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Apartment building gains approval Old plans updated with smaller units

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com A five-story apartment building approved seven years ago will finally move forward, though at a slightly higher density than planned before. Plans call for offering the units for sale.

“Frankly, if we had proceeded in 2007, this project would probably have been owned by the bank,” said David Berton, a

principal at Rapport Holdings. His company owns the 0.7-acre property on Rapp Street, directly east of McDonald’s and just north of Arapahoe Community College.

The site is currently three single-family lots, though the northernmost house burned to the ground last May, displacing the three young adults who shared the home. Littleton Fire Rescue determined the cause to be combustible bedding too close to a portable heater in a bedroom.

Littleton’s planning board approved the new plan on April 28. It calls for 68 apartments, up from the original 52, plus five live/work units on the lower floor.

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These three lots just east of McDonald’s on Rapp Street could soon be a five-story apartment with ground-level commercial uses. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Red-light cameras still a go Measure hits brick wall upon reaching House

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Greg Reinke, president of the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants, serves up flavored vodka shots to all the lucky ladies who visited his costume shop, Reinke Bros., during the annual Ladies Only Sample Tour on May 1. Photo by Jennifer Smith

City set to get more stout 38 State Brewing Company hosts grand opening

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com 38 State Brewing Company is arriving at the end of a trail it blazed, and at the start of what its owners hope is a long and prosperous journey.

“People ask if, looking back at all the work it took to do it, would we do it again,” said Kim Keating. “That would be a definite yes. And we’re rallying the other brewers that are opening up to just keep going.”

Keating, her husband, Mike, friend Ja-

son Virzi and neighbor Brett Blazek got bit by the brewing bug five years ago, and decided three years ago to dive in head first by setting up shop in Littleton.

Several manufacturers have expressed interest in the city, but 38 State was the first to actually get the barrel rolling. At the time, such companies were only allowed in industrial areas like the Santa Fe corridor, where Breckenridge Brewery will rise next year. The Old Mill brewery gets to be downtown because it has a full restaurant, so it’s classified as a brewpub.

But after dealing with 38 State, city staff recommended last year that the law be changed to allow microbreweries, wine makers and microdistilleries in certain commercial areas like shopping centers and downtown. City council ultimately agreed, passing an ordinance that limits

their size and requires 30 percent of the building to be dedicated to retail sales and a tasting room.

The action actually came too late to help 38 State, which will host its grand opening on May 10 in its new space, a former automotive shop south of the Office Depot at Broadway and County Line Road. The garage doors open up to tables and a bar, along with a jukebox, Pac-Man machine and Golden Tee. While they don’t have a kitchen, they will regularly invite food trucks and welcome deliveries and picnics.

“We love our space, so we’re happy,” said Kim Keating. “But we paved the way for other places to not have to go through such a strict process.”

Some might call it the perfect setting for a garage party, which the partners say is

After a bill cruised through the Senate, the House last week put the brakes on the measure, which sought to ban red-light cameras and photo radar systems in Colorado.

The legislation officially met its demise during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on April 30, but the bill’s sponsor, House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, had pretty much accepted its defeat before it even got there.

Senate Bill 14 would have prohibited local governments from using photo-radar technology to capture drivers who speed or run red lights. It was gutted by the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, which passed a stripped-down version of the bill on April 28.

The gutted version only would have allowed for a state study of the technology’s public-safety effectiveness, something that Ferrandino didn’t think was necessary.

“I think we have enough studies to show that it’s not effective,” Ferrandino told the Appropriations Committee.

Ferrandino and other bill supporters argued that photo-radar technology is a cash cow used by local governments to rack up revenue, courtesy of lead-foot drivers. The House speaker also said the technology does little to prevent accidents.

“They give a sense of public safety, but don’t actually increase public safety,” Ferrandino said.

But several law-enforcement representatives testified otherwise during

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Lawmakers: Moderates needed to further debate Every couple of years, the Legislature loses familiar faces, for better or for worse.

Some have to leave because of term limits. But others decide on their own that government and politics just aren’t for them any more — giving us hope that politicians aren’t entirely crazy.

It’s common for lawmakers who are leaving the Capitol to reflect on the past and look toward the future. But during recent conversations with three outgoing female lawmakers, I found it interesting how concerned they were over one thing in particular — the loss of moderate representation at the Capitol.

“I think it’s very sad that three moderate women are opting out of a fourth term,” said Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge.

Schafer referenced herself and Republican Reps. Carole Murray of Castle Rock and Cheri Gerou of Evergreen as three lawmakers whose exits will leave a void at the General Assembly.

The three women — who have served in the House for a combined 18 years — have been known to cast votes that blur party lines.

For example, Schafer sometimes bucks her party on small business issues.

“I don’t always vote with my caucus,” she said. “Sometimes we have bad bills and so do the others across the aisle.”

Murray was a co-sponsor of the Student Success Act, a major bipartisan education bill. And she shed tears and raised eyebrows when she voted for last year’s bill that created civil unions in Colorado — joining only a few Republicans to do so.

Gerou also voted for the civil unions bill and has often crossed the aisle on legislation, which sometimes ruffles the feathers of those on the more conservative wing of the Republican Party.

Both Gerou and Murray said they are concerned that their party is losing touch with moderate voters. That’s been a struggle for a party that has not fared well at the state or national level in recent years.

Gerou did not hesitate when I asked whether she was concerned about the state of her party.

“Oh, absolutely,” she said. “It’ll guarantee that we’re in the minority for a really long

Eleanor Wurzweiler and Meredith Lutz, of Littleton, were named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Bucknell University. Lutz is the daughter of Steven and Kimberly Lutz and a 2013 graduate of Arapahoe High School. Wurzweiler is the daughter of Wendel Wurzweiler and Lisa Gould and a 2013 graduate of Kent Denver School.

Mark Baccei, of Littleton, received the Ballard and Seashore Fellowship at the University of Iowa. Ballard and Seashore Fellowships are intended to help students in the social sciences and humanities complete their dissertations.

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hard time relating to the hard stance that we take on certain issues.

“I’ve had many friends who feel like they don’t recognize the party and that gives me pause. Because, as a party, we can’t be pushing people away. We need to find out a way to bring people in.”

Murray said that Republicans should do more to reach out to Hispanics, who are growing in population and in political strength.

“If we don’t bring them in — and soon — we may never win again,” Murray said.

Gerou feels the same way and hopes that the party gets back on track by focusing on economic issues and not social ones.

But don’t expect Gerou to change parties any time soon.

“I’m not going to become a Democrat; I just can’t,” Gerou said while laughing. “I couldn’t do that to my grandparents. It’s like when I was younger, I couldn’t live with a guy because if my grandmother ever found out, I couldn’t face it.

“I’m 58 years old and my grandmother still controls my life.”

Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Or, follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.

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time. I talked to Sue Schafer and she’s concerned there’s no moderation, and it’s on both sides. But I think it’s your own party that bugs you the most because you expect certain things from the other party, but it disappoints you when your party does things you don’t like.”

Gerou said it is social issues — such as gay marriage, debates over abortion and immigration reform — that is hurting the GOP brand.

“I hope they stop focusing on social issues and get back to doing what Republicans have always done well, and that’s represent business,” Gerou said. “I wish the social issues would go away.

“I look back at someone like Barry Goldwater, when they asked him his thoughts on gays in the military. And he said, `I don’t care.

If they want to serve our country, let them serve our country.’ That’s the type of Republican I like to be around.”

Murray agrees that social issues have hurt the party and have turned off many voters, including many Republicans.

“It’s particularly difficult to the old-line, establishment Republicans who have not been accustomed to the social issues being brought into the conservation,” Murray said.

“And the new Republicans, too. All of the young interns and aides at the Capitol have a

Hamilton, Robert Kreiling, Kendra Melon, Lauren Murray and Thomas Sehon, of Littleton, were named first-year scholar for the fall 2013 semester at the University of Northern Colorado.

Kelly Kveton, Angela Meadows and Whitnee Sherman, of Littleton, were named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University.

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Union Station transit hub set to open Project links rail, bus, shuttle services

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com The transit hub of RTD’s renovated Union Station, which merges light rail, commuter rail, Amtrak lines, buses, taxis, shuttles, bicycles and pedestrians into a central access point in downtown Denver, opens May 9.

Its most visible element is a white canopy reminiscent of Denver International Airport’s, under which both Amtrak and future commuter rail line to DIA will serve passengers.

The East Rail Line will transport passengers from Union Station to the airport by commuter rail, a method that is faster and makes fewer stops than light rail. Set to begin service in 2016, those trains will depart every 15 minutes for the 35-minute trip to DIA. South suburban residents won’t need to travel downtown to take the East Line. They

will instead to be able to take the light rail on a future Z Line route from Lone Tree’s Lincoln Station to an East Line connection at Peoria and Interstate 70. The ride from Lone Tree to DIA will take about an hour and 20 minutes. Cost hasn’t yet been established.

Another highlight of the transit center is a 22-bay underground bus concourse, which extends from just east of the light rail stop to the Union Station building. It replaces the Market Street bus station.

The historic Union Station building and hotel, adjacent to the transit hub, also is under redevelopment with a planned July completion. It will include about 22,000 square feet of ground-floor shops and restaurants, a public common area and great hall, large outdoor plaza and 110 hotel rooms.

The transit center is part of RTD’s FasTracks project. That plan also includes a 2.3-mile extension of the southeast light rail line, from its current end point at Lincoln Avenue to the east side of Interstate 25 at RidgeGate Parkway. Negotiations continue to accelerate the construction of that extension.

The commuter rail terminal at Union Station will be home base for Amtrak and starting in 2016, the East Rail Line to Denver International Airport. Photo by Jane Reuter

Oil and gas measure fizzles in Senate Bill would have required probe of health impacts

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that would have created a study of the health impacts of oil and gas drilling on Front Range residents died in a state Senate committee on April 29.

The bill — which increased in cost over time — was killed in the Senate Appropriations Committee, following a 5-2 vote.

Democratic Sens. Pat Steadman of Denver and Mary Hodge of Brighton joined all Republican committee members in voting against the measure.

A dejected bill sponsor expressed disap-

pointment after her effort failed.

“I think the people’s voices have been silenced,” said Rep. Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins.

House Bill 1297 would have required the state to conduct a three-year health impact study on residents living in the Front Range counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld.

The study would have included the surveying of residents living in those areas and the possible review of medical records.

The effort was a response to concerns over the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” — the practice of mixing of water, sand and chemicals and blasting the mixture deep into the ground to crack porous rock and free up oil and gas.

The study would have focused on counties that include communities that have

sought to either ban or limit the practice of fracking over the last few years.

Ginal and other bill supporters said a study would provide both a health and educational benefit for Coloradans who want to know more about the impacts of the controversial oil and gas industry moneymaker and job creator.

However, the bill received only a single Republican vote in the House. Some legislators and oil and gas industry leaders opposed the effort for reasons that included concerns that the study would be slanted toward the viewpoint of fracking opponents.

Money was also an issue. Originally, the bill sought only to include Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties as part of the study. But a House committee added Arapahoe County and the City and County

County inmate dies in custody Coroner, sheriff investigating death of 51-year-old man Staff report A 51-year-old inmate died while in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office on April 29.

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Hasley was uncooperative with the Arapahoe County deputies who contacted him, and showed signs of intoxication.

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Hasley was found breathing but unresponsive during a routine check on the morning of April 29.

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“The protection order (that Hasley was accused of violating) was issued to Mr. Hasley without a protected person, just prohibiting Mr. Hasley from certain activity,” said ACSO Bureau Chief Glenn Thompson on May 2.

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The additions increased the study’s cost to about $700,000 — something that concerned Ginal before it even got to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, said she did not know if cost or other factors led to the bill’s defeat.

Carroll did say that she supported the bill and that “it’s a basic responsibility (of the state)” to look out for the health of its residents.

“I think sooner or later it behooves all of us to get a credible and independent study,” Carroll said. “And, from the oil and gas perspective, if (fracking) is as safe as they say, then they should have credible independent studies that confirm that.”

Ginal said she intends to revive the effort next year.

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Friends offer style with a side of magic Salon owners keep Littleton residents ‘Spellbound’

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jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lois McKinney and Bridget Castillo say they just want to help people become beautiful souls from the inside out, and they don’t worry about people who call them kooks.

“We’re not going to eat your babies or sacrifice your pets,” said McKinney on April 29.

The two are both proud Wiccans, and recently blended their spirituality with their other passion to open Spellbound Metaphysical Salon & Boutique at 1289 W. Littleton Blvd.

“I’ve had different professional experiences where I was always trying to please the masses, and now I’m not trying to please anybody but myself,” said Castillo.

Wicca is a pagan religion that often intertwines magic and a belief in both gods and goddesses around respect for the earth and natural forces, with a “do no harm” core value.

To that end, the boutique sells charms, herb and oils alongside Paul Mitchell hair products. Visitors can request a haircut followed by a tarot reading, or highlights followed by white magic to banish “astral nasties.” They can rid your eyebrows of wayward strands, or your house of wayward spirits. The fragrance of incense negates the pungent odor of perm solution, and “witchballs” glisten in the sunlight waiting to capture any negative energy that walks through the door.

“People come in and say they’re stagnating in life or working toward a new job, and we give them the tools to take home to work on where they want to go in bettering their lives,” said Castillo, often in the form of anointed candles.

“My candles have gotten lots of people pregnant,” McKinney said with a laugh.

When the two met several years ago, Castillo had already established her spiri-

tual path, but McKinney was searching.

“I didn’t have much spirituality except for what I grew up with, and it wasn’t quite right for me,” she said. “Bridget was my mentor. Like energy attracts like energy, so the two of us became a strong force.”

Once they realized that, they moved out of the 180-square-foot booth they rented together and set forth becoming the ethereal entrepreneurs they are today. They had both worked in Littleton before and knew that’s where they wanted to be.

“We liked the closeness of everybody, the community feel, the diversity,” said Castillo. “Nobody’s alone, and there’s a willingness to be involved and help each other.”

McKinney added that being in a diverse neighborhood helped them compensate for a few customers they lost who weren’t comfortable with their new venture.

“Being in a neighborhood with real people, we get walk-ins because of who we are,” she said. “Some people make us all out to be kooks, but we’re just normal people that want to live our lives, love our families and help people.”

They want their neighbors to know that they hope to serve the diversity, not just like-minded folks.

“We welcome all types of people, all faiths, all walks of life, and we hope the community will be as welcoming to us,” said Castillo.

Although they opened in January, they saved their grand opening celebration for one of Wicca’s most important holidays. Beltane, what most people know as May Day, celebrates the halfway point between spring and summer, representing a time of maturing growth, fertility and endurance — fitting wishes for a new business.

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Local girls learn to give gladly Birthdays mean giving, not getting

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jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Three little girls in the Montanos’ Highlands Ranch household keep the home filled with so much energy and light that the family has plenty to share, says mom Alexandra.

“They just have such beautiful hearts, and it’s so endearing to see how much they care for each other and others,” she said.

The energy is especially high during the family’s birthday season — Annabelle, 5, Caroline, 4, and Juliette, 1, were born within six weeks of each other, with Juliette entering the world on Cinco de Mayo last year.

This year, the two older girls chose to fill donation bins instead of toy boxes.

“We are just so abundantly blessed, we want to be able to bless others,” said their mom.

Caroline became enchanted with firefighters after recently meeting a group of them at a local grocery store. They let her climb up in their fire truck and even sit in the driver’s seat. That’s when she decided that she wanted her birthday party to help them.

“I gave the money to them to donate in case they need new stuff, like shoes and socks,” said Caroline.

The party, which featured fire-safety activities and a firefighter cake, raised $260 for the Littleton Firefighters Foundation. Caroline and her mom presented the money during the foundation’s annual chili cook-off fundraiser April 19 at Platte River Bar and Grill.

The foundation provides fire-safety education, supports families of injured or killed firefighters, offers emergency funds to help people displaced by fire and contributes to local charities. Visit www.lfff.org for more information.

Next up was Annabelle’s 6th birthday party on May 3, during which she was gathering donations for the Denver Children’s Home, a project inspired by her American Heritage Girls club. The hour before the party, the Monsanto home was filled with what Alexandra says is pretty typical for one with three little ones younger than 6 — giggles and music, arts and crafts, dancing and adventures, squeals and kisses fill every moment.

“Your hands are just a little busier,” said Alexandra. “Chaos is our new normal.”

She hopes her girls will grow with that excitement rather than out of it.

“My hope for my girls is that they are able to realize their full potential and know that they can make a difference,” the mother said. “That difference may seem small to them, but I never want them to feel that they can never do enough. Or if they grow up and want to be president or an astronaut, I just want them to be so excited about what they choose.”

Caroline Montano, 4, poses with Littleton Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Mark Stokes and Firefighter Robert Bickerton.

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news in a hurry Taylor wins DRCOG recognition The Denver Regional Council of Governments recently presented its John V. Christensen Memorial Award to former Litttleton Mayor Jim Taylor for his regional leadership.

DRCOG Chair Jack Hilbert recognized Taylor’s long tenure on Littleton City Council and his accomplishments during his six years on the DRCOG Board of Directors. Taylor has served as chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer of the board. His work helped to garner the federal Sustainable Communities Initiative grant, which is funding planning work in four transit corridors.

Taylor has been involved with the C-470 Coalition Corridor board, the E-470 board, Tri-Cities Council, Transit Alliance, National League of Cities, the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District board, Littleton Municipal Building Authority and the Colorado Municipal League, among others.

Newell honored for advocacy At the annual Embrace Kids, Embrace Colorado Gala, the Kempe Foundation recently honored state Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, with the Child Advocacy Award for her efforts in the Senate to fight child abuse and neglect.

The organization mentioned her legislation to create the Child Welfare Training Academy, efforts to create a child protection ombudsman’s office, and her sponsorship of Senate Bill 14-201, which would

reform and repurpose the Child Protection Advisory Work Group to create a detailed plan to create accountable autonomy for the Child Protection Ombudsman.

Two students in state Geography Bee

Two Littleton Public Schools middleschool students, Goddard seventh-grader Quinn Jones and Powell eighth-grader Erik Grossaint, took part in the 2014 Colorado Geography Bee, sponsored by National Geographic and recently held at the University of Denver.

The students passed the rigorous written test from National Geographic to become two of the top 100 qualifiers to compete in the statewide competition.

Four earn Mayors Youth Awards

Four Littleton Public School seniors were presented Metro Mayors Youth Awards at the recent awards ceremony held at Centennial Airport. Trent Sears and Mary Le, both from Heritage High School, and JoJo Thames and Andrea Guardado, who attend Options, earned four of the eight $1,000 scholarships awarded to area seniors.

The program provides business, community and civic leaders the opportunity to nominate youths in the community based on leadership shown in classroom and the positive changes they have made to achieve success despite difficult circumstances.

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Potts will attend the University of California at San Diego, majoring in biology.

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in the recent Colorado Future Community Career Leaders of America state student leadership conference and competition.

Students represented Littleton High and Heritage High, as well as the LPS Fashion Design and Teacher Cadet Programs.

Five students qualified for the national competition to be held July 6-10 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Lenski teacher joins Dream Team Kristi Steele, a Lenski Elementary School fifth-grade teacher, has been selected for the 2014 LearnZillion Dream Team. LearnZillion is a national community of teachers dedicated to high-quality instruction of the Common Core State Standards. Members of the Dream Team will receive extensive training in San Francisco at the upcoming TeachFest conference, based on the “hack fest” model popularized by computer programmers who spend weekends coding and trading tips.

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Two earn Daniels scholarships Heritage High senior Katie Potts and Littleton High senior Austin Bieber have earned Daniels Fund Scholarships. The Daniels Scholarship Program selects young leaders of exceptional character with the motivation to succeed and the desire to give back to their community.

Employees of the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center were recently recognized by the Metro Denver Economic Development Council for helping to further the region’s economic potential and bring jobs to the metro area.

Joe Barela, Dawn Gardner and Patrick Holwell earned the 2014 Metropolitan Cooperation Award, which recognizes individuals or organizations that promote the success of the entire metro region. Barela is the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! division manager, Gardner is the business development supervisor and Holwell is a workforce economist.

ACC program accredited The Arapahoe Community College medical laboratory technology (MLT) program has earned accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, as announced by the NAACLS on April 25.

The program, which is the only associate’s degree in MLT offered in the state of Colorado, prepares technicians to perform laboratory procedures at all levels.

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jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two south-metro World War II heroes were heralded in a regal ceremony April 24, held in the Old Supreme Court Chambers at the Colorado Capitol and attended by local dignitaries and proud family and friends.

“My life is richer for having known them,” said Col. Wesley West, retired from the Air Force.

Senior Master Sgt. Elmo “Mitch” Mischler, of the Air Force, and Staff Sgt. Walter Quering, of the Air Corps, earned the praise of French President François Hollande, who granted them the National Order of The Legion of Honor in the rank of Chevalier (Knight). It is the highest distinction in France, created by Napoleon in 1802.

“This is overwhelming,” said Quering. “I still correspond with people in France, and everyone I talk to admires the American people, they really do.”

Mischler, a Centennial resident, thanked his family for their support.

“The Air Force was good for me,” he said. “It was a growing-up process.”

Standing in for Hollande was Jeffery Richards, the honorary consul general of France for Colorado.

“This is a symbol of great and longstanding friendship between our countries,” he said. “We honor those who, as young men, left home to defend democracy and human rights.”

Mischler was born in the tiny eastern Colorado town of Eckley on July 11, 1923. He enlisted at Fort Leavenworth in December 1942 and arrived in England in September 1943, assigned to the 333rd Squadron, 94th Bomb Group. He was part of a 600-airplane raid on Berlin in March of that year, flying the “Pride of the Yanks,” surviving a mission that lost roughly a third of its fleet.

“We also remember the ultimate 9:28 AMsacrifice of many of your comrades who rest on French soil today,” said Richards.

Over the next 30 years, Mischler served as a flight engineer, crew chief, flight chief, line chief, quality-control inspector and superintendent, retiring in 1977. His decorations include the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, four Air Medals, a Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and numerous campaign credits.

After his service, he worked in the Colorado Capitol security department for 12 years and now volunteers at the Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. He was married in 1950 and has two children and two grandchildren.

Quering was born in Glassport, Pa., on Oct. 12, 1923. He enlisted in May 1943 and landed in England in Sep-

Walter “Mike” Quering enjoys a ceremony on April 24 at the Old Supreme Court Chambers at the State Capitol, during which he was honored for his service in France during World War II.

Elmo “Mitch” Mischler (right) stands with Col. Wesley West, retired, after Mischler was pinned with the French Legion of Honor Medal on April 24. Photos courtesy of James Munson tember 1944, assigned to the 839th Squadron as a gunner.

On Feb. 14, 1945, Quering saved the life of the radio operator by dressing the severe wound. A month later, Quering was wounded himself while on his 34th combat mission over Germany, and ended the war in an Army hospital. His decorations include three Air Medals, the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal. He also has the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three battle stars.

After the war, Quering moved to Colorado and completed a degree in accounting and economics at Regis

University in 1949. The entrepreneur then opened his own insurance company and an electronics company, General Sound and Electronics.

He and his wife Catherine, married in 1947 and raised three daughters who gave them two grandchildren.

Catherine passed away in 1995. Quering lives in Littleton.

Mischler and Quering join four other Colorado men in accepting the honor: Lt. Leonard Siekmeier Jr., Army, of Colorado Springs; Staff Sgt. Claude Osbourn, Army Air Corps, of Broomfield; Pfc. Richard Walker, Army, of Boulder; Pfc. Edward Seitz, Army, of Colorado Springs.

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The South Metro Health Alliance invites the community to attend the “Baby Boomers & 65+: Is Our Community Ready To Meet The Challenge?” presentation at TLC Meals on Wheels, 7300 S. Clermont Drive in Centennial, on May 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bob Semro from The Bell Policy Institute will present the implications for long-term care in our community as the senior population grows rapidly, and how it should affect what the actions we take now, both personally and professionally.

Attend to find out the reality of the nationwide situation and how you can get involved now to help prepare for any impact in this community.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available. This event is sponsored by FirstBank, a partner of SMHA. Registration is free but required. Sign up at www.smhaco.org or by contacting Traci Jones at 303-793-9615 or traci@ smhaco.org.

Bubble-wrap bliss for kids

On May 14, more than 600 students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School will come together to set the record for the “Most People Popping Bubble Wrap” by jumping up and down on the Bubble Wrap barefoot, while singing “I Have a Little Turtle.”

“When I was running for student council president, I was trying to come up with a big moment in my speech. Then it finally hit me. I was going to attempt to break a world record. As a result of this and my speech, I qualified as the president of student council,” said Kade Kurowski.

“Now I am trying to fulfill this promise.”

The event will begin at 2:30 p.m.

To be eligible for the record this event will be captured on video.

Kurowski thanks Steve Spangler, student adviser, and event host Denver Boxes and Four Reel Productions for their support.

“I am excited that this will bring the students together and show our

school spirit,” she said.

Relief for runners on trail

Runners, walkers and cyclists on the Mary Carter Greenway Trail now have a place to go when they have to go. The brand new Mary Carter Greenway Restroom sits just feet off the trail, north of Bowles Avenue in Littleton. It can also be accessed by golfers from the adjacent Littleton Golf Course. The restroom building features flush toilets, sinks, a drinking fountain and a shelter with two picnic tables. A lightning protection system was also installed to give trail users and golfers safe refuge during a thunderstorm. The building replaces a former portable toilet and offers much improved amenities and comfort.

The project was equally funded by the City of Littleton (48 percent), South Suburban Parks and Recreation (48 percent) and Littleton resident Jim Taylor (4 percent). The contractor was RMA Group Inc. of Denver.

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A bill that would have allowed marijuana to be used as a treatment option for post-traumatic stress disorder failed in a House committee on April 28.

House Bill 1364 would have added PTSD to a list of eight other conditions that qualify sufferers for medical marijuana treatment.

Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, a bill sponsor, argued that those with PTSD should be given the option to consult with doctors as to whether medical pot is a viable treatment option for their condition.

That’s better practice than sufferers having to resort to figuring out their best pot pathway through retail pot shop clerks, he said.

“Should it be the bud-tenders on Colfax or the doctors at Kaiser?” Singer asked the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.

Colorado voters, through the 2000 passage of Amendment 20, approved eight conditions that qualify for medical pot treatment, including cancer, glaucoma and AIDS. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has the ability to add other conditions to that list, but it has not done so since Amendment 20 passed.

Several witnesses testified that marijuana has helped alleviate their PTSD symptoms, including military veterans who served in conflicts and wars, ranging from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan.

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“I don’t think that every veteran who commits suicide… could have used medical marijuana and it would have saved their life. I don’t believe that for a second,” Singer said. “But I do believe that some of them might have been able to use this as a tool in their toolbox to have that conversation with their doctor to make the right decisions for them.”

Key opposition testimony came from Dr. Larry Wolk, CDPHE’s chief medical officer.

Wolk said that CDPHE already has a process in place that allows the department to add health conditions to the medical marijuana list. Wolk said the department has considered the addition of PTSD to the list twice before and rejected it both times.

Wolk also said that there isn’t enough research to show that marijuana is an effective treatment for PTSD. Some committee members had legal concerns over the bill, with some wondering whether the legislation would be akin to lawmakers taking it upon themselves to changing Amendment 20 language in the state Constitution.

“I don’t always think the right decision for us to make is, `Well, let’s just let the courts decide,’” said Rep. Tim Dore, RElizabeth, who opposed the bill.

Rep. Kathleen Conti, R-Littleton, said her opposition to the bill was personal.

She said that marijuana use on the part of her child led to addictions to more dangerous drugs.

“My personal life story is one that has shown marijuana to absolutely be a gateway drug and I watched it become a gateway drug from marijuana to Oxycontin to heroin for someone I love with all of my heart,” Conti said.

The bill died following a 6-5 vote. Two Democrats — Reps. Jeanne Labuda and Angela Williams, both of Denver — joined all four Republican committee members in voting against the bill.

LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS Annual budget signed into law

Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a $24 billion state budget on April 30 that includes increased funding for education and disaster relief.

The annual long bill replaces some of the education funding that was lost during recession years and pumps $100 million into the higher education system.

The budget also includes about $21 million that will go toward the leasing or purchasing of an aerial firefighting fleet.

In addition, money will be set aside to provide assistance for those who are impacted by wildfires and flooding.

Rainy day funding will jump from 5 percent to 6.5 percent, under the new budget.

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The legislation aims to provide answers as to why Colorado has such a high suicide rate. Colorado consistently ranks in the top 10 of states with the highest number of suicides.

Senate Bill 88 creates a state commission that provides recommendations to the governor’s office, the Legislature and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The bill passed the House on May 1 after it had previously passed the Senate.

The bill was sponsored by Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, and Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada.

Education measure goes to governor

A bill that provides $180 million dollars in new K-12 education funding is on its way to the governor’s desk.

The Student Success Act puts $20 million toward third-grade reading programs and provides a uniform transparency system that allows the public to see how the new dollars are being spent.

The bill also backfills $110 million in education funding cuts that occurred during lean budget years.

The bill passed both legislative chambers with large bipartisan support, most recently in the House on April 30.

Oil and gas fines bill advances

Penalties for violating oil and gas rules will increase for the first time in nine years, under a bill that is expected to be signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper.

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No go best signal for red-light bill A bill to ban red-light cameras and photo-radar systems inspired healthy debate in the Statehouse but ultimately did not get the green light, and we’re fine with the call.

Further we agree with one of our local legislators, Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, who opposed a late amendment to the respective bill to fund a study on red-light camera effectiveness. Funds that would go toward a study, could perhaps go to another CDOT bridge, Tyler noted.

No pressing need for more research.

Both sides have sources — on one hand that the technology improves public safety and on the other hand the use of the technology actually has the reverse effect, and further that the practices function more as a cash cow than a tool targeting public safety.

our view It’s worth noting that this proposed and oft-discussed ban on red-light cameras and photo radar got a strong push at the Legislature this year with bipartisan support. Rep. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley and House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, DDenver, were among those who gave arguments that the cash-producing systems do not improve safety.

But with every urging to do away with the cameras, plenty of legislators and others stepped forward to say the technology comes to the aid of public safety in their

neck of the woods. We value these local voices, and support local control of the technology.

Technology and the automation of tasks that would otherwise be carried out by people increases efficiency and can often in practice be much more consistent and comprehensive. To that aim, earlier in the session, we reported Jessie Ulibarri of Commerce City saying technology is especially vital in areas where “human management is impossible.”

But that’s the trick and where some controversy lies.

We recognize a healthy mistrust of the mounted cameras keeping tabs on drivers. People wonder if existing regulations governing the the use of the cameras is enough. Further, are yellow lights shortened to bring in more revenue or does

common sense balanced with guidelines and regulations prevail? And are camera practices going to instant-replay pro sports heights with each line drawn hard and fast and little left in the way discretion?

For now, we are glad the practices remain in local control. The debate has been eye-opening for many and should encourage cities to make sure red-light cameras and photo radar systems are being used in a way that is truly focused on public safety and efficiency.

With each advance in technology comes many questions about ethics and appropriate use. We are in the thick of the increasing prevalence of lenses that watch everything everywhere. In this case, better to refine it — the where, when and how of it all — rather than switch it off.

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One family makes two very different people Do you have a sister or a brother that you love very much? With whom you have almost nothing in common? And sometimes you think one of you was adopted?

This is dedicated to Cindy.

I can start with cats and dogs. By now you know that I found my dachshund at a no-kill animal shelter. The best: MaxFund.

Cindy has found a succession of cats in her back yard. Cats know when there is a vacancy. I don’t think my sister has ever paid for a cat. One just shows up when the previous occupant has taken leave.

Cindy is a retired grade-school teacher who is still teaching. She is still at the same school in Sterling Heights, Mich., where her teaching career began, over 40 years ago. Now she mostly subs and fills in wherever they need her, and that includes hallway bulletin board duty.

I taught at four colleges and universities in three states. Neither one of us could do what the other one did. The thought of having a classroom full of kindergartners or third-graders, her most common teaching assignments, leaves me with a dry tongue and the shakes.

Cindy is just about the nicest person I know. She is kind and generous. She is loving and caring. She rarely has an unkind word to say, although we are both contemptuous of Brent Musburger. Who isn’t?

When our father and mother were in their final glide patterns, Cindy tirelessly took care of both of them, and even bathed our mother.

Words that could describe me — crotchety, grouchy, crabby, cynical, sarcastic — could never be used to describe her.

This is where the adoption angle comes in.

Where she is pleasant and nice, I am ornery and sullen.

We had exactly the same childhood experiences, an equal amount of love and attention (almost), but we are night and day.

How does that happen?

Our father came back from the war after 30 missions. If the house caught on fire I would take out two things: Smitty and my father’s flight jacket. I can see it from where I am sitting, and it chokes me up every time I see it, knowing where it has been.

There is a B-17 Flying Fortress that tours the country now. I went to see it at a regional airport a few years ago. And sat nearby and cried.

Dad came back and started a family with his high school sweetheart. Cindy is 14 months older than I am. They really did it with her. Album after album, bronzed baby shoes, and a cedar chest full of things she had touched.

I think there is one black-and-white picture of me at that age, and it’s somewhat out of focus. I think I was in the bathtub, or the kitchen sink.

Cindy is deliberate, conservative, she reads and follows directions and instructions, does exactly what she is told, never tries to be abstract, or humorous, or particularly clever. My opposites.

One day a couple of years ago we were in a grocery store together to buy dinner, and Cindy decided she wanted iced tea. So she went to the aisle where iced teas in bottles and cans were displayed. I left her and finished all of my shopping. I came back and she was still standing there, in front of the bottles and cans of iced tea, I left her again and drove the car to an IHOP in Ypsilanti and had breakfast (scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, oh, and orange juice), came back and she was still standing there. So I started a countdown: 10-9-8-7, telling her that I was going to choose one for her if she didn’t choose one right away.

That evening she enjoyed the unsweetened tea that I had chosen for her. With love.

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How cool would it be to have a crystal ball? I mean the real deal — the ability to actually see into the future. Do you fall into the category of people who wish they could see the future, or are you in the group that prefers to see life as a journey and the more mystery and adventure the better?

In some of the responses that I have received over the years referring to one of my columns, some of our local readers actually state that they wish they had a crystal ball so they could see what would happen if they actually practiced some of the ideas, strategies, or tactics that I have written about.

What are some of those things? There’s goal-setting, staying focused, having a positive attitude, encouraging others, living with hope, building better and stronger relationships, living and working with passion and purpose, and working on mind, body and spirit.

Well I can share with you, beyond any shadow of a doubt, and I do not need a crystal ball to tell me what would happen … if any one of us, if all of us, applied even just one of the concepts mentioned above … life would be better at some level and in some way.

What happens is, we look at things that appear on the list above, we have the best of intentions to act upon them, and then we let our cynicism and doubt take over where our hearts, minds and bodies should begin. We fall into a negative self-talk pattern instead of a positive self-talk actionoriented empowerment state.

You know how it sounds: “That’s all just

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fluff,” or “That stuff may work for others but it will never ever work for me.” Maybe it sounds more like, “My life is just fine, I don’t need to change anything, but you know Bob or Charlie or Mary or Beth, they could sure stand to change a few things.”

Pretend with me for a minute that we all had a crystal ball. And each and every one of us could look into our future, whether it’s two weeks from now, six months from now or a year from now. And we had actually applied and committed to one or more of the items mentioned above like setting goals, staying focused, living with a positive attitude, being a source of encouragement, living with hope, working hard on our relationships, becoming re-energized with passion and purpose, and becoming well-rounded in mind, body, and spirit.

I know many of you through your emails and letters, but I certainly cannot claim to know all of you. But I would bet that if we had that crystal ball, and the commitment was applied in any of the areas, what we would see is success, achievement, love, laughter, better health, stronger faith, and Norton continues on Page 9

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Innovators keep state economy expanding Colorado is known worldwide for our endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, our 300-plus days of sunshine a year, and even our diversity of craft brewers. We have also developed a solid reputation as a hub for invention and innovation. Colorado companies have an entrepreneurial spirit that is driving new ideas, spurring economic growth, and creating jobs.

Recently, we saw some of this firsthand, touring companies across the state that are thriving because of their innovative products and solutions. From Grand Junction to Fort Collins, Colorado companies are focused on inventing the future.

In Boulder, we met with the owners of Newton Running. Their advanced sole technology is propelling both runners — and the Newton business — faster and farther. In Grand Junction, we visited Tim and Christy Fry, who moved here from Ohio to invest in Colorado-developed technology because of our great quality of life and business-friendly climate. Their company, Mountain Racing Products, makes topof-the-line biking components that are shipped all over the world, and they em-

ploy nearly two dozen Coloradans. We also stopped by Western Slope Industries, the only U.S.-based manufacturer of large, industrial machines that fold and seal packages for food products. They employ more than 60 people in their 45,000-square-foot facility.

In Fort Collins and Loveland, we toured the VanDyne SuperTurbo Headquarters and the engines lab where the company tests its equipment. VanDyne’s patented SuperTurbo engine combines a turbocharger and a transmission into one device, improving fuel efficiency and horsepower while reducing emissions. The SuperTurbo can power the likes of city buses, Caterpillar

bulldozers, and John Deere tractors.

Finally, in Park Hill, we saw Never Summer Industries turn blocks of locally sourced wood into high-quality skis and snowboards. Never Summer is one of only a handful of companies still manufacturing snowboards in the United States, producing more than 240 snowboards a day.

All of these companies are building success through innovation. And one thing almost all of them have in common is patented technology. You may not know it, but that convex and concave design on your Never Summer snowboard is original, patented technology. And that distinctive pop sensation you feel on the balls of your feet when you’re running in a Newton shoe?

That’s patented too. So is Western Slope Industries’ machine process that makes the cardboard packaging that holds your morning orange juice.

The patent process is an important part of our state’s economy, helping inventors and entrepreneurs build successful businesses, generate revenue, and create new jobs.

That’s one of the reasons we coordinated

a statewide effort to bring a satellite patent office right here to Colorado. The opening of the United States Patent and Trademark Satellite Office this summer in Denver — one of only four cities nationwide selected to house a satellite office — benefits firms like these by providing an improved and more accessible patent process. That means reduced review times for patent applications, reduced costs for patent filers, and more access to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office resources throughout the process. Plus, it will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs and add roughly $440 million in economic activity to our state.

Colorado’s deeply embedded culture of innovation has established our state as a destination for inventors, innovators, and new ideas. The opening of the USPTO satellite facility solidifies this reputation. From energy-efficient engines to high-tech running shoes, companies throughout our state are creating a bright future and propelling our state forward.

Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

News flash: CCM doesn’t need a fake award Paying for awards? There’s just no honor in that

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The first clue something was fishy was when Colorado Community Media got an email saying “Castle Rock News-Press has been selected for the 2014 Best of Littleton Awards for Publishers.”

While the Castle Rock News-Press is indeed a CCM paper, Littleton residents might wonder why a Littleton paper wasn’t selected by a “local” organization for such a prestigious-sounding award. So how did that happen?

“All 2014 Awards are issued based on the location of your corporate headquarters even though your service area may extend beyond that town,” reads the Littleton Business Awards website, to which the email invited us.

OK, but CCM is headquartered in Highlands Ranch these days. Perhaps just an innocent mix-up? CRNP is a great paper, and it does win lots of awards from the

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greater happiness. And I can tell you once again, I would not need the crystal ball to tell you that at some level there would be improvement, significant improvement.

So what about you, are you waiting for the crystal ball to tell you what “might” happen if you made some changes in your

Colorado Press Association. Might as well add another, right?

So how do we get it?

“Most business organizations charge their members annual dues and with that money sponsor an annual award program,” reads the website. “The Best of Littleton Award Program does not charge membership dues and as an award recipient, there is no membership requirement.

We simply ask each award recipient to pay for the cost of their awards.”

Wait, what? Pay for it? How much?

Well, there are three options ranging from $79.99 to $199.99.

Can’t we just get a piece of paper like the CPA hands out? I mean, how much could an award from a company we’ve never heard of, judged by nameless people we’ve never met, with an 888 phone number, accompanied by a lame press release (that part’s free), possibly be worth?

Absolutely nothing, say real local business leaders.

“We have had had the ‘honor’ of receiving this award several times over the past five years,” Terry McElhaney, manager of communications for the South Metro

MAY 9 ORCHESTRA CONCERT The Arapahoe Philharmonic presents orchestral and vocal highlights from Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen for its final Diamond Jubilee Season concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. The Colorado Chorale will perform Bizet’s beloved choruses alongside some of opera’s most famous arias and ensembles sung by mezzo-soprano Jennifer DeDominici, tenor Javier Gonzalez and baritone Steven Taylor. Tickets are available online at www.arapahoe-phil.org, by phone at 303-781-1892 or at the door.

MAY 9 to Aug. 8 CONCERT SERIES Prairie Sky Park Summer Walk Concert Series begins Friday, May 9, and continues through Friday, Aug. 8, at 9381 Crossington Way, Lone Tree. Concerts are from 4-5:30 p.m. the second Friday of the month. The lineup includes Skean Dubh, traditional and modern Celtic music, May 9; 17th Avenue All Stars, a cappella, June 13; the Mary Louise Lee Trio, R&B, July 11; and Chuck Pyle Duo, alternative country and contemporary folk, Aug. 8. Contact Iris Gregg at Irisg@sspr.org, or call 303-708-3513.

The company has duplicate websites set up for cities across the United States, despite its claim that: “The Littleton Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups.”

The award is not affiliated with the City of Littleton or any local organization.

“I’ve never heard of it, and it seems odd that the Castle Rock News-Press would receive a Best of Littleton Award,” said Kelli Narde, the city’s spokeswoman.

Businesses looking for legitimate acclaim would do well to align themselves with their local chamber or merchants association.

life, or do you know and are you ready to believe in a brighter and better future and commit to what it will take to get you there?

I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and I know that when we take the actions necessary and believe in a better and brighter future, it really will be a better than good week.

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

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Denver Chamber of Commerce, said with a laugh.

“Yes, it is a marketing scam to sell their ‘awards.’ I can see businesses that are eager for any type of award to fall for this approach just so they can display a crystal trophy, even if it is for money. The website doesn’t have any qualifications as to how they determine their winners, and I’m assuming they go through social media sites and pick their targets. Award programs using actual customer input such as ‘Best of the Best,’ which CCM does, are much more legitimate.”

As are the chamber’s Annual Small Business Leadership of the Year Awards, always eagerly anticipated and attended by actual people you’ve probably heard of, if not met personally.

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MOTHER’S DAY breakfast Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton, plans a Mother’s Day Bird Banding Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11.

After a light continental breakfast, enjoy a spring hike and visit the bird banding station. Registration required; call 303-973-9530.

MAY 10 to June 1 BANDING STATION open Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory’s bird banding research station is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays from May 10 to June 1.

MAY 13 HISTORY PROGRAM Author and historian Jeff Broome will

discuss the conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Broome did extensive research at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., to uncover firsthand accounts from both settlers and Indians. Many Indian raids took place between 1864 and 1869 on the roads to Denver. Broome will reconstruct this time period and give a view of the experiences of frontier men, women and children, some of whom were captured and taken to live in Native American villages. Jeff Broome has published more than 20 academic articles and several books and has won awards for his writing. He has been a professor at Arapahoe Community College since 1985. Call 303-795-3961.

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basically how the idea got started.

“It was just a hobby that got way out of control,” said Keating. “It was really at the point we couldn’t even park in our garage.”

Her husband was the natural choice to be the master brewer, as he’s a professional master gardener by day. He’s using as many local ingredients as he can get his hands on, and says he’ll change up the offerings on a regular basis.

“I don’t think we want to pigeonhole ourselves into any certain kind of style,” she said. “We don’t want to be labeled, we want to cater to everybody.”

Mike Keating adds he doesn’t want to get bored, either.

“I like beer with some flavor, but I’m not opposed to drinking large amounts of Coors Light, either,” he said.

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Nothing else from the original plan will change; the architects achieved the higher density by reducing the average size of each unit from 1,473 square feet to 1,110.

Despite state-level regulatory challenges discouraging developers from building for-sale multifamily projects, Berton says that’s what he intends to do. He expects them to sell for between $200,000 and $450,000, mostly to young professionals and empty nesters.

“People who want the Littleton address, but they want to be able to travel and those types of things,” he said.

People perhaps like Courtney Hunsicker, who recently graduated from law school and lives downtown now.

“I decided to live down here because I still wanted that urban

Blazek said the true test came when they brought the beer out of the garage.

“Your friends are always going to have good things to say, but it’s really neat that strangers, people we’ve never met, had good things to say,” he said.

They hired one of those strangers as their general manager, and Lael Callaway says he’s impressed with the transformation of both the space and the partners.

“When I had my interview here, this place was a shell, and now it’s something off the charts,” he said. “And watching all these guys adapt and learn something they’ve never done before is refreshing.”

Despite the challenges, everyone agrees 38 State — so named because Colorado was the 38th state admitted to the union — was worth it.

“For me, personally, I’m proud about the fact that I won’t be that old man talking to somebody, saying ‘I could have done that, I should have done that,’” said Mike Keating. “I can say with a smile, ‘I did that.’”

feel, but close to light rail and transit,” she told the board. “I know this is the type of place I’d like to live.”

She and one other neighbor were in favor, but four people spoke against the project during the public hearing. Two who live on Curtice Street directly behind it said the height, capped at 66 feet, would block their views. But since that was already approved, it’s a moot point.

“When it was approved in 2007, there weren’t too many residents living on Curtice, it was mostly rentals,” said John Gerkin.

“Now we are responsible citizens that are concerned about our lifestyles.”

He didn’t buy the developer’s study that showed the project would add just 42 vehicle trips in the neighborhood during morning rush hour and 78 in the evening, or that 1.5 parking spaces per unit would be enough.

Traffic engineer Steve Tuttle said the proximity to light rail, within a quarter mile of the down-

(From left) Brett Blazek, Lael Callaway, Mike Keating, Jason Virzi and Kim Keating are brewing up big plans for their new venture, 38 State Brewing Company. Photo by Jennifer Smith

town station, would reduce such impacts by as much as 65 percent.

There’s also easy access to the trail system and downtown.

“If there’s anywhere in Littleton downtown that will accept a more intense use, this is the area,” said Randy Duzan, board chair.

“It’s right by ACC, and it’s a block away from Santa Fe.” It’s long been a goal of city council to increase connections between downtown and the college, and Cindy Somers, ACC’s vice president of administrative services, told the board its administrators fully support the project.

“It’s certainly a significant improvement over what’s residing in that space now,” she said.

Only Carrie Moore and Karina Elrod voted against the measure, with the other board members saying it’s the right project in the right place.

“Our downtown needs people, and I think this is going to bring the right kind of people that will bring vibrancy to downtown,” said Andrew Graham.

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the committee process. Supporters of the technology asserted that the devices serve as a blessing for understaffed police agencies and that the presence of the cameras curbs bad habits on the part of drivers.

“If you just look at the money side and ignore the public-safety side, to me the public-safety side triumphs,” said Rep. Jeanne Labuda, DDenver.

The bill’s gutted version called for an effectiveness study that would have been undertaken by the Colorado Department of Transportation. But House Appropriations Committee member Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, wasn’t willing to fund the legislation at the possible expense of oth-

er CDOT projects.

“I’m wondering what bridge is not going to be built, what road is not going to be protected,” Tyler said. “Where are they going to get the money for this, Mr. Speaker?”

The bill’s last chance for survival would have allowed it to go to a vote in the full House, where it could have been amended to its original form. But the committee rejected that motion.

Ferrandino knew there wasn’t much hope for the bill, acknowledging as much to reporters the day before the hearing.

Having accepted defeat during the hearing, the House speaker — who is not accustomed to being on the losing end of a piece of legislation — drew laughter when he joked about his colleagues’ lack of support.

“When did I become part of the minority?” quipped Ferrandino.

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Don’t mourn fate of news too soon, say panelists Veteran journalists look at future of industry

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Perhaps you’ve heard the news. Or not.

Journalism is dead.

Not so fast, say three veteran local journalists.

“There are those who say we don’t need journalists anymore, because everybody’s a journalist,” said Ken Durham, who now teaches aspiring newshounds at Arapahoe Community College. “Well, when everybody’s a journalist, nobody’s a journalist. … People still want people to check facts.”

He hosted the “This Just In: Journalism is Alive and Thriving in the Digital Age” panel on April 29 at ACC. Panelists discussed how rapidly changing technology in a rapidly changing world challenges all media outlets to come up with

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a way to keep up, keep relevant and keep getting paid.

“I think they’re trying different models, but I don’t think we’re there yet,” said Susan Thornton, a former Littleton mayor whose first job out of college was writing for U.S. News and World Report. She went on to write columns for the Denver Post and today runs her own media-relations and marketing company.

“The community newspaper is more important now, because we’ve lost the community gathering place where everybody would sit around the pickle barrel and discuss what was going on,” she said.

“Community news is the way of the future,” said Bob Burdick, former editor and president of the now-defunct Rocky Mountain News. He views it as defensive driving, alerting citizens to things like crime and the actions of local government.

“You can act on it in time to change it,” he said.

Now retired, Burdick recently served as Colorado Community Media’s edito-

rial adviser.

“Somebody who says journalism is dead may or may not understand what journalism is and what it isn’t,” he said.

What it is, he said, is acting as an agent for the people, finding out what’s interesting and distributing it to others.

What it is not, all three panelists agreed, is someone sitting in a basement behind a computer, anonymously spouting opinions as facts.

“Some sites unabashedly take one side,” said Burdick. “Some sites are simply gossip mongers, some sites are just trying to provoke you just to get a reaction. … You have to evaluate the facts in that context.”

Thornton worries about people believing everything they read without considering the source.

“I really worry about the future of this country with the demise of newspaper ethics,” she said. “This is central to the democracy. … They’re not going to vote well if they’re not informed.”

But, she points out, technology has also led to some compelling moments

— consider the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011, which got widespread attention via Twitter.

All three stress that to make it today, reporters have to continually learn new and diverse skills. Thornton, for example, went from being a beat reporter to writing grant requests, speeches, training materials, videos, opinion pieces and even books. She recently started running media-relations workshops for city managers and department heads, and she is now a licensed mediator.

“It’s just some of the ways journalism can take you in your life,” she said.

Dunham noted that in today’s economy, companies are moving away from having big communications departments to hiring just one or two people to do it all — everything from photography to video production to monthly newsletters to graphic design.

“The thread that runs through all of that is communication,” said Burdick.

“You can’t write just so you can be understood, you have to write so you can’t be misunderstood.”

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8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am Sanctuary 10:20 am St. Andrew Wildflower Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org

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You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

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Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org

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Congregation Beth Shalom

Abiding Word Lutheran Church 8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church

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Saturday 5:30pm

4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

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First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

Sunday Worship 10:30 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751

2121 Dad Clark Drive • 720.259.2390 • www.HFCdenver.org

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1609 W. Littleton Blvd.

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Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

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United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

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The Bahá’í Faith

“The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”

Weekly children’s classes, devotions and study DouglasCountyAssembly@gmail.com 303.947.7540

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

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Lone Tree doctor finds meaning in missions Plastic surgeon joins team to help disadvantaged

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com When a poor African man posted a plea for medical help on RealSelf — a website most commonly tapped for advice on plastic surgery methods and surgeon reviews — the typical responsive chatter from doctors and patients fell silent. Clement Kihitula had a large keloid, an overgrowth of tissue, on the back of his neck, and no money for treatment.

“Am from poor family in Tanzania East Africa where can’t afford treatment abroad,” Kihitula posted. “How can I get assistance?”

Lone Tree doctor Stephen Weber was the only surgeon who offered to help Kihitula.

The 19-year-old growth was so large it limited Kihitula’s ability to move his head, and was so disfiguring that Weber said, “People would notice that before they noticed him.”

Kihitula’s timing was almost perfect, dovetailing with Weber’s annual medical mission trip to eastern Africa. In midMarch, three weeks after the initial post, Weber operated on Kihitula in Sangida, Tanzania. The man’s home is on the road between the airport and Singida Regional Hospital, where the Outreach mission is conducted; he met the team in Singida the day they arrived.

“I thank you for what you have done for me,” Kihitula recently wrote in an email to Weber.

During that same two-week trip, Weber, fellow practice manager Camille Kamingo and 24 other American doctors, nurses and volunteers saw 350 patients and conducted 20 surgeries — all at no charge.

They repaired cleft palates, lips torn during domestic violence, skin damaged by cobra bites, cooking oil burns and other deformities and injuries.

It’s a far cry from the Botox injections, liposuction surgeries and other procedures he regularly performs in Colorado.

“I think we did a huge amount of good.

We helped a lot of people,” Weber said.

“Most people focus on cash-paying customers that pay the bills. That’s important to us, too. But I really think our most important service is the mission work — giving back to people who can’t afford or don’t have access to treatment, who are medically isolated.”

The Outreach mission is conducted as a temporary clinic in conjunction with Singida Regional Hospital. Doctors who practice in the area are overworked and in short supply, focused almost exclusively on labor and delivery, and their training is limited. The Outreach team performed several

tonsillectomies because the African doctors don’t know how to do many such basic procedures, Weber said.

Returning to his normal practice in Lone Tree is always a culture shock, Weber said.

“It’s very hard to wrap your mind around operating with windows open and a fan going to operating in a state-of-theart, climate-controlled operating room,” he said.

Despite the differences between facilities and clientele, Weber believes his patients in both countries have more in common than it would appear. His client base includes a mix of aesthetic, reconstruction and trauma procedures.

“It’s a different demographic but I think it’s similar,” Weber said. “People want to look good and feel good — whether that’s a birth defect, treatment of a scar or changing the shape of your nose, I think the motivation is really similar.”

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Jay Gatsby (Anthony Bianco) and Daisy Buchanan (Jamie Ann Romero) have a troubled history in “The Great Gatsby.”

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See your way to outdoor glass exhibit Denver Botanic Gardens will present the Rocky Mountain region’s first outdoor exhibition of artwork by celebrated American glass artist Dale Chihuly. His dramatic sculptures will be on view June 14 through Nov. 30 at the gardens, 1007 York St. in Denver.

Chihuly is credited with revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement and elevating the perception of the glass medium from the realm of craft to fine art. He is renowned for his ambitious architectural installations around the world in museums and gardens.

CSO, yeah

The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the bastion of classical taste and the guardian of musical tradition, is encouraging patrons to bring pot to the party during Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series, which marks a growing partnership between the CSO and the burgeoning cannabis industry in Colorado.

Clever those symphony folks, who, for this series, seem to be swapping black tie for Rasta wear. Ganja!

The High Note Series will be at The Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive, and all proceeds will benefit the Colorado Symphony. Classically Cannabis themes include Pan American Highway on May 23, Mississippi Blues Highway on July 18 and Summer Monsoon on Aug. 15.

The series will culminate with a Red Rocks concert on Sept. 13; details to be announced soon. Note that the consumption of cannabis at Red Rocks is prohibited by law.

“This partnership is part of an overall effort to reach out to every segment of our community,” said Jerome H. Kern, the Colorado Symphony’s CEO and, with Mary Rossick Kern, co-chair of its board of trustees. “Like the Colorado Symphony, the cannabis industry is entrepreneurial, innovative and responsive to the people of Colorado. These businesses have expressed a willingness to support the Colorado Symphony’s mission. Our doors are open to any legal, legitimate business that wants to help.”

Since the symphony announced this cutting-edge musical series last week, spokeswoman Laura Bond says, “We’ve been pleased and energized by the response so far. … We’ve heard from people in Los Angeles, Australia, all over the country and the world. People recognize that this is a bold move, not without risks, and most have applauded the effort.”

Band in Hard Rock battle

Local band Aspen Hourglass is in contention to win Hard Rock Rising, the world’s largest battle of the bands.

Fans can vote for Aspen Hourglass on the Hard Rock Cafe Denver Facebook page, www.facebook.com/hardrock?sk=a pp_205164529573076, until May 7 to help the local vocals move into the top 25, and one step closer to performing in Rome.

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‘The Great Gatsby’ Play brings iconic story to stage

is rich in illusion

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “All the characters of this story are skilled at creating worlds around them that fit their version of reality, but none is more committed to dreams than Jay Gatsby. He is master of illusion, and, like other gifted magicians, the `Great Gatsby’ creates a beautiful world of deception. His blind commitment to the rags-to-riches American Dream betrays him …,” wrote Elizabeth Zurn, the new play dramaturg at Creede Repertory Theatre.

It’s summer 1922 on New York’s Long Island.

Not only are the characters skilled at creating an illusion, but the Arvada Center’s technical magicians share that skill.

The stage set, with its two levels and sets of doors, takes the audience from roadside filling station into Gatsby’s mansion, with a 1920s musical background filling in

gaps between conversations. ed for the stage by Simon Levy.

IF YOU GO Costumes are detailed and beIt is based to some extent on lievable — with Gatsby’s white “The Great Gatsby”plays his personal story — so the and pastel summer suits, and through May 25 in the Black reason to see this production flapper dresses and stockings Box Theatre at the Arvada would focus on how beauwith seams for the women.

Center, 6901 Wadsworth tifully the Arvada Center’s Graham Ward plays a lowBlvd., Arvada. Perforskilled cast and crew will preskey Nick Carraway, who serves mances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays ent the bittersweet tale. as a sort of narrator/comthrough Saturdays; 1 p.m.

And they don’t disappoint, mentator, at times breaking Wednesdays and Thursdays although the chemistry bethrough the fourth wall to talk May 8 and 15; 2 p.m. tween Gatsby and Daisy was with the audience.

Saturdays and Sundays. not as solid as one might exAnthony Bianco, as Jay Tickets: 720-898-7200, pect — or perhaps that’s the Gatsby, is the dashing owner arvadacenter.org. point. Maybe these two are of the mansion next door to Nick’s modest Long Island so self-centered, they are not rental. He bought it, we learn capable of blind passion. “His early, to be near his longtime love, Daisy voice is full of money …”

Buchanan (the excellent Jamie Romero), Also strong in their parts: gas stawho lives across the sound. She has mar- tion owner George Wilson (Steven Cole ried abusive, prejudiced, wealthy Tom BuHughes) and his wife, Myrtle (Caitlin chanan (effectively portrayed by C. ClayDoran), self-serving society type Jordan ton Blackwell in a Colorado debut).

Daisy and Gatsby had fallen in love be- Baker (Audra Blaser) and gangster type fore he left for army service, but she, fo- Meyer Wolfsheim (Steve Einspahr).

Not folks one would especially yearn cused on her own well-being, did not wait to know, but they tell the audience a wellfor him to come back.

Readers are probably familiar with F. put-together, beautifully produced story, Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel — adapt- directed by Gavin Meyer.

Arts center unveils plans for busy season More than 50 productions are booked for Lone Tree

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com It starts with summer Tunes on the Terrace on June 20, then rolls into a Theatrical Series, a wide variety of musical entertainment spanning choices from classic to opera to jazz, dance, holiday specials and a nice selection of children’s and family programming. Lone Tree Arts Center held an event for its subscribers recently to announce its fourth season, with more than 50 productions booked.

Three theatrical pieces were announced: “Guys and Dolls in Concert,” “Home for the Holidays” and the popular and entertaining play “39 Steps,” a spin on a Hitchcock masterpiece. These are produced in conjunction with Starkey Theatrix, which will also produce “The MoTones.”

Regional performing groups such as Wonderbound (dance), Colorado Symphony, Colorado Ballet and the always inventive Buntport Theater Company are included as well as national touring events such as “An Evening With Nathan Gunn” (operatic baritone) and pianist Julie Jordan Gunn, and “Seasons of Broadway” with Adam Pascal and other Broad-

The Lone Tree Arts Center will feature a variety of performances this summer. File photo way stars.

Holiday entertainment includes “Cowboy Christmas with Sona and Brothers and Buckaroo Poet Waddie Mitchell,” “Big Band Christmas with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra,” “Colorado Symphony — Holiday Brass” and the Colorado Ballet’s traditional “Nutcracker” ( the most elaborate production in town, with more than 80 dancers).

In addition to four concerts by the wonderfully talented local Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, led by Lone Tree resident Art Bouton, there will be concerts

by Igor Butman and the Moscow Jazz Orchestra and the Yellowjackets to draw jazz fans, plus “Swing Xing! Three Generations

of Swing Guitar.”

Children will enjoy a new show developed by the Buntport Theater Company plus its “Yesterado,” eco-hero Steve Trash, Jim Henson’s “Dinosaur Train Live” and “Fancy Nancy.”

Area seniors will appreciate the series of weekday afternoon shows by musicians and actors in nine programs, and still in the planning stages is a Cabaret Series, to be held in the Event Hall, disguised at a New York-style lounge … watch for future notices.

Subscriptions are on sale now and single ticket sales begin August 4. Go online to lonetreeartscenter.org for a complete listing or call 720-509-1000.

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Debut novel has roots in mysteries of past Author will appear at two events in area

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com In Justin Go’s debut novel, “The Steady Running of the Hour,” wealthy English mountaineer Ashley Walsingham succumbs in 1924 to the relentless ice and snow of Mount Everest — the same challenging mountain that just claimed a number of guides from Nepal last month.

Walsingham had willed his fortune to former lover Imogen Soames-Andersson, who disappeared without claiming it, and 80 years later, her descendent Tristan Campbell hears from a London law firm that he may be the heir if he can prove his connection to Imogen.

Debut novelist Go, who will appear at Tattered Cover/Colfax at 7:30 p.m. May 15 and at the sold-out Booktopia Boulder 2014 from May 16-18, has spun a complex, skillfully crafted, well-researched tale about the search for Imogen’s story and clues to her whereabouts some 80 years later. Where did she live? Were there any descendents?

Can Tristan find believable clues? In London, Paris, Norway, Iceland …

Chapters alternate between Ashley’s world, his war service — including horri-

Novelist Justin Go will talk about his new novel, “Steady Running of the Hour,” at Tattered Cover/Colfax on May 15.

Courtesy photo fying descriptions of a soldier’s life in the trenches in France — and his later return to a pursuit of serious mountaineering.

In a brief interval before reporting to World War I army duty, the young man, who had inherited a fortune (and could therefore pursue the mountain climbing), met and fell totally in love with erratic Imo-

gen Soames- Andersson. Their encounters in wartime London and surroundings are described with rich details of what people wore, what they thought about, what they ate and more.

The complicated book alternates between chapters set in decades past and in today’s world as young Tristan follows

clues about Imogen, his great-grandmother, who wandered in search of happiness, and about her lover Ashley, who survived the horrors of war and was defeated by a mountain.

There are letters, old records, maps, early newspaper accounts, musty attics, lots of cold and snow and eventually a connection to the world for Tristan in today’s setting.

Go is a talented storyteller. He studied at University of California-Berkeley, where he received a bachelor’s degree in history and art history and University College, London, where he earned a master’s degree in English. He left his job with a law firm at age 27 to head to Berlin and write a novel, although he did not speak German. He traveled and wrote for three years: in England, Germany, France, Sweden, Iceland and to the base of Mount Everest, chasing his stories as his young protagonist did.

He then worked in a New Orleans hotel as desk clerk, at age 32, while he completed his novel.

When Go sent unsolicited copies to agents, he had immediate response — a highly unusual situation — and was soon launched, with publication in Britain and the U.S. in many languages.

Anyone familiar with the difficulties of even getting through to an editor at a major publisher will recognize what a remarkable story centers on this young author — who is now at work on a second novel.

‘Tango Suite’ is work by noted pianist Concert is part of Englewood series

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Eric Bertoluzzi will conduct Up Close and Musical, an ensemble of Colorado Symphony Orchestra musicians, in the finale of the Chamber Music of the Masters season at 2 p.m. on May 17 in Hampden Hall at the Englewood Civic Center. The concert honors the late, beloved Englewood mayor, Olga Wolosyn, who was a champion for arts in her city. She died in September 2007.

Featured on the program is a new work, “Tango Suite,” by pianist/composer Jonathan Geer, a Texan. A graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, with a degree in film scoring, Geer has worked with directors local and international. He performs regularly with the Austin Piazzolla Quintet, which specializes in music by the late Argentine composer Astor Piazolla, who invented the nuevo tango style.

Geer wrote about the new work: “The ‘Tango Suite for String Orchestra’ originally began as three separate pieces written for the Austin Piazzolla Quintet ….

The first piece is ‘Tango Muerte,’ mod-

IF YOU GO Up Close and Musical will perform the annual Olga Wolosyn Memorial Concert at 2 p.m. May 17 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets: $15/$12; free under 18; englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour before the concert. Note: This is a popular event — early arrival is suggested.

eled after some of the more traditional tangos that Piazzolla wrote.” The tempo is fairly steady and the length is fairly short, at around three minutes. In the middle section, the rhythm of the accompanying strings underneath the melody is one that you will hear in many tangos.

“The second piece, ‘Ghost Milonga II’ is written in the style of Piazzolla’s haunting, slow milongas.” You will hear a few ghostly harmonics .…

“The final piece, ‘Los Compadritos,’ is a gritty and rhythmically intricate composition inspired by some of the early progenitors of the tango. A compadrito is a person of the generation whose grandfathers fought in Argentina’s war of independence from Spain ….”

Also on the program will be music by Mozart, Grieg, Hindemith, Gershwin and Bartok.

“Tango Suite” by composer Jonathan Geer will have its World Premiere at the Up Close and Musical “Shuffle” Concert on May 17—the annual Olga Wolsyn Memorial Concert.

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Leapin’ lizards, it’s Little Orphan Annie if you go

Middle-school students stage play in Englewood

“Annie Jr.” will be performed by Englewood Middle School drama students at 6:30 p.m. May 15 at the school theater, 300 W. Chenango Ave., Englewood.

Admission is free. (Entrance on the west side.)

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The time is the 1930s and the setting is Depression-era New York City. A plucky little red-haired girl takes on her world and wins.

“Annie Jr.” is the musical story of Little Orphan Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin and book

by Thomas Meehan, based on a famous comic strip created by Harold Gray.

“Annie Jr.” will be presented by a large cast of Englewood Middle School drama students, directed by Lindsay Taylor, at 6:30 p.m. May 15 at the school. Admission is free.

Gabby Mezta will play the part of the smart little orphan girl, leading her friends in a chorus of “It’s a Hard-Knock Life,” as they scrub the floor at the orphanage, under the harsh control of Miss Hannigan (August Miller).

Other orphans are Rachel Malsam (Pep-

Annie (Gabby Mezta) and Molly (Chelsea Langley) console one another over their tough life as orphans in Englewood Middle School’s production of “Annie Jr.” Photo by Tom Munds per), Cosette Rivelli (July), Hannah Sandoval (Tessie), Petra Galbaugh (Duffy), Carli Deckart (Kate) and Chelsea Langley (Molly).

They daydream about a better world,

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singing “Tomorrow.”

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— an all-expenses paid trip to Rome to perform at the first Hard Rock Live Rome music festival this summer.

Oh, those cable honors

Two Denver dignitaries, Daniel L. Ritchie, chairman and CEO, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and David Van Valkenburg, former CEO and COO, TeleWest PLC (UK), were inducted last week into the 2014 Cable Hall of Fame during a celebration in Los Angeles.

season, to brighten up Warbuck’s life in his mansion.

Annie has run away, connected with stray dog Sandy and been returned to the orphanage by a policeman (Dylan Carpenter). She is chosen to visit Warbucks, meets President Roosevelt (Trevor Turnquist) while there and is eventually captured by Hannigan’s shady brother Rooster (Justin Tanner) and his lady friend Lily St. Regis (Regina Evans).

Action involves a number of other characters and situations — and more memorable songs, including “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.”

Other actors (some play two parts): Andy Rivera, Danny Merchison, Justine Fama, Barbara Glidewell, Clayton Kracke, Dylan Carpenter, Zoee Stambaugh, Christina Martinez, Kaylie Carpenter and Casey Kohler.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a woman and a man at dinner: “I broke my sunglasses so I had to use my husband’s today.”

“Yes, I had to coach first base today without any sunglasses.”

She lifts his baseball cap and says, “Look at those eyebrows. You have plenty of shade!”

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 Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Camera club takes a look at dark side Award-winning photographer Mike Berenson of Littleton will speak about his specialty, night photography, for the May 13 meeting of the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. (Doors open at 6:30.) Berenson will talk about “the most commonly used techniques in night photography post-processing that bring nightscapes to life. Make the most of starry night photos with basic PhotoShop filters. Add star spikes to your stars.

Blend multiple exposures with a variety of techniques.” (Berenson is one of three “Eye of the Camera” winners in a show at the Littleton Museum through May 25.) Guests are welcome.

10: Sunset Garden (75 square feet, 15 plants), Summer Shadows Garden (100 square feet, 26 plants) and Painted Prairie (100 square feet, 29 plants). Conservationcenter.org.

Musicals and participation

Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, will be auditioning for summer musical productions: May 9, 4 p.m.: “High School Musical.” Teens and children over 5. Learn dance, acting and singing techniques; $165 tuition for 15 weeks of classes and a script.

Classes on Fridays 4-5:30 p.m. June 4, 5 p.m.: “Toy Story” for ages 3-11, 12 weeks, $125. June 24, 28: “Wizard of Oz” for teens and children 5 and older, $165. Also offered: a full schedule of dance, tumbling, vocal performance and musical theater classes year-round. 720-443-2623, spotlightperformers.com.

Depot anniversary

The Littleton Fine Arts Guild celebrates its 52nd anniversary with a special exhibit through June 8. A public reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. on May 9 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesdays through Sundays. 303795-0781.

Beethoven’s Ninth

The Littleton Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jurgen de Lemos, will present Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” in collaboration with the Colorado Chorale and the Columbine Chorale at 7:30 p.m.

May 16 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Little-

Garden in a Box sale

The Center for Resource Conservation will provide Garden in a Box collections of xeriscape plants in a special sale at Euclid Middle School,777 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May

ton, and 4 p.m.

May 18 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Greenwood Village. Tickets: littletonsymphony.org, Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St. B 206, Centennial. $15/$12. Information: 303-933-6824.

In the wind “Dances With Winds” will be the May title for concerts by the Colorado Wind Ensemble. The Hannah Kahn Dance Company will be special guests. The ensemble will bid farewell to conductor Matthew Roeder. Performances: 7:30 p.m. May 15: Elaine Wolf Theater, Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver (tickets $15, $12, $5); 7:30 p.m. May 17: Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood (tickets $17, $14, $5.)

Genealogy gatherings Due to construction in the usual meeting room, the Columbine Genealogy and Historical Society will hold two meetings in the sanctuary at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd.

Centennial. Guests welcome. May 13, 1 p.m.: “A New Age Family History Tour” by Joyce Lohse. May 20, 1 p.m.: “Columbine Writers Tell All.”

Mike Berenson of Littleton will discuss techniques for processing nightscapes such as this one for the Englewood Camera Club on May 13. Courtesy photo

Theatre of Dreams Ardan James, the Animated Illusionist, will appear at 7:30 p.m. May 9 and 10 at Theatre of Dreams, 735

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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The active Highlands Ranch Concert Band stages its Ninth Annual Music Arts Festival on May 17 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and May 18 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Jazz and swing music is planned for May 17 and a concert plus symphonic music on May 18.

Included are the sponsoring Highlands Ranch Concert Band and its Swing Shift, Denver Concert Band (now based in Lone Tree), John Philip Sousa Band of Colorado, Blues 88, Golden Eagle Concert Band, William and the Romantics, Sampson’s Gulch Jazz Band, Over the Hill Band, Colorado VFW Band and more — at last check, we counted a total of 15.

There will be a Festival Marketplace nearby with items by artists, craftsmen and other retail vendors, including Original Funky Fries, Silpada Jewelry and Taspen’s Organic

Park St., unit C, in Castle Rock. Tickets: $22.50. All ages show. Summer Wizard Camps upcoming. Amazingshows.com, 303-660-6799.

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Learn more online at: The Highlands Ranch Concert Band will perform on May 17 and 18 at the Ninth Annual Music Arts Festival in Civic Center Park. Courtesy photo Skin Products.

The Highlands Ranch Concert Band, which offers free concerts to the community throughout the year, has about 50 members from all walks of life, plus its Swing Shift Big Band. To join this community band, see hrconcertband.org.

Swing Shift will close out the day’s concerts on May 17 and the Highlands Ranch Concert Band will be the final act on May 18.

Admission is free, although food and other items will be for sale. For more information, visit: www.hrmafestival.org.

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Shape of things to come Amphitheater’s new covering arrives in time for summer fun Staff report Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, city councilmembers and staff gathered the morning of May 2 for a “topping-off” ceremony to mark the near-conclusion of improvements at Centennial Center Park’s amphitheater. Steel trusses were put in place — but not before being signed by the mayor and councilmembers — to facilitate the amphitheater’s new covering.

On June 7, the city will kick off summer and celebrate the amphitheater’s upgrades with a free concert featuring Eagles tribute band “The Long Run,” as well as additional music acts, children’s activities and food trucks. Many more events will follow

throughout the summer, and the new stage covering is expected to rain-proof performances.

Overall, more than $1 million in improvements to the 11-acre park, which opened in 2012, are expected to soon be completed. In addition to the stage covering, they include: • Electrical enhancements at the amphitheater that are expected to help attract professional performers.

• Construction of a “loading pathway” to the amphitheater for performers.

• New shade structures.

• A picnic shelter at the south end of the park.

The park is located on the north side of Arapahoe Road, between South Revere Parkway and South Vaughn Street. For more information, go to www.centennialco.gov/Open-Space-Parks/centennialcenter-park.aspx.

May 8, 2014

A member of the crew secures a steel truss in place atop the amphitheater at Centennial Center Park on May 2. Photo

by Chris Rotar

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LIONS EDGE HUSKIES IN LACROSSE

Littleton posts 14-13 win on sophomore’s overtime goal

By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Desire to win and team pride created a playoff-like atmosphere May 1 as Littleton won a competitive boys lacrosse matchup 14-13 in overtime.

Both teams came into the game with 5-7 overall records and no postseason hopes, but each played with intensity from the opening faceoff until the overtime goal that decided the game.

“It was an exciting and fun lacrosse game,” said Douglas County coach Greg Murray. “Both teams definitely wanted to win. The game went back and forth and both goalies made some amazing saves.

This probably was the best we have played all season.”

Littleton coach Brad Todd had similar sentiments in regard to his team.

“This was a battle of two evenly matched teams. Both teams wanted to win this one,” he said. “Today was our last home game so we honored our seniors and winning this game today gives them a great lacrosse memory of their high school days.”

The action began quickly as Littleton scored a pair of goals but the score was tied 2-2 halfway through the first period.

Plays drew cheers from fans and teammates as Lion and Huskie players battled for possession of every ball. Often the battles were very physical. Players from both teams used checks to push the opponent away from the ball and the clashes often sent one or more players to the turf.

Littleton held a 6-3 advantage at the end of the first period but the Huskies battled back and the Lions advantage was only 7-5 at halftime.

Douglas County scored the first two goals of the third period to tie the score at 7-7. The tempo picked up and the game became a seesaw battle. One team would score and, almost immediately, the other team would take possession of the ball, mount an attack and tie the score.

Littleton’s Tyler Hobert (7) fends off a check by Douglas County defenseman Tyler Vier during the May 1 Continental League lacrosse game. The game between the two evenlymatched teams was decided in overtime by Donovan Crabtree’s goal as the Lions won, 14-13. Photos by Tom Munds Littleton held a 10-9 edge going into the final period and the score was tied 12-12 with four minutes remaining on the clock.

Douglas County’s Stephan Wade scored to give the Huskies a 13-12 advantage but, with 2:33 left, Joe Timm scored on an assist from Josh Barrow to tie the score at 13.

Goalies and defenders turned back threats from both sides and regulation ended tied 13-13 as the two teams prepared for overtime.

With 1:24 left in the four-minute overtime period, Donovan Crabtree broke inside and scored the winning goal for Littleton.

“My teammate and I broke in toward the goal, the defender went in after him, he got the ball and I took the shot … and it went in,” the sophomore said afterward.

“It is a great feeling to get this one for our seniors.”

Littleton’s Donovan Crabtree (3) avoids the check by Douglas County’s Matt Schneider (9) prior to firing the ball past goalie Austin Zask (44) on May 1 for his first of two goals on the day. The sophomore scored his second goal in overtime as Littleton got the win, 14-13.

State tennis pairings set

Girls lacrosse roundup Special to Colorado Community Media

Staff report The following players from south metro schools have qualified for the Class 5A and 4A state tennis tournaments. Both tournaments will be played May 8-10, with the 5A tourney taking place at Gates Tennis Center in Denver and the 4A tourney being played at Pueblo City Park in Pueblo.

No. 1 singles: Gloria Son, Cherry Creek; Tate Schroder, Arapahoe; Amy Zhong, Mountain Vista; Lauren Lindell, Ponderosa; Clara Larson, Douglas County.

No. 2 singles: Julie Mannino, Cherry Creek; MacKenzie Jones, Arapahoe; Kendra Lavallee, Mountain Vista; Brittany Glantz, Ponderosa; Sara Leovic, Littleton; McKinsey Stark, Castle View.

No. 3 singles: Maddie Roberts, Cherry Creek; Lela Krebsbach, Mountain Vista; Claire Cox, Ponderosa; Anna Frazier, Chaparral; Paula Pulido, Highlands Ranch; Natalie Borchelt, Arapahoe.

No. 1 doubles: Mia Hoover-Rachael Scheper, Cherry Creek; Abby Cruz-Natalie Sloboth, Arapahoe; Mollie Gopsill-Ginny Hancock, Heritage; Brooke Jacks-Nicole Eiten, Highlands Ranch; Jordan WadeTyla Stewart, Mountain Vista; Lauren Bredar-Lauren Sehgal, Littleton; Natasha Williams-Haley Hildenbrand, Legend; Emma Hogan-Taylor Rusk, ThunderRidge; Lauren Sehgal-Lauren Bredar, Littleton; Ally

Natalie Sloboth returns serve as teammate Abby Cruz watches during a No. 1 doubles match at the Region 7 tennis tournament at Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch last week. The Arapahoe teammates won the competition and will play in the state tournament. Photo by Tom Munds Orcett-Savannah Heebner, Castle View.

No. 2 doubles: Jessi Murphy-Hannah Fernley, Cherry Creek; Sarah Shortfall-Allison Snyder, Arapahoe; Katy Cohen-Meccah Jackson, Heritage; Jenna Lowe-Sydney Foster, Ponderosa; Rachel Pearson-Maddie Hicks, Littleton No. 3 doubles: Sarah Grace WalkerPhoebe Mackenzie, Cherry Creek; Bridget O’Brien-Laura Wilms, Arapahoe; Cait-

lin Jackson-Erin Myers, Heritage; Mari Dudek-Maddie Eccher, Mountain Vista; Alyssa Lowe-Taylor Saunders, Ponderosa No. 4 doubles: Kara Lee-Jessica Diamond, Cherry Creek; Natalie Betts-Bria Busta, Arapahoe; Amy Zhong-Hannah Smith, Mountain Vista; Erin Daniel-Jaclyn Bodwin, Rock Canyon; Kendall JacksonPeyton Pendleton, Heritage; Hannah Rossing-Paula Malprichet, Chaparral.

Arapahoe 15, Heritage/Littleton 4 Arapahoe and Heritage/Littleton met for their annual Three Sisters Trophy game. The Warriors won 15-4, and took the Three Sisters Trophy for the third year in a row. Eight Warriors scored goals in the game. Kienan Linhardt (4 goals; 1 assist), Alexy DaHarb (3 goals; 1 assist), and Kate Englert (2 goals; 2 assists) led the Warriors’ offense. Goalie Brooke Engel had a 56 percent save percentage.

ThunderRidge 14, Heritage/Littleton 13 This game was a showdown between two teams tied for the conference title. H/L freshman Rachel “Bean” Tilton tied up the game with 8.4 seconds remaining in regulation to send the game to overtime. ThunderRidge squeaked by the Gryphons for an OT 14-13 win, taking the league title and an automatic bid into the playoffs.

Columbine 14, Heritage/Littleton 11 After a tough OT loss the night before, the Gryphons suffered a disappointing loss to the Columbine team, which finished its season on a high note with a 5-10 record.

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May 8, 2014

Cutthroats duel with reigning champs Denver’s ‘other’ hockey team in President’s Cup Finals

By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado’s hockey team is playing for the championship.

No, not those guys, the Denver Cutthroats, who are right in the middle of the President’s Cup Finals against the reigning champion Allen Americans.

After the Cutthroats and the Americans split the first two games of the Central Hockey League series at the Denver Coliseum, the action was bound for Texas where the teams will play games 3, 4 and 5. (Results of games in Texas were not available before press time.)

If necessary, game 6 and game 7 will be played back in Denver, and considering how the series opened with had two dramatic games — one with a spectacular individual effort and the next with a double overtime finish — it could go the distance.

Game 1 of the series featured an outstanding performance from A.J. Gale, who scored a Finals’ record four goals, helping the Avalanche minor league affiliates hold off the Americans (Dallas Stars organization) for a 5-4 victory May 2 at the Denver Coliseum.

Denver took a 3-0 lead early in the second period before Allen managed to tie the game up 3-3. Gale then scored two third-period goals, and the Cutthroats were able to hold off the Americans.

Game 2 was a different story, as Allen beat Denver 5-4 in overtime at the Coliseum.

The Americans were the ones in front early in Game 2, up 2 goals to none.

But the Cutthroats, without Gale, came charging back to take a 3-2 lead. Gale, who not only had four goals in Game 1, but seven in his previous two games, was injured early in the action and never returned.

Gale was checked into the boards in the

TOP: Despite losing their best player, A.J. Gale, to injury the Cutthroats’ crowd tried to lift their team May 3 at the Denver Coliseum. The Cutthroats were beat 5-4 in overtime. RIGHT: Denver forward Troy Schwab waits for the puck to drop against Allen May 3. Photos by Daniel Williams first period and needed to be helped off the ice. Head coach Derek Armstrong said Gale sustained a lower body injury and was hospitalized.

No penalty was called on the hit, but give credit to the Cutthroats for finding a way to force overtime at 4-4.

The Americans cashed in just two minutes into the second overtime when Allen forward Jamie Schaafsma beat Denver goalie Kent Patterson with a beautiful shot up top.

With the series tied 1-1, Allen hosts the next three under the league’s 2-3-2 playoff system. Game 3 is scheduled for May 7.

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF ApRil 28, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) You might be tempted to be more assertive when dealing with a job-related matter. But a carefully measured approach works best at getting the cooperation you’re looking for.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) While others urge you to act now, you instinctively recognize that a move at this time is not in your best interests. You should know when to do so by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A busy schedule keeps you on the move for much of the week. But things ease up by the time the weekend arrives, allowing you to reconnect with family and friends.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Travel dominates the week, and despite some delays in getting to where you want to go, the overall experience should prove to be a positive one in many ways.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your leonine self-confidence comes roaring back after a brief period of doubt and helps you get through a week of demanding challenges and ultimately emerge triumphant.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Virgos who have made a major commitment -- personal or professional -should be able to tap into a renewed reservoir of selfconfidence to help them follow through.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You soon could receive news from a surprising source that could cause you to change your mind about how you had planned to deal with an ongoing job-related problem.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A surprise move of support from a colleague who has never been part of your circle of admirers helps influence others to take a new look at what you’ve put on the table.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) While a bold decision to take an “i know what i’m doing” approach impresses some colleagues, it also raises the risk of causing resentment among others.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A misunderstanding ‘twixt you and a friend might not be your fault at all, despite what he or she suggests. Talk it out to see at what point the confusion might have started.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Getting into a community operation fulfills the Aquarian’s need to help people. it also can lead to new contacts that might one day help you with a project.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A minor problem could delay the start of a long-anticipated trip for two. Use the time to recheck your travel plans. You might find a better way to get where you’re going.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a dedicated romantic who seeks both excitement and stability in your relationships. © 2014 King Features Synd., inc.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RUMMAGE SALE is back for the 12th year. May 15th, 16th & 17th 7am-6pm on Thursday & Friday and 7am-12noon on Saturday. This is a huge sale with large value items. Come see what we have.

Location of sale St. Mark's Parish Center. 3141 W. 96th Ave. Westminster. just off Federal Blvd. parish center behind church on the north side. All profits are donated to charity.

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The Lincoln Mountain Open Space area opened in southern Douglas County in summer 2013. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

A view from on high Lincoln Mountain Open Space a perch for hikers, equestrians

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com The beauty of Douglas County unfolds with each step toward the top of the Lincoln Mountain Open Space.

Hikers, bikers and equestrians who reach the apex of the main bluff are treated to a 360-degree panoramic view of southern Douglas County and northern El Paso County.

Pikes Peak, in all its glory, serves as the southwestern backdrop, while the rolling hills and forest near the Palmer Divide adorn the southeastern landscape.

At an expansive 876 acres, Lincoln Mountain Open Space is the latest addition to the parks and trails system. It opened in summer 2013, and through word of mouth, has gained a faithful collection of regulars.

Weekend mornings at the trailhead, a halfmile west of Highway 83 on Jones Road, see an increase in traffic, but only a few cars dot the parking lot on weekdays.

The county acquired the initial 771-acre

property — previously known as Palmer Divide Ranch on West Cherry Creek — in 2009. An additional 105 acres comprising three 35-acre parcels, in a development known as Estates at Living Water, was purchased a year later. The total cost was $6.7 million, with some funds coming from Great Outdoors Colorado, which uses lottery proceeds for public land acquisitions.

It’s a small price to pay for high-value wildlife habitat, unique geologic formations and noteworthy recreational opportunities. The spot has become especially popular among equestrians. It is leased to Praying Hands Ranch, which utilizes the property as a satellite facility for equine therapy for veterans and for adults and children with physical and emotional disabilities.

A longest loop is 4.5 miles and incorporates a variety of terrain from wide-open prairie to slower-paced technical rock sections, the county’s website says. The lower loop winds through Gambel oak and Ponderosa pine. The upper loop is roughly four miles long.

The open space, which closely mirrors the terrain at the Hidden Mesa Open Space north of Franktown, is open from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

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scribed Deed of Trust: On March 4, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Louis A Oswald III and Crystal H. Oswald Original Beneficiary(ies): Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: February 25, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8023960 Original Principal Amount: $5,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $4,955,763.24 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7100 S Platte Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128.

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

DESCIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER BEARS S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 2627.77 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE S 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 469.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE POLO RESERVE-POLO RIDGE FARMS AS RECORDED IN BOOK 118 AT PAGE 40 OF SAID RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID BOUNDARY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 361.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID BOUNDARY LINE N 77 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 36 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE 121.30 FEET;THENCE N 67 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 28 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 185.79 FEET; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 6.00 FEET; THENCE N 66 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 48 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 278.81 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD (S.H. 75) ; THENCE N 20 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 30 SECONDS E ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-LINE, DISTANCE OF 30.04 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S 66 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 48 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 583.07 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Original Grantor(s): John C Soderlund and Edwin Soderlund and Cornelia Soderlund Original Beneficiary(ies): ALLIANCE GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: February 15, 1996 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 27, 1996 Recording Information (Reception Number): A6023172 Original Principal Amount: $91,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $61,429.70 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 14, BLOCK 4, HALLCRAFT'S WALNUT HILLS - FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7456 East Fremont Drive, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

Public Notices

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0158-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Krista Marie Holder Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 10, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 14, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5087222 Original Principal Amount: $87,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $76,356.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 5250 South Huron #10-103, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/11/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/11/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 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.

Attorney File # 14-00393 ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 0158-2014 * EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 103, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 10, HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 5, 1984, IN BOOK 72 AT PAGES 75 THROUGH 77 AND THE 10TH SUPPLEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1989, IN BOOK 102 AT PAGES 64 THROUGH 67 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON MARCH 14, 1984 IN BOOK 4110 AT PAGE 592, AND AMENDED DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1984 IN BOOK 4230 AT PAGE 282, AND THE 9TH ANNEXATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1989, IN BOOK 5823 AT PAGE 584, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0158-2014 First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0263-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 4, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Louis A Oswald III and Crystal H. Oswald Original Beneficiary(ies): Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: February 25, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8023960 Original Principal Amount: $5,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $4,955,763.24 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 oth-

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/02/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 03/04/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-00983 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 0263-2014 EXHIBIT A PARCEL A: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS (THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS BASED ON TRUE MERIDIAN): BEGINNING AT A POINT 357.4 FEET NORTH OF AND 455 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 347.57 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 502.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 184.82 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE A DISTANCE OF 610.92 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE NORTH AND ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 385.43 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY LYING WITHIN CALEY LANE AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 249 AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED BOUNDARY LINE AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 274, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL B: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER BEARS S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 2627.77 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE S 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 469.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE POLO RESERVE-POLO RIDGE FARMS AS RECORDED IN BOOK 118 AT PAGE 40 OF SAID RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID BOUNDARY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 361.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID BOUNDARY LINE N 77 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 36 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE 121.30 FEET;THENCE N 67 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 28 SECONDS W, A

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Legal Notice NO.: 0263-2014 First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0119-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 4, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Linda S Young Original Beneficiary(ies): Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 30, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 16, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3153207 Original Principal Amount: $189,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $167,353.77 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 6, BLOCK 3, EUCLID HEIGHTS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6623 South Buffalo Drive, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/04/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9104.100031.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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0119-2014 First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0134-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 4, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): John C Soderlund and Edwin Soderlund and Cornelia Soderlund Original Beneficiary(ies): ALLIANCE GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: February 15, 1996 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 27, 1996 Recording Information (Reception Number): A6023172 Original Principal Amount: $91,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $61,429.70 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.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/04/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1269.100110.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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0134-2014 First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0144-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 7, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Jeffrey B Hanson Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association,, as trustee, in trust for registered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006FF18 Date of Deed of Trust: October 16, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 23, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6151398 Original Principal Amount: $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $175,566.39 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 16, BLOCK 12, NOB HILL, FIRST FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4119 E Easter Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/10/2014 Last Publication: 5/8/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/07/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449

erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION the purpose of paying the indebtedness CRS §38-38-103 provided in said Evidence of Debt seFORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0188-2014 cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is allowed by law, and will issue to the purgiven with regard to the following dechaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as scribed Deed of Trust: provided by law.

On February 12, 2014, the undersigned First Publication: 4/10/2014 Public Trustee caused the Notice of ElecLast Publication: 5/8/2014 tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Trust described below to be recorded in ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED the County of Arapahoe records.

TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO Original Grantor(s): KAREN S FIELD FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO BANK, N.A. CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: To advertise your publicCOLORADO notices call 303-566-4100 DATE: 02/07/2014 HOUSING AND FINANCE Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for AUTHORITY the County of Arapahoe, State of ColorDate of Deed of Trust: September 01, ado 2011 By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee County of Recording: Arapahoe The name, address, business telephone Recording Date of Deed of Trust: number and bar registration number of the September 12, 2011 attorney(s) representing the legal holder of Recording Information (Reception the indebtedness is: Number): D1086899 Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Original Principal Amount: $270,882.00 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Outstanding Principal Balance: Jennifer Griest #34830 $262,997.58 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 are hereby notified that the covenants of Reagan Larkin #42309 the deed of trust have been violated as Christopher T. Groen #39976 follows: failure to pay principal and inCynthia Lowery #34145 terest when due together with all other The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th payments provided for in the evidence of Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) debt secured by the deed of trust and oth865-1400 er violations thereof.

Attorney File # 14-00144 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE The Attorney above is acting as a debt A FIRST LIEN. collector and is attempting to collect a The property to be foreclosed is: debt. Any information provided may be LOT 9, BLOCK 3. WILLOW CREEK FILused for that purpose.

ING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, ©Public Trustees' Association STATE OF COLORADO. of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Also known by street and number as: 7516 S ROSEMARY CIR, CENTENNIAL, Legal Notice NO.: 0144-2014 CO 80112.

First Publication: 4/10/2014 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Last Publication: 5/8/2014 IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURName of Publication: Littleton Independent RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/11/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/12/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Eve M. Grina #43658 Allison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Sheila J. Finn #36637 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-000492 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0171-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Andrew P Lahana and Sonja Lahana Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for STONECREEK FUNDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AB2 Date of Deed of Trust: September 20, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 27, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4169877 Original Principal Amount: $397,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $411,496.67 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 91, HOMESTEAD FARM FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6288 East Jamison Drive, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/11/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/11/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1269.09161 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0171-2014 First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0188-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 12, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): KAREN S FIELD Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: September 01, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 12, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1086899 Original Principal Amount: $270,882.00 Outstanding Principal Balance:

Legal Notice NO.: 0188-2014 First Publication: 4/17/2014 Last Publication: 5/15/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0233-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Robert Weatherford, and Vickie Weatherford Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt : Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust: March 24, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 04, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6051284 Original Principal Amount: $220,620.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $208,877.20 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 3, BLOCK 1, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 323 E Briarwood Dr, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 02/25/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone

provided by law.

First Publication: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 02/25/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 10-20356R The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

May 8, 2014

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0233-2014 First Publication: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0284-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 5, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Josh Benore and Jennifer M Barnes Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: June 26, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 28, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6094621 Original Principal Amount: $141,775.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $138,961.11 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7261 South Xenia Circle #D, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/02/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 03/05/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-01123 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 0284-2014 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 7261-D, HUNTERS HILL CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED MAY 9, 1983 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2275457 AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION HUNTERS HILL CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MAY 9, 1983 IN BOOK 3857 AT PAGE 51 TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: COVERED PARKING SPACE AND STORAGE SPACE NOS. 7261-D, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0284-2014 First Publication: 5/8/2014 Last Publication: 6/5/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0205-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Andrew W Spaulding and Julie C Spaulding Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Everbank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: April 19, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 26, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6063973 Original Principal Amount: $270,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance:

Original Grantor(s): Andrew W Spaulding and Julie C Spaulding Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Everbank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: April 19, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 26, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6063973 Original Principal Amount: $270,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $240,039.93 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 18, BLOCK 29, SOUTHGLENN FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1019 E Easter Way, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/18/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/24/2014 Last Publication: 5/22/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/18/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-00757 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 30, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3176095 Original Principal Amount: $184,683.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $151,644.50 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 9, BLOCK 3, VISTA VERDE ESTATES COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, S T AT E O F C O L O R A D O Also known by street and number as: 6835 S Logan St, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 02/26/2014 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-00603 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0255-2014 First Publication: 5/1/2014 Last Publication: 5/29/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice NO.: 0205-2014 First Publication: 4/24/2014 Last Publication: 5/22/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 1464-2013

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Ann Ibison Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 7013 South Knolls Way, Centennial, CO 80122 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 03, 2005 Recording Information: B5030768 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: October 02, 2013 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D3122692 Legal Description of Property LOT 119, THE KNOLLS WEST, FILING NO. 1 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Street Address of Property 7013 South Knolls Way, Centennial, CO 80122 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 1/29/14, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 5/8/14 Last Publication: 6/5/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 4/1/14 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1464-2013 First Publication: 5/8/14 Last Publication: 6/5/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0255-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 26, 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 Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Scott D Gohr Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 30, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 12, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number): B3176095 Original Principal Amount: $184,683.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $151,644.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as

Public notice is given on April 14, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Geffen M. Ber Ferszt be changed to Geffen Moser.

Case No.: 2014 C 300271

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The petition requests that the name of Dabakh Ba be changed to Abdul-Aziz Ndiaye Case No.: 2014 C 300310 By: Judge Christine Chauche Legal Notice No: 16092 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 21, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jeffrey Daniel Cooke be changed to Coltin Adalard Wilde Case No.: 2014 C 300319 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16096 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 22, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Maureen Ann Klink be changed to Maureen Ann Alden.

Case No.: 2014 C 300330 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16100 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 24, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Kathleen Jane Selby be changed to Kathleen Jane Shanley.

Case No.: 2014 C 300345 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16103 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 24, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on May 1, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Cordelia Chinenyenwa Ikwuegbu be changed to Cordelia Chinenyenwa Chukwuma.

Case No.: 2014 C 100150

The petition requests that the name of Kristen Lynn Thompson be changed to Kristen Lynn Walsh.

Case No.: 2014 C 300376 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Sharon Calhoun, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16128 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 21, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on April 25, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Chasity Lee Vela be changed to Chasity Lea Welch.

Case No.: 2014 C 300318

The petition requests that the name of Marlon Eugene Clayton, Jr. be changed to Marlon Eugene Coleman.

Case No.: 2014 C 300350

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 16085 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 16130 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 18, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Rachel Kabat Cook be changed to Rachel Kabat Trucano.

Case No.: 2014 C 300309 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16086 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 18, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 15, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas J. Morroni Personal Representative 7130 So. Quintero, Foxfield, CO 80016 Legal Notice No.: 16108 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William F. Packard, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30244

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 15, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Joan Dawson Personal Representative 7239 S. Cherry Drive Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 16110 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Peter C. Guthery, aka Peter Charles Guthery, aka Peter Guthery, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30294

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert F. Bardwell, Jr., a/k/a Robert Fowler Bardwell, Jr., and Robert Bardwell, Jr., Deceased Case Number 2014PR30239

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 25, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Jean A. Guthery Personal Representative 2222 S. Alton Way Denver, Colorado 80231-3408 Legal Notice No: 16063 First Publication: April 24, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joe O. Clark, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30295 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 25, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary Brooks Clark Personal Representative c/o Patrick A. Schilken, Esq. 6060 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., No. 700 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 16064 First Publication: April 24, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James J. Peters, aka James John Peters, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30263 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No: 16080 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 16122 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Miriam Marie Dawson, aka Miriam M. Dawson, aka Miriam Dawson, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30182

The petition requests that the name of Linda Haerin Chin be changed to Linda Haerin Chi. Case No.: 2014 C 300372

Legal Notice No: 16060 First Publication: April 24, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 16066 First Publication: April 24, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Sandra S. Peters Personal Representative 3433 East Jamison Place Centennial, Colorado 80122

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Judith A. Morroni a/k/a Judy Morroni, a/k/a Judith Ann Morroni, Deceased Case Number 14 PR 30051

Public notice is given on April 30, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Judge C. N. Chauche

Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk

Notice To Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Alan Damrell, aka David A. Damrell, aka David Damrell, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30321 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 2, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

David A. Simmental, Esq. Personal Representative 5655 South Yosemite Street, Suite 350 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 16090 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lynn R. Burnett, aka L. Robert Burnett, aka Lynn Robert Burnett, aka Lynn Burnett aka Bob Burnett, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30323 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 2, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Lynda R. Anderson Co-Personal Representative 628 Golden Eagle Circle Golden, Colorado 80401 Diana G. Harper, Co-Personal Representative 10760 West 102nd Place Westminster, Colorado 80021 Legal Notice No: 16091 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruth G. Smullen, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 929

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 25, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Successor Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 2, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Shelly Thompson, Esq. On behalf of the Estate of William F. Packard Allen & Vellone P.C. 1600 Stout Street, No. 1100 Denver, Colorado 80202

Successor Personal Representative: Cyndi L. Lyen, As Successor Personal Representative 1777 S. Harrison Street, Suite 1250 Denver, Colorado 80210 (303) 333-7733

Legal Notice No: 16062 First Publication: April 24, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 16098 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Brooke McMaken Personal Representative 5945 East Nichols Lane Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No: 16111 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 25, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Kathleen Lorraine Yalotz-Frownfelter be changed to Katelyn Nareen Frownfelter.

Case No.: 2014 C 300354 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16112 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Tharon Joyce Stauffer, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 1009 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Richard Stauffer Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 16117 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Irvin R. Langley Jr., aka Irv Langley, and Irvin Langley, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30322 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Kathleen A. Langley Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 16118 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Karen Heimsch-Main, aka Karen Ann Heimsch Main, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30338 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Kendra Lynn Anderson Personal Representative 1913 Etton Drive Ft. Collins, Colorado 80526 Legal Notice No: 16120 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 28, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Allen Daniel Box be changed to Alissa Diane Box Case No.: 2014 C 300362 Tammera Herivel, Clerk of the Court By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16131 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 22, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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ProfEssional amErican association of University Women, LittletonEnglewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings usually are Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen, 303-753-0838. amErican BusinEss Women’s Association meets on

the second Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. welcoming women, working or not, to Success Chapter programs for success and positive living. Call Lori Smith at 303-688-3100 ext. 360 or e-mail loris@intermountain-rea.com for upcoming speakers and events at Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton.

contacts unlimitEd is a business and professional leads

group that meets at Courtesy Ford, 8252 S. Broadway, Littleton in the meeting room on the first, second, and third Thursday of every month. Meeting time is 8-9:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome.

Call Jenifer at 303-221-6550.

dEstination succEss provides an opportunity for professionals to gather, form connections, expand relationships and exchange information. Business Success meets every fourth Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bear Rock Cafe, 7903 South Broadway, Suite B, Littleton. As with other networking groups, membership and referrals are not required. To RSVP and for information, e-mail Info@behindthemooninc.com or call 303-250-4528. littlEton lEtiP meets from 7-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Egg and I, 2360 W. Belleview Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier Jr. at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets

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It’s your right to know what the city and county governments are changing and proposing. ~~~ See the ordinances on these legal pages. ~~~ Read the public notices and be informed!

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from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

rocky mountain Basketball Academy club, expert training for youth basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to ronkburgin@yahoo.com.

WomEn invEstmEnt Group Master Mind Group meets to empower all women to build a real financial freedom through the power of real estate in any market condition. We network, share ideas, leads, resources and encourage each other. We meet once a month. For meeting information, call Lorena 303981-6539 or e-mail WomenInvestmentGroup@comcast.net.

strollEr stridEs is a group fitness program that provides moms with a challenging workout and the opportunity to /CIVIL DIVISION 14-CV-00059 build relationships and gain the emotional support needed singlE dads Resource CenterCASE Inc., aNO. nonprofit organization, Susan R. Weil, Individually to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. offers free parenting classes such and as “The Ins and Outsofof Single as Co-Trustee Merlin G. Rostad 1991 Trust Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from You at are

by Church, Angela M. Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, Public Notice 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Holybeing Trinitysued Lutheran Beschta in the civil court for Ozaukee and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and ThursdaysDISTRICT at ClementCOURT,6322 County,Call Wisconsin.

A copy of this ARAPAHOE S. Lakeview St., Littleton.

Jamey O’Donnell, founder Summons is being forwarded to your COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. For more information, visit and executive director oflast theknown group, ataddress, 720-298-2021 e-mailinwhichorupon Court Address: formation and belief is 65 Cherry Hills 7325orSouth Street the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com call Potomac info@sdrci.org.

Drive, Englewood, CO 80113: Centennial, CO 80112 Phone: 303-649-6355 Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail Court kandk@ STATE is OF WISCONSIN summit cancEr Solutions a nonprofit organization strollerstrides.net.

CIRCUIT COURT PLAINTIFF: SOUTH SLOPE that offers exercise programs in theCOUNTY Denver Metro area to OZAUKEE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION v. sErvicE adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to improve the health and PUBLICATION SUMMONS DEFENDANTS: ANNA MODESTA Case No.: 14-CV-0059 PACHECO; THE BANK OFbeing NEWofYORK cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at AttentionFKA mili-THEwell amErican lEgion George C. Evans Post 103 Case Code: 30301 MELLON BANK OF NEW e-mail us at info@summitcancersolutions.org YORK AS TRUSTEE 303-409-2206, FOR THE CERTItary veterans: Do you believe in patriotism andFICATEHOLDERS in helping our ANGELA M. BESCHTA, Plaintiff, OF THE CWABS, orCERTIFICATES, visit www.summitcancersolutions.org.

Vs. INC.,the ASSET-BACKED veterans, our children and our communities? Join Littleton

rEcrEation dEEr crEEk Women’s Golf Association. The 2010 golf season is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to a terrific new year! If you’re looking for a challenging course and the company of friendly women on Tuesday mornings, please consider joining our league. We’ve got the best deal in town. If interested please contact Chris Jackson at chris.dcwga@q.com or 303-347-9193.

HomEstEad 9-HolE Golf Women’s Golf League is accepting membership applications for the 2012 season. You do not need a GHIN number to join, but can acquire one as you play.

We golf Monday mornings, April through October. To join this fun and active group, contact Barbara McGovern, barbmc30@ gmail.com. Homestead Golf Course is at South Kipling and W. Hampden Ave., 11500 W. Hampden. Call 720-963-5181. ladiEs golf League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is accepting new members. Call 303-973-4653. mEadoWs WomEn’s Golf League offers relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf for ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to mid-October. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees.

Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598. rEc and Rock for ages 10-14 meets from 7-11 p.m. every first and third Saturdays at the Goodson Recreation Center in Littleton. The cost is $6. Call 303-798-2476 ext. 11.

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Regarding: LOT 13, BLOCK 1, SIENNA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO;

The following document is also served with this summons: AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND FOR DAMAGES, AND AMENDED DISTRICT CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET.

Address of Plaintiff: South Slope Condominium Association c/o LCM Property Management, Inc. 1776 South Jackson Street, Ste. 530 Denver, CO 80210

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Also known as: 970 South Zeno Way, Aurora, CO 80017.

Dated this 24th day of February, 2014 Travis B. Keenan, #41354

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of July, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

This amended summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

A copy of the complaint must be served with this summons.

Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PENINSULA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v.

RENE A. ESTRADA; FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; AND CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Defendant(s).

Regarding: Unit A, Building 15, The Peninsula Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on October 4, 2005 at Reception No. B5149641, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for The Peninsula Condominiums recorded on May 16, 2003 at Reception No. B3107352 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; Also known as: 320 Granby Way, #A, Aurora, CO 80011.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 12th day of June, 2014, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $14,039.16.

Dated: March 12, 2014 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 15983 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: May 15, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

the legal action.

COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED Centennial, Colorado 80112 in an informal group and learn about AmericanDEFENDANTS: culture. No amazing titan Toastmasters meets p.m.

MonWithin forty (40)from days6-8 after publication, You are hereby summoned and required Plaintiff: CHURCHILL HOMEOWNERS which is May 8, and 2014, you must to appear and defend days against the claims ASSOCIATION, INC., Call a Colorado nonregistration is required.

303-795-3961. at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court Broadway.

Call respond with a written demand for a copy of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint profit corporation of the complaint. The demand must be filed with the Court in this action, by filing Defendants: DOUGLAS INVESTMENTS, Art Gomen at 303-762-9726. nutrition classEs.DOUGLAS; Free bootcamp meets sent or delivered to the court, whose adtheat Clerk of this Court an Answer or INC.; JAMES FORREST MI- classwith dress is 1201 Spring Street, Port Washother response. You are required to file CHAEL P. HUNTER; WELLS FARGO 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, EvEning GroupWisconsin meets at the53074-0994, library, 6014and S. to ington, your Answer or otherBEmis response within Book HOME MORTGAGE, INC.; PACK VALUE, LEVY & LEVY S. each C., plaintiff's attorney, twenty-one after service upon INC.; US Littleton CAPITALBlvd., FUNDING, INC.; 1360 W. Littleton.

Go DEto the park for a fun,(21) days Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday month at 7 p.m. whose address is N61 W6058 Columbia you if within the State of Colorado, or withPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INenergizingREVENUE start to theSERVICE; weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for Road, Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012. You in thirty-five (35) days Call after303-795-3961. service upon TERNAL STATE may have an attorney help or represent you if outside the State of Colorado or if OF COLORADO and CYNTHIA D. updates: Littleton Club or L-Town Nutrition.

Also offered you. served by publication pursuant to MARES CYNTHIA24Fit D. MARES the ARC.R.C.P. 4(g).

If served by publication, APAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of service weekly meetings Clubs continues on Page 26 If you do not demand a copy of the comshall be complete on the day of plaint within forty (40) days, the court may the last publication. A copy of the ComAttorney for Plaintiff grant judgment against you for the award plaint may be obtained from the Clerk of TRAVIS B. KEENAN, P.C. of money or other legal action requested the Court.

Travis B. Keenan, # 41354 in the complaint, and you may lose your Address: 10200 E. Girard Ave., #C255 right to object to anything that is or may be If you fail to file your Answer or other reDenver, CO 80231 incorrect in the complaint. A judgment sponse to the Complaint in writing within Phone Number: (303) 695-6600 may be enforced as provided by law. A the time required, judgment by default Fax: (303) 695-0300 judgment awarding money may become a may be rendered against you by the Court Email: tkeenan@tbkpc.com lien against any real estate you own now for the relief demanded in the Complaint or in the future, and may also be enforced without further notice.

Case No.: 2013CV31024 by garnishment or seizure of property.

Courtroom: 202 This is an action affecting the real propDated this 29th day of April, 2014. erty described in the Complaint and is a AMENDED SUMMONS LEVY & LEVY, S. C. proceeding in rem as well as a proceedAttorneys for Plaintiff, Angela M. Beschta ing in personam.

The People of the State of Colorado By: /s/ Donald A. Levy To the Defendant named above: a member of the law firm Dated this 7th day of March, 2014.

You are summoned and required to file State Bar Number 1007944 Respectfully submitted, with the clerk of this court an answer or HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. other response to the attached Complaint POST OFFICE ADDRESS: within 21 days after this summons is N61 W6058 Columbia Road Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer served on you in the State of Colorado, or P. O. Box 127 is on file with the law offices of Hindwithin 35 days after this summons is Cedarburg, WI 53012 manSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. served on you outside the State of Color(262) 377-5555 121, §1-26(7). ado.

If you fail to file your answer or other reLegal Notice No.: 16113 /s/ Brianna L. Schaefer sponse to the complaint in writing within First Publication: May 8, 2014 Brianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078 the applicable time period, judgment by Last Publication: May 22, 2014 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF default may be entered against you by the Publisher: Littleton Independent SOUTH SLOPE CONDOMINIUM ASSOcourt for the relief demanded in the comCIATION plaint, without any further notice to you.

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030959, Division/Courtroom 309

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV676, Division/Courtroom 202

PENELOPE C. ROSTAD, Individually and

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Public Notice

Legal Notice No.: 16129 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

SERIES 2005-7; ALPINE CREDIT INC.;

as Co-Trustee of Merlin G. Rostad 1991 AS THE PUBAmerican Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7and p.m.CYNTHIA the first D. MARES social Trust LIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation RICHARD L. ROSTAD, Individually and C O UCenter, N T Y , 2004 COLORADO Guild, Colorado amErican nEEdlEPoint as Co-Trustee of MerlinColumbine G. Rostad 1991 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www.legionpost103.org or call Trust each month, except August and Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Chapter, meets third Mondays SUSAN R. WEIL, Individually and as CoFirm: HindmanSanchez P.C. 720-287-2139. of Merlin G. Rostad 1991 Trust Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 December.

Call Doris at Trustee 303-403-8703.

Defendants.

Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 crEativE counsEling Center is a network of mental Phone Number: 303.432.8999 antiquE cluB meetsTHE theSTATE second OF Saturday each month WISCONSIN to DefendNumber:303.432.0999 health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora,Fax Lakewood Susan R. Weil, and as E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com from 10 a.m. to noon atant, Antique Gallery, 5501Individually S. Broadway, Co-Trustee of Merlin G. Rostad 1991 Atty. locations, Reg. No.: 34078 and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about Trust: Our File No.: 6906.0038Littleton. Call 303-794-8100. scheduling and fees, Notice visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303Public YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Case No.: 2014CV030621 * Div: 202 267-2310. araPaHoE countyPlaintiff, Young Democrats are the Angela meetings M. Beschta, named DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE above, has filed a Godfrey lawsuit or other legal SUMMONS COUNTY, COLORADO third Thursday each month.

Call Benjamin at 303-745action against you.

The complaint, which Court Address: EnglisH convErsation Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public is attached, states the nature and basis of THE PEOPLE OF THE3418 STATE OF 7325 S. Potomac Street or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net.

Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English

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Tom and Marion Braum Foundation The tax return of the Tom and Marion Braum Foundation is available for inspection. Requests to inspect may be made by any citizen within 180 days of this notice in writing to the foundation at: 3700 S. Westport Ave., PMB 1550, Sioux Falls SD 57106; or by phone to the foundation manager, Tom Braum, at 303-903-0314.

to discuss both nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen Notice McKenna at 303Public 730-2038 or email ltownnutrition@gmail.com to sign up.

OZAUKEE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY SIENNA CLUSTER HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v.

DIANE DANIELS, FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP. SUBSIDIARY OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA, MICHAEL SALOMONSON, KATHL SALOMONSON, WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES, INC., MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC., ALPINE CREDIT, INC. and CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Defendant(s).

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $44,326.03.

Dated: April 1, 2014.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County,Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 16022 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: June 5, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: CHURCHILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation Defendants: DOUGLAS INVESTMENTS, INC.; JAMES FORREST DOUGLAS; MICHAEL P. HUNTER; WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.; PACK VALUE, INC.; US CAPITAL FUNDING, INC.; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; STATE OF COLORADO and CYNTHIA D. MARES CYNTHIA D. MARES the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Attorney for Plaintiff TRAVIS B. KEENAN, P.C. Travis B. Keenan, # 41354 Address: 10200 E. Girard Ave., #C255 Denver, CO 80231 Phone Number: (303) 695-6600 Fax: (303) 695-0300 Email: tkeenan@tbkpc.com Case No.: 2013CV31024 Courtroom: 202

Legal Notice No.: 16102 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 29, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: SOUTH SLOPE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION v.

DEFENDANTS: ANNA MODESTA PACHECO; 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 2005-7; ALPINE CREDIT INC.; and CYNTHIA D. MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number:303.432.0999 E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 6906.0038 Case No.: 2014CV030621 * Div: 202 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action affecting the real prop-

Legal Notice No.: 16109 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: June 5, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice OZAUKEE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT /CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 14-CV-00059 Susan R. Weil, Individually and as Co-Trustee of Merlin G. Rostad 1991 Trust You are being sued by Angela M. Beschta in the civil court for Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. A copy of this Summons is being forwarded to your last known address, which upon information and belief is 65 Cherry Hills Drive, Englewood, CO 80113: STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT OZAUKEE COUNTY PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No.: 14-CV-0059 Case Code: 30301 ANGELA M. BESCHTA, Plaintiff, Vs. PENELOPE C. ROSTAD, Individually and as Co-Trustee of Merlin G. Rostad 1991 Trust RICHARD L. ROSTAD, Individually and as Co-Trustee of Merlin G. Rostad 1991 Trust SUSAN R. WEIL, Individually and as CoTrustee of Merlin G. Rostad 1991 Trust Defendants.

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN to Defendant, Susan R. Weil, Individually and as Co-Trustee of Merlin G. Rostad 1991 Trust: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff, Angela M. Beschta, named above, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days after publication, which is May 8, 2014, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 1201 Spring Street, Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074-0994, and to LEVY & LEVY S. C., plaintiff's attorney, whose address is N61 W6058 Columbia Road, Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within forty (40) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Centennial & the Unincorporated Areas of Arapahoe County, CO, and Case No. 13-08-1142P The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-3362627).

Legal Notice No.: 16097 First Publication: May 1, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Littleton Invests for Tomorrow Urban Renewal Authority shall consider amending the 2014 budget at a Special Meeting on Thursday, the 22nd of May, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 South Datura Street, Littleton, Colorado.

The proposed budget is available for inspection by the public at the Littleton City Center, City Clerk’s Office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado. Any registered elector may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at the office of the Authority at any time before final adoption of the budget by the Littleton Invests for Tomorrow Urban Renewal Authority or at the public hearing.

Legal Notice No.: 16119 First Publication: May 8, 2014 Last Publication: May 8, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Sanctuary owner tells audience about decades of animal rescues

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com Pat Craig was just 19 when he first heard adult lions and tigers referred to as zoo surplus, and learned most were euthanized.

Thirty-four years later, speaking in front of an audience at the Lone Tree Arts Center, the memory of that moment in the back of a zoo made Craig’s voice break.

“I was looking at these animals; they were looking back at me,” he said. “I thought, these animals will die without somebody. I should be doing something’.”

So he did. In 1980, Craig built and opened a small sanctuary on his parent’s farm near Boulder. Within a month, he heard from people seeking to place more

than 1,000 animals.

“I thought saving one is better than none,” Craig said. “Pretty soon I realized I had to drop out of school. I had to work a fulltime job to feed these animals. I was up to my neck in lions, tiger and bears. It wasn’t something I ever planned on doing.”

Craig now houses 330 animals — most of them large carnivores — on a 720-acre habitat near Keenesburg in Weld County, about 40 miles from downtown Denver.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is still growing, with demand far outstripping available space or funds.

He rarely takes the time to share his story like he did April 21 during the talk sponsored by the Lone Tree Arts Center Guild.

The reason why, he said is due to the time demands of building habitats, rescuing animals, pushing for stricter exotic animal legislation and running the sanctuary.

The nonprofit features a 4,800-footlong elevated walkway that extends over the animals’ habitats, allowing them to ob-

At right, two of the dozens of black bears that live at the Wild Animal Sanctuary take a play break to survey their surroundings. Center, these two grizzly bears, among 300 animals abandoned in Texas, cool off in a pool at the Wild Animal Sanctuary. Below, a pair of tigers lounge in the late April sun at the Wild Animal Sanctuary near Keenesburg.

Photos by Jane Reuter

serve grizzly and black bears, African lions, tigers, wolves and other animals housed there. Admission is $15 for adults, and $7.50 for children.

“There’s no other facility in the country like it,” Craig said. “You really can’t draw from your experiences going to a wildlife park or zoo.”

A total of 137 volunteers and a few paid staff help Craig run the sanctuary.

Craig said the proliferation of unwanted exotic animals extends from several sources, including the entertainment industry.

Longtime Las Vegas entertainers Siegfried and Roy, whose act ended when Roy was injured by a tiger in 2003, contributed to the issue Craig works to counteract.

Because they needed young animals willing to perform stage tricks, “they would breed up to seven tigers a year to find enough babies to have understudies. The audience had no clue the tigers were rotating in and out of this show like crazy; they all had the same name.”

The tiger that injured Roy was the 25th

named Montecore.

Craig and his team have rescued big cats from basements, back yards, barns and crawl spaces. Most have never lived outside of a cage or sharply confined space and require a gradual transition to the large, grassy multi-acre pens that make up most of his property.

The animals are spayed or neutered upon their move to the sanctuary.

“We take away the main things they argue about in the wild, so they’re very social,” Craig said. “They love to play together.”

The animals eat 20,000 pounds of food each week, much of it donated by Front Range Wal-Mart stores, Craig said.

The demand for rescues is endless, he said.

“This year, we’re going to have to find the funding to go out and buy more land or we won’t be able to house any more animals,” he said.

For directions and more information, visit www.wildanimalsanctuary.org.

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Bemis Knitting Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

Bemis nonfiction Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal

essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303-794-1811.

Boards of Directors of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation

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JoB’s daughters International, Bethel No. 33, of Littleton, is a youth organization for girls ages 11-20 who have a Masonic relationship with either Master Masons, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star or other Masonic organizations. The girls meet first and third Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Masonic Hall across from the Melting Pot restaurant.

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