9

Year of the Snake. The Chinese New Year Celebration at Southridge Recreation Center will have a little bit of everything for those wanting to sample Chinese culture. Page 4

Old and new. “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” is about to open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, with life-size models and fossil tusks and skulls. Page 2

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Year of the Snake slithers in HRCA readies for annual Chinese celebration

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION When: Noon-5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 Performances: 1-2 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Where: Southridge Recreation Center Auditorium, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch Tickets: $7 in advance or $10 day of event, 2 and younger free Call 303-471-8859 or stop by any rec center to purchase. *Event is expected to sell out in advance

By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Chinese dragons, traditional dancers, delicacies, music and a bit of New Year’s luck for every child that comes through the door: The 2013 Chinese New Year Celebration at Southridge has a little bit of everything for those wanting to immerse themselves in Chinese culture for an afternoon. The annual half-day event kicks off at noon Feb. 9 with the five-and-a-half-hour Cultural Fair and Taste of China, featuring food from a half-dozen local Chinese restaurants, folk art displays, crafts, and calligraphy and brush paintings. It is highlighted by a pair of traditional stage performances from 1-2 and 4-5 p.m. The performances will include lion dances, Chinese folk dancing, martial arts demonstrations and traditional music sparked by a memorable children’s chorus. “Honestly, it really is one of my most favorite events,” said Highlands Ranch Com-

Dancers perform the Chinese Umbrella Dance last year at Southridge Recreation Center. File photo munity Association spokeswoman Jamie Noebel. “It’s so rich culturally, it’s just awesome. When you go into that world, you can close your eyes and you are one of 20 people that are speaking English. It is like being

transported into a different land.” Noebel said it is imperative that people buy their tickets in advance for the event. The facility can hold about 650 per performance and has about 1,000 people go

through the Cultural Fair and Taste of China each year, and that’s all they can hold space for. “It is a guaranteed sellout,” she said. “Every year we have people that come to the door with their children crying because they can’t get in, because we are so oversold. We really encourage people to take care of their tickets ahead of time.” Every child that enters the magical festival receives a little red envelope as a sign of luck for the New Year, and according to Noebel, the fair offers a glimpse of some of what you would see at an actual Chinese street fair. The event is sponsored by the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association as well as the Great Wall Chinese Academy of Highlands Ranch. For more information, please visit www.greatwallchineseacademy.org.

HIGHLANDS RANCH NEWS IN A HURRY Take your valentine to mansion

Join the Highlands Ranch Metro District for a very special Valentine’s Day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9900 Ranch Road. The free event will feature harp music by Gale Brown and the opportunity to tour the recently renovated mansion. There will be coffee, tea and chocolate provided by local Highlands Ranch businesses such as Festive Cup Coffee and Gift Boutique, My Favorite Muffin and Eileen’s Colossal Cookies. No reservations are required. Contact Jodie McCann at jmccann@highlandsranch.org or 720-240-4922 for information.

Tibetan shares thoughts, photos

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Douglas County Libraries will feature Tamdin Wangdu at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Highlands Ranch branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. The Tibetan native will share photo-

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graphs and speak about his “Tibetan Village Project,” conscious journeys to Tibet and his commitment to the economic, cultural and environmental empowerment of communities living on the Tibetan Plateau. Wangdu started TVP in 2001 after he lost his father due to lack of medical services in his village. Eleven years later, TVP has expanded its programs to other villages and has become an important bridge between Tibetans there and those who wish to help them. For more information on the exhibit, visit www.TibetanVillageProject.org. Douglas County Libraries will feature photography from the project throughout February. For questions, contact Program Liaison Lisa Casper at 720-348-9522.

The Party Hearty Zumbathon is the key to a healthy fun life. Benefiting the American Heart Association, the event,

from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 10 at Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 Broadway in Highlands Ranch, will feature prizes, vendors, and lots of Zumba. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at any Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center in advance or on the day of the event. For further information, please contact 303-471-7048.

Fashion show helps suicide awareness

Paula’s Moms & Proms hosts the Prom Fashion Show to benefit youth suicide awareness Feb. 22 at the Wildlife Experience, 10035 Peoria Street in Parker. Tickets are $15 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Second Wind Fund. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.fashionshow.ticketleap.com/ Paulas.

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The Colorado State Patrol is seeking 40 applicants for its 2013 Youth Academy, June 9-15 in Golden. The Youth Academy stresses team exercises, team building and leadership. Training includes a defensive driving course, introduction to law enforcement ethics, law enforcement driving, firearm safety and familiarization, crime scene investigation, self-defense, police communications and the history and philosophy of the CSP. The Colorado State Patrol Youth Academy is limited to 40 participants who are selected throughout the state. To view qualification requirements and to apply, visit the CSP website at www.csp.state. co.us, select “Our Academy” on the bottom of the home page and click on the Youth Academy Banner. The deadline for application is March 8.

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Chamber shares tech necessities First-time forum focuses on future of business

2013 HIGHLANDS RANCH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF TECHNOLOGY FORUM When: 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 20 Where: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver What: An opportunity to interact with business leaders and subject matter experts to learn more about how to improve your company’s digital marketing, web presence and integrate social media into your daily operations. The day will be broken into three time blocks in which you can select which forum best fits your needs. Cost: $63 for chamber members and $149 for non-members before Feb. 15. After Feb. 15 or for day-of registration, the cost is $83/$169. More information: To see a breakdown of all topics or to register, please visit www.highlandsranchchamber.org or call 303-791-3500.

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The Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce is turning its attention to technology with a half-day forum that will touch on a dozen critical topics for business leaders. Addressing “technological need-toknows,” the first-time Business Technology Forum will be from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. hinaFeb. 20 at the Denver Tech Center Hyatt Repacegency. The conference, geared for businesses said.of all sizes, will open with a 50-minute genme toeral session focused on digital marketing, auseweb presence and integrated social media. over-Participants will then split up into smaller takegroups as they navigate through the morning, choosing from sessions such as “Putfes-ting Your Business on the Mobile Map” and sign“Effectively Managing Your Data and Docung toments in Today’s Shared Environment.” me of Jim Freeman, chief strategy officer with neseHigh Touch Technologies, is joining forces with Joe Salland of CMIT Solutions to lead a andssession titled “The Pros and Cons of Cloudwellbased Services — Are They Right for Your High-Business?” lease The two will address the different types g. of cloud services available from public to hybrid and talk about what works best with varying kinds of companies. When Freeman isn’t presenting he plans on attending two of the other sessions available. “Technology is tough,” he said. “It changes more rapidly now than it ever has and people are struggling to keep up. The forum gives business leaders a chance to touch base and talk about solutions for their own businesses. “I have sales people in six different cities, and there is often a question of: How do you stay connected and networked? How do you use the technology at your fingertips to generate leads for small and midsized companies? I’m looking forward to getting into

specific stuff like geo-targeting. How do I get on that mobile map?” John Nelson, people and business growth specialist with Sandler Training, will spend his session, “The Top 10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Making Technology Investments for Your Business,” addressing the self-realization of vision and importance of communication between a business and its vendors. “We need to make sure that we are asking the right questions to make sure that salespeople understand our vision,” Nelson said. “People make bad decisions with purchases all the time. Salespeople are under pressure to make the sale and the buyer doesn’t always address the big picture correctly. It’s important everyone is on the same page. I’m a big believer in win-win-win. Too often both sides lose sight. “The biggest fear a business owner has about bringing in tech or outside help is that whoever is being brought in will not understand them. We want to address that.” For more information or to register for the Business Technology Forum, please visit www.highlandsranchchamber.org. Early-bird registration costs range from $63 for members to $149 for non-members. After Feb. 15 or on the day of the event, cost is $83/$169.

Brewery taps Littleton as new home Breckenridge to build 12-acre facility along South Platte By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Breckenridge Brewery’s announcement that it plans to relocate its Denver brewery to Littleton has city officials excited, to put it mildly. “I’m buying the first round!” City Manager Michael Penny said. Breckenridge is the fifth-largest brewer based in Colorado and growing. For the third straight year, it posted more than 20 percent growth, with 2012 results reaching 30 percent — stretching the limits of its current space at 471 Kalamath in Denver. “Once we were aware that they were interested, we spent a lot of time just talking to them about the direction the city was going, explaining about all the work we’ve done, showing them the city council goals, talking about the comprehensive plan update and generally just conveying all the excitement and enthusiasm for the future,” Penny said. “It’s what they want to be part of. They also really liked the location.” Assuming all goes as planned, Brecken-

ridge will break ground on a $20 million project this fall near the South Platte River. It is expected to open in the fall of 2014 on 12 acres north of Aspen Grove and south of Hudson Gardens, adjacent to Reynolds Landing —exponentially increasing the river corridor’s cool factor, says Penny. “With the vitality of Main Street and the powerhouse of Aspen Grove, the addition of Breckenridge Brewery will shift Littleton toward a local destination driver,” he said. “Having a brewery, along with the other amenities we have, will begin to turn Front Range heads south, and have people saying, ‘You know what, instead, I’d rather go to Littleton’. … it’s a status statement which helps define the future of Littleton.” The Feb. 1 announcement came on the heels of one made by Alamo Drafthouse, Aspen Grove’s new movie theater, which firmed up its grand opening date to March 25. Designed to complement the rural feel of the river corridor, plans include several rustic buildings, a hops field in the foreground, farmhouse restaurant, general store and a sunny beer garden. The facility will bring 60 to 75 jobs to Littleton, with about 25 of those being new positions, said company spokesman Todd Thibault.

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HRCA election without challengers Incumbents Norris, Suntken run unopposed By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com With two seats up for grabs on the Highlands Ranch Community Association Board of Directors this spring, incumbents Brock Norris and Jeff Suntken both look like safe bets to retain their seats for another two years. No other hats were thrown in the ring before the Jan. 31 deadline, meaning both incumbents are without competition for the March 19 election, unless a write-in candidate emerges.

Suntken, an Ohio native who works as a business and technology consultant, has served on the board for the past two years and was a district delegate from 2009-11, representing the Highlands Ranch Golf Club district. He has been Suntken a Highlands Ranch homeowner since 2000. “I think the current board of directors is working well together and is working hard to create a vision and plan for the future of Highlands Ranch,” Suntken stated in his candidate questionnaire, adding that having a stable board of directors is best for the establishment of a “five-year plan” for Highlands Ranch. Suntken highlighted the creation of such a strategic plan; development of the remaining land in the Highlands Ranch

planned development area; development, or lack thereof, in the Backcountry Wilderness Area; an improved Internet presence to build communication between residents and delegates; and providing the Norris highest quality services at the lowest cost to residents, as the issues most important to the future of the community. Norris, a native of Quebec, served three terms as the delegate representative for District 18 prior to being elected as a director in 2011. He shares a similar vision to Suntken regarding the future direction of the HRCA and listed the same five items as the top issues of importance for the association. “One thing that I believe is that this is a team effort,” he stated. “The board, del-

egates and staff work together, have mutual respect and strive to make Highlands Ranch even better than the extraordinary community it is.” A survey engineer and longtime business owner, Norris has lived in Highlands Ranch since 2000. He serves as the HRCA board liaison to the Metro District board and has helped to improve the relationship between Highlands Ranch’s two main quasi-governing entities since coming into that position. “I want to ensure the future uses of the backcountry are in accordance with what the residents want and what is in the best interests of the community as a whole,” he stated as his top issue. “With the completion of the backcountry survey, the results will help give us a roadmap for how we move forward.” The director election will be decided by the HRCA delegate body.

Internal investigation leads to deputies’ departure By Rhonda Moore

rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com Two Douglas County sheriff’s deputies left the department amid an internal affairs investigation into claims of excessive force. The claims were raised by Reese Slade, an Elizabeth man convicted as a habitual

offender for a 2010 case that involved officer gunfire. Slade was shot in the head on Feb. 5, 2010, while he was using his vehicle to advance on an officer who was trying to arrest him. Slade, who was treated for his injuries and eventually faced trial, was found guilty Jan. 28 of assault, attempted assault and

menacing charges for his actions during the incident. In the days before his trial began, the sheriff’s office received notice that Slade claimed a backup officer used excessive force during the arrest. The sheriff’s office immediately launched an internal affairs investigation into the allegations, leading to the departure of two of the office’s long-term deputies, said Undersheriff Tony Spurlock. Detective Beth Ondrak reportedly lied to investigators and resigned on Dec. 5, 2012, before the conclusion of the internal investigation, Spurlock said. Ondrak had been with the sheriff’s office since 2006. Deputy Gerritt Kaufman refused to cooperate with the investigation and on Dec. 17, 2012, was terminated from his position, Spurlock said. Kaufman was a K-9 officer who had been with the sheriff’s office since 2002.

“The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t tolerate untruthfulness,” Spurlock said. “You are required to cooperate with an internal investigation. (Kaufman) chose not to do so and was terminated.” Slade claimed an officer kicked him during the 2010 arrest. The internal affairs investigation disclosed Kaufman used his foot to gain control and hold Slade to the ground, Spurlock said. The failure to report the incident at the time of the arrest was a violation of a Colorado law that requires report of excessive force within 10 days of the event, Spurlock said. “We will not tolerate employees that lie or do not cooperate with an investigation,” he said. “We’re disappointed in our officers, they discredited the entire department. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible officers and service to the community and these two officers didn’t do that.”

Vehicle vandals strike again Crime spree has no leads or suspects By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Another spree of vehicle shootings in Highlands Ranch has left more than 20 vehicles with shattered windshields, broken back windows and missing side mirrors. The weekend of Jan. 18-20 saw a total of 23 incidents spread throughout the community with seven happening in neighborhoods in the vicinity of ThunderRidge High School, a handful off Griggs Road and three on Adelaide Circle. Most of the vehicles were estimated to have between $300 and $450 in damage, and the majority were thought to have been shot out by BB or pellet guns, while some windows had been damaged by landscape rocks. There are no suspects or leads in any of the incidents, although they appear to be

related. Over a 13-night stretch in October, 35 vehicles in Highlands Ranch were vandalized in a similar fashion. “We want the public to be our eyes and ears in these situations,” said Douglas County sheriff’s spokesman Ron Hanavan. “We’re not asking that anyone go outside and try to apprehend anyone, but if you see something suspicious, please contact the sheriff’s office with any information you may have. It’s likely going to be the public that helps us identify the individual or individuals that are doing this.” Similar to the situation in October, the incidents are taking place all over Highlands Ranch. Some of them will be close in proximity over the course of one night and then the area will change the following night. Hanavan said the impression is that the people responsible for the acts are teenagers. If anyone has any information about the incidents, they are asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 303-660-7505.

Former pastor denied time with children Judge won’t alter bond condition yet By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Former Mountain View Community Church Youth Pastor Matt Capranelli made his first court appearance Jan. 31 after being charged in November with eight felony counts including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. Capranelli, 41 at the time of his arrest, remains free on a $50,000 bond; one of the conditions is that he is not allowed to spend Capranelli unsupervised time with his three children, who are ages 6, 11 and 12. Capranelli’s wife and adult daughter

both wrote letters to the judge asking to have that condition of his bond removed, but Judge Susann Meissner Cutler denied the request after Deputy District Attorney Chris Gallo spoke against it, in light of the “specific allegations of the case,” which involve the alleged sexual assault of a former female member of the church’s youth group. “I certainly understand your position and the position of your family, but no safety (and risk) assessments have been given and given the age of the children, I’m not modifying the bond,” Meissner Cutler said. “I will reserve issue however, if you can provide me with the proper safety (and risk) assessments.” Safety and risk assessments are often conducted in child protective service interventions to determine how safe children are in their environments and what the level of risk is for potential future harm. Capranelli will be back in 18th Judicial District Court at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 28 for a preliminary hearing.

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Teacher launching space education Foundation selects homeschool program instructor for 2013 panel By Jane Reuter

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Science teacher Christine Meek was awestruck by stars at age 9. She remembers staring up at them when she lay with her head outside the tent during a family camping trip. Her sense of wonder hasn’t diminished. “The more I learn about space, the more I can understand the connection to what’s going on down here,” she said. Meek will learn much more about the cosmos in the coming year. She’s among 20 educators nationwide chosen as 2013 Teacher Liaisons by the Space Foundation. The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation is a global nonprofit that advocates for support of the space industry. Meek teaches applied science at Platte River Academy’s Classical Academy for Homeschoolers, a publicly-funded char5 ve-ter school that offers twice-weekly classes lizedto homeschooled students. She also owns and operates C THE World Academy, which andoffers students science camps and classes uglasduring school breaks. As a Teacher Liaison, avan.Meek will attend the annual Space Sympotsidesium in Colorado Springs this spring. She’ll u seealso be a classroom advocate for spacet thethemed education, using Space Foundayoution-provided training and resources. ublic indi-

Weaving space education into the classroom is not a new idea for Meek. Her middle school students this year created space habitats, model villages that reflect their vision of life on another planet. Constructing the villages made students consider the physical and psychological challenges of such a life through a hands-on exercise about both space and science. “Even though space is something we want to promote and be excited about, space gets you excited about science in general,” Meek said. Meek was urged to apply to the Space Foundation by her husband Edward, an engineer at Lockheed Martin. His passion for space has inspired her. With federal funding for space programs in decline, Meek fears knowledge will be lost to members of the now-aging generation that worked in the industry during its heyday. As a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison, part of her job is “to spread the word,” she said. “We are in a regression right now,” Meek said. “I know it will come back.” Her goal is to open her students’ minds to the wider world, space included. “I’m not a teacher, I’m an awakener, and I live by that,” she said. “They may grow up to be the scientists that help us move to another planet, or clean up and fix this (climate) disaster that may be happening.” As part of her Teachers Liaison assignment, Meek will attend the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs this April.

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years ago. “They love being the stars of the show and walking down the halls and having everyone say hi to them and give them high-fives. This school, this student body is just incredible.” Both Jordan Ochs and Oryb Mansour had big games for Highlands Ranch, showing unselfish play and a knack for being able to score with ease.

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Marissa Denee Anderson, Jessica A. McGrath, Sally Ann Moyer, Rachel Ann Rohweder, Alena Marie Sigman and Elizabeth Kimberly Uhlig, of Highlands Ranch, were named to the fall 2012 dean’s academic list at Baylor University. Paige A. Barrette, Cameron K. Bean, Madalynn M. Brady, Joseph Deppey, Elizabeth Anna Gibbons, Bennett Christopher Ingold, Kathleen Mary Kershisnik, Jessica Potthoff, Ryan M. Shepherd and Katherine Anne Sitler, of Highlands Ranch, were named to the fall 2012 dean’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Kreg C. Flowers, Samantha Rae Forge,

Paul David Theberge, Danielle Catherine Jackson, Jordan Marie Voth, Daniel J. Cressman and Nolan R. Wildermuth, of Highlands Ranch, were listed on the fall 2012 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman campus honor roll for the fall 2012 semester. Mary Malnati, of Highlands Ranch, earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Sam Houston State University during December 2012 commencement ceremonies. Suzanna Shugert, daughter of David and Ginny Shugert, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the dean’s list at Hope College.

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February 7, 2013

OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Let’s pass on another round of drinking bill The “drinking with Dad” bill that was killed in committee last week made for lively conversation around water coolers and dinner tables. We don’t mind that it failed — we are gripped by so many other matters at the Statehouse — but we stop short of calling the bill ridiculous. The failed notion — sponsored by state Sen. Greg Brophy — would have allowed parents to share alcoholic drinks with their 18-to-20-year-old children at restaurants or bars, ideally preparing them for the responsibilities of becoming 21. While it was pointed out several other states allow the practice, the committee gave little ground and defeated the measure 4-1. We agree with an oft-mentioned counterpoint that restaurant servers would face the onus of verifying parents and children before serving the 18-to-20-year-olds. The

OUR VIEW

extra duty could put the servers in a tough spot as noted by state Sen. Evie Hudak, DWestminster. Maybe it would be a big pain or maybe not, but for now we agree with keeping a clean line of law in the public arena concerning the drinking age of 21. And we side with those who say it’s enough that parents have the legal opportunity to serve and teach their children about alcohol at home. Home is an excellent place to cover alcohol and responsible drinking. Further, it’s a fine place to learn how to prepare for the public arena with good

It was a brilliant way for proponents to keep the age at 21 because most states, like Colorado, so need transportation dollars for highways and aging bridges. But it’s simply not right. The drinking age, at its core an issue of individual liberty, should not be held hostage to the pocketbook issue of transportation dollars. Interestingly, incongruent laws that put voting and military service at 18 and drinking alcohol at 21 crudely reflect the true nature of coming of age where attaining maturity doesn’t happen on a certain birthday or day for each individual. But just maybe someday these laws will better align to clearly and legally mark adulthood while surrounding responsibilities and efforts — such as reducing drunk driving — are just as vigilant as ever in striving to balance our safety with our liberties.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? We visited two sweet shops to ask folks what they had planned for their sweeties on Valentine’s Day. In Littleton, Donut Hut Café on Low-

skills in assigning designated drivers, as well as being aware one drink — depending on factors such as beverage and weight of the person — can put someone on the wrong side of the mark in a Breathalyzer test. As for the other side of the argument, we certainly accept the valid view of state Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch. As the only vote for the bill, he said when his son turns 18, he will be able to fight in Afghanistan but will not be able to have a drink with his parents at a restaurant. That is a tough shot. Harvey’s comment echoed a debate that has decidedly diminished since the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. This strong-arm bill passed by the Congress subjects states with a minimum age for drinking that is below 21 to a 10 percent decrease in annual federal highway funds.

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“Tradition is I give my wife flowers, and then we go have a nice dinner and get a babysitter for the kiddos, and they make us cards.” — Steve Neuman, Littleton

“Nothing. I’m available. I’m uninteresting and shy. But if I had a date, I’d take her to The Melting Pot.” — John Seibert, Littleton

“I think I’m going to bake my husband of 48 years a heart-shaped cake, because I have a heart-shaped pan. I bought it two years ago, and I still haven’t used it.” — Mary Travis, Highlands Ranch

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Guns in schools a bad idea

As we struggle for answers to the Newtown shooting and gird for a new round of Sane People vs. the NRA over gun control, it was disturbing to read of more local gun madness here in Highlands Ranch. In the Jan. 17 Herald, I read of the Douglas County School District considering armed marshals in our schools, while our local state Sen. Ted Harvey introduced a bill to allow those with concealed weapons permits to bring their deadly toys onto school grounds. While Harvey’s bill was already killed in committee, the very idea that we’d heed the lunatic words of the NRA’s Wayne LaPierre and populate our schools with “good guys with guns” is beyond the pale. I for one don’t want my fifth-grader attending school where random people with con-

cealed weapons and/or an armed mall cop are strutting their hardware. Statistically, we know that guns held in self-defense in the hands of the un- or lightly trained are more likely to harm innocents (or themselves) than attackers. And when the cops finally show up, will they mistake the guard for one of the bad guys? Like most Americans at this point in history, I have no idea what really prompts these terrible acts or what would be most effective at stopping or reducing them. But common sense suggests adding fuel to the fire in the form of more guns is a terrible idea. In a country bristling with half of all the guns on Earth, reducing that number would seem to be the logical first order of business. Alex Miller Highlands Ranch

Navigating the moguls of life Have you ever watched a really accomplished skier as he or she skied the moguls? They make it look easy as they seem to gracefully maneuver the bumps, have no wasted motions, all muscle groups are working in harmony, and they just look technically perfect and simply incredible. Then, have you ever observed an intermediate skier tackling that same terrain? They move slower, seem to try and go around each mogul, stop frequently, and in some cases find themselves sliding down the mountain, out of their gear after trying a little harder or getting a little more aggressive. And then they get up, usually with a little assistance, and continue to work their way down the mountain. In either case, whether we are extremely proficient or working on getting there, when we have spent some time in the bumps, and move on to find one of those intermediate groomed blue cruisers, we feel better about ourselves and our ability, we may even feel awesome as our confidence soars. I am not sure about you, but for me I have experienced this same feeling in other areas of my life as well. No one is an expert at anything before they learn a skill, develop a talent, and take the time to practice. It is in the practice where we make the most strides and advancements of our skills and talents. As a young salesman responsible for developing a territory and cold calling I had to learn the communication skills necessary to open doors and opportunities. It was only after many cold calls and knocking on doors that I developed the skills and confidence to become truly effective. But opening doors was only the first part, I then had to learn how to speak to senior level executives and present in big intimidating boardrooms. The first few

times I can tell you felt like I was a beginner who found himself on a double black diamond ski run loaded with moguls. I was coming unglued and definitely wasting motions, wasting time, and losing more than I was winning. Each prospect was different and when I found myself having to present to smaller groups or someone in a less intimidating role, I found myself gaining confidence. The more I failed in those larger meetings, the more I learned. The more I practiced with smaller customers the better I became at selling to larger clients and in complex selling situations. There is an old saying that goes something like, “The fruit we enjoy at the mountain top was grown in the valley.” And it is so true in all areas of our lives. So whether it is getting into the moguls or bumps on the mountain or just stretching yourself a little more, remember that our growth does happen in the valley. I would love to hear all about your times in the valley and on the mountaintop. Let’s make it a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Zigar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com. He can be reached at gotonorton@gmail.com

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Military service as a path to citizenship Recently, I introduced the H.R. 435, Military Enlistment Opportunity Act. This legislation seeks to expand military enlistment opportunities and create a system that mutually benefits the armed services and individuals with temporary immigration status. Under my bill, individuals who have resided legally in the United States continuously for at least two years as well as the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals would be permitted to sign up for military service alongside American citizens and lawful permanent residents. The DACA program was recently created by the Department of Homeland Security to give employment authorization to certain young people who came to the United States illegally as children. This legislation provides a common-sense solution to help solve two nationally important issues. First, the bill provides a new group of willing, capable and skilled applicants to serve in the military. Second, it creates an opportunity for individuals with conditional immigration status to naturalize through military service, giving them permanent status subject to the same rights and obligations as natural-born citizens. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, one of my goals for this legislation is to help the military ensure our national security goals are met by enhancing the available pool of qualified individuals. The military currently requires that recruits be American citizens or lawful permanent residents. However, we have a regrettable situation today where a majority of native-born Americans can’t meet the standards for military service because of some

disqualification: they are overweight, have a criminal record, a history of drug or alcohol abuse, don’t have a high school diploma, or they can’t get a passing score on the entrance exam. A 2009 study conducted by a group of retired military leaders entitled “Ready, Willing and Unable to Serve” concluded that 75 percent of young adults between the ages of 17 and 24 do not qualify for military service. Additionally, there is a need to expand the pool of those eligible to serve because of the increasingly advanced technical requirements of the U.S. military. Rapidly growing areas like cyber warfare and ongoing analysts needs require the skills that foreign students studying in the United States can bring to the military. These visa holders bring abilities like critical language skills and advanced technical degrees that will increase the proficiency of our military. My legislation will also provide a path for young people in the newly created DACA program to be naturalized through military service. It makes sense that these individuals, who have the desire and ability to serve in the U.S. military, should be given the opportunity to do so. There have been over 154,000 young people who have been accepted under the DACA program, and these patriotic individuals should have the chance to honorably serve

their country and become naturalized citizens. Current law states that any individual who legally enlists and serves in the military for one year is naturalized. During wartime the naturalization is immediate. My bill would extend this benefit to DACA individuals. All enlistees, upon joining the military, incur an eight-year service obligation. Naturalization only becomes final and irrevocable after five years of honorable service. Therefore, it is important to highlight that the grant of immediate naturalization is subject to rescission if the individual does not complete the service requirements or is discharged under less-than-honorable circumstances. Although there will be a larger debate this year about immigration and the necessary changes that must occur to ensure that our legal immigration system is effective, the Military Enlistment Opportunity Act is smart legislation that takes a small but positive step forward by allowing certain individuals to serve our country in the military and earn U.S. citizenship. Moreover, this bill will aid our military by providing a larger number of skilled recruits to ensure our national defense capabilities are not diminished by a shrinking recruiting base. It should be an easy decision for my colleagues in Congress on the left and the right to support the Military Enlistment Opportunity Act. I am hopeful we can solve these problems together. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman serves Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.

Bright idea: Start hoarding 60s It is time to start hoarding 60-watt light bulbs just like Twinkies. After Jan. 1, 2014, it will be illegal to sell them. But presumably you will still be able to buy an assault rifle. Say what? Incandescent light bulbs are being phased out. We’ve already said goodbye to 100-watt and 75-watt bulbs. Did you know that? It’s Illegal to manufacture or import them, but they can still be sold until they are all gone. And don’t worry, the Light Bulb Constables are not going to break down your door. I don’t think the disappearance of incandescent bulbs will affect people the way the disappearance of Twinkies did. It’s hard to get too sentimental about light bulbs. I didn’t suffer for very long when they stopped making cassettes either. The newer helical, integrated, compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is niftier looking, though it does have more surfaces for dust. I’ve never been very good at dusting my light bulbs. Now I will be even worse at it. I need someone to shed some light on this: “CFLs radiate a spectral power distribution that is different from that of incandescent lamps. Improved phosphor formulations have improved the perceived colour of the light emitted by CFLs, such that some sources rate the best ‘soft white’ CFLs as subjectively similar in colour to

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standard incandescent lamps.” Right. I guess we can’t go back again. But we can go back to vinyl. You can still buy record players and you can still buy vinyl records. Some people swear by the quality of vinyl over CDs. I gave all of mine to my friend Greg. He treats them with a lot of respect. Records used to come in big paper sleeves. Paper is a wood-based product, and paper can be abrasive. Vinyl collectors often swap out the paper sleeves for something more archival. Are we going to have light bulb pirates? Music is pretty easy to pirate, but it might be quite a chore to pirate 60-watt light bulbs. Where are you going to do it? I think once they’re all gone, they’re all gone. Are there songs about light bulbs? Or poems? Yes. I found both. But none of them is very memorable. Have you ever turned on a light and had it light for an instant and then burn out? Right then it’s kind of

poetic. A final flare. We have the same thing prolonged in another way every autumn, when a green leaf turns yellow and orange, and then falls brown. I am having a hard time getting too nostalgic about this. Most of my incandescent bulbs aren’t bare, so I don’t see them, just their benefits. I didn’t get very nostalgic about Twinkies either. They are nasty things to begin with. Vulgar little sponges filled with who-knows-what? Just don’t touch my Red Vines. After Jan. 1, 2014, those born will some day have to be told about light bulbs just like my parents had to tell me about tin toys and candlestick telephones. Technology moves things in and moves things out very fast these days. The humble light bulb had a good, long lifetime. Edison filed for the patent in 1879, and it was granted on Jan. 27, 1880. I invented something last summer and pitched it to an outfit that takes an idea and develops it on behalf of the inventor. For an arm and a leg. I had neither. They promised not to manufacture it. But I have a hunch I will see my bright idea at Home Depot some day. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

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Conservation District has seedling trees for sale to local landowners with 1 or more acres. There are a wide variety of species available. These trees are to be planted for conservation uses such as windbreaks and shelterbelts, living snow fences, erosion control, wildlife habitat, and reforestation. Contact the district office for an order form or print it off our website, www.dcconservation. com. Payment must accompany the order and be sent to the Douglas County Conservation District, P.O. Box 688, Franktown, CO 80116. These trees are

available on a first-come, first-served basis so get orders in right away. The deadline for ordering will be March 13, to be picked up April 2 in Castle Rock in time for spring planting. Contact Pam at the Douglas County Conservation District office for any questions or an order form at 303-688-2042 ext. 100 or pam. brewster@co.nacdnet.net.

FEB. 9 SNOW FUN. The weather outside is frightfully fun. Learn to make a snow shelter, play snow games and discover how wildlife survives the cold. Dress appropriately for cold weather. Program is dependent on snow. Open to ages

8-12. Registration required. Meet at Northridge Park shelter 2, 8800 S. Broadway. Fee: resident $10, nonresident: $12. Register online atwww.highlandsranch. org or call 303-791-2710 for more information.

MEDICARE PROGRAM. Presenter Mark Hupe will help you navigate the ins and outs of Medicare coverage and benefits at a free program at 10 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. To register, call 303-7917323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. SHOWTIME AT Southridge: Chinese

New Year. Great Wall Chinese Academy and the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs

Association bring you a joyful 2013, Year of the Snake, Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Southridge Recreation Center, in the Debus Wildcat Mountain Auditorium, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The event features traditional Chinese art performances on stage, Chinese refreshments at the Taste of China, and shopping with a cultural fair. Performances are from 1-2 p.m. and from 4-5 p.m. The cultural fair is from noon to 5 p.m. For information, contact hrcaonline.org or 303-791-2500. Cost is $7 in advance, $10 day of event if not sold out (2 and under free on parent’s lap).

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Richard S. Funderburgh, age 82, entered into rest on January 27th at Porter Hospice, Centennial, CO. Dick was born May 2, 1930, in Sabetha, KS to Ernest S. and Minnie Belle Funderburgh. His wife of 40 years, Neva, predeceased him March 1989. He is survived by: his sister, Dorothy Scholl, LaVern, CA; his son, Michael R. Vonderburgh, wife Wendy and daughter Ashley, Honolulu, HI; his daughter Gina G. Funderburgh, Santa Barbara, CA and her son, Garrett Silva of Los Angeles, CA; sister-in-law Shirley Scott, Denver,CO; niece Tracie Lar-

son, Denver, CO; niece Jan Spicer, LaVern, CA; nephew Doug Scholl; Los Angeles, CA; companion Caroline Kendal and her daughters, Laurel Johnson of Castle Rock, CO and Larkin Wiegart of Buena Vista, CO. Dick’s tender heart and love of God and family were the cornerstones of his character. Funeral service Thursday, January 31, at Trinity Brethren Church, Sabetha, KS; interment to follow at Centralia, KS cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MaxFund, 1025 Galapago Street, Denver, CO 80204, (303) 595-4917.

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Group questions schools’ fiscal policies District challenges claim that students are sold short By Jane Reuter

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An organization focused on Douglas County schools issues says the district is hoarding money better used in classrooms. The district, meanwhile, says it is managing finances prudently, and putting any excess back into the classroom. An independent report lends some validity to both viewpoints. Credit-rating agency Fitch gives Douglas County high marks for its fiscal # practices. “The district’s financial TAKE-OUT ONLY $ REG. 46 cushion has improved sig$ • Two Racks Baby Back Ribs SAVE 18 nificantly in each of the last WITH THIS COUPON • Whole BBQ Chicken two fiscal years, driven by • Baked Beans (pint) ONLY large operating surpluses and conservative financial • Cole Slaw (pint) management,” reads the • Garlic Toast (6) Jan. 28 report. Fitch, which lists the No Substitutions district’s unrestricted fund Limit 3 feeds • Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Only • Thru 02-14-2013 balance at $86.7 million, praised DCSD for conser10335 S. Parker Rd. Parker • 303-805-9742 vative budgeting that increased revenues and reduced reliance on funding HH ColoNwsFam.Feed#3.indd 1 7/22/12 10:12 PM from voter-approved tax measures. Douglas County voters

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rejected such measures in 2008 and 2012. But the volunteer Strong Schools Coalition doesn’t share Fitch’s enthusiasm about those healthy reserves, saying they could have prevented this year’s $3.6 million cut to area high schools. Strong Schools questions many aspects of the budget, including a district policy of allocating funds to individual departments to use as they see fit. That includes saving the money and carrying it over from one year to the next, a practice Strong Schools says pads the fund balance and sells students short. “It’s not a for-profit organization,” said Susan Meek, Strong Schools’ vice president. “They’re holding too much, and we are not serving those kids.” Not so, said school board member Kevin Larsen. The school board aims to keep 4 percent of its operating budget in the unassigned fund balance at all times. For the 2011-12 school year, the amount not earmarked for other uses was about $18 million, he said. “Anytime we’re above that line, we’re putting that money into some effort that’s going to support the classroom in the next year,” he said.

The district made the decision to cut the high schools’ budgets in mid2012, when the economy still was floundering and the state revenue forecast was gloomy. To address the budget cuts, large class sizes and potential loss of electives, high schools shifted to a block schedule. In September, DCSD got an influx of property tax revenue, utility savings and other unanticipated funds. It put $125 per student in those one-time funds back into the schools. It was too little, too late, says Strong Schools. “Although the district returned money to the schools in the fall, principals, who finalize their budgets in the spring, were unable to make the best building decisions possible because they were unaware these funds would be available,” said Laura Mutton, the group’s president. At the high school level, officials say the problems were not just financial. “It didn’t matter if we were going to cut or not,” said Dan McMinimee, assistant superintendent of secondary education. “Programming was unsatisfactory. We had to change the schedule. We had to do something to drive down class sizes.”

The district also couldn’t have predicted September’s $6.6 million influx of tax revenue, he said, and couldn’t budget with money that wasn’t yet in its coffers. “I wish we would have known last spring,” Chief Financial Officer Bonnie Betz said. “Absolutely that would have made things better. But we didn’t.” Strong Schools questions the district’s ability to forecast, or find the money to bridge the funding gap it believes already was within its budget. “Bottom line, we took unnecessary cuts to the classroom,” Meek said. Now, Mutton says, “We are simply asking them to correct the problem and restore funding to our schools.” That may be what happens in 2013-14. DCSD already has announced no additional budget cuts, and if the current strong revenue projections hold true, officials say they will direct more money to the classrooms. High school principals then can decide how to use that money. That could include hiring additional staff to take the burden off teachers who added classes in 2012-13, or shifting away from the block schedule.

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vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A bill that would have given school boards the ability to determine whether employees could carry firearms on school properties has become the first guns-related legislation to be struck down this session. The bill was voted down Jan. 28 by a 3-2 vote by the Democratic-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee, following about three and a half hours of public testimony - much of which came from supporters of the controversial legislation. The proposed law would have opened the door for school employees to carry concealed handguns on campus, provided they had a valid permit to do so, and so long as their local school boards gave them permission to do so. Recent gun-related mass shootings in Colorado and across the country were invoked in testimony from both supporters and opponents of the bill. “It’s a tragedy that keeps happening over and over,” said Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley, one of the sponsors of the bill. “And frankly, it’s clear that gun-free zones don’t work.

Republican state Sens. Scott Renfroe, left, and Ted Harvey listen to questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on their bill that would have allowed school boards to determine whether employees could carry concealed handguns to schools. Photo by Vic Vela Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, also a bill sponsor, said that his wife, who is a teacher, and children “are sitting ducks” at their schools because they have no way to defend themselves if a school shooting breaks out. “Gun-free zones only work for the law-abiding citizens,” he said. “The criminals, the bad guys, don’t care.” Bethany Christiansen, a teacher from Greeley, spoke in support of the bill. Christiansen said that she loves her students and that she would “take

a bullet for them.” She said she would like the opportunity to carry a concealed weapon with her to schools, so that she could better protect her students. “If I was able to save one life, it’ll be worth it,” Christiansen said. Republican Senators Steve King and Kevin Lundberg voted to advance the bill. But the bill isn’t going anywhere. Three democratic senators - Lucia Guzman, Irene Aguilar, and Jessie Ulibarri - voted against moving the bill forward. Ulibarri said he had “grave concern” for this type of legislation because of the “unintentional consequences” that could come from more guns being brought into schools. Ulibarri said he worries that his own children would get caught in the crossfire between a shooter and untrained school personnel toting guns. “They may be a crack shot, a crack pot,” Ulibarri said of school employees having guns. “I don’t know. Earlier in the day, supporters of gun legislation held a rally on the west steps of the Capitol. One of the speakers, Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, a strong supporter of gun control, told a cheering crowd, “Enough is enough,” when it comes to gun violence. “I don’t want to see another mother have to bury their children because of gun violence,” Fields said. “I am sick and tired of the bloodshed.”

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Ranch View, ThunderRidge earn IB status Addition of mid-level program dovetails with high school instruction By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Two more Douglas County schools have gained International Baccalaureate World School status. Ranch View Middle School and ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch got word in late January that their application for inclusion in IB’s Middle Years Programme was approved. The program applies to students ages 11 to 16, and dovetails with ThunderRidge’s IB Diploma Programme. Diploma, the highest level of IB, is designed for students 16 to 19 and became part of the high school’s curriculum in 2008. Admission into the elite group of IBdesignated schools requires an arduous, three-year process. IB is a three-tier, internationally accepted program that teaches students to take a broad, multi-cultural view of the world. “It’s teaching a rigorous academic curriculum through a global lens,” Ranch View Principal James McMurphy said. “It’s to make sure they’re the most prepared we can make them to be future citizens in a truly global marketplace. “Our seventh- and eighth-graders are not going to be competing for jobs with Detroit or San Francisco or Dallas. They’re go-

Nancy Kennedy, IB coordinator for Ranch View Middle School in Highlands Ranch, poses in front of the 34 flags that represent students who have come through the school in the past five years. Ranch View’s IB Middle Years Programme was recently approved. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen ing to be competing with Beijing, Cairo and Manila.” Castle Rock’s Mesa Middle School and Douglas County High School earned the authorization in the summer of 2012. Though Mesa and Ranch View middle schools started the IB approval process at

the same time, RanchView wanted to customize the program in two areas, which required further review and the resulting delay. RanchView’s requests included a shift away from the IB requirement of a class focused specifically on technology.

“To be honest, what we’re after is integrated technology in our classes,” McMurphy said. “We put together a proposal where we wouldn’t have a technology class per se, but all those skills are embedded in our core classes.” Ranch View then had to wait to get IB’s stamp of approval. Ranch View also gained approval on changes to the IB foreign language requirements, allowing students to take a semester of introductory foreign language instead of a full year. “It took a lot of work and a lot of planning to get there,” McMurphy said. “I’m really glad IB took the time. It would have been really easy for them to say, `This doesn’t fit our mold.’ But they gave us our due. If we had to change everything about who we are, I wasn’t sure that was going to be worth it.” Ranch View students now get a program tailor-made for them, he believes. The IB program “is going to look a little different here than it does at Mesa and schools up in Aurora and Denver, but wherever you are you can walk away with a guarantee and an expectation of excellence,” McMurphy said. ThunderRidge Assistant Principal David Shadwell echoed that sentiment. “The IB piece definitely is a feather in one’s cap,” he said. “We’re incredibly excited to have the authorization and continue working with RanchView.”

Education group makes state Capitol visit Year of the Student urges lawmakers to make increases in school funding By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Several Douglas County parents and students made known their concerns about education funding at the state Capitol Jan. 30. They were among about 200 people representing the Year of the Student Coalition who delivered a call-to-action letter to legislators. The letter was signed by nearly 9,000 people with support from more than 150 organizations. Coalition organizers say recession-induced cuts to an already struggling state education system have reduced Colorado school funding to intolerable levels. Colorado ranks 42nd in the country, spending $2,518 less per pupil than the national average, according to the Colorado School Finance Project. “2013 is a deadline,” said Denver’s Lisa Weil, spokeswoman for Great Education Colorado. “Year after year, we just seem to say this is

just how Colorado is, there’s nothing we can do. We are trying to focus the legislator’s attention and say, ‘Make this the year you do it.’ ” ThunderRidge High School freshman Hayley Stromberg joined the group. “We’re asking legislators to attack this problem the way our parents and teachers tell us to take on tough problems in school and life,” she said in a news release issued by the coalition. “Be creative and persistent. Don’t make excuses. And don’t give up just because something is hard, especially if it’s the right thing to do.” For the first time in five years, the state’s 2013 revenue forecast includes no cuts to K-12 education. But that’s not enough to turn the state around, Weil said. “People understand we have done real damage to our schools the last four years,” she said, citing Colorado’s TABOR and Gallagher amendments among the contributing factors. “Put that together with the recession, and it was just the perfect storm,” she said. The Douglas County School Board is not among the 30 boards listed as coali-

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tional outcome and planning back from that point. That, too, is part of DCSD’s education model. ThunderRidge High School, and its feeder middle school Ranch View, recently were authorized to teach IB’s Middle Years Programme (MYP).

IB’s goals align with the Common Core Standards adopted by Colorado and 44 other states. The more rigorous academic standards, announced in 2009, are designed to position students for competition in a global economy. DCSD officials say their program aims to exceed those education reform efforts.

tion supporters. But board member Kevin Larsen said they’re listening. “I think anything coming out of that group is a statewide solution,” Larsen said. “Certainly, Douglas County is part of that. But their efforts are targeted toward the Legislature.” He said he wants to take a “judicious, thoughtful” approach to the problem. “This goes into the de-

gree that individual districts have over how they apply (funding),” he said. The board long has expressed concern about DCSD’s funding. Among the state’s 178 districts, DCSD’s funding is 20th from the bottom, according to the Colorado Department of Education. That’s because the district has a relatively low number of students consid-

ered at-risk, who typically are more expensive to educate. “(The coalition’s) idea is great. I haven’t endorsed or criticized it,” he said, adding he’ll reserve judgment “until there are more specifics.” State Sen. Ted Harvey (RHighlands Ranch) said the Year of the Student coalition is preaching to the choir. “Their intent was to say

`focus on education,’ and we already do,” he said. “I think people will be happy to see the state starting to increase the funding for education in comparison to what we’ve done in the past.” Year of the Student was launched by Great Education Colorado, a grassroots group advocating for greater investment in K-12 and college education.

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rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Angela Leibee had gotten so used to rejection notices from publishing companies that she almost deleted a long-awaited email from MeeGenius.com before even opening it. “I had already gotten one email back from them for my other book, and it was another rejection,” she said. “I was just so used to it, that I almost didn’t open the second email.” Good thing she did. MeeGenius, a digital publisher that specializes in children’s books, saw something they liked, and for Leibee that meant, after years of trying, she was finally a published author. Her book, “Sarina and the Very Messy Room” is a tale of a girl who can’t find anything as she prepares to get ready for school. It is geared for ages 4-8, but as Leibee says, it can be enjoyed by younger children too. “With the MeeGenius platform you can read the book or have it read to you, and I think even younger children could relate to a messy room,” said Leibee, a professional organizer, who based the book on her 15-year-old daughter. “She has always been messy like that,” Leibee laughed. “It’s just one of those things where there’s only so much you can do, but at least I got a book out of it. It’s kind of funny, me being a professional organizer to write a book about a messy kid. It’s actually kind of stressful for me to look at the mess in the book sometimes.” Leibee got her book, but more importantly she gained a newfound confidence. And while she works on trying to get “I Can Be Brave” — a book about facing childhood fears — out there, she is singing the praises of her publishing company. “What I think is really great about them is that they are giving the first-time authors the chance to put their stuff out there,” she said. “With traditional publishing houses it is so difficult to get an in. MeeGenius will look at everything.” A self-described “stick figure artist,” the Highlands Ranch author was also pleased to learn that MeeGenius would provide an illustrator for her to work with, and if “Sarina” does well enough, the company may publish her other book too. The company initiated its launch with that of the iPad in 2009. Since then, it has stocked its virtual shelves with classic children’s books while at the same time reaching out to new au-

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Celebrate Mardi Gras in Littleton Cajun flair will spice things up on Main Street By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” Let the good times roll. Come the start of Lent, Historic Downtown Littleton borrows a historic celebration, popular in Christian nations worldwide and brings it home each year to Main Street (and nearby). Since Easter comes early this year, the dates for 2013 are Feb. 8 and 9 and readers may want to check with specific locations about times for bands. One can count on special Cajun food, music and beads—and you’re encouraged to wear your best purple, green and gold carnival attire. Participating businesses: • Delizios, 2299 W. Main St. Bands- Friday, Steve Blechschmidt; Saturday, Ryan Flick.

Specials: crabmeat au gratin, red beans and rice with Andouille sausage, Blackened Cajun Salmon. • Jose’s Mexican restaurant, 2420 W. Main St. Bands: call for info, 303-798-5897. Specials: gumbo. • McKinner’s Pizza Bar, 2389 W. Main St. Specials: cajun pizza, Andouille sausage and black bean soup. • Merle’s, 2609 W. Main St. Bands: Friday and Saturday: Ken K Band. Specials: crawfish boil, seafood gumbo, blackened catfish, jambalaya, stuffed trout, Oysters Rockefeller. • Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub, 5686 S. Sycamore St. Bands: Friday, Uncle Dutchies with Sam and George; Saturday, Juice O’Barley. Specials: cajun shrimp, crawfish etouffe. • Reinke Brothers, 5663 S. Prince St. Mardi Gras needs: masks, makeup costumes, voodoo dolls and beads. • Romano’s Italian Restaurant, 5666 S. Windermere St. Band: Friday and Saturday, Bon Tee Cajun Band. Specials: crawfish pasta, jambalaya, gumbo. • The Tavern Littleton, 2589 W. Main St.

Masks and strings of beads play a traditional role in the celebration of Mardi Gras. File photo Bands: Friday, Counterfeit Music Company; Saturday, Roundhouse. Specials: crawfish dip; sausage, chicken and shrimp gumbo; chicken and shrimp jambalaya.

Last week, Mayor Michael B. Hancock fulfilled the final element of a friendly wager made with Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake before the Divisional Playoff game between the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 13 (and we all know how that ended up ... sniffle). Under the terms of the wager, Mayor Hancock sent a box of dry aged “cowboy cut” ribeye steaks from Lombardi Brothers Meats to Rawlings-Blake. The mayor had additionally agreed to perform the famous Ray Lewis pregame dance but was sidelined by an injury. Until now. To view the video of that performance, go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4KVczvxpUvU.

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Steven Ballas, Jr., owner of Steve’s Snappin Dogs and host of the recent green chili contest, declared the event a “great success”. “Between my 10 percent of the daily sales and the cash donations that I hawked with the $1 Steve’s Snappin Ale, $1 tortillas to eat with the green chili and the personal donations, I am proud to tell you all that the first Chow Down for Charity of 2013 raised $610 for Project Angel Heart,” Ballas said. “What a great day for us all!” The fire-breathing event was judged live on the air during the weekly Gabby Gourmet radio show (1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays) on KHOW 630-AM. Judges were Jon Emanuel, executive chef of Project Angel Heart; Westword foodie Lori Midson; Denver’s 7 meteorologist Lisa Hildago; Mile High Sports Radio personality Mark McIntosh; Joan Brewster of the American Culinary Foundation; Artie Guerrero, president and national director of paralyzed veterans of America, Mountain States Chapter; and moi. Judges’ choices (out of nearly 20 entries) were Marcyzk Fine Foods (No. 1), Santiago’s (No. 2) and ElLucerito (No. 3). People’s choice winner was Gridiron Grille in Greenwood Village. For additional info and pictures please go to www.chowdownforcharity.com or Parker continues on Page 19

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Pho t n Cle mo lopm ilt in bly, Elemethe Decemyearâ€™s to by ve especi cratic ent Courtne urcolo ntary -co be Auror y Kuh Sch r massa a the ally on n- tal radon ater len ool the kin ews.c in Co cre at kil politi g abou â€” an nnect Sandy lings om Ho â€” are d mu icut. edged cal iss t guns ha ue, But ok . startin ch mo as thes always just â€œSome g to re in gover been the point pop part a dic nor up to gu ackno ey in ercialof the Ca ns, wl wlothers ndian develop ndelas State to a ment. resia con violen north Street tinues t on Pa opose of Coand Ca ge 18 nally d Jeffer al Creek Th son sou few e comi siden theast Parkyea ng ped tial portioof the Ca rs is an devel by Ter merci ndelas, other opme n s Gr nt ove Greg Mastriona, former executive director of Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation, stands next to a gondola at Water World. Mastriona has retired after 43 years. Photo by Andy Carpenean dra al oup. ra Causaof inc acres. and w, ers open luding Veldhuizr the ne som The new The space reside en sai xt uizen ething wi nti de Can d. wi ll vel ll inc al, co del a Ca , a manafor Parkwa homefeature opme y in wes as neighb m mlude pit gwe ha al. 1,500t Arvada orhood and s, 1,000 1,500 nt, on able severa or mosingle ce co . Photo is taking nity, ve five comm held comm fam mplet of sha are by And un erciall millio re hig ily, ifferen offerthat us to tho ity,â€? y Carpen pe with hou 1, a $2.7 million general obliga- missed by the Hyland Hills â€œItâ€™s Veldh space.n square her-d detac ed, vision t se ses kin vad ean pri en he ey tion bond issue passed to build family. Board president Don stand uizen in the sit d .â€? d ce Su a,â€? feet all low $30 Veldh of a cit and of ret y units ards the staina sai tural have the park. Ciancio said he has the highcomm bility and d. â€œT ail an 0,000s flairs mendcomplemuizen y withi lar he we The park began with just two est regard for his overall perforoff Hig d sai . pa -powe unity, can be sharedy tur plan. ous am ent eac d. â€œT n a cit hway red Veldh ne e see water slides, but grew the fol- mance and commitment to the ommu 72 and h oth heyâ€™ll y of Ar uizen n thr systemBetween ount ity truCandela sustails on thestreet Ar-Candel int lowing year with the addition of district. He said Mastriona did a ou g in nilig st, he s has parks of opener. There egrate space. s, we as thoug nability roofs hts an said, fro ghou to traveling with Pam, who re- the wave pool and four slides. superior job for the district and â€œIt â€™ll meric the of ho d tile open h, is space â€™s a tre m so- t Co â€™s the said. though fea open There haveBy, Ashley tired eight years ago. lorad is its first Next came Surferâ€™s Cove and will remain a pillar for the Hy500,0 an, cil â€œThe recits recreature of mes. Th s to sol in thespace â€™s a sig nearly spaReimers ce de o,â€? sus of nts ity 20 an ar Ea areimers@ourcoloradonews. The break is well-deserved Thunder Bay in 1984, followed land community and a valued nifi he sai taina its kin firm 00 be ,â€? Veldhreation tion centhe co e bigges reatio can en and bu cant 0 acres d trails pays ch bu bild. cau mm ed d in com co after years of dedication to not by River Country in 1986. cen ild of joy resource for the district. nal unity t for a fee ofilder wh omes Itâ€™s go se we uizen sai ter is ter. the aspect the vie ing are mmitm open Its e â€™re only the Hyland Hills District, o , sta bu $3 a â€œRiver Country really put WaGoing forward, Mastriona d. â€œIt $3 co te of moun proxim of the ws an a wh ent to quali ilding ,000 buys may ing to land ere at a Laundro- but the community. lot pe It alld ou started be mmitte â€™s tha million rea tai ity ter World on the map because it said he will take with him the comm ple resiias solfied ren . If the r lot int s in Ca t exp d to oth fato tdo Greg LE ch LE LEED â€œw ns an -Mastriona y His leadership and vision had tube rides and at that time many memories and experipoint ork, din d oth Bomat and ar pa ewable build o the ndela ron ED, or ED go silver sustai ensive uld inun1969. ity.â€? or recof s me tru ld. the ne certifi nabil , Veldh e an er lochader, graduated college and was have resulted in many facili- all the slides were body slides,â€? ences heâ€™s made over the years, the other tec ls, geo energ build ntal Leaders â€? home st beation Golde ity. d So en ed, major De for n, a the recreation job, ties including Adventure Golf he said. â€œWe then built the first and will remember the great orhnolo therm y system s wi and s wh struc far, ab uizen sai playâ€?looking U.S. ing me sign, hip in En ity th is an his If it ere Pam certifi Green ets ergy happened to & Raceway, the Greg Mastriona family ride, Raging Colorado, ganization, staff and board he oth wife pe and tion an out 30 d. when home the bu of the gy, they al heat s, such o-o cat an Th fee Bu green occu d nin home run into er get pu selwife the stand ion me d Envisits s with ilder ch . coole e recrea ilding ling of the execu- Golf Courses at Hyland Hills, which allowed for people to worked with. But for those who a reb mps e ho s are Charl pied. in me ate tive director of the Hyland Hills the Ice Centre at the Promepa owne the tru sustai ooses no and d by a tion cenCouncil ards set ans the ie Mc interact on the ride. That was need a little reminder of the fors are unde nie of nable r co Ka by the t to alrand Park District. nade â€” a collaboration with the pretty cool.â€? velop s, the taina r to use st and the will fea geothe ter wi . mer director, just take a look in ead Recreation n-n build commy with Ch is ava quali rm roo ture ll ble to y bu my merci ment used, ftop 15 kil al heat be heate the ilable ties, Since then, the park has the top of his old desk. urc â€œShe told ilt wife that she city of Westminster, the MAC erc Mo impro retrofi ha to the the fee Ranc has al part snâ€™t sta ial devel hwas drawi re tha vem t their tures, as well to offset owatt pump d and sure her husband would (Mature Adult Center) and of grown to 48 attractions built â€œI always had a candy drawer been h Co sol as sys of the rted ho ng res n jus ents, Ve home mo oper, me Ve and interview,â€? Mastrio- course, Water World. mint over 67 acres, featuring rides that anyone could grab from, yet give â€œO The ldhuiz many oth st of thear pane tem idents t sus ldhuiz with mesai anm for som grocery erest fro comm sites ne thi most en sai na said.dâ€œIde was very fortunate to He said heâ€™s also extremely like Voyage to the Center of the and I made sure and left it full,â€? taina er sus electr ls on en sai susou ng e oth sto m co unity, the co signifi d. taina a 36 and the is the t to Ca ble ici er po res to m bebu int the mright place at the right proud of the many programs â€œW nv liv d. 0-degr vie nd can ble ty can there- where is all started.â€? the district sponsors for chil- Earth, Mastrionaâ€™s favorite, and he said. weâ€™ll eâ€™ve be tentia build enien t sus w,â€? he natural elas thoing is featime. Thatâ€™s ee ce sto the most recent addition, the see taina ugh. McKa continu en at l clients.there, as Mastriona tow Stand view fro said. beau res started his 43- dren in the district. bility ty n it â€œR Mile High Flyer. e to well y Rang Denver ley La m any eside of the IN THE KNOW feawork for ma as For said. year Hyland Hills career as a â€œThe best part of the job is ke, nts ho â€œVoyage was built in 1994, e. ny and on it mo me the visit have of the The golf course assistant superin- seeing the smiles of the kids,â€? and we still have hour-long for ma yea www.l re inf rs an DID YOU KNOW? most natural Pikes PeFlat Iro site. Th nytendent, ivefor ormati ak on ns, do ey defin beau years,â€?d before becoming the he said. â€œKnowing that the pro- waits,â€? Mastriona said. â€œItâ€™s a on wn wa ty ing Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District rd.com abou executive director in 1972. grams and the facilities are be- five-minute ride, thatâ€™s fast and chara of the the Fro t Ca was established in 1955, and was the . cteris site is nt ndelaOver the years he had an in- ing used and enjoyed by the features robotics. Itâ€™s still right on tics first park and recreation district in Colos, part in growing the dis- kids, thatâ€™s pretty neat. You canâ€™t of it.â€? e tegral on top, even though it is getting rado. The district serves nearly 110,000 trict, as well as becoming the beat that.â€? a little competition from the residents in a 24-square mile area visionary behind Water World. But before many of these fa- Mile High Flyer.â€? located in southwest Adams County But as of Jan. 1, he no longer cilities and programs could beMastrionaâ€™s work in the field Printed and including areas of Westminster and leads the district; heâ€™s enjoying come a reality, something had has made an impact in the newsprinon recycled Arvada located in Adams County, parts this copy t. Plea to be done about the lack reve- community in more ways than se recy the slower-paced life of retire. of Northglenn, Thornton and, Federal cle ment. nue in the district when Mastri- one, but itâ€™s also the work with Heights. For more information on the â€œIâ€™ve been very fortunate to ona became executive director his former employees that has district, visit www.hylandhills.org. on

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Peniston adop this year. last care, hood educ By Darin Moriki the busySheâ€™s Street. He said have witneted similar polic siana, â€? she said. ation and early nition the expansion is workg been repre are saying there the legis Kiplin dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com healt spon of 25 toWest ssed tens of ies mins people â€œI that senti who the when h and sorin dollars lation ter bill to cont was carry overall of milli and the Hil sixthink he in to bengfixed Medical can use the defi- concerns g this year â€œI years, thatarea inue it on ing out needsfor lost in Family Jack Hilreflects is ers,â€? he savings for their ons of the the polit hing so she know saidlast She said Leave Act. and it got around said. Regional Transportation District General tion,â€? the munity he heard from is somet taxpayam ical who r conges the s the work her cross mem the state This year for the comto way more peop bill woul bers on fire. So Capi commissione Manager Phil Washington declared high exand in For this y tol. it comes Uliba to get thating with Sen. comcom d allow Count their ing front of le to be upco Evie Huda I in using Douglas onâ€™s policy sessiaon, put ming legis their hom porches Devewith the Officrri will be work pectations as RTD continues several transhis camp considere bert, FMLA, k ners, she isof the coaliti Last sessi in place.â€? - session of the Colorado General Assembly on Jan. 10 at the state Capitol. Guns, marijuana, civil unions e aign like es Gov. John Hickenlooper gives his State of the State address to a joint lative chair lopm d of durin as child focus dom trail. Econ portation projects targeted toward the Denon gran ent and serveshood g Trad estic parting He is bill, und omic HB 1170 Penistonâ€™s tann eastbo parents. dchildren and education onon, e to topics early Internatio . limit and the economy were among Hickenlooperâ€™s speech. More coverage, Pages 10-11. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen encoof of taxpa focusing on stew 3 during ver metroâ€™s northern region. , mittee s for definof urage , tannface delays grandnal the mino to the coaliti itely. Peniswas postponed ing Alliance on Jan. I-25 ing backng According rs and expa security yer resources, ardship dustradvanced man the growth Washington highlighted several projects g to nsion County Business in- civilâ€œThis will go of financial ufact the morni again for ton is bringing from Kiplin during y in along of address the Douglas with law and community during a Jan. 4 legislative breakfast hosted by travelers es the upco dewith the it be union bill that are need Colorado. He uring inare de Frank McNulty rssion. enforceme 11 minut ming sespasse trust will House Speaker und travele evening. Louisville-based nonprofit 36 Commuting more than nt. port worked in Colorado said jobs outgoing state â€œThis bill d this session,â€? definitely to He said he is and westbo es in the Lawrence and Solutions at the Omni Interlocken Resort. working rush hour, to cal econ ing families that supas 18 minut other impowould take careshe said. larssave Colorado Rep.-elect Polly expected on and the omy. â€œThe Denver-metro regionRep.will the state layed as much the corridor is Holbert, millions a bill of those be deter rtant fami Chrisbe lot over the â€œIâ€™ll state Reuter along of h mini be percen left, Jane dolly mem to pay 30 greatest city in theFrom West,â€? Washington said. â€œIby Growt ng a bette Photo that ensu sponsoring bers.â€? for the session. more than r way e kickoff legislation res indiv ization requ really believe that, aand I believe that it can be increase by legislativ one faced and inpa ired hospitalof teleph financial iduals that 20 years. done through the transportation investments tient treat have ng the next with a series on has been adversity ment ones grabbi have Beginning coaliti during s that weâ€™re making in this region.â€? Lawmakers do to be the in July, the s to citizen arenâ€™t going it means you really Speaker town halls ting three option continues However, he said RTDâ€™s journey to accomaddiany addi so on Page . presen ng House headlines, plish these projects has not been an easy one. 7 leaders: tolling g lanes tive session on,â€? outgoi re the ones that busy l of the business new legisla g the existin ed contro to pay attenti â€œTheyâ€™ In May 2012, the 15-member RTD board the and area tol for the new; and and keepin have regain their ma- Frank McNulty said. highest impact on By Jane Reuter tional lanes all the lanes, old and decided against placing a 0.4 percent sales Democrats , and maintain adad lican to have the to pay for jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com House , and Repub are going tax increase on the general election ballot to s to free; tolling ty or sales taxes Colorado state SenateCounty legislative ss owner proper my.â€? the in busine econo raising fund FasTracks. This means if current finanas jority urged lanes. testify and come across t business Father of three Timothy Forehand wants of the Dougl McNulty Capitol,â€? n ditional new thing that has cial projections remain as they are, the North members could impac for a is just no at the state issues of concer said that more time with his young daughters. A new on hand â€œThe one â€œshow up â€œis that there and toll Metro and Northwest lines will not be comwere when delegation said, them t rters e-spon of back r Hilber suppo procedure for patients with his form of liver could go pleted until 2042. owners. Four y Business Allianc Jan. 3 bring decid19 clear,â€? By Jane Reute table. world you donews.com what is decid cancer may give him several more months. es on Page Count are on the way in the session held . But Washington saidjreute he is convinced these No matter free.â€? r@ourcolora Douglas tors continu ays. kickoff y Legisla tive roadw Center g Count Thatâ€™s a precious gift to a man who a year legisla remain existin Medical totwo projects will be done way before the prog to Douglas in- sored in g (lanes) will Sky Ridge us about s urged ago was told he likely wouldnâ€™t survive for on is leanin leader ed, existin to be cautio jected completion dates and noted the trans-stay aware and get as at Lone Treeâ€™s addithe coaliti State or addi you need s to one more month. Hilbert said n to toll any new â€œThe bills ss owner portation district has made significant strides could impact them and busine Capi Capithat Forehand underwent surgery to install construction sed ward a decisio in issues in the past two years. Involved that time, Washing- seats at the state to pay for be discus the device thatâ€™s expected to extend his take their tional lanes He said this will ton said RTD has eitherlawma begunkers construction Feby and Feb life Jan. 8 at Sky Ridge Medical Center. He maintenance. coalitionâ€™s Januar or contracted work out for 77 percent of its results at the among the first patients in the United States they go over cted planned FasTrack network projects, includDepart- heavilymeetings, when to undergo the process, and Sky Ridge is the survey condu cuts to the ruary ing the Gold, West Rail, U.S. Bus Rapid Transit telephone some recent first of a handful of centers permitted to from a recent ch Consultants. restructure (BRT), East Rail and Interstate 225 Rail Lines. e. d with these uction could Defens Resear of perform it pending approval from the Food forwar constr Hill S go ment â€œOf course weâ€™ve had our challenges, but need to S VIEW could be by that route, sooner,â€? he said. and Drug Administration. â€œIf we go â€œI think we â€œbut I think they our I always like to say that itâ€™s not all about the MIKE COFFMANâ€™tax piece, the fact that requires 2014, if not he said, t compromiseon to start in early The Dallas man was diagnosed with option that pushes cuts,â€? ing the doesnâ€™ knock down â€” the knock down being the like â€œI financ n: way that for the vast no attenti obviously ocular melanoma in January 2012. The fast- Doctors and nurses prepare Timothy Forehand for surgery Jan. 8 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. The Dallas we pick a done in a On fiscal resolutio cuts remain permanent challenges â€” but the get up,â€? Washington y. There was the g taxes), that that they â€œIf those two tax was a win. On growing eye cancer already had spread to man was diagnosed a year ago with cancer that has since spread to his liver. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen national securitthese cuts. I think the no- a vote (raisin r. But I donâ€™t think most of the Bush said. â€œWeâ€™ve had these challenges, but weâ€™re people I thought to citizens say. cuts, and we his liver, where tumors typically are lethal. happen, so it out furthewhat I am hearing detail paid we majority of American at all balanced with getting up off the canvas, and weâ€™re getting would neveran across-the-board fix it, but now. Weâ€™ve it wasnâ€™t â€œItâ€™s a devastating diagnosis,â€? said Dr. options are citizens say `yeah, thought it negative side, to spend even more money them done pretty quickly.â€? â€? just do this bill e.â€™ g `letâ€™s taxes.â€™ and going the debt was Defens hearin fact, Charles Nutting, who performed the pro prothe of pay Iâ€™m and tion are, in the Washington also said work on the nearly ne else to Department l. Weâ€™re cutting proabout the deficit all.â€? r option in to cedure. â€œSurvival is only a couple months.â€? cut to the got to be serious the want someo it at was a popula ing 6.5-mile segment of the Northwest Rail Line ey rationa â€œPersonserious about Raising taxes surveys, but accord were â€œIt just isnâ€™t essential and giving ial The procedure performed last week Boldr magazine ban: certainly wasnâ€™t ws.com to the future Westminster station is about 33 are By Ryan are essent high-capacity limit. I think this notion town hall 9 percent of people rcoloradone concentrates chemotherapy treatment to grams that to programs that On proposed be a percent complete. This rail segment, which is ms that early That only rboldrey@ou tax and 42 there ought to armed Forehandâ€™s liver, instead of his entire body, ns at all is wrong. same weight al security to progra wayside Hillâ€™s surveyincreased property taxes. De ally, I feel that Debeing funded through RTDâ€™s federally-funded of the U.S. be any regulatio s should sales r veteran so high doses of cancer-fighting chemicals gone by the in favor of to our nation that there shouldnâ€™tabout high-capacity magazine inher20-yea $1.03 billion Eagle P3 Project, is Aalso part of d increasing in favor of should will Crisshave essman Mike little value.â€? differ- percent favore numbers, 42-41, Seal, nation can saturate the organ. The idea, Nutting probably reCongr said, the question legislatures, because there the re or have the planned Gold Line through Arvada and ora) plans lf counforces, agoAndy al lane, the higher trainin of state himse time by new s the parts g chef for HuHot spite said, is to â€œtry and really beat up the tumors a long fancie Carpen be decided ent different an (R-Aur tolling one Wheat Ridge that is expected toCoffm be opened by of his efforts ean said he own party standards for is an issue Dr. Charles Nutting taxes over was not sufficin as Coffman ers in his as much as you can.â€? saleslian rt Mongo ently be varying rounds is too much but that General l that there Grill, ted focus much 2016, according to current RTDto projections. left, gets many memb licans donâ€™t suppo 100 congressiona e in an electio the Colorado The drug-infused blood is then collectport sugges flames ent from new try. I feel that passag the for Washington said he has highin hopes the going on a and decided by Some of the lot of Repub to secure n affairs. Mongolian ed as it leaves the liver, filtered to remove in that a on vetera that must be debated in- support on, D.C.â€? e spending. 18-mile Colorado Department of TransportaTABOR. grill as other session anâ€™s eyes to defens re-elected not in Washingt as much of the chemicals as possible, and lives of ocular melanoma patients by about cause itâ€™s all irrelevant. I donâ€™t think one required by in Coffm any cuts recently chefs prepar Assembly and The projtion-led U.S. 36 BRT (bus rapid transit) the table whether U.S. for Coloe dishes for returned to the body. The method not only six months. Some have lived an additional day at a time. I live my life the way anybody things on levels in Europe; arentative customers that ect between downtown Denver and Boulder. repres ility that of Veterfour lanes now troop ed in cost-shour at the new would. I do my best to enjoy my life with my District said istargets and intensifies the treatment, but three to five years. Possibility ofsaid there is a possib than latDepartment ns before clude: of restaurant â€œWe want bus rapid transit on radoâ€™s U.S. 366th to be be more involv on force the rather in the Orchar retain some Even six months, Kandarpa said, is re- family.â€? s to focus Hilbert minimizes side effects. allies should ByerAshl that would hire qualified vetera intendso 19 we should one of the best BRT systems in thehe country, d Town Center ey bases; are there func-y C-470 could expand sooner to es on Page g from transiKandarpa sees its treatment in ocular â€œNormally, in chemotherapy, you have markable. â€œIn the oncology world, people ing; wheth areimers@asReim e. in Westminster, ans Affairs Coffman ers duty militar we are committed to that,â€? 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David Sedaris, an American humorist, comedian, author, radio contributor and Grammy nominee, dining at Root Down last week. Wikipedia has described Sedaris as “the rock star of writers.”

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sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com Jennifer Bouton will return to Colorado to perform as guest artist with the Denver Concert Band, conducted by Jacinda Bouton, in a Feb. 16 concert at the Lone Tree Arts Center. She will play “A Lindesfarne Rhapsody for Flute” by British composer Philipe Sparke. It’s a new work in her repertory and one Jacinda Bouton asked her to perform. It’s well written, one continuous work and written for an ensemble, which is helpful because sometimes there’s a balance problem, she says. It should be satisfying for the band members also. The piece begins with a cadenza for the flute and she enjoys performing it. Lindesfarne is an island off the northeast coast of England which was a pilgrimage destination, a romantic spot. Sparke is a prolific contemporary composer who is in demand internationally.)

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IF YOU GO Lone Tree Arts Center is at 10025 Commons St., Lone Tree. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12/$7 for 16 and under. 720-509-1000 Bouton grew up in a musical family and graduated from Highlands Ranch High School in 2000, after studying music there with Mark Wurst. “There were always music lessons,” she recalls and lots of little home performances with her sister, who is a singer. Her father, Art Bouton, teaches at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and performs frequently in the area, including with the new Colorado Repertory Jazz Orchestra, which he organized. It has performed at Lone Tree Arts Center this year. When Jenny is home for the holidays, they play flute duets — “a really special connection,” she said. She received her BFA from the Peabody Conservatory and an MFA from Carnegie Mellon Uni-

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versity. Her teachers included Jeanne Baxtresser, former Principal Flute of the New York Philharmonic, Alberto Almarza, Marina Piccini and Pamela Endsley (Colorado Symphony). She was with the Virginia Symphony in Richmond for three years prior to joining the Milwaukee Orchestra in 2011 and has apeared nationally and internationally. As a special encore, she and her father will perform “Flower Duet” from the opera, “Lakme,” which she has often performed with her sister, she said. The arrangement for two flutes is by her teacher, Jeanne Baxstresser. The band’s program, called “Love is in the Air,” will celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic music, including “Selections from South Pacific,” “Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair” by Mark Camphouse and “Paris Sketches” by Martin Ellerby. The Denver Concert Band, a longtime Colorado organization, in its 52nd year, has about 90 members and has moved to Lone Tree as its base of operations.

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Walk among Ice Age giants in exhibition at museum By Sonya Ellingboe

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sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado’s exciting “Snowmastodon Project,” which surfaced in 2010, will be represented by a selection of fossils, a video about the 2010 discovery and information about the science developing from the site at Snowmass. Museum volunteers will clean and prepare fossils from various Colorado dig sites. The “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” exhibit runs Feb. 15 through May 27 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The exhibit, originating at the Field Museum, will include life-sized models of Ice Age animals, as well as fossil tusks and skulls. Visitors will learn to distinguish between mammoths — weighing up to eight tons, with tusks up to 16 feet long — and mastodons, their shorter, stockier cousins. A model of Lyuba, a 42,000-year-old baby mammoth discovered in 2007 by a reindeer herder and his sons, will help visitors understand the science behind Lyuba and how it aids in our understanding of modern-day elephant relatives, which are now struggling for survival. Lyuba’s eyelashes, ears and internal organs were found. Man entered the picture and was another predator of these beasts, as he is today. Spear points, cave painting and other prehistoric art illustrate the interaction be-

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with certain extended days. Check dmns.org for complete schedule. Tickets: $21/$17/$12 for a timed ticket for the general public. (Includes admission to the museum.) Members: $7/$6/$3. Free parking.

Tusks are displayed in the “Mammoths and Mastodons” exhibition. Courtesy photo by John Weinstein tween humans and mammoths and mastodons. Interactive exhibits include: balancing the weight of a tusk or trunk; a look into a cave in Southwest France to see reproductions of prehistoric cave paintings and learn about them through interactive games; an

“Elephant Vocal Communication” interactive and an “Excavation Station” touch cart. In October 2010, a bulldozer operator working near Snowmass uncovered bones of a young female mammoth. During the next 10 months, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science conducted the largest

ActiveRx Helps the Elderly Gain Confidence By Manny Gonzales mgonzales@bestchamber.com When Julee McElhaney began having dizzy spells and falling, her family took notice. At 86 years old, Julee’s lack of balance was having a creeping, scary effect on her ability to get around and her family looked for remedies to the situation. They took her to the new ActiveRx in Englewood where physical therapists worked with McElhaney on helping her learn to walk better and helped her gain strength where her body had let muscles decondition. “I’m absolutely back to where I should be at my age,” McElhaney said recently as she and 120 business leaders from the South Metro Denver Chamber celebrated a Business After Hours event at ActiveRx. “I can walk around by myself and not worry so much anymore.” ActiveRx, located at 300 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 100, in Englewood is helping elder adults hold onto their youth by providing physical therapy combined with strength training. The company specializes in working with elder adults, 65 years and older, who are feeling and getting around slower than their age should suggest. “Our philosophy is you can gain strength at any age,” owner Kiva Patton said. “We really look to change our clients’ lives. Some clients who have had fall risks and are afraid to leave their house,” he said. “We love to help get them back on track so that they’re able to leave their house and be able to walk their dogs.” Often, the decline of an elder adult’s health can be so gradual that it’s hard to recognize something is wrong or that the potential for hazard exists, Patton said.

excavation in its 112-year history, finding more than 6,000 bones of 41 kinds of animals. Included: mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, tiny rodents, camels, deer, horses, giant bison and even tiger salamanders. The high-alpine ecosystem had protected the specimens found in this most significant scientific discovery. A 40-member team from the museum, the U.S. Geological Survey and academic institutions from North America and Europe is studying samples of bones, plants, insects , sediment and biomolecules. The study will continue until collective results are ready for publication. Lead scientists Kirk Johnson and Ian Miller have published “Digging Snowmastodon,” which is available today. A “Nova” television special, “Ice Age Death Trap” was shown on PBS. Related programs and lectures, found on the museum’s website, include an IMAX film: “Titans of the Ice Age 3 D IMAX” ongoing at $10, $8.

Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, February 7th 7:30 am - Healthcare Policy Taskforce The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 4:00 pm - Colorado Escrow & Title Ribbon Cutting Celebration 10375 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree

Chamber President & CEO John Brackney shares a light moment with ActiveRx owners Dana & Kiva Patton during the Business After Hours event.

“We offer free screenings and free fall prevention, so for anyone who has an elder adult in their family who they’re worried about bring them in and we’ll give a free assessment of where they stand,” Patton said. Joan Tucker, one of the physical therapists who treated Julee, said that even at the age of 98 a person should be able to stand up seven times in 30 seconds without having to use his or her hands. When Julee came to them, she had already suffered a fractured arm from a fall and would get winded on short walks. “The second she’d turn her head one way or the other, she’d lose her balance and fall down” Tucker said. “Often times, people don’t identify there’s a problem till there’s been a major fall or a stroke or a hip fracture.” McElhaney said she was grateful that her family recognized she needed help and acted fast. “I love coming here to keep my body doing what I want it to do - and its always fun!” Congressman Mike Coffman was one

Veritek and Veritek EMP held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting for over 75 clients and Chamber Investors. Veritek has developed a nanotechnology process that removes impurities from coal, precious metals ores, gases, and water and was named Top Company in the 2011 Rocky Mountain Clean Tech Open. Veritek EPM is home of The Practical Inventor, providing engineering, manufacturing, and prototype services to fellow inventors. www.Veritek.com

4:00 pm - FastTracks New Investor Orientation The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, February 8th 7:00 am - Economic Development Group Investor Breakfast The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Tuesday, February 12th 5:00 pm - Business After Hours hosted by Johnson Moving & Storage 7009 S. Jordan Road, Centennial

Congressman Mike Coffman poses with ActiveRx client Julee McElhaney during the Chamber Business After Hours

of the esteemed guests who attended the event at ActiveRx. “I think this is one of the most active chambers in the state of Colorado out of all the chambers that I’ve been to,” Coffman said. The Chamber holds a Business After Hours at a different Chamber Investor each month. To learn more about the South Metro Denver Chamber, visit www.bestchamber.com and attend one of their monthly Business After Hours or Unplugged events.

Wednesday, February 13th 4:00 pm - Grand Opening of Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa 8246 W. Bowles Ave., Unit R, Littleton Thursday, February 14th 7:30 am - Littleton Business Coalition Advisory Board Littleton Adventist Hospital, 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton 3:30 pm - Give Your Business a L.O.V.E. “Massage” The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, February 15th 7:30 am - Developing, Communicating & Understanding Your Brand Experience... The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 11:30am - Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Presentations The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

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OUT OF BOUNDS BY THE NUMBERS

Unanswered points scored by the Arapahoe girls basketball team to start the third quarter in a 53-16 Centennial League win over Cherokee Trail.

Field goal in 17 f i r s t quarter possessions for the ThunderRidge girls basketball team as Highlands Ranch took a 15-2 lead on the way to a 74-36 victory.

Points scored by B r i anna Throop w a s half of the points scored by ThunderRidge’s girls team in a 74-36 loss to Highlands Ranch.

GAME OF THE WEEK SWIMMING

4A and 5A State championships, Friday and Saturday Prelims start Friday afternoon with the finals set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the EPIC in Fort Collins (5A) and the VMAC (4A) in Thornton. THEY SAID IT

“When we look good, we look really good. When we look bad, we look really bad.” Ponderosa wrestling coach Corey McNellis

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Mix of youth, veterans powers Jags in pool

Rock Canyon takes third at Continental League championships By Craig Harper

sports@ourcoloradonews.com Talk about a Rock-solid foundation. The Rock Canyon girls swimming program is on the rise, thanks in good measure to the emergence of a pair of freshmen who, coupled with a pair of upperclassmen, led the Jaguars to third place - just two points behind Regis Jesuit -- in last weekend’s Continental League championships at Heritage. Madeline Lacy and Abigail Kochever one-upped last year’s freshman wonder, Annie Ochitwa of Thunder Ridge, who had a first and a third in the league meet before going on to capture silver medals at the Class 5A state meet in the 50 and 100 freestyles. Lacy took two firsts - the 200yard individual medley in 2:12.34 and broke a 16-year-old pool record of 57.85 in the 100 butterfly - and Kochevar won the 100 (52.36) and was second in the 50 to Ochitwa. “They’re very impressive Members of the Chaparral 400 freestyle relay team that set a new league- and pool-record with a time of 3:35.44. The Wolverines quartet of young ladies both in and out of Hannah Paris, Makenna Wilson, Megan Grier, and Annie Graves are pointing to the billboard displaying the old record set by Regis Jesuit two the water,’’ Jaguars coach Nicole seasons ago. Supplied photo Vanderpoel said of her first-year wonders. “We knew they were talented; however, we have really best times in both distances, be- is scheduled to compete in this we had to have a much stronger healthy respect for the competi- hind Franklin weekend’s Class 5A state meet in back half,’’ Westall said. Chaparral has qualified 10 girls tion.’’ “I’ve been thinking about it Fort Collins - and most of those Lacy edged Regis freshman since last year,’’ Ochitwa said. who were there didn’t compete in for state, six more than last year’s previous high, and it’s a blend of Lindsay Painton in the butterfly Ochitwa said she was satisfied their primary events. (58.11) and senior teammate Ni- with her time in the 50 - “I was Chaparral capped its climb to experience (three seniors, includcole Cassou in the IM, who swam happy to be under 24, but it’s not the top by winning the day’s final ing Annie Graves, who was 11th in 2:12.58. Cassou, who finished my best’’ - and swam the back- three events: Wilson the 100-yard the backstroke at state) and youth 15th in the 100 breaststroke at stroke for a change of pace. backstroke (57.90), Grier the 100 (a freshman class that included state last year, also took fifth in Heritage finished a distant breaststroke (1:08.50) and the 400 three finalists at the league meet, the 100 butterfly. fourth to Rock Canyon but got a freestyle relay (Grier and Wilson and two sophomores who comLacy, who will do both races at strong performance from junior as members) with a league- and bined for three top-six places). Legend and Castle View had state, said her win in the IM was Mary Hinton, who won the 200 pool-record 3:35.44. Six other “very unexpected,’’ adding that freestyle and just missed the pool Wolverines had top-six finishes their moments as well. The Titans Cassou “did a really good race.’’ record with a time of 1:55.42. She as Chaparral edged Regis (no in- finished fifth behind Heritage Lacy said she was surprised by the might have set it if she’d been dividual champions but winner of (324-287), but produced a pair of champions, Allison Arnold in the result of the butterfly, and noted, pushed, but runner-up Morgan two relays) 493-467. “It was a really good group of girls Stepp of Castle View was almost “I’m so excited and I think we 500 freestyle and diver Cat Badilout there.’’ four seconds behind. completely deserve it,’’ said Wil- lo, both defending their titles. Arnold, a junior who was secKochevar will swim the “The record is what I was son, who also was second in the two shortest freestyle races at shooting for this week,’’ Hinton 100 freestyle. “The girls worked ond in the 500 at last year’s state state. “I’m getting better; I just said of her last meet in her home so hard. It’s an honor to be on the meet, won by more than 10 seconds with a time of 5:12.73. She want to see what I can do (at pool. team with them.’’ state),’’ she said. “I was kind of Hinton will swim the 200 and Wilson and Grier took last also took second in the IM but is surprised by how I did today be- 500 at state; she was ninth in the season off to swim with the DU expected to double with the butcause I’m not tapering. The en- latter and did not place in the for- Hilltoppers club team, and were terfly at state (she was ninth in the ergy made me go faster.’’ mer a year ago. “The longer, the rewarded them with Division I 200 freestyle last year). Arnold’s odds of winning the In all, six Jaguars notched better for me,’’ she said. “I’ve got- scholarships: Wilson to LSU and top-six placements in the league ten a lot better in the 200 this year. Grier to West Point. Wilson made 500 are vastly improved now that meet. Junior Victoria Vanderpoel, I focused on it, so I’ve improved a the 2010 state finals in the back- Cherry Creek’s Bonnie Brandon the coach’s daughter, was third in lot.’’ stroke and 200 individual medley; last year’s other dominant swimthe 500 freestyle (she took 15th at Mountain Vista had four plac- Grier was ineligible as a sopho- mer -- has moved on. Brandon state last year) and fourth in the ers in the meet, led by Ashley Pe- more under state transfer rules af- beat Arnold by just under 15 sec200 freestyle. Sophomores Nicole terson, who was second in diving ter switching from Regis and will onds last year. “I probably won’t Jordan and Tori Ritter were fifth by .9 point to defending cham- be making her first state-meet ap- beat her state record (4:43.52), but it would be nice to get first,’’ in the breaststroke and diving, re- pion Cat Badillo, and sophomore pearance. spectively. Brianna Salanitro (third in the 200 Wilson will compete in the Arnold said. “But there are a lot of Rock Canyon will send eight freestyle, sixth in the backstroke), backstroke and either the 100 or good 500ers out there.’’ Badillo, who finished second swimmers and four divers to state, who was 13th in the breast and IM at state, while Grier will go in to two-time state champion Miwith six of the swimmers qualify- 15th in the IM at state last year. the 50 and 100 freestyles. ing for two individual events. Gabrielle Liedy of Highlands “I definitely missed the team chal Bower of Loveland at state Ochitwa fared a little better Ranch placed second in the 500 aspect; it’s been so much fun,’’ last year, edged Mountain Vista’s at this year’s league meet even and sixth in the 50. said Grier, who also took third in Ashley Peterson by .9 point in the though she didn’t swim the 100. Megan Grier and Makenna the 50 freestyle. “It’s the first-ever league final at Littleton. It was the Instead, she took second in the Wilson couldn’t stay away from banner we’ll have for swimming.’’ first 11-dive competition and just backstroke to Chaparral’s Maken- the Chaparral girls swimming The first league is “a big deal,’’ the third meet of the season for na Wilson. A year ago, Ochitwa team for their senior season, and said Chaparral coach Brooke Badillo. She took off four months from finished third in the 100, a race their return is paying big divi- Westall. “We have no pool (the won by Regis’ Missy Franklin, dends. team trains evenings at Grand- training and diving for therapy on who did not compete this time Each one captured a gold med- view’s pool), and several years ago a sore hip and lower back that she but will swim at state. The Olym- al and a top-three finish as the we were lucky to be top six in the said had been bothering her for pic multi-gold medalist won the Wolverines won their first Conti- league. This is such a great thing. a year, returning about a month 200 freestyle and the backstroke nental League team champion- These girls worked their butts off. ago. “I haven`t been able to do full at state in 2012. ship Saturday at Heritage. It’s been just kind of a magical practices, so I’m very happy with Ochitwa will swim the 50 and It didn’t matter to Chapar- year for them.’’ 100 freestyles at state and will be ral that an asterisk might be atThe Wolverines trailed by my score,’’ Badillo said. “I’m happy I finished all of my looking to avenge losses to Rhi- tached, as perennial state power some 50 points halfway through anna Williams of Fossil Ridge. Regis Jesuit didn’t bring its entire the finals before Wilson and Grier dives. My expectations for state Heading into last week’s meets, squad -- including multi-Olympic led the charge down the stretch. “I are to do my dives to the best of Ochitwa had the state’s second- gold medalist Missy Franklin, who knew we had a good chance, but my ability.’’

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Falcons pound Grizzlies; prep for No. 1 Regis Highlands Ranch remains perfect in league play By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com HIGHLANDS RANCH - The Highlands Ranch girls basketball team finished sparring and is ready to take on the contenders. The Falcons, ranked No. 2 in Colorado’s Class 5A poll, polished off ThunderRidge, 74-36, Saturday night at the Highlands Ranch gym and will now play at top-ranked Regis Jesuit Wednesday night (after press deadline) before hosting No. 5 Rock Canyon Saturday evening. All three teams are 5-0 in the Continental League and this week will definitely have an impact on the eventual league champion. Regis (16-1) tuned up for Wednesday’s No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with a 75-35 romp Saturday night over Legend in a game that saw the Raiders hit 51 percent of their field goal attempts. “It doesn’t get any easier in this league, that’s for sure,” said Highlands Ranch coach Caryn Jarocki. “The girls are totally excited.” Highlands Ranch (14-3) took all the excitement out of Saturday’s game by jumping to a 15-2 lead after the first quarter and the Falcons never looked back in winning their eighth straight game. ThunderRidge, which had won four consecutive league games after a 4-7 non-league campaign, fell to 4-1 in the league. The Falcons turned the ball over 13 times in the first half but only once in the final two quarters and shot the ball well the entire game. Highlands Ranch hit 56.2 percent of its field goals attempts, including seven 3-pointers. “The first half we had 13 turnovers but we thoroughly outrebounded them,” said Jarocki. “The second half we had only one turnover and they thoroughly outrebounded us. So we’re trying to put those two together, where we outrebound and have less turnovers.” Madison Montgomery, the Falcons’ 6-foot senior who transferred from Regis, paced the Falcons with 20 points and admitted she is looking forward to Tuesday’s game

Highlands Ranch Falcons Kelsey Wainright (25) looks to pass the basketball against the Chaparral Wolverines earlier in the season. Photo by Ron Chenoy against her former team. Ciera Morgan had 14 points in the balanced Falcons’ offensive showing while Symone Starks finished with 12 points and Abrianna Lujan contributed 10 points. ThunderRidge turned the ball over 20 times in the game and shot only 21.5 percent from the field. The first 4:30 of the game told the story for the Grizzlies. ThunderRidge missed its first seven shots and turned the ball over once on their first eight possessions of the game.

“We scored two points in the first quarter,” said ThunderRidge coach Bill Bradley. “We didn’t shoot well but they shot 70 percent from 3-point range. That’s pretty good. When they shoot it that well and we shoot that poorly, it doesn’t matter about the rest of it. “We actually shot it 51 times and they shot it 48 times. They shot 16 free throws, we shot 15 free throws.” Brianna Throop, a 5-7 senior guard, provided half of ThunderRidge’s offensive output as she scored a team-high 18 points.

Girls hoops: Grizzlies continue to battle injuries Sports roundup: Williams ThunderRidge remains in play for league title brothers ready to battle By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com ThunderRidge girls coach Bill Bradley can’t win for losing. After compiling a 4-7 non-league record, the injury-plagued Grizzlies reeled off four straight victories in the Continental League before No. 2 Highlands Ranch clobbered ThunderRidge, 74-36, in a league game last Saturday night in the Falcons’ gym. Senior Taylor Williams, whose has signed to play at Long Beach State, is getting her timing and confidence back after missing 13 games with a knee injury. Senior center Megan Yoney broke her hand prior to the Christmas break and sophomore guard Jessica Zweifel is sidelined with a separated shoulder. “Every time we turn around we get somebody hurt,” said Bradley. “We get Taylor back but we haven’t had Megan since Christmas with a broken hand and then Jess who had been starting but we haven’t had her the last two games because of a separated shoulder. She’ll be out five or six weeks. “We’re having trouble getting consistency with all our injuries.” Still, ThunderRidge (8-8) is only a game behind the Continental League leaders. Top-ranked Regis Jesuit (16-1), No. 2 Highlands Ranch (14-3) and No. 4 Rock Canyon (15-2) were tied with 5-0 league marks going into this week’s action. However, the standings will look different by the end of this week. Highlands Ranch played at Regis Wednesday and hosts Rock Canyon Saturday night. The Jaguars entertained Chaparral Tuesday. After last week’s games, Mountain Vista and Chaparral were tied for fifth place with 3-2 league records. The following is a capsule glance at last week’s action. THUNDERRIDGE - The Grizzlies

jumped ahead 37-10 at halftime and cruised to a 61-26 victory over Littleton as Williams had 14 points and seven rebounds. ThunderRidge shot 21.5 percent from the floor in the loss to Highlands Ranch. Brianna Troop scored 18 points to provide half of the Grizzlies scoring in the game. HIGHLANDS RANCH - Shelby Hickey scored 21 points and Madison Montgomery added 13 in a 79-35 rout of Castle View. The Falcons hit 54 percent of their field goal attempts in the 38-point romp over ThunderRidge as Montgomery led the way with 20 points. ROCK CANYON - The Jaguars frolicked to a combined victory margin of 49 points in easy 51-24 and 50-28 conquests of Legend and Littleton. Morgan Roos, in her second game back after suffering concussion symptoms, scored 15 points against the Titans and Lexy Thorderson led the team with 13 points in the win over Littleton which marked the Jaguars 10th consecutive win. LEGEND - Joey Sale had two double doubles last week. She had 12 points and 14 rebounds in the loss to Rock Canyon and 13 points and 12 rebounds in the 75-35 setback to Regis. CASTLE VIEW - The Sabercats (98) beat Heritage, 60-40, after getting steamrolled by Highlands Ranch. CHAPARRAL - The Wolverines (124) improved to 3-2 in the Continental League with a 60-40 win over Heritage and a 79-32 conquest of Ponderosa. Katrina Bacovcin led four girls in double figures with 14 points in the victory over Heritage while Dayton DeMarais tossed in 22 points and Katie Longwell 18 against Ponderosa. MOUNTAIN VISTA - The Golden Eagles socked by Regis, 67-49, but led 42-9 at halftime in an 84-20 romp over Douglas County. Chelsea Pearson had 17 points and Jordan Graff 15 and Mountain Vista (13-4) shot 53 percent in the win over the Huskies. DOUGLAS COUNTY - Jordan Pel-

ley, with 18 points, and Rachael Terbush, with 17, paced the Huskies’ 5348 win over Ponderosa but Douglas County couldn’t overcome the huge first half deficit in the loss to Mountain Vista. Marianna Haneke led the Huskies with nine points against the Golden Eagles. PONDEROSA - Kari Keough scored 16 points in the Mustangs loss to Douglas County but never recovered from a 45-12 halftime deficit in the setback to Chaparral. Taylor Saunders scored nine points against Chaparral and Keough topped the Lady Mustangs with 22 points in a 61-40 non-league loss to Green Mountain that extended Ponderosa’s losing streak to seven games. LITTLETON - The Lions lost by 35 points to ThunderRidge and by 22 to Rock Canyon. Four players tied for scoring honors with four points against the Grizzlies while Stacey Zuppa scored 10 points to lead Littleton (7-10) against Rock Canyon. HERITAGE - The Eagles (2-15) saw their losing skid reach 11 games with losses to Chaparral and Castle View. LUTHERAN - Unbeaten Lutheran posted two more Metro League wins, beating Peak To Peak, 59-28, and downing Faith Christian, 52-20. Jennifer Vigil and Jessica Farra each scored 12 points in the win over Peak To Peak and the two players combined for 27 points against Faith Christian as the Lions won for the 13 straight time this season. Vigil had 17 points and Farra 10 against the Eagles. ARAPAHOE - The Warriors split two Centennial League outings. Alex Buechler scored 10 points and Arapahoe ran off 22 unanswered points to start the third period in a 5316 win over Cherokee Trail. The Warriors were 3-for-8 at the free throw line and suffered a 46-44 loss to Cherry Creek. Stacie Lukasiewiz scored 18 points to lead Arapahoe. VALOR CHRISTIAN - The Eagles (9-11) build on a 16-point halftime lead in a 65-35 win over Wheat Ridge. Kendall Bradbury scored 19 points and Caroline Bryan 13 in the victory.

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jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Ponderosa’s Williams brothers are primed for tonight’s Continental League championship dual wrestling match against Chaparral. Torry Williams, a junior, is the No. 2 wrestler in the On The Mat 145-pound state rankings, while Corry Williams, a senior, is rated No. 1 at 182 pounds. “We’ve had Torry for three years and this is the first month that he is actually starting to wrestle a full match,” Ponderosa coach Corey McNellis said. “That’s really exciting. If he wrestles a full six minutes, he’s unstoppable. “Corry Williams started the year playing basketball. For the first month he played basketball, he finally came to his senses and came back to wrestling.” ICING - Heritage won, Mountain Vista notched two victories and Valor Christian split two games in last week’s Peak Conference hockey games. Connor Crory had a hat trick in Heritage’s 6-2 win over Palmer. Five different players scored in Mountain Vista’s 5-1 triumph over Bishop Machebeuf and Tanner Gillis scored a power play goal at the 4:52 mark over of overtime in the Golden Eagles’ 3-2 win over Lewis Palmer. Mountain Vista outshot Lewis Palmer 35-12 in the chippy contest that saw a total of 64 minutes in penalties called, 50 against Lewis Palmer and 14 against the Golden Eagles. Matt Joseph had Valor’s lone goal in a 7-1 loss to Fountain Valley. Dylan Wheeler and Caleb Hance each had two goals in a 9-2 win over Rampart. Conference leading Heritage improved its Peak record to 10-1-0 and the Eagles are 14-2-0 overall. Mountain Vista stands at 9-2-0 and 13-3-0 while Valor is 7-3-1 and 11-4-1. Heritage and Mountain Vista play Saturday night at South Suburban Ice Arena. RANKINGS - Mountain Vista remained No. 2 in the Class 5A boys basketball poll released Monday while ThunderRidge climbed to No.3. Valor Christian slipped to No. 5 in the Class 4A boys poll and Lutheran was third in the Class 2A rankings. Four Continental League teams are in the Top 10 of the Class 5A poll. Regis Jesuit is top ranked with Highlands Ranch No. 2. The teams meet Wednesday night at Regis. Rock Canyon moved up to No. 4 while Chaparral is No. 8. Arapahoe is sixth in the poll. Lutheran is still No. 2 in the Class AA girls poll but is closing the gap in the voting on top-ranked Akron. Both teams are unbeaten.

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ThunderRidge Hunter O’Neill (22) attempts a basket as he is defended by Highlands Ranch Zach Braxton (34) Photos by Ron Chenoy

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Highlands Ranch Isaiah Parros (11) attempts to score against Thunderridge.

Thunder Ridge Zach Rusk (24) dribbles the basketball up the court as he is defended by Highlands Ranch Evan Motlong (3)

Grizzlies get defensive in win over Highlands Ranch ThunderRidge improves to 4-0 in league play By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com HIGHLANDS RANCH - ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz doesn’t hesitate to reveal the Grizzlies success formula. It starts with defense and ends with defense. ThunderRidge, ranked No. 4 in the Class 5A state rankings, used a solid defensive effort to down Highlands Ranch, 59-47, in a Continental League game before a capacity crowd Friday night at the Grizzly Den. The Grizzlies improved to 4-0 in the league and 13-4 overall. ThunderRidge remains tied for the Continental League with unbeaten and No. 2 Mountain Vista which whipped Douglas County, 91-64, Friday night. Highlands Ranch is now 3-2 in league play and 11-5 overall. “We’re a pretty good defensive program, that’s really probably our identity,” said Ortiz. “We didn’t shoot well but for us to win we need to be defensive minded.” Highlands Ranch never seemed to get into a good of-

fensive flow against the Grizzlies. The Falcons shot 40.9 percent for the game but turned the ball over and 11 of the miscues came in the first half when ThunderRidge got off to a quick start. Joe Marucci, the Grizzlies 6-foot senior, had 11 of his 19 points in the first half as ThunderRidge held a 30-20 lead at the intermission. “We got up early and Joe kind of sparked us,” said Ortiz. “We got some buckets and we got out of the break. There’s so much emotion. You worry about the kids being too worked up. It’s like they’re moving through sand and in slow motion. You don’t want them to get too hyper so it was nice to get off to a good start.” Marucci echoed the thoughts of his coach. “It’s always important to throw the first punch,” Marucci said. Zach Braxton, the Falcons’ 6-8 junior center, scored the first four points as Highlands Ranch grabbed its only lead of the game at 4-2 with 1:52 elapsed in the game. Braxton, however, didn’t score again the rest of the first half. The Falcons did a better job of getting the ball inside in the final two quarters and Braxton finished the game with 11 points. “We shut Braxton down and (Evan) Motlong, their

shooter,” said Marucci. “He’s a fine shooter and our game plan was to stop him.” Motlong, the Falcon’s leading scorer with a 16 point average, wound up with 14 points. Highlands Ranch trailed by 15 points in the third period but trimmed the Grizzlies lead to eight points at 51-43 with 2:42 remaining in the game. However, the Falcons went 0-for-5 from the field and turned the ball over once in their four possessions. “It was scary,” admitted Ortiz. “We kind of kept that 10-point lead and they would seem to get there and then we’d make a bucket. We tried to get separation but we couldn’t. We had turnovers but the lead stayed there and the game kind of went away. We were fortunate to have the lead at that point.” Besides Marucci, ThunderRidge’s other top scorer was Peter Howell with 11 points. Zach Rusk, the team’s leading scorer with a 17.5 average, had only one field goal and wound up with seven points. He made four straight free throws in the final 52 seconds to seal ThunderRidge’s sixth straight victory. “They did a good trying to wear him down,” said Ortiz.” But Zach is about the team, about the shots and about us and other guys had to step up. He’s still our best player and had a great game.”

Boys hoops: Grizzlies gear up for home stretch Showdown between ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista looming By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Joe Marucci is a senior guard for the ThunderRidge boys basketball team. However, he sounded an awful lot like a coach when discussing what’s on tap for the fourth-ranked Grizzlies. “We’ve got a stretch of four games coming up that are bears,” said Marucci. “We’re just looking one game at a time.” ThunderRidge (13-4) was tied with second-ranked Mountain Vista with 5-0 records atop of the Continental League standings prior to Tuesday night’s games. The Grizzlies took a six game winning streak into the opening game of their tough stretch Tuesday night with a game at Heritage against the suddenly formidable Eagles.

On Friday night the biggest game so far this season in the Continental campaign will take place when ThunderRidge visits unbeaten and second-ranked Mountain Vista. The following week Chaparral and Regis Jesuit play in the Grizzly Den at ThunderRidge. Mountain Vista (16-0) played at Ponderosa Tuesday night. Ponderosa, Highlands Ranch, Legend and Heritage were tied, two games behind the leaders, with 3-2 league records prior to Tuesday night’s games. The following is a wrap up on last week’s action. THUNDERRIDGE - Peter Howell scored 18 points and Zack Rusk added 17 in the Grizzlies’ 77-53 win over Littleton. Marucci’s 19 points and a strong defensive effort helped ThunderRidge (13-4) secure a 59-47 win over Highlands Ranch. MOUNTAIN VISTA - Elijah Valdez sparked a quick start with four 3-pointers in the first quarter and finished with 24 points as the visiting Golden Eagles saddled fifth

ranked Regis Jesuit with a 77-73 loss. It was the Raiders first league loss after 19 consecutive victories. Regis had not lost at home since Jan. 22, 2008. Valdez had 28 points for hot-shooting Mountain Vista in a 91-64 rout of Douglas County. The Golden Eagles shot 59 percent from the field. HIGHLANDS RANCH - Evan Motlong had 20 points, five steals, four rebounds and three assists in the Falcons’ 87-49 romp over Castle View. Highlands Ranch (11-5) shot 34 percent from the field and never got untracked offensively in the loss at ThunderRidge. Isaiah Parros scored 15 points in the setback. ROCK CANYON - Mitch Lombard had 15 points in the Jaguars’ loss to Legend. Rock Canyon (6-11) lost 60-56 to Littleton. CASTLE VIEW - Zach Mattice scored 16 points but the Sabercats had only 31 field goal attempts in the setback to Highlands Ranch. Castle View made 19 field goals.

Castle View (5-12) dropped its sixth consecutive game in a 66-63 loss to Heritage. ARAPAHOE - The then seventh-ranked Warriors suffered two Centennial League setbacks. Matt Glasscock scored 15 points in a 4938 loss to Cherokee Trail. The Warriors were 2-for-15 from 3-point range and missed a trio of 3-pointers in the final minute as visiting Cherry Creek escaped with a 46-43 victory. Mitch Albyn scored 14 points against the Bruins. LUTHERAN - James Willis was 9-of9 from the field, including 5-of-5 from 3-point range in the Lions’ 68-51 Metropolitan League win over Peak To Peak. Lutheran lost a close 45-43 league decision at Faith Christian. VALOR CHRISTIAN - The Eagles, last week’s third ranked Class 4A team, grabbed a 20-13 lead but unbeaten No. 4 Sand Creek pulled away for a 76-61 win. Chase Foster scored 17 points and Garrett Baggett had 14 points for Valor (15-4).

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1557 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/13/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MICHAEL J. PERKOWSKI AND CAROL A PERKOWSKI Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/11/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 6/17/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008042710 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $214,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $214,740.18 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 309, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9560 Castle Ridge Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/17/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-13424 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1557 First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1475 Whom It May Concern: On 11/13/2012 con-To the undersigned Public Trustee caused ge. the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below nkedto be recorded in Douglas County. Grantor: GREGORY N. MEIER agueOriginal AND KATHARINA K.I. SCHNEIDER Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.. a 49-Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/24/2006 pointRecording Date of DOT: 3/13/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006020230 n theDOT Recorded in Douglas County. Principal Amount of Evidence of k es-Original Debt: $235,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $235,200.00 t thePursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as Failure to pay installments and in9-of-follows: terest and failure to pay real property fromtaxes, together with other payments provided for in the evidence of debt sepoli-cured by the deed of trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE deci-A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the of trust. lastdeed Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 10, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING bbedNO. 83-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, CreekSTATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1111 Beacon Hill Drive , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 OF SALE Gar-NOTICE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt -4). secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/14/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NEAL K DUNNING

Which has the address of: 1111 Beacon Hill Drive , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/14/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NEAL K DUNNING Colorado Registration #: 10181 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BOULEVARD TOWER TWO, SUITE 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: (303) 393-8438 Attorney File #: 1700-831 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No. 2012-1475 First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-0693 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/4/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: HEATHER R GRAY AND JAMES L GRAY Original Beneficiary: M&T MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/3/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 1/17/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003007456 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $197,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $174,250.54 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 76 HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-A COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9780 Saybrook Street, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/5/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-05702 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-0693 First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-0931 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/29/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SUZANNA L KNOLL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR M&I BANK FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/7/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 5/14/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007039066 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $243,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $252,304.70 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: based on a default in payment required by the Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 276, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILLING NO. 122-R, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10741 Cherrington St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle

Reception No. of DOT: 2007039066 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $243,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $252,304.70 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: based on a default in payment required by the Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 276, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILLING NO. 122-R, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10741 Cherrington St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/15/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KAREN J RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE , BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: (303) 464-6309 Attorney File #: 7192-1220 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-0931 First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1190 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/24/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: LEROY CORDOVA AND MARYANN CORDOVA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE LENDERS NETWORK USA, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. F/K/A JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2004-KS5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/1/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 3/15/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004025711 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $204,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $211,424.81 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 12/27/2006, under Reception No. 2006109913.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15A ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILIN G N O. 1 6 - A 1 ST AM EN D M EN T , COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9785 Falcon Lane, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/14/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA L KADRMAS, ESQ. Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9106.02378 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1190 First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1485 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/16/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ORLANDO ALIAGA AND NOEMI ALIAGA AND VANESSA ALIAGA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WESTERN FINANCIAL LLC DBA AMERICAN GUARANTY MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-19 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2006

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1485 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/16/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ORLANDO ALIAGA AND NOEMI ALIAGA AND VANESSA ALIAGA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WESTERN FINANCIAL LLC DBA AMERICAN GUARANTY MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-19 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 9/1/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006075918 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $229,438.84 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $236,467.71 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.***As modified pursuant to the Loan Modification executed September 22, 2009*** THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 78-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3607 Rosewalk Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/21/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: (303) 377-2934 Attorney File #: 12-081-03516 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2012-1485 First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1498 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/20/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ANDRES LOPEZ AND MARI G LOPEZ Original Beneficiary: FIRST NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FIRST NATIONAL BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/5/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/8/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007078920 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $428,640.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $365,374.63 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: THE FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS REQUIRED UNDER SAID DEED OF TRUST AND THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT SECURED THEREBY. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 182, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 122-X, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10773 Huntwick Street , Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/17/2013 Last Publication: 2/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/21/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY R. SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 1200 SEVENTEENTH STREET SUITE 1900, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 634-2087 Fax #: Attorney File #: LOPEZ *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/17/2013 Last Publication: 2/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/21/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY R. SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 1200 SEVENTEENTH STREET SUITE 1900, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 634-2087 Fax #: Attorney File #: LOPEZ *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2012-1498 First Publication: 1/17/2013 Last Publication: 2/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1499 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/26/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PATRICIA A WINEGAR Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/7/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/14/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005087481 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $228,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $248,878.25 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, BLOCK 9, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8483 South Woody Way, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA L KADRMAS, ESQ. Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 5600.58718 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1499 First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1500 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/26/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: LORI A. PIXLER BITNER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MERITAGE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-HE4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/22/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 10/6/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006086590 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $217,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $199,259.56 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 73, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 14B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7486 Turkey Rock Road, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/24/2013

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 73, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 14B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7486 Turkey Rock Road, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9106.02441 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2012-1500 First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1508 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/27/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOHN BURRIDGE AND ROXANNE BURRIDGE Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2006-NC2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/20/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/5/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006038257 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $202,320.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $204,488.75 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.*AS MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THE LOAN MODIFICATION EXECUTED ON NOVEMBER 19, 2010* THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 516, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 111B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9739 Cove Creek Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: (303) 377-2934 Attorney File #: 12-051-04384 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1508 First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1509 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/27/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JAMES D. BRUNETTI AND SHARON E. BRUNETTI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 11/15/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007088638 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $394,425.92 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, VIEW RIDGE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF

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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, VIEW RIDGE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10761 Solar Drive, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: (303) 377-2934 Attorney File #: 12-051-04307 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1509 First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1524 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/3/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SHANNON M. ERDMANN AND TERRY W. ERDMANN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EVERBANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/24/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 7/23/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009058386 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $412,343.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $400,022.87 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, PARCEL 1, HIGHLANDS RANCHFILING NO. 103-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 59 Burgundy Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/4/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CATHERINE A HILDRETH Colorado Registration #: 40975 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 4380.01521 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1524 First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1528 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/3/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: WESLEY G. ROGERS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SHEA MORTGAGE INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/18/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 11/28/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011074822 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $302,988.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $300,262.63 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $300,262.63 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 143, 2ND AMENDMENT. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3315 Cranston Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/5/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ Colorado Registration #: 40351 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-12638 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,446.86 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 260, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-Y, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4366 Ivycrest Point, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/5/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN Colorado Registration #: 42309 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-12827 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Legal Notice No.: 2012-1528 First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2012-1538 First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1531 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/4/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: GRAMMATIKI EVE TSATSANI Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/29/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 5/5/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004045991 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $317,520.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $238,334.74 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8585 Meadow Creek Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/5/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN Colorado Registration #: 42309 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-13033 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1543 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/11/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KENNETH G. MACK AND JENNIFER L. MACK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/22/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 10/13/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006088587 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $352,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $346,367.60 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 188, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10236 South Bentwood Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/11/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 6060.00355 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1531 First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1538 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/5/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MICHAEL G. REX AND CORRINE T. REX Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/15/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010005148 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $210,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,446.86 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Recording Date of DOT: 6/1/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007044085 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $405,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $405,200.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The terms of said Deed of Trust have been violated as the required payments have not been made when due. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 11, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 87-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2347 Wynterbrook Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 801264505 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/11/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI M.N. DALE Colorado Registration #: 30580 2 INVERNESS DRIVE EAST SUITE 105, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (720) 493-4600 Fax #: (866) 303-8293 Attorney File #: 12-9619 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1543 First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1544 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/11/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KAREN S EISTERER AND MICHAEL C EISTERER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: M&T BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/16/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 6/1/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007044085 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $405,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $405,200.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The terms of said Deed of Trust have been violated as the required payments have not been made when due. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1544 First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1546 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/11/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ERNEST M. WIESE AND CHRISTINE K. WIESE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/11/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/28/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006073742 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $225,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $218,570.10 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 31, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 13722 Omega Circle, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/11/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 6060.00357 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1546 First Publication: 2/7/2013 Last Publication: 3/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1548 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/4/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SANDY L. PUC' AND EDWARD M. PUC' Original Beneficiary: AMFIRST BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: AMFIRST BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/2/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 2/3/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006009754 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $465,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $415,521.74 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the

Recording Date of DOT: 2/3/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006009754 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $465,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $415,521.74 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: PARCEL A: A PART OF PARCEL 12 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1139 AT PAGE 2665 IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY RECORD, SAID PARCEL BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, AS PLATTED IN SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 AS RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. 300397 IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY REOCRD, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NOTE: FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DESCRIPTION THE BEARINGS ARE BASED ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 305.54 FEET BETWEEN A 1 1/2" ALUMINUM CAP ON A #5 REBAR STAMPED JR. ENG. LS 10377 AT THE POINT OF TANGENCY ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHPARK LANE AND A 1 1/2" ALUMINUM CAP ON A #5 REBAR STAMPED JR. ENG. LS 30109 AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PART OF PARCEL 12. COMMENCING AT THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTHPARK LANE AND CANAL COURT; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID SOUTHPARK LANE THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES: 1. SOUTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST, 313.65 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT CURVATURE; 2. ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A DELTA OF 99 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 52 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 246.50 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 427.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 27.50 FEET RADIAL TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENT CURVATURE, SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID SOUTHPARK LANE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES: 1. ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE CENTER BEARS NORTH 09 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST, 274.00 FEET, HAVING A DELTA OF 00 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 08 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 274.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 3.12 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; 2. NORTH 80 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST, 135.74 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT CURVATURE; 3. ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A DELTA OF 09 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 222.50 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 38.20 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; 4. SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 142.54 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, 57.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, 27.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST, 256.37 FEET TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENT CURVATURE AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 1 THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES: 1. ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE CENTER BEARS SOUTH 16 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, 184.07 FEET, HAVING A DELTA OF 28 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 18 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 184.07 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 93.02 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; 2. SOUTH 77 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 193.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST, 324.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL B: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS GRANTED IN RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 3, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2006009753.

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Which has the address of: Vacant Land, Littleton, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/5/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALEXANDER C CLAYDEN Colorado Registration #: 39080 950 SEVENTEENTH STREET, SUITE 2400 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 931-3200 Fax #: (720) 931-3201 Attorney File #: AMFIRST/PUC' *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1548 First Publication: 1/31/2013 Last Publication: 2/28/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1493 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/20/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SHANNON LEIGH MORAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST I Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/25/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 8/1/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008054243 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: SHANNON LEIGH MORAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST I Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/25/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 8/1/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008054243 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $187,017.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $181,485.21 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 66, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 26, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8389 Stonybridge Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/17/2013 Last Publication: 2/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/21/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1235.00002 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1493 First Publication: 1/17/2013 Last Publication: 2/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1511 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MARCIA A. GRESTY AND DAVID L. GRESTY Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/23/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/7/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006018920 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $176,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $182,833.25 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 401, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9615 Marmot Ridge Circle, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/4/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 8888.00222 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2012-1511 First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 2/21/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2011-0998 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/1/2011 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CARRIE BLACK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SER-

Public Trustee Sale No. 2011-0998 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/1/2011 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CARRIE BLACK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/13/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 1/26/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006007332 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $192,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $203,674.54 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Parcel A: Building 6438, Unit B, Silver Mesa, A Residential Condominium Community, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Silver Mesa, A Residential Condominium Community, recorded on January 31, 2001, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado, in Book 1956 at Page 413 and Condominium Map for a portion of Lot 3A of Highlands Ranch Filing 126-A as described in the Lot Line Adjustment Certificate recorded April 29, 1996 in Book 1337 at Page 324 recorded on January 23, 2001 at Reception No. 01005205. Parcel B: A nonexclusive easement for ingress, egress and access, reserved by Park at Highlands LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company, its successor, assigns and designees, under and pursuant to the terms of that certain Special Warranty Deed, executed by Park at Highlands LLC, Grantor, to Palomino Park Public Improvements Corporation, A Colorado NonProfit Corporation, Grantee, recorded January 3, 1996, in Book 1310 at Page 1099 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, covering the real property more particularly described as follows: Tract A, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 126-A, 1st Amendment, as filed on December 19, 1995 under Reception No. 9560621 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado. Parcel C: A nonexclusive easement for ingress, egress and access, reserved by Park at Highlands LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company, its successors, assigns and designees, under and pursuant to the terms of that certain Special Warranty Deed, executed by Park at Highlands LLC, Grantor, to Palomino Park Public Improvements Corporation, A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation, Grantee, recorded January 3, 1996 in Book 1310 at Page 1103 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, covering the real property more particularly described as follows: Tract B, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 126-A, 1st Amendment, as filed on December 19, 1995 under Reception No. 9560621 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado. County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 6438 Silver Mesa Dr #B, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at the Douglas County Wilcox Building, 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 1/24/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated 1/7/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ Colorado Registration #: 40351 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 10-22342 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2011-0998 First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 1/24/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 005-13 ROADSIDE AND OPEN SPACE WEED MAPPING & HERBICIDE APPLICATION Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of Roadside and Open Space Herbicide Application, as specified. It is the intent of Douglas County to control noxious weeds in County Right-of-Way (ROW) and Open Space via various methods, including

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ Colorado Registration #: 40351 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 10-22342 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2011-0998 First Publication: 1/24/2013 Last Publication: 1/24/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-0922 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/27/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: BRIAN J. BRADFORD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION. , Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/24/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 4/8/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005030751 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $238,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $226,720.20 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 130, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9878 Aftonwood Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/28/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CAMILLE Y HARLAN Colorado Registration #: 43789 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-05475 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-0922 First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1095 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/3/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: HEATH B. FIRESTONE AND SHELLIE HARTSHORN Original Beneficiary: LENDERS DIRECT CAPITAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/16/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005022655 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of chemical application (spraying). The Debt: $232,760.00 successful bidder shall be responsible for Outstanding Principal Amount as of the providing all material, labor, and equipdate necessary hereof: $264,354.77 ment for herbicide application Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4)on (i), you in the treatment of noxious weeds are hereby notified that the covenants Douglas County Open Space, to include of the procurement deed of trustofhave violated as the waterbeen for chemical follows: The Failure pay species principalshall and inmixing. targettoweed terest when due together all other include Musk Thistle, Diffusewith Knapweed, payments provided for in the Evidence Spotted Knapweed, Russian Knapweed, of Debt Spurge, secured Canada by the Deed Trust and Leafy Thistle,ofand other violations of the terms thereof. Scotch Thistle, Yellow and Dalmation THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Toadflaxes, Hoary Cress, and Perennial A FIRST LIEN. Pepperweed. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the21, lien of the ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9996 Strathfield Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/26/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177

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To Whom It May Concern: On 8/3/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: HEATH B. FIRESTONE AND SHELLIE HARTSHORN Original Beneficiary: LENDERS DIRECT CAPITAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/16/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005022655 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,760.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $264,354.77 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9996 Strathfield Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/26/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9106.02381 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 9, A REPLAT OF HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 152 Mountain Cloud Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/26/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 3500.01315 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1095 First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1144 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/15/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DONNA J RANGER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/12/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 1/24/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005007016 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $110,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $114,682.97 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 9, A REPLAT OF HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 152 Mountain Cloud Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Hereby 2013 @ 2:00 PM,Notice THEREIsWILL BE Given on the first possible date (unless Athat MANDATORY PRE-BIDsale MEETING the sale isTO continued*) at 10:00 THE a.m. WedRELATED THIS PROJECT. nesday, February 27, 2013, at theWILL Public MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucTHE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE tionDOCUMENTS to the highest andDISCUSS best bidder BID AND THE for cash, the said real property and all inPROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY terest of said Grantor(s), PRE-BID MEETING WILL Grantor(s)’ BE HELD heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC of paying the indebtedness provided in said WORKS OPERATIONS BUILDING Evidence of DebtINDUSTRIAL secured by the Deed of AT 3030 NORTH WAY, Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, expenses CASTLE ROCK, COLORADOthe 80109. of sale and other items allowed by law, ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS and will deliver to MANDATORY the purchaser a CertificATTENDING THE PREate of Purchase, all as by law. BID MEETING WILL BEprovided ALLOWED TO First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/26/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 3500.01315 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1144 First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Legal Notice No.: 2012-1474 First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. Request for Information(RFI) to provide FORECLOSURE SOFTWARE FOR THE APPOINTED COLORADO PUBLIC TRUSTEES including DOUGLAS County will be received by Debby Morgan, Larimer County Public Trustee, P.O. 2027, Fort Collins, CO 80522, UNTIL: 4:30 p.m., Friday March 29, 2013. Legal Notice No.: 921122 First Publication: February 7, 2013 Last Publication: February 7, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1474 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/13/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JEANNE M. ULERY AND JAMES E. ULERY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE HOME LOAN, INC., A WYOMING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-HE2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/16/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 9/5/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006076317 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $244,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $257,763.66 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. *AS MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THE LOAN MODIFICATION DATED OCTOBER 27, 2011* THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 29, BLOCK 3, A REPLAT OF HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8416 S Wildcat Street, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT! THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given thatIFB on the first possible sale date (unless The documents may be reviewed the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedand/or printed from the Rocky Mountain nesday, March 6, 2013, Public E-Purchasing System websiteatatthe www. Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, rockymountainbidsystem.com. WhileCastle the Rock, Colorado, will sell at public aucIFB documents areI available election to the highest and cannot best bidder tronically, Douglas County acceptfor cash, thebid said real property and all inelectronic responses. terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs andresponses assigns therein, for the until purpose Bid will be received 11:00of paying the indebtedness provided in said a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013 by Douglas Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of County Government, Finance DepartTrust,100 plusThird attorneys’ ment, Street, fees, Suite the 130,expenses Castle of sale and other items allowed by law, Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of and bid will response deliver to shall the purchaser a Certificyour be submitted in a ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/14/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: (303) 377-2934 Attorney File #: 12-051-04254 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THE LOAN MODIFICATION DATED OCTOBER 27, 2011* THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 29, BLOCK 3, A REPLAT OF HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8416 S Wildcat Street, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/10/2013 Last Publication: 2/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/14/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E VADEN Colorado Registration #: 21026 PO BOX 18997 , DENVER, COLORADO 80218 Phone #: (303) 377-2933 Fax #: (303) 377-2934 Attorney File #: 12-051-04254 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Occupant - James B Oexmann - James B Oexmann c/o James C Recht - Barbara A Johnson by James C Recht as her Attorney in Fact c/o James C Recht - FRHL LLC & UMB Bank Colorado NA Residential Real Estate LLC - James P Roth – Paul K Johnson and Barbara A Johnson You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James P Roth the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 4 BLK 3 PERRY PARK 2 CP 0011113 0.89 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to James P Roth. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of James B Oexmann for said year 2008.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said James P Roth at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 9th day of May 2013, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 16th day of January 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 921071 First Publication: January 24, 2013 Last Publication: February 7, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 30-10-906(2)(b)(II), C.R.S., notice is hereby given to all owners of real property located within a one mile radius of the center of Section 9, Township 8 South, Range 69 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, that I will be conducting a public land survey in that area for the purpose of establishing the center of said section, commencing with the publication of this notice. sealed envelope, plainly marked “InvitaD. H. tion forHamilton Bid (IFB)PE/PLS #005-13, Roadside and Douglas County Surveyor Open Space Weed Mapping & Herbicide Application”. Electronic and/or faxed bid Legal Notice 921088 responses willNo.: not be accepted. Bids will First 31, 2013 not bePublication: considered January which are received Lastthe Publication: February 2013 after time stated and any21, bids so Publisher: Douglas County News-Press received will be returned unopened.

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Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do

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Pursuant to Section 30-10-906(2)(b)(II), C.R.S., notice is hereby given to all owners of real property located within a one mile radius of the center of Section 9, Township 8 South, Range 69 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, that I will be conducting a public land survey in that area for the purpose of establishing the center of said section, commencing with the publication of this notice. D. H. Hamilton PE/PLS Douglas County Surveyor Legal Notice No.: 921088 First Publication: January 31, 2013 Last Publication: February 21, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. Request for Information(RFI) to provide FORECLOSURE SOFTWARE FOR THE APPOINTED COLORADO PUBLIC TRUSTEES including DOUGLAS County will be received by Debby Morgan, Larimer County Public Trustee, P.O. 2027, Fort Collins, CO 80522, UNTIL: 4:30 p.m., Friday March 29, 2013. Legal Notice No.: 921123 First Publication: February 7, 2013 Last Publication: February 7, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 003-13 ON-CALL ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION, AND DOCUMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE DIVISION OF PARKS, TRAILS AND BUILDING GROUNDS The Division of Parks, Trails and Building Grounds of the Community Planning and Sustainable Development Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified individuals/firms to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, for professional services related to general engineering, construction observation and documentation services for capital improvement projects. Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2013 calendar year. The goal of the County, through this RFP, is to assemble a list of several qualified individuals/firms that can be utilized, as needed. The agreement(s) with the individuals/firms, as a result of this RFP, shall be considered Blanket Purchase Agreements. The Blanket Purchase Agreement authorizes, but does not obligate, the County to utilize any minimum or maximum, dollar amount or quantity of services from any specific individual or firm. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. The RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. Proposal responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Four (4) hardcopies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “RFP No. 003-13, On-Call Engineering Services” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown above prior to the due date and time. Electronic/faxed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful firm. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7430 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 921127 First Publication: February 7, 2013 Last Publication: February 7, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Government Legals so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7430 or criggs@ douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 921131 First Publication: February 7, 2013 Last Publication: February 7, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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