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BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, made a victory speech from a hotel in the Denver Tech Center just after 9 p.m. on Election Night, Nov. 8.

“We won tonight because our message was right,” Coffman said.

Coffman had secured a fifth term representing the 6th Congressional District. In taking 51.6 percent of the vote, his margin of victory over Aurora Democrat Coffman Morgan Carroll, a state senator who received 42.6 percent, surprised many pundits in what was expected to be one of Colorado’s tightest contests.

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Former South Suburban director honored as ‘legend’ David Lorenz’s years of service noted by professional association

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Former longtime South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Executive Director David Lorenz is now a legend in his field.

Lorenz, who spent 30 years leading the district before retiring in 2015, was given the Legend award by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration at a board of directors meeting on Oct. 26.

“Many of the things he did with South Suburban are leaders in the parks and recreation filed,” said Dirk Ridgewine of the AAPRA Legends nominating committee, who presented Lorenz with the award.

Lorenz gave much of his credit to his staff over the years, saying he surrounded himself with smart people.

“I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time, with a rapidly growing community of citizens who recognized and appreciated the value of parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities,” Lorenz said.

‘I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time, with a rapidly growing community of citizens who recognized and appreciated the value of parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities.’

David Lorenz, former South Suburban executive director Under his watch, the district acquired Lone Tree Golf Club, Hudson Gardens & Event Center and the Family Sports Center, all previously privately owned.

He also initiated the development of an old Arapahoe County landfill into the athletic complex that is now David A. Lorenz Regional Park.

“We were able to expand the district greatly under Dave’s leadership,” said SSPRD board member Jim Taylor. “He provided a lot of really good leadership for a long time.”

Lorenz was hired in 1967 as a recre-

ation supervisor for the fledging district before taking over as director.

“In 1967, there wasn’t a lot of growth and development down here,” he said.

Lorenz climbed the ladder quickly at the district, being promoted to superintendent of recreation and then assistant director.

Lorenz graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in recreation management before serving two years in the military and earning a master’s degree from University of ColoradoDenver in urban and regional planning.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Lane closures set for C-470 Drivers along C-470 can expect intermittent lane closures overnight as work begins on the corridor’s express lane project, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Eastbound and westbound lanes will experience closures on alternating nights as crews set up temporary barriers and conduct earth and utility work in between Lucent Boulevard and Quebec Street.

Speeds will be reduced to 55 mph in the lane closure areas as well.

Closures will most likely be between 9:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., CDOT said.

SSPRD holding plan meetings South Suburban Parks and Recreation District will hold two interactive public meetings on its master plan.

Meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Goodson Recreation Center and Nov. 17 at Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel.

The meetings will offer attendees the opportunity to vote on ideas put forth by consultants for the plan. The master plan, the district’s first, will guide its decisions and funding priorities for the next decade.

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BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As Gian Pieroni and Pablo Espadero made plans to open an herbal shop in Littleton recently, it briefly looked as if they would not be able to sell one of their main products.

That’s because the Drug Enforcement Administration announced plans to place an herb called kratom on the list of Schedule 1 narcotics, drugs that the agency says have no medical use and high potential for abuse. Other Schedule 1 drugs include marijuana, LSD, ecstasy and heroin.

Then, in October, the DEA withdrew the plan, announcing that it would receive a scientific and medical evaluation from the Food and Drug Administration as well as a scheduling recommendation.

The listing would have effectively banned kratom, which is made from the leaves of the mitragynine speciose tree native to southeast Asia, where it has been used as a folk medicine for hundreds of years.

In that region, the fresh leaves are often chewed, but users in the U.S.

PROS AND CONS OF KRATOM When the Drug Enforcement Administration posted a notice in the Federal Registry in August stating its plan to list kratom as a Schedule 1 narcotic, it cited what it called “an imminent hazard to public safety.”

The DEA claims 15 deaths have been linked to the plant, native to Southeast Asia, since 2014 and that it is abused for its opiate-like properties.

Though it has not yet been comprehensively studied by the Food and Drug Administration, proponents say it can be used as a painkiller with fewer side effects and less potential for abuse than prescription opioids, and can be used to treat withdrawal symptoms for people attempting to overcome an addiction to those drugs.

The Drug Policy Alliance says that banning kratom could negatively affect those using it to battle addiction, and would also create a black market and would disincentivize further scientific research into its properties. typically buy it in a powdered form that can be mixed into beverages.

In a notice posted in the Federal Register in August, the DEA said that kratom presented “an imminent hazard to public safety.”

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Where horse dreams come true

Cottonwood Riding Club adapts to surrounding development

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

John and Chris Gandomcar bought Cottonwood Riding Club 35 years ago when the land was home to a junkyard, a dairy barn and three homes.

The couple embarked on horseback rides down the High Line Canal Trail when they came upon a chunk of land north of Titan Road adjacent to Chatfield State Park. John worked for a print shop at the time and Chris worked for an insurance company.

They took out a loan from their parents and convinced the landowner to sell what is now Cottonwood Riding Club.

“Everything they made they put back into the business,” said their daughter Erica Gandomcar-Sachs, who now manages the riding facility in northwest Douglas County with her sister, Tara Gandomcar Hieb. “It’s kind of that true American success story.”

The sisters officially took over the family business in 2015. Their parents live in the Roxborough Park area and come to the riding club daily.

The 100-acre property is surrounded by miles of untouched land and has a backdrop of the foothills. It’s home to about 100 horses and a variety of spaces, including outdoor and indoor riding arenas, stables, barns and a polo field.

“Cottonwood is an oasis,” said Hieb, 41, who recalls trail riding from Cottonwood to the Highlands Ranch Mansion years ago. “The people and the horses here are calm.”

The surrounding land will soon change. Sterling Ranch — a 3,400acre, mixed-use development that is expected to have 12,000 homes after a 20-year buildout — is under construction south of Cottonwood.

Instead of resisting change, the sisters say they are going with the flow.

They recently finished a new 23-stall barn to accommodate more horses, and they are building berms around the property to block off some of the outside commotion.

“Our dad taught us to be compas-

Owner Erica Gandomcar-Sachs stands in front of the newest addition to Cottonwood Riding Club: a 23-stall barn. With the development of Sterling Ranch next door, Gandomcar-Sachs and her sister, also an owner, are prepared to adapt to change.

“Growth is going to happen,” Gandomcar-Sachs said. “You can choose to adapt to it and revolutionize things.” sionate,” said Gandomcar-Sachs, 37, who lives with her husband and 3-year-old daughter in the Cottonwood home she was raised in. “Everyone is entitled to live somewhere, and Douglas County is a great place to live.”

The sisters also learned from their parents how to deal with a variety of people. They see all walks of life at their facility, from those who participate in polo — a sport often associated with the wealthy — to those who are getting on a horse for the first time.

Their goal, they said, it to revolutionize the industry.

“The horse industry is very traditional,” Hieb said. “Why not make it more accessible to the masses?”

The facility has eight trainers who teach and train a variety of riding styles, including jumping, dressage, English and polo.

Annie Lloyd, of Littleton, has been a trainer at Cottonwood since 2001.

She started riding as a kid in England, where she was born and raised. The aspect she likes most about Cottonwood is that it isn’t limited to one riding style.

“It’s healthy for the horse and the rider,” she said. “Imagine getting up and going to work every single day.

Address: 10415 Roxborough Park Road Phone: 303-791-7656 Website: cottonwoodridingclub.com Services: Western riding clinics monthly, private and group lessons, polo lessons for riders of all levels, training program Monday through Saturday for English huntseat, jumping, dressage and eventing.

Boarding: Three large barns for indoor boarding, large open paddocks, double or

Gronli started horseback riding as a mother-daughter activity. Her daughter didn’t take to the riding, but she did. She visits Cottonwood three to four times a week.

“It’s my sanctuary,” she said. “It’s my favorite place to be.”

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Speed humps have effect amid resident pushback Raised pavement part of city’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

The increase of Centennial’s speed humps — areas of pavement raised up to 4 inches in height over a length of 12 feet — is in response to a growing number of requests for speed reduction in neighborhoods, according to the city.

A speed hump is larger and longer than a traditional speed bump — commonly seen in a parking lot — and motorists can drive over at a given speed without slowing down traffic, said Travis Greiman, public works director of Centennial.

But humps constructed in the last six months, one along East Easter Avenue and two on Nobles Road, have caused disagreement among some residents. The three speed humps, along with the addition of three medians, two curb extensions, and associated signage and pavement markings, cost the city $45,403.

“I don’t break the speed limit, so why should I be penalized based on the actions of others,” said George Sullivan, who lives in The Knolls, a fenced-in community south of the

A speed hump on East Easter Avenue in Centennial — a 25 mph street off University Boulevard near the Streets at Southglenn.

According to Centennial’s website, speed “humps”, as approved for use in the City of Centennial, are much larger than speed “bumps”, and are designed to allow vehicles to travel over them comfortably at the roadway posted speed.

ALEX DEWIND Arapahoe Road and University Boulevard intersection.

He’s lived in the same house and used East Easter Avenue for 45 years, he said. His wife and he bike ride along the road once or twice a week in the summer.

“I’d like to see the city remove the

speed bump because of the impediments,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan voiced concerns about others who use the road, including skateboarders and cyclists. He’s also concerned with icy conditions this winter and emergency vehicle response time.

East Easter Avenue is adjacent to the Streets at SouthGlenn shopping center near many residences and Sandburg Elementary School.

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Kagan beats Doty for state Senate Democrat takes seat with 53-47 victory

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the race for state Senate District 26, a state representative defeated a county commissioner.

Democrat Daniel Kagan, of Cherry Hills Village, won with 53.2 percent of the vote in his race against Nancy Doty, a Littleton resident who received 46.8 percent of the vote as she sought the Senate seat instead of running for re-election as Arapahoe County commissioner for District 1.

“I’ve had tremendous support,” Kagan, who is leaving his post representing House District 3, said on Election Night.

“I attribute my success to my campaign staff and volunteers,” he said. “And to the common sense of the voters of Arapahoe County.”

Doty, who served as the county clerk and recorder before joining the board of commissioners, could not be reached for comment on Election Night.

The state Senate seat is currently held by termlimited Democrat Linda Newell, of Littleton. The district encompasses Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Greenwood Village, Cherry

Hills Village and parts of Centennial and Aurora.

Kagan said his main goal in the Senate is to responsibly guide impending budget cuts.

“I want to make sure that the pain of that doesn’t fall on the poorly represented,” he said.

Kagan was appointed to the state House in 2009 to replace retiring state Rep. Anne McGihon and was elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2012 and 2014.

Born in England, Kagan holds a law degree from Yale Law School.

Doty was the Arapahoe County clerk and recorder from 2004 to 2013, when she assumed office as county commissioner.

MAKING IT COUNT

Temporary election workers at the Arapahoe County Election Facility in Littleton sort ballots collected from a drop-off location Nov. 7, the day before the general election.

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ELECTION ROUNDUP The following are unofficial results in the Nov. 8 election, posted on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website the morning of Nov. 9: 1st Congressional District Diana DeGette, Democrat, 68.2 percent; Casper Stockham, Republican, 28.3 percent; Darrell Dinges, Libertarian, 3.6 percent Incumbent DeGette, who was first elected to the seat 20 years ago, was voted in for two more years. The district includes Denver, Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village and Bow Mar. 6th Congressional District Mike Coffman, Republican, 51.6 percent; Morgan Carroll, Democrat, 42.6 percent; Norm Olsen, Libertarian, 4.5 percent; Robert Lee Worthey, Green, 1.3 percent Incumbent Coffman, of Aurora, won a hotly contested race. Along with Aurora, the district includes Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, most of Littleton, Brighton and parts of Thornton.

State Senate District 26 Daniel Kagan, Democrat, 53.2 percent; Nancy Doty, Republican, 46.8 percent In the race to replace term-limited Democrat Linda Newell, Kagan, of Cherry Hills Village,

emerged as the winner. The district includes Littleton, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Sheridan, Bow Mar and Columbine Valley.

State Senate District 27 Jack Tate, Republican, 53.1 percent; Tom Sullivan, Democrat, 46.9 percent Incumbent Tate, of Centennial, who was appointed to the post last year, secured a first full term in the state Senate. The district is primarily composed of Centennial.

State House District 3 Jeff Bridges, Democrat, 52.6 percent; Katy Brown, Republican, 47.5 percent In the race to replace Democrat Daniel Kagan, who opted to run for state Senate, Bridges, of Greenwood Village, was the winner. The district includes Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village and a small portion of Littleton.

State House District 37 Cole Wist, Republican, 54.4 percent; Carol Barrett, Democrat, 45.6 percent Incumbent Wist, who was appointed to the job last year, won a first full term in the state House. The district primarily comprises Centennial.

State House District 38 Susan Beckman, Republican, 57.6 percent; Robert Bowen, Democrat, 42.4 percent

Rebecca McClellan, Democrat, 49.4 percent Incumbent Scheffel won re-election in a tight race. The district includes Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, most of Littleton, Brighton and parts of Thornton.

In the race to replace Republican Kathleen Conti, who chose to run instead for county commissioner, Beckman, a former county commissioner, was the voters’ choice. The district includes most of Littleton, a chunk of west Centennial, Columbine Valley and Bow Mar.

University of Colorado regent, at large Heidi Ganahl, Republican, 52.5 percent; Alice Madden, Democrat, 47.5 percent

Arapahoe County commissioner, District 1 Kathleen Conti, Republican, 100 percent

Ganahl, a resident of Superior, was elected by voters across the state to join the board.

The state representative since 2010 chose to run for commissioner instead of seeking re-election to the Legislature. The Littleton resident ran unopposed in her bid to serve her home city, along with Englewood, Sheridan, Bow Mar, Columbine Valley and western Centennial on the board of commissioners.

RTD director, District D Jeffrey Walker, 100 percent

18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler, Republican, 100 percent Brauchler, a Parker resident, ran unopposed in his bid for re-election. The district encompasses Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

State Board of Education, District 6 Debora Scheffel, Republican, 50.6 percent;

The Denver resident ran unopposed in his re-election bid. His district, in addition to a chunk of south Denver, includes Englewood, Bow Mar and Sheridan.

RTD director, District H Doug Tisdale, 100 percent The Cherry Hills Village resident did not have an opponent in his bid to replace termlimited Kent Bagley. In addition to Cherry Hills Village, the district includes Columbine Valley, western Centennial, much of Greenwood Village and most of Littleton and Highlands Ranch.

ELECTION: High-profile visits from Democrats fail to stop Coffman win FROM PAGE 1

toss-up leading up to the election by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, political prediction website 270towin.com and The Cook Political Report.

“This has been an epic battle,” Coffman said in his victory speech.

“For months, the 6th Congressional District has been targeted as one of the top races in the country.”

Coffman said that Democratic efforts to unseat him with highprofile visits to the district by U.S, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Democratic National Committee interim chair Donna Brazile and others had failed, and he thanked the state and national Republican Party for help with voter turnout efforts.

Coffman was first elected to represent the then-Republican stronghold in 2008, and he won easily that

year and in 2010. After district lines shifted following the 2010 Census, making CD6 more diverse, he won a close victory over Democrat Joe Miklosi in 2012, receiving 45.9 percent of the vote to 44 percent. In 2012, he won a decisive victory over Andrew Romanoff with 50.5 percent to 41.8 percent.

The district includes Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Littleton and part of Adams County.

Carroll, who spent much of her campaign trying to tie Coffman to Donald Trump, could not be reached for comment on Election Night.

Coffman said in the lead-up to Election Day that he would not vote for Trump, who went on to win the presidency.

Libertarian candidate Norm Olsen captured 4.5 percent and Green Party candidate Robert Lee Worthey got 1.3 percent.

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VETERANS DAY SALUTE

One couple’s mission of matrimony Veterans who met at Cimarron Veterans Day assembly now married

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Erin and Cole Vollenweider lived in Parker and went to the same schools a year apart, graduating in 2006 and 2007, but they didn’t meet until a middle school Veterans Day assembly in 2010, where they talked to students about the oaths they swore to protect the United States.

Five years later, they took another vow, to each other.

Cole, a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps who had returned from active infantry duty in Afghanistan, had been coming to Cimarron Middle School in Parker to talk about his service since his boot camp days. Erin, a medical flight specialist with the Air Force, was nervous about her first presentation to the students.

“We started off taking turns, then we kind of just talked together,” Erin said. “It just clicked.”

By the time they both left the school that day, Erin didn’t have the jitters anymore. And, thanks to the teacher who coordinated the assembly, she had Cole’s phone number.

The teacher “was telling me all day that she was going to get her number for me,” Cole said with a grin. “But those two beat me to the punch.”

The couple became fast friends, talking on the phone and emailing, and taking things slowly.

“I didn’t have much of an expectation, we were just going to have a friendship,” Erin said. “Because of our life schedules, we didn’t see each other again until that January.”

The two began dating in September 2011, almost a year after the Cimarron assembly, and were married in 2015. They don’t talk shop much now, but Cole said the common experiences they shared in the military

The Vollenweiders pose with their dog, Lulu, after their wedding in 2015. The couple say they still have busy schedules that keep them apart much of the time, but they value what time they do get to spend with each other.

PHOTOS COURTESY ERIN VOLLENWEIDER gave them a foundation to build their relationship.

“You get out and you’re kind of a black sheep in a way,” he said.

“You’ve done things and seen things the average person wouldn’t feel comfortable having a discussion about, so it’s nice to have someone who understands the way things are.”

Erin didn’t deploy until the two had already been dating for more than a year. In 2012, she joined a medical flight evacuation unit at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

She took comfort knowing Cole was waiting at home, and that he knew what she was going through.

“The first month we weren’t in

touch much, but it made it easier to know that he got it,” Erin said. “I didn’t have to explain if I couldn’t call because he understood.”

But after the things he saw during his tours of duty, Cole was less at ease with the situation.

“You feel helpless, you feel like you’re watching someone you care about getting in a car accident and you can’t do anything to stop it,” he said.

They live in Parker, under the same roof, but scheduling time together is still a challenge. Cole just began working for the Commerce City Police Department and doesn’t have a set schedule, while Erin works 12-hour shifts at Craig

Hospital and still serves as technical sergeant in the Air Force reserves.

A rare dinner at a restaurant, or even running errands on one of Erin’s days switching from day to night shifts, now counts as a date.

“We just know that sometimes you don’t know when the other one is coming home,” Erin said. “We adapt and change, our whole relationship has been that way.”

Some couples would be frustrated by the lack of time together, but for Erin and Cole, whose experiences have shown them how precious life is, any time together is a gift.

“We capitalize on the time we have together,” Cole said. “We try to make the best of everything.”

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Higher-education campus in planning stages Douglas County School District is partnering with Arapahoe Community College and Colorado State University on project

‘The educational system is now catching up with the population of learners.’

Kathay Rennels, associate vice president for engagement, Colorado State University

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A partnership is forming between Arapahoe Community College, Colorado State University and the Douglas County School District to create a higher-education campus in Castle Rock.

The project is still in the planning stages and a location has not been determined.

The collaboration aims to create an educational environment that will provide local high school students with a chance for concurrent enrollment for college credit, as well as provide further higher education for adults.

“The educational system is now catching up with the population of learners,” said Kathay Rennels, associate vice president for engagement at CSU. “You no longer have to leave where you are and come to Fort Collins to get a higher education.

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wherever you are.”

Rennels said, to her knowledge, it is the first collaboration of its kind in the state. She said Castle Rock, with a population of about 60,000, has been targeted for the campus because of its growing population and accessibility from other areas along I-25.

Rennels said the idea is to look at education as a continuous ecosystem rather than levels of achievement one passes through.

“We also see this as an opportunity for older learners to continue their education or be retrained in a new field in a way that fits into their lives.”

Arapahoe Community College has campuses in Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock.

ACC President Diana Doyle said

the community college has taken the lead in bringing the program together. ACC already has concurrent enrollment relationships in place with the Douglas County School District and CSU. Doyle said the goal is to “create seamless pathways” for students to move through their education.

A student enrolled in the new program would have the opportunity to move directly through high school, to the community college level and then eventually graduate with a degree from CSU without leaving Douglas County.

School district officials said they were excited at the prospect of expanding their relationship with higher education and to provide more options for students.

“We have always appreciated our

strong partnership with Arapahoe Community College, which has afforded numerous concurrent enrollment courses to our students and families,” DCSD Assistant Superintendent Steve Cook said in an emailed statement. “Expanding on this collaboration, and including CSU Global, we together will provide even more opportunities for our students in the future.”

She added the program will incorporate local businesses.

“Our hope is to bring in local businesses and entrepreneurs into the fold to give students real-world experiences in their fields,” Doyle said.

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce President Pam Ridler said higher education has been “the missing piece” that will allow the town to be a self-sustaining community.

“This will assist us in keeping our younger population to stay in Castle Rock after high school and should assist our retail and service industries in (keeping up) with their need for employees,” Ridler said. “The campus at this time is planning to focus on health care, IT and entrepreneurial programing.”

Doyle said more details on the collaboration should be available in early 2017.

“This will be a very unique model,” she said. “It’s not happening anywhere else that we know of at this time.”

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off East Easter Avenue, is happy to see a decrease in traffic and speed along the two-lane road that connects South University Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard.

“I’m all in favor for anything they do to cut traffic,” said Newman, who’s lived in the same area for 48 years.

She is concerned with icy conditions, as the speed hump on East Easter Avenue sits on a slight hill.

The city — along with emergency response providers, schools and a citizen-member Traffic Advisory Committee — developed a Neighborhood

Traffic Management Program in 2007.

Their goals: improve traffic safety on neighborhood streets by reducing speeding and cut-through traffic; foster pedestrian safety; efficiently allocate the use of public resources; and encourage citizen involvement in solutions to neighborhood traffic problems.

“The NTMP, in general, is a citizendriven program,” Greiman said.

“Those who feel like they have cutthrough traffic or a speeding problem can contact the city.”

The city goes through a series of steps before implementing speed control. A resident must first apply for the

NTMP through the city’s Citizen Response Center, by calling 303-325-8000.

The city then sends an application to the resident, which must be returned within 30 days. The city collects data to determine if the application qualifies for the program. Funding is authorized by city council and comes out of a capital-improvement fund, Greiman said.

According to Greiman, the city presents a neighborhood with a toolbox of options, including neighborhood-education programs, speed limit signing, speed monitoring display, traditional police enforcement, medians, raised pedestrian crossings and more.

“We offer a technical recommendation to make sure what (residents) are after aligns with the best standards,” Greiman said. “Speed humps were the way to go.”

He added that the city consulted with its operations group to be sure snow and ice officials were aware the speed hump plans.

Greiman said the city finds the NTMP program to be effective.

“We have had a number of projects over the years that have been successful in mitigating speeds,” he said.

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A few more thoughts about why we all need an attitude of gratitude WINNING WORDS

With the month of November upon us and Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, I am finding myself consumed with feelings of gratitude. Perhaps I am finding myself in this state of abundant gratitude because of the holiday and how we are all called to remember and give thanks for all of our blessings. I am not exactly sure what is driving the immense feeling of gratitude, but I am very glad it is Michael Norton here.

Over these next few weeks I will continue to explore the attitude of gratitude and what it really means to give thanks and show appreciation

for what we have been given, what we have earned, the people in our lives, and for all of the opportunities that are still to come.

Zig Ziglar used to share these statements when talking about gratitude, “Gratitude is one of the healthiest of all human emotions,” and he also shared, “The more that we can show gratitude for what we already have, the more that we will have to be grateful for.”

So as much as we want to look into our future or look to new opportunities to be thankful for, it is so very important to first recognize and appreciate the people and the things that are already in our lives at this very moment.

Too often I believe that many of us get caught up in a “Grass is always greener on the other side” mentality. We stop appreciating what we have right in front

of us and we seek to add more toys or “things” to our lives, thinking that those will bring us greater joy and happiness.

And believe it or not, there are those amongst us who have stopped showing appreciation or recognizing the people in their lives who have always been there for them and who will always be there for them in the future. These great friends or family members are those who never seem to say “No,” and who walk by our side during our victories and who stand next to us in our very worst moments. Whether we need a ride, a loan or a loaf of bread, these individuals are our constant “go-to” people. So why don’t we let them know more frequently? Do we say thank you as SEE NORTON, P13

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Open your heart to others eagerly

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Most of us open our hearts on occasion, but many do this far too infrequently.

While this is a learned trait, it’s also something that is easily changed. It’s easily changed if you want to. An open heart provides more joy, Glenn Bott better health, improved and stronger relationships, lots more fun, and an overall glow. With all of these benefits, what are you waiting for?

We’ve been trained since little kids to behave a certain way and use our heads more than our hearts. Much of this training was from the understanding that our brains are our “knowledge” organ. Our hearts were thought to be a muscle designed to pump blood throughout our body.

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Recent studies prove this is not the case. We are far more powerful and diverse than originally thought. Rigorous studies by HeartMath, Heart/Mind Connection, etc., are trail-blazers in demonstrating this connection and using it to your benefit.

Switching to a habit of opening your heart is very achievable. No magic involved, but it does take intention and discipline. You’re spent years building the habit of living with a closed heart so you can’t stop doing this immediately.

It’s like turning an aircraft carrier around – it doesn’t happen on a dime. You’ve built a lot of momentum moving in the direction of choice and you can’t just change this in an instant.

What you can do in an instant is make the decision to change and start a new habit. From SEE BOTT, P13

Every time I write a sentence without misspelling a word, I point to the sky.

Every time I get home with all of the groceries that were on my list, I Craig Marshall point to the Smith sky.

Every time I finish all of the laundry and fold all of the towels neat like, I point to the sky.

I am not exactly sure why I do it — point to the sky, I mean — but I see others, mostly athletes, do it, and it must hold some benefits.

Many athletes are very superstitious, and that could be part of it. Or it could be they are thanking a higher power for a bunt single.

I have very few superstitions.

I used to wear a particular sweatshirt when my team played. I don’t think it ever changed the outcome.

I don’t throw salt over my shoulder, because my ants are addicted to sodium.

I met Jennifer on the 13th, and that was just about the

luckiest day of my life, so the number 13 holds no fears or concerns for me.

I regularly walk under ladders.

If I see a black cat, I ask it to cross my path.

I broke a mirror on purpose in college.

The assignment was to draw a self-portrait using a mirror.

I was self-absorbed and full of doubts about myself at the same time, so working with a shattered mirror’s reflection seemed absolutely correct.

I face all of my products, but I don’t think that counts as a superstition.

Facing a product means that the label faces frontally.

I know it sounds fussy, but I have a graphic designer living inside of me, and I appreciate good graphics.

If there are two similar products on a store’s shelf, and one has a better looking label, I will purchase it, even if it is more expensive.

I do have some habits or routines that are unorthodox, but I don’t think they are done to promote good luck, or to fend off bad luck.

On the 15th of every month, at 7 in the morning sharp, I

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NORTON: Small gestures of appreciation and gratitude can create moments of joy FROM PAGE 12

often as we could? Have we sent them a “thank you” card or small gift showing our appreciation?

You see, showing gratitude and appreciation doesn’t have to be celebrated with huge grandiose gifts or acknowledgments. As a matter of fact most times the person receiving that “Thank you” would prefer to stay under the radar and is much happier with a simple “Thank you.”

One of my favorite ways of showing someone how grateful I am for all that they may be doing in my life or have done for me at some point is to do something special in return. If I have received a terrific meal I will usually take over washing the dishes and clearing the table. If someone helped me on a project or at an event I will make sure to acknowledge their efforts to the audience or to my colleagues. And if it is someone who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty I will make it a point to send them a note, an email, a text, or I will call them and share my gratitude personally.

That message may look like or sound something like this, “I just wanted to call and let you know that you made my day today. I don’t always have the opportunity to share with you how much I appreciate all that you do, but today when I woke up I remembered just how blessed I am to have you in my life.

Whenever we have a chance to talk or

exchange messages you always lift me up and that means the world to me. You are a true friend and today I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you.”

Trust me, if you send out two or three of those messages to the special people in your life you will probably receive some fairly positive, emotional, and thankful messages in return. And don’t limit yourself to two or three, I have found myself sending out five to 10 in a given day. There should be no limit or ceiling to the number of grateful messages that you share with those who you truly appreciate.

Just imagine how you might feel if someone sent you such a message, I’ll bet you would probably feel pretty good, maybe even awesome. The attitude of gratitude is so very powerful.

So how about you? As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday are you taking the time to appreciate what you already have as well as the most important people in your life? Or could you use a little reminder to help develop that attitude of gratitude? Either way I would love to hear all about your views on gratitude at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we appreciate what we have and openly show our gratitude, it really will be a better than good week.

SMITH: There are many endearing moments of behavior that make us unique FROM PAGE 12

recite the first line of “A Tale of Two Cities” to my dog.

I never say “gesundheit” when someone sneezes. Instead I say, “You asked for it. You got it. Toyota.”

If someone tries to pull the “interrupting cow, knock-knock” joke on me, I automatically begin to sing “Help Me Rhonda.” I can’t explain it.

I have no peculiar routines before I paint or write, unless you consider a slice of haggis and a glass of Ovaltine a peculiar routine.

Each of us has endearing moments of behavior that are unique, and develop over time, and that may seem odd to others.

How we arrange our shirts and shoes, for example. What do you do with currency? Are the portraits this way and that, or are they all frontal in your wallet?

Candles, crosses, charms, talismans, amulets, totems — do any of them do any good?

I met a man who operated a fourleaf clover farm. He was the unluckiest man I have ever known.

Some people have been hit by lightning more than once, and some have won the lottery more than once.

I’d look them up if I had the resources. I think it would make a good documentary.

I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the unlucky ones have the very same superstitions that the lucky ones have.

Even so, I keep an acorn at the window. It keeps the lightning out.

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Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

BOTT: Look for reasons to open your heart and get creative about how you choose to do it FROM PAGE 12

this point forward it takes diligence and a commitment, but you will ultimately succeed. As with building any habit, reward yourself along the way. Look for things during your day to open your heart to. Anything — just find more and more things to appreciate. The sunrise. The fact that you have a beautiful house to live in. Your health. The great variety of people you work with. Find something in each person that you can open your heart to. The fact that you live in an abundant, free, society with a plethora of choices. It really doesn’t matter what it is, just open your heart to it and find something to love about it.

Look for reasons to open your heart.

Get creative and make a game of it.

With practice you’ll get very good at viewing life with an open heart and this will become your “normal” mode of operation. You won’t remember how you did it otherwise and will soon forget your old ways of living and making decisions. There isn’t anything wrong with that way – it’s just not as complete and is detrimental to your long-term health. By opening your heart you gain input which is oftentimes much better than just making a rational decision.

The way we were taught to live life

and make decisions is just that – a way. Not necessarily “THE WAY” — just a way. There are a multitude of ways to live and choices to make. So why not start living with an open heart and relish the new experiences and feelings? Add another dimension to your life’s experiences and move forward with a sense of love and anticipation. These are much preferred over dread and loathing.

Begin to make decisions using your heart. Instead of living in your head all the time and making “logical” choices, begin to incorporate your heart and the “feeling” of the situation or desired action. Your heart is a great integrator and will take into account your mental and emotional states and guide you. We are now learning that your heart is actually able to tap into other vibrations and integrate this information if you will only allow it.

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or years while working retail, Barbara Penning would find herself in a new city during the holidays.

“When that happened, I’d try to think of ways I could celebrate the season differently,” she remembered.

“I’d do things like go to a food kitchen and volunteer there.”

And now, as director of volunteer programs and in-kind donations with the Action Center in Jefferson County, a nonprofit that provides resources to homeless and low-income families, Penning wants everyone to have the same opportunity to give back.

“The need is huge, and we have opportunities for anyone who wants to contribute,” she said. “I always tell our volunteers to use their gifts. If they’re very organized, we have jobs for that, if you like working with clothing, we have jobs for that, or if you just want to work on your own, we have jobs for you.”

People find themselves alone during the holidays for myriad reasons: Perhaps they are new to their town, perhaps family and friends are all away on vacation or have prior commitments, or maybe they just have a small social circle. But they can all make the holidays a trying time.

“The holidays are tough, especially because so much is built around family and friends,” said Shannon L. Gwash, director of wellness services at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health.

“There are times when that is just not an option for people.”

The transition from summer to winter is often when seasonal affective disorder starts, with colder weather and longer nights, and this can also make the holidays feel isolating and depressing.

One of the best ways to fight off holiday loneliness, Gwash said, is to go be around people.

“It might seem counter-intuitive, because when one feels lonely, the tendency is often to hold up on one’s own,” SEE HOLIDAYS, P15

The Action Center volunteers get toys ready for the organization’s annual Santa Shop. The event provides free gifts for parents to give to their children.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer opportunities abound. Here is a list of websites for some of the bigger Denver metro area organizations that might be a good place to start. www.christianactionguild.org www.jewishfamilyservice.org www.theactioncenterco.org www.detaskforce.org

www.metrovolunteers.org

www.foodbankrockies.org

www.projecthelping.org

www.voacolorado.org /volunteer volunteer.unitedwaydenver.org

A Douglas/Elbert Task Force volunteer stocks the organization’s food pantry.

Volunteers from The Action Center distribute food.

TIPS FOR STAYING POSITIVE WHEN FEELING DOWN Get moving — activity helps

Keep expectations modest

Forget unimportant stuff

Make new traditions

Eat healthy

Get outside

Change up routines

Ask for help

Give yourself a break

Keep a journal

Lean on support network

Don’t worry about things you can’t control

Don’t stay at parties longer than you want Exercise

Sources: www.everydayhealth.com and WebMD

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DJs around Colorado make the personal a performance There is no one way to make music.

Some create with their voices, others use instruments, and people like Kyle Montoya, also known as DJ Hijinx, make it using turntables and computers.

“Being able to unite all kinds of Clarke Reader different people on the dance floor is no easy thing,” Montoya said.

“And if you’re able to do it with some skill and artistry, it becomes magic.”

Montoya has been a DJ in the Denver metro area for 15 years, but found succeeding in a scene crowded with high prices and competition to be difficult.

“There’s all kind of equipment and things I would need for a performance that I just couldn’t find for any affordable price,” he said.

“The DJ industry is often a very cutthroat one, and I didn’t want it to be

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like that in Denver.”

About a year ago Montoya started Mile High DJ Supply, located at 6652 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada, as a hub for DJs all over the state to get affordable equipment and information in one place. What he had not counted on was the community that sprang up around his business.

“I ended up becoming the home to the biggest network of DJs in the state,” he said. “I want the DJ community in Colorado to be a place where everyone and all skills are welcome. Where we help bring up the best DJs we have.”

When many think of Colorado DJs, they picture electronic artists like Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic and Savoy. But Mile High DJ supply also works with bar and wedding DJs, as well as those who spin for their own amusement.

In addition to selling and renting turntables and other equipment needed to spin and perform, Montoya is also interested in supporting the DJ community and encouraging the next generation. Montoya offers classes for lessons for any ages, and

offers a six week class that gives a complete look at the art.

Mile High DJ also hosts scratch sessions every Wednesday night, for DJs to compete and get to know each other. Well known and awardwinning local DJs like Chris Karns often attends. The sessions are live-streamed for those who want to watch and listen from home.

Looking forward, Montoya is hosting an event called DJ’s Day Off at Bellwether Coffee and Whiskey Bar, 5126 E. Colfax Ave., on Nov. 22, and wants to increase booking offerings at bars and clubs for interested DJs. It’s this variety of settings and styles for DJ performances that makes it so interesting and easy to get into, Montoya said. But it’s the injection of one’s own personality that makes it really special.

“Everyone is a DJ if you think about it,” he said. “With the same lists of music, each person will create a different set based on who they are.”

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Jim James’ “Eternally Even” released on ATO/Capitol Records.

Review: The lead singer of My Morning Jacket, and owner of one of contemporary music’s best voices, gets psychedelic and trippy on his second solo album. Fans of classic and prog rock will find much to like on the one-two punch of “We Ain’t Getting Any Younger” parts one and two, while the guitar work on “The World’s Smiling Now” channels My Morning Jacket at their catchiest. James’ pleas for peace and unity hit hard after a too-long election cycle finally winding down.

Favorite song: “The World’s Smiling Now” Album’s most political song: “Here in Spirit” editor with Colorado Community Media, he credits Girl Talk with getting him into DJing. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite DJs at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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she said. “Even if you don’t interact with anyone, just being out helps.

Instead of making coffee at home, go to a cafe and read for an hour or just sit.”

Talking to someone also is a good idea, Gwash said. That can be a friend or family member, but the Jefferson Center and other mental health organizations have contacts for short-term therapy.

“A lot of people think going to therapy is this long, drawn-out process,” she said. “We have a brief therapy program for people who need just a few sessions so they can share how they’re feeling. You don’t have to have a diagnosis.”

Volunteering is a great way to help people and improve one’s own

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mood, and can do wonders for mental health, Gwash said. Especially around the holidays, organizations like Douglas/Elbert Task Force,The Action Center, food banks and veterans organizations can always use people to help.

“We can’t do anything without volunteers,” said Jenny Follmer, deputy director of the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. The task force is a nonprofit that provides assistance to residents of the two counties who are in serious economic need. “Going into the busiest season of the year, we have a place for anyone who wants to donate their time.”

One of the most common charitable holiday activities are collection drives for needed items like food, clothing and toys. And the more successful a drive, the more help is

needed on the beneficiary organization’s end to unpack and sort everything, Penning said.

“We start getting all kinds of stuff for our annual Santa Shop at the end of November and early December,” she said. “We always need to people to be here to move all the donated items to the right place and get it organized.”

To keep things running smoothly during the holidays, Penning estimates The Action Center needs about 15 volunteers a day to help with various projects. The center also hosts an annual Thanksgiving food distribution event on Nov. 20, and its Santa Shop is from Dec. 12 through 17. Both these events require even more hands on deck.

“There’s not a better way to kick off the season and to get a smile than

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helping a parent or grandparent pick out a gift for their child,” she said.

The Douglas/Elbert Task Force has a thrift store and food bank, and can use volunteers in all areas, from cashiers to shelf stockers and pricers.

“There is so much more stress during the holidays, and colder weather means higher utility bills as well,” Follmer said. “So many people are struggling, and we’re here to help in any way we can.”

Regardless of what a person decides to do, Penning said helping others is the best cure for holiday loneliness.

“The holidays are one of the few times when the world comes together,” she said. “Go with your instincts, and find a way to use what gives you pleasure to help others.”

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Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims.

Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock.

Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us.

AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season.

Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees.

Contact: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_ taxaide/ or 888-OUR-AARP.

Deadline: Apply by Dec. 15 Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area.

Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers.

Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.

Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-

733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest

concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens.

Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Next training session is Saturday, July 30.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children. org.

Denver Asset Building Coalition Provides low-income families with free tax preparation Need: Volunteers to join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Requirements: Volunteers are needed from Jan. 28 to April 17. No accounting background necessary; DABC trains all volunteers through an IRS-approved certification.

Volunteers can choose their schedule and time commitment.

Contact: Marissa Stanger, volunteer coordinator, at 303-388-7030 or marissa@denverabc.org; go to www.denverabc.org.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext.

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Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org.

Front Range BEST Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students Need: Volunteer judges for competions.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org

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Wind Crest troupe brings ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ to stage Readers Theater production has actors carrying scripts

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Wind Crest retirement community in Highlands Ranch has a Readers Theater group, led by resident Jack Ligget, numbering 40 members.

They get together to socialize and enjoy well-written plays and poetry as they read aloud.

“Pieces range from short skits to longer dramatic selections,” Ligget said. Included are “cuttings from play scripts, a variety of poems and other readings where interpretation of character as well as mood and in.

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At 8 p.m. on Nov. 18 and 19, members will present a staged performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning (1988) play “Driving Miss Daisy” by Alfred Uhry.

The play starts with a crash, as 72-year-old Daisy Werthan, a crotchety, well-off Atlanta Jewish woman, has just damaged her garage as she tries to park. Her son Boolie is there and decides she shouldn’t drive anymore, so he hires 60-year-old African-American Hoke Collburn to drive Daisy’s car where she wants to go.

Wind Crest resident Woody Doyle, who has appeared in Denver stage productions in the past, will perform as Hoke. Hoke and Miss Daisy have some issues getting accustomed to each other. At times, he takes a different route than she

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used to — to the grocery store, for instance, and she complains loudly.

But, they manage to have a 25-year relationship before both have to cease, due to advanced age This is a sweet tale of growth by both. Daisy, a retired teacher, teaches Hoke to read, for example. He teaches her that there is more than one way to do things.

This performance will be a staged reading, with costumes and a set, lighting and sound, but the three actors will carry a script with them, instead of entirely memorizing it.

There will be a 12-member crew supporting the cast with the technical aspects of the show.

“Driving Miss Daisy” is the first in Uhry’s “Atlanta Trilogy.” Other titles are “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” and “Parade.” All are based on Uhry’s experiences in Atlanta as a Jew.

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Two new books may appeal to youngsters who love science Paleontology, astronomy come to life for children

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a previous trip to the Smithsonian Institution, schoolmates Dominique, Eric, Josephine and Ajay went back in time to the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition and discovered that the nefarious Barris brothers had brought back dinosaur eggs as a new business venture. In the first in a series of Smithsonian graphic novels for tweens, “The Wrong Wrights,” they enlisted Alexander Graham Bell, Nellie Bly and William Foulke to thwart this plot.

In a second graphic novel, published by the Smithsonian, “Claws and Effect,” these kids are riding home on a school bus one later day and they look out a window and see dinosaurs from every age and of all kinds creeping and flying through the neighborhood! The Natural History Museum has become The Museum of Extinction, and their friend Smitty from the Smithsonian has contacted the quartet on their DARC bracelets (database access and retrieval conduit — kind of like the wristwatch radios available to heroes of the past) asking for help in this latest incident.

Josephine, who knows the correct name for each specimen, adopts a Compsognathus, a sweet, cuddly little pink flying dino she calls Penny, which seems to have taken the place of her pet kitty. It says “meep” and rides in her backpack.

The others appear and they’re off on another time trip visit to the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition, the first World’s Fair … The involved tale goes on from there, with historical characters and situations and identification of a number of extinct species …

For a science-oriented, imaginative

Astronomy Lab for Kids” by Michelle Nichols of the Adler Planetarium is newly published with activities done with items (mostly) found around the house.

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“Claws and Effect” is a new graphic novel for young readers, recently published by the Smithsonian Institution.

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Also recently received here is “Astronomy Lab for Kids” by Michelle Nichols, M.Ed. She describes 52 family-friendly activities, done

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with items that are around the house, or easily obtainable. This one will need occasional assistance from the adults around the house, when sharp items are needed for cutting, but otherwise, a kid can measure, tape, assemble and observe — and learn all sorts of techniques that will apply in an actual lab in the future if that’s where she/he is headed. One learns to record results, measure and reach conclusions …

Units are: Observing, Scope it Out!, Size and Scale, Light, Motion and Gravity, Exploring Our Solar System and Seeing Stars.

Lab 107, for example, “Our Changing Moon,” explains “Why does our

moon appear to be different shapes?”

Time: 10 Minutes. Materials: chair; one bright lamp or flashlight; one round polystyrene ball, at least 2 inches in diameter (your moon); your science notebook, pencil. This requires two people: the modeler, who holds the moon and walks in a counter-clockwise circle, and the observer, who records the appearance of the moon at different locations, related to the light source. Each lab also has a brief explanation of “The Science Behind the Fun” and a paragraph on “Creative Enrichment.” (In this lab, it explains the history of the phrase, “dark side of the moon.”)

Author Michelle Nichols is the master educator at Adler Planetarium in Chicago. She has served on planetarium teams to create new shows and exhibits and has developed, facilitated and evaluated hundreds of astronomy, space exploration and history of astronomy activities for audiences ranging from early elementary school children to adults.

It is published by Quarry Books in a large trade paperback, at $24.99. This publisher also offers “Kitchen Science Lab for Kids,” “Amazing (Mostly) Edible Science” and “Outdoor Science Lab for Kids.” Nice holiday gift suggestions for grandparents.

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‘Geek Out Contest’ coming to library SONYA’S SAMPLER

Arapahoe Libraries is hosting its annual Geek Out Contest for adolescents and teens (11-18). Represent your favorite book, show, sport, etc. in a creative way and submit by Nov. 30 to Arapahoe Libraries Geek Out Contest for Teens. Write a story, draw or paint a picture, design a cosplay, bake a cake — or create whatever comes to Sonya Ellingboe mind. Winners will be announced and a celebration is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Koelbel Library at 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial, where awards will be announced. For more information, see arapahoelibraries.org/geekout.

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The Littleton Symphony will host its annual Free Children’s Concert at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. “The Space Odyssey” theme, favorite tunes from “Star Wars,” short excerpts from Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” and more. Young violinist Andrew Jung will perform and someone may get to conduct the 70-piece orchestra. info@littletonsymphony.org, littletonsymphony.org, 303-933-6824.

Colorado Ballet news Schools and organizations are invited to participate in a live stream of a Colorado Ballet student matinee of “The Nutcracker” at 11 a.m. on Dec. 2. Study guide available.

Contact Samantha Hyde, samanthahyde@ coloradoballet.org or visit coloradoballet. org/education/live-stream. Also, we’re notified of an additional performance of “The Little Mermaid” at 6:30 p.m. on April 2 at the Newman Center. Two of five previously announced performances are sold out and seating is limited on two more. Coloradoballet.org, 303-837-8888, ext. 2.

Santa Claus Shop The Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop is now accepting donations of new and gently used toys and books through Dec. 9 at locations listed at Arapahoesantashop.org and at additional locations after Nov. 23.

Volunteers will be needed. Cash donations are welcome: Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop, P.O. Box 2004, Littleton, CO 80161-2004.

National Geographic “Lens of Adventure” with adventurous National Geographic photographer Brian Smith will be presented at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Performances: 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 10 a.m. on Nov. 16.

Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Holiday book sale More than 5,000 gift-quality books will appear on Nov. 18 on a special table at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. It’s time for the Friends of the Littleton Library/ Museum’s special holiday sale. Open during library hours. (Cash or check only.)

Winter Gift Market The Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street will hold its annual Winter Gift Market on Nov. 11 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Nov. 12 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Sneak Peek: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, with tickets, $10/ $8 members.

Proceeds support education programs.

College gets kitchen/bath awards The National Kitchen and Bath Association recently recognized 10 schools with Excellence in Education awards, including Arapahoe Community College. Each school submitted two student design projects.

Dawn Viola heads the program at ACC. Tales of Umbria Local food and travel writer Diana Armstrong will return to Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 to continue the story of her life in a remote village in Umbria, Italy. Her home is a converted monastery. She has learned that her father was fighting near there in World War II. Armstrong’s two books, “Somewhere South of Tuscany” and “A Winding Path to Umbria” will be available.

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Hannah Girgis’ Star Wars Twi’lek cosplay drew attention in the 2015 Geek Out contest for teens at the Arapahoe Libraries. Entries are due now for the 2016 event.

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Political Noon Hour, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-8772940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge,

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Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com.

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Job Seekers group meets from 8-9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Call 720-5507430.

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

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‘Stella and Lou’ is a simple and sweet production Vintage Theatre offers patrons ‘slice of life’ on Aurora stage

IF YOU GO “STELLA AND LOU” plays through Nov. 27 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Lorraine Scott. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 Sundays. Tickets: $22$30, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lights in Vintage Theatre’s cozy smaller venue go up on a tired-looking bar in South Philly as “Stella and Lou” opens. A jar on the bar top says “Help bury Reilly,” because one of the regulars has died at a baseball game and there’s no one to care about him. Except for gentle bartender Lou (Chris Kendall), who has inherited the bar that belonged to his late wife’s family.

Young friend Donnie (Peter Marullo) is struggling with a eulogy for Reilly, who had been there almost every night for 20 years for a beer or a few — but no one really knew him.

Lou’s establishment had a number of regular customers who sat in the bar for hours, year after year, without really communicating much.

Donnie, on the other hand, is just starting his adult life, is about to marry and probably begin a new way of living, although it terrifies him.

Emma Messenger, Chris Kendall and Peter Maurello play Stella, Lou and Donnie in Bruce Graham’s sweet play, “Stella and Lou,” now playing at Vintage Theatre in Aurora.

COURTESY PHOTO A face appears at the door and it’s a favorite “regular,” Stella (Emma Messenger), a nurse who usually appeared in her scrubs after a long

day at the hospital. Tonight, she’s dressed up.

Lou, while his response is low-key, is really happy to see her since she’s

been in Florida visiting grandchildren for a while.

She has a couple of suggestions that involve Lou, who insists “he never goes anywhere” — especially since his beloved Louise passed away.

“This play is a `slice of life,’ people searching for someone to make them happy … I love these types of plays that make me laugh and grab my heart,” director Lorraine Scott says in her director’s notes.

Theater lovers will enjoy this simple, well-crafted play as it moves along to a resolution of at least some of the problems presented. Great casting is the key to success here.

Messenger and Kendall are awardwinning actors, with the skills to deliver the delicate interactions, poignant lines and facial expressions needed to, as Scott says, “grab your heart.”

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New holiday musical “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” with music and lyrics by David Nehls (Arvada Center music director) and book by Kenn McLaughlin, will have its world premiere Nov. 18 to Dec. 23 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Directed

by Gavin Mayer. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets start at $53 (Children 12 and under, 50% off at the box office) 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.

Melissa McCarl The world premiere of “Lost Creatures” by local playwright Melissa McCarl will be presented

by And Toto Too Theatre Company through Nov. 19, supported by Next Stage Now, at the Commons on Champa in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1245 Champa St., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m., Thursdays to Saturdays.

Tickets: $25, general public, $22 students and seniors. 720-583-3975, andtototoo.org.

Old favorite “A Christmas Story: The Musical” will run Nov. 11 to Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Directed and choreographed by Nick Sugar. Choreography assisted by Kelly Kates; music direction, Donna Debreceni. Tickets: $25 to $44, townhallartscenter. org, 303-794-2787, ext. 5. (Ten value seats at $10 each accessible at box office one hour prior to curtain time.)

Tiny Tim and friends “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” plays Dec. 1 to 18 at the Eugenia Rawls Courtyard Theatre in the King Center on Auraria Campus, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver. (Sensory-friendly performance Dec. 15, ASL available Dec. 11, tactile tour Dec. 11. Audio description available for any performance with 72hour notice.) Tickets: 303-556-2296, phamaly.org.

Regional premiere “Hand of God” by Robert Askins plays Nov.5 to Dec. 17 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver.

Regional premiere. Directed by Dee Covington. Performances: 8 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org.

Bruce Graham “Stella and Lou” by Bruce Graham plays through Nov. 27 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Lorraine Graham. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $26 advance, $30 at the door. 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.

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CLUBS FROM PAGE 20

the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults.

Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@ gmail.com Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field.

Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to http://www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/ for details.

Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Lone Tree Recreation Center.

Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; it’s a fragrance-free environment. A free question-and-answer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 for South Suburban Park and Recreation District residents; $1.75 for non-residents.

Reservations required. Call Sue Bauer at 303-641-3534.

Front Range Woodturners Club meets from 6-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of the Rockler Woodworking store at 2553 S Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodturning is welcome.

Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@gmail. com for more information.

Panorama China Painters This is a handpainted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St. Centennial.

Phidippides Track Club welcomes runners of all abilities to our weekly track workouts at Belleview Elementary next to Cherry Creek Park. The group meets at 5:45 p.m.

Tuesdays at the track, and running starts by 6 p.m. Workouts are usually 30-40 minutes and cover 3-4 miles of intervals with plenty of recovery time. For more information or to join, please go to http://www.phidippides. org/.

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner be-

gins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog. org for meeting locations and directions.

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

Social The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit www.

ColumbineGenealogy.com or contact Joyce B. Lohse, CGHS president, at Joyce4Books@ gmail.com.

Introduction to Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.

SquareDanceEtc.com.

Newcomers Club of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more.

E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com.

MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years.

The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call Holly at 303-249-3633.

OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends. Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937.

Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m.

Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804.

Panorama China Painters This is a hand-painted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283.

The club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Centennial.

The Breakfast Club for singles ages 50 and older meets from 8:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Centennial.

The club is a group created to provide fun activities and new friendships. Go to www. tbc50plus.org or call the hotline at 303-7943332 and leave a message; someone will call back. New members always welcome.

Columbine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from August to May, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Community Room, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Any woman ages 18 and older who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in the DAR. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q. com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@gmail.com. Or call 303-881-0810.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/.

Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States.

DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-6836154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

DTC Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. First meeting is complimentary. Contact Dana Arell at 720-339-7367 or coachdana5@gmail.com.

Go to www.dtcrotary.org.

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DEC. 2-4 A CLASSIC PARKER HOLIDAY

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DEC. 9 MIKE SUPER

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DEC. 10 THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW

A Heartwarming Holiday Comedy

DEC. 15-18 THE NUTCRACKER OF PARKER JAN. 7 FAMILY DISCOVERY SERIES

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JAN. 20 - DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST FEB. 12

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THINGS to DO

THEATER/FILM Castle View High School musical “Aida”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, through Saturday, Nov. 19, and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 5254 N. Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Tickets at www.seatyourself.biz/castleview.

Contact castleviewtheatre@gmail. com or 303-387-9113.

Drama ministry performance: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Roc. Scenes from “Talking With …” and “The Good Doctor” performed.

Call 303-660-0057 or go to www. newhopepres.org.

MUSIC/CONCERTS Learn to Play Guitar in a Day: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Taft House at The Meadows, 3570 Celestial Ave., Castle Rock. Led by creator Marlene Hutchinson. Go to https://www.smore.com/pbt5 for information and to register.

A Christmas Story, The Musical: Opens Friday, Nov. 11 and runs through Friday, Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Nov. 26 and 7:30 p.m. shows Wednesday, Dec. 12 ad Dec. 28. Tickets available at the Town Hall box office, online at townhallartscenter.org or by calling 303-794-2787 ext. 213.

Littleton Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Concert opens with the 2001 Space Odyssey theme and will feature Star Wars favorites.

No tickets needed. Contact 303-933-6824 or info@littletonsymphony.org or visit www.littletonsymphony.org.

Yuletide Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 Plaza Drive, Parker.

Purchase holiday gifts, work by local artisans, craft items, home-baked goods and more. Presented by Mountain Pine Woman’s Club. Admission is free.

Go to www.mpwcparker.org.

work with Mary Taylor Young from Lighthouse Writers Workshop to write new fandom stories based on favorite TV, movie, book or video game characters. Registration is required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Denver Concert Band, Clarinets Fourtissimo: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Classical, pop and seasonal favorites. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Minecraft Mania: 6:10-7:50 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet.

An evening of crafts, prizes and 20-minute Minecraft tips and tricks sessions. For ages 8-12. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association Ensemble Recital: 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Parker Bible Church, 4391 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Open to the public.

Call Ann Riggs at 303-841-2976.

EVENTS Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and walk through the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument located outside adjacent to the library. Call 303-791-0430.

Fan Fiction Lighthouse Writers Workshop: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Teens in grades 8-12

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org.

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Festival Choir rehearsals: 7:15-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 14, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Performances are Dec. 16-17. Contact Mark Zwilling, 303-794-2683 or mzwilling@ gostandrew.com.

Turkey Trot Dance Party: Evening of DJ ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango dance at the Turkey Trot dance party, 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Dress in costume. Go to www.adventuresindance.com or call 720-276-0562.

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From Farm to Nature: A Historical Journey: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Register at www.denveraudubon.org/auduboncenter/things-to-do. No fee, but donations appreciated.

Wizarding World Magical Creatures: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. Celebrate upcoming movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” with costumes, photos, treats and more.

Registration required; call 303-7917323 or go to DCL.org.

History of Castle Rock Star: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

International Christmas Tea, Bazaar: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. Buy gifts from around the world to support Standing Against Trafficking. All proceeds go directly to 20-plus organizations that fight human trafficking and

Sweet Potato Reigns Supreme: 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Call 303-471-9400.

Great Space Escape: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Denver Museum of Nature and Science portable planetarium allows kids to immerse themselves in the night sky. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

Veterans History Project: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. For adults 50 and older.

Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

injustice. Contact Lois at 303-7314325 or lhasselblad@bvchurch.org.

Winding Path to Umbria: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Author Diana Armstrong continues the story of her life in a remote village in Umbria, Italy.

Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303-795-3961.

Well Water Adjudication Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Drive, Parker. Open to Rural Authority of Douglas County participants. Space is limited; RSVP by Friday, Nov. 11. Include first and last names, along with address where well is located. $5 cost payable at the door. Go to http:// rwadc.org/wellownerinformation. html.

Carriers of News and Knowledge: Post Office Records: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society program led by Julie Miller CG, professional researcher, lecturer and author. Post office records are a rich but underutilized genealogical resource. Learn about the various types of records, how to access them and tips for using them effectively. Contact ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. Go to www.

ColumbineGenealogy.com AAUW Meetings: Organization promotes equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Go to douglascounty-

co.aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail.com.

How Success Thinks: Jewish Secrets for Leading a Productive Life: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Chabad Jewish Center of South Metro Denver, 9950 Lone Tree Parkway. Six-session course led by Rabbi Avraham Mintz. Call 303-792-7222 or go to DenverJewishCenter.com.

Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Ideal for immigrants and ex-patriots. Presentation is in English, but should be understandable for those with an intermediate level of understanding. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

History of Tea: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock.

Call 303-688-9498 to RSVP. Also from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Call 303-762-2660 to RSVP.

HEALTH Community blood drives: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12, Cherry Creek Presbyterian, 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch (contact Charles Green, 720287-0121); 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, Roxborough PTIC, 8000 Village Circle West, Littleton;

Healthy Gut Healthy Body: 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 14, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way, and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Led by Trisha Ackerman, holistic nutritionist. Contact Trisha@Nutrition4SupportandWellness.com.

Almond Flour Power: 5-5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 17, Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Call 303-4719400.

Dentistry from the Heart: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Highlands Ranch Smiles, 9461 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Adults in need of dental care receive one free service; the first 100 patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Go to www.hrsmiles.com. Call 303-470-1377.

Commitment Day 5k Run/Festival: 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 around the neighborhoods of Life Time Fitness in Parker. All levels and abilities welcome. Go to http://www.commitmentday.com/colorado/parkeraurora/ for registration. Discounted registration through Nov. 30. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@ lifetimefitness.com.

EDUCATION Cougar Run Elementary Auction: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Lodo’s Bar and Grill. More than 200 items up for bid. All proceeds go toward programs and improvements at

Cougar Run. Go to www.crunauction. wordpress.com.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Lee Gulch Overlook improvements unveiled

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Chris Chappell is recognized as grand prize winner of MINI USA’s Defy Labels Contest and receives the keys to a 2017 MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Hardtop at a Schomp MINI ceremony Oct. 28.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCHOMP

Littleton man awarded MINI Cooper for defying labels of disability

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Following a mountain biking accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Chris Chappell was told he would have to drive a minivan for the rest of his life. The vehicle would provide room for his wheelchair.

Instead, Chappell — a car person by nature — found a way to incorporate hand controls into his favorite car: a MINI Cooper.

“A car is a very personal thing for some people — imagine if that was taken away from you,” said Chappell, a Littleton resident and voice-over artist. “I consider it a privilege and a great adventure every time I get in my car.”

On Oct. 28, Schomp MINI in Highlands Ranch honored Chappell with a one-of-a-kind award for his advocacy and involvement in the disabled community and in the automotive world.

Chappell, 52, was selected out of 64 nominees nationwide for MINI’s Defy Labels Contest — a campaign that honors one individual who is the best representation of a label-defying journey. Chappell was chosen by public vote because of his efforts in defying the traditional labels of someone with his disability.

His prize was a two-year lease of his dream car — a sleek, navy blue $42,000 2017 MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Hardtop with a touch of red along the grille.

“It wasn’t just because Chris was handicapped,” said Daniel Buxbaum, Schomp’s marketing content manager, “but also because of all he’s done in our community and state.” . Chappell became heavily involved in the spinal cord injury community and in the MINI Cooper community following his accident in 2000. While mountain biking, he fell the wrong way, broke his neck and became paralyzed from the waist down. He was in an intensive care unit for a week and in rehabilitation for the following months at Craig Hospital in Englewood.

Chappell went on to design and implement the “Craig Hospital — Rebuilding Lives” Colorado license plate, which took effect in 2012. Proceeds from the license plate benefit the hospital, which specializes in spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. He’s also president of MINI5280 — a car club of about 250 members that hosts local and nationwide MINI Cooper events.

Chappell describes the MINI Cooper as a unique and quirky car that is very wheelchair-friendly. Its side doors open 90 degrees, which makes for a larger doorway and allows for a wheelchair to be transferred inside.

The car fits his wife and 8-year-old daughter and is “extremely fun to drive,” he said.

Even more, his MINI is a place where he feels absolutely normal.

“When I’m at a stop light, you can’t tell I’m using hand controls,” he said.

MINI’s Defy Labels award sends a message to the community: “You can do something that the rest of the world told you you can’t,” Chappell said. “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.”

Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman, Arapahoe County Commissioner Nacy Doty, center, and City Councilmember Peggy Cole, right, attended a celebration of the improvments at Lee Gulch Overlook on Nov. 2.

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Photographer returns to old stomping grounds in Littleton Prints of Andy Marquez’s familiar photograph of Littleton’s Town Hall at Christmas will be available in his four hour pop-up show of photographs at 2509 W. Main St. on the afternoon of Nov. 19. (Lori Ross, Colorado Home Realty, is sponsoring the exhibit in space she now occupies.)

It was once Littleton National Bank.

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Well-known local photographer Andy Marquez will return to the spot where he had his first gallery, 2509 W. Main St., for a four-hour exhibit (1 to 5 p.m.) on Nov. 19. The space now houses Colorado Home Realty and Lori Ross is sponsoring the exhibit.

The historic corner building was once the home of Littleton National Bank.

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SPORTS Warriors win in shootout

Arapahoe edges Rangeview in state soccer playoff game

Playoffs no place for teams with losing records OVERTIME

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe scored early in the game and Rangeview tied the score by scoring a goal with 27 seconds remaining in the first half of the Nov. 2 secondround Class 5A state soccer playoff game.

Both teams mounted strong attacks and both teams played stingy defense. The score remained tied through the second half and through both 15-minute overtime periods, so the game went to a shootout.

In the shootout, the Warrior goalie made two saves on five shots; the Rangeview goalie made two saves on four shots; and when the fifth Warrior player put his shot in the net, Arapahoe won the shootout and officially won the game to advance to the Nov. 5 state semifinals against Fossil Ridge. The Warriors’ season ended in that game after a 4-3 loss.

“Rangeview has great speed, they have great talent and they deserved to be here tonight,” Arapahoe Coach Mike Hampshire said after the second-round game. “They played smart, they played tough and it was what a playoff game should be.”

He said the chemistry of this team is exceptional. He said he has great leadership from his seniors and the teamwork is one of the strengths of

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Spencer Cobb dives to make a save for Arapahoe during the shootout that decided the Nov. 2 state soccer playoff game against Rangeview. Cobb’s play in the nets helped his team win the shootout and the game and advance to the Nov. 5 state quarterfinals against Fossil Ridge.

TOM MUNDS the Warriors this season.

“It was a physical game and the referees did a good job balancing physical play that is part of a playoff game with making sure the players were always safe,” he said. “It was a good game and a good win for us.”

Key moments The action was fast-paced throughout the two halves and the two overtime periods. It was a very physical game, and frequently a player from each team went to the ground as a result of the collision with an opponent in the battle for a loose ball.

Five players from each team were

KEEPING SCORE WITH...

AMANDA LEYBA What is your favorite movie?

My favorite movie is “The Goonies.” It is an adventure movie that every kid has wanted to go on and it is funny.

What is your favorite pre-competition meal?

My favorite pre-competition meal is a bean and cheese burrito with green chili from Santiago’s. There is no real reason why I like this before a game but they just are satisfying.

Who is your favorite professional or collegiate athlete (past or present)?

My favorite athlete is Ronda Rousey. I like Rousey because she doesn’t back down from anything, she doesn’t care what other people think of her, and she never gives up.

Why do you participate in sports?

I participate in sports because it keeps me moving and I get the chance to make new connections and make new friends. I also like how sports builds character and it shapes you as a person.

Do you have any pre-competition superstitions or rituals?

Before every game, I have to put my uniform on the same way, every single time. I also have to wear the same pair of sliding shorts when I play. Before stepping on the field to play, I try not to step on the chalk during warm ups. I don’t know what it is, but I can’t step on the chalk — if I do, then I might have a bad game.

KEEPING SCORE WITH... is a Q&A with high school athletes in the south metro area. Email sports writer Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com if you or some you know would llike to participate.

selected for the first round of the shootout. A shooter from each team alternated taking a penalty shot against the opponent’s goalie.

Rangeview shot first and made two of the first five shots against Arapahoe goalie Spencer Cobb, who also made two saves of the first four shots against him. The Warriors got the win when their final shooter put the ball in the net.

Arapahoe senior Jeremy Belin was the goalie through the two halves of regulation play and the two overtime periods. Coach Hampshire said he SEE SOCCER, P30

STANDOUT PERFORMERS • Sterling Ostdahl, junior, football, Ponderosa: He accounted for 397 total yards in the Mustangs’ 66-26 romp over Pueblo South on Nov. 5. Ostdahl completed 19-of-28 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 78 yards and a touchdown.

• Skylar Lane, senior, volleyball, Rock Canyon: The setter had a combined total of 68 assists as the Jaguars defeated Rocky Mountain, 3-0, and Brighton, 3-0, on Nov. 5 to advance to the state tournament.

• Kobe Eller, senior, football, Highlands Ranch: He carried the ball 31 times for 348 yards and five touchdowns in a 35-24 win over Poudre on Nov. 3.

• Lily Thomason, junior, volleyball, Valor Christian: She had 11 kills, nine digs and two blocks in a 3-0 win over Roosevelt on Nov. 5.

• Judd Erickson, senior, football, Mountain Vista: Erickson finished the regular season as the Class 5A passing leader after he completed 27-of-35 passes for 505 yards and six touchdowns in a 53-45 win over Rock Canyon on Nov. 3. He finished the season with 3,255 yards and 33 touchdowns.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Maybe it’s time for the Colorado High School Activities Association to adopt what college football has implemented — and I don’t mean spread offenses.

The 16-team Class 5A playoff field was set Nov. 6, with the Jim Benton seven champions of the realigned leagues getting the top seven seeds, with the Ratings Percentage Index formula used to determine the other nine qualifiers.

I’d be surprised if there weren’t plenty of growls about the RPI formula, a computer rating, with two teams having only three wins each making the playoffs.

That’s where the formula for making the playoffs needs an asterisk.

The RPI is complicated and confusing. A pair of three-win teams in the final 16 isn’t OK no matter how strong a schedule they played.

In college, it takes six wins to become bowl eligible. It should take a minimum of five wins in a 10-game slate to become playoff eligible in Colorado high school football.

Nine of the 10 teams ranked below the final qualifier, No. 16 Bear Creek, had .500 or better records, including 8-2 Doherty and 7-3 Fossil Ridge.

They would seem more deserving of a postseason bid than Bear Creek and No.15 Fountain-Fort Carson, which both finished the regular season 3-7.

It will be interesting to note in the next couple weekends whether the lack of tough games will hurt any of the league championship teams in the playoffs. Sometimes it’s good to have a couple close games to prepare a team for the tougher competition in the playoffs.

All of the seven league champions were undefeated in league play. And the margin of victory in each conference was 21 points or better for the title team.

Top-seeded Pomona won the Mount Evans league by an average of 37.2 points a game, Regis Jesuit whipped Mount Antero opponents by an average of 36 points and Grandview had a 35.6 margin of victory in the Mount Massive league.

Winter sports set to start It seems like just a few weeks ago that boys golfers were ushering in the 2016 fall sports season. But the seven winter sports can start official practice Nov. 11. Actually, boys and girls skiing practices have already started.

Initial contests can be played Nov. 30.

SEE BENTON, P30

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Gymnasts from area make mark at state Athletes vied for team, individual titles in Thornton

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fans cheered, applauded and teammates from every team shouted encouragement whenever their favorite athlete prepared to compete during the Nov. 3 Class 5A state gymnastics meet at Thornton High School.

Pomona won the team title with 187.7 points. Cherry Creek finished fourth with a team score of 182.225. Ponderosa was 11th and Rock Canyon was 12th.

Competition also was held for the state all-around individual champion.

Brooke Weins of Pomona won the all-around title. Two Cherry Creek gymnasts, Mackenzie Doerr and Avery Paxton, placed in the allaround competition. Doerr finished fifth and Paxton finished seventh.

Katherine Compton posted the best individual finish for Ponderosa as she took seventh place in the floor

Cherry Creek’s Tamara Sriram leaps into the air as she competes in the balance beam event at the Nov. 3 Class 5A state gymnastics championship meet. Sriram received a score of 8.8 for her performance as her teammates earned the points that placed Cherry Creek fourth among the 14 teams in the state championship competition.

PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS exercise.

Rock Canyon’s top finisher was Macey Fry, who placed 26th in the competition on the uneven parallel bars.

Gymnasts from teams that didn’t qualify for state could

earn a spot in the championships as individual qualifiers by placing in the top 10 at regionals.

Heritage’s Lizzie Waters earned an individual spot at state in the floor exercise.

“I enjoy floor exercise

Lizzie Waters competes in floor exercise during the Nov. 3 Class 5A state gymnastics championship meet. Waters, a member of the Heritage team, qualified for state as an individual. Judges awarded her a score of 9.10 for her performance, which earned her 25th place among the 71 gymnasts competing in floor exercise.

because it is more than just a sprint down a runway,” Waters said. “When you compete in floor exercise you are out there performing and enjoying yourself doing it.”

She said her only expecta-

tion for her performance at state was to do her best and not make any big mistakes.

Waters’ performance at state earned her a 9.10 score and 25th place in the field of 71 gymnasts competing in the event.

FOOTBALL PLAYOFF MATCHUPS ANNOUNCED

Class 5A, 4A, and 3A football playoff seedings and first-round games were announced Nov. 6 by the Colorado High School Activities Association. First-round games will be played Nov. 10-12, with the quarterfinals set for Nov. 17-19. Times and dates on most first-round games are to be determined.

In 5A and 4A, each round through the semifinals will be held at school venues.

All games in the 3A playoffs will be held at home sites with the championship game hosted by the highest-seeded team.

The following are the first-round matchups for area teams.

Class 5A #16 Bear Creek (3-7) at No. 1 Pomona (9-1), 7 p.m. Nov. 11; #9 Columbine (8-2) at #8

Highlands Ranch (7-3), 7 p.m. Nov. 11; #13 Fairview (8-2) at #4 Regis Jesuit (9-1), 7 p.m. Nov. 11; #12 Chaparral (7-3) at #5 Eaglecrest (10-9), 7 p.m. Nov. 11; #14 Cherokee Trail (5-5) at #3 Valor Christian (7-3), 7 p.m., Nov. 11; #11 Legacy (8-2) at #6 Grandview (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 ; #10 Ralston Valley (6-4) at #7 Cherry Creek (7-3), 4 p.m. Nov. 11; #15 Fountain Fort Carson (3-7) at #2 Mullen (8-2), 6 p.m. Nov. 11.

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BENTON: Time to change scoring system to recognize individual gymnasts FROM PAGE 28

Here are some historical nuggets: • Overland is the defending 5A boys basketball champion. But how many basketball aficionados remember that Greeley was the first state titlist in 1927?

• Lutheran (3A), Valor Christian (4A) and ThunderRidge (5A) were crowned champions last year in girls basketball. In 1979, it was Golden that was the title team.

• Pomona is the defending 5A wrestling champion. In 1936, Greeley won the initial championship.

• Last year, Regis Jesuit was added

to the list of hockey champs that started when Littleton won the first title in 1976.

• Valor was the 4A girls swimming winner in 2015 with Fairview capturing the 5A first-place trophy.

It was Cherry Creek that was the first girls swimming champ in 1974.

Time to turn it around It’s mind boggling to watch some of the routines of high school girls gymnasts but it sure seems like the scoring to determine the team champion is backward.

Team titles for the two classes are determined on the first day of competition, with the all-around

to attend the football recruiting event Dec. 8 at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch.

The purpose of the evening is to provide an opportunity for players to connect with Division II, Division III and NAIA coaches from all over the United States.

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champion also decided.

Individual titles in four events are determined on the second day and the efforts of those competitors are not part of the final team standings.

It’s the only sport where this happens.

Other sports with individual titles up for grabs, like wrestling, tennis, swimming, golf, cross country and track, wait until the final day, and points for individual state championship wins are tallied in the team scores.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

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SOCCER: Goalies make the difference in state playoff game for Warriors FROM PAGE 28

made the gut decision to put Spencer Cobb in goal for the shootout.

“Jeremy (Belin) is our senior and played a big role in getting us here tonight,” the coach said. “Spencer Cobb is also a very good goalie and has done really well against penalty kicks in practice. So I decided to have fresh legs in the net for the shootout

so I put Spencer in as goalie. Jeremy is a great leader, accepted the decision and supported and cheered for his teammate.”

Key players/statistics The Arapahoe goal came early in the first half when Danny Tarwick pushed a pass across the mouth of the goal and Jacob Draudt kicked it past the diving goalie.

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The Warriors took nine shots on goal. Three players — Tarwick, Trevor Young and Evan Bunch — each had two shots on goal.

Belin was in goal for the two halves and the two overtime periods, gave up one goal and made 11 saves. Cobb came in for the shootout and made two saves on two of the five penalty shots.

They said it Belin said he decided to be a goalie because he thinks it is the best position on a soccer team.

“Everyone depends on you, you can’t make mistakes and I just love being in the goal,” he said. “It is such a great feeling when you make a save on a shot headed for the net. There is nothing like it and I guess that is one of the reasons I love playing goalie.”

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Some cancer drugs may pose rare cardiac risks Immune-boosting medicines have potential to cause fatal damage

BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doctors have found a disturbing downside to some powerful new drugs that harness the immune system to fight cancer: In rare cases, they may cause potentially fatal heart damage, especially when used together.

“The problem is, no one has this on their radar,” so patients are not routinely checked for it, said Dr. Javid Moslehi, head of a Vanderbilt University clinic specializing in heart risks from cancer therapies.

He led a report Nov. 2 in the New England Journal of Medicine describing two patients who died of heart trouble two weeks after receiving their first doses of two Bristol-Myers Squibb drugs, Opdivo and Yervoy, for the deadly skin cancer melanoma.

Two similar drugs also are on the market, and the study leaders believe they might pose heart risks, too.

“My sense is that this is a class effect, not limited to one drug,” Moslehi said.

The risks do not negate the huge benefits of these relatively new types of drugs, doctors stress. Called checkpoint inhibitors, they have transformed treatment of several types of cancer by helping the immune system see and attack tumors.

In rare cases, the immune system seems to attack not only the tumor but also the heart and other muscles, causing dangerous inflammation and heart rhythm problems. Patients need to be told of the risks, monitored closely and treated quickly with medicines to quell the immune response if trouble develops.

Besides melanoma, the OpdivoYervoy combination is used to treat some lung cancers, though at different doses. Other checkpoint inhibitors include Genentech’s Tecentriq, for

bladder cancer, and Merck & Co.’s Keytruda, which former President Jimmy Carter received for melanoma that spread to his brain. Many more are in testing.

There have been occasional, previous reports of heart troubles with these drugs. After the two recent deaths, doctors asked Bristol-Myers to check patient safety records on Opdivo and Yervoy.

As of April, 18 cases of serious heart inflammation were found among 20,594 patients receiving either or both drugs, a rate of 0.09 percent.

It was more severe and more common among people on both drugs, affecting 0.27 percent of those patients. BristolMyers scientists helped write the journal report, and some other authors consult for the company.

Studies have shown that the drug combination gives a stronger anti-cancer effect than either drug alone, but “we’ve known this is a double-edged sword” because of the risk of overstimulating the immune system, said Dr. Jeffrey Sosman of Northwestern University in Chicago, who treated the two patients who died.

“The big question is, is there enough advantage to using the combination, which is much more toxic, than a single drug,” he said.

That’s a larger question facing the cancer field, not just with immune therapies. Some of the newer gene-targeting drugs also have produced major side effects when used in combination.

Yet many doctors believe that combos may be the best way to get cancer to go into remission and stay there longer, by shutting down multiple pathways the tumor employs at once.

Dr. Michael Atkins, deputy director of the Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, believes the heart problems with checkpoint inhibitors will turn out to be treatable in most patients.

“It just gives us a moment of pause,” said Atkins, who led a study that included one of the two patients who died. “This is a rare event ... but it’s a particularly serious one.”

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from the kratom users — many of whom say it provides relief from chronic pain and can be used to treat opiate withdrawal symptoms and has minimal side effects.

“It was a blatant overstep,” Pieroni said, saying that the DEA had not received any scientific input before drafting the plan.

Pieroni and Espadero, who own Colorado Herbal Imports on Santa Fe Drive, said their immediate thought was that the DEA was trying to ban kratom at the behest of the pharmaceutical industry.

“A replacement for opioids was starting to materialize in the market,” Pieroni said.

Although people do use kratom recreationally — depending on dosage, it can be either a stimulant or a sedative — Pieroni said most people who have come into his store looking for it are in-

terested in it for pain relief of to wean themselves off stronger prescription painkillers following surgery. Pieroni’s store is not alone in the area in selling the product — multiple south metro tobacco shops carry kratom, according to their websites.

Republican U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah wrote a letter asking the DEA to postpone the ban. The letter was signed by senators from both sides of the aisle, including Colorado Democrat Michael Bennet. Another letter was penned by Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, and another was signed by 51 representatives, including two from Colorado: Republican Scott Tipton and Democrat Jared Polis.

The Drug Policy Alliance — a New York City-based organization that generally opposes the “war on drugs” — also opposed the DEA plan, saying that it would criminalize users and hamper any research into kratom’s effectiveness.

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But Littleton City Councilmember Debbie Brinkman believes kratom sales are a cause for concern.

“Certainly a substance like kratom deserves a serious look,” said Brinkman, who opposed a failed ordinance to legalize recreational marijuana sales in the city earlier this year. “Anything that is addictive, has opiate-like effects and is completely unregulated should be illegal.”

Dr. John Douglas, executive director of Tri-County Health Department, agrees that kratom is a concern, but he’s not ready to pronounce it a threat to public health.

“It would be great if we had better research into this,” said Douglas, whose agency serves Arapahoe, Douglas and Adams counties.

For now, though, it’s “consumer beware,” Douglas said.

“I think like every product, the question is: What’s the risk-benefit equation?” he said. “We don’t know.”

WHERE IS IT BANNED? When the Drug Enforcement Administration announced a plan to ban kratom in August, the Denver Department of Environmental Health ordered stores in the city to stop selling the product, an order that was rescinded in October when the DEA tabled the plan in order to receive scientific input.

According to the American Kratom Association, the substance is illegal in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Legislation to ban it is also being considered in New York, and there are cities and counties that have banned it as well, including San Diego and Sarasota County, Florida.

Kratom is native to Southeast Asia but is banned in several countries in that region, including Thailand and Malaysia.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/14/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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On August 5, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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Also known by street and number as: 6715 S Gilpin Cir E, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/07/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/13/2016 Last Publication: 11/10/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

DATE: 08/05/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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DATE: 08/05/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lauren Tew #45041 Randall Chin #31149 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 3850.100264,F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0466-2016 First Publication: 10/13/2016 Last Publication: 11/10/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0477-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 12, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Kendra T. Carlson and Jason T. Papini Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust March 06, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 11, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8028395 Original Principal Amount $185,850.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $179,438.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 16, BLOCK 1, SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO.3, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7705 S CURTICE WAY D, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/14/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/20/2016 Last Publication: 11/17/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

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as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

First Publication: 10/20/2016 Last Publication: 11/17/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/12/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO150305 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0477-2016 First Publication: 10/20/2016 Last Publication: 11/17/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0502-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Victor Stazzone and Lynne M. Stazzone Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as certificate trustee on behalf of Bosco Credit II Trust Series 2010-1 Date of Deed of Trust October 03, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 17, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6148136 Original Principal Amount $105,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $99,442.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 7, HIGHLANDS 460, FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2983 E Otero Cir, Centennial, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt se-

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

other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand:

November 11, 2016N

Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Johri L. Kasliwal and Kushal Kasliwal FIRST LIEN. Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's inLOT 2, BLOCK 7, HIGHLANDS 460, FILING terest NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF 140 E. Highline Circle, #202, Littleton, CO COLORADO 80122 To advertise yourRecording public notices callof303-566-4100 Date of Deed Trust Also known by street and number as: 2983 E January 08, 1999 Otero Cir, Centennial, CO 80122.

Recording Information A9004382 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Recording Date of Notice of Election and DeOF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENmand CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF March 16, 2016 TRUST. Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand NOTICE OF SALE D6026427

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

Legal Description of Property Please see the attached Exhibit A for the legal description.

Street Address of Property 140 E. Highline Circle, #202, Littleton, CO 80122

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/28/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/3/2016 Last Publication: 12/1/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 16-00377SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0502-2016 First Publication: 11/3/2016 Last Publication: 12/1/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0188-2016 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Johri L. Kasliwal and Kushal Kasliwal Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 140 E. Highline Circle, #202, Littleton, CO 80122 Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 1999 Recording Information A9004382 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand March 16, 2016 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D6026427 Legal Description of Property

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 7/20/16, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 10/20/16 Last Publication: 11/17/16 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 9/26/16 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee

0188-2016 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 140-202, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978 IN BOOK 2873, PAGE 367 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 25, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. 1786266, IN BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACE 70, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0473-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 10, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Portfolio Real Estate Englewood, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) CIBC Inc., A Delaware corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee for the registered holders of J.P. Morgan Chase Commerical Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-CIBC16, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Throught Certificates, Series 2006-CIBC16 Date of Deed of Trust May 23, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6083326 Original Principal Amount $86,680,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $6,800,000.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. See Exhibit A

Also known by street and number as: 12876 E Adam Aircraft Cir, Englewood, CO 80112.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/07/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the

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TRUST. 6November 11, 2016

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/07/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/13/2016 Last Publication: 11/10/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/10/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Craig M.J. Allely #17546 Perkins Coie 1900 Sixteenth Street, Suite 1400, Denver, CO 80202-5255 (303) 291-2300 Attorney File # Portfolio Real Estate The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 EXHIBIT A Legal Description Adam Aircraft 12876 East Jamison Circle Englewood, Colorado

Lot 2, Block 1, Dove Valley Business Park Subdivision Filing No. 11, according to the plat thereof recorded April 28, 2000 Under Reception No. B0049738, Plat Book 178 at Pages 7 and 8, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (the “Real Estate”)

Lot 2, Block 1, Dove Valley Business Park Subdivision Filing No. 11, according to the plat thereof recorded April 28, 2000 Under Reception No. B0049738, Plat Book 178 at Pages 7 and 8, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

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(the “Real Estate”)

TOGETHER WITH all of Borrower’s estate, right, title and interest in, to and under any and all of the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired (collectively, the “Property”): A. The Real Estate, together with all of the easements, rights, privileges, franchises, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances now or hereafter thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining and all of the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of Borrower therein or thereto, either at law or in equity, in possession or in expectancy, now or hereafter acquired; B. All structures, buildings and improvements of every kind and description now or at any time hereafter located or placed on the Real Estate (the “Improvements”); C. All furniture, furnishings, fixtures, goods, equipment, inventory or personal property owned by Borrower and now or hereafter located on, attached to or used in and about the Improvements, including, but not limited to, all machines, engines, boilers, dynamos, elevators, stokers, tanks, cabinets, awnings, screens, shades, blinds, carpets, draperies, lawn mowers, and all appliances, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilating, refrigerating, disposal and incinerating equipment, and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto, and such other goods and chattels and personal property owned by Borrower as are now or hereafter used or furnished in operating the Improvements, or the activities conducted therein, and all building materials and equipment hereafter situated on or about the Real Estate or Improvements, and to the extent assignable, all warranties and guaranties relating thereto, and all additions thereto and substitutions and replacements therefor (exclusive of any of the foregoing owned or leased by tenants of space in the Improvements) (hereinafter, all of the foregoing items described in this paragraph C, collectively, the “Equipment”); D. All easements, rights-of-way, strips and gores of land, vaults, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, air rights and other development rights now or hereafter located on the Real Estate or under or above the same or any part or parcel thereof, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances, reversions and remainders whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating or appertaining to the Real Estate and/or Improvements or any part thereof, or which hereafter shall in any way belong, relate or be appurtenant thereto, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower; E. All water, ditches, wells, reservoirs and drains and all water, ditch, well, reservoir and drainage rights which are appurtenant to, located on, under or above or used in connection with the Real Estate or the Improvements, or any part thereof, whether now existing or hereafter created or acquired; F. All minerals, crops, timber, trees, shrubs, flowers and landscaping features now or hereafter located on, under or above the Real Estate; G. All leases (including, without limitation, oil, gas and mineral leases), subleases, licenses, concessions and occupancy agreements of all or any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements now or hereafter entered into and any guaranty thereof (each, a “Lease” and collectively, the “Leases”) and all rents, royalties, issues, profits, revenue, income, claims, judgments, awards, settlements and other benefits (collectively, the “Rents and Profits”) of the Real Estate or the Improvements, now or hereafter arising from the use or enjoyment of all or any portion thereof or from any present or future Lease or other agreement pertaining thereto or arising from any of the Contracts (as hereinafter defined) or any of the General Intangibles (as hereinafter defined) and, subject to the rights of the tenants and all applicable legal requirements, all cash or securities (including, without limitation, any letter of credit or cash security deposit) deposited to secure performance by the tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees or licensees, as applicable, of their obligations under any such Leases, whether said cash or securities are to be held until the expiration of the terms of said Leases or applied to one or more of the installments of rent coming due prior to the expiration of said terms;

concessions and occupancy agreements of all or any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements now or hereafter entered into and any guaranty thereof (each, a “Lease” and collectively, the “Leases”) and all rents, royalties, issues, profits, revenue, income, claims, judgments, awards, settlements and other benefits (collectively, the “Rents and Profits”) of the Real Estate or the Improvements, now or hereafter arising from the use or enjoyment of all or any portion thereof or from any present or future Lease or other agreement pertaining thereto or arising from any of the Contracts (as hereinafter defined) or any of the General Intangibles (as hereinafter defined) and, subject to the rights of the tenants and all applicable legal requirements, all cash or securities (including, without limitation, any letter of credit or cash security deposit) deposited to secure performance by the tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees or licensees, as applicable, of their obligations under any such Leases, whether said cash or securities are to be held until the expiration of the terms of said Leases or applied to one or more of the installments of rent coming due prior to the expiration of said terms;

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H. To the extent assignable, all contracts and agreements now or hereafter entered into relating to the ownership or operation or management of the Real Estate or the Improvements or any portion of either of them (collectively, the “Contracts”), including, without limitation, management agreements, franchise agreements, co-tenancy agreements, service contracts, maintenance contracts, equipment leases, personal property leases and any contracts or documents relating to construction on any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements (including plans, drawings, surveys, tests, reports, bonds and governmental approvals) or to the management or operation of any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements and any and all warranties and guaranties relating to the Real Estate or the Improvements or any fixtures, equipment or personal property owned by Borrower and located on and/or used in connection with the Property, together with all revenue, income and other benefits thereof and all claims, judgments, awards and settlements arising thereunder; I. All present and future monetary deposits given to any public or private utility with respect to utility services furnished to any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements; J. All present and future funds, accounts, instruments, accounts receivable, documents, causes of action, claims, general intangibles to the extent assignable, (including, without limitation, trademarks, trade names, servicemarks and symbols now or hereafter used in connection with any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements, all names by which the Real Estate or the Improvements may be operated or known, all rights to carry on business under such names, and all rights, interest and privileges which Borrower has or may have as developer or declarant under any covenants, restrictions or declarations now or hereafter relating to the Real Estate or the Improvements) and all notes or chattel paper now or hereafter arising from or by virtue of any transactions related to the Real Estate or the Improvements (collectively, the “General Intangibles”); L. All water taps, sewer taps, certificates of occupancy, permits, licenses, franchises, certificates, consents, approvals and other rights and privileges now or hereafter obtained in connection with the Real Estate or the Improvements and, to the extent assignable, all present and future warranties and guaranties relating to the Improvements or to any equipment, fixtures, furniture, furnishings, personal property or components of any of the foregoing now or hereafter located or installed on the Real Estate or the Improvements; M. All building materials, supplies and equipment now or hereafter placed on the Real Estate or in the Improvements and all architectural renderings, models, drawings, plans, specifications, studies and data now or hereafter relating to the Real Estate or the Improvements;

the Improvements; M. All building materials, supplies and equipment now or hereafter placed on the Real Estate or in the Improvements and all architectural renderings, models, drawings, plans, specifications, studies and data now or hereafter relating to the Real Estate or the Improvements;

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N. Any insurance policies or binders now or hereafter relating to the Property including any unearned premiums thereon; O. All proceeds, products, substitutions and accessions (including claims and demands therefor) of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing into cash or liquidated claims, including, without limitation, proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards and proceeds of refunds of any Taxes or Other Charges (as defined in the Deed of Trust described in the attached Notice of Election and Demand for Sale by Public Trustee); and P. All other or greater rights and interests of every nature in the Real Estate or the Improvements and in the possession or use thereof and income therefrom, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower.

Legal Notice NO.: 0473-2016 First Publication: 10/13/2016 Last Publication: 11/10/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0511-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 2, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Melinda J Svenkerud Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as acting solely as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LSF9 Master Participation Trust Date of Deed of Trust December 05, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3270081 Original Principal Amount $143,790.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $162,069.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

Centennial Citizen 39

Also known by street and number as: 927 W BRIARWOOD AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/28/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/3/2016 Last Publication: 12/1/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/02/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lauren Tew #45041 Randall Chin #31149 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 3125.100115.FO1

LOT 3, BLOCK 1, DAWBURN SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

Also known by street and number as: 927 W BRIARWOOD AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

Legal Notice NO.: 0511-2016 First Publication: 11/3/2016 Last Publication: 12/1/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

NOTICE OF SALE

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TOGETHER WITH all of Borrower’s estate, right, title and interest in, to and under any and all of the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired (collectively, the “Property”):

A. The Real Estate, together with all of the easements, rights, privileges, franchises, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances now or hereafter thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining and all of the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of Borrower therein or thereto, either at law or in equity, in possession or in expectancy, now or hereafter acquired;

B. All structures, buildings and improvements of every kind and description now or at any time hereafter located or placed on the Real Estate (the “Improvements”);

C. All furniture, furnishings, fixtures, goods, equipment, inventory or personal property owned by Borrower and now or hereafter located on, attached to or used in and about the Improvements, including, but not limited to, all machines, engines, boilers, dynamos, elevators, stokers, tanks, cabinets, awnings, screens, shades, blinds, carpets, draperies, lawn mowers, and all appliances, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilating, refrigerating, disposal and incinerating equipment, and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto, and such other goods and chattels and personal property owned by Borrower as are now or hereafter used or furnished in operating the Improvements, or the activities conducted therein, and all building materials and equipment hereafter situated on or about the Real Estate or Improvements, and to the extent assignable, all warranties and guaranties relating thereto, and all additions thereto and substitutions and replacements therefor (exclusive of any of the foregoing owned or leased by tenants of space in the Improvements) (hereinafter, all of the foregoing items described in this paragraph C, collectively, the “Equipment”);

H. To the extent assignable, all contracts and agreements now or hereafter entered into relating to the ownership or operation or management of the Real Estate or the Improvements or any portion of either of them (collectively, the “Contracts”), including, without limitation, management agreements, franchise agreements, co-tenancy agreements, service contracts, maintenance contracts, equipment leases, personal property leases and any contracts or documents relating to construction on any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements (including plans, drawings, surveys, tests, reports, bonds and governmental approvals) or to the management or operation of any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements and any and all warranties and guaranties relating to the Real Estate or the Improvements or any fixtures, equipment or personal property owned by Borrower and located on and/or used in connection with the Property, together with all revenue, income and other benefits thereof and all claims, judgments, awards and settlements arising thereunder;

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D. All easements, rights-of-way, strips and gores of land, vaults, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, air rights and other development

I. All present and future monetary deposits given to any public or private utility with respect to utility services furnished to any part of the Real Estate or the Improvements;

J. All present and future funds, accounts, instruments, accounts receivable, documents, causes of action, claims, general intangibles to the extent assignable, (including, without limitation,

N. Any insurance policies or binders now or hereafter relating to the Property including any unearned premiums thereon;

O. All proceeds, products, substitutions and accessions (including claims and demands therefor) of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing into cash or liquidated claims, including, without limitation, proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards and proceeds of refunds of any Taxes or Other Charges (as defined in the Deed of Trust described in the attached Notice of Election and Demand for Sale by Public Trustee); and P. All other or greater rights and interests of every nature in the Real Estate or the Improvements and in the possession or use thereof and income therefrom, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower.

Legal Notice NO.: 0473-2016 First Publication: 10/13/2016 Last Publication: 11/10/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/28/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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First Publication: 11/3/2016 Last Publication: 12/1/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

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Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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