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Citizen Centennial 11-22-2013

Centennial

November 22, 2013

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Arapahoe County, Colorado • Volume 13, Issue 1

Hearing set in overdose death Centennial woman accused of murder

By George Lurie

glurie@ourcoloradonews.com A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for January for a 50-year-old Centennial woman, who is charged with first-degree murder in the 2011 overdose death of a 21-year-old man found dead in her bed.

Almeda Beth Sullivan is being held without bail in the Arapahoe County jail, facing murder charges in the death of Carter Higdon, which occurred on Oct. 1, 2011.

Following a lengthy investigation, Sullivan was arrested in July 2013 at her Centennial home on East Bentley Circle.

After she was taken into custody, the district attorney’s office released a 31-page “affidavit of probable cause.” The afficavit detailed various police contacts with Sul-

livan dating to 2009.

Shortly after the release of the investigator’s affidavit, a judge issued a gag order in the case. A spokesperson for the DA’s office said the order is expected to remain in effect at least until Sullivan makes her next court appearance early next year.

According to details included in the affidavit, Sullivan has been linked to three other suspicious drug-related deaths: Sullivan • In January 2008, Sierra Renee Cochran, 19, died at Sullivan’s home after she overdosed on Opana, a narcotic painkiller similar to Oxycodone.

• Lindsey Jo Saidy, 28, and Martynas “Tez” Simanskas, 20, both died in October 2008 after overdosing on prescription medications, allegedly purchased from Sullivan.

When the details surrounding Sullivan’s alleged links to the overdose deaths first came to light, Cherry Creek School District officials were forced to comment on the case because Sullivan had worked for the district as a bus driver and teacher’s aide from September 2003 to May 2005.

Cherry Creek School District spokesperson Tustin Amole said this week that district officials did complete a background check on Sullivan before she was hired.

“She had no criminal record,” said Amole, who added: “As far as we are aware, Sullivan never violated any district policies. None of these allegations against her are in any way connected to her employment with the district.”

Amole also pointed out that for nearly 15 years, Cherry Creek Schools has had in place the “Care Line,” a 24-hour phone line and email address where concerns about safety and threatening or dangerous situations can be reported anonymously or confidentially by students, parents or

school staff.

According to police investigators, Sullivan said Higdon, a graduate of Cherry Creek High School, had come to her house the previous night, distraught because he had recently been arrested for DUI. Sullivan said that she and Higdon had talked until 3 a.m. and then she had gone to sleep on a sofa after Higdon had fallen asleep in her bed.

The next morning, Sullivan said she awoke and took her 16-year-old daughter to a track meet. When she returned home later that morning, she claimed to have found foam coming out of Higdon’s mouth.

When she was unable to wake Higdon, Sullivan said she called a friend and then Higdon’s mother.

It wasn’t until 30 minutes later, after Higdon’s mother and stepfather had arrived, that Sullivan called 911.

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Hit-run suspect remains at large Man wanted in Sept. 10 incident that injured boy

By George Lurie

Glurie@ourcoloradonews.com

Outgoing board members take part in a group hug as Superintendent Scott Murphy, right, and incoming board members look on. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Close LPS race officially called Warren-Gully, Reutzel, Perez take board seats

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com The very close race for the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education officially came to an end Nov. 14 amid tears and cheers as Kelly Perez, Jack Reutzel and Carrie Warren-Gully were sworn in.

“I think we got three fantastic people in there,” said outgoing president Bob Colwell, who, true to form, struggled with tears throughout the emotional meeting. “And it was amazing turnout.”

With 64,700 votes counted, Warren-Gully claimed 21.25 percent, Perez took 20.20 percent and Reutzel squeaked in with 19.59 percent.

Their challengers, Dallas Jones and Robert Reichardt, tied at 19.48 percent.

Perez has lived in Centennial for 19 years, raising five kids in the district. She’s been on nearly every LPS committee and served as president of the parent-teacher organizations at Damon Runyon Elementary, Powell Middle School and Arapahoe and Heritage high schools — the last two at the same time. Prior to having kids, she was a social worker.

Her youngest two kids are still in the district, one in sixth grade at

Powell and the other a sophomore at Arapahoe.

“I have a passion for education,” she said. “I want to keep striving to maintain the comprehensive educational opportunities that LPS offers.”

Reutzel, an attorney with the firm Fairfield and Woods, is a 20-year resident of Bow Mar. His son graduated from Littleton High School, and his daughter is a sophomore at Heritage. Specializing in land-use issues, he represented the developer of Littleton Commons, an apartment complex that Littleton City Council recently approved for County Line Road east of Broadway.

“I have no agenda other than maintaining the excellence of this district for students and residents,” he said. “I have volunteered in the district for 10 years, so I understand how the district works, but I also bring a business and legal perspective that allows me to see the bigger picture for the benefit of the kids.”

Carrie Warren-Gully has been a volunteer in LPS for 13 years. Notably, she chaired the committee that got the 2010 mill levy passed despite the recession.

A Centennial resident, her three boys all went to Sandburg Elementary School, Newton Middle School and Arapahoe High School. With her oldest off to college, she’s now had the LPS experience from beginning to end and been active at the school and district levels throughout.

“I believe that public education is the most important element of our democracy,” she said. “Without education for all our children, regardless of their background, we will fail as a nation and not be ready for the global economy of today.”

After the swearing-in ceremony presided over by Littleton Judge Ethan Feldman, the board voted in their new positions. Lucie Stanish is the new president, and Warren-Gully is the new vice president. Perez will serve as treasurer, Mary Nichols as secretary, and Reutzel as assistant secretary.

They enter a board well prepared to head into the future with the help of the $80 million bond issue that passed with 60 percent of the vote.

“It’s an important issue, and we definitely thank the community for stepping up,” said outgoing member Sue Chandler.

Jack Randall, who’s long been an active volunteer at Littleton Preparatory charter school, praised the work of outgoing members Colwell, Chandler and Renee Howell, who were all term-limited.

“Finding a board that works together as well as you do would be tough,” said Randall.

Colwell declined to take all of the credit.

“It’s the past members that have made Littleton Public Schools the great district that it is,” he said. “We have just carried that on.”

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has yet to locate a 39-year-old Centennial man who allegedly injured a young cyclist in a hit-and-run incident that occurred in September.

An arrest warrant was issued on Sept. 13 for John Alfred Fresquez, who has been charged with three felonies and three misdemeanors related to the incident, which happened Sept. 10 in the parking lot of the King Soopers located at 5050 E. Arapahoe Road in Centennial.

According to Capt. Larry Etheridge, a spokesman for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation into the hit-and-run accident remains active and Fresquez is facing charges of failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury, driving a vehicle while license revoked as a habitual traffic offender and theft.

“Unfortunately, even after numerous efforts to try to find him, we have been unable to locate Mr. Fresquez,” said Etheridge.

Fresquez “He has pretty much gone into the wind.”

Etheridge said the suspect “has family in the area and we’ve been monitoring that. It’s also possible he could have crossed the border (into Mexico) or fled to another state.”

According to the initial police report, a boy riding his bicycle on the afternoon of Sept. 10 through the King Soopers parking lot was struck by a black 1970s model Chevrolet stepside pickup truck.

After colliding with the cyclist, the driver of the truck stopped and put the injured cyclist in his truck and then drove him to a nearby Kaiser Permanente office.

After dropping the boy off in the lobby of the Kaiser facility, the driver fled with the boy’s bicycle still in the bed of his truck.

Authorities were aided in identifying the suspect by a security camera photo taken at the entrance to the Kaiser office.

Because of the victim’s age, authorities have not released the boy’s name, but Etheridge said late last week that he believes the boy has “fully recovered from his injuries.”

Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of Fresquez is encouraged to contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 303-795-4711.

“If you happen to see this guy, do not attempt to contact him. Call 911 immediately and report his location,” Etheridge said.

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2 Centennial Citizen

November 22, 2013

Kindness reigns in this parade Sometimes, you can’t stop the parade, especially when it’s fueled by quiet goodness and an abiding conviction that the smallest effort makes a difference.

Sometimes, you just have to jump into the line and see where it takes you.

That’s what high school teacher Bob Sutterer and his Rum-Dums did.

“We feel we don’t really know what we’re doing,” says Bob, with a smile. “But none of us really feels like we should walk away — so we just keep walking forward.”

One hopeful step at a time.

The path is taking him and his small troupe to Liberia, a battle-ravaged country struggling to find its way after two successive civil wars dismantled its economic and educational infrastructure.

“The challenge is huge,” says Robert Sondah, an educator in Liberia from whom Bob has learned much. “Our society has been broken.”

But to fully understand Bob’s connection to this small West African country, you must first retrace the route back 17 years to a Minnesota basement and a rickety table with file folders stacked by a man who repeatedly showed his family what it meant to care.

“I remember walking into the kitchen and Dad was cooking ribs — mounds of food,” Bob says. “I’d say, ‘Oooh, we’re going to eat well!’ And he’d say, ‘They’re for so-and-so-and-so-and-so ... someone with illness in their family or who had lost their job.”

His dad, Dittmar Sutterer, was the son of a pastor from a small Minnesota town.

Now 82, he spent his life as a teacher, paper industry employee and school custodian.

Always, “he was making and giving things to other people,” Bob says.

So, it didn’t surprise anyone when Dittmar, after befriending members of the large Liberian refugee community in Minneapolis, began supporting an orphanage in the country where 85 percent of its people live below the international poverty line.

He established a small, informal nonprofit comprised mainly of neighbors on his street and ran it from the table in his basement, writing necessary communication on a manual typewriter. Eventually, the bridge he built carried more than 7,000 books, about $90,000 to help create and modernize schools from thatchedroof into cement-walled structures and 178 55-gallon barrels of clothing, medical supplies and food.

In 2007, after 11 years of guiding this outreach, Dittmar, beginning to feel the weight of his years, gave notice to family, friends and partners in Liberia that he would retire the following year.

“A lot of his supporters were aging, too,” Bob says. “It was kind of a natural wind-down of the entire process.”

But, as Bob looked at what his father had done, he and his wife, Lisa, began to marvel: “We were amazed that one guy, a retired senior citizen, could start something that grew to something really significant.”

That’s when the parade beckoned.

Bob visited Liberia in 2010, driving down muddy roads through lush jungles to villages where kids ran down hills as he arrived and teachers shook his hands in gratitude. He found unexpected memories of home, too.

“I saw books that were on my shelf on their shelves,” Bob says. “I saw kids running around in Minnesota jerseys.”

He returned to Colorado completely overwhelmed, knowing only the need for education was immense and feeling a fascinating curiosity spark about what, just

maybe, could happen if someone cared enough.

“Education,” Bob says, “should be something everyone should get a shot at.”

He began writing to friends, and like his father before him, recruited a small neighborly band. They include his wife, a middle school social studies teacher; a marketing executive; a physician’s assistant; a school principal; an accountant; and a college professor. They call themselves the Rum-Dums because they’re figuring it out as they go.

They’ve connected with the nonprofit Vision Trust in Colorado Springs, a Christian organization whose goal is to provide at-risk children in Africa, Asia and the Americas with education, food and medical care.

That’s how they met Robert and his wife, Siakor, who oversee six schools with 54 teachers and more than 2,600 students in kindergarten through ninth grades. The couple was recently in Colorado for training with Vision Trust and strategy meetings with the Rum-Dums.

They are passionate about their mission.

“We’re hoping to develop a new generation of leadership in our country,” Robert says. “We’re hoping the kids will grow up to know God and become the leaders who will help the people and bring back to the community.”

Apart from the mission connection, a true friendship forged on mutual admiration is growing.

Bob is consistently moved by the devoted commitment Robert and Siakor, parents of four children themselves, bring each day to plant roots for successful lives in the children under their watch.

“It’s truly inspiring ... to give to so many kids,” Bob says. “There’s a simple but profound goodness in that.”

Robert and Siakor see that virtue in American culture rather than their own.

“You (Americans) can’t just live for yourselves,” Robert says. “You have to empty yourself into other people.”

Siakor acknowledges the different cultures and environments. “But,” she says, “we are all working for the common good — so we can make the world better.”

Maybe that’s what the parade represents, a chance to become part of something greater than ourselves.

For Bob, the journey has been a multifaceted blessing.

As a teacher, “it’s fascinating professionally to apply the things I’ve been doing my whole life in a different way.”

As a father, “it’s a good kind of family legacy and a good teaching moment for my kids.”

As a son, “it was a way to honor my father.”

It’s about faith, too.

“There are about three times in my life that God has tapped me on my shoulder when I’ve gotten the sense this is something I should be doing.”

There’s a true story Bob likes to tell about a parade.

It goes likes this: One New Year’s Day when San Diego resident Bob Goff’s kids were bored, he suggested a neighborhood parade. The only rule — no one could watch. Everyone had to participate. A few neighbors joined and marched down the street. Years later, hundreds march in a parade that has become a grand tradition.

Bob recounted that story when he first approached the Rum-Dums about helping children half a world away find their future.

And then he said: “There’s this parade that’s happening. Do you want to just grab something and jump in?”

All it takes is one hopeful step.

Aren’t you curious to see where it will end?

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

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City seeking to fill finance vacancies Staff report The City of Centennial is accepting applications to fill openings for three-year terms on its three Finance Committees: • Audit Committee — Reviews staff recommendations based on the city’s process for requesting proposals and interviews to select an auditor or auditing firm to perform the annual audit required by city charter; receives and reviews the findings and reports of such auditor(s); and presents the annual or other audit report(s) to the city council.

• Budget Committee — Promotes citizen involvement in the budgeting decisions of the city by studying all phases of the budget process and makes recommendations

to city council based on these studies.

• Investment Committee — Routinely reviews the city’s investment policy and makes recommendations to city council for revisions when deemed necessary; receives performance reports of the city’s investments; and periodically reports the performance of the city’s investments to city council.

Meetings take place at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

Candidates with relevant experience may obtain further details and application forms on the city website, www.centennialcolorado.com, or from the city clerk, 303754-3302.

The application deadline is Dec. 11 at 5 p.m., with interviews set for Dec. 18.

THROUGH DEC. 15

THINGS TO DO

GIFT CARD drive. Resort 2 Kindness (R2K) hosts its BIG GIVE 2013 gift card drive to benefit the Colorado flood victims. The drive runs from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. R2K will collect unused, unexpired gift cards valid at any restaurant, grocery store, home store or retail store in Colorado. All cards will be given to the Emergency Family Assistance Association. Gift cards can be mailed to Resort 2 Kindness, 9781 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112. Monetary donations can also be made online at resort2kindness.org.

DEC. 1 AUDITIONS THE DJC Youth All-Stars is looking for a high school

banjo/guitar or replacement drum set player. Audition music and recording have been posted at www.bandresourcesunlimited. com. Auditions will take place from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Flesher-Hinton Music Store, 3936 Tennyson St. in Denver.

Intermediate to advanced jazz experience is necessary. For information, or to schedule an audition, email ecan11@msn. com or call 303-328-7277.

DEC. 4 CHANUKAH CELEBRATION. Congregation B’nai Chaim will

have its Chanukah celebration at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4.

The celebration will begin with a buffet style dinner. The religious school families will be bringing latkes, sour cream, applesauce, donuts, cookies, cheese platter, fruits, and vegetables. Everyone is welcome to bring additional dairy (meatless) treats. Dinner will be followed by an abridged service in the sanctuary, which will include songs and a special play. The third- and fourth-grade class will participate. Remember to bring your chanukiyot (Chanukah menorahs) and 9 candles. It promises to be a fun and enlightening evening. Visit www.bnaichaim.org and follow us on Facebook at Congregation B’nai Chaim.

DEC. 12 VOLUNTEER ROUND-UP. The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo needs 150-200 volunteers in guest relations, children’s programs, horse and livestock shows, and the trade show.

The 108th stock show is Jan. 11-26. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to set up an interview for a volunteer spot, attend the National Western volunteer round-up from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. For information and to fill out a volunteer application, go to http://www.nationalwestern.com/volunteer/ or contact Kellie at 303-299-5562.

South Suburban offers holiday discounts Staff report This holiday season, South Suburban recreation centers are offering discounts on personal training sessions, recreation center admission, monthly and annual passes and massages and facials.

The 10 percent holiday discounts apply to training sessions, admission and wellness services from Nov. 21 to Dec. 31.

Customers who purchase a monthly or yearly pass or punches for admission have access to all facility amenities and drop-in fitness classes at Goodson, Buck and Lone Tree recreation centers.

Punch cards offer the best value; they’re available in 15 and 30 punches, and they never expire.

Discounted personal training sessions are available for individuals and groups

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Centennial Citizen 5

November 22, 2013

Indian Ridge annexation completed 14-acre school parcel now part of Centennial

By George Lurie

glurie@ourcoloradonews.com Labeling the move as a “good example of intergovernmental cooperation” at its regularly scheduled Nov. 18 meeting, the Centennial City Council unanimously approved the annexation of Indian Ridge Elementary School.

By approving a resolution to rezone the 14-acre school property for “education, institutional and recreation” purposes under the 2011 Land Development Code, Indian

Ridge Elementary officially became part of Centennial this week.

Located southwest of the intersection of East Smoky Hill Road and South Buckley Road in the Shenandoah neighborhood, the Indian Ridge property was already almost completely surrounded by the city, said Centennial spokesperson Allison Wittern.

“Many families within the city send their children to Indian Ridge,” said Wittern.

The annexation came about after city officials struck a “funding agreement” with Cherry Creek Schools and the Arapahoe Park and Recreation District (APRD) that will result in substantial improvements to

the park within the Indian Ridge property.

“As part of the city’s funding agreement with Arapahoe Park and Recreation District, certain improvements to the park within the Indian Ridge school site are being completed by APRD,” Wittern explained.

APRD manages the maintenance of the Indian Ridge playground and park landscaping for the school district.

The planned improvements, Wittern said, will include upgrades and repair to the existing shelter in the park and the creation of a small amphitheater for educational use.

As part of the annexation agreement, APRD “will also be enhancing the overall

landscaping in the park,” Wittern added.

Indian Creek Elementary, located at 16501 E. Progress Drive, is a pre-kindergarten to fifth grade school with just over 600 students.

The proposed annexation was approved by the Cherry Creek School District’s Board of Education at a Sept. 9 meeting.

In a proclamation, Cherry Creek officials stated: “The City of Centennial is willing to contribute funds to Arapahoe Park and Recreation District, which in turn may be used to improve and/or develop the APRD playground site (and will) benefit the students attending Indian Ridge Elementary as well as children in the surrounding neighborhoods.”

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Black Friday options offered

For those who would rather skip the malls on “Black Friday,” Nov. 29, South Suburban Parks and Recreation has options.

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Family Sports Center, at 6901 S. Peoria St. in Centennial, will host a Black Friday Day Camp for children ages 6 to 13 from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m. It includes ice skating, laser tag, bumper cars, the eXerGame Zone and more. Lunch and snacks are included.

Cost is $51/$46 resident. To register, contact Michelle Collette at 303-754-9552 or michellec@sspr.org.

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The City of Centennial will host its second-annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Nov. 23 at Centennial Center Park.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 3 to 6 p.m.

The celebration will include performances from local school choral groups, a visit from Santa and the lighting of a 30-foot tall Christmas tree.

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6 Centennial Citizen

November 22, 2013

opinions / yours and ours

Simply saying thanks for Thanksgiving A moment to say thanks in late November is always a welcome breather.

The last third of the year — beginning in September and transitioning into winter — is marked by as much or more activity as other segments of the year. While the preceding summer is often a lighter balance of work, school and vacation — the work and education worlds rev up to warp speed in September.

At the same time politics heats up for the annual November election, whether it is an odd or even year replete with varying mixes of local, state and federal issues.

Views are discussed. Ballot questions and candidates are sized up. Some people vote from the gut while others do many hours

our view of research beforehand. Some see the whole deal as a suspect shebang and don’t vote. And while most remain civil and parse topics by issues, it does get personal and sometimes a light fog of animosity lingers after the votes are counted — which takes a little while to clear away.

Once the voting cycle is complete, the signs of the holiday season are in our publications and on our streets and screens, everywhere. And whether a family

gets caught up in the throes of consumerism overlapped with Christmas, the scene is set all around us. Shopping activity increases, and we revel in the gift of giving.

Meaningful religious services and joyous celebrations take place, and then the year comes charging to a close. We say “happy New Year” and set forth with renewed purpose.

So next week Thanksgiving equates to a quasi seven-inning stretch. Through the years, some people in our circles have said it’s their favorite holiday.

And we can certainly see the virtues.

Thanksgiving centers on sitting down and enjoying a meal. We count our blessings and share what we are thankful for

in our lives. Of course, be advised to take a role pitching in to see that the kitchen crew has enough help and so forth — but other than that the day isn’t meant to have a lot of moving parts. The process and pressure of giving gifts — while joyful in most ways — is out of play. Sure Thanksgiving sometimes also serves as a time to huddle and plan for the December holidays, but the spirit of Thanksgiving is at its best when it remains simple.

Thanksgiving is simple, and beautifully so. Just get together and add a deck of cards and a few games to enhance the interaction. Thanksgiving is simply a time to give thanks, listen to each other, laugh and think a bit about how to help each other.

Know what’s funny?

What gift do you want? Not much, really question of the week

Presents will be given as the holidays roll around. We asked people at the Outlets at Castle Rock what gift they would most like to receive this year.

“A massage.”

— Brandi Tsuchimoto, Castle Pines

“A vacation — anywhere in the Caribbean.”

— Pamela Gates, Parker

“More time with my kids.”

— Shalea Hardison, Castle Rock

“Something to play music off of my phone from.”

— Matt Messer, Castle Rock

Letters to the editor Illegal labor hurts citizens

The 2014 Colorado Legislature is about to convene and there are still many people, especially young people, out of work. Benefits from both the public and private sector are needed to help Colorado citizens get through. A big contributor to the problem is the high amount of illegal labor. While criminal businesses park citizen labor in government subsidies they use illegal labor at will.

Last year our legislators, Linda Newell and Daniel Kagan, contributed to the problem by offering illegal immigrants enticements to come and stay. They made driver’s licenses available (a form of ID), gave in-state tuition to illegal immigrants, and allowed cities and counties to refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

While these bills may please our legislators’ special-interest friends in the Chambers of Commerce and Colorado Municipal League, it does little to stem the tide of illegal labor that effects south metro citizens directly and indirectly.

We need to make it clear to both Newell and Kagan that we want to see these laws rescinded and e-verify in place. We can reduce the cost of state government by being vigilant about how we legislate and where the money goes.

John C. Brick Englewood

Consider helping charter school

The Englewood School District conducted its student enrollment count Nov. 1, which determines the district’s per-pupil revenues, and found enrollment has decreased by 146 students, or 5 percent. From 1993 until 2002 (10 years) there was a 9.3 percent enrollment decrease. From 2003 to 2012 there was

another 27 percent decrease. Now in 2013 Englewood’s enrollment has seriously declined again!

Most residents believe that this unhealthy trend is unsustainable. And yet, for the second time in a row, Carlton Academy was denied a charter by the Englewood School Board because they were unable to show a “need” or a public outcry for an alternative. We say the public is proving their outcry and need for an alternative of Englewood schools by taking their students out of Englewood School District.

So why the denial? Great question! In addition to requiring Carlton Academy to provide transportation, which is not legally required, the board denied the charter due to scoring by outside evaluators who used conflicting rubrics. Carlton Academy also provided a new amended budget, but the school board chose not to consider it.

Carlton Academy, another choice for parents of students in K-8, desires to come alongside this struggling school district and provide a sound education alternative just as Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School (an Englewood public school) does for high schoolers struggling with regular high school. Carlton Academy believes parents deserve a choice before having to move out of Englewood for education.

Englewood residents can help their school district by joining with Carlton Academy in bringing an education alternative to the community. Remember, Carlton Academy does not take money from Englewood Schools, it actually helps increase the amount received. The charter will have open enrollment and will take all students by a lottery.

Please visit www.CarltonAcademyLLC. com for more info!

Theresa Martens Centennial

Ironically, I received an email from a reader telling me to smile on the same day that I began a column that would explain why I don’t smile. Or laugh. Oh, now and then I do.

The idea came from a New Yorker article written by Paul Rudnick, who said, “The phone rang while I was watching ‘Good Morning America,’ and I wondered if they could ever pay me enough to fake being that cheerful.’” That made me smile, because I have always thought that most of the men and women who host morning television programs are unnervingly upbeat.

I haven’t watched any scripted television comedies in twenty years, simply because they aren’t comedies — at least I don’t think so. Laugh tracks are an insult.

They should be illegal.

But here’s the thing: I have made people smile and laugh all of my adult life, and not just with my looks.

Movies are just as bad. I watched about two minutes of “Goldmember” before vomiting.

I would never survive in a comedy club. I mean, I would never survive in the audience. I don’t tell jokes, and I greatly prefer extemporaneous humor to anything that has been written and polished by a stand-up.

I make exceptions. I lap up the annual joke show on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and especially anything about a skeleton or a snake or a shepherd that goes into a bar.

I like sarcasm and dry humor, especially dry, droll humor.

I am not a complete sourpuss, but I try to be discriminating. Some people will laugh at almost anything. I think I laughed

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quite a bit during the Bush administrations, but sadly for all the wrong reasons.

I gave a one-time painting demonstration to about 60 people, and before I began, the organizer told me to smile every once in a while. That naturally caused me to not smile at all.

I cry much more often than I laugh.

When I see a genuinely tender moment in a film, I get teary. Whenever I think about my father for more than a minute or two, I get teary.

Our thresholds for humor are all different. Television aims for those who have very low thresholds. I want you to listen for something the next time you watch a situation comedy. Every third line is a punch line. That is not how humor works. I feel underestimated.

I think the reader who told me to smile wants more confirmation bias in her journalists, and less judgment about the things she believes in that I do not.

A skeleton goes into a bar, and the bartender says, “What will you have?”

And the skeleton says, “A beer and a mop.”

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

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Centennial Citizen 7

November 22, 2013

Be real, both inside and outside I had an interesting “virtual” experience a few months ago. No, not that kind of experience, but a “virtual” business experience that taught me a valuable lesson in life.

Everything we see or read on the Internet must be true, right? Not quite.

Well, even in the virtual world, everything we see may not be what we think it is either. I was delivering a presentation using virtual technology. The people on the other side of the screen could see me and I could see them, very cool. It was an early morning presentation, I had myself set up at my desk, coffee mug filled, and my webcam adjusted perfectly to capture my image from my chest up to the top of my head. I had dressed professionally for the meeting, however, professionally only from the waist up.

Since it was an early morning meeting I took a short cut and put on a dress shirt, tie, and jacket, but left my sweat pants and sneakers on as I would be seated for this presentation. Or so I thought. The meeting went longer than anticipated, and before I knew it there was so much activity happening in my home that I was forced to stand up and shut my office

door. I had completely forgotten that I would reveal that I was not in a full suit and tie and that my audience would see my casual sweat pants and sneakers.

The point I realized was that sometimes in life people only let us see what they want us to see, not the real deal.

There have been points in my own life where I have been guilty of this myself, not being the real deal or the real me in every circumstance.

As you know by now I love quoting Zig Ziglar, so here is what Zig says about it, “You will make a lousy anybody else, but you will make the best you in existence.”

This morning I had another virtual presentation with a team of people assembled in Budapest, Hungary. The meeting was scheduled for 5 a.m.

Mountain Time. I woke up early enough

to shower, shave, put on my best suit, shirt, tie, and dress shoes. I was dressed for success and not leaving anything to chance. What they saw was a business professional, what they heard came from my heart, and my confidence was so much higher because I was being myself on the inside and the outside, I was the real deal.

Do you let people only see what you want them to see? I would love to hear about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when you enjoy the benefits of being the real deal, the real you, it really will be a better than good week.

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

Colorado leads in economic growth It has been a very long road to recovery and there is finally some good news. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank just announced the third quarter economic data for our region. It appears the Colorado economy is improving at a greater rate than the national average. This comes five years after the end of the Great Recession.

Here are the data points from the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank.

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The Feds are predicting GDP to be 2.6 percent for 2013; 3.5 percent for 2014 and 3.6 percent in 2015. The reason for the increase, which would be the highest in this business cycle, is due to higher taxes (no more payroll tax holiday) and rising income taxes.

• Employment: Nationally, the current unemployment rate is 7.3 percent.

However Colorado is faring a bit better at seven percent. The private sector is picking up in 2013 and there is less government drag. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) expects unemployment to be down to 6.2 percent by 2015 and 5.9 percent in Colorado. Last year there was a 2.5 percent increase in Colorado employment and a 10.2 percent jobs

growth in Colorado over the last 10 years compared to only 4.8 percent nationwide.

The largest jump in our region has been in residential construction.

• Housing: Colorado home prices have surpassed previous levels as of Sept. 30.

Prices are up 9.3 percent for the year, which is 6 percent over the 2007 levels.

There is a 1.8 month supply of houses on the market in Denver.

• Inflation: The Headline inflation rate is hovering around 1.7 percent. The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate: To keep price stability — defined by inflation at or lower than 2 percent — and keep employment steady at or below 6.5 percent.

• The Consumer: Spending is up over 3 percent this year compared to 2012. This

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is partly due to the expanding labor market and homeowners seeing improvement in their equity. Rising equity is partly due to low interest rates, especially if they refinanced in the last five years, coupled with rising home values.

The economy continues to grow moderately according to Alison Felix, VP of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, Denver branch. The government shutdown may subtract up to one-half of a percent from prior GDP, however Colorado continues to outperform the national economy in construction and spending.

The new Federal Reserve Board Chairman Janet Yellen made her first announcement recently. She is being labeled as “dovish” and announced she would like to provide forward guidance of what would cause the Fed to taper their bond-buying program. This may be in an effort to reduce surprises and hence tame markets as they anticipate these changes.

This may be a difficult undertaking as we have already seen both equity and bond

markets react to concerns over how sustainable economic growth will be without the additional money supply produced by the Fed. This could mean two important things for investors: First, those on a fixed income will not be enjoying decent bond or CD yields anytime soon. Second, the longer the Fed tapering gets pushed into the future, the better chance we will have of market volatility in anticipation of when that will actually occur. These are all good reasons to make certain your portfolio is well-positioned for these events.

Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 27 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your questions at www.kummerfinancial. com or call the economic hotline at 303683-5800.Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

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New Eagle Scout ahead of the curve 13-year-old gains rank at younger age than most

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Ask 13-year-old Jackson Weakley what he likes to do, and the list is long — camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, long boarding, kayaking, golfing, jujitsu and wrestling, to name just a few.

But ask him what he’s proudest of, and you’ll be surprised at the answer you’ll hear from such a young man.

“I’m proud of being an Eagle Scout, and I’m proud of working hard to get it so young,” he says.

Only about 4 percent of Boy Scouts attain that rank at all, and most of those not until later on in high school. But Weakley is still a student at Powell Middle School, and a member of Troop 952 based at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He has 34 merit badges and will continue to work toward the coveted Silver Palm, which is 15 badges past Eagle Scout.

“I’ll probably let it go after that and do other stuff,” he said. “I can join Venture Scouts at 14. They do a lot more stuff, and a lot bigger stuff.”

For his Eagle Scout project, Weakley went above and beyond. He set out to collect toiletries for the 42 residents of the Robert Russell Masonic Home, and ended up with enough for about 400 people. He also wanted to update the home’s library with newer books, and ended up raising enough money for three Kindles.

“I’m so proud of his leadership and the skill to be able to work with people, and to be able to have goals and accomplish

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Jackson Weakley, 13, collected books, Kindles and toiletries for the residents of the Robert Russell Masonic Home to earn his Eagle Scout badge. Photo by Jennifer Smith them,” said dad Scott, who has been a den leader since Jackson started in Boy Scouts at Damon Runyon Elementary School. “It’s amazing. He might not get it right now, but there will be a time he’ll have an `ah ha’ moment and realize he earned everything he has.”

Dad’s not so shabby himself, says Jackson. He ended his career in the Army with a Purple Heart, and spent several years as Jackson’s stay-at-home dad.

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doesn’t intend to let that slow him down — although mom Laura says no more wrestling.

It’s that attitude of persistence Jackson hopes he can model for younger scouts.

“Don’t give up, even when it’s really boring, because there will be fun stuff to back up the boring stuff,” he says. “Just stay with it. It doesn’t really matter if you get to Eagle as young as me. If you get it, you still earned it.”

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“I think it’s really cool he was that hard core in the Army, and I kind of want to do that also. And it’s also cool when he comes and speaks at my school on Veterans Day,” said Jackson. “I really like being physical, and I like thinking on my toes, so I think it would be a good job.

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Ginny McKay, left, plays the harmonica as she joins in with the other musicians Nov. 7 during an open Celtic music session. The session is held each Thursday at The Brew on Broadway at 3445 S. Broadway. The establishment is a craft brewery and coffee house. Photo by Tom Munds

CELTIC MUSIC rocks the house

Musicians find new home at Brew on Broadway

By Tom Munds

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Patrons tapped their feet or rapped the table in time to the Celtic music filling the air Nov. 7 as it does each Thursday when musicians gather at the Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway.

“We are just a group of people who love Celtic music and get together to play that music anywhere we can find a location that will have us,” said John Hammer, self-appointed leader.

“There is nothing formal or planned. We just get together for an open session the way they do it in Ireland.

“A few of us set up and start playing the music we love, and anyone who has the desire is welcome to join in the session. We don’t use sheet music. Every song is played from the memory and from the heart.”

He said the sessions had been held at the Celtic Tavern until it recently closed. He was on the lookout for a new place to play and he met with The Brew on Broadway owner Paul Webster, who offered the opportunity to play at the craft brewery on Thursday evenings.

There were about 20 musicians taking part in the Nov. 7 session. Musicians young and old played their individual instruments. Frequently, it was a fiddler who started a song, joined by musicians playing guitars, the flute, the banjo, the harmonica and whistle.

Hammer joined in on the hammered dulcimer while Patty Oliver, who recently came to Colorado from Illinois, moved around the room as she played the fiddle.

“It is such a joy to make music with others who love the tunes like I do,” she said with a smile. “Every song is played from the heart and a love of playing these tunes.”

Nearby, Ginny McKay played the harmonica.

“I love being here and playing these songs with others who love Celtic music,” the Englewood resident said. “We all know a lot of songs. Someone will start playing a melody and we just join in with them. I love doing this.”

Bear Valley resident Margaret McBride played the whistle.

“I have been playing Celtic music since I was knee-high,” the 90-year-old McBride said. “I love the music and it makes me feel good to join the group playing the songs we love.”

Webster said he was glad to welcome the Celtic musicians to his craft brewery and coffee house.

“It is fun to have them here on Thursday evenings,” he said. “Everyone I have talked to said they like having the Celtic music here in our brewery.”

The long-awaited craft brewery opened in July.

Webster, an Englewood resident for 29 years, said in an earlier interview that, about a year ago, he was at a point where he needed a job when he and his wife came up with the idea of BOB, which stands for The Brew on Broadway. He said opening a craft brewery has been something he wanted to do for himself and for his community.

“I have been brewing beer at home for 29 years, so now I am doing that on a much larger scale,” he said. “We are brewing English-style ales. It takes 10 days to two weeks to complete a brewing process. Then we let the beer age for about a week before we put it in kegs.”

He has five brews available, ranging from pale ale to a stout.

The business also has a variety of coffees and teas available. But, except for snacks like chips, the Brew on Broadway doesn’t have food. However, Webster said customers can bring their own food or place orders to have food delivered to them at the brewery.

When Aurora native Josh Ackerman first heard Christina Aguilera sing, he said he knew she was bound for pop-singing stardom.

“I remember when Christina Aguilera’s audition tape came in, she was singing like Whitney Houston,” Ackerman said about his fellow Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Club” alum. “I knew that she more than anybody was going to be a mega star.”

Ackerman, who moved from Colorado to Orlando, Fla., when he was 11, answered an open casting call for the famed “Mickey Mouse Club,” and landed a place on the show. During his tenure there (he was the only male cast member who stayed on from the pilot to the last episode when he was 18), Ackerman performed alongside Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling and (Highlands Ranch native) Keri Russell.

But Ackerman’s show business career shifted from in front of the camera to behind it. He learned the basics of what would become his craft by hanging out with editors and producers to learn the intricacies of their jobs.

About five years ago, Ackerman and his business partners built Bodega Pictures from a garage-based fledgling start-up to a full service production house with more than 50 employees and five network deals including shows in development with AMC, E! and the Cooking Channel.

At the end of last month, his show “South Beach Tow” on TruTV returned with a new season. On Sunday, the Bodega-produced show “On the Rocks” premieres on the Food Network. “On the Rocks” features host John Green, founder of a bar consulting company, as he travels around the U.S. in his quest to turn around failing bars.

“He can change little things that can bring in big dollars for the owners,” Ackerman said. Ackerman said he hasn’t returned to Denver for seven or eight years — “I’ve been building my business,” he said.

Just two guys

I told you recently about Broncos linebacker Von Miller’s fundraiser for his charity Von’s Vision, which gives glasses to kids in need.

Many of Miller’s teammates showed up to mix and mingle with fans, sign souvenir footballs and serve a multi-course dinner at Ocean Prime on Larimer Square.

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who was mobbed by admirers, spoke briefly to me about his short stint on the reality series “Eric & Jessie: Game On,” a show on E! about wide receiver Eric Decker and his new bride Jessie James in the weeks leading up to their wedding.

Thomas, whom Decker calls his best friend on the team (hence the moniker “Black and Decker”), appeared in the episode on Decker’s bachelor party in Lake Tahoe where the manly men vied for the title of MVP. I asked Thomas about his appearance on the show-and-tell show where the gang golfs and drinks beer and goes out on a boat and drinks beer.

“He’s a buddy so I thought I’d do it for him,” Thomas said about his brief show biz stint. As to the episode? Thomas said he hasn’t seen it.

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Music to set tone at ACC Four free musical performances will be presented by Arapahoe Community College’s music department in early December, all in the Houstoun Waring Theatre (M2900) at the Littleton campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. For information, contact Dr. Hidemi Matsushita, hidemi.matsushita@arapahoe. edu, 303-797-5867. The shows are: Dec. 2, 7 p.m., the ACC String Orchestra, conducted

by Rene Knetsch; Dec. 4, noon, members of the Arapahoe Philharmonic will give a lunchtime performance of Stravinsky’s “Soldier’s Tale”; Dec. 6, 7 p.m., the ACC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Cecil Lewis; Dec. 9, 7 p.m., the ACC Chorus, conducted by Ron Kientz and the Women’s Vocal Ensemble, directed by Mayumi Matsumoto, will sing.

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Chapelski, “No Two Alike,” third. Honorable mentions went to Julia Grundmeier and Pat Dall. Bemis Library is at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 303-795-3961.

Paint Box Guild show

Peter Samelson, illusionist/entertainer/ philosopher, appears at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 with an all-ages show of magic and theater. Tickets: $22.50. Reservations: 303660-6799.

The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will have an exhibition from Dec. 2 to 31 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Media included: oil, watercolor, pastel and mixed.

Open during library hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mondays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

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Auditions set

The Littleton Fine Arts Guild has an exhibit at Bemis Library through Nov. 30.

Gene Youngman was juror and his awards went to: Peggy Dietz, “Old Print Shop,” first; Cheryl Adams, “Coral Roses,” second; Greg

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There’s a bumper crop of restaurant tidbits to share with you this week. Head-

“Spring Awakening” auditions will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Nick Sugar is director and choreographer, Donna Debreceni is music

ing up the noshing news is the newly released 27th edition of the “Gabby Gourmet 2014 Restaurant Guide,” compiled and written by Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller, with a little help from her foodie friends.

The book is on sale (for $18.95) at area bookstores and select restaurants and grocers. For more restaurant ruminations from Gabby, visit www.gabbygourmet. com.

Cecil Lewis is ACC Jazz Ensemble director and will perform with the group on Dec. 6. Courtesy photo director. Five-minute slots by appointment only: Prepare 24-32 bars of music similar to the show’s style. Bring sheet music — an accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals begin March 1, show runs April 11 to May 11.

For appointment: fsabartinelli@townhallartscenter.com, 303-797-2787, ext.211.

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“Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” by James Gorski, directed by Francesco Viola III, is presented by the Parker Arts Council at Deep Space Theater and Event Center at 3 p.m. (2:30 p.m. pre-curtain) on Nov. 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8. The center is at 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Tickets: $5 donation at the door. Parkerartscouncil.org.

Historic house tour

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Overheard

Eavesdropping on a man: “Biked to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield; (it) was like biking in Vermont. Not that I’ve ever biked in Vermont, but very pretty, and stopped for an Old Mill Pilsner in the Old Mill Brewery in Old Town Littleton ... and after biking 45 miles, I’m feeling old myself.”

annual Upper Colfax Victorian Holiday House Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. A ticket includes a visit from Santa and complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides.

Tickets cost $12 advance, $15 day of tour at Castle Marne B&B, 1572 Race St. Other homes on the tour: Holiday Chalet B&B, 1820 E. Colfax; Unity Temple, 1555 Race St.; Milheim House, 1515 Race St.; Adagio B&B, 1430 Race St..

SSPR features local artists

J. Mensen, photographer, and R. Dickey, ink portrait artist, will exhibit work through Nov. 28 at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. Lone Tree.

Also, Karen Trenchard’s Colorado photographs will be exhibited at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

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

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PACE rolls out slate of family holiday fare Music, art, gifts on center’s agenda

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Parker’s PACE Center has announced a holiday season of goodies to attract the family — with music, art and a chance to find special gifts for those on your list.

• The eclectic quintet Sybarite 5 will perform its concert repertoire, ranging from Radiohead to Brubeck — with Piazolla perhaps in the middle — at 4 p.m. Nov. 24. $20.

• The internationally known “Leahy Family Christmas” will deck the halls at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29, featuring the eight musical Canadians in fiddleplaying, step-dancing, song-singing — a spirited Celtic Christmas show.

Tickets start at $40.

• The Colorado Symphony brings its popular “Drums of the World” production at 2 p.m. Nov. 20. It explores the myriad forms of percussion: bongo, marimba, bass drums, log drums, boo-bams, Chinese cymbals, metal trash cans, darabukkas, talking drums, plastic pipe, acoustic guitar, toy trumpet, table spoons, burma gongs, water can, crow call, tambourine, gankogui and sleigh bells. Tickets start at $20.

• The Parker Symphony orchestra and Parker Chorale join forces at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7 for “A Classic Parker Holiday.” Included in the orchestra’s program: Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Snow Maiden Suite”; “The Eighth Candle” by Steve Reisteter; “Skater’s Waltz” by Waldsteufel; and Leroy An-

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The “Leahy Family Christmas” concert with eight talented Canadian siblings will be presented at the PACE Center in Parker on Nov. 29. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GO The PACE Center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Old Town Parker. Tickets to events are at pacecenteronline.org, 303-805-6800. derson’s popular “Sleigh Ride.” Tickets start at $20.

• “The Nutcracker of Parker,” presented Dec. 19-22 by Colorado School of Dance, includes local and professional dancers, with professional backdrops and sets. Show times are 2 and 7 p.m.

• Nature’s Patterns,” an exhibit of works by the very active Parker Artists Guild, opens with a 6 p.m. reception on Nov. 22 and continues through Jan. 3 in the gallery. Visit before and dur-

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• On Dec. 6 and 7, the Old Town Parker Holiday Art Market will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, the Parker Youth Ballet will perform “12 Days of Christmas and there will be complimentary carriage rides on Mainstreet on Saturday evenings.

(Parker is one of eight Emerging Creative Districts designated by the State of Colorado) • Finally, celebrate “New Year’s Eve, Motown Style” on Dec. 31, with cocktails, appetizers, music and a silent auction, which will include a painting by Pam Hostetler, a founder of the Parker Art Guild. $100 a person. (Sold out last year.)

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Cherokee Castle gets festive for holidays Full platter of good times set for December

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Cherokee Castle is a feast for the eyes at any time of year, but holiday decorations on the giant hearth and elsewhere add a festive air that is above and beyond.

In addition to scheduled programs, there are castle tours and holiday teas — advance reservations are a must for events at this Cherokee Castle and Ranch historic treasure: 303-688-4600. are located at 6113 N. DanA sampler of programs, which iels Park Road in Sedalia. include a buffet dinner, castle tour, Reservations are required performance, dessert and coffee for all programs: 303-688with performers: 4600, cherokeeranch.org.

• Dec. 1 — Christmas Jazz with the Lynn Baker Quintet — Lamont School of Music jazz educator, performer, composer, saxophonist Lynn Baker, who will include Dexter Gordon’s version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and more. $100.

• Dec. 6 — Holiday Dinner with Charles Dickens. David Skipper talks about and reads from his Christmas classic and other Dickens works and engages guests in parlor games. $60.

• Dec. 7 — Jazz pianist Henry Butler will perform seasonal music — sacred and secular — in his own special style. $110.

• Dec. 8 — “White Christmas-A Holiday Musical Review” with the Colorado Caroling Company. Includes music from the classic American film by Irving Berlin and other favorites. $105.

• Dec. 13 — Jake Schroeder (Opie Gone Bad) and Hazel Miller join other Colorado music veterans for a holiday evening in the Great Hall — a special benefit for Cherokee Castle and Ranch. $125.

• Dec. 14 — “‘Twas the Brass Before Christmas” with the Denver Brass 5 playing trademark arrangements and traditional carols. $105.

• Dec. 21 — Rachel Lampa sings holiday tunes. The Christian inspired vocalist and recording artist entertains. $90.

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The cast of “Electra Onion Eater” at Buntport Theater: Enis Edborg (Orestes), Drew Horwitz (Bruce) Erin Rollman (Electra) and Hannah Duggan (Clytemnesta).

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Buntport tackles Greek tragedy ‘Electra’ is skewed by theater troupe

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Inventive Buntport Theater members have again taken a literary classic and skewed it in their own inimitable manner. Perceiving similarities between Sophocles’ Greek tragedies and today’s soap operas, they chose to produce a “modern” version of “Electra” by Sophocles — a violent tale of murder and more murder.

The set of “Electra Onion Eater” includes a kitchen, an outside green area with a grave and a den-like space with easy chair and TV. Electra weeps a great deal in the original as she mourns her late father, Agamemnon, who was killed by his

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West side of the arts district. Performances run through Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Tickets: $16/$13. 720-946-1388, stuff@ buntport.com. wife, Electra’s mother Clytemnestra, so she could marry Aegisthus.

Buntport’s writing team has Electra (Erin Rollman) constantly chopping onions for pie to ensure copius crying, while evil Clytemnesrtra (Hanna Duggan) watches soaps on a TV in the next room.

Electra longs for her brother Orestes (Erik Edborg) who wanders home from his travels, accompanied by a guy named Bruce (Drew Horwitz).

Characters intersperse lines from the original play with new

dialogue and pretty much follow Sophocles’ melodramatic plot, as they watch/listen to the cast of “Search for Tomorrow” (taped by Karen Slack, Michael Morgan, Jessica Roblee and Brian Colonna) — and plot to eliminate Clytemnestra.

There will be blood!

As audiences have come to expect, the production is clever and silly.

Leave preconceived expectations at home and come to enjoy the work of a very original theater company. Members have worked together in Denver for more than 10 years since they graduated from Colorado College together, using classics as source material as they write their material — and at times creating new works, including musicals, from scratch.

(I found it useful to look at a summary or two of Sophocles’ original play prior to heading for the theater, just to get the names straight!)

Malala is subject of poetic celebration ACC Writers Studio honors brave girl

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world,” Malala Yousafzai told the United Nations delegates when she spoke to them on her 16th birthday. It was a birthday a Taliban gunman who attacked her on her school bus in Pakistan never intended for her to celebrate.

One outcome of the ongoing, increasingly encouraging news about this remarkable young woman is an anthology of poems by writers from around the world: “Poems for Malala.” It is published as a “Good Works Project” by FutureCycle Press, and all proceeds will go to the Malala Fund she established to help with education for girls. (malalafund.org).

On Nov. 8, Arapahoe Community College’s Writers Studio hosted an event to celebrate the publication of the book (on the Oct. 9 anniversary of the day she was shot in the head). Kathryn Winograd, who heads the Writers Studio, issued an invitation to the community at large and to the area community of poets to attend.

Colorado poet Joseph Hutchinson, who was asked to edit the anthology, opened the evening’s program, saying he had invited Andrea Watson to assist him and they had received about 100 to 150 poems each

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week from around the world. (They read them all.) At first, the words were angry, but as good news came that Malala — who was carried to England and cared for by a pair of doctors there — was recovering, the tone shifted. “They ended up with a broad representation of emotion.” Included in those selected for publication were works

by Winograd and Chris Ransick of the ACC faculty.

Hutchinson started the poetry readings with his own and one by Jane Hillberry, who teaches at Colorado College, then invited poets in the audience who had poems in the finished volume to read, plus others from the active community of Colorado poets and several ACC faculty members. Each read two poems.

Hearing these poets read, including Kathryn Winograd reading her own contribution, “etymology of girl,” reminded me that poetry is really meant to be read aloud.

The impact is greatly enhanced.

The evening closed with a representative of the Denver-based not-for-profit, Women’s Development Association, speaking about their work in Lahore, Pakistan, where there is 27 percent literacy overall — almost none among women. They offer a two-year literacy class for women, and some have gone on to the undergraduate level. They also offer computer classes and assist with health issues and micro loans.

“Poems for Malala” can be ordered in paperback or Kindle e-book edition from Amazon.com, and all proceeds will go to the Malala Fund.

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November 22, 2013

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more information call Mary Alice Jackson at 303-400-3641 or visit www. bestrotary.com

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DAUGHTERS OF the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q. com or Merry Snyder at mcs.dar88@ comcast.net.

THE “NOON Hour,” a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon is every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

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

CENTENNIAL TRUSTED Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303972-4164 or visit www.trustedleads. com LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:168:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com.

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

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.

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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 or email Amy at 303-570-6027 or amyswieringa@comcast.net.

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

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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 303-7919283. The club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Centennial.

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CENTENNIAL ROTARY Club meets Tuesday from 7:10-8:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites, 10250 E Costilla Ave., Centennial. Guests are welcome. For

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

CURTAIN TIME Holiday celebration

“A Christmas Carol, the Musical” plays Nov. 26 to Dec. 22 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Directed by Gavin Meyer, it’s produced with elaborate staging, beautiful costumes and a large professional cast.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: start at $53, with 50 percent off for children, if purchased through the box office, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.

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“Scrooge, the Musical” plays through Jan. 5 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown. A warm family story, adapted from film. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays (dinner at 6 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. Saturdays (dinner at noon); 2 p.m.

Sundays (dinner at 12:30 p.m). Tickets: $49.50 to $59.50, $29.50 child, $29 over-50 adult show only. Coloradocandlelight.com, 970-744-3747.

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“The Velveteen Rabbit,” a family show based on Margery Williams’ beloved children’s book, plays Nov. 22 through Dec. 22 at Spark Theater, 985 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, then 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (No show Nov. 24.) Tickets: $15, $10 (discount for advance online purchase). sparktheater.org, 720-346-7396.

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BRUINS KNOCKED OUT OF PLAYOFFS Cherry Creek players like Santino Marchiol (32) show their emotions as time runs out and Cherokee Trail is ahead 27-14 in the Nov. 15 Class 5A state playoff game. Photos by Tom Munds

Cherokee Trail bests Creek in 5A state football game

By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com There were frowns of pain and disappointment and even some tears on the Cherry Creek sideline as the final minute ticked away in the Nov. 15 Class 5A football quarterfinal game, where Cherokee Trail has beat the Bruins 27-14.

“That is a really good football team, and you can’t turn the ball over six times and expect to win,” Dave Logan, Bruins coach, said after the game. “Our kids did some good things, but give them credit, they were very good on both sides of the ball and we wish them well.”

The Bruins bested Cherokee Trail by one point in the regular season and appeared ready to do it again. Cherry Creek’s defense stopped the Cougars later in the fourth period and forced a punt. With just under two minutes left to play and trailing 20-14, Cherry Creek was marching toward the end zone. But the Bruins’ bid to win ended there when Izaiah Lottie picked off a Cherry Creek aerial and raced 48 yards for a Cherokee Trail touchdown to seal the Cougars win.

The loss ended the season for the Bruins, and Cherokee Trail moves to the state semifinals against Valor Christian.

The Nov. 15 game started out as a give-andtake battle. That changed with 2:17 left in the first quarter, when Cherokee Trail scored on a long run. The Cougars added another touchdown midway through the second period to build a 14-0 advantage by halftime.

Logan said he made some halftime adjustments.

“They are big and tough up front, which makes them a very tough team to run against,” he said. “We did throw a few more passes and mixed up the attack a bit. Late in the game, it looked good for us when we were down six and moving the ball. But they got the interception and won the game.”

Logan said he will lose some important cogs in the Bruins game plan, but he looked ahead and said the team will get over a painful loss, and Cherry Creek will move into the off-season working to rebuild the varsity so they can return to the state playoffs.

After the game, running back Nathan Starks said Cherokee Trail was tough against the run, but Cherry Creek played hard, grinding out yardage.

“The blockers gave me seams at times and I just tried to run hard to gain as much yardage as possible,” he said. “I got banged up a couple

Deonte Burkes-Washington (51) looks to make a block for Cherry Creek running back Nathan Starks during the Nov. 15 state playoff game against Cherokee Trail. Starks broke the run for a touchdown but the Cougars won the game, 27-14. times during the game, but I played through it and got back out there to try to help my team.”

He had a 68-yard touchdown in the third quarter to put Cherry Creek on the scoreboard.

“The hole was there and there was just green in front of me,” he said. “I just focused on pushing as hard as I could to break free and score.”

He finished the night with 10 carries for 80 yards, and junior Milo Hall had 18 carries for 135 yards.

The Bruins’ defense was stingy most of the game, holding Cherokee Trail’s explosive offense to 275 yards.

Defensive lineman Bret Hollenbeck said he

didn’t want to talk bad about the team, but he didn’t feel they weren’t that strong up front.

“They came in with a good game plan,” he said. “They knew what we run and worked well against it. At the same time, tonight we didn’t play like this team can play on either offense or defense.”

The senior played linebacker his sophomore year and moved to the defensive line for his junior and senior seasons.

“They move me around, sometimes inside and sometime outside,” he said. “I like being outside because I only have one guy on me and I get to hit more people.”

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Valor advances to semifinals in 5A football Tough teams to battle in 5A semifinals

By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Valor Christian’s football season, except for a loss to Bingham, Utah, in the second game of the season, has lacked adversity.

The last Colorado team to put up much of a battle against the Eagles was Cherokee Trail in last season’s Class 5A state championship game. Valor wound up winning that game, 9-0.

Valor, which overwhelmed Columbine 49-13 in a quarterfinal game Nov. 15 before 5,200 fans at Valor Stadium, will go against Cherokee Trail Nov. 23 in a 1 p.m. semifinal playoff game at Legacy Stadium.

“Cherokee Trail is always very athletic and they are very disciplined,” said Valor Christian coach Rod Sherman. “It’s not going to be easy for us.”

After the loss to Bingham on Sept. 7, the Eagles have had it easy by outscoring opponents 510-94 in the past 10 games.

Valor, seeking its fifth consecutive state championship and second in Class 5A, collected its 16th straight playoff win with a proficient offensive and smothering defensive performance against the Rebels.

The Eagles never punted and scored on their first seven possessions to grab a 49-6 lead and initiate the running clock with 7:10 left in the third quarter.

Valor, which amassed 261 yards total offense in the first quarter alone, finished with 510 yards of offense and averaged 10 yards per play.

The Eagles’ massive offensive line of 305-pound Alec Ruth, 295-pound Ryan Cummings, 280-pound Cody Bratten, 265-pound Sam Kozan and 310-pound Isaiah Holland deserved much of the credit as senior running back Christian McCaffrey and quarterback A.J. Cecil picked apart the Columbine defense.

McCaffrey, who had only one carry in the second half, rushed for 272 yards and

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three touchdowns. He also caught two passes for 37 yards with one resulting in a TD. The 195-pound senior who will play at Stanford next season has 35 touchdowns this season.

Cecil completed nine of 11 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown. He led a 98-yard, second-quarter TD march that pushed Valor to a 42-6 halftime advantage.

“We were efficient offensively,” admitted Sherman. “We were really pleased with the win. Most of all when you play a team like Columbine, you know how physical they are and how they are going to run the ball. It was a great challenge for the defense. To give up one play by our starting defense was exceptional.”

Columbine’s Bernard McDondle scored on a 69-yard run in the first quarter and was one of three big plays for the visitors.

Austin Norton had an 85-yard kickoff return in the second period but the Rebels failed to score on four attempts after Norton gave Columbine a first-and-goal from the 10-yard line.

Columbine scored late in the fourth quarter against the Eagles reserves when quarterback Michael Tait and Norton hooked up on a 70-yard TD pass.

“I thought probably the series of the game was when we gave up the long kickoff return and then held them for four plays inside the 10-yard line and came out and went 98 yards for a touchdown,” said Sherman.

“There have been little pockets of adversity this season,” he continued. “Against Columbine after their long run cut the lead to 14-6, it wasn’t freaking out our guys.

There was consistency in their demeanor.

Our guys are realists. We’ve been fortunate the last couple weeks against some pretty good teams that the ball has bounced in our direction. Our team is ready to be in a dogfight against Cherokee Trail.”

Valor was whistled for 10 penalties, including four for holding, against the Rebels.

“There are some things we have to clean up,” said Sherman.

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Ally Power, of Ponderosa, left, and Rachel Johnson, of Mountain Vista, are Colorado Community Media’s Softball Pitcher and Player of the year, respectively.

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Johnson, Power nab softball honors Ponderosa, Vista players take game to next level

By Jim Benton jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Ally Power has the type of mental approach that helps make her one of the state’s top softball pitchers.

Rachel Johnson finally started feeling comfortable at the plate and showed this season what many people expected from her.

Power, a junior at Ponderosa, has been tabbed as Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Pitcher of the year.

Johnson, a senior first baseman at Mountain Vista, was selected as the South Metro Softball Player of the Year.

Power pitched the Mustangs into the Class 4A state semifinals. She won 16 games with seven shutout performances and collected one save.

Ponderosa coach Toby Tabola raves about Power’s mental approach and team-first attitude as much as her ability to strike out batters.

Tabola points out that his headline pitcher always seems to focus on the next batter, despite maybe having given up a key hit or having a fielding miscue allow a runner to reach base

PICKING THE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Choosing Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Athletes of the Year was a combined effort. Area coaches were asked for their thoughts, and their input was weighed heavily when CCM’s sports staff made the final selection for each sport.

Eligible athletes come from all the high schools in Douglas County, the high schools in the Littleton Public Schools District and from Cherry Creek High School.

on the previous at-bat.

“The mental thing is all about not letting things get to you,” said Power.

“You just have to not think too much and do what you do.”

Power yielded 17 earned runs in 152 innings pitched during the recently concluded season and compiled a 0.78 earned run average. She struck out 177 batters, and opposing batters managed only a .128 batting average against her.

She also hit .442 with 19 runs batted in and four home runs.

“I try to improve every year, and this year I did improve with everything, especially batting and pitching,” admitted Power.

In two seasons, Power has fanned 385 batters in 305 innings pitched.

Her fastball, which she throws between 65 and 67 mph, and her rise are two of her best pitches.

“I just practice a lot,” said Power.

“This was one of the best seasons Ponderosa girls have had. We went

pretty far and bonded well as a team. I was happy with the results.”

Johnson worked with a hitting coach last summer and stepped up big-time at the plate with excellent results.

“I did pretty well,” she claimed. ”It was definitely my best year by far.

I had a lot of good coaching and that was a big part of it” Johnson hit .463 with eight home runs, 34 RBIs and a .981 slugging percentage.

“I felt a lot more comfortable at the plate because people were telling me I had what it takes,” added Johnson.

“People had always told me I was a good hitter but I didn’t put it together.

“I just approached it as another season. It was my senior year and I wanted to do what I could to help my team, so I guess in that sense it was a different approach. I just went into the season saying this is my last year and I want to go out with a bang, and I guess I did that.”

SPORTS ROUNDUP Athletes sign letters of intent

The early signing period for athletes to ink letters of intent was Nov. 13. Athletes could sign letters for basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling.

The following is from a list provided to Colorado Community Media of South Metro athletes who signed

letters of intent.

Arapahoe — Whitney Krantz, volleyball, Lehigh.

Cherry Creek — Grant Farrell, baseball (Creighton); Calli Ringsby, golf (Stanford); Sarah Cromer, lacrosse (Lindenwood); Chloe DeGrasse, lacrosse (Jacksonville); Colby Goettleman, lacrosse (Boston College); Matt Goettelman, lacrosse

(Army); Blair Sisk, lacrosse, (Colorado); Henry Wurzer, lacrosse (Lindenwood); Jake Markham, swimming, (LSU); Sarah Hellman, volleyball (Air Force Prep); Cassie Sulmeister, volleyball (Bryant); Mitch Finesilver, wrestling (Duke); Zach Finesilver, wrestling (Duke).

Roundup continues on Page 17

ThunderRidge High School invites all prospective students and their families to an academic showcase night on Monday, December 9, 2013, at 6pm.

The evening is intended to provide a snapshot of the academic pathways offered through our comprehensive high school, an overview of how ThunderRidge students excel, and an introduction to how they are prepared for success in the 21st Century. Individual detailed sessions will be available regarding the International Baccalaureate Programme, Advanced Placement courses, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) and Career and Technical Education. Families will have the opportunity to meet with current students, various clubs and activities, and other members of the TRHS community, who are excited to share their school experiences.

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Sound of the Rockies, Colorado’s Premier Men’s A Cappella Chorus, meets every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7691 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Men of all ages and walks of life gather to blend their voices in unaccompanied four part harmony. Song styles span the gamut and include patriotic, gospel, contemporary, doo-wop and show tunes. For more information, call Dan George at 303-663-7111, send an e-mail to sing@soundoftherockies. com, and visit www.soundoftherockies.com.

SouthgLenn SertomA Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Southglenn Country Club, 1489 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Contact Terry Boucher at 303880-7559 or bouchertp@aol.com.

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But details in the investigator’s affidavit contradict Sullivan’s story.

Her 16-year-old daughter told police she slept at a friend’s house that night and that the friend’s mother had driven the girls to their track meet.

An autopsy revealed Higdon had died 12-18 hours before the 911 call. Toxicology tests showed elevated levels of Oxymor-

1-3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Thomas More Center, 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial. Meetings include programs, refreshments and social time. On the second and fourth Wednesdays, members meet to play bridge or pinochle.

Bridge requires reservations. Pinochle is drop-in. The group has a bus going to Black Hawk once a month and also a monthly luncheon at a nearby restaurant. Anyone older than 50 can participate as a guest a time or two, then join. Local chapter dues are $5 per year. Call Lee Smith at 303-771-3763.

QueenS of Spades Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. the first Friday of the month at various locations in Centennial and Littleton. Call Lynn at 303-347-1765.

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ALzheimer’S ASSoCiAtion Caregivers’ Support Group meets one mile north of Park Meadows in Centennial, on the first Thursday evening of each month from 7-9 p.m. Support, discussion, and care giving strategies and resources are shared in a confidential setting by family members and friends of those having Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The group meets at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, one block west of Yosemite/Dry Creek intersection. Contact Sue at 720-201-9358 or Deb at 303-549-1886 for more information.

love someone with a drinking problem, meets Mondays from 5-6 p.m. at Lord of the Hills Church, 21755 E. Smoky Hill Road,

CompuLSiVe eAterS Anonymous HOW, a 12 step recovery program offering a structured approach for anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively, meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 9:30 a.m. Fridays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 South Holly Street, Centennial. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. For

phone and alcohol as well as Xanax, Trazodone and marijuana in his blood.

Investigators found a prescription bottle of Xanax and a short straw “consistent with snorting” in Higdon’s pockets.

Chemical analysis of the straw found methamphetamine, Oxycodone and Oxymorphone.

Higdon’s mother later told investigators her son had a previous overdose in 2007, immediately after leaving Sullivan’s home.

After getting tips from two confidential informants in October 2011, undercover investigators set up a sting operation in which Sullivan sold them Oxymorphone,

Percocet and marijuana in two separate purchases.

Further investigation revealed that from 2007 to 2011, Sullivan had purchased 21,580 schedule II prescription pills using aliases as well as her dead husband’s name.

The affidavit also lists several accounts of friends of the four deceased individuals who all claimed Sullivan was involved in selling prescription drugs to young people.

One witness, according to the affidavit, said Sullivan had a dry erase board on her refrigerator that she used to keep a running tab for her customers.

Support AduLt ChiLdren of Alcoholics/Al-Anon, for those who

All-State volleyball games

Jeffco League adds Valor

The CHSAA’s Classifications and League Organizing Committee announced that Valor Christian will be joining the Jefferson County League for the 2014-16 cycle for all sports except football. Valor will compete on the Class 4A level.

Nine senior South Metro volleyball players participated in the Colorado Coaches of Girls All-State volleyball games Nov. 17 at Arvada West High School.

Connie Olson of Lutheran played in the Class 2A game while Kate Gibson of Valor Christian was in the Class 4A games.

Players who participated in the Class

oVereAterS AnonymouS meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. peripherAL neuropAthy Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com.

WidoWed men and Women. Join the social group with activities throughout the week. Meet people for Happy Hour at 4:30 p.m. at Las Brisas Restaurant, Centennial. For information, call Shirley at 303-741-5484.

Your Colorado news Colorado Community Media connects readers to 19 local communities: Castle Rock, Douglas County, Parker, Elbert County, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster,

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information, call Pat at 303-798-5075 or visit www.ceahow. org. It also meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15625 E. Iliff, Aurora.

Teller County, Pikes Peak and Tri5A game were Whitney Krantz and Grace Marlow of Arapahoe, Amanda Herold and Cassie Sulmeisters of Cherry Creek, Amanda Waterman and Mikaela Hughes of Mountain Vista and Erika Roach of ThunderRidge.

Lindsey Jaffe-Miller and Kevin Cary of Mountain Vista coached the Class 5A Red team.

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GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Although your energy level is high, be careful not to commit to too many projects at this time. You’ll do better focusing on just a few tasks rather than spreading yourself too thin.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your heart might be leading you in one direction, but pay attention to your keen Bovine intellect. I’m cautioning you to think things through before making any commitments.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your “serious” Twin has been dominant in your life for quite a while. It’s time now to let that “wilder” half take you out for some good times -- perhaps with someone very special.

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Career aspects are high for Moon Children who make a good impression. Show people not only what you can already do, but also how you can be more valuable to them in the future.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Things start to brighten for the Lion’s immediate financial future. But be careful to resist the urge to splurge. You need to tuck something away to help you through another tight period.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Having to do too many tasks in too short a time could lower your mood to just above the grumbling level. But if you handle things one at a time, you’ll get through it all soon enough.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Your usually carefully made holiday plans could be subject to change later this month. Use this week to prepare for that possibility by starting a Plan B just in case you need it.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Be careful about joining a colleague’s plan to solve a workplace problem.

Investigate it thoroughly. Otherwise, you could find yourself in a predicament with other associates.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Slow down that high-paced whirl you’ve been on. Spending quiet time alone or with people you care for can be both physically and spiritually restorative.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Make suggestions, not demands. You’ll be more successful in getting people to follow your lead if you exercise quiet patience instead of strong persuasion to get your ideas across.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You still need more facts before you can make an informed career choice.

One note of caution: Be careful about whom you ask for that information; otherwise, you could be misled.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Changing situations through the end of the week could lead to some challenging opportunities for those perspicacious Pisceans who know how to make them work to their advantage.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of being both daring and cautious, traits that could make you a research scientist or maybe even a rocket-ship designer. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0833-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 21, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Jeffrey A Mills and Peggy J Marcheso Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for AEGIS Wholesale Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust: December 28, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 17, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7007331 Original Principal Amount: $178,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $198,137.47 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 17, BLOCK 25, NOB HILL - THIRD FILING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7194 South Albion Street, 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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for September 18, 2013 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq.

The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2013 (formerly scheduled for September 18, 2013 and continued for deferment) , at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 10/31/2013 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 11/28/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 9/30/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Reagan Larkin #42309 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Legal Notice NO.: 0833-2013 First Publication: 10/31/2013 Last Publication: 11/28/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1268-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 20, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Benita A. Enyart Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pinnacle Mortgage Group, Inc., a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust: March 08, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 17, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6042416 Original Principal Amount: $123,068.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $120,571.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as:

tion and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Benita A. Enyart Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pinnacle Mortgage Group, Inc., a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust: March 08, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 17, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6042416 Original Principal Amount: $123,068.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $120,571.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2365 East Geddes Avenue #D22, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/20/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-04151 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1268-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT D, BUILDING NO. 22, SOUTHGLENN COMMONS (A CONDOMINIUM) PHASE NO. 1, AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION SOUTHGLENN COMMONS, (A CONDOMINIUMS) PHASE NO. 1 RECORDED JUNE 12, 1980 IN BOOK 3229 AT PAGE 601 AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF SOUTHGLENN COMMONS ( A CONDOMINIUM) RECORDED JUNE 12, 1980 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 1973228, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 1268-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1269-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 20, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Amanda L Frey Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC (F/K/A Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ally Bank Date of Deed of Trust: October 12, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 15, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7132632 Original Principal Amount: $171,475.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $171,737.65 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2761 W Riverwalk Circle Unit B, Littleton, CO 80123.

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, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as

A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2761 W Riverwalk Circle Unit B, Littleton, CO 80123.

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, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/20/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05643 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

1269-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT B, BUILDING 2761, THE CANTERBURY AT RIVERWALK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1177181 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE CANTERBURY AT RIVERWALK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON JULY 12, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO. B1113106 IN SAID RECORDS, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND ANNEXATION THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 1269-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1291-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 26, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Richard R Castaldo Supplemental Care Trust Original Beneficiary(ies): Firstbank of Aurora Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FirstBank Date of Deed of Trust: April 01, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 03, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8038558 Original Principal Amount: $200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,920.08 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: See Exhibit A Also known by street and number as: 1100 W Littleton Blvd., Units 200, 220, 360, 370 and 380, 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, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/26/2013 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: Stephen Johnson #10226 Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons LLP 1200 17th St, #3000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 30369-266 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.

Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for

18 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: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/26/2013 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: Stephen Johnson #10226 Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons LLP 1200 17th St, #3000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 30369-266 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

1291-2013 Exhibit A Condominium Units 200, 220 and 300, 310, 320,325,330,335,360,370 and 380 Littleton Office Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map, recorded on November 20, 2001, Reception No .

B1198513 in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Littleton Office Condominiums, recorded on November 20, 2001, Reception No. B1198514, in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

EXCEPTING Unit 300 released pursuant to the Request for Partial Release of Deed of Trust and Release dated June 5, 2008, and recorded on June 18, 2008 as Reception No. B8069682; and EXCEPTING Units 310,320, 325 and 335 released pursuant to the Request for Partial Release of Deed of Trust and Release dated December 5, 2012, and recorded on January 7, 2013 as Reception No. D3002359.

Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described above.

Legal Notice NO.: 1291-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1295-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 26, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): ROBERT PARK AND JANET PARK Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200580CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-80CB Date of Deed of Trust: October 25, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 04, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5167163 Original Principal Amount: $229,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $210,493.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 8 BLOCK 2, THE RIDGE AT FOXRIDGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8065 S NIAGARA WAY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/26/2013 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: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 223-7883 Attorney File # 13-922-25143 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1295-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

November 22, 2013 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1318-2013

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1314-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 28, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Robin G Hall Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: October 03, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 08, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8112800 Original Principal Amount: $122,459.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $117,663.75 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2301 E. Fremont Ave #V01, Littleton, 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, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/28/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1269.22368 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1314-2013 Exhibit A Condominium Unit No. V-1, The Glenn Oaks Condominiums Phase Two, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of The Glenn Oaks Condominiums Phase One, recorded January 28, 1980 in Book 3161 at Page 436, First Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded February 1, 1980 in Book 3164 at Page 454, Second Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded March 27, 1980 in Book 3193 at Page 68, Third Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded May 28, 1980 in Book 3221 at Page 762 and the First Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of The Glenn Oaks Condominiums Phase One, recorded May 28, 1980 in Book 3221 at Page 769 and map of The Glenn Oaks Condominiums Phase Two, recorded May 28, 1980 in Book 45 at Page 5 through 20, County of Arapahoe, Colorado records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice NO.: 1314-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1318-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 29, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Karla R Royce Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: July 10, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 15, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9076564 Original Principal Amount: $126,074.00 Outstanding Principal Balance:

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 29, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Karla R Royce Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: July 10, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 15, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9076564 Original Principal Amount: $126,074.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $119,220.04 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 15700 E Jamison Drive 2205, Englewood, CO 80112.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/29/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.06108 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1318-2013 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 205, BUILDING 2, SAVANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF SAVANNAH, RECORDED ON JULY 27, 2004, AS RECEPTION NO. B4133216, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004, AS RECEPTION NO. B4201797, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 50, AS A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT. Legal Notice NO.: 1318-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1377-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): CHRISTI TOMLIN Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PREMIER MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: April 30, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 04, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4081421 Original Principal Amount: $155,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $129,627.79 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 7688 S. STEELE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 9-5-20 13 AT RECEPTION #D3111796 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. NOTICE OF SALE

RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 9-5-20 13 AT RECEPTION #D3111796 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

November 22, 2013

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Eve M. Grina #43658 David R. Doughty #40042 Jennifer K. Cruseturner #44452 Sheila J. Finn #36637 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 30954 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 1377-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 91, IN BUILDING 17, MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 2, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, OF MONTEREY CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3942 AT PAGE 1, SAID CONDOMINIUM IS FURTHER DEPICTED AND DESCRIBED BY THE MAP OF DISCOVERY AT MONTEREY PHASE 2 RECORDED AUGUST 18, 1983 IN PLAT BOOK 67 AT PAGES 1-6, ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE AND ACCEPTED AND IS HEREBY GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTION RECORDED JULY 26, 1983 IN BOOK 3924 AT PAGE 1, ALL OF WHICH

BY THIS REFERENCE THERETO ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 1377-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1378-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 12, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Stephanie M Rankin Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Home Savings of America, a Federal Savings Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EverBank Date of Deed of Trust: April 24, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 05, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9045918 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 02, 2013 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number): D3097673 Original Principal Amount: $139,194.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $131,087.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 2862 West Centennial Drive Unit E, Littleton, CO 80123.

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, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078

$560,594.39

● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/12/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 4380.01629 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

1378-2013 Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT E, THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS TOGETHER WITH GARAGE NO. E, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 10, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9040507, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MAY 28, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062094, IN SAID RECORDS. FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7068621, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106125. THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO .

A7120772, FOURTH AMENDMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7133751. FIFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 14, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7144586 AND MAY 15, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8054388. SIXTH AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 29, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8062276, SEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 29, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8062278, EIGHTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 11, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8088540.

NINTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JULY 23, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8112705, TENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8133076, ELEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8135482, TWELFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8152381, THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8163819, FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8187115, FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. A8203144, SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO, A9005917, SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9005919, AND EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED MARCH 19, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9940506, COUNTY OF ARA P A H O E , S T A T E O F C O L O R A DO Legal Notice NO.: 1378-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1387-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Fernando Gallegos and Kimberly Gallegos Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Southwest Mortgage Corp Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: December 23, 2011 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 29, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number): D1128609 Original Principal Amount: $214,166.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $209,556.45 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 14, BLOCK 22, NOB HILL SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7085 South Cherry Drive, 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, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/16/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145

19 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you DATE: 09/16/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05435 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 1387-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1398-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 17, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Robert E. Tomasi III Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: December 18, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 23, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8138608 Original Principal Amount: $199,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $186,414.29 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 6, BLOCK 1, FOREST PARK FILING FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7771 S. Columbine Street, 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, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/17/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05137 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1398-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1259-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 19, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): John T Lacouture and Paige E. Lacouture Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: December 15, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 02, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7000313 Original Principal Amount: $620,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $560,594.39 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 22, HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS FILING NO. 18, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7168 South Niagara Court, Centennial, CO 80112.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-

are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 22, HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS FILING NO. 18, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7168 South Niagara Court, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/19/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05679 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1259-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1283-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Steven T. Sokolik Original Beneficiary(ies): Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: July 13, 2006 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 18, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number): B6103838 Original Principal Amount: $240,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $229,077.86 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 30, BLOCK 2, FOXRIDGE WEST VI, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6195 East Mineral Place, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/22/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9696.03268 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1283-2013

the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9696.03268 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 1283-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1341-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Gerald B Ryan and Stephanie A Ryan Original Beneficiary(ies): Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: January 05, 2001 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 16, 2001 Recording Information (Reception Number): B1006272 Original Principal Amount: $151,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $155,867.71 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2059 E Phillips Lane, Littleton, 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, 01/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/05/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1068.06398 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice No.: 1341-2013 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1395-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 17, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Stephanie A Zellers and Craig D. Zellers Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Innovate Lending Solutions, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: February 23, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 11, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9024491 Original Principal Amount: $330,284.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $310,385.78 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 4, BLOCK 18, SOUTHGLENN FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6736 S Franklin St, 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, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and

Also known by street and number as: 6736 S Franklin St, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/17/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Reagan Larkin #42309 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05594 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1395-2013 First Publication: 11/21/2013 Last Publication: 12/19/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1272-2013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 20, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s): Jay G Roof & Mary K Roof Original Beneficiary(ies): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: October 20, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 27, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5162518 Original Principal Amount: $238,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $142,636.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 65, BLOCK 4, THE HIGHLANDS, FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 7778 South Ogden Way, 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, 12/18/2013, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/20/2013 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Jennifer C. Rogers #34682 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Joanna D. Studeny #41740 Cynthia Lowery #34145 Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Alison L. Berry #34531 J.P. Goeschel #37988 Barbara A. Bader #10394 Katharine E. Fisher #39230 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Camille Y. Harlan #43789 Reagan Larkin #42309 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-05560 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Public Notice NO.: 1272-2013 First Publication: 10/24/2013 Last Publication: 11/21/2013 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Christmas Gift & Craft Fair November 23rd 9am-4pm Over 20 crafters & food concessions

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Storage/Garage Auction 34 S. Harlan St. Lakewood 80226 By: ABR 303-237-7676 At address above on 12/05/2013 Thursday at 1:30-2:30pm Cash ONLY, items MUST Be Removed within 12-24 hours.

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About the Job Growing Littleton patent and trademark law firm seeks experienced legal secretary.

Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience supporting patent prosecution attorneys, experience filing documents with the U.S. patent office and experience with PCT filings. We will consider legal secretaries with at least two years of legal experience and no patent experience having a demonstrated ability to assume responsibilities and manage complex tasks. All candidates must have expert knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Adobe and must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Outstanding organizational skills mandatory.

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Home for the Holidays (Denver metro)

Savio House is looking for Foster Parents to provide a temporary home for troubled teens ages 12-18. We provide training, 24/7 support and $1900/month.

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Contact Michelle for more information at 303-225-4073.

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PADT is seeking A simulATion suPPorT engineer

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PADT is looking to fill a position in the Denver office. This position focuses on the support and sales of ANSYS, Inc. simulation products. The most important responsibilities include providing technical support to customers, conducting training, carrying out benchmarks, providing technical input to the sales team, and serving as a technical expert in front of customers.

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Excel Personnel is now HIRING!!

Excellent opportunity to put your filing and assembly skills to

Applicants must have the following qualifications: • Master’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• At least 6 months of experience working as an engineer in a commercial or government entity conducting a variety of simulations across physics.

• Expertise with the majority of ANSYS, Inc. products that PADT resells.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

• Strong theoretical understanding of mechanical structures, dynamics, electromagnetics, fluid mechanics, and engineering math.

• Above average SolidWorks solid modeling skills • Willingness to work constructively as a partner with multiple non-technical sales people selling a technical product • Strong and proven problem solving skills for technical support.

• Extensive understanding of High Performance Computing solutions for simulation, both from a hardware and software perspective • Be able to travel out of town approximately 30% to 50% of the time, often on short notice and for a duration of up to two weeks at a time.

work for the world’s leading provider of aeronautical data!

1ST SHIFT MON – FRI: 6AM – 2:30PM $9.50/hr 2ND SHIFT MON – FRI: 2:30PM – 11PM $10.50/hr 3rd SHIFT WED – SAT (SWING 10HRS) 7AM – 5:30PM $9.50/hr ** Clerical/Filing tests required **

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1. Go to www.excelpersonnel.com 2. Complete the application including your job history 3. Once completed, call Excel Personnel at 303-427-4600 Honored to be in business in Colorado for over 20 years. Excel Personnel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. M/F/D/V.

NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS The City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location for: - Network Support Engineers (133157) to troubleshoot and resolve complex network related problems, coordinate resources where necessary, and serve as escalation point to operational teams.

Respond to and resolve IP network issues and deploy client solutions and network design implementations.

Nurses needed (RN or LPN) one on one patient care 12 hour night shifts reliable/dependable nurses needed in peaceful, loving home.

Consistent care for TBI victim Parker. Call 303-646-3020

Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job #133157. EOE

Medical Needed full time MA, LPN or RN in Ken Caryl area for busy pediatric office.

Includes Saturday mornings Please fax resume to Nita 303-791-7756

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com Health Care Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Needed NOW! Immediate Hire!

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Keep Kids Together Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care.

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Wobbler Toddler & Pre K Teacher needed

Full Time, 12 minutes West of Golden on I70. Must be qualified by current state regulation. Looking for team players, some benefits provided. Please call Monday-Friday 7am-6pm 303-674-9070 and ask for Martha

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Group ponders grand possibilities for canal Small changes could happen next year

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com The High Line Canal Working Group is contemplating converting the entire 66-mile system into a rain garden, a concept that is gaining popularity as municipalities struggle with water issues.

“It’s a major rethinking outside of the box,” Littleton City Councilor Bruce Beckman told the rest of the council during a Nov. 12 study session.

The Rain Garden Network’s website defines a rain garden as a shallow, constructed depression that is planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses.

A rain garden collects runoff from hard surfaces such as a driveway, slows it down and then allows it to naturally infiltrate into the ground.

“A rain garden can be thought of as a personal water-quality system, because it filters the runoff from your roof and lawn and recharges the groundwater,” says the network. “A rain garden also conserves municipal water resources by reducing the need for irrigation.”

The city of Aurora plans to install 28 rain gardens next spring, and Littleton already has one on the Mary Carter Greenway behind the Carson Nature Center.

Such a project would fulfill the HCWG’s first major goal, which is to find ways to repurpose the canal.

While Denver Water is committed to keeping it flowing whenever possible, drought years have taken a toll. Most recently, the canal suffered damage in the September downpours, though Denver Water says it will be repaired by spring.

Lack of water has contributed to the downfall of the cottonwood canopy along the banks of the canal, many of which are more than 100 years old.

“The cottonwoods are going to go,” said Beckman. “They’re going to go due to old age, but it’s being accelerated by the lack of water running through the canal.”

He said Cherry Hills Village is testing a drip irrigation system on its stretch, but ultimately the goal is to replace the cottonwoods with native, drought-tolerant trees.

The working group’s second major goal is to improve the safety of the trail. Beckman notes it was not designed for recreational use.

“More than 120 years ago, the High Line Canal was constructed to deliver irrigation water,” reads the working group’s report. “Since then, the corridor has evolved into a different resource — the High Line Canal Trail. Quietly tucked away in one of America’s greatest metropolitan areas, the trail has become an inspiring recreation destination.”

As traffic continues to increase throughout the metro area, there are places where trail crossings are becoming more dangerous.

Broadway and Arapahoe Road is a prime example, notes Beckman.

But installing either a culvert or an overpass for pedestrian use would cost about $4 million.

While the group continues to study these grand-scale plans, it

The High Line Canal Working Group plans to get some small projects rolling next year, such as perhaps improving this bridge at Ridge Road and Bannock Street. Grander plans are still in the works. Photo by Jennifer Smith decided to narrow down some smaller projects to take back to the member communities.

“We said we can’t sit and wait,” said Beckman. “We didn’t want to lose the synergy and the movement we had.”

Council agreed to consider going forward with improvements

to bridges on Ridge Road and Elati Street, at a cost of about $200,000 each, and widening the sidewalk on Broadway from Ridge Road to Arapahoe.

“This is not going to be ideal, but it could be, perhaps, safer,” said Beckman.

Money for the bridge proj-

ects could be allocated from the city’s dedicated open-space fund, which is granted by Arapahoe County from voter-approved property taxes.

The sidewalk improvements wouldn’t cost the city anything more than what was already in the public-works budget.

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