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Teen found guilty of felony murder Shooter could get life sentence in slaying of chef on Englewood street Betsy Todhunter checks the layout of the boxes of food on the tables as the Cornerstone Food Bank prepares to open so clients can select groceries. Todhunter is project manager of the food bank in the basement of the Englewood Bible Church that serves clients on Monday evenings and Tuesday afternoons.

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Food bank helps residents get by Englewood Bible Church provides space for program that is open twice a week

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Twice a week, volunteers gather to transform the basement of Englewood Bible Church at 3190 S. Grant St. into the Cornerstone Food Bank.

Men and women set up about two dozen tables that seem to groan under the weight of the food available to the 50 to 85 families who get groceries at the food bank each week.

Volunteers open the food bank from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays for clients who work during the day.

The team comes in the next day and reassembles the food bank so they can open the doors from 1 to 3 p.m. each Tuesday.

“The volunteers make it possible for us to help provide food to those

who choose to visit us,” said Betsy Todhunter, project director. “We turn no one away. We do gather information from our clients so we can apply for grants that provide a portion of our financial support.”

Todhunter has been a food bank volunteer since it began in 2002 at Wellspring Church. The foodbank moved to Englewood Bible Church nine years ago.

“We get most of our food from

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A teenager accused of the 2016 fatal shooting of an Englewood man near a convenience store was found guilty of second-degree murder, criminal attempt to commit aggravated robbery and firstdegree felony murder.

Raheem Vaughn Benson’s verdict came March 22 in Arapahoe County District Court in Centennial, where about a dozen family members and loved ones of victim Nicholas Lewis let out hushed sobs amid embraces after the judge read the jury’s decision.

The top count, felony murder, qualifies as first-degree murder not due to deliberating before the shooting, but because the jury found Benson to have killed Lewis in the act of attempting robbery with a weapon.

That is likely to garner a life sentence

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THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

‘Lawmakers need to hear from voters about the importance of funding our schools and that these are issues Colorado families care about.’

Jim Stephens | LPS school board member | Page 13 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 24 | SPORTS: PAGE 28

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‘This movement will make a difference’ — let’s hope so

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isten to Ali Shultz.

The cardboard sign that hangs around her neck reads “Thoughts and prayers will never be enough.”

She stands in the cooling shade of towering pine trees, with her mother and friend, and the thousands gathered at Denver’s Civic Center Park for the March 24 studentorganized rally and march protesting gun violence.

“We need to change,” the 16-yearold from Boulder High School says.

“I want to feel safe.

Ann Macari When a fire alarm Healey goes off . . . ” Tears suddenly well in her eyes, roll down her cheeks.

“I don’t want to go to school someday and not come home.”

Listen to Erik Frederiksen.

He is 19, from Seattle, studying at the University of Denver. During his senior year in high school, he experienced three lockdowns.

“It’s terrifying when you see a tweet go out — ‘I am on my way to shoot up a school‘ — and you sit there for two hours waiting for something to happen.” Police later arrested a student who wasn’t in school that day.

A few weeks earlier, someone had scrawled “Don’t come to school on Friday” on a bathroom wall. School was canceled that day.

“After that, you kind of prepare. You figure out where you’re going to hide, where your exits are. It’s stayed with me ever since.”

He holds a sign that says “Books not bullets.”

‘I’m so proud of the kids’ Signs are everywhere. Small ones.

Big ones. Simple, scrawled, colorful, sophisticated. They wave in the air, clutched in hands, a sea of words that punch bluntly.

Enough.

If politicians won’t lead us, then we must make them.

2nd Amendment is not code for run for your life.

Change gun laws or change Congress.

Peace is a central mission of Montessori teachings. Children are our hope for the future, she says, “our only hope for peace.”

Ali Shultz, 16, left, and friend Michela Santucci, 17, an exchange student from Italy, are Boulder High School students who joined the thousands at Civic Center for Denver’s March for Our Lives. They started crying when they talked about feeling safe at school.

ANN MACARI HEALEY Students are lucky enough to go to school. We shouldn’t feel lucky to go home.

We will not be your target practice.

Young people descended on Civic Center Park this spring-like afternoon by the thousands to demand change in gun laws that they believe will prevent violence in their classrooms and communities. They were part of a nationwide clarion call, March for our Lives, led and organized by students, set in motion by student survivors of the Parkland, Florida, shooting on Valentine’s Day that killed 17 students and educators.

But parents, grandparents and adults of all ages poured into the park, too.

Kathie Hart, 74, leans against a wall, watching the young people. A former English and French teacher, she drove from Thornton to support them and their cause.

“I’m so proud of the kids,” she says with fervor. “They are eloquent. They are powerful. They are passionate.

And they are respectful . . . They’re doing a better job at speaking to the issues” than those in Congress. “I am so proud of them.”

Carol Starmack, a member of the American Montessori Society in town for its annual conference, and so inspired by the student movement, had to be there.

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‘This movement will make a difference’ The air in the park seems charged.

Electric. Music pulses through speakers. Chants swell. But it’s confidence, buoyed by the youthful belief of invincibility, which makes itself heard loud and clear.

“Students aren’t going to stop until something actually changes, however long that actually takes,” says Madeline Bond, 15, a sophomore from Dakota Ridge High School in Jefferson County.

“I want to let our senators in Congress know we want change,” says Kathryn Chandler, 17, who drove six hours from Garden City, Kansas, with her mom, because the Denver rally was the closest. “We’re done with being silent.”

“This movement will make a difference,” Erik says. “This time, it’s all different types of people coming together on both sides of the aisle, and people are sick and tired of seeing this happen.”

A recent poll by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows he may be right. Results found nearly 7 in 10 adults now favor stricter gun control measures, the strongest level of support since the Associated Press first asked the question in 2015. Overall, 90 percent of Democrats, 54 percent of gun owners and 50 percent of Republicans support tightening such laws.

School shootings remain a very small fraction of the gun violence that leaves a child dead or injured, on average, every hour in this country, according to a Washington Post analysis. But the analysis found nearly 200 people have died in school shootings since 1999 — the year 12 students and a teacher died in the Columbine High School tragedy — and more than 187,000 students in primary and secondary schools have experienced a shooting on campus during school hours.

‘You can’t underestimate any day’ Fear that someday it will be their turn is real, students say.

Many students know what they want. They say they don’t want to abolish the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. But they want stricter regulations on background and mental health checks and the gunpermitting process. They want a ban on assault weapons.

Katie Lurie, 14, a freshman at Littleton High School, calls them commonsense gun laws. They “should be easy to comprehend,” she says. “It’s what students need to feel safe in their schools.”

Noah Hollingshead, 18, will graduate from Castle View High School in Douglas County in May. He hunts. He knows guns and rifles, understands how to use them safely. He came Saturday with his family — his parents, grandfather and eighth-grade sister, his aunt and uncle and cousins.

He holds up a sign he wrote — “Protect us! Ban assault weapons.”

It was important for him to be here, he says.

“My sister is in school for four more years and I will have kids one day, and I hope they can go to a school where they can feel safe and that it will do what it’s intended to do — and that’s learn without worrying about shootings.”

There’s not a day that he walks into school and doesn’t think something could happen.

“You can’t underestimate any day,” he says. “If you are caught not ready for the event, then you’re kidding yourself.”

He loves to hunt. It’s been part of his family tradition. His grandfather, in his 60s, has hunted since he was 15. They respect guns and the reasons they use them.

But “we agreed we’d destroy every gun we ever had if it meant no person would ever be hurt or killed from an assault rifle ever again,” Noah says.

“If a solution meant we would have to sacrifice that, then that’s a sacrifice we’d be willing to make.”

Listen to our children.

“At the end of the day,” Noah says, “you just want kids to stop dying.”

Ann Macari Healey writes about people, places and issues of everyday life. An award-winning columnist, she can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia or 303-566-4100.

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Littleton Fire seeks full inclusion into South Metro district If approved by voters, plan would see tax hike, better fire service, officials say

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Homeowners would be on the hook for roughly another $10 a month in property taxes if voters approve the inclusion of Littleton Fire Rescue into a larger, neighboring district this fall, according to city officials.

Littleton Fire Rescue Chief Chris Armstrong and city Finance Director Tiffany Hooten presented a draft intergovernmental agreement spelling out some of the terms by which South Metro Fire Rescue, a large consolidated fire district covering much of the south metro area, could absorb Littleton Fire Rescue, the city’s firefighting force, at the March 13 city council study session.

In November, if voters approve a measure to dissolve the city’s firefighting force and incorporate it into South Metro, Littleton would decrease its mill levy rate from 6.662 to 2, but homeowners would see a new mill levy of 9.25 to pay South Metro for fire coverage.

On a home valued at $370,000, the change would mean a tax increase of $10.19 per month, according to Hoo-

ten’s analysis, bringing the monthly tax burden from $179.15 to $189.34.

For a commercial property valued at $1 million, the change would mean an increase of $110.88 per month.

South Metro must still seek approval from a district court for the inclusion effort to be included on the November ballot, with a ruling expected by June, said Mayor Debbie Brinkman.

Littleton City Council will have a first reading on the draft intergovernmental agreement on April 3, and a second reading and public hearing on April 17.

Once city council has approved the measure and South Metro has received the court’s blessing, the measure will officially be placed on the ballot, Brinkman said.

Fire sale Residents will receive improved fire service, Armstrong said.

South Metro provides top-tier fire service that benefits from economies of scale, Armstrong said. The district currently covers a vast swath of the south metro area — including Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village and much of Centennial.

South Metro is accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, Armstrong said, one of only 239 fire departments nationwide to meet the commission’s standards

and criteria.

Accredited agencies are “community-focused, data-driven, outcomefocused, strategic-minded, well organized, properly equipped, and properly staffed and trained,” according to CFAI’s website.

South Metro also has an Insurance Service Office rating of 1, compared to Littleton Fire Rescue’s 2 rating, Armstrong said, which he hypothesized could translate into reduced homeowner’s insurance rates with some carriers.

Joining South Metro could bring cost savings in years to come, Armstrong said, because the agreement will be locked in at the 9.25 mill levy and could only be hiked by popular vote.

LFR would have had to raise prices sooner, Amstrong said.

“Costs have been increasing, and Littleton Fire couldn’t have gotten to South Metro’s level (of service),” Armstrong said.

Options few The issue of inclusion in South Metro arose last November after the city’s fire partners, Highlands Ranch Metro District and Littleton Fire Protection District, announced they would sever their contractual agreements with Littleton to provide fire service and join South Metro effective in January 2019. Cunningham Fire District, a smaller district, cut ties

with Littleton effective at the beginning of 2018.

The announcement left Littleton scrambling to find a viable option for fire service after the partners left.

City council examined four options: merging with South Metro; merging with West Metro, a large consolidated district on the west side of the metro area; contracting for service with Denver Fire, which already contracts with Englewood; or going it alone as a standalone district.

The options began to fall away. West Metro would have charged a mill levy of 12.38, and does not share a large contiguous border with Littleton.

Denver would have only contracted for fire service instead of allowing full inclusion, shares only a small border via its contract with Englewood and does not staff medics on its trucks.

And a standalone fire service would have necessitated a mill levy of 16.11 for significantly reduced service, Armstrong said.

Several city council members referred to South Metro as the city’s “only option” during a December study session.

The inclusion plan is different than a contractual agreement because it cannot be severed without a vote of the people, said Mayor Debbie Brinkman.

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Arapaho tribe visits, blesses namesake school

Buffalo Soldier Wolf-Villa is a 2006 graduate of Arapahoe High School, and a member of the Arapaho tribe.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT Male dancers hang back during a women’s dance in the Arapahoe High School gym.

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Tribal members share heritage, seek to imbue ‘warrior spirit’

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Members of the Arapaho tribe paid a visit to the local high school that bears their name on March 23, performing traditional dances and offering blessings to renew their relationship to the school in the heart of the land they once called home.

“This lets us know the school has respect for the tribe, who we were and are, and what we have to contribute to a place still named after us,” said Darrell Lone Bear, a tribal elder who led the event.

Dozens of tribal members made the biennial trek from the Wind River Reservation in northwest Wyoming to Arapahoe High School to honor the legacy of the tribe that was forcibly removed from Colorado in the late 19th century.

The relationship between the tribe and the school was cemented in 1993, when the school adopted a new warrior mascot, designed by tribal artist Wilbur Antelope, according to a press release. The school’s gymnasium, where the dancers performed, is named for tribal elder Anthony Sitting Eagle, whose efforts secured the tribe’s endorsement of the school’s identity.

“We’re proud to share our cultural heritage,” Lone Bear said. “We hope the kids carry pride to be part of this school, and carry the warrior spirit.

To us, being a warrior means going to battle for what’s right, taking care of your family and passing on knowledge.”

Annin Soldier Wolf holds his son Roger, 1, while the two dance in Arapahoe High School’s gym.

Members of the Arapaho Color Guard carry flags at the ceremony’s outset.

At left, Arapahoe High School freshman Beth Killinen poses for a photo with Arapaho dancer Dean Littleshield.

The final dance brought students down from the bleachers to join in.

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Big names take stage at Arapahoe Republican Assembly From feeling powerless Familiar faces take to finding his passion.

nominations uncontested for countywide positions such as sheriff, coroner

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Politicians with household names played up Arapahoe County as an area of dire electoral importance for Republicans at a state and even national level at an event to nominate candidates for county and local offices for the June 26 primary election.

“We gotta do a lot of work in November 2018,” said U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, who came on stage March 24 at the Republican Arapahoe County Assembly to an ovation with a few dozen people standing up in the crowd. “We cannot in Colorado have 20 years of Democratic rule in the governor’s mansion.”

The crowd of more than 500 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds heard speeches from several Republican candidates in races for governor, University of Colorado regent at large, state treasurer and U.S. Congressional District 6, which includes parts of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

The incumbent in that district, Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, spoke to the crowd.

“This is a congressional district that Hillary Clinton carried,” Coffman said, adding, “The path for Nancy Pelosi (to gain control) runs through the 6th Congressional District.”

In an interview before his speech, Coffman said he doesn’t know that his Republican primary challenger, Roger Edwards, has a chance in the general election, given the makeup of the district. He responded to Edwards’ criticism of him moving “to the left.”

“I represent the district, and it’s a very diverse district,” Coffman said.

George Brauchler, district attorney for the 18th Judicial District that includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, speaks at the Arapahoe County Republican Assembly at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds March 24. Brauchler, a Republican, is running for the office of Colorado attorney general.

ELLIS ARNOLD “I reach out to all the communities in this district. I’m right of center, but I’m not far right.”

In another speech, George Brauchler, district attorney for the 18th Judicial District — which comprises Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties — talked up the importance of getting out the Republican vote.

The 2018 elections are “a fight for the future of the soul of our state,” said Brauchler, a candidate for state attorney general. Republicans must push to make sure “we don’t become the California (Democrats) want to be when they grow up.”

For the county offices, the five elected non-commissioner positions saw the incumbents gain nomination uncontested. Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane, Assessor Marc Scott, Coroner Kelly Lear, Treasurer Sue Sandstrom and Sheriff David Walcher were all voted onto the primary ballot.

WHO MADE THE PRIMARY BALLOT? At the county assembly, delegates chosen at the March 6 caucuses voted on which nominees would get a spot on the ballot for the June 26 primary election.

Candidates needed 30 percent or more of the vote from delegates to hit the mark.

The other method to get onto the ballot is to collect enough petition signatures.

Candidates can take both methods, but in that case, if they fall short at the assembly, they need to have gotten at least 10 percent of the vote at the assembly to still take the petition route.

For the Republicans, here’s who got on via assembly vote: • County commissioner, District 2 (Centennial, Greenwood Village, nearby unincorporated areas): Nancy Sharpe, incumbent (no challengers) • County commissioner, District 4 (Southwest Aurora): Winfred Deal (challenged by Karl

Stecher, who did not hit 30 percent mark) • State House District 3 (Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village): Toren Mushovic • State House District 37 (Centennial, Foxfield, nearby unincorporated areas): Cole Wist, incumbent (no challengers) • State House District 38 (Littleton, west Centennial, Columbine, Columbine Valley, Bow Mar): Susan Beckman, incumbent (no challengers) • County assessor: Marc Scott, incumbent (no challengers) • County clerk and recorder: Matt Crane, incumbent (no challengers) • County coroner: Kelly Lear, incumbent (no challengers) • County treasurer: Sue Sandstrom, incumbent (no challengers) • County sheriff: David Walcher, incumbent (no challengers)

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Arapahoe County Democrats see large turnout at assembly Attendance largest in years, longtime attendees say; Trump, guns big issues

WHO MADE THE PRIMARY BALLOT? A list of confirmed nominees and majority delegate winners from the Arapahoe County Democratic Party Assembly. The state Democratic assembly will be held in Broomfield on April 14.

Colorado State House HD 3: Jeff Bridges, incumbent HD 37: Tom Sullivan HD 38: Chris Kolker, 69.4 percent of

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A majority of the crowd at the Arapahoe County Democratric Assembly raised their hands when asked if this was their first time attending an assembly.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT care and gun control. The assembly, held at Hinkley High School in Aurora, took place on the same day as the March For Our Lives rally in downtown Denver, which advocated stricter gun laws.

Delegates approved new gun policy language to the party platform, including support for a ban on the civilian purchase and ownership of automatic, semi-automatic and assault weapons, a ban on the sale of bump stocks

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Arapahoe County Democrats turned out in force for their 2018 county assembly, with a turnout that longtime attendees called the biggest they’ve ever seen.

“I’ve never seen it this full,” said Bernie Rogoff, an Aurora delegate and Korean War veteran who sits on the board of the VA Medical Center.

Rogoff echoed many volunteers and delegates who felt electing Democrats in 2018 was vital to ensuring the safety of the nation.

“Our democracy has been in peril,” Rogoff said. “We have a non-government running the greatest nation on God’s green earth, and we fix that by participating.”

Pushing back against the Trump administration was big on the minds of many in attendance March 24, as was education funding, health

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy swept the Arapahoe County assembly, taking 73 percent of the delegates. diagnosis.”

Much of the crowd of delegates — perhaps the

delegates; Melissa Martin, 30.6 percent of delegates County offices Clerk and Recorder: Joan Lopez Commissioner District 2: Don Strickland Commissioner District 4: Nancy Jackson, incumbent Treasurer: Andrew Mullen Assessor: PK Kaiser Sheriff: Tyler Brown majority — raised their hands to indicate this was their firstever assembly.

“It’s exciting to get some new blood,” said CJ Cullinan of Englewood, who volunteered at the assembly. “I’m seeing so much enthusiasm, and a big word is hope. I think people might feel beaten down, but they get energized by these candidates.”

Rogoff said engaging in the political process is a reminder of who really calls the shots.

“I’m tired of people pointing their fingers at Washington and blaming the government for the price of gas, the cost of education, or the cost of medical care,” Rogoff said, recalling the words of a candidate he once supported in New Jersey. “Government is us.”

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FOOD

Tables are loaded with boxes of food as the Cornerstone Food Bank prepares to serve clients. The food bank in the basement of Englewood Bible Church at 3190 S. Grant St. turns away no one and serves about 75 individuals and families a week.

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Food Bank of the Rockies,” Todhunter said. “Some of our volunteers work at the food bank, plus we buy food from Food Bank of the Rockies with financial support like we receive in grants from organizations like the City of Englewood and we get a lot of support from New Beginnings Church here in Englewood.”

She said the food bank has two areas where they need help.

“On the Saturday before Mother’s Day each year the postal carriers collect food for us,” Todhunter said. “It is a large volume of food and we could use space like in a warehouse once a year for a couple days to store the food, sort it and move it to our food bank.”

She added: “The other thing on our wish list is a machine that freezedries food. Many times we have fresh fruits and vegetables left over after we served all our clients. That food goes to waste because we can’t save it. If we could freeze-dry the produce we could keep it on hand and distribute it to

GUILTY FROM PAGE 1

for Benson, of Littleton, who was 16 years old at the time of the incident.

The defense attorney for Benson painted the case as a frame job by the other teenager in the incident, Louis Fernando Lara-Macias, who received a youth-prison program sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder as of Oct. 19.

The defense attorney, Allen Chaney, implied that the incident wasn’t actually a robbery attempt — because cash, cards and Lewis’ phone weren’t missing at the scene — and that Benson was not involved at all.

“Benson is sitting at that table not because he did anything wrong, but because he is the collateral consequence of (Lara-Macias) trying to get himself out of trouble,” said Chaney, a deputy state public defender.

Trip to the corner store Lara-Macias, of Englewood, testified during the trial for Benson that he didn’t remember whether he gave the gun that killed Lewis to Benson before Benson got out of the vehicle they were in, but it could have happened.

Benson and Lara-Macias — who was also 16 around the time of the shooting the night of Oct. 1, 2016 — were driving on their way to Elitch Gardens, according to Judge Andrew C. Baum’s summary of Lara-Macias’ testimony, when they saw Lewis walking in the area of a 7-Eleven along South Broadway in Englewood.

According to the summary: Lara-Macias told Benson, “If you want him, you can have him,” and Benson got out of the car with a Halloween mask and a 9 mm handgun to rob Lewis. Lara-Macias drove the stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee around the block.

Benson fired his gun multiple times, killing Lewis. Benson had pointed the

our clients.”

Naomi Rubin keeps the statistics for the food bank needs to apply for grants.

“Last year we had 13,645 visits to the food bank,” Rubin said. “More than half those who came to the food bank, 7,468, were from Englewood.”

She said the majority of the food bank visitors make less than 30 percent of the median gross income for the area. She also said about 10 percent of the families and 19 percent of the individuals who shop at the food bank are homeless.

Richard Masters was one of the volunteers helping set up the food bank.

He said that when he was looking for

places to volunteer he heard about the Cornerstone Food Bank through Volunteers of America.

“I learned about Cornerstone Food Bank and what they do and became a volunteer. I have been a volunteer here for six years now,” he said. “I help set up the food bank, assist clients select the food they want and other tasks. It is great that you get to know the clients, that they are not just a number.

I retired from the phone company and now I volunteer here and at three other food banks as my way of giving back to the community.”

Englewood resident Thomas Bott said he wanted to do volunteer work close to home when he found the food

gun at Lewis in a robbery attempt, and Lewis pushed the gun away, Benson told Lara-Macias. That’s when Benson shot him, according to testimony.

Lewis had been walking from the convenience store around the 3000 block of South Acoma Street to his home about a block away. He was a 33-year-old chef at the Blackbird Public House restaurant in Denver and father of a then-8-year-old son.

One witness called it a “robbery gone wrong.” Chaney argued that the case became a vehicle for Lara-Macias to frame Benson while earning himself a lesser sentence — calling into question who was behind Facebook posts that appeared to incriminate Benson as well as what Chaney said was a lack of DNA evidence.

The prosecution disputed those details and said Lara-Macias came clean before having awareness of a chance for a more lenient sentence.

heard them three shots.” The defense said four shell casings were found, but Lara-Macias said he heard three gunshots.

Around that time, the profile picture for the first account changed to a photo of a person who prosecutors say is Benson wearing the white Halloween mask and posing with the gun stuck partly in his shorts, the same pair he was wearing in a home-surveillance video they say caught Benson in the area at the time of the incident.

Benson also appeared to wear the shorts at a King Soopers with LaraMacias a few hours before the shooting, according to surveillance footage, a prosecutor for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office said.

An iPad belonging to Benson “mysteriously reappeared” unlocked at Englewood High School after the shooting, Chaney said, around when the two teenagers spent about 2 1/2 weeks in custody, which began Oct. 3.

It turned up “with Facebook running and with Facebook not passwordprotected,” Chaney said. “So for (weeks), someone would have had the ability to post from Benson’s account.”

Benson’s mother said she believed the iPad to be stolen, but there was never a report of a stolen iPad, said Brittany Martin, 18th Judicial District prosecutor, after arguing Lara-Macias would have to be a “brilliant criminal mastermind” to frame Benson.

“He would have to somehow (access) the defendant’s Facebook account, plant the image of him,” Martin said, “and somehow get it back to Englewood High School, even though he had been in custody for three weeks.”

Chaney said Lara-Macias was angry with Benson some time around the incident, and that his anger influenced what he told authorities. The prosecution said Lara-Macias lied to police at first to protect Benson but later told them his initial statements were false.

He didn’t know police were “onto him” at that point and hadn’t been charged, but he implicated himself

‘Who do you believe?’

The defense painted Lara-Macias as untrustworthy, telling the court the teenager told police he only has a gun for emergencies but a video showed his 9 mm firing out of a stolen car.

“He told you, I’m so sad about this, and that’s just completely inaccurate,” Chaney told the jury.

The defense’s evidence doesn’t show Benson held the gun, Chaney said, but a witness said if it rained, water could have washed off fingerprints easily.

Chaney asked why a mask allegedly worn by the shooter wasn’t tested for DNA. Around the time of the crime, the Jeep the teens drove was involved in a felony-menacing incident in Westminster, and Lara-Macias and Benson were both arrested.

The gun found under the passenger seat in the Jeep contained a bullet that matched the bullet that killed Lewis.

On Facebook, a status posted after the incident on an account with photos of someone who appears to be Benson reads, “Call me 3 shots.”

Lara-Macias on Facebook said, “I

bank on the internet and started volunteering six years ago.

“I really didn’t know what to expect when I started volunteering here and I was surprised by the great need of the community,” he said. “I volunteer at Food Bank of the Rockies three hours a day on Monday and on Tuesday. That enables me to pick from the fresh food center, I have a list and I fill the car up, bring it here and we give it all to people who need it.”

He said he loves the people and he plans to continue to be a volunteer as long as he can.

Raoul Garza said he has been coming to the food bank for about 18 months.

“I am retired from a battered women’s shelter and I live on a very small fixed income,” he said. “Without the food I get here at the food bank I probably wouldn’t have enough to eat for the whole week. It is truly a blessing and I try to give back too because I volunteer to help where I can.”

Todhunter said if anyone wants to help the food bank or volunteer, to call her at 720-229-2336. She cautioned not to call on Monday or Tuesday because there is no cell phone reception in the food bank area.

and Benson in the crime, which the prosecution argued is a testament to his honesty.

He didn’t have any promise for a lesser sentence when he admitted wrongdoing, Martin said.

Grief and consequences On Dec. 7, Baum, the judge, handed Lara-Macias a sentence of 21 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for his murder charge but said that would be suspended upon successful completion of seven years in the state’s Youthful Offender System, which houses offenders who are in their mid-to-late teens at the time of their crime.

Benson’s request to be transferred to juvenile court, denied on Oct. 18, could have allowed him incarceration in juvenile facilities. But he was tried as an adult.

Lara-Macias waived his right to a reverse transfer hearing — where attorneys could have made the same request as for Benson — and opted instead for a plea deal as an adult. That deal dropped the original first-degree murder charge against him.

Benson also faced a charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, but Baum did not find that the evidence suggested an agreement before the incident to commit murder. Baum dismissed that charge, and the jury did not consider the matter.

The general sentence for a juvenile convicted of first-degree murder is life with the possiblity of parole after 40 years, according to the defense.

Several of Lewis’ family members spoke in court at Lara-Macias’ sentencing, venting the grief and emotional challenges they’ve faced since his death.

“There will be no more soccer practices, bike rides or pillow fights with (his son’s) dad,” said Maria Kuntz, mother of their son Liam and Lewis’ ex-wife.

“This crime did not end” at the time.

“That Saturday was truly just the beginning.”

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Thousands turn out to March for Our Lives Rally held to protest gun violence, promote changes in the law

“I never really got involved, but gun violence really hit home for me after a friend of mine in Florida was murdered by her ex-husband,” Lenar said.

Lenar joined the Highlands Ranch group Moms Demand Action, and has vowed to fight for better gun laws and safer school policies for her children.

“I fell like there are a lot of things we can do that don’t tread on the Second Amendment,” she said. “It’s horrifying to send my kids to school.

We love the public schools and want to support them, but I have to care more about innocent kids over that violent guy’s right to own a gun.”

There are no clear estimates as to how many people showed up to the rally, but streets were filled to capacity for several hours as protesters poured into Civic Center Park, before marching around town holding signs and

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Stacie Lenar, 37, of Highlands Ranch, said she has never taken an interest in politics, but rather “left that up to other people.”

In the wake of recent school shootings, Lenar, the mother of two small children who are entering the public school system, said she can’t be complacent any longer. Lenar joined thousands of people March 24 at Denver’s Civic Center Park for the March for Our Lives to protest gun violence and spent time wandering the crowd signing people up to vote.

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Buffalo Soldier Wolf-Villa is a 2006 graduate of Arapahoe High School, and a member of the Arapaho tribe. DAVID GILBERT then that I wanted to attend here. He laughed it off, and didn’t think I would remember.

When I got to high school age, I wrote a letter and asked if I could attend, and they allowed it. Nobody in my family knew. My grandpa didn’t think I remembered that I wanted to come.

Ties that bind I wanted to attend because it was named after my people, but none of my people had attended before. I thought if I attended, it would pave the way for others of my tribe to attend. Turns out lots of our tribe doesn’t want to leave the reservation. They’re afraid of the unknown.

I’m trying to encourage my kids to attend. The two older ones are interested.

I want to move back, but my husband is so country that he doesn’t want to.

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I came to high school here when I was 13. It was an eye-opener: it was so fast-paced, there were so many more people, and a lot more variety of food.

I want people to know that Native Americans are still here. We exist among you, and we’re no different than anyone else. We’re still human. I’ve talked to people who think we’re a figment of the past.

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I live back in Riverton, Wyoming, on the Wind River Reservation with my husband and four children. They range from 3 to 10 years old.

My heritage means everything to me. It’s vital to how I see myself as a mother and a wife, and how I live my life. Being an Arapaho means you’re proud, you’re a warrior, and you’re always fighting.

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Decades in classrooms taught a lesson about weak parenting QUIET DESPERATION

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he illusion of a schoolteacher, like the ones I knew, is long gone.

Modern teachers are still expected to be capable of teaching all of the subjects I was taught. On top of that, they are required to manage and maintain a palette of behavioral quirks and conditions, and to have a footing in psychology. Some are being trained to be sharpshooters as well.

Whenever I hear our schools are failing our students, I never hear the word “parenting.”

All of our learning does not happen in the classroom.

It’s unreasonable to expect learning to begin in the classroom. Learning begins in the home.

How do the people in the home treat each other? What values are evident?

What is discussed? What is watched, read, listened to?

Is the father present? Is mom sober?

Is the home an unconventional arrangement of guardianship?

If the home is an uneven environment, and there are so many possibilities for that these days, Junior will be a challenge, a big challenge, for someone who has a teaching certificate to teach.

I taught for over 30 years without any kind of certification.

My sister taught grade school, and she had to be certified and re-certified.

What I thought I knew about solving problems

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s mentioned last month, I am now a seminarian at Iliff School of Theology, and I bet you can’t believe what I am learning there. (Hint: It’s not about religion!)

For eight years in the Colorado Senate, I served on the Health and Human Services Committee.

Through testimonies, research reports and data analytics, I thought I knew all about the health of Coloradans and the health systems in our state. The more I learned, the more I understood how a hospital patient might get an unexpectedly high bill

or how a person might end up on a waitlist for a mental health visit. At the time, I thought we were doing a great job of “fixing problems.” And to some extent, we were.

We had waitlists because we had a shortage of therapists so we worked to make it easier for people to get licensing safely, but more quickly.

We created loan forgiveness programs for primary care doctors so they would work in the underserved rural areas. We looked for interventions that would help existing SEE NEWELL, P39

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Protect PERA Right now there is a bill (Senate Bill 200) coming to the floor of our state Legislature which could destroy one of the few solid compensations for public employees, like teachers, whose profession is already in peril. Public employees loan the state money from our paychecks our whole career so they can invest it and create a truly secure retirement. 401(k)s cannot come close to matching that, as we learned from the financial crisis of 2008, when many people saw their “secure” retirement fund evaporate.

This attack on PERA cynically masquerades as “choice” for employees, when it will in effect kill PERA — one of the most successful retirement systems in the country. This “choice” is designed to divert money from a secure retirement plan and put it into the pockets of hedge fund managers and investment advisers. Like

most reliable retirement systems, PERA works only because there’s a big pool of contributors. Giving employees an option of putting their money into a 401(k) would damage, if not destroy the integrity of PERA, when the goal should be exactly the opposite.

Colorado teachers rank 50th in the nation in salary competitiveness, so we are expecting a shortfall of 3,000 teachers next year. Having a secure retirement system helps compensate for teachers’ low salaries. For me, knowing that’s in place just helps me focus on my job — helping kids learn, rather than having to check the vicissitudes of the stock market to see if I’ll be able to retire someday.

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What walked in my door? Students who may have wanted to learn how to draw, but among them there were many special needs beyond my training.

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After shrugging it off as a joke or fake news and laughing pretty hard at even the possibility of such a thing, I found out that it was absolutely true and that the practice has been going on for more than a century, at least. First word that popped into my head: Ridiculous.

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Well, once I found out it was true I laughed even harder. Not because I agreed with the people who were involved on either side of such a petty situation, but because of the sheer silliness of it all. Let’s just think about this for a few minutes, shall we? I am angry with my neighbor, so I am going to invest my time, energy, money, and feelings into building a strangeshaped or odd-sized home just to get even with every one of those no-good people whom I don’t like and who don’t like me. I am thinking this is a very bad idea. A very bad idea.

First of all, now I would be stuck with a home I probably can’t sell, ever. Second of all, I am now stuck with neighbors where my whole life will be filled with stress and anxiety as I live inches away from their home. And lastly, I am going to eventually be stuck with spiteSEE NORTON, P13

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Priority must be placed on funding Colorado’s schools

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feel very fortunate to serve on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education. We are proud the State of Colorado has awarded our district its highest accreditation seven years in a row. This achievement is due to the phenomenal efforts GUEST of students, parents, COLUMN teachers, staff and our broader community.

While everyone is committed to providing the best education possible, we are facing significant financial challenges.

Colorado currently ranks 42nd in the Jim Stephens nation in per-pupil spending, which has negatively affected critical student services like special education and mental health. In some Colorado school districts, these programs have disappeared altogether, and our students deserve better.

In Colorado, we are severely underfunding special-education services.

Only Arizona and Oklahoma spend less for students with special needs.

State and federal funds for students

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builder’s remorse for building the house in the first place only to realize the only person I spited was myself. I did say ridiculous before, didn’t I? But isn’t that the way spite works?

We think we are getting back at someone when all we are doing is creating more negative energy for ourselves.

The moment we start thinking that we have to get back at someone, that we need revenge, or that we will make someone else’s life miserable, all we have really done is set the footing and the trap for our own demise. That old saying never rings truer when we “cut off our nose to spite our face.”

Spite is nothing more than a personal pettiness boomerang aimed at someone else and that comes back to hit us in the head and knock us down.

It’s like driving down the highway and getting cut off by some crazy lunatic going 90 mph. Instead of thinking how lucky we are to be safe and staying in our own lane, we think it would be better to show them, catch up with them, and let them know who the real crazy lunatic is. So just to spite them or get even, we punch the gas and move into the next lane and start weaving in and out of traffic to show that driver just who the boss is on this highway.

The only thing is, they are so far gone and well down the road that the sirens flashing in our rearview mirror are pulling over our own spitefilled car.

Oh, I have heard the argument that sometimes it just feels so good to get

with disabilities aren’t keeping up with increased special education costs, leading school districts to put increasing amounts of their general fund toward those services. We want to provide the best special-education services we can, because we know our children deserve it. Our students deserve better.

In light of recent events in our district and nationwide, mental health funding has been garnering plenty of attention. More than 15 percent of Colorado kids have some form of mental health issue, and alarmingly, Littleton Public Schools performs hundreds of suicide interventions each year.

Principals describe mental health issues as one of the largest challenges they face. We know that meaningful connections with adults in our schools help identify and manage these risks.

Yet our teachers’ student rosters continue to expand and include more students with special needs; this makes it harder for classroom teachers to be that “trusted adult.” And we do not have the resources to add enough counselors to meet the national recommended ratio of 1 for every 250 students. This has caused the counselor-to-student ratio to widen,

even. But that argument when really tested doesn’t feel so good after all, does it? Especially not when it comes to the small, meaningless, and petty things we seek revenge for or try and spite someone else for. Typically, at least with the people I have spoken with, they are the ones who feel bad over time. Guilt settles in, they wish they could have made a better or different choice, maybe even pursued a more elegant solution.

Positive energy leads to positive outcomes. That’s why taking the high road has never felt better. When we can remove or separate ourselves from the immediate act or offense that set us off to begin with, and really think through it and rationalize the best road to take, we can make a better decision. I will guarantee that the low road will look quite appealing in the short run, but the high road will take us to where we really want to go. The good news is that there is no traffic on the high road as too many people are stuck on the low road. And the ride is smoother and more enjoyable, and the incidents of road rage are nonexistent up on the high road.

So how about you? Have you figured out just how bad spite and revenge are for you personally? If so, I would love to hear your success story at gotonorton@gmail.com.

And when we can remember that life on the high road is getting better all the time, it really will be a betterthan-good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

leaving fewer resources for our kids at all levels of schooling. Our students deserve better.

And it’s not just these services that are suffering. Colorado also has a severe shortage of teachers resulting from a lack of support and training tools, as well as inadequate pay. Although teachers are continually being asked to do more, the average Colorado teacher’s salary is $7,000 below the national average. This makes it difficult to recruit talented teachers which hurts our competitiveness and our ability to provide students with a quality education. Over 4,500 openings need to be filled statewide for the coming school year alone. At the same time, Colorado’s teacher prep universities will graduate about half that number of newly-certified teachers.

Our students deserve better.

Colorado’s growth should benefit

all families and communities, and all students deserve the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Fortunately, as the state expects a budget surplus, we can do better. Lawmakers will soon be debating what to do with these resources.

That’s why we have launched the Kids Matter Too movement to connect Colorado students, parents, and teachers with lawmakers. Lawmakers need to hear from voters about the importance of funding our schools and that these are issues Colorado families care about.

There are always more needs than resources, but we need to prioritize our children’s future and remind lawmakers that kids matter too.

Jim Stephens is a member of the board of education for Littleton Public Schools.

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Hitchcock hilarity at Miners Alley

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Examples of some of the World War I posters featuring women, on display as part of the Center for Colorado Women’s History and its new exhibit.

PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

Sharing the stories of

women Center for Colorado Women’s History is about more than exhibits

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The State of Colorado was the first state in the union to enfranchise women by popular vote, and in 1894, Colorado became the first state to elect women to the state Legislature.

In other words, it’s safe to say Colorado has been a place for women to lead for well over a century. But it’s never had a place dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in the state.

That all changed on March 21, with the opening of the Center for Colorado Women’s History at the Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., Denver.

“This place provides opportunities to share the stories of women that have not been told before,” said Jillian Allison, director of the new

Jillian Allison, director of the new Center for Colorado Women’s History at the Byers-Evans House Museum, cuts the ribbon for its opening March 21.

center. “But it’s not just about the past. We want to help uncover the stories that are happening now, and be part of the conversation for the future.”

The opening was an opportunity for local leaders to celebrate National Women’s History Month, with a focus on the women that have made a particular impact on Colorado — women like Dr. Justina Ford, who became the first female African-American doctor in Denver, or Dana Crawford, who led the historic preservation efforts in the 1960s that saved many of Denver’s historic buildings.

“By understanding how Colorado got to where we are today, we can uncover and appreciate the diversity of the area,” said Charleszine “Terry” Nelson, community resource manager for the Blair-Caldwell

IF YOU GO WHAT: Center for Colorado Women’s History WHERE: Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., Denver INFORMATION: www.historycolorado.org/ center-colorado-womens-history African American Research Library.

“This museum shows there have been and are lots of can-do women in our state.”

The Center for Colorado Women’s History will not be a museum in the traditional sense, explained Steve Turner, executive director of the History Colorado Center. While there will be the kinds of exhibits SEE WOMEN, P17

lfred Hitchcock is one of the most important names in cinematic history, and is responsible for some of Hollywood’s most iconic films — titles like “Psycho,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo” and “The 39 Steps.”

But you don’t have to be a follower of Hitch to enjoy the madcap laughs brought to hilarious theatrical life in Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of “The 39 Steps.”

Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington COMING Ave., is hosting ATTRACTIONS “The 39 Steps” March 23 through April 29. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

“This is a show I’ve been circling for a while now, and one I’ve always wanted Clarke Reader to be a part of,” said Casey Andree, who plays Richard Hannay in the production. “The best thing about the show is that it really celebrates the magic of the theater.”

In addition to Andree, the show features Alaina Beth Reel as the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Margaret and Pamela, John Wittbrodt as Clown One and Sean Michael Cummings as Clown Two. Both Wittbrodt’s and Cummings’ roles require them to play a variety of dozens of characters — something Hitchcock was able to do with a large cast and extras.

“A lot of high jinks and hilarious characterizations ensue,” Andree said. “It’s such a fast-paced show, and there’s so much physical comedy for people who love laughing.”

The show tells the story of Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt begins.

Tips of the hat and Easter eggs abound for fans of Hitchcock’s oeuvre, but the show is really made for those who crave a theatrical experience that will leave them smiling.

“You’re going to have a great time at this show,” Andree said. “But your face might hurt from smiling so much.”

For tickets and more information, call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

A jazzy start to Easter weekend New York-born Jane Monheit has been one of the jazz world’s most beautiful voices since she first appeared SEE READER, P17

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Fashion illustrations bring style to Denver Art Museum “Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard” opened March 25 at the Denver Art Museum. Jim Howard, who now lives in Lakewood, had a four-decade career creating award-winning editorial work through the 1970s and 1980s.

SONYA’S More than 100 works SAMPLER on paper trace fashion’s stories.

It gives a nostalgic look at trends set by top ready-to-wear designers, high-end retailers and cosmetic companies. His illustrations were first recognized by Nieman Marcus in Sonya Ellingboe Dallas and he later moved to New York City, where he worked for major department stores, creating work for major fashion houses, which often ran in The New York Times. The exhibit is on the second floor of the Hamilton Building and is free with general admission. The museum is at 13th Avenue and Bannock Street in downtown Denver. Denverartmuseum.org.

Hudson Gardens concerts April 9 is the date when Hudson Gardens announces its summer concert season — can those wonderful outdoor events throughout the area be far behind? Tickets go on sale April 16.

Sheryl Crow performs July 15. Visit the website, or stop by the Gardens for information and a stroll (6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Things should be sprouting). Concert prices vary, but admission to the gardens is free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Hudsongardens.org.

Museo de las Americas “Pachucos y Sirenas” is the current exhibit at the Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, running through May 26. Not only the Zoot Suit, but the Calavera skull represented and a full-sized low-rider piñata are featured among paintings, photographs and graffiti. Open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Admission: $5/$3. 303-571-4401, museo. org.

Winning student Holley Brown, a Littleton High School art student, has, for a second year, won a national Gold Medal Award in the 2018 National Scholastic Art Show, which has been at History Colorado in Denver. Students from throughout Colorado and others from across the nation enter this show. We are told she has won a scholarship to Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

Book awards Finalists have been selected for the 27th Annual Colorado Book Awards, announced by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book. Winners will be announced on June 2 at the Sie Film Center. Finalists will read at the Book Bar, 4280 Tennyson St., on selected dates in April and May. Categories: Mystery, Thriller, Science Fic-

Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He supervises ACC’s Journalism and Contemporary Media Program and is also faculty adviser for the Arapahoe Pinnacle, ACC’s online student news publication. Trotter studied at the College of Charleston and completed his graduate degree in English Studies at CU-Denver.

Jazz master Branford Marsalis, award-winning saxophonist, will appear with his Quartet on April 28, 29 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Tickets: $64/$69. parkerarts.org.

Illustrator Jim Howard in 1965, amidst fashion drawings of the period. “Drawn to Glamour,” an exhibit of about 100 of his works is open at the Denver Art Museum.

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tion; Anthology and Creative Fiction; Juvenile and Young Adult Literature; Fiction and Poetry; General Fiction; History; Pictorial. See winning titles at coloradohumanities.org.

Literary Festival Writers Studio at Arapahoe Community College will hold its annual Literary Festival in the Half Moon, Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 14. Workshops with authors, lunch, readings, open mic. For information and to register: Arapahoe.edu/lit-fest.

Authors included: Aaron Abeyta, Mark Mayer, Wayne Miller, Natanya Pulley, Sarah Elizabeth Schantz, Jenny Shank.

ACC Foundation “A Night in Black and White” on Friday, April 13 will be the Arapahoe Community College scholarship fundraiser this spring at the Fall Event Center, 8199 Southpark Court, Littleton. Dinner, dancing, speakeasy. RSVP

by April 6 — arapahoe.edu/foundationevents, 303-797-5881.

Colorado Chamber Players Cellist Lynn Harrell will perform with the Colorado Chamber Players at 7:30 p.m. April 14 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave. The program includes: Johann Sebastian Bach: “Suite No.1 in G Major for Solo Cello”; Johannes Brahms: “String Sextet No. 1 in Bb Major, op. 18;” Franz Schubert: “Quintet in C Major D. 956, for two violins, viola and two cellos.”

Reception follows. Tickets advance: $20, www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3231924. $25 at the door, cash or check.

Stories on Stage “Course Correction” is the title for April 14 Stories on Stage at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Cajardo Lindsey, Emma Messenger, Sam Gregory will read, with

a humorous glance at self-help books.

Tickets: $15-$28, storiesonstage.org, 303-494-0523.

Journalism award Arapahoe Community College English faculty member Jamie Trotter has been selected as journalism educator of the year by the Colorado Pro

For reviews of current productions, go to coloradocommunitymedia. com/ellingboe.html.

Phamaly news Sasha Hutchings is announced as new managing director of Phamaly Theatre Company after a five-month national search. She will share duties with artistic director Regan Linton.

She brings experience in nonprofit management and victims service/advocacy. Phamaly will present “Romeo and Juliet” April 14-22 at Dairy Center in Boulder and “Into the Woods” as the annual summer musical in the Space Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts downtown.

Phamaly.org.

APRIL WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM The City of Englewood Utilities Department will conduct its annual fire hydrant flushing program starting April 9.

During this week, the water mains throughout the City will be flushed between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

The Water Distribution crews will isolate sections of pipe by shutting off valves to connecting pipes, then opening fire hydrants to full volume to clean residue and sediment from the water mains. The resulting surge of water flushes mineral accumulations from the main.

This sediment may be forced into the connecting service lines.

Residents may experience a flow of brown water from their taps during this time. If this occurs, turn on cold water only until the taps are flowing clear.

Crews will be unable to provide prior notification of the daily flushing schedules. Residents are advised to check their cold water on a daily basis during the week of April 9 to determine if their systems have been affected by the flushing.

Please contact the Utilities Department at 303-762-2635, with questions.

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‘Fences’ is iconic American play on Lone Tree stage Director Wren Brown has praise for cast, facility, staff

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“What’s really important 31 years later,” said director Wren Brown, “is that this is one of those timeless American classics. The issues are all here — nuances of race … not every playwright is honored with the Pulitzer …”

The Pulitzer Prize-winning “Fences” (1945) is sixth in American playwright August Wilson’s 10-part “American Century Cycle,” which traces the African-American experience in America.

Starting April 5, Lone Tree Arts Center will produce Wilson’s “Fences,” with director Brown and a cast of eight experienced stage and screen actors, many from Brown’s Los Angeles location or New York. Several, including Essau Pritchett, who plays Troy Maxson, have performed in Wilson’s works before. “I always have my eye on one or two actors,” Brown said.

The story of the disappointed former baseball player, now a garbage collector; his wife, Rose; athletic son Cory; and various relatives, friends and neighbors still speaks to everyone who sees it.

August Wilson (1945-2005), winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, is regarded by

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“Table work is vitally important — the world of the play, locale, a road map ... family, extended family members ... Then comes blocking, stage movement.”

“Fences” plays at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, from April 5-21 (preview April 4 at 7:30 p.m.). Evenings: April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21. Afternoons: April 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 21. Tickets cost $35 to $60. 720-509-1000, Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. many as one of the finest of American playwrights. His entire 10-part American Century Cycle was produced, one a year, by the Denver Center Theatre Company — and directed by the late Israel Hicks (1943-2010) — the first person to direct all 10 plays in one theater.

Wilson, child of a black mother and white father, grew up in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, the setting for the Cycle. He was involved in the Black Arts Movement and co-founded and directed a black theater, Black Horizons, according to Britannica editors.

He later moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he wrote several plays.

Self-educated at the public library after dropping out of high school, his first major play success was “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Broadway, 1984).

Israel Hicks and Wren Brown cofounded LA’s 10-year-old Ebony Repertory Theatre and Brown leads that professional theater today, as well as being a working actor — and involved in educational projects as well as the busy LA theatrical community.

Brown arrived in Denver to start

Wren Brown Director

rehearsals six days a week (Mondays are off-days) and is delighted with the LTAC facility and the active support from the staff. “It’s everything one would desire — one can’t always say that,” Brown commented, praising technical support as well. “I’ve traveled all over the world to work and never been treated better.” He added that “anyone in theater who has an opportunity to work here — should.”

Rehearsals started with a lot of “table work,” he says. “Table work is vitally important — the world of the play, locale, a road map … family, extended family members … Then comes blocking, stage movement — we stumble through. I work in a deeply collaborative way. I’ve worked with a few of these actors before … it’s nice

to discover a work ethic you understand.

“Once we come together, a play becomes brand new,” Brown said, including “staging, set, general direction, lines, back story of the world of cast members. I am so excited coming in here as director, assembling a cast, as a practitioner of this work.

Even well-worn plays change. Society changes … what the audience brings …” The play is set in 1957 — “it’s a fresh journey every day and every night.”

Next on Brown’s calendar? A repeat of last season’s success at Ebony Repertory Theatre, “Five Guys Named Moe” and acting. April is a busy time with series endings and pilots for new shows.

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Holy Week Services Maundy Thursday, March 29th at 7:00 PM Good Friday Tenebrae, March 30th at 7:00 PM Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 31st at 5 PM Easter Sunday, April 1st at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Youth Group Easter Breakfast Fundraiser: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 550 E Wolfensberger Rd, Castle Rock, CO

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Couple wins honeymoon cruise at wedding expo Colorado Community Media sponsored the event in Littleton

BY STAFF REPORT

One happy couple walked away with a honeymoon cruise from Highlands Ranch Travel, and about 150 people got a chance to talk to more than 40 wedding professionals at The Falls Event Center in Littleton on March 25.

Colorado Community Media hosted its first wedding expo, partnering with Highlands Ranch Travel and The Falls Event Center, the event’s presenting sponsor, for the event.

“This was a fantastic event, full of happy engaged couples connecting with vendors ready to help make their day special,” said Jerry Healey, president and publisher of Colorado Community Media, which produces 18 weekly newspapers throughout the metro area. “The vendors went all out decorating booths, sampling food and engaging our attendees with interesting and informative information.

Everyone had a great time and even saw some dance moves break out. The Colorado Community Media events team, led by Special Projects Manager Thelma Grimes, did a great job coordinating and leading this event.”

Engaged couple Chad Howard and Mars Simich were surprised to be

Linda Eyer and Dan Kraft of Highlands Ranch Travel congratulate Chad Howard and Mars Simich, the winners of the Cutest Engagement Story Contest. The couple won a seven-day honeymoon cruise from Highlands Ranch Travel.

COURTESY OF JON GRIMES named the grand-prize winners of the Colorado Community Media Cutest Engagement Story Contest, which was sponsored by Highlands Ranch Travel.

With nearly 30 entries, judges from Highlands Ranch Travel chose Howard for his unique, personal story.

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such a deserving couple,” said Dan Kraft, manager of Highlands Ranch Travel. “Every story entered had a fun and unique story. It was hard to pick a winner, but I really feel we chose the right couple. It came down to their story. It truly hit the heart.”

Howard submitted the story about

a proposal that he agreed might have some do a double take, given it was on his grandmother’s graveside.

For Howard and Simich, winning the grand prize couldn’t have come at a better time. With Simich’s mother ill, and the cost of planning their wedding in October, a honeymoon was looking near impossible. They will go to either the Caribbean or Alaska.

Talking about her fiancé entering the contest, Simich said, “The way he did this, I couldn’t have imagined anything more romantic. It was so personal, so loving, so kind. I’ve never done a cruise. I never thought a honeymoon would be possible.”

Howard said, “I think what (Highlands Ranch Travel) has made happen for us is fantastic,” Howard said. “I couldn’t be more thankful. This will be something for us to really be with each other.”

There were three couples chosen as the finalists or the contest, including Howard, Annie Smiley and Autumn Shea. The second and third finalists were treated to an overnight stay at Table Mountain Inn in Golden.

The entertainment was provided by Dancin Shoes DJ services, which also gave one lucky couple a $250 gift card, which was part of more than $4,000 in raffle prizes given throughout the day from a variety of participants.

To see more from the weekend event, visit www.coloradocommunitymedia. com/weddingexpo/.

Littleton Adventist, sheriff’s office plan blood drive Event honors fallen deputy, first responders; two locations set up to take donations STAFF REPORT

A blood drive is planned to honor the memory of Douglas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Zackari Parrish and the daily service of the men and women of the sheriff ’s office and the Castle Rock Police Department.

Littleton Adventist Hospital and Bonfils Blood Center are hosting the drives from 1 to 6 p.m.

March 30 at the hospital, Parrish 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton, and at Centura Health Emergency & Urgent Care, 9205 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch.

Parrish was shot to death by a man who lured officers to a Highlands Ranch apartment complex Dec. 31.

Three other deputies from the sheriff ’s office and one officer from the Castle Rock Police Department were wounded in the shooting.

Most were treated at Littleton Adventist.

“This is a tribute to our first responders’ honorable service and incredible sacrifice, and a way for people in our community to show their appreciation for the officers who risk it all every day to keep us safe,” said Christine Miller, associate chief nursing officer and director of critical care services at Littleton Adventist.

“Treating the wounded responders and meeting their families has had a profound impact on our hospital, it’s really brought home what it means to be part of this community. We hope people will come to show their support and pay it forward with a life-saving donation.”

For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or online at donors.bonfils.org.

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READER on the scene with her debut album, “Never Never Land” in 1998.

In the ensuing years, she’s released a steady stream of albums, using her lush, bluesy style for a variety of styles and songwriters. Her most recent album, “The Songbook Sessions,” finds Monheit taking on one of the most sacred of jazz repertories — Ella Fitzgerald’s songs.

Jane Monheit will be stopping by Dazzle jazz club, 1512 Curtis St. in Denver, at 6 and 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29.

For tickets and information, visit www.dazzledenver.com.

from his time on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Most recently, he was executive producer, writer and on-air correspondent for Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore” — which was cancelled way too soon for my tastes.

In preparation for the taping of his first hour-long special, Rory Albanese is touring the country non-stop, and will be performing five shows at Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. in Denver.

He’ll perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, and at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 30, and on Saturday, March 31.

For tickets and more information, call 303-595-3637 or visit www. comedyworks.com/comedians/roryalbanese.

Emmy-winning comedy comes to Denver There’s a good chance you know Rory Albanese’s work, even if you don’t recognize his face right away.

Albanese is a nine-time Emmy-winning writer and executive producer

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Lucy Dacus at Globe Hall It’s entirely possible that 2018 will be Lucy Dacus’ year.

She released her sophomore album, “Historian,” on March 2, to raptur-

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Allison said the center will host a book club in the historic ByersEvans library, and there will even be concerts in the house’s music room — surrounded by beautiful historic artifacts from one of Colorado’s most important families.

“When I used to come here, this house was always a place where the women lived, and they were very strong women,” remembered Mag Hayden, the great-great-granddaugh-

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that fill most museums, it will also serve as a gathering place that focuses on scholarship, research, public programs, narrative, lectures and school tours.

But what makes these programs particularly exciting is their location.

American Red Cross nursing uniforms from 1917 to 1919, which are on display as part of the World War I exhibit at the Center for Colorado Women’s History.

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ous acclaim from critics and listeners alike. It’s easily one of my favorite albums of the year, and her assured rock music and razor-sharp lyrical writing points to an artist we’re going to be celebrating for years.

“This is the album I needed to make,” Dacus said in a provided statement. “Everything after this is a bonus.”

The album was recorded with her band in Nashville, and she worked with studio-master John Congleton to get the dynamic sound just right.

Listeners looking for one of the best and most promising musical talents of the year won’t want to miss Lucy Dacus at the Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. in Denver at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31.

To get your ticket, go to www.globehall.com.

Revving up for the Denver Auto Show The Denver Auto Show is gearing up for this year’s event — which will feature the newest imports and domestics, look ahead to the future,

ter of territorial Governor John Evans and Colorado’s pioneering family, and namesake for the ByersEvans House Museum. “If some of those family members knew what was happening here now, they’d be thrilled. It will be a place of hope, inspiration and education for both men and women.”

Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaimed March 21 as “Center for Colorado Women’s History Day,”

and more.

The Denver Auto Show — the largest premier auto show of its kind between Chicago and Los Angeles — returns April 4 through 8 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., in Denver.

Attendees can sit in the driver’s seat of more than 500 new vehicles, including the newest domestics and imports, cars, vans, hybrids, electrics, crossovers, light trucks, sport utilities, luxury models and exotic cars.

The event will also include off-road challenges at Camp Jeep, an opportunity to meet IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson from Andretti Autosport, and one-of-a-kind antique vehicles from the Forney Museum of Transportation.

Call 800-251-1563 or visit DenverAu toShow.com for more information.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

which supporters hope is just the first effect the new museum will have.

“As someone who works with libraries, I libraries and spaces like this are treasure troves of knowledge,” said Nelson. “This museum will allow us to keep the doors of diversity wide open — diversity in women, diversity in thinking, diversity in approach, and diversity in Denver.”

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Colorado Renaissance Festival Auditions: Saturday, April 7, Larkspur Fire Department, 9414 S. Spruce Mountain Road. Musicians/ singers: prepare 2-3 minute piece.

Contact Eric Mindykowki, eric. mindykowski@gmail.com.

Wiley and the Hairy Man: 10-11:10 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/

ART/CRAFTS

Watercolor Workshop: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 5-7, at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Three-day workshop led by watercolorist Don Andrews and presented by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County. Go to www.heritage-guild.com for information and materials list.

Under the Sea Crafts: 4-5 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Best of PAG Spring Show: Sunday, April 8 to Saturday, May 5 at Deep Space Gallery, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Parker Artists Guild show includes an opening reception from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8; a community open house from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18; and the First Friday Art Walk season opener from 5:30-8 p.m.

Friday, May 4. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

Call 720-675-7932. Contact Kay Galvan, galv56@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Line Dance Aerobics Class: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 2 at Adventures In Dance Studio, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. Suite 207, Littleton. Class continues Monday nights through April 23. Go to https://www.adventuresindance.com/ product/line-danceaerobics-class-april/.

Live: Singer and Songwriter Showcase: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4, Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries. org.

Live: Arias and Ensembles with Opera Colorado: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Irish Dance Celebration: 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 7, James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Colorado Poet Laureate Reading: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Hutchison will discuss the Laureate position, its pleasures and pressures, then expand on those observations to address the place poetry occupies in American life.

Using Social Media for Genealogy Research: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Led by member Dave Barton.

Go to https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com The Power of Story: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Nanette Fimian Randall, of Memoirs

by Design, presents program with topics including becoming a storyteller; sharing memories and making them last; remembering our special storytellers;

Gypsy Flamenco Fire: 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 7 at Hampden Hall at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Go to http:// reneheredia.com/gypsy-flamencofire-2018/

FILM/MOVIES

Bad Movie Night: Invasion U.S.A: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Coco: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

READING/WRITING

and learning that life has something to teach us still.

Go to parkerarts.org.

Senior Resource Fair: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Info: arapahoelibraries. org. Co-sponsored by the Centennial Senior Commission.

Parenting Safe Children Workshop: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at Developmental Pathways, 325 Inverness Drive South, Englewood. Program of Mothers of Multiples Society. For information and to register, go to www. mothersofmultiples.com

EVENTS

Pint for a Pint: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Resolute, 7286 S. Yosemite St., Ste. 110, Centennial. Guests who donate a pint of blood will receive a free pint card, redeemable in Resolute’s taproom.

Serving the Blue: 5 p.m. Friday, March 30 at SkyView Academy, 6161 Business Center Drive, Highlands Ranch. A volleyball tournament between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and SkyView Academy students and teachers will raise money for the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Foundation. Go to http://hrletf.org/donate-viapaypal to donate online.

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 18, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Info: http://www. englewoodlibrary. org/

Burrito Blitz & Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 31 at Calvary Church Englewood, 4881 S. Acoma St., Englewood. Enjoy Santiago’s breakfast burritos, and kid through fifth grade will hunt for eggs. Go to http://englewood.the calvary.org

Nonfiction Book Club, “A Fine Mess” by T.R. Reid: 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18 at the Columbine Public Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; and 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 21 at Brookdale Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Read “A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer and More Efficient Tax System” by journalist T.R. Reid before the meeting and be ready for a discussion. Presented by Jeffco League of Women Voters. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128.

Easter Egg Hunt: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at Jared’s Nursery, Gift and Garden, 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Cost to participate is a donation of canned food for local food banks. Start times staggered by age. Go to http:// jaredsgarden.com.

Easter Sunrise Service: 6-7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1 at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood. Go to http://cherrycreekpres.org/easter/.

Prefer to sleep in? Other Easter services are at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. Sunday, April 1, Horizon Community Church, 2121 Dad Clark Drive, Highlands

Ranch. Eggs and baskets provided.

Go to horizoncommunity.org Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, April 2 (The Struggle to Forgive); Monday, April 9 (In the News; topic TBD); Monday, April 16 (How to Live Before You Die); Monday, April 23 (Pass or Fail? The State of Education); Monday, April 30 (Emergency!

Make Room for God) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe. com.

Website Design: Basic HTML: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Live Independently with Meals on Wheels: 9-10 a.m. Friday, April 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Tour the Universe: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 6, James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Ages 9 and up.

Registration required; 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

FAN-tastic Fest: Pop Culture Con and Costume Fair: 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 7, Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Info: 303-791- a P 7323 or DCL.org. c Come Fish With Us - Lake Lehow: fi 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 7; and 5-8 f p.m. May 16, at Waterton Canyon, 11300 Waterton Road, Littleton. l l Program of Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Go to www. s d cutthroatctu.org/. Lake Lehow g is a Denver Water property and is heavily stocked with bluegills, m largemouth bass and sometimes c o rainbow trout. Lake Lehow can be reached through a gate on the b east side of the park. p Macaroni Kid Douglas County Summer Camp and Activities Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8 at CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Admission to the CU South Denver’s museum exhibits and galleries is included for all who attend. Go to bit.ly/ MKDC2018SCF to register.

Monday Morning Links Ladies Golf League: Accepting applications for the Monday morning 9-hole golf group. Group is open to women golfers ages 21 and older. Applications and more information available at The Links Golf Course Pro Shop. Contact Sherrie Mitchell at 303-799-4583 or email mmlinksladies18@gmail.com.

Broken Tee Women’s 9 Hole Monday Golf League is seeking new members. League plays on Monday mornings from April to September at Broken Tee Golf s Course, 2101 W. Oxford Ave., w Englewood. This is the league’s h 40th anniversary. Contact Sharron c s Quirin at 303-549-8545. d

HEALTH

p Rebuilding When Your Relation- l ship Ends Seminar: 6:30-8:30 i R p.m. Thursday, April 5, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, t 9203 S. University Blvd., High- C lands Ranch. 10-week seminar. w Child care provided. Registration o required; contact Beth Walker at e 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@ p gmail.com. a 2

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French Conversation Circle: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. All skill levels welcome. Info: http://www. englewoodlibrary.org/

eLibrary: Doing Downloadables: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Info: http://

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IN THEIR BUSINESS maid swatches and browse a range of accessories and gifts.

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Parry’s Pizzeria to open in SouthGlenn Parry’s Pizzeria & Bar will open its ninth Colorado location April 30 at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 300, at the Streets at SouthGlenn in Centennial.

Beyond its menu of pizza, calzones and other New York-inspired food, Parry’s will feature a full bar and craft beer menu, with 100 taps. The first 100 guests April 30 will receive a free lunch special.

“Every new store opening comes laden with excitement,” Keniey Sonley, director of marketing at Parry’s, said in a news release. “When the doors final open to the public, our goal becomes clear once we begin meeting our neighbors and new customers. We want to become part of their family as much as they have become part of ours.”

A grand opening celebration is planned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

May 5, with 9-cent beers, specialty tastings, a face painter, a pie-eating contest, a dough juggling contest, live music from Kenny Lee Young and more. Go to https://parryspizza. com/southglenn-shebang/ for tapping schedule and more information.

Digital bridal showroom at Aspen Grove A collaborative commerce destination for millennial bries has opened its first Denver-area-based boutique. Weddington Way, known for its virtual showroom that enables brides and their party to shop for bridesmaid dresses regardless of location, is in the Banana Republic in Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Any dress in the shop can be simultaneously added to the customer’s virtual showroom, with notes on fit, color, etc., and shoppers can work with stylists, take home free brides-

Restoration company recognized Legacy Restoration, based in Centennial, was presented with the 2018 Spirit Award at the Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Conference.

The award is given to a platinum preferred contractor that has taken action consistent with Owens Corning’s values — integrity, respect, accountability, fun, sharing, candor and innovation — and extended that action into the communities in which they live.

The award reflects Legacy’s continued focus on having a positive impact in the lives of its employees, customers and community, the company said in a news release. Legacy’s mission is to “restore,” and helping

NEAFUS

belonged to the Alpha Phi sorority — and met J. Lynn Neafus. They married on Aug. 11, 1951. (He passed away in 2014.)

In 1954, they bought property in a just-beginning-to-develop Aberdeen Village, which had previously been a cattle ranch. She drew the designs for the home they built in 1956-57, where their three children grew up — and the couple stayed in it for many years, gardening and enjoying visits from family and friends. Mary Lou was especially fond of bearded

irises and roses.

She worked as a draftsman for Sinclair Petroleum and for many years at the Book House in Littleton — and had an intense love for books and learning. She was a member of the Littleton Council for Human Relations. She also was a Cub Scout den mother and for a number of years, a Girl Scout troop leader, conducting her troop on trips to Yellowstone National Park, rafting through Cataract Canyon in Utah, to Mexico City and as a senior troop, to

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In lieu of flowers, donations to Hudson Gardens would be welcomed.

Mary Lou was born Jan. 9, 1926 in Chicago and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, where, as an excellent student, she received a scholarship to high school. She next moved to Boulder in 1943, where she studied electrical engineering and geology,

FIRE FROM PAGE 4

“It prevents us from finding ourselves in the place we are now, because we wouldn’t be here if our partners hadn’t put their resignations in on the contract,” Brinkman said. “On inclusion, we can’t get dropped out of the district. It adds a security measure.”

If approved by voters, the inclusion plan would allow South Metro to enlarge its jurisdictional boundaries to include Littleton. Voters in Highlands Ranch and Littleton Fire Protection District — which includes west Centennial and some areas just to the west of Littleton — will vote on their own inclusion measures in a special election in May. If voters turn down the inclusion plan, Littleton would join South Metro as part of a fire authority on Jan. 1, 2019, said city attorney Steve Kemp.

“The average citizen wouldn’t notice any difference,” Kemp said. “A truck would respond to your call on Dec. 31, and a truck will respond on Jan. 1.”

The main difference would be in funding. If the city joins South Metro as part of a fire authority, the city’s mill levy would remain the same, but Littleton would pay South Metro the equivalent of the 9.25 mill price tag out of the city’s general fund.

If voters rejected the inclusion plan, the city would try again each fall until it hopefully passed, Kemp said, but the city would be out of the fire protection business.

“We won’t go it alone,” Kemp said. “We don’t have the financial wherewithal or the financial structure in a city of this size to do those expenses.”

Silver linings Inclusion with South Metro could free up a chunk of funds that could be reappropriated to road repair, Hooten said.

The city currently spends about $7.1 million a year on fire service, Hooten said, and the mill levy reduction is expected to decrease city revenue by $4 million a year. The difference of $3.1 million could be reallocated toward the city’s aging street infrastructure, which City Manager Mark Relph said would help bring annual expenditures closer to the $4 million recommended in a 2014 survey of city roads.

Inclusion would also get the city off the hook of paying for maintenance and upgrades to fire trucks and equipment, which would be handed over to South Metro.

“The apparatus at the stations were purchased with taxpayer dollars to provide a service that it will continue to provide,” Armstrong said. “On the flip side, we’re gaining access to billions of dollars of resources we didn’t pay for.

“If we had a large-scale incident in our jurisdiction, fire apparatus purchased by Parker, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village and DTC would come to our aid and be part of our response at no additional cost to us.

We’re paying a little money and buying all those resources.”

others build and sustain their legacy has been a centerpiece of Legacy since day one.

Legacy founded an international charity, joined Habitat for Humanity and Volunteers of America as national charitable partner, adopted local charitable organizations and provided a new roof to one to three organizations or individuals each year.

Some highlights of 2017 include gifting families through A.C.T.S. of Denver, donating 25 bikes to JT’s Biles for Kids, providing a new roof to a widow of a veteran over Thanksgiving, adopting families for Christmas through the Volunteers of America, making blankets for foster children, packing meals at Feed My Starving Children, and sponsoring a number of fundraising events.

For more information, go to legacyrestorationllc.com.

Europe. Her love of the outdoors led to camping, hiking and especially, cross-country skiing. Other loves included gardening, travel, Irish music/bagpipes, classical music, theater, Native American history and the desert Southwest.

She is survived by her children: Dan (grandchildren Lance, Benjamin and Kate and great-grandchildren Ava and Caleb); Nancy; and Brian (grandchildren Elizabeth and Brian Jr. and great-grandchildren Amanda, Abenzia and Castiela).

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MARCH

Marchers at the March for Our Lives rally got creative with their signs, as they marched to encourage safer gun laws.

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chanting “Vote them out, vote them out” — a reference to lawmakers who oppose changing gun laws.

The crowd heard from local officials and activists, and booths were set up offering people the chance to register to vote. Music blasted through the park, and some families held picnics with small children, while enterprising Girl Scouts sold cookies.

The unified purpose of the march was to let lawmakers know the people of Denver have had “enough,” attendees said, but some people came with a specific purpose in mind.

Senior citizens and infants were among those in the crowd, joined by

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PERA needs help As an educator I oppose Senate Bill 200 in its current iteration.

I go to work each day because I know that what I do is important, impactful, and bigger than a means to an end.

However, the future financial security of our public service employees is important too.

Colorado’s Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) serves over half a million people in this state and it needs help. The pension plan’s un-

others in wheelchairs, in strollers and some on roller skates. Students of all ages carried signs calling for their safety, and imploring adults in govern-

ment to hear their pleas.

Students Catherine Stevens, 9, and her brother Drew, 7, carried a handmade sign that said “Guns don’t kill…

funded liability needs to be fixed and the original PERA Board recommendations provided a number of shared sacrifices that would move the plan in the right direction.

SB 200 goes beyond the PERA Board’s recommendations, but even many of the bill’s additions are acceptable to me as long as they serve to secure the future of PERA and the benefits promised. A defined contribution option does not do this. The defined contribution option needs to be removed from SB 200.

The original intent of SB 200 was to shore up the unfunded liability of PERA through shared sacrifice. A last-minute decision to remove the employer contribution component of

SB 200 seems to do nothing of the sort — rather, it seems to place an unfair share of the burden on public service workers themselves. I am more than willing to do my part to contribute to my future retirement benefit, but it seems only fair that all parties do their part as well to ensure the future of PERA. PERA needs help. SB 200 doesn’t get the job done.

Justin Riffle Teacher, Heritage High School A good lesson Education has the power to change lives. We like that our tax dollars go to schools where the next generation learns to read, write and do arithmetic

umm, wait, they do.” Catherine said she put a lot of effort into the sign.

Their mother Alissa Stevens, said it brought tears to her eyes that today’s kids live in fear, and seeing so many people come out to support them.

Father Nick Stevens took a harder stance when it came to fighting for his kids’ safety.

“It’s time to overturn the Second Amendment ...,” Stevens said.

Meanwhile, Tom Seagroves said he thinks there can definitely be some middle ground that makes the Unites States safer, without treading on gun owners’ rights.

“I’m a hunter, and I hunted with my father, so I don’t like the idea of raising the general age (of gun ownership) to 21,” said Seagroves. “But we have no reason for assault rifles. They’re not used for hunting.”

but also to subsidizing recent student walk-outs. Our perspective is that walking out was one of those educational moments.

Unfortunately, like reading or writing, not everyone will learn the lessons. Doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be taught.

What’s the lesson? It had to do with learning to reason, with learning about decisions having consequences, with learning about civic engagement and with learning about solidarity.

Like the hilarious analogy between school and a job, LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert is the boss and he made a good decision.

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BOYS Sam Masten, Rock Canyon Class: Senior Height: 6-3 Did you know? The Northern Coloradobound guard led the Continental League in scoring with a 22.5 average. He made 74 percent of his free throws, pulled down 7.9 rebounds a game, averaged 3.4 assists per contest and finished with 1,829 career points.

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Brendan Sullivan, Highlands Ranch Class: Senior Height: 6-6 Did you know?With accurate mid-range shooting and the ability to rebound, he can play multiple positions. The Colorado School of Mines recruit led the Continental League with 8.3 rebounds a game and scored at a 21.3-points-per-game clip.

Ronnie DeGray III, Chaparral Class: Junior Height: 6-6 Did you know? The power forward, the son of former University of Colorado player and Valor Christian coach Ronnie DeGray, averaged 21 points and 6.6 rebounds a game.

Connor Staib, Mountain Vista Class: Senior Height: 6-5 Did you know? The guard/forward paced the Golden Eagles’ offense with a 19.4 scoring average. He averaged 23.5 points down the stretch in the final eight games of the season.

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Most basketball coaches would love to have a well-rounded team.

With the 14 players — seven boys and seven girls — selected to the 2017-18 Colorado Community Media All-South Metro teams, that is exactly what a coach would have.

The boys team would have outstanding guard play from Rock Canyon’s Sam Masten, Kaison Hammonds of ThunderRidge and Tyson Gilbert of Rock Canyon.

Ronnie DeGray III of Chaparral, Highlands Ranch’s Brendan Sullivan, Connor Staib of Mountain Vista and Ponderosa’s Connor Hawk can swing from playing in the paint or can shoot from the perimeter.

The girls team has floor leaders in guards Tommi Olson of Highlands Ranch and Jana Van Gytenbeek of Cherry Creek, plus an accurate shooter in Dani Mills of Mountain Vista.

And there would be no worries about rebounding or scoring inside, with Autumn Watts of Highlands Ranch, Madison Hema of Castle View, Sydney Speights of Chaparral and Rebekah Sandstrom of Littleton.

The biggest question for both squads would be which five players to put on the court at the same time.

The teams were picked by the CCM sports staff, with input from area coaches. Players were eligible from schools in the Littleton and Englewood districts, Cherry Creek High School and all schools in Douglas County.

GIRLS Autumn Watts, Highlands Ranch Class: Junior Height: 6-1 Did you know? She led the Continental League in scoring (16.7 ppg), rebounding (9.9 rpg) and double doubles (12) in addition to delivering Christmas baskets and helping feed the homeless on Thanksgiving in northeast Denver.

Tommi Olson, Highlands Ranch Class: Senior Height: 5-5 Did you know? The University of Wyomingbound point guard led the Continental League in assists (6.5 per game) and steals (4.8) while scoring 12.2 ppg. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Jana Van Gytenbeek, Cherry Creek Class: Sophomore Height: 5-7 Did you know? The floor leader is a Stanford commit who led all 5A players in assists with 7.8 per game and scored at a 16.4 ppg clip. She scored 32 points against Overland, with six assists and six steals.

Madison Hema, Castle View Class: Junior Height: 6-2 Did you know? She has been invited to try out for the New Zealand U 17 national team.

She led the Continental League with 3.6 blocked shots a game, while scoring 8.6 points per game and averaging 7.8 rebounds per contest.

Rebekah Sandstrom, Littleton Class: Senior Height: 6-1 Did you know? The Regis University recruit is the school’s all-time rebounding leader with 1,053 and the 4.0 International Baccalaureate student averaged 11.3 rebounds, 8.8 points, 1.8 blocks and had seven double doubles this season.

Sydney Speights, Chaparral Class: Junior Height: 6-2 Did you know? She was an inside force, averaging 11.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks a game and is a National Honor Society and Link Crew member.

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Did you know? He helped the Mustangs advance to the quarterfinals in the 4A state playoffs. He finished with an 18.2 scoring average and pulled down 7 rebounds a game.

Did you know? She is an accurate shooter, hitting 51 percent of her field goals this season and 92 percent of the 51 free throws she attempted. She averaged 11.8 points and 2.2 steals a game.

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D Valor Christian’s Luke Wheeler is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Hockey Player of the Year.

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Valor forward achieves impressive numbers on ice Luke Wheeler gets nod as hockey player of year

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Luke Wheeler finished his short Valor Christian hockey career in impressive fashion.

The senior led Valor into the Colorado state hockey tournament finals, topped the state in scoring with 56 points and was selected as the 2017-18 Colorado Community Media South Metro Hockey Player of the Year.

Last season was his first complete season with the Valor Christian Eagles.

Wheeler enrolled as a freshman at Valor but played hockey for the Colorado Thunderbirds. As a sophomore he asked Valor coach George Gwozdecky if he could practice with the Eagles and the Thunderbirds at first approved.

He actually played a few games for Valor but not enough to be eligible for the state playoffs.

He played hockey as a junior at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut, but returned to Valor for his senior season to play for Gwozdecky.

“I was happy with the season I had,” said Wheeler. “The biggest thing I wanted to get out of it was improvement. Just like a lot of other guys, I am working to play at the next level. The biggest thing to get there is to get better. I felt like I did that this year with skills, smarts, quickness and all that. I was happy with all the points. It was a good year for me.”

Wheeler, a 5-foot-9, 170-pound forward, finished with 30 goals and 26 assists but dislocated his shoulder in Valor’s semifinal win over Monarch and had to sit out the championship loss to Regis Jesuit.

“We had a very talented offensive team,” said Gwozdecky.

“Luke wasn’t the only big scorer on the team. He was equally excited making great plays and setting up someone else. He won 60 percent of his face-offs.

“He is one of those guys that is very quiet, humble and responsible.

He is extremely mature for his age. You know you will get his best in practice, games and the classroom.”

Wheeler, who resides in Golden, was the Colorado Hobey Baker High School Character Award winner and he organized and directed a Military Appreciation Night for the Jan. 6 Valor hockey game at the Ice Ranch.

Gwozdecky still gets comments from people saying it was one of the best events Valor has ever put together.

“The idea has been around all over in the NHL, NBA MLB and everywhere,” said Wheeler. “I just wanted to bring something like that to my high school. We actually did that last year at the prep school that I attended and it gave me the idea of what I wanted to bring back to Valor.

“I thought it would be cool to do because I love our country and the veterans that served. I got together with some of the faculty and some players on the hockey team. The more and more we got into and the more people heard about it, the bigger and bigger it got. It was real cool we pulled it off.”

oes high school basketball need a shot clock?

Would it help or hinder prep games?

Let the longstanding debate resume. It’s been a hot topic for years.

USA Basketball and the NBA on March 20 announced a set of age-specific guidelines, and one of the recommendations was a 24-second shot clock for boys and girls in grades 9-12.

The National Federation of State High School Associations has a rule that shot clocks are not allowed.

California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, Rhode Island, North Dakota and South Dakota do use 30- to OVERTIME 35-second shot clocks, but those states forfeit their chance to have an input into the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee, which is one of the reasons the Colorado High School Activities Association is reluctant to add shot clocks.

Jim Benton So unless a national rule is passed, it could be a while before Colorado teams will have to shoot the ball before the 24-, 30- or 35-second time limit.

“The latest stats show that nearly 65 percent of the states did not want it (shot clock),” said CHSAA assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann. “I have had conversations with folks in several states that have the shot clock. They like it but stop short of saying it makes the game better.

It’s a different game.”

According to CHSAANow.com, the NFHS considers adopting the shot clock every year, and a survey prior to the 2017 rules committee meeting stated that 57 percent of coaches were in favor of a shot clock, 39 percent against and 4 percent had no opinion. More than 6,000 coaches across the nation responded, including 357 from Colorado.

State associations were against using a shot clock with 62 percent holding that position, compared to 34 percent in favor and 4 percent having no opinion.

The NBA has a 24-second shot clock and college basketball a 30-second shot clock.

“I think we are ready for the shot clock,” said ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz.

“Thirty or 35 seconds would be best.”

The biggest con against adoption is the price and installation of a shot clock, which could range from between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on whether the clock is attached to the scoreboard or backboard.

Some schools with older scoreboards might even need a new one, which could be costly. And schools would need to find competent people to operate the shot clock.

Pros include getting players ready for the next level, preventing stalling tactics, increasing the pace of games and possibly forcing teams to shore up on defensive tactics.

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Highlands Ranch coach Mike Gibbs would be supportive of the change to a shot clock but said games would be more sloppy with more mistakes; the shot selection would be questionable; passing, finishing and decision-making would be a concern for non-athletic teams; and scoring could be up or down depending on the player’s skill levels.

“We would have some challenges, that’s for sure, because not many student-athletes today truly have the basketball IQ to play up-tempo,” said Gibbs. “In addition, proper skill development from youth to high school would be vital for success.

“I have personally watched games in California at the high school and national AAU tournaments. What I have observed over the years: Teams are certainly playing faster, but the total scoring is very similar to Colorado without a shot clock during the official

high school season.”

It is probably just when and not if a shot clock rule is implemented.

“It would be a great thing because that’s the way the game is played now,” said former Highlands Ranch coach Bob Caton, now coach at Mullen.

Castle View girls coach Matt Hema said the use of a shot clock might affect girls basketball more than boys.

“It would not change the boys game much except late in games when a team has an 8-10 point lead,” he said.

“It would change the girls game a lot and keep the pace of play going and eliminate those coaches and teams that want to play slow and stall with leads.

“I think they should implement the shot clock. I don’t see it ever getting implemented on a national scale. I think they will leave it up to the high school organizations and I would be surprised if the CHSAA ever implemented this.”

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

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(CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

LOT 243, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND VIEW II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Public Notices Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Public Trustees

DATE: 01/05/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0001-2018

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 5, 2018, 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) 2143, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) Equable Investment Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Equable Investment Corporation Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 04, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7050717 Original Principal Amount $480,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $480,000.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED. Also known by street and number as: 4286 S Akron St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

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, 05/09/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/15/2018 Last Publication: 4/12/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/05/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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Robert W Hatch II #16888 Christopher J. Conant #40269 Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC 730 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 2981800 Attorney File # 4286 S AKRON ST The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0001-2018 EXHIBIT A Lot 10, Block 15, Cherry Creek Village - Fourth Filing, together with that part vacated South Akron Street adjoining said Lot 10 on the West described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence North 6.92 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence along the arc of a curve to the left whose Radius is 30.00 feet and whose Central Angle is 90 degrees, a distance of 47.12 feet; thence North and parallel to the center line of South Akron Street, a distance of 47.12 feet; thence North and parallel to the center line of South Akron Street, a distance of 6.40 feet; thence Northwesterly along the Northwesterly line of said Lot 10 Projected, a distance of 82.86 feet to the Northwesterly corner of said Lot 10; thence Southwesterly along the Arc of a Curve to the right whose Radius if 50.00 feet and whose central angle is 114 degrees 35 Minutes 30 Seconds, a distance of 100 feet to the True point of Beginning, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Commonly known and numbered as: 4286 S Akron St., Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111 Legal Notice NO.: 0001-2018 First Publication: 3/15/2018 Last Publication: 4/12/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0708-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 2, 2018, 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 DEYOUNG Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 15, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6075872 Original Principal Amount $255,290.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $252,112.07 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 8242 SOUTH FILLMORE CIRCLE, 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.

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/02/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/02/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007121288 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0708-2017 First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0015-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 16, 2018, 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.

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.

Original Grantor(s) ANGELA K. HOLZKAMP Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust October 12, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 27, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5162273 Original Principal Amount $307,196.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $311,677.27

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/02/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 243, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND VIEW II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8242 SOUTH FILLMORE CIRCLE, 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

ANGELA K. HOLZKAMP Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust October 12, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 27, 2005 To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5162273 Original Principal Amount $307,196.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $311,677.27

March 29, 2018M

Public Trustees

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 43, CASTLEWOOD FILING NO. 12, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON JULY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. B4127329, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6495 SOUTH POTOMAC COURT, 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, 05/16/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/16/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, 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 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 18-017519 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0015-2018 First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0021-2018

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

On January 17, 2018, 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) Margaret Dvoretsky Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for BBMC Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Arvest Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 28, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5110327 Book: n/a Page: Original Principal Amount $187,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,993.92

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 8253 S High Court, Unit B, 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, 05/16/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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

DATE: 01/17/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Littleton Englewood * 1

P.O. Box 4503 March 29,Iowa 201852244 Iowa City,

(855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/17/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Public Trustees

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 17CO00525-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0021-2018 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Condominium Unit B in Condominium Building 4, The Pointe (a Condominiums), according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded May 25, 1984 in Book 75 at Page 34, 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 Point (a Condominium) recorded on February 29, 1984 in Book 4099 at Page 208, in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Legal Notice NO.: 0021-2018 First Publication: 3/22/2018 Last Publication: 4/19/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0042-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 24, 2018, 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) Judith A Stewart Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-21 Date of Deed of Trust September 06, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6136125 Original Principal Amount $204,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $191,188.74 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. ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 25, BLOCK 5, BELVUE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7526 S Elati St, 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, 05/23/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/29/2018 Last Publication: 4/26/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE

First Publication: 3/29/2018 Last Publication: 4/26/2018 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;

Public Trustees

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/24/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Nigel G Tibbles #43177 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO180016 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0042-2018 First Publication: 3/29/2018 Last Publication: 4/26/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0043-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 24, 2018, 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) MICHAEL G STONE Original Beneficiary(ies) METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Date of Deed of Trust July 22, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9080803 Original Principal Amount $592,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $525,918.05 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 4, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK, FILING NO.7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7934 SOUTH TRENTON STREET, 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, 05/23/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale

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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, 05/23/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 3/29/2018 Last Publication: 4/26/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/24/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006805360 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0043-2018 First Publication: 3/29/2018 Last Publication: 4/26/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Sabrina Saylor For Minor Child: Alexander Allen Newman To Change the Child’s Name to: Alexander William Saylor Case Number: 18 C 100164 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Mark Allen Newman, Jr., non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: April 23, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Arapahoe County Court Division A2 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Alexander Allen Newman At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120

Name Changes

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Azusena Castillo For Minor Child: Karla Betzaide Geronimo Castillo To Change the Child’s Name to: Karla Betzaide Castillo Case Number: 2018 C 100176 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Luis Eduardo Geromino Sanchez, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: April 19, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Arapahoe County Court 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Karla Betzaide Castillo At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: March 8, 2018 Legal Notice No.: 521278 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 2, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Michael Danso be changed to Peter Michael Quansah Case No.: 18 C 100163 By: Amy Johnson, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521254 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 5, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Teshome Amde Woldemichael be changed to Teshome Woldemichael Amde Case No.: 18 C 100168 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521256 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 5, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Daniel Robert Barnhill be changed to Daniel Robert King Case No.: 2018 C 100169 By: Amy Johnston, Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521258 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 8, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ivan DeWayne Snodgrass be changed to Ivan Jay Wayne Case No.: 18 C 100175

Date: March 8, 2018

By: Amy Johnson, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No.: 521252 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: April 13, 2018 Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 521277 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Azusena Castillo For Minor Child: Karla Betzaide Geronimo Castillo To Change the Child’s Name to: Karla Betzaide Castillo

Public notice is given on March 9, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Roselia Landero Ruiz be changed to Rosie Landero Case No.: 18 C 100179

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Public notice is given on March 9, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Name Changes

The petition requests that the name of Roselia Landero Ruiz be changed to Rosie Landero Case No.: 18 C 100179 By: Amy Johnson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521296 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 14, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Samantha Jean Gurtler be changed to Samantha Jean Bailey Case No.: 18 C 100209 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521304 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on October 18, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ralph Edward Daniel be changed to Ralph Edward Daniels Case No.: 17 C 100901 Redated: 3.13.18 Shana Kloek By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521307 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 15, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Alexander Daniel Nuss be changed to Alexander Daniel Pryor Case No.: 18 C 100207 By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521344 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 20, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Aaron James Garfio be changed to Senna Garfio Case No.: 2018 C 34878 By: Clerk of Court, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521363 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher:Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 21, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Christian Lee Pena be changed to Kalin Christian Lee Pena Case No.: 18C100225 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 521370 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Dorothy Caroline Ver Steeg also known as Dorothy C. Ver Steeg, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 030262

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Dorothy Caroline Ver Steeg also known as Dorothy C. Ver Steeg, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 030262

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Vickie Hassemer 15548 East Radcliff Place Aurora, CO 80015 Legal Notice No.: 521200 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: The Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Henry G. Zimbelman, Jr., a/k/a Henry Zimbelman, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30169

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 19, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lisa Younger, Personal Representative c/o Hulbert and Associates, LLC 326 Main Street Sterling, CO 80751 Legal Notice No.: 521275 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald/ Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Kathleen E. Mulligan, a/k/a Kathleen Mulligan, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30136

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 21, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol Core, Patricia Defa and Ray Defa Co- Personal Representatives for the Estate of Kathleen Mulligan, Deceased c/o Moye White, LLP 1400 16th Street, 6th Floor Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 521325 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent/ Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dainna Lynn Cicotello, a/k/a Dianna Lynn Cicotello, a/k/a Daniel Joseph Cicotello, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 30191 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to: The District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 15, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Laurie M. Cicotello, Personal Representative P.O. Box 387 Lihue, HI 96766 Phone #: (808) 294-5884 Email lcicotello@gmail.com Legal Notice No.: 521257 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SUSAN A. SUTTON, also known as SUSAN ANNETTE SUTTON, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30244 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 16, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael S. Sutton, Personal Representative 3355 N Highway 29 Cantonment, FL 32533 Legal Notice No.: 521268 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice In the Colorado District Court in and for Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 In the Interests of: JOSHUA MICAH SCHEFFLER, Respondent Attorney: Law Office of Steven R. Owens, P.C. 6041 South Syracuse Way, Suite 103 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4716

In the Colorado District Court in and for Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

Notice To Creditors

In the Interests of: JOSHUA MICAH SCHEFFLER, Respondent Attorney: Law Office of Steven R. Owens, P.C. 6041 South Syracuse Way, Suite 103 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4716 Phone Number: (720) 529-9800 E-mail: steve@mydenverlawyer.com FAX Number: (720) 529-1059 Atty. Reg.#: 24992 Case Number: 2018PR30203 Division 12 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Virginia M. Branson, formerly known as Virginia M. Scheffler, formerly known as Virginia M. Dorgan Last Known Address, if any: Warwick, Rhode Island and all interested persons A hearing on Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Adult on behalf of Joshua Micah Scheffler will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: April 16, 2018 Time: 1:30 pm Courtroom or Division: 12 Address: Arapahoe County Court, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No.: 521263 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bethena Bleser, a/k/a Beth Bleser, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR030219 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 16, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Alan J. Bleser, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 3900 E. Mexico Ave., Ste. 300 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No.: 521269 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOUGLAS MARTIN HANNASCH, a/k/a DOUGLAS M. HANNASCH, a/k/a DOUGLAS HANNASCH, Deceased.

Case No.: 2018PR30222 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe Colorado on or before July 20, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kay Leiner, Personal Representative c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 3780 South Broadway, Suite 107 Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No.: 521270 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melvin Seymour Goldberg, aka Melvin S. Goldberg, aka Melvin Goldberg, aka Mel Goldberg, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30230 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 16, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C.

by Michael M. Katz, President Attorney to the Personal Representative 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No.: 521280 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Mauler, a/k/a/ Mike Mauler, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30254

named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Terry Thornton and Deborah Thornton Co-Personal Representatives 16179 E. Flora Place Aurora, CO 80013

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No.: 521298 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KENNETH O. PATTERSON, JR.; also known as; KEN O. PATTERSON, JR.; K.O. PATTERSON, JR.; KENNETH OLIVER PATTERSON, JR.; KEN OLIVER PATTERSON, JR.; KENNETH O. PATTERSON; KEN O. PATTERSON; K.O. PATTERSON; KENNETH OLIVER PATTERSON; KEN OLIVER PATTERSON; Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30206 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before July 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lynne A. Hall, Personal Representative c/o Goddard & Hawkins, P.C. 1444 Blake St. Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 521353 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Southgate at Centennial Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Mr. Patrick F. Mulhern 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Ms. Nancy H. Bell 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Mr. Robert Koontz 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Laurie Tatlock Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Randall S. Warren Telephone Number of the District: 303-649-9857 Address of the District: 188 Inverness Drive West, #150 Englewood, CO 80112 District Facsimile Number: 303-414-0671 District Email: randy@mulhernmre.com Legal Notice No.: 521354 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ALAN CHARLES AMBLER, AKA ALAN C. AMBLER, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30148 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Beverly Jane Ambler Personal Representative 5905 E. Briarwood Circle Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No.: 521357 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HARRY MIZE YOUNG, aka HARRY M. YOUNG, aka HARRY YOUNG, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30238 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before 7/29/18, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alice J. Young Personal Representative c/o Katz Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln St., Ste. 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Terry Thornton and Deborah Thornton Co-Personal Representatives 16179 E. Flora Place Aurora, CO 80013

Legal Notice No.: 521358 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 521298 First Publication: March 22, 2018

March 29, 2018M Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Jean Evans, a/k/a Patricia J. Evans, a/k/a Patricia Evans and Pat Evans, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30281 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Judith L. Webb, Personal Representative 1407 S. Cathay Street Aurora, CO 80017 Phone: 303-755-8533 E-mail: jlwret17@gmail.com Legal Notice No.: 521362 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Phyllis A. Freedman, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30261 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

James A. Dierker Attorney to the Personal Representative 1741 High Street Denver, CO 80218 Legal Notice No.: 521364 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James T. Crofter, a/k/a James Crofter, a/k/a Jim T. Crofter, a/k/a Jim Crofter, a/k/a James Thomas Crofter, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30269 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Betty Sue Crofter Personal Representative c/o Groves Law, LLC 281 S. Pearl Street Denver, CO 80209 Legal Notice No.: 521368 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Kent Mason, a/k/a Susan K. Mason, a/k/a Susan Mason, a/k/a Sue Mason, a/k/a Susan Mason Caldwell, a/k/a Sue Mason Caldwell, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR030293 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before July 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Mason, Personal Representative c/o Groves Law, LLC 281 S. Pearl Street Denver, CO 80209 Legal Notice No.: 521369 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joy Don Thurlow, aka Joy D. Thurlow, aka Joy Thurlow, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR030282 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alice M. Thurlow Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No.: 521377 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NoticePublic To Notice Creditors District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY OF: DONALD E. JEFFORDS and SCOTT JEFFORDS, Decedents.

Attorney: (Name and Address): Marcus L. Squarrell, Atty. Reg. #9972 Lee F. Fanyo, Atty. Reg. #43763 W. Douglas Hoak, Atty. Reg. #43148 Lewis Bess Williams & Weiss, P.C. 1801 California Street, Suite 3400 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: (303) 861-2828 FAX Number: (303) 861-4017 E-mail: msquarrell@lewisbess.com; lfanyo@lewisbess.com; dhoak@lewisbess.com Case Number: 2017PR30877 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS

BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To All Interested Persons and Owners

by Inheritance (List all names of interested persons and owners by inheritance):

To any and all now-living descendants of DONALD E. JEFFORDS, EUNICE JEFFORDS, also known as EUNICE A. JEFFORDS, ANNA EUNICE JEFFORDS, and A. EUNICE JEFFORDS, or SCOTT JEFFORDS, including, but not necessarily limited to, LESLEY JEFFORDS, LINDA JEFFORDS, WESLEY JEFFORDS, DAVID W. RICE (surviving spouse of DONNA BELLE JEFFORDS RICE), STEVEN JO RICE, LAWRENCE DAVID RICE, JANE K. RICE, GLENDA JEFFORDS, and DONALD W. RICE.

A SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY and a proposed ORDER DETERMIING HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY, have been filed alleging that the above Decedents died leaving the following property: All rights, titles and interests in, to and under the following described real property included in the Estate of Donald E. Jeffords, Deceased, and/or in the Estate of Scott Jeffords, Deceased:

All mineral rights lying in and under the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section 24, Township 4 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, Colorado

Referred to in these matters as “the Subject Property.”

The hearing on the Petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: April 20, 2018 Time: 8:00 A.M. Courtroom or Division: 12 (Courtroom to be determined) Address: Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 The hearing will take approximately two (2) hours.

Note: You must answer the Petition within 35 days after the last publication of this Notice. * Within the time required for answering the Petition, all objections to the Petition must be in writing and filed with the Court. * The hearing shall be limited to the Petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the Petition in a timely manner.

Date: Signature of Person Giving Notice Legal Notice No: 521199 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leslie James Petrash, aka Leslie J. Petrash, aka Leslie Petrash, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30224

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 16, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Leland J. Petrash Personal Representative 6574 S. Datura Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 521250 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 22, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Beverly Krieg, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 88

District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or

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Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 16, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Danny M. Krieg Jr. Personal Representative 4681 S. Decator Street, No. 223 Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 521251 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry Bauman, aka Harry H. Bauman, aka Harry Harold Bauman, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30202

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Glenn R. Bauman Personal Representative 7385 S. Washington Street Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 521259 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ann Shouvlin Bryan, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30153 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 15, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kellie Adam Personal Representative 9725 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 102 Denver, Colorado 80231 Legal Notice No: 521272 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roy Van Dyke, aka Roy G. Van Dyke, aka Roy Glenn Van Dyke, aka Roy VanDyke, and Roy G. VanDyke, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 31249

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 15, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Debra Witham Personal Representative 8201 S. Santa Fe Drive, Lot 4 Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 521279 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Jane Cassidy, aka Carol J. Cassidy, aka Carol Cassidy, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30133

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Holly Morales Personal Representative c/o Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 So. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 303-757-4342 Legal Notice No: 521290 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lee Woodward Daniels, aka Lee W. Daniels, and Lee Daniels, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30182

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Allison McKenzie Personal Representative

Robert Gabbert #3026, 1979 Chevrolet C50 VIN#C15DC9V117616 490 3rd Ave., Limon, CO 80828

aka Lee W. Daniels, and Lee Daniels, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30182 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Allison McKenzie Personal Representative 22509 E. Bellewood Drive Centennial, Colorado 80015 Legal Notice No: 521301 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lillian D. French, aka Lillian Durbin French, Deceased Case Number: 2018-PR-30176 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 22, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

James M. Hubbard, II Esq. For the Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 521305 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dallas D. Rockwell, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30243 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 27, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dean A. Rockwell Personal Representative 10208 W. Arkansas Avenue Lakewood, Colorado 80232 Legal Notice No: 521306 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven Michael Meil, aka Steven M. Meil, aka Steven Meil, aka Steve Meil, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 30185 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 23, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stacey D. Anderson Personal Representative 7835 Lyons Avenue Hesperia, CA 92345 Legal Notice No: 521308 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Grace Mary Luckasen, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 030188 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

David L. Osborn Attorney to the Personal Representative 217 West Olive Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Legal Notice No: 521345 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robin Randall, aka Robin Lynn Randall, aka Robin L. Randall, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30309 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jason Robert Randall Personal Representative 761 South Oswego Court Aurora, Colorado 80012 Legal Notice No: 521378 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda M. Bagnall, aka Linda Marie Bagnall, aka Linda Bagnall, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30142 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael P. Bagnall Co-Personal Representative 7716 S. Crocker Court Littleton, Colorado 80120 Matthew J. Bagnall Co-Personal Representative 3034 W. Tufts Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 521347 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No: 2017CV030228, Div: 402 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: PARKVIEW HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v.

DEFENDANTS: CARLA E POTVIN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.; and CYNTHIA MARES, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. Regarding: LOT 7, BLOCK 5, PARKVIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 , COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.; Also known as: 6066 S. Shawnee St., Centennial, CO 80015-4585.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $10,374.72.

DATED: February 13, 2018.

David C. Walcher Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 521182 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 PUBLIC NOTICE 3/13/2018 Hampden Park N’ Store 3411 S. Irving St. Englewood, CO 80110 Auction date will be 04/14/2018, the following information corresponds to the units and items that will be sent to auction.

Jeff Ramsey #4207, 1965 Pontiac two door VIN#237275K134139 P.O. Box 109, Como, CO 80432 Alfredo Sabedra #4112, 1994 Wells Cargo Trailer VIN#1WC200D1XR4018424 2840 W. Irvington Pl. Denver, CO 80219 Robert Gabbert #3026, 1979 Chevrolet C50 VIN#C15DC9V117616 490 3rd Ave., Limon, CO 80828 Kevin Hansen #4216, 1992 Chevrolet Pick Up VIN#1GNFK16KXNJ351025 P.O. Box 295, Englewood, CO 80151 Jophie Segura #4114, 1996 Ford Econoline 150 Van VIN# 1FDEE14H6THA89961

Kevin Hansen #4216, 1992 Chevrolet Pick Up VIN#1GNFK16KXNJ351025 P.O. Box 295, Englewood, CO 80151

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Jophie Segura #4114, 1996 Ford Econoline 150 Van VIN# 1FDEE14H6THA89961 #4118, 1971 Ford Ranger XLT VIN# F25HKMO7685 1431 W. Byers Pl., Denver, CO 80223 Roy Cox 8405 E. Hampden Ave. C-16 Denver, CO 80231 #4502, 1987 Roadmaster Railer VIN#304TTB2078W875264 #4502, Boat S/N WELL0696D787 #4611, Aspen Camper S/N 970625 #4217, 200 Ford F-350 VIN#1FTSX3116YEA43412 Mike Allen, Jr #4310, 1996 Subaru Wagon VIN#4S3BK6754T7306931 131 2nd St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621 David De La Torre #4312, 1973 Ford Two Door VIN#3F01H113376 6111 E. 60th Pl. Commerce City, CO 80022 Alvis Greene #4313, 1978 Chevrolet Pick Up VIN#TKR148Z515280 2298 W. Harvard Ave., Englewood, CO 80110 Emelio Garcia Luna #4321, 2014 BigT TU S/N 16VDX1021E5048612 2924 S. Federal Blvd., Apt. 305 Denver, CO 80219 Sergio Avitia #4322, 1993 Intl Enc TL VIN#1UK500G26P1010075 3061 S. Irving St., Denver, CO 80236 Roberto Escalante #4324, 2009 FRV BLA TU VIN#5NHUBL2139Y060692 1301 S. Xavier St., Denver, CO 80219 George Duke #4609, 1973 SEC CT Security Traveler RV S/N 5030123 P.O. Box 2204, Englewood, CO 80150 Daniel Schafer #6006, Silverline Rambler Boat S/N 35914 2565 S. Sheridan Blvd. #5 Lakewood, CO 80227 Eber Sarmiento #2036, 1994 Chevrolet Pick Up VIN#1GCCS1444R8139590 2133 S. Eaton St., Apt. 19, Denver, CO 80227 Dave Barber #3039, 1979 Chevrolet Truck VIN#CKL146J186927 8587 W. Hampden Ave., Apt. 203 Denver, CO 80227 Ricardo Ostuni 1385 Kipling St. Lakewood, CO 80215 #4104, 1970 Lincoln Continental VIN#8Y826819162 #4320, 1972 Chevrolet Step Van VIN#CPY253V300386 #4105, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado VIN#HO275934 Legal Notice No.: 521340 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: The Littleton Independent/ Englewood Herald Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Telephone: (303) 649-6355 Case Number: 2016CV032559 Division/Courtroom: 15 Plaintiff: FOOD AND DRINK RESOURCES RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC Defendant: SIX ZERO STRENGTH AND FITNESS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; AND MATT MCCHESNEY, an individual.

Moye White LLP Eric B. Liebman, #27051 Scott C. James, #42745 1400 16th Street, 6th Floor Denver, CO 80202 (303) 292-2900 SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for: (I) Sale of a Limited Liability Company Membership Interest Pursuant to C.R.S. § 7-80-703; (II) Issuance of a Writ of Execution; and (III) Approval of Sale Procedures entered on December 1, 2017 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain limited liability company membership interest as follows: Name of Obligee: Six Zero Strength and Fitness, LLC Name of Obligor: Food and Drink Resources Group, LLC Current Holder (“Holder”) of Evidence of Debt (“Debt”): Food and Drink Resources Group, LLC Original Principal Balance of Debt: $150,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of Debt as of the Date of this Notice: $156,148.66 Amount of Judgment entered August 7, 2017: $150,000.00 Description of membership interest to be sold:

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Name of Obligee: Six Zero Strength and Fitness, LLC Name of Obligor: Food and Drink Resources Group, LLC Current Holder (“Holder”) of Evidence of Debt (“Debt”): Food and Drink Resources Group, LLC Original Principal Balance of Debt: $150,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of Debt as of the Date of this Notice: $156,148.66 Amount of Judgment entered August 7, 2017: $150,000.00 Description of membership interest to be sold: The entirety of Six Zero Strength and Fitness, LLC's membership interest in Six Zero Elevation Training, LLC, consisting of no less than 500 membership units out of Six Zero Elevation Training, LLC's 1,000 outstanding membership units.

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THE MEMBERSHIP INTEREST TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The membership interest sale is based on Six Zero Strength and Fitness, LLC's failure to pay Food and Drink Resources Restaurant Group, LLC under the Arapahoe County District Court's August 7, 2017 Judgment and subsequent August 31, 2017 Charging Order.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will at, 10:00 A.M., on the 19th day of April 2018, in front of the flagpole at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway in Centennial, Colorado 80112, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the said membership interest described above, and all interest of said Obligee and assigns of said Obligee, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.**

Inquiries regarding this Sheriff's Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, telephone 720-874-3850.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 8th day of March, 2018.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 521203 Publication Date: March 29, 2018 One time only Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2017CV031638 Division/Ctrm.: 21

Plaintiff(s): THE BURGUNDY IN HEATHERRIDGE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): FRANKIE S. BURNETT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; CYNTHIA D. MARES, as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated November 30, 2017, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by The Burgundy in Heatherridge Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on October 24, 2014, at Reception No. D4100377. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Townhouse of Burgundy in Heatherridge recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on June 25, 1976, at Book 2463 Page 304 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of The Burgundy in Heatherridge Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:

Lot 18, Block 1, and all improvements thereon, together with Garage Lot 123-G, Heatherridge South Subdivision Filing No. 7, amended, according to the Townhouse Plat thereof, recorded July 13, 1976 in Book 29 Pages at 84, 85 and 86, Arapahoe County, Colorado and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Townhouse of Burgundy at Heatherridge recorded June 25, 1976 in Book 2463 at Page 304,

Together with: (1) The exclusive right to use one parking area numbered 214 and the right of ingress and egress to and from said parking area.

(2) A non-exclusive right and easement of enjoyment in and to the common area in common with other owners of Townhouses of Burgundy at Heatherridge.

(3) A non-exclusive easement in, on and through the common area for ingress and egress to and from the lot described above.

County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Also known by street and number as: 2691 S. Xanadu Way Unit B, Aurora, Colorado 80014.

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The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur

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ment in and to the common area in common with other owners of Townhouses of Burgundy at Heatherridge.

(3) A non-exclusive easement in, on and through the common area for ingress and egress to and from the lot described above.

County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

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Also known by street and number as: 2691 S. Xanadu Way Unit B, Aurora, Colorado 80014.

Public Notice

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on May 24, 2018, at the Sheriff’s Office Administration Building, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, Colorado 80112, 720874-3935. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Bujar Ahmeti, Esq., #42373, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: February 22, 2018 David C. Walcher Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 521217 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice District Court, County of Arapahoe, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112

BILLY DAVID WILLIAMS, individually and derivatively on behalf of R & D TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company, Plaintiffs v.

RICHARD BRAGDON, Defendant Case Number: 2017CV32701 Division: 402 DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: RICHARD BRAGDON

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: 11/28/17 Clerk of Court/Clerk /s/ Richard A. Levine, Signature of Attorney for Plaintiff Richard A. Levine, #28468 Law Office of Richard A. Levine, P.C. 30752 Southview Dr., Suite 150 Evergreen, CO 80439 Tele: 303-670-1555 Email: evergreenatty@gmail.com

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO CASE NO. 2017CV31993 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: DOVER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v.

Defendants: DAMIAN DIAZ ROMERO a/k/a DAMIAN DIAZROMERO a/k/a DAMIAN DIAZ a/k/a DAMIANNORA DIAZROMERO, an individual; ALEJANDRA BORUNDA TORRES a/k/a ALEJANDRA B. TORRES a/k/a ALEJANDRA BORUNDA a/k/a ALEJANDRA BORUNDATORRES, an individual; FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a foreign corporation; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., a foreign corporation; and SUSAN KAY RYDEN, in her official capacity as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: Please take notice: This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the ORDER GRANTING AMENDED MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE AGAINST DAMIAN DIAZ ROMERO a/k/a DAMIAN DIAZROMERO a/k/a DAMIAN DIAZ a/k/a DAMIANNORA DIAZROMERO AND ALEJANDRA BORUNDA TORRES a/k/a ALEJANDRA B. TORRES a/k/a ALEJANDRA BORUNDA a/k/a ALEJANDRA BORUNDATORRES dated January 5, 2018 and January 19, 2018 and C.R.S. § 38-38-101, et seq., by Dover Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien, evidence of which was recorded April 17, 2017 at Reception No. D7043332 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure was initiated due to Defendants Damian Diaz Romero a/k/a Damian Diazromero a/k/a Damian Diaz a/k/a Damiannora Diazromero and Alejandra Borunda Torres a/k/a Alejandra B. Torres a/k/a Alejandra Borunda a/k/a Alejandra Borundatorres’s default under the covenants contained in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Dover Subdivision Filing No. 1 recorded October 30, 1984 at Reception No. 2466979, in Book 4295 at Page 60, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, as amended and supplemented, (the “Declaration”) and other governing documents, including failure to pay common expense assessments and fines. The outstanding principal balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date of this Combined Notice is $4,725.00. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Dover Homeowners Association, Inc. on all of the subject property and improvements legally described as follows: Lot 11, Block 9, Dover Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, also known by street and number as 2241 South Walden Street, Aurora, Colorado 80013.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 24th, 2018, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons.

This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3850. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is:

WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court. You are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff.

Jeremy Balu, Esq. Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-3377

Legal Notice No.: 521274 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

In re Marriage of Safiya Mohamed Hussein and Mustafa Said Mohammed, Case No. 17DR1414 Div. 26:

Dated: February 27, 2018.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 521237 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice Keystone Health & Wellness Center will be destroying all inactive patient records prior to 3/20/2011. If you were a patient and want your records please contact the office for instructions.

303.738.0390.

TO MUSTAFA SAID MOHAMMED PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Summons has been filed in the above case. If you do not appear and participate in the matter, default judgment may be entered against you.

Legal Notice No.: 521346 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 521276 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: April 12, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Phone Number: (303) 649-6355

Public Notice

Case No.: 2018CV030178 Div: 202

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Phone Number: (303) 649-6355

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Case No.: 2018CV030178 Div: 202 Plaintiff: SUNRIDGE PATIO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION., a Colorado non-profit corporation, v.

Defendants: LAUDIS HOLIFIELD; JUNE A. HOLIFIELD; MEL SMOOKLER; and SUSAN K. RYDEN as the PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorney for Plaintiff: VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP Travis B. Keenan, #41354 Travis.Keenan@vf-law.com 12600 W. Colfax, Ste. C200 Lakewood, CO 80215 Phone Number: (720) 943-8811 File Number: COS108-106 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION The People of the State of Colorado To the Defendants named above: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Please take notice that the complaint requests foreclosure of a statutory and contractual lien, as well as judgment for past-due assessments and late fees, together with attorney fees and costs, in the amount of $7,331.35, plus all amounts coming due after the filing of the complaint.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action originally filed January 25, 2018, and published in the Littleton Independent beginning March 22, 2018, and ending April 19, 2018.

Dated March 13, 2018 VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP Travis B. Keenan, #41354 Attorney for Plaintiff This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION. YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. Legal Notice No.: 521302 First Publication: March 22, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Crown Castle is proposing to increase the height of an existing telecommunications tower to 74 feet, with an overall height of 80.9 feet, install nine new panel antennas, and install new ground-based equipment within the existing compound at the following site: 5040 South Quebec, Denver, Arapahoe County, CO 8020.

Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment.

Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Monica Gambino, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Monica.Gambino@CrownCastle.com, 724-4162516 within 30 days of the date of this publication.

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Legal Notice No: 521342 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is scheduled for April 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado.

Case # VAR2018-001. APPLICANT: Peter Whalen. The applicant is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum number of signs allowed in order to erect a 5th blade-style sign, 25 sq. ft. in size. This is a variance to Table 16-6-13.8 of the Englewood Municipal Code.

PREMISES: 3594 South Logan St. Case # VAR2018-004. APPLICANTS: Darin and Andrea Larew. The applicants are requesting a variance for a second story addition to an existing one unit dwelling to encroach 21 feet into the required 25-foot front setback.

This is a variance to Table 16-6-1.1 of the Englewood Municipal Code.

PREMISES: 3275 South Downing

Case # VAR2018-005. APPLICANT: Tim Politis. The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the minimum side setback requirement to the adjacent alley from 5’ to 0’ in order to construct an addition to an existing structure.

This is a variance to Table 16-6-1.1a of the Englewood Municipal Code.

Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 18-08-0628P. The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA's website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No.: 521374 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: April 5, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Crown Castle is proposing to increase the height of an existing telecommunications tower to 74 feet, with an overall height of 80.9 feet, install nine new panel antennas, and install new ground-based equipment within the existing compound at the following site: 5040 South Quebec, Denver, Arapahoe County, CO 8020.

Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, ar-

PREMISES: 900 E. Hampden Ave. Copies of the applications are on file in the Community Development Department and may be reviewed upon request. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing at the previously cited location, date, and time.

By Order of the City Board of Adjustment and Appeals /s/ Shelly Worek Shelly Worek Recording Secretary Legal Notice No.: 521372 First Publication: March 29, 2018 PUBLISHED: Last Publication: Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Greenwood South Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 8, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: James R. Sullivan Four (4) year John A. Madden Four (4) year By: /s/ Donette B. Hunter Designated Election Official Greenwood South Metropolitan District

including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:

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James R. Sullivan Four (4) year John A. Madden Four (4) year

By: /s/ Donette B. Hunter Designated Election Official Greenwood South Metropolitan District Legal Notice No.: 521348 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL CENTENNIAL DOWNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Centennial Downs Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 113.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Vacancy - 4-year term until May 2022 Vacancy - 4-year term until May 2022 Dated this 20th day of March, 2018.

CENTENNIAL DOWNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 521352 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Inverness Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 20186 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Mr. Thomas Paul Morton 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Mr. Joel Christensen 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Mr. Robert Barton Spaulding 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Laurie Tatlock Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Randall S. Warren Telephone Number of the District: 303-649-9857 Address of the District: 188 Inverness Drive West, #150 Englewood, CO 80112 District Facsimile Number: 303-414-0671 District Email: randy@mulhernmre.com Legal Notice No.: 521355 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Mr. Thomas Paul Morton 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Mr. Joel Christensen 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Mr. Robert Barton Spaulding 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Laurie Tatlock Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Randall S. Warren Telephone Number of the District: 303-649-9857 Address of the District: 188 Inverness Drive West, #150 Englewood, CO 80112 District Facsimile Number: 303-414-0671 District Email: randy@mulhernmre.com Legal Notice No.: 521356 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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patients and clients. Every once in a while, we would put efforts into prevention programs like the Zero Suicide model. And that was good, honorable work toward ensuring equitable health care for everyone.

But I never thought I’d go to seminary to learn about real problem solving in health inequity. In the Legislature, we could shorten the waitlists, increase charity care for those in poverty, get some prevention services … to a few, for a while. But as they say in health care, that’s only the first step in the treatment — stopping the bleeding. The full diagnosis requires overhauling a whole system that is well rooted in profit and keeping the poor in their place. How could the ruling class remain in power if the impoverished were healthy and prosperous? How could those billion-dollar corporations maintain their profits if fewer people needed their medicines, hospital rooms, or oxygen tanks?

So instead of tinkering around the edges of problems and fixing bits and pieces temporarily, I’m learning that we might just need to uproot the whole

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Orchard Valley Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 8, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Walter A. Koelbel Jr. Four (4) year Thomas E. Whyte Four (4) year Carl N. Koelbel Four (4) year By: /s/ Donette B. Hunter Designated Election Official Orchard Valley Metropolitan District Legal Notice No.: 521359 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS IRON WORKS VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

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The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Doug Erpelding Public Until May 2022 Notice

The following offices remain vacant: NOTICE OF CANCELLATION VACANT Until May 2020 and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS VACANT Until May 2022 §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

/s/ Bradley Neiman GIVEN by the Southgate NOTICE IST.HEREBY Designated Election Official District, Arapahoe at Centennial Metropolitan

County, Colorado, that at the close of business Contact Person forday District: on the sixty-third before the election, there K. Sean were notAllen, moreEsq. candidates for director than ofWHITE BEAR ANKELE fices to be filled, including candidates filing affiTANAKA & WALDRON davits of intent to be write-in candidates; thereAttorneys at Law to be held on May 8, 2018 is fore, the election 2154 E. canceled Commons pursuant Avenue, Suite 2000 1-13.5hereby to section Centennial, Colorado 80122 513(6) C.R.S. (303) 858-1800

The following candidates are hereby Legal Notice No.: 521361 declared elected: First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Mr. Patrick F. Mulhern 4-Year Term Publisher: The Englewood Herald until May, 2022 and the Littleton Independent Ms. Nancy H. Bell 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Mr. Robert Koontz 4-Year Term until May, 2022 Laurie Tatlock Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District:

system, roots still attached. (I think I’m becoming more radical than I thought I would be at this age.) Being a naturally curious person, I have always asked a lot of questions in committee or in the office.

I believe we all grow from asking questions. But what I am learning now from theology school is how to ask better questions, deeper questions. How do we put aside our usual paradigms and not just think outside the box, but instead invent a new box that might look like a circle.

Is this possible within the confines of an existing system? Maybe not. But what I am seeing now is that it shouldn’t be just a binary choice, but a “both/and” of multiple choices. If we could continue the good incremental work inside the system (as with the Legislature) and also work on the outside with those most affected “at the bottom” that could be transforming. We could end up with a brand new way of thinking with no problems to fix at all.

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I didn’t have a background in psychology or sociology but I picked up minors in them, virtually, on the run.

Even at the college level, I worked with students who didn’t know how to study, how to commit, follow through, show up on time, or show up at all.

I was made right after the war (World War II).

I am sure that on some conscious or subconscious level, I was aware of what was going on in our home, and that I was obtaining valuable learning skills.

This may be an unpopular thought: Parents (or guardians) should expect more of themselves when it comes Junior learning how to learn.

By the time Junior is dropped off at his very first school, a lot has already gone into that little head.

Formerly a Colorado state senator, Linda Newell, of Littleton, is a filmmaker, writer, speaker, and consultant.

She may be reached at senlindanewell@ gmail.com, www.lindanewell.org, www. senlindanewell.com, Twitter: @sennewell, Facebook: Senator Linda Newell or Public Notice Public Notice TheLastBill.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS IRON WORKS VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Doug Erpelding Until May 2022 The following offices remain vacant: VACANT Until May 2020 VACANT Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for District: K. Sean Allen, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Public Notice Legal Notice No.: 521361 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION First 29, 2018OF RESULTS andPublication: CERTIFIEDMarch STATEMENT Last Publication: 29, 2018 §1-13.5-513(6),March 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S. Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Southgate

at Centennial Metropolitan District, Arapahoe Public Notice County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION were not more candidates for director than ofand to CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS fices be filled, including candidates filing affiKENT PLACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT davits of intent to be write-in candidates; thereNOS. 1 & 2on May 8, 2018 is fore, the election to be held hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to 513(6) C.R.S. § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 are there were not more The following candidates hereby candidates for director than offices to be filled, declared elected: including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be the election to Mr.write-in Patrickcandidates.

F. MulhernTherefore, 4-Year Term be held onMay, May2022 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled. until

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Ms. Nancy H. Bell 4-Year Term The until following are declared May, candidates 2022 elected by acclamation: Mr. Robert Koontz 4-Year Term

until May, 2022 Lenn Moldenhauer Until May 2022 Jennifer Walker Until May 2022 Laurie Tatlock Will Damrath Until May 2020 Designated Election Official

The following Contact Personoffice for theremains District: vacant: VACANT May 2022 Randall S.Until Warren Telephone Number of the District: 303-649-9857 /s/ Bradley Address of T. theNeiman District: Designated Election Official#150 188 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO 80112 ContactFacsimile Person for Districts: District Number: 303-414-0671 Kristin Esq. DistrictTompkins, Email: randy@mulhernmre.com WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Legal Notice No.: 521354 Attorneys at Law March 29, 2018 First Publication: 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Centennial, Colorado 80122 Publisher: The Englewood Herald (303) 858-1800 and the Littleton Independent Legal Notice No.: 521365 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher:Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS KENT PLACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Lenn Moldenhauer Until May 2022 Jennifer Walker Until May 2022 Will Damrath Until May 2020 The following office remains vacant: VACANT Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: Kristin Tompkins, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No.: 521365 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher:Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY TRUSTEE BILL #2, SERIES 2018; AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL AND ELECTRIC CODE WAS PASSED ON 2ND READING BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON MARCH 20, 2018. A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN HALL AT 2 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBINE VALLEY CO.

Notice To Creditors

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY Public Notice /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK NOTICE TO CREDITORS Legal Notice No.:of521366 Estate Lorna J. Corathers, First Publication: 2018 aka March Lorna 29, Corathers, Last Publication: 29, 2018 akaMarch Lori Corathers, Publisher: Littleton Independent aka Lorna Joan Corathers, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30193 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 16, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Maureen Mayer Personal Representative 8522 E. Sinto Spokane, WA 99212 Legal Notice No.: 521253 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Expecting an educator to make up for indifferences and fumbles in the home is absurd.

Accountability increased the longer I taught.

I had more paperwork to do every year. Eventually I was doing almost as much paperwork as teaching.

I was asked why my students were failing or dropping out. It must be my fault. What could I do about it? My answer was always the same: I could only lead the horse to water.

It took a toll. My metal fatigued, and I got out.

Were my incoming students capable of learning?

Did they get off to a good start at home in the first place, before P.S. 101?

I don’t like it when people point fingers at teachers.

Teachers aren’t the first teachers.

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

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Public Notice

TRUSTEE BILL #2, SERIES 2018; AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL AND ELECTRIC CODE WAS PASSED ON 2ND READING BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON MARCH 20, 2018. A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN HALL AT 2 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBINE VALLEY CO.

In the Matter of the Petition of: Jarred Swedlund (name of person seeking to adopt)

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK

For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 17 JA 230 Division: 22 * Courtroom: 22

Legal Notice No.: 521366 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY TRUSTEE BILL #3, SERIES 2018; AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION WAS PASSED ON 2ND READING BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON MARCH 20, 2018. A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN HALL AT 2 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBINE VALLEY CO.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK Legal Notice No.: 521367 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, Colorado 80120

NOTICE OF HEARING To: David Benzinger (Full Name of Parent).

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on May 17, 2018 at 2:20 p.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner.

Legal Notice No.: 521371 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 201 Publisher: Littleton Independent

District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: GIVING POWER TO THE PEOPLE Jarred Swedlund (name of person seeking to adopt)

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For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 17 JA 230 Division: 22 * Courtroom: 22

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To: David Benzinger (Full Name of Parent).

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

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If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on May 17, 2018 at 2:20 p.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner.

Legal Notice No.: 521371 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 201 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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ACC program helps first-time students adjust to college STAFF REPORT

Students attending college for the first time can get help with their academic and career goals through the Arapahoe Community College FirstYear Experience program.

The program includes a Summer Bridge program, new student orientation, academic planning, career assessment, AAA 101 Student Experience course and attendance at a student engagement series event.

Summer Bridge is targeted at recently graduated high school students and includes a week of activities, instruction and information. It is free and includes lunch every day.

New student orientation helps with the transition to college by providing the information and resources needed to begin classes at ACC. Students work with academic advisors to set longterm college goals and structure their class schedules.

AAA 101 introduces students to

college culture and success strategies through a series of interactive classes.

The course covers soft and hard skills necessary for students to be successful during their college career.

“It is amazing to see the growth of students from day one, to the last day of class,” Karen Browning, ACC marketing project manager and AAA 101 instructor, said in a news release.

“They come away from the course with tools and knowledge that will last a lifetime.”

The student engagement series helps students stay on track and stay on track while making college connections. Events range from financial aid workshops to academic planning to personal budgeting.

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