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A GARDEN OF SCULPTURES

Mountain Muhly by Kevin Shaffer

The Steam Plant by Jimmy Descants

Epic. Earth Wind Fire Water by Vincent Jaurez

This year marks the fifth year of the Sculpture on 73rd Avenue Program, an art-on-loan program sponsored by the South Westminster Arts Group. Ten new sculptures are now on display in the newly expanded 2-acre sculpture garden at the northwest corner of 73rd Avenue and Orchard Court in historic Westminster.

The sculptures were selected by SWAG, which also incorporated voting by community members at the September Orchard Festival. The sculptures include Lorri Alcott, Bob Zokaites, Maureen Hearty, Kevin Shaffer, Beth Nybeck, Ivan Kosta, Joe Norman, Vincent Juarez, Jim Descant and Alex Barret.

City council approves Westminster downtown plan

By Ashley Reimers

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Since the 2011 razing of the Westminster Mall, minimal activity has happened at the 105-acre site.

But now, because of city council’s Nov. 10 vote, development of the future Westminster downtown can begin.

“This is one of those historic votes for us sitting on this side of the table,” said an excited councilor Bob Brigg. “This downtown defines our city for the next 100, 200, 300 years.

It’s a big step and I think it’s one that is well thought out and is good for our city as we look into the future.”

Council approved the re-zoning of the former mall site and approved the Westminster Downtown Specific Downtown continues on Page 7

Construction continues at the site of the former Westminster mall. On Nov. 10 city council approved the rezoning of the site and adopted the new Westminster Downtown Specific Plan. Photo by Ashley Reimers

GOP tabs state Senate leaders Colorado Springs Republican Bill Cadman to serve as president

By Vic Vela

vvela @coloradocommunitymedia.com A unified Senate Republican caucus on Nov. 11 unanimously put in place a leadership team that will guide the chamber’s new majority party through the next legislative session.

It came as no surprise that the 18-member caucus tabbed Sen. Bill Cadman of Colorado Springs as Senate President. Cadman has served in the Legislature since 2000 and has represented Republi-

cans as Senate minority leader the last four sessions.

Cadman infused some humor into the proceedings as he reminded those in attendance of how long it had taken him to finally oversee a Republican majority.

“As we prepare to serve in the majority — I have to say it again — as we prepare to serve in the majority,” Cadman said to laughter from inside a large-sized Capitol committee hearing room. “We got the big room. I haven’t been in here in eight years.”

When the legislative session begins in mid-January, Republicans will enjoy an 18-17 majority, the same one-seat advantage Democrats held last year.

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Sen. Bill Cadman of Colorado Springs, second from left, breaks a huddle with fellow Republicans after being elected Senate president inside a Capitol hearing room on Nov. 11. Joining him, from left, are Sens. Mark Scheffel of Parker; Kent Lambert of Colorado Springs and Jerry Sonnenberg of Sterling. Everyone donned a Peyton Manning jersey for the occasion. Photo by Vic Vela

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When thanks is the reward of giving A few hundred men and women form a thin, bedraggled line that follows the sidewalk from the Denver City and County Building along the edge of Civic Center Park.

They slowly shift their way forward — for some it will take two to three hours — to a 23-table buffet nearly the length of a city block, laden with all the trimmings of Thanksgiving dinner.

Mikayla Sullivan, 17, stands near the end, her small frame draped in a black, wool coat, a gray Broncos cap sitting backwards on her strawberry-blonde hair.

She doesn’t mind the wait. She’s thankful for the food.

“We can eat,” Mikayla says. She and her boyfriend are living for the moment in a pay-by-the-day motel. She smiles, holding an unlit cigarette between her fingers.

She’s also thankful for her 11- and 12-year old sisters back home in Indianapolis. But when she mentions them, she struggles to keep tears from filling her green eyes.

“This is the first Thanksgiving that …” Her voice trails off.

For six hours on this second Saturday in November, hundreds of men, women and children dine at tables covered in golden plastic tablecloths decorated with vases of fall flowers. They spread across a closed-off Bannock Street in front of the city’s government building.

David Clifton Ministries in Lakewood, a nonprofit that works with the homeless and needy, has served this dinner for 19 years with the help of an army of volunteers. They are young and old. They ladle food onto plates and clean up and carry trays to tables for those who can’t on their own. They help wherever they can.

“Water,” a young woman with a nametag that reads “Savannah” calls out

as she walks along the line with a tray of cups. “Water.”

JoAnn Trudell, 63, reaches for one.

“Thank you for taking care of us,” she says with a smile.

JoAnn, shoulder-length white hair topped by a beanie of the same color, is here with her friend, Joyce Ann Schneider, 67. They pull an empty purple suitcase they hope to fill with food to take home.

“We’re not homeless, but we’re disabled,” JoAnn says. “We don’t make enough to make a Thanksgiving meal, to have Thanksgiving treats and special things — and this is just wonderful. It makes us so happy, like we’re more a part of the human race.”

Most of the diners are homeless.

Some have roofs over their heads, living in subsidized housing or with family and friends, but — like JoAnn — say they are grateful for a meal they cannot afford.

Hunger. An anguish most of us don’t feel. But numbers prove it is very real: Nearly one in seven Coloradans faced times in 2013 when they didn’t have enough money to buy food for their families or themselves.

More than one in five households with children faced financial challenges to put food on the table.

More than one in four working families do not have enough money to meet their basic needs.

That’s according to Hunger Free Colorado, the state’s leading anti-hunger organization.

And consider this: The Metro Denver Homeless Initiative reported 5,812 homeless men, women and children as of January in the seven-county metro Denver area. And of the 2,230 men, women and children who were at-risk for homelessness, nearly two-thirds were living in households with children.

At the end of the buffet line, at an area of tables heavy with piles of jackets and shirts and pants, Heather Mondy, 38, searches for clothes for her three daughters.

“Mom, I like this one,” a daughter shouts, trying on a beige, wool coat.

Heather lugs a second trash bag filled with clothes to the grass where her family rests. She and her children traveled from Golden, where she lives in Section 8 federally subsidized housing, “to hang out with people who are not going to be judgmental or mean…”

They enjoyed the dinner, but the clothing was a true blessing, she says.

“I’m definitely going to be able to dress them warm… and cute this year.”

A petite woman with sparkly sunglasses and long auburn hair, she is thankful for the day.

“I’m blessed we can still come together peacefully,” Heather says, “and we still have heart for helping the ones who need our help.”

At one of the tables, a 63-year-old woman leans back, eyes closed, swaying to the jazzy music from the nearby band.

Her late husband was a veteran, she says. A few nights a week, she stays with her son in his subsidized apartment.

She spends the other nights at St. Francis Center, a shelter for homeless men and women.

“Right now,” she says, “I’m looking for a permanent home.”

She stood in line for three hours to partake of the banquet. The turkey. The stuffing. The green beans and mashed potatoes and gravy.

“I’m going to take some home for later tonight,” she says, then laughs softly. “And breakfast in the morning.”

She speaks with graceful elegance and asks her name not be used. She’s been homeless off and on for the past six years. It’s a weary struggle she hopes will end soon.

Yet she remains grateful.

“I’m thankful for my health and strength, for being able to walk around,” she says. “Most of all, my spirituality.

Faith is the expectation of unforeseen things. And that’s what carries me on every day.”

The sun begins to sink on the outdoor Thanksgiving feast. The line is no longer hundreds deep. Diners, scattered along the tables, linger, listening to the waning melodies of the band.

Simple expressions of gratitude tumble in the gentle darkness: Jackie Russell, 53, homeless: “Being alive.”

Mystic Aberle, 32, volunteer: “Having a warm place to stay.”

Paul Winters, 47, on disability: “Being able to give God thanks.”

Tami Bigandt, 46, volunteer: “That my daily needs are met… that I have food.”

True thanks giving.

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Fallen WHS grad honored

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@coloradocommunitymedia.com Westminster High School graduate Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Leggett was recently honored for his service and sacrifice by the District 50 school board and community.

Leggett was killed in action on Aug. 20 in Kabul, Afghanistan. During his time in the Army, he served as a paratrooper and scout earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

During the Nov. 11 board meeting, Leggett’s brothers Rod and Ben Leggett and niece Katalin Leggett received a certificate from Kathryn Wirkus, constituent services representative from Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office, certifying that a flag was flown over the United States capitol in memory of their loved one.

A tribute plaque with Leggett’s name was also added in his honor to the District 50 Memorial at the stadium at Westminster High School.

“Words can’t describe what you guys have done for us today,” Ben Leggett said. “I get teary eyed every time I speak.

Matt was a sweet guy and he loved Westy. I know if Matt was here, he would be joyful and running through the halls like he did at the old Westminster High School.”

Leggett graduated Westminster High School in 1993. He was a member of the WHS Junior ROTC program. He was buried Sep. 3 at Arlington National Cemetery.

From left, Kathryn Wirkus, constituent services representative from Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office, presents a certificate certifying that a flag was flown over the United States capitol to Ben, Rod and Katalin Leggett in memory of their loved one Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Leggett who was killed in action on Aug. 20 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo by Ashley Reimers

WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Vacancy on city ccouncil With Faith Winter’s election to the office of state representative, there will be a vacancy on Westminster City Council.

The city council is accepting applications to fill that vacancy. The deadline to apply is 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The interactive application with instructions is available on the city’s website at www.cityofwestminster.us. Anyone interested in serving on city council must have been a resident of Westminster for at least 12 months, is a United States citizen and registered to vote, and will remain a resident of the city throughout the term of office (November 2015), is eligible to apply.

After the application deadline, interviews with city council will be scheduled. It is expected the city council will vote to fill the vacancy at the council meeting of Jan. 12. Questions about the application can be directed to city clerk Linda Yeager at 303-658-2161 or via email at lyeager@cityofwestminster.us.

Church Ranch Boulevard pedestrian tunnel closed during maintenance As part of Urban Drainage and Flood Control District’s maintenance program, EDGE Contracting will be clearing tall vegetation and sediment in Walnut Creek near Church Ranch Boulevard and Drury Inn. The pedestrian tunnel under Church Ranch Boulevard will be closed during maintenance to allow the creek to drain properly as it exits the pedestrian tunnel. Maintenance work begins this month and is scheduled to take a couple of weeks.

Westminster receives national technology honor For the 12th time, the city of Westminster is once again one of the most digitally savvy cities in the nation, according to the 2014 Digital Cities Survey, an annual study conducted by the Center for Digital Government. Westminster ranked fourth in the population category of 75,000 to 125,000. The Center for Digital Government evaluated Westminster and other participating cities from across the nation in the areas

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Tapas eatery, bakery to open soon in Westminster

By Ashley Reimers

areimers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Mother-daughter duo Vickie Harrison and Caroline Stehr cooked up their new business venture while in Spain.

Stehr was studying culinary arts, and Harrison was visiting her daughter when the ladies decided to start their own catering business, which would also function as a coffee bar and eatery offering a variety of tapas.

“In Spain, when you go to the bars, they always offer tapas when you order a drink, many times for free,” Harrison. “So we got to thinking that there aren’t many places like that here in the states. So we decided to change that and open a catering and tapas bar concept, but without the alcohol.”

What transpired from their time in Spain is Inspired Bites, offering a variety of baked goods, tapas, specialty coffee drinks and catering services. The ladies chose Westminster as home to their new business, which they’re hoping to have open to the public by Thanksgiving.

Harrison, who lived in the area 25 years ago, said the location of the eatery at 5680 W. 88th Ave., was a perfect choice because

of the close distance to U.S. 36.

“Westminster is very centrally located, especially for catering,” Harrison said.

“We can cater to the northwest, downtown Denver and into Boulder. Being this close to U.S. 36 really allows us to easily deliver the food.”

When it comes to the food, Stehr, who has worked as a chef in Manhattan and schooled in the culinary arts at the California Culinary Academy, and in Spain and Italy, is hoping to create fun, whimsical dishes.

She’s also focused on making glutenfree options for every item in the eatery.

Both Stehr and Harrison are gluten-sensitive, so creating gluten-free bites and baked goods is important.

“I think it’s hard to find places that offer everything regular or gluten-free, and everything made from scratch, which is what I’ll be doing,” Stehr said. “And I’ve also noticed there are a lot of chain restaurants in the area, so if people want something unique and different, now they don’t have to travel to Boulder or downtown Denver to find it, they can come here.”

On the catering side, Stehr and Harrison offer a variety of packages big and small. It’s not just about weddings and large events. Harrison said she hopes In-

From left, Vickie Harrison and Caroline Stehr are the owners of Inspired Bites, a new tapas and catering business in Westminster.

The mother-daughter due are hoping to have their business open to the public by Thanksgiving. Photo by Ashley Reimers spired Bites can appeal to the individual planning his or her home holiday party or Broncos party.

“We’ll have tapas platters on hand so people can just stop by after work and grab

what they want for their evening party,” Harrison said. “We want to be a service for the neighborhood too, not just for hotels.”

For more information on Inspired Bites, visit www.inspiredbites.net.

State poetry contest open for business Students vie for chance to represent Colorado

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Registration is now open for a statebacked poetry competition, and prospective participants have until Jan. 13 to decide to be — or not to be — part of the contest.

The Poetry Out Loud competition is a program designed to give high school students the ability to learn about poetry through memorization, performance and

competition.

Participants will pick from selected poems to interpret, with one state winner advancing to the national finals in April in Washington, D.C. The competition marks the 10th year of the program, which collaborates with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation.

“It’s definitely been rewarding and we’ve had some really successful students here,” said Christy Costello, program manager for Colorado Creative Industries, an art advocacy program backed by the state’s Office of Economic Development and International

Trade.

Students will interpret two poems of their choosing from selected readings. One is a poem of 25 lines or fewer, the other being a poem that was written prior to the 20th century.

Students who are interested in participating should encourage teachers or administrators at their school to register for the program. Registration must be done through the school and not by the individual student.

State finalists will compete in Lakewood on March 3. The state champion wins $200 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washing-

ton to compete in the national competition.

The Poetry Out Loud national champion will win a $20,000 prize.

In 2011, then-Thornton High School student Samuel Opoku won the statewide competition and finished fourth in the national competition.

However, the contest isn’t just about winning, Costello said.

“The goal of program is to teach memorization and to keep poetry alive across the nation,” Costello said.

For more information about the competition, go to coloradocreativeindustries.org or call Rachael Deagman at 720-253-3337.

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Arts lead the way

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Study shows gains in economic impact

By Clarke Reader

creader@colorado communitymedia.com

Arts and cultural organizations do more than teach people about the world around them — they grow the economies of local communities.

That’s according to a recently released two-year study of 300 arts organizations in a seven-county metro area.

The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) released its biennial Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture on Nov. 7, which demonstrates the enormous financial and social impact exster. hibited by organizations funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

The seven counties that receive those funds are Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder arty,” Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson. e for “The numbers are great and confirms els.” what we ‘culturals’ have always known Bites,about the impacts the arts have,” said Cheryl McNab, director of Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center. “The SCFD is a great bang for a taxpayer’s buck and produces some amazing things.”

The SCFD distributes funds from a one-tenth of 1 percent sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the Denver metro area. The funds support cultural organizations whose purpose is to advance and preserve art, culture and science.

The study — conducted since 1992 — gives results taken from the 2013 calendar year and represents data gathered from about 300 organizations in the seven counties.

The numbers paint a vivid picture of just how much arts contribute to the economy.

According to the study, the combination of operating expenses, audience spending and capital expenditures totaled $1.85 billion in 2013 up 5.1 percent from 2011, and new money injected to the economy came to $520.8 million. That number is down only down 1.2 percent from 2011, when the state was still deep in the throes of an economic downturn.

The Arvada Center is one of the organizations included in a recent CBCA study on economic impacts of arts groups. Photo by Clarke Reader “The study results allow us to talk about what we can do as organizations in economic terms,” said Philip Sneed, executive director of the Arvada Center. “It’s easy for some people to think of the arts as a luxury item, but we’re job creators who provide real jobs for real people.”

The jobs and payroll numbers showed significant increases with cultural and scientific organizations employing 10,205 people, up 9.1 percent from 2011. The organizations earned $150.7 million in payroll and expenses in 2013, a 4 percent increase.

One of the most startling numbers is the number of volunteers who helped out organizations throughout the metro area: 44,438 volunteers contributed 1.77 million hours. That is the equivalent of 851 fulltime employees and more than $44 million in donated time.

“We have around 300 volunteers at the Arvada Center and they do all kinds of things — the biggest is ushering at our performances, but they also do tours and help with school groups,” Sneed said. “We count on them for everything we do.”

Colorado saw the number of out-ofstate tourists participating in local arts and

Lifeloc throws lifeline in marijuana testing Wheat Ridge company developing THC breathalyzer

By Clarke Reader

creader @colorado communitymedia.com When Amendment 64 passed many detractors voiced concerns about people driving while using marijuana and the risks that may present.

Wheat Ridge’s Lifeloc Technologies aims to solve that problem by designing the first breathalyzer to detect marijuana on a person’s breath.

“We watched the marijuana issue with interest and anticipated that something like this was going to be a necessity for law enforcement and others,” said Lifeloc president and CEO Barry Knott. “The problem is it’s almost impossible on the roadside to prove a driver has THC in their system.”

The company is getting some funding help in the form of $250,000 from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade to help develop the device.

According to G. “Ravi” Ravishankar, executive vice president of Lifeloc, the trick is creating a device that detects only Delta-9 THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

“Our goal is to accelerate this and get it done quickly,” Ravishankar said. “The quandary is dealing with people who use it for medical reasons versus recreational.

Our approach is that we want to be able to detect it and then it’s up to city councils and legislatures to decide what the level of danger is.”

State lawmakers passed a law stating the threshold for driving under the influence, similar to .08 blood alcohol content level, is five nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood.

Knott said the only real way for law en-

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culture events increase by 17 percent from 2011 an increase doesn’t only benefit arts organizations.

“We have many people who go to restaurants and other businesses while they’re out for us,” said Susan Martin, Lakewood Cultural Center administrator. “And out of town performers stay in local hotels.”

McNab, in Littleton, noted downtown Littleton businesses near the Town Hall Arts Center are major benefactors of having a cultural center close by.

Looking to the future, the CBCA study forecasts that arts benefits for the economy will only grow — by 2028 the organization projects $3.82 billion in economic activity and $989 million in economic impact. They also project 16,582 jobs by the same year.

These numbers give new and rising arts groups a goal to aim for as they continue to grow in their communities.

Lakewood’s 40 West Arts District “will qualify for the SCFD next year, and I think the study shows what the arts can do,” said Bill Marino, 40 West chair. “The whole state is seeing the effects of the arts — they elevate the quality of life while improving the economy.”

AT A GLANCE THE CBCA released its biennial report on the arts and economy — the last report was in 2011:

TOTAL ECONOMIC activity: $1.85 billion in 2013, up 5.1 percent

TOTAL ECONOMIC impact: $520.8 million, down only 1.2 percent

JOBS AND payroll: 10,205 workers, up 9 percent; $150.7 million in payroll and expenses in up 4 percent VOLUNTEERS: 44,438 volunteers contributed 1.77 million hours — the equivalent of 851 full-time employees and more than $44 million in donated time CORPORATE GIVING: $10.4 million, up 8.4 percent CULTURAL TOURISTS: Up 17 percent PROJECTED FOR 2028 TOTAL ECONOMIC activity: $3.82 billion TOTAL ECONOMIC impact: $989 million JOBS AND payroll: 16,582 jobs

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IN 2013 — before recreational marijuana legalization —

the Colorado Department of Transportation recorded 36 drivers involved in fatal car accidents who tested positive for the drug. Those drivers represented 5.7 percent of all fatal accident drivers. forcement to test for THC currently is a blood test, but that takes a long time and is expensive. He said police are looking for a real-time, non-invasive way to test for the drug that will be supported in courts of law.

Law enforcement is one of the top customers for this kind of device, but workplaces that may want to test their employees for the drug are also a potential customer base, according to Knott.

“Since marijuana has been illegal for so long, there isn’t a lot of research on how it works on people’s systems,” Ravishankar said.

Mason Tvert, director of communications for the Marijuana Policy Project, said the group is in support of accurate testing for those pulled over on suspicion of driving with THC in their system.

“We want to ensure that people are not driving impaired and those who are punished are proved to be impaired,” he said.

The entirety of Lifeloc’s operations are in its Wheat Ridge location, and Knott and Ravishankar said that many of their 35 employees will work on the project at one point or another. At the same time they are working on the marijuana breathalyzer they’re fine tuning their alcohol breathalyzers for customers like the Wheat Ridge Police Department, Arapahoe House, and other state law enforcement offices. They also ship to 65 other countries.

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WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD Westminster City Council voted on the following legislation during the Nov. 10 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Herb Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Faith Winter and councilors Alberto Garcia, Bruce Baker, Emma Pinter, Bob Briggs and Anita Seitz.

Contract approved for reimbursement Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with WestHy Holdings, LLC regarding a commitment by the city to use $876,513 of remaining funds from a previously cashed surety bond to reimburse the new developer of Hyland Village Subdivision for certain improvements within that development. West-Hy Holdings, LLC has acquired the majority of the undeveloped

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That’s thanks in part to victories

by Republican candidates in a few key Senate districts, including a win

by Beth Martinez-Humenik in the Adams County-based Senate District 24, a tight race that wasn’t called until days after the election.

While Republicans will hold a slim majority in the Senate, the opposite will be true in the House, where Democrats held on to their majority following the results from Nov. 4.

That reality is not lost on Cadman.

“We have to stay focused on what brings us together as a caucus, not what divides us,” Cadman urged his members.

Cadman’s right-hand-man next session will continue to be Sen. Mark Scheffel of Parker, who will serve as majority leader.

Scheffel, who was elected to his District 4 seat in 2008, has served as assistant minority leader under Cadman for the last three years.

“It’s humbling. It’s an honor. It’s a privilege,” Scheffel said after being heaped with praise by Cadman, who

property within Hyland Village Subdivision.

This new developer wishes to document an agreement reached with city staff regarding the use of the remaining $876,513 of the cashed bond money. The city will reimburse West-Hy Holdings for expenses incurred in constructing a community clubhouse and/or a community swimming pool up to a maximum amount of $876,513.

Contract approved for new cooling system

Council unanimously authorized the city manager to amend the contract with Beaudin Ganze Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the design and contract administration of the City Hall Courtyard ice melt system and boiler piping consolidation project. This increases the existing contract amount of $57,690 by $21,415 for a total of $79,105.

nominated Scheffel for the position.

Two women will serve on the new leadership team: Sen. Ellen Roberts of Durango, who was elected Senate president pro-tem and Sen. Vickie Marble of Fort Collins, who will serve as Republican caucus chairwoman.

Sen. Randy Baumgardner of Hot Sulfur Springs, who will serve as majority whip, will hold the job of counting and rounding up votes on legislation.

With its new majority, Republicans will double the number of members that will sit on the Joint Budget Committee, which oversees the forming of the annual state budget.

Sen. Kent Lambert of Colorado Springs will continue to serve on the committee with new JBC member Sen. Kevin Grantham of Canon City joining him.

At the end of the proceedings, Cadman and his colleagues exchanged Peyton Manning jerseys, with the Denver Broncos quarterback’s No. 18 symbolizing the number of GOP members that will serve in the chamber over which Cadman will preside.

“Eighteen is what it takes to make a majority,” he said. “We are all the 18th member of this team.”

The existing cooling system at city hall is coupled to the city’s domestic water distribution system. This no longer meets building codes and will need to be converted to a new cooling and heating system prior to repair work on the domestic water system. A lifecycle cost analysis feasibility study conducted in 2013 revealed that a ground source system of deep wells in a closed loop will provide the best value to the city.

Design services approved After a 6-1 vote, with Baker voting no, city council authorized the city manager to execute a third amendment to the Westminster Station Infrastructure, Phase One contract with Martin/Martin, Inc. in the amount of $338,895 for the design of the relocation of

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Plan, SPD, which will transform the area into a high-density, urban development with residential, commercial, retail and other uses.

Councilor Bruce Baker strongly opposed the plans for the former mall site and voted against the re-zoning and the SPD plan. During the Sept. 22 council meeting, Baker scrutinized the plan and said he envisions the downtown area as a “crowded, 1,200- unit, subsidized residential project being given free roads and sewers.”

Weeks later, his feelings remain unchanged.

“This plan is a mistake on our part,” Baker said before the Nov. 10 vote. “My greatest fear is that in ten years we will look back and find this was a mistake.”

Mac Cummins, city planning manager, said the SPD merges the concepts of regulatory zoning requirements with the negotiated design concepts of the city’s standard Planned Unit Development zoning into one zoning category.

“The SPD makes the process of development reviews approval more efficient, less costly and more expeditious,” he said. “The Westminster Downtown Specific Plan provides the regulatory framework for implementing city council’s vision of a new downtown.”

Goals of the Westminster downtown area include eventually becoming the visual and phys-

the bus transfer facility ($169,165) and the design of the Federalview Subdivision water main ($169,730), bringing the total amount of this contract to $733,691. Council also authorized a design contingency of $33,890 bringing the total design project budget to $767,581.

Funding for the described design services will be shared by the two departments. The water main portion of the design will be funded through the Utility Fund and the remainder of the amendment to the original contract will be funded through the Westminster Station North Infrastructure project of the General Capital Improvement Project Fund.

— Compiled by Ashley Reimers

ical center of Westminster, creating an urban district with active frontage door and window openings to streets, plazas and green spaces and encouraging a pedestrian-oriented environment.

The city is partnering with San Diego- based developer Oliver McMillan on the project, which at build out could include 2,400 residential units, 780,000 square feet of retail commercial space, 280,000 square feet of hotel space and 1 million square feet of office space.

The project will be completed in stages, which Cummins said will allow for an organic growth pattern.

“Great urban areas don’t happen all at once,” he said. “They grow and develop over time.

That’s what makes them interesting places to go and visit.”

After the re-zoning approval, councilor Bob Briggs expressed his excitement for the future of Westminster.

Mayor Herb Atchison supports the city’s direction in creating a unique downtown for generations to enjoy and utilize. He admits it’s been a long, but worthwhile planning process.

“We are closer today in making Westminster Center become a reality that we have ever been in the past,” he said. “This project will define Westminster and give us something we have never had before — a downtown, a place for all of us to come together regardless of what part of the city you live in or what county you live in. This will become the near heart of Westminster.”

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Keep public notices truly public Editor’s note: Originally published in The Aspen Times.

When government is adopting new zoning regulations, reviewing applications for retail marijuana licenses or inviting dialogue and discussion about any number of the myriad powers it may exercise, it is required by Colorado law to notify the public. Since statehood, Colorado’s public has relied on local newspapers to publish such notices.

Colorado Counties Inc., the association of county commissioners, has voted to pursue state legislation to allow counties to post their legal notices on individual county websites instead of in community newspapers. Similar legislation was defeated in 2013.

In 2014, the Colorado Press Association won approval of legislation to create www. public noticecolorado.com, a free, searchable, digital compilation of public notices published in Colorado newspapers. It provides 24/7 access to statewide notices about foreclosures, hearings, advertisements for bids, financial reports, ordinances and other government activities required to be published.

This is a public service that takes advantage of modern technology. It provides an archive of notices — proof for the government agencies that they provided legally required notice. (It already is required that newspapers provide thirdparty verification.)

It’s unreasonable to expect the public to keep track of governmental activities in a decentralized state such as Colorado, which has 1,800 government entities — counties, municipalities, school boards, irrigation districts, fire districts and more

OUR VIEW agencies, boards and commissions — that must notify the public of planned actions.

We want independent publication to help prevent cozy contract deals or simple mistakes by careless bureaucrats.

We also know the costs of legal advertising. The counties’ proposal could end up costing money as counties examine the personnel and equipment they might need to post and maintain legals in a way that satisfies people who read legals; professionals who use them in their business and, in many cases, older residents who have long scoured legal notices to be aware of their government’s plans.

The counties’ association proposal would not apply to any other government bodies, an odd proposition that’s hard to justify. Why should counties notify the public any differently than the rest of government?

The proposal also is a step backward. It doesn’t feel right to do away with thirdparty verification, a permanent print and digital archive and distribution platforms known to Coloradans for more than 100 years.

We have a much more modern system in place now that better serves the public.

We question whether it makes sense to ask government to control the very business it is required to share with the public. If a government website crashes during the period of time that a citizen

is looking for a particular liquor hearing, who will be responsible for helping that citizen to attend a meeting designed to encourage dialogue? How will that citizen get the information she needs before it’s too late? And how will the impact be measured if local voices aren’t heard on topics of community interest? Worse, who is responsible when a notice is published to the Web with a mistake? Do we ask the government to supervise the government?

That’s an unreasonable request regardless of the organization.

Even if we made the assumption — which we won’t do — that government would flawlessly execute public notices, the data tells us that transparency will be reduced if notices move from newspapers and newspaper sites to government websites.

For example, in September, Pitkin County’s website, which is a shared site with the city of Aspen, had 29,671 users and 97,156 page views. The Aspen Times had 139,903 users and 932,872 page views that same month.

It simply makes sense to continue with the modern practice in place: a digital approach that grew from a practice of publishing such notices in newspapers that is as old as the state of Colorado.

We’d be remiss if we didn’t address the 800-pound gorilla in the room. Some newspapers get paid to publish legal notices. Paid publications are paid according to rates established by state statute and unchanged since 1993. Public-notice advertising rates are the lowest ad rates that newspapers offer and the costs amount to less than 1 percent of county budgets.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is the best thing about holiday theater?

Theater around the holidays is a part of the season and a tradition for many.

We went to the rehearsals for the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center’s annual show to find out what the best thing about holiday theater is.

“The fun people.”

-Suzi Burger, Lakewood

“People are predisposed to have a good time during the holidays. They’re so loving and enthusiastic – you open the curtains and love flows on stage.”

-Patrick Dorn, Denver

“The people – I can be in the worse mood and then I show up and they just brighten my day.”

-Leah Nixon, Denver

“Hanging out with all the other actors.”

-Greg Stanley, Lakewood

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Keeping the promises Now that the dust has settled on the last candidates’ race and the final votes have been tallied, we know who the winners and losers are. Congrats to the winners. May you fulfill the promises you made to the voters and not automatically jump into a partisan mode. Hopefully, you have read the will of the people with how they voted — we want non-partisan decisions which best serve the people and the country. Focus on representation; not re-election. It is time to re-insert the word “compromise” in your vocabularies! To the losers, we say thank you for your willingness to seek public office and better luck next time.

Another worthy cause The Westminster Noon Rotary Club is doing a fundraiser in cooperation with the Westminster Barnes & Noble Store at 93rd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard on Saturday, Nov. 29, from noon to 6 p.m. The club is raising funds to support programs which have touched and enriched the lives of local residents.

In particular, funds are being raised for their annual scholarship program. More

than two dozen scholarships are granted each year to Westminster area successful applicants to go to college or vocational schools. Barnes & Noble will give a portion of book sales on the 29th for these purposes. Also, you can purchase online between Nov. 27 and Dec. 3. In either case, you will need the special bar code tag with 11484839 in order for the Rotary Club to get credit. It is a great time to be doing Christmas shopping or simply to pick up that best seller you have been wanting.

years with one diversion or excuse after another to postpone action on this beneficial project. It looks like it has momentum now given the run-off election in Louisiana involving incumbent U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (Democrat) who is fighting to keep her seat. Ironically, she is supporting the Keystone Pipeline given the importance of oil in her state. Her stance has caused other Senate Democrats to switch their position accordingly. She hopes to gain support from Louisiana voters in this maneuver. While the motivation and reasoning are less than “genuine” and reflect politics as usual, it will likely gain the approval in the U.S. Senate. The House of Representatives has been supportive of the project from the start. If both Houses approve the project, it will force the President to make a tough decision especially in light of the drubbing his party took on Election Night. Hopefully, he will rise above his previous position.

Can it finally get approved?

ADCO school districts takes a beating

The Keystone XL Pipeline Project has been a favorite “political football” for the Obama Administration for the past few

Well Mighty Casey struck out big time among Adams County School Districts regarding their mill levy override and/or

bond issue propositions. Every district in the county had at least one tax or bond issue item on the ballot and every one of them failed! This is a huge statement by the voting public. Across the board, taxpayers were saying “enough is enough” or “you didn’t give a compelling argument” for me to increase my taxes.

I am most familiar with Adams 50 School District’s propositions. In particular, I had thought that the voters would support installing air conditioning in the remaining schools. Now, we will have the “Have’s” and the “Have Not’s” which doesn’t seem fair or conducive to learning. And how about providing improved security measures at the various school sites? What message is being sent by voters on this part of the bond package? Also, funds for expanding STEM and beefing up vocational training programs would have been a reality. Overall, the school kids are the losers in these negative votes. Anyway, the message was clear and I would doubt that Adams 50 tries a third time to generate more tax revenue in November 2015.

Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.

Appreciating the oddball shots I was watching the Avalanche/Devils hockey game the other night, and there was this one strange play in the third period. The puck got shot down the ice into the Avalanche end, where defenseman Eric Johnson picked it up, and started up the ice. I don’t know what the original design for the play might have been, but, for whatever reason, the defense didn’t converge on Johnson, and so he just kept coming. As he crossed into the New Jersey zone, he was oddly alone, but, still, none of the five Devils players challenged Johnson. Eventually, he was in the corner of the ice with no one to pass to and no one trying to, y’know, knock him on his can.

He was kinda out of options, so he took a shot.

Now, the angle he was shooting from was extreme — he was basically shooting straight from the side. I’ll bet if he took 100 such shots in practice without a goalie, less than half would find the net. But, with his team down one goal late in the game, he took a chance. He put the puck on the net, and a good thing happened: goal! It was a bold shot, an unorthodox shot, and something great came of it.

I was thinking about that in the context of life today. You always miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take, so I’m starting to really appreciate the oddball “shots.”

Let me give you one example. About a year ago, I wrote a column about a man named Mike McQueen. Mike is a Jeffco teacher/librarian of 20 years, and also the father of a former student of mine. Last year, Mike wrote a book — an important book full of ideas on how to get boys interested in reading. I don’t know how much

any of you know about the book business, but getting a book off of your hard drive and into peoples’ hands is an expensive endeavor. Mike, ever creative, went out and started a crowdfunding campaign to help him pay for copies of his book. It hit the presses, came into his hands, and off he goes, helping reading teachers all over the county.

Mike’s dream was to help boys read.

But a strange thing happened on the way back to his library: somebody heard about his effort, and contacted him to coauthor another book. And, along the way, Mike has also been called upon to guide other people as they attempted to fund their dreams through the crowdfunding mechanism.

I’m not sure Mike set out with hopes of writing another book with another person, and then become a crowdfunding expert. But, funny thing, when you take the bold, unorthodox step, sometimes great things come your way unexpectedly.

As of this writing, Mike is moving to Missouri and embarking on a second career as a full-time author. Godspeed, Michael!

As I write this, I, too, am taking a (frightened) bold step. You may have no-

ADAMS COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY New app enables residents to report problems

With the help of YourGov—a free mobile app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play—Adams County residents can now conveniently report nonemergency community nuisances and track the status of their service requests in real time.

Launched by the Adams County Transportation Department, YourGov enablesresidents to report a wide variety of situations needing attention, including damaged sidewalks and curbs, potholes, graffiti, illegal dumping, drainage issues, blighted properties, malfunctioning traffic signals and street lights, and more.

“YourGov is another useful tool that enables us to serve our citizens and encourage their participation in their government,” said Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. “While Adams County works hard to maintain a high quality of life for our residents, we aren’t omniscient; YourGov allows us to partner with our citizens to identify common nuisances so we can address them more quickly.”

Commissioner Tedesco said a unique feature of YourGov is the ability for citizens to track the progress of their requests online — from the initial report through the final resolution/repair.

“Adams County is committed to quality customer service,” said Tedesco. “The ability for customers to track the progress of their request or complaint demonstrates the seriousness we attach to efficient and effective service.”

YourGov is easy to navigate and automatically assigns a number to each submitted service request. If citizens want to track their particular request, they can create an account which enables them to follow the status online. Creating an account requires contact information, which is used only if needed to resolve a complaint or if personal contact is requested. If citizens wish to remain anonymous, they can do so; however, status information cannot be provided in that case.

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ticed my bio at the bottom of the column has changed lately: I have my own novel out (shameless plug alert!). And I, too, am taking an unorthodox road, publishing it myself and taking on the burden of marketing and design and sales and the whole rigmarole that traditionally falls on agents and publishers. It’s been an adventure, let me tell you, as every step along the way brings up new things that I didn’t know I didn’t know. But I feel, in my heart, that this is the right way to do this, and I trust that God will take this wherever He wants to in time.

It may never be huge, I may never be on a bestseller list, and I have no plans to change my lifestyle at this time. Because

the lesson of Eric Johnson and Mike McQueen is that sometimes that unorthodox shot caroms in directions that can’t be foreseen. I can’t wait to find out where it takes me!

What about you? Are you holding back your shot, waiting for the perfect moment or the ideal conditions? Don’t! There’s a reason it’s called a “leap” of faith — try it, see where it takes you.

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” is available at MichaelJAlcorn. com.

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VETS DAY SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE

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Members of the Vets & Tunes perform on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at Covenant Village of Colorado in Westminster. Staff at the retirement community hosted a breakfast and concert in honor of veterans on Veterans Day. Photo by Ashley Reimers

Westminster is about to make a big mistake. Everyone wants the old mall turned into something great. However, no council member ran on a platform of using tens of millions of taxpayer dollars as subsidies for that development. Yet council is now ready to give away millions of tax dollars to subsidize the project. This is wrong.

Every other builder in the city must pay their own way with tap fees, park fees, open space donations and building the roads and sewers which are given to the city.

Council is going to allow the favored builders at Old Mall to avoid most of those costs. This is corrupt government.

No other plan has been seriously considered. Our taxes will pay to bring the dreams of foolish city planners into reality. Those dreams may turn into a nightmare for the 5,000 people that will be jammed into the site. Worse, if the city does not continue these massive subsidies, will development stop and leave us a half-built problem, as happened at Holly Park and Hyland Village?

I need your help to stop this disaster! Call/email my colleagues on Council and ask them how much money this plan will cost. You are owed the true answer. You could change their minds. Their contact information is available through the city website.

City Councilman Bruce Baker

Suicide prevention among youth We need to talk about suicide prevention.

It affects all of us, including our children, teenagers and young adults. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24 years nationally and claims the lives of about 4,600 teens each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

It’s definitely a problem in Colorado.

Studies done by Colorado State University in Fort Collins have shown that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens in Colorado – following only motor vehicle accidents. Every year in the United States 250,000 youth attempt suicide.

Several factors increase the risk of suicidal behavior, such as having a history of previous suicide attempts or a family history of suicide. Other risk factors include a history of depression or other mental illness, substance abuse, a stressful life event, easy access to lethal methods and exposure to the suicidal behavior of others.

Warning signs include talking about wanting to die or killing oneself, talking about feeling hopeless or having no rea-

son to live, reckless behavior, sleeping too much or too little, substance use, looking for methods, and extreme mood swings.

The problem with any list of suicidal warning signs is that many of the behaviors also describe typical adolescents.

I’ve been working with adolescents for years, and it’s rare to find one who gets the right amount of sleep and doesn’t have mood swings. Teens often display reckless or impulsive behavior and they experiment with substances. “I want to die” or “Why don’t I just kill myself?” have become colloquialisms. During adolescence the brain is still developing in the areas that are responsible for executive functioning and reason.

This begs the question, “How do you tell if a teen is suicidal or just being an adolescent?” It’s important to look at the severity and the combination of symptoms and if the behavior is out of the ordinary for the person. A drastic change in behavior may be a cause for concern.

The next question that comes up is what to do when you think a teen is suicidal. Suicide is an uncomfortable topic for most and it can feel awkward to talk about it. Some people believe that talking about suicide may make an individual feel worse and increase their thoughts of suicide, but studies show the opposite is true. Remaining calm and asking the question – “Are you thinking of killing yourself?” – often allows a teenager to feel less isolated and provides an opportunity for deeper discussion. Focus your concern on the teen’s well-being and avoid being accusatory. Simply listen and avoid being judgmental. Remind the individual that help is available.

If a teenager discloses suicidal intentions, make sure to remove any means for self-harm and don’t leave the individual alone. Don’t swear to secrecy, but take

action: Help from schools and community mental-health centers are available and should be sought immediately. Resources that are available include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273TALK (8255) and Community Reach Center’s Crisis Hotline at (303) 853-3500.

Community Reach Center also offers a youth module of Mental Health First Aid training, which teaches the signs, symptoms and behavior associated with various mental health conditions for youth ages 12 to 18 and how to assist someone experiencing a mental-health crisis. The next training is Nov. 11 in Northglenn. To register for this or another MHFA training, visit www.CommunityReachCenter.org or email MHFA@CommunityReachCenter. org.

Brandon Buenavidez, MA, NCC, is a STREET Team Therapist at Community Reach Center, a nonprofit mental-health center in Adams County. The STREET Team provides in-home therapeutic services to individuals and families. Learn more at www.CommunityReachCenter.org; 303-853-3500.

Bouncing back from drought years Colorado is recovering from a serious four-year drought in the state’s primer upland bird regions. But thanks to the expanding public access areas now open to the public by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division (CPW), there are opportunities. The pheasant season that opened Nov. 8 continues to the last day of January. The

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Jeffco deputy awarded Medal of Valor Law enforcement recognizes effort to end Lookout Mountain crime spree

By Amy Woodward awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com During its Exemplary Awards Ceremony, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office awarded its many deputies for their services in the community on Thursday, Nov. 13.

The recognition of officers, medics and members from the media highlighted the ceremony in a team effort that safely ended the Lookout Mountain crime spree in July by Christopher Sullivan and his female accomplice.

Deputy Fred Haggett, 61, was given the prestigious Medal of Valor for his take down of Sullivan on I-70 that was broadcasted live.

“Fred reacted in a very professional, calculated and responsible manner. He is a credit not only to this agency but to law enforcement as a whole,” said Sheriff Ted Mink in an email to the Golden Transcript.

Traffic reporter for 850 KOA, John Morrissey, was given a Citizen Citation of Merit along with Kris Mulholland from 9News for their helicopter surveillance on Sullivan which helped law enforcement track down the suspect.

Morrissey compared Haggett’s ap-

proach to capturing Sullivan to Western movie star John Wayne.

“He gets off his motorcycle, when it’s still moving, apprehends the guy and face plants him right in the middle of I-70, I mean he just ended it just like that,” Morrissey said. “It was like John Wayne. It was the most amazing thing, I’ve never seen anything like that in my entire life, he got it done.”

Haggett said he doesn’t feel like a hero and was glad the situation ended safely for everyone involved.

“Half a dozen agencies responded to that incident. I don’t know how many cops were up there, everybody up there was looking for that confrontation to bring that the thing to an end so that nobody would get hurt,” Haggett said. “I was fortuitously the one who ended up encountering that gentleman and taking him into custody.

We were all making the same effort and trying to accomplish the same thing it just turned out that it was me.”

Lieutenants Jim Lucas and Shawn Allen received the Medal for Distinguished Service for their attempts to apprehend Sullivan who reportedly pointed his assault rifle at them. Flight for Life members received the Citizen Accommodation Award, as well, for helping to locate the vehicle highjacked by Sullivan from a family of four.

During the ceremony, the Sheriff’s office took the time to acknowledge the cou-

Deputy Sheriff Fred Haggett receives the Medal of Valor on Thursday, Nov. 13, for his courageous take-down of Christopher Sullivan, who terrorized Lookout Mountain residents over the summer after he fled the scene during a routine traffic stop. Photo by Amy Woodward “We are partners with the citizens, and their assistance every day helps make our community safer,” said Sheriff Ted Mink.

“We can’t accomplish our mission without their assistance, and we are always grateful for it.”

rageous acts and contributions of community members as well.

More than 40 residents and law enforcement officials were recognized for their services, in a generous gesture from the sheriff’s office to share the spotlight.

Thornton council alum win higher offices Four members of 2007-09 council elected to county, state seats

By Tammy Kranz

Contributing writer Steve Lebsock. Beth Martinez Humenik. Erik Hansen.

All these names were on ballots this year — for house, senate and county commissioner seats; and all of them won their races.

But they share another commonality —serving together during the same time period on Thornton City Council.

They were joined on council by another name that appeared on the ballot this year — Carol Beckler, who lost by only 216 votes against the incumbent for House District 31. Another county commissioner, Eva Henry, also served on the same city council.

“It’s pretty amazing that there were that many people with that much ability,” said Hansen, who was re-elected to the District 3 county commissioner seat. “I think the 2007-2009 City Council was one of the best, or the best, the city ever had.”

Henry and Lebsock shared the same sentiment as Hansen.

“It was an amazing group of us that seem to come together all at once,” Henry said.

Lebsock said the council members he served with were focused on doing the best for the city and its citizens.

“I did know I was serving with others on City Council who would be successful at whatever they decided to do in the future,” he said. “During that time period I believe we knew we would be working with each other in the future in different capacities.”

After serving on council from 2003 through 2011, Lebsock was first elected as the House District 34 representative in 2012. Henry also was elected to a higher office that year. She served on council from 2007 until she was sworn in

as the D i s trict 1 county comm i s sioner i n Lebsock Humenik 2013.

Beckler “ I think what was so great was we were able to work bipartisan — it didn’t matter if you were republican or democrat, we were able to solve problems together,” said Henry, a Democrat.

Hansen Henry Hansen, a Republican, served as a Thornton council member from 2001 through 2007 before becoming mayor in 2008. He was first elected to the District 3 county commissioner seat in 2010 and re-elected for his second term this November.

“I think City Council in that time frame was a pretty effective council we did a lot of things that were beneficial to the city,” he said. “We bought the land at 144th and I-25; if it weren’t for that we wouldn’t have Cabela’s.”

Hansen also noted the work council did to develop the area at Holly Street and 136th Avenue, and the efforts everyone made at that time to bring FasTracks to the Thornton area.

“These are big things that we accomplished,” he said.

“We laid the groundwork to make these things happen.”

Henry ticked off some of the important accomplishments from that period being the implementation of the graffiti removal program — which has become a model for other cities across the nation; increased recycling by 80 percent and beginning to lobby at the national level for

transportation funding.

“During that timeframe on city council, we made some very important policy decisions,” said Lebsock, a Democrat.

A couple of those important policy decisions, he said, were allowing same-sex partners of city employees to get the same benefits of married couples and making a change in policy that the city could not discriminate employees because of sexual orientation.

Lebsock noted the effort made in transportation.

“Also during that time we worked with the Colorado Department of Transportation to ensure that the 84th and I-25 interchange was a high priority of the state,” he said, adding that the city chipped in funding to get the bridge rebuilt.

Beckler served on council from 2001 to 2009 and said a lot of the motivation to continue to do public service is the desire to want to do what’s best for Thornton. She said leadership has been a key reason the city has been successful.

“I think Jack Ethredge is probably the best city manager any city could have,” said the Republican, adding that he was good at presenting both sides of an issue.

Humenik, the Republican elected to serve Senate District 24, started on council in 2007.

She said the opportunity to serve as a state senator may be a once in lifetime chance to do something that will make a difference for the greater good.

“I have learned that you cannot help institute change if you are not willing to step up to the plate, drive it and be an integral part of it,” Humenik said.

Local leadership provided her an opportunity to be part of the short- and long-term vision for the city, she said.

“Policy decisions have been made that are in line with the mission and vision for the city,” she said, “not just for the time being, but for what will be in the community’s best interests long after we are all no longer here.

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Chess great speaks out on Putin Kasparov shares his story and views with business leaders in Denver

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Russian Garry Kasparov, hailed by many as the world’s greatest chess player, can no longer return to Moscow to visit his mother because his political activism against the government makes it dangerous to do so.

Instead, they meet in Tallinn, Estonia.

He flies in from New York City, where he now lives with his family. She comes in from Moscow.

“It’s the closest capital to Moscow, so that is where I meet my mother. She’s 77. It’s too late for her to move to America,” Kasparov said at a Nov. 15 luncheon in his honor at the University of Denver’s Iliff School of Theology. The Colorado Business Roundtable and the Wyoming Business Alliance hosted the event.

Kasparov gave an impassioned speech to more than 60 business and community leaders about the dangers of the Vladimir Putin-led Russian government, the importance of energy independence and social and political tension between Russia and neighboring Ukraine.

“Some of the messages that Mr. Kasparov spoke to today about leadership, and globalization of the economy, and how we interact and ramifications of lack of decisions and lack of decisions of strength impact the world globally as well as us here in the United States,” Colorado Business Roundtable President Jeff Wasden said.

Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, of the former Soviet Union, one of Russia’s most famous sons rarely visits the home he has dedicated his life to trying to improve — because of political pressure. Azerbaijan, which had been incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1920, proclaimed its independence in October 1991 before the USSR officially dissolved.

Kasparov became the youngest-undisputed world chess champion in 1985 at age 22 by defeating then-champion Anatoly

Garry Kasparov speaks to a group of more than 60 local business owners and leaders Nov. 15 at the Iliff School of Theology at the University of Denver. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando Karpov. He was ranked as the No. 1 player in the world for 225 out of 228 months from 1986 until his retirement in 2005.

He is also famous for being the first world champion to lose a match to a computer under standard time controls, when he lost to the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue in 1997.

Since his retirement from the sport, Kasparov has instead been trading moves in the political arena as one of the most outspoken critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“People always want me to compare Putin’s strategy with my chess expertise, and speaking about Russia, I always say it’s irrelevant because in chess we have fixed rules and predictable results and in Russia its exactly the opposite,” Kasparov said. “As for the international arena, Putin plays poker and he’s a very good player. In poker it’s not about the quality of your hand, it’s about your ability to bluff. And Putin regularly has a very weak hand — say a pair of nines — but he acts as if he has a royal flush.”

Kasparov was instrumental in setting up The Other Russia, a coalition that opposes Putin’s government.

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In 2007, he ran for president as the The Other Russia party’s candidate. He was forced to withdraw his candidacy in December 2007 due to his inability to rent a meeting hall where at least 500 of his supporters could assemble to endorse his candidacy, as is legally required. Kasparov’s spokesperson accused the government of using pressure to deter anyone from renting a hall for the gathering.

In August 2012, Kasparov was arrested and beaten outside of the Moscow court while attending the verdict reading in the case involving the all-female punk band Pussy Riot. He was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing with the help of video evidence from the scene that was circulated on the Internet.

Kasparov views Putin’s Russia as a global threat. Recently, he has been speaking around the world on Russia’s tensions with neighboring Ukraine and the dispute of the Black Sea boarder territory of Crimea.

He describes his adversary as a shrewd man who has mastered the art of aggression without outright military force, a man he says “wages war with banks not tanks.”

Kasparov, considered a left-leaning activist by many back home in Russia, sounds

conservative by American standards. He’s an admirer of American President Ronald Reagan and believes in strength through energy independence, the power of a credible threat and the use of military force against Putin if necessary.

“Fracking in Wyoming did more to hurt Putin’s rule of Russia than everything the Obama administration did in six years because it eventually brings oil prices down,” Kasparov said.

Many in the audience agreed with his message of a stronger stance toward Russia from the U.S. and its political allies.

“I think we are still in a strategic bipolar world, at least in regard to Russia,” said Peter Moore, president of the board for Vital For Colorado, an advocacy group for oil and natural gas. “And it has become more and more clear to me that (oil) is one of our greatest strategic tools — low-cost energy to strengthen the United States and weaken Russia.”

Kasparov also called for stronger international leadership and the necessity of nations to work in unison to stand up to oppressive governments and leaders.

“In chess we have a saying: The threat is more powerful than the execution,” Kasparov said.

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The student parking lot at Rock Canyon High School was absent its usual number of cars the morning of the Nov. 5 CMAS testing. Many seniors at high schools statewide opted out or simply didn’t show up to take the standardized test. Photo by Jane Reuter

State tests meet student resistance Seniors statewide balk at taking lengthy new assessment

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com High school seniors throughout Colorado refused to participate Nov. 5 and 6 in a state-mandated test. Many school leaders, parents and students hope the expected low participation rate sends a clear message about what they believe is excessive standardized testing.

“People don’t always listen to educators, but they do listen to parents and students,” Cherry Creek School District spokeswoman Tustin Amole said. “This may be very helpful in letting policy makers know how parents and students feel.”

A state education official said the student response likely will result in significant discussion.

The first week in November was the beginning of three weeks of state-issued social studies and science tests for high school seniors called the Colorado Measures of Academic Success.

Colorado students in fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth grades underwent CMAS testing in spring 2014.

The online test is a partial replacement for both the original Colorado Student Assessment Program, administered until 2011, and the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program, issued in 2012 and 2013.

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CMAS adds social studies to the list of subjects and comes with another twist: It added seniors to the list of those expected to take the six-hour test.

Castle View High School senior Rachel

Decker is among hundreds who didn’t take the CMAS assessment at her Castle Rock school. As an outgoing student, Decker said the test won’t benefit her academically and has no bearing on her future plans.

“My parents were in full agreement with me,” she said. “I know only about 50 students who actually took the test, and some of them just made up answers or drew pictures in the (test) bubbles.”

The decision to add testing at the 12thgrade level was in part because the exams are designed to test knowledge acquired throughout high school, said Joyce Zurkowski, the Colorado Department of Education’s director of assessment, and to allow schools control over when in the four-year high school schedule to offer the instruction.

But she said state officials knew scheduling a standardized test for seniors was a gamble.

“We knew we were approaching a line with the fall of 12th grade,” Zurkowski said, but added the options appeared limited.

“I don’t think (the students’ response) was completely unanticipated. In the long run, I don’t know that it will stay at fall of 12th grade.”

In the future, Zurkowski said state assessments may be made more meaningful, perhaps by linking them to higher education or post-high school work places.

“Long term, will kids have to take both the ACT and PARCC in Colorado?” she said.

“I don’t know.”

Logistical challenges in Douglas County

Student investment in taking the tests isn’t the only issue.

Both the number of computers and the length required for CMAS testing presented high schools in Douglas County with challenges. Castle View, Rock Canyon, Chaparral and Douglas County high schools gave underclassmen two half-days Nov. 5 and 6 to accommodate the testing. Schedule changes also were expected Nov. 12 and 13 during testing at Highland Ranch, Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge high schools.

Make-up test dates also were designated.

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Despite the accommodation, many Douglas County School District seniors either let school leaders know they were opting out of the Nov. 5 and 6 tests, or didn’t show up for them.

Several DCSD principals contacted about students opting out of CMAS testing did not return calls to Colorado Community Media, and the district referred questions on CMAS to state education officials.

Several Castle View parents, students and teachers said well over 50 percent of the high school’s students did not attend the sessions. Some seniors at the other DCSD schools that scheduled tests for Nov. 5 and 6 also opted not to participate.

Shared concerns

Testing is set for Nov. 13 and 14 at high schools in Cherry Creek and Boulder Valley, where a sizeable majority of students refused to take the tests.

“There’s been quite a bit of conversation about students opting out,” Boulder Valley Superintendent Bruce Messinger said. “I’ve met with students. They’ve communicated with me. I’m not upset with the students.

These are very high-performing students — these aren’t students who are motivated to skip school. Most of them will be in college (when results come back).

“If it were of great benefit to them individually or to our school district, we might take a stronger stance. I’m not going to force the students to take a test.”

At Cherry Creek, Amole said the district is requesting only that parents notify the school of the absence if a student chooses not to take the test. Amole said student discussions reflect those of parents and other adults concerned about excessive testing.

“We need to respect our kids,” she said.

“They are adults, or nearly adults, and need to make choices for themselves about what they think is the best thing for them to do.”

Despite actions by fellow students across the state, Jeffco students stayed inside the classroom for controversial CMAS testing.

When asked, members of the student group, Jeffco Student Network for Change, said they weren’t planning on taking action.

“I don’t believe so since it affects everyone,” Sizemore said.

While recent protests and sickouts with curriculum changes and teacher compensations gave reason for Jeffco students to skip out of school in September, district officials report no abnormal levels of absences during testing days.

Impacts for schools

Colorado Department of Education officials said they need 95 percent of students at each school to participate in the test to ensure they have accurate data, a figure set by federal legislation. The data helps education leaders make state, district and school-level policy decisions, according to the CDE. Without that participation rate, a school’s performance framework rating could drop one level. The state’s performance framework includes four levels, ranking a school’s academic achievement and postsecondary readiness, among other factors.

Schools are not impacted financially by test participation percentages.

Districts can, however, file a request for reconsideration if a school’s rating changes.

They must then provide evidence to the state of a good-faith effort to test all students.

The state already knows that at least some students are taking the tests. As of 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 — with two more weeks of testing to go — Zurkowski said seniors had completed 25,000 assessments. If every student took the test, the CDE would receive 110,000 assessments, she said.

Messinger said Boulder Valley will make a good-faith effort to administer the test.

He’s optimistic the student response could prompt change.

“Our hope is over time our state board of education and Legislature will listen to this input, and maybe consider a better balance,” he said. “We aren’t saying there isn’t any need for assessment. This just seems like way too much for us.”

Jeffco education reporter Crystal Anderson contributed to this report.

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New holiday lighting event lights up the course

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@coloradocommunitymedia.com For the first time in 25 years, Adventure Golf and Raceway in Westminster is opening during the winter season. From Nov. 28 to Jan. 3, the park is featuring a new holiday event called Adventure Golf Lights.

The event offers people the opportunity to walk throughout Adventure Golf and Raceway admiring hundreds of thousands of lights on display.

“People will be able to see the beauty of all the lights that are covering the unique structures throughout the park,” said Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District communications director Joann Cortez.

“Every tree is also being utilized, with some lights reaching the tops of 80-foot trees.”

Adventure Golf Lights also offers treats and refreshments for purchase light hot chocolate and beer and wine for adults. On certain evenings, Santa will also make an appearance as well as variety of entertainers.

“We will have a handful of elementary school choirs performing along with adult bands and singers,” Cortez said. “We’re expecting some exciting things to happen

during this holiday event. We continue to sign up more and more entertainers.”

For those who want to test their miniature golf skills during the cold weather, the courses will be open for play.

Adventure Golf and Raceway is also partnering with the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster to offer $16 tickets, which allows admittance to both Adventure Golf Lights and the pavilion’s Living Lights.

Regular tickets to Adventure Golf Lights for ages 13 and up are $9 for Westminster and Hyland Hills residents and $10 for nonresidents; for ages four to 12, tickets are $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents; seniors citizen tickets are $7 for residents and $8 for non-residents and children three and under are free. Tickets for groups of 10 or more are $7.

“We’ve wanted to do something like the Adventure Golf Lights for a long time because we have such a wonderful facility,” Cortez said. “And this year we decided to go for it, and now we’re excited to offer this new lighting extravaganza to the community this year and for years to come.”

For more information on Adventure Golf Lights, visit www.adventuregolfandraceway.com.

A section of the Adventure Golf and Raceway miniature golf course is lite up for the park’s new Adventure Golf Lights event that is running Nov. 28 to Jan. 3. Courtesy photo

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Colorado State Patrol and the I-70 coalition, discussed improvements to last year’s Change Your Peak Time campaign during a media event on Thursday, Nov. 13.

The campaign, which focuses on improving safety and mobility for drivers on the 1-70 mountain corridor, is looking to encourage motorists to change not only the time they drive, but also how they drive, through the understanding of chain laws, preparing a vehicle for winter drives and knowing the Move It Law for minor accidents.

“We will very much be focusing on winter preparedness,” said Amy Ford, CDOT communications director. This includes making sure tires are prepared for driving the mountain corridor.

“We obviously had some incidents last year where unfortunately some of the drivers who were impacted — actually had bald tires on the road,” Ford said. “It doesn’t mean all of us are out there driving on bald tires but I suspect more of us are than not.”

One way for drivers to check if their tires are adequate is through the quarter test.

Placing a quarter on its rim inside the tread of a tire will tell whether the tire needs to be replaced. If George Washington’s head is half way or all the way covered, the tread is in good condition. If most or all of George Washington’s head is not covered, the tire needs to be replaced.

In addition to winter preparedness, CDOT is partnering with the Denver Regional Council of Governments or DRCOG for a Way To Go program to encourage carpooling, vanpooling and an I-70 SkiPool that will allow commuters to pool for one mountain trip each weekend.

The I-70 Coalition, representing mountain communities and resorts, is continuing

to provide incentives and deals for travelers interested in avoiding traffic by staying back an hour or two.

“No one expects a delay-free drive on the I-70 mountain corridor but they expect some level of reliability when they have that,” Ford said. “But the education piece in working with our drivers, our commercial vehicle truckers and others is critically important to us as well.”

Peak Time Deals from resorts can be found online at GoI70.com. Driving tips can be found at www.coloradodot.info/travel/ winter-driving and the CoTrip.org website and mobile app provides the most up-todate info on road and travel conditions.

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“She Loves Me” tells the story of a pair of feuding clerks in European parfumerie in Budapest in the 1930s.

The show comes from the golden age of musicals and offers an entertaining alternative to traditional holiday theater. Courtesy photo

Grand Budapest holiday Arvada Center runs ‘She Loves Me’ for the season

By Clarke Reader

creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The holidays are a hectic time for everybody, so it’s important to pause and consider what make this time of year special.

The Arvada Center is giving theater-goers a chance to do just that with “She Loves Me” — a show from the golden age of musicals by Jerry Bock and Sheldon WHAT: “She Loves Me” Harnick (the creative WHERE: Arvada Center team behind “Fiddler 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada on the Roof”).

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Blvd., from Nov. 25 COST: $36 to $73 through Dec. 21.

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Performances are arvadacenter.org Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

“This show comes from the prime time of musicals — everyone knows shows like ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Guys and Dolls,’” said actress Jennifer Lorae. “I think this show is just as sophisticated as any of the others of the era.”

The story follows Georg (Andrew Russell) and Amalia (Julia Jackson), a pair of feuding clerks in a European parfumerie in Budapest during the 1930s. The two share a desire for depth and love in their lives and appear to find comfort in their anonymous romantic pen pals. Little do they know that their pen pals are each other.

They are joined in the farcical fracas by shop owner Mr. Maraczek (Mark Rubald) and employee Ilona Ritter (Lorae).

“The play is in part about the different masks we wear and how they hide different personalities,” Rubald said. “There are rich characters and storyline with

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some darker moments that add to their depth.”

The play starts in the summer and moves to Christmas, capturing the excitement and celebration that accompanies the season. This tone finds its way into the show’s song and dance numbers, which incorporate nods to carols throughout.

“There are a few big numbers throughout that create a very ensemble feel,” Russell said. “A lot of the songs are very patter-based — they have a lot of words and are really fun.”

The actors spoke highly of the sets, costumes and dialogue in setting the scene of a classic European city. While the darkening mood on the continent isn’t mentioned directly, Lorae said there is an undercurrent of desperation in some of the characters and their actions that hints at what’s to come.

Those dark moments don’t distract from the celebratory nature of the play, or the very things it celebrates.

“The best thing is a show about love,” Russell said. “That’s something they’re all aspiring for - love with family and kids. They’re all dreamers.”

There are a lot of holiday shows that go heavy on the season, like “A Christmas Carol” and “Miracle on 34th Street,” but “She Loves Me” goes for something else — the elegance and comedy of a charming love story.

“I feel like the nicest people come to the Arvada Center for holidays,” Jackson said.

“It ends up being a really great holiday show.”

For more information call 720-898-7200 or visit www. arvadacenter. org.

When Miki Hashimoto closed Japon, an 18-year fixture in Wash Park, it was a shock to our sushi systems.

But the venerable owner, who was lured to the United States 26 years ago at age 15 by the movie “American Graffiti,” promised to return to Denver’s dining scene.

And he’s done just that with the recent opening of Tokio, a 60-seat ramen, binchotan grill and sushi spot in the burgeoning Prospect neighborhood at 2907 Huron St. “Dining at Tokio is the most authentic Japanese experience one can have in Denver, and we are very excited to bring the unique flavor of real Japanese ramen, binchotan grilling and imported Hakushika sake and spirits to the Prospect neighborhood,” Hashimoto sad. “Tokio transports diners to a small house in Japan where only the freshest, highest quality delicacies are served, and we know that our patrons will taste the difference.”

During the media menu tasting on Nov. 12, Hashimoto and his crew prepared an array of goodies including a spicy B&B roll, vegetarian ramen (with house made noodles) bacon-wrapped asparagus, shumai (dumplings) and yakitori chicken skewers from the binchotan (Japanese charcoal) grill.

Each course was paired with sake samplers — four tumblers of sake neatly served on a plate bearing each drink’s name. Tokio’s decor is industrial minimalistic, designed by Kanji Ueki, who also helped design the original Apple retail stores.

Downstairs is the hopping and happening space with sushi bar seating and a long community table made from a piece of ash that Hashimoto found in Longmont.

Upstairs is a more romantic and intimate surrounding with a sake bar.

Parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant, and reservations can be made at www.mytokio.com or by calling 720-639-2911.

Ah, that DIA dining

Thrillist.com, the website that brings you all the lists you never knew you needed to know, has compiled “Every important American airport ranked by its food/drink.”

Coming in at a respectable No. 8 — out of 72 — is Denver International Airport.

Here’s how Thrillist made its picks: “We did it like this: First, we broke down every essential airport by the number of planes that fly in, plus region so every state was included. Then we looked up every single restaurant and bar available at each spot, and broke the airports down into four tiers. Once we had the tiers, we went deeper and figured out our proper rankings, paying particular attention to two factors: a) whether the options were unique and illustrative of the foods of that region, and b) the quantity of quality places available. But we tried to weigh the first factor higher, so smaller airports with more local food got more credit than massive places with 85 chains.”

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20 years and going strong Northglenn Youth Theatre keeps the kudos going

By Tammy Kranz

Contributing writer Another key for success, she added, was the theater offers quality productions that keep patrons returning for more shows.

Jongejan said for her ”The Hobbit,” which NYT did in 1998, was one of the most memorable shows. “(It) was when our set designs really moved into a new level of scope, scale and expections,” she said. The productions of ”Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Ancient Greece” (2006) and ”Alice in Wonderland” (2013), Jongejan said, ”were the most outside the traditional box in design where we really took the artistic concepts way outside traditional staging.”

Twenty years ago, the city was looking to broaden its recreation programs and take advantage of space at the D.L. Parsons Theatre.

The recreation director at the time, Joyce Lingenfelter, had a desire to expand the arts in the community.

So the Northglenn Youth Theatre was born — its first production, “Charlotte’s Web”

showed in July 1994. Since that time, 1,013 children have participated in some fashion with NYT shows — whether they were actors or part of the stage crew — and the theater has won dozens of awards and broad recognition of its talent.

“We take seriously the responsibility to instill a lifelong love of the arts to ensure that theater will be here for a long, long time,” said Kimberly Jongejan, NYT director.

What sets NYT apart from other school or church drama programs, she said, is it has a broader range of professionals in the field, larger exposure and training than can be achieved in a traditional setting.

“Kids interact with other young actors just like them from other schools, neighborhoods and life experiences — all sharing a similar love and passion for theatre,” she said. “The atmosphere at NYT is a delicate balance between a very structured program with room for each child to grow, experience, expand and refine their talents.”

One of those children who grew and refined her talents was Kelsey Kaisershot.

Kaisershot of Westminster became involved with NYT when she was 9 and estimates she was in five productions. She said being involved with NYT fueled her desire to have a career in the theater arts.

“Learning about how to mount a professional production made me, as a kid, feel more like a professional,” said Kaisershot, 25.

“It’s where I had the epiphany that I was going to do this the rest of my life.”

She studied theater performance at CU Boulder and is working on her master’s program at Savannah College of Art and Design.

She is the assistant director at Monarch High School and is teaching an intro to acting class with the new NYT Academy.

NYT Academy was formed to give actors a chance for more theater training.

“The Academy focuses on specific, more honed-in training for the young actors,” Jongejan said.

“With a large production, an actor doesn’t always get targeted attention to refine their skills — so in a class/workshop setting the actor can get more focused feedback, skills and such.”

The theater wraps up its 2014 season with “Anne of Green Gables,” which shows through Nov. 23. The 2015 season lineup includes “Thoroughly Modern Millie” (opening April 24), “The Magical Lamp of Aladdin” (June 26) and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!”

(Nov. 13).

For more information, visit www.northglenn.org/theatreperformances.

Northglenn Youth Theatre (NYT) actors Collin Hill as Shrek and Joseph Sanford IV as Donkey won awards by the National Youth Arts for the Western Region for their roles in NYT’s production of “Shrek.” Courtesy photo

NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE HONORS 2005 - 2006:

Spamalot, Beauty and the Beast (NYT), Ragtime & What I Did Last Summer (NHS))

BRIAN NEWBY - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) MAGGIE SCHLUNDT - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) KRYSTA THORNE - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

2009 - 2010:

DEBBIE FABER - Outstanding Costume Design (Wizard of Oz)

BRITYN MYKHAIL - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical (AIDA)

2007 - 2008:

MICHAEL OCHOA - Honorable Mention/Nomination Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (AIDA)

MICHAEL OCHOA - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (Into the Woods) SYDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Into the Woods)

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE (INTO the Woods) KIMBERLY JONGEJAN - Outstanding Direction (Into the Woods) HAILEY DIVIRGILIO - Honorable Mention/Nomination - Outstanding Supporting Actress, 13 and Under (Into the Woods) 2008 - 2009: MICHAEL OCHOA - Artist of the Year (Frog Prince of

JANELLE ORSBORN - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (Beauty and the Beast) GLENN G. Grassi - Outstanding Set Design (Beauty and the Beast)

2006 - 2007:

TERRA SALAZAR - Outstanding Lead Actress, 13 and under (Into the Woods)

NICOLE CAMPBELL - Outstanding Actress in a Play(Frog Prince of Spamalot)

DANIELLE JACKSON - Honorable Mention/Nomination Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (AIDA) GLENN G. Grassi - Honorable Mention/Nomination - Outstanding Set Design (Capt. Bree) 2010 - 2011: SPENCER SPOTTS - Outstanding Supporting Actor (Junior Division) (James and the Giant Peach) GLENN G. Grassi - Outstanding set design (James and the Giant Peach) MADISON AULT - Outstanding supporting actress - Honorable Mention (Junior Division) (James and the Giant Peach) OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE - James and the Giant Peach

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‘Songs for a New World’ gets ovation I was unfamiliar with “Songs for a New World” so I had no idea what to expect when I went to Miners Alley Playhouse. What I learned was that composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown is brilliant.

The production is totally comprised of songs each of which tells its own compelling story. Director Brenda Billings and Music Director Mitch Samu bring out the very best in their talented cast which is comprised of Jacquie Jo Billings, Kristen Samu, Matt Kok and Rory Pierce. Their glorious voices made my heart smile.

Song styles range from ballads to pop, to gospel, to jazz and somehow, the musical simply flows seamlessly from song to song. The set was simple with the band being center stage and the actor/singers using

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the sides and front of the stage. I particularly liked the projected background scenes which changed with each song. My favorite was the Aurora Borealis that filled the backdrop as Kristen Samu sang “Surabaya-Santa.”

The songs are spiritual without being religious; heartwarming without being sappy, and joyous without being syrupy. “Songs for a New World” plays through Dec. 21 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden. Use the door on the south side of the building. For tickets and information, call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

This is a “must-see” production.

Chihuly to close Nov. 30 You still have a few days left to see the

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(Dale) Chihuly Exhibition at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The show, which opened last June, runs through Nov. 30. The blown glass works designed by Chihuly are known around the world because of their creativity and beauty. The last time I was in Las Vegas, I got to see the Chihuly works at the Bellagio.

Breathtaking.

Chihuly is a visionary who has turned craft into art. A myriad of colors, textures, and shapes enhance the natural beauty of the gardens. I saw the Chihuly Exhibition in June and decided that it was imperative that I see it again ... this time at night. Fortunately I managed to go before the (seriously) cold snap hit. It was even more beautiful than I remembered. Seeing it at night was a completely different experience. Several new

pieces have been added since I first saw it.

The Denver Botanic Gardens has commissioned Dale Chihuly to create a piece that will be a permanent fixture. The work will be called “Colorado” and, according to the artist, will feature the colors of a Colorado sunset ... red, orange, and yellow. Daytime tickets for the exhibition are still available but Chihuly Nights has been sold out for some time.

The Gardens are at 10th & York. For further info and tickets, go to www.botanicgardens. org. While you’re at the website, remember to check out the schedules for Blossoms of Light (York St.) and Trails of Light (Chatfield) which open soon.

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Latest Miller film arrives

Warren Miller, the veteran film producer known for mammoth movies that capture skiing and boarding daredevils, is touring his latest flick “No Turning Back” throughout the Front Range.

Group tickets are available for $22.00 (group size mud be 10 or more). You can only get them by calling Jenna at 303-253-6310 or Kristin at 303-253-6309. There are no additional fees for these tickets.

To purchase online, use promo code “wmeco” for $23 tickets; there will be a service fee but that will be offset by using the promo code. Tickets at REI are $25 with no additional fees. The REI in Denver, Englewood and Lakewood have tickets for the Denver show.

Here’s the schedule: • Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Center: 8 p.m. Nov. 21; 6 p.m. Nov. 22.

• Denver, Paramount Theatre: 8 p.m. Nov. 20; 6 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21; 3, 6 and 9 p.m.

Nov. 22.

• Parker, The PACE Center: 7 p.m. Nov. 23.

• Lakewood, Lakewood Cultural Center: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24.

• Lone Tree, Lone Tree Arts Center: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 25, 26.

• Aspen, Wheeler Opera House: 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 25.

• Beaver Creek, Vilar Performing Arts Center: 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 28.

Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@gmail.com.

Wheat Ridge was named one of the nation’s best cities for retirement, according to a new ranking released Monday by Livability. com. The city was ranked fifth on Livability’s 2014 Best Places to Retire list — the only Colorado city to make the cut.

Livability cited Wheat Ridge’s numerous bike trails, fitness centers, nearby mountains and ski resorts as important amenities for active retirees.

VOA honors Snyder

If anyone knows the meaning of “service with style” it’s Denise Snyder, the stylish owner of Mariel, a women’s clothing and bridal boutique at 3000 E. Third Ave. On Nov. 14, Snyder was honored for her dedication to Volunteers of America, one of her pet projects.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a man with stomach issues talking to a fellow employee at an Englewood business: “I feel like two chimpanzees are wrestling with my colon.”

“Does that mean when they’re done it will be a semicolon?”

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Metro Creative Connection Roasted turkey is the centerpiece of many holiday feasts. That glistening, golden skin and moist meat beneath is the perfect companion to potatoes, string beans and any number of side dishes.

Many holiday chefs have received compliments on the appearance of a freshly prepared turkey sitting on the holiday serving platter. But those same chefs may not know how to properly carve up their masterpieces after the grand presentation has been made.

1. Place the turkey on a large, sturdy cutting board.

Do not cut the turkey in the pan you used to cook it.

Remove the string that may be tying the legs together.

Turn the board so that the back of the turkey is facing you.

2. Choose a sharp knife to carve the turkey. A long, narrow knife may work best. Serrated knives may tear the turkey meat, so it may be better to use a flat knife.

Some people prefer the ease of an electric knife. This is entirely your choice.

3. Cut through the skin on a leg and gently bend the leg as you slice through to expose the joint. Cut through and remove the entire leg. Then separate the drumstick from the thigh. Repeat on the other side.

4. Cut the thigh meat parallel to the thigh bone and place on your serving platter.

5. To slice the breast meat, insert your knife in the center of the breast bone and cut down until you reach the ribs. Then slice the breast meat in toward

your initial cut so you are cutting across the grain of the meat. This will keep the meat tender. Another idea is to remove one side of the breast and slice across it to produce smaller pieces for serving.

6. Find the wish bone and place it on the side to dry. Children typically like to break the wish bone.

7. Find the joint of the wings and remove them in a similar fashion as you did for the legs. They are small enough that they should not require extra slicing and can be placed whole on the serving platter.

8. Drizzle the sliced meat with any reserved cooking juices to keep the turkey moist and flavorful.

Since turkey is usually the star of many holiday meals, it pays to know the correct way to carve turkey for celebrations.

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Hindsight hard on Udall campaign As dust settles, analysis of election begins

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Arm-chair quarterbacking doesn’t only apply to football fans – political junkies were doing it all of last week following the results of Election Day 2014.

While many heaped praise on the two big winners from last week – Republican Senatorelect Cory Gardner and Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper – others scrutinized the campaigns of their opponents.

Perhaps no campaign has received as much scrutiny for its loss than that of Democratic Sen, Mark Udall, who became the first incumbent senator to lose in Colorado since 1978.

Udall focused much of his campaign on women’s issues in an attempt to define Gardner as an out-of-touch extremist who supports personhood efforts and who wants to limit the amount of control women have over their bodies.

For months, Udall television ads attacked Gardner on this issue – perhaps to the detriment of his own campaign.

“Voters saw through the negative, downright dishonest line of attack that Mark Udall and his supporters chose to base his cam-

paign on,” said state Republican Party Chairman Ryan Call. “Some of the ads at the end almost became a parody of themselves.”

Independent political analyst Eric Sondermann thinks the Udall campaign did itself a disservice by spending so much time attacking Gardner over women’s issues and not spending enough time talking about his own biography.

“Where was Udall the mountain climber?”

Sondermann said, referring to Udall being a passionate outdoors lover, something that could have resonated with Coloradans.

Worse, Sondermann said, was that Udall didn’t seem to be having a good time.

“He just seemed an unhappy, even dour kind of warrior,” Sondermann said. “He did not let his personality come through. Either that or the years in Washington have worn him down.”

“He just looked put upon while Gardner was the upbeat, youthful candidate.”

Gardner had his own problems during the campaign. The Gardner narrative the Udall campaign was trying to paint was effective early on, which often put the congressman on the defensive on women’s issues during the debates.

Gardner did not always handle those questions well, particularly when he was trying to explain the difference between his support of a federal personhood bill and his opposition of a state effort. He also seemed vulnerable on issues like immigration and climate change.

But none of those issues stuck to the affable Gardner, who managed to smile and keep his high-octane energy throughout the campaign.

Gardner benefited from a Republican wave that swept Republicans into offices across the nation. And because of that, Gardner absolutely had to win this race, Sondermann said.

“The Cory Gardner win at least let Republicans live to fight another day in Colorado,” he said. “Had that seat not been won, they would have been a largely moribund party for years to come.”

Sondermann said Republicans still have issues to deal with going forward, such as innerparty divisions and a need to work on wooing minority voters, especially Latinos. But the win keeps them going here for a while.

“If you don’t win with your best candidate in the best year after decade-long losing streak, that party could have spiraled downward,” Sondermann said.

Not all was bad for Democrats following the results from Election Day. Hickenlooper – who was trailing in his re-election bid to former Congressman Bob Beauprez for much of the night – ended up winning his race by a slightly larger percentage than that of Gardner’s.

In spite of the national wave and relentless attacks on his leadership, Hickenlooper won while many other Democratic gubernatorial candidates across the country did not.

“Hickenlooper had just enough cross-over

appeal by virtue of not being such a downthe-line party loyalist that he was able to survive this kind of a wave,” Sondermann said.

Meanwhile, Beauprez may have run too cautious of a campaign throughout the summer — perhaps piling on too heavily in the final weeks, Sondermann said.

Toward the end of the campaign, Beauprez hit Hickenlooper hard on public safety issues and received criticism for invoking the murder of Department of Correction chief Tom Clements into the campaign.

“Beauprez fumbled the ball at the end,” Sondermann said. “His closing message was completely off-kilter, deciding to close the campaign with this weird message about crime and mayhem running rampant on the streets if Hickenlooper wins.”

State Democratic Party Chairman Rick Palacio said Colorado bucked the national trend with Hickenlooper’s victory.

“I wouldn’t characteristic what happened in Colorado as part of a GOP wave,” Palacio said. “We fared quite a bit better than other states. John Hickenlooper won quite handily given everything else that was going on.”

But Call thinks a lot of good came out of the Nov. 4 results for his party.

“Republicans made historic gains around the country and in Colorado, reversing a trend we have been seeing in our state over the last number of years,” Call said.

Dems tout diversity in leadership picks Hullinghorst to be first female speaker since 2003

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The state House Democratic Caucus came together on Nov. 14 to elect a new leadership team that will be made up almost entirely of either minorities or women when lawmakers begin work in January.

They will include Colorado’s first female speaker of the state

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House of Representatives since 2003.

Rep. Dickey Lee Hullinghorst of Gunbarrel was tabbed speaker following a unanimous vote during a leadership election gathering inside the Capitol.

Hullinghorst, who was first elected to her House District 10 seat in 2008, had previously served as majority leader under outgoing speaker Mark Ferrandino of Denver, who is termlimited.

Hullinghorst thanked her colleagues and recalled what it was like having first walked into the Capitol as an elected official about six years ago.

“It gave me chills, just like I’m feeling right now,” she said.

When Hullinghorst takes the speaker’s gavel in early January, she will become the first female speaker since Lola Spradley.

Hullinghorst will lead a House that has a Democratic majority of 34-31, a smaller seat advantage than Ferrandino enjoyed last year, due to a few Democratic losses in the Nov. 4 election.

Ferrandino also had the luxury of a Democratic Senate majority. That won’t happen now that Republicans hold a oneseat advantage in that chamber following election results from earlier this month.

“There are those who say that a split legislature is a huge challenge … ” Hullinghorst said. “I prefer to consider it a huge opportunity.”

Hullinghorst also praised Ferrandino’s two-year stewardship in the House, where she said the outgoing speaker “accomplished more for the people of Colorado than any other Legislature.”

The election of Hullinghorst for speaker by acclimation was one of the few uncontested leadership races voted on by

House Democrats.

Among the contested battles was that of House Majority Leader, which Rep. Crisanta Duran of Denver won.

“She knows how to work across the aisle and she knows how to build a coalition,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan of Cherry Hills Village, who nominated Duran for the post.

Duran beat out Dan Pabon of Denver, a former assistant Majority Leader. Pabon was widely considered to be a candidate for House speaker as well. Instead, he threw his support behind Hullinghorst.

After losing the majority leader election, Pabon told Duran, “You’ve got my 100 percent support.”

Rep. Dominick Moreno of Commerce City will serve as Duran’s assistant majority leader after beating out Denver Rep. Beth McCann for the post.

Moreno was first elected to the House in 2012 and has the least amount of experience among members of the new leadership team. Moreno said that he has always dismissed talk of him not having enough experience in any endeavor he has undertaken.

“I wouldn’t be here standing before you today if I hadn’t proved them wrong,” he said.

Rep. Sue Ryden of Aurora will serve as House majority whip, a position charged with counting and rounding up votes. Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Lakewood will serve as assistant whip.

Rep. Angela Williams of Denver was elected Democratic caucus chairperson.

Rep. Mike Foote of Lafayette was the only nonminority or nonfemale elected to a leadership post. He will serve as assistant caucus chairperson.

Audit finds child services wanting

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A state audit cites several areas of concern over the handling of cases within the state’s child welfare system.

The 260-page report lays out dozens of recommended fixes to “deficiencies” that were found in samplings of cases that were screened by the Department of Human Services during the 2013 fiscal year.

The findings included problems with the screening process of potential child abuse cases as well as a lack of proper state supervision over child welfare services handled by individual counties.

“The audit findings collectively suggest a need for the department to improve its supervision of the child welfare system to promote strong and consistent practices by the counties to help protect children,” reads the report, which was authored by the State Auditor’s Office.

However, DHS Executive Director Reggie Bicha strongly pushed back against some areas of the report during a Nov. 12 legislative committee hearing.

“Child welfare practice is extremely complex,” he told the panel.

The report gathers information from samplings of the 70,400 reported cases of abuse and neglect that were screened by the department in 2013.

The audit finds that in some cases, “it was unclear” whether counties followed state-mandated rules when determining whether cases warrant further investigation by the department.

Case workers’ timeliness of initial contact with families also was a concern.

In a small number of cases sampled, the audit found that “caseworkers did not interview or observe children involved in child welfare referrals within countyassigned response times.”

Other samples showed some risk assessment documents had incorrect information about families and their histories, while other reports failed to identify child safety issues.

Bicha told lawmakers that his department agrees with many of the recommendations spelled out in the audit and that many of the findings dealt with issues the agency had already been addressing.

Bicha also stressed that caseworkers do their best to assess each situation properly and said that mandating “onesize fits all” regulations does a disservice to the public and to each individual child’s needs.

Bicha particularly took issue with concerns that counties responded in contradictory or unreliable ways to auditors’ findings that state guidelines were not being followed properly.

“Having a difference of opinion, rethinking initial conclusions, or debating interpretation of law, policy and practice in a world of very limited resources should not be grounds for questioning the department’s testimonial evidence or validity or our reliability,” Bicha said.

The department has put in place a handful of reforms over the last couple of years after news reports found troubling handlings of cases involving children who died due to abuse and neglect.

Among the reforms set to launch in January will be the creation of a statewide child abuse and neglect hotline that was approved by the Legislature in 2013.

The audit was requested by lawmakers, including Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, who is known to craft legislation focused on the protection of children.

Newell said through an emailed statement that the report “reaffirms how delicate and complex the child protection system is.”

Newell said she will follow up on the findings and that additional legislation may be taken up when lawmakers reconvene in January.

“We need to continue to work with the state department and counties on improving the system,” she said.

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Shrader takes sheriff reins

owno sur-By Amy Woodward id. awoodward@colorado n too communitymedia.com sumn the There’s a new sheriff in town and it’s Jeff Shrader. uprez “Things are going to be done differssuesently,” Shrader said while celebrating mur-his win with family and friends at AbrTomusci’s Italian Restaurant in Wheat Ridge.

“Ted Mink has done a fantastic job — end,”obviously those are big shoes to fill.” e wasDuring the Republican primaries, Shrade theer campaigned hard throughout Jeffco, and once he received 58 percent of the bout delegate vote at the county assembly, he n the said he knew he was a shoe-in.

He held an early lead against his k PaRepublican opponent Jim Shires at trend 61.60 percent of the early total of 35,307 votes cast during the primaries. ened“It reflected what went on at the county lacio other ndily

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assembly,” Shrader said.

At the November ballot box, Shrader garnered 150,040 total votes, capturing 72.19 percent of the vote, to beat his opponent, Libertarian Brett Almy.

His nearly 30 years at the Sheriff’s Office holding leadership positions and creating strategic management and response tactics for deputies, supervisors and comSchrader mand level ranks is what’s given voters the conf idence that Shrader is experienced to lead and proved to be the “vast difference” between him and his opponents, he said.

“We wish Mr. Shrader luck as the new sheriff of Jefferson County,” said Jeffco Sheriff opponent Brett Almy. “I hope the issues I brought out during the election

will be addressed and the deputies of the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office get the pay raises that they and their families deserve.”

Just a month before the election, Shrader discussed deputy attrition at the Sheriff’s Office.

If annualized, the attrition rate is at 20 percent, Shrader said.

While he wants to make the Sheriff’s Office competitively worthy in the job market, he recognizes he will have to convince the Jeffco Board of County Commissioners that investing in public safety should be a high priority.

“I’m going to make my best case with the board of county commissioners about the priority that I think public safety should have within the county budget,” Shrader said.

“I do think that 2016 is a much different year than 2015 will be budgetarily” he said, citing an increase in revenues from

property values that will be hitting the county budget in 2016. “I do think that there is opportunity coming.”

Specialty court reaches out to veterans

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Veterans Treatment Court making progress

By Amy Woodward awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com

When entering the doors to the Veterans Treatment Court in Division 8, an jority unusual vibe of jubilation hangs in the nowsair not typically felt in courtrooms. herry There is applause and smiling faces in the court for former military men and stantwomen who are working hard to get their andi-lives back on track after bouts of legal pporttrouble and substance abuse.

“It’s interesting, after a relatively short uran,period of time, I don’t pay much attention what the offense is that got them to court s Dubut how are they doing in their treatment Rep. program,” said Hal Sargent, chief deputy district attorney for Jeffco. “We’ve seen s the some remarkable changes.” leadd talk e has

In April, the First Judicial District for Jeffco and Gilpin counties launched a specialized problem-solving court for veterans. The Veterans Treatment Court or VTC provides an alternative treatment program to incarceration for U.S. military veterans with trauma disorders.

In a wide collaboration with prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, VTC is providing positive opportunities for selected candidates in overcoming underlying issues associated with illegal behavior, and drug and alcohol issues.

“There are a number of us that realize we have veterans who come out of service damaged with mental illness, with injury, with drug addictions,” Sargent said. “There’s been a long history of seeing those folks cycle in and out of the system. Our job as DAs is public safety but you can approach that several ways; you

can approach it by locking people up or by trying to treat the disorders that lead to the behavior.”

Currently, 16 veterans are in the 14-to18-month-long program divided into four phases, which they must complete.

So far, nine individuals have progressed to phase two, with one person beginning his journey in phase three. VTC is designed to serve 40 offenders at a time with participants in the program expected to grow as Jeffco holds the second largest veteran population in the state.

“I really view it as moral responsibility of our community to be able to recognize that there may be circumstances that contribute to some criminal behavior of our veterans,” said Pete Weir Jeffco’s District Attorney.

Offenders that are selected for VTC must meet certain criteria in which they are deemed high risk for substance abuse, mental illness or homelessness. VTC is only an option for veterans in which the

offense committed allows for the intervention of the specialty court.

“Irrespective of the service status of an individual — we’re not going to sacrifice public safety for any of our specialty courts,” Weir said.

An individualized treatment plan is designed for each veteran to ensure they are accountable for their behavior as well as ensuring their needs are met through the numerous resources made available through VTC. “What can we do to help you succeed over the next few weeks?” asks District Court Judge Margie Enquist to every veteran standing before her.

It’s a question seldom asked by judges to defendants.

Depending on the answer, which may include housing assistance or setting goals, the court listens in attentive silence, waiting to step in and walk the path to success with U.S. veterans.

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YOUR WEEK MORE EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

THEATER/FILM ‘ANNE OF GREEN GABLES’ NORTHGLENN YOUTH Theatre presents “Anne of Green Gables” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22; at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23; and at 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20-21, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-4508800 for ticket information.

ART GREEN LANTERNS KIDS WILL make a luminaria at the Country Fair Garden Center kids’ workshop at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394 for information and costs.

WINTER PENGUIN DECORATIONS LET THE little ones get creative and make messes with us. We will have craft time again and make some cute penguin decorations. We will have everything your little ones need to be creative and decorate their own penguins to take home and add to the winter décor of your home. The kids’ workshop is at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Country Fair Garden Center Arvada, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394 or email anneked@hardyboyplant.com. Go to www.countryfairgarden.com.

EVENTS

GLASS GARDEN ART SCULPTURES

ARMCHAIR ADVENTURES SNOWMAN WIND CHIME KIDS WILL make a snowman chime during the Country Fair Garden

Center kids’ workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394 for information and cost.

ADVENTURER MICK Prozinski will take you to the western frontier of the Philip-

pines to the island of Palawan at the next Armchair Adventures program, at 12:45 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 21. Learn about slow travel, long boat rides, deserted white sand beaches,

MONDAYS ADULT SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660.

DENVER THYROID Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at

Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948.

AN EDGAR Cayce study group meets at 1:30 p.m. Mondays near 80th and Sheridan.

Call Bernita at 303-261-7175. The meeting is free.

GRIEF RECOVERY A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.

GRIEFSHARE MEETS from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Risen Savior Lutheran

Church, 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Anyone struggling with the death of a loved one, whether recent or not, is welcome to join. Register at www.rslc.org or call 303-469-3521.

BENEFITS OF THANKFULNESS THE POWER of thankfulness will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “The Power of Thankfulness: Trista Sutter’s Life After The Bachelorette,” includes an exclusive film of Sutter discussing life since her $4 million televised wedding. Lifetree participants will consider how thankfulness might impact their own lives and explore practical ways to develop an attitude of gratitude. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

JAZZ JAM with Brad Goode takes place 7-11 p.m. every Monday at the Stage at Mi Vida Strings, 3698 W. 72nd Ave., Westminster.

LA LECHE LEAGUE of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St. LIFERING SECULAR Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park

United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com.

OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.

PALETTEERS ART Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 W. 106th Ave. Meetings are open to artists and art lovers who are age 18 or older. Meet other artists and learn from monthly art demonstrations. Call Pat at 303-451-0017.

SENIOR BOOK CLUB: “UNBROKEN”

STUDY GROUP Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center hosts a thoughtprovoking discussion on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Mystical Masters, the study group focuses on the relevance of the bible stories and Torah’s teaching to our modern lives. The class is 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Chabad, 4505 W. 112 Ave., Westminster. Refreshments served.

For costs and the topic of the weekly discussion, visit www.COJewish.com/torahstudy or call 303-429-5177. The class is led by Rabbi Benjy Brackman spiritual leader of Chabad of NW Metro Denver.

UNBROKEN IS a biography by Laura Hillenbrand about World War II

TUESDAYS

hero Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic track star who survived a plane crash in the Pacific theater. He spent 47 days drifting on a raft and then survived more than two and a half years as a prisoner of war in several brutal Japanese internment camps. The senior book club will discuss the book at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. To reserve a copy, call 303-450-8801 or stop by the center. For people ages 55 and over.

SCHOOL’S OUT SPECIAL: JUMP AND SWIM THE NEXT School’s Out Excursion is Wednesday, Nov. 26. Ages 11-15 are invited to jump and play all morning at Big Time Trampoline Center, then go swimming in the afternoon at the Northglenn Recreation Center pool. Cost includes admission, lunch, transportation and supervision 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the recreation center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, two snacks and a water bottle. Register by Nov. 19. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

ADULTS WILL create their own garden art at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394. A collection of glass items will be available to make creations. Call 303-209-4394 for information and costs.

AREA CLUBS

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUES THE ART Cottage’s holiday boutiques feature seven Colorado artists whose work includes paintings, hand-painted gifts, pottery, antiques, dolls, jewelry and homemade jams. Boutiques are open noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in November and December. The 2nd Saturday Art Walk is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Art Cottage is at 3715 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. Contact 303-427-5704.

Filipino food and scuba diving through WWII Japanese wrecks. Then macro dive for small critters and snorkel with sea turtles in some of the clearest waters in the world.

Free. Program is at the Thornton Senior Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Call 303-255-7850.

ADAMS COUNTY Genealogical Society Newcomers and experienced genealogists are welcome. We meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Hunter Douglas, 1 Hunter Douglas Circle, Thornton (on the southeast corner of 128th and Washington). A different guest speaker is featured each month. For additional information, www.adamscountygenealogysociety.com.

ADAMS COUNTY Republican Women/Trumpeteers meets once monthly on alternating Tuesdays and Saturdays for lunch and informative programs at varying restaurants. Guests are very welcome. Call club president Ruth Hillesheim at 303949-9113.

LET GO and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www. al-anon-co.org.

METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at

Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873.

MAMA TALK, a support group for moms before and after baby, meets from 10:30

a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Tri-County Health Department, 10190 Bannock St., Suite 100, Northglenn. Call Margaret at 303-255-6214.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org.

NEW SWING Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www. markandshaunaswing.com/weekly_dances/.

NORTHGLENN AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www. al-anon-co.org.

NORTHGLENN-THORNTON ROTARY Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail.com.

NORTH JEFFCO Republican Women’s Club seeks to educate and activate the community. The group meets every second Tuesday of the month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but RSVP is requested. sjbradley64@gmail.com.

NORTH AREA Newcomers Social Club, serving the north Jeffco and north Denver Metro area, meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month at various restaurants in the area. For information, place and reservations, call Patti Bloomquist at 303-264-7369. Through the club, members also can join groups such as book club, garden club, garden club and more.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave. Contact Laura at 303-428-9293.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for WOMEN OF all abilities who have experienced cancer or are in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance): 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, yoga at Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, fitness training, at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave. (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

TAE KWON DO Learn self-defense, get a workout and increase self-confidence.

Two classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310. Visit www. hupstaekwondo.com and www.ttatkd.com.

TALKING IDEAS Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616.

TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting.

For information, call 303-429-5923.

WESTMINSTER OPTIMIST Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-4665631 or email him at jswanborg@comcast.net.

WEDNESDAYS A-NAMI (NATIONAL Alliance on Mental Illness-Adams County) meets 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Reach Center, 8931 Huron St., Thornton. Each A-NAMI meeting provides participants time for sharing challenges and triumphs, and frequently feature presentations by mental-health professionals and educational discussion. Anyone dealing with a mental illness, including family and friends, may benefit from A-NAMI support. For more information, contact (303) 853-3770; s.bain60@gmail.com.

ARVADA BIZ Connection (www.meetup.com/Arvada-Business-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 Clubs continues on Page 23

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fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. http://danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098.

ARVADA JEFFERSON Kiwanis meets at 7:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For more information or to attend a meeting please call Maggie at 303-278-8057.

FLATIRONS VIEW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first

and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/.

FREE MEALS St. John’s Lutheran Church serves a free community meal from 5:30-7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at 11040 Colorado Blvd., Thornton (across from the Thornton Recreation Center). The schedule for 2014 meals is Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Call 303-457-2476 or email stjohns05@gmail.com.

MUSIC TEACHERS Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

NORTHGLENN MOOSE Lodge 2166 hosts men’s meeting nights at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11449 York St., Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at American Legion WilmoreRichter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, interested public and their ladies are cordially invited. For more information, go online to www. rockymountainsubvets.com.

TOASTMASTERS-WESTMINSTER COMMUNICATORS

meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Room 134. Toastmasters has helped thousands of people over the years and we can help you.

Admission is free. Enter the southeast door to the first room, 134. Call Ray Hamilton at 303-284-4223.

WESTMINSTER ROTARY 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667 Tejon St., Westminster. For more information, call Angela Habben at 720-947-8080.

WOMEN OF the Moose Chapter 644 meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and second Wednesday of each month at 11449 York Street, Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391.

THURSDAYS ADAMS COUNTY Triad meets 1-2 p.m. the third Thursdays of the month at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. The Triad is formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personnel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers develop and implement crime-prevention and education programs for older adults. Activities address crime from both a previctimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome. Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays.

COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the

fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

FOOD PANTRY Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481.

FRONT RANGE Toastmasters Club meets 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton. Develop your prepared and impromptu speaking skills. Guests are encouraged to drop in and participate at their comfort level. For information, contact www.d26toastmasters. org/frontrange/about_us.htm.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 1481 Russell Way. For more information, go online to www.mountainviewlutheran. com.

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LET’S FIND Serenity Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Park Center Office Building Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.

METRO NORTH Chamber Leads Thursday group meets at 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Egg and I, 885 Thornton Parkway in Thornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-5223608.

ONE BUSINESS Connection meets 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursdays at Barker’s St., 2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster.

For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-4241207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For informa-

tion about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com.

RALSTON CREEK Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303-457-0759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco.com.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance): 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, yoga at Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, fitness training, at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave. (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS Network meets 7:20-8:35 a.m. Thursdays at the Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster.

For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-4241207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com.

FRIDAYS NORTH SUBURBAN Sales Professionals meets 7:30-9 a.m.

Fridays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. This club is for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, independent distributors and professional salespersons for business education, sales training, motivation, fun, food, and fellowship. Ticket price includes parking, breakfast buffet, program and chances to win door prizes and lottery tickets.

Newcomers are welcome. Call Laura Nokes Lang at 303-4289293.

SWING THRU’S Square Dance Club meets Fridays at the Victory Grange, 2025 Tower Road in Aurora. Singles, couples and youth are welcome. For more information, call 303-426-8986.

MOOSE LODGE 2166 dinners for members and qualified guests 6-8 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call 303457-3391.

SATURDAYS ADAMS COUNTY Republican Women/Trumpeteers meets once monthly on alternating Tuesdays and Saturdays for lunch and informative programs at varying restaurants. Guests are very welcome. Call club president Ruth Hillesheim at 303949-9113.

COLORADO CITIZENS for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo.com.

NORTH SUBURBAN Republican Forum meets 9:45-11:15 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Anythink, Huron St. Community Room, 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is $3 and includes a continental breakfast. Meet like-minded people and discuss Colorado political issues.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modellers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights.org for information.

WHAT YOU Want to Be AFG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m.

Saturdays at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in the Richard P. Young Room, 11245 Huron St. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.

SUNDAYS HOW AFG Works Book Study Al-Anon meets at 9 a.m. Sundays at Park Center Office Building, Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.

MILE HIGH Harmonica Club meets 1:30 -3:30 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant St. in Denver.

THORNTON VFW Post 7945 meets 8:30 -11 a.m. Sundays at 10217 Quivas St. in Thornton. Admission is $5 for breakfast.

For more information, call 303-438-6700.

YOGA FOR Survivors Whether you’re a longtime cancer survivor, in treatment or a caregiver to a cancer survivor, Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers is a great way to live more comfortably in your own body. Benefits include decreased stress and pain, improved sleep and energy, improved lymphatic flow, reduced nausea and a greater sense of well-being. Class led by Shari Turney, a registered yoga instructor with specialized training through Yoga for Survivors. Classes are 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sundays at Duncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Contact Turney at 720-319-3703 or szturney@mac. com before taking the first class.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES AA MEETINGS There are more than 1,100 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit the website at www.daccaa.org.

DOG TRAINING Become a dog trainer with Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, using behavior science, holistic approaches and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each individual dog, pet parent and specific situation. Learn to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. request an application at mishamayfoundation@ gmail.com. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information.

FRONT RANGE Boot Camp gets you out of the gym and gets results. Front Range Boot Camp provides dynamic, unique and results-driven full-body workouts exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels will succeed. Indoor location is just behind Super Target at Kipling and 50th Avenue. Outdoor location is Skyline Park by Stenger soccer fields. Email Robyn@ FrontRangeBootCamp.com or go online to www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com.

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Water year it was in Colorado Southeastern part of state gets some relief from drought

By Jim Trotter

Rocky Mountain PBS I-News The 2014 water year ended gently — for Colorado, at least — as monsoonal rains and the remnants of Hurricane Odile provided enough moisture to push even the drought-stricken southeastern quadrant of the state into the 70 percent to 90 percent of normal precipitation range.

It’s reasonable to think of it almost as an escape, as the state was cool and wet enough to avoid the massive wildfires of the previous two years, Black Forest in 2013 and Waldo Canyon and High Park in 2012, which claimed a total of more than 1,100 homes.

There was no epic September flood this time around.

In comparison to California, which continues in the throes of devastating drought, and parts of Washington and Oregon, where millions of acres burned this water year, Colorado was downright fortunate.

“Water year” is a Western term, and the new one began Oct. 1. It has to do with the annual cycle that includes the first snow in the high country, the accumulation of the snowpack, the spring melt and runoff, the warm summer and whatever rain might fall.

One can forgive resi-

dents of southeastern Colorado if they’re not breaking out the party hats. While the late rains boosted moisture totals there toward respectability, the region has been locked in various stages of damaging drought for years.

The U.S. Drought Monitor map, a product of the Department of Agriculture that is updated weekly, has five levels of dryness, from D0, abnormally dry, to D4, exceptional drought. Along with the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, a big chunk of northeastern New Mexico and southwestern Kansas, southeastern Colorado has been firmly fixed with D3s, extreme drought, and D4s, as bad as it gets.

The modern map, in fact, has looked very similar to that of the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, even though, as of now, it has moderated a bit.

“Absolutely,” said assistant state climatologist Wendy Ryan from her office in Fort Collins. “As we were keeping track, particularly in 2011 and 2012, we started drawing comparisons to the ‘30s. It was as dry and as hot down there as the Dust Bowl.”

The visual elements were also there: enormous dust storms, but not with the frequency or longevity of the 1930s, and tumbleweed melees that covered highways and buried barns and houses.

“They have created havoc on the plains of eastern Colorado,” said Tobe Allumbaugh, chairman of the Crowley County Commission, of the tumbleweed conditions that began this time last year. “After three years of drought, we got moisture in the latter part of August. There was no vegetation to compete with the Russian thistle. They popped out and they were everywhere. We

got more rain in September and it was like throwing fuel on the fire.

“By November they began to roll and tumble.”

That is a challenge that likely remains from the summer rains this year.

“After the last few years, a lot of the native grasses are gone,” said Ryan. “The Russian thistle is the first plant to come back with any moisture and we saw what happened last year. They had to use snowplows to clear the highways. It’s probably going to be bad again, but maybe not quite as bad. The hope is that the grasses got enough precipitation to compete (with the thistles).”

The lower Arkansas River basin has a long way to go before recovery to normal, Ryan said. The late season moisture has allowed farmers there to get a start on winter wheat, an endeavor that hasn’t panned out in the recent drought years. The big word is evapotranspiration, which is the soil losing moisture with no rain, and through plant transpiration, or “plant sweat.”

That is pretty much what happened in the Dust Bowl. Native grasses were plowed under in order to plant wheat, the bottom fell out of the wheat market, and with drought and heat and wind, evapotranspiration took care of the rest.

The Four Corners were also dry this water year, as was the San Juan River basin, and the Rio Grande has been drought-plagued — which pretty much accounts for the southern tier of Colorado.

In the northern half of the state, the picture for this closing water year has been dramatically different. The upper Colorado River basin has been flush, and beginning after last September’s massive floods, con-

ditions along the South Platte basin have been extraordinary. Winter wheat yields on the northeastern plains were bountiful, conditions there “beautiful,” as Ryan described them.

A look at the “teacup” map published weekly by the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University also tells the story. Lake Granby is 128 percent of average for this time of year, 98 percent full. Blue Mesa is 74 percent full, Lake Dillon is 99 percent full. Green Mountain is at 85 percent.

All of this munificence is a matter of scale, of course. Downstream on the Colorado River, massive Lake Powell was only 51 percent full recently, and, on the other end of the Grand Canyon, giant Lake Mead has been losing water after years of drought like someone pulled the plug.

Unrelated to the Colorado River but very related to water in the West is the map published last week by the California Department of Water Resources depicting water levels in the Golden State’s major reservoirs, which ranged from 12 percent to 39 percent full.

There was actually what some climate observers are calling a drought-induced mudslide on volcanic Mount Shasta in northern California. Depending on which news story one went with, it was caused by the fracturing of one of the 14,162-foot mountain’s glaciers, or the slippage of a glacier that allowed water trapped underneath to escape and tumble downhill, gathering mud and debris.

Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news.

Contract Jim Trotter at jtrotter@rmpbs.org.

Considering the limitations of internal medicine “Internal Medicine: A Doctor’s Stories” by Terrence Holt 2014, Liveright $24.95 / $27.95 Canada 275 pages It took you awhile to get the hang of things.

It’s always that way with a new job. Nobody’s born knowing how to work and learning to be proficient takes time, patience, and training. In the new book “Internal Medicine” by Terrence Holt, it also takes determination, exhaustion, and the knowledge that you can’t fix everything.

Some stories simply can’t be told.

On a March day during his intern year, when he and several dozen people were engaged in a cacophonous “roar and babble” at the nursing desk, Terrence Holt suddenly realized that no description would ever do justice to that which he’d been experiencing. It was “too manifold, too layered” to describe.

In the month after graduation from medical school, he decided to try anyhow.

Though the memories are “hazy,” Holt recalls how asking for assistance from your attending was rumored to be a “sign of weakness,” even though there were times when the help would’ve been more than merely welcome. Even when nothing can be done, it’s easier when you do it with someone.

Young interns learn to give bad news, which is nearly impossible to teach – especially when the answer to the question “What next?” is “I don’t know.” It’s impossible to teach because sometimes, a doctor does know what’s next.

Both parties do, in fact, but he “couldn’t say that either.”

There were times for Holt when patients weren’t “playing by… rules” that demanded lucidity and a hospital stay with no problems. Of course, a lack of the former often made the patient blissfully, “eternally unaware” of his impending death, of which Holt admits he was “almost envious.”

No matter how much training an intern gets, he has to learn by himself that there are choices nobody wants to make, but he must. He has to learn that lifesaving can be “a sorry gift I have to offer…” He eventually understands that first impressions don’t last; that a mask shouldn’t mask the personality beneath it; that death often does dual duty; that patients lie; and that, despite what anybody says, “you couldn’t count on second chances.”

In the introduction of “Internal Medicine,” author Terrence Holt muses about ethics and privacy when writing about patients. Because of those issues, he says, the pa-

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tients in this book are factional “assemblages … compiled from multiple cases” made to “capture the essence of something too complex to be understood any other way.”

Trust me: fact or fiction isn’t going to matter once you start this exquisite book of essays. You’ll be too wrapped up in living and dying, in exhaustion, fog, and the torment of both author and patient. Indeed, Holt is a poet in a white coat with a literary bedside manner that allows us to absorb the shock of his words as we simultaneously note the beauty of them.

I carried this book around with me for three days because, once it’s started, it’s hard to let it go. If you’ve ever pondered your length between life and death, grab “Internal Medicine” and hang on.

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Valor defeats Pomona Eagles win 25th straight playoff game, will face unbeaten Grandview

By Jim Benton

jbenton @colorado communitymedia.com Following in the footsteps of former Valor Christian football standouts Max and Christian McCaffrey could be daunting.

Younger brother Dylan, however, just does his thing and doesn’t worry about expectations.

Dylan McCaffrey, a sophomore quarterback, accounted for five touchdowns to help the Eagles roll to a 56-34 Class 5A quarterfinal playoff victory over Pomona on an arctic Nov. 14 night at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood.

Max McCaffrey, now a junior wide receiver at Duke, played on three Valor Christian state title teams and Christian, a freshman all-purpose back at Stanford, set four Colorado individual career records and was on four state championship teams.

Dylan, the son of former Denver Broncos receiver Ed McCaffrey, was on last season’s Valor state championship team. He now has a chance to lead the Eagles towards a possible sixth straight state title split between three classifications.

The Eagles (9-3) face Grandview (12-0) in the semifinals at Legacy Stadium. It will be a rematch of a Centennial League game, which the Wolves won, 24-21, on Oct. 24.

“My family has always been super supportive,” said McCaffrey. “They have always told me I don’t have to live up to the expectations and if I just play like they have taught me, I’ll be good.”

McCaffrey, who suffered a concussion in a 20-13 win over Pomona in the Eagles’ first game of the season, was very good Friday, leading Valor to its 25th consecutive state playoff victory in the rematch against the Panthers.

“I thought we were able to be balanced against Pomona,” said Valor coach Rod

Pomona players scramble for a Valor fumble near the goal line. Pomona recovered but gave the ball up a few plays later on their own fumble. Game temps near 20 degrees made handling the ball a challenge. Valor went on to win 56-34 at JefffCo Stadium on Nov. 14. Photo by Paul DiSalvo Sherman after his team rushed for 329 yards and had 592 yards of total offense. “A lot of the credit goes to Dylan. I thought his decision making in both the run game and the pass game was excellent.

“Dylan went down in the first quarter the last time we played Pomona. His last three games have been outstanding.”

McCaffrey tossed a 14-yard TD pass to Sid Turnbull-Fraser, hooked up with Brandon O’Donnell on a 53-yard scoring connection and found Danny Rambo on a 14-yard screen pass than went for a touchdown.

“With a strictly cover two team like Pomona, the middle was going to be open most of the time,” said McCaffrey. “It was pretty cold. I thought our offensive line played great. They played so tough. That

drove our offense and we got a win.”

Valor limited Pomona’s vaunted rushing attack to 72 yards and forced Panthers’ quarterback Justin Roberts to throw 37 times. Roberts passed for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Isaac Marquez caught both TD passes and also rushed for two scores.

“The first time we played Pomona was the only time this year they had been held under 200 yards rushing,” said Sherman pointing out that the Panthers managed 58 yards in the Aug. 28 game. “For the first time in a long time we’re healthy up front. We’ve got all our guys back and hopefully that will bode well next week.

“I thought we played exceptional well.

We really had four keys going into the game.

Team chemistry, execution, toughness and then how much are we going to fight be-

cause we knew Pomona was really good in all four of those areas. We played really well in each of those four areas.”

In other Class 5A playoff action, Cherry Creek whipped Regis Jesuit, 49-21, Nov. 14.

The Bruins (9-3) will play unbeaten Ralston Valley (12-0) in a semifinal encounter at North Area Athletic Complex this Friday.

DJ Luke gained 73 yards and ran for three touchdowns for Cherry Creek as Milo Hall rushed for 150 yards for two scores and quarterback Joe Caplis completed 6-of-7 passes for a TD as the Bruins earned a semifinal ticket for the first time since 2008.

Ralston Valley routed previously unbeaten Fairview, 71-29, on Nov. 14 and Grandview notched a 28-7 quarterfinal win Nov. 15 over Fountain-Fort Carson.

HOLY FAMILY ENDS PLAYOFF RUN

LEFT: Holy Family senior running back Ryan Younggreen (11) gets airborn, making a Fort Morgan defenseman miss the tackle in the 35-18 loss to Fort Morgan of the second round of the Class 3A State Football playoffs at Mike Gabriel Field in Broomfield on Nov. 8. Younggreen scored a touchdown in the second quarter and rushed for 110 yards. Holy Family ends the 2014 season with a 8-3 record. RIGHT: Holy Family junior quarterback Chris Helbig looks downfield for a throw as running back Michael Zeman (25) fakes the handoff in the 35-18 loss to Fort Morgan of the second round of the Class 3A State Football playoffs at Mike Gabriel Field in Broomfield on Nov. 8.Photos by Pam Wagner

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TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-17 Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060929000983130 Original Principal Amount $403,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $386,544.73

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

County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1046616 Original Principal Amount $217,490.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $196,986.77

Public Notices Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474833 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 14, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Amy L Tuff Original Beneficiary(ies) National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust June 12, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 20, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060620000623300 Original Principal Amount $91,268.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $82,820.28 Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: All that certain Condominium Unit situated in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, being known and designated as Condominium Unit 71, in Condominium Building 8, Prospector's Point Phase II, according to the Condominium Map for Prospector's Point Phase II recorded May 12, 1980 in P.U.D. Book 286 in the Records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Adams County, Colorado, and Affidavit of Correction recorded May 28, 1980 in Book 2459 at Page 553, and as defined and described in Condominium Declaration for Prospector's Point recorded December 18, 1979 in Book 2414 at Page 263 and as amended by instruments recorded May 12, 1980 in Book 2455 at Page 121 and May 23, 1980 in Book 2458 at Page 757 and as amended by instrument recorded September 28, 1980 in Book 2494 at Page 8, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 2720 W 86th Ave #8-71, Westminster, CO 80031.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/14/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Iman Tehrani #44076 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-14-632059-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474837 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 14, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) JASON CHAPMAN and YVONNE CHAPMAN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-17 Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060929000983130 Original Principal Amount $403,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $386,544.73 Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(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

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 5, BLOCK 3, WEATHERSTONE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 170906209028 Also known by street and number as: 11797 UTICA WAY, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031-7865.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/14/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve M. Grina #43658 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002381 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474839 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 14, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) KATHLEEN V SEEBORG Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, HOME LOAN CENTER, INC., DBA LENDINGTREE LOANS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust January 23, 2009 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 26, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2009000005081 Original Principal Amount $198,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $181,888.39 Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

Public Trustees

DATE: 08/14/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-049-27096 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474842 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 14, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) ROBERT M. JAHN and ELAINE A. JAHN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2009 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 01, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2009000038903 Original Principal Amount $203,703.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $195,343.21 Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 16, BLOCK 3, SUNSET RIDGE FOURTH FILING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 9245 UTICA STREET, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/23/2014 Last Publication 11/20/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/14/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002304

The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 42, BLOCK 20, SUNSET RIDGE SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Also known by street and number as: 3441 WEST 95TH AVENUE, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474844

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

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/14/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone

Notices

of Deed of Trust 28Date October 17, 2002

On August 18, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Mary E. Duncan and Marlene L. Duncan Original Beneficiary(ies) Construction Funding Corporation, Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust October 17, 2002 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1046616 Original Principal Amount $217,490.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $196,986.77 Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, MEYERS AMENDED PLAT,

Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, MEYERS AMENDED PLAT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. ***Pursuant to Corrective Affidavit Re: Scrivenerโ s Error Pursuant to C.R.S. ยง38-35-(109) recorded at Reception No. 2014000051280 Also known by street and number as: 270 1 W. 65th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/18/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 2245.100005 .F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474864 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 25, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Ger Yang and Mike Thao Original Beneficiary(ies) Option One Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 29, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20050729000807680 Original Principal Amount $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,227.43 Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 35, BLOCK 4, SUNSET RIDGE, FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 9361 Raleigh Ct, Westminster, CO 80031-3139.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 10/23/2014 Last Publication 11/20/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/25/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lisa Cancanon #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177

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

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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.

BEHALF OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 20056 BY GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20050628000683120 Original Principal Amount $160,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,890.74

November 20, 2014

DATE: 08/25/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you To advertise your publicare notices 303-566-4100 Colorado hereby call notified that the covenants of By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other The name, address, business telephone payments provided for in the evidence of number and bar registration number of the debt secured by the deed of trust and othattorney(s) representing the legal holder of er violations thereof. the indebtedness is: Lisa Cancanon #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BanTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE nock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813A FIRST LIEN. 1177 Attorney File # 4500.100539.F01 The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 27, BLOCK 3, WESTMINSTER The Attorney above is acting as a debt HILLS, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF collector and is attempting to collect a ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Also known by street and number as: 8121 STUART STREET, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031-4382.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474868 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt On August 25, 2014, the undersigned secured by the Deed of Trust, described Public Trustee caused the Notice of Elecherein, has filed Notice of Election and tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Demand for sale as provided by law and Trust described below to be recorded in in said Deed of Trust. the County of Adams records.

Public Trustees

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) GINA E. MONTANYE AND THEODORE MONTANYE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 15, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2006001001017 Original Principal Amount $282,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $282,415.32

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 11, EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 20050915001006950, HARRELSON SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 182508201012 Also known by street and number as: 3400 W. 64TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/17/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/25/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 08/28/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Courtney E. Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-003226 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474887 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) ORLANDO L RIVERA Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust November 21, 2003 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 28, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1270761 Original Principal Amount $164,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $140,245.30 Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-945-27183

Also known by street and number as: 7140 UTICA ST, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030.

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS ยง38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474874

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

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 28, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) MARCELA PAIZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAโ S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 20056 BY GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20050628000683120 Original Principal Amount $160,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,890.74 Pursuant to CRS ยง38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, LAKE PARK A D D I T I O N , C O U N T Y O F A D A M S, STATE OF COLORADO

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/11/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve M. Grina #43658 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001752 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a

and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

November 20, 2014

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve M. Grina #43658 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001752

***MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED 02/16/2011 Also known by street and number as: 7295 QUIVAS ST, DENVER, CO 80221.

Public Trustees

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

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474893 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) ANTHONY P TERRANOVA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2009 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2009000073231 Original Principal Amount $165,447.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $154,380.20 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 7, BLOCK 3, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8244 ELATI STREET, DENVER, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/20/2014 Last Publication 12/18/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/11/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-945-27129 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474894 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) HERMAN CAUDILLO JR. AND GLORIA J. CAUDILLO Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust March 13, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 21, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060321000286520 Original Principal Amount $135,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $137,450.60 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 22, BLOCK 29, PERL-MACK MANOR, FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. ***MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED 02/16/2011 Also known by street and number as: 7295 QUIVAS ST, DENVER, CO 80221.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/20/2014 Last Publication 12/18/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/11/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-100-27211 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474897 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Karl G Spiker and Dawn Marie Spiker Curtis Original Beneficiary(ies) Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Colorado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LSF8 Master Participation Trust, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., solely in its capacity as servicer Date of Deed of Trust March 21, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20050324000301710 Original Principal Amount $214,735.14 Outstanding Principal Balance $192,863.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lot 30, Block 6, Third Addition to Westminster, Amended Map, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: .

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/20/2014 Last Publication 12/18/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/11/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman & Greenstein, PC 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, CO 80305-5575 (303) 4943000 Attorney File # 7225-30 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474905 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 11, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) David Michael Barela and Alisha Eskridge Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2003

tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

for sale as provided by law and 29inDemand said Deed of Trust.

Original Grantor(s) David Michael Barela and Alisha Eskridge Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2003 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1152414 Original Principal Amount $181,104.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,272.80

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lot 12, Block 26, Western Hills Filing No. 1, County of Adams, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 660 Bountiful Court, Denver, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/20/2014 Last Publication 12/18/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/11/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman & Greenstein, PC 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, CO 80305-5575 (303) 4943000 Attorney File # 7192-5220 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474907 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) ANNETTE HOFFMAN AND MARY HOFFMAN Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 14, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20051214001370310 Original Principal Amount $116,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $132,215.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 8 IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING C, THE YACHT CLUB (A CONDOMINIUM), ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED MARCH 22, 1985 AT RECEPTION NO. B562469 AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE YACHT CLUB(A CONDOMINIUM), RECORDED MARCH 22, 1985 IN BOOK 2980 AT PAGE 512, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO ***AND MODIFIED BY LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT SIGNED SEPTEMBER 14, 2012.

Also known by street and number as: 6858 ZENOBIA STREET, UNIT 8, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

First Publication 11/20/2014 Last Publication 12/18/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/15/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-922-27230 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474909 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474910 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) MARIA DOLORES ORTIZ CASTILLO and MANUEL ORTIZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 12, 2004 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 21, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20040521000389760 Original Principal Amount $170,715.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $157,598.34 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 11, BLOCK 6, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES - FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8197 VALLEJO STREET, DENVER, CO 80221.

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

Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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Public Trustees

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/15/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Dustin J. Priebe #36850 Podoll & Podoll PC 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 1100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 861-4000 Attorney File # 74914 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474572 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 15, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) ERIC WOLF AND TRICIA WOLF Original Beneficiary(ies) NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO DBA COMMONWEALTH UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust November 26, 2003 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 05, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1248673 Original Principal Amount $183,874.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $153,387.40

Original Grantor(s) Judy Finning Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corportion, an Arizona Corportion Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Denver Group, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 12, 2007 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 19, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2007000039185 Original Principal Amount $92,150.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $92,150.00

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

First Publication 11/20/2014 Last Publication 12/18/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window

The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 13, BLOCK 7, APPLE BLOSSOM LANE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

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.

Also known by street and number as: 7880 HOOKER ST, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Condominium Unit 256, Condominium Building 3, Prospectors Point Amended, Adams County, Colorado, according to the Condominium Map for Prospectors Point Amended Phase 8, recorded August 24, 1983 in P.U.D. 533 in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Adams County, Colorado and as defined and described in Condominium Declaration of Prospectors Point recorded November 27, 1979 in Book 2414 at page 263, amended by Amendment recorded May 23, 1980 in Book 2458 at Page 757, amended by the Ninth Annexation of Additional Land to Condominium Declaration for Prospectors Point recorded April 22, 1983 in Book 2738 at page 944, Amended by Affidavit of Correction for Prospectors Point Phase VIII recorded July 26, 1983, in Book 2772, Page 164, amended by Amendment to Exhibit A to Ninth Annexation of Additional Land to Condominium Declaration for Prospectors Point recorded July 26, 1983 in Book 2772 at Page 169, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 8666 Decatur Street 256, Westminster, CO 80031.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/20/2014 Last Publication: 12/18/2014 Name of Publication: Metro North (Westminster Window) IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 09/15/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman & Greenstein, PC 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, CO 80305-5575 (303) 4943000 Attorney File # 7190-310 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474910 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) MARIA DOLORES ORTIZ CASTILLO and

DATE: 09/15/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Courtney E. Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001059 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474914 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Janelle Spahn Original Beneficiary(ies) Citywide Banks Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Citywide Banks Date of Deed of Trust November 10, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 20, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2008000091565 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $100,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lot 4, Block 3, The Ranch Reserve Subdivision, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 2810 W. 114th Ct, Westminster, CO 80234-4660.

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for September 17, 2014 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq.

The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/07/2015 (formerly scheduled for September 17, 2014 and continued for deferment) , at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 11/13/2014 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 12/11/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 9/29/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-920-26552 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EVELYN DAVIS, a/k/a EVELYN ELSIE DAVIS, a/k/a EVELYN E. DAVIS, Deceased Case Number: 2014PR30580

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

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 13, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 01/14/2015, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Wendi S. Davis a/k/a Wendy Sue Davis Personal Representative 6848 Zenobia St. No 2.

Westminster, CO 80030

First Publication 11/20/2014 Last Publication 12/18/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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.

Legal Notice No: 00402 First Publication: November 13, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Marvel, aka Norma J. Marvel, aka Norma Jean Marvel, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30584 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

David G. Marvel

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Marvel, aka Norma J. Marvel, aka Norma Jean Marvel, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30584

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Teresa E. Tyler, aka Maria Teresa Tyler, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30620

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All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

David G. Marvel Personal Representative 6604 Welch Street Arvada, Colorado 80004

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 20, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Renee A. Harvey Personal Representative 10672 King Street Westminster, Colorado 80031 Legal Notice No: 00413 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Westminster Window

Legal Notice No: 00378 First Publication: November 6, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE

Government Legals

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Teresa E. Tyler, aka Maria Teresa Tyler, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30620

Public Notice City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 20, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Renee A. Harvey Personal Representative 10672 King Street 3744 80031 ORDINANCE NO. Westminster, Colorado

Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, November 10, 2014. Mayor Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Winter, and Councillors Baker, Briggs, Garcia, Pinter, and Seitz were present at roll call.

Public Notice

BY AUTHORITY

The minutes of the regular meeting of OcNO. 26 as presentober COUNCILLOR'S 27, 2014, wereBILL approved ted.

SERIES OF 2014 Legal Notice No: 00413 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: December 4, 2014 Westminster Window

INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS

- Seitz MayorBriggs Atchison presented the International Economic Development Council’s 2014 A BILLSilver Excellence in Economic Development MUNICIPAL Award to CODE the Economic DevelopFOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WESTMINSTER CONCERNING ment staff.

SALARIES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICERS

THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS:

Council approved the following: agreement concerning the City contribution to HylandtoVillage Subdivision Improvements; Section 1. Section 1-7-1, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED read as follows: City Hall Ice Melt Design and Contract Administration Services; Municipal Court 1-7-1: ELECTIVE OFFICERS: The salaries of the City’s elective officers shall be as follows: Public Defender Services Contract; Wastewater System ImproveMayor $1,400 perCollection month ment $1,200 Project/Lining Mayor Pro Tem, elected by Council per month Contract; ; Amended Services Contract – Westminster Councillors, other than Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem Design $1,000 per month Station Infrastructure, Phase One; adopof the Westminster Downtown SpecifCommencing the first full pay period in 2016, City electivetion officer salaries shall be adjusted by the percentage ic Plan, final passage on second of the 2015 non-exempt general employee pay plan adjustment rounded to the nearest whole reading dollar. ofCity Councillor’s Bill No. shall 34 re Strasburg Biennially thereafter in the first full pay period of the year, elective officer salaries be adjusted by Natural Resource FarmpayLease Renewal; the cumulative percentage of the two (2) previous years’ non-exempt general employee plan adjustments and final passage on second reading of rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

Councillor’s Bill No. 26 amending W.M.C. re salaries of elective officers.

The City's elective officers shall receive an additional monthly allowance for expenses related to the performance of their respective duties. Commencing January 1, 2011, the below stated allowance shall be Council conducted a public hearing to adjusted, and biennially thereafter each January 1in the first full pay rezoning period in January, by the then current consider the Westminster CenDenver/Boulder Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

This allowance shall be in lieu ter Urban Reinvestment Plan Site. of any reimbursement to which the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem or Councillor may otherwise be entitled to for Internet service, fax communications, cell phone usage, and local commuting the city limits. All Council passedcosts the within following Councillor’s mileage for trips outside of the City limits shall be a reimbursable Bill onexpense. first reading: The allowances shall be as follows: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Councillors

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMEND$300 per month OF THE WESTMINING THE ZONING STER CENTER URBAN REINVESTIn addition, the City shall contribute to the City deferred compensation of each such AT officer an MENT PLAN accounts SITE LOCATED 92ND amount equal to the officer's City deferred compensation contributions.

The combined contributions fromJEFthe AVENUE AND HARLAN STREET, City and the elective officer shall be subject to all applicable I.R.S. regulations, but in no event shall such FERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, FROM combined contributions from the City and the elective officer exceed 25% of the officer's total City salary. TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT. Purpose: Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on passage on second reading. to rezone the WURP Plan site (aka Westminster Downtown) from PUD to Section 3. The title and purpose of this ordinanceSPD. shall be published prior to its consideration on second reading. The full text of this ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after its enactment The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. after second reading.

Order of AND the Westminster City Council INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING,By AND TITLE PURPOSE ORDERED Linda Yeager, City Clerk PUBLISHED this 27th day of October, 2014.

PASSED, ENACTED ON SECOND READING, AND FULLNo.: TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED Legal Notice 00417 this 10th day of November, 2014.

First Publication: November 20, 2014

Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Legal Notice No.: 00419 * First Publication: November 20, 2014 _______________________________ Publisher: Westminster Window Last Publication: November 20, 2014 * Publisher: Westminster Window

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Mayor

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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:

ORDINANCE NO. 3743 SERIES OF 2014 COUNCILLOR’S BILL NO. 34 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS Pinter - Baker

_______________________________ City Attorney

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CITYOWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE STRASBURG NATURAL RESOURCE FARM WHEREAS, the City owns property in central Adams County that it purchased for the purpose of applying biosolids; and WHEREAS, it is in the City’s best interest to enter into a lease to grow crops thereon; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease agreement have been accepted and filed with the City Clerk.

THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS:

Section 1. That certain lease between the City and Greg Schoonveld is approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said lease, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage after second reading. The title and purpose of this ordinance shall be published prior to its consideration on second reading. The full text of this ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after its enactment after second reading.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE ORDERED PUBLISHED this 27th day of October, 2014. PASSED, ENACTED ON SECOND READING, AND FULL TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 10th day of November, 2014.

Legal Notice No.: 00418 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window

ive or to the District Court of Adams 30County, Colorado, on or before March 9, Personal Representative: Karen M. Philips ℅ Stover & Spitz LLC 636 Coffman St. Ste. 301 Longmont, CO 80501 Attorney: Thomas L. Stover Reg. No. 15260

hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

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2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031, by December 8, 2014.

2015, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, November 10, 2014. Mayor Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Winter, and Councillors Baker, Briggs, Garcia, Pinter, and Seitz were present at roll call.

The minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 2014, were approved as presented.

Mayor Atchison presented the International Economic Development Council’s 2014 Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award to the Economic Development staff.

Council approved the following: agreement concerning the City contribution to Hyland Village Subdivision Improvements; City Hall Ice Melt Design and Contract Administration Services; Municipal Court Public Defender Services Contract; Wastewater Collection System Improvement Project/Lining Contract; ; Amended Design Services Contract – Westminster Station Infrastructure, Phase One; adoption of the Westminster Downtown Specific Plan, final passage on second reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 34 re Strasburg Natural Resource Farm Lease Renewal; and final passage on second reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 26 amending W.M.C. re salaries of elective officers.

Council conducted a public hearing to consider rezoning the Westminster Center Urban Reinvestment Plan Site.

Council passed the following Councillor’s Bill on first reading: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING OF THE WESTMINSTER CENTER URBAN REINVESTMENT PLAN SITE LOCATED AT 92ND AVENUE AND HARLAN STREET, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT. Purpose: to rezone the WURP Plan site (aka Westminster Downtown) from PUD to SPD. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

By Order of the Westminster City Council Linda Yeager, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 00417 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul K. Philips, also known as Paul Kaeberle Philips, and as Paul Philips, Deceased Case No. 2014PR030592 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado, on or before March 9, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Karen M. Philips ℅ Stover & Spitz LLC 636 Coffman St. Ste. 301 Longmont, CO 80501 Attorney: Thomas L. Stover Reg. No. 15260

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Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on December 9, 2014, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with A-1 Chipseal Company, hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as the 2014 Chipseal Project.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031, by December 8, 2014.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 20th day of November 2014.

CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Hilary M. Graham Acting City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 00414 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on December 9, 2014, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with A-1 Chipseal Company, hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as the 2014 Slurry Seal Project.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

Legal Notice No.: 00379 2. All such claims shall be filed with the First Publication: November 6, 2014 City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, Last Publication: November 20, 2014Public Notice 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, ColPublisher: Westminster Window orado, 80031, by December 8, 2014.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 20th day of November 2014.

CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Hilary M. Graham Acting City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 00415 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window

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3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 20th day of November 2014.

CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Hilary M. Graham Acting City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 00415 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 27, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice WESTMINSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Westminster City Council, in its capacity as the ex-officio Board of Directors of the Westminster Economic Development Authority (WEDA) of Adams County, Colorado, has caused a proposed budget amendment to be prepared for the fiscal year 2014. Said budget is open for inspection at the Finance Department, City of Westminster, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031, and will be considered for adoption by the Board of Directors at a special meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2014, at Council Chambers, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. Other actions relating to the budget will also be considered by the Board, including, but not limited to, the appropriation of budgeted funds. Any interested elector may inspect such proposed budget amendment and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget amendment.

Westminster Economic Development Authority By: /s/ Hilary Graham, Acting City Attorney City of Westminster Attorney for the Authority Legal Notice No.: 00416 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2015 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the proposed 2015 Redevelopment Agency budget for the City of Federal Heights has been submitted to the Redevelopment Agency and will be considered for adoption on December 2, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 2380 West 90th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. Prior to the adoption of the Redevelopment Agency budget, the City will conduct a public hearing at which time objections of the electors of the City shall be considered. The proposed budget is available for inspection by the public at City Hall during normal business hours. Any interested elector of the City may file an objection to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

The proposed budget submitted to the City Council contains no requests that the property mill levy be increased.

The Redevelopment Agency may meet in one or more Study Sessions to evaluate the proposed budget prior to the formal consideration on December 2, 2014. Tentative adjustments to the proposed budget will be included in the public’s inspection copy as available.

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posed 2015 Redevelopment Agency budget for the City of Federal Heights has been submitted to the Redevelopment Agency and will be considered for adoption on December 2, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 2380 West 90th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO.

November 20, 2014

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Prior to the adoption of the Redevelopment Agency budget, the City will conduct a public hearing at which time objections of the electors of the City shall be considered. The proposed budget is available for inspection by the public at City Hall during normal business hours. Any interested elector of the City may file an objection to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

The proposed budget submitted to the City Council contains no requests that the property mill levy be increased.

The Redevelopment Agency may meet in one or more Study Sessions to evaluate the proposed budget prior to the formal consideration on December 2, 2014. Tentative adjustments to the proposed budget will be included in the public’s inspection copy as available.

Legal Notice No.: 00420 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2015 BUDGETS AND NOTICE AS TO AMENDED 2014 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed budgets have been submitted to the BRADBURN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 (collectively the “Districts”) for the year of 2015. Copies of each of the proposed budgets are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2014 budgets have been submitted to the Districts. Copies of each of the proposed amended budgets are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

Such proposed budgets and amended budgets will be considered at a regular meeting of the Districts to be held at 1400 16th Street, Suite 320, Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. Any interested elector of the Districts may inspect the proposed budgets and amended budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to final adoption of the budgets and amended budgets.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: BRADBURN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 Legal Notice No.: 00421 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2014 BUDGET OF BERKELEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Berkeley Water and Sanitation District for the ensuing year of 2015; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the District’s administrative office at 4455 West 58th Avenue, Unit A, Arvada, Colorado and on the Internet at http://berkeleywatersanitation.com/, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget of the District for the year 2015 and an amendment to the 2014 budget, if necessary, will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the office of the District, 4455 West 58th Avenue, Unit A, Arvada, Colorado on November 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

BERKELEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Sharon Whitehair District Manager Legal Notice No.: 00426 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window

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What’s good about you?

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Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series.

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Dear Neil: I am going to be 45, and I can’t seem to move past my issues. I basically feel I am not good enough.

I was a baby when my parents divorced. My initial issues with not being good enough started when my father would say that he was coming to visit, and then not show. Of course, I would cry every time. I remember having constant feelings that if I wasn’t on my best behavior, my father wouldn’t want to see me. At age 4, my mother and I moved in with her parents. I knew my grandparents loved me, but no matter what I did, I was always getting in trouble and getting yelled at.

When I was 7, my mother remarried.

My stepfather was abusive, both emotionally and physically. I would be told almost on a daily basis that I was ugly and disgusting in one form or another. “Your face looks like a Mack truck hit it.” I was backhanded constantly, and kicked in the face for having hair hang in my eyes.

I was regularly told: “If you want some lovin’, you have to earn it.” I grew up in fear, and sometimes in pure terror. I was severely depressed by the age of 10, and wished daily that I had never been born. I also felt utterly abandoned by my mother.

I picked men that didn’t love me. My first husband ignored me and wanted nothing to do with me — until he felt like it. My second husband was a narcissist just like my stepfather, and he cheated constantly. He made me feel exactly the same way I felt as a child—like an expendable, unlovable piece of garbage.

No matter what I try to do, I can’t lose how I feel about myself. Can you help?

Feeling Very Low Self-Regard Dear Feeling Low: Although you can’t change your childhood or your past, you can assist yourself in feeling better about you. You do this by focusing more on your positives than on the negatives, because Public Notice when you do so, you will recognize that NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED you are more lovable and worthwhile than 2015 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2014 BUDGET OF BERKELEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

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NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Berkeley Water and Sanitation District for the ensuing year of 2015; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the District’s administrative office at 4455 West 58th Avenue, Unit A, Arvada, Colorado and on the Internet at http://berkeleywatersanitation.com/, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget of the District for the year 2015 and an amendment to the 2014 budget, if necessary, will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the office of the District, 4455 West 58th Avenue, Unit A, Arvada, Colorado on November 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

BERKELEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Sharon Whitehair District Manager Legal Notice No.: 00426 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window

you are giving yourself credit for.

In which situations have you demonstrated great social skills? What do you like about your appearance? When have you been a good friend? A good sibling? A good wife or girlfriend? A good “child” to your parents? A good mother? Where does your creativity show itself? What do you offer another person in a romantic relationship? When have you been courageous?

With whom have you behaved with compassion or kindness? When have you acted with full honor and integrity? Are you able to act with light-heartedness, humor and playfulness?

If you were to look at what you do right, where you are kindhearted, generous and gracious, and what you respect about yourself, you will come to an appreciation that you are way more likable, lovable and valuable than you have been thinking. All I am suggesting is that you change your focus from what’s wrong about you — to what’s right about you, what’s good about you and what’s valuable about your words, actions and behaviors.

I will continue this discussion about improving your self-esteem in next week’s column.

Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 23rd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303) 758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is the author of the new book: “Love, Sex and Staying Warm: Keeping the Flame Alive.”

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NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF BRADBURN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT HYLAND HILLS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Bradburn Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 (the “Districts”), Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist or will exist on the boards of directors of the Districts. Any qualified, eligible elector of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors for the Districts should file a Letter of Interest with the board by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014.

Letters of Interest should be sent to Bradburn Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3, c/o WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, Attorneys at Law, 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000, Centennial, Colorado 80122.

BRADBURN METROPOLITAN DISTIRCT NOS. 1-3 By:/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No.: 00427 First Publication: November 20, 2014 Last Publication: November 20, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window

Notice is hereby given that Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, on or after December 8, 2014 will make final payment to Organic Sediment Removal Systems, Inc., on account of that certain Golf Course sediment removal project contract, 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, Colorado. All persons having claims for labor, services, equipment rental or materials furnished to the contractor should present their claims to the contractor and the surety prior to said date for payment. Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, claimants may also file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on claims with Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, 8801 Pecos Street, Federal Heights, Co., 80260, attention, Terry Barnhart, prior to the date for final payment.

see today. The 2014 Eastern Colorado pheasant and quail surveys were down approximately 66-percent since 2012 and 44-percent from 2013. Surveys showed the lowest bird populations during this period since 2003.

CPW staff uses a variety of survey techniques and field observations to get a fix on bird production, numbers and survival. Call counts, crow counts, road side summer brood counts, moisture and food offering and mid-summer roadside bird numbers.

The Eastern Plains Upland Forecast tells us that Northeast Colorado counties (Yuma, Phillips, Sedgwick, Logan, Washington, Morgan and eastern Weld Counties) are hosting slightly improved pheasant numbers than 2013. While encouraging, conditions are spotty, due to the record levels of precipitation in some locations and minimal rain and snow in others. Both habitat and food sources vary as well from location to location. Hunting will be good on one section of land and a few miles either way may produce very few birds.

The South Platte River drainage and State Wildlife Areas in Morgan, Washington, Logan and Sedgwick Counties show minimal quail numbers, while improved cover and food supply for pheasants.

East Central Colorado (Southern

Yuma, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Kiowa Counties) are looking better for habitat and bird numbers than other eastern counties. Increase in precipitation and greater number of sprinkler irrigation systems account for more optimism.

Hunters will find some exception to this were summer hail storms damaged crops.

Extreme southeast Colorado (Baca and Prowers counties) drought more severely impacted pheasant numbers. Selected area habitat recovery has favored the quail population with help from late quail hatches.

CPW offer some suggestions during the Eastern Colorado region hunts.

Sportsmen are urged to be sensitive to fire dangers when smoking or using camp fires. The CRP acreages are declining due to contracts expiring in 2014 and 2015 and program reductions by the Federal government. Corn and other crop harvest are not completed, so be sensitive to farming operations underway. Some of Kiowa County farmland accommodates light (snow) goose hunting and has less cover and habitat for pheasants or quail.

To supplement the Forecast information go on line to learn more about Colorado pheasant and quail at http://cpw. state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/PheasantHunting.aspx. In addition there are over 215,000 walk-in access acres to hunt, 300 state wildlife areas and 42 state parks, all available to the public and sportsmen.

Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.

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Featured News After a unique election season, get a breakfast preview of the upcoming session as the Metro North Chamber invites you to hear from your legislators on Friday, December 12th, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Doubletree Hilton in Westminster.

It’s been a busy autumn as new and renewing members keep the Chamber hopping. New members include AdvoCare, Denver Escape Room, Liberty Mutual Insurance, First American Title, Health Images – Church Ranch, LEAD Impairment Training, Find a Focus Coaching, and Marvin A. Pugh, CPA.

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Staying Sharp The Chamber’s Grand Opening scissors continue to stay busy as we cut ribbons to celebrate the arrival of new businesses. Most recently we partied with Home Helpers in Westminster and Platte Valley Medical Center in Commerce City. Give us a call when you’re ready to debut your business!

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The 11/13 BAH, at the Drury Inn & Suites, Westminster, drew a lively crowd that networked through several display booths and heard comments from new Chamber President and CEO Angela Habben. “The key to our success,” she said, “is two way communication and innovation as we build upon our solid foundation and target new strategic initiatives.”

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