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Business co-owner, breast cancer survivor, Highlands Ranch resident

My background I grew up in Sacramento, California, and received a bachelor of arts in psychology from California State University Sacramento and a master of arts in human resources from Webster University.

After moving to Kansas City and living in Chicago for several years, my husband Pete and I wanted to move west and landed in Denver in 2005. We have two daughters, ages 12 and 13, who have activities and sports schedules that sometimes make my head spin.

On charity At StarCycle (in Centennial), we have a beautiful studio with 30 bikes that are used during our 21 scheduled classes per week. However, we realized that we could put those bikes to work during non-class times, and offer them as an alternative to regular fundraisers — a healthier alternative to many.

We partner with local charities and schools to hold a special ride in their honor at no cost — other than asking riders for donations. One hundred percent of money raised goes to the charity. We have partnered with several local charities in the past and will be riding for the Gabby

Anne Romano, mother, wife and coowner of StarCycle, an indoorcycling studio with a focus on charity.

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On health Being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, becoming and staying healthy became the focal point of my life. After treatments, I began running to stay fit, which eventually turned into a passion.

Fun fact I grew up competing in many National Muzzle Loading Rifle competitions, which included target shooting and tomahawk throwing, while dressed in traditional mountain woman attire, buckskins and all — and I was pretty dang good at it.

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Citizens Academy taking names The 2017 Spring Citizens Academy — a free, six-week course held on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — will run from April 12 through May 17. The deadline to apply for the spring Citizens Academy is March 17.

Each class will explore the 18th Judicial District Attorney Office’s role in the criminal justice system, and will offer in-depth looks at how cases evolve between the time of arrest and post-conviction.

Attendees will also study specialized units within the district attorney’s office, such as the special victims unit, the cold case unit and crime scene investigations.

The classes will be held in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Douglas County office, located at 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock. There are 25 spaces available and preference will be given to applicants who live in the 18th Judicial District.

Participants must be at least 18 years old, complete an application and pass a criminal background check. The link to the application can be found on the DA’s website at: www. da18.0rg.

To apply, submit applications one of the following ways: Via mail: Barbara Martin-Worley, Office of the District Attorney — 18th Judicial District; 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2525-A, Castle Rock, CO 80109 Via email: bmw@da18.state.co.us Via fax: 720-733-4689

Free Pak ‘n’ Plays, car seats offered Catholic Charities in Castle Rock is offering free children’s car seats and Pak ‘n’ Plays to Douglas County residents with household incomes less than $75,000 a year through its Safe and Secure Kidz program.

Interested families are asked to set up an appointment to come to the center and fill out a legal affidavit and watch a 15- to 30-minute video on car and sleep safety for young children. After doing so, a representative of the center will call a local WalMart and order the new car seat and/ or Pak ‘n’ Play, which the recipients may then pick up.

For questions about the program or to make an appointment, call Catholic Charities at 720-215-4521 or email dperry@ccharitiescc.org. The center is located at 210 Fifth St., Suite 100 in Castle Rock.

Dueling pianos at Southridge The Highlands Ranch Community Association is hosting a night of piano tunes on April 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road.

The event is described by the HRCA as a live, interactive, sing-along show presented by Howl at the Moon, an entertainment and piano bar based in downtown Denver. Guests will have the opportunity to request their favorite songs.

Snacks and a cash bar will be available. The event is for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 day of event, if not sold out.

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The often-divided Douglas County School District community is rallying in favor of a common idea: raising taxes.

“This is a first for me,” said board of education President Meghann Silverthorn. “I’ve had citizens approach me and say ‘Hey, I want taxes,’ and I don’t just mean the usual folks who have always wanted an increase, I mean conservatives who say ‘I hate taxes, but it’s clear to me that we can’t compete or the district needs more money.’ ” But while some in the community were pushing to get a mill levy override and/or a bond issue on this year’s ballot, a joint committee commissioned by the school board to study the issue is recommending to hold off on that until 2018.

The panel — which comprises members of the District Accountability Committee, Long Range Planning Committee and Fiscal Oversight Committee — issued that advice at the school board’s March 7 meeting.

“Doing it right is vastly more important than doing it now,” said Brad Geiger, a member of the joint committee and the chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee.

In recent years, the district has faced funding shortages and rising capital needs at schools across the district. In 2015, the Long Range Planning Committee — a group of community members and parents who study the district’s capital needs — estimated the cost at $275.1 million for current and future projects over five years. The committee identified the following major areas of need: facility reinvestment $133.6 million; technology, $53 million; and new construction to accommodate growth, $38.8 million.

Committee members — whose recommendation is not a binding decision that the school board is required to follow — said one benefit of waiting until 2018 is that the ballot will include the governor’s race, which likely will increase voter turnout.

Also, waiting a year would provide time to gather community support.

In addition, they concluded it was best to not ask the community for a tax increase during the school board election in 2017, as it would become a campaign issue.

All seven school board members agree on the need to ask taxpayers for more money, but some questioned if the need was too great to wait until 2018. One of those was Steve Peck.

“I support the idea that we should have a mill levy override,” Peck said.

“What I’m not certain of is the timing.”

Board member David Ray, who had expressed some reservations about waiting until 2018, decided to support the recommendation of holding off a year. He said a tax measure is “long overdue” and that its importance to the community is paramount.

“It has been proven many times over that the investment in the school system has a direct correlation on the success of the surrounding community — including quality of life, economic stability, property values and the success of our learners,” Ray said.

Meg Masten, a community member who helped organize a town hall event regarding district budget issues in February, said “long term, a bond or mill levy is the only way to solve our funding issue.”

Masten supports waiting until 2018 to put a measure on the ballot.

“We need at least 12 months to gain the support needed to get it passed,” Masten said. “There just isn’t enough time.”

Jason Virdin of the group Douglas County Parents, which advocates for parents and students in the district, also agreed with the 2018 timetable.

“Until the state begins funding schools adequately, school districts will be forced to seek funding locally,” he said. “Passing a bond will require a significant community outreach effort, community trust and a unified school board.”

Douglas County residents said no the past two times school-funding issues made the ballot.

The community voted down a $200 million bond issue in 2011 that would have gone toward building three new schools in Castle Rock and Parker and a $29 million mill levy override that would have provided funding for instructional expenses and pay-for-performance for teachers.

In 2008, Douglas County voters rejected a $395 million bond issue and a $17 million mill levy override to support building new schools, improving student achievement, recruiting and retaining the workforce and improving the district’s technological advances in the face of expanded enrollment.

The official decision on when and if to send funding measures to the ballot will be made by the school board.

Silverthorn, who has not stated whether she supports 2017 or 2018 for the tax measure, agrees with the idea that the community needs to present a united front in order to garner support from prospective voters, saying “we prove to people we will be wise with their money.”

“We have to have a conversation as a community about how we unite around the idea that we need money for our schools,” she said, “and not throw bombs in such a way that it doesn’t help that end.”

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Area residents rally to support President Trump Gathering draws people from Douglas County

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The day was a flurry of red, white and blue.

There were cheers, and sometimes, jeers.

Chants including “USA! USA! USA!” and “Build that wall!” at times drummed out the day’s speakers.

At least 100 of President Donald Trump’s supporters in Colorado turned out in Denver on Feb. 27, saying they wanted to show the president he does have support in the United States, despite protests against his administration.

The organizers said they wanted to send that message to the country as a whole, too.

“He can be crass,” said Reina Kramer, of Lone Tree, “but I still support him.”

Kramer, who’s lived for 15 years in Douglas County and six in Jefferson County, said she attended the Spirit of America rally held on the state Capitol steps, one of many planned across the nation, to support the president for numerous reasons.

“Our country was founded on people coming to Washington as farmers and lawyers, and not career politicians,” Kramer said.

Ann Bronson and Jeanne McCollum, both of Castle Rock, listen to speakers at the Feb. 27 pro-Trump rally held on the Capitol’s west steps.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS She’s glad to see a businessman take the Oval Office and not a career politician. She also hopes Trump will bring more jobs to the U.S. The economy is Kramer’s biggest concern. She can still recall trying to survive the recession alone — her husband died in 2006 — calling it a difficult time, although she refrained from offering specifics.

She also found the president’s outspokenness on the campaign trail refreshing, and in a sense, liberating.

“He spoke what all of us were think-

ing but we were too politically correct to say,” Kramer said. “He gave me a voice.”

Ann Bronson, of Castle Rock, rallied behind Trump on many issues. She favored the pro-life candidate and supported his selection of a conservative justice for the Supreme Court. She also backs him on immigration.

“I think we should have stricter immigration law and enforce the law we have actually,” she said.

Jeanne McCollum, of Castle Rock, joked she attended the rally to coun-

teract her sister’s participation in anti-Trump protests, clarifying they have a good relationship.

McCollum said she supported Trump’s promises to bring jobs to America, to build a border wall, to support the Keystone Pipeline and to fully repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. She was there to support a president with whom she was in total agreement, she said, a common theme throughout the day.

“I wanted to support President Trump because of so many antiTrump rallies,” Bronson said. “I think people need to be made aware that there are people who support President Trump.”

For a few hours that day, those rooting on Trump’s “America First” agenda were able to proclaim their ideals in unity and, mostly, judgmentfree.

Several anti-rally protesters stood a distance off from the Capitol steps across Broadway. For a few brief moments, a man approached the crowd yelling, “Stop the hate,” before being booed away.

Overall, the event was uplifting, said Margo Knutson, of Franktown, the Denver coordinator for Spirit of America.

The day reminded Trump’s supporters that they are not alone, she said, and sent a positive message to the White House.

“I think people probably left,” Knutson said, “with some faith.”

Douglas County Republican Party names five officers

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The Douglas County Republican Party has elected five officers who will each serve two-year terms.

Tanne Blackburn, of Parker, will continue to serve as chairwoman. She was first elected to the position in August 2015. Blackburn is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker, specializing in

seniors and singles in Douglas County and metro Denver.

“This has been the most unique year that I have ever been involved in — this last election,” Blackburn said.

“We’ve got five people on the board that are ready and able to recruit and rebuild so that we grow, because as you know Douglas County is growing by leaps and bounds.”

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Daniel Brown, of Highlands Ranch, was elected last summer as district captain and now serves as treasurer. Brown is a mechanical sales engineer.

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Hard times for house hunters

Low inventory, high prices typify a tough market for home buyers

The following are the median sales prices of single-family homes in January for communities throughout the Denver metro area, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. At right is the percentage increase or decrease as compared to January 2016.

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Londa Mull isn’t your typical couch surfer.

“I’m technically homeless, and I chose this,” she said with a smile.

After her four adult children moved out, Mull, a 50-year-old former real estate broker’s assistant, began looking for a smaller home in July 2016. She sold her Centennial home in February, but still hasn’t found a house, condominium or townhome that meets her needs, so for now, she’s staying with friends and sleeping on sofas.

An empty nester with money and time to spend, Mull realizes she has advantages over most buyers looking for a single-family home. With little to choose from and prices that have skyrocketed in recent years, the Denver metro housing market can be daunting.

Mull feels sorry for families trying to buy a starter house.

“I had a young couple in the Thornton area a year ago,” she said. “We would spend an entire Saturday every week and write offers four or five at a time” but always got outbid.

The couple found a home, after looking at 65 houses, submitting 25 offers and going above their agreed price range.

Mull said she’ll use Airbnb — an online marketplace that connects people to living accommodations — to avoid wearing out her welcome if she doesn’t find a place soon. And she isn’t too optimistic.

“The problem is there isn’t that much out there,” she said, but “when I found a place I liked, of course it sold like that,” she said, snapping her fingers.

‘There’s nothing out there’ A February study by consumer services website Bankrate.com found that Colorado is the eighth-hardest state in the nation for first-time home buyers.

Prices are up and inventory is down — way down.

Listings of single-family homes and condominiums in the metro area hit an all-time low in February of 3,878 units, according to a report released March 3 by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

January numbers from DMAR showed Denver County’s inventory of single-family homes plummeted, down 44.9 percent from 2016. In Jefferson County, available single-family homes dropped by 38.9 percent, and Arapahoe and Adams counties saw decreases of 34.2 and 32.1 percent, respectively.

Douglas County’s inventory decreased 27.8 percent.

Castle Rock Realtor Sandi Zimmerman doesn’t need to see the numbers to know there’s a lack of available homes.

Lone Tree: $847,450 (+20.4 percent) Golden: $515,000 (+4 percent) Highlands Ranch: $445,000 (+5.3 percent) Parker: $431,250 (-1.6 percent) Centennial: $425,000 (+9 percent) Littleton: $409,750 (+7.7 percent) Castle Rock: $405,000 (+2.5 percent) Bob Costello, a real estate agent based in Highlands Ranch, stands outside a house he owns and uses as a rental property. Costello says clients are using unconventional methods to get the advantage over others in the market, such as writing personal letters to sellers.

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Purchasers who fix, flip and sell squeeze families out of the market

Arvada: $380,000 (+13.4 percent) Lakewood: $380,000 (+8.1 percent) Metro average: $380,000 (+10 percent) Denver: $370,000 (+10.4 percent) Wheat Ridge: $363,000 (-5.7 percent) Thornton: $342,480 (+8.7 percent) Westminster: $337,000 (+12.7 percent) Englewood: $335,000 (+4.9 percent) Aurora: $319,000 (+11.9 percent) Northglenn: $291,250 (+16 percent)

“There’s nothing out there,” she said.

Zimmerman has had success finding homes for clients over the last couple of years, but it wasn’t easy. One family she worked with throughout most of last year wrote seven contracts before closing.

“Be ready and be patient — those are really the two things you have to do,” she said. “This process could take six months.”

Prices are rising, wages aren’t Patrick Holwell, workforce econo-

mist for Arapahoe/Douglas Works, said there’s a gap between home prices and incomes in the region, and that gap is widening.

“People who aspire to own a home are looking at it going steadily out of their reach,” Holwell said. “Their income isn’t growing as fast as home prices.”

In January, the median sales price of a single-family home in the metro area was $380,000, up 10 percent from a year ago, according to DMAR. According to data Holwell compiled from the U.S. Census Bureau, a grow-

ing number of potential buyers across the region can’t afford a new home.

Prices are out of range for at least 205,000 households in Denver. In Jefferson County, a minimum of 150,891households are stuck where they are. At least 98,903 Adams County households and 134,818 Arapahoe County households are priced out, while Douglas County had at least 50,714 households not making enough to buy a home.

Robert Smith, Lakewood’s economic development director, said the cost burden of owning or renting in today’s market has consequences that ripple through the local economy. More income spent on rent or mortgage payments means less money for eating out, shopping and other discretionary spending.

“Cost burden affects not only an individual household’s quality of life,” Smith said via email. It “also affects the business community that depends on their spending.”

Another strain on the household budget is money spent on gas and bus fare.

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Q&A with Robert Golden, South Metro Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Colorado Community Media reporter Stephanie Mason interviewed Robert Golden, president and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, about the impact of rising home prices on the area.

How has the rising cost of single-family homes affected the south metro Denver economy?

This is a statewide issue, but specifically in our south metro area, the situation we are in now is historically low inventories of not just single-family homes, but of townhomes and multiunit dwellings. Yet, there is a tremendous demand because so many people are coming to Colorado and, particularly, Denver and the Front Range. It is a low-supply and high-demand market.

What we are finding is that with businesses relocating and expanding in the south metro area, it is difficult for them to relocate their companies if they cannot find places for employees

to live. They are finding out that it is very difficult to approach their employees and tell them that the housing market is very expensive and it is hard to find a house. That is a significant economic impact.

I have a millennial son who makes a good income and wants to buy a home, but he cannot find a condominium or a townhome, so he is getGolden ting discouraged.

How important is a healthy housing market to the economy?

When a small family buys a house, they are putting roots down. They decide that, say, Centennial, is where they are going to raise their family, make friends and spend their money.

When you rent — and I am not criticizing people who rent — it is not permanent and not putting down roots.

Home ownership creates community.

Because the south metro area is growing so much from a business perspective and people are relocating, opening or expanding their businesses here, people need a place to live within reasonable distance.

How can construction-defects legislation improve the housing situation in the south metro area and beyond?

We firmly believe that it is one of our legislative priorities that construction litigation reform will stimulate the housing market from a construction standpoint, particularly more inventory being built in the condominium and townhouse, multi-unit market. We believe that there needs to be changes in the litigation environment.

We don’t advocate that homeowners shouldn’t have rights. If you have legitimate claims against a builder, the law should protect you. What we are

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advocating for are modifications to the legal rights and the litigation that can be brought against homeowners and developers.

Do wages need to rise in the metro area in order to keep up with housing and rental costs?

Under the current circumstances, yeah.

What will the long-term impact be of high housing costs in the south metro area?

Will the current trend continue or will prices level out?

I’ve always believed that as the housing market goes, the economy goes and vice versa. We are starting to see stabilization in the housing market. Prices are creeping up a little bit, but the prices have stabilized to an extent. There is still a long way to go. I do not foresee a housing crisis or a housing crash coming any time soon.

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expensive housing farther from their place of work,” Smith said, “which in turn leads to greater spending on transportation.”

Bubble or balance?

Memories of the housing market crash of 2008 are still on the minds of real estate agents, officials and homeowners. Most avoid using the word “bubble,” but rising home values and readily-available mortgage loans are nonetheless raising some eyebrows.

Aside from preventing first-time buyers from owning a home, Smith said there are other potential downsides to a housing market in which home prices continually escalate. The worst of these, he said, would be an inevitable shortage of labor, a perennial problem in Colorado’s mountain resorts.

Still, he isn’t worried about a collapse.

“All markets will rise and fall,” Smith said. “It is tempting to look back a decade ago, then view the current rising housing market and fear a

Realtor Sandi Zimmerman and her assistant Milissa Duckworth look at local home prices in her Castle Rock office. Zimmerman says she has to advise some clients to look outside of their preferred area and be ready to view a house at a moment’s notice to get their offers in.

TOM SKELLEY bursting bubble will not be far behind.”

The market goes through 10-year cycles of low availability and high prices, Smith said, but a crash like 2008’s only happens “once in several decades.” He said the region is in its seventh year of the 10-year cycle, and apartment vacancy rates are increasing, indicating the market will level out.

Zimmerman agrees that the area is in the seventh year of a cycle, but after 38 years in the real estate business, she’s not as confident in the outcome.

“This is my third time of seeing this,” she said, “I wish I had a crystal ball… I don’t know how much longer this is going to last.”

An annual uptick in permits for new homes, easy availability of loans and the cyclical nature of the real estate business give caution to her optimism.

“Normally, about the end of seven years you’re seeing that it’s going to stop or plateau or start to come back down,” she said.

“What goes up must come down.”

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• Journey Yoga Company opened a location in Parker at 12240 Lioness Way, offering fitness yoga and floating yoga classes in an indoor pool. For more information, visit their

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Rocker, and Spezzatura, are located at 5587 S. Hill St. More information: www..sprezzaturapizza.com

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Mayors campaign for construction defects bill What’s happening with my County government?

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While mayors around the metro area are backing a state legislative effort restricting construction defects lawsuits that they say discourage the building of attainable housing — such as condominiums and townhomes — critics say it would take away a homeowner’s right to use the court system.

Senate Bill 156, which passed the Senate on March 7, would require homeowner associations to obtain the written consent of a majority of

owners in the association before filing a defects lawsuit, as well as disclose the projected cost of the claim and enter into third-party arbitration.

According to the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, a group favoring the bill, as few as two homeowners can file a class action lawsuit on behalf of an HOA. State Rep. Cole Wist, R-Centennial, who is sponsoring the bill in the House, said the status quo has prevented condos from being built.

“In 2005, condos comprised 20 percent of the metro Denver new housing market,” he said. “While lawyers made money, today that number has plummeted to 2 percent.”

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Back row: Ben Stern, left, Nathaniel Cho, Sara Coleman and Les Stern. Middle row: Nolan Rogers, left, Jack Stern, Simone Ong and Scott McIntyre. Front row: Sophia Watts, left, Nick Foss and Carissa Sigler. The students are STEM School and Academy’s Technology Student Association (TSA) officers. They have collected more than 200 blankets, made by students, for pediatric cancer patients.

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Last year, the Technology Student Association — a nonprofit career and technical organization that serves more than 2,000 students in Colorado — donated more than 120 blankets to pediatric cancer patients. The annual community service project is called Fleece for Fighters.

This year, STEM School and Academy alone made 261 blankets.

“Last year, we were disappointed because Colorado has such a huge presence in TSA,” said Simone Ong, an eighth-grader and TSA officer

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at STEM. “We wanted to make an impact this year.”

The yearlong project quickly became a schoolwide effort.

Marvell Beltran, an eighth-grade engineering teacher, encouraged her class to make blankets, which had a ripple effect throughout the school. Clubs, including the National Honor Society and student government, joined in the effort. Students were making blankets during and after school.

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VOICES

Greater hope and deeper faith are needed in a world crimped by fear

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here is a quote by William Shakespeare, “A coward dies a thousand times before his death, but the valiant taste of death but once. It seems to me most strange that men should fear, seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come.”

We seem to live in a fear-based world these days. The question is why? What is it that we are fearing most? Is it the economy?

Is it a fear that there are wars raging in the world and soon enough we could have a war right here? Is it a fear based on the wars and battles that are going in right here already? Political battles, the war on political correctness, the war on drugs, and the war

Michael Norton

we wage within ourselves as we strive to get by?

Most of us have probably heard the phrase, “Hope is not a strategy.” Maybe, maybe not, I think it becomes a matter of personal belief and the role that hope plays in our lives. I believe that although hope might not be a strategy for everyone, we all must have a strategy of hope. Without hope, fear can easily consume our thoughts and actions.

Zig Ziglar turned the word fear into an acronym and he said, “Fear, FEAR, stands for False Evidence Appearing Real.” So how do we know what is real and what is false?

Some of us are consumed with reality TV,

I School district taking rational steps amid need for funding

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GUEST COLUMN

hen I took on the role of interim superintendent for Douglas County School District last fall, the prospect of tackling our district’s challenges was a daunting one.

With such a large district and so many voices needing to be heard, I decided the first place to begin was inside our 87 schools, talking to the people I would be serving.

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During my visits, principals and teachers took time to share their school pride and achievements with me, and we had some honest and frank discussions about their concerns. I am so grateful for those conversations because they gave me a much clearer picture of where to begin.

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which in many times isn’t reality at all and has been scripted or staged to enhance the entertainment value. And as we live at a time when we can have instant access to anything and everything in the world via our news feeds, we now must also decide what is “real” news and what is “fake” news.

So as we watch these reality shows and when we are watching or reading the news, aren’t we watching or reading with some amount of hope? We are typically rooting for something good or bad to happen to one of the characters or people living out their

Here’s the dirt on trying too hard to stay clean

went to the grocery store.

At the entrance, they have a Purell dispenser and towelettes.

First I wiped off the dispenser with some Purell and a towelette, and then I did the same thing to my hands.

Finally, I did the same thing to the entire cart. You’ve got to.

This is the Land of Milk and Cooties.

You never know. Someone might have been in the store with some “baby oil,” like that Nam Jong Nam suspect.

Swabbing the cart took about an hour, but it was worth it.

I came home in perfect health.

I am more careful with everything these days.

There are germs everywhere, just waiting.

Remember Jack Nicholson in “As Good as It Gets”? He took his own plastic knives, forks and spoons into his favorite restaurant.

To be honest, I am actually not very vigilant, so you can throw out the part about the Purell. I have never used it in my life.

But I watched a man go through roughly the same

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ablutions I described, and then he walked over to produce and picked out a russet potato.

Do you know where potatoes come from?

They come from the earth.

In France they are called “pommes de terre.”

Apples of the

earth.

The Purell routines I have witnessed remind me of the chopsticks routines I have witnessed, which seem slightly phony.

Chopsticks are rubbed together, sometimes with the vigor of a Boy Scout who is trying to start a fire.

This is never done in Japan.

In fact, it is offensive to the Japanese diners with whom I have spoken.

“Splinters. I don’t want splinters in my tongue,” one American diner told me.

I don’t rub, and I have yet to be splintered.

If you drop something edible SEE SMITH, P11

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Since then, my team and I have put those concerns right out there in the middle of the room, and are working to address them one by one. However, it has become clear that there is a particularly large elephant in the room: funding.

Before this turns into a traditional school district complaint about needing more money (who hasn’t heard that one before?), I want to express my commitment to use every single taxpayer dollar responsibly. Coming from the charter school world, I know a great deal about tight budgets and the importance of doing more for less, while putting students first.

Although declining education funding is a challenge shared by school districts across our state, it has become painfully clear that DCSD’s funding gap compared to our neighboring school districts is unique. It’s putting our district at an enormous disadvantage when it comes to teacher retention and student programming. In particular, that disadvantage translates to $100 million a year in funding imbalance when compared to Cherry Creek School District.

We are dealing with a seriously big elephant, but someone recently reminded me that the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.

So, my team and I have rolled up our sleeves and begun. As a result of our initial efforts, I am thrilled to share that we will be sending $8.65 million more to our schools next year to help offset unavoidable reductions due to increased costs and lower enrollment.

We started by introducing zerobased budgeting to our school

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lives through the lens of a camera, or we are hoping for some kind of real news, good news, and in some cases believe it or not, there are people who hope for some bad news.

Either way, we are all hoping for something so “hope” is somewhere in our belief system.

The more we can fill up our hearts and minds with hope and encouragement in a fear based world, the more we will be able to see that fear really is just FALSE Evidence Appearing Real. Moving from fear to hope, and hope to faith gives us a solid founda-

district. In previous years, departments were allowed to carry over any remaining funds in their budgets and they were allocated the same (or more) dollars in the next school year. Now we are purposefully focusing on needs and priorities, rather than just carrying over dollars. It is a bit like blowing the whole thing up and starting over, but it’s the best way to ensure that we are using every dollar consciously and intentionally.

We have reorganized, cut central administration positions and tightened central expense lines. As the budgeting process moves forward, we will continue to cinch everything with an eye towards funding pay increases. The budget will be finalized in the spring.

A successful school begins with great school leaders, teachers and staff. Successful school districts focus on valuing and retaining those great teachers, principals and support staff.

For my part, I am committed to making sure our staff, families and community have the latest information about our situation, the decisions my staff and I are making, and why we are making them.

I want you to have confidence that your tax money is being invested wisely and in the best interest of our schools and students.

Yes, we have challenges (and elephants) right now in DCSD. But we also have all the ingredients required to be one of the most amazing school districts in this country.

Together we can get there, one bite at a time.

SMITH FROM PAGE 10

on the floor, do you pick it up and eat it?

We’re taught not to, but who hasn’t?

Around here, it’s not an option.

Someone eats it, and it isn’t me.

I own a dog. Smitty watches food preparation intently, hoping I will be clumsy with the chicken.

I am sometimes clumsy with chicken on purpose.

Some of us have to be mindful of germs, and there is no phoniness in it. I am one of the lucky ones. I have very few known allergies.

Country music, certain diamond business commercials, that’s about it.

Don’t sit me in front of the “Pioneer Woman” for any length of time either.

I should take more precautions in my art studio, but I don’t. I

know artists who wear plastic gloves when they paint. Many of the paints I work with, especially my favorite blue, are very toxic.

One of my colleagues died young. He taught ceramics before healthy workplace regulations were instituted.

There are hazardous materials and lots of airborne dust in a ceramics studio. Rodger, like me, worked without gloves or a mask.

David Vetter, the “Bubble Boy,” was only 12 when he died. He was born with severe combined immunodeficiency, and had to live in a plastic bubble his entire life.

It could be that the man I saw scrubbing with his Purell truly needed to, even though it looked a little like showmanship.

(I know a good joke about germs.

But I don’t want to spread it around.)

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

Erin Kane serves as the Douglas County School District interim superintendent. The most recent DCSD Board of Education budget presentation may be viewed at http://bit.ly/ DCSDBudgetUpdate.

tion to counterbalance the negativity and things we may fear the most.

It really is a simple formula, the stronger our hope and the deeper our faith, the less we have to fear in this life.

So how about you? Are you living with too much fear and not enough hope and faith? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com. And when we can remember that when we can live more hope and greater faith, it will help to minimize our fears. And then it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Savers stores closing in Littleton, Highlands Ranch ‘Market pressures’ have forced the move, company spokeswoman says

BY KYLE HARDING AND ALEX DEWIND STAFF WRITERS

Littleton and Highlands Ranch residents will lose a low-cost shopping option with the closure of two Savers thrift stores next week.

The store chain’s Washington state-based headquarters announced that it would be closing the two stores, the only ones in Colorado, as well as its thrift store called Unique in Aurora.

“Though unfortunate, we have determined that

“We’re here at least a couple times a month, if not more than that,” Haselback said.

Some customers of Savers say that shopping for deals there is like a hobby.

Brittney Morgan, of Littleton, shopping at the Highlands Ranch store on Quebec Street, which opened in 2012, said she likes to shop for clothing at thrift stores.

“It’s just cheaper,” she said. “You get the same quality — some of these things have tags on them. It’s just the price.”

The Littleton and Highlands Ranch stores’ final day of business will be March 13, while the Unique store in Aurora will remain open until April 17.

despite our best efforts, local market pressures have made it necessary to close our Savers and Unique thrift stores in Colorado,” spokeswoman Sara Gaugl said. “We are deeply grateful for the communities that have supported our Savers stores located in Littleton and Highlands Ranch and our Unique thrift store in Aurora.”

At the Littleton location, in Woodlawn Shopping Center, Jennifer Haselbach and Janelle Costanza were surprised to see signs on the door noting the closure of the store that has been there since 1995.

Haselbach said that she bought items there ranging from furniture to movies to clothing for herself and her 8-year-old son.

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Quiz nights bring interaction to pubs

Caution Brewing in Lakewood hosts Geeks Who Drink quiz night every Tuesday.

Denver metro area is largest market for Geeks Who Drink quizzes

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Quiz nights at Grist Brewing Co. in Highlands Ranch are high energy.

The combination of a running club, a food truck and an average of eight to 10 teams racking their brains for the correct answers to trivia questions makes Wednesday nights at Grist beer tender Stephanie Owen’s favorite night to work.

“I was a quiz regular before I started working here on Wednesday nights,” Owen said. “I’m a huge random knowledge geek. I’ve got a lot of random useless knowledge.”

Grist has hosted a trivia night weekly since opening its doors three years ago.

About six months ago, the brewery switched from hosting an independent trivia company to hosting Geeks who Drink.

Grist is one of 700 weekly Geeks Who Drink events in 41 states.

Geeks Who Drink launched in 2006 in Denver and has grown into the largest trivia company in the nation. The homegrown pub trivia quiz is modeled

after those in Ireland and the U.K. and covers everything from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television.

“We have relatively humble beginnings,” said Ken Brill, director of public relations and marketing for Geeks Who Drink. “We were founded simply because trivia in the area kind of stunk.”

Brill said what separates the Geeks from other trivia formats is the focus on social interaction.

“The thing that’s helped us the most is we take a light-hearted approach to trivia,” Brill said. “We like to think of ourselves more of an evening of entertainment rather than stumping players with hardest questions.”

Brill said that although the Geeks’ chief editor is a six-time “Jeopardy” champion, they aren’t looking to only attract people who take the “Jeopardy” entrance exam regularly.

“We’re looking for folks who want to have a good time and hang with friends,” Brill said. “We try to keep it as broad as possible to appeal to everyone on the team. We’re going to try to hit on every one area of expertise every night.”

This is one reason why trivia enthusiast Brian Harshman, 37, plays quiz nights at Caution Brewery in Lakewood regularly.

“We have a lot of fun and it’s nice and challenging,” said Harshman, who excels in the music category.

WHERE TO PLAY IN THE METRO AREA Monday Kline’s Beer Hall (Arvada) 8 p.m.

Teller’s Taproom & Kitchen (Lakewood) 8 p.m.

Tuesday 4 Barrel Bar & BBQ (Arvada) 7:30 p.m.

Jackson’s at Celebrity Lanes (Centennial) 8 p.m.

Two Penguins Tap & Grill (Centennial) 7 p.m.

Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que (Englewood) 8 p.m.

Caution: Brewing Co. (Lakewood) 7:30 p.m.

Westrail Tap & Grill (Lakewood) 8 p.m.

Living the Dream Brewing (Littleton) 6:30 p.m.

The Toad Tavern (Littleton) 7 p.m.

Parry’s Pizza (Northglenn) 7 p.m.

The Glenn (Northglenn) 8 p.m.

Kokopelli Beer Company (Westminster) 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday Beau Jo’s (Arvada) 7 p.m.

Resolute Brewing Company (Centennial) 7 p.m.

Moes Original BBQ (Golden) 7 p.m.

Grist Brewing Company (Highlands Ranch) 7 p.m.

World of Beer (Belmar) (Lakewood) 7:30 p.m.

Glass Half Full (Littleton) 7 p.m.

Exchange Tavern (Westminster) 7 p.m.

Source: Geeks Who Drink

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His quiz teammate, Jason Rhine, 32, said music is the only category he lacks knowledge in.

Rhine found quiz night while in college and has continued to play since.

“It’s a good balance of being able to talk and chill, but also have something to do while you’re here,” said Rhine, a Lakewood resident.

Caution is one of several Geeks Who Drink sites in the Denver metro area.

“One of our largest presence is concentrated here in Denver,” said Stefani Thomas, Colorado regional manager for Geeks Who Drink.

Thomas started as a quiz master with Geeks six years ago and transitioned into the full-time position two years ago.

She has hosted quizzes at almost 50 venues in Colorado, everywhere from Denver to the mountains and Colorado Springs. She regularly hosts at Denver

Bicycle Cafe in Denver.

“I like the back and forth between the host and the quizzers,” Thomas said. “Once you have regulars coming to your quiz, you really have the opportunity to connect with them.

You know things happening in their life and it becomes beyond just a person mechanically reading questions over the mic. Those people become your family and friends.”

One personal connection Thomas made was with a quizzer at Beau Jo’s in Denver. When that quizzer died of cancer, his family invited Thomas to host a tribute quiz at his wake.

“It was cool and unusual,” Thomas said. “We laughed and played quiz.

If I ever had to have something like that planned for me, I’d hope it would as fun and a great gathering for people.”

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Dads get involved at Copper Mesa Elementary Parent groups focus on participation by fathers

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a recent Friday, about 100 people gather in the cafeteria of Copper Mesa Elementary School about 7:30 a.m.

The mix of individuals is made up of fathers — wearing either baseball caps and hoodies or slacks and dress shirts — and their children. Some sit side-by-side, others face one another, as they bond over a pancake breakfast.

“This is just an opportunity to spend some quality time with your kid,” parent Daryl Isgitt says. “Dads should play an equal role.”

Like other schools in Douglas County School District, Copper Mesa has a strong presence of mothers who volunteer in its parent teacher organization.

But the elementary school also has several opportunities for fathers to get involved. It is one of two schools in the district that participates in All Pro Dad, an organization that focuses on fathers worldwide. The other school is Mammoth Heights Elementary in Parker.

All Pro Dad encourages fathers to spend time with their children and provides resources for doing so. Because of its success at other schools, principal Steve Getchell introduced the program at Copper Mesa this past year.

At the All Pro Dad pancake breakfast, which Copper Mesa holds once every three months, a speaker walked dads and their kids through an activity. Dads were tasked with asking their little ones the following questions: “What is another way that you can feel connected to me besides a hug?”

“What are some ways that make you feel connected to people around you?”

The speaker, DCSD Board of Education Director David Ray, then gave a short lecture and ended the morning with a silly dance that got the crowd up and moving.

“I think for the kids to see that their dads see that school is important,” Ray said. “When that happens, they are more successful.”

Copper Mesa Elementary School fathers and children end a pancake breakfast with an interactive dance led by Douglas County School District Board of Education Director David Ray. The event was part of All Pro Dad, a program to help fathers get involved in their kids’ lives.

PHOTO COURTESY DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Mike Cundiff, a Copper Mesa dad who organizes the breakfasts, said the goal is to get dads involved in their kids’ lives.

“It’s nice that they get to spend time with their kids, eat breakfast with them and discuss good topics,” said Cundiff, who has a daughter in fifth grade at Copper Mesa.

All Pro Dad isn’t the only club for dads at Copper Mesa.

The school also participates in Watch D.O.G.S. — Dads of Great Students — a national organization that provides volunteer opportunities for fathers and father figures during the school day. Participants may sign up for a number of duties, such as watching the playground, helping in the lunchroom, assisting with traffic or monitoring the hallways.

The group, which has about six core members, hosts a fundraiser twice a year. The money is used to fund projects around the school. In recent years, the group purchased guitars for the music room, a rock-climbing wall in the gym, new carpet for the mobile classrooms and a Raptor system, a web-based visitor management system system for the school.

“Things that are so low on the district’s priority list, we do that,” said Isgitt, who leads the program

All Pro Dad leader Mike Cundiff, left, Watch D.O.G.S leader Daryl Isgitt and Copper Mesa Elementary Principal Steve Getchell stand together following a pancake breakfast hosted for fathers and their children at the school on March 3.

ALEX DEWIND at Copper Mesa.

Isgitt said that his goal is to have more fathers commit to one day or a half-day of volunteering per year. He noted that most of the fathers involved

also work full-time jobs.

“This is an opportunity to spend some quality time with your kid and see what they are doing in school,” Isgitt said.

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Get your saint Patrick’s Irish experience this March in Highlands Ranch’s authentic Irish pub.

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY! Sunday 3/12/17 – St. Baldrick’s Day. Fun for the whole family! 11 am – 3 pm.

Head Shave-a-Thon raising money to Concur Childhood Cancers partnering with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Irish Bagpipers 11 am-Noon, DJ, Live Music, Food & Fun! stbaldricks.org/events/Lansdowne

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Thursday 3/16/16 – 6 pm: Irish Pipe & Drum Band, Paddy Irish Whiskey Happy Hour!

THE BIG DAY Friday 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day! Join the Highlands Ranch tradition, 13 years strong!

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Chamber music concert Englewood Arts Presents “An Afternoon of Cello and Piano Music” at 2 p.m. on March 18 in Hampden Hall, second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

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LUMC Fine Arts Series “Requiem for the Living” by Dan Forrest will be presented at 3 p.m.

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Youth Art Month through March 31 with two receptions: 5-7 p.m. March 15: Littleton School District; 5-7 p.m.

March 22: Cherry Creek School District. Artwork by students from both districts is featured. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 303-797-1779.

Museo de las Americas “Tornaviaje/The Return Route” is an exhibit of 21 panels from the National Hispanic Center, Albuquerque, that tells about Spanish galleons seeking spices and goods from Mexico to Manila in 1565. At the Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Museo.org.

Pitchford exhibition Local painter/teacher Sidney Ann Pitchford will exhibit her work through March at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. An artist reception is planned for 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Cirque Montage Former artists of Cirque du Soliel will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 23-24 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Aerial techniques, jugglers, contortionists and more. Tickets, ParkerArts.org, 303-805-6800.

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Libby and Patty Bortz This mother-daughter duo will present their “Final Chapter” program several times in future months (We may hear about more and will list, per reader’s requests): April 6, 9:30 a.m., Innovage, 1265 S. Broadway; June 14, 1:30 p.m., Malley Senior Center, 3800 S. Lincoln St., Englewood (303-762-2660).

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Wesley Players Presents ‘Godspell’: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 10-11 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. A small group helps Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a variety of games, storytelling techniques, and a hefty dose of comic timing.

Tickets available at www.stlukeshr.com. A benefit dinner option on Saturday benefits Guatemala missions.

Ballet Ariel ‘Cinderella’: 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 16, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Call 303-805-6800 or go to www.ParkerArts.org.

‘Bonnie & Clyde’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, March 19, at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Additional show time at 2 p.m. March 4. Tickets available at the box office, by calling 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at townhallartscenter.org/bonnieclyde.

MUSIC

DEMTA Concert: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 11 at Parker Senior Living (Morning Star), 18900 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association students will play pieces from 1970-2000. Concert is free.

Lenten Recitals: 12:10 p.m.

Wednesdays through April 5 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Music of the Lenten season presented in 20- to 25-minute recitals. Light lunch served. Donations accepted.

Concert schedule: Barbara Hulac, organ, March 8; Barbara Fisher, piano, March 15; Mark Zwilling, organ and piano, March 22; Alleluia Handbells, March 29; St. Andrew Sisters Women’s Ensemble, April 5. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com

FILM

‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Screening: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Parker.

Film is about the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who refused to carry or use a firearm or weapons of any kind. Free, but space is limited. Call 303-4825552 to RSVP.

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Expecting moms and moms with babies younger than 6 months may shop the New Moms presale at 9 a.m. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Mothers of Multiples Society’s Keeping Kids Safe Educational Programs, and wiiill provide support for families of multiples. For more information about the sale or to find out about Mothers of Multiples Society, visit www.mothersofmultiples.com.

Searching for Your Irish Roots: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society member Marylee Hagen will share her Irish research experience starting in the United States and working her way back to her mother’s roots in County Kerry.

Strategies, techniques and examples of documents, records and photos will be featured. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Evening with Author Dick Kreck: 6:30 p.m.

Monday, March 13 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Colorado author and retired Denver The Last Bill, A Senator’s Story: 12:15 and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Alamo Drafthouse, Littleton. Premiere of documentary includes Q&A discussions with the producer, former state Sen. Linda Newell, Sen. Kevin Lundberg (invited) and the production team. For tickets, go to www. lindanewell.org.

EVENTS

Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:30 p.m.

Fridays in Lent except Good Friday (through April 7) at Ave Maria Catholic Church, Parker. Knights of Columbus serve fried fish, baked fish or nuggets, along with cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee are free. Take out and drive through are available.

Yours, Colorado: Nonprofit Fair: 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, March 11 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Learn about local nonprofit organizations and the important contributions they provide in the community. No registration required; more information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Yours, Colorado: Organic Gardening in Douglas County: 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 11, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Get expert tips for organic gardening in your own backyard. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Post columnist talks about Denver history and his books “Rich People Behaving Badly” and “Murder at the Brown Palace.” Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Hearth Health Nutrition: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 15 (Eating for Satiety); and Wednesday, March 22 (Oral Health=Heart Health) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. For information or to register, call 303-7441065, www.southdenver.com.

Bus Tour of Historic Denver: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 18; depart from the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. Enjoy a narrated bus tour of historic Denver. Denver History Tours and members of the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum will share Denver history.

All participants will receive a Founding of Denver guide booklet. Box lunch from Tony’s included in cost. Call 303-814-3164.

Yours, Colorado: Backcountry Recreation Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 11 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Talk with recreation specialists about enjoying the Colorado outdoors.

No registration required.

Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Yours, Colorado: Geocaching Open House: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11 at the Louviers Library, 7885 Louviers Blvd. Trade tips on geocaching and learn some new ones. All ages and skill levels welcome. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Yours, Colorado: Geocaching 101: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Learn about geocaching through activities and instructor talks.

Registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Donuts and Discussion: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 12, March 19 and March 26, at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock.

Enjoy lively discussion and meet new friends in the community.

Free, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 to RSVP. Papua New Guinea: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 15 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S.

Wilcox St., Castle Rock. American Association of University Women meeting. Pat Paul will speak about her experiences in the Land of the Unexpected. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail. com.

Evening with Children’s Author: 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Children ages 3 and older invited to meet Carmela Lavigna Coyle, author of “Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?” and “Do Princesses and Super Heroes Hit the Trails?” Registration required.

Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL. org.

Heart Health Educational Classes: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, March 13 (Cholesterol and Your Heart; learn to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives); 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 20 (Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin; learn to live with warfarin/coumadin); and 11 a.m. to noon March 20 (Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistnace; learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar) at South Denver Cardiology, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. For information or to register, call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com.

Swedish Medical Center Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Call 303-3632300 or visit bonfils.org.

PACE Center Blood Drive: 9:3011:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 17 at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Call 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Walmart Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at 4400 Front St., Castle Rock. Call 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Ascension Lutheran Church Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19 at 1701 W. Caley Ave., Littleton. Call Kathie Harvey, 303-794-4636, or contact Bonfils at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

EDUCATION

Lifelong Learning Fridays: 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Explore Love Gone Bad, a presentation on local stories of love, loss, murder and arson. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org.

Broken Tee Women’s 18-Hole Saturday Golf Club: play on Saturday mornings; season starts in April. Broken Tee Golf Course is at 2101 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. Good for working women and mothers. Contact BTWSGC@ aol.com

HEALTH

Car Seat Safety Event: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock.

Certified child passenger safety technician will discuss proper use, installation, and selection as the child grows. Free. Presented by Mothers of Multiples Society. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com.

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HRCA saves money on rec centers with solar garden Utility bills will be credited for alternative power usage

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Highlands Ranch Community Association will save an estimated $1.9 million dollars over the next 20 years through a community solar garden.

The community solar garden is part of Colorado’s Community Solar Legislation, enacted in 2010, that allows independent companies to provide solar energy through solar gardens — acres of commercialgrade solar panels — to residents, businesses and nonprofit organizations.

One of those companies is Xcel Energy and its Solar Rewards Community program. Residential and business customers, such as the HRCA, may subscribe to a solar garden and receive credit for the solar energy produced.

Customers still buy and use energy from Xcel Energy, but they will receive payment for their portion of the garden’s solar energy produced as a credit on their bill, Xcel’s website says.

The HRCA is in the final stages of

subscribing to a solar garden located in Arapahoe County. The HRCA, which manages four recreation centers in Highlands Ranch, sees the program as a means to reduce energy usage and cost and promote local environmental sustainability, said Ken Joseph, operations and program director of the HRCA. “It’s like putting solar panels on a house in the way that it is connected, however it is more flexible in that you can move and take the credits with you,” Joseph said.

Other solar gardens in the Denver metro area are located in Adams, Denver and Jefferson counties.

Users do not have to pay capital upfront costs and only pay for the electricity generated. The developer, which differs among gardens, manages the construction, maintenance, monitoring, and ongoing management of the solar garden, according to Joseph.

SunSolar, a solar garden company that has served Colorado since 2011, will be the HRCA’s developer for the Arapahoe County solar garden.

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Former New York City Ballet prima ballerina Wendy Whelan and choreographer Brian Brooks reteam after their wildly successful Restless Creature for an evening of contemporary dance, this time collaborating with the New York‐based string quartet, Brooklyn Rider.

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Coaches and teammates surround Rock Canyon’s Nick Janedis as he falls to the floor in joy after hitting the last second tip-in to give the Jaguars the 42-40 win in the Great 8 on March 4 at the Denver Coliseum.

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Last-second heroics lift Jaguars Rock Canyon scores four points in less than five seconds to advance

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Rock Canyon junior Sam Masten remembers watching Chaparral’s Josh Adams’ last-second tipin that beat Arapahoe in overtime 69-67 in the 2012 Class 5A state championship game at the Coors Events Center.

Masten had a key role in a lastsecond victory that was reminiscent of Chaparral’s win when

the fifth-seeded Jaguars edged No.4 Grandview, 42-40, on Nick Janedis’ tip-in as the final buzzer sounded in a thrilling March 4 Class 5A state tournament quarterfinal game at the Denver Coliseum.

“I used to go to every single Final Four and Great 8 like from sixth to 10th grade,” Masten said.

“It was really cool to get to play in a Great 8 game, and our game reminded me a lot of that championship game. It was crazy.”

Rock Canyon trailed 40-38 with 19.5 seconds remaining.

Colin Rardin made the tying basket for the Jaguars with 4.7 seconds on the clock. Masten then stole the ball after the inbounds pass, drove to the basket but his

shot went off the rim. Janedis tipped the ball back into the basket at the buzzer.

Video replays confirmed by the Colorado High School Activities Association showed the ball was on the rim when the buzzer sounded and Janedis’ only basket of the game counted.

“Sam denied the pass and I saw him driving,” Janedis said. “I just got under the basket to see what happens and the ball came my way. I was happy I was able to follow through.

“It’s a great feeling. I didn’t know if it counted or not. Then my team started attacking me. I was like, ‘it went in.’ ” SEE JAGUARS, P25

ThunderRidge advances to another Final Four Grizzlies down Chatfield in quarterfinals, 72-64

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ThunderRidge and boys basketball coach Joe Ortiz will once again be in a state tournament Final Four game.

The Grizzles, the second seeded in the tournament bracket, ended a 23game winning streak by Chatfield with a 72-64 Class 5A quarterfinal win over the Chargers on March 4 at the Denver Coliseum.

SEE GRIZZLIES, P24

ThunderRidge players and supporters indicate the Grizzlies have advanced to the March 10 Final Four following a 72-64 quarterfinal victory over Chatfield at the Denver Coliseum.

JIM BENTON

here were less than 30 seconds left in Lakewood’s 61-49 upset victory over top-seeded Highlands Ranch in the girls Class 5A basketball quarterfinal state playoff game when Tigers center Camilla Emsbo started crying.

They were tears of OVERTIME joy and tears of remembrance for former Lakewood standout Mackenzie Forrest, who died in an automobile accident on March 13, 2016.

“This was for Little Mac (Forrest),” Emsbo said. “I started crying with like 20 seconds Jim Benton left. Everybody knows she is up there and I’m so happy. This was all she wanted. I’m so glad we could give it to her.”

Emsbo, a 6-foot-4 junior, wore different colored socks in the March 3 game.

“That was her thing, crazy socks,” she said. “We didn’t all wear them tonight but home games we all have crazy socks.

I wanted to keep it going.”

In the Final Four, Lakewood plays Cherry Creek at 8:30 p.m. March 9 at the Denver Coliseum.

Coaching carousel Joe Johnson, of ThunderRidge, and Corey McNellis, of Ponderosa, have been icons at their respective schools.

Both, however, have stepped down as head coaches at the schools.

Johnson, who has been a football coach at ThunderRidge for 18 years, 17 as head coach, is leaving to take over the football program at Cherokee Trail and become the Cougars’ third head coach in three years.

McNellis, a two-time state champion at Ponderosa, has been the Mustangs’ head wrestling coach for the past 10 seasons and has coached at the Parker school for 18 years. He still works as a dean at the school, but is looking to land a position as an assistant principal/athletic director.

“I have been either a competitor or coach in this sport since I was 4-yearsold,” McNellis said. “It’s time to experience life without wrestling.”

Meanwhile, Rock Canyon announced that Brian Tinker is the school’s new head football coach replacing Brian Lamb and taking over a team that went 3-7 during the 2016 season.

Tinker was head coach at Fossil Ridge in Fort Collins in 2014 and 2015 and made the state playoffs both seasons with 5-5 records. His contract was not renewed in March of 2016, and his removal sparked protests from players and parents.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303566-4083.

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ThunderRidge (24-2) will challenge third-seeded George Washington (24-2) in a 7 p.m. semifinal game on March 10 at the Coliseum. The championship game will be played March 11 at 8:30 p.m.

The Grizzlies advanced into the semifinals for the eighth time in school history, but Ortiz doesn’t feel any different.

“I’m nervous as all get out,” Ortiz said. “I don’t know if it gets any easier. Each team is new and each year is new. We had a lot of Final Fours in a row. We had four in a row then we had two (in a row) one time. Now, two out of three but I don’t know if we are comfortable.”

ThunderRidge used a big second quarter that included a 13-4 run to take a comfortable lead into the second half.

“We started and got up on them easy and that was nice,” Ortiz said.

“We knew they were going to come back and we started playing cautious.

They can score in bunches. Then we had some silly, kind of tired turnovers. We held on and made some plays down the stretch.”

Junior Kaison Hammonds scored 30 points and sank all 11 of his free throw attempts to pace the Grizzlies attack. He also had a team-high nine rebounds.

Chatfield (24-2) made a charge with five straight points at the end of the third quarter, but Hammonds opened the fourth with two baskets to stake the Grizzlies to a 13-point advantage.

“We kind of lost our momentum at the end of the third, had some little mistakes, but we came back strong,” Hammonds said. “I hit those shots and we started to feed off of that. It feels great to be in the Final Four.

We’ve worked hard and I know coach is happy.”

Ortiz was pleased with the play of Hammonds.

“He played within himself,” Ortiz said. “Sometimes, he gets a little excited, gets sped up and presses a little bit. Today, everything was within himself. When he does that, he’s special. He will be really special next year and he will be special this week.”

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C i s Lakewood junior Hannah Renstrom, left, drives on Highlands Ranch junior Tommi Olson during the Class 5A Great 8 game March 3 at the Denver Coliseum. Renstrom was clutch in the fourth quarter making 5-of-7 free throws to help seal the 61-49 victory for the Tigers.

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Lakewood upsets top-seeded Highlands Ranch Falcons commit 22 turnovers in 61-49 setback

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It is hard to run an effective offense without a true point guard.

Top-seeded Highlands Ranch found that out March 3 when the Falcons were upset by No. 9 seed Lakewood, 61-49, in the March 3 quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament at the Denver Coliseum.

It was the first in-state loss for the Falcons, who finished the season with a 23-3 record. Lakewood (21-5) advanced to an 8:30 p.m. Final Four semifinal game on March 9 against Cherry Creek (19-7) at the Coliseum.

Highlands Ranch led 21-20 with 1:36 left in the first half when junior point guard Tommi Olson was whistled for her third foul and went

to the bench.

Lakewood then capitalized on three Ranch turnovers and scored the last eight points of the half to take a seven-point lead.

The Falcons could never regain the lead.

Highlands Ranch pulled to within one point twice and was down 52-47 with 1:43 still to play in the game when Olson fouled out. Lakewood then went on a 9-2 run to end the contest and eliminate the Falcons.

“Without out our floor leader, we didn’t follow our game plan,” Highlands Ranch coach Caryn Jarocki said. “And we can’t get in foul trouble. Our three best kids got in foul trouble. That’s the difference in the game right there.”

In addition to Olson, sophomore Autumn Watts and sophomore Kasey Neubert were each hampered with foul trouble.

“We tried,” Jarocki said. “We’d get close and then shoot ourselves in the

foot. Twenty-two turnovers do not win games in these type of situations. And the not boxing out a free throw, that was big. We get within two and then we lost our minds again on defense.

“It was a great season, I’m proud of the kids. They did a really good job.”

Watts and Neubert paced the Falcons with 12 points each and Olson, the team’s scoring leader for the season, finished with nine points.

Watts had eight rebounds.

The team’s 22 turnovers in the game, and 10 in the second half, spoiled any comeback hopes for the Falcons.

Highlands Ranch had only one senior on the Great 8 roster and the Falcons return 11 underclass players.

Lakewood was credited with 28 points off turnovers and the Tigers outscored the Falcons 9-0 off the bench.

South metro girls basketball playoff roundup for 5A, 4A STAFF REPORT

Cherry Creek is the lone team from the south metro area still playing in the girls basketball playoffs.

The Bruins, seeded 12th, will take a 19-7 record into the March 9 Class 5A semifinal game against ninth-seeded Lakewood (21-5) in an 8:30 p.m. game at the Denver Coliseum.

Quarterfinal games Cherry Creek 56, Ralston Valley 39: The Bruins, which lost twice to the Mustangs during the regular season, shot 50 percent from the field in the win, which ended a nine-game win-

ning streak for Ralston Valley. Junior Sydney Mech led the Bruins with 27 points. Lauren McMillen pulled down 15 rebounds.

Lakewood 61, Highlands Ranch 49: The Falcons committed 22 turnovers in the loss to the Tigers as Lakewood avenged a regular-season setback to the Falcons. Autumn Watts and Kasey Neubert each had 12 points for Highlands Ranch, which had three starters in foul trouble during the second half. It was the first loss to a Colorado team this season as the Falcons finished with a 23-3 record.

Evergreen 59, Valor Christian 40: The Cougars outscored the Eagles

36-19 in the second half to end Valor’s attempt to three-peat as state champions. Valor finished the season with a 17-9 record after the setback to Evergreen in the third meeting between the teams this season. The clubs had split the first two games.

Sweet 16 games Highlands Ranch 60, Castle View 36: Watts scored 21 points and Courtney Humbarger contributed 15 to spark the Falcons to a win over Continental League foe Castle View.

Sophomore India Cole and senior Hannah Cushman topped the Sabercats with nine points each.

Cherry Creek 71, Fruita Monument 43: Van Gytenbeek scored 17 points and had 12 assists in the Bruins’ win on the Western Slope. Van Gytenbeek was one of five players who scored in double figures for Creek.

Grandview 82, Arapahoe 44: Senior Macy Zieler scored 13 points for the Warriors, who fell behind 46-19 at halftime and could never come close the remainder of the game.

Valor Christian 60, George Washington 41: The Eagles shot 59 percent from the field and had three players in double figures, led by 16 points from Tess Boade in the Class 4A win over the Patriots.

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Three teams from Highlands Ranch, Rock Canyon, ThunderRidge and Valor Christian, will be playing in boys Final Four semifinals games on March 10 at the Denver Coliseum.

The Jaguars, seeded fifth, will face top-seeded Eaglecrest in an 8:30 p.m. game and will attempt to earn their second win over the Raptors this season. Rock Canyon (23-3) beat Eaglecrest (22-4) 60-55 on Dec. 6.

Second-seeded ThunderRidge (24-2) will challenge third-seeded George Washington (24-2) in a 7 p.m. contest at the Coliseum. The Grizzlies own a 71-61 win over the Patriots in an earlier game played on Jan. 6.

Valor Christian, the top-seeded Class 4A team, will be trying to make it into the state finals for the second straight season when the Eagles

JAGUARS

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Rock Canyon went to a zone defense midway through the fourth period in an attempt to slow Grandview’s 12-4 production on points in the paint.

The defensive switch bothered Grandview for a couple minutes but two 3-pointers

by Ben Boone sandwiched around Masten’s layup gave the Wolves a 40-38 lead with 19.5 seconds remaining following an adjustment of time by the officials.

“They hit that three to go up by two with like 15 seconds left,” Masten said. “We drew up a play and they ran zone so we really couldn’t run it. Colin made a heck of a play, he drove the middle and made like a hook shot and it went in.

“There’s was about five seconds left and they (Grandview) didn’t know what to do. The kid was running away from me and I just

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(22-4) face No. 12 Golden (19-7) in a 4 p.m. game. Valor beat the Demons twice during the Jefferson County 4A League season.

Here’s a look at the road to the Final Four: Quarterfinal games Rock Canyon 42, Grandview 40: Colin Rardin scored on a hook shot with 4.7 seconds remaining to pull the Jaguars into a 40-40 tie with the fifthseeded Wolves. Sam Masten stole the ball after a Grandview inbounds pass and attempted a layup but the ball didn’t fall. Nick Janedis followed and tipped the ball into the bucket. The basket counted as the buzzer sounded.

ThunderRidge 72, Chatfield 64: Kaison Hammonds scored 30 points as the Grizzlies ended a 23-game Chargers winning streak to advance to the Final Four for the eighth time in

jumped in and stole the ball.

I tried to go in and get a foul, and I think I got fouled but they didn’t call it. The ball just came off the rim and ‘Jase’ just tapped it in. The rest is history. It happened so fast.”

It was Rock Canyon’s first appearance in the quarterfinals, and the fifth-seeded Jaguars will take a 23-3 record into a March 9 semifinal game at 8:30 p.m. against top-seeded Eaglecrest at the Denver Coliseum.

Rock Canyon beat Eaglecrest, 60-55, on Dec. 6.

Junior guard Tyson Gilbert scored 14 points to spark Rock Canyon against Grandview. Masten finished with 13 points and eight came in the second half.

Canyon coach Kent Grams called timeout after Boone’s second 3-pointer pushed Grandview into the lead.

“I called timeout and told them, ‘You have to believe,’ ” Grams said. “We are battle tested. We’ve played a really tough schedule. We had to believe and just make plays.”

school history.

Valor Christian 60, Mead 51: Senior Jaylen Sanders scored 27 points, had nine rebounds, four assists and three steals in the win over No. 9 Mead. Kayle Knuckles added 16 points for the Eagles.

Sweet 16 games Rock Canyon 59, Far Northeast 40: Masten scored 27 points, which included 21 in the second half, when the Jaguars broke open a close game and rolled to a victory.

ThunderRidge 87, Rampart 66: Senior Ryan Holt led four scorers in double figures with 21 points in the Grizzlies’ triumph.

Valor Christian 74, Mesa Ridge 55: Sanders had a double-double of 32 points and 16 rebounds in the Eagles’ Class 4A third round victory.

Chatfield 67, Cherry Creek 59:

Celebration erupts as Rock Canyon pulls out the 42-40 last-second victory over Grandview on March 4 at the Denver Coliseum.

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Supporters of construction defects reform say the lack of attainable home purchase options also drives up rental costs as more people who want to buy a home opt to stay in apartments.

A press conference was held by supporters of the bill at the Capitol on Feb. 27 before the bill went before the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee, which passed it 5-2.

Mayors from around the metro area attended the conference, including Adam Paul of Lakewood, Heidi Williams of Thornton, Cathy Noon of Centennial, Jackie Millet of Lone Tree, Marc Williams of Arvada, Herb Atchison of Westminster and Daniel Dick of Federal Heights.

Paul said that he had envisioned owner-occupied housing surrounding the Lakewood’s seven light rail stations.

“At those seven stops right now, what we’ve seen is apartments, apartments and apartments,” he said.

Millet said that over the last 10 years, 2,000 housing units have been built in Lone Tree, but only 93 have been for-sale condos.

“The entry-level home just doesn’t exist in our community and I think that’s a shame,” she said.

But critics of SB 156 say there is no proof that construction defects lawsuits are behind the lack of entry-level condos.

A group opposing the construction defect reform efforts, Build Our Homes Right, says the bill would shift private arbitration costs to homeowners, although their taxes support the court system.

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planet,” the release says.

According to Joseph, the environmental impact of the solar garden project equates to eliminating 2.4 million miles of driving or 2.8 million trees being planted.

“It’s acres of commercial-grade solar,” Joseph said. “They are set up mechanically so they shift positions with the sun to soak up as much energy as possible.”

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Build Our Homes Right Chairman Jonathan Harris said that arbitration gives the power to developers rather than homeowners.

Shortly after buying his condo in Denver in 2004, he said he noticed water leaking around doors and window.

“They did some patches, and it would rain again and they’d do more patches,” he said.

His condo board finally settled a lawsuit against the developer, builder and architecture firm in 2012 for an undisclosed amount.

“I understand we need condominiums,” he said. “But I don’t think we need poor-quality condominiums.”

Peg Rudden, 68, a condo owner who favors SB 156, said that she has medical bills to pay and has been unable to apply for a home equity line of credit on her Centennial condo, which is nearly paid off, due to ongoing litigation.

“I was not aware of a lock on my home,” she said, staing she was denied the line of credit due to the litigation against the builder of her condo. “I was not aware of the construction defects.”

SB 156 is similar to ordinances passed in several municipalities around the metro area in recent years, including those in Denver, Littleton, Lakewood, Lone Tree, Parker, Westminster, Centennial, Castle Rock, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.

But Noon, the Centennial mayor, said the patchwork of local laws has not solved the problem, leaving developers wary.

“Do you come in, in an industry and in a state, that you have left years ago, and come in and do one project in the city of Centennial, under one set of rules, and one project in Lone Tree, and one in Arvada?” she said.

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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0320

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0334

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0315

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/19/2016 1:24:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/28/2016 6:59:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/12/2016 2:40:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: LORI A PIXLER BITNER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MERITAGE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-HE4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE4.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/22/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 10/6/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006086590 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $217,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $193,177.63

Original Grantor: MICHAEL J. GARCIA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE INC DBA PRASKI MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/24/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 3/25/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003038629 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $192,850.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $163,697.53

Original Grantor: NANCY F FOSS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/26/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 4/30/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010026565 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $268,150.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $182,112.29 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 73, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 14B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7486 Turkey Rock Road, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/22/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-005809

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0320 First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NUMBER 67-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8983 Maribou Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/28/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-013907 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0334 First Publication: 2/23/2017 Last Publication: 3/23/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 33, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 94-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2554 Cherryvale Court , Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both.

However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/9/2017 Last Publication: 3/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/14/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006425235 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee we bsite: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0315 First Publication: 2/9/2017 Last Publication: 3/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0314 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/12/2016 2:39:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee

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NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0314 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/12/2016 2:39:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MICHAEL G. CALLAS AND DAWN L. CALLAS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, SHEA MORTGAGE INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/16/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/17/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006022098** DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $326,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $318,706.21 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. **THIS LOAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2013.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 224, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-X, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11014 Bluegate Way , Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both.

However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/9/2017 Last Publication: 3/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/14/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TONI M. OWAN Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 16-914-29675 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0314 First Publication: 2/9/2017 Last Publication: 3/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0319

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0319

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/19/2016 1:24:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: DEREK W FISCH AND SHERYL K FISCH Original Beneficiary: DISTINCTIVE HOME LENDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/2/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 12/6/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002133475 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $169,815.73

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 6, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 5, SECOND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF D O U G L AS , S T A T E O F C O L O R A D O .

Which has the address of: 1583 East Briar Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/22/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006405401 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trus tee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0319 First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0321

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/19/2016 2:12:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be

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Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/19/2016 2:12:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: DEBORAH H. FOREMAN Original Beneficiary: ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY OF COLORADO, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/29/1999 Recording Date of DOT: 7/1/1999 Reception No. of DOT: 99059037 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $207,300.53 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $127,553.90

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 112, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 121-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 374 Willowick Cir , Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/22/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-012821

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-012821

Public Trustees

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0321 First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0005 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/5/2017 5:48:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: FELIPE GURULE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DENVER MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/22/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 2/23/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012012837 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $152,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $142,808.44 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments required under the said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 11, BLOCK 3, EXECUTIVE HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10013 Westside Circle , Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 3/2/2017 Last Publication: 3/30/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 3/2/2017 Last Publication: 3/30/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustees

Dated: 1/6/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-757654-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictr ustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0005 First Publication: 3/2/2017 Last Publication: 3/30/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0325 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/21/2016 4:11:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: WILLIAM SIGLER AND JODIE SIGLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR OPTEUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTEUM MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/3/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005075614 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $256,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $212,351.02 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 95A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9751 Clairton Place, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

lic auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

Public Trustees

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/22/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WELDON P. PHILLIPS JR Colorado Registration #: 31827 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006451488 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0325 First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0008 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/10/2017 11:31:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MELISSA J LOBDELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/25/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/1/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005070905 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $128,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $103,433.95 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1A-B, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-B, 4TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1265 Carlyle Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-5669 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

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Legal Notice No.: 2016-0321 First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 1/6/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-757654-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: htt p://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0005 First Publication: 3/2/2017 Last Publication: 3/30/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Read the Notices!

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

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First Publication: 2/16/2017 Last Publication: 3/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/22/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the

Be Informed!

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

WELDON P. PHILLIPS JR Colorado Registration #: 31827 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204

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121-B, 4TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 1265 Carlyle Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-5669 NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 3/9/2017 Last Publication: 4/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/12/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-753454-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0008 First Publication: 3/9/2017 Last Publication: 4/6/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON APRIL 3, 2017, AT 7:00 PM, AND BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON MAY 9, 2017 AT 2:30 PM, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ HEARING ROOM, 100 THIRD STREET, CASTLE ROCK, CO, TO CONSIDER A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTH SANTA FE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 1st AMENDMENT. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT IS TO: AMEND THE PERMITTED USES AND TO ESTABLISH REVISED DEVELOPER COMMITMENTS WITHIN PLANNING AREAS 2 AND 3, AND TO ELIMINATE PLANNING AREAS 4 AND 6.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING SERVICES AT 303-6607460.

FILE NO./NAME: ZR2016-016, South Santa Fe Planned Development (PD), 2nd Amendment Legal Notice No.: 930712 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 28, 2017 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2017 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.

Legal Notice No.: 930724 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 9, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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A day for beer and swine in Centennial Potbellies mingle with brewery customers on National Pig Day

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Meandering along the patio and lawn adjacent to Resolute Brewery, curly tails and pink snouts seemed to hog the attention of customers on March 1.

Resolute Brewery, 7286 S. Yosemite St., Centennial, teamed with Hog Heaven Farm to bring awareness, education and pig kisses to the people of the south metro area. The event helped mark National Pig Day, which began in 1972.

So many people came to experience the animals at Resolute that the parking lot filled and people parked along the street and down alleyways. Customers and animals alike squealed in delight when customers were handed carrots and cupcakes to feed the pigs.

Hog Haven is a nonprofit pig rescue in Deer Trail, a rural community in eastern Arapahoe County.

The farm rescues pigs from cases of abuse, neglect and abandonment and provides education to the public and potential pig owners.

At the time of the visit, Hog Haven

Forrest Morgan, a Resolute customer, tries to keep his beer away from one of the potbellied pigs at the National Pig Day event on March 1.

STEPHANIE MASON was home to 47 potbellied pigs and four commercial pork pigs.

Potbellied pigs range from 70 to 250 pounds. They eat a high-fiber diet and enjoy fruits and vegetables, but will eat almost anything they are offered.

They are the fourth smartest mam-

mal, matching the intelligence of a 4- to 6-year-old human child, said Erin Brinkley-Burgardt, founder of Hog Haven Farm.

“They really have a mind of their own,” Brinkley-Burgardt said. “You can ask them to do something and

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they will actually think about it. If they don’t want to do it, they’re not going to do it.”

Many people surrender their pigs to the rescue because they do not get along with other animals in the household or they get much larger than the owner anticipated.

Brinkley-Burgardt said that compared to the 3-foot-tall, 650-pound commercial pigs, potbellied pigs really are miniature.

However, they do not match the concept of “teacup” pigs, as they are sometimes advertised.

The owners of Resolute Brewery donate their spent grain to Hog Haven farm after brewing their beers, said Andrew Duvall, Resolute’s community manager.

With a flying pig on his shirt and a beer in hand, Jacob Malocha, a Denver resident, walked his pig, Chutney, with a leash and harness.

Malocha made a “pigstagram,” or a pig-related Instagram, for his pet, titled 1divineswine. Malocha is not associated with Hog Haven, but enjoys meeting fellow pig enthusiasts.

Malocha has owned Chutney since the 100-pound animal was a piglet.

“I couldn’t figure out what dog to get, and I can be pretty lazy and didn’t want to go on walks,” Malocha said, laughing. “Chutney likes to eat and watch Netflix, so it worked out well.”