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By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Valor Christian players raise the Class 4A state championship trophy after their 55-40 victory over Evergreen on March 12 at the Coors Event Center at CU-Boulder. Photos by Paul DiSalvo

ThunderRidge, Valor bring home titles, build on tradition

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

ThunderRidge’s Taylor Rusk, left, and Madison Ward share a celebratory hug at the end of the victory over Highlands Ranch in the Class 5A state championship game March 12.

Girls basketball teams from schools in Highlands Ranch have won 13 state championships in the past 16 seasons.

Highlands Ranch High School has seven state championship trophies stored in the awards case outside its gym. This year, the Falcons were runners-up, as nearby ThunderRidge won its fourth state title March 12 at the Coors Events Center.

Valor Christian picked up its second consecutive INSIDE Class 4A state championMore on how ship after a victory over ThunderRidge Evergreen on March 12. and Valor “It seems like it is the captured the mecca for the whole state crowns. Page 26 — if you’re a good girls basketball player to be somewhere in the Highlands Ranch area,” said Valor assistant girls coach Bill Bufton. “We do draw kids from all over, but almost every kid we have lives in Highlands Ranch or Littleton.”

Open enrollment plus good feeder programs and strong coaches seem to have talented players gravitating to schools in Highlands Ranch.

“I don’t know if I can put my finger on exactly why except for the fact that girls basketball in this part of the state is just huge,” said Highlands Ranch Athletic Director Bruce Wright.

“Yeah, open enrollment has something to do with it, to a certain degree. It plays a part in it and when you have great programs, kids are attracted to that from everywhere.”

Tom Robinson, associate commissioner of the Colorado High School Activities Association, offered a notion of why certain geographic areas have success in specific sports.

“This is just a theory, it’s like when other things pop up in certain areas of the marketBasketball continues on Page 28

Highlands Ranch residents are worried about Xcel Energy’s proposed natural gas regulator station that would be near Saddle Ranch Elementary School.

“Thirty-two parents have said they will pull their kids out of school,” said Dina Chatwin, the school’s parent-teacher organization president. “This will break up a school and a community.”

Xcel officials led a public meeting at Eastridge Recreation Center on March 10 to elaborate on the project and gather input. Xcel still needs approval from the Highlands Ranch Metro District to increase the easement for safety facilities and from the Douglas County Planning Commission for the location and detailed engineering plans, which should be completed by early April, said Tom Henley, Xcel’s manager of community and local government affairs.

The Douglas County School Board must also approve the proposal. A timeline for a decision has not been determined, said a spokeswoman for the school district.

The project will be discussed at a Metro District board meeting on April 4 at 6:30 p.m. The location will be determined based on the number of guests.

Xcel plans to install a 12-inch connection below ground to an existing underground pipeline in the open space behind the school, at 805 W. English Sparrow Trail, near Wildcat Reserve Parkway and South Broadway.

The addition would deliver natural gas to residents in Sterling Ranch, a large community under construction south of Chatfield Reservoir in northern Douglas County, Henley said.

“Right now, there isn’t the gas capacity to serve that area,” he said. “We don’t have the option of not serving — we have to serve.”

Xcel continues on Page 8

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Want to help others?

Dear readers: Brian Granley is a father of three, ages 17, 14 and 10, who wants to teach his children the value of helping others.

“However, even with church and other activities,” he said, “it is difficult to find something that is a match for my family where we can all participate.”’

So Granley recently suggested to Colorado Community Media that we start a feature that lists volunteer opportunities.

“I think our community of ‘willing helpers’ could more easily be matched up with those who can use the assistance,” he said. “The result would be a more connected community where needs are met and volunteers are engaged to give.”

We couldn’t agree more — what a great idea!

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Mountain Vista junior Alec Yagey is the first student from the Doulas County School District to be named president of the Colorado Technology Student Association. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

Mountain Vista student picked to head technology group Yagey is first from county chosen to hold position

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mountain Vista High School junior Alec Yagey has been elected the state president of the Colorado Technology Student Association. He is the first student from Douglas County in the more than 30-year history of the organization to hold the position.

The Technology Student Association is a national organization dedicated to fostering personal growth, leadership and opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math through competition.

Students learn and share ideas by competing in different projects and games such as building CO2-powered cars or coding.

CORRECTION An article in the March 10 Highlands Ranch Herald should have stated that existing fences are stained every three to five years.

“It was a really exciting opportunity,” Yagey said. “To be chosen by my peers was awesome.”

Mountain Vista has one of the largest TSA programs in the state, having brought 87 students to this year’s state conference in February. The program first came to Mountain Vista six years ago.

“It’s a huge honor for him and our school district,” said Mountain Vista technology and engineering Teacher Kent Allison. “When I first met Alec as an eighth-grader I thought that he was bright and had a lot of potential.

I thought that he may be in a leadership position one day.”

Yagey, who plans to pursue a career in engineering, said the Colorado chapter is one of the fastest growing in the nation and now has more than 5,000 members.

“Being part of TSA is great because it gives you the opportunity to learn from your peers,” Yagey said. “It’s a lot of fun.”

As state president, he hopes to bring the organization to even more schools in Colorado.

“I’m going to be visiting a lot of schools and talking to a lot of students about the program,” Yagey said. “If you are interested in technology, it’s a great thing to be a part of.”

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March 17, 2016

Virtual venture very vivid Google Expeditions takes kids on ‘field trips’ around world

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com The sharks and whales were so close the students could almost touch them.

The children looked up and down and all around, seeing schools of fish and underwater caves.

Kids reached out their hands to grab hold of objects. Looking up, they could see the surface of the water.

“It’s really cool. You look down into the sea and see sharks and dolphins and whales and it looks like you are going to fall,” said Frontier Valley Elementary second-grade student Griffin Hasche.

Students at Frontier Valley in Parker were among children from 12 schools in the Douglas County School District to test the new Google Cardboard virtualreality platform from Google Expeditions.

Google is also testing the technology at other Colorado schools in the Cherry Creek, Denver, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs schools in March.

The virtual reality technology allows students to travel to places that wouldn’t be possible in the physical world.

“The teacher is guiding the virtual field trip they are all going on,” Douglas County School Technology & Innovation Partner Mark Blair said. “Right now, they have 165 different trips that the students can go on and they are adding more and more to their catalog.”

Blair said museums and universities are constantly adding more scenes to the library of possible trips.

In the Google Cardboard glasses is an

Android phone that displays two images in stereo format through lenses for students to look through. Students can look at 360-degree photos of different scenes.

On a tablet, the teacher has viewpoints they can tap which will put arrows in the frame so students can look at something specific they are talking about.

“It’s cool because you are discovering things that you can’t go in,” second-grade student Riley Mankin said.

Google Cardboard is available for home use and costs about $10. It is able to work with different downloadable smartphone apps, such as one from Discovery.

However, the classroom version, with the Expeditions software that is able to be controlled by a teacher, is not yet available for purchase.

Google has not yet set a price point for the product but Blair said it would be available to purchase beginning this summer.

“As soon as it’s available for purchase we hope to buy some sets that we can check out to schools,” Blair said. “Or if they want, schools will be able to buy some to own themselves.”

Frontier Valley Principal Kim Seefried said she hopes to purchase a set for her students.

“I would love to have a school set that our science teachers can utilize as well as other teachers,” Seefried said. “I see the potential for this in terms of getting kids to go someplace they can’t physically go— giving them exposure to things that they haven’t been able to have before.”

Her students are on board.

“This is really fun. I want to do it again,” said second-grade student Amanda Timmons.” I’d like to go to the jungle or up in the sky to see birds.”

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‘Meet me at the park where the tower is’ Communications structure to be built on land behind Town Center North

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com The odds are high that the Douglas County Planning Commission will approve a communication tower on the undeveloped land north of Town Center North, between Lucent and Barrons boulevards in Highlands Ranch, said Jerry Flannery, CEO and general manager of the Highlands Ranch Community Association.

The tower will be “aesthetically pleasing,” Flannery said. “That was part of the discussion. This would be a landmark so to speak — meet me at the park where the tower is.”

Shea Homes owns the property referred to as “Central Park,” which will have retail, recreation, commercial buildings and single- and multi-family homes.

Shea did not respond to repeated requests for comment about the undeveloped land that sits behind Target and

across from Lucent Boulevard Apartments.

Recent discussion between the HRCA, Shea Properties, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County and the Highlands Ranch Metro District determined the central location of the property is suited for a sheriff’s communication tower.

The project will go before the Douglas County Planning Commission within the next 60 days, said Tim Moore, administrative services chief deputy with the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office plans to break ground this summer and finish by the fall.

The Highlands Ranch cell tower will cost about $2 million and the entire communication network project — which includes upgrading the system and the addition of two more towers — will cost more than $13 million. The Emergency Telephone Authority — the governing authority for emergency calls in Douglas County — will fund $3 million, Moore said, and the county has approved the remaining money from the Justice Center use and sales tax.

The tower will use microwave technology to improve communication and

response time between public safety officials, including law enforcement officers and firefighters.

“It’s a big deal that benefits safety officials,” Moore said. “They all benefit from the radio system being robust and powerful. What we find during major issues is the radio system overloads.”

In 1997, the sheriff’s office upgraded its older technology, Moore said, by switching from a 700-800 megahertz broadcast system to a digital radio system.

“Since then, the project has included changing and upgrading police car radios,” he said. “The last phase of that project is creating a radio transmission site.”

Douglas County previously had two radio towers and will have nine by the end of the year. Another tower is to be built in Franktown, in eastern Douglas County, to cover areas of Parker. The sheriff’s office is also working with Xcel Energy to put microwave dishes on an existing radio tower off C-470 and Colorado Boulevard, Moore said.

A Highlands Ranch location is essential because it is the most populated region in northern Douglas County, he said.

The sheriff’s office looked at more than 60 locations across the county, including

Highlands Ranch open space near Griggs Road in 2014.

But the HRCA wasn’t on board.

“HRCA didn’t like that space because it’s in their open space,” Moore said. “We wanted to be good partners because they have always been really good to us.”

Last year, Shea Homes proposed the idea of a mixed-use tower to the sheriff’s office, Moore said. That way, the tower would serve as a design element and help public safety.

“Shea has done a great job making this a win-win for everyone,” he said. “They didn’t have to step up and help us but they did anyways.”

Renderings show a 150-foot tower, according to Flannery, but the need for coverage will ultimately determine the height. It’s undetermined if other entities, including other public safety agencies, would use it, too.

The tower will not exceed 190 feet in height, and as long as the tower can transmit to adjacent cell towers in northern Douglas County, there will be 325 percent more coverage in the county’s most populated areas, Moore said.

“It will be a huge public-safety improvement,” he said.

I-25 widening complete in Douglas County Road project included range of partnerships

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Interstate 25 widening project between Lincoln Avenue and County Line Road in Douglas County in now complete, with four lanes of traffic traveling in each direction.

The section is the last portion of I-25 to be widened between the Broadway/Santa Fe Drive area in Denver and south Castle Rock.

The emphasis with this road project is the importance of multi-agency and private partnering. Funding for the project came from partnerships with Colorado Department of Transportation, Douglas County, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Denver South Transportation Management Association, the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, the City of Lone Tree and Park Meadows.

“We live in a different world today when it comes to transportation funding,” said CDOT Executive Director Shailen Bhatt. “We know we can’t rely solely on revenue sources like gas taxes, tolls or vehicle registration fees. That’s why CDOT is appreciative when partners… step up to the plate to help make it possible to deliver projects like this one.”

As the primary route between Douglas County and major employment developments like the Meridian International Business Center, the Denver Tech Center and downtown Denver, Bhatt said this is a vital stretch of highway to drivers.

This stretch of I-25 carried about 120,000 vehicles in both directions each day, not only providing a transportation link within the Denver metropolitan area,

Lone Tree Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Millet expresses her gratitude for the many partners in the project to get I-25 widened between Lincoln Avenue and County Line Road.

but it also serves as the state’s only northsouth interstate highway connecting New Mexico and Wyoming.

“Not only does this project improve travel on I-25 between County Line — Road and LinNumber of vehicles coln Avenue,” per day that drive he said, “but through project the improved million — ramp access to Number of vehicles and from each that passed through of the interwork zone during changes along construction this stretch of highway will go — Tons of a long way torecycled concrete ward enhancing regional — Tons mobility.” of recycled asphalt Now that from the old highway the project is placed back into the substantially road complete, the northbound percent — average peak Increase in peak-hour hour travel travel speed since speeds through four lanes opened on the project northbound I-25 have improved from 16 mph Source: Colorado to 43 mph, Department of according to Transportation Dole Grebenik, CDOT resident engineer. This saves approximately $29,000 in road user costs every day and an equal amount for southbound.

“This project is now saving $58,000 in road user costs on a daily basis,” Grebenik said. “The project will pay for itself, in soft numbers, in less than two years.”

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March 17, 2016

True-brew devotion Lone Tree craft operation to join in launching beer for charity

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Bryce de Sostoa pours a beer at the Lone Tree Brewing Company tasting room. Each month a portion of the tasting room’s sales go toward helping local charities. In March, the brewery is helping Uplift Colorado. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

Having a beer at the Lone Tree Brewing Company may help change someone’s life.

Each month, the craft brewery at 8200 Park Meadows Drive donates a percentage of all its tasting room sales to a different local charity.

“It’s a percentage of sales from the entire tasting room. So that’s all of the beers, keg sales, growler sales, all of those count,” said charity coordinator Christine West, who is also a kindergarten teacher at Colorado Academy and whose husband, Josh, is the head brewer at the Lone Tree Brewing Company. “It ends up being about $500 per month.”

Each month, charities can apply at their website, lonetreebrewingco.com.

Then the employees at the brewery select the charities that are closest to their hearts.

In October, they support breast cancer awareness with an organization called Drink for Pink. In November, they partner with an organization called Reel Recovery, which takes men with cancer on fly fishing retreats. And in December, the brewery turns into a donation center where people can drop off everything from toys to clothing to help people around the

holidays.

During March, they will be supporting Colorado Uplift, which helps at-risk youths in the Denver area through mentorship and academic support.

“We try and keep them small and local,” West said. “Things that our patrons support or new things we can bring to their attention.”

The program was inspired by the charity of the month program run by Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins, where West use to live.

Lone Tree Brewing will be working on a joint charity event with Odell’s this summer to help raise money and awareness for cancer.

“No one knows yet, but we are doing a collaboration brew with Odell,” West said. “It’s going to be a big deal, so we are excited about it.”

Brewing will begin on the limited-edition beer June 9 in Fort Collins. No details on the style or flavor will be released until closer to the event, which will take place July 8-9.

On July 8, the brewery will be hosting a private beer-pairing dinner. Those who purchase tickets and attend will get to sample the Odell collaboration first. It will be released to the public the following day.

“People just love the idea that this happening here,” West said. “We always have people at the bar asking us what’s going on this month and who their beers are supporting.”

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By Dan Elliott Associated Press The nation needs to change the way it protects endangered species because the current practice is bogged down in lawsuits and weakened by mistrust, the head of the Western Governors Association said.

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead said on March 9 that the problem is nationwide and that he hopes to build bipartisan support for changes in the federal Endangered Species Act, the primary tool for protecting species on the brink of extinction.

He stopped short of suggesting specific changes but said years-long legal battles frustrate landowners, local governments and industry and eat up resources that could be used to protect other species.

Mead, a Republican serving a one-year term as chairman of the Western Governors Association, said the problem is partly in the law itself and partly in the way it’s put into practice. Deciding whether to protect a species is nearly always a long, contentious struggle because federal intervention can result in rules that limit oil and gas drilling, mining, agriculture and other land uses.

“I don’t think it’s collapsing, but I do think there’s definite chinks,” Mead said after speaking to wildlife managers, conservationists and business interests meeting in Denver to review how well the Endangered Species Act works. Mead directed the Western Governors Association to conduct the review.

Mead’s initiative comes as Southwestern states are battling the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over reintroducing endangered Mexican gray wolves in Arizona and New Mexico, and the federal government is attempting to lift protection from grizzly bears around Yellowstone National Park.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, agreed that decisions about protecting individual species drag on too long with no definitive conclusion. “There’s got to be a point ... where we can declare victory,” he said.

Hickenlooper, who also spoke at the March 9 gathering, declined to say whether the law needs major or minor changes.

Eric Holst of the Environmental Defense Fund agreed the process of protecting species should be faster and less complicated, but he said changes could be made without rewriting the law.

“We believe that the law has sufficient flexibility in it to solve some of the legitimate problems that folks in this forum (in Denver) have pointed out,” he said.

Mead and Hickenlooper cited a sweeping conservation effort just getting under way to save the greater sage grouse as a model for how endangered species can be protected with support and guidance from a wide range of interest groups.

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By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com More than 600 people came out March 11 to eat soup and raise support for the Crisis Center, which exists to end domestic violence through advocacy, education and prevention.

Close to 1,000 ceramic bowls created by local potters were donated to the 16th annual Empty Bowl, which was originally started by a group of potters to raise money for the center.

Tickets to the event include one bowl, and all-you-can-eat soup and desserts, made and donated by local restaurants. Attendees also have the options to buy additional bowls, with proceeds benefitting the center.

“It’s the idea that when a person is leaving an abusive relationship, there’s an empty bowl,” event coordinator Heather Orr said. “The event also builds on how we can get community involved. And it’s giving people facts and resources to let them know we’re here.”

The Crisis Center was founded 31 years ago by a group of volunteers with a phone line. In 2015, the center — which serves Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties — provided services for 11,000 people. The emergency shelter, which provides a place to stay for those in immediate danger, serves 300 people.

In addition to the 24-hour crisis line and shelter, the Crisis Center also provides legal advocacy and counseling. More information on the Crisis Center can be found at thecrisiscenter.org.

“The community support is essential in continuing our programing,” Orr said, adding all event proceeds go toward programing, which includes victim counseling and community outreach and education.

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The structure itself would be 50 feet by 65 feet and less than 100 feet from Saddle Ranch’s playground. A previous location — which was still near the school — was in a floodplain, so Xcel officials had to move it, Henley said.

The proposed location connects to an existing 24-inch transmission pipeline that has been in place for many years.

“We have to be able to tie into that to feed the growing area of northern Douglas County,” Henley said.

Xcel officials consider the regulator system safe because it will have a closed pipe so gas will stay inside and a constant monitor that will sound an alarm if anything goes wrong. Xcel will also conduct a periodic leak test.

Regulator stations are common structures that are located throughout the metro area, even in some backyards, Xcel officials added.

But residents who live near the proposed site and have children at Saddle Ranch are worried about safety, noise and a negative effect on property values.

Some expressed concern about children who play at the nearby park and walk by the site daily going to and from school.

Others worry about noise disruptions while in class and a possible gas leak.

Xcel officials said the noise would be about 50 decibels at night and 55 during the day — similar to the humming sound

Highlands Ranch Metro District General Manager Terry Nolan, left, speaks at a community meeting in response to public outcry about a proposed Xcel Energy natural gas regulator station near Saddle Ranch Elementary School. Xcel Energy led the meeting at Eastridge Recreation Center on March 6. “There is not a lot we can do if we have a given that a pipe has to go there,” he said. Photo by Alex DeWind in an average office.

Jennifer Malouff, the school’s principal, said she has a moral obligation to her students and staff.

“It is not OK, and I’m saddened that you did not have conversations with the principal that takes care of all of these

kids,” she told Xcel officials at the public meeting. “This will drive people out of my school and cause me financial issues in my neighborhood.”

Xcel officials said they have worked closely with the Metro District and the county on the project.

Terry Nolan, general manager of the Metro District, encouraged residents to attend the next board meeting. But he also acknowledged the district must work with the existing pipeline.

“There’s not a lot we can do if we have a given that a pipe has to go there,” he said.

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Trail improvements get green light Some neighbors concerned about additional traffic

By Kyle Harding kharding@colorado communitymedia.com The South Suburban Parks and Recreation District will begin work this year to transform a mile-long stretch of a two-track dirt trail in Centennial into an

8-foot-wide improved path.

The Highlands 460 Trail System Master Plan goes back to 2007, when the city identified it as a priority improvement project, as it was again in 2014 by a district citizen advisory committee.

The district’s board of directors approved the first phase of the plan at the March 9 meeting. The district and the city will split the cost, estimated at about $517,000. Proposed later phases include improving another 0.9 mile of the trail

and a pair of creek crossings.

“We know (the trails) would be more accessible at more times of the year if they were maintained,” park planner Chad Giron said.

The trail meanders in a roughly Ushaped pattern through an area of open space between University and Colorado boulevards and Dry Creek and County Line roads, leading into Arapahoe Park.

The improvement mainly involves replacing the tracks with a path of crusher fines, a finely-ground gravel byproduct.

Some residents with houses backing up to the trail worry that a nicer trail will bring more people, leading to privacy and property crime concerns.

One homeowner, David Franzblau, sees the trail plan as a slippery slope that could lead to more development in the open space, such as playgrounds, bathrooms and concrete trails.

“I fear that this is the camel’s nose under the tent,” he said.

Franzblau also said the district had not provided enough public information about the project, including ongoing maintenance costs.

Board chair John Ostermiller defended the district’s process, saying there had been numerous community meetings on the plan.

And Giron, who said annual maintenance for the first phase will be approxi-

mately $5,600, added that the district is not planning any other developments in the open space.

“We’re not proposing to do anything besides a trail,” he said.

Rob Hanna, the district’s executive director, doesn’t believe additional traffic along the trail would contribute to a rise in crime — and in fact could reduce it.

“I’ve worked with law enforcement in public parks for 25 years and the first thing they will tell you is the more people that are around the less crime you’re going to have, because it’s more people, more eyes,” he said.

Though part of the district’s rationale for improving the trail is safety, along with accessibility, district legal counsel James Collins noted that, counterintuitively, improved trails can actually bring more liability.

“Once you improve a trail, (people) have an expectation that it’s safer,” he said.

Ultimately the board approved the first phase of the plan 3-1, with director Pamela Eller absent. Director Susan Rosser made a motion to approve all three phases, but the motion failed because it was not seconded. Rosser was the lone director in opposition because the plan only included the first phase.

Giron expects work to begin in July and be completed in October.

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Homeless camp razed as Denver gets glitzy Changing neighborhood is site of city crackdown

By Colleen Slevin Associated Press People camping near Denver’s homeless shelters packed up their belongings March 8 before city workers started removing bags, tarps, shopping carts and other items left on sidewalks.

The Mile High City is another fastgrowing metropolis struggling with what to do about homeless camps as affordable housing becomes scarcer. Construction cranes dot the skyline, but people drawn to Denver’s outdoor, yet urban lifestyle are willing to pay rising rents.

The city has spent months urging the campers on the edge of downtown near the Coors Field baseball stadium to move into shelters and get rid of makeshift structures that officials say pose a health hazard. They posted notice of the crackdown March 7.

The area has long been a hub for homelessness, with the city’s two shelters located there, but the neighborhood is changing. More apartments are going up, and it is becoming increasingly popular for bars and restaurants.

Some of the campers who remained until March 8 said they would move elsewhere rather than sleep in a crowded shelter. Shirley Cherrysseed said the city should set aside a designated area for homeless people to camp.

“It is just stupid. They are being unreasonable,” she said before the cleanup started.

Police accompanied the city crews clearing the sidewalks. A half-dozen pro-

testers shouted from across a busy street, accusing the workers of stealing, but no one interfered with the cleanup.

Officials stressed that things, not people, were being removed. Until recently, the area was lined with many more camps, some with tarps tied to trees for shelter.

Crews have been cleaning the area three times a week, finding human waste, needles and discarded food, and the situation is nearing a crisis, city spokeswoman Julie Smith said.

“This unsafe, unhealthy, unsanitary and inhumane situation must be addressed,” she said.

While more shelter beds are available, homeless advocates say not everyone should be forced to stay in them. A crowded shelter may not be a good place for people with mental illness and others don’t want to leave their partners or dogs, said Cathy Alderman, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

Denver’s move came a week after crews in San Francisco cleared out a homeless camp under a freeway overpass that city officials had declared a health hazard. In Seattle, city-sanctioned homeless encampments have opened and parking lots are available where people living in RVs and cars can park and have access to toilets and social services.

Denver native Josh Lampkin, who helps clean up trash near the homeless camps, said he ended up living on the streets after being released from prison.

He said he likes the energy from a downtown that has transformed into a hotspot of bars and clubs, but he wonders if there is room for those whose lives don’t go smoothly.

“It’s a city. People go through things.

That’s life,” he said.

Do you know a special teenager, between the ages of 13 and 19, who resides in Douglas County and has overcome adversity and created positive change in their lives, and the lives of others? Nominations for the 2016 Douglas County Outstanding Youth Awards are now being accepted through March 31. For more information or to obtain a nomination form visit www.douglas.co.us and search youth awards. Questions? Contact Marsha Alston at malston@douglas.co.us or 303-688-4825.

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Part-time effort leads to part-time results In a recent conversation with a longtime friend and client, our discussion became centered on the effort it takes to achieve success. And as we talked about our daily and weekly schedules and goals, it became abundantly clear that my friend had become quite comfortable in his work ethic and lifestyle, and he had actually hit the wall as far as his potential — or better yet, potential for growth.

It’s probably important that you understand that my friend would be considered very successful by most people’s standards.

However, as we got deeper into our discussion, he was no longer successful by his own standards. He recognized long ago that he had established himself in the business community and had a great customer base and following. And the more that his customer base had grown, the more complacent he had become. He shared with me that he felt like he was now putting in a part-time effort.

Now here’s the deal: He not only realized he had been “phoning it in” or putting in a part-time effort, but it became exceedingly apparent that regardless of how he had defined success for himself, how much more successful could he have been had he continued with the same work ethic that he used to build his business in the first place.

So here’s the question: How many of us have gotten to a place, intentionally or unintentionally, where we start to coast or put in that part-time effort? Is it always a bad thing? The answer is no. But regardless if it is our career, where we volunteer, a friendship, Michael Norton or a personal relationWINNING ship, if we look at each situation in our lives WORDS and ask ourselves if we started to “phone it in” or relax, we then have to ask, what are we compromising or willing to compromise in our pursuit of success?

Can you imagine that if we feel like we have built a great business, have awesome friendships, incredible clients, and a fabulously loving relationship and we have achieved this all through a part-time effort, what the results would look like if we put in a full-time effort? Think about that for a minute: What would happen if we stopped giving only a portion of what we are capable of and gave it everything we have as we pursue hap-

piness, success, and fulfillment?

I am going to help you with the easy answers: The results would be fantastic.

Now that we agree that our results are much greater when we can give it our all, what we have to do is recognize the barriers, the attitudes, and the behaviors that we fall victim to and that give us justifiable rationale for taking it easy or slacking in our efforts. Is it time, is it complacency, is it comfort, is it lack of focus, is it competing priorities, or is it any other number of reasons or excuses?

Again, if it is time for you to take it easy, ride out the rest of your career or life, then that’s OK. However, if that’s not you, please consider what’s stopping you and act upon it sooner rather than later.

How about you? Is it time to coast or time to keep your foot on the accelerator? Either way, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we understand and act upon the fact that a part-time effort will yield part-time results, 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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For prosperity, think about your real priorities The idea of prosperity is changing. For example, being a millionaire or having a college degree used to mean you were exceptional. But now it feels like true affluence is a moving target.

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From the 1980s through the end of the 20th century, most Americans expected their prosperity to improve automatically.

Certainly each generation since World War II proved to be better off than their parents. However, that pattern is changing.

A prosperous retirement may have meant a gold watch and a pension … both things of the past. A successful rate of return in investments used to mean about a 10 percent return per year. This is another bygone. Fifty years ago, owning your own home (usually your first home) was a reasonable goal. But that likely meant not moving to something better every few years.

Today prosperity is measured in different ways. Perhaps getting student loans paid off or keeping a job long enough to be vested in the 401(k) plan are signs of financial success. Having unlimited financial resources may make you rich, but if your health is failing and your family is estranged, do you feel prosperous?

These shifts should cause investors to seek different opportunities than in the past. Look what has happened to health insurance. Most companies no longer offer retiree benefits and many employers reduced their contribution to group health plans. Prosperity for me would be a good, affordable health-care plan.

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Maybe we should throw out the baby with the bathwater Enough.

The next time I hear someone say “wow factor” around me, I am going to hit them over the head with a palindrome.

The same goes for “no worries.”

I live on the outskirts of Clicheville, and I want to keep it that way.

I know that for some it’s tempting to take out an old sweater, like “It is what it is,” and “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” but please try to resist temptation.

What happens in Las Vegas (I am uncomfortable with the absence of “Las”) isn’t me.

I would rather eat a bowl of dryer sheets.

All of us grizzled and veteran writers wish that we could coin a word or a phase that becomes a part of contemporary language, and may even be adopted by a major dictionary, like the Oxford.

Wouldn’t that be something?

Local journalist Dick Kreck — I have always thought that was an unfortunate name — coined “LoDo” for lower downtown.

I want to try to create a language legacy of my own, so I have created some catchy phrases that I would like you to start dropping into conversations.

I am not sure what they mean. That will be determined later.

I think the important thing is just to air

them out.

Here goes.

“Dry clean the monkey.”

“Exacerbate the hamburger phone.”

“Think outside the Shriner.”

I’ll have some more in a New York minute.

Craig Marshall Smith The first time I heard that, I QUIET thought it was kind DESPERATION of clever. Now it makes me grind my teeth.

And then there is “Sunday chicken.” I think it will sweep the nation. Maybe not in my lifetime, but it will be on the lips of your grandchildren.

“She treats me like a Sunday chicken.”

I have worked on something like “LoDo” and it’s not easy.

I have been unable to do anything with “Highlands Ranch.” It just doesn’t truncate.

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Adjustment issues shouldn’t prohibit help for veterans Today, thousands of servicemen and servicewomen and recent military veterans have seen combat on multiple deployments. Many have seen their buddies killed or witnessed death up close. Many have also been wounded and had to endure extended and frequently painful and difficult recoveries. These are the types of events that can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder and other types of mental illness.

It is absolutely vital that we as a nation address the twin crisis of veteran suicide and mental health issues. That’s why I have introduced two bills that will improve access to mental health services for our combat veterans, specifically those combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD who are separated from service with a less-than-honorable discharge due to misconduct attributable to their

mental health issues.

Often, PTSD symptoms lead to inappropriate behaviors that result in an “other than honorable” discharge. Such a discharge can disqualify these combat veterans U.S. Rep. for subsequent Mike Coffman VA benefits. Since 2001, more than GUEST 100,000 veterans COLUMN have left the military with a lessthan-honorable discharge, or “bad paper” discharge. It is estimated that as many as 22,000 of

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might not care about a big house or a paid-off car, but high-speed Internet, Pandora, Twitter and Netflix are absolute necessities. A pension plan will be obsolete for them as they may not want to retire if they are mobile and can work from anywhere at any time of the day or night.

Investors should shift their focus to what will make life easier, simpler and healthier.

Having a bigger house or a fancy car may not be as important as living space on one floor and Uber on your speed dial.

It is no longer important that the banks don’t pay interest on a savings account. Many people don’t use brick and mortar banks.

They can pay bills, transfer money and apply for loans from their phone. They can open a money market from an institution in the cloud with no employees and no phone number.

Businesses should think about what will be obsolete in the future. Phone systems, large office space, desktop computers and copy machines will go by the wayside. Digital storage and software systems are taking the place

these discharges may to be attributable to PTSD. The Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a program to provide initial mental health assessments and urgent healthcare services to combat veterans at risk of suicide or harming others, even if they have a “bad paper” discharge.

The Fairness for Veterans Act is a complementary bill, which ensures the most vulnerable veteran population receives the care and benefits they have earned. Currently, combat veterans with a less-than-honorable discharge may not be eligible for a broad range of health care and benefits, including critical mental health care services. In the case of combat veterans with severe depression and other problems, these benefits may

be life-saving. When our combat veterans return to the civilian world and reach out for help — the VA must reach back.

Addressing this issue is a bipartisan effort and, as a combat veteran myself, I am proud to have support from both Republicans and Democrats on these bills as well as a number of veteran service organizations.

Increasing access to mental health care services is a critical step to combating PTSD. Tragically, 22 veterans die from suicide each day. This number is far too high. My goal is for all veterans to receive the access to the quality mental health care they earned.

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman represents the 6th Congressional District, which includes Aurora, Centennial, Littleton and Highlands Ranch.

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of file cabinets, calendars and notepads. The iPad is replacing textbooks.

Think about what makes you feel prosperous. Is it a large bank account or a large group of friends? Is it being able to give your kids money or teach them how to be selfsufficient?

Look for opportunities for nontraditional housing, for those kids with student loans or empty nesters. Seek preventive health care; opportunities to learn at any age; and the ability to use technology to be better. These are things that empower you, that are largely in your control and will likely make you happier. These are the types of ideas that will fuel future investing.

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not raise eyebrows?

I am new to this, but I have an appreciation for the pioneers, like John Lennon.

Give a listen to “I Am the Walrus.”

It’s full of words and phrases that we could be saying instead of “wow factor” and the rest.

“Yellow matter custard,” “crabalocker fishwife,” and “expert texpert choking smokers” sure are better.

And certainly “elementary penguin” surpasses “anyhoo” all day and all night.

I cannot abide “anyhoo.” It’s felonious.

If anyone you know says “anyhoo,” terminate the relationship.

Unless it is your superior.

In that case, leave an ant colony on the hood of their car.

Patricia Kummer has been an independent certified financial planner for 29 years and is President of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a registered investment advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

We drink from language troughs filled with Flint water.

Heck. Has anyone used “Flint water” as a comparative? I don’t think so.

It’s mine now.

“Her resume is like Flint water.”

It’s good. It’s very good.

But I am sure someone will scam it from me, and claim that it is theirs.

I feel more than a little proprietary because I was born in Flint.

It was a nice community when I was extruded after the war.

At least that’s what I was told.

It had an unpleasant examination for the first time in Roger Moore’s “Roger & Me.” You probably remember the rabbit scene.

I sat there in the theater and said, “This snorkels the burrito.”

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

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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

Children play on AWE Digital Learning Solutions devices — equipped with programs for early learners — at the James H. LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch. “There is a time limit of 30 minutes,” said Sue Klinke, youth services librarian. Photo by Alex DeWind

Technological triumph?

Digital tools bridge worlds for children with developmental challenges But finding right balance of on- and off-screen time is crucial to healthy growth

By Alex DeWind Adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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erry Neff’s 7-year-old son was diagnosed with bilateral integration disorder — the inability to coordinate the body’s left and right sides — in preschool. Modern technology, specifically a tablet, helped him overcome the challenge.

When he’s using it, he has to sit up, hold the tablet with his left hand and maneuver it with his right.

“The tablet itself helped tremendously,” she said. “It forced him to use both sides regardless of shortcuts he tried to use to avoid it.”

Neff, of Highlands Ranch, views technology as a helpful tool for her son.

Other parents see benefits in the classroom and at home, but some worry about overuse and dependence.

Children are growing up in the digital age and it’s likely someone in the household owns a digital device. Pew Research Center reports 68 percent of U.S. adults have a smartphone, up from 35 percent in 2011, and 45 percent own a tablet.

And a 2011 study by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, a research lab in New York that studies children in a media landscape, reported a dramatic increase of digital media use among children: Of the 25 percent of children under 5 who used the Internet, 80 percent used it at least once a week. By age 3, a quarter of those children went online daily.

Technology can be useful for young children with developmental challenges, such as Neff’s son, because it helps them pace activities according to their needs, said Lynn Schofield Clark,

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DIGITAL PROGRAMS TO CONSIDER: Highlands Ranch resident Dana Malensky said her 3-year-old daughter taught herself another language from YouTube Kids. “My daughter knows Spanish thanks to her iPad and not me.”

Angie Dout, a Highlands Ranch resident who has a 2-year-old son, recommends Monkey Preschool Lunchbox, the No. 1 preschool app on iTunes that has simple matching and counting games. She also likes E Flash apps — available on the Internet, YouTube and smartphones — that teach early childhood development through flash cards, nursery rhymes and games. “Both are educational and fun,” Dout said.

Sue Klinke, a Douglas County youth services librarian, recommends the Early Literacy Station, a computer-like device for ages 2-8 with a 30-minute limit.

“We have them at all the libraries,” she said.

— percent of U.S. children who first play with a mobile device when they are still in diapers

80,000 — number of

education apps for every grade level and learning style designed for the iPad

7 — hours per day

children spend on entertainment media, including televisions, computers, phones and other electronic devices Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, Apple

professor and chair of the Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies at the University of Denver. She also is the author of “The Parent App: Understanding Families in the Digital Age.” Screen time on a digital device can also help children with autism or Asperger’s learn facial recognition, the ability to identify an individual by features or expressions.

“It’s something that a lot of us take for granted but for some people that’s a real challenge,” said Schofield Clark.

“Some digital programs can help kids create a cognitive bridge that wouldn’t be possible otherwise.”

They’ve helped stay-at-home mom Karyn Kasprzak-Powell, whose 4-yearold son was diagnosed at 2 years old Digital continues on Page 13

What professionals recommend Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: No more than one to two hours per day of quality programming at home, school or childcare.

American Academy of Pediatrics: Parents should set a “screenfree” zone at home and make sure there are no TVs, computers or video games in the children’s bedroom.

Ages 3-18 should have one to two hours of screen time per day. Children 2 and younger should have none.

Common Sense Media: There’s

no “magic number that is just right.”

Pay attention to how children act during and after screen time. Check if they are using high-quality, ageappropriate media. If there’s too much screen time in the home, set weekly screen-time limits and guidelines.

Harvard School of Public Health: Limit any media viewing in the childcare setting to 30 minutes per week for children 2 and older, since many children already have excessive amounts of screen time at home.

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Yeezy taught me — to believe in myself Kanye West is easily one of the most polarizing figures in music and ranks up there on the list of most discussed popular music stars ever — with interesting ideas and points on all sides of the debate that includes vile, hateful talk as well.

So it goes in the age of the Internet.

West’s extravagant ideas in all areas of his creative life were on display a month ago at his Madison Square Garden unveiling of the Yeezy Season 3 clothing line/”The Life of Pablo” album release party, an event streamed live to theaters throughout the country. I joined about two dozen others at Lakewood’s Belmar movie theater.

The event managed to simultaneously come off as slapdash and over-planned, and featured West at his most grandiose, with hundreds of models wearing his new clothes in a scene that looked straight out of “The Hunger Games.”

Most of us were there to hear West’s new album for the first time. And it was almost a community-building experience to share that first listen with strangers in the dark. We laughed at the same lines, wooed at others and fully immersed ourselves in West’s latest sonic world.

As I watched, I realized one of my biggest frustrations with all the talk about West is how little of it focuses on his music. This is due in large part to West’s own restless actions, which have seen him take steps outside of the art into design, fashion and creative development — moves he often gets blasted for.

As if anyone as creative as West is could possibly stay in one lane.

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with a disorder that inhibits his speech and with autism at 4. He uses an iPad at school and at home.

“Being mostly non-verbal, using pictures and videos is how he has been able to communicate his wants and needs,” Kasprzak-Powell said. “The iPad has been an amazing tool for communication for him.”

Generally, because “it’s part of their world,” limiting children’s exposure to technology can be difficult, Highlands Ranch resident and mother Sarah Peters said.

She let her 2-year-old son play with her iPhone for the first time a few weeks ago.

But she notices her son’s attitude is much

If you’ve met me, you know I don’t care about fashion.

And I especially didn’t back in my college days when I first delved into West’s music. So, for me (and I’d argue most of his fans) music is what I always think about Clarke Reader when I think about Kanye West.

LINER And in music, he NOTES is unassailable.

West is the only true genius working any genre of music right now. There are many extremely talented people, but genius is a whole other ball game. His every release (and we’re up to eight now) have been the epicenter of major musical shifts — not just in rap, but music as a whole. Particular credit goes to his 2008 album, “808s & Heartbreak,” panned by many critics and casual listeners at the time, but which has become perhaps his most influential record. It was even Elton John’s favorite album that year.

We wouldn’t have such artists as Drake and Future, among countless others, if not for West’s pushing of emotive, synthy rap.

Frankly, if you haven’t given West’s music an honest, open listen, it’s time to do so.

What most rubs people the wrong way about West is his earnestness — especially when it comes to his belief in himself. better when he’s outdoors and limits his time on the device.

Professionals in the field also recommend limiting screen time.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should establish a “screenfree” zone at home and have no televisions, computers or video games in children’s bedrooms.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 3- to 5-year-olds should have no more than one to two hours per day of quality screen time at home, school or child care.

But setting limits isn’t always easy.

Angela Ferrario Anderson, a Highlands Ranch resident and stay-at-home mom, has 6-, 5- and 2-year-old boys. She was on strict bed rest when she was pregnant with her youngest two years ago and let her oldest child play on her phone to distract him.

“It was too expensive to have both

Digital tools such as the iPad shown here can be used to aid children with developmental challenges. However, many experts recommend keeping close tabs on the amount of time kids spend using these devices. Photo by Shutterstock

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unamstered.,” released on TDE/Aftermath/ Interscope records.

Review: Lamar released this EP of demos from his “To Pimp A Butterfly” recording sessions as a surprise on Feb. 11, and it’s still better than most rapper’s full albums.

The EP is a powerful blend of free jazz, funk and hip-hop with some of Lamar’s most versatile and relaxed verses.

Favorite song: “untitled 06 │06.30.2014.”

Lyric that hits me the hardest: “Why you wanna see a good man with a broken heart?”

— from “untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.”

The man has never been anything less that vocal about his talent and skill levels.

Even a cursory Google search of West will show some pretty hilarious memes about his self-confidence.

And although he sometimes veers into grandiosity, when it comes to music he’s absolutely correct. He’s far from the first musician with this kind of hubris: Check out John Lennon’s ego or some of the best soundbites from Oasis in its prime. But it’s unusual for a black artist to be this vocal, which may be a large, unadmitted part of it for many people.

“The Life of Pablo” is messier than most of West’s albums, but still features (kids) at daycare,” she said, “so he would play toys for a while then end up on the Android tablet playing Angry Birds.”

The smartphone helps with her son’s vocabulary, she said, but she worries about long-term effects.

The key, media experts and parents say, is to find the right balance.

What’s important is the quality of

the artist scaling some of his highest heights and falling to his dumbest moves.

For an artist who helped rap kick its prominent homophobia in the mid2000s, the lazy misogyny is even more glaring — especially when he’s been called on it so many times. For any other artist, this would be enough to erase him or her from the pop culture lexicon.

But it’s a testament to West’s music and production that you’re able to excuse it, if not condone it. He still has a lot of growing to do in some areas.

The best part of the Madison Square Garden event wasn’t the celebrity cameos or even the music, but watching West behind his laptop, rapping and dancing along with his music. His joy was contagious.

West has taken a lot of flak lately, some of it rightfully so. But those moments highlighted what his best work can do — make you believe in yourself and let go of inhibitions to create what you want.

One of my favorite Kanye West quotes isn’t from any song, but from an interview with Zane Lowe on the BBC in 2013: “If you’re a Kanye West fan, you’re not a fan of me, you’re a fan of yourself. You will believe in yourself. I’m just the espresso.”

Thanks for that lesson, Yeezy.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he’s ready for the haters. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite Kanye West song at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

digital programming and its effect on the child and family, according to Common Sense Media, a website that follows media and technology.

“There really is no magic number that’s ‘just right,’” it said. “… It’s still important for kids’ overall healthy development to balance their lives with enriching experiences found off screens.”

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Denver Ballet Theatre to enchant audiences The Denver Ballet Theatre will present “Paquita,” a great ballet from the classical repertoire, on April 14 and 15 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Three professional dancers will join the DBT ensemble of 50 Sonya Ellingboe to retell the story, SONYA’S which originated at the Paris Opera in SAMPLER 1846. Performances: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 14 and 15.

Tickets: $18-$36, 303-805-6800, parkerarts.ticketforce.com.

Indoor out-of-doors March 19 is a big arts day in Englewood: In addition to the Hampden Hall anniversary concert, the Museum Out-

door Arts indoor gallery will celebrate the opening of “Daniel Sprick: Painting Out-Of-Doors” with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Performance by Tim Brother, opening of an installation by Diane Christiansen in the White Box Gallery, debut of a new short process film and short performance by Lauren Beale in collaboration with the Athena Project. moaonline.org, 303-806-0444.

Kirkland, Myhren join forces An exhibit called “Pushing Boundaries: Early Women Artists of Colorado” opens from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 24 at the University of Denver’s Myhren Gallery, 2121 E. Asbury Ave., Denver. It represents research collaboration between DU’s art department and the Kirkland Museum, which will be closing May 1 to prepare for the move to its new building, under construction at 12th Avenue and South Bannock Street, just west of the Denver Art Museum. It will reopen in mid-2017 and will be moving the original Vance Kirkland

Studio to the new address. Myhren Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

Littleton Symphony “The Four Elements: Fire” will be presented by the Littleton Symphony at 7:30 p.m. April 1 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton.

“Ritual Fire Dance” by de Falla will open the concert, followed by newly appointed University of Denver cello professor Matthew Zalkind playing Prokfiev’s “Symphony Concerto in E Minor,” written under political fire from the Soviet Union. Also on the program: selection from Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks;” Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” and Josef Strauss’ “Feuerfest Polka.” Tickets: $18/$15, free under 21, littletonsymphony.org; or at Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., B-206, Centennial, 303-933-6824.

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screening of “Frozen,” the Academy Award-winning film, is planned on March 26 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” Tickets: $8-$10, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Contemporary ballet Colorado Ballet will close its season with “Director’s Choice,” a collection of contemporary works, on March 25-27 at the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall at DU’s Newman Center and on April 1 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The program includes Dominic Walsh’s “Wolfgang (for Webb),” with music by Mozart; two pas de deux: Amy Walsh’s “It’s Not a Cry” and Gerald Arpino’s “Light Rain,” and the world premiere of Colorado Ballet Ballet Mistress Lorita Traviglia’s “Angel of Buenos Aires,” with live music by the Austin Piazzolla Quintet. Tickets: $30 to $155, coloradoballet.org, 303-837-8888, lonetreeartscenter.org.

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Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites.

Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

Highlands Republican Club meets at 7 a.m. every last Friday of the month at Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or email at rickmrry@yahoo.com.

Douglas County Libertarian Development Group meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Rio Grande Restaurant, 9535 Park Meadows Drive. Go to LPDG.org. The group also has a very active Facebook page. In addition, we are also recognized by the State Libertarian party. Contact Wayne Harlos at 303-229-3435.

Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel.

Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.

Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the Thursday of every month for topical

Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for information.

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

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CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Highlands Ranch networking event from 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS Professional Network at www.CertusNetwork.com.

Highlands Ranch Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992.

Highlands Ranch Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m.

Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102.

Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, call 303-7913500.

Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-6928183.

Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139.

The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County.

LeTip of Douglas County Come join our group for breakfast and learn more about how we may help your business grow.

Let us help you to put more dollars in your pocket. Meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Mimi’s Café, 9155 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Contact Scott Tschappat at 303-7572979 or stschappat@comcast.net for information.

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

Networking for the Not-Working meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting. Visit chcc. org/career for more information.

Recreation Chess Club meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess.org.

Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net.

Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. All are welcome. A free question-and-answer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 for South Suburban Park and Recreation District residents; $1.75 for non-residents. Reservations required. Call Sue at 303-6413534.

Falcon Youth Sports Association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244.

Falcon Youth Sports Association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244.

Front Range Woodturners Club welcomes all visitors to our monthly meeting on the first Tuesday evening of each month. Meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. and include displays of members’ work and a two-hour demonstration by highly qualified artisans. Meetings take place in the basement of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@gmail.com.

Highlands Ranch Cycling Club has weekly rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www.highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792.

Highlands Ranch Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org.

Running Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-842-5520.

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www.gracecolorado.com Join Us For Holy Week Worship Maundy Thursday, March 24

Evening communion service - 7:00 PM

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Multicultural (Anglo, Latino, Vietnamese) dinner and worship - 5:30 PM (At Denver Presbytery, 1710 S. Grant St, Denver CO 80210)

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Confounding production staged at Buntport Open-source story provided inspiration for latest show

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com It helps — or not — to know that inspiration for Buntport’s latest original production came from a non-linear, open-source tale called “Riding Sidesaddle” by musician Miriam Suzanne, published under the name Eric M. Suzanne. It’s printed on 250 3-by-5 index cards to be read in no particular order. Copies of those cards were displayed in Buntport’s entry lobby on opening night, March 4.

Buntport’s four actor/writer/directors — Erik Edborg, Brian Colonna, Hannah Duggan and Erin Rollman — were joined by two accomplished local actors, Diana Dresser and Michael Morgan, who also participated in the company’s collaborative writing process to create “10 Myths on the Proper Application of Beauty Products.”

The production, carefully staged as always, takes place in a brightly lit, centrally located bathroom, with shadowy action continuing to each side. Three members of the Teacup Gorilla Band are in the bathtub, strumming, playing chords … including author Miriam Suzanne. Actors peer out through the “fourth wall” as they talk and primp.

“We’ve taken the same characters and many of the plot points and built more of the world,” say the program notes. “Like the novel, the play is about memory, myth and these absurd carcasses we all live in …” Six characters alternate brushing teeth, applying eye liner, brushing hair and occasionally trying to urinate — combined with subtle actions in the two far corners, which the audience needs to keep an eye on too.

Diana Dresser (Sam) appears first, looking in the mirror, grouchy, and applying eye makeup. When she’s not in the bathroom, she retreats to a dark corner where she continually changes clothes, getting

IF YOU GO “10 Myths on the Proper Application of Beauty Products” plays through March 26 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver.

Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Buntport. com. (Shaffer’s interview also reported that the group had taken a nine-month hiatus to write a book on collaborative writing, which they have done successfully for many years now, since they graduated from Colorado College and determined to form a theater company.) Two more productions are promised in fairly rapid succession: “The Rembrandt Room” April 8-30 and “Greetings From Camp Katabasis” May 13 to June 4.

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The audience sees them acting as one being, but a bit of additional explanation in the notes might have helped. (I found Tracy Witherspoon’s interview with Rollman, Colonna and Suzanne online, which spells it out — there is a brief mention of Hermaphroditus in the script.)

Erin Rollman’s character Jolene carries a “ghost” arm, which we aren’t supposed to see. Michael Morgan, as Edward, is a bit awkward and has some funny lines and a quizzical air.

In the tub are Dan Eisenstat on guitar, Miriam Suzanne on bass and Sondra Eby on drums. They keep a background thrum going and do burst into song on occasion.

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Fans get up close with filmmaking legend

By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com It’s not every day that moviegoers get to be upclose and personal with legendary film director and screenwriter Oliver Stone.

Stone, the driving force behind such blockbusters as “Platoon,” “JFK” and “Born on the Fourth of July,” covered a range of topics during a visit to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Littleton March 6. He discussed the success and turmoil surrounding two of his most talked-about movies, “Natural Born Killers” and “U-Turn,” which an audience of approximately 75 people had the chance to watch back-to-back.

Stone was the centerpiece of a panel discussion with Alamo general manager Walter Chaw and Matt Zoller Seitz, editor-in-chief of RogerEbert.com and author of “The Oliver Stone Experience,” a book that takes readers through the life and career of Stone. The book is due out in September.

Following are a few snippets of the conversations with the Academy Award-winning director.

On ‘Natural Born Killers’ and its reception Stone referred to the 1994 tale of murder and mayhem as a “very controversial” commentary on the media in the early 1990s and the growing tendency of cable news networks to latch onto the most gruesome crimes and report on them endlessly.

The movie, starring Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis as a pair of psychotic lovers on a killing spree, was the subject of numerous product-liability lawsuits, and the makers were “accused of being an accessory to murder,” Stone said. “(Author) John Grisham started (the) whole thing with a buddy in Louisiana whose friends were killed,” and said the movie “incited young people” to commit violent acts.

But there were also elements of the film that, under closer examination, reveal a “sensitive and delicate romance that is actually tender to us at this point,” Chaw said.

“The love story is very genuine,” Chaw said.

Stone agreed, saying “these two people, Mickey and Mallory, are the best people in the movie, which may turn some people off. It’s hard to accept that.”

On the initial dismissal by critics of ‘U-Turn’ Stone described “U-Turn” as a film noir and a “meditation on small-town America” exploring secrets that are “kind of shocking to us.”

“It’s about the dark side of our nature: the love, the greed and all of those things, sex and lust, money,” Stone said.

Starring Sean Penn as a hot-shot Californian marooned in the middle of a desert town, the story takes twists and turns that leave the viewer guessing, although there are hints throughout the movie as to what’s really going on. The low-budget movie had an ensemble cast, including Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte, Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Voight, Joaquin Phoenix and Claire Danes, but was “rejected by critics roundly,” the director said. It came at a time when Stone says he was exhausted from making 10 films in a 10-year span.

“U-Turn” has developed a cult following since being released in 1997.

“It was forgotten. I think it was people like you that started talking about it. And Walter,” Stone said to Zoller Seitz.

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Legendary director Oliver Stone speak to a group of 75 moviegoers at the Alamo Drafthouse in Littleton before a screening of two of his films, “U-Turn” and “Natural Born Killers.” Photo by Chris Michlewicz On what audiences have come to expect from his movies With films like “Salvador,” “World Trade Center,” “Nixon,” “Any Given Sunday” and a documentary series called “Untold History,” Stone has “continued to challenge himself, to evolve, and to surprise us. And he never goes quite the way you think he’s going to go,” Zoller Seitz said. Audiences are exposed to an “intoxicated, sensual, at times even nightmarish feeling that you don’t get from other major American filmmakers,” the critic said.

“You do not go to an Oliver Stone to be reassured (or) to have conventional wisdom repeated to you,” Zoller Seitz said. “You go to an Oliver Stone film to be shaken up, to be challenged, to laugh sometimes in a way that you feel ‘should I be laughing at this?’, and to feel a sense of being transported.”

On the upcoming film, ‘Snowden’ “I’m really not at liberty to say too much, but I’ll just say we went over there early and he… answered questions, because that’s his nature,” Stone said of Edward Snowden, who was granted asylum by Russia after fleeing authorities in the United States.

Stone said Snowden is “smart, articulate, he cares very much.” He participates regularly in forums, discussions and lectures, and has a presence on social media. Snowden often works most of the night because of the time difference.

Many of his colleagues remain in the United States.

Stone said Snowden is “in good spirits,” exhibits “no sign of depression,” and has “broadened his sense of humor,” but the former Central Intelligence Agency employee remains guarded.

“Snowden” is scheduled for release in September.

On recent film releases People who work in Hollywood often aren’t big viewers of movies or TV. “Oliver is not one of those people,” Zoller Seitz said. His first question when meeting friends is often “what have you seen?”

He recently recommended “Man from U.N.C.L.E.” to Zoller Seitz, who also enjoyed it. Stone said “you might boo me for this” before professing his love for “Zoolander 2” starring Ben Stiller (the audience at Alamo laughed). Stone described it as “witty. It’s very well written.”

“Will Farrell has never been better as the incarnation of all evil, and I say this seriously,” Stone said. “You see evil in my movies, but when you see this movie, you see evil.”

He also detested the CGI blockbuster, “Pacific Rim,” then in the next breath praised “Battleship,” Zoller Seitz said, recalling a conversation a few years ago. club, which they frequently do.) They were also involved in creating this play.

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Samurai armor goes on display in Denver Museum exhibits 140 objects owned by Dallas collectors

Nimaitachido tosei gusoko armor, mid-Edo period, late 18th century; iron, leather, gold, bronze and copper.

Kaen kabuto (flame helmet) represents hiju no tama (the flaming jewel).

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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Dramatic storytelling in a new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum includes exquisite craftsmanship, huge murals created from Japanese woodcuts, fiercelooking armored warriors, war regalia and a sense of pageantry.

“At first, it sounds like wild warriors — ninja — but actually, they were sophisticated. Compare them to the Renaissance,” said museum director Christoph Heinrich as he introduced the recently opened “Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection,” which has taken over the second-floor main gallery.

He also introduced the Dallas-based owners of the collection, which contains 140 objects from their more than 800 total items of samurai armor and accoutrements, including elaborate horse trappings. They date from the 1100s through 1800s.

The exhibit has been on tour in Europe and the U.S. for five years.

Gabriel Barbier-Mueller spoke of a visit to the Wallace Collection in London at age 14, where he first saw a samurai figure in armor. Later, he saw an exhibit in Paris — and bought his first suit of armor, which has grown to 800 pieces.

“They were banished from the house to space in office buildings where we have a museum,” he said. “We want to share them with children …” He was happy to see the many children visiting the museum on the day of the press tour, March 3.

Jiao Tianlong, the museum’s new curator of Asian art, also interpreted the exhibit, which runs through June 5.

Figures are in glass cases, carefully lighted. On the far side, there is a display of masks, representing Japanese “otherness,” Barbier-Mueller said.

“They went from mounted archers to fighting with bullets. The suits all collapse into the chest armor for travel,” he continued. “The second half (of the exhibit) is about beauty as the samurai became statesmen …”

He focused on the ornate helmets: each has a round bowl, “big on design.”

Included: a scallop shell, dorsal fin, crested wave, deer antlers, a rhino horn, a seal’s head and more — each a work of art. Later ones were influenced by

contact with “barbarians,” Portuguese, Spaniards …

Tianlong spoke of the samurais’ need for utter control over the mind.

They incorporated images of deities in the armor to gain spiritual power. “The unique warrior class continued into the late 19th century,” he said, “involved in politics and culture, contributing to Japanese art, with respect for art and literature …”

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IF YOU GO The Denver Art Museum is on 12th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Street. The samurai exhibit is timeticketed at an extra fee above general admission, and tickets can be reserved in advance. See denverartmuseum.org.

On April 12 at 6:30 p.m., Andreas Marks from the Minneapolis Institute of Art will give a lecture titled “Lethal Beauty — Design Elements in Samurai Suits of Armor” in the Sharp auditorium. Free, but reservation required: email blittle@denverartmuseum.org, or call 720-913-0040.

Enjoy the Samurai Shop as you exit the exhibit.

museum has planned a Japanese Just for Fun Family Center in the Duncan Pavilion in the North Building. The wall there shows off a new mural of downtown Tokyo and there are giant components for composing your own Japanese garden, stone sculptures to balance, equipment to make your mark and add to an ink-painted screen, to design and wear a samurai-inspired helmet and try on pieces of Samurai armor to learn how complicated it was to get dressed.

There is also a new Tactile Table which will be available on the second Friday and Saturday of the month (next: April 8 and 9). Tactile artist Ann Cunningham, who teaches at the School for the Blind in Littleton, has developed exhibit items and was working on carving clay for a patterned piece of costume/ armor when we visited. The docents will be trained to share the exhibit with visitors.

Include this magical show in a Spring Break museum visit: March 19 to April 3.

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Black Cube picks artists as fellows Nomadic museum focuses on ‘pop-up art experiences’

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Last summer, we received news about the Black Cube, a nomadic museum that would hold pop-up exhibits at various locations, beginning in September with the Trading Post at Red Rocks.

A new group of Artist Fellows has been announced for 2016 and the first exhibit, called “Mock Pavilion,” opened March 5 at Sala Diaz, an experimental nonprofit in San Antonio in an exchange program for that city’s Contemporary Art Month.

Ceramic artist Stephanie Kantor has installed a site-specific ceramic exhibit in a “repurposed domestic space,” i.e. and old house.

The organization’s director and chief curator, Courtney Zell, sent this definition of the Black Cube, which will host pop-up exhibitions including mining town interventions, an earthwork, a neon tumbleweed sculpture and an immersive ceramic installation (the Mock Pavilion, which “explores points of cultural transition through the interpretation of historic design motifs from Europe, the Middle East and Asia,” according to Zell): “Black Cube is a nonprofit, experimental art museum that operates nomadically. Without the traditional boundaries of a physical building, Black Cube exists primarily through partnering with our artist fellows to commission pop-up art experiences. At Black Cube, we see ourselves as an unconventional museum pursuing the most effective ways to engage audiences while supporting individual artists with critical professional guidance.”

Kantor received her MFA in ceramics from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2015. She is interested in “exploring the paradoxical aspects of culture, both expansive and local.” A glance at photos of her installation shows a variety of sources of inspiration.

This is the actual Black Cube nomadic museum, a nonprofit contemporary art museum that will sponsor pop-up art exhibits to new audiences while supporting artists’ sustainability. Each year, the museum sponsors six fellows, who create a work and related small pieces to be sold in the cube, which travels to the site. Courtesy photo Other Artist Fellows include: • Molly Berger of Denver, who was artist in residence at the Carbondale Clay Center where she had her first solo show called “A Thing Like Home.” It “confronted the ways in which we form identity through objects, memory and the domestic space.”

• John P. Geiger, who currently resides in the Detroit area. His work “centers on the mysticism of the American West, the power of the land, the frontier spirit, often challenging their origins and place in the imagination.”

Mackenzie Maroney of Parker, a photography student at Watkins College of Art, Design and Film in Nashville, Tennessee, has installed her senior thesis exhibit, a collection of vintage photos and other materials, called “Today I Saw a Butterfly,” which reflects her relationship with her grandmother. Courtesy photo

Parker art student to exhibit photos Show reflects on times spent with grandmother

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mackenzie Maroney of Parker will install her senior thesis photography exhibit from March 24 to April 3 in the Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Gallery on the campus of Watkins College of Art, Design and Film in Nashville, Tennessee.

She is a 2011 graduate of Chaparral High School in Parker and will receive her BFA in photography on May 14.

Her show, “Today I Saw a Butterfly,” includes digital photographs, home video and vintage photographs — her reflections on her relationship with her paternal grandmother, Rosemary, who experienced Alzheimer’s disease for 12 years before her death in 2005.

Maroney has combined photographs and mixed media to explore ideas of mem-

ory, memory loss and the overall connection between two people.

She has especially concentrated on thoughtful portraits while studying at Watkins and has her work published in the Tennessean, Nashville Scene, Local Wolves magazine, Eide magazine and more.

“My photographs are ones that tell stories, and, even more than that, create an experience. They build off real emotions, everyday experiences and relationships, as well as the overall simplicities and complexities of life.” She strives to capture raw moments and build connections with her subjects.

A quote from Rebecca Solnit inspired the title for her exhibit: “Memory, even in the rest of us, is a shifting, fading, partial thing, a net that doesn’t catch all the fish by any means and sometimes catches butterflies that don’t exist.” (Essayist Solnit is a Harper’s editor who writes about the environment, politics, place and art…)

Maroney’s photographs will be exhibited with the thesis show of fine art major Cassi Wright.

• SANGREE is an artistic collaboration between Rene Godinez Pozas and Carlos Lara, both of Mexico City. “Between iconoclasm and minimal aesthetics, anthropology and Land Art, the work of SANGREE investigates human’s traces in nature.”

• Eric Stewart is an interdisciplinary multimedia artist and educator. He works predominantly with 16mm film and invokes photochemical and darkroom processes to investigate landscape, place and cultural identity in the American West.

There is an actual “Black Cube” — a

shipping container that may be at the pop-up site as a mini-shop with related items produced by the exhibiting Fellow.

We will try to keep the reader informed of locations. There will also be some related lectures to stimulate discourse and thinking.

At this point, we can’t list an “if you go” destination, but will plan to in the future, as we get word (unless you plan to be in San Antonio this month — Sala Diaz is at 517 Stieren St. and holds 1,600 handpainted tiles, 36 ceramic vessels, tapestries and custom wallpapers).

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March 17, 2016

Littleton launched three on bright acting careers Welch, Ashford, Benoist got start on local stages

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Three women who once appeared locally in Littleton have climbed to the top in a highly competitive theater world, and their stories should provide encouragement to young area actors who are now rehearsing for the spring musical or play in their high school drama departments.

The three are opera singer Elizabeth Welch, stage and screen actress Annaleigh Ashford, and television actress Melissa Benoist.

Welch was an accomplished young singer who appeared in several shows at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton — at times, with her husband, Tim, who is also a singer. In 2008, the couple moved to New York with baby Vivian, and Welch joined the national tour of “Phantom of the Opera” as Christine and traveled until 2010. In 2010, she joined the Broadway company of “Phantom of the Opera” in the ensemble and as understudy to Christine.

Now, she is in Oberhausen, Germany, playing the lead in “Das Phantom der Opera,” which opened in November. It’s the 25th anniversary of “Phantom of the Opera,” which gives it a special meaning for Welch. She had studied and performed in Germany and Austria previously and had considerable command of German language as she learned the script, although German lessons were scheduled.

The family has made Maplewood, New Jersey, home base and a story from the Village Green newspaper reports that her family visited at Christmas and will return in summer, when Vivian will stay with her mother for a period. Tim Welch, who is a voice teacher, performer and producer, will visit as well and Elizabeth will be able to return to New York to watch Vivian perform with the Lincoln Center Middle School Jazz

Annaleigh Ashford, a Wheat Ridge High School graduate and Tony-winning actress who performed at Town Hall Arts Center and Country Dinner Playhouse while a high school student, will be seen in a made-forTV version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” to run in fall 2016.

Operatic singer Elizabeth Welch, who performed locally for several years, has moved to Oberhausen, Germany, to sing the lead Christine role in “Das Phantom der Opera” for a year. She has been performing in the Broadway cast of “Phantom.” Courtesy photos Academy. (Actor Brent Barrett reprises the role of the Phantom.)

Annaleigh Ashford performed as Annaleigh Swanson in “Cinderella” and other productions at Town Hall Arts Center and Country Dinner Playhouse while she was a student at Wheat Ridge High School. (She graduated in three years.) Her next stop was at Marymount Manhattan College, where she earned a theater degree in three years while making Broadway connections.

Soon after she graduated, she joined the touring cast of the hit Broadway show “Wicked,” in the ensemble and as understudy for the lead role of Glinda for 10 months. Next in order, in 2007, was a place in the original cast of “Legally Blonde” on Broadway, as Margot. Before 2007 ended, she took over the leading role of Glinda in “Wicked” on Broadway. She is married to Joe Tapper.

She won a Tony for her role in “You Can’t Take It With You,” played in “Kinky Boots” and “Hair,” and recently starred in the lead role as the lovable stray dog in “Sylvia”

by A.R. Guthrie, with Matthew Broderick — showing off her skills as a comic. That ended in January. She has an ongoing role as Betty in “Masters of Sex” on television and an original cabaret revue, “Lost in the Stars.”

As of January, she is involved in shooting a made-for-TV version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” for Fox. She’ll play the role of Columbia in the film, which will air sometime this fall. We’ll watch for it!

Melissa Benoist is at present seen Mondays at 7 p.m. on CBS as “Supergirl.” Born October 4, 1988, in Littleton, she grew up attending theater classes at the Academy of Theatre Arts, then owned by Paul Dwyer and Alann Estes (now owned by Mary Dai-

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Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850 Yoga class. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United Methodist Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness. Class is offered from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sessions are 10 weeks, and drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www. st-andrew-umc.com.

Service American Legion Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch.

Call 720-663-1260.

Mansion tours. The Highlands Ranch Metro District invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.HighlandsRanchMansion.com or call 303-791-0177.

Taize-style service, a meditative hour of prayer, song, scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:45-7:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday

ley, who knew Melissa when Mary taught at Arapahoe High School). She graduated from Arapahoe in 2007 and attended Marymount Manhattan College also, while starting to get performing jobs in New York.

She is married to Blake Jenner, with whom she co-starred in the very popular television show “Glee.” She has appeared in other TV shows and won the “Supergirl” role in January 2015.

She’s found the role empowering and was a superhero fan growing up — Michael Keaton in “Batman,” for instance, rather than comics. Her website quotes her as saying she had to learn to hit someone without getting hurt herself — hard to believe after watching a strong Monday night performance!

Another bit of input from Mary Dailey is that her son Matthew, also an Arapahoe 2007 graduate and former Town Hall performer, is touring as Tommy Di Vito in the national company of “Jersey Boys.” An ongoing friend of Melissa’s, he visited her in Los Angeles recently and got to visit her “Supergirl” set.

of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour.

The labyrinth is also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

Social Breakfast Club Singles 50 plus meets the third Saturday each month at the Ridge Grill, Castle Pines North Country Club, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities such as dinners, sports, theater, etc. Reservations are required; cost is price of your meal. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-814-8428.

Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. The website is www.TBC50plus. org.

Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-8108504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com.

“CHAI” Lands Ranch/South Denver Metro Jewish Community Company. Call 303-4706652.

Genealogy 101 is a small group of novice and advanced non-professional genealogists who meet at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in Room 206 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is geared to assist each other in our journeys into discovering the lives of our ancestors. No fees.

Great Books. Great Books Discussion Groups meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama. Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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Caleb Liban, one of eight Spartans, perfects his front flip in Goodson Recreation Center’s busy gymnasium on March 9.

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Gymnastics draws boys for team competition South Suburban rec center is young athletes’ practice site

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Dozens of young girls assemble at Goodson Recreation Center for gymnastics practice on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There’s also a group of boys among the crowd at the Centennial facility.

They are the Spartans — one of the few competitive boys gymnastics teams in the south metro area.

“We had a successful boys program up until the mid’90s,” said Andrea Miesen, head coach of the South Suburban gymnastics program. “It disappeared for a while because we didn’t have anyone interested in coaching the boys.”

South Suburban’s boys program came back about three years ago due to public interest. It’s now in the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics Gymnastics League, a competitive program for girls and boys, ages 7-18.

CARA is more relaxed than other competitive gymnastics programs, said Miesen.

“Everybody is welcome,” she said. “And the boys are able to compete as long as they are willing to work hard and be safe.”

The Spartans, eight boys ages 8-12, practice yearround, twice a week from 6-7:30 p.m., and compete from early June to late July. They average about seven meets.

They start practice with a 10-minute jog and stretch.

On Tuesdays, they focus on one set of events, such as bars and balance beams, and on Wednesdays, they do an alternate set, such as vault and tumbling.

Ben Ratico, 12, likes the pull-up and high bars, two components that require upper-body strength.

“I just want to progress as far as I can,” he said.

Jerry Burkey, one of three boys gymnastics coaches for South Suburban, hopes the program inspires boys to compete at a collegiate level, since the sport isn’t offered in nearby high schools.

“They can still get scholarships for college through gymnastics,” he said. “That’s what I want these boys to shoot for.”

Burkey was an all-state, all-American gymnast when he attended Cherry Creek High in the early 1990s. He played other sports, including football and wrestling, he said, but gymnastics — which the school has since discontinued for boys — was the hardest.

“This sport will improve their skills in any other sport,” he said. “It’s all about cardio, strength and technique.”

The program also teaches motor skills, goal setting and life values, coaches say. Participants are required to sign a contract and maintain adequate grades.

“Everything that we do here has a purpose,” said Burkey.

Kellyn Hartler, 9, practices the pommel horse at a weekly Spartans practice. “That right there is one of the hardest things to do in gymnastics,” said Jerry Burkey, who helps with the boys’ practice.

Coach Isaiah Saldana-Spiegel, left, Caleb Liban, Kellyn Hartler, Ben Ratico and coach Jerry Burkey at the Spartans Wednesday evening gymnastics practice at Goodson Recreation Center. “Everything that we do has a purpose,” Burkey said.

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Michael Jackson Tribute The Toad Tavern presents “The Gloved One: A Tribute to Michael Jackson” at 8 p.m. Friday, March 18, at 5302 S. Federal Circle, Littleton.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets available online and at the door. Go to www. toadtavern.ticketfly.com.

Comedy Juggler Performs Comedy juggler David Deeble performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Tickets are available at www.tickets.amazingshows.com. Parking is free. Theatre of Dreams also presents its annual Wizard Camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 20-23, July 11-14 and Aug. 1-4. Cost includes all supplies and a recital show for the family. Go to www.AmazingShows.com.

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents ‘Fate’s Celebration’ The Arapahoe Philharmonic presents “Fate’s Celebration” at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 18, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. A pre-concert talk is at 6:45 p.m. All concert attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the concert for Orchestras Feeding America month. Items will be donated to the Mission Hills Church Food Bank. Visit www.arapahoe-phil.org or call 303-781-1892.

Colorado: The Highest State Well-known Colorado historian Tom Noel will present entertaining stories and photos about unusual aspects of Colorado history.

Program is from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. A prolific author, Noel has written more than 40 books about Colorado. His latest book, “Colorado: A Historical Atlas,” condenses 50 years of researching, writing and prowling every nook and cranny of the state. Noel’s presentation will cover a wide range of topics from breweries to lynchings, Mesa Verde to DIA, notable pioneer women to sports stars.

Noel, a professor of history at the University of Colorado Denver, writes a history column for the Sunday Denver Post and appears on Channel 9’s Colorado & Company as Dr. Colorado. Call 303-795-3961.

Of Legend and Lore The Highlands Ranch Concert Band presents its second performance of its 2016 concert series at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20 (Palm Sunday), at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The free program, “Of Legend and Lore!” and will include a selection of music that captures fantasy, romance, legend and adventure.

‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Violet” through Sunday, March 20. Celebrated theatre critic Sheridan Whiteside is in the midst of a cross-country lecturing tour when he slips on ice, breaking his leg and is forced to stay a bit longer at the home of his host family, ultimately taking over the house with his demands and visiting Broadway luminary friends. Rich with witty tongue-twisting dialogue and sharp zingers, The Man Who Came to Dinner is simply one of the funniest scripts of all time. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.

HR Then & Now The Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents “HR Then & Now: Birth of the Master Planned Community” from 7-8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 21, at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch. A tour of the mansion precedes the program, from 6-7 p.m. James Toepfer, the first president of the Colorado Division of Mission Viejo, presents the early history of the master-planned community. Go to www.

TheHRHS.org.

Writers Group Hears About Brainstorming Author and speaker Pam McCutcheon presents “Goal, Motivation, and Conflict: Brainstorming” at the Castle Rock Writers meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Bring writing materials. RSVP to castlerockwriters@ gmail.com or call Alice Aldridge-Dennis at 303-521-8615. The group meets one Monday each month. The April 18 meeting is an author’s celebration, featuring club members sharing about their recently published work.

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Music Students Perform Students of the Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association will perform from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Parker Bible Church, 4391 Mainstreet, Parker. The public is invited. Call Ann Riggs at 303-841-2976.

Ballet Ariel Dance Show Ballet Ariel presents “Peter and the Wolf” and other dances at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Call 303-945-4388 or visit www.balletariel.org.

Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is under way. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus that is open to anyone ages 55 and older, with or without choral experience. Email Brian@5280plus-encore.org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.

ART/CRAFTS

‘Lasting Impressions’ Exhibit Town Hall Arts Center presents “Lasting Impressions,” an art exhibition featuring work by Kathy Crammer, Bronwen Jones, Kathleen Lanzoni and Charlotte Strauss. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, March 30, in the Stanton Art Gallery inside Town Hall Arts Center. Go to www. townhallartscenter.org/stanton-art-gallery/.

Weekly Painting Sessions The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County invites member and non-member artists to participate in Paint Day, the guild’s weekly group painting sessions. Artists bring their own media and supplies; Paint Day runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in the lower level of Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave. in Littleton. Contact Bob Yackel, 303-794-2722 or yackelrobert@gmail.com.

Drop-in Classes Drop in and learn a craft, home improvement skill or what to read next at Saturday Surprise, at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. No registration is required; information at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

EVENTS

Lenten Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry every Friday night through March 18. Food is served from 4-6:30 p.m. Fried fish, baked fish or nuggets with coleslaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls are on the menu. Beverage choices include iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Cost for dinner is $5 for ages 5-12; $10 for 12 and older; $29 for the family; free for children younger than 5. Homemade desserts cost from 50 cents to $1. Takeout and drivethrough are available. Dinner is available in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, Parker.

Special Needs Sports Camp Learn the skills necessary to play a variety of sports at the spring break sports camp for ages 8 and older. Campers will learn the rules of the games, focusing on good sportsmanship and teamwork. Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, March 21, and Wednesday, March 23, at the Recreation Center at Southridge. Call 303-471-7043 or go to

www.hrcaonline.org/tr.

Artifact Dedication Event The Honor Bell Foundation is creating a community of veterans to foster public appreciation of military service and honor their fellow veterans with a proper, final tribute. “Forged from Honor: An Artifact Dedication Event” is at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. The Honor Bell is a 1,000-pound bronze bell cast with artifacts from Colorado’s military servicemen and women, and rung by Colorado’s veterans at graveside and memorial services. Artifacts include service-related items such as dog tags, medals and badges earned by veterans of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah and donated by their families to be included in the bell. When the bell is cast in May 2016, these items will be dropped into the molten bronze, making the Honor Bell truly “forged from honor.” When the bell tolls in memoriam, the legacy of those veterans will forever ring. To purchase tickets, or for more information, go to HonorBell.org or call 303-717-6974.

Country Rock Night Two-step your way to Country Rock Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch. Grab a date or a couple of friends. Dance instructors will be available to teach you the latest moves. Guests must be 21 and over.

Beer, wine and gourmet snacks will be available for purchase. Visit www. highlandsranchmansion.com for information or to purchase tickets. Call 303-791-0177.

Golf League Meeting An introductory meeting for the Thursday Morning 9-Hole League is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Practice rounds run from March 31 to April 21, and the season runs from April to September. Potluck luncheons planned each month. Contact ltl9hole@gmail.com.

Daniels Park Cleanup Volunteers will work to clean up Daniels Park, just in time for New Hope Presbyterian Church’s Sunrise Service on Easter morning at the park.

The cleanup is from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 26. A Denver Park Service member will be there to give a safety briefing and provide trash grabbers and bags. Volunteers must be at the safety briefing. All ages are welcome, but children must be closely supervised by their parents.

Breakfast burritos, coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Bring work gloves, boots or sturdy closed-toed shoes, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and a water bottle. Volunteers are asked to sign up so the church knows how many supplies to bring. To sign up, contact Dorothy Smith at dsmith366@gmail.com or 303-814-9207. Go to www.families4hope.com.

Easter at Thrive Thrive Church presents four Easter worship experiences at 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 26, and 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Mammoth Heights Elementary School, 9500 Stonegate Parkway, Parker. Festivities include Easter egg hunts, candy and prizes for the children, along with Starbucks and Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the adults. Go to www.thrivechurch.com/easter-at-thrive. Thrive Church is led by pastors Jacob and Hannah Ouellette.

Saturday Golf Club Broken Tee is now forming its women’s 18-hole Saturday Golf Club. The women play on Saturday mornings in accordance with USGA rules. Play will begin Saturday, April 2. Club is good for Monday to Friday working women. Contact btwsgc@aol.com.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Golf League The Englewood Women’s Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2016 season. The women play Tuesday mornings at Broken Tee Englewood golf course. Contact the membership chair for information, ewga18@gmail.com.

HEALTH

South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, March 19, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch (Charles Green, 720-231-7908); Sunday, March 20, 8 a.m. to noon, Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village; Sunday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., REI, 9637 E. County Line Rd., Englewood (Carolyn Carlson, 303-858-1726); Sunday, March 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ChristLife Community Church, 5451 CO-86, Franktown (Diana Brown, 720-224-1484); Tuesday, March 22, 12:30-6 p.m., Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; Thursday, March 24, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., South Metro Denver REALTOR Association, 7899 S. Lincoln Court, Littleton; Friday, March 25, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker; Sunday, March 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock.

SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.

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to interested parties willing to incur all costs associated with its relocation. Current owners hope to build a new 3 car garage sometime this year in place of their older 20 x 20 garage which may have some historical value. We believe the existing garage was built between 1929 and 1936. The garage is not entirely in its original form. It has been painted, has a new roof and the original accordion push style door was replaced with a single electric door. See Photos below. Parties interested in relocating the garage should email csugrad75@gmail.com no later than April 5th, 2016.

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My name is Sherry and I live in Tennessee. I am reaching out to the people of Colorado for help in finding my dearest friend, STEVEN (STEVE) EARL PERMENTER. He is 5”11, has brown eyes and dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing a full beard. Birth date:11-17-1960. The pictures attached are older photos. Steve is 55 years old now. His last known whereabouts were in the Brighton and Westminster areas of Colorado between April and July of 2015. Steve deserves to know that he is not alone in this world and that there is someone that loves him unconditionally. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Please text or call 931-305-3959. I work during the day so leave a message if no answer and I will return your call.

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Sporting goods Camping Gear

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Clothes call “The Emperor’s New Clothes” at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden, 1224 Washington Ave., runs through April 30, and is one of two plays in the area staged for children with professional casts. Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen and directed by Rory Pierce, who ran the children’s theater at Heritage Square for nearly 25 years. Performances at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets: $10, 303935-3044, minersalley.com.

Pooch production “Art Dog” is presented by Denver Children’s Theatre at Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, and is another production for children with a professional cast. Based on Thatcher Hurd’s book about the theft of a painting by Leonardo Dog Vinci, it plays most weekdays at 10 a.m. for schools and 1 p.m. on Sundays March 20, April 3 and 10, and May 1. Tickets: Public performances: $10/children, $12 adults. 303-316-6360, maccjcc.org/ denver-childrens-theatre/dct/.

About Martin Luther King “The Mountaintop” by Katori Hall plays March 22 to April 17 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Directed by Gavin Mayer. Prologues offering historical context and facts about the play will start 45 minutes before every performance. Performances: 7:30

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EDUCATION

Vietnam It’s been more than 50 years since U.S. soldiers began fighting a ground war in Vietnam. Half a century later, Vietnam is a different country with a rapidly growing economy and relatively friendly relations with the United States. Join Active Minds from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, as we take a look back at the evolution of Vietnam today.

We will cover the history as well as Vietnam’s current and future role in the region. Program takes place at the Inn at Greenwood Village, 5565 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village. Call 303-327-7340 to RSVP. Seating is limited.

Estate Planning Workshops Estate planning is a complex area of law, with countless rules that can change from year to year. Staying on top of the latest changes is crucial to protect your money and your family.

A free workshop will examine five simple estate planning strategies to keep your money in your family. RSVP required; call 720-4402774. Sessions are offered from 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 23, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree.

Tibet With an average elevation higher than the tallest peaks of Colorado, Tibet has been called the “Roof of the World.” Join Active Minds from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 25, as we explore the history and controversy that surrounds this unique region. China claims that Tibet has been part of China for centuries, while Tibet maintains that China illegally invaded the independent country in 1949. We will cover the role of the Dalai Lama and the views of China and the international community as we seek to understand the situation there. Program takes place at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Call 303-762-2660 to RSVP. If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center.

p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; 1 p.m.

Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays.

Tickets, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.

Athena Project “Ghosts of Us” is the Athena Project Festival winner from 2015 and is in a full production at the Newman Center through March 28. Performances: 8 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays (no show Easter, March 27), 8 p.m. Monday, March 28. Tickets: athenaprojectfestival. org.

Serial storytelling “Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue” by Quiara Alegria Hudes plays through April 23 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Directed by Chip Walton. First of a series of three stories about Elliot Ortiz and his Puerto Rican/American family.

Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets start at $18, 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org.

Unusual comedy “Tigers Be Still” by Kim Rosenstock is described as “a comedy about depression.” It plays through April 2 at Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave, Denver. John Ashton is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20. Tickets: $27.50, 303-321-5925, avenuetheater.com

Retirement Planning Workshops Seniors outliving their savings or pension or social security is a hot topic in Colorado, which has one of the fastest growing populations of people aged 65 or older. These issues and more are addressed at free Lunch and Learn seminars, “Aging and Long Term Care: How Am I Going to Pay For It?” at Koelbel Library, 5955 Holly St., Centennial. Lunch is catered by Panera Bread. Seminars are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, Wednesday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 26; from 9:3011:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5; and from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 12. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820.

English Practice Practice your English gives mixed-level English language learners an opportunity to practice speaking English. Adults from all levels and language backgrounds are welcome at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

No registration is required; information at 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

GED Prep Classes Students ages 17 and older may attend GED prep classes at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, and 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, Parker. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www. msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.Facebook.com/ msudenverlearnoninitiative.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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SPORTS

LOCAL

GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS

ThunderRidge cheerleaders and fans share in the excitement of their team’s victory in the state final over Highlands Ranch on March 12. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Grizzlies bite back for 5A title ThunderRidge avenges prior loss to rival Highlands Ranch to capture 5A championship

By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com ThunderRidge’s girls went into the March 12 Class 5A state championship game

against Continental League rival Highlands Ranch with plenty of motivation.

The Grizzlies lost to Broomfield in last season’s title game and then let a win slip away in a loss in a January loss to Highlands Ranch, and those two setbacks were remembered. ThunderRidge left the Coors Events Center with the school’s fourth state championship trophy and first since 2005 after a 47-32 win over the Falcons.

“After last season’s feeling we just kept that feeling,” said senior Jaz’Myne Snipes.

“We went into this season just thinking, ‘We’re not going to go out like we did last year.’”

ThunderRidge (25-3) used a stellar defensive effort to avenge the 46-37 loss to Highlands Ranch during the regular season. The Falcons, who came into the game averaging 69.8 points a game, were held to the team’s lowest point total in the past 55 games.

Highlands Ranch (26-2) never got into an offensive flow and suffered its first loss this season to a Colorado team. ThunderRidge forced 23 turnovers and outrebounded the Falcons 30-23. Highlands Ranch shot only 33.3 percent from the floor, which included a 2-for-16 effort from beyond the 3-point line.

“Definitely defense was the key,” added Snipes. “Boxing out and giving them one shot was a key, and coming

down on offense and not letting their pressure get to us.

We played our ball and not theirs.”

Defense has been a focal point for the Grizzlies.

“We don’t change things too much, we had to change a little bit to take their strength away, but it still comes down to man-to-man defense, and we switched up to a zone here and there,” said first-year Grizzlies continues on Page 28

Valor Christian repeats as 4A champions Eagles girls team defeats Evergreen in Class 4A title game

By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com There were many who doubted that Valor Christian could repeat as Class 4A state basketball champions after the Eagles graduated 68 percent of its scoring and 79 percent of its rebounding from the 2015 title team.

Still, Valor won its second-consecutive 4A championship with a 55-40 win over Evergreen on March 12 at the Coors Events Center. It marked the third straight championship appearance for the Eagles, who finished the season with a 27-1 record and a 27-game winning streak.

“We lost a lot, and a lot of people didn’t think we would be in this position and the girls just refused to buy into that,” said

second-year Valor coach Jessika Caldwell, who had to regroup to replace last season’s standouts Kendall Bradbury, Caroline Bryan and Makenna Roth.

“Three of my seniors (Madison McCoy, Heidi Hammond and Sara Gibson) were at the Final Four their sophomore year, lost it that year, won it last year and then won it again. For them, three out of their four years to be in the position they were in speaks highly of our basketball program.”

Valor had beaten Evergreen, a Jeffco 4A opponent, twice during the regular season, and never trailed in making it three wins over the Cougars, who turned the ball over 25 times and were hampered when inside players Samantha Kisiel and Claudia Dillon got into foul trouble.

Senior Kim Childress, a transfer from Highlands Ranch, led the Eagles with 19 points and six rebounds as the Eagles Eagles continues on Page 29

Valor Christian players celebrate after their victory over Evergreen on March 12 at the Coors Event Center in Boulder.

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by Jim Benton

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March 17, 2016

Slow start costs Valor Christian boys Pueblo West beats Eagles in 4A title game

class players on the Valor roster, led the Eagles with 19 points. Valor Christian shot 38.8 percent from the field compared to 60.5 percent for Pueblo West’s dribbleBy Jim Benton drive motion offense. jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com “We’re also a dribble-drive team, but we didn’t do it as well as they did,” added Valor Christian coach Troy Pachner Pachner. “The dribble drive is the hardspent most of the March 12 Class 4A state est thing to guard in basketball. They championship game against Pueblo West spread us out, went downhill and then hit at the Coors Events Cenpullups around it. Even ter clapping his hands when we went to some and trying to encourtrapping zone we didn’t age his boys basketball have a ton of success.” team.

Valor Christian The Eagles needed staged a remarkable support as they fell fourth-quarter semifinal behind early and never comeback when the recovered. The Cyclones Eagles, trailing 40-28 breezed to a 70-51 vicafter three quarters, raltory. lied to beat Longmont Valor (25-3) fell 58-53 on March 11. behind 15-2 with 1:44 to Sanders had 20 play in the first quarter, points in the semifinal and the Eagles never win, and Kyle Knuckthreatened the remainles scored 19 and hit a der of the game.

3-point shot to push “The slow start got us Valor ahead with 1:35 to all right,” said Pachner. play in the game.

“Pueblo was awesome, “I can’t imagine that and you have to give it took a toll,” said PachWest all the credit. Their ner when asked if the kids came out and emcomeback had anything braced the big moment, to do with the Eagles’ and hit the shots we sluggish start in the title expected them to take.

Troy Pachner, game. “If anything, you We didn’t shoot real well, Valor Christian would have thought but they maybe didn’t a game like against boys basketball Longmont would have score on three or four trips in the first quarter, coach had us ready to go and and you’re not going to feeling almost unbeatbeat anybody playing able. defense like that.

“It was a great sea“We really struggled to guard penetrason. We certainly plan on a lot of players tion. They got more and more confident, being back. We lost two great seniors and it seemed like we were climbing (Grant Adams and Booker Schelhaas) that uphill all game. We fought mostly through were cores of our locker room. But basketit and I’m proud of that, but it was a tough ball player-wise we’ve got pretty much evone. Giving such a gap in the first quarter, erybody that was a major minute kid back. it was impossible to close it.”

This game does not define our season, but Junior Jalen Sanders, one of 10 underI hope it defines our offseason.”

“

It was a great season. We certainly plan on a lot of players being back. ... This game does not define our season, but I hope it defines our offseason.”

Valor Christian’s Keisan Crosby posts up Pueblo West’s Jacob Wilkinson. The Eagles lost in the state final 70-51 at the Coors Event Center in Boulder on March 12. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

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“

I was going to give my full effort whether we won or lost.

Remembering the first game against Highlands Ranch gave us that extra push during the third quarter, because last time they came back.”

Grizzlies Continued from Page 26

ThunderRidge’s Jaz’myne Snipes keeps the ball away from the hands of Highlands Ranch’s Tommi Olson. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Basketball Continued from Page 1

place, it’s because people are competing against each other to make things better,” he said. “So you have coaches start copying the same type of structure, so that’s my theory for success. People gravitate and they see it happening.

“Maybe you are competing in the same league and you have to make sure

head coach Matt Asik, who has been with the program since 2001. “We were up 25-12 on them (Highlands Ranch) at our place, and then before you knew it we lost by nine points, so that third quarter was huge to extend the lead and calm us down.”

Highlands Ranch went 4:20 without scoring to start the third period, which helped ThunderRidge grab a 42-23 lead with four minutes left in the game.

“Our rebounding was never there,” said Falcons coach Caryn Jarocki. “ThunderRidge did a good job boxing out. We had too many turnovers.”

Senior Alyssia Martinez, who scored 21 points in ThunderRidge’s 69-67 March 10 semifinal win over previously unbeaten Grandview, had 17 points to pace the Grizzlies against Highlands Ranch.

“It’s amazing going out my senior year with a state championship,” said Martinez.

you are keeping up with the Joneses.

Everybody needs to get a good coach.

Then everybody’s program gets better.”

Caryn Jarocki has been coach at Highlands Ranch for 19 seasons. Matt Asik made his debut as ThunderRidge’s head coach this season, but has been an assistant in the girls program since 2000.

And Jessika Caldwell has won back-toback state titles in two seasons as Valor Christian coach.

“As far as Highlands Ranch is concerned, Caryn has just done a phenomenal job,” said Wright. “What’s

Alyssia Martinez, ThunderRidge senior basketball player “I was going to give my full effort whether we won or lost. Remembering the first game against Highlands Ranch gave us that extra push during the third quarter, because last time they came back.”

Snipes finished with 16 points and eight rebounds.

“All the playoffs, our focus was boxing out and defense,” she said. “During the playoffs we were a whole different team than we were during the season. Losing to Ranch and losing to Grandview in the season gave us motivation to get better.”

Sophomore Leilah Vigil paced Highlands Ranch with 13 points and nine rebounds.

“It was a tough game against a great team,” said Vigil. “We just couldn’t overcome a negative stat. We have the tools to do it again next year.”

Guard Tommi Olson, another Highlands Ranch sophomore, pointed out that the Falcons didn’t play the same as in a 66-46 semifinal win over Ralston Valley.

“We didn’t come out like last game,” she said. “We just didn’t have it. We were ice cold on our 3-point shots, and we just didn’t focus and didn’t make it happen.”

she done year after year is one huge reason. On ThunderRidge’s side, they’ve had some phenomenal players and coaches.”

Youth and club programs also play a role in the success of high school teams.

“It’s just the feeder programs,” said ThunderRidge senior Jaz’Myne Snipes.

“We have really strong feeder programs.

All of us have been playing together since elementary school. Valor and Ranch have good feeder programs. We’ve been playing against those girls from Ranch since elementary school.

“We’ve been playing against them for years, so for both of us to be in state it was like the final blow — like who is going to be the best team? Growing up playing in club, they would win a championship and we would win a championship.”

Caldwell agrees.

“We have a lot of good players in the area,” she said. “Most of the girls have been playing against each other since they were little.”

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Creek coach ready to start new chapter It will be strange to visit Cherry Creek and not see Mike Brookhart either coaching on the sidelines or visiting with someone while watching a Bruins athletic team compete.

I can remember Jim Benton covering games OVERTIME decades ago while writing for the Rocky Mountain News and Brookhart was playing for the Bruins.

Brookhart, a 1979 Cherry Creek graduate and three-sport letterman who went on to play baseball at Northern Colorado, has resigned after 14 seasons as the Cherry Creek boys basketball coach.

He said he would like to continue coaching.

“I just won’t be coaching at Cherry Creek,” he said.

Brookhart was a teacher and dean at Creek but retired before this school year.

He stayed on as basketball coach, and the Bruins advanced to the state quarterfinals, where they lost in overtime to Chatfield earlier this month.

He also doubled as the Bruins’ head football coach for four seasons, stepping down after the 2011 campaign.

Now, he’s made a tough decision to move on to another school.

“I’m going to coach,” Brookhart said.

“I told our principal that this was going to be my last year at Cherry Creek. I need a change. It is not only good for the individual but the program too.

“I’ll be OK with that. I’ll miss it and it’s been nothing but a great career. I’ll always be a Bruin and I wish them success in Benton continues on Page 31

Eagles Continued from Page 26

Valor Christian’s Tess Boade drives around Evergreen’s Baylee Galan-Browne. The Eagles went on to win the title over the Cougars 55-40. Photo by Paul DiSalvo

tweaked their offense a little to provide Childress a chance to score.

“I was really on,” said Childress “But we all contributed very well. One of the biggest things was keeping them out of the middle in our full-court trap. If we kept them on the sidelines with our trap we were going to be OK.” Valor had 42 defensive stops and scored 21 points off turnovers. The Eagles also outscored the Cougars 23-9 from the foul line.

“That was not necessarily our natural pressure,” added Caldwell. “We knew they have strong guards, talented guards that could dribble through the pressure. We actually had to play a little smarter and pick and choose our times.

Our girls did a good job executing.”

McCoy finished with 14 points, five rebounds and two steals.

“This season was great all the way, and this was a great win,” she said.

“They were taller than us, and we just had to go out and run. The key this season has been the unity we have built, and we are all the best of friends.

We just wanted to go out and not have any letdowns.”

Hammond, who scored 19 points in a 63-30 semifinal win over Holy Family on March 10, had 11 points in the win.

“We just thought about where we wanted to get back to and worked to get there,” said Hammond. “For me being a senior, it’s absolutely incredible.”

After a season-opening loss to Class 5A Fossil Ridge, Valor won the next 27 games and averaged 65.4 points per game. Over the past two seasons, the Eagles have won 39 of 40 games played.

The final game of the regular season last year was a forfeit to D’Evelyn because of Valor’s overscheduling error.

“We came out a little bit slow that first game (this season), but after that we flipped the switch,” explained Hammond. “We didn’t want to feel that again, and we came out each and every game and pushed as hard as we possibly could.”

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SPORTS ROUNDUP VALOR CHRISTIAN EAGLES GIRLS SOCCER Valor Christian 5, Pueblo West 0 The Eagles took victory at an away nonconference game against Pueblo West on March 10 with one goal in the first half and four goals in the second.

Key performers: Senior Dakota Spencer and junior Camryn Dyke each scored one goal. Freshman Cori Dyke and junior Brianna Johnson each scored one goal and had one assist.

Valor Christian 3, Palmer Ridge 1 Valor Christian beat Palmer Ridge at a home non-conference game on March

12 with one goal in the first half and two goals in the second.

Key performers: Senior Dakota Spencer scored two goals and senior Katie Haar scored one goal.

Freshman Cori Dyke had one assist.

BOYS LACROSSE Conifer 9, Valor Christian 8 The visiting Eagles lost a close non-conference game against Conifer on March 10 with leads in the first and third quarters.

Key performers: Freshman Eric Pache-

co was selected as player of the game and won 18 faceoffs. Juniors Gianni Orlando and Dalton Ziegler each scored three goals.

GIRLS LACROSSE Valor Christian 14, Dakota Ridge 13 The Eagles took victory against Dakota Ridge at a home non-conference game on March 10. The game went into overtime and Valor Christian scored the final goal.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

BOYS SWIMMING Valor Christian 176, Green Mountain 106 The Eagles beat Green Mountain at a home varsity swim meet on March 12.

Key performers: Freshman Matthew King took first place in the one-meter with 182.2 points. Freshman Caleb Kim took first place in the 50 free in 23.23 seconds. Senior Lucas Wyatt took first place in the 100 free in 51.96 seconds.

THUNDERRIDGE GRIZZLIES BASEBALL ThunderRidge 10, Rangeview 1 The Grizzlies won a home non-conference game against Rangeview on March 12.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

Key performers: Sophomore Shae Holmes was selected as player of the game and scord one goal. Freshman Anna Hart scored a goal and had an assist. Goalie Sierra Roth, a junior, had four saves.

GIRLS SOCCER Thunderridge 4, Chatfield 2 The Grizzlies beat Chatfield at an away non-conference game on March 10 with two goals in the first half and two in the second.

ThunderRidge 1, Pinecreek 0 Thunderridge won an away nonconference game on March 12 against Pinecreek with one goal in the first quarter.

Key performers: Senior Mealii Enos was selected as player of the game and scored

one goal. Sophomore Shae Holmes and senior Sanela Hodzic each had three shots on goal. Goalie Sierra Roth, a junior, had six saves.

BOYS LACROSSE Boulder 15, Thunderridge 10 The Grizzlies lost to the Boulder Panthers in a home non-conference game on March 12.

Key performers: Junior Dylan Sandman was selected as player of the game and

scored five goals. Junior Wyatt Palmer scored two goals and had three assists.

Goalie Cody Burch, a sophomore, had eight saves.

GIRLS LACROSSE Thunderridge 17, Chatfield 7 The ThunderRidge Grizzlies beat Chatfield at a home non-conference game on March 11 with 11 goals in the first half and six goals in the second.

Key performers: No individual statistics have been reported for this game.

SKYVIEW ACADEMY HAWKS BASEBALL SkyView Academy 4, Cornerstone Christian Academy 2 The Hawks beat Cornerstone Christian Academy in an away non-conference game on March 11 with four runs and five hits.

Key performers: Junior Joseph Pippin had one run batted in and freshman Christian Lopez had two runs. Junior

Gabe Nelson had a .667 batting average and four plate appearances.

GIRLS SOCCER Jefferson Academy 3, Skyview Academy 1 The Hawks lost to Jefferson Academy at an away conference game on March 10.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

TRACK AND FIELD Earlybird Invitational in Pueblo on March 12 Sophomore Ceegan Callahan took eighth place in the 100 meters in 12.07 seconds. The boys relay team took

13th place with a time of 1 minute, 42.31 seconds. Senior Louise Wittenberg took 15th place in the 1,600 meters in 6:06.75.

The girls relay team took 10th place in the 4x200 meters in 2:01.22.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP MOUNTAIN VISTA GOLDEN EAGLES GIRLS SOCCER Mountain Vista 3, Smoky Hill 2 The Golden Eagles took victory at their first away non-conference game of the season against Smoky Hill on March 10.

Key performers: Junior Avery Adams was selected as player of the game and scored one goal. Juniors Mia Bonifazi and Haley Schueppert each scored a goal and sophomore Maisie Paulson had one assist.

Mountain Vista 3, Cherry Creek 1 Mountain Vista beat Cherry Creek at a neutral non-conference game on March 12 with one goal in the first half and two in the second.

Key performers: Junior Katie Joella was selected as player of the game and scored two goals. Junior Mia Bonifazi scored one goal. Sophomore goalie Kylee Love had four saves.

HIGHLANDS RANCH FALCONS BASEBALL Highlands Ranch 11, Eaglecrest 4 The Falcons beat Eaglecrest in an away non-conference game on March 12 with 11 runs and seven hits.

Key performers: Senior Cade Grossman and junior Morgan McIntosh each had two runs batted in.

BOYS LACROSSE Highlands Ranch 20, Fairview 5 Highlands Ranch took victory in a home non-conference game against Fairview on March 10 with 10 goals in the first quarter.

Key performers: Freshman Brock Taylor was selected as player of the game and had six ground balls. Junior Nick Gallegos and sophomore Cam Coburn each scored five goals.

Highlands Ranch 20, Eaglecrest 1 The visiting Falcons beat Eaglecrest at a non-conference game on March 2.

Key performers: No individual statistics were reported for this game.

BOYS SWIMMING Multi Teams at 2016 Lightning Invitational Highlands Ranch took first place with 790 points out of 10 teams on March 12 in Thorton.

Key performers: Junior Nash Bochner took third place in the 1 meter with 297.6 points. Senior Darren Woon took first place in the 50 free in 22.34 seconds. Sophomore Jacob Leichner took second place in the 100 free with a time of 49.87 seconds.

ROCK CANYON JAGUARS GIRLS SOCCER Rock Canyon 2, Boulder 1 Rock Canyon opened its season with a March 10 win on the road.

Key performers: Shannon McFarland and Jamie Tatum each scored one goal. Keelyn Osoba had an assist.

BOYS LACROSSE Rock Canyon 9, Denver East 2 Rock Canyon opened its season with a home win March 10.

Key performers: Barrett Wilson, Remington Kohl and RJ McLennan each scored two goals. Jackson Naylor scored one goal.

Goaltender Erik Peters had four saves.

Benton Continued from Page 29

everything they do. I’ve been really happy.”

So what’s the next coaching job for the 55-year-old Brookhart?

“Nothing that I can talk about this second,” he said.

Back on the pitch Area teams ranked in the preseason CHSAANow.com girls soccer poll are off to a hot start, going 10-2-2 after the first week of the season.

In Class 5A, Mountain Vista (2-0-0) was ranked third, Cherry Creek (1-1-0) fourth, ThunderRidge (2-0-0) seventh, Ralston Valley (2-0-0) eighth and Rock Canyon (1-0-0) 10th.

Preseason rankings in Class 4A had Ponderosa (1-0-1) seventh, Standley Lake (1-1-0) eighth and Wheat Ridge ninth (0-0-1) ninth.

Mountain Vista and Cherry Creek squared off, with the Golden Eagles earning a 3-1 win. And, Ponderosa and Wheat Ridge tied 1-1 in another top 10 matchup.

Lutheran football coach moves on Blair Hubbard’s tenure as Lutheran’s football coach was two seasons.

Hubbard has been named the new football coach at Class 4A Broomfield and the Lions are now searching for a replacement.

In his first season as Lions coach in 2014, Lutheran was undefeated until a loss in the first round of the playoffs. Hubbard’s two-year record was 16-5 at the Parker school.

Hubbard coached for 15 seasons at Faith Christian before coming to Lutheran.

Highlands Ranch Herald 31 Rugby player goes 10-for-10 Sophomore Duncan Swanson, who was the kicker last season for the Douglas County football team, accomplished an amazing feat by converting 10-of-10 conversions on a windy day March 5 for the Castle Rock Pirates rugby team in a win over Summit County.

“I’ve been around rugby for a long time and I’ve never witnessed that before, and what made it even more unbelievable is the wind running at about 20 mph,” said Pirates coach Robbie Winter.

A rugby conversion is like kicking the extra point in football.

But in rugby, the conversion kick is taken from a perpendicular line making the conversions much harder.

Swanson scored two tries and had 30 points during the game.

Vista wins Western Slope Open Mountain Vista opened the girls tennis season March 12 by winning the Western Slope Open in Grand Junction.

The Golden Eagles amassed 197 points to win the tournament with Heritage coming in third and Ralston Valley was fifth.

Vista had champions in five different categories of competition.

Casey Zhong won the No. 1 singles championship for Vista and Madi Allen was the No. 3 singles winner. Ashlen Grote and Alex Begler won at No. 1 doubles for Vista, while Amy Zhong and Sami Bheemreddy were first at No. 3 doubles. Hannah Smith and Hunter Ernest were the No. 4 doubles winners.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs to be straightened out so the wrong impression isn’t allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to support the use of a third party to act as an impartial arbitrator.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A career change offering what you want in money and responsibilities could involve moving to a new location.

Discuss this with family members before making a decision.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Feeling miffed over how you believe you were treated is understandable. But before you decide to “set things straight,” make sure the whole thing wasn’t just a misinterpretation of the facts.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Showing you care makes it easier to build trust and gain an advantage in handling a delicate situation.

What you learn from this experience also will help you understand yourself better.

© 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Planning for the future is fine, especially if you include the roles that family members may be asked to play. Don’t be surprised if some hidden emotions are revealed in the process.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Making choices highlights much of the week, and you have a head start here, thanks to your ability to grasp the facts of a situation and interpret them in a clear-cut manner.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Carrying a torch can be a two-way situation: It can either keep you tied to the past or help light your way to the future. The choice, as always, has to be yours.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your watchwords this week are: “Focus.” “Focus.” “Focus.” Don’t let yourself be distracted from what you set out to do. There’ll be time later to look over other possibilities.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A workplace opportunity might require changes you’re not keen on making. Discuss the plusses and minuses with someone familiar with the situation before you make a decision.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love and romance are strong in your aspect this week.

If you’ve already met the right person, expect your relationship to grow. And if you’re still looking, odds are you’ll soon be finding it.

BORN THIS WEEK: You approach life in a wise and measured manner, which gives you an edge in many areas. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Reception No. of DOT: 2007046010 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $507,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $507,000.00

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

Littleton RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II)

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0009 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2016 3:24:00 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: TIMOTHY R HOLWEGER AND VICKI L HOLWEGER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/25/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 6/16/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010036471 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $191,575.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $187,979.96 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: All that certain Condominium situated in County of DOUGLAS, State of COLORADO, being known and designated as follows: BUILDING 20, UNIT 103, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE 293, SHADOW CANYON CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR SHADOW CANYON CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED AUGUST 12, 2005, AS RECEPTION NO. 2005075997 AND ANNEXATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 2006, AT RECEPTION NO. 2006097765, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON AUGUST 12, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005075996 AND CORRECTION AND SUPPLEMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005089456 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Being the same property as conveyed from SHADOW CANYON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY to TIMOTHY R. HOLWEGER AND VICKI L. WHEELER, AS JOINT TENANTS as described in Warranty Deed, Dated 07/15/2008, Recorded 07/15/2008, in Official Records Document No. 2008049626.

Which has the address of: 4608 Copeland Loop Unit 103, 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, May 11, 2016, 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 (38-38103.2 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: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/20/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-694493-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2016-0009 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/4/2016 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.

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1013 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/4/2016 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: DANIEL D STONEBARGER Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007085671 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $536,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $504,866.96 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 201, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-I COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10205 Charissglen Ln, Littleton, CO 801265528 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, May 4, 2016, 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 (38-38103.2 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: 3/10/2016 Last Publication: 4/7/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/5/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Colorado Registration #: 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6902 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-639664-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1013 First Publication: 3/10/2016 Last Publication: 4/7/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0160 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/10/2015 11:18:00 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: HARLEY REESE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/1/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 6/8/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007046010 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $507,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $507,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.

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 39, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 118-L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 624 Ridgemont Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO

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.

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.

Public Trustees

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 39, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 118-L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 624 Ridgemont 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 13, 2016, 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 (38-38103.2 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: 2/18/2016 Last Publication: 3/17/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/10/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOLENE KAMINSKI Colorado Registration #: 46144 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-945-27332 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0160 First Publication: 2/18/2016 Last Publication: 3/17/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Notices

the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 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.

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 (38-38103.2 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: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/29/2015 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-15-696768-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0331 First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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 20, 2016, 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-

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.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 95-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Original Grantor: MICHELLE KELSEY AND KEITH KELSEY Original Beneficiary: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/1/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005052260 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $10,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $4,197.68 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 loan in full at maturity, April 28, 2015.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 165, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 9274 E Hidden Hill Court, Littleton, CO 80124

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 PASSTHROUGH 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: $216,850.07

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/12/2016 12:44:00 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 12/29/2015 8:52:00 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.

Legal Description of Real Property: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 40, HERITAGE HILLS FILING NO. 1-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

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

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

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

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/31/2015 10:55:00 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.

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0001

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0331

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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.

Public Trustees

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Original Grantor: DEANE L. HANSEN AND RENEE M. ARKO Original Beneficiary: UBS MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2007-C Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/18/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 11/28/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005113187 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $678,750.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $678,324.47

March 17, 2016

Original Grantor: RYAN P STRANAHAN AND JENNIFER K STRANAHAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/5/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 1/11/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012002361 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

To advertise your publicOriginal notices call 303-566-4100 Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $365,493.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $339,320.80 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 as required under the Deed of PUBLIC NOTICE Trust.

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0333 A FIRST LIEN.

Which has the address of: 7806 Mule Deer Pl, Littleton, CO 80123 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, May 4, 2016, 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 (38-38103.2 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: 3/10/2016 Last Publication: 4/7/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/13/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOHN A LOBUS Colorado Registration #: 3648 710 KIPLING STREET SUITE 402, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80215 Phone #: (303) 232-5606 Fax #: (303) 237-0686 Attorney File #: BCU V KELSEY *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0001 First Publication: 3/10/2016 Last Publication: 4/7/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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 20, 2016, 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 (38-38103.2 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: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/31/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 4380.100103.F02 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0333 First Publication: 2/25/2016 Last Publication: 3/24/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0013 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/21/2016 12:18:00 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: RYAN P STRANAHAN AND JENNIFER K STRANAHAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/5/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 1/11/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012002361 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $365,493.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $339,320.80 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 as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 251, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 2565 Baneberry Ln, 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, May 11, 2016, 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 (38-38103.2 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: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/21/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-010286

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0013 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0014

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/21/2016 3:00:00 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: PAUL L. NORMAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/9/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 12/17/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014073641 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $145,976.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $145,111.63 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal payment and accrued interest.

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 86, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9735 S Saybrook St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 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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If you believe that your lender or ser-

terest 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.

March 17, 2016

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 (38-38103.2 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: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/25/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOHN C PATTON Colorado Registration #: 23897 P.O. BOX 945 , CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82003-0945 Phone #: (307) 635-4111 Fax #: Attorney File #: NORMAN P *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0014 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Rock, CO 80104.

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0011

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/20/2016 2:48:00 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: LARA M. NARDELL AND KEVIN L. NARDELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERR Y CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/17/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005024601 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $288,410.95 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 as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 84-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0006

Which has the address of: 2105 E Weatherstone Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2016 3:20:00 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.

NOTICE OF SALE

Original Grantor: DANIEL C KEETON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/30/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 5/1/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014021735 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $285,729.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $284,181.05 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 as required under the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 10, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 815 Mercury Circle, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 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 (38-38103.2 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: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/20/2016 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 #: Attorney File #: 15-009393 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0006 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0011 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/20/2016 2:48:00 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

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 11, 2016, 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 (38-38103.2 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: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/21/2016 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 #: Attorney File #: 15-008779 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0011 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on April 9, 2016 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Scott Contracting, Inc. for the Chambers Road Storm Sewer Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2015020 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Scott Contracting, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions , provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said April 9, 2016, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Terry Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

Legal Notice No.: 928759

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

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The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

Legal Notice No.: 928759 First Publication: March 10, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: CATALEYIAH MARIE LANDEROS GARCIA, D.O.B.: 2/05/2015; ANAYELI JANETH GODINA GARCIA, D.O.B.: 1/24/2011; MANUEL DE JESUS GODINA GARCIA, D.O.B.: 5/14/2009; CLAUDIA ANN CARRASCO TYDLASKA, D.O.B.: 8/30/2005; and LILIANA ALICIA CARRASCO TYDLASKA, D.O.B.: 7/12/2004, The Children, And concerning: CARMELITA GABRIELLA GARCIA A/K/A KIMBERLY ANN TYDLASKA, D.O.B.: 7/06/1984, Mother and JESUS ALEJANDRO LANDEROS, Father of Cataleyiah Landeros; MANUEL DE JESUS GODINA, Father of Anayeli J. Godina and Mauel D. Godina; and FRANCISCO HUMBERTO CARRASCO LEON, Father of Claudia Ann Carrasco and Liliana Alicia Carrasco; and JOHN DOE, Respondents, And CASSIE L. TYDLASKA, (Maternal Aunt), SARAH PADBURY, (Maternal Grandmother), CHRIS PADBURY, (Maternal Grandfather) Special Respondents.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726; FAX 877-285-8988 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV46 * DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 193-503, C.R.S. 2015.

TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

A hearing has been set for MARCH 28, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition.

You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2015, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: March 4, 2016 John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 928771 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, VFE Management & Holdings, LLC d/b/a Havana Grill, whose address is 24422 Ave De La Carlota, Suite 330, Laguna Hills, California, has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at the location of 1164 Sgt. Jon Stiles Dr. , Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to dispense Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquors by the drink for consumption on the premises.

The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on April 7, 2016, at approximately 1:30 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 22, 2016 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 2016 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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said district for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992;” and who is a resident of the District, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the District, whether said person resides within the District or not, or a person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee voter ballots may be filed with, and replacement ballots may be received from:

Legal Notice No.: 928788 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Terry Nolan, Designated Election Official of the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District 62 W. Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, CO between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the regular election (April 29, 2016).

Phone: 303-791-0430

The Department of Human Services of Douglas County Government hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests application responses from qualified providers for the provision of evidence-based and non-evidence based therapeutic programs and services .

Awards will be given to individuals or agencies that are able to demonstrate proficiency in the goal areas through family centered programming and can attend to the detailed qualifications.

Government Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #012-16 FUEL The Fleet Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of Fuel, on an as-needed basis, for use in County fleet vehicles.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Bid responses will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #012-16, Fuel”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted.

Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 928794 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #013-16 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS The Fleet Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of Petroleum Products, on an as-needed basis, for use in County fleet vehicles.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Bid responses will be received until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #013-16, Petroleum Products”.

Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 928795 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION POLLING PLACE § 1-13.5-502, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District of Douglas County, Colorado: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Board of Directors of the District has designated the following polling place: The John D. Hendrick Building 62 W. Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 The names of the persons nominated as Director for a FOUR-Year Term North Central Region Victoria Starkey

Date of Application: March 3, 2016 Officers: Vince Eupierre

Northeast Region Nancy W. Smith

Legal Notice No.: 928785 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Southwest Region Neal Christensen Renee Anderson

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The names of the persons nominated as Director for a TWO-Year Term Northwest Region Jim A. Worley

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 22, 2016 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 2016 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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said district for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992;” and who is a resident of the District, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the District, whether said person resides within the District or not, or a person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of tax-

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District, Terry Nolan, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 928818 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - REO America Cust Frazier LLC - Sheila Blackwell Thomas R Hoff & Therese A Hoff You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November 2012 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to REO America Cust Frazier LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 6 5.57 AM/L NIGHTHAWK HILLS 1 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to REO America Cust Frazier LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2011; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Thomas R Hoff & Therese A Hoff for said year 2011. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said REO America Cust Frazier LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 30th day of June 2016, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of March 2016. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 928821 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 31, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #014-16 ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER COURTROOM TENANT FINISH, LEVEL TWO The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the construction of the Justice Center Courtroom Tenant Finish Level Two Project, as specified.

Government Legals Public Notice REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA) NO. 016-16 CORE SERVICES

The initial agreement, issued as a result of this Request for Application (RFA), will be for a period of approximately one (1) year, beginning in June 2016 to and including May 31, 2017. All proposed fees shall be firm and fixed for the initial contract period.

The County shall have an option to renew this agreement for two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each, with the same terms and conditions. This agreement and/or extension to the original period of a subject agreement shall be contingent upon annual funding being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available for such purposes and subject to the County’s unanimous satisfaction with the services received during the preceding agreement period.

The RFA document may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the RFA documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic RFA responses.

RFA responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. RFA responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “RFA No. 016-16 Core Services”. Electronic and/or faxed application responses will not be accepted. Responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any responses so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all RFA responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said RFA and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the respondents.

Please direct any questions concerning this RFA to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 928830 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 @ 10:00 AM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. THE MANDATORY PREBID MEETING WILL BEGIN AT THE FACILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, 3026 NORTH INDUSTRIAL WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109 AND THEN PROCEED TO THE WORK SITE LOCATION. PLEASE CALL 303663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. Four (4) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 014-16, Justice Center Courtroom Tenant Finish”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 928829 First Publication: March 17, 2016 Last Publication: March 17, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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