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Suspect in carjackings arrested Ryan Stone apprehended in northern Douglas County By Jane Reuter and Chris Michlewicz Staff writers

A multi-county, high-speed chase during which a man carjacked and crashed several vehicles through the morning rush hour ended March 12 with the suspect’s arrest in northern Douglas County. Ryan Stone, 28, is suspected of eluding authorities for almost two hours before crashing a stolen silver sedan at Lincoln

Emergency personnel swarm the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Peoria Street after the suspect crashed this silver sedan, then attempted to take the dark gray wagon behind it before a sheriff ’s deputy blocked his escape. Photo by Jane Reuter

Avenue and Peoria Street at about 8:15 a.m. Even after crashing, the suspect ran to the vehicle he’d hit and attempted to get into it before a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy blocked the second car with his paStone trol vehicle. Stone then fled on foot, nearly scaling a fence at the Windsor at Meridian apartments before officers apprehended him. Suspect continues on Page 12

District survey weighed School leaders say implementation must be carefully considered By Jane Reuter

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Bill Mackenzie, Jr., gets a laugh while telling stories at his dad’s 100th birthday party March 7 at the Life Care Center of Stonegate. Bill Mackenzie, Sr., was born the year World War I broke out. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

100 years and counting Parker resident celebrates Centennial birthday with family By Chris Michlewicz

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veryone should be so lucky. Hitting the 100-year mark — it’s exceptionally rare. But experts anticipate that more people will reach their Centennial year as health awareness and medical care continue to improve. Anyone wishing to hit the milestone would be wise to take a cue or two from Bill Mackenzie Sr., who celebrated his 100th birthday at the Life Care Center of Stonegate in Parker March 7. Surrounded by the love of friends and family — including three children, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren — Mackenzie listened as his son, Bill Jr., recounted tales from a storied life. Before the event, Bill Mackenzie Jr. put his dad’s longevity into perspective: he was born the year World War I broke out; he was 15 when the stock market

Bill Mackenzie, who turned 100 years old on March 7, smiles at his great-granddaughter, Emma, during a celebration with family and friends at the Life Care Center of Stonegate. crashed and vividly remembers life during the Depression; he was 49 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Mackenzie was exactly three months shy of his 28th birthday when the United States entered World War II, and he longed for the opportunity to fly a plane

in combat on his country’s behalf. He was rejected by the Navy because of colorblindness, so he decided to earn his pilot’s license by going to a civilian flight school. The condition was overlooked by the Army Air Corps because of his friendship with a flight surgeon and Mackenzie was eventually accepted, although he was seen as a greater asset at home because there were “too many airplanes and not enough pilots,” Mackenzie Jr. said. Mackenzie Sr. got his commission as a flight instructor and trained hundreds of cadets, a perilous job that nearly cost him his life on more than one occasion. While his dad’s permanency could partly be attributed to luck, genetics is also a factor. Mackenzie Sr.’s father lived long into his golden years. Mental acuity is an equally-important component. “He has a very active mind,” Bill Jr. said. “Even at 100, he’s very attuned, he’s precise, he’s alert.” Reaching the age of 100, in fact, became Mackenzie Sr.’s goal when he turned 90. He still studies actuarial

Community members repeatedly have requested a return of the once-annual Douglas County School District parent and employee surveys. School board president Kevin Larsen recently said the idea is not off the table, but that it must be thoroughly examined. A parent survey has not been done since 2012, and DCSD discounted those results as too small to be statistically valid. Some parents believe the surveys are needed to gauge community satisfaction with the district’s policies and direction, and they again asked for their return during the March 3 Board Unplugged meeting at Parker’s Cimarron Middle School. “It’s something I think we could look at,” Larsen said after the meeting. “To just say we’re going to do a survey, I think that’s got to be very carefully considered. How do we do that so the results we get from it truly represent the whole community and have meaningful, valid results we can base some things on? It really needs to be cross sectional, representative of everybody’s viewpoints.” Larsen also noted the board was elected based on an education reform platform, and a survey’s results likely wouldn’t prompt a change in direction. He also said the key components of DCSD’s education reform — including pay-for-performance, the market-based pay scale and other policies — already are in place. “I don’t think we’re going to be dealing with so many changes,” he said. “We’re trying to just refine what we’ve already laid out.” Regardless, the Strong Schools Coalition is among many who continue to advocate for a survey. Coalition president Laura Mutton said she’d like to see separate surveys given to parents, students, DCSD employees and community members. “An election is not a survey,” she said. Survey continues on Page12

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A forecast full of money comes our way The second half of the legislative session will be best summed up by an overused 1990s catch phrase. “Show me the money.” While lawmakers spent quite a bit of time working on flood legislation during the first half of the session, the real story right now is the flood of bills that are piling up in appropriations committees, waiting to be funded. The hundreds of bills that sit in appropriation limbo are like a casting room full of singing, animated bills that are auditioning for “School House Rock.” “But I know I’ll be a law someday. At least I hope and pray that I will. But today I am still just a bill.” Starting March 18, there’s going to be a lot of lawmakers sitting around praying that their bills will not only become law, but will receive funding to boot. That’s the day that the Joint Budget Committee is scheduled to announce the state’s revenue forecast for the upcoming fiscal year. The forecast will determine which bills get money and which ones don’t. Whatever happens after that day, the result is certain to disappoint some lawmakers. “We will have tough decisions as we move through (the appropriations process),” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver. “There’s a lot of good ideas out there, but it doesn’t mean we can fund them all.” The JBC will do its best to cobble together a budget that comes close to the

one that Gov. John Hickenlooper has proposed — a $24 billion long bill that could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding for Colorado schools. In addition to Senate Bill 1 legislation, which would pump more than $100 million into higher education, the budget is also expected to include $230 million for K-12 education, as outlined by House Bill 1292, the Student Success Act. While the additional funding will go a long way in replacing money that was drained from education funding in recent lean budget years, even the sizable cash infusion is certain to leave some educators wanting more. Last month, school superintendents called on lawmakers to address the socalled “negative factor” in education funding, which came as a result of $1 billion in education budget cuts in recent years. Superintendents point to a healthier state education fund as a sign that perhaps this is the year they get all the funding they want, will few strings attached.

But that’s not going to happen. “They look at that fund and say, `Lets spend it,’ ” Ferrandino said of school superintendents. “The problem is when we spend it all down, then we’re in a place where there’s volatility and we can’t sustain it. It’s their job to do all they can to push for education, and I respect that. It’s our job as policy makers for the state to try to deal with all competing districts and look not just at the short term, but long term.” Senate President Morgan Carroll, DAurora, understands that there is “pent up frustration” on the part of school superintendents who haven’t been getting the funding that was originally expected through 2000’s Amendment 23 — the voter-approved initiative that required funding for education that exceeds the annual rate of inflation. Lawmakers had to take a chisel to that initiative in recent years. “Patience is running out and (superintendents) would like to catch up all at once, with no strings attached,” Carroll said. “And the reality is, within the revenue we have, we don’t mathematically have the option of zeroing out what’s referred to as the negative factor.” Education will make up the lion’s share of the budget. And there are several other funding areas that are certain to receive infusions — efforts aimed a flood and wildfire mitigation, as well as tax credits for business and families, to name a few. But $24 billion gets eaten up pretty

quickly during the sausage-making process. “People fight over more money than we do over less,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs. Cadman said that about “a half a billion dollars in spending is waiting in line for the (budget forecast),” with Cadman equating those who are hoping for money to come their way as being “drunk monkeys” that already lined up. House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, said more money needs to go to transportation and education, but also said that it’s important to practice temperance when doling out cash — because you never know. “Yes, we have resources but we don’t want to extend ourselves where we get to the point where we are slashing and burning like we were a few years ago,” DelGrosso said. “That’s not fair to the people of Colorado, when you try to run a state that way.” So March 18 is going to be an awfully interesting day. There’s going to be some folks who are happy and some who aren’t. And there’s going to be some joyous “School House Rock” songs sung by bills that made it, while other sad little bills are left singing the blues. Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Or, follow him on Twitter: @ VicVela1.

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A man charged with sexually assaulting two boys in the locker room of the Parker Recreation Center has been sentenced in a separate case brought to light by the alleged Parker incident. Corrin Cleveland, 20, was found guilty in December of repeatedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old Aurora boy, whose court testimony helped solidify the case presented by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. On March 6, Arapahoe County District Court Judge Elizabeth Volz sen-

tenced Cleveland to serve 14 years to life on each of the three counts on which he was convicted. The sentences will run concurrently. Cleveland was already a registered sex offender in Arapahoe County when he was arrested in Parker in November 2012 shortly after two boys alerted the rec cenCleveland ter’s staff of Cleveland’s alleged advances. The publicity generated by his arrest prompted the parents of the Aurora victim to talk to their son, who revealed the abuse. The victim was a neighbor of Cleveland’s aunt, the person with whom

Cleveland was living. “While only a child, the victim has more bravery and character than Cleveland could ever hope for,” district attorney George Brauchler said in a statement after the sentencing. His next court appearance in the Parker case is scheduled for March 17 at the Douglas County Justice Center in Castle Rock. He faces charges of sexual assault on a child and unlawful sexual contact.

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Officer: Galley ‘scared’ after pursuit By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@ coloradocommunitymedia.com A judge approved four new charges against a Northglenn man facing trial for a February 2013 high-speed chase through Douglas County. Douglas County District Court Judge Richard Caschette agreed with prosecutors that there is sufficient evidence to charge Clifford “CJ” Galley, 23, with burglary and trespassing. It brings the total number of criminal charges against Galley to 39. He has pleaded not guilty. Galley faces multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder, among other charges, for the chase from Castle Rock to Parker. Galley, who has been in custody since the incident, appeared during a motions hearing March 6 at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in Castle Rock. A motions hearing allows attorneys from both sides to argue for and against the inclusion of evidence for trial. Galley’s trial is scheduled to begin April 8. Caschette denied a motion to suppress the photo line-up, which public defender Emily Wickham said was “impermissibly suggestive.” The Castle Rock woman whose truck Galley

allegedly stole reported the suspect’s description, including a red shirt. Wickham argued that the red jail uniform worn by Galley in the photo lineup, as well as the larger size and differing background of the photo, unfairly implicated her client. Wickham also filed a motion to suppress a cheek swab sample collected by police after Galley indicated that he did not want to answer questions. Wickham said Parker police investigators Galley performed an “unlawful search and seizure” by asking Galley to provide potentially incriminating evidence after declining to speak. Caschette ruled that Miranda rights do not apply to consensual searches. Upon taking the witness stand, officer Christopher Calvillo provided insight into Galley’s state of mind when he was apprehended. Calvillo spotted Galley walking with alleged co-conspirator David Vasquez after they ditched the stolen vehicle in the Clarke Farms subdivision. Deputy district attorney Jay Williford asked Calvillo about Galley’s demeanor dur-

ing the encounter. “He was scared. He said, ‘Don’t let them get me,’” Calvillo testified, before clarifying that Galley was referring to pursuing officers. Prosecutors say Galley fired at officers at least three separate times after they tried to take him into custody at the Taco Bell on Plum Creek Parkway in Castle Rock. He rammed an officer’s car to escape the Taco Bell drive-thru. He later swerved toward officers stationed along Crowfoot Valley Road to avoid two different sets of spike strips. Prosecutors say Vasquez and Galley’s girlfriend, Gwen Devilbiss, were riding in the vehicle at the time. Parker police Det. Beverly Wilson testified about her interview with Devilbiss, the only person struck by a bullet during the pursuit. Wilson said Devilbiss admitted that just before the chase, she was serving as a lookout for Galley and Vasquez while they broke into open garages and unlocked cars in Castle Rock. The new charges against Galley stem from her statements and evidence found in the stolen truck. Devilbiss also faces charges for the break-ins. Caschette asked Devilbiss, who was seated in the gallery, to leave the courtroom during witness testimony.

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Proposed power line could be constructed in Parker in 2017 By Virginia Grantier vgrantier@ coloradocommunitymedia.com A proposed power line that will run about 125 miles from northeast Colorado would wind through both Parker and Highlands Ranch.

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Douglas County School Board President Kevin Larsen said the board aims to meet its late March deadline filling Justin Williams’ vacant District F seat. Under Colorado law, a new board member must be named 60 days after the vacancy was declared. If there is no appointment by the 60th day, the board president must make the appointment. The board accepted Williams’ resignation at the Jan. 21 meeting. “We’re doing everything we can to fall in that time frame,” Larsen said. “Even if it reverts to me to make a decision, my decision would be reflective of what the board decides.” Board members interviewed 10 candidates during the March 3 Board Unplugged meeting at Parker’s Cimarron Middle School. Larsen said they also planned later to

interview an 11th candidate, David Ray, who was traveling and could not attend the meeting in Parker. Candidates include former teacher and stay-at-home mom Leah Bliesmer, retired teacher and Community Accountability Committee organizer Gary Colley, Parker salon owner Suzanne Cortright, real estate agent Gerald Elwell, attorney and American Academy board member Shaylee Holland, investment firm CEO and DCSD long-range planning committee member Dilpreet Jammu, former DCSD employee Ray, former District Accountability Committee member Richard Robbins, retired teacher Mary Strain, former District Accountability Committee member and local Republicans captain Franceen Thompson and Avaya engineer Raymond Varela. The District F seat represents portions of eastern and southern Parker and some of Elbert County. The term will expire in November 2015, at which time the board member chosen for the seat will need to seek election or step down.

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Charter school adds classrooms American Academy middle school to expand for fall By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com American Academy Charter School’s massive waiting list will get a little shorter with the expansion of its middle school. The public charter school — which serves pre-K through eighth grade — opened last fall at 11155 Motsenbocker Road. The school is currently putting the finishing touches on its third floor, installing lockers and adding furnishings to get ready for the 20142015 school year. Erin Kane, executive director of schools for American Academy, said the additional space will clear 70 incoming sixth- and seventh-graders from a waiting list of approximately 2,700. Those students will join the 50

fifth- and sixth-graders at the school now, making them a “full class,” Kane said. “We didn’t have enough room on the first and second floor to have a full complement of fifth- and sixthgraders,” she said. “It’s always been planned. We knew the third floor wouldn’t be done until after we opened.” The expansion creates 10 new teaching positions, adding to the 41 teachers now on staff. The school is hosting a “prospective employee information meeting” from 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 10. Job descriptions are posted on the school’s website, www. americanacademyk8.org. “The quality of our school is so dependent on who we hire on,” Kane said. The third floor will be a self-contained middle school that will eventually accommodate 265 students in grades six-eight, most likely by 20152016. American Academy is touting

American Academy Charter School, located on Motsenbocker Road south of Mainstreet, is planning to expand its middle school in the fall of 2014. Photo by Chris Michlewicz the positive qualities of its growth, including the “required daily commute to both campuses that brings regular business and revenue” to Parker, a news release from the school says. The charter school also has a campus in Castle Pines.

NEWS IN A HURRY PWSD board candidates set

The Parker Water and Sanitation District has released the list of candidates vying for two seats on the district’s board of directors. There are five hopefuls in the PWSD’s regular biennial election race, including incumbents Darcy Beard and Merlin Klotz. Mark Lewis, a former PWSD board member, is also seeking a four-year term on the five-member board, as are Valerie Holden and John Meardon. The mail ballot-only election is scheduled for May 6.

New charter school proposed

The design team behind a proposed charter school in northeastern Douglas County is busy putting the final touches on its charter application. The Alexandria School of Innovation’s original plan to build on land at C-470 and Lucent was nixed as the land was considered too close to other charter schools in the area. The group leading the charge is currently exploring several options with the Douglas County School District’s planning department, including a few in the Parker area. On March 14, STEM Ventures will submit to the DCSD its charter

application, which will include evidence of support from future parents and students. The school will open in 2015 -2016 with grades K-5 the first year. A letter of intent to enroll indicates interest and support for K-5 only at this time. Students from other school districts are welcome to submit a letter of intent to enroll at http://stemventures.org. The school, which hosted a community information meeting March 11 in Highlands Ranch, is also collecting letters of support from future employees, business and industry professionals, political policy makers and community stakeholders.

Assisted living center upgrades done

Castle Country Assisted Living is getting ready to unveil a 3,000 square-foot expansion at its Victorian House in Parker. The expansion added a private dining room, lounge, movie theater, sewing room, craft room, computer lab and exercise studio. In addition to the expansion, the building was updated with new carpet, furniture, artwork, and paint. Outside, the construction crew built a wraparound porch and landscapers added a new flower garden and serenity garden. The residents and staff are thrilled

with the upgrades, which “enrich residents’ quality of life with more space to host activities and gather with loved ones and friends,” said Melissa Brooks, spokeswoman for Castle Country. Victorian House will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 4 to 6 p.m. March 25.

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Jamie LaRue, recently retired director of Douglas County Libraries, will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Clinton Carter Dinner, which starts at 6:30 p.m. March 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Plaza Drive in Highlands Ranch. The evening includes cocktails, a silent auction, and a four-course dinner. The Clinton Carter Dinner is the Douglas County Democrats’ main fundraising event. Individual tickets are $80; a table of eight is $640. Sponsorships are available at two levels: Clinton Sponsorships at $1,500 and Carter Sponsorships at $1,000. Sponsors of the Clinton-Carter dinner will receive premier seating for a table of eight, recognition in the official program, and recognition by the Master of Ceremonies. For more information, go to Info@DouglasDemocrats.org.

Affordable housing bill clears House GOP lawmakers say measure will have little to no impact By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Democrat-sponsored bill that aims to provide more access to affordable housing in Colorado passed the House on March 4, following a partyline vote. Democrats see the bill as an overdue piece of legislation that would help struggling families obtain roofs over their heads, including those who were affected by last year’s flooding that ravaged parts of the state. But House Republicans said Democrats’ own policies have contributed to the lack of affordable housing and that the bill’s effort to help flood-impacted families doesn’t go far enough. House Bill 1017 would provide tax incentives to developers who construct affordable or reasonablypriced homes. The bill also gives the state’s Home Investment Trust Fund the ability to make more low-interest loans available for the purposes of affordable housing construction.

The bill would impact the state’s General Fund by $40 million over the next decade. Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, the bill’s sponsor, said the legislation is a response to the increasing need for affordable housing in Colorado, where rents continue to rise, causing more people to become priced out of their neighborhoods. “It is an issue that has hit every single corner of our state, in both urban and rural areas,” Duran said just before the House vote. A bill amendment that was added prior to the House vote would give housing priority to those who were affected by last year’s floods in the northern part of the state. However, House Republicans said they needed more assurance that the bill would give priority to flood victims and proposed an amendment that would require 50 percent of the money to be set aside for that purpose. That and several other Republican amendments failed. And Republicans wondered whether this bill would do anything to help the state’s affordable housing

issues, to begin with. Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen, said that Democrats’ own regulations on the construction industry - which were meant to provide more consumer protections have raised insurance costs and have made it less desirable for developers to build affordable homes. “We’ve basically killed affordable housing in the private sector and this bill does nothing to help that,” Gerou said. House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, agreed with his Republican colleague. “We think we’re going to dangle a few dollars of a credit in front of someone and that it’s somehow going to solve the problem?” he said. “We’re kidding ourselves.” But Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, quoted Chinese philosopher Confucius as he accused Republicans of playing politics for not getting their way in the amendment process. “While on the road to revenge we need to be prepared to dig two graves,” Singer said. “We as a body cannot afford to waste time with petty partisanship when it comes to the flood or this bill.”

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Defending the right to access information “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectant.” Louis Brandeis wrote these words a century ago, before his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, to note the power of publicity as a cure for “social and industrial diseases” like the inequities fostered by the corporate monopolies of his time. Today all states have “sunshine laws,” a catchall term for statutes requiring openness in government — rules meant to guarantee access to public records and proceedings. Justice Brandeis would probably approve: Shed light on the workings of government and society is better off. Transparency is now such a popular concept, it’s become something of a buzzword. Mayors, school boards, city councils, the president — public officials at every level tout their transparency initiatives. Indeed, the Internet has made it possible for governments to easily share important information — budgets, agendas, minutes, databases — like never before. It’s a trend worth applauding. But not every bit of information regarded by the law as a public record is free of charge and easy to download. Far from it. And elected officials in some communities still conduct some public business behind closed doors. That’s why news and civic organizations nationwide are taking time this week —Sunshine Week — to educate the public about

the importance of open government. And that’s why, about a year ago, a little-known, 27-year-old council of Coloradans decided to greatly expand its mission. The Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition (CFOIC) is a nonpartisan alliance of media outlets, civic groups, First Amendment lawyers and individuals founded in 1987 by Jean Otto, a long-time Rocky Mountain News editor. With a tiny budget, CFOIC volunteers mostly sponsored community forums, presented awards and filed court briefs in support of greater government transparency. Its most notable accomplishment was not a small one, helping to persuade the state judiciary to put court records online. But similar nonprofits in other states were doing much more — putting on seminars, developing online resources, reporting on issues and legislation, answering questions from citizens and journalists and playing the role of watchdog. Colorado needed the

The story of the invisible stop sign “The Invisible Man” is a science fiction novella written by H.G. Wells. An exceptional film was made based on the book, and starred Claude Rains. The film came out in 1933, and the special effects are brilliant. There was another “Invisible Man,” a novel written by Ralph Ellison, published in 1952. It is very different than Wells’ book, because the invisibility is not science fiction, but rather “it addresses the many social and intellectual issues facing black Americans early in the twentieth century.” I think most of us have wished from time to time to be invisible, to eavesdrop, maybe to see something we weren’t supposed to see, or just to be further out of sight so we can read Kerouac. Some of us may feel like we are invisible to others, even when we are not. Underappreciated, undervalued. I live near a high school. It has an invisible stop sign. If there were a stop sign it would be right there at the exit, but there’s no there there, as Virginia Woolf would say. If there were a stop sign, maybe things would be a little less hazardous at lunchtime, and when the kids get out of school for the day. But since there is no sign, it’s hazardous. Let me tell you. You probably wondered where I was going with this. I am here today to do a public service. Here it is: go around. Maybe even way around. Or just don’t go near the school at that time at all. Sooner or later something unfortunate is going to happen, and I just hope it doesn’t happen to a white station wagon, or to a car filled with Brownies. I thought I had it figured out, when they have their lunch break. Not today. It was nonstop out of the parking lot,

although one kid in a truck paused, and I was ready to give him a thumb’s up, and then he turned right in front of me as if: I were invisible. The point is what? I think the point is to concede. No one wants to be scolded, told what to do or what not to do, so I say: “Kids, just keep on doing what you are doing, and the rest of us will adjust.” I know what I am going to do, and I think it will work for everyone else. Avoid the area, at least when the students have the cards. I can schedule my dental appointments at another time. And my veterinarian appointments at another time. I can do the same thing with my optometrist. Her office is on the other side of the school too. Or I could find those services in the other direction. Change dentists and doctors. My dentist can simply forward all of my records to a new office. It’s as simple as that. But really all I have to do is avoid the area altogether for three hours on every school day. That’s not asking much, is it? And if we all re-schedule our lives and appointments out of deference to an invisible sign and the young motorists who ignore it, at least we won’t be in touch with their insurance agents, or a body shop, or a chiropractor. See what I mean? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

CFOIC to be more like them. Why? The CFOIC is rooted in the belief that a healthy democracy depends on the free flow of information. To be engaged and to hold their elected officials accountable, citizens need to know what’s going on in their communities. They have a right to know. But it’s a right that shouldn’t be taken for granted. The State Integrity project recently gave Colorado an “F” for public access to information. Coloradans have no way to administratively appeal denials of access. Colorado has no agency monitoring governments for possible violations of access-toinformation laws. If a Coloradan is denied access, the only recourse is to sue. This is frustrating for residents like Melody, who was denied information on how much employees of her local fire district are paid in salary and overtime. And Bill, who spent nearly $1,500 trying to show that his county commission was improperly meeting in secret. And Ruth, a state college professor who was billed $3,700 after requesting records from her employer. The news media play a vital role in using open-government laws to expose corruption, life-threatening problems or the need for policy reforms. But newsroom staffs have shrunk dramatically (or have disappeared entirely) in recent years, as have news media budgets to wage legal battles against violations of freedom-of-information statutes.

The CFOIC hopes to shore up the news media’s efforts in defense of access to information by providing Colorado journalists — and all residents — with a resource and partner. Among our initiatives: seminars and an FOI hotline supported by the state’s leading media-law attorneys. Visit our website at www.coloradofoic.org for resources, news and original reporting on open-government issues and legislation. To keep up with new entries, “like” our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter (@CoFOIC) or sign up for our emailed newsletter. We welcome new members and, of course, donations (we’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit). You may already belong to a civic group that belongs to the CFOIC. Our growing membership includes (in addition to media organizations) the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, the Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Common Cause, Colorado Ethics Watch, the Independence Institute, the League of Women Voters of Colorado and the Society of Professional Journalists. Members represent varied interests and political persuasions but share a common passion for government transparency. Jeffrey A. Roberts, a former reporter and editor at The Denver Post, is executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition.

It happens to the best of us Recently I was watching a professional golf event on television and was reminded that even though these people are the very best in the world, they too can have a bad day or round, a terrible hole, or just a horrific shot or two. It does and can happen to the best of us. So many people I talk with have expectations of perfection. The perfect house, the perfect family, the perfect job, the perfect performance or the perfect relationship. And yes, some of the folks even talk about that perfect golf shot. What we have to remember is that even the professionals in any sport, career, or hobby have off days, tough times and bad shots. Here’s the difference, the professionals know that there will be a miscue from time to time. And although they strive for perfection, it’s really about achieving excellence. The difference between being a professional or playing at the highest level possible and the rest of the population is that in most cases they expect and understand that sometimes things will go wrong. It can happen to them, it can happen to you, it happens to the best of us and the rest of us. The thing is we can’t let those temporary setbacks or minor mistakes take us completely out of our game. Sure we will make a mistake, everyone does. Yes, we will have a bad or sad day, we all do.

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Sometimes we will watch an event on television or a live event and we will witness a professional athlete, singer, or dancer make an error, miss a note or lyric, and maybe miss a step or two. It happens. And although sometimes we see a minor league response or immature behavior from a major league player, in most cases they handle it with grace and dignity. They may be burning inside from the mistake, but that is only because they know they can do better and want more out of themselves. Things happen, life happens, errors happen, and lapses in judgment happen. And they happen to the best of us from time to time. The question is, do we handle it like a rookie or like a seasoned professional? Do we overreact and make things worse? Or do we respond and make things better? I love Norton continues on Page 7

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cmichlewicz@ coloradocommunitymedia.com For Kaitlyn Morgan, the decision to run 178 miles wasn’t a difficult one. Such an undertaking requires constant motivation, and Morgan will have all she needs alongside her when she takes on a brutal leg of the 2014 MS Run the US Relay. Her father, Bill Morgan, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis four years ago, will accompany her on the trip to Utah in May. It’s her way of carrying his torch. Bill Morgan, once an avid cyclist who would disappear for hours on end exploring local trail systems, now has trouble moving his leg. Finding a cure has become a “family mission,” Kaitlyn Morgan says. The brave few who apply to take on part of the coast-to coast run encounter nasty weather, undulating terrain and persistent soreness. Some people do 130 miles, others run for more than 200. Morgan’s route runs parallel to a state park and she is training intensely for the elevation changes. Without any history of formal distance running competition, Morgan began running in college as a means to break away from music classes at Colorado State University. Last year, the 24-year-old attempted her first half-marathon. She was trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon when she suffered a knee injury, sidelining her for weeks. It was during that hiatus when Morgan saw a “recommended” ad on Facebook for the MS Run the US Relay. She followed the page without any intentions; she had never contemplated running such a long distance. But something stirred inside her.

“The more I watched videos (of the race) sitting at home with my knee propped up, I thought `I can do this. For that kind of a cause, I can do this,’” she said. Morgan, who moved from Elizabeth to Parker two years ago, says she is anxious but ready for her 178-mile trek, which spans seven days. Her eyes well up when she talks about her dad’s frustrating condition and her inability to help the person she regards as her hero. She knows her contribution comes taking on such a monumental challenge, as well as the coinciding fund-raising. “He tries so hard to make that leg move and he can’t. And to have somebody running for him, it means a lot,” she said. “He’s never had anyone do something like this for him.” Bill Morgan, 56, says he couldn’t be more proud of his daughter and understands that it’s “the one thing she can personally do” to fight for the cause. He will see her off each morning of the relay, occasionally tagging along at certain points. Her mother, Sue, will run the first few miles with her every day as well. “I certainly appreciate (Kaitlyn) fighting for the cause,” he said. “Anything that can help find a cure for this is absolutely something that we need to do.” Kaitlyn Morgan’s relay leg begins May 10 in Nephi, Utah. She will run at a controlled pace — “like a snail through Nutella,” she says — until reaching Bernal, Utah. She is allowed only one day for rest. Having participated in endurance sports, Bill Morgan says mental fortitude is the most important factor in overcoming the test. With her dad there cheering her on, Kaitlyn Morgan expects her motivation will endure. “Even though he can no longer do it, he’s still going to be there with me every day on the route, and at the finish, waiting for me,” she said. To donate to the relay on Kaitlyn Morgan’s behalf, go to www.msruntheus.com.

Kaitlyn Morgan, 24, has been training on the Cherry Creek Regional Trail for her 178-mile trek during the crosscountry ‘MS Run the US Relay’ in May. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

North Star students have Spanish skills recognized By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ coloradocommunitymedia.com In its eighth year, North Star Academy’s emphasis on foreign language is paying dividends. Four students’ passion for Spanish language recently earned them and their teacher recognition at the Feb. 21 annual Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers spring conference in Loveland. Students Logan Derosia and Megan Reiner received an award for their submission to the Student Middle School Intermediate Spanish Video contest. Amanda Nelson earned top honors for the 8th Grade Spanish Student Essay contest, and Miranda Silva also was recognized for her participation in the essay contest. Their teacher, Linette Santiago, also earned recognition during the conference. “One of the hallmarks of our charter school is our Spanish language program,” North Star Academy principal Kendra Hossfeld said. The program aims to not only teach the

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watching a professional athlete after they have made an error, fumbled a football, or missed an easy lay-up. If you watch the true professionals, or the cameraman captures the moment on television, you will see them all replaying the situation on the field or on the sideline. You can watch as a golfer who hit his ball into the water, stand in the same spot, swinging again, visualizing a different outcome and knowing what he or she did wrong. They don’t throw the club, blame others or point fingers. They just know that errors and mistakes happen and they happen to

language, but inspire students to become “really thoughtful members of society and understand and appreciate different cultures,” she said. That exposure to the language and culture begins in kindergarten, where students are immersed in Spanish 30 minutes each day. “I think people are starting to see the benefits of learning Spanish at such a young age,” Hossfeld said. Derosia appreciates that learning Spanish is a must at the Parker charter school. “Most schools have (foreign language) as an elective,” she said. “But we require it. “I know that for high school, I’m going to be way more prepared.” It also will help her beyond high school, Derosia believes. “I’m hoping to be a news reporter,” she said. “I think being able to talk to people in Spanish will be very helpful.” By 2050, the Association of Spanish Language Academies estimates 10 percent of the world’s population will speak Spanish, and the United States will be the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. Currently, the US ranks fifth.

the best of us, even the very best of us. We don’t want to go out looking to make a mistake; that is not the message. The message is that when challenges come our way, when things do not go according to our plan or meet our expectations, we simply need to recognize that it happens from time to time and we need to adapt and course correct, learn from it and move on towards the pursuit and achievement of our endeavors. Does it happen to you? How do you handle it? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we learn how to adapt to the `things’ that happen in our lives, it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/ Founder of www.candogo.com.

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soak up as much as half of a low-income family’s income. Only those who support the legislation provided testimony, including Megan Smith, an Alamosa single mother of a 7-year-old child. Smith said she moved to Colorado from Chicago to attend Adams State University five years ago and that she initially struggled to pay for child care. Smith said that she now has a good-paying job with the university and currently wouldn’t qualify for the tax credit. However, she told committee members that she remembers what it was like to struggle and that she hopes the legislation could help others going forward. “If I had that kind of assistance... it would have been a huge impact,” she said. “Every little bit helps.”

if it is something worth continuing. However, Republicans questioned the effectiveness of the bill. House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, said families often have to make decisions about their expenses, including energy bills and car insurance rates, which can also run high. DelGrosso said that it’s not the state’s role to triage which expenses should be granted government-sponsored relief. DelGrosso also said it is better policy to

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He was taken to Sky Ridge Medical Center and evaluated. From there, officials said Stone would be transported to the Douglas County Jail. A woman driving the silver car the suspect carjacked last on Belford Avenue west of Peoria also was uninjured after the suspect pulled her from the car and to the ground. “You look at how many people he grabbed — this person had to be stopped,” said Sheriff David Weaver, adding his “heart sunk” when he learned Stone was heading toward Douglas County. It was not Stone’s first encounter with the law, deputies said during a morning press conference near the Lincoln Avenue crash site. Longmont police said Stone had

March 14, 2014 an outstanding warrant out of Arapahoe County for failure to appear in court on charges related to dangerous drugs. Stone has addresses in Highlands Ranch, Centennial and Aurora, authorities say. His girlfriend, Julie Pawlak of Aurora, was arrested in a stolen vehicle in Longmont on the evening of March 11. Trooper Nate Reid, public information officer for the Colorado State Patrol, said starting around 7:15 a.m. March 12, troopers in Longmont began following a stolen red SUV with a 4-year-old child inside. Supervisors called off the chase after eight miles for the safety of the toddler inside and the traveling public. “You don’t want to chase him, because at that point he’s in desperation mode,” Reid said. “He’ll do anything to get away.” An Adams County Sheriff’s deputy then pursued the vehicle, but backed off again when the SUV struck a gold minivan, which was then carjacked by the suspect. Once he abandoned the car with the child left safe

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“I think we need a survey in order to provide transparency regarding the support for these initiatives, and also accountability that the changes being implemented are successful. “With 70 percent of Douglas County residents not having children in the schools, parents are a minority. Parent voices have been lost with the addition of outside entities influencing our school board election.” Mutton thinks a survey is particularly

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tables and figures that indicate an improved survival rate for those who hit 80; Mackenzie Sr. has determined that his presumed life-expectancy is 105. He enjoyed a friendly age competition with his brother-in-law, who passed away last year

to survive, Reid said. Despite a series of crashes, including one that ended the chase for good at Lincoln Avenue and Peoria Street, the trooper suffered the only known injuries. Authorities said 850 KOA’s news helicopter and its reporters’ radio traffic were instrumental in helping them bring the incident to an end. Officers listened in on the traffic to help them keep track of Stone during his unpredictable path on metroarea highways and side streets. Deputies said a search was under way in four different locations along Stone’s flight path based on reports Stone may have thrown a weapon from one of the cars. Law enforcement agencies were working to determine what charges Stone will face related to a crime spree that spanned a massive chunk of the metro area. “This you do not see in Colorado,” Weaver said. “This is a strange and crazy morning in Colorado.” needed given the controversy surrounding the board’s policies and what she views as one-way communication from the district to the community. “I would say our community is more divided than ever, and it’s really hurting our schools,” she said. “It’s time we work together and restore that trust in our school district; surveys are a critical step in that process.” DCSD, she noted, “should be accountable to taxpayers about what the district is doing.” “We keep on hearing it’s going to be done,” she said. “I think people are getting frustrated by that same response. We really need a timeline and a commitment.” a few months shy of his 101st birthday. Mackenzie Sr.’s gusto for life is unshakable and his thirst for continued learning unmistakable. He became computer-savvy at age 82 and still enjoys a good conversation, especially ones about flying. “What’s awesome is to see my kids and his grandkids getting to know their grandfather. His great-grandkids are old enough to be able to remember him joking around,” Bill Jr. said. “It’s a real blessing. It’s almost unheard of.”

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Tulo steps to plate for kids There’s no question that cancer treatment takes a toll on the mind and body of its patients (and as a breast cancer survivor, I can relate). From diagnosis through treatment, the resistance and fortitude of cancer patients is tested. For patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, an upcoming trip was designed specifically to escape these pressures and allow them to focus on just being a kid. Colorado Rockies All-Star shortstop and friend of Children’s Colorado, Troy Tulowitzki, is underwriting an all-expense paid trip to the Colorado Rockies spring training camp for more than 20 patients and their medical caregivers. While in Scottsdale, Ariz., the children will enjoy an exhibition game, meet-andgreet sessions with players and coaches and even some one-on-one downtime with the players. “Last year, I presented Troy with the proposal to fund this trip and he immediately agreed,” said Jim Kellogg, vice president of community and retail operations for the Colorado Rockies. “That’s just the kind of guy he is, he genuinely wants to help and give back wherever he can.”

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It might not vgrantier@ colorado have been a communitymedia.com pretty picture to some people, seeing a 9-yearold girl, from a struggling family, scrubbing walls for 25 cents an hour so she could pay for a pair of shoes. “But it made me what I am today,” said artist and art teacher Katherine McNeill, 72, of Larkspur, owner of McNeill Fine Art Gallery, 363 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines. Now, there are a multitude of pictures, some valued in the multi-thousands of dollars. On a recent night, a nearby restaurant, Duke’s, had a waiting line, so wait-listers wandered into McNeill’s gallery to drink in the art — and there were also drinks. McNeill offers a glass of wine, as well as a tour. The gallery has some of her paintings, many of them aspentree scenes in oil. There are painted words on the painted tree trunks, meant to be like the wood carvings that Western Slope sheepherders long ago left on trees — now called “shepherd’s art,” she said. Other McNeill paintings are far and wide — in Europe, Latin America, Hawaii, elsewhere. She has several artists’ work in her gallery — all Colorado artists — and stories about them: like the sculptor who can’t talk anymore, the result of a serious illness, but still creates his art; and the jewelry maker who mines his own topaz and other gems and cuts them himself. But there’s also her story. McNeill’s parents and seven children left Canada in 1951. Her jack-of-all-trades dad was hoping for better financial opportunities. She said things remained hard. She dreamed of becoming a singer or ice skater, never thought about art, although she liked to work with her hands. She fell in love right after high school — is still married to Robert McNeill after almost 54 years, and started raising kids, and working various jobs — was a cake decorator at one point, a hair dresser, seamstress and dental technician. But eventually, she took an art class so she could paint the unique old oak trees in Santa Rosa, and she’d spend evenings sitting on the living room floor by the fireplace painting while her doting husband sat near her. Robert managed a drug store, long hours, and eventually they decided to make a change so he could have more time with the kids. They bought a feed store in Woodland Park and moved to Colorado. So, for a few years she was loading hay

and grain into vehicles and then sometimes in the store she’d paint. She said her first commission happened when a customer saw her painting and asked McNeill to paint Pikes Peak for him. Then another admirer, George Peak, a successful investor, saw her work. He told her he wanted to pay for her to be able to study and have time to paint. She found out he had a habit of using his money to help. He had paid for college tuition for a couple of waitresses after finding out their stories, she remembers. “He gave me an opportunity,” she said. She started studying with instructors. But later, the McNeills lost their store. She also lost her desire to paint for a while. They moved to Denver. She would get a teacher’s aide position and later a receptionist job at an environmental consulting firm and again just painted on the side. What helped launch her art career happened after she learned there was a call out for artwork for the state’s capitol building. In her off-hours, while her husband did all the housework, she painted a 76-inch-wide painting of Mt. Wilson. It didn’t win a spot, but in 1993 the firm she worked for needed artwork for a new office. She told them they may not know that she painted, but she had a painting they might like. They liked: Bought it for $2,500. But tough times weren’t over. Robert had started a new job in Nevada, then lost it. She, meanwhile, had given notice at her job to join him and her firm already had hired someone else. Now they both, getting on in years, were unemployed. She said on her way to her last day of work she remembers crying, that she just wanted to paint, and remembers asking God to write something in the clouds telling her what to do. When she got to work, the company president called her into his office, told her to sit down, and then slammed his fist on his desk. He asked her what in the world had she been doing all this years — why hadn’t she been painting, that she could make a living doing it. He then commissioned her to do eight paintings for the office.

Colorado native Scott Takeda wasn’t able to attend the Academy Awards Sunday night, but he has come a long way from being a lambkin at Fort Collins High School. The Hollywood actor-director had a vested interest in the March 2 Oscar results. He had a part in the popular “Dallas Buyers Club,” the much-acclaimed film that earned a Best Actor Oscar for Matthew McConaughey and a Best Supporting Actor award for Jared Leto during the 86th Academy Awards ceremony. Takeda remains a true Coloradan, living in his beloved Bonnie Brae neighborhood in south Denver. “My family’s here,” he said. “I married my very lovely bride. When I’m not in front of the camera, I’m behind the camera. I’m used to flying to do corporate films. I’ve (flown) 17,000 miles in six weeks.” Takeda said that he has six agents around the country who scout potential film roles for him. As for landing his part in “Dallas Buyers Club,” he said, “My Louisiana agent contacted me about that role. Probably a couple of weeks passed. I got the callback when landing in Denver. I walked off my flight and happened to see a flight leaving for New Orleans and walked on that flight.” As far as working with McConaughey, who lost 40-some pounds for his role, Takeda said that surprisingly the hunky actor “had a lot of energy.” “I found him to be a complete gentleman, right up there with Will Ferrell. (He was) really easy to work with. I was seeing the effects of his weight loss, but it was impossible for him not to be incredibly nice. He stayed in character, but during periods in the makeup trailer, he would drop character.”

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The current issue of 5280 magazine is out and instead of its traditional eight picks for top new restaurants, this year they upped the ante to 10. Probably because there are so many worthy newbies in town, many I haven’t even had a chance to visit! So here’s the list of 5280’s fave new raves, which the magazine calls “The 10 Hippest, Most Delicious Restaurants in Denver Right Now.” 1. Acorn at The Source at 3350 Brighton Blvd. (www.denveracorn.com). 2. Lower 48 Kitchen at 2020 Lawrence (www.lower48kitchen.com). 3. The Curtis Club at 2100 Curtis St. (www.thecurtisclub.com). 4. Los Chigones at 2461 Larimer St. (303295-0686). 5. Café Max at 2412 E, Colfax. (www. cafemax.net). 6. The Plimoth at 2335 28th Ave. (www. theplimoth.com). 7. Session Kitchen at 1518 Pearl St. (www.sessionkitchen.com). 8. Old Major, 3316 Tejon St. (www.oldmajordenver.com). 9. Olive + Finch at 1552 E. 17th Ave. (www.oliveandfincheatery.com). 10. Beast & Bottle, 719 E. 17th Ave. (www. beastandbottle.com). Check them out and let me know what you think.

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YOU COULD TOO! Each audience member has an opportunity to request a song and share a related memory as “Yesterday and Today, the All-Request Beatles Tribute” plays at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree at 8 p.m. on March 28. The group takes requests and organizes them into a program for a specific audience. Are you reminded of a break-up? A first kiss? A special friend? A particular concert? Tickets start at $36, 720-509-1000, www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

Ireland in photographs

Littleton photographer Peggy Dietz has an exhibit called “Ireland… Thru My Lens,” which runs through March 30 at the Roxborough Library, 8375 S. Rampart Range Rd., Suite 200 in Roxborough. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 12 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

`Magic Moments’

The annual musical production, “Magic Moments,” will play at 7:30 p.m. March 20-22 and 2 p.m. March 2223 at the Anschutz Family Theatre at Kent Denver, 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood. “Marry You” is the 2014 title of the musical which includes actors who are physically and intellectually challenged. Proceeds go to supporting organizations. Tickets: $29/$223, 303-575-1005 ext. 2 (leave message) or Sales@magicmomentsinc.org.

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Yesterday and Today, an All-Request Beatles Tribute band will perform at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 8 p.m. March 28. Audience members can request a song and share a related memory. Courtesy photo ing name of Highlands Ranch Concert Band’s next concert at 2 p.m. March 23 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The program includes; “Songs from the Catskills” by Johan Meij; “Oro Quemado” by W. Rhoads; “The Black Man” by John Philip Sousa; “An Outdoor Adventure” by Aaron Copland; “Tritsch Tratsch Polka” by Johann Strauss. Free admission. www. hrconcertband.org.

Intro to genealogy

The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society invites members and prospective members to “Introduction to Genealogy” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on March 18 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. The presenter will be professional genealogist Deena Coutant. (Good for all levels.) At 1 p.m. Kirk Patton of the Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society will present “Thinking Outside the Pine Box,” a survey of death-related sources. Free admission.

‘Celtic Storm’ coming

“Celtic Storm” with Rocky Mountain Brassworks features the Centennial State Pipes and Drums Bagpipe corps as well as a troupe of Highland Dancers at 7:30 p.m. March 22 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. Call 303-805-6800 or visit www. pacecenteronline.org. Tickets start at $20.

Ludlow Massacre portrayed

Su Teatro, at 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver will present “El Grito de las Minas,” an original play by Anthony Garcia, with music directed by Daniel Valdez. The play marks the 100-year commemoration of the Ludlow Massacre in Southern Colorado’s coal mining country. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. nightly, March 13-30. There will be one performance on the field outside of Ludlow on May 18. A special fundraiser/reception is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. March 15. For tickets call 303-296-0219 or visit www.suteatro. org/buy-tickets-online.

So we might better understand Paula Burger tells story of growing up as a Polish Jew during Nazi reign By Sonya Ellingboe

s e l l i n g b o e @ c o l o ra d o communitymedia.com “In July of 1944, the order from Russia arrived. The Nazis had been driven back, the Bielski Otriad (partisan detachment) was instructed to disband, and all the survivors — Jews who hid in the Naliboki forest for years — were supposed to return to Novogrudek, Poland. The partisans were to destroy all remnants of the camp to prevent retreating German soldiers hiding in the woods from setting up a base…” Well-known Denver painter Paula Burger begins her story at a turning point in her young life, when after two years, more than 1,250 Jews who had hidden in the forest — including Paula, age 9, her little brother, Isaac and her father — marched out in a long line and headed to points around the world. Her new book: “Paula’s Window: Papa, the Bielski Partisans and a Life Unexpected” has occupied much of the past three years. “I always had it in my head, I just kept putting it off,” she said on March 5. She has been speaking at schools and to local groups for some years and when she was ready to write, she enlisted Andrea Jacobs, who “has a heart that hears,”

to assist her. They sat at Burger’s kitchen table every Sunday to record Burger’s memories — a difficult task for both and especially draining for Burger, Jacobs comments in an Afterword. Throughout, one is conscious of the artist’s eye and awareness as she describes a happy day when she was about 7, walking with her father in the snow. She remembers her mother and the parents’ grocery store. Then, the Nazis invaded, there was a massacre and Jews who survived were confined to a ghetto. Burger clutched her doll as they were herded away from their ranch. There were almost no children in the ghetto, she recalls. They had been killed. Her father had a network of friends and probably had met the two older Bielski brothers, Tuvia and Zus, before the war, she writes. He almost immediately began to plan an escape and she recalls promising her mother that she would care for Isaac if anything happened to her parents — a heavy responsibility for a 7-year-old. Her father was gone for long periods and one day, the Nazis took her mother away. Paula never saw her again. Her father sent for her and her brother. A friendly farmer smuggled them out of the ghetto in an empty barrel. He took them to the forest that would be their home for two years, including two hard winters. She tells of the leader, Tuvia Bielski, who held this

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CURTAIN TIME Children’s Theatre encore

“Rumplestiltskin” is a familiar Grimm’s fairy tale about a lovely young woman, the miller’s daughter; a prince; a king in financial trouble and a magical little dwarfish person. Billie McBride directs a cast of professional actors in this Denver Children’s Theatre production at the Mizel Arts and Cultural Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. There are performances for school

groups at 10 a.m. on specific weekdays and for families at 1 p.m. Sundays. (Productions meet school curriculum standards.) Tickets: $8, students; $10 on Sundays, 303-3166360, www.maccjcc.org.

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“Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters” by Beth Gilleland, Bob Beverage and Raymond Berg plays through

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Iconic 20th century art on display Modern Masters come to Denver Art Museum By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Chagall, Dali, Gaugin, Kahlo, Lichtenstein, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Pollack, Stella, Still, Warhol, and more are there — each representing the major developments in modern art from the late 19th century to the present. The Denver Art Museum is proud to display works by more than 40 artists in an exhibit called “Modern Masters: 20 Century Icons from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery,” exhibited through June 8. The Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo is home to one of the finest collections of 20th century art in the nation and has loaned many of its works to the Denver Art Museum for the exhibit. Dean Sobel, director of the Clyfford Still Museum (located next door to the DAM at 12th and Bannock), has curated this important exhibit. Sobel’s connection: Still had a major exhibit at the AlbrightKnox in 1959 — the largest in his career. He subsequently donated 31 works to that institution — and the Still Museum of-

fers a related show, “1959,” with works that were included in that show. A combined timed and dated ticket is offered for both museums. As one enters the second level galleries in the Hamilton Building, a series of large illuminated photos of these intense artists at work sets the scene. Works in subsequent galleries are generally arranged chronologically, starting with the School of Paris, where one finds Gaugin’s famous, brooding “Spirit of the Dead Watching, 1892” and Chagall’s happy “La vie Paysanne (Peasant Life).” Interpretive stations are spaced through the exhibit, including one on the power of color, with quotations from Kandinsky. Silhouetted against the end wall of the first gallery is one of Giacometti’s gaunt sculptural figures, leading one through to the next gallery which features Cubism (Leger), Surrealism (Dali, Miro) and American Modernists (Kahlo, O’Keefe), leading to a collection of Abstract Expressionists in the following space, with major artists represented. “Convergence,” a huge 93.5 x 155 inch canvas by Jackson Pollack dominates. Sobel, in a preliminary press tour, pointed out how one could follow the artist’s path as he poured and dripped

If you go The Denver Art Museum is located on 12th Ave., between Broadway and Bannock. The Clyfford Still Museum is directly west at 1250 Bannock St. A combined timed ticket is available for both exhibits. (A visitor may keep the ticket to use on a later day at the Still.) Tickets: $20/$18/$16 non-members/$10 members: DenverArtMuseum.org or 720-913-0130. Both institutions offer related programs, ranging from Nooner tours to in-depth lectures.

“The Transparent Simulacrum of the Feigned Image” by Salvador Dali 1938 (Spanish 19041989) is a 28-inch by 36-inch oil on canvas. It will appear in the Modern Masters exhibit at the Denver Art Museum through June 8. Courtesy photo paint on the work. “It shows the presence of an artist at work —timelessness, a microcosm of a larger universe” he commented. A nice addition was a display of Pollack’s cans, tools and a turkey baster he used to direct paint, as well as a pair of paint-spattered boot belonging to his wife, Lee Krasner. Sobel commented, midway

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goes on. Next, the visitor finds Pop Art, with Lichtenstein, who famously said, “Reproduction was really the subject of my work.” There’s also an early Andy Warhol: “100 (soup) Cans, 1962.” This one was done when the artist was working in a loft, doing all the work himself on his multiple images. After 1963, others in his studio did repetitions. Sobel said the Albright-Knox curators selected the works exhibited in this show and he arranged the display at Denver Art Museum and the related one at the Still Museum, which includes material from the extensive archives, such as a tape of the artist, speaking at the opening of his 1959 Buffalo exhibit, wherein he addressed his conflicts with the art world.

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sellingboe@ coloradocommunitymedia.com “Embrace-Encourage-Empower” is the subtitle for The Athena Project, a womancentered Arts Festival, in its second year. Occurring around Aurora, the festival involves women from across the metro area. It includes a World Premiere play, “Government Issued Long Johns” by Erin Wagoner,” the 2013 new play winner; four workshop presentations of new Playsin-Progress; a Utopia/Dystopia Fashion Show; dance performances, music and a display of works by visual artists. In addition, there is a “Girls Write PIP Series,” run in conjunction with Girls Inc., which teaches young women how to write a play. Performances will be at 10 a.m. March 30 at the Aurora Fox Mainstage. Tickets: $10/$5. Events are all in Aurora within a few blocks of each other at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax; the Aurora Cultural Arts District Studio, 1400 Dallas Street and the Kim Robards Dance Studio, 9990 E. Colfax. • Opening night receptions: 5 to 8 p.m. March 14 at the ACAD Studio and March 15 at Kim Robards Dance Studio. Musical guest SuCH performs at 6 p.m. March 14. • “Government Issued Long Johns” takes a satiric look at what constitutes a

good citizen as Jane raises questions about her society where sex is forbidden. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre. Tickets $22/$20, 303-739-1970, www.athenaprojectfestival.org. • Female choreographers will present original dance pieces from 11:30 to 12:30 a.m. March 22 and 29 at the ACAD Studio. Tickets: $12/$10. • Four Plays in Progress will each have two workshop productions, where audience feedback is invited. All plays at the Aurora Fox Studio. Tickets: $12: “Crazy Patterns” by Melissa Lucero McCarl, directed by Amanda Flageole, will play at 7 p.m. March 20 and 1 p.m. March 22. “Harm’s Way” by Marilyn Harris Kriegel, directed by Alicia Wheelock, plays at 4 p.m. March 22 and 7 p.m. March 23. “Relative Communications” by Nicolette Vatjay, directed by Tracy Shaffer, plays at 7 p.m. March 27 and 1 p.m. March 29. “Paradise” by Laura Marie Censabella, directed by Danielle Lombardo, plays at 4 p.m. March 29 and 7 p.m. March 30. • Musical performances will run one hour before theater events at the ACAD Studio. • Visual Arts are exhibited at the ACAD Studio during studio hours. • The Utopia/Dystopia Fashion Show Fundraiser will be at 8 p.m. March 26 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre. Tickets: $25 and includes a gift bag for attendees. • Dance performances at the Kim Robards Dance Studio will be from 4:30-5:30 p.m. March 23 and 30. Tickets $12/$10.

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A special performance Amanda Douglass and Haldan Pranger participate March 1 during the annual Special Olympics Colorado Winter Games at South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial. The two-day Winter Games featured figure skating and speed skating at the rink, as well as alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing at Copper Mountain. Courtesy photo by Kent Meireis/ Special Olympics Colorado

Lutheran teams still dancing Lions head to Pueblo as No. 1 and 2 seeded teams Staff report Lutheran’s girls and boys basketball teams will both journey to Pueblo to compete in the Class 2A state basketball tournament this week at CSU-Pueblo. The top-seeded Lions’ girls team will face No. 8 seed Paonia in a 4 p.m. game March 13. The boys, seeded No. 2, will play No. 7 Holyoke with a 5:30 p.m. tipoff. Consolation and championship brack-

et games will be held March 14 and 15, and all action will take place at Massari Arena. Coach Mark Duitsman’s girls squad, led by Kaleigh Paplow and Kristen Vigil, will tote a 25-1 record into their Great 8 game against Paonia (19-5). The Lions have won 14 consecutive games and have outscored the opposition by an average of 20.8 points this season. Lutheran’s boys, meanwhile, have compiled an 18-6 record behind the scoring of Reilly Carew and James Willis, who are averaging 19.6 and 10.1 points a game, respectively. Holyoke will carry a 16-8 re-

cord into the quarterfinal game. Both the Lutheran girls and boys won the Region 4 tournaments held March 7 and 8 at Mullen High School. Paplow, who is averaging 12.5 points a game, led four girls in double figures with 18 points in an 80-53 triumph over Holyoke. Vigil then scored 24 points as the Lions wrapped up the regional title with a 63-36 conquest over Heritage Christian. Lutheran’s boys shot 60 percent in rolling to an 85-37 romp over Union Prep Colony as Carew led the way with 23 points. In the title game, Willis tossed in 19 points in a 62-41 win over Yuma.

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Highlands Ranch’s girls team, the Class 5A state runners-up last year, dropped a 62-52 Sweet 16 game to

Lakewood March 4 and concluded the season with a 20-5 record. Junior Logan Opheim hit five 3-pointers and led the Falcons with 15 points. Senior Ciera Morgan ended her high school career with a 13-point effort in the loss.

Smith to Southern Illinois Mountain Vista senior running back Tanner Smith, who suffered a torn ACL and meniscus during the second game of the football season, has accepted a preferred walk-on offer with a guaranteed spot on the Southern Illinois University football team for next season.

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LEGEND HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Legend 5, Cherry Creek 11 Legend fell to Cherry Creek 11-5 in the first game of the season. Legend scored three runs in the fourth inning and two in fifth. Junior Jared Case received the loss pitching four innings and giving up six hits and seven runs. Junior Dakota Marley and senior Zach Vlaanderen also pitched in the game.

Girls soccer Legend 1, Legacy 4 Legend lost their first game of the season to Legacy 4-1. Freshman Cameron Bell scored the lone goal for Legend and was Player of the Game. Junior Cassie VanDeventer had the assist.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP Chaparral made an impressive lateseason turnaround but the Wolverines season ended March 5 with an 88-85 double overtime loss to Rangeview in a boys Sweet 16 state playoff game. The Wolverines were 3-10 early in the campaign but won 10 of their final 12 games and had a chance to advance to the Great Eight but couldn’t quite outlast Rangeview in the second overtime of a classic confrontation played in the Chaparral gym. Chaparral shot 56 percent for the game to keep pace with Rangeview as junior Chris Moody led the way with 32 points. Moody made 13-of-21 field goal attempts for a 62 percent shooting figure. Junior Jake Holtzmann was 8-of-13 (62 percent) and wound up with 26 points. Hayden Dalton, a 6-7 senior, had 14 points and 28 rebounds. He grabbed six offensive and 22 defensive rebounds.

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Baseball will be one of 40 players to represent the United States in the 34th ITF Seniors World Tennis Championships. The event will be held at different clubs across the Palm Beach Gardens and Baca Raton area in Florida from April 21-26 for team competition and April 27May 4 for individual matches. Bruetting is the captain of the Suzanne Lenglen Cup Women’s 35 and over team.

Sherry aims at NCAA championships Tim Sherry, a sophomore at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will be competing in the NCAA Rifle Championships March 14-15 at Murray State University. There are 34 schools that sponsor rifle teams and the NCAA holds an all-division championship. Sherry, a graduate of Mountain Vista, is on a partial athletic scholarship at Fairbanks. He is currently ranked sixth in USA shooting in air rifle and eighth in 3 position smallbore.

Lutheran 15, Sheridan 1 Lutheran beat Sheridan in the season opener 15-1 scoring eight runs in the fourth inning. Lutheran also scored two runs in the second inning and five runs in the fifth inning. Sheridan only scored one run in the third inning.

UPCOMING GAMES Baseball THURSDAY 4 p.m. - Legend vs. Smoky Hill FRIDAY 4 p.m. - Legend @ Pine Creek 4 p.m. - Lutheran vs. Cornerstone Christian Academy TUESDAY 4 p.m. - Legend @ Dakota Ridge 4:15 p.m. - Lutheran @ Colorado Academy WEDNESDAY 4 p.m. - Legend vs. Columbine

Girls soccer FRIDAY 4 p.m. - Legend vs. Smoky Hill TUESDAY 4:30 p.m. - Legend @ Rock Canyon

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EDitor’S notE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. PoLitiCaL DougLaS County Democrats executive committee meets

at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

area clubs

downtown Parker. Community meetings are from 5-8 p.m. every Monday at the Vines Restaurant. Join us at any time. Call Marty Pickert 303-649-9125 for information.

South MEtro Sales and Business Professionals, a network-

ing group, meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at August Moon, 18651 E. Mainstreet, in Parker. Call Tom Joseph at 303-840-5825 for information.

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aLtituDE MuLtiSPort Club invites anyone interested in triathlon, running, biking, or swimming to join us for group workouts. Sunday morning swims at the Parker Rec Center and run and bike workouts throughout the week. Whether you’re an Ironman or have run a 5K, we welcome all abilities. Go to www.AltitudeMultisport.com for more information.

BuiLD BuSinESS Today, a business networking group

CaStLE roCk Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned

DougLaS County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m.

the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www. dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.

meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday at Johnny Carino’s in Parker. Visit www.buildbusinesstoday. com or call 720-840-5526.

DougLaS-ELBErt County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. LEaDS CLuB Southeast Superstars meets at 7:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at LePeep at Parker and Orchard roads. Call Linda Jones at 720-641-0056.

ParkEr LEaDErS, a leads group with a networking

attitude, meets from 10:30-11:45 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Parker Heating & Air, 18436 Longs Way, Unit 101. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the club, which is seeking new members, including a personal trainer, massage therapist, acupuncturist, lawyer, bookkeper, telecom consultant and computer repair technician. Contact Erica_Kraft@ADP.com.

ParkEr LEaDS meets from 4-5 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays. Call 303-524-9890. thE ParkEr Morning Mingle provides an opportunity for small businesses to gather, mingle, network and connect on a business and personal level. Parker Morning Mingle meets every second Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 11290 Twenty Mile Road in Parker. Bring a stack of business cards, marketing material and calendar and get ready to mingle and win a raffle. To RSVP and for information, e-mail Info@behindthemooninc.com or call 303-250-4528. ProJECt MEEtingS. Luxury living at affordable prices is the goal for an active adult condo community projected for

duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com.

CyCLE CLuB meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of

Southeast Christian Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520.

ParkEr artiStS Guild presents free art classes for kids and teen on the second Saturday of each month at Hobby Lobby at Parker Road and Mainstreet. Lessons and Lemonade classes for ages 10-12 are at 9:30 or 11 a.m., and the Teen Art Studio for grades 7-9 are at 1 or 3 p.m. Reservations required by the Wednesday before class. Go to www.parkerartistsguild.com and click on Youth Programs. 20 students maximum. thEraPEutiC riDing. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com. ParkEr artS Council has youth open mic/karaoke nights on the first Thursday of each month. The event is open to all ages. Kids 12 and under eat free. Takes place at Clavin’s Bar and Grill, 17904 Cottonwood Drive, Parker. SoCiaL aarP ParkEr meets at 1 p.m. every second Wednesday of

the month at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker. There are interesting and informative programs

for seniors. For further information, contact Patsy at 303-9051008.

every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

aMEriCan LEgion Parker Post 1864 meets at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at South Metro Fire Station No. 46, 19310 Stroh Road, Parker. Go to www.post1864.org or call 720-542-3877.

thE hiLLtoP Social Club has been an active women’s club in the Parker area since 1921. We meet the second Thursday of each month at noon at the Hilltop Schoolhouse at Flintwood and Democrat Roads. The ladies have maintained the schoolhouse since 1954 for community use, and the preservation of the history of the Hilltop area. For more information please call Be at 303-841-4581, or Fran at 303-841-9655.

aWana CLuB at Pine Drive Baptist Church meets from 6:308:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Parker. Call 303-841-0330. aWana CLuB at Parker Bible Church meets from 6:30-8:05 p.m. Wednesdays at 4391 E. Mainstreet. Call 303-841-3836. BEta SigMa Phi Preceptor Gamma Theta Chapter meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Sandy Pearl at 303-319-2392 for more information. ChErry CrEEk Valley Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Conference Center, Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker. Call President Don Willson at 720-314-6830 or e-mail dlw166@rollens.com. CiViL air Patrol-Parker Cadet Squadron meets from 6:30-9

p.m. on Thursdays at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Mainstreet and South Pikes Peak Drive. Call 303-841-5897.

CoMMon thrEaD Quilt Club meets the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Parker Fire Department Headquarters building at 17250 Parkglenn. E-mail judiwithdiamonds@aol.com. Visit www.ctqc.webs.com. CoMMunity BiBLE Study meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9030 Miller Road in Parker. For more information visit http://parker. cbsclass.org or call Charlene Roach at 720-851-1623.

kiWaniS CLuB of Parker meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the International House of Pancakes, 11355 S. Parker Road. Call Jim Monahan at 303-841-1560. La LEChE League of Parker meets at 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Pregnancy Wellness Center of Parker. La Leche League helps mothers world-wide with breastfeeding support and education. Call Heather at 303-489-8862 for more information. LunCh out Loud Toastmasters Harness those butterflies and make them fly in formation. Conquer your fear of speaking with the help of proven techniques practiced in a supportive group. Be our guest at “Lunch out Loud” Toastmasters, which meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker, in the fellowship hall, and learn more about how Toastmasters International can help you become a better speaker and leader. For more information call Claudette Louise St Pierre at 303-475-0418.

DEnVEr anD New Orleans RR Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Parker Depot building, 11027 S. Pikes Peak Drive, No. 106. Call Bill Byers at 303-646-3256.

MoMS CLuB of Parker East is a nonprofit club designed to support stay-at-home moms. We offer a variety of activities for moms and kids including playgroups and Mom’s Night Out. Contact membership@momsclubofparkerne.org or visit www. Momsclubofparkerne.org for more information.

fiBroMyaLgia WoMEn’S Group now forming for women wanting to make friends and talk about positive things that have helped them with fibromyalgia. Location is southeast Aurora, near Parker and Centennial. Time and day to be figured out by group. Call Leslie at 303-791-8814.

MoMS CLuB of Parker Northeast meets at 10 a.m. every first Wednesday of the month except for October, November and December at Parker Adventist Hospital. Meetings in October to December will be on different Wednesdays. Call Lisa 303-2848028 or e-mail lrstehle@comcast.net.

grEat BookS. Great Books discussion group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Parker Library. Call Sara Gutknecht at 303-805-4306 for information. Other Great Books groups meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama. Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once

MoMS CLuB of Parker Southeast meets at St. Matthews Church on Mainstreet in Parker the first Thursday of the month. E-mail momsclubofparkerse@yahoo.com for more information.

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MoMS CLuB of Parker Northeast is a nonprofit club that supports stay-at-home moms. Join us for fun activities and friendships. We are not affiliated with any religious or political group. Contact Sara at MOMSParkerNE@yahoo.com.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF MaR 10, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to apr 19) Take time from your busy schedule to check out what’s going on around you. You might find that someone has been secretly trying to pull the wool over those beautiful Sheep’s eyes. TAURUS (apr 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine’s boldness pays off in uncovering the source of a disturbing workplace situation. Your personal life calls for patience, as a certain matter plays itself out. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Forget about going all out to impress someone in your personal life. Just being yourself is all that matters. a workplace decision will need more time. Don’t rush into it.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Some supersensitive Crabs might take offense at what they perceive as a slight. But a closer look points to a simple misunderstanding. The weekend holds a welcome surprise. LEO (Jul 23 to aug 22) Sure, you can roar your head off over someone’s failure to keep a promise. But the wiser course would be to ask why it happened. Be prepared for an answer that might well surprise you. VIRGO (aug 23 to Sept 22) a developing relationship needs time to find its direction. So please be patient and resist pushing things along. a recently cooleddown workplace situation could heat up again. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Congratulations. Your well-thought-out proposal seems to be working. Someone who hasn’t agreed with you on most things in the past could turn out to be one of your major supporters. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Things seem to be going well. However, you can still expect criticism -some of it pretty heavy. But as long as you can back up your position, you’ll be able to rise above it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Making an effort to smooth over even the smallest obstacles now will go a long way to assuring that things run smoothly once you’re set to move on with your plans. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) You should be able to continue with your plans once you get past those temporary delays. Surprise, surprise. an offer to help comes from a most unlikely source. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Prioritizing your tasks is important this week because of all those demands you have to deal with. The pressure eases in time for you to enjoy the weekend. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Save your energy and stay focused on what has to be done, despite all those distractions you’re likely to face. You should see some evidence of real progress by week’s end. BORN THIS WEEK: You are a generous, giving person who is always ready, willing and more than able to help others in need. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Notices

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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/17/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.100095.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE 20 INC., FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NUMBER 9G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12615 Buckhorn Creek Street, Parker, CO 80134

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/1/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 6/14/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006050180 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $268,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $285,177.27 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 11, BLOCK 5, CHERRY CREEK HIGHLANDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9474 Tammy Lane , Parker, CO 80134

Public Notices

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0021 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/8/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: GEORGE SHEPPARD ROOT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/24/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012006151 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $174,462.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $169,456.08 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Unit No. 106, Building No. A-1, the Highlands at Stonegate North Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map of the Highlands at Stonegate North Condominiums, recorded on June 3, 2003 as Reception No. 2003082849, and as defined by the Condominium Declaration of the Highlands at Stonegate North Condominiums, recorded on April 28, 2003, as Reception No. 2003060583, and First Amendment to the Condominium Declaration recorded April 29, 2003 at Reception No, 2003061715 and First Amendment to First Supplemental Condominium Declaration recorded June 30, 2003 at Reception No. 2003096636, all recorded in the Office of the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 9301 Amison Circle Unit 106, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-08197 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2014-0021 First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0036 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/16/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: RICHARD C. COULSON AND JO G. COULSON Original Beneficiary: CLARION MORGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/23/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 6/9/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003085857 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $163,922.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $128,764.27 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 58 COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17634 Snowberry Way, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/13/2014

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No. 2014-0036 First Publication: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0587 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/11/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JARROD C COLLINS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR 360 MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/27/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 1/18/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011004077 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $185,607.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $179,611.09 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, BLOCK 6, COUNTRY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12486 Country Meadows Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/6/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.22372 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0587 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0608 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/20/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: BRAD R SULLIVAN AND ABBY L MOORE, GEORGE J KENNEDY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/6/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005084599 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $234,820.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $205,930.58 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NUMBER 9G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12615 Buckhorn Creek Street, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0608 First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0635 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/8/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PAQUITO R. SINGLETON AND NICOLE A. SINGLETON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/21/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 5/23/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003077606 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $263,859.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $255,262.80 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 28, BLOCK 6, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17029 Numa Place, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/3/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-06455 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0635 First Publication: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0772 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JAMES D MORROW AND MIOK L MORROW Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/1/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 6/14/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006050180 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $268,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $285,177.27 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/13/2014 Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/18/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.100028.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0772 First Publication: 2/13/2014 Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0775 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/19/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JEFF REEVES AND STACEY REEVES Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2005-HE1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/11/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 8/13/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004084806 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $183,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $222,026.44 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.***Loan Modification Agreement made on July 1, 2012 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 3, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17321 Paoli Wy , Parker, CO 80134-7540 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/13/2014 Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/26/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 4500.00039 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0775 First Publication: 2/13/2014 Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0777 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DAVID T. EARL AND PEGGY D. EARL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0777

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/17/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below PUBLIC NOTICE Toinadvertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 to be recorded Douglas County. Original Grantor: DAVID T. EARL AND Parker PEGGY D. EARL NOTICE OF SALE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECPublic Trustee Sale No. 2013-0802 TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE To Whom It May Concern: On 12/26/2013 FOR LENDER, AMERICAN BROKERS the undersigned Public Trustee caused CONDUIT the Notice of Election and Demand relatCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: NAing to the Deed of Trust described below TIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC to be recorded in Douglas County. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/12/2005 Original Grantor: CAROL V. NEFF Recording Date of DOT: 9/21/2005 Original Beneficiary: LONG BEACH Reception No. of DOT: 2005089688 MORTGAGE COMPANY DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Original Principal Amount of Evidence of DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST Debt: $267,180.00 COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG Outstanding Principal Amount as of the BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST date hereof: $245,511.09 2004-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you ATES, SERIES 2004-1 are hereby notified that the covenants of Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/24/2003 the deed of trust have been violated as Recording Date of DOT: 12/5/2003 follows: Failure to pay monthly installReception No. of DOT: 2003172368 ments due Note Holder. DOT Recorded in Douglas County. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Original Principal Amount of Evidence of A FIRST LIEN. Debt: $300,000.00 The property described herein is all of the Outstanding Principal Amount as of the property encumbered by the lien of the date hereof: $242,945.48 deed of trust. Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Legal Description of Real Property: are hereby notified that the covenants of LOT 21, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING the deed of trust have been violated as NO. 24B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, follows: Failure to pay principal and inSTATE OF COLORADO. terest when due together with all other Which has the address of: 23122 Briar payments provided for in the Evidence of Leaf Avenue, Parker, CO 80138 Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. NOTICE OF SALE THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt A FIRST LIEN. secured by the Deed of Trust described The property described herein is all of the herein, has filed written election and deproperty encumbered by the lien of the mand for sale as provided by law and in deed of trust. said Deed of Trust. Legal Description of Real Property: THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given LOT 3, BLOCK 1, STONE GATE FILING that on the first possible sale date (unless NO. 5C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedOF COLORADO nesday, April 9, 2014, at the Public TrustWhich has the address of: 10602 Stoneee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle meadow Drive, Parker, CO 80134-3739 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for NOTICE OF SALE cash, the said real property and all inThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs secured by the Deed of Trust described and assigns therein, for the purpose of herein, has filed written election and depaying the indebtedness provided in said mand for sale as provided by law and in Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of said Deed of Trust. Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given of sale and other items allowed by law, that on the first possible sale date (unless and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificthe sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedate of Purchase, all as provided by law. nesday, April 16, 2014, at the Public First Publication: 2/13/2014 Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Last Publication: 3/13/2014 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucPublisher: Douglas County News Press tion to the highest and best bidder for Dated: 12/18/2013 cash, the said real property and all inGEORGE J KENNEDY terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee and assigns therein, for the purpose of The name, address and telephone numpaying the indebtedness provided in said bers of the attorney(s) representing the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of legal holder of the indebtedness is: Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses TONI DALE of sale and other items allowed by law, Colorado Registration #: 30580 and will deliver to the purchaser a Certific355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Attorney File #: 13-945-25545 Dated: 12/30/2013 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE GEORGE J KENNEDY SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webDOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustThe name, address and telephone numee/ bers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Legal Notice No.: 2013-0777 DAVID A. SHORE First Publication: 2/13/2014 Colorado Registration #: 19973 Last Publication: 3/13/2014 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, Publisher: Douglas County News Press GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 PUBLIC NOTICE Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Parker Attorney File #: 13-00679SH NOTICE OF SALE *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0797 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustTo Whom It May Concern: On 12/26/2013 ee/ the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relatLegal Notice No.: 2013-0802 ing to the Deed of Trust described below First Publication: 2/20/2014 to be recorded in Douglas County. Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Original Grantor: GLEN D. BERRY AND Publisher: Douglas County News Press NATALIE J. BERRY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECPUBLIC NOTICE TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE Parker FOR LENDER, ABN AMRO MORTGAGE NOTICE OF SALE GROUP, INC. Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0803 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. To Whom It May Concern: On 12/27/2013 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/11/2005 the undersigned Public Trustee caused Recording Date of DOT: 7/18/2005 the Notice of Election and Demand relatReception No. of DOT: 2005065068 ing to the Deed of Trust described below DOT Recorded in Douglas County. to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Original Grantor: CHRIS J. COHN Debt: $186,400.00 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECOutstanding Principal Amount as of the TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, date hereof: $148,890.18 INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you FOR LENDER, QUICKEN LOANS INC., are hereby notified that the covenants of MML 5357 the deed of trust have been violated as Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDfollows: Failure to pay monthly installERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIments due Note Holder. ATION THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/3/2013 A FIRST LIEN. Recording Date of DOT: 1/14/2013 The property described herein is all of the Reception No. of DOT: 2013003276 property encumbered by the lien of the DOT Recorded in Douglas County. deed of trust. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Legal Description of Real Property: Debt: $209,225.00 LOT 2, BLOCK 1, MEAD'S CROSSING Outstanding Principal Amount as of the AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF date hereof: $207,397.89 DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Which has the address of: 11183 Latigo are hereby notified that the covenants of Ln, Parker, CO 80138 the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installNOTICE OF SALE ments due Note Holder. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE secured by the Deed of Trust described A FIRST LIEN. herein, has filed written election and deThe property described herein is all of the mand for sale as provided by law and in property encumbered by the lien of the said Deed of Trust. deed of trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Legal Description of Real Property: that on the first possible sale date (unless LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedP ARKER IN THE COUNTY OF nesday, April 16, 2014, at the Public DOUGLAS IN THE STATE OF CO Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle LOT 66, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucFILING NO. 6B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, tion to the highest and best bidder for STATE OF COLORADO. cash, the said real property and all inWhich has the address of: 8483 Bluegrass terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Cir, Parker, CO 80134 and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said NOTICE OF SALE Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses secured by the Deed of Trust described of sale and other items allowed by law, herein, has filed written election and deand will deliver to the purchaser a Certificmand for sale as provided by law and in ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. said Deed of Trust. First Publication: 2/20/2014 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Last Publication: 3/20/2014 that on the first possible sale date (unless Publisher: Douglas County News Press the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedDated: 12/26/2013 nesday, April 16, 2014, at the Public GEORGE J KENNEDY Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucThe name, address and telephone numtion to the highest and best bidder for bers of the attorney(s) representing the cash, the said real property and all inlegal holder of the indebtedness is: terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs HOLLY DECKER and assigns therein, for the purpose of Colorado Registration #: 32647 paying the indebtedness provided in said 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Phone #: (303) 274-0155 of sale and other items allowed by law, Fax #: (303) 274-0159 and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificAttorney File #: 13-049-25706 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE First Publication: 2/20/2014 SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webLast Publication: 3/20/2014 site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustPublisher: Douglas County News Press ee/ Dated: 12/30/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY Legal Notice No.: 2013-0797 DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee First Publication: 2/20/2014 The name, address and telephone numLast Publication: 3/20/2014 bers of the attorney(s) representing the Publisher: Douglas County News Press legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER PUBLIC NOTICE Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, Parker LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 NOTICE OF SALE Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0802 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-914-25692 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee web-

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Dated: 12/30/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-914-25692 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0803 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0804 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/27/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DOUGLAS NEHRING AND JOANNA NEHRING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE ELLINGTON LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/17/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 1/23/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007006685 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $790,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $725,610.13 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 35, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 1B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AND ACCORDING TO PLAT CORRECTION CERTIFICATE RECORDED MAY 10, 2002 IN BOOK 2327 AT PAGE 1643. ALSO KNOWN AS STREET NUMBER 5295 TALAVERO PLACE PARKER, CO 80134. THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECORDED DEEDS IN THE PAST 24 MONTHS EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING: SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RECORDED ON 6/3/2004 WITH INSTRUMENT NO. 2004-56942; SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RECORDED ON 1/19/2005 WITH INSTRUMENT NO. 2005-5908*, Which has the address of: 5295 Talavero Place, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/30/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 31482 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0804 First Publication: 2/20/2014 Last Publication: 3/20/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0003 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/3/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: SERGIO ORTEGA Original Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/26/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 5/6/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010027809 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $277,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $127,623.64 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Pursuant to, but not limited to, Paragraph 9 of the Deed of Trust, the debt has been accelerated because the borrower has not performed an obligation under the Deed of Trust, namely, the nonpayment of taxes. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 4C COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 22930 Blackwolf Way, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law,

said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/6/2014 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 8686.00135 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0003 First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0010 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/3/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: COREY S JOHNSTON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTEUM MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/5/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005062543 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $461,280.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $501,725.02 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 34, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 1E, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5356 Spur Cross Trail, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/6/2014 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 4380.100014.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0010 First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0011 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/3/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: EUGENE KYUNG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/26/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 9/1/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010055546 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $220,843.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $217,280.30 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 39, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO, 11, AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8793 Katherine Court, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auc-

21-Color The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/6/2014 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.22470 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0011 First Publication: 2/27/2014 Last Publication: 3/27/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0017 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/8/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOHN D LICATA AND JENNIFER L LICATA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/28/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 2/5/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009007428 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $274,039.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $271,324.34 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: A violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 48, BLOCK 1, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17510 Lamar Ct, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.100081.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0017 First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0020 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/8/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TIMOTHY J. KURTZ AND JENNIFER KURTZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ALLY BANK CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/25/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 12/12/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011078094 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $222,344.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $220,130.46 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 1, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17613 Hoyt Pl, Parker, CO 80134-7551 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0020 First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0022 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/8/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: A SANDOR HASZNOS Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE SERIES 2005-AR2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/17/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 12/9/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004125293 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $892,836.22 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 3, PANORAMA AMENDED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11379 Panorama Ct, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-08163 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0022 First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0023 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/9/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MARKE H KWON AND KIMBERLY K HAGER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EVERBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/25/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/31/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007084881 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $244,006.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $232,927.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, BLOCK 3, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10734 Jordan Court, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, BLOCK 3, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10734 Jordan Court, Parker, CO 80134

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/13/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-08009 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0023 First Publication: 3/6/2014 Last Publication: 4/3/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0031 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/13/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: EDWARD RAY SMITH Original Beneficiary: 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 (DOT): 5/7/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 5/7/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012033215 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $288,008.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $282,028.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, BLOCK 5, STONEGATE FILING NO. 6B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 16481 Bluebonnet Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/14/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-08323 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0031 First Publication: 3/13/2014 Last Publication: 4/10/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0033 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/14/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JAMES D WEINKAUF AND MARY E JOHNSON Original Beneficiary: HOME 123 CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES NC 2006-HE4 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC 2006-HE4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/22/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/3/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006017784 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $364,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $326,504.93 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1, BLOCK 3, STROH RANCH FIL-

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1, BLOCK 3, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12709 Ventana St, Parker, CO 80134

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Government Legals Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for QUEBEC STREET WEST PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2011-019 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. This project consists of constructing a 2-span, continuous, prestressed concrete box girder (precast) pedestrian bridge over C-470. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2014, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Steel Piling (HP 10X57) - 299 LF • Pedestrian Railing (Steel) - 490 LF • Concrete Class D (Bridge) - 306 CY • Reinforcing Steel - 35,500 Lbs. • Masonry Landscape Wall (Dry Stack) 144 SF • Cut Stone Veneer - 1,573 SF • Prestressed Concrete Box Girder (Depth 32”-48”) - 2,506 SF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Dennis Lobberding, Project Manager at 303.660.7490. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 925086 First Publication: March 13, 2014 Last Publication: March 20, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on April 12, 2014 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Chato’s Concrete, LLC for the 2013 Sidewalk Repair and Handicap Retrofit Throughout Douglas County, Douglas County Project Number CI 2013-005 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Chato’s Concrete, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said April 12, 2014, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer Terry Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 925087 First Publication: March 13, 2014 Last Publication: March 20, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Editor’s notE: Calendar submissions must be received

by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

March 15

All awards are worth $500. Applicants must attend a vocational training program, college or university in the fall of 2014. Applications and specific requirements can be found at www.dcsheriff. net. Deadline for applications is March 28.

March 31 Blood drivE Parker Adventist Hospital Community Blood

craft fair Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church hosts its spring craft fair and merchants bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15. To reserve a table to sell your handmade crafts or represent your business, email elc@pepc.org. The cost for each merchant table is $50. Checks should be made payable to PEPC Early Learning Center. Registration forms available upon inquiry. About 100-200 families are expected to stop by the fair and promote our safety fundraiser at the Early Learning Center.

Drive, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. March 31 inside the Inspiration Conference Room B at 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. For information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org.

March 16

submissions for its essay contest, with divisions for grades 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through Feb. 18; and its poetry contest, with divisions for grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through April 10. Top 10 winners will be named in each division. Essays must be between 100 and 250 words on any non-fiction topic. Poetry must be 21 lines or less in English. Entries can made online at www.poeticpower.com or mail entries, labeled Poetry Contest or Essay Contest, to 159 N. Main, Smithfield UT 84335. Include author’s name, address, city, state and ZIP, current grade, school name, school address and teacher’s name. Home school students are welcome to enter. Selected entries of merit will be invited to be published in an anthology. An art contest for grades K-12 also is coming up. To enter, take a photo of your original artwork and enter it at www.celebratingart.com; deadline is April 9. Full contest information is available online, or call 435-713-4411.

sElf-carE sEMinarian Dr. Albert Hernandez will present

“Happiness and the Care of Self and Others” from 12:15-2:15 p.m. March 16 at First United Methodist Church, 1200 South St., Castle Rock. A luncheon preceding Hernandez’s talk will begin at 12:15. Stephen Ministers will organize the luncheon by providing the main dish and beverages and arranging for a variety of side dishes and desserts to be donated. RSVP for the luncheon by calling the church office at 303-688-3047.

March 17 hEalth panEl The South Metro Health Alliance presents

“Demystifying The Health Care Maze” panel from 10 a.m. to noon March 17 at the Tri-County Health Department, 6162 S. Willow Drive, Greenwood Village. This is a free community event with a panel discussion focused on how we can help our vulnerable population get the health care they need. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. Registration is free and attendees can sign up at www.smhaco.org, or by calling Traci Jones on 303793-9615 or emailing traci@smhaco.org.

March 21 fahrEnhEit 451 Aquila Theater’s production of “Fahrenheit

March 21

Writing contEst Creative Communication is accepting

april 12 craft fair Ponderosa High school hosts its spring fling craft

fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12 at the school, 7007 E. Bayou Gulch Road, Parker. More than 70 Colorado artists and special vendors will display a wide selection of gifts including handcrafted jewelry, gourmet foods, home décor, textile crafts, skin care, ceramics and more. Admission is free, and child care will be available.

april 26 faMily history fair The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 7 and March 21 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 20000 Pike Peak Ave., Parker. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

Saints, 7160 Bayou Gulch Road, Parker, will be the site of a family history fair from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26. Learn from experts in the industry how to seek out your ancestors, build your family tree, discover and share your family’s stories. Displays, speakers, classes and family search consultants to help you in the computer lab. Attendance is free. Sign up at www.lds.org/familyhistoryfair.

March 22

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dEMocratic dinnEr Jamie LaRue will headline this year’s Clinton/Carter silent auction and dinner March 22. LaRue, a nationally known expert in library development and innovative programs, will take from his extensive experience in service to the public in Douglas County and elsewhere to focus on “Reclaiming the Public Sector.” The annual event is at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. Cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. with a four-course dinner and party going from 7:30-10 p.m. To purchase tickets and make dietary requests, visit DouglasDemocrats.org or call 720-509-9048.

MEntal hEalth first aid The South Metro Health Alliance and Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network are offering an 8-hour interactive mental health first aid training classes, from 1-5 p.m. March 10-11 in Littleton, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 in Englewood. Seating is limited and registration is required at http://southmetrohealthalliance.org/meetings. Contact Traci Jones, SMHA communications specialist, at 303-793-9615 or traci@smhaco.org.

Blood drivE PACE Community Center Community Blood

March 28 application dEadlinE Douglas County residents who are graduating from any county high school, accredited private school or qualifying home school are eligible to apply for one of seven Douglas County Sheriff’s Office scholarships, one Race-ACop Scholarship, and one Deputy Ron King Memorial Scholarship.

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rEcurring/through May are being accepted for the 43th annual CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair. Nonprofit groups seeking to exhibit their services and recruit volunteers will pay a fraction of the booth fee that other vendors pay to participate in the festival. Applications are available at www.peoplesfair.com. Contact the CHUN office at 303-830-1651. The People’s Fair is June 7-8.

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Rod and Melanie Buscher, left, join actor Harrison Ford on the southeast side of Centennial Airport for a VIP tour of what will become Exploration of Flight, a new Wings Over the Rockies facility. Ford, along with Gov. John Hickenlooper, is one of the driving forces behind the Wingspan Capital Campaign, a $21 million charity effort to fund the facility slated to open in mid-2015. Photo by Deborah Grigsby Smith

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Construction

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Services

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Condo project approved in RidgeGate Lone Tree officials say development broadens range of housing options By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com A four-story, 190-unit condominium complex with ground-floor retail space is planned on RidgeGate Parkway, between Miramont Apartments and Belvedere Townhomes. Condos at Commonwealth Heights will sell for about $250,000 each. Groundbreaking is targeted for next month. The Lone Tree City Council approved the project from Greenwood Village-based developer Arcadia Holdings during its March 4 meeting. It adds another layer of housing options to the single-family homes, townhouses and apartments already in RidgeGate. And that, Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning said, is healthy for the city.

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“It’s a product mix for younger families, and it’s owner occupied,” he said. “It’s very important to us that we have a broad product mix. We don’t have a lot of that now, so I think this is a very good project.” Most — 139 — are designed as one-bedroom units, with 28 two-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom condos also planned in the building. New condominiums construction has been scarce for years, not just in RidgeGate but throughout the state. A streak of homeowners’ association lawsuits for alleged poor construction — many of which ended in multimillion-dollar settlements — left builders reluctant to pursue the condo market. A construction-defects reform bill aimed is on the docket in this session’s Colorado Legislature. “We’ve seen more rentals come through because the market for them is very good right now,” Lone Tree business development coordinator Torie Brazitis said. “They’re easy to build, finance and sell.” That’s ideal for renters looking for up-

scale lease properties like RidgeGate’s Miramont and Vue apartments — both developed by Texas-based Martin Fein. But not so great for potential first-time homebuyers looking to gain a toehold in Lone Tree. Census figures show the median home value here at about $446,000 — almost twice the state average. Lone Tree real estate agent Jerry Hunsberger believes the 190 condo units will sell quickly. “Even though it has so much to offer as a community and with its location, I hear a lot of people (say) they won’t even consider Lone Tree because they consider it out of their price range,” he said. “They think Lone Tree and they think well over $400, 500 (thousand) and into approaching million plus.” “I think there will be a lot of demand for that ($250K) price point.” A recent story in the Denver Business Journal showed a record number of new apartments planned in metro Denver in 2014, far overwhelming new condominium and townhome numbers.

A view of what the approved Commonwealth Heights condominium complex will look like from RidgeGate Parkway and Bellwether Lane. Courtesy graphic

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Franktown

Lone Tree

Highlands Ranch

Parker

Trinity Lutheran Church & School

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

 303-841-4660 www.tlcas.org  Castle Rock  First United

“A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher…You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse.” (C.S. Lewis)

Beginning March 9th: “Jesus–The Son of God”

Sunday mornings at Immanuel Lutheran 9:30 a.m. Sundays Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO

www.ImmanuelLutheran–LoneTree.org

Littleton

Non-Denominational 9:00 am Sunday WorShip

Pastor Paul Flannery “It’s not about us... It’s about serving others... T hen God gets the Glory!”

2121 Dad Clark Drive 720.259.2390 www.HFCdenver.org

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

Highlands Ranch

1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

 Services:  Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

Open and Welcoming Sunday

8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

Lone Tree

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 10:30 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751 “Loving God - Making A Difference”

A place for you

Littleton

Lone Tree

Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Serving the southeast Denver area

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com

Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)

303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

Connect – Grow – Serve

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am

Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Methodist Church 

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Parker

303-798-8485

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

SErviCES:

Saturday 5:30pm

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am

10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org Parker

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

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Highlands Church of God The Bahá’í Faith

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

Meeting Sun at 11am at Northridge Rec Center 8801 S. Broadway Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

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

Phone: 303-910-6017 email: bobandtreva@yahoo.com

Welcome Home!

Greenwood Village

Abiding Word Lutheran Church

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email

kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.