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School door ‘was supposed to be locked’ Officials detail latest in Arapahoe High School shooting investigation

By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com The gunman gained access to the school through an exterior door that was routinely propped open on most school days, according to the latest details from the investigation into the shooting at Arapahoe High School.

“That door was supposed to be locked,” Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said during a Dec. 30 press briefing.

“Unfortunately, it wasn’t.”

When asked if a locked exterior door may have kept the Dec. 13 shooting from taking place, the sheriff replied: “I don’t

believe that would have prevented this evil act. He would have found a way to enter the school.”

Never once saying the name of the 18-year-old gunman, Robinson repeatedly referred to Karl Pierson as “the murderer” and said on the day he entered the school with a shotgun, 125 shotgun shells, a machete and three Molotov cocktails, Pierson had “an absolute focus on doing the maximum amount of harm.”

One new detail the sheriff revealed at the briefing: On the morning of the shooting, Pierson “went bowling, alone.”

Claire Davis, the 17-year-old student who was shot point blank by Pierson and later died, “was exactly where she had a right to be” on the day of the shooting, Robinson said. “Claire was preparing herself for her future.”

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Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon made a brief statement before the Dec. 30 press briefing regarding the latest information from the investigation into the Dec. 13 shooting at Arapahoe High. Photo by George Lurie

Hundreds of bikers release black and gold balloons, the colors of Arapahoe High School, to soar with the spirit of Claire Davis. Photos by Jennifer Smith

Bikers’ rally honors Claire Davis Effort nets about $5,000 for fund set up in her honor

By George Lurie

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By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Had she survived her wounds, Claire Davis would have been getting ready last weekend to ride her horse in the upcoming National Western Stock Show. Instead, about 250 iron horses rode in her honor.

Bikers from throughout the state rallied Dec. 28 in memory of Davis, the Arapahoe High School senior who died Dec. 21 after being shot in the head by a classmate in a school hallway on Dec. 13.

“My whole family attended Arapahoe,” said Bill Buckwalter, AHS Class of 1980. “I just made a last-minute decision, and I felt I had to do this ride.”

The ride was organized by BikerDown.org, a nonprofit established three years ago by Laurie Easton-Montoya to support bikers in need.

City begins exploring fiber optic options

Arapahoe High School alums Megan Koehn (Class of 2000) and Bill Buckwalter (Class of 1980) never met before, but proudly sported their Warrior Pride together at Red & Jerry’s Dec. 28.

“Dogs and cats get lots of help,” said “Chomper” Montoya, Laurie’s husband. “Nothing against them, but there was nobody out there to help bikers. … My wife is a very intelligent woman, and she doesn’t take no for an answer.”

He said they usually take time

off during the holidays, after the Toy Run to Children’s Hospital, but they felt compelled to honor the life of the young girl, taken too soon.

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With the overwhelming approval by voters this past November of Ballot Initiative 2G, city officials now have the green light to explore a number of options related to developing Centennial’s fiber optic network — and bringing faster Internet service to city residents and businesses.

The election outcome was a victory for the city council, which pushed hard to regain control of the city’s underutilized public fiber network.

And Centennial’s success apparently has inspired other area cities. When the state Legislature reconvenes this month, there are plans to push for repeal of the controversial 2005 state law that forced the city to put the ballot measure before voters in the first place.

The Citizens for Centennial Foundation sponsored the ballot measure, promising city residents and businesses that a yes vote on 2G could eventually lead to “more choice, faster speeds and lower prices” for Centennial Internet users.

With voters approving the 2G initiative by a more than 3-to1 margin, it’s clear that faster Internet service is important to Centennial residents and business owners.

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THE TOP 13 OF 2013 A look back at the biggest stories in the south metro area Staff report The south metro Denver area saw no shortage of news — or controversy — in 2013, making it a tough task to narrow down the contenders for our stories-ofthe-year package.

The newsroom staff of Colorado Community Media has whittled the list down to 13 for 2013. They are listed in no particular order, aside from the story of the year, the Arapahoe High School shooting, which horrified us all.

You can decide how the other 12 should be ranked.

School shooting at Arapahoe High

An 18-year-old student entered Arapahoe High School, home of the Warriors, on Dec. 13, shot a fellow student in the head, then killed himself. Authorities believe the gunman, an Arapahoe High senior, was targeting a faculty member, but was prepared to cause mass casualties at the Centennial school.

Claire Davis, a 17-year-old senior at the school, spent more than a week in critical condition at Littleton Adventist Hospital.

She died Dec. 21.

In the days following the shooting, community support poured in for Davis in the form of prayers, vigils and a tribute outside a fence at the school that included gifts, flowers and cards from people from around the area. “Warrior strong” and “Warriors always take care of one another” could be seen on signs across the area.

Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson praised the quick response of the school resource officer after Karl Pierson began shooting at around 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13. With the resource officer fast approaching, Pierson took his own life about 80 seconds after firing his first shot.

Since the shooting, classes have been canceled at Arapahoe High School. They are scheduled to resume next week.

— Chris Rotar

Two people embrace outside of Arapahoe High School following the Dec. 13 shooting at the school. File photo

The first civil unions

C-470 project around the bend

Following two years of outreach and research, this February, the C-470 Corridor Coalition Steering Committee — made up of representatives from Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties, the Highlands Ranch Metro District and cities of Littleton, Lone Tree and Centennial — unanimously approved funding a $230 million widening project of C-470 through the construction of 13.1 miles worth of managed toll lanes in both directions between Kipling and I-25.

While construction on the C-470 project — which was awarded $100 million in RAMP funding on behalf of the Colorado Department of Transportation this fall — won’t get underway until 2015, road work dotted the south metro landscape in 2013.

Two major projects wound to a close in the latter months of the year, including the widening of US 85 between Highlands Ranch and Louviers, as well as the

Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, left, speaks in support of his civil unions bill Feb. 28 at a rally at the state Capitol.

Standing next to him are bill co-sponsors House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, and Rep. Sue Schaefer, D-Wheat Ridge. File photo Broadway/C-470 intersection project, which took over a year to complete.

Douglas County spent almost as much money on road maintenance in Highlands Ranch in 2013, $18.3 million, as it did in the previous seven years combined, $21.6

million. A similar amount of work, mostly concrete maintenance, is slated for 2014.

The C-470 widening project is expected to be 100 percent complete by January 2018.

— Ryan Boldrey

In a year that saw the Defense of Marriage Act deemed unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, Colorado became the sixth state in the union to approve civil unions for same-sex couples this March, joining 10 other states where gay marriage is legal.

Receiving unanimous support from Senate and House Democrats, SB-11 also picked up three Republican votes along the way, including one from Carole Murray (HD-45) of Castle Rock. Murray said it is not for her to judge others; that should be left to God. Neither Douglas nor Arapahoe County celebrated with midnight unions May 1, the first day couples were allowed to form a legal union, but there were couples in line when both county buildings opened for business that morning.

“I didn’t ever think I would see this day,” said Jan Friedlander, who became legally bound to her partner of 26 years, Cynthia Kristensen in Castle Rock.

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Englewood’s Depot dilemma

The future of the Englewood Depot was in the news a lot in 2013, particularly the objections raised over the city’s decision to sell the building to a Denver couple instead of keeping it in local hands.

Railroad officials closed the depot in the 1950s and it sat empty until the 1990s when Englewood residents rallied to save it from demolition, resulting in the building’s move to its current location at Galapago Street and Dartmouth Avenue.

The initial plans were to restore it and make it into a museum. While some restoration work was done, the museum idea never got off the ground. The city eventually took possession of the building and, earlier this year, sought a buyer.

There were two proposals, one from the Englewood Historical Preservation Society and one from letterpress printers Tom and Patti Parsons. A selection committee unanimously supported Parson’s proposal and council approved the sale for $30,000 despite numerous objections from residents and the historical preservation society.

Since the sale went final in October, Tom Parsons said he has been working on clearing a number of hurdles to move forward with letterpress museum plans.

— Tom Munds

Elbert County’s ‘dysfunction’

Teetering on the brink of financial insolvency, Elbert County jolted from crisis to crisis during 2013.

Governed by a controversial Board of County Commissioners that included two self-proclaimed Tea Party loyalists — Robert Rowland and Kurt Schlegel — during the course of the year, the county struggled to adopt new regulations for oil and gas exploration in the county.

A tug-of-war between the conservative BOCC and liberal planning commission resulted in the resignation of planning commission chair Grant Thayer in July and the firing of his successor, Paul Crisan, by the BOCC in November.

Meanwhile, former finance director Stan Wilmer was also fired in November when the county missed a set of deadlines to submit a final 2012 budget audit, a circumstance that prompted the state to freeze disbursement of property tax revenues. As 2013 came to a close, the audit had still not been submitted to the state.

And to add insult to injury, a scathing postelection report by a local consultant blamed the BOCC for the defeat of several key bond measures proposed to shore up the county’s ailing finances. The report also blasted the BOCC for “infighting” and escalating “dysfunction” in the county’s leadership.

— George Lurie

Apartments on rise in Littleton

After a long dry spell, developers went wild in Littleton, and city council approved four multifamily projects that will add about 1,200 units to the city.

All the activity stirred up a hornet’s nest. Consequences included one failed bid for council, one eight-hour public

hearing, one grassroots campaign, two successful citizens’ initiatives and some name-calling.

But city officials are thrilled, even changing the city’s motto to “Littleton: Anything but Little.” After City Manager Michael Penny took over in 2011, he went to work changing processes and regulations.

About 39 percent of Littleton’s housing is multifamily, compared to 16 percent in Douglas County and 32 percent in Denver.

Council did reject a controversial proposal to build 225 units east of Littleton Courthouse and has yet to review a plan for 250 more on the southwest corner of Belleview and Federal. There are 774 more units planned for as part of a mixed-use development at Santa Fe and Mineral that council approved in the 1980s, but has never been developed.

— Jennifer Smith

ings were designed, in part, to attract future employees.

— Chris Michlewicz

Statue out, God in

Pot plans up in smoke

Some may argue that God has always been there, and always will be — but this summer, unlike ever before, the Higher Power became visibly higher in the form of newly affixed in words on an overhang in the Castle Rock Town Council’s Chambers.

And while the words “In God We Trust,” are now an indelible part of the town hall’s ambience, a bronze sculpture affixed to a town hall stairway, was determined to be welcome no more and removed.

After Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue brought up his thoughts about wanting “In God We Trust” installed in council chambers, he said he also wanted removal of a sculpture — an about 8-inch-high piece that looks like a melting earth, accompanied by a plaque with the words “Global Warming.” It was one of several small bronze pieces the town’s public arts commission had bought and placed around town.

Donahue thought it could be politically contentious. After a council consensus, the sculpture left, but didn’t leave town.

The sculpture was donated to a nonprofit that funds school art programs and auctioned off.

The new owner: Former Castle Rock Mayor Randy Reed.

— Virginia Grantier

Area is open for business

Several big-name businesses either opened in the area or announced plans to do so in 2013.

Perhaps the most notable addition was Cabela’s, a specialty retailer of outdoor recreation merchandise that hired close to 200 employees when it opened in August to much fanfare. Hundreds of diehard supporters camped out ahead of the grand opening, demonstrating the level of anticipation for the store’s arrival.

It not only filled a niche and created jobs, but was expected to generate significant sales tax revenue and secondary economic benefits. Douglas County even funded a study that showed the store’s impact to the local economy will be around $24 million a year.

Cabela’s wasn’t the only arrival. Charles Schwab’s 1,800 Denver-area employees will soon move into three buildings in Lone Tree. The $230 million project is still taking shape on a 57-acre lot near Sky Ridge Medical Center. The Schwab build-

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A last remaining prairie dog from an exterminated colony sits in a vacant field northeast of Mainstreet and Twenty Mile Road in Parker. File photo

South-metro smokers will have to commute to buy legal marijuana when sales start on Jan. 1, as every community south of Denver to Colorado Springs has either banned retail pot stores or put off a decision until the big-city experiment has a chance to play out.

Not all of those governmental decisions were unanimous. Several representatives believed allowing them would more accurately represent what the voters wanted and expected, and some felt like turning away a potential source of sales-tax revenue would be foolhardy.

“I believe the voters expect us to approve retail sales of marijuana in the city,” said former Littleton City Councilmember Jim Taylor before that council extended its moratorium until October 2014. “Littleton has a chance to be a leader.”

But many worried about things like crime, access by kids and their community’s image.

“You never want to bring in revenue that’s going to negatively impact your community,” said Castle Pines Mayor Mark Towne before his council voted to ban sales.

— Jennifer Smith

Parker’s prairie dog mystery

Questions swirled after a prairie dog colony on the northeast corner of Mainstreet and Twenty Mile Road in Parker was wiped out in mid-September, upsetting residents who drive and walk by the site every day. Tiny white crosses, with messages saying “RIP Prairie Dogs,” appeared on the empty burrows about a week later, with no one claiming responsibility.

A spokeswoman for the Town of Parker said the community development department does not regulate the elimination of

prairie dogs on private property, and that no violations were committed because the species is not protected.

One of the many property owners on the corner confirmed that there were no pending development applications, leading residents to question the need for such action. The property owner said he did not know who ordered the extermination of the colony. Several witnesses claimed they had either seen or talked to the men who were spraying a chemical gas into the burrows. Weeks later, employees of businesses adjacent to the barren colony became attached to a lone survivor.

— Chris Michlewicz

School issues divide Douglas

The Douglas County School Board elections divided the county for months leading up to the Nov. 5 decision.

Four candidates endorsed by the Douglas County Republicans and supportive of the district’s controversial education reforms — two of them incumbents — ultimately won the contentious race. They defeated four challengers seeking to change the way the district is being run.

Parents and teachers campaigned by painting car windows with the names of their preferred candidates and waving signs at busy intersections throughout the county. Supporters on both sides ran advertisements, hired canvassers and distributed a variety of campaign material.

As the year closes, school board members attempt to move forward and resolve to increase community input, even as some express continued discontent with recently enacted policy changes.

— Jane Reuter

Tackling a mountain

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news in a hurry Sakdol to head CAA Arapahoe County Assessor Corbin Sakdol has been elected president of the Colorado Assessors’ Association, becoming the second Arapahoe County Assessor to lead the organization since 1976. He previously served as treasurer and most recently as second vice president of the organization, and was named its 2012 Assessor of the Year.

Sakdol is serving his second term, and has worked for the Arapahoe County Assessor’s Office since 1990.

Sustainability Club and serves as the principal investigator for the college’s national science grant. She is also the STEM Coach for Englewood High School.

Bauer has been teaching for 15 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of San Diego before going on to complete her doctorate at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

She resides in Broomfield with her husband, Brent, and two daughters.

LPS students shine in chess tournament

Heritage High Belles win state

Approximately 200 students participated in the annual LPS District Chess Tournament, held at Newton Middle School in December. Winners were: Gabe Brock, kindergarten/first grade, Lenski; Brett Sweeney, second grade, Lenski; Kevin Anderson, third grade, Lenski; Nolan Carmody, fourth grade, Franklin; Dhruv Sharma, fifth grade, Littleton Academy; Jonathan Schreiber, sixth through eighth grades, Goddard.

ACC announces faculty member of the year Nia Bauer, now in her sixth year as a biology professor at Arapahoe Community College, is the 2013-14 Faculty Member of the Year. Bauer is the founding adviser of the

The Heritage High Belles won the Class 5A Jazz division at the State Spirit Competition Dec. 6 at the Denver Coliseum. Nineteen teams competed in the Jazz category. The Belles were one of four teams to reach the finals.

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County approves budget

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners recently adopted a $338 million, balanced budget for 2014, achieved through voluntary reductions to elected offices and departments and continued implementation of efficiency measures throughout the county.

The budget meets the tenets of Align Arapahoe, the county’s performance framework, implemented in 2009.

It includes $10.6 million for capital projects, of which $3.1 million is set aside for new roadway and infrastructure projects; $1.3 million for renovations to Altura Plaza; $2.3 million for improvements to the county’s Lima Plaza to accommodate a relocation of probation; and $890,000 for an additional courtroom at the Arapahoe County Justice Center.

VOA needs Snow Buddies

Volunteers of America’s Snow Buddy Program, sponsored by the Safety of Seniors Handyman Program, needs volunteers to help serve limited-income seniors 60 and older. Volunteers shovel sidewalks and walkways for seniors who are unable to do so, helping keep them safe and avoid being fined for not shoveling. Volunteers also visit with the seniors to make sure they are doing well, and report any concerns to back to Volunteers of America.

In addition to Snow Buddy Program and the Safety of Seniors Handyman Program, VOA also offers Meals on Wheels. For more information, contact 720-264-3379 or snowbuddies@voacolorado.org, or visit www.voacolorado. org.

LHS soccer team shows its smarts

The Littleton High School girls’ varsity soccer team was one of only three Colorado high school teams in the spring of 2013 to earn recognition from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for its academic excellence. This is the 15th consecutive year that LHS has been honored. Teams must attain a combined grade point average of 3.25 or greater to be eligible.

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promote the “Fix the Debt” campaign — a national, bipartisan, grassroots effort to resolve “the nation’s ongoing debt crisis.”

Brackney spent a great deal of time speaking about the issue and visiting communities across the state to lobby commissioners, mayors and other local leaders to get behind the movement.

“Decisions in Washington affect businesses outside the beltway,” Brackney said. “Congress and the president must act now … to create greater market certainty” and “put our country back on a track of fiscal sanity.”

Across the state, backing for the campaign grew during the year, bolstered by support from Congressmen Mike Coffman and Ed Pearlmutter and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennett as well as former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm.

“I believe this is the most important issue facing the United States right now,” said Rick Whipple, a Littleton CPA and chairman of the South Metro chamber, who along with Brackney and other business leaders, made multiple trips to Washington during 2013 to urge lawmakers to come together to achieve a major debt-reform plan.

— George Lurie

Sterling Ranch approved, again

For the second time in three years, the Sterling Ranch planned development in northwest Douglas County was unanimously approved by the Douglas County commissioners. The project — which calls for a 12,050-home community located on 3,400 acres northeast of Roxborough State Park — was approved July 10 and hopes to break ground in the next couple of months.

After successfully halting the Sterling Ranch development once already over issues of sufficient water, the neighbors to the north, the Chatfield Community Association, filed another legal challenge this August against the development, asking the 18th Judicial District court to once again review the commissioners’ decision to approve.

While early in 2013 Sterling Ranch reached contractual agreements to obtain the necessary water through its provider, Dominion Water and Sanitation District, and signed on to the WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) Partnership agreement to obtain renewable water from Aurora and Denver, opponents state that the commissioners demonstrated an “abuse of discretion” and “acted outside their jurisdiction and authority” by approving the development a second time.

Despite the pending legal tie-up, Sterling Ranch managing director Harold Smethills said they are ready to finally move forward and build homes. The developers selected Richmond American Homes of Colorado as their primary builder in August.

— Ryan Boldrey

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Dental care elusive for Medicaid enrollees In rural areas, few dentists available

By Kristin Jones

I-News at Rock Mountain PBS Almost half a million Coloradans are expected to gain dental benefits under Medicaid by 2016. That doesn’t mean they’ll be able to see a dentist.

Two state policy changes rolling out this year are intended to improve access to oral health care for low-income Coloradans. The state Legislature last year voted to expand Medicaid’s dental benefits to adults - it now only covers children for most kinds of care.

The change will go into effect around the same time as Colorado expands Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act to those who make slightly more than the federal poverty level.

The pair of changes is expected to grow the ranks of Medicaid enrollees with dental benefits to 844,491 in 2016, from 348,142 last year, according to a study released in December by the Colorado Health Institute.

But 17 counties in Colorado don’t have a dentist who accepts Medicaid, the study reported.

Some rural areas simply don’t have dentists at all - you won’t find one in sparsely populated Kiowa County in the eastern plains, or in southern Colorado’s Mineral County, the institute found. In more populous Delta and Elbert counties, there are dentists - but none that take Medicaid.

Chaffee County ranks among the areas with a low percentage of dentists accepting Medicaid. Cara Russell heads the county’s program to improve oral health, which works to educate people on the importance of good oral hygiene.

Preventive dental care can keep people from showing up in pain at emergency rooms and in need of expensive surgery. Poor oral health is also associated with chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, according to recent studies cited by the Centers for Disease Control.

But inspiring someone to go to the dentist doesn’t get them there, says Russell. For those living in her area of the state, the nearest dentist accepting Medicaid is often a drive of 65 miles to 110 miles. At the same time, much of the working population will remain uninsured even as Medic-

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Now it’s up to the city council to decide if the city should play a role in trying to make that happen.

Councilman Ken Lucas, who led the charge on 2G, expects the council, in 2014, will be approving both a feasibility study and authorizing the creation of a business plan to explore the financial and logistical aspects of partnering with one or more privatesector telecom firms to develop the city’s nascent fiber network.

The due diligence part of the process, city officials have estimated, could take between six months and a year and cost between $50,000 and $100,000.

As part of the process, the city may hire an additional staff analyst who would be responsible for conducting the feasibility study and writing a business plan.

“City staff is currently working internally on a plan for council’s consideration,” said Allison Wittern, Centennial spokeswoman. “Ultimately, council may consider directing staff to develop a strategic plan based on the desired outcome, specifically as it

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“We’ve got to do something as a community to protect these kids and these schools,” said Easton-Montoya.

“Because these kids are being abused, and we don’t let kids be abused. Not on our watch.”

She created a Facebook event, “Claire Davis Memorial Ride,” and it spread like wildfire. Several motorcycle clubs were represented — worn proudly on black leather were badges identifying Valiants, USMC MC, Hookers, Expendables, Rocky Mountain Harley Owners Group and more.

The riders created a thundering and colorful wave that rolled from Red & Jerry’s on Santa Fe Drive in Sheridan, then down Mineral Avenue in Littleton to Arapahoe High in Cen-

aid expands.

“We are on the verge of much better care for our underserved population,” says Russell. “But we’re not there yet, and the transition is going to be painful.”

In the southeastern Colorado town of Walsh, Carol Morrow is the only dentist in Baca County, population 4,500.

She accepts Medicaid, making her office an oasis in a dental desert. Some patients drive hours to get to her.

“I think every person deserves the same kind of care, whether they can afford it or not,” says Morrow.

The expansion of Medicaid benefits to adults will allow her to get some compensation for care she now provides for free, she says.

Morrow is participating in a new push by the Colorado Dental Association to encourage more dentists to accept Medicaid as the policy changes unfold.

The professional group is fighting a perception among some dentists that the paperwork is too cumbersome and reimbursement rates too low, and an unfounded fear that Medicaid patients will fail to show up for appointments, says Jennifer Goodrum, who directs the organization’s government relations.

Jeff Hurst, who runs a practice in Lakewood, is one of the Colorado dentists who doesn’t take Medicaid. The 40page application form to become a Medicaid doctor is one barrier. Payment is another reason Hurst stopped seeing Medicaid enrollees. The state is slow to process claims, and the reimbursement doesn’t even cover his office’s overhead costs, he said.

However, Hurst is heartened by recent moves by state officials to make it easier to navigate the application and payment process and hike reimbursement rates.

“Removing these barriers will allow us to treat these patients the same way we treat others,” says Hurst. “These adults - some of which have never had care - can get introduced to the world of dentistry.”

Still, improving access to dental care is likely to take creative thinking in places as far-flung as Delta County on the western range, Conejos County to the south, and a huge swath of the eastern plains where Medicaid enrollees far outnumber dentists willing or able to provide services.

Expanding the role of dental hygienists may be one solu-

pertains to the use of the city’s existing fiber optic network.”

Wittern confirmed that a feasibility study and business plan would be major components of the strategic plan.

“Development of a strategic plan will likely require the use of competitively-bid external resources, including consultants,” she added Following the November election, a number of the new city council members, including Doris Truhlar and Kathy Turley, conceded that they still had a lot to learn about the city’s fiber optic options.

“With the help of colleagues like Councilman Lucas, I’m looking forward to getting up to speed as quickly as possible on the issue,” said Truhlar.

Since four members of the city council will be new in 2014, city staff will have some time to get their telecom ducks in a row.

“Staff currently anticipates no significant update or request for council direction until sometime during the first part of 2014, following the seating of the new city council,” said Wittern.

To better understand what is likely to happen next, it’s helpful to know how the city has arrived at this juncture.

In 2008, the city began installing an advanced, underground fiber op-

tic telecom network as part of a public works transportation and street light optimization program undertaken to enhance connectivity between city assets, including traffic signals, weather stations and other public facilities.

The 42-mile-long fiber optic network, financed primarily through grants, contains 96 separate strands of fiber optic line encased in half-inch wide conduit.

At present, the city is utilizing just a single strand of the 96-strand fiber optic line.

With more than 80 percent of Centennial’s businesses located within one-half mile of the city’s fiber optic line and more than 50 percent of residences also within a half mile of the network, the challenge going forward is connecting users.

If the city decides to move forward with a public/private plan to develop its network, Lucas said Centennial would reserve another two or three strands and then make the remainder of its existing, so-called “middle” mile of fiber line available to private telecom companies, which, at no cost to the city, would then build out the “last mile” of cable to connect homes and businesses.

tennial. There they gathered to hear words of comfort and inspiration from “biker preacher” Tim Wooley.

He said there’s no simple solution to curbing teen violence, but bikers should come together to keep pressure on lawmakers to seek one.

“You guys are supposed to be the bad guys,” he said. “Look at all this black leather, and you all need a haircut. But you’re the good guys. Keep setting that good example, and maybe you’ll reach the life of some kid who might be ready to go off.”

The commotion drew neighbors out of their homes to take in the scene, not a common one in the Arapahoe community.

“It’s awesome, said Chelsea Cassinis, who lives just across Franklin Street. “I think it’s appropriate and a sign of respect. I think it’s great. There have been other observances held at the school, but this is the most dramatic gathering I’ve seen. It’s pretty

incredible.”

Easton-Montoya hopes to turn the rally into an annual event, and wants to keep working for positive change.

One thought she’s had is organizing bikers to volunteer to stand guard at school entrances.

“It would sure make people think twice,” she said.

Easton-Montoya urged everyone to head to Old Chicago in Littleton after the event, as it was donating part of its profits for the day. Between that and money pitched in by the riders, the group raised nearly $5,000 for the Arapahoe High School Community Fund honoring Claire Davis. The charitable fund will “support Arapahoe High School and the surrounding community by providing assistance for mental health care, anti-bullying programs and other community needs,” according to a statement by the City of Centennial.

tion, while boosting the capacity of dentists that already see low-income patients may be another route.

“Communities are gearing up and getting ready,” says Sara Schmitt, one of the authors of the Colorado Health Institute study. It’s too soon to know if they’ll succeed.

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January 3, 2014

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Flattery will get you everywhere OK, so maybe it’s not flattery that will get you everywhere but rather kindness or, at a minimum, kind words.

Now don’t get me wrong, flattery when sincerely given is not a bad place to start either. The problem comes when we use flattery as a weapon or manipulative tactic instead of having it come from the truth of the heart.

There are few things I enjoy more than hearing people speaking lovingly and kindly to one another. And I can assure you that as I have an opportunity to witness such sweet acts and hear such warm words, even though I am not a direct part of the conversation, it warms my heart and I find it to be just so wonderful. It inspires me to seek out opportunities to do the very same thing.

And do it as quickly as possible.

You know the old saying, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” I often wonder why more people don’t subscribe to the philosophy or actually put it into practice on a more regular basis, doing it so often that it becomes a good habit and all that emerges from their lips are words of love, hope and encourage-

ment.

Love, hope, and encouragement are the essence of what kindness is really all about.

I bet you can think of a time or conversation that you had where you wish the words would have been sweeter, and the outcome much better.

Now, I know some families seem to believe that speaking harshly or even caustically to one another is their `norm’ and just couldn’t even imagine trying to speak words that build each other up instead of tearing each other down.

Unfortunately there are other old sayings and philosophical beliefs that are so heavily

Nocturnal sales pitches and worthless coins I was warned. When I mentioned to a friend several years ago that I was planning to move my television to the master bedroom, my friend said, “You might regret it.”

I think she was right. I now watch about 10 times as much programming as I did when the set was in the living room. The programming isn’t any better than it used to be — in fact, it’s worse.

Add to that some horrific visions in my room of rest, like the one I had recently when I couldn’t sleep, and simply wanted something or someone to comfort me back into the arms of Morpheus.

I turned on the television at about 3 a.m., and a man who looked exactly like entertainer Jack Cassidy — just a little too good looking — started yelling at me about quarters. He was standing right next to hundreds of shiny, uncirculated quarters, row after row of them.

For a limited time only I could own all of them, and ones that were yet to be minted — for two easy payments.

He had his pitch down perfectly, never stumbled over his words, or let on that he was a shill — which he was.

He was exceedingly annoying, but I couldn’t stop watching, or wondering how many others were watching too and reaching for their credit cards.

Here’s a flashback for you.

For the final eight years of a dear friend’s life, I fixed her Sunday breakfast.

I always brought her flowers. I checked in on her during the week. A couple of times I changed her bedding because of blood, provided updates to her relatives in North Carolina, and expected nothing in return — but I was receiving many, many things in return.

She was an artist. I am an artist. She was my final mentor, and I was able to see what it might be like to have dedicated yourself to a lifetime of art, but now it was no longer possible to make art, not for her.

Her husband, a brilliant poet, died long before she did. They lived in a small house on Kearney Street off of Colfax, where Ruth and Littleton made their art and poetry.

They created during the day, and enjoyed cocktails in the evening. I never met her husband, but I sensed that he loved Ruth profoundly, and wanted to ensure that she would be taken care of in her last

years alone.

She told me that he began to invest in coins that were advertised in magazines, that would appreciate unimaginably, and provide financial security beyond belief for anyone who possessed them.

My constant readers know that I am a skeptic. I sometimes have doubts that Thursdays will follow Wednesdays.

When Ruth died, I was informed that I was to inherit her oil painting supplies.

They hadn’t been touched in years, and were worthless to me. Imagine strangled toothpaste tubes.

I also was awarded a houseplant. It was monstrous, and I always said so, but I think she thought I meant that it was monstrously beautiful.

Finally, I was given all of Littleton’s coins, bags and bags of them, in neat little packets. I took the bags of coins to a coin shop on Broadway in Denver, and an employee asked me where I had gotten them.

He interrupted my story and said, “May I finish for you?”

He wanted to know if I had received them from someone whose spouse had died, but beforehand made a substantial investment in coins that would appreciate unimaginably, and provide financial security beyond belief for anyone who possessed them.

“Uh, exactly.”

He smiled and said, “I’ll give you $170.”

I didn’t heed my friend’s warning about a bedroom television — but I’d like to warn you about nocturnal sales pitches for the shiny quarters of your dreams. Or nightmares.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

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engrained in the hearts and minds of people that prohibit them from seeing the many benefits of speaking kindly and lovingly toward one another. Sayings like, “familiarity breeds contempt,” or “sometimes it just seems easier to say harsh things or hurt those closest to us.”

Maybe it’s time to break that cycle!

Maybe our resolution for 2014 could be to speak words of optimism, love, hope and encouragement to one another. What would that sound like in your house, in your family, with your friends, and even with your co-workers? Maybe it will feel a little uncomfortable and even unnatural at first.

But here’s the deal, the more that we do it and do it consistently, the more the people around us will seem to change as well.

I would say that the majority of us long for words of hope and encouragement, and more importantly we respond favorably to such nurturing talk.

I am not sure about you, but when I feel like the flattery is sincere or that someone is building me up through the use of kind and loving words, I feel better and everything in my life feels and seems better. My relation-

ships are stronger, work is a better place to be, and my family seems to thrive whenever we really focus on our word choices and sincerity and intent of what we say.

“I am so proud of you.” “Nice job today.”

“You look beautiful.” “I am so glad you are in my life.” “Thanks for all you do for me or for us.” These are just examples, but I can promise you that when we take the focus off of the bad and we make a genuine effort to look for the good and verbalize those good feelings to everyone we encounter, it will make an enormous and positive difference in every one of our relationships.

Are you speaking words of love, hope and encouragement? Are you operating first and foremost from a position of kindness?

I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we all start practicing this habit even just a little bit more in 2014, each week really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former President of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/Founder of www.candogo.com.

letter to the editor Healthcare a fundamental human right

Re: U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman’s December column: Mr. Coffman, I share the concerns expressed by your constituents regarding the ACA. I agree that in the wealthiest country in the world, it is reprehensible that hard-working citizens (like my sister and 2 million others) have to make a choice between financial ruin and life itself.

That being said, I find your conclusions to be disingenuous and poorly reasoned.

Healthcare costs have been going through the roof for decades, way before the advent of the ACA. And the rate of increase has actually leveled since the ACA. So to allude that the ACA is somehow responsible for high costs flies in the face of the evidence. But frankly, all of this misses the point.

It’s important to ask the fundamental question, why is our healthcare so expensive and less effective than elsewhere in the world? At its root, it’s because of the perverse incentives that emerge as a result of taking the “patient-centered, marketbased approach,” using your words.

These incentives emerge as a result of making the assumption that healthcare is the same as any other commodity when it comes to supply and demand. But healthcare is what economists call “price inelastic,” which means that price doesn’t drive demand. This is fundamentally because

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healthcare lacks the most basic characteristic of an efficient economic model: choice. When you’re faced with death or disability, choice goes out the window.

We also agree that Obamacare is not the answer, but I contend that it’s because the ACA doesn’t directly address the fundamental problem of incentives.

What the ACA will do is expose the willful opacity so expertly institutionalized by a set of industries that profits mightily from such opacity. As a society we have (rightly) concluded that we’re not going to leave people to die in the street. In essence this means that healthcare is a fundamental human right as opposed to a privilege. As a society we also agree that we have the right to national security, and we all know that rights come with obligations. We live up to our national obligations by each and every one of us (who is able) pitching in for the universal good. We have a name for this: taxes.

For all these reasons and more, it is inevitable that any sustainable delivery system must preserve healthcare as a fundamental human right in a manner that rewards cost-effective outcomes.

I only hope that we collectively come to this conclusion before we throw the baby out with the bathwater.

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Area man offers nonprofits tech help Tech4NonProfits has likenew tech equipment at deeply discounted prices

By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@coloradocommunitymedia. com Garry Seaber, 53, of Highlands Ranch, who started a computer-refurbishing company in his garage, IT Liquidators, and now has a 6,000 square-foot warehouse in the community, along with a California office, just recently launched a new division to help nonprofits save money.

Seaber — who developed his computer and business skills during years working with IBM and other companies in California — sells computer equipment to nonprofits at discounts ranging from 30 to 50 percent.

“We’re still making some money, but not like normal,” he said about Tech4NonProfits’ profit margin. But, he said, he thinks it’s something really worthwhile for the community.

Seaber, who has an economics degree from University of Southern California, established his own company after he made the move in 2004 to Colorado, a family vacation spot, because he wanted to move out of Southern California — to gain a desired life-style change for his family.

He said IT Liquidators’ main business is buying large amounts of outdated computer equipment from corporations, upgrading it and installing new operating systems. Seaber said he then sells the

equipment to companies with limited equipment budgets who have found they get substantially more for their money if they buy refurbished equipment instead of new.

The new Tech4NonProfits division gives nonprofits that same lower price plus the additional discount.

Seaber, whose company also gives 10 percent of profits to charity from computers sold on Ebay — currently the beneficiary is a program that places chaplains in jails —decided to do this for nonprofits after discovering they often aren’t very “tech savvy.”

He said he found they often didn’t have a “reliable and trusted source for highquality, reasonably-priced technology” and were buying new equipment from manufacturers and not getting fair prices.

“Those people have more of a servants’ heart,” he said.

Their focus is to serve a particular need in the community, meet those needs, raise donations, deal with coordination of other resources and so on, Seaber said. “(But) they still need technology to support their mission,” he added.

So, Seaber’s Tech4NonProfits division is selling to them refurbished equipment with operating systems such as Microsoft Office and Windows 7, as well as giving them free shipping; free returns; and a 120-day money-back guarantee, instead of the 30-day guarantee typical for used equipment.

The other thing he’s doing now is helping other corporations do more for nonprofits. He said he likes to encourage companies donate outdated equipment to

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POLITICAL THE “NOON Hour,” a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon is every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women, LittletonEnglewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial.

Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen at 303-753-0838.

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LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com.

NON-PRACTICING AND Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.

All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations.

Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

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Guests are welcome. For more information call Mary Alice Jackson at 303-400-3641 or visit www.bestrotary.com DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Columbine Chap-

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DAUGHTERS OF the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established

by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

Garry Seaber, founder of IT Liquidators and its new division Tech4NonProfits, is pictured in his company’s first office space — the garage of his Highlands Ranch home. Courtesy photo nonprofits.

Seaber said when he buys used equipment from corporations he offers to refurbish up to 10 percent of it if the corporation will pay the cost of refurbishing — and then he gives the updated equipment back to the corporation, which then donates it to the nonprofit.

He said the nonprofit now loves that corporation because it has received donated equipment that it can actually use — and which will be useable for three to five years. And the corporation loves it because the donated equipment, in its newly refurbished state, has doubled or tripled

its tax-deduction value.

“Meeting Garry and being able to get all of the computer equipment for our office has allowed us to work much more effectively,” said Kip Pyle recently, office and technology manager for nonprofit A Strong Tower Ministry, which helps people recently released from prison.

“We serve more than 1,100 men and women each year and 90 percent of them have used our computer lab to connect to resources they need for re-entry into society after prison life. Garry and his company are truly a blessing to an organization like ours.”

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INTRODUCTION TO Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com.

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MOPS (MOTHERS of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call or email Amy at 303-570-6027 or amyswieringa@comcast.net.

ORIGINAL PORTS of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends.

We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m.

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Men of all ages and walks of life gather to blend their voices in unaccompanied four part harmony. Song styles span the gamut and include patriotic, gospel, contemporary, doo-wop and show tunes. For more information, call Dan George at 303-663-7111, send an e-mail to sing@soundoftherockies. com, and visit www.soundoftherockies.com.

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Robinson credited James Englert, the sheriff’s deputy stationed at the high school as the school resource officer, with preventing additional bloodshed by responding immediately to the shots fired — “running to the thunder, exactly what our deputies are trained to do.”

Robinson confirmed that Pierson fired five shots and set fire to a library bookshelf before taking his own life with a sixth shot in the back of the school library.

“We are confident the murderer knew Deputy Englert and the (unarmed) school security officer [Rod Mauler] were approaching,” Robinson said. “Less than a minute and 20 seconds [elapsed] between the murderer entering the school and lying dead in the back of the library.”

Robinson called Englert “a hero” and said the deputy will be back on duty at the high school beginning Jan. 6.

“We think of James as a sheriff’s depu-

ty,” said Robinson. “The students and staff at Arapahoe think of him as a Warrior.”

The sheriff also praised school custodian Fabian Llerenas for his role in immediately alerting school officials of “an active shooter situation.”

At the start of the hour-long press briefing, held at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office on East Broncos Parkway in Centennial, Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, District Attorney George Brauchler and several federal and state law enforcement officials also issued brief statements.

“First and foremost, our hearts go out to the Davis family, whose loss has profoundly touched our community,” Noon said. “Centennial is a family community — families of first responders, families of schools, businesses, neighborhoods and churches. On Dec. 13, those families came together in a big way to support each other and provide Arapahoe High School with comfort, support and safety.”

Noon thanked the sheriff’s office and neighboring first responders who, she said, “handled the situation quickly and professionally.”

The mayor also thanked the many busi-

shot hit Davis.

After entering the library, Pierson fired another shot into the empty office of librarian and debate coach Tracy Murphy, Robinson said.

Pierson, a member of the debate team, had threatened Murphy after a disagreement with the coach in September. Robinson confirmed the incident had been reported to law enforcement authorities.

The day before the shooting occurred, Robinson had announced his plans to retire on Jan. 31.

Saying he “will not arbitrarily put a timeline” on finishing the investigation, Robinson did confirm that he still plans to retire in early 2014.

“This investigation will not be concluded on my watch,” he added.

Robinson has been the Arapahoe County sheriff since 2002 and has recommended Arapahoe County commissioners appoint his undersheriff, David C. Walcher, to finish out his term of office.

In a statement made at the press briefing, Walcher vowed the ongoing investigation “will be thorough and complete — period.”

Coffman helps veterans in Paralympics Bill extends adaptive sports program through 2015 Staff report The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed Rep. Mike Coffman’s Veterans Paralympics Act, authorizing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to operate its adaptive sports program through 2015.

“This is about more than simply giving veterans a chance to play sports,” said Coffman, R-Aurora. “It’s about giving them

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Currently, the VA operates this program in a partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee that funds grants to a host of adaptive sports programs Coffman for disabled veterans across the country.

Evan Stratton, who went to Littleton and Heritage high schools, is one of those veterans. In July 2009, Stratton was deployed

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“Being a veteran and not really having those connections, that day-in and dayout contact, it’s really fun to be around Marines,” he said. “You meet some really amazing people.”

In addition to rediscovering camaraderie, participation in sports can help speed the rehabilitation process for disabled veterans. Coffman says his bill helps increase access at the community level, providing a path for athletes like Stratton to progress to elite levels of competition such as the Paralympics.

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“This one hits close to home for me,” the Highlands Ranch resident said. “Arapahoe High is awfully close to where I live.”

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“R & R Arch in Paris” watercolor by Paul Valdez will be in his solo show at Town Hall Arts Center Jan. 8 through Feb. 13. Courtesy photos

Paris THIS MUST BE

Parker flight attendant, artist paints on layovers

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Paris, Venice, Switzerland, Beijing and more…

“It’s been a good ride,” said painter Paul Valdez of his two-track career as a flight attendant and artist. A Parker resident since 1987, he has been traveling and painting on layovers for 38 years, he said. About seven years ago, he began to teach painting when in town, for the Greater Castle Rock Artists Guild and elsewhere, with class schedules fluctuating according to flight schedules. He recently held a 40-year retrospective at Parker’s Mainstreet Center.

Valdez now flies nine days in a month and is enjoying routes to Asia “Notre Dame at — and painting in China. “I transSunset” waterco lor by Paul Valdez ferred to a De- Center’s Stanton Galle will be one of m ry from Jan. 8 to any of Valdez’ w Feb. 13. troit base to orks on display at Town Hall Arts a do Asia,” he exIF YOU GO plains. His all-time solo exhibit at works favorite places to Littleton Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Paul J. Valdez’ painting paint are in Paris Gallery from Jan. 8 to Feb. 13. There will be going off,” he said. exhibit will run from Jan. — where he sits an artist’s reception from 5:30 to 7:70 p.m. “Smoke from all the firecrackers created a 8 to Feb. 23 in Stanton outside and works, on January 18. glowing haze that was incredibly surreal.”

Opening in the upstairs theater Jan. 17 Gallery at Town Hall Arts sometimes selling His theme is “from above. Designs are Center, 2450 W. Main St., a work off the easel is the comedy “Boeing, Boeing,” about a everywhere, you only have to observe.”

Littleton. Gallery hours: to a tourist — and guy who is juggling three stewardess girlAn upcoming adventure: Valdez will 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monin Venice, where friends and their various schedules. Val- conduct a painting tour to Giverny and days through Fridays he was painting dez’ show is part of Stanton Gallery coor- the Monet Gardens from May 22 to 29. “I and during performancalong the edge of dinator Nancy Boyson’s effort to relate the met somebody who knew somebody,” he es. A public reception a canal, when a art to what’s showing in the theater. said and was able to arrange garden paintwill be held from 5:30 to When Valdez is painting along the gondola passenger ing time before and after hours — before 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 18. Call banks of the Seine or elsewhere, tourists bought a painting. the tourist crowds arrive. Painters will stay 303-794-2787 for more It’s been a nice have often mistaken him for a Parisian, he in a Giverny B&B for seven nights and information. source of extra recalls happily.

He says, “I always leave a bit of soul in also be transported to nearby locations income, he said.

“We had a really each (painting).” His exhibit will include to paint during the day. Estimated cost: nice dinner that night,” he said, reflecting paintings from Europe, a recent image of $2,900, plus air travel to Paris. The deadon the Venice sale. His wife is also a flight a large park in China and a few of his latest line to register is Jan. 21.

For information, visit Valdez’ website: attendant, gets to share some of the trips abstracts.

One abstract was influenced by a flight pauljvaldez.com, or call Rich, 770-977with him.

Valdez, who carries watercolors for over Beijing, en route to Shanghai on Chi- 3434, e-mail info@artcolony-giverny.com, anything over a 24-hour layover, will have nese New Year. “I could see tons of fire- or call Valdez, 303-870-5586.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que & Bowling has expanded its empire to a new spot in Aurora.

Located in an old Walgreen’s at 2727 S. Parker Road (corner of Yale and Parker; my old Aurora ‘hood), the spanking new Moe’s opened on Dec. 12.

Besides the flavorful barbecue, Moe’s has eight bowling lanes, an upstairs arcade and a large bar.

Moe’s now has four locations: The original at 3295 S. Broadway in Englewood; 530 Broadway in Denver and 2589 S. Lewis Way in Lakewood. More info: www.moesdenver. com.

Raising a glass

CRL Associates chief operating officer and Denver City Council hopeful Roger Sherman held his annual toast to the staff at The Palm restaurant in the Tabor Center on Friday, Dec. 20.

The seven-year tradition started when an unexpected winter blizzard derailed Sherman’s flight plans and cancelled his trip to Chicago. He diverted to The Palm with his friend and co-worker Cathie Greig, who again joined Sherman at Friday’s sip soiree.

Sherman, Greig and co-workers at the local government relations powerhouse CRL Associates raised a glass of 2001 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon with the staff at The Palm - from managers to dishwashers — who crammed inside the bar for the much-anticipated occasion financed by Sherman.

“We have so much to be thankful for, and this has become something we look forward to each Christmas,” Sherman said. The toasters tipped back two jeroboam (double magnums) of the Jordan Cab.

Parr’s death shocks restaurant community

Denver’s restaurant world was rocked Dec. 21 in the aftermath of the news of Jeff Parr’s death.

Parr, who was 43, reportedly died in his sleep Dec. 20. Leigh Sullivan, who was partners with Parr in the restaurant consultancy company Leigh Sullivan Enterprises, said that Parr wasn’t feeling well that night, went to bed and never woke up.

“He was a very happy man, so that is giving me some comfort,” said Denver chef Jenna Johansen.

Parr’s restaurant resume is extensive: Before joining Sullivan, he spent stints with Sage Restaurant Group, Loews Hotels, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Levy Restaurants (Wellshire Inn, Pepsi Center).

Perhaps the most eloquent tribute to Parr came from close friend Paul “Berrick” Abramson who wrote, “God took one of the good ones from us last night. Jeffrey Parr was an amazing father and husband, a truly great friend and one of the finest human beings I’ve known. Always there with a smile, eager to help a friend or stranger, energized by being part of the community and absolutely driven, grounded and consumed by his love for his wife (Libby Pollock) and son (Brooklyn Beau, age 4).”

In addition to his wife and son, Parr is also survived by his brother, Andrew Parr, and father, Shep Parr.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker.

She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Colorado Jazz plays tribute to Ferguson Trumpeter Pete Olstad, who toured and performed with the Maynard Ferguson Band will be featured in the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s 8 p.m. Jan. 10 concert at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree. The concert will be a tribute to the late trumpet player, Ferguson, and at the last CJRO concert, orchestra leader Art Bouton promised happily that this one would be “really loud!”

Olstad, who started playing trumpet at age 9, lived in Colorado as a youth, attending Evergreen High School, where teacher Bob Montgomery helped him launch toward a career.

He attended The Berklee School of Music in Boston and finished his degree at UNC in Greeley, winning awards as he progressed.

He has toured and performed with the likes of Buddy Rich; Woody Herman; Blood, Sweat and Tears; Mel Torme; Brian Setzer; Tom Jones and more.

He will follow Ferguson’s custom of ending the concert with “Hey Jude” and inviting others to bring a trumpet to the concert and join in. Tickets cost $20 plus a $3 service fee: www.lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

formation, visit www.coloradocreativeindustries.org. Gov. John Hickenlooper will make the appointment in October 2014 for a four-year term. Honorarium and travel budget are supplied in relation to presentations.

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Genealogists to meet

The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society hosts a pair of programs: “Swedish Shorts” at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 and “Conducting Successful Interviews” at 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Visitors are welcome. www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Poet Laureate sought

Nominations are being sought for the next Colorado Poet Laureate. The selected nominee will serve as an active advocate for poetry, literacy and literature by participating in readings and other events. Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book will accept nominations through Feb. 4, 2014. Submit interest to Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book, 7935 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 450, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111. Attention: Poet Laureate.

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The Lone Tree Photo Show has a new name: “Exploring the Light 2014.” Colorado photographers are invited to submit up to three entries through www.CAllForEntry.org, where information is online now. Categories include landscape, animals, abstract, and motion. Total cash awards up to $4,000. Deadline is Feb. 24. Show will be April 19 to June 8. Juror is Glenn Randall.

Auditions Auditions for “The Music Man,” directed by Christopher Willard, will be Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for boys and girls and from 2 to 5 p.m. for ages 8 and older at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton.

Prepare 16-24 bars of appropriate song and a one-minute comic monologue to present if asked.

Bring headshot and resume. By appointment only: Contact Ashley Thompson at THAC, 303-794-

Trumpeter Pete Olstad will be featured in the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s tribute to Maynard Ferguson on Jan. 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Courtesy photo 2787, ext. 211 or athompson@ townhallartscenter.com.

Byers-Evans “Flower Faces” by Kristen Hatgi Sink will open with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3 and

continue through Feb. 28 at the Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock St., Denver. Admission is free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mondays through Saturdays; closed on holidays on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17.

Tales from Transylvania Heights Young Frankenstein visits the Vintage stage

By Sonya Ellingboe

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Soon, a buxom yodeling lab assistant, Inga (Kristi Siedow-Thompson) appears, ready to help young Frederick, should he wish to continue his grandfather’s experiments to create a monster. Of course…

Mike Kienker, with six-inch high soles on his boots, towers over everyone as the monster, causes havoc and the story progresses with song and dance numbers, choreographed by newcomer Jamie Horban.

The musical director is keyboardist Hunter Hall and there is an 11-piece band.

The newly remodeled Vintage main stage looks great, although we suspect the construction work cut into rehearsal time. Music wasn’t as smooth on opening night as it probably will be after a week, nor was the production quite as polished as it should be.

Perhaps Mel Brooks’ script and score run a bit long, but the concept is clever — to update the legend — and Maisel is bright, agile and adept as young Frankenstein. The production should improve with a few more run-throughs and it has some good song and dance numbers, including a tap-dancing monster. Now how many times can one experience that?

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Elbert artist’s equine portraits in Western exhibit

By Sonya Ellingboe

At right, “Boone,” pencil drawing by Karmel Timmons, will be included in the Coors Art Exhibit.

Below, “Future Prospect color study”

by Karmel Timmons is her first drawing in colored pencil.

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sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 21st Annual Coors Western Arts Exhibit and Sale draws works by 62 artists from across the nation with special skills in portraying the western scene: cowboys, horses, incredible landscapes, wildlife and much more.

A red carpet reception will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, (ticket required) and the exhibit will run Jan. 11-26. Usually, a good many pieces of art are sold at this event. A portion of art show proceeds — a record $254,000 in 2013 — goes to the National Western Scholarship Trust, which supports more than 70 college students studying agribusiness and rural family medicine.

Coors National Western curator Rose Fredrick says that due to the show’s popularity, it will be expanded into a second venue in the Gallery at the National Western Club, The National Western Complex is located just north with 15 additional artists. of Interstate 70, between Washington Street and Colorado-based Quang Ho Brighton Boulevard at 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver. is the featured artist and For a complete schedule of events, some of which, has created the annual including the art show are included in general adpromotional poster, which mission and others, such as rodeos, are separately will be for sale. ticketed, visit www.nationalwestern.com. For more Among the invited on the show, see: www.coorswesternart.com. artists is Karmel Timmons of Elbert County, who has gained national recognition for her skillful portraits of horses and an occasional human or bison.

Included in the National Western will be her first-ever color study: “Future Prospect,” capturing a beautiful, alert, young horse.

According to a recent story in “Southwest Art” magazine, 10 years ago Timmons was a single mother working as a bookkeeper when she met her husband Matt, an engineer. They bought quarter horses in 1999 and she said, “I bet I can draw those horses.” Now, Matt runs the business side of her artwork, and she draws.

Timmons soon started drawing neighbor’s horses and has plenty of models close at hand in rural Elbert County. She works from photographs and uses charcoal and wax blend Nero pencils, which come in five strengths. She draws from lunchtime to late at night, seven days a week, unless she’s traveling to horse shows. Each amazingly detailed drawing involves 150 to 200 hours of work, taking her about a month.

The couple no longer own horses, which are expensive, but depend on her horse art, which adds a plus on the ledger.

For lovers of western art, this show has become a must-see event.

Also scheduled: a lecture and luncheon at the History of Colorado Center on Jan. 7 with Quang Ho, Teresa Elliott, Dean Mitchell and Keith Jacobshagen discussing “What is Western Art?” and “Journeys West,” a Petrie Institute of Western Art Symposium, at the Denver Art Museum on Jan. 8.

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A tip of the hat to cowboy traditions 25th anniversary event celebrates ‘Old West’

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com What started 25 years ago with the first Colorado Cowboy Gathering at the Arvada Center has grown into a four-day celebration, slated this year for Jan. 16-19.

It will be all things cowboy at two venues in Golden: the American Mountaineering Center will be the site for most programs and the Green Center-Bunker Auditorium at Colorado School of Mines will host a pair of headlining acts.

The American Mountaineering Center has a main stage and a smaller campfire if you go stage. Some programming will be especially The 25th Colorado aimed at children, parCowboy Gathering ticularly the themed will be from Jan. 16 matinees. to 19 in Golden at the Cowboy poetry American Mountaingrew out of traditions eering Center, 710 developed by workers 10th Street, and the on cattle drives and Green Center Audiranches, who would torium at Colorado gather around a campSchool of Mines, 923 fire following a long th 15 St. Free parking day in the saddle and is available at both entertain with songs, locations. Tickets: stories and poems. www.ColoradoCowThe first evening, boyGathering.com or Jan. 16, is focused on 1-888-718-4523.

Baxter Black, the famous cowboy poet, philosopher, author, storyteller, and rodeo and television commentator.

Born in New Mexico in 1945, Black began a career as a large animal veterinarian, but soon became a full-time entertainer, who makes frequent public appearances.

Black has written a weekly column, “On the Edge of Common Sense” for 32 years.

The column appears in 130, mostly rural, papers and some readers may also recall hearing him on National Public Radio in the past.

Black will be at the Table Mountain Inn in Golden at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16 for a VIP “Meet and Greet” ($50) and will perform that night at 7:30 p.m. at the School of Mines Green Center-Bunker Auditorium.

Friday starts out with a Main Stage Variety Show at the Mountaineering Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring more than 10 poets and singers in a variety of acts, as well as “2 Barbs on a Wire” on the Campfire Stage, followed by day-long, more intimate programming on that stage as well. On the Main Stage from 2 to 4:30 p.m. is the “Son of a Gun Show,” hosted by Jon Chandler with Ernie Martinez and others. The “Main Stage Hootnanny,” “headlined by Dave Stamey, starts at 7:30 p.m.

Chuckwagon Cookin’ is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

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Cowboy poet, humorist, philosopher Baxter Black will perform on Jan. 16 at the Colorado Cowboy Gathering in Golden. Courtesy photos wagon Cookin’ available and the day culminates with the Riders in the Sky at 7:30 p.m. at School of Mines.

On Sunday, Cowboy Church is scheduled at 10 a.m. and a “Jackpot Finale” Matinee at 1 p.m.

Tickets range from a Weekend Super ticket to admission for individual shows. A visit to www.ColoradoCowboyGathering. com will give a glimpse at the full schedule, respective event costs and information on Chuck Wagon meals.

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Blood drive. Comcast, Dry Creek Facility community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 4100 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Nilda Sawchuk at 303-4863606 or Nilda_Sawchuk@cable.comcast.com.

Jan. 14 divorce seminar St. Andrew United Methodist Church,

9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, presents a 10-week seminar “Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends,” from 6:308:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 14. The seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce or the ending of a

love relationship. It offers education, support and optional social activities. Cost is $175 for the 10-week class and complimentary child care is provided with prior registration. To register, or for information, email Beth Walker at bethdwalker@gmail.com.

Jan. 14 Privacy vs Protection Join Active Minds for a discussion of the tension between combating terrorism and protecting individual privacy rights. We will review various domestic surveillance techniques used by the government and explore the implications for how far this power should extend. Free program is from 6:307:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. RSVP at 303-542-7269.

Jan. 14, Jan. 21

GenealoGy ProGrams. Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society has upcoming programs. On Jan. 14, the board of directors will meet at 9:30 a.m. Bring three copies of your annual reports for distribution. At 1 p.m. Jan. 14, the society presents “Swedish Shorts” program, led by Beverly Harbourt, Brian Rapp and Ron Floberg. At 1 p.m. Jan. 21, the society program is “Conducting Successful Interviews,” presented by Kim Paul, owner, Leave A Legacy Video. The society meets at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December.

Genealogy workshop programs and earlybird meetings are on

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the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. A holiday social gathering is on the second Tuesday of December. For additional details, email CJ Backus, CGHS President, at info@columbinegenealogy.org. Visitors are always welcome. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Jan. 18 Blood drive. St. Thomas More Parish Center community blood drive is from 7:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 18 inside the school cafeteria and gymnasium at 7071 E. Otero Ave., Centennial.

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Golden Eagles edge Bruins on ice Mountain Vista wins overtime battle 4-3

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Mountain Vista’s ice hockey team bested Cherry Creek 4-3 in overtime on Dec. 20, capping a three-win week for the Golden Eagles. With a 3-0 record on the season, Vista has now moved up to No. 2 in the CHSAANow.com rankings.

“We have a strong team and I think the strength of our team is our offense,” said assistant coach Matt Anthone. “We have players from five Douglas County schools on our roster but we are united as a team and we are playing good hockey right now.”

The game against Cherry Creek was packed with fast-paced action from the opening faceoff. Throughout the night, players on both teams absorbed hard-hitting collisions, took short breathers and returned to action, as line changes were constant. Penalties were few but each team did get a couple power play advantages.

Cherry Creek jumped out to a 2-0 advantage with goals in each of the first two periods. Mountain Vista responded with a goal in the second and went ahead 3-2 with a pair of goals in the third. But Creek wasn’t done, battling back and tying the score to force overtime. The Golden Eagles got the needed overtime tally.

Ryan Daugherty led Mountain Vista with two goals and an assist, while Connor Gerace and Cade Boreing each scored a goal for the Golden Eagles. In net, goalie Joe Morgan made 24 saves.

Cherry Creek got two goals from Cody Oakes and a goal from Nick McWharter

Mountain Vista’s Cordt Fenstermaker (4) wins the faceoff against Cherry Creek during the Dec. 20 game. The see-saw battle went into overtime with the Golden Eagles getting the win, 4-3. Photo by Tom Munds while Owen Berman registered a pair of assists. Aaron Jatana made 33 saves for the Bruins.

Like Mountain Vista, Cherry Creek is a consolidated team with players from throughout the school district, representing seven schools.

“Just about all our guys play hockey all year so most of them know each other and have either played together or against the athletes who are now teammates,” said

Cherry Creek coach Jeff Mielnicci.

The coach said he has a good, hardworking group of kids and that he hopes to establish a solid program that focuses on teamwork, discipline and respect for the game.

“I have been coaching hockey in the Denver area for 20 years,” Mielnicci said.

“So, I am old school in a way but I have young beliefs so I mesh well with the kids because I am looking for new trends in the

game. My desire is to help the players understand the game and the fact hockey is a fantastic game.”

The rinks went dark for the holidays after several Dec. 21 games. As the teams head into the 2014 portion of the season, Mountain Vista is third in the Peak League with a 2-0 mark and sits at 3-0 overall.

Cherry Creek, ranked No. 4, is 5-1-1 overall and 2-0-1 in the Foothills League, good for first place.

A record-breaking run for one of state’s best ever McCaffrey punctuates career with another state title, more awards

By Jim Benton

jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Watching Christian McCaffrey play football reminds many people of the lyrics to the song, Mr. Touchdown USA. As Hugo Winterhalter’s tune says, “give him the ball and just look at him go.”

McCaffrey, the Valor Christian running back who has committed to play football at Stanford, was a threat each time he had the football this season en route to helping the Eagles to their fifth consecutive Colorado state championship.

And for the second straight year, the 6-foot, 195-pound senior has been named the Colorado Community Media South Metro Offensive Player of the Year.

“He has to be considered as one of the best in the state all-time,” said Valor coach Rod Sherman, whose team overpowered most of its opponents during the season.

“In the month of October he had 17 carries the entire month. He never once was frustrated with that; he never once was disappointed he didn’t touch the ball more. He was thankful his teammates got the opportunity.

“It’s his character, his leadership. He practices harder than anyone in our program and we have a lot of guys that practice hard. He’s the best practice player I’ve ever coached. On the field I think his versatility is what sets him apart from others. If we would have given him 20 carries a game I am assuming he would own every state record for rushing.”

Other players who were in contention for Offensive Player of the Year honors in-

Valor Christian senior Christian McCaffrey (5) runs the ball for the Eagles during the Class 5A state championship game against Fairview. McCaffrey is this year’s selection for offensive player of the year. Photo by Tom Munds cluded ThunderRidge quarterback Brody Westmoreland, Douglas County running back Trey Smith, Cherry Creek running back Milo Hall and tackles Sam Jones of ThunderRidge and Isaiah Holland of Valor Christian.

McCaffrey rushed for 1,863 yards on 157 carries and scored 27 touchdowns during the 2013 campaign. He caught 39 passes for 721 yards and 16 TDs. He also punted nine

times for an average of 41.2 yards, returned 10 punts for 296 yards and two scores and had five kickoff returns for 107 yards.

Defensively, McCaffrey was used sparingly but had one sack, three pass breakups, two interceptions and one defensive score.

A two-time Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year, McCaffrey has led Valor to state championships in each of his four seasons.

The Eagles whipped Fairview 56-16 Nov. 30 at Sports Authority Field to win their second consecutive Class 5A title and Knights defensive end Carlo Kemp was nothing short of impressed after playing against McCaffrey.

“He is the best player in the state with the way he runs and the way he finds holes,” Kemp told BoCoPreps. “He’s robotic. I don’t think he’s human. He changed the way we prepared on defense and he got the better of us.”

McCaffrey’s uncanny career statistics place him second all-time in the Colorado records books for points (848), touchdowns (141) and TD receptions (47), and first with 8,456 all-purpose yards. He also ranks first in the 11-player ranks for touchdowns and points.

“It’s been a really fun ride,” McCaffrey recounted. “I can remember back to my freshman year playing with my brother (Max) and all his buddies. I wouldn’t take any of it back.

“I definitely feel I improved in multiple aspects this season; the experience, getting comfortable and not getting as nervous before games. I’ve gained some weight and improved on my speed and quickness.”

McCaffrey showed the ability to gain the tough yards inside the tackles and still displayed quickness and elusiveness on the outside.

“He’s the whole package,” said Sherman. “Early in his career he was more of an edge runner. This year he’s shown he can get five yards between the tackles. He understands the difference of when to do that and when to bounce it outside.

“People often ask me if he is going to Stanford to be a running back. Absolutely he is going to be a running back. They can run option routes with him, flank out and Run continues on Page 14

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Eagles new coach inherits young team Rogers takes over head spot after years as assistant

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Heritage head girls basketball coach Stephanie Rogers worked with her players either individually or as part of the whole team, as the Eagles battled, but fell to Cherokee Trail Dec. 20 in the Heritage Memorial Hoopla Girls Basketball Tournament.

“We are a young team with two freshmen on the floor at times,” Rogers said after the 70-38 loss. “I am introducing the girls to some changes in how we play basketball. The girls are working hard and they are getting better.”

Statistics for the first five games show Bethany Stuhlman, the team’s only senior, has helped out with 45 points, is the leading rebounder with 36, and has 10 steals.

The freshman contributions also have been reflected early on. Haily Cechini has scored a team-high 47 points, has 17 rebounds and has made 10 steals, while fellow freshman Amanda Brenner has scored 28 points and hauled down 23 rebounds.

Following a nine-point loss to Montbello and the game with Cherokee Trail, Heritage played Gateway for seventh place in the tournament. The score for the HeritageGateway game has not been reported or posted on either school’s web site. After the holiday break, the Eagles return

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to action Jan. 4 at home against Doherty.

Against Cherokee Trail, Heritage struggled against the Cougars’ aggressive, pressing defense and fell behind 14-3 at the end of the first quarter. While Cherokee Trail went on to win by 32, Rogers said she was pleased the Eagles didn’t quit battling and working to put points on the scoreboard.

“It was a plus that the girls ignored the scoreboard and kept working to play good basketball,” she said. “I feel it helps the girls believe they can be competitive in every game we play. The fact we played and battled hard in this game are building blocks we can use to improve this season and in the future.”

Rogers said the team graduated four seniors last year so this year’s team is young and she looks on this as a rebuilding season.

“I coached junior varsity last season so I know the girls pretty well,” Rogers said. “We are trying to change to a motion offense plus play better defense so these are new things to learn.

“We don’t have girls with a lot of basketball experience and we don’t have a lot of height but this is a great group of girls who are working hard to play better basketball. Looking ahead, we do have good young players in our system so the future of the program looks strong.”

Rogers smiled and said being a head coach brings added responsibilities in addition to coaching basketball. “As head coach, you have to make sure everything is going well at all levels of the program while still spending the needed amount of time coaching the varsity girls,” she said.

The coach said basketball has always been her sport.

She played three seasons at Thomas Jefferson before moving to Heritage for her senior season. She then attended Santa Clara College in California and played basketball for the Broncos.

After graduation, she returned to the Denver area, coached freshman girls basketball for one season at Mullen before becoming an assistant girls basketball coach at Heritage in the 2001-02 season.

“It is cool to be coaching at my alma mater,” Rogers said. “Since I have been in the program for 11 years, I am familiar with the facilities and with the community. It is great to be able to give back to the school that helped me with my basketball career.”

She said she tries to work with the high school players, plus stay in touch with the Littleton middle schools playing girls basketball as well as some of the girls who play in

Players listen to Heritage High School girls basketball coach Stephanie Rogers detail a play she wants them to run. The first-year coach’s instruction came during a timeout in the Dec. 20 game against Cherokee Trail that was part of the Heritage Memorial Hoopla Girls Basketball Tournament. Cherokee Trail won the game. Photos by Tom Munds the Gold Crown program outside of school.

“We run a voluntary workout program in the spring and then are pretty busy in the month of June,” Rogers said.

“We are in a summer league and we plan to go to a couple of team camps that month. We have open gym sessions in July that are voluntary.”

sports roundup Area teams excel in Arizona

Colorado girls basketball teams made a statement in the 84-team Nike Tournament of Champions which Dec. 19- 21 in Phoenix.

Participating schools were divided into ten 8-team groups and one 4-team alignment. Highlands Ranch, Castle View and Cherry Creek each won division championships while Rock Canyon finished second.

ThunderRidge was sixth in the White Division and Chaparral was winless in three games, winding up eighth in the Green Division.

In the latest CSHAANow girls Class 5A poll, Highlands Ranch (7-1) was ranked second, ThunderRidge (7-2) third, Rock Canyon (4-2) seventh, Castle View (6-1) eighth and Cherry Creek (7-1) ninth.

Highlands Ranch edged Archbishop Ward of Westminster, Pa., 49-47, to capture the Gray Division title in the Nike tourney. Amy Schmeizer scored 15 points as Castle View captured the Red Division championship with a 58-48 triumph over Marcos de Niza of Tempe, Ariz. Cherry Creek, led by Mikaela Eppard’s 18 points, topped Horizon Christian Academy of San Diego, 58-48, in the Red Division title contest.

Hot-shooting Chaminade College Prep of West Hills, Calif., toppled Rock Canyon, 63-45, in the John Anderson Division first-place game.

Chaminade shot 52 percent from the

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he is arguably the best kick and punt returner in the state.

“He’s pretty good on defense too.”

McCaffrey has played behind talented offensive lines at Valor and he formed a mutual admiration society with the linemen.

“You couldn’t ask for a better dude,”

field compared to 30 percent for the Jaguars.

Other girls basketball action

Valor Christian, No. 4 in the Class 4A rankings, dropped a 39-38 contest to Mesa Ridge in the Heritage Memorial Hoopla tournament but came back to captured the consolation championship with wins over Gateway and Cherokee Trail. Caroline Bryan and Kendall Bradbury each had 19 points in the 52-38 win over Cherokee Trail in the consolation title game which improved the Eagles record to 7-2 on the season.

Lutheran, ranked third in the girls Class 2A poll, improved to 4-0 by winning the Akron tourney with a 68-36 romp over Otis and a 45-33 victory over Akron. Chandler Sturms paced the Lions with 16 points in the title win over Akron on Dec. 20.

Boys basketball teams at top

Three south metro boys teams were ranked in the recent CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll with Mountain Vista (8-0) coming in at No. 5, Arapahoe (6-0) at No. 7 and Cherry Creek (6-2) at No. 10. Valor Christian (8-3) is the state’s top-ranked Class 4A team and Lutheran (4-2) is fourth in the Class 2A poll.

Mountain Vista, which is averaging 85.1 points a game, beat Pueblo West, Smoky Hill and Widefield to win the Harrison Tournament title in games

said tackle Alec Ruth. “He works so hard on the field and he is probably one of the most humble dudes I’ve ever met in my life. He makes the rest of the offensive line look real good.

He’s very explosive and a great overall athlete.

“He comes over and says great job, keep pounding your feet, keep working on it. He gives us recognition. He bought us dinner after our first game.”

McCaffrey, the son of former Denver Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey, knows a lot of his success starts

played Dec. 19- 21. Five Golden Eagle players are averaging in double figures, topped by Jake Pemberton’s 19.1 scoring average.

Arapahoe registered three wins in the Rock Canyon Winter Classic.

Cherry Creek won the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic played Dec. 1921 with a 63-59 victory over Legend.

Highlands Ranch captured third place in the tournament with a 70-62 triumph over Pine Creek.

Valor ran into tough competition in the Tarkanian Classic which was held Dec. 19-21 in Las Vegas. The Eagles (8-2) dropped their first two games of the season after beating Long Beach Poly, 67-65, to open the tournament. Chase Foster was named to the Platinum Division AllTournament team.

Ochitwa wins twice Annie Ochitwa of ThunderRidge won two individual events and Cherry Creek came in second in the Coaches Invite swimming meet Dec. 21 at Veterans’ Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.

Ochitwa won the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.52 seconds and was first in the 100 freestyle, finishing in 51:69.

Creek amassed 238 points to finish second behind Fairview. Heritage was fourth, ThunderRidge seventh and Mountain Vista ninth in the team standings.

up front.

“It’s awesome especially when you have an offensive line like ours,” said McCaffrey, who maintains a 3.65 grade point average. “You get through the hole and you just see green. It’s really fun. That’s the best feeling in the world to hit the hole and see nothing in front of you.

“I can’t thank those guys enough for what they’ve done. They make my job so easy. I look up to those guys.”

And the rest of the state looks up to McCaffrey.

January 3, 2014

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1464-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 2, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Ann Ibison Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Englewood Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: February 18, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 03, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5030768 Original Principal Amount: $116,651.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,900.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 119, THE KNOLLS WEST, FILING NO. 1 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7013 South Knolls Way, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/02/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.06199 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1464-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1499-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): GREGORY S MCKELLIPS Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, HOME123 CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: December 22, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 08, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7003452 Original Principal Amount: $105,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $91,396.84 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7440 SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET, #3104, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112.

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

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: December 22, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 08, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7003452 Original Principal Amount: $105,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $91,396.84 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7440 SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET, #3104, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/12/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/15/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 Attorney File # 13-914-25335 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1499-2013 Exhibit A PARCEL I CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-3-104, WINDMILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO.1, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 10, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2087517, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO PARCEL II TOGETHER WITH CONDOMINIUM UNIT G-3-F, WINDMILL CREEK AMENDMENT NO.1, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON MAY 10, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2087517, AND AS DEFINED ANO DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, ALL AMENDMENTS, AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. THE PROPERTY MUST BE OWNED BY EITHER GRANTOR OR AN OWNER OF A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT IN THE PROJECT KNOWN AS WINDMILL CREEK UNDER THE DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK, RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B20015424 IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. DURING THE PERIOD OF GRANTEE'S OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY, THE PROPERTY MAY ONLY BE USED BY GRANTEE OR GRANTEE'S GUESTS OR TENANTS IN OCCUPANCY OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT IN WINDMILL CREEK OWNED BY THE GRANTEE. THE PROPERTY SHALL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO THE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WINDMILL CREEK ASSOCIATION, AND THE ASSOCIATION SHALL HAVE ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO IT AS LAW OR IN EQUITY TO ENFORCE THE RESTRICTIONS Legal Notice NO.: 1499-2013 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1504-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Melissa T Mengel and Robert W. Attleson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: November 15, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 02, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5180795 Original Principal Amount: $148,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $127,289.91 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WINDERMERE HOMES, TRAC NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6519 South Windermere Street, Littleton,

Original Grantor(s): Melissa T Mengel and Robert W. Attleson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: November 15, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 02, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5180795 Original Principal Amount: $148,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $127,289.91 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WINDERMERE HOMES, TRAC NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6519 South Windermere Street, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/12/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/15/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-06258 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1504-2013 First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1559-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Howard A Flaum and Christine H Flaum Original Beneficiary(ies): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: April 22, 2010 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 11, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number): D0044355 Original Principal Amount: $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $232,198.94 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 5653 East Long Place, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/26/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/30/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976

best bidder for cash, the said real prop-

15 erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s),

Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/30/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-07212 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

1559-2013 EXHIBIT A Situate, lying and being in the County of Arapahoe and State of Colorado, described as follows: Lot 10, Homestead Farm Filing No. 5, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Being the same parcel conveyed to Howard A. Flaum and Christine H. Flaum from Robert J. Cornelius and Lincy A. Cornelius, by virtue of a Deed dated 04/14/1998, recorded 04/15/1998, as Instrument No. A8054463 County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice NO.: 1559-2013 First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1561-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Damian Quinn Original B eneficiary(ies): AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: January 27, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 18, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5023600 Original Principal Amount: $184,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $160,502.55 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 7, BLOCK 35, WALNUT HILLS, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7532 East Costilla Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/26/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/30/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1068.06495 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1561-2013 First Publication: 1/2/2014 Last Publication: 1/30/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0471-2013 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Gail Susan Linnea Peterson and Maxwell Scott Peterson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B.

are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 13, COLUMBINE LAKE TOWNHOUSES PHASE III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4635 West Ponds Circle, Littleton, CO 80123.

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

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Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0471-2013 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Gail Susan Linnea Peterson and Maxwell Scott Peterson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2005-6, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Series 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust: April 28, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 04, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5063641 Original Principal Amount: $209,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $206,662.25 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, BLOCK 9, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7301 S Delaware Ct, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/04/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 3500.01694 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0471-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1444-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Brian Brito Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc. , A Delaware Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: December 19, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9012474 Original Principal Amount: $177,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $165,840.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 1, BLOCK 13, COLUMBINE LAKE TOWNHOUSES PHASE III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4635 West Ponds Circle, Littleton, CO 80123.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real prop-

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/30/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05933 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO. 1444-2013 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0744-2013 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Sandra K Nutter Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 47 Adams Cir #C, Fairfield, OH 45014 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 05, 2004 Recording Information: B4175706 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: May 06, 2013 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D3055969 Legal Description of Property SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Street Address of Property 7440 S. Blackhawk Street, Unit 7102, Englewood, CO 80112 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 9/4/13, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 12/5/13 Last Publication: 1/2/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 10/24/13 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee 0744-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT R-7-102, WINDMILL CREEK ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001523, AND DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WINDMILL CREEK RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2001524, IN OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0744-2013 First Publication: 12/5/13 Last Publication: 1/2/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1471-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Stephanie Marion Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) D1044246 Original Principal Amount $151,070.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

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16 Centennial Citizen

January 3, 2014

Exercises can train aging brains Parker business aims to improve mental function

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Mental decline is widely viewed as an inevitable part of growing old. A Parker man is among those who say it doesn’t have to be.

Torsten Jess, a cognitive enhancement specialist and founder of Brain Function Optimization, LLC, has spent 16 years treating those with age-associated memory loss and mild cognitive impairments. It is his assertion that mental deterioration is not only avoidable, but that simple exercises can actually improve brain function with age.

“By doing cognitive training, it has been proven that we can develop more connections in the brain,” he said.

Jess treats a handful of people with brain damage caused by traumatic injuries, but mostly works with patients who have been diagnosed with mild cases of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. More often than not, he performs his job in a patient’s home or at assisted-living centers in Parker, Castle Rock, Aurora, Denver and all points in between.

Torsten Jess, a cognitive enhancement specialist in Parker, works with aging patients who are experiencing neurological difficulties. Photo courtesy of Mike Carrizales Using everything from pencil and paper to computer programs, Jess employs a range of “evidence-based” tasks that focus on memory, problem-solving and speed of processing, he said. After doing two sessions per week for six weeks, he instructs the patients to apply the treatments to real-world situations.

“They’re introduced in an incremental

and well-planned out manner,” Jess said.

“We’re able to target specific areas where the person is having problems.”

Jess’s expertise in speech and language pathology is not by accident. He began undergoing speech therapy at a young age for a pronounced stutter. It was the subtle but effective manipulation of the brain that drove him into the field.

“I began to appreciate the workings of the brain and also the potential of it,” he said.

Cognitive training is everywhere, and the tech world is no different. Popular applications like Lumosity, a computer-based training platform that uses games to improve reasoning, are a good step, but Jess says it’s only a small piece of the puzzle. Staying socially active, for example, is crucial in maintaining a healthy, well-rounded brain.

Cognitive impairment can impact everyday tasks, such as budgeting, planning for meals, cleaning, running errands and remembering to take medications. Those who exhibit poor decision-making are at risk of losing their independence and jeopardize their personal safety, Jess says. Repetition of mental exercises is important to connecting neurons and shifting the odds in the patient’s favor.

“All of our brains are malleable. They can be shaped and altered, they can be improved upon,” he said. “I have actually seen some pretty remarkable people who have had some pretty considerable deficits that have turned it around. It’s almost like a high for me to help somebody out.”

For more information, call 303-6589868 or visit www.brainfunctionoptimization.com.

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) You might be busier than you had expected right now. But between the socializing rounds and the workplace tasks, there are opportunities for special moments with that certain someone.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your creative approach leads to a quicker-than-expected solution to a workplace problem. Now you can devote more time to that proposal you hope to introduce by midmonth.

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LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Before you pounce on that shiny new opportunity, take more time to check it out to see how much substance actually lies beneath all that glitter. A family member has important news.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A personal situation you thought was resolved resurfaces, thanks to a possibly well-intentioned move that went awry. Deal with it as soon as possible. Accept the help of a trusted friend.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) That goal you set way back when is finally in sight. Maintain your focus on achieving it, and don’t allow yourself to be distracted by unimportant demands for your attention.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Stephanie Marion Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) D1044246 Original Principal Amount $151,070.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,601.34 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 3020 West Prentice Avenue Unit F, Littleton, CO 80123.

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

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 3, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Stephanie Marion Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 10, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) D1044246 Original Principal Amount $151,070.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,601.34 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 3020 West Prentice Avenue Unit F, Littleton, CO 80123.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A temperamental flareup creates negative feelings that need to be dealt with immediately. But things once again go well after the apologies are made and hurt feelings are soothed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An early impulsive act causes confusion. But all is smoothed over once explanations are made. Expect a friend or family member to ask for your kind and always wise advice.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/03/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/03/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-06721 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association

Public Trustees

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) You might have to do some juggling of your priorities, as a personal matter appears to require more time and attention.

Put your pride aside and accept help from those who offer it.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Your creative aspect is strong. Not only does it help you accomplish your goals, but it also inspires others. This could lead to a potentially rewarding collaboration opportunity.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Be careful about making major decisions when you’re not really committed to DATE: 10/03/2013 them. And resist any pressure to do otherwise. Better Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for to delay action until all doubts are resolved. the County of Arapahoe, State of Color-

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