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Grad rates increase for districts

By Ashley Reimers

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Added security was placed at Wells Fargo Bank at 7401 Federal Blvd. in Westminster after a violent bank robbery on Jan. 21. The FBI and the Westminster Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding the two suspects involved. Photos by Ashley Reimers

Police seek ‘Trash-Talking Bandits’ Bank offers reward to ID suspects

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@coloradocommunitymedia.com The FBI and the Westminster Police Department are asking the public for help in finding two suspects involved in a violent bank robbery on Jan. 21 at a Wells Fargo Bank in south Westminster.

During a news conference on Jan. 31 at FBI headquarters in Denver, FBI Special Agent in Charge Thomas Ravenelle, stressed the importance of locating and arresting the two individuals responsible for robbing the bank at 7401 Federal Blvd., due to the violent nature of the robbery. He said the suspects did a takeover style robbery using hand guns to intimidate and terrify not only bank employees, but bank customers. He added that the suspects actually put gun barrels to the heads of bank employees.

The FBI has dubbed the suspects the “Trash Talking Bandits” because of their verbally abusive and aggressive behavior while committing the bank robbery and for using trash bags to carry out the money.

The two suspects are considered armed and dangerous and the possibility of other individuals being involved is not being ruled out.

“During the takeover robbery, the suspects got behind the counter, into the

FBI Special Agent in Charge Thomas Ravenelle discusses the details of a bank robbery that happened on Jan. 21 at a Wells Fargo Bank in Westminster during a news conference on Jan. 31 at FBI headquarters in Denver, as Westminster Police Chief Lee Birk prepares to speak as well. backroom and into the vault,” Ravenelle said. “That is why they got such a large amount of money,” Ravenelle wouldn’t disclose the amount stolen, but said it was significant and is

the largest amount in recent Colorado history. He advised the public to be watchful for people who have abnormal amounts of cash, or for people whose spending habits have recently changed and are acting suspicious.

“Most bank robbers don’t just rob one bank and then retire,” he said. “Because it was a violent takeover robbery, we are putting more effort into the case and will work as hard as we can to try and find these guys as quickly as we can.”

During the news conference Westminster Police Chief Lee Birk assured the Westminster community that the police department is working closely and cooperatively with the FBI and are committed to solving the crime.

“We are taking steps in Westminster to make sure all of our financial institutions are receiving extra protection and security,” he said.

Both suspects are said to be in their 20’s, one 5-feet-7 to 5-feet-9 inches tall with a medium build, the other about 5-feet-8 to 5-feet-10 inches tall with a thin build. Both could be male, but one could possible by a female. After the robbery, the suspects fled the scene in a stolen black Jeep Cherokee, which was later found by Westminster police authorities.

Wells Fargo Bank is offering a $35,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call 303435-7787 immediately.

The numbers are in and it looks like both the Adams 12 Five Star School District and Adams County School District 50 saw improvements in their 2013 graduation rates.

According to the Colorado Department of Education for Adams 12, the graduation rate for the class of 2013 increased to 73.7 percent from 69.9 percent the year before. Over the past three years, the grad rates have increased.

In a recent press release, the district highlighted the grad rate percentage for the five traditional high schools for the class of 2013 at 80.1 percent. Superintendent Chris Gdowski said the improvement is a result of the collective efforts to create multiple pathways for student learning and a more individualized approach to helping students graduate on time and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

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Northglenn graduate Rory Moore receives his diploma from assistant principal Michael James during last year’s commencement ceremony. Northglenn High School saw the biggest increase in graduation rates for the class of 2013. The rate increased 5.9 percent to a total rate of 79.3 percent. File photo

D50 superintendent gives State of the District report

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@coloradocommunitymedia.com While keeping in mind continued improvement, the future of Adams County School District 50 continues to be a positive one, focused on student success and achievement, according to superintendent Pam Swanson, who gave her third annual

State of the District report during the Jan. 28 board meeting.

Touching on a variety of topics throughout her report, Swanson informed the board and the public on where the district stands in terms of achievement, as well as District continues on Page 4

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The Westminster High School Step team performs during a pep assembly on Jan. 31 celebrating student success in academics, athletics, activities and attendance. The assembly was just days after superintendent Pam Swanson gave her State of the District report, which touched on many aspects of success in the district as well as district improvements. Photo by Ashley Reimers

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A girl’s journey of acceptance Someone, perhaps her mother, left her on a bench near a bus stop in Beijing.

Because she had no identification records of any kind, doctors estimated she was about 3 years old based on weight and height.

A woman found her and took her to a welfare institute — an orphanage — where she lived until an American family adopted her and brought her into their home.

She was 4 1/2.

Today, Wenxia Sweeney is 16.

Straight, glossy hair the color of dark chocolate frames, a face with brown eyes that express emotion with transparent honesty, and a wide, easy smile that conveys contentment.

But it hasn’t always been this way. And she knows, without a doubt, there will be times when it won’t always stay that way.

Because judgment may leave, but it inevitably returns. For a person defined by two worlds — one clearly visible — it arrives in unexpected moments.

“What kind of Asian are you?”

The sudden question, blurted recently in a school hallway, came from a girl who didn’t know her.

Pause.

Shock.

“Chinese.”

“OK,” the girl said.

Wenxia watched her walk away and thought: Ignorance, not meanness.

But that’s the predicament.

“I’m in some ways homeless,” she says.

“On the outside, I’m not accepted here, but I’m accepted on the inside. In China, I’d be accepted on the outside — I’d look like an insider — but as soon as I opened my mouth, you could tell I’m not from there.”

As soon as Wenxia begins to talk, you can tell she’s from here, an average American teenager who, as she puts it, goes to school, eats, sleeps and occasionally gets bad grades.

At the same time, “everything else in my life is not average,” she says. “I am

adopted — that’s not average … When I celebrate my birthday — that could be my actual birthday, but I don’t know. When I tell people my name, it’s kind of bittersweet because I don’t know my actual name that I was given at birth.”

But she is certain about her family.

“There’s not a doubt in my mind — these are my parents,” she says. “They’ve always been Mom and Dad.” Sharon Sweeney remembers the first time she and her husband, Tim, saw Wenxia. They were in the waiting room at the welfare institute, placing fingerprints onto paperwork, when Tim looked up and said, “There she is.”

“She was so little — we didn’t expect her to be so little,” Sharon says. “And she was so frightened. It just kind of broke your heart.”

She came home to a sister, Tim’s and Sharon’s biological child, who was one year older and fair-haired and fair-skinned like her parents. Children at school soon pointed out that Wenxia wasn’t.

“I’ve never known what it’s like to live with a family that looks like me,” she says.

But “it’s never really bugged me that I look different than my parents. I wouldn’t be who I am without them.”

Throughout elementary and middle school, however, the way she looked generated other gestures and comments: Students who pulled their eyes back. Assumptions she was automatically smarter because she was Asian. Questions about whether she ate rice every day.

“I felt bad because it was just my physical appearance,” Wenxia says. “They were judging me because of something I can’t

change before they ever get to know me.”

She didn’t understand prejudice.

But the transition to high school was the most difficult.

The words, uttered by a handful of students, wounded deeply.

“Communist.”

“Yellow.”

“Small-eyed.”

“Chink.”

“Immigrant,” with the F-word attached.

She didn’t say anything at first, she says, because she didn’t recognize it as bullying or racism. “Since I didn’t recognize the situation for what it was, I didn’t know how to protect or defend myself.”

But she learned, with the support of her family and longtime counselor.

“We’ve always tried to instill confidence in her as a person,” Sharon says. “She’s just great at internalizing the positive things that you say and the positive things you put out there for her.”

Through all this and through her history classes, Wenxia has discovered she’s not been alone in her experience.

Humanity’s flaw, she says, is we judge as soon as we see.

“It’s not just Asian. It’s African-American. It’s Hispanic. It’s all different races. ...

It’s always been a problem in this country,” dating back through the ages and various immigrant populations.

And even though she’s never been prone to stereotyping or making jokes about a person’s ethnicity, “it makes me really think twice before I speak,” Wenxia says. “I have before thought things that were judgmental … so now I think twice about what I’m saying. I’m also more aware when other people are doing this kind of stuff verbally and I can tell them to knock it off.”

Her message is simple: Learn acceptance.

Wenxia is in a good place.

She is more confident at a different high school this year. She has challenging academic classes. She has goals. She has a good group of friends on whom she can

depend. And as always, she has her family.

“I know who I am and if someone wants to judge me for that … it’s not right, but it’s not on me.”

She is learning Chinese. She wants to travel everywhere. But one day, she’d like to return to China, to discover the piece of her left behind, and possibly search for her parents, find the answer to why they gave her up.

She wants to change the world, help people see their worth.

Somehow.

Her voice trembles just a bit. “Even if that means one person, even if I just change one person, that would mean the world to me.”

Sharon often thinks about Wenxia’s mother in China.

“I don’t know why her mom had to lose her in order for us to get her.” Emotion clouds her voice. “What a brave woman she was to let that child go. Taking your 3-year-old by the hand and leading her someplace and knowing you’ll probably never see her again. … That shows how much she loved her.”

The details of that day are fuzzy in Wenxia’s mind.

She remembers only she was never alone at the bus stop and someone’s hand held hers the entire time.

That day, the day she was found, became her birthday.

Wenxia’s right.

That’s not your average birthday.

It’s a particularly special day, a day worthy of great celebration for a little girl who would get that chance to change the world by standing up to intolerance and teaching us what she had learned.

Acceptance.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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Smoke detection prompts emergency calls

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Westminster Fire Department responded to two structure fires over a two-day, the first happening early Sunday morning.

Around 3:06 a.m. on Feb. 2, firefighters responded to a fire in a townhome in the 3500 block of 97th Avenue after a neighbor called dispatch and reported seeing flames coming from the exterior of the townhouse near the roof and around the chimney. Occupants of the home escaped the fire unharmed.

Upon arrival firefighters saw visible

smoke and fire coming from the rear of the home at the roof line.

Fire lieutenant Bruce Black said hose lines were stretched to the rear of the complex, and the fire was extinguished with multiple fire units.

“The reporting party played a very important role in reporting this fire early, while it was still contained to the chimney,” Black said. “The fire damage was isolated to the chimney and roof around the chimney box.”

The cause is still being investigated, but Black said the cause is most likely related to the use of the fireplace. Two people were displaced as a result of the fire and were

given financial assistance from the Westminster Fire Victim’s Fund.

The second fire happened around 4:06 a.m. on Feb. 3 after a report of smoke in an apartment complex at the 9100 block of Vance Street in Westminster. A neighbor woke up to the smell of smoke and to the sound of smoke detectors, prompting the emergency call.

Upon arrival to the scene, firefighters found smoke and a small fire contained to the furnace/hot water closet in one unit on the first floor, said Courtney Van Marter, fire paramedic. Again, the reporting caller made a big impact in the role of the fire, allowing early arrival of fire units while the

fire was still contained to one apartment, she added.

“The fire damage was isolated to the furnace/hot water closet,” Van Marter said.

“The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There were no injuries to the occupants or firefighters. The residents of the occupancy were not home at the time of the fire and have been notified of the event.”

The Westminster Fire Department would like to remind the public to never remove the pilot light cover from the furnace and do not store combustible items in or around the furnace/hot water closets.

westminster news in a hurry =Paletteers host art show The annual Paletteer’s Art from the Heart art show runs Saturday, Feb. 1, through Friday, March 14, at College Hill Library. The art group will also host a “mini” art show in room L107 in the library from Feb. 7-11. For additional information, contact Monique Halterman at 303-658-2641.

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school notes Parents, students encouraged to attend tuition fair and scholarship panel Congressman Ed Perlmutter and College in Colorado invite all students and parents to attend a tuition fair and scholarship panel from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Westminster High School, 6933 Raleigh St. The event will feature representatives from College In Colorado, U.S. Department of Education, Red Rocks Com-

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future goals to provide more academic opportunities and possible future financial struggles.

“Over the past few years we have diligently worked to move from a Turnaround district to a Performance district,” she said.

“We have seen growth in reading, math and science and now almost half of our schools are rated at a Performance level.”

Swanson touched on the progress of the Colorado STEM Academy, which opened last fall to grades third through six. Eventually the school will house students through eighth grade and will be a pipeline to Westminster High School STEM programs.

Swanson said she expects it to be a high performing school to serve families inside and outside the school district looking for a STEM-based education.

Looking to the future, Swanson discussed the possibility of creating a prekindergarten through eighth-grade school at Scott Carpenter Middle School.

“Many students leave the district during the transition from fifth to sixth grade, so the proposed preK-8 model would be the first in the school district to eliminate this transition,” she said. “Providing a seamless educational experience from elementary to middle school.”

In terms of finances and the district budget, Swanson admitted the district

February 6, 2014 will be facing difficult financial decisions down the road. After voters rejected a mill levy override in November, which would have brought in $5.25 million dollars to the district, Swanson said the district now has to shore up expenditures with ongoing revenue streams, as opposed to relying on one-time money in the school district’s fund balance. Swanson recommended to the board to make the needed $5.25 million cut in two fiscal years, rather than one.

“Although it will still be very difficult, making budget cuts over a two-year period would allow us to adjust internally and take into consideration any positive adjustments we may receive from the state,” she said.

During her report, Swanson also mentioned positive student successes including last year’s graduating class earning $1 million in scholarships, the cast of last year’s production of “In the Heights” earning 10 Bobby G nominations, which is the high school equivalent to a Tony Award nomination and athletic successes. Swanson also acknowledged the district’s partnership with Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, which provides after school athletic programs for middle school students, and the partnership with the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition.

“My bottom line message is that while we are continuing to move forward, and we have many success stories to share, we will need to do more,” Swanson said.

To view the entire report, visit www.adams50.org.

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL ON THE RECORD Westminster City Council voted on the following legislation during the Jan. 27 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Herb Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Faith Winter and councilors Bob Briggs, Emma Pinter, Alberto Garcia, Bruce Baker and Anita Seitz.

Contract authorized to extend the life of city’s tanks

Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $501,263 to provide design services for the Hydropillar and Gregory Hill Tanks Repairs, plus a contingency in the amount of $50,126 for a total authorized expenditure of $551,389. The City’s Water Tanks Major Repair and Replacement Program was initiated in 2010 to extend the life of the city’s tanks and improve reliability within the potable water distribution system. The program includes: evaluations of each tank and development of prioritized

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the five traditional high schools was at Northglenn High School, with a 5.9 percent gain from the previous year totaling a 79.3 percent graduation rate.

“We’re offering credit recovery courses during the day and creating better connections with parents and guardians,” said Northglenn High School Principal Sharee Blunt. “We now offer a parent class twice a week where we talk about school systems and educational processes so our parents feel more connected to the school and know who and where to direct questions.”

Horizon High School had the largest graduation rate of 93.1 percent, followed by Legacy High School at 91.3 percent. Mountain Range High School’s grad rate was 85.6 percent and Thornton High School’s was 82.1 percent.

For District 50, numbers improved for

capital improvements, design of recommended improvements and construction of improvements.

Lift station contract approved Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Lidstone and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $98,333 for the design of the 95th Avenue and Federal Blvd Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation project, plus a project contingency amount of $9,833 for a total authorized expenditure of $108,166.The city owns and operates six wastewater lift stations located throughout the city and are used to transfer wastewater from low-lying areas and neighborhoods of the city into the city’s larger-sized wastewater collection system. Sewage subsequently flows by gravity to either the Big Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant or the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District’s Central Plant. both the graduation rate and the drop-out rate. Districtwide for the class of 2013, the graduation rate increased from 60.5 percent to 64 percent and the drop-out rate declined to 3.4 percent from 4.3 percent.

“It is very good news, but we still have a lot of work to do,” said Superintendent Pamela Swanson. “I’m proud of our students and staff at Westminster High School and Hidden Lake High School. Our focus on rigor, competency and the importance of a diploma is paying off.”

Westminster High School’s class of 2013 grad rate was 74 percent, just inches from the state average of 76.9 percent. Principal Michael Lynch was delighted with the results because continued student success and achievement is what he and his staff works for. He said not only is it a goal to increase the graduation rate, but to also become a Performance rated school.

“We’ve done a lot of work on drop-out prevention with our strong credit recovery program,” he said. “We do a lot of work with kids to get them across the finish line no matter what it takes.”

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DRCOG unveils trip planning tool Online program aims to change driving behaviors

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rush hour involves more than a million vehicles on the roads in the metro Denver area, according to a study done by the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

“Right now about 75 percent of commuters are single-occupant drivers. Our goal is to get that down to 65 percent by 2035,” said Steve Erickson, communications and marketing division director with DRCOG. A key to meeting this goal is shifting the

driving behaviors of motorist, Erickson said.

DRCOG has rolled out an online trip planning tool, Way to Go, to help change daily driving habits.

Users can enter their trip information and get various commuting options — bus, light rail, walking, biking, car pooling and driving alone — and compare travel time, distance, cost, health benefits and environmental impacts such as CO2 generated.

“Market research indicates that one of the key barriers for people even considering other options is the difficulty in finding good information. Visiting multiple websites to explore options, calculate costs and incorporate other variables makes it more work than people think it’s worth,” DRCOG

Executive Director Jennifer Schaufele said.

“We’re removing that barrier.”

The metro Denver area has a population of 2.8 million and experts expect that to increase to 4 million by 2035, Erickson said. He said that even with the expectation that the agency will hit its goal of reducing single-occupant vehicles on the road, there will still be traffic congestion.

“We’re just going to help it be less onerous than it will be otherwise,” he said.

DRCOG pioneered ridematching services in the region in the 1970s as a response to the energy crisis using a time-intensive manual tracking system to form carpools, according to Erickson. And while the underlying technologies have changed over

the years to computer-based systems, the offerings still fell short of the experience the Way to Go team envisioned, he added.

Commuters can start exploring their options at www.mywaytogo.org; businesses can ask for a demonstration from a Way to Go specialist 303-458-7665 to see how they can help their employees use the new tool.

DRCOG is a nonprofit collaboration representing 56 county and municipal governments aimed at making life better in the region. The agencies that participate in DRCOG include Adams and Jefferson counties, and the cities of Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Federal Heights, Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood.

Date offered during ladies event

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com When it comes to giving back to the community, Endurance House owner Jim Wnorowski is prepared to go the distance.

Not only is he offering discounts and an evening just for the ladies in his Westminster-based athletic specialty store, he’s offering a date with him for the price of a nonperishable food donation.

The date is part of Love a Healthier You Ladies Night, a Valentine’s Day event on Feb. 13 focused on helping women achieve their athletic goals, whether it’s in running, swimming or competing in triathlons. Endurance House, at 13640 Orchard Parkway, caters to triathlon, iron distance triathlon and marathon competitors, runners and walkers of all abilities through individual attention.

The event from 5-8 p.m. will feature athletic vendors like Moving Comfort, discounts on apparel, giveaways, as well as food and wine. But for Wnorowski, the most important part of the evening is the

food drive, which will end with one lucky lady receiving a date with Wnorowski himself.

“Anyone who brings in a nonperishable food item can be entered into a drawing, if they want, for a date with me,” he said.

“It can be any kind of date, whether it’s a run with me or lunch, it’s up to the winner.

I’ll even watch the kids for someone so she can have a night out with her husband.”

Wnorowski said the date offer is a fun way to hopefully bring in as much food as possible to be donated to the Broomfield FISH food bank. Since opening Endurance House last October, giving back to the community has been a priority for Wnorowski.

He’s now hoping to have a monthly food drive.

“When I started this business I really wanted to become a part of the community and give back,” he said. “That’s important to me.”

For more information on Ladies Night or Endurance House, visit www.endurancehousewestminster.com or call 720-3552529.

Jim Wnorowski, far right owner of Endurance House in Westminster with family and friends during his business opening last October.

Wnorowski is hosting Love a Healthier You Ladies Night, a Valentine’s Day event on Feb. 13 featuring food, wine, giveaways, and an opportunity for a date with him for the price of a nonperishable food donation. The date night offer is part of a food drive for the Broomfield FISH food bank. Photo

by Ashley Reimers

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Answering a 50-year question The issue of calling a “time-out” on the proposed 50-year contract to manage and collect toll fees on the expanded U.S. 36 HOV/HOT lanes is gaining traction. A green energy advocacy group had started a petition drive to seek a 60-day review of the proposed agreement with CDOT. Last week 14 state legislators responded by asking for the requested review. There are a lot of aspects to the proposed agreement which warrant a careful review. Plus, 50 years for a contract seems an inordinate period of time for such a contract.

To protect the interests of residents, drivers who will use the HOV/HOT lanes and pay the fees and the local governments along the U.S. 36 corridor, taking the time to fully review and evaluate the proposed agreement is a prudent step to take. Let’s hope the CDOT commissioners will hold off accordingly.

More smoke rising

I previously wrote about New Jersey

be launched without appropriate “clearances” within the administration. Christie had to know this scheme was in the mill. If Christie’s knowledge of the vindictive plan is confirmed, he is a “dead duck” for any presidential campaign consideration.

NFL tax exemption is a laughter Gov. Chris Christie and the outlandish plot to snarl traffic over the George Washington Bridge.

The intent was to get even with the Fort Lee mayor who did not support his re-election campaign. I stated that “where there is smoke there is fire,” and it seems to be playing out that way.

A former transportation authority staff person has come forward and stated that Christie lied when he said that he knew nothing about the scheme to cause traffic jams over the bridge. Let me tell you that such a high visibility scheme would not

It has once again been raised in Congress that the professional sports organizations such as the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League and others should not enjoy tax exempt status under the federal income tax code. Currently, they enjoy Section 501(c)(6) status under the tax code which exempts any organization whose primary purpose is to “further the industry or profession it represents.”

The league office represents the 32 NFL teams. Those teams pay taxes on the TV revenue, ticket sales etc. However, the league office is exempt and does not pay taxes on the membership dues charged to the various NFL teams including the Bron-

cos. These dues payments amount to over $250 million per year.

Now, that is a real money folks!

Time to pay up

U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn from Oklahoma is pushing legislation to take away the tax exempt status on organizations which pertain to professional sports. It would produce a projected $10 million per year if the legislation were to be enacted. The NFL and other related organizations have had it too good for too long. The justification to remain a tax exempt organization simply isn’t there.

The NFL has done very well over the years and their organization has benefited from its huge fan base popularity. They don’t need protection under the tax code “to further the profession” they represent.

Coburn - move your legislation forward in the name of fairness.

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

question of the week

What’s your favorite treat?

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we asked folks at Mountain Man in the Northglenn Marketplace in Northglenn what is their favorite sweet treat indulgence?

Chocolate. I grew up with it.

Robert Aragon Keenesburg

Dark chocolate — I just love the way it tastes.

Linda Aragon Keenesburg

I like the red licorice. I like nibbling on them at night while I watch TV. Kary Halbach Brighton

Yogurt-covered pretzels. I’m not that big on chocolate, and they’re sweet and salty at the same time.

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Do you sometimes wonder how a certain word or saying came into being?

A few weeks ago my nephew sent me a letter with sayings and how they came into use. I thought you would enjoy seeing how some sayings came into use. Here are some of them from long ago.

Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.

Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water. Then all the other sons and men then the women and finally the children. Last of all were the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.”

Houses had thatched roofs-thick strawpiled high with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying, “It’s raining cats and dogs.” There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That’s how canopy beds came into existence.

The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, “Dirt poor.” The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on the floor to help keep their footing. As the

winter wore on, they added more thresh until when you opened the door it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance way. Hence, a threshold.

In those old days they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme: “Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old.”

Sometimes they could obtain pork which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, “Bring home the bacon.” They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and “Chew the fat.”

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GO BRONCOS! Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

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A way with words: Fun with English Have you ever stopped to consider what a marvelously flexible tool the English language is?

For instance, consider the difference between the two concepts of “transition” and “cleaning house.” Frequently, a transition implies a change that is not by design, and it brings with it stress and uncertainty.

Cleaning house happens when a team, or a division, or a unit is not performing.

Management swoops in, goes back to the drawing board, and starts changing personnel and procedures. Certainly, cleaning house is a transition, and causes stress and uncertainty but that’s because it’s necessary.

I frequently enjoy the benefits of solitude. That’s when I get my writing

done, that’s when I have a chance to think through ideas or problems, and that’s when I spend time with God. It’s a good thing. Fortunately for me, I am very rarely lonely. Same condition — being all by myself — but very different connotations.

The English language is full of such

dichotomies, and I think, the English speaking peoples are fortunate for it. We have the freedom to pursue our destinies, while not being slaves to our fate. It’s good to have a moment of stillness, a pause to consider our direction, as long as we don’t become stagnant.

And then, when we do choose to act, it’s good to go with intensity, as long as we don’t become frantic — to be in control, as long as it’s not stale and scripted.

But, just to beat the point into oblivion, let me add this: you can also read this entire column, and if you imagine that I’m being sarcastic, the very same column has a very different meaning.

Don’t know if that really means anything or not, but perhaps you’ll indulge my

reverie about the English language if you understand that my son is learning how to read right now, and so I get to explain to him how it makes sense for the same letter combination to have three different sounds in the same sentence. As in, “it was a rough night for the ghost.” I’m no expert on other languages, but I don’t think too many of them have such ridiculous ambiguities. Or delicious versatility. Depending on how you look at it.

The English language cracks me up.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Finally, a farm bill gets passed in Congress Congress, after months of prolonged bickering turned into years of unnecessary gridlock, finally passed a full, long-term farm bill.

That means strengthened conservation programs, additional resources for managing our forests, funding for rural communities, improvements for rural energy efficiency, and needed stability for our farmers and ranchers.

During the last several years we’ve heard one unified message from Colorado’s rural communities — give us certainty. From Fox Ranch in Joes to Talbott Farms in Palisade, our rural communities wanted to know what was taking Congress so long.

The Senate was actually able to pass a bipartisan version of the bill as early as June 2012. But unfortunately, with that bill lodged in the House of Representatives, significant farm programs were allowed to expire in October. After muddling through a short-term extension, the House finally acted and both bodies and parties came together to work out the differences to agree on a final bill.

While not perfect, the bill is the product of bipartisan, principled, and practical compromise. It decreases waste by ending

the days of automatically issuing direct payments to farmers regardless of their need and helps Colorado producers hedge risk by strengthening crop insurance.

The bill also improves farmers’ ability to export goods overseas, which will help continue Colorado’s record-setting pace in agriculture exports, and establishes a competitive grant program to support animal science research on priorities like food security. It also includes strategic investments in other growing industries such as organics — which is creating jobs at a rate of four times the national average — and energy programs, which are booming in rural parts of our state.

The farm bill is not just important for our farmers and ranchers. It contains pro-

Worship not false Biebers I don’t like Justin Beiber. I find him appalling. When I see photos of him sitting in the front row for a professional basketball game with two imposing bodyguards standing behind him blocking the view of regular people, I’m disgusted.

But this discussion is about more than my distaste for Beiber and his antics. It’s about idols and role models and how and why we choose them.

Justin Beiber is a 19-year-old pop star who has teen and pre-teen girls shrieking their worship for him. Of course, I’m viewing him through my disapproving 50-something eyes, and I had my own teen idols in the 1970s, including Bobby Sherman and David Cassidy of Partridge Family fame.

I was even a fan of The Archies, a cartoon band spawned by the famous comic strip.

While I was in junior high, The Archies had a hit called “17 Ain’t Young,” language that my parents deplored enough to want me to stop listening to it. I tried to explain that it was just a song, but my parents feared I would idolize The Archies to a point where I found “ain’t” acceptable.

Probably because of my parents’ concern—and their ongoing guidance about all things acceptable and not acceptable—I swooned for my teen idols, but didn’t want to be like them.

Fast forward to the 21st century where teen idol Beiber is harassing neighbors, pushing people around, and generally being a jerk … or worse. His recent arrest in Miami for drugging and driving, followed by his even more recent booking in Toronto on assault charges, has parents of his teen fans, reasonably enough, in an uproar.

Although drugs and assault are a far cry from slang, these parents’ concern is based on the same principle as my own parents’: Will young fans view their idols as a role models, find their behavior acceptable, and want to emulate it?

Unfortunately, it’s all too possible. My

visions that incentivize more opportunities for conservation easements and other ways to place more land in conservation. It upgrades the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003 to prioritize treatments of national forest lands that have been devastated by insect outbreaks like the beetle kill. The bill also provides funding for USDA rural development loans and grants, which have helped countless businesses in rural Colorado open their doors or make needed expansions and improvements.

One of our greatest accomplishments for Colorado communities in the farm bill is the restoration of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. PILT is designed to offset the loss of property taxes resulting from large tracts of federal land within county boundaries by providing federal payments to local governments. Colorado receives more PILT funding than all but four other states in the country. On the farm bill conference committee, we worked to include an extension of PILT in the final bill after it was omitted from the

recent government funding measure.

This farm bill process has been a long one, and I would like to thank all of the Coloradans who worked with my office as we drafted the bill. Your voices, stories and input were invaluable. In fact, much of the conservation title of the bill was shaped

by Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. That’s a step in the right direction because the best ideas don’t come from Washington, DC. They come from people who are closest to the issue - working on farms, fighting fires, or building businesses on Main Street. The agriculture industry adds $40 billion to our economy annually and is essential to our state’s prosperity. Colorado producers and rural communities have been faced with unprecedented obstacles in the last few years, including severe drought in the southeast, historic levels of flooding on the Front Range, and devastating fires throughout the state. It’s about time we got this done for their sake.

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

OBITUARIES Velasquez

Frances Velasquez 1940-2014

sister — who raised two great kids and is in touch with the impact of popular culture today — reminds me that pretty much any 13-year-old will think a 19-year-old is cool, and will be far more influenced by what her peers think than her parents. That’s why this whole Beiber thing has me pondering about role models versus idols.

Beiber probably doesn’t want to be a role model; it’s too much work. He appears to prefer cultivating an almost godlike status as an idol instead—look at the young girls screaming for him even as he exists the police station. And it’s just this idolization that has parents worried.

Although such behavior isn’t new to Beiber’s generation, the real-life escapades of teen idols from the 70s and 80s emerged more slowly, instead of hitting YouTube within minutes of their occurrence, exposing kids to bad behavior as it happens.

This instantaneous exposure actually helps us, as adults, encourage conversations in real time about the consequences of poor choices, even by those we idolize, and gives us the opportunity to discuss how positive role models — teachers, coaches, mentors, parents — behave.

I think that’s a message kids can relate to, especially if we provide guidance — as I had — about what’s acceptable and what’s not. And that it ain’t too much trouble to try.

Andrea Doray is a writer who still finds it hard to use “ain’t.” Contact her at a.doray@ andreadoray.com.

Frances Velasquez, 73, passed away Jan. 15, 2014.

Preceded in death by husband Rudy Velasquez and daughter Ruda Velasquez.

Survived by daughters Tammy Velasquez and Melody Chacon; brothers Val and Mark Jaramillo; grand kids Amber, Ashley, Aaron Velasquez, Adam and Matthew Chacon; great grand kids Alexis, Kharma and Amaya also many neices and nephews.

Services were Jan. 30, 2014.

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Effort to repeal gun measure rejected

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Another gun battle took center stage at the Capitol on Feb. 3, as a Senate committee rejected a Republican effort to undo a key Democrat-backed gun measure from last year.

Testimony on a bill that sought to repeal a law that requires background checks on all gun sales and transfers in the state lasted more than six hours before the Senate’s State, Veteran’s and Military Affairs Committee killed the measure. The bill failed following a 3-2 party-line vote.

Democrats and other supporters of universal background checks say they are working and that the law has made it more difficult for guns to get into the wrong hands. But Sen. George Rivera, R-Pueblo, the repeal bill’s sponsor, argued that the new law would have done nothing to prevent recent mass shootings, such as the ones that occurred in 2012 inside an Aurora theater and at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School.

“If people intend on doing something

evil, they’re going to do it,” Rivera said.

“That’s just a fact.”

Last year, Democrats succeeded in passing bills that expanded gun background checks, and put in place a requirement that high-capacity ammunition magazines be limited to 15 rounds. Republicans are also trying to repeal the latter measure.

There was fallout as a result of those efforts as three Democratic senators either lost their seats or resigned as a result of gun vote-motivated recall elections. Rivera won his Senate seat last fall in a recall election over former Democratic Sen. Angela Giron, making him a rare Republican to represent Pueblo in the Senate.

“My constituents in Pueblo sent me here to give a message: They don’t like the gun laws,” Rivera said.

Rivera told the committee that he was not against background checks. His bill would have required only licensed gun dealers to conduct background checks, which had already been a part of state law prior to last year’s measure being enacted.

Rivera’s bill would have done away with the new requirement that background checks

be conducted for private and online sales, and it would have gotten rid of the fees that individuals are required to pay for their background checks.

Several supporters of Rivera’s bill said that the new requirements are burdensome to law-abiding citizens.

“As long as Democrats are in office they are going to be going after our Second Amendment Rights,” said Joe Neville of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners.

But supporters of the new background checks pointed to results. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says that 104 people who tried buying guns last year failed background checks because they had criminal records. That’s a testament to the background checks law expansion, supporters said. And if even one of those background checks stops just one criminal from getting their hands on a gun, the law is worth it, they said.

“The value of one life is worth the inconvenience of the others,” said Sen. Irene Aguilar, D-Denver.

Dave Hoover, a longtime police officer whose nephew, A.J. Boik, was killed in the

Aurora theater shooting, was one of several people to speak in opposition of Rivera’s repeal effort. Hoover said that Coloradans should do “anything we can do to prevent gun violence” and that he doesn’t want “anybody else to get that phone call,” which informed him that his nephew had been shot.

“It’s about accountability,” Hoover said.

“It’s about holding gun holders responsible for what they do when they get rid of their firearms.”

Though emotional at times, the hearing lacked the intensity of last year’s gun bill committee hearings. In fact, Rivera and other Republican senators thanked Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, the committee chairman, for his handling of the hearing.

Still, Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, a committee member, said that Democrats who pushed for the gun laws still aren’t paying attention to voters who didn’t appreciate their efforts last year.

“You didn’t listen close enough because there are three senators who aren’t here,” Harvey said.

Effort to change mail-ballot process fails Bills allowing for challenges die in committee

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A pair of Republican-sponsored bills aimed at making changes to the state’s mail-in ballot process died in committee hearings on Jan. 27.

One bill would have given anyone the ability to challenge the validity of a mail-in ballot, while the other would have allowed voters to opt out of receiving ballots in the mail.

Both measures failed in a Democrat-led committee, following party-line votes.

The bills come a year after the state enacted a Democrat-sponsored elections overhaul bill, which in part requires that ballots be mailed to every Colorado voter.

Republicans have argued that the new

election law will result in voter fraud.

Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, sponsored Senate Bill 79, which would have given anyone permission to challenge whether someone is eligible to vote in a parReport ticular election or contest the validity of their mail-in ballot signature.

Under the bill, a challenge to a mail-in ballot would have required that the ballot be reviewed by two election judges from different parties. If both judges determined that the person is ineligible to vote in the election, the voter’s ballot would be tossed.

“This is an evolving science, the use of mail ballots,” Harvey told the Senate State,

Capitol

Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.

“I think we can solve these issues, for the most part.

Opponents of Harvey’s effort said that the bill would not give voters whose ballots are ruled ineligible the ability to appeal the judges’ decision.

Peg Pearl of Colorado Ethics Watch, a nonprofit election watchdog organization, said that electors would have no recourse through the “vague, closed-door process that the voter would not be involved in.”

Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, the committee chairman, also expressed concern that the bill could end up disenfranchising Latino voters, whose residency status could be questioned “without cause,” just because they may be Spanish speakers.

After committee members voted 3-2 to kill Harvey’s bill, they took the same action on SB 71, which was sponsored by Sen.

Kevin Lundberg, R-Berthoud.

Lundberg’s bill would have allowed voters to opt out of receiving mail ballots, if they prefer to vote at traditional polling precincts.

“Many electors like myself would prefer to go vote and don’t like the security concerns of the ballot going through the mail,” Lundberg said. “They should have that option to simply opt out of the all-mail-ballot system.”

Lundberg’s bill received support from the League of Women Voters and El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams.

However, Pearl testified that the bill would create “a headache and nightmare for clerks,” who could have to deal with confusion over whether voters wanted to permanently opt out of receiving mail ballots, or just wanted to do so for a particular election.

Bill allowing later bar hours advances

By Vic Vela

vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com A legislative committee said “cheers” to a bill that would allow bars to stay open later, despite concerns that the measure could lead to more drunks being on the streets in the early morning hours.

House Bill 1132 would allow cities and counties to determine for themselves whether to allow bars to stay open until 4:30 a.m. — two and a half hours past the current statewide bar cutoff time of 2 a.m. Rep. Crisanta Duran, DDenver, the bill sponsor, pointed to violent crime that occurs in downtown Denver at bar closing time, as motivation behind her bill.

Duran said that when all bars close at the same time,

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“drunks spill into LoDo streets.” She said that by allowing bars to stay open later, patrons will leave at 2, 3 or 4 in the morning, instead of the mass exodus that happens now.

“This has been an issue that has been ongoing in the City of Denver for a long time,” Duran told the House Local Committee.

Duran’s original drafting of the bill would have allowed bars to stay open until 7 a.m. However, the bill was amended to a 4:30 cutoff at the start of the hearing. Business groups and the Colorado Restaurant Association backed the bill after Duran filed an amendment that allowed local governments to let bars stay open later, but would not give cities and counties permission to reduce bar Report business hours.

Duran and legislation supporters said that the 2 o’clock bar closings put a strain on police who are doing their best to patrol downtown areas.

Allowing bars to stay open later could help police with crowd control, supporters said. LoDo business owner Paula Grey said that the “2 a.m. dump of thousands of people” into downtown streets needs to come to an end.

“This bill is addressing public safety,” she said.

Not everyone agrees. Fran Lanzer, of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, said the bill could increase the number of drunks getting behind the wheel, through all hours of the night. Hannah Kenny, of Centennial, also worried about the possible dangers associated with people being able to party into the early morning hours.

“That’s just terrifying to me,” she said. “I just don’t see the sense from the safety perspective why they should be open later.”

The committee voted 12-1 to move the bill to a full vote in the House. The lone dissent came from Rep. Tim Dore, RElizabeth, who worried about people leaving bars after they close in one town, and then driving across city lines to bar hop at other watering holes that stay open later. Dore also wondered why the bill was being taken up at the Legislature, when this seems to be a problem unique to Denver.

“We’ve been asked here to act as the Denver City Council,” Dore said.

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Efforts to stem energy mandates fail Bills mark third attempt to undo new rural energy standards this session

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Attempts to scale back implementation of increased rural renewable energy mandates suffered another set of defeats at the Capitol this week.

Two Republican-sponReport sored bills that would have either lowered the bar on new energy standards on rural electric providers or that would have pushed back the implementation start date failed in separate legislative committees.

New standards for rural electric providers will require that they generate 20 percent of their energy through renewable sources. The mandate is scheduled to take

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effect in 2020.

Three GOP-backed bills that sought to undo those new standards have been introduced this session — a year removed from the contentious passage of Senate Bill 252, which doubled the former renewable energy standard of 10 percent.

But those efforts have failed, most recently as Jan. 30 when the House Transportation and Energy Committee killed a bill that sought to reduce the energy mandate to 15 percent.

Rep. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction, the bill sponsor, told committee members that the new standards are too high, and they will hurt rural economies.

“Has our policy been misdirected?”

Scott said. “Are we putting too much pressure on different types of energy-related sectors?”

Diana Orf of the Colorado Mining Association, speaking in support of Scott’s measure, said last year’s Senate Bill 252 was passed “very hastily” and the new standard “needs a second look.”

“We believe the standard can be achieved, but it needs more time,” Orf said.

Moffat County commissioner John Kinkaid was more direct in his criticism of SB252, calling it a job killer for coal mining

and power production employers in rural parts of the state.

“I’m here today to say that I hope that the war on rural Colorado is over and that we can have a spirit of bipartisanship,” Kinkaid said.

Scott’s bill was met with opposition by SB 252 supporters who said that Colorado is the home to great wind and solar energy resources, that those industries are creating new jobs here, and the new standards will be a boon for new energy jobs here.

“Coloradoans are with us on this issue,” said Kim Stephens of Environment Colorado, an environmental advocacy group.

“They want more clean, renewable energy.”

The Democrat-led committee killed Scott’s measure following a party-line vote of 8-5.

The day before Scott’s measure died, Rep. Kathleen Conti’s bill that sought to delay the implementation of the new standards until 2025 suffered the same fate.

“We’re really not seeking to change much, but simply extend the deadline that was given,” Conti, a Littleton Republican, told the same committee.

Rep. Polly Lawrence, a Douglas County Republican, a supporter of Conti’s bill, said

even though Senate Bill 252 puts a 2 percent cap on energy rate hikes, any hikes would be a burden on some living in rural parts of the state.

“I know 2 percent doesn’t sound like much, but when you have people on fixed incomes who are struggling to coming out of this recession, 2 percent is a lot,” Lawrence said.

Democrats on the committee believe the new standards will work. They also rejected a long-held Republican argument that last year’s passage of SB 252 was rushed through the Legislature without enough input from rural Coloradans.

“People were brought into the process, and negotiations were long and hard,” said Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster. “I just didn’t want the public to be left with the idea that the bill was drafted without participation because I believe that would be a misconception.”

That bill also died following a party-line vote of 8-5.

The bills became the third effort seeking to undo to the new energy mandate standard to fail this session. On Jan. 15, a Senate committee killed a bill seeking an all-out repeal of the new standards.

lEgislativE nEws in a hurry Press shield bill defeated

A bill that would have provided greater legal protection for journalists and their sources died in a legislative committee on Jan. 28.

The bill, which was sponsored by Sen. Bernie Herpin, R-Colorado Springs, would have made it tougher for Colorado courts to subpoena reporters trying to protect confidential sources. The bill came as a result of a Fox News reporter who went through court battles over her confidential source-based findings related to the 2012 Aurora theater shooting.

Herpin’s bill failed to get out of the Democrat-led Senate Judiciary Committee after a party-line vote of 3-2.

Democrats said that current state laws already offer sufficient protections for journalists.

No state funding for religious student groups

Democrats last week killed Republican-backed legislation that would have allowed religious student groups to receive tax-payer money.

House Bill 1048, which was sponsored by Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson, would have freed up state money for student organizations at colleges and universities, even if they don’t allow certain groups of people as members, such as gays.

Priola – who received Senate co-sponsorship from Sen. Lois Tochtrop, D-Thornton – and other supporters said the bill provided religious groups protection to exercise their beliefs.

But Democrats on the House Education Committee

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The bill died on Jan. 27, following a 7-6, party-line vote.

Personhood effort fails again

A Republican-backed effort to provide protections for the unborn failed to get out of a House committee on Jan. 27.

House Bill 1049 – the so-called “personhood” bill – would have given criminal protection t o an unborn child who is killed as a result of a crime. Those responsible for taking the life of an unborn child would have faced felony prosecution.

Rep. Janak Joshi, R-Colorado Springs, told the House Judiciary Committee that unborn children deserve the same protections as anyone else. Democrats said that the state has no role in this issue and that Colorado voters twice have overwhelmingly rejected personhood ballot measures.

Death benefits for firefighters passes committee

Firefighters who die battling wildfires would be eligible for state death benefits, under a bill that passed a Senate committee on Jan. 28.

Senate Bill 47 would provide a lump-sum payment of $10,000 to the survivors of seasonal wildland firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Currently, seasonal wildland firefighters who are employed by the state do not receive any sort of health or insurance benefits.

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Grants for adult literacy programs passes committee

A bill that would create a grant program for adult education and literacy training cleared its first legislative hurdle on Jan. 28.

Under House Bill 1085, programs aimed at adult education and literacy are eligible to receive state funding.

The bill, which was recommended by the Economic Opportunity Poverty Reduction Task Force, passed the House Education Committee following an 8-5 vote.

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Arvada Center show takes look behind curtain of state’s art collections

By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Some of the most interesting, nuanced and diverse art collections in the world are in the private collections of corporations, institutions and individuals.

The downside is that it limits the amount of people who get to experience the works these collectors have amassed.

The Arvada Center’s winter exhibition series, “COLLECT: The Art of Colorado Corporations, Institutions and Individuals” changes this by shining a light on these collections and their collectors.

“We wanted to look at the artist and arts advocate as collectors,” curatorial assistant Kristin Bueb said. “This is a very distinct show — what we tried to capture was each collector’s voice.”

The show will be in the center’s galleries, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through March 30. The galleries are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The galleries also remain open until 7:30 p.m. on evenings with theater performances.

The main gallery focuses on corporations and their collections and was put together in partnerships with NINE dot ARTS. “We help acquire art for businesses

and figure out how to make the art more than decor,” Katharine Lees, a project manager with the company said. “We want to help these companies tell a story about their corporate culture.”

Some of the corporations with art on display are Delta Dental of Colorado, WHAT: “COLLECT: The Art of Exempla Colorado Corporations, InstituSaint Joseph tions and Individuals” Hospital WHERE: Arvada Center and Moye 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada White LLP. WHEN: Through March 30 Lees 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday said when through Friday putting 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturday together 1 to 5 p.m. - Sunday. the exhibit COST: Free the goal INFORMATION: www. was to get a arvadacenter.org or call 720sampling of 898-7200. what each company likes to feature in their art, whether it is medium — photography to sculpture — or style — whimsical to uplifting.

The Upper Gallery examines collections from Colorado institutions like the Clyfford Still Museum and Museo de las Americas as well as public art from the City and County of Denver.

Bueb said that many of the institutions collections are extremely deep because they have been collecting for

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many years.

The Theater Gallery houses private collections from long time collectors like Dana Cain and Tracy and Sushe Felix. These collections have been built up through a variety of means, from purchasing for anniversary gifts to trading with other artists.

“We made the effort to get to know these collectors, to walk around their homes and hear their stories,” Beub said.

Lees said that the show will hopefully shed light on some misconceptions people may have about collecting and getting started in that world.

“You don’t have to go to places to New York or L.A. to find great work,” she said. “People also think that it is very expensive, but are not actually aware of what it costs.”

Some other misconceptions people may have is that you have to be older to start collecting, when according to Lees many start young and built up their collections over the years. The wide swath of styles available is also something many may not be aware of.

“Art can be for everyone — you just have to find the right style,” Lees said.

In the end, Beub said that many collectors have the same advice for everyone: “Collect what you love.”

For more information, go to www. arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

Jewish Family Service of Colorado welcomes Archie Manning, football star and legend in life, as the speaker for its 10th annual JFS Executive Luncheon fundraiser on April 30.

The luncheon will be the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will start at noon. Tickets are $150 and sponsorship packages start at $1,500. For more information or for tickets, contact Dawn Richard at 720-248-4605 or go to www. jewishfamilyservice.org/luncheon.

All proceeds from the event will help support programs of JFS, including mental health counseling, senior and adult in-home care, disability and employment services, and family safety net services.

Founded in Denver in 1872, JFS is a nonprofit community agency serving people regardless of age, race, faith, or income.

When people think of Archie Manning, football immediately comes to mind.

But Manning has inspired many with his warm personality, humor, drive, and commitment to family and community.

Manning and his wife, Olivia, have three sons, Cooper, Peyton and Eli. Archie and Olivia raised their sons with the philosophy that, “It’s the right thing to do, so do the right thing.” The result, which Archie and Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton capture so clearly, is a tribute to the values that Americans hold dear: work hard, stand up for what you believe in, treat each person with respect, and be grateful for what you have and for what you have achieved.

A former Pro Bowl quarterback and NFL MVP, Manning enjoyed a fabled football career, beginning at the University of Mississippi where he was named an All-American and is the only Ole Miss player to have his number retired. He was elected to the 50-Year All-South Team (1940-90), named one of the Top 25 Athletes of the Century in Louisiana, and he and his son, Peyton, were named among the 100 all-time greatest college football players.

In 1971, Manning was the second player chosen in the NFL draft and the No. 1 draft choice of the New Orleans Saints.

He set Saints’ passing records, played in two Pro Bowls and was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1978. His prowess on the field and his sterling character have earned him as many awards as he scored touchdowns. Archie Manning concluded his 15-year NFL career in 1985.

Manning since has devoted his life to his family and to causes that he believes in, supporting the Special Olympics, Boy Scouts of America, The Salvation Army, and the United Way, among others.

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Valentines treat in Lone Tree

Are you looking for a new Valentine’s Day idea for your sweetie?

Check out the Lone Tree Arts Center, which will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific in Concert” Feb. 12-16.

The show boasts an orchestra of 19 as well as a cast of 20, led by Thaddeus Valdez, Lauren Shealy, Randy St. Pierre, Paul Dwyer and Amalia Dobbins.

Tickets are available by calling 720-5091000 or visiting www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

9News’ Earhart flies off into the sunset

A love letter and farewell Facebook post from 9News meteorologist and traffic specialist Amelia Earhart: “It’s now time to go all in with my career in aviation, inspiration, and the Fly With Amelia Foundation. Now through June, my focus will be on flight training, planning, and preparation for the around the world (of) flight. Beyond the global adventure, I have several opportunities to promote aviation, aerospace and the pursuit of passion and adventure.

“Just like flight itself, it is a calculated risk that I am willing to make.

“My last day at 9News as a traffic reporter and weather forecaster will be April 11. I will, however, be back occasionally on a fill-in basis. The amazing opportunities that I have had at 9News, the incredible support from all of you, and the love of my family and friends have all gone into this decision. Not a day goes by that I am not humbled by the encouragement towards this full throttle pursuit of passion!”

Safe travels, Amelia! You will be great at whatever you do.

Boulder on top foodie list Who knew?

Forbes Travel Guide blog has named Boulder as one of the Five Secret Foodie Cities in a recent post. Here’s what it said: “Boulder may have a reputation for snow bunnies and tapping the Rockies, but there’s much more happening here than ski lifts and beer (what ski lifts?).

“Flagstaff House Restaurant, the Forbes Travel Guide Four-star rated restaurant and Boulder staple for fine cuts of meat and perfectly prepared seafood, is undergoing an extensive renovation that will be complete in February.

“Chef Corey Buck recently opened a breakfast and lunch restaurant called Food at the Riversides.

“And local foodies won’t let you leave until you know that Boulder is also home to five out of the country’s 118 master sommeliers. Boulder’s not just for skiing, folks (where, exactly?). Not anymore.”

To see the rest of the story, go to http:// blog.forbestravelguide.com/five-secretfoodie-cities.

Just ignore the skiing references, which clearly came from an out-of-towner. The nearest ski resort to Boulder is Eldora Mountain resort, about a 40-minute drive to the west (depending on the weather) in Nederland.

Seen and heard Eavesdropping on a ‘tween conversation on Twitter: “That’s far away.”

“How far?”

“Like, outside of Boulder.”

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

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FRIENDS NIGHT Friends of Broomfield plans its Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Meet at the Friends office, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. The group will go to the movies at the Westminster Promenade AMC movie theater.

The name of the movie is to be determined. Friends will provide a small snack, but please eat dinner before you arrive.

Register by Monday, Jan. 20. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/ social program director, at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123.

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THURSDAY/JAN. 23 CAREGIVER FORUM Friends of Broomfield presents a free caregivers forum for parents or caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities. The forum lasts from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Friends office, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield.

The forum is intended to give caregivers an opportunity to get to know each other and see what’s new at Friends in 2014.

Contact Jennifer Smith at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123.

THURSDAY/JAN. 23 LEGISLATOR COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts Coffee

with Your Legislator from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

THURSDAY/JAN. 23 LEGISLATOR COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts Coffee with Your Legislator from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Panera, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

THURSDAY/JAN. 23 WARD MEETING Ward meetings are a chance for residents

to communicate directly to elected officials with questions, concerns or comments about the city and its government.

The next Ward III meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in council chambers at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Meet new council member Kyle Mullica, hear an economic development update, learn about the impact of North Metro’s FasTracks, find out what’s coming in 2014 and share your ideas or concerns. Contact Councilmember Marci Whitman at 303-521-0201 or mwhitman@northglenn.org or Councilmember Kyle Mullica at 303-847-2225 or kmullica@

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SATURDAY/JAN. 25 HANSEL & Gretel The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents an original musical adaptation of the Brothers’ Grimm tale of Hansel & Gretel at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn.

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SATURDAY/JAN. 25, FEB. 1, MARCH 22 ART CLASSES The Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster, presents art classes. To register, call 303-426-4114 or go to www.aarrivergallery.com. Class size is limited to ensure individual instruction. Upcoming classes are: FUN WITH Watercolor, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 18, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, March 22. You will learn about mixing colors and a new technique every week.

MIXED MEDIA and Acrylic, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6. Explore your creativity through the use of a variety of materials, and try something new each week. Learn how to transform your unsuccessful watercolor and acrylic paintings into wonderful abstracts. Use scraps of this and that to create cards and small paintings.

SUNDAY/JAN. 26, FEB. 23 FARMERS’ MARKET The Arvada Farmers Market presents the indoor winter market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 23. The Indoor Market will feature more than 20 vendors with jams, breads, meat, honey, produce, eggs, and homemade items. The market is at DiCicco’s Schoolhouse, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

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essential skills relationships require Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series leading up to Valentine’s Day. Here are the basic intimacy skills a healthy intimate relationship requires of us: That I communicate with you the very best I can.

Good communication takes place when I put aside my own thoughts, feelings and needs for a while to concentrate my attention on you while you are speaking. When I listen, I give my full attention to what you are communicating, verbally and non-verbally. When I am listening, I am not thinking about what I am going to say next or how I am going to respond, and I do not interrupt (which only communicates to you that I don’t consider what you are saying important). Good listening requires that I not get defensive (I quit listening when I get defensive), and it requires that I be empathetic to what you are saying.

Empathy is communicated when I “step into the puddle” with you. That means that I have to tune into how you’re feeling and temporarily join you with my pres-

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“That must feel terrible,” “That sounds exciting.” “I’m so proud of you.” “I can only imagine how I would have handled that.” Joining you with my presence and my participation is not a bottomless pit.

It’s a puddle, not an ocean I’m stepping into. In order to do this, I have to temporarily put aside my resentments, disappointments and grievances. But if I am willing to do this, I’ll most likely find that joining in my partners emotions will not drag me down, but instead assist the two of us in walking out of the puddle together, and it will greatly assist the two of us in feeling closer and more connected.

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Know when to express anger, and when not to express anger. You cannot focus a lot of negativity on your partner and still be in a great relationship. That means you must give up put-downs, harsh judgments, criticisms, raging, sarcasm and nitpicking, and you cannot use names that are designed to hurt or offend, no matter how upset you may be.

To work as a team together toward building a common goal.

Make sure you do periodic repair work, by apologizing when you say or do something that hurts or offends your partner. This repair work is not just desirable, it’s required. In addition, when your partner addresses a grievance s/he has with you, you cannot respond with anger, aggression, threats or defensiveness. Your partner has to tell you what’s bothering him or her — that’s how repair work happens. If you don’t do this, grievances will fester and grow in your relationship.

MondAy And Tuesday/Jan. 27-28 CoMpetition Auditions Ages 5-18 are invited to show off their talents and compete against other area youth at the Night of the Stars talent competition

auditions Jan. 27-28 at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Individuals and groups of no more than four are welcome to participate. Competition date is Feb. 7. Call 303-450-8800 to schedule an audition or for information.

tuesdAy/JAn. 28 Book CluB The Northglenn Senior Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. The club will discuss “Cold Sassy Tree,” a historical novel by Olive Ann Burns that follows the life of 14-year-old Will Tweedy in early 20th century Georgia while exploring themes such as religion, death and social taboos. Call 303-450-8801 or stop by the senior center to reserve a copy of the book. For people ages 55 and over. tuesdAy/JAn. 28 lifetree CAfe What happens to religious faith when

hard times come will be explored at noon and 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada.

The program, “Where Is God When Life Turns Tough?” features the filmed story of John Stumbo, a healthy ultra-marathoner who was suddenly attacked by an undiagnosable, life-threatening illness. Participants will discuss what happens to faith in the face of disappointment and disaster. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

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westminster police report Disorderly conduct, unreasonable noise, resisting arrest, obstructing officers: Officers were dispatched Jan. 29 at 11:36 p.m. to the area of 120th Avenue and Huron Street in reference to two men wearing all black who appeared to be intoxicated and fighting in and out of traffic.

Officers arrived to find one man lying on his back and the other sitting on his chest.

One of the men, a 23-year-old Thornton man, yelled obscenities at nobody in particular and refused to quiet down at officers’ commands. The man needed help standing up and getting into the patrol car. He attempted to pull away when placed into custody. He would not follow directions to stand still. The other man was released at the scene and the Thornton man was transported to the police de-

partment for processing. He was taken to St. Anthony North for medical clearance and later taken to St. Anthony Central for treatment.

Battery, harassment-strikes, shoves, kicks, and harassment in a public place: An officer was dispatched Jan. 27 at 1:05 p.m. to Mountain Range High School at 12500 Huron St. in reference to a fight.

Two juvenile students were in a physical altercation with an 18-year-old student, who was not charged in the incident. The younger students were issued summonses, and their parents were notified of their charges.

Third-degree burglary: An officer was dispatched Jan. 26 at 10:16 a.m. to Saracino Automotive and Diesel Repair at 3791 W. 72nd Ave. in reference to a cold burglary.

The owner said that two of the coin boxes in his car wash bays had been broken into, and an estimated $200 in coins was stolen.

There is no suspect information.

Battery: An officer was dispatched Jan. 23 at 9:32 a.m. to Cleo Wallace School at 8405 Church Ranch Blvd. in reference to a cold assault. An 18-year-old client from Denver grabbed one of the employees by the throat and squeezed until another employee entered the room. The client was transported to the police department for processing and was later taken back to Cleo Wallace.

Identity theft: An officer took a report Jan. 23 from a woman in Lexington, Ky., who said somebody made four fraudulent transactions on Jan. 21 using her bank card number. The transactions – each in

the amount of $54.96 – were made at King Soopers at 9983 Wadsworth Pkwy. The woman, who has never lived or visited in Colorado, said she is currently in possession of her card and doesn’t know how the fraud happened.

Theft: A 19-year-old Westminster man was arrested Jan. 23 after he tried to steal $17.92 in merchandise from Walmart at 7155 Sheridan Blvd. He was issued a summons and later released.

Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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visitors enjoy thousands of acres of land saved from development and preserved for future generations. The Jefferson County League of Women Voters was instrumental in bringing about this preservation by helping establish the Open Space Project in 1972. The Jeffco LWV has been working to document the actions that forged Jefferson County’s Open Space funding and policy. Results of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters Open Space Legacy Project will be reviewed at a meeting at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at Sportlline, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The public is welcome. Visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

Juried exHibiT Art From the Heart, a juried exhibit of art by Colorado artists, will be on display at the College Hill Library from Feb. 1 to March 16 at 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster. Enjoy a variety of art medias and techniques from traditional oils and watercolors to abstract collage and impressionism. Meet the artists from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at a free public reception on Feb. 8, from 2 to 4:00 pm at the lower level of the College Hill Library. Those attending will be entered in a drawing to win $100 toward the purchase of a painting in the exhibit. A Miniature Show with small paintings will be on display in conjunction with the Art From the Heart exhibit from Feb. 8-11. Art From the Heart is sponsored by the Paletteers Art Club and the SCFD and can be viewed during library hours. For more info call 303-466-2512.

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HealTH classes Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center is offering community health and wellness services and classes in February at 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking is available. Space is limited. Go to www.WellnessAtBridges.com or call 303-425-2262 to register or for information and costs. Upcoming classes are:

moTorcycle expo The Colorado Motorcycle Expo is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the National Western Complex in Denver. The expo features a motorcycle swap meet, a custom motorcycle show, a motorcycle museum and live entertainment. For tickets and more information, www.ColoradoMotorcycleExpo.com.

aromaTHerapy, 6-7:30 p.m. last Wednesday, (Aromatherapy I: Intro to Natural Plant Oils, Jan. 29); Aromatherapy II: Power of Plants for Emotional Balance, Feb. 26); Aromatherapy III: Sacred Scents & Essential Oils (March 26); Aromatherapy IV: Herbal Infused Honey (April 30).

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cHaos To Calm: A Mindfulness Course, a series of grounding and empowering activies, from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 3 to March 3.

THe Keys to Change: Unlock Your Motivation, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Free.

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sTress relieF monthly workshop series, 6-8 p.m. every second Thursday: Taming

the Anxiety (Feb. 13); Being a Perfectionist isn’t Perfect (March 13); Mind-Body Connection (April 10).

Wednesday/Jan. 29 Teen program Anythink presents a special teen program, “The Magic of Voodoo Doughnut” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Suite A, Thornton. Students will meet Voodoo Doughnut Chief Operating Officer Robin Ludwig, participate in a discussion on what it means to run a business, discover the process of designing new and creative doughnut recipes, learn about how the doughnuts are made and taste the different creations. Registration is recommended; visit http://www.anythinklibraries.org/calendar-day. Call the library at 303-405-3234.

THursday/Jan. 30 driver saFeTy AARP Driver Safety class is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30,

at MEDVED Autoplex, 11201 W. I-70 Frontage Road North. Drivers may receive a discount on car insurance. Reservation are necessary; register by calling 303-463-1172.

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eleanor roosevelT As the longest-serving first lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was outspoken and, at times, controversial. Join Active Minds from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Sunrise at Flatirons, 400 Summit Blvd., Broomfield, as we examine her life and the impact she had on important causes such as human rights and the successful launch of the United Nations. Program is free. RSVP by calling 303-466-2422. coming soon/Feb. 3 sTudy group An Edgar Cayce study group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 at the Standley Lake Library, 84th and Kipling, Arvada. The meeting is free. coming soon/Feb. 4

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liFeTree caFé The trends that will affect how we live in the future will be explored at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Lifetree Café, 1800 E. 105th Place, Northglenn. The program, titled “News From the Future: A Futurist Gives a Sneak Peek,” features a filmed interview with Thomas Frey, senior futurist at the DaVinci Institute.

Participants in the Lifetree program will hear about key developments that Frey predicts will significantly change daily life in the coming decades. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation on life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Andy Pryor at 303-452-3787 or andyp@northglenn.cc. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com.

Young at Heart art show Feb. 12 for local artists ages 50 and older, alongside art selected from students from several Jefferson County elementary schools. Entries are due Wednesday, Feb. 5. Call 303-425-9583 for further information. The center is at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.

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Freshman diver Taylor Jackson No. 4 in state

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ colorado communitymedia.com Taylor Jackson has only been diving for 2 ½ years. A former gymnast, she has little experience in the sport. But that doesn’t matter, because what she’s learned in just those few years has her ranked in the top 5 in high school diving.

Jackson is a freshman and is No. 4 in the state.

After an eight-year stint with gymnastics, Jackson, a freshman at Mountain Range who lives in Thornton, decided to try something different. She began swimming, but didn’t like it so she tried out diving instead.

She started diving with SageBrush, a diving team coached by Kevin Sage which practices out of multiple locations in Colorado including Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.

Diving didn’t come natural to Jackson, but Coach Sage noticed something unusual and also unique in the 14-year-old.

“It was obvious she had something special as far as the ability,” Sage said. “She really took into the sport. While she doesn’t like smacking the water so much, she learned quickly how to avoid that and make proper adjustments.

She has progressed early and consistently without any breaks.”

Jackson said it took her a while

to pick it up, but she got used to it and eventually was training five days a week. Jackson said she simply has fun doing it.

In her first few years of diving with Sagebrush, she was already scoring in the high 190s to low 200s, which is the average score for 1-meter or six dives. Her highest score with SageBrush so far has come from the 2013 USA Diving Summer Junior Region 6 Championships with a score of 300 in 3-meter or 11 dives. Jackson was averaging a 224 in her first two years of diving with SageBrush.

In her first meet with Mountain Range Dec. 5 against Greeley West, she scored a 244, one point shy of tying the pool record set by Northglenn’s Molly Quintana back in 1999.

Jackson hasn’t gone below 224 all season. Jackson broke Quintana’s record Jan. 28 against Fairview with a 248 score.

“She comes to us with a little bit of background experience and obviously a lot of promise so we look forward to seeing her compete at state as a freshman,” Adams 12 diving head coach DJ Hummel said. “We’re hopeful she’ll get in top five at state and as the years progress, bump up from there.

Hopefully we’re looking a future state champion.”

Jackson is ranked No. 4 in the state right now for 1-meter diving.

It’s something she never thought she’d be as a young as she is.

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Mountain Range freshman diver Taylor Jackson. Photo by Kate Ferraro “It feels great,” Jackson said, who turns 15 on Feb. 8. “It took a while to get there. As a freshman, getting fourth, I’m fine with that.”

Sage compares Jackson to one of the divers he used to coach a long time ago, and who still holds the 3-meter dive record since 2000 with 517 points at the VMAC, Linda Wagner. Sage said Jackson has a lot of Wagner’s ability.

“Taylor has a lot of those intangibles that I think Linda struggled with way back then,” Sage said.

“Linda had this raw power, and Taylor is on her way. She’s young and tiny and as she continues to

Horizon grabs fifth, Legacy comes in sixth

By Kate Ferraro

By Kate Ferraro

Legacy High School football coach Wayne Voorhees will serve as a USA Football Master Trainer to promote a better and safer football game for youth nationwide.

USA Football instructed Voorhees and 20 other football experts, including high school coaches and former NFL and college players, from 16 states as USA Football Master Trainers during a workshop Jan. 25-26 in Indianapolis.

USA Football’s Heads Up Football program is a comprehensive approach to a better and safer game. The main issues the coaches learned were concussion recognition and response, medical expert-approved heat and hydration protocols, equipment fitting instruction and Heads Up tackling techniques.

Nearly 2,800 youth leagues across the United States registered for the Heads Up Football in 2013. USA Football will offer its program to all youth leagues and high school in 2014.

After completing the workshop, the Master Trainers will teach youth leagues in their regions on Heads Up Football principles.

Voorhees, a social studies teacher at Legacy, has been coaching high school football for 21 years, including 11 years for the Lightning. He is 54-33 with nine playoff appearances.

Voorhees was the Denver Broncos 2011 nominee for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award.

National Flag Football coming to Thornton The Nation’s largest youth flag football league in the country is coming to Colorado this spring. The program is a safe and fun league for all skill levels ages 4-14 and is designed to educate young people about football while also emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. The players learn skills and lessons that help them succeed both on and off the field.

The league begins the first week of April and ends the first week of June. Registration is open for the spring league through Feb. 28 at www.nationalflagfootball.com Anyone who participates will get a reversible National Football League Flag Football jersey.

The season will consist of seven games located at eight high school football fields including Adams Five Star Stadium in Thornton.

For more information call 720-360-1600 or visit www.coloradoflagfootball.com.

Jackson will dive at the Front Range League Championships Feb. 7 and 8 at Mountain View and then at the State Championships Feb. 14 and 15 at the VMAC. Hummel said Jackson finishing in the top 5 is more an expectation rather than a goal, however both Hummel and Jackson said the experience is what they want Jackson to get out of state the most.

“I hope that I have a lot of fun with it,” Jackson said. “I don’t want to stress out over it. Hopefully, I have fun and hope I do OK. I wish the other people good luck too.”

Mustangs tie for second at league tournament

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get stronger, she’s going to be pretty amazing. I’m just so happy with what she’s done so far.”

After this season, Jackson said she wants to continue diving for both Mountain Range and SageBrush. Even though Jackson has accomplished so much as freshman, she still believes there’s room for development.

“Definitely there’s room for improvement,” Jackson said. “If you set your mind to something, obviously you’ll end up doing better in life. I just have to keep on training, trying hard, learning new stuff, pushing myself and I’ll improve.”

kferraro@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Mountain Range wrestling team tied for second place with Poudre, scoring 134.5 points at the Front Range League Tournament on Feb. 1 at Legacy High School.

Horizon came in fifth place with 104.5 points while Legacy scored 99 points for a sixth-place finish. Rocky Mountain won first place in the double elimination tournament with 182 points.

The Mustangs had three wrestlers compete in the championship match for their respective weight classes and two compete in the consolation round.

“The tournament went well,” Legacy head coach Mike Thompson said. “There were a couple of matches I thought we could do better in, but overall we wrestled pretty good.

There’s always room for improvement.”

Mustang’s Louie Romero, 106-pounder, won the championship match 9-0 against Poudre’s Owen Lamb. Both Zach Martinez (126) and Kody Kleman (220) lost their championship matches. Patrick Romero (152) beat Horizon’s Matt Emerson for third place and Ronnie Kahler (138) was pinned for fourth place. Heavyweight Jorge Rodriguez won first place.

Legacy’s Ryan Deakin (113) pinned Horizon’s Aaron Beltran in the championship match. Deakin had a bye the first round, then pinned Mountain Range’s Martino Maez in 30 seconds in the second round. In

Legacy’s Ryan Deakin, right, wrestles against Horizon’s Aaron Beltran in the 113-pound championship match at the Front Range League Tournament Feb. 1 at Legacy High School. Photos by Kate Ferraro the semi finals, Deakin beat Rocky Mountain’s Logan Newman by injury default.

“It feels good,” Deakin said. “But we still have to keep working. We still have the end of our season ahead of us.”

Lightning’s Adam Otterson (145) and heavyweight Logan Lyons were both pinned in the championship rounds. Matt Hebel (160) won 7-3 for third place and Nolan Funk (170) lost 5-2 for fourth place.

Horizon’s Jackson Huffman (120) won 6-1 for first place and Michael Herman (138) fell 3-1 in the championship round for second place. Both Hunter Lucas (145) and Xavier Boccadoro lost in the consolation round for fourth place.

Mountain Range competes against Poudre Feb. 6 at home then will go to Arvada West Feb. 14 and 15 for the Region 4 Tournament. Legacy will travel to Prairie View Feb. 6 then

Mountain Range 195-pound wrestler Estevan Minjarez, left, wrestles against Horizon’s Xavier Boccadoro, right, at the Front Range League Tournament Feb. 1 at Legacy High School. to Fort Collins for the Region 3 Tournament.

“We have two weeks to make sure our shape is there and just fine tune some things is all we have to do,” Thompson said of preparing for regionals.

Horizon travels to Palmer Feb. 7 and Coronado Feb. 8, then to Fort Collins for the Region 3 Tournament.

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Lightning swimming wins dual against Poudre

By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Legacy’s girls swim team came in first place in 11 out of 12 events in a dual meet against Poudre, capturing the 197-103 victory Jan. 30 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.

The lone event that the Impalas touched the wall first was the 100-yard backstroke, where Poudre’s Madison Bradley came in with a time of 1:08.

The Lightning started off the meet on the right foot winning the 200-yard medley relay at 2:05.61. The medley relay team consists of Keely Jones, Hailey Landwehr, Annie Silva and Haley Rhine.

After Legacy fell behind in the race, Silva caught up to Poudre’s Samantha Rosenberry in the butterfly. Rhine finished what her relay team started helping to win the event.

“I was just trying to do it for the team and trying to catch up,” Silva said of the 200yard medley relay. “The girls are working really hard, and I just really wanted to win.”

Silva won the 100-yard butterfly event with a time of 1:04.58 and helped the 200yard relay team, which includes Rhine, Landwehr, Silva and Gabbi Miyasaki, win at 1:50.05.

“She’s made improvements in her free and her fly this year,” Legacy head coach

Diana Wiles said of Silva. “She’s been working real hard. She’s one of the ones that’s really improved.”

Landwehr came in first place in the 200 yard individual medley at 2:24.73 and won first in the 100-yard breaststroke at 1:17.46.

Rhine placed first in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle coming in at 26.64 and 1:02.10, respectively.

Miyasaki swam well in the distance events coming in at 2:08.93 in the 200-yard freestyle and 5:51.15 in the 500-yard freestyle, both for first place. Miyasaki was part of the 400-free relay team along with Jones, Katelyn Metzler and Abi Miranda that finished in first for a time of 4:20.74.

Jones came in second place in the 100yard freestyle with a time of 1:03.24 and third in the 100-yard backstroke at 1:15.75.

In diving, Legacy’s Sydney Brookstein, Alyssa Gottschalk, Cally Shelley and Stephanie Molitor placed first through fourth, respectively. Riley Boston came in sixth and Haley Gottschalk came in seventh.

Legacy will swim at the Front Range League meet Feb. 7 and 8 at Mountain View High School.

“We’re going to start tapering,” Wiles said of preparing for League. “I’m expecting them to be committed, to be mentally prepared and go through some drills so we’ll be ready.”

Legacy’s Annie Silva swims the 100-yard butterfly event in a dual meet against Poudre Jan. 30 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Photo by Kate Ferraro

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JEFFERSON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball Jefferson Academy 49, Kent Denver 29 Junior Alycia Wright scored 15 points for the Jaguars in a win against Kent Denver. Jennifer Kupcho scored seven points and both Heidi Wendt and Karah Burkel scored six. Burkel had nine rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Kristi Nagai came away with three assists and three steals. Wright had four steals and Emma Anderson had three assists.

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Jefferson Academy 47, St. Mary’s Academy 17 Alycia Wright scored 15 points for Jefferson Academy.

Heidi Wendt, Kristi Nagai and Karah Burkel all scored six points. Wright had seven rebounds and Burkel and Emma Anderson had six. Wendt had five steals, Nagai had five assists and Anderson had five steals.

MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH SCHOOL Wresting Mountain Range 45, Horizon 27 Trent Thomas, 132-pounder, and Kody Kleman, 220, both pinned their opponents in a dual meet against Horizon. Patrick Romero, 152, won 3-0. Louie Romero, 106, Zachary Martinez, 126, Colton Eveland, 170, Brandon Forney, 182, and Jorge Rodriquez, 285, all won by forfeit.

STANDLEY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball Standley Lake 54, Columbine 43 Festivities include bug-tastic activities in every exhibit, critter-inspired crafts, scavenger hunts, vendor fair, giveaways, and cockroach races!

Junior Casey Torbet scored a game-high 17 points for the Gators in a win against Columbine. Both junior Jacqui Dunnigan and freshman Hayley Davis scored 12 points.

Hartman had 13 rebounds and three blocks in the game.

Davis had 12 rebounds and Torbet had 11 rebounds, three assists and six steals. Hanna Davis had nine rebounds.

WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Westminster 28, Bennett 39 Jacobo Vega, 145-pounder, was the only wrestler for Westminster to pin their opponent in a match against Bennett. Brandon McKain-Miller, 132, won his match 12-0. AJ Dock, 152, Marcus Martinez, 160, and Angel Dominguez, 106, all won by forfeit.

Westminster 25, Rangeview 51 Jesse Butler, 160-pounder, Jacob Thomas, 182, and Alejandro Oronia, 220, all won their matches by fall against Rangeview. Angel Dominguez, 106, won his match 14-11, and Joe Bryan, 126, won 9-0.

UPCOMING GAMES Girls basketball FRIDAY 5:30 p.m. - Jefferson Academy vs. Faith Christian 7 p.m. - Standley Lake vs. Arvada West TUESDAY 7 p.m. - Standley Lake @ Chatfield

Wrestling SATURDAY 8 a.m. - Westminster @ Thornton

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities -- both professional and personal -- opening up by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) With both your creative side and your energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have important news.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) An explanation you requested seems to be more confusing than enlightening. You should insist on clarifications now, rather than deal with problems that might arise later.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your energy levels might be ebbing a bit. But that’s no excuse for taking catnaps when you could be working on those unfinished tasks.

There’ll be time to curl up and relax by week’s end.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) It’s a good time to get those ideas out of your head and into a readable format if you hope to have them turned into something doable. A good friend is ready with worthwhile advice.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Careful -- you might be stepping into dangerous territory if you decide to “exaggerate” the facts too much. Remember: The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them.

Be careful how you proceed with your new project.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You might have to go into great detail to explain why you’re currently reluctant to make changes to an already prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts to back yourself up.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Travel plans might still be uncertain. But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities, and begin checking out some alternative destinations.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans. While you might be agreeable to this, be prepared with explanations for those who do not want changes made.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Although you might have to deal with some detractors who aren’t too kind in their critiques, you gain points when you’re willing to stand up and defend your work.

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On November 14, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373873

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 14, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Public Notices, or legal advertisements, are an effective way for agencies of govOriginal Grantor(s) Reynaldonotices E Martinez be ernment to make official announcements. State law requires that these Original Beneficiary(ies) New Century Mortgage Corporation printed in the newspaper.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW and be informed of CRS the§38-38-103 functions of your government merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373864 as Trustee f/k/a Norwest Bank are embodied in Public Notices. In that self-government charges allN.A., citizens Minnesota, N.A.,toas be Trustee for the To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is holder of Asset Backed Securitinformed, this newspaper urges every citizen study theseregistered given to withread regardand to the following iesnotices.

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

2003-HE3, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE3 Date of Deed of Trust February 28, 2003 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1114920 Original Principal Amount $137,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $164,764.14

Where to find the information you need Private legals include topics such as bankruptcies, estate claims, divorces, name changes and adoptions, sales by storage companies of abandoned property.

Original Grantor(s) Russell J Gentile Corporate legals include city and county government proposed actions such as Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic or Registration elections, bond issues, annexations, new laws, business construction contracts, Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION invitations for bids, public hearings, and public meetings.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CRS §38-38-103 Bank, National SALE NO. A201373854 Public TrusteeFORECLOSURE legals include foreclosureJPMorgan noticesChase and public trusteePursuant sales.to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Association On November 7, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

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

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373846 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) WHITNEY J. WOLFE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, NEW AMERICAN FUNDING Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKE VIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 16, 2009 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2009000088012 Original Principal Amount $164,211.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $162,052.99 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 17, PERL-MACK MANOR, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6811 WARREN DRIVE, DENVER, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 1/9/2014 Last Publication 2/6/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 00055613 ●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: 11/04/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 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 # 13-944-25503 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373854 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s)

Original Grantor(s) Hernan Antonio Ruiz Original Beneficiary(ies) Centex Home Equity Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 16, 2002 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 23, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1042295 Original Principal Amount $153,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,216.08 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 47, BLOCK 5, PERL MACK MANOR, 3RD FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. ***Pursuant to the Loan Modification Agreement made on March 18, 2010 Also known by street and number as: 7181 Avrum Drive, Denver, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 1/9/2014 Last Publication 2/6/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 00055621 ●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: 11/04/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 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 # 9696.03275 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373864 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 7, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Russell J Gentile Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 05, 2007 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 13, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2007000015603 Original Principal Amount $153,600.00

Date of Deed of Trust February 05, 2007 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 13, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2007000015603 Original Principal Amount $153,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $158,144.13

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 25, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 700 Erie Street, Denver, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/12/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9, THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9, A DISTANCE OF 332.2 FEET, THENCE NORTH 560 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 100 FEET; THENCE WEST 156 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE EAST 156 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING EXCEPT THE EAST 20 FEET THEREOF, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO ***Per Loan Modification Agreement dated September 12, 2011 Also known by street and number as: 5699 Wyandot Street, Denver, CO 80221.

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

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

●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;

First Publication 1/23/2014 Last Publication 2/20/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 00056693

DATE: 11/07/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

●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;

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145

DATE: 11/14/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee

The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 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 # 13-07208

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373873

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 # 4500.00038

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 14, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Reynaldo E Martinez Original Beneficiary(ies) New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., as Trustee f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., as Trustee for the registered holder of Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 2003-HE3, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE3 Date of Deed of Trust February 28, 2003 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2003 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1114920 Original Principal Amount $137,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $164,764.14 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373879 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 14, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Venancio Quintana and Paula Silva and Jose Quintana Original Beneficiary(ies) Summit Mortgage Corporation DBA Summit Funding Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2002 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 12, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1022830 Original Principal Amount $152,097.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,838.42 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373879

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 14, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Venancio Quintana and Paula Silva and Jose Quintana Original Beneficiary(ies) Summit Mortgage Corporation DBA Summit Funding Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2002 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 12, 2002 Recording Information (Reception Number) C1022830 Original Principal Amount $152,097.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,838.42

Original Grantor(s) Willie Etta Cohen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for EverBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20051230001433250 Original Principal Amount $115,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $115,796.63 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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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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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.

SPECTOR'S POINT CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 1, 2003, UNDER RECEPTION NO. C1217253, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF PROSPECTOR'S POINT CONDOMINIUM BUILDING NO. 6, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 7, 2004, AT RECEPTION NO. 200412070001241070, ALONG WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE CARPORT NO. 14, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 13, BLOCK 10, WESTERN HILLS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7401 Granada Road, Denver, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 1/23/2014 Last Publication 2/20/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 00056699 ●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: 11/14/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 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 # 1175.00851 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373888 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 14, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Willie Etta Cohen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for EverBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20051230001433250 Original Principal Amount $115,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $115,796.63 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 202, PROSPECTOR'S POINT CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 1, 2003, UNDER RECEPTION NO. C1217253, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF PROSPECTOR'S POINT CONDOMINIUM BUILDING NO. 6, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 7, 2004, AT RECEPTION NO. 200412070001241070, ALONG WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE CARPORT NO. 14, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8685 Clay St #202, Westminster, CO 80031.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN

Also known by street and number as: 8685 Clay St #202, Westminster, CO 80031.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/14/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jennifer M. Griest #34830 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 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 # 13-07541 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373890 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Judith Garcia Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Green Tree Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust January 25, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 08, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2008000010308 Original Principal Amount $116,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $109,653.26 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 28, BLOCK 6, WESTERN HILLS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO ALSO KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 491 CAMPO STREET DENVER, CO 80221 Also known by street and number as: 491 Campo Street, Denver, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said

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.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/18/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lisa Cancanon #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 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 # 1159.00639 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373913 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 2, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Chris A Parriott and Joan Parriott Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust January 20, 2009 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 05, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2009000007801 Original Principal Amount $212,884.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $199,510.84 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 8, EXCEPT THE SOUTHWESTERLY 5.6 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 13, SHERRELWOOD ESTATES, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 180 W 78th Pl, Denver, CO 80221-4064.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 04/02/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/02/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 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 # 1068.100005.F01 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373907 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 25, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Joseph R Licata and Linda Licata Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,

Joseph R Licata and Linda Licata Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR16 Date of Deed of Trust December 20, 2004 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20041230001325060 Original Principal Amount $615,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $609,149.86 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: A PART OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST ONEQUARTER A DISTANCE OF 1332.0 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH ONE-HALF; THENCE NORTH 90° 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ON AN ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH ONE-HALF A DISTANCE OF 1251.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00° 37 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTH ONE-HALF A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 70TH AVENUE, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00° 37 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTH ONE-HALF, A DISTANCE OF 209.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90° 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH ONE-HALF, A DISTANCE OF 111.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00° 37 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90° 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00° 37 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 111.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF BELLA VISTA, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER, NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 89° 21 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST ALONG NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 193.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 8, BLOCK 4, KALCEVIC HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF, NORTHEAST ONEQUARTER, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE NORTH 31° 23 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 3.48 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTH 89° 22 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF LOT 8 AND PART OF LOT 7, SAID KALCEVIC HEIGHTS, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00° 37 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO SAID EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTH ONE-HALF, A DISTANCE OF 75.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31° 02 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 366.18 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 70TH AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 90° 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE AND PARALLEL TO SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH ONEHALF, A DISTANCE OF 268.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. EXCEPT THAT PARCEL CONVEYED

BY THOMAS B. LOFTON AND WENDY L. LOFTON TO THE COUNTY OF ADAMS IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 2, 1998 IN BOOK 5221 AT PAGE 948.

(NOTE: A WARRANTY DEED FROM THOMAS B. LOFTON AND WENDY L. LOFTON TO THE COUNTY OF ADAMS IS A PART OF THIS INSTRUMENT) Also known by street and number as: 1300 West 70th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/26/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/25/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 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 # 10-23379R

A FIRST LIEN.

18The property to be foreclosed is: COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373921 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 2, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Rudolph Jimenez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust November 17, 2011 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 21, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2011000076406 Original Principal Amount $132,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $129,509.75 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: THAT PART OF LOTS 9, 10, 11 AND 12, BLOCK 4, NORTH LAWN GARDENS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 9, 70 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY A DISTANCE OF 221 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS 99 FEET WEST AND 53 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 136 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 12 AND 16 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 12, 16 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINES OF LOTS 9, 10, 11 AND 12 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2520 West 65th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221.

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

LOT 25, BLOCK 4, THE YACHT CLUB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO (THE DOMINANT LOT) TOGETHER WITH A PERPETUAL, EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ON, OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY (THE EASEMENT AREA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7 OF THE CERTAIN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, EASEMENTS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE YACHT CLUB, RECORDED IN ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO; SAID EASEMENT AREA IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; THE EASTERLY 4.0 FEET OF LOT 24, BLOCK 4, THE YACHT CLUB, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO (SAID LOT IS THE SERVIENT LOT FOR THE AFORESAID EASEMENT AREA) COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4422 West 68th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80030.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for January 8, 2014 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/19/2014 (formerly scheduled for January 8, 2014 and continued for deferment) , at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/6/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 04/02/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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 # 13-05629

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The Public Trustee originally commenced a foreclosure On August 5, 2013 and on November 4, 2013 the undersigned Public Trustee has re-commenced the foreclosure and caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be re-recorded in the County of Adams records.

●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: 12/02/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 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 # 13-07563 COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373655 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 10, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Jessica Lasky Original Beneficiary(ies) BOKF, NA dba Colorado State Bank and Trust Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BOKF, N.A., a national banking association d/b/a Bank of Oklahoma, as successor in interest by merger to Colorado State Bank & Trust, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2011 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 16, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2011000038185 Original Principal Amount $148,633.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $145,151.30 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 25, BLOCK 4, THE YACHT CLUB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO (THE DOMINANT LOT) TOGETHER WITH A PERPETUAL, EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ON, OVER

COMBINED NOTICE DEFERMENT RESTART PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-101(1)(h) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373525 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Original Grantor(s) MARK D. HENDERSON Original Beneficiary(ies) RICO R. GALLEGOS AKA RICCO R. GALLEGOS and JANET L. GALLEGOS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt RICO R. GALLEGOS AKA RICCO R. GALLEGOS and JANET L. GALLEGOS Date of Deed of Trust February 09, 2010 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 01, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2010000013241 Original Principal Amount $138,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $130,714.25 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lots 3, 4 and the North 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 6, Berkeley Gardens, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

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BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/04/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Hubert T. Morrow #4513 Hubert T. Morrow & Associates 1800 W Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 794-4510 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 # 73525 COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201373240 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 21, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Richard J Faltermeier Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 23, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 13, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20051213001363980 Original Principal Amount $136,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $136,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 8, BLOCK 24, SHAW HEIGHTS THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8880 Hunter Way, Westminster, CO 80031.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/26/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 1/30/2014 Last Publication 2/27/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 00057152 ●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: 11/21/2013 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 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 # 13-03610

Name Changes

Also known by street and number as: 80212.

COUNTY COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, CO PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 13C2346

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

Public Notice is given on January 17, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

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

The Petition requests that the name of MARY LOUISE SADIGHIAN be changed to MARY LOUISE VARGA. Eloise Cohen Clerk of Court Published in the Westminster Window First publication: January 23, 2014 Last publication: February 6, 2014 00060702

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/05/2014, (that was originally set sale for 12/4/2013) at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 1/9/2014 Last Publication 2/6/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 00055609 ●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

Notice To Creditors District Court, Adams County, CO NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION Case Number: 2013 PR 30592 In the Matter of the Estate of LONNIE BLAIR BOND, aka LONNIE B. BOND, LONNIE BOND, Deceased All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patty S. Pyell Personal Representative

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

February 6, 2014

Patty S. Pyell Personal Representative c/o The Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Published in the Westminster Window First publication: January 30, 2014 Last publication: February 13, 2014 00061144 District Court, Adams County, CO NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION Case Number: 2014 PR 30058 In the Matter of the Estate of Donald Francis Crowell, also known as Donald F. Crowell, also known as Donald Crowell, Deceased All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark Alan Crowell Co-Personal Representative 3731 W. 85th Avenue Westminster, CO 80031 Dawn Crowell-Dorr Co-Personal Representative 14350 N. Mariposa Street Westminster, CO 80023 Published in the Westminster Window First publication: February 6, 2014 Last publication: February 20, 2014 00062023 District Court, Adams County, CO NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION Case Number: 2014 PR 030020 In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT L. GAUDREAU, Deceased All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Denise Gaudreau Personal Representative 24 Skyline Drive Essex Junction, VT 05452 Published in the Westminster Window First publication: February 6, 2014 Last publication: February 20, 2014 00062061 District Court, Adams County, CO NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION Case Number: 14 PR 006 In the Matter of the Estate of KENNETH ROY GIBSON, Deceased All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Roger Kent Gibson Personal Representative 2920 Colgate Drive Longmont, CO 80503

Published in the Westminster Window First publication: January 23, 2014 Last publication: February 6, 2014 00060580

District Court, Adams County, CO NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION Case Number: 2013 PR 30727 In the Matter of the Estate of EDWIN E. PEARMAN, aka Edwin Ethan Pearman, aka Edwin Pearman, aka E.E. Pearman, aka E. Pearman, Deceased All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Adams County District Court, on or before June 6, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nina J. Pearman and Shaun Pearman Co-Personal Representatives c/o The Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Published in the Westminster Window First publication: February 6, 2014 Last publication: February 20, 2014 00062072 District Court, Adams County, CO NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION Case Number: 14 PR 30017 In the Matter of the Estate of CLARENCE D. WILLIAMS, JR., Deceased All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dwayne Eugene Williams Personal Representative 6505 South Abilene Street Centennial, CO 80111 Published in the Westminster Window First publication: January 23, 2014 Last publication: February 4, 2014 00060577

Government Legals NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids in an envelope marked: 63rd Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project- Alternate “A” will be received and opened by the Crestview Water and Sanitation District at the District Office, 7145 Mariposa Street, Denver CO 80221, until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

Drawings, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained at the office of RG and Associates, LLC, 4885 Ward Road, Suite 100, 80033 on Friday January 24, 2014. A non-refundable deposit of Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00) will be required for each set. Checks shall be made payable to RG and Associates, LLC. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the District Office at 9:00 am on Tuesday February 11, 2014.

The 63rd Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project- Alternate “A” project consists of approximately 1,800 LF of 12” PVC sewer main line, 35 sewer service connections, 9-4’ diameter manholes, and trench pavement repair in a residential neighborhood. The project is scheduled to start construction in March, 2014.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the time fixed for bid closing.

The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or technical defects as the best interests of the District may be

project consists of approximately 1,800 LF of 12” PVC sewer main line, 35 sewer service connections, 9-4’ diameter manholes, and trench pavement repair in a residential neighborhood. The project is scheduled to start construction in March, 2014.

February 6, 2014

Government Legals

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the time fixed for bid closing.

The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or technical defects as the best interests of the District may be served, and may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the District.

Published in the Westminster Window First publication: January 23, 2014 Last publication: February 6, 2014 00060673 A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS WESTGLENN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Westglenn Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mail ballot election will be held on the 6TH day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Catherine T. Bright, Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, phone number 303-770-2700, e-mail address cbright@svwpc.com. The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If the DEO determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is close of business on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in (absentee) ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in (absentee) ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

WESTGLENN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Catherine T. Bright, Designated Election Official Published in the Westminster Window February 6, 2014 00062045 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ORCHARD PARK PLACE RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Orchard Park Place Residential Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. ORCHARD PARK PLACE RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Published in the Westminster Window February 6, 2014 00062047 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ORCHARD PARK PLACE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Orchard Park Place South Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. ORCHARD PARK PLACE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Published in the Westminster Window February 6, 2014 00062048

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HYLAND HILLS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Orchard Park Place North Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014).

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Nicole D. Knight, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights, CO., 80260, 303-650-7506. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. ORCHARD PARK PLACE NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014).

By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Published in the Westminster Window February 6, 2014 00062049 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Bradburn Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 of the City of Westminster, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, and for each District, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one (1) director will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (DEO), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303-8581800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is Friday, February 28, 2014. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the form may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

BRADBURN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 Designated Election Official Published in the Westminster Window February 6, 2014 00062060 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HUNTINGTON TRAILS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Huntington Trails Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. HUNTINGTON TRAILS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Published in the Westminster Window February 6, 2014 00062064 CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CONTRACTOR: Custom Concrete Cutting Inc. P.O.Box 1060 Brighton, CO 80601 PROJECT: 2013 Concrete Replacement Project (CIP 04-13-3,4) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the final settlement between the City of Federal Heights and Custom Concrete Cutting Inc. regarding above referenced project will be made after February 24, 2014.

All persons having any claims or liens against Custom Concrete Cutting Inc. from the aforementioned project must file verified statements of account with the City Manager, before the settlement date at the following location.

City Hall 2380 West 90th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO 80260 Published in the Westminster Window First publication: February 6, 2014 Last publication: February 13, 2014 00062014

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ORCHARD PARK PLACE NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HYLAND HILLS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Orchard Park Place North Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District of Adams County, Colorado.

REGULATIONS

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ORCHARD PARK PLACE NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

HYLAND HILLS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Nicole Knight Designated Election Official Published in the Westminster Window February 6, 2014 00062065 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT WHEREAS, The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, hereinafter referred to as the "Metro District", has contracted with Garney Companies, Inc. hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor", for the construction of PAR 1164 Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement, hereinafter referred to as the "Project"; and WHEREAS, the Contractor has completed the construction of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Contractor is entitled to final payment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Metro District does hereby give notice that on February 24, 2014 the Metro District will pay the full balance due the Contractor, and that all persons having claims for labor, services, equipment rental, or materials furnished to the Contractor should present their claims to the Contractor and the Surety prior to said date for payment. Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute 38-26-107, claimants may also file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claims with the Metro District prior to the date specified herein for final payment.

METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT By: Catherine R. Gerali District Manager Published in the Westminster Window First publication: February 6, 2014 Last publication: February 13, 2014 00062078 City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, January 27, 2014. Mayor Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Winter, and Councillors Baker, Briggs, Garcia, Pinter and Seitz were present at roll call.

The minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 2014, were approved as presented.

Council presented Employee Length of Service Awards for 20 years of service to Kathy Gibb, Bob Hose, Tom O’Neill, Laurie Rutledge, and Jay Sperry; for 25 years of service to Sean Layfield, Patti Wright, and Jerry Cinkosky; and for 30 years of service to Steve Bauman, Roger Harshman, and Paul Spellman.

Council approved the following: December 2013 Financial Report; 4th Qtr 2013 Insurance Claims Report; Sponsorship of Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District Grant Application; 2014 Foothills Animal Shelter Construction Debt Assessment; Northridge Tank No. 3 Design Contract; 95th and Federal Boulevard Lift Station Rehabilitation Engineering Contract; Hydropillar and Gregory Hill Water Tanks Repairs Design Contract; 2014 Asphalt and Crackseal Materials Purchase; 2014 Deicing Salt Purchase; and IGA with Jefferson Academy for Offsite Location at 7575 West 103rd Avenue.

Council reappointed Councillor Briggs as the City’s representative to the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council, Mary Fabisiak as alternate representative, and Cathy Shugarts as second alternate representative.

Council adopted the following Series 2104 resolutions: Resolution No. 2 Amending a lease with CDOC for 8800 Sheridan Boulevard; and Resolution No. 3 authorizing IGA with CDOT for 72nd Ave/Raleigh St Bridge Replacement.

Council adopted the following Councillor’s Bill as an emergency ordinance: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 11-2 AND 11-8 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS. Purpose: to incorporate updated floodplain regulations adopted by the Colorado Water Conservation Board into the Westminster Municipal Code.

Council adopted the following Councillor’s Bill on first reading: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2014 ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE FUND. Purpose: to appropriate a federal grant received for bridge construction costs associated with the 72nd Ave/Raleigh St Bridge Replacement Project.

The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

By Order of the Westminster City Council Linda Yeager, City Clerk Published in the Westminster Window February 6, 2014 00062067 CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDINANCE NO. 3714 SERIES OF 2014 COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 1 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS Baker - Pinter A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 11-2 AND 11-8 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: Section 1: Section 11-2-1, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED by certain deletions and revisions to the Section as follows: 11-2-1: DEFINITIONS: (3599 3644) The following words, terms and phrases, when

CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: Section 1: Section 11-2-1, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED by certain deletions and revisions to the Section as follows: 11-2-1: DEFINITIONS: (3599 3644) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this TitleChapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Base Flood (100-Year Flood)” shall mean the flood having a one percent (1%) probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

“Base Flood Elevation (BFE)” shall mean the water surface elevation of the base flood (100-year flood) as indicated in the Official Flood Studies.

“Development” shall mean any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavating, or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.

“Encroachment Lines” shall mean lines that establish the floodway by the "equal conveyance reduction method" that differentiate those areas of the floodplain that must be preserved for the conveyance of flood flows and those areas of the floodplain that can be used for purposes other than flood flow conveyance.

“Equal Conveyance Reduction Method” shall mean the procedure for determining the "encroachment lines." This method establishes encroachment lines by reducing equal proportions of flood conveyance from both sides of a floodplain until the water surface elevation of the one hundred- (100) year floodplain is increased by one foot (1’).

“Existing Construction” shall mean, for the purposes of determining flood insurance rates, structures for which the "start of construction" commenced before the effective date of this Ordinance. "Existing construction" may also be referred to as "existing structures."

“Flood or Flooding” shall mean a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from (1) the overflow of inland waters from channels and reservoir spillways or (2) the unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source or (3) mudslides or mudflows that is combined with mud or other debris that is sufficiently fluid so as to flow over the surface of normally dry land areas, such as, Earth carried by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current.

“Flood Hazard Area” shall mean the area that will be inundated during the occurrence of the one hundred- (100) year flood (base flood).

“Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) shall mean the map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community for the purpose of insurance rating only.

“Flood Insurance Study (FIS) shall mean the report provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that includes flood profiles, the flood boundary, floodway map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood for the purpose of insurance rating only.

“Floodplain” shall mean the area that will be inundated during the occurrence of a storm of a given magnitude or frequency.

“Floodplain Development Permit” shall mean the permit required under Section 11-9-13, W.M.C. “Floodplain Management” shall mean the operation of an overall a program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage, including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, and floodplain management regulations.

“Floodplain Variance” shall mean a grant of relief by the City from the terms of the floodplain ordinance.

“Floodproofing” shall mean any combination of structural and non-structural additions, changes, or adjustments to proposed or existing structures that reduce or substantially eliminate the potential for flood damage to real estate or improved real property, public or private facilities, structures and their contents.

“Flood Profile” shall mean a graph or longitudinal profile showing the relationship of the water surface elevation of a flood event to the ground surface along a stream or river.

“Flood Protection Elevation” shall mean an elevation one foot (1’) above the water surface elevation or flood profile of the one hundred- (100) year flood under existing channel and floodplain conditions.

This elevation is applicable to development within the "flood storage area."

“Flood Storage Area” shall mean those portions of the floodplain that may serve as a temporary storage area for floodwaters from the one hundred- (100) year flood that are outside the floodway area.

“Flood Study” shall mean an engineering study utilizing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to identify storm runoff characteristics, including flow rates and the extent of inundation for a specified storm recurrence interval.

“Floodway” shall mean the channel of a river, stream, or other water course and the adjacent land area that must be reserved in order to discharge the one hundred- (100) year flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation of the one hundred- (100) year flood more than one foot (1’) assuming an equal degree of conveyance reduction from both sides of a floodplain for a significant reach of channel. The floodway is located within the floodplain.

“Lowest Floor” shall mean the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure that is usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage in an area other than a basement area is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of any portion of this Ordinance.

“Manufactured Home” shall mean a structure, transportable in one (1) or more sections, that is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. For floodplain management purposes, the term "manufactured home" also includes mobile homes, park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles placed on a site for greater than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. For insurance purposes, the term "manufactured home" does not include park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles.

“National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)” shall mean a federal regulatory program created by Congress through the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-449). This program was established within the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) for the purpose of providing federally subsidized flood insurance for those property owners located within communities participating in the NFIP. “New Construction” shall mean, for the purpose of determining flood insurance rates, structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after September 30, 1988, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.

“Official Flood Studies” shall mean flood studies adopted by official action of the City Council.

“One Hundred-Year Flood (Base Flood) shall mean the flood having a one percent (1%) probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

“One Hundred-Year Floodplain” shall mean the area of land that will be inundated during the occurrence of one hundred- (100) year flood (base flood).

“One Hundred-Year Flood Elevation” shall mean the water surface elevation of the one hundred- (100) year flood (base flood) as indicated in the Official Flood Studies.

“Shallow Flooding Areas” shall mean areas within the one hundred- (100) year floodplain where the base flood depths

ated during the occurrence of one hundred- (100) year flood (base flood).

“One Hundred-Year Flood Elevation” shall mean the water surface elevation of the one hundred- (100) year flood (base flood) as indicated in the Official Flood Studies.

“Shallow Flooding Areas” shall mean areas within the one hundred- (100) year floodplain where the base flood depths range from one foot (1’) to three feet (3’), a clearly defined channel does not exist, the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate, and velocity flow may be evident. On the flood insurance rate maps (FIRM), this area is designated as A0 or AH zones.

“Special Flood Hazard Areas” shall mean the areas of land that will be inundated during the occurrence of the one hundred(100) year flood (base flood).

“Structure” shall mean a walled and roofed building, storage tank, manufactured home or anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground above grade but not including poles, lines, cables, or other transmission or distribution facilities of public utilities that is principally above ground.

“Substantial Improvement” shall mean any repair, reconstruction, addition or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure either: Before the improvement or repair is started; or If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purpose of this definition, "substantial improvement" is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure.

The term does not, however, include either: Any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications that are solely necessary to assure safe living conditions; or Any alteration of structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places.

“Water Surface Elevation” shall mean the height in relation to mean sea level, reached by floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in floodplains.

Section 2: The index of Chapter 11-8, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS 11-8-1: AUTHORIZATION AND APPLICABILITY 11-8-2: DEFINITIONS 11-8-32: FINDINGS OF FACT 11-8-43: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 11-8-54: METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES 11-8-5: APPLICABILITY 11-8-6: OFFICIAL FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY 11-8-76: BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE SPECIAL FLOODPLAINS AND FLOOD HAZARD AREAWAYS 11-8-87: BASIS FOR DETERMINING BOUNDARIESLOCATIONS OF THE 100YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND FLOODWAY 11-8-8: OFFICIAL FLOOD STUDIES 11-8-9: COMPLIANCE 11-8-10: ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS 11-8-11: INTERPRETATION 11-8-12: WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 11-8-13: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS AND FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 11-8-14: FLOODWAY REGULATIONS 11-8-15: STANDARDS FOR WATERCOURSE ALTERATION PROCEDURES FOR MODIFYING THE OFFICIAL FLOOD STUDIES 11-8-16: NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES 11-8-17: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATOR 11-8-18: VARIANCES 11-8-19: RECORDS 11-8-20: STANDARDS FOR CRITICAL FACILITIESANNEXATION NOTIFICATION OF FEDERAL INSURANCE 11-8-21: ANNUAL REPORT TO FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Section 3: Section 11-8-1, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-1: AUTHORIZATION AND APPLICABILITY: (2534) Pursuant to Title 29 of Article XX of the Constitution of the State of Colorado and Ssection 31-23-301, C.olorado R.evised S.tatutes, the City of Westminster has the authority to adopt flood control regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizenry. These regulations shall apply to all special flood hazard areas and areas removed from the floodplain by the issuance of a FEMA letter of map revision based on fill (LOMR-F) within the City.

Section 4: A new Section 11-8-2, W.M.C., is hereby ADOPTED as follows: 11-8-2: DEFINITIONS: The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “100-Year Flood” shall mean a flood having a recurrence interval that has a onepercent chance of being equaled or exceeded during any given year (1-percentannual-chance flood). The terms "onehundred-year flood" and "one percent chance flood" are synonymous with the term "100-year flood." The term does not imply that the flood will necessarily happen once every one hundred years.

“100-Year Floodplain” shall mean the area of land susceptible to being inundated as a result of the occurrence of a one-hundred-year flood.

“500-Year Flood” shall mean a flood having a recurrence interval that has a 0.2percent chance of being equaled or exceeded during any given year (0.2-percent-chance-annual-flood). The term does not imply that the flood will necessarily happen once every five hundred years.

“500-Year Floodplain shall mean the area of land susceptible to being inundated as a result of the occurrence of a five-hundred-year flood.

“Addition” shall mean any activity that expands the enclosed footprint or increases the square footage of an existing structure.

“Area of Shallow Flooding” shall mean a designated Zone AO or AH on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with a one percent chance or greater annual chance of flooding to an average depth of one to three feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.

“Base Flood Elevation (BFE)” shall mean the elevation shown on a FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map for Zones AE, AH, A1A30, AR, AR/A, AR/AE, AR/A1-A30, AR/AH, AR/AO, V1-V30, and VE that indicates the water surface elevation resulting from a flood that has a one percent chance of equaling or exceeding that level in any given year.

“Basement” shall mean any area of a building having its floor sub-grade (below ground level) on all sides.

“Channel” shall mean the physical confine of stream or waterway consisting of a bed and stream banks, existing in a variety of geometries.

“Channelization” shall mean the artificial creation, enlargement or realignment of a stream channel.

“Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)” shall mean the codification of the general and permanent Rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation.

“Community” shall mean any political subdivision in the state of Colorado that has authority to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations through zoning, including, but not limited to, cities, towns, unincorporated areas in the counties, Indian tribes and drainage and flood control districts.

broad areas subject to Federal regulation.

“Community” shall mean any political subdivision in the state of Colorado that has authority to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations through zoning, including, but not limited to, cities, towns, unincorporated areas in the counties, Indian tribes and drainage and flood control districts.

“Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR)” shall mean FEMA's comment on a proposed project, which does not revise an effective floodplain map, which would, upon construction, affect the hydrologic or hydraulic characteristics of a flooding source and thus result in the modification of the existing regulatory floodplain.

“Critical Facility” shall mean a structure or related infrastructure, but not the land on which it is situated, that if flooded may result in significant hazards to public health and safety or interrupt essential services and operations for the community at any time before, during and after a flood. The classification and detailed description of critical facilities is specified in Rule 6 of the Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Water Conservation Board’s “Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado,” dated November 17, 2010, or as such rule is amended.

“DFIRM Database” shall mean the database (usually spreadsheets containing data and analyses) that accompany the DFIRM. The “FEMA Mapping Specifications and Guidelines” outline requirements for the development and maintenance of DFIRM databases.

“Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM)” shall mean the FEMA digital floodplain map. These digital maps serve as “regulatory floodplain maps” for insurance and floodplain management purposes.

“Elevated Building” shall mean a nonbasement building (i) built, in the case of a building in Zones A1-30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, and D, to have the top of the elevated floor above the highest adjacent grade level by means of pilings, columns (posts and piers), or shear walls parallel to the flow of the water and (ii) adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the building during a flood of up to the magnitude of the base flood. In the case of Zones A1-30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, and D, "elevated building" also includes a building elevated by means of fill or solid foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movement of flood waters.

“Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision” shall mean a manufactured or mobile home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before January 27, 2014.

“Expansion to an Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision” shall mean the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured or mobile homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).

“Federal Register” shall mean the official daily publication for Rules, proposed Rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

“FEMA” shall mean the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program.

“Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)” shall mean an official map of a community, on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the Special Flood Hazard Areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.

“Flood Insurance Study (FIS)” shall mean the official report provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The report contains the Flood Insurance Rate Map as well as flood profiles for studied flooding sources that can be used to determine Base Flood Elevations for some areas.

“Floodplain or Flood-Prone Area” shall mean any land area susceptible to being inundated as the result of a flood, including the area of land over which floodwater would flow from the spillway of a reservoir.

“Floodplain Ordinance Administrator” or “Floodplain Administrator” shall mean the City’s official designated to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations.

“Floodplain Development Permit” shall mean the permit required before construction or development begins within any Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). For those areas where FEMA has not defined a SFHA, the City shall require permits for all proposed construction or other development including the placement of manufactured homes, so that it may determine whether such construction or other development is proposed within flood-prone areas. Permits are required to ensure that proposed development projects meet the requirements of the NFIP and this floodplain management ordinance.

“Floodplain Management Regulations” shall mean the City’s zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as a floodplain ordinance, stormwater quality ordinance) and other applications of police power. The term also describes such state or local regulations, in any combination thereof, which provide standards for the purpose of flood damage prevention and reduction.

“Floodproofing” shall mean any combination of structural and/or non-structural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents.

“Flood Control Structure” shall mean a physical structure designed and built expressly or partially for the purpose of reducing, redirecting, or guiding flood flows along a particular waterway. These specialized flood modifying works are those constructed in conformance with sound engineering standards.

“Floodway or “Regulatory Floodway” shall mean the channel of a river or other watercourse and adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height. The Colorado statewide standard for the designated height to be used for all newly studied reaches shall be one-half (0.5) foot (six inches). Letters of Map Revision to existing floodway delineations may continue to use the floodway criteria in place at the time of the existing floodway delineation.

“Freeboard” shall mean the vertical distance in feet above a predicted water surface elevation intended to provide a margin of safety to compensate for unknown factors that could contribute to flood heights greater than the height calculated for a selected size flood such as debris blockage of bridge openings and the increased runoff due to urbanization of the watershed.

“Highest Adjacent Grade” shall mean the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.

“Historic Structure” shall mean any structure that is: (1) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register; (2) Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district; (3) Individually listed on a state inventory

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ture that is: (1) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register; (2) Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district; (3) Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior; or (4) Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either: (a) By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, or (b) Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.

“Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)” shall mean FEMA's official revision of an effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), or Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM), or both. LOMRs are generally based on the implementation of physical measures that affect the hydrologic or hydraulic characteristics of a flooding source and thus result in the modification of the existing regulatory floodway, the effective Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), or the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

“Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F)” shall mean FEMA’s modification of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) based on the placement of fill outside the existing regulatory floodway but inside the flood storage area.

“Levee” shall mean a man-made embankment, usually earthen, designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control, or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary flooding. For a levee structure to be reflected on the FEMA FIRMs as providing flood protection, the levee structure must meet the requirements set forth in 44 CFR 65.10.

“Levee System” shall mean a flood protection system which consists of a levee, or levees, and associated structures, such as closure and drainage devices, which are constructed and operated in accordance with sound engineering practices.

“Lowest Adjacent Grade (LAG)” shall mean the lowest elevation of the ground surface touching a structure.

“Lowest Floor” shall mean the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). Any floor used for living purposes which includes working, storage, sleeping, cooking and eating, or recreation or any combination thereof. This includes any floor that could be converted to such a use such as a basement or crawl space. The lowest floor is a determinate for the flood insurance premium for a building, home or business. An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking or vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area is not considered a building's lowest floor; provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirement of Section 60.3 of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations.

“Mean Sea Level” shall mean the North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988 or other datum, to which Base Flood Elevations shown on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced.

“National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)” shall mean FEMA’s program of flood insurance coverage and floodplain management administered in conjunction with the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The NFIP has applicable Federal regulations promulgated in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The U.S. Congress established the NFIP in 1968 with the passage of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.

“New Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision” shall mean a manufactured or a mobile home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after January 27, 2014.

“No-Rise Certification” shall mean a record of the results of an engineering analysis conducted to determine whether a project will increase flood heights in a floodway. A No-Rise Certification must be supported by technical data and signed by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer. The supporting technical data should be based on the standard step-backwater computer model used to develop the 100year floodway shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM).

“Physical Map Revision (PMR)” shall mean FEMA’s action whereby one or more map panels are physically revised and republished. A PMR is used to change flood risk zones, floodplain and/or floodway delineations, flood elevations, and/or planimetric features.

“Special Flood Hazard Area” or “Flood Hazard Area” shall mean the land in the floodplain within a communityCity subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year, i.e., the 100year floodplain.

“Structure” shall mean a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, which is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home.

“Substantial Damage” shall mean damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure just prior to when the damage occurred.

“Substantial Improvement” shall mean any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure before start of construction of the improvement. This includes structures which have incurred Substantial Damage, regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either: (1) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications that have been identified by the local code enforcement official and that are the minimum necessary to insure safe living conditions, or (2) Any alteration of an Historic Structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as an Historic Structure.

“Variance” shall mean a grant of relief to a person from the requirement of this ordinance when specific enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship. A variance, therefore, permits construction or development in a manner otherwise prohibited by this ordinance. (For full requirements see Section 60.6 of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations).

“Violation” shall mean the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in Section 60.3(b)(5), (c)(4), (c)(10), (d)(3), (e)(2), (e)(4), or (e)(5) is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.

“Water Surface Elevation (WSEL)” shall mean the height, in relation to the North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988 (or other datum, where specified), of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas.

Section 5: Former Section 11-8-2, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-32: FINDINGS OF FACT: (2534)

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or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications that have been identified by the local code enforcement official and that are the minimum necessary to insure safe living conditions, or (2) Any alteration of an Historic Structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as an Historic Structure.

“Variance” shall mean a grant of relief to a person from the requirement of this ordinance when specific enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship. A variance, therefore, permits construction or development in a manner otherwise prohibited by this ordinance. (For full requirements see Section 60.6 of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations).

“Violation” shall mean the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in Section 60.3(b)(5), (c)(4), (c)(10), (d)(3), (e)(2), (e)(4), or (e)(5) is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.

“Water Surface Elevation (WSEL)” shall mean the height, in relation to the North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988 (or other datum, where specified), of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas.

Section 5: Former Section 11-8-2, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-32: FINDINGS OF FACT: (2534) (A) The special flood hazard areas of the City of Westminster are subject to periodic inundation which may result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which would adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.

(B) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in floodplains hazard areas whichthat increase flood heights and velocities, and by the occupancy of special flood hazard areas by uses or structures vulnerable to floods and hazardous to other lands because they arewhen inadequately floodproofed, or elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss.

Section 6: Former Section 11-8-4, subsection (A), W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-54: METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES: (2534) In order to accomplish its purposes, this ordinance includes methods and provisions for: (A) Restricting or prohibiting uses thatwhich are dangerous to health, safety and property in times of floodingdue to water or erosion hazards, or that cause excessivewhich result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights or velocities.

Section 7: Former Section 11-8-3, “Statement of Purpose”, W.M.C., is renumbered as Section 11-8-4, STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: and former Section 11-8-5, “Applicability”, W.M.C., is hereby REPEALED. Section 8: Former Section 11-8-8, W.M.C., is hereby REPEALED and a new Section 11-8-6, W.M.C. is hereby ADOPTED as follows: 11-8-6: OFFICIAL FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY: The Flood Insurance Study for Jefferson County, Colorado, as provided to the City by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, along with its accompanying FIRMs (effective February 5, 2014) and any revisions thereto are adopted as the applicable FIS and FIRMs for the City.

The Floodplain Administrator shall keep a copy of the Flood Insurance Study (FIS), DFIRMs and FIRMs on file and available for public inspection.

Section 9: Former Section 11-8-6, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-67: BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAFLOODPLAINS AND FLOODWAYS: (2534) The Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) within the City are those identified in the official FIS. These Special Flood Hazard Areas identified by the FIS and attendant mapping are the minimum areas of the City subject to the applicability of this ordinance and may be supplemented by studies designated and approved by the City of Westminster. Westminster hereby establishes floodplains and floodways whose boundaries are those of the designated 100-year floodplain, special flood hazard areas and the designated floodways as are shown or tabulated in the Official Flood Studies.

Section 10: Former Section 11-8-7, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-78: BASIS FOR DETERMINING BOUNDARIESTHE EXACT LOCATIONS OF THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND FLOODWAY: (2534) (A) The boundaries of the 100-year floodplain and the floodway shall be determined from information presented in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS)Official Flood Studies. In the absence of other information (i.e., site specific studies as provided by the property owner), boundaries shall be determined by scaling distances on the maps provided in the FISOfficial Flood Studies. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries, the floodplain administratorDirector of Community Development shall make the necessary interpretation. In all cases, the 100-year flood elevation as provided in the FISOfficial Flood Studies shall be the governing factor in locating the boundary on any property.

(B) If the Official Flood StudiesFIS does not provide 100-year flood elevations, then the floodplain administrator Director of Community Development shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any 100year flood elevation and floodway data available from any federal, state, local or other source as criteria for requiring that new construction, substantial improvements or other developments in floodplain areas are administered in accordance with section 11-8-14, Floodplain Regulations, of this Chapterordinance.

Section 11: Section 11-8-9, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-9: COMPLIANCE: (2534) No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations. Nothing herein shall prevent the City from taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation of this Chapter. These regulations meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the National Flood Insurance Program.

Section 12: Section 11-8-13, W.M.C., subsections (A), (B), (C), and (I) are hereby AMENDED and a new subsection (K) is hereby ADDED as follows: 11-8-13: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS: (2534) The following regulations shall apply to all lands located within the 100-year floodplain: (A) GENERAL STANDARDS: (1). All proposed developments within the Special Flood Hazard Area100-year floodplain shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this ordinance and shall not adversely affect any upstream, downstream or adjacent properties.

(2). No development, use, fill, construction or alteration on or over any portion of a designated floodplain shall be permitted which would cause or result in any of the following: (a) The storage or processing of materials that in times of flooding are buoyant, flammable, explosive or otherwise potentially injurious to human, animal or plant life. (b) The disposal of garbage or other solid waste materials. (c) Substantial solid debris being carried downstream by flood waters. (d) Any obstruction which would impair the flow capacity of a designated floodplain so as to cause foreseeable damage to oth-

this ordinance and other applicable regulations. Nothing herein shall prevent the City from taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation of this Chapter. These regulations meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the National Flood Insurance Program.

Section 12: Section 11-8-13, W.M.C., subsections (A), (B), (C), and (I) are hereby AMENDED and a new subsection (K) is hereby ADDED as follows: 11-8-13: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS: (2534) The following regulations shall apply to all lands located within the 100-year floodplain: (A) GENERAL STANDARDS: (1). All proposed developments within the Special Flood Hazard Area100-year floodplain shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this ordinance and shall not adversely affect any upstream, downstream or adjacent properties.

(2). No development, use, fill, construction or alteration on or over any portion of a designated floodplain shall be permitted which would cause or result in any of the following: (a) The storage or processing of materials that in times of flooding are buoyant, flammable, explosive or otherwise potentially injurious to human, animal or plant life. (b) The disposal of garbage or other solid waste materials. (c) Substantial solid debris being carried downstream by flood waters. (d) Any obstruction which would impair the flow capacity of a designated floodplain so as to cause foreseeable damage to others, wherever located.

(3). All new construction, lateral additions and substantial improvements (including the placement of prefabricated buildings and manufactured homes) shall be: (a) Designed or modified and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure, (b) Designed and Cconstructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage, and (c) Designed and Cconstructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage, (d) Designed and constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding, and (de) Designed and Cconstructed in conformance with all sections of this Chapterordinance.

(B) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES: (1). In floodplain areas in which the 100year flood elevations are not known, all new construction and substantial improvements of residential structures shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated two feet (2') above the gutter flowline of the nearest street.

(2). In floodplain areas in which the base100-year fFlood eElevations (BFE) isare known, or in areas where depth numbers for areas of shallow flooding are available, all new construction and substantial improvements of residential construction shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated one foot (1') above the BFE100-year Flood Elevation as indicated in the appropriate Official FloodFlood Insurance Study (FIS).

(3) Require within any AO Zone that all new construction and substantial improvements of residential structures have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated three feet (3’) above the highest adjacent grade, if no depth number is specified, or at least one foot higher than the depth number specified (in feet) in the FIS. (4) Within Zones AH or Zone AO, adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes are required to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.

(5) No new residential lot shall be platted if located entirely within the 100-year floodplain. Any use of or construction upon a residential lot that is partially located in the 100-year floodplain must comply with all requirements of this Chapter.

(C) NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES: (1). In floodplain areas in which the 100year flood elevations are not known, all new construction and substantial improvements of non-residential structures shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated two feet (2') above the gutter flow line of the nearest street.

(2). In floodplain areas in which the BFE is100-year Flood Elevations are known, or in areas where depth numbers for areas of shallow flooding are available, all new construction and substantial improvements of non-residential construction shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated one foot (1') above the BFE100year Flood Elevation as indicated in the FISappropriate Official Flood Study.

(3). Require within any AO Zone that all new construction and substantial improvements of non-residential structures have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated two three feet (3’) above the highest adjacent grade, if no depth number is specified, or at least one foot higher than the depth number specified (in feet) on the FISOfficial Flood Study or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be completely floodproofed to that level to meet the floodproofing standards specified in (5) below.

(4). Within Zones AH or Zone AO, adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes are required to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.

(45). As an alternative for non-residential structures only, the structure, including utility and sanitary facilities, can be completely floodproofed to the levels mentioned above. The walls and basement floor shall be completely waterproofed and they shall be built to withstand lateral and uplift water pressure, and (a) be floodproofed so that, below the BFEbase flood elevation, the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water; (b) have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and (c) be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the provisions of this paragraph. Such certification shall be provided to the floodplain administratorofficial as set forth in section 11-8-19.

(56). When floodproofing is used for nonresidential structures, a registered professional engineer or licensed architect shall certify that the floodproofing methods are adequate to withstand the flood pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces, and other factors caused by the 100-year flood. A record of this certification shall be maintained on file with the building permit by the Building Official. The elevation to which the structure is floodproofed (based on mean sea level) shall be noted on theattached to certification.

(I) ESTABLISHMENT OF FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: A Floodplain Development Permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any 100-year floodplain area as established in the FISappropriate Official Flood Study. Application for a Floodplain Development Permit shall be made on forms furnished by the City of Westminster and may include, but are not limited to: Plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities; and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required: (1). Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures; (2). Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been floodproofed; (3). Certification by a registered professional engineer or certified architect that the floodproofing methods for any non-

set forth in section 11-8-19.

When floodproofing is used for non20(56). residential structures, a registered profes-

sional engineer or licensed architect shall certify that the floodproofing methods are adequate to withstand the flood pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces, and other factors caused by the 100-year flood. A record of this certification shall be maintained on file with the building permit by the Building Official. The elevation to which the structure is floodproofed (based on mean sea level) shall be noted on theattached to certification.

(I) ESTABLISHMENT OF FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: A Floodplain Development Permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any 100-year floodplain area as established in the FISappropriate Official Flood Study. Application for a Floodplain Development Permit shall be made on forms furnished by the City of Westminster and may include, but are not limited to: Plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities; and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required: (1). Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures; (2). Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been floodproofed; (3). Certification by a registered professional engineer or certified architect that the floodproofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet the floodproofing criteria in Ssection 11-8-13(C), above; and (4). Description and analysis prepared by a registered professional engineer of the extent to which any watercourse, floodplain or floodway will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.

(K) FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR PROPERTY REMOVED FROM THE FLOODPLAIN BT FILL: The City will not issue a floodplain development permit for the construction of a new structure or an addition to an existing structure on a property that has been removed from the floodplain by the issuance of a FEMA LOMR-F, unless the elevation of the lowest floor is placed one (1’) foot above the BFE that existed prior to the placement of the approved fill.

Section 13: Section 11-8-14, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-14: FLOODWAY REGULATIONS: (2534) (A) The State of Colorado has adopted standards for the floodway that are more stringent than the FEMA minimum standards. Because floodways are extremely hazardous areas due to the velocity of floodwaters, which carry debris, potential projectiles and significant amounts of eroded materials, only the following uses are permitted in the regulatory floodway: There shall be no encroachment of fill, new construction, substantial improvements or any other development within or above a floodway unless certification by a professional engineer is provided demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in any increase in the 100-year Flood Elevations or any negative impacts on upstream, downstream or adjacent properties. If the above requirement is satisfied, then all new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with the following permitted uses in the floodway: (1). General farming, pasture, outdoor plant nurseries, horticulture, forestry, wildlife sanctuary, game farm and other similar agricultural, wildlife and related uses.

(2). Lawns, gardens, play areas, bikeways, pedestrian pathways and other similar uses.

(3). Portions of golf courses, driving ranges, archery ranges, faipier grounds, parks, hiking or horseback riding trails, open space and other similar private and public recreational uses not involving structures.

(4) Buried or underground utility lines.

(B) The uses permitted in subsection (A) above may not involve any encroachment such as fill, new construction, substantial improvements or any other development within or above the floodway, unless certification is provided by a registered professional engineer demonstrating that such encroachment shall not result in any increase in the BFE or have any negative impacts on upstream, downstream or adjacent properties.

(C) Notwithstanding the above provisions, under the provisions of 44 CFR Chapter 1, Section 65.12, of the National Flood Insurance Regulations, the City may permit encroachments within the adopted regulatory floodway that would result in an increase in BFE, provided that the City first applies for a CLOMR and receives a floodway revision through FEMA. Section 14: Section 11-8-15, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-15: PROCEDURES FOR MODIFYING THE OFFICIAL FLOOD STUDIES: (2534)ALTERATION OF A WATERCOURSE: For all proposed developments that alter a watercourse within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the following standards apply: Applicants proposing channelization and flow diversion projects shall appropriately consider issues of sediment transport, erosion, deposition, and channel migration and properly mitigate potential problems through the project as well as upstream and downstream of any improvement activity. A detailed analysis of sediment transport and overall channel stability may be required by the City to assist in determining the most appropriate design.

Channelization and flow diversion projects shall identify and evaluate the residual 100-year floodplain.

Any channelization or other stream alteration activity proposed by a project proponent must be evaluated for its impact on the regulatory floodplain and be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local floodplain rules, regulations and ordinances.

Any stream alteration activity shall be designed and stamped by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer or Certified Professional Hydrologist.

All activities within the regulatory floodplain shall meet all applicable federal, state and local floodplain requirements and regulations.

Within the regulatory floodway, stream alteration activities shall not be constructed unless the project proponent demonstrates through a floodway analysis and report, stamped by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer, that there is no rise in the existing BFE resulting from the project (otherwise known as a No-Rise Certification), unless the City first applies for and receives a CLOMR and Floodway revision.

Applicants must demonstrate that future maintenance of the channelization or flow diversion project will occur for any altered or relocated portions of watercourses so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished.

(A) 100-year floodplain elevations may increase or decrease resulting from physical changes, hydrologic changes, or criteria changes that directly affect flooding conditions. Within six months of the date that such information becomes available to the City, the City shall notify the Federal Emergency Management Agency of changes by submitting technical or scientific data that the Official Flood Studies do not accurately reflect flood risks as they currently exist. When these changes are the result of new developments, the developer shall be responsible for submitting all required technical and scientific data necessary to identify and delineate the new floodplain elevation and floodway boundaries.

(B) The City shall notify adjacent communities, when affected, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse on which the 100-year flood elevations have been provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This

teration activities shall not be constructed unless the project proponent demonstrates through a floodway analysis and report, stamped by a registered Colorado Professional Engineer, that there is no rise in the existing BFE resulting from the project (otherwise known as a No-Rise Certification), unless the City first applies for and receives a CLOMR and Floodway revision.

Applicants must demonstrate that future maintenance of the channelization or flow diversion project will occur for any altered or relocated portions of watercourses so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished.

(A) 100-year floodplain elevations may increase or decrease resulting from physical changes, hydrologic changes, or criteria changes that directly affect flooding conditions. Within six months of the date that such information becomes available to the City, the City shall notify the Federal Emergency Management Agency of changes by submitting technical or scientific data that the Official Flood Studies do not accurately reflect flood risks as they currently exist. When these changes are the result of new developments, the developer shall be responsible for submitting all required technical and scientific data necessary to identify and delineate the new floodplain elevation and floodway boundaries.

(B) The City shall notify adjacent communities, when affected, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse on which the 100-year flood elevations have been provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This notice will verify that the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of the watercourse has been maintained.

(C) Any submissions that result in changes or corrections to the existing 100year Flood Elevations as shown in the Official Flood Studies will not be officially approved by the City until after the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved such changes or corrections.

Section 15: All references in Sections 118-16 and 11-8-19, W.M.C., to the “Official Flood Study” are hereby AMENDED to reference the Flood Insurance Study, instead.

Section 16: Section 11-8-18, sub-subsection (B)(2), W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows: 11-8-18: VARIANCES: (2534) (B) CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES: (2) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places upon a determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure’s continued designation as an historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structurewithout regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this section.

Section 17: Sections 11-8-20, “Annexation Notification of Federal Insurance” and 11-8-21, “Annual Report to FEMA”, W.M.C., are hereby REPEALED and a new Section 11-8-20 is hereby ADOPTED as follows: 11-8-20: STANDARDS FOR CRITICAL FACILITIES: The City will use the following criteria in order to identify and confirm which specific structures within the City are critical facilities: (A) CLASSIFICATION OF CRITICAL FACITILIES: Critical Facilities are classified under the following categories: (1) Essential Services; (2) Hazardous Materials; (3) At-risk Populations; and (4) Vital to Restoring Normal Services.

(1) Essential Services facilities include public safety, emergency response, emergency medical, designated emergency shelters, communications, public utility plant facilities, and transportation lifelines. (a) These facilities consist of: (i) Public safety (police stations, fire and rescue stations, emergency vehicle and equipment storage, and, emergency operation centers); (ii) Emergency medical (hospitals, ambulance service centers, urgent care centers having emergency treatment functions, and non-ambulatory surgical structures, but not including clinics, doctor’s offices, and non-urgent care medical structures that do not provide these functions); (iii) Designated emergency shelters; (iv) Communications (main hubs for telephone, broadcasting equipment for cable systems, satellite dish systems, cellular systems, television, radio, and other emergency warning systems, but excluding towers, poles, lines, cables, and conduits); (v) Public utility plant facilities for generation and distribution ( hubs, treatment plants, substations and pumping stations for water, power and gas, but not including towers, poles, power lines, buried pipelines, transmission lines, distribution lines, and service lines); and (vi) Air transportation lifelines (municipal and larger airports, helicopter pads and structures serving emergency functions, and associated infrastructure such as aviation control towers, air traffic control centers, and emergency equipment aircraft hangars). (b) Specific exemptions to this category include wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), non-potable water treatment and distribution systems, and hydroelectric power generating plants and related appurtenances, which have plans in place to avoid system failures during extreme floods events and adequate restoration plans following flood emergencies. (c) Public utility plant facilities may be exempted if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City that the facility is an element of a redundant system for which service will not be interrupted during a flood. At a minimum, it shall be demonstrated that redundant facilities are available (either owned by the same utility or available through an intergovernmental agreement or other contract) and connected, the alternative facilities are either located outside of the 100-year floodplain or are compliant with the provisions of this Chapter, and an operations plan is in effect that states how redundant systems will provide service to the affected area in the event of a flood. Evidence of ongoing redundancy shall be provided to the City on an as-needed basis upon request.

(2) Hazardous Materials facilities include facilities that produce or store highly volatile, flammable, explosive, toxic and/or water-reactive materials. (a) These facilities may include: (i) Chemical and pharmaceutical plants (chemical plant, pharmaceutical manufacturing); (ii) Laboratories containing highly volatile, flammable, explosive, toxic and/or waterreactive materials; (iii) Refineries; (iv) Hazardous waste storage and disposal sites; and (v) Above ground gasoline or propane storage or sales centers. (b) Facilities shall be determined to be Critical Facilities if they produce or store materials in excess of threshold limits. If the owner of a facility is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to keep a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on file for any chemicals stored or used in the work place, AND the chemical(s) is stored in quantities equal to or greater than the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for that chemical, then that facility shall be considered to be a Critical Facility. The TPQ for these chemicals is: either 500 pounds or the TPQ listed (whichever is lower) for the 356 chemicals listed under 40 C.F.R. § 302 (2010), also known as Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS); or 10,000 pounds for any other chemical. This threshold is consistent with the requirements for reportable chemicals established by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. OSHA requirements for MSDS can be found in 29 C.F.R. § 1910 (2010). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation “Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification,” 40 C.F.R. §

ter-reactive materials. (a) These facilities may include: (i) Chemical and pharmaceutical plants (chemical plant, pharmaceutical manufacturing); (ii) Laboratories containing highly volatile, flammable, explosive, toxic and/or waterreactive materials; (iii) Refineries; (iv) Hazardous waste storage and disposal sites; and (v) Above ground gasoline or propane storage or sales centers. (b) Facilities shall be determined to be Critical Facilities if they produce or store materials in excess of threshold limits. If the owner of a facility is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to keep a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on file for any chemicals stored or used in the work place, AND the chemical(s) is stored in quantities equal to or greater than the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for that chemical, then that facility shall be considered to be a Critical Facility. The TPQ for these chemicals is: either 500 pounds or the TPQ listed (whichever is lower) for the 356 chemicals listed under 40 C.F.R. § 302 (2010), also known as Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS); or 10,000 pounds for any other chemical. This threshold is consistent with the requirements for reportable chemicals established by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. OSHA requirements for MSDS can be found in 29 C.F.R. § 1910 (2010). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation “Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification,” 40 C.F.R. § 302 (2010) and OSHA regulation “Occupational Safety and Health Standards,” 29 C.F.R. § 1910 (2010) are incorporated herein by reference and include the regulations in existence at the time of the promulgation this ordinance, but exclude later amendments to or editions of the regulations (c) Specific exemptions to this category include: (i) Finished consumer products within retail centers and households containing hazardous materials intended for household use, and agricultural products intended for agricultural use. (ii) Buildings and other structures containing hazardous materials for which it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the local authority having jurisdiction by hazard assessment and certification by a qualified professional (as determined by the local jurisdiction having land use authority) that a release of the subject hazardous material does not pose a major threat to the public. (iii) Pharmaceutical sales, use, storage, and distribution centers that do not manufacture pharmaceutical products. (d) The exemptions, listed in paragraph (c) above, shall not apply to buildings or other structures that also function as Critical Facilities under another category outlined in this section.

(3) At-risk Populations facilities include medical care, congregate care, and schools. (a) These facilities consist of: (i) Elder care (nursing homes); (ii) Congregate care serving 12 or more individuals (day care and assisted living); (iii) Public and private schools (preschools, K-12 schools), before-school and after-school care serving 12 or more children); (4) Facilities Vital to Restoring Normal Services including government operations. (a) These facilities consist of: (i) Essential government operations (public records, courts, jails, building permitting and inspection services, community administration and management, maintenance and equipment centers); (ii) Essential structures for public colleges and universities (dormitories, offices, and classrooms only). (b) These facilities may be exempted if it is demonstrated to the City that the facility is an element of a redundant system for which service will not be interrupted during a flood. At a minimum, it shall be demonstrated that redundant facilities are available (either owned by the same entity or available through an intergovernmental agreement or other contract), the alternative facilities are either located outside of the 100-year floodplain or are compliant with this ordinance, and an operations plan is in effect that states how redundant facilities will provide service to the affected area in the event of a flood.

Evidence of ongoing redundancy shall be provided to the City on an as-needed basis upon request.

(B) PROTECTION FOR CRITICAL FACILITIES - All new and substantially improved Critical Facilities and new additions to Critical Facilities located within the Special Flood Hazard Area shall be regulated to a higher standard than structures not determined to be Critical Facilities. For the purposes of this, protection shall include either (1) location outside the Special Flood Hazard Area or (2) elevation or floodproofing of the structure to at least two feet above the Base Flood Elevation.

(C) INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR NEW CRITICAL FACILITIES - New Critical Facilities shall, when practicable as determined by the City, have continuous non-inundated access (ingress and egress for evacuation and emergency services) during a100-year flood event.

Section 18. Emergency. In order to insure that participants in the FEMA flood insurance program have uninterrupted coverage, the above regulations must be in place before February 5, 2014, and therefore an emergency is declared to exist, and this ordinance is declared to be necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety.

Wherefore, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon adoption of this ordinance on January 27, 2014, by an affirmative vote of six of the members of the Council if six or seven members of the Council are present at the meeting at which this ordinance is presented, or by an affirmative vote of four of the members of the Council if four or five members of the Council are present at the meeting at which this ordinance is enacted.

Section 19: This ordinance shall be published in full within ten days after its enactment.

February 6, 2014

INTRODUCED, READ IN FULL AND PASSED AND ADOPTED AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE this 27th day of January, 2014.

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