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BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Sophomores Jessica Albert, left, Christopher Uriarte, middle, and HeavenLee Escobar sit on the homecoming float at Englewood High School’s tailgate event before the homecoming football game Oct. 6. Escobar and Albert are in the EHS student government, and all three students worked on the float.

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Homecoming sparks memories of beautiful floats in the parade when I was a Pirate and we built them all at Burt Chevrolet.”

She attended Englewood High School soon after it was built in 1955.

“The school was brand new and really nice when I was there,” she said. “I have lived in Englewood a long time so I watched the changes at the high school. I saw the number of students get smaller and smaller and finally watched as they tore down most of the school I remember. But I will say the new school is very, very nice.”

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Sherry Swanson Beianzi brought set up her lawn chair at Mansfield and Logan on Oct. 6 to watch the Englewood High School homecoming parade.

“I marched as a member of the pep club when I went to Englewood High School a lot of years ago,” the 1957 EHS graduate said. “The parade was a lot bigger back then because there were so many more kids at Englewood. When I went to school at EHS our homecoming parade marched up Broadway. It really was a great experience. There were a lot

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Three seats are up for election on the Englewood Schools Board of Education this November, with only one incumbent running for re-election.

The other four candidates are newcomers — an author, a landscaping and irrigation manager, a Jefferson County School District official and a teacher who has taught in Denver and Englewood school districts.

The school board sets policies for the district, passes the district budget and chooses the superintendent. The superintendent administers the policies and budget and makes recommendations to the board on both.

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Fire-dispatch merger hearing slated

MY NAME IS

Proposal would end months of wrangling over proposal to combine with larger district

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jonah Gomez, right, with his wife Aimee Felix and their 5-year-old son Sterling FelixGomez. Gomez paints, builds props, and does horror makeup.

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JONAH GOMEZ

Muralist, makeup master, dad Starving artist Born and raised in Englewood. I’m a professional artist — I do handpainted pieces, giant, small. Anything somebody comes up with, I can do. I’ve done a lot of murals for businesses on South Broadway: the Paradox Lounge, the Englewood Tavern — that just opened.

I did a mural for Gecko Vapes recently, too. I’ve got a few paintings up at Angelo’s CDs & More.

Most of my work comes from paintings, building props and doing makeup for movies and productions.

My cousin Jesse works with me. He owns the Englewood Tavern now.

We get commissions to build weapons or props. I’ve had a few gallery showings.

I’m still trying to make a rooted-tothe ground living. I don’t know any artist in Denver who’s not still living

the starving artist lifestyle.

I’m on Instagram as Moltar13 and Facebook as Moltar.Gomez.

Humorous horror I’ve been with my wife for seven years now. She’s just as into the weird and creepy and macabre as I am, so once I found someone like that, I figured I had to marry her.

We’ve got our 5-year-old son Sterling. He loves horror movies, because he’s around to see what the makeup process is like from start to finish. He sees a box full of supplies and, a week or two later, he sees a finished product.

Most people don’t like to hear this, but he’s seen the “Child’s Play” movies. He thinks they’re the funniest thing ever. He loves Jason, Freddy Krueger, all the cheesy `90s horror movies. Every October we dress up our old car as a hearse, and stick a skeleton in there, just to creep people out.

If I can creep out at least one person per day, my day is complete.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

There’s one more chance to sound off on the proposed fire dispatch merger.

Littleton City Council will hold a public hearing during its Oct. 17 meeting before making the final call on the off-again-on-again proposal to merge the city’s fire dispatch service with South Metro Fire Rescue. The city initially shot down the proposal, only to have the city’s fire partners — outside districts that contract with Littleton for fire protection — demand mediation to reconsider the proposal.

City council voted 6-1 at its Oct. 3 meeting on a pair of measures aimed at pursuing the dispatch merger under revised terms, including a new payment structure. Councilmember Doug Clark was the only holdout.

The city’s fire partners — the Highlands Ranch Metro District and the Littleton Fire Protection District, which includes west Centennial, among other areas — said merging Littleton’s city-maintained dispatched services with South Metro, a larger consolidated district covering a vast swath of the southeast metro area, would result in lower costs and better service. Under South Metro’s proposal, dispatched calls would be billed at $58.46 per call, about $25 less per call than Littleton currently charges, resulting in a savings of about $400,000 per year for the city.

South Metro would also provide better conditions to dispatchers, the partners say, with an economy of scale that they say would allow for faster dispatch and more relief time for dispatchers on duty.

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with mediator John Hayes in September, who recommended that the city go ahead with the dispatch merger, but said the partners should pay South Metro directly for dispatch services, rather than using Littleton as a middleman for dispatch fees.

This has the benefit of reducing revenue that would push against the city’s TABOR cap, said city attorney Steve Kemp.

“This gets Littleton off the hook on the question of what would happen if the partners failed to pay on time, too,” Kemp said, adding that the merger would also reduce the city’s liability if there were problems with dispatch services.

However, the post-mediation negotiations include a new wrinkle: While South Metro’s proposal previously said that it would absorb all of Littleton’s full-time dispatchers, the larger district now says they only have room for six new dispatchers — whereas Littleton currently has nine, as well as several part-timers.

Kemp said if the merger went through, the city’s dispatchers would need to apply through the normal job-application process for positions at South Metro.

“That’s what virtually any employer would do to make sure they’re not liable” for Littleton’s hiring decisions, Kemp said.

Employees who didn’t make the cut to join South Metro might be offered positions on the city’s police dispatch team, Kemp said, and any left over might be offered other positions or an incentive package to leave.

Clark reiterated his opposition to the merger, saying the move was premature while the city is still working with consultants to study the possibility of a wholesale merger of the city’s fire protection services with South Metro.

Clark said there’s no hurry, considering the city’s dispatch center is currently meeting its performance standards.

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Voters to decide whether to let more Sunshine in Controversial group has big presence on council ballot

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A loosely affiliated community activist group with a core of longtime supporters known for their opposition to a variety of development efforts is seeing renewed attention this fall, as several central figures are running for city council.

Key figures of Sunshine say the group is only a weekly discussion meeting of active citizens, with no dues, charter or membership roster.

Because the group takes no official stance on city issues, proponents say, it cannot be held accountable for the actions of its attendees. Opponents, however, call it a stumbling block to progress that employs scare tactics to make its points.

On this year’s ballot, three of the nine city council candidates are closely associated with Sunshine: at-large incumbent Doug Clark, atlarge candidate Carol Brzeczek and District 3 candidate Carol Fey. At-large Councilmember Peggy Cole is also a regular attendee of the group’s meetings, meaning if the three candidates won, four of Littleton’s seven councilmembers would be associated with the group.

The group was often called the Sunshine Boys in its early years, said Marty Bolt, one of the group’s handful of founders, who is today the group moderator. The name was an allusion to “sunshine” laws that govern transparency in government proceedings. Eventually the group dropped the “boys,” as it had grown to include many women.

Opposition positions Sunshine is largely known for what its attendees have opposed.

The group was founded in 2002 to oppose a grocery tax, said Bolt, who was once the chairman of the state House District 38 Republicans. Other original members were Libertarians and Democrats, and today the group claims attendees of a variety of political affiliations.

Since then, a search of Littleton Independent articles finds the group associated with opposition to: • A new police station in 2004.

• A lifting of the TABOR revenue collection cap in 2006.

• A proposed Wal-Mart on the Ensor property on South Santa Fe Drive in 2007.

• Council’s use of executive sessions in 2013.

• Urban renewal efforts that kicked into high gear in 2014.

• City Manager Michael Penny, who was fired by council last year.

• The Grove, the apartment development currently underway at Littleton

Boulevard and Bemis Street — opposition that is still making its way through the courts.

“What we do is collect the obvious facts and problems with ideas that are being pushed, and see the real negatives in what’s going on,” Bolt said.

“Any time the government gets off on a high horse, the bad parts need to be discussed and exposed. But we have no set of objectives.”

Brzeczek, a local activist who served on the Littleton school board in the early 1990s, insists the group does not speak as a unified voice.

“Some people give Sunshine a whole lot more credit than it deserves,” said Brzeczek, a regular attendee since the days of the police station proposal. “It doesn’t work that way. We don’t tell councilmembers what to do.”

Brzeczek has been a torchbearer for a number of issues associated with Sunshine, such as the initiative that led to the near-total abolishment of closed-door executive session privileges for city council in 2013. Among the strictest executive session rules in the state, the measure meant that council actions normally conducted in private — such as personnel matters and discussions of real estate deals — are conducted in the open. Last year’s firing of Penny, including an airing of grievances against him, was conducted in open council.

Brzeczek is also a central figure in opposition to the city’s urban renewal efforts, creating Your Littleton Your Vote, a political action committee that championed Issue 300, which required urban renewal efforts to go before a popular vote — and passed by a wide margin.

Petitioners for Issue 300 misled people into thinking that swaths of the city would face condemnation and eminent domain, said Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Brinkman. Brzeczek said she can’t speak for what every petitioner told people, and that the city’s urban renewal proposals did include eminent domain mechanisms.

Why can’t we be friends?

On Sunshine, Brzeczek said anyone interested in how the city is run can attend the group’s free and open meetings, held every Friday at 8:30 a.m. in a nondescript strip mall storefront at 6520 S. Broadway, a few doors down from Solid Grounds Coffee House.

“You can sit and participate or sit and listen,” Brzeczek said.

Not everyone has felt so welcome.

District 3 Councilmember Phil Cernanec said he used to attend meetings but stopped after Bolt told him to stop taking notes.

“I have ADD,” said Cernanec, who is seeking another term in the Nov. 7 election. “One of the ways to deal with that is to take lots of notes. Lots of people in the group take notes, but Marty singled me out and told me I couldn’t, so I quit going.”

Bolt said he didn’t like Cernanec’s

IF YOU GO Sunshine meetings are held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. every Friday in a storefront at 6520 S. Broadway, just south of Solid Grounds Coffee House.

Though Sunshine does not have a website, frequent attendees occasionally write blog posts for littletonunfiltered.com, and Carol Brzeczek maintains a blog on city-related issues at littletonviews.com.

Sunshine has no official spokesperson, but Brzeczek prepares breakfast every week.

She can be reached at mcbreeze@comcast. net.

Coffee at the meetings is $1, and breakfast is $3. level of participation.

“Phil wasn’t a participant, but he was still taking notes,” Bolt said.

“When somebody’s taking that many notes, I want to know what they’re going to do with them.”

Bolt said he didn’t tell Cernanec to stop taking notes, but drew attention to it.

Fey, a regular Sunshine attendee who along with Steven Esses is challenging Cernanec for the District 3 seat, has made her opposition to Cernanec and his role in the approval of The Grove a central theme of her campaign, going on the attack at a recent candidate forum against what she characterized as his indifference to her concerns about an earlier proposed development in her neighborhood.

“I tried to talk to my District 3 representative about working with the city to oppose a building that was twice the size zoning would allow,” Fey said.

“He told me ‘don’t even try — the developer always wins.’”

Fey has recounted the exchange in press releases, campaign events, emails and interviews, though she said she’s “determined not to make this a personal thing.”

Cernanec said the exchange never happened.

“I just wouldn’t say that to someone,” Cernanec said. “I’m a councilmember. I wouldn’t tell a citizen not to bother getting involved.”

Fey said her frustration with the city goes beyond Cernanec.

“There are several hundred city employees, and they aren’t necessarily friendly or helpful when you first call,” Fey said. “They become that over time, but they don’t like hearing from citizens because they think it means complaints and trouble. Not everyone, but a lot of them.”

Critics open up Some councilmembers who have dealt with Sunshine activists don’t hold much love for the group.

“They have an agenda and they are pushing it hard,” Brinkman said in an

email. “They don’t stop at stretching the truth, hiding the truth, and fictionalizing reality to make their point and to gain support.”

Brinkman said that Sunshine’s opposition to The Grove has falsely centered on the notion that citizens were shut out of the approval process, though the project was approved as use by right through the normal zoning process. The claim is currently being fought out in court.

Brinkman expressed concern at the thought of adding Sunshine members to council.

“There is an overall theme of anger and negativity that permeates from them,” Brinkman’s email said. “I would hope that their fevered pitch of anti-everything would be toned down so that there can be a healthier level of discussion and debate. Their continued trajectory backwards doesn’t serve the community and its future.”

District 1 councilman Bill Hopping said he sees hypocrisy in the group’s actions.

“This is the group that fought the historic designation of Main Street, which is Littleton’s heartbeat and a regionally and nationally recognized cultural icon,” Hopping said in an email. “Yet now they complain about the loss of downtown’s historic culture. They fought a building that would have been built at the Grove location and would have had much less impact than the Grove, then complain about the Grove.”

City Manager Mark Relph said the group enjoys no special influence in his office.

“The city manager has a responsibility to listen to all groups and favor none,” Relph said. “I see Sunshine as no different than many groups I have to reach out to periodically. I don’t make a value judgment about them — I just listen. My role isn’t to discuss their influence.”

Offering a different perspective Another slate of council candidates has emerged, drawing support from business interests seeking to counter Sunshine’s influence.

District 1 candidate Patrick Driscoll, and at-large candidates Karina Elrod and Kyle Schlachter — both of whom serve on the city’s urban renewal board with Brzeczek — have drawn endorsements from board members of the nascent Littleton Business Chamber. Elrod and Driscoll have also drawn sizable campaign contributions from the group, city documents show.

Driscoll acknowledged that he represents a different wing of the race.

“There’s a pro-business, pro-growth slate,” Driscoll said. “That’s reality.”

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Q&As with at-large candidates for Littleton City Council Carol Brzeczek Carol Brzeczek (pronounced “breezek”) has lived in Littleton for 54 years. She is the owner of Sheets Unlimited, and was previously a bookkeeper. She holds an associate’s degree in accounting, and served on the Littleton Board of Education from 1993-1997. Brzeczek serves on the city’s LIFT board.

Contact: mcbreeze@comcast.net Why do you want to serve on the Littleton City Council?

I have been attending council meetings for years, writing citizen minutes for years, and reporting on local issues for years and believe that I am well prepared to represent citizens.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

Council needs to engage the community in a citywide conversation about what is important for each of their neighborhoods to protect, to maintain, and become. This does not happen overnight but I believe when

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citizens are meaningfully engaged the results will be a framework for a new Complan. Once the Complan is ready, our zoning code will need to be updated to reflect and protect the integrity of the Complan.

Amid rising housing prices, what can city council do to ensure young families are not priced out of the city?

Sometimes government doesn’t have the answers to our problems.

The answers may come from bankers offering low-interest rate loans and developers including a percentage of affordable units their projects.

As long as people purchase/rent the luxury products being built today we may not see an end to the problem soon. That being said, we have four young families that have moved into our neighborhood so some are finding a way.

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Karina Elrod Karina Elrod has lived in Littleton for 18 years. She works in budget management with the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and has previously worked as director of marketing for Western Union and in finance and accounting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is a certified public accountant. She is on the city’s LIFT board.

Contact: KarinaForLittleton@gmail. com Campaign website: KarinaForLittleton.com

Why do you want to serve on the Littleton City Council?

Littleton provides a great quality of life for our families, but the city is in a reactive position — it is not confronting the opportunities or risks that may arise from fiscal planning and development. I saw this firsthand on the planning commission, where we worked with community input, a citywide plan and an outdated zoning code that were often in conflict, - creating unpredictability and costly situations for all involved. Whether a community wants to change or not doesn’t mean you do nothing about it.

We need to face tough decisions, plan ahead and be ready for our future.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

Smart growth with preservation.

There needs to be acknowledgment of where the “areas of change” can be in our city, from underperforming strip malls and infill, to the few remaining developable parcels. I would urge the use of smart growth concepts in these areas Elrod to create great places and spaces which are “in character” to Littleton. This enlivens and produces opportunities in other parts of our city, dissipating the market pressures on our historic buildings, established neighborhoods, and prized parks and trails.

Amid rising housing prices, what can city council do to ensure young families are not priced out of the city?

Market conditions will force choices, from buying a smaller home, moving near transit or renting longer.

Young families are necessary to fill our schools and add stability in our neighborhoods. City council can help being amenable to smaller lot sizes for single-family homes, and that policies are in place to support condos and townhomes as developers get back to building them. Housing options close to transit mitigate the cost burden of car ownership. For those that can’t or don’t want to purchase, ensure our apartment stock is updated with units SEE ELROD, P10

Doug Clark Doug Clark has lived in Littleton for 27 years. He is retired from systems and software consulting, and previously worked in machine design, production control and planning, and aerospace engineering. He holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, and has served on city council four times over the last 20 years, twice as mayor.

Contact: doug@ClarkForCouncil.org Campaign website: ClarkForCouncil.org Why do you want to serve on the Littleton City Council?

I believe there need to be people on council to represent citizens’ interests. The interests of the citizens are sometimes different than the interests of the staff, the employee unions, and the developers. These differences show up in discussions on taxes verses expenses, services that should be provided by the city, priorities on spending, and how development and redevelopment should happen, to list but a few. I believe my job as a council member is to represent the interests

of the citizens.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

By determining the desires of the citizens and making sure those Clark desires are reflected in the Comprehensive Plan and zoning and subdivision codes of the city.

While those documents have gone through changes for at least the last 15 years, there are still some areas of the city which are not adequately addressed, like Santa Fe south of Mineral.

That needs to be fixed. The bigger problem right now is the confusion about how existing code should be interpreted, mostly caused by a large turnover in staff. While that situation is getting better this needs more attention by the council.

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Kyle Schlachter Kyle Schlachter has lived in Littleton for eight years. He is the outreach coordinator for the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. He has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Denver and a master’s degree in geography from the University of Tennessee.

Contact: Kyle4Littleton@gmail.com Campaign website: www.Kyle4Littleton.com Why do you want to serve on the Littleton City Council?

New ideas make communities flourish. It seems the same faces and same voices have been involved in Littleton politics for quite some time. Our community needs a fresh perspective and a new attitude. Too much fear, anger and divisiveness has been driving the discourse in Littleton. We need to take a holistic approach to our challenges and opportunities and focus on bigger issues than individual buildings.

I plan to work for the good of all of Littleton.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

The first step is to update the Comprehensive Plan to fit our current situation. We need to hear from as many voices in community as possible to create a vision for what we want Littleton to look like in the future.

Part of this process is understanding that Littleton is a part of a larger community and is a desirable place to live. Healthy, safe and dynamic cities are always in the process of Schlachter change. Working with our citizens and business partners, city council needs to adopt policies that proactively manage and direct change instead of merely reacting to it.

Amid rising housing prices, what can city council do to ensure young families are not priced out of the city?

The city just completed a housing study. I’ll use the results of that study to request development of an Affordability Action Plan. It is important to look to what other communities have done — both effectively and ineffectively — to deal with rising housing prices. Historically Littleton has embraced a housing policy where there would be enough affordable housing stock that our children could afford to live here as well as their teachers and our firefighters.

What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

As Littleton is a part of a much larger metropolitan area, we must SEE SCHLACHTER, P17

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Q&As with candidates for Littleton City Council District 3 Phil Cernanec

Phil Cernanec has lived in Littleton for 27 years. He is recently retired from financial advising, and has also worked as an actuary, international business consultant, compliance supervisor, sales manager, adjunct professor and leadership facilitator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Notre Dame, and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and Chartered Life Underwriter. He has served as the District 3 representative since 2009 and was mayor from 2013-2015. He is also a board member and treasurer of South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

Contact: phil.cernanec@gmail.com Campaign website: facebook.com/ LittletonPhil

Why do you want to serve on the Littleton City Council?

During my tenure on council, I have been advocating for a comprehensive plan review and now, with recent personnel additions, we are poised to move forward, starting with broad citizen engagement to develop a community-based future vision for our city. From there, we revise the comprehensive plan and make appropriate changes to codes and ordinances. I have the experience (both local and regional) to make a positive difference in this process. If we do not move ahead with this approach, it’s likely citizens will continue to be frustrated by the processes currently in place.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

A prudent approach is to manage growth and development in keeping with a revised comprehensive plan, at the root of which would be a community vision created collaboratively with robust citizen engagement.

Economic vitality, safety (police/fire), maintaining the unique character of Littleton, traffic patterns, preserving and improving infrastructure, housing and transportation all need to be carefully considered. Until we revise our comprehensive plan, we do the best we can within the current constraints. Zoning (the contract between city and property owner) and codes are an important part of the comprehensive plan that needs to be reviewed and updated.

Amid rising housing prices, what can city council do to ensure young families are

not priced out of the city?

We are fortunate to live in a community where we have great schools, parks, employers, and neighborhoods that attract every demographic. Unfortunately, council cannot control the market price Cernanec of housing. I believe the problem of inflated pricing is due to the lack of overall housing inventory, and because of state legislation that currently discourages entry-level home development. I have testified at the Capitol to work toward removing this hurdle at the state level. Locally I have taken the lead in passing an ordinance that would encourage the development of housing that would be appropriate for younger families.

What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

Problem areas like Santa Fe at Mineral require regional solutions, collaborating with RTD, CDOT, and neighboring cities on things like traffic signal timing. The Denver Regional Council of Governments Board, on which I serve, provides transportation grants that will be needed for solutions to these regional issues within Littleton. Actions to provide near-term relief during peak drive times through working with Littleton Public Schools and local businesses to coordinate school and shift start-times so that they are better staggered.

Council, working with our recently hired traffic engineer, can also make improvements to traffic flow at neighborhood entrances.

What two issues need more attention than the current city council has given them?

The review of our comprehensive plan is finally on the agenda for 2018.

I have been advocating for this for years. The process begins with robust citizen engagement to develop a community vision for Littleton’s future.

Using this as our guide, the comprehensive plan (including review of zoning and codes) is revised. I believe this will help eliminate surprises and disappointments in the future.

We need to deal with long-term issues related to our growing and aging population. Transportation and infrastructure, improved mobility and safety are top concerns that need to have fiscally responsible and sustainable solutions.

Steven Esses Steven Esses has lived in Littleton for 33 years. He’s retired from Denver Public Health, and has a bachelor’s degree in environmental health from Colorado State University, where he served in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Contact: essessoftball@aol.com Why do you want to serve on the Littleton City Council?

I feel I can make a difference on the city council. A more conservative approach is needed to enhance the growth within our city. I have a strong background of getting along with people. Sports let us all come together as a team to get to our goals and I can bring that strength to our city council.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

Growth is going to happen. We need to do properly manage it, study it and make it as affordable as possible. Zoning rules must be followed. Plans must

be approved by the proper housing codes and by Tri-County Health Department.

Amid rising housing prices, what can city council do to ensure young families are not priced out of the city?

At this time I don’t Esses know the best solution for the rising cost of housing. It has affected the whole metro area.

What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

Traffic flow is also an issue that needs fixing, and we must communicate with our neighboring cities to work them to help solve the problem.

What two issues need more attention than the current city council has given them?

After recent events in Las Vegas we must maintain our first responders and police.

Carol Fey Carol Fey has lived in Littleton for 30 years. She is retired from Honeywell as a technical sales manager, and operates Carol Fey & Associates, which publishes how-to books for contractors. She holds two master’s degrees, in English and industrial technology, from Bowling Green State University.

Contact: carol@carolfey.com Campaign website: carolfey4littleton.com Why do you want to serve on the Littleton City Council?

Citizens deserve a voice in government because they pay the bills. Existing council has made of point of not listening to citizens.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

Follow the law, and that includes zoning law. Littleton has been governed by exceptions and exemptions— at the whim of council members and staff. The result is that neither citizens nor developers know what to expect, and we needlessly get pitted against each other. If zoning needs to be revised, then do the work to revise it rather than skirting around it.

Amid rising housing prices, what can city

council do to ensure young families are not priced out of the city?

According to the city of Littleton, population distribution among adult age groups is even. That seems appropriate and indicates to me that city government intervention isn’t called for. Littleton’s published report shows the following breakdown of adult age demographFey ics: Age 25-35: 12 percent, age 35-44: 12 percent, age 45-54: 14 percent, age 5564: 15 percent, age 65-74: 9 percent, age 75-84: 6 percent, age 85-plus: 3 percent.

The city’s projections for 2020 are similar.

What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

Plan, plan, plan. Make sure no development happens without the developer paying in advance for the required traffic infrastructure improvements (roadbed improvement, road widening, traffic signals, etc.).

What two issues need more attention than the current city council has given them?

Evaluate and if necessary update zoning; and rewrite the city comprehensive plan with extensive citizen involvement.

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Q&As with candidates for Littleton City Council District 1 Kama Suddath Kama Suddath moved to Littleton as a child in 1980, moved away after high school, and returned nine years ago. She is a public health nurse for Tri-County Health Department and was previously an attorney. She has bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and political science, a BSN in nursing from Regis University and a JD from the University of Denver.

Contact: ElectKama4Council@ gmail.com Campaign website: ElectKama4Council.com Why do you want to serve on the Littleton City Council?

I have lived in Littleton for most of my life. I have seen the changes and the growth and decided to run for office to be a part of the solution. I’d like to see a vision and a plan for our community. I’d like to continue the excellence of our schools and open spaces and retain Littleton’s historical character. I want to be a fresh face on city council with new ideas. I believe my experience as both an attorney and a nurse will help me work with current city council and listen to the citizens we serve.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

We need to come up with a plan. We need a vision looking forward to the next 10-20 years and where we would like our city to conserve and where we want it to expand in a manner that doesn’t overburden roads, schools and resources. I would open this process up to citizens to develop this plan, review ordinances and zoning laws and update the policies to reflect this shared vision.

Amid rising housing prices, what can city council do to ensure young families are not priced out of the city?

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What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

Littleton needs a transportation plan. Right now when a project is being considered for approval a traffic study is required but because we have no standards the traffic study is just that — a study. We need standards that will protect the citizens that are living here — without protection new developments impact our quality of life in a negative way and it is unacceptable.

As a nurse, I work with many young people pushed out of the downtown area by rising costs. We need to attract new jobs and businesses as a part of our plan. Council needs to attract a new generation who Suddath love the city as we do. I will fight as a council member to attract millennials with new jobs and work to see what options are available as council works to maintain a city that everyone can afford.

What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

Council needs to partner with neighboring communities, CDOT, and RTD in order to plan and fund roads to improve the current traffic, especially down Broadway and Santa Fe, but we also need better, more integrated public transit options.

We need better bus routes, options to connect to the light rail, parking for commuters, and bike lanes. Encouraging public transit, providing better options and developing partnerships with our neighbors are all a part of the solution.

What two issues need more attention than the current city council has given them?

The two issues I got into the race to help solve include growth and transportation. For too long we have addressed growth as a parcel by parcel decision. We need a strategic plan and I will push for that process to start immediately.

On transportation, people need more and better options. We need a way to connect citizens to light rail for access to downtown and events.

We need to encourage and provide bike lanes and carpool lanes. We need safe and updated roads. And we need to plan the road access to all the growth occurring in our area.

What two issues need more attention than the current city council has given them?

Most everyone wants to preserve and protect Littleton’s small town character and feel yet we see it disappearing because we have not defined just what we mean by those terms. We can’t protect what we haven’t defined.

Redevelopment — Littleton’s future will be about redevelopment and we need to be prepared for what that means in our established neighborhoods. We have a glimpse of what it can be with The Grove. As part of the Complan update process we need to talk about what can and/or shouldn’t be allowed in our neighborhoods.

Patrick Driscoll Patrick Driscoll has lived in Littleton for 17 years. He is an account executive for a mortgage lender, and has a bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University.

Contact: patrickdriscoll@ptd4citycouncil.com Campaign website: ptd4citycouncil. com Why do you want to serve on Littleton City Council?

I’ve lived in Littleton for 17 years, and I’m in a position to give back to our community. I believe I have the work ethic and commitment to make a difference. I have made a commitment to the community and businesses to be available. Collaboration and communication are the foundations of my campaign.

What would your approach be to managing growth and development in the city, if elected?

Managing growth and development are key issues in this election. I believe we must create a vision, and then execute a Master Plan for the city before we can approve development.

Not every proposal is the right fit for a piece of property. City council must be open to collaborate with the interested party to find a solid solution.

Amid rising housing prices, what can city council do to ensure young families are not priced out of the city?

This issue is a concern for every community along the Front Range, and not easily answered. Littleton has done

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Amid rising housing prices, what can city council do to ensure young families are not priced out of the city?

The wrong answer is to try and reduce demand by constantly building new housing. That leads to a never-ending increase in density, which destroys our city and quality of life. The most appropriate solution is to not replace the older, smaller, more affordable homes in the city with newer more expensive condos and apartments. Along with that we must ensure the older neighborhoods remain safe and desirable.

What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

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a good job of promoting our city, and unfortunately the market is driving home prices. City council can be open to further development of multifamily, single-family homes, apartments and condos, but it must be the right project for the property.

What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

Traffic congestion is a major concern, and only getting worse. The development of Sterling Ranch means more traffic on Santa Fe. Everything like flyovers and an HOV lane from C-470 to Bowles will cost a lot of money that the city doesn’t have. Perhaps we could run a trolley bus between downtown, Breckenridge Brewery and Aspen Grove.

That would keep a little traffic off of Santa Fe, and help with downtown parking. There is no easy answer, and city council needs to stay front and center.

What two issues need more attention than the current city council has given them?

Littleton Fire Department and Emergency Rescue: There are reports that show how Littleton Fire Rescue can save Littleton a substantial amount of money. These reports must be brought to light so the new city council can decide if it’s the right decision for the taxpayers.

Housing: Our market is hot right now, and there doesn’t seem to be a slowdown in sight.

I think there are some innovative solutions which might help some of our intersections and roadways.

For example, it might be possible to reroute the bike lane on westbound Mineral and convert the right-turn lanes into through lanes under the railroad bridge.

However, the real solution to the big intersections and roadway congestion is teaming with Colorado Department of Transportation and DRCOG to obtain the funding and attention needed.

What two issues need more attention than the current city council has given them?

Spending more on streets to fix congestion issues and make sure our infrastructure does not deteriorate.

Purchase more open space while the land is available.

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Q&As with Englewood School Board candidates Todd Fahnestock Todd Fahnestock has lived in Englewood for 16 years. He is a full-time author and writes science fiction and fantasy novels, including the “Whisper Prince” trilogy, for children and adults. Prior to writing full-time, he worked in nonprofits related to diabetes, including as the director of development for the American Diabetes Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Colorado College.

Contact: todd.fahne Fahnestock stock@gmail.com Personal website: toddfahnestock.com Why do you want to serve on the school board?

I have a lifelong passion for learning. It’s vitally important to instill this in our youth. As an author, I also have a deep love of creative writing, the arts and self-expression. I believe in fostering imagination, personal responsibility and a strong work ethic. You never know who is going to become our next great leader, the next spark of significant change in our culture, and it all starts here in our

local schools. No matter where we are bound in life, the experiences we create in elementary, middle school and high school influence us forever.

What can be done to improve test scores and graduation rates in the district?

We can lower the instances of disruptive classrooms. In a disruptive classroom, even a diligent student may get Bs, Cs or worse. But in a room that is serene and focused on learning, the same student becomes a straight-A student. Obviously, a productive classroom is the goal of every teacher, but even the best teachers can get a mix of students that is disruptive. Socioemotional learning programs (SELs) promote mutual respect for teachers and classmates and lower disruptions.

Enhancing SELs where we have them and instituting them where we don’t will achieve higher test scores.

How do you think social-emotional programs play into student success?

When a student feels their teachers and fellow students investing in their personal life, they are likely to make a reciprocal investment. SELs foster SEE FAHNESTOCK, P29

Caty Husbands Caty Husbands has lived in Englewood for about eight years. She has worked as an instructional lead on world history at STRIVE Prep Excel high school in Denver, a social studies teacher at Noel Community Arts School in Denver and a K-12 substitute teacher and special education paraprofessional at Charles Hay World School in Englewood. She’s also been an affiliate faculty member at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Husbands participated in the ASPIRE teaching licensure program at the University of Colorado Denver and has a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from the University of California, Husbands Berkeley. She earned a master’s degree in southeast Asian studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Contact: 303-328-7929 or clillyg@ gmail.com.

Campaign website (Facebook): bit.ly/2xdmLdf Why do you want to serve on the school

board?

As a parent, I am able to contribute in important ways, but I would like to do more. I would like to bring my 20 years’ experience to the board to provide a new and different perspective.

I want to learn from other people and collaborate to come up with innovative ways to strengthen our schools.

Because I have been a paraeducator in a special needs classroom, a substitute teacher, a teacher, an administrator and a parent, I have experience that allows me to look at issues from different educational perspectives that are based on my firsthand experience.

What can be done to improve test scores and graduation rates in the district?

Children who leave third grade at reading level are more likely to graduate from high school than their peers who are (not). (Recently), Denver Public Schools held intensive literacy training for K-3 teachers during the summer. After one year, DPS saw double-digit increases in third-graders that could read at (their grade) level.

This will, eventually, influence graduation rates as these children move SEE HUSBANDS, P29

Jennifer Hubbard Jennifer Hubbard has lived in Englewood for almost 16 years. She is a subject-matter expert in information technology for Jefferson County School District, responsible for technical support, training, documentation and implementation for educational software applications, including state assessments.

She has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Northern Colorado.

Hubbard Contact: jenhubbard19 @gmail.com or 303-324-4162 Campaign website: None

Why do you want to serve on the school board?

I am running for the Englewood school board because I would like to be more involved in the decisions that are being made and to try and make Englewood Schools even better.

I would like to involve the community more so that they have the opportunity to see the great work that is being done in the schools and have a chance to be a meaningful part of the process.

I want to nourish the forward progress Englewood has seen and help it grow.

SEE HUBBARD, P11

Carl Montegna Carl Montegna has lived in Englewood for almost 21 years. He is a landscape- and irrigation-division manager for Consolidated Divisions Inc., an environmental contractor. He’s been in the landscape industry since 2000.

He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Texas Tech University and graduated from Arapahoe High School in Montegna what is now Centennial.

Contact: cctpmontegna@gmail.com Campaign website: None Why do you want to serve on the school board?

Two main items drew my attention and prompted me to run for the school board. First, seeing all of the recent

construction and new facilities being built with the bonds the Englewood voters so graciously approved, I wanted to get more involved with seeing how the money is being spent. Second is the retention of students and staff in the Englewood school system.

What can be done to improve test scores and graduation rates in the district?

Placing more emphasis on attendence. Possibly closing or limiting students’ freedom to leave the school grounds may help get them to spend more time in the classroom, which should help both test scores and gradu ation rates.

How do you think social-emotional programs play into student success?

SEE MONTEGNA, P11

Tena Prange Tena Prange has lived in Englewood for 19 years. She is an accountant for the Office of Behavioral Health in the Colorado Department of Human Services. Before working in the behavioral health field, she worked with adults with developmental disabilities Prange as a staff member and manager of care in group homes. She is the current president on the Englewood Schools Board of Education.

She has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University

of Phoenix and a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Regis University.

Contact: tenaforenglewood@gmail. com Campaign website (Facebook): bit.ly/2ym5P4n Why do you want to serve on the school board?

I am running for a second term on the Englewood school board, and as sitting president, I recognize there is much work to be done. We’ve had a series of successes; however, constant SEE PRANGE, P11

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Ransomware virus temporarily downs internal city systems Englewood says residents’ info not compromised; services largely restored by Oct. 6

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

City of Englewood officials said Oct. 4 that the city’s information technology staff detected a ransomware virus that impacted Englewood’s municipal networks and systems.

Ransomware is a type of virus that generally interrupts computer systems or blocks access to them and demands that money be paid to restore the victim’s access.

As of the afternoon of Oct. 6, servers for the Englewood Civic Center, Englewood Recreation Center, Malley Senior Recreation Center and Englewood Public Library were working as normal, said Alison Carney, spokeswoman for the city. Servers at the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant still needed work. Englewood information technology staff got help from city and county of Denver IT staff, Carney said,

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She said she enjoys watching the parade, watching the kids and listening to the band and looks forward to it each year.

The Oct. 6 parade was one of the final activities during the 2017 homecoming celebration.

There route for this year’s parade was changed as instead of starting west of Broadway this year it began at Duncan Park and marked along Logan to Mansfield.

Traditionally the Englewood High School band leads the parade. This year the first parade entry after the police vehicle was the new Englewood High School band’s truck and trailer used to transport the band equipment to competition. The truck was followed by the band, homecoming royalty in pickup trucks and floats.

The focus shifted to the EHS Stadium that evening as the Pirates football team played Machebeuf. The game’s halftime was extended for homecoming as all the royalty was introduced and the king and queen were crowned.

This year’s king and queen were Taylor Blackburn and Maryah Hoeft.

The visiting Buffaloes won the football game.

The Oct. 6 activities were among the week-long list of events on the calendar to celebrate homecoming.

Students were kept busy with competitions were held during lunchtime each school day and volunteers gathered after school to work on parade floats. On Oct. 4, football players donned the proper attire to be cheerleaders for the annual Powder Puff flag football game. The team of juniors and seniors outscored their freshman and sophomore opponents.

who helped wipe and restore affected devices.

All services were up and running for the public, Carney said. Carney noted that the city did not pay any ransom.

Many city staff were able to work like normal Oct. 6, but many PCs were affected by the virus, Carney said, and still impeded work at that time.

City services will still be open and “we will continue to provide the best services possible given the circumstances,” said Eric Keck, city manager, on Oct. 4. At that time, the Englewood Civic Center was able to process payment by cash or check, but could not run credit cards. The library was open, but some operations, like payments made on late fines or placing items on hold, could not be accepted. The Englewood Recreation Center and Malley Senior Recreation Center were open but could not take payments or register people for classes. All those

services were functional as of Oct. 6.

IT specialists with the city worked to investigate and determine the scope of damage to the network after it was discovered the night of Oct. 3, a statement by the city said.

“All of our information indicates that personally identifiable information of employees and residents was not compromised or obtained through this attack,” the statement said.

The city’s understanding of the attack is that it encrypts or locks files to hold them hostage in hopes of getting a payment for their release, Carney said.

It “spreads through the system unless we shut down our networks, which we did,” Carney said. “This is different from other attacks in that the information is encrypted, not ‘stolen’ off our network. Thus, some sensitive information may be encrypted, but (it’s) not at risk of being accessed by an outside agent.”

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open seat. Board members are limited to two four-year terms. Englewood school board elections, like the city’s municipal elections, are held every two years on odd-numbered years.

Tena Prange, the current president of the board, is running for re-election.

Sharon Scheminske and Kevin Ebert, first and second vice president, respectively, are two years into their first terms.

Secretary Dagan Thomas served for two years after filling a position left vacant by Gene Turnbull, then 64, who died after fighting illness in 2013.

Thomas is not running again, nor is Jason Sakry, treasurer, who is near the end of his first term.

Candidates do not run for specific positions on the board — they vote among themselves to decide the positions after they’re elected.

Election Day is Nov. 7.

Clockwise from left, senior Haley Eickmann stands atop the senior class float at the Englewood High School tailgate event before the homecoming football game Oct. 6. “For three years, we’ve won best float,” Eickmann said.

“So we’re trying to” win again.

Eickmann came up with the float’s drive-in theater theme.

The “Pirate Pride” sign sits above the bleachers at Englewood High School. Football players warm up before the homecoming game.Sophomore Oryan Butler, left, and senior Joseph Westerfield pose near the football field. Butler and Westerfield both play percussion in the band.

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What can city council to do improve traffic flow in Littleton?

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going out in under a minute, which are the standards outlined in our partner contracts,” Clark said, adding that he sees this as a way for the firefighter’s union to push the city toward a wholesale merger with South Metro.

“There was no mention of problems with dispatch by consultants or other city agencies or partners until after the council started talking about merging with South Metro.”

What two issues need more attention than the current city council has given them?

Homelessness: A growing homeless population in our area, and our society in general. It has become a more visible part of our community. A concerted effort is needed to understand the individual situations, what it means for our community and how to help address it.

Branding and economic development: Developing the right branding, and positioning of our city to attract, retain and grow the businesses that are right for Littleton. We need to have a good grasp of our city’s value proposition to promote it to the business community.

Councilmember Debbie Brinkman, who is the council’s liaison with the fire partners, disagreed. She called the dispatch merger “an excellent option.”

“We’ve had problems in the dispatch center for years,” Brinkman said.

“I’ve been in meetings with staff and fire and heard about them, and we’ve never done anything about it.”

Brinkman said the dispatch center has suffered from short-staffing and tough conditions, and that a merger is a good option because it reduces the city’s costs during a budget crunch, and fixes the dispatch problems without expensive upgrades.

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changes internal to our system as well as from the state and federal levels mean that we need to stabilize and work toward the meaning behind our tagline of “Belong and Thrive.” I believe we are at a place where we need consistency in how we implement our strategic plan and choices around curriculum in order for teachers to feel valued and for students to achieve.

What can be done to improve test scores and graduation rates in the district?

Better results will come from stability in leadership and teachers to deeply implement the strategic plan.

Teachers need timely and consistent communication and support to implement curriculum with fidelity for students to demonstrate both growth and achievement. Retention of teachers who have mastered their trade and are working in strong partnership with leadership will boost results across all levels. I believe this, in concert with a balanced implementation of restorative practices, will create the ripe environment in which Englewood students will truly belong and thrive.

How do you think social-emotional programs play into student success?

I do believe our movement toward restorative practices will lead to greater success for Englewood students. I know from many conversations with students, the relationship with teachers and building leadership deeply affects their engagement in learning on a daily basis. I anticipate it will take three years to see measurable results in this area. It takes

time to implement fresh approaches within the system as a whole and then educate adults and students alike on how the practices work. This includes ensuring that we are educating our families and including them in the practices as well.

What can the school board do to enhance support for teachers’ efforts in the classroom?

As a board member, I’ve found one of the best ways to support the teachers is to be present throughout the district and be willing to listen. It is important to visit each school and various events to listen to teachers on their turf and to see the realities of the work firsthand. I also believe it is important to strive to balance district and building professional development time with personal planning time. Consistent and pointed collaboration time with instructional coaches can also be an effective tool to support the high expectations of the teachers in the classrooms.

What two issues need more attention than the current school board has given them?

A concerted effort to attract and retain both teachers and students is an absolute must for the district. We need to tell the story of our school district often and well. We have made strides in this area; however, I believe it is time to revisit our resources and time commitment to this area.

Creating measurements for the ends in the strategic plan is also an area of opportunity. Each time the board receives a presentation, I believe we should be presented with a measurement in order to assess progress in the following six months to a year.

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What can be done to improve test scores and graduation rates in the district?

I believe that a major contributor to poor test scores is teacher turnover.

When there is a significant number of new teachers in Englewood every year, it is very difficult to get any momentum toward perfecting the curriculum and how it is presented to students.

I also think that more mentoring between teachers and schools is needed.

If something is working well in one classroom or building, trying to replicate that practice district-wide could be beneficial for all students.

How do you think social-emotional programs play into student success?

School has to be a whole-child approach. Taking care of a student’s academic needs while ignoring a student’s emotional ones does a disservice to the student.

If students can feel comfortable enough to talk about the issues and anxieties they are facing, as well as staff being trained in how to meet students where they are, then the academics will fall into place. Nothing can be changed overnight. I would hope that if implemented with fidelity, Englewood would see the positive effect of social-emotional programming within a year or two with a gradual increase in graduation rates and test

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Teachers and students should maintain more of a professional relationship than a personal relationship. Schools should provide a safe and friendly environment where students can express themselves and be exposed to all types of views and opinions.

However, it should be very clear both the student and the teacher have a responsibility to do their respective jobs.

What can the school board do to enhance

scores.

What can the school board do to enhance support for teachers’ efforts in the classroom?

Listen to them. Teachers are in the classrooms with students every day. Trusting them more with curriculum choices and the best way to convey standards is critical. Allowing teachers the freedom to be innovative and to perfect their craft will lead to happier teachers and more engaged students.

I also believe that it is the board’s responsibility to do everything in its power to find the money needed to bring these innovative programs and activities to fruition.

What two issues need more attention than the current school board has given them?

I feel that the issue of why there are so many students who live in Englewood but do not attend Englewood schools should be investigated. Finding out why parents in Englewood have decided to send their children to neighboring districts may help to address those concerns and bring students back to Englewood. Along that same vein, finding a way to bring in more students to Englewood (and) showing off the wonderful career and technical education programs that are available here should be a priority. Increased enrollment leads to increased revenue that could enhance the student experience in Englewood.

support for teachers’ efforts in the classroom?

The best thing we can do is listen with an open mind. The teachers are in the classroom and will tell us what they need. Let’s be open to any and all suggestions and be willing to try some unconventional methods to better our students’ education.

What two issues need more attention than the current school board has given them?

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The life of the party

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Emily Clarke practices her dead face.

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Devin Rockett, left, and Coleton Grothe pose for what looked like an unconventional prom picture.

It was a beautiful day to be undead.

The ninth annual Littleton Zombie Crawl staggered down Littleton Boulevard into downtown on Oct. 7, bringing out a few dozen would-be zombies and other creatures to hunt for brains.

The crawl wound up at Reinke Bros. just off Main Street, where zombies tore into a roast pig.

A scheduling conflict meant the event coincided with Denver’s much larger Zombie Crawl, but a core of diehards kept it local.

“I wait all year to dress up like this,” said Devyn Rockett, dressed like a brain-starved undead cheerleader. “The free food doesn’t hurt either. It’s October, and this is spooktacular.”

Anastasia Olivas, 12, was a cat, not a zombie, but her little sister Ariana Olivas, 10, rocked the undead look.

Reinke Bros. haunted house still a year out Renovations are drawing to a close at downtown’s weirdest store

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Reinke Bros.’ famous haunted house in Littleton is still under construction, but don’t be afraid — it’ll be back next year.

“The haunted house was always good, but now it’ll be great,” said Reinke Bros. owner Greg Reinke. “We’ll have more animatronics, more special effects, more illusions.”

Reinke’s store, a sprawling and eclectic costume and prop shop stuffed with everything from the whimsical to the ghastly, has been under renovation since a colossal hailstorm damaged the roof in June 2014. After lengthy wrangling with his insurance company, Reinke said the store is better

than ever.

Upgrades include a new roof, LED lighting, asbestos abatement, low-flow bathroom fixtures, new sprinkler systems and new air conditioning units.

“We’ll basically be a LEED building, but the ugliest one down here on Main Street,” Reinke said.

True to form, Reinke’s got big plans for the future.

“We’re even working on trying to put in a roller coaster,” Reinke said.

“That’ll take a few years. You’ll stand in these coffins, they’ll drop you into a grave, shoot you over the roof, and that’s how you’ll get into the haunted house.”

Reinke Bros. has 6,000 costumes for sale, another 10,000 for rent, and a galaxy of accessories and props, Reinke said. Their warehouse is also being completed, which includes sets and props for movies and events.

Reinke begins assembling the Halloween decorations in Denver’s Union Station this week.

Reinke Bros. owner Greg Reinke shows off one of the recently renovated portions of his wild and wacky costume and prop shop. His famous haunted house is slated to re-open next year.

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Englewood moves toward biogas fuel plan, but Littleton not yet sold Use tax leaves Littleton hesitant on project at wastewater plant

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One person’s waste product is another person’s fuel — that’s the idea Englewood and Littleton might soon use to make millions of dollars on a project to repurpose and sell a byproduct from their joint wastewater treatment plant called biogas, a renewable energy source.

The proposal, in the works since at least last October, moved forward as the Englewood City Council passed its wastewater treatment plant budget on a preliminary vote Oct. 2. Barring amendments to the bill, Englewood’s final vote on appropriating money for that budget, which affects the project’s ability to move forward, is expected Oct. 16.

But the plan faces two critical hurdles: whether councilmembers can agree how to pay for it and whether Littleton City Council agrees to hop on board with what Englewood appears to be enthusiastically proposing.

“As it is currently proposed, this project is, in essence, a form of gambling,” said Doug Clark, a Littleton councilmember. “We would be taking

on a high level of risk with citizens’ money.”

Englewood largely doesn’t see it that way.

Burning valuable gas At the core of the plan is the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, which purifies used water — what gets flushed down toilets and drains from showers, sinks, washing machines and so on. The treatment produces a byproduct called biogas, some of which is burned for heating within the wastewater-plant system.

The rest gets “flared” in a waste-gas burner.

Englewood and Littleton are looking at converting the biogas into “compressed natural gas” to be sold to a third party. Carollo Engineers’ report to the cities projected the plan could make nearly $15 million or $18 million in net revenue over 20 years and would pay for itself within five or four years, respectively, based on which of the two options within the plan the cities choose.

The first option, storing the gas at a third-party location such as Waste Management at West Union Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive, would cost about $8.4 million to complete.

The second — putting the fuel in pipelines owned by Xcel Energy — would cost about $7.5 million to pull off.

That choice would also make use of

nearly all of the gas the wastewater plant produces, which would not be the case with the first option, said Eric Keck, Englewood city manager. Coordinating storage and other logistics with the third party in the first option would also be a challenge, Keck said.

‘Gambling’ or sound investment?

There is disagreement over whether the plan is a financial risk.

“It is possible the project will never pay for itself,” Clark said. The way the cities would make money is by selling “renewable energy credits,” called RINs, for “resource identification number,” Clark said. RINs are assigned to batches of renewable fuel that are sold in the energy market.

A federal program requires oil companies sell a certain amount of renewable “biofuels” through the year 2022.

The amount of money that Englewood and Littleton could make by putting renewable fuel into the market would depend on the price of RINs, Clark said.

“If the price ... does not match the projection, or the actual cost of the project exceeds estimates, or the RIN program is canceled before 2022, the project will not break even,” Clark said. The report used a price-per-RIN of $2.50 to predict the payback time, but that’s higher than the recent threeyear average price, Clark said.

That price is $1.78, Clark said, adding that if the price jumped to, say, $3,

the profits would be even larger than projected, though.

The estimate for how long the project would take to pay for itself is based on current RIN rates, Keck said.

“Our goal is to have the investment paid off by 2022 so that if the (federal) program continues, we would be earning annual profits in the $1 millionplus range for each additional year,” Keck said. “If the program ends after 2022, we will be ... in a prime position to look at other revenue sources from the (gas).”

Keck said, in the pipeline injection scenario, the plant could “beneficially use nearly 100 percent of the gas we are currently producing” and that Xcel Energy is a “very interested and motivated partner” in the project. The plan could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent of emissions from 1,162 automobiles, Keck said.

Payment options and use-tax issue Because of a use tax that would affect costs the cities would pay on the project, Littleton would end up paying more than half the cost, according to Clark.

“Englewood also charges itself the use tax, but since it is paying itself the tax, it is the same as not paying it,” Clark said.

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In a world often awash in ugliness, beauty is the best place to retreat

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on’t look at me. sections in libraries and bookQUIET And don’t look to stores are dedicated to help books, me.

DESPERATION designed to get you through the When someone constant drone of Mother Nature and human nature. like Harvey, Irma, Maria I am almost talked out when it or Stephen Paddock comes comes to the things that people do to along who challenges people. How will anyone ever comexistence in ways that are pletely understand why Stephen difficult to rationalize, exPaddock did what he did, or why plain or accept, don’t look those Columbine boys did what they to me for answers, because did, or why ISIS does what it does?

I don’t have any.

Can’t be done.

And I never will.

Craig Marshall I struggle with it intellectually, Some (of you) look to bring in some emotion, and eventhe Bible (and religious Smith tually resign myself. leaders) when a disaster I have tried a lot of things, all the occurs, or when human beings run way down to alcohol therapy, which amok. I am sure the pages are getting could erase a few days. But when I a workout. came out of the pool, the story hadn’t Counseling comes in handy. Entire

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Save your money, turn on the television and watch the nightly news.

I have heard that it’s escapism.

Escapism from what? It’s just more of the same.

Someone somewhere is directing a film right now that will involve automatic weapons and multiple fatalities.

Beats me.

Humor helps.

I spent the day when I heard about Paddock reading quotes. I am a quote junkie. I read one George Bernard Shaw quote after another. He could be a romantic (“Pygmalion,” which became SEE SMITH, P15

Reminding yourself to be patient is well worth whatever time it takes

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Support Schlachter and Elrod We moved to Littleton in 1984 and raised our family here. Our kids graduated from Littleton Public Schools and learned to swim at the Littleton YMCA. Don worked for a Littleton company near downtown for over 25 years. Don served as the chair of the Whitman Elementary Accountability Committee, while Amy served as PTO chair at Whitman Elementary and chair of the PTO Presidents Council and served on Littleton’s Planning Commission and City Council.

Littleton is a great place to work, raise a family, and is a great place to live. However, there have been dark times in recent Littleton history, one of which was the “Back to Basics” takeover of the Littleton School Board in the 1990s. Carol Brzeczek was one of the ringleaders of the takeover that included a narrow, polarizing agenda and general disdain for Littleton teachers.

One impact of Back to Basics was a “brain drain” of good teachers and staff out of the district.

Now Ms. Brzeczek is running for Littleton City Council with a similar narrow, polarizing agenda that includes general disdain for Littleton city staff. Littleton is too nice a place for more of Ms. Brzeczek’s games. We urge voters to vote for Kyle Schlachter and Karina Elrod for Littleton City Council at-large. And, we urge all the people who remember the dark times of Back to Basics in LPS and Ms. Brzeczek’s more recent antics to share their stories.

Amy and Don Conklin Littleton

improved.

Lately, I have been listening to good music. In my world, good music doesn’t mean flailing arms, costume changes, backup dancers, salacious lyrics or a repetitive cadence that best complements Ultimate Fighting.

Mozart is my prescription. Mozart was very prolific (more than 600 works) in a very short life (35 years).

Or I will watch a movie I have watched many times before, that I know won’t make things worse. That leaves out violence and special effects.

That leaves out most of the films that have been made in this century.

That leaves out everything that involves Bruce Willis.

I know that violent films are moneymakers, and that is why they are

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Are you feeling like sometimes you are always in a rush? Me too. Are you feeling like at work and in your home life you are running late more than usual? Me too. Does all of this frustrate you?

Me too.

So, the other day as I left my home I came to an intersection where there was a stop sign.

The car in front of me was looking to make a left-hand turn onto a somewhat busy main street, and now it was taking a few moments longer than it should have. And at first, I start-

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ed to get a little frustrated with the car not taking advantage of what appeared to me as plenty of opportunities to make the left turn. I mean I was getting more tense by the second, I imagined they were looking at their phone and not paying attention to driving. I came up with a million reasons why they should have made the turn and didn’t. I was literally a nanosecond away from leaning on the horn.

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he traditional narrative of aging is outdated. Now it’s an encore.

Encore: an additional act. That is exactly the opportunity we have with greater longevity. It is based on the new narrative of aging; freedom to grow, explore and reimagine the second half of life.

Compare that to the old narrative; grow up, grow old, freedom from work to a life of leisure (what we call traditional retirement).

The aging of the Baby Boomer generation is fueling the new narrative and Encore career. Today, 10,000 boomers turn 65 each day.

Whether by choice or necessity, many will continue to work.

The foundation for an encore career includes values, purpose and passion. In fact, values are the driving force to purpose which ignites passion.

Sound a little different than the way many of us have experienced our work lives? That is the whole point! Encore career is often a reordering of time, talents and treasure that are a perfect fit for who YOU are today.

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was reminded where I was going.

I was going for a relaxing walk to think and decompress. I had no scheduled appointment, nowhere really to be, I was driving to a spot where I could get out of my car and walk for an hour or so. I went from feeling aggravated and anxious to laughing at myself and at my own self-importance and ridiculousness. I am guessing this is where you may also answer, “Me too.”

As much as we can coach patience, teach patience, pray for patience, and try and be a living example of patience, we are all human and the fact is that some of us are just better than others at patience. And some of us, myself included, need a reminder to be patient and practice patience.

Patience may seem like common sense, but all too often it is just not common practice. We have to

make a sincere and conscious effort to practice patience if we are to experience patience.

Stay with me now, because here is the best part.

I am not sharing this most basic virtue with you because it is how we should be willing to treat and accept others, and why having patience is so healthy for our personal and professional relationships, or with specific events and situations. No, I am hoping that as you read this you will see or realize just how important having patience is to our own peace of mind. Stress is a proven killer. Stressful moments, like my own described above, can not only be avoided, but can also be overcome with applied patience.

I mean really, where was I going?

Where are you going? Where are we going and what are we doing that is so urgent that we are willing to give up our own health and peace of mind in the effort to manage the rush and crush of life?

The answer in most cases is easy, “Nowhere and nothing.”

So the next time we are in traffic, in a checkout line at the grocery store, reading a post on social media, watching the news, having a discussion, negotiating a deal, responding to an email, waiting for the light to change, or anything else that gets your blood starting to boil, please, take a minute and remember this article, and please practice patience. Not for their sake, but for your own peace of mind.

So how about you? Do you have an example of losing your patience? Do you do a pretty good job of practicing patience now?

Either way I would love to hear all about your stories of patience at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can control our mind with more peace of mind, it really will be a better than good week.

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

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“My Fair Lady”), but most of the time he was as cantankerous as I am, but far more eloquent.

“I learned long ago never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.”

That one seems very timely. I’ll leave it up to you to make the connection.

And this one, which better explains what I meant, about listening to Mozart on a difficult day.

“You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.”

I asked Jennifer how she gets by, and she said she had become immune. After a while, one thing after another, it can become an unbearable weight. One way to make it bearable is to accept it and move on.

Someone ate pancakes in a Las Vegas hotel room this morning.

I recommend Mozart’s “Piano Concerto #1 in C Op 15.”

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

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Henry Heins “Hank” Rollert, 88 March 9, 1929 - September 29, 2017

Hank was born March 9, 1929 to Martin Otto and Katharine Louise Rollert in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away with family by his side on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Littleton, CO. A private graveside service with military honors will be held at Littleton Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, where Hank was a member for 55 years. Hank was born and lived in the home his parents built in KC, MO. He was an Eagle Scout in Troop 76, graduated from Southwest High School, and attended Baker University, where he met the only love of his life, Dorothy Joan “Dottie” Beeker. After graduation, Hank and Dottie married on February 10, 1951, and Hank worked for his father-in-law in welding and ironwork. Hank enlisted in the Army and served his country proudly in the Korean War. His call of duty ended in 1953.

Hank and Dottie moved to Littleton, CO during the summer of 1959 for Hank to work in Business Management on the Titan ICBM program for the Martin (Marietta) Company. In 1965, s Hank began working in Marketing for Sperry Univac, where he stayed until 1972, when he started his own business, Rolling and Associates. Hank’s business was the driving force in converting and automating public libraries’ author, title and subject card catalogs and circulation control systems. He enjoyed employing both of his sons in the family business after their college graduations. After closing his company, Hank worked as a Quality Process Manager for JD Edwards and AT&T until his retirement in 1996.

In 1962, Hank and Dottie joined First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, where

Hank’s deep faith and love of Christ called him to become an active and faithful member, Elder, Moderator and leader of numerous committees and groups. In 2001, Hank and Dottie had a renewal of vows ceremony at the church to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and they were thrilled that all of their children and grandchildren participated in their “wedding”. Their favorite Bible verse was taken from 1 John 4:7, “Love one another”, and they truly set that example for everyone who knew them. Their home of 58 years was always welcoming and full of love and laughter. Hank loved being with his family, traveling with his wife, meeting with friends, being an active member of the Littleton community, and making people laugh with his wonderful sense of humor. He was known for his quiet strength, ambition, intelligence, infectious smile, knucklebusting handshake, joke telling, and for always having a sparkle for life in his eyes.

Hank was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, and brother, Moe Rollert of Colorado Springs, CO. Hank is survived by his sons Hank Rollert, Jr. and wife, Ann, of Broomfield, CO, Seth Rollert, and his wife, Linda, of Centennial, CO; daughters Kathie Summers, and Karen Meersman and her husband Don, both of Littleton, and Hank’s 17 grandchildren, and six greatgrandsons. Hank is also survived by his sister, Johanna Langston of Spring, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, lifelong friends, and USAF extended family members.

Memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120, to the Hank Rollert Memorial Fund.

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really know them. Nobody’s reached out to me to have a conversation. I get what their agenda is, and that’s not looking for a lot of change. I’m hoping at some point I get to meet these guys and find out why they’re pushing back on moving Littleton forward.”

Elrod could not be reached for comment, but Schlachter was reserved on the matter of Sunshine.

“I wouldn’t call them a positive or negative influence,” Schlachter said.

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“They’re a voice. They work on a variety of topics. They could do more to bring in younger residents and new residents. I haven’t seen a lot of new faces. They invite a broad range of guest speakers, but the core seems to be static.”

Whether it wins more seats on council, regular attendee and councilmember Doug Clark said the group will continue to work to be a resource for concerned citizens, adding that the affiliations of council members ebb and flow.

“We’ve had situations with four Sunshine folks on council in the past,” Clark said. “I don’t think the world came to an end. “

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A former Littleton Public Schools teacher was sentenced on Oct. 6 to four years in prison, three years of probation and a lifetime on the sex offender registry after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting one of his students.

A former student last year accused Michael Camelio Camelio, 70, of sexually assaulting her while she was a student at Newton Middle School in Centennial. The accuser, who was 36 when she came forward last year, said the assaults continued for five years and occurred on school property, continuing after she went to high school and Camelio had transferred to nearby

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Camelio, who lives in Highlands Ranch, pleaded guilty on July 31 to sex assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, a class 4 felony.

Camelio “stole my adolescence,” the accuser said in a statement read in court.

“I lived with a continuous secret of what was happening to me. It took me years to identify what it was: sexual abuse. I knew I could not heal until I spoke the truth.”

The age of the case meant that only the later assaults could be charged, according to a press release.

“These cases are some of the most difficult we prosecute,” 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler said in a news release.

“As parents, we entrust teachers with what is most precious to us. The defendant betrayed that trust, victimized a young girl and left her to deal with the trauma for the rest of her life. I applaud her for having the courage to come forward and seek justice, and I encourage those in similar situations to do the same.”

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Thornton’s Maize in the City features both a family friendly feature and Haunted Field of Screams for guests.

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Haunted Field of Screams in Thornton has three different scary features for guests to explore.

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Denver Botanic Garden’s corn maze in Littleton provides visitors with seven acres of corn to explore.

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There are many features that make a good haunted house, but there’s one none can do without — atmosphere.

That’s a tricky thing to create artificially, but few places have it in spades like a cornfield at night.

“A good haunt is all about atmosphere, and outdoors at night just has that naturally,” said John Hopwood, the owner of Reapers Hollow, a 100 percent outdoor haunted experience in Parker’s Flat Acres Farm. “We want people to get off their phones and video games and get outside.”

Flat Acres, the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms, and Thornton’s Maize in the City have all found ways to expand their seasonal offerings by opening their corn mazes during the day for families and children, and providing a more adult, haunted experience in the evenings.

“With the growth of haunted houses all over the area, people are looking for a haunted attraction this time of year,” said Larry

Vickerman, director of the Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. “A lot of people think we’re just a maze, but at night we get to try something different.”

Activities during the day at the mazes vary from location to location, and include everything from pumpkin patches to vendors, petting zoos and children’s mini mazes.

“One of my favorite things about being here is showing kids our nine-acre pumpkin patch,” Vickerman said. “A lot of them don’t know pumpkins are grown, so to see their faces at our pumpkin patch is a lot of fun.”

When it comes to designing a maze that people enjoy, the best thing one can do is not make it too easy, explained Joe Palombo, coowner of Maize in the City.

“There are multiple ways to get through it, because people want the fun of a challenge,” he added. “We have a smartphone game people can customize for the kind of event they want, which makes it really challenging and personal.”

Since the haunts are outside at all three locations, more actors are used than animatronics or other technologically driven scares. Which is what the customers want, Palombo found, when they come to Haunted Field of Screams, Maize in the City’s haunted counterpart.

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DON’T FORGET ABOUT PUMPKINS Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Pumpkin Festival Friday through Sunday, Oct. 13-15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Festival includes: • Family, children’s activities • Live music • Local craft and artisan booths • Food trucks and food vendors • Beer and wine vendors on Saturday and Sunday What’s it cost: • $8 adult • $7 student, senior (65 and older) and military • $6 child (ages 3-12) • $6 (member) adult • $5 (member) senior (65 and older) • $4 (member) child (ages 3-12) • Children ages 2 and younger are free.

My first concert was Tom Petty at Fiddler’s Green in 1990 when I was 5 years old. At that age I don’t remember much, except how I felt when he played “Free Fallin’.”

Hearing everyone singing along in unison showed me how music could bring people together.

That was 27 years ago.

His death last week was another tough loss in a string of monumental musicians we’ve lost, but there was a silver lining: Just like when I was 5, his music brought thousands of people together to find some happiness.

Music was always a gateway for me — it led me to meeting new people, going to concerts and clubs, and any other place I could hear my favorite bands and spend a few moments escaping the world.

It also opened the door to musicals, which then pointed me to theater. Some of my favorite musicians are also painters and photographers, so that guided me to art galleries and exhibits.

Fortunately, as a Denver area native, there were plenty of choices and experiences, which have only grown exponentially over the past decade throughout the city and suburbs. Finding the hidden local gems that help build our communities and cultures has become a passion. Art and culture in all its forms binds us in ways that nothing else can.

Through this column — and with your help — I hope to discover those surprises and experiences close to home: the favorite bar or coffee shop, the open mic nights where local talent gets to shine, the music and art in clubs and little theaters, the brew or eats that fit your mood just right.

Let me know what you know.

Contact me at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com. I’m excited to explore with all of you.

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IF YOU GO Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Where: 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, south Jefferson County

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Maze hours: Through Oct. 29, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dead Zone Scream Park: Through Oct. 29, Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. to midnight; Sunday: 7 to 11 p.m.

More information: www.botanicgardens. org and www.deadzonescreampark.com Flat Acres Farm Where: 11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker Maze hours: Through Oct. 31. Wednesday through Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Reapers Hollow hours: Oct. 13-15, 21-22, 28-29 and 31, 7-10 p.m.

More information: www.flatacresfarm. com and www.reapershollow.com Maize in the City Where: 10451 McKay Road, Thornton Maze hours: Through Oct. 31, Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Haunted Field of Screams hours: Through Oct. 31, Thursday and Sunday: until 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: until midnight Information: www. maizeinthecity.com

Thornton’s Maize in the City venue is a family friendly place for guests to explore, buy pumpkins and grab a bite to eat.

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“We have about 100 actors who work with us during the season,” he said.

“Human interaction is a great way to have more real scares.”

A good haunt actor needs to be high energy and maintain their characters, Hopwood explained. At Reapers Hollow, he lets his actors do a lot of adlibbing and improvisation.

All three haunts have multiple haunted attractions, included a haunted hayride at Chatfield, the Zombie Paintball Massacre at the Field of Screams, and the Dead End Motel in Parker.

By giving visitors two options, both in the day and evening, these places provide a little something for everyone.

“We have a lot of families in the day, and during the nights we get a lot of couples on date nights,” Hopwood said.

The mazes also serve as a form of expression for their creators.

“What we do is a great creative outlet for me,” Palombo said. “It’s fun to share it with people, and think of new things every year.”

Shows: • Oct. 13 — “Friday the 13th” and “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” • Oct. 22 — “Rogue One - A Star Wars Story” When: Movies start at 6:45 p.m.

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Bring blankets, lawn chairs and remember to dress accordingly.

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and supporting women creatives in theater.

On Oct. 12, the company, started by Haley Johnson and Rachel Bouchard is hosting The Forty West Infusion Fest, which includes vodka tastings of infusions based on Benchmark’s upcoming shows and an evening of food, a chance to win prizes, and a cabaret (www.benchmarktheatre. com for tickets and information).

“We both wanted to do more interesting work and unique scripts,” Johnson explained. “We’re really thrilled about the company of artists we have gathered together and what we can create.”

At Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center on Oct. 13 through 15, Colorado Hall of Fame member and singer extraordinaire Lannie Garrett is performing a Frank Sinatra revue, which will take audiences on a musical story of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ life. For tickets and information, visit www. townhallartscenter.org/tickets/concertsevents/lannie-garrett.

And, finally, during this time of year haunted houses and horror movies abound. But if you visit Broomfield on Oct. 13 and 14, you’ll get scary stories told a new way — at the circus. Imagine that. Iluminar Aerial will tell ancient ghost stories through dance. Go to www.iluminaraerial.com/shows for tickets and information.

Again, help me tell the stories of happenings, trends and people that make up our local cultural communities. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

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.

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‘God is our healer, he heals us’ Faith-based recovery programs tackle substance abuse in metro area

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.1 million — People ages 12 or older who had a substance abuse disorder in the past year.

.1 million — People ages 12 or older who had an alcohol use disorder in the past year.

4 million — People ages 12 or older who had an illicit drug use disorder in the past year.

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

David Seller never felt like he fit in with his peers. When he moved to Lakewood from Australia at 7 years old, his classmates made fun of his accent. In high school, his longtime girlfriend suddenly severed their relationship. In college, he went from having a group of friends to having none.

His coping mechanism for life’s problems was alcohol. Then, it was methamphetamine.

After run-ins with the law and a suicide attempt, Sellar hit rock bottom. So his mom called Teen Challenge — now called 180 Ministries — a faith-based rehab facility for men on South Broadway in Denver.

“In everything we do, there is an undercurrent of Jesus,” said Sellar, now 36 and five years sober. “Ultimately, Jesus will change your heart and life.”

There is no shortage of faith-based recovery programs in the metro Denver area. Like secular recovery programs, they cater to a nationwide problem that is just as prevalent in Colorado — addiction to drugs or alcohol. Heroin-related deaths in Colorado doubled between 2011 and 2015, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reports.

In 2013-14, 7.5 percent of individuals 12 and older in Colorado experienced alcohol dependence or abuse, which is higher than the national rate of 6.5 percent, according to a 2015 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Research shows that spirituality can help the recovery process. In a study, called “Physicians’ beliefs about faith-based treatments for alcoholism,” published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, more than 70 percent of a sample of 896 psychiatrists and primary care physicians were likely to consider referring a patient with alcohol addiction to a faith-based program. More than 80 percent believed that an emphasis on spirituality is critical to the success of a 12-step program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

The right steps At faith-based programs, religion leads recovery.

“God is our healer, he heals us,” said Mary Brewer, founder of Mary’s Hope Sober Homes, which has 15 houses across the Denver metro area, and New Beginnings Recovery Center, an inpatient facility in Littleton. “Once you have that faith planted in your heart, it is God that does the work.”

Brewer’s programs accept all walks

million — People ages 12 or older who needed substance use treatment — about 1 in 13 people.

in 10 — People ages 12 or older who needed substance use treatment who received that treatment at a specialty facility in the past year.

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Step Seven Executive Director Thom Straley, left, founder and pastor Tom Roth and program director Brian Laney stand outside of one of Step Steven’s five sober living homes for men in east Parker. “We share Jesus with the addicted,” Straley said. ALEX DEWIND

QUICK FACTS • Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences.

• Genetic, environmental and developmental factors influence risk for addiction.

• Addiction is treatable.

• People who are recovering from an addiction will be at risk for relapse for years.

• Abuse of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs costs the U.S. more than $740 billion in crime, lost work productivity and health care.

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse of life, regardless of religious beliefs.

Modern technology is combined with a Christ-based foundation. New Beginnings clients are evaluated using an EEG machine that examines neurotransmitters in the brain to determine if there is a chemical imbalance. Therapy is a combination of group and individual counseling, along with a focus on exercise, music, arts and nutrition.

There is a church service on Sunday mornings. K-Love, a Christian radio station, plays on the speaker in

the waiting room.

The model seems to work: New Beginnings’ success rate is 70 percent and Mary’s Hope Sober Homes is 87 percent, Brewer said.

A real estate agent by trade, Brewer said opening her recovery programs 14 years ago was God’s plan. She turned one of her properties into a sober-living home after learning that her employee was struggling with addiction.

“God had different desires and plans for my life than what I was doing,” Brewer said.

Sellar had similar feelings about God’s presence in his life. He didn’t grow up a Christian. He describes his experience at 180 Ministries as a “beautiful mess.” He wanted to leave on the fifth day and cried every day for the first four months. But through a rigorous year of work projects, chapel and biblically oriented classes, Sellar said he relearned how to live.

“It’s a beautiful mix of discipline and love that goes on there,” said Sellar, who is now studying to become a counselor. “People get refined through the fire.”

180 Ministries works with several churches in the area, including Journey Church in Castle Rock, 9009 Clydesdale Road, which is hosting a fundraiser event at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 to raise money for the program. Tickets can be purchased at 180ministries. net/spark. Right now, the facility can

house up to 18 men. Director and pastor Scott Stutzman wants to see that number double and the addition of sober living homes for six to eight men.

The success rate of the program is 87 percent, he said.

“They come in with nothing,” Stutzman said. “They hit rock bottom and are serious about getting their life turned around.”

Finding an identity For some, a faith-based recovery program is the only option left. Aaron Dennis joined Step Seven, a recovery community for men based in Parker, after failed attempts with a different program.

On the verge of losing everything prior to the program, Dennis hit his 30-day sober mark for the first time in 15 years on Sept. 14. He is in a 90-day program at one of Step Seven’s soberliving homes. He attends weekly group meetings and a Sabbath service on Saturdays.

The leadership of the program is what made him want to stay, he said.

“I felt safe,” said Dennis, a Parker resident, “and I saw sincerity.”

Step Steven leaders have dealt with their own addictions. Executive director Thom Straley used substances for 10 years. He needed a place to stay after a stint in jail, so he moved into a Step Seven home in 2011. The choice allowed him to repair his marriage and start working.

“It’s a recovery support group with a whole lot of Bible,” Straley said.

“The 90-day process instills character in men who have a hard time finding their identity.”

Though each faith-based program is different, many people involved share a similar outlook: Faith is what brings clients and faith is what allows them to heal.

“No matter how stupid we were,” Sellar said, “God somehow worked to bring better things into our lives.”

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Lannie Garrett brings 2 revues to venue in downtown Littleton

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own Hall Arts Center in Littleton will present popular singer Lannie Garrett in two musical revues, accompanied by her quintet, Errand SONYA’S Boys of Rhythm: SAMPLER Oct. 13 (7:30 p.m.) and Oct 14 (2 p.m.): “The Chick Sings Frank: A tribute to Frank Sinatra.”

Oct. 20 (7:30 p.m.) and Oct. 21 (2 p.m.): “Great Women of Song from Billie to Bette.” Tickets: Reserved seat — $25-$35, 303-794-2787, Sonya Ellingboe ext. 213, townhallartscenter.org. The center is located at 2450 W. Main Street in downtown Littleton.

Voices West “Reel Time: This is Not a Rerun” brings the 39-year-old Voices West (formerly Littleton Chorale) back to Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, with movie music.

Tickets at the door, ($18/$15), info: 303-973-9593.

Authors on tour Douglas County Libraries and the Tattered Cover Bookstore will present well-known authors in November: Jason Segal, “Nightmares,” for middle grade children on Nov. 4 at Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows, and Dan Brown, “Origins,” on Nov. 15 at Denver Marriott Tech Center. Also, at the libraries: Ausma Zahnat Khan, “The Unquiet Dead,” at Lone Tree, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27; Dan Hampton, “The Flight,” at Phillip S. Miller, Castle Rock, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28; Michael Connelly, “The Lincoln Lawyer” at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at James H. LaRue Branch, Highlands Ranch. Registration required on all. DCL.org.

Own an Original call for artists Littleton Fine Arts Board invites artists to submit entries for the 2017

Own an Original show (the 52nd annual), which will run Nov. 17 to Jan. 7. Entry deadline is Oct. 20. See Callforentry.org.

Parson plus Parson “Counterpoints,” a joint exhibit of works by father and son artists Charles and Collin Parson, opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 14, running through Dec. 15 in Museum Outdoor Arts’ Indoor Gallery, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Outdoor sculpture by the pair is on exhibit at Westlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, through Aug. 9, 2018. Admission is free.

ACC ceramic artists “Spirit of Inspiration” is a tall ceramic sculptural piece, located at the Arapahoe Community College Arts and Design Center, in front of the Ceramics Department, 2400 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. ACC Public Art Program is sponsor. Student artists include: Kari Erickson, Gina Famularo, Rita Garritson, Mandy Henebry, Jane McCulloch, Susan Mullen, Anita Pajon, Annet Robben, Vicky Smith, Sheila Steinberg, Laurie Tompkins.

‘Sibelius Inspiration’ Finnish musicians Jussi Makkonen and Nazig Azezian will perform “Sibelius Inspiration,” a program intended for adults and children, at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Admission is free. The concert is sponsored by the Finlandia Foundation of Colorado and Finlandia Foundation National as part of a year-long celebration of Finland’s independence from Russia in 1917. Info: 303-347-1765.

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‘Navajo Textiles’ The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has published a new volume highlighting 57 Navajo weavings in the Crane American Indian Collection. An introductory program will be presented by Laurie Webster at 7 p.m.

Oct. 22 in the Ricketson Auditorium, at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. Tickets: $8 member, $10, nonmember. Book sale and signing. Some textiles will be exhibited. DMNS.org.

Western art American Museum of Western Art, the Anschutz Collection, 1727 Tremont Place, Denver, presents “Writing the West — Water” at 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 in collaboration with Lighthouse Writers Workshop (one of a series of monthly programs).

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New at the DAM “Her Paris,” opening Oct. 22 at the Denver Art Museum, is a collection of works by women artists in the Age of Impressionism, 1850-1900. More than 80 paintings by 37 artists. The museum is at the intersection of Broadway and 14th Avenue Parkway in downtown Denver. Timed entry tickets, denverartmuseum.org.

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Musician, Wonderbound collaborate on performance with celestial theme Cutting-edge troupe stages more innovative fare in Parker, Federal Heights

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Wonderbound, Colorado’s contemporary ballet company, launches into space this season as it performs the new “Celestial Navigation” to “The Flight I Flew,” a fourth album by the Ian Cooke Band (released Oct. 20).

Cellist, singer, songwriter Cooke and Wonderbound have joined forces in the past, with happy results.

Wonderbound’s artistic director, Garrett Ammon, who seeks each season to collaborate with local writers, poets, magicians and musicians, heard Cooke’s new music and the concept for “Celestial Navigation” began to take shape in his creative mind.

“I was raised on `Star Wars,’ `Star Trek’ and `Planet of the Apes,’” he recalls, “so creating a sci-fi ballet is a fantastic adventure that has captured my imagination …”

A heroine, who happens to be a dancer, travels into space to rescue the love of her life, a possessor of a fine, scientific mind, who was stolen by unknown forces.

She travels in a hot-air balloon, accompanied by a mysterious sidekick, space octopi, space-traveling puppets, cowboy

sirens and more — and Wonderbound’s accomplished dancers, of course.

Interstellar projections aid in the journey. Parker’s PACE Center technicians know how to create remarkable effects via projection.

Live music by the Ian Cooke Band (cello, piano and voice) will accompany each performance and the new album will be available for purchase.

The progressive folk-pop album is said to “illustrate a battle with inner demons which leads to an awakening of self and a realization of love.” It follows “the unrequited love songs” of Cooke’s debut album “The Fall I Fell.”

And it inspires numerous images for choreographer and dancers (as well as for costumers and other tech people), who develop a story for the audience.

This should be a good introduction to dance for kids, age 6 and older — even those boys who might wince at a tutu!

If you go “Celestial Navigation” performances, with tickets ranging from $22-$50, will be presented at: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights, 303-292-4700, wonderbound.com.

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Dated Opportunities Front Range BEST Hosts free robotics competition for middle and high school students.

Needs: Notebook, marketing presentation, and robot compliance judges for Oct. 14 competition at Englewood High School; from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, exhibit, spirit and sportsmanship judges, referees, scorekeepers, staging and robot compliance judges for Oct. 21 competition at Englewood High School; from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

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

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

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

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

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

Audubon Society of Greater Denver Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area.

Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events.

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

Age requirement: 18 years or older for yearround volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp.

Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@ denveraudubon.org or 303-973-9530.

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

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

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

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

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

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VOLUNTEERS FROM PAGE 26

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

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

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

Contact: 303-751-5772.

BIOGAS FROM PAGE 13

Englewood has not yet decided whether it would waive the tax for Littleton.

The uncertainty of whether Littleton would ultimately agree to the project in part led Laurett Barrentine, Englewood councilmember, to vote against the wastewater plant budget.

Councilmember Rita Russell voiced support for the project, but also voted “no” because of the uncertainty of making a profit.

How to pay for the plan remains to be decided, too. The cities could pay for it directly, allowing for the most

Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims.

Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com

financial gain, but that would saddle them with higher financial risk. A third, private party could finance, build and operate the necessary biogas facility, Clark said, but that would lower the profits the cities could glean.

That option “has the lowest financial risk to the cities but (would likely) provide the least (control) and lowest potential for revenue,” Keck said.

The preliminary design for the project could take several months to complete, so a firm fate for the project won’t be decided in the near future.

An Englewood City Council vote on green-lighting work on the design is expected Oct. 16, and other discussions and votes will extend months into 2018.

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Many of us have had to squeeze into a company’s job description, which often meant leaving whole chunks of who we are (talents, skills, interests, what is important to us) at home when we go to work. For example, I am pretty intuitive, creative and innovative. For much of my career in the corporate world, I was often given the message “we don’t value that here.

If you can’t prove it, if it can’t be standardized, we don’t want it here.”

It often felt like I was leaving my right arm at home when I went to work. I have been able to incorporate a more complete me in creating my encore career. You can too.

The second half of life is going to be unique for each of us. That is totally awesome and scary. It means we each are asked to invest the time and energy to discover who we are, where we want to go, and how we are going to get there. You may surprise yourself by finding a new, more complete self just waiting in the wings for greater expression.

Purpose is crucial to life’s second half. It is the seasoning that flavors life with meaning and shape. It provides a sense of forward direction and a way to leave your own mark in the world in your own way. There are many research studies on the startling positive effects of purpose on health, both physical and mental. People with a low sense of purpose are 2.4 times more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease than

those with a strong sense of purpose. A recent study showed having a sense of purpose reduced the odds of suffering a stroke by 44 percent. Sounds like a good health insurance policy to me.

Encore career is based on the principle of creating a life portfolio. In our careers up to midlife, often work eats up much of our time, energy and focus. The rest of life; family, friends, hobbies, spirituality, self-care, volunteering, play etc. is squeezed in the cracks between work hours. Creating a life portfolio allows for much greater balance. Instead of fitting in between the cracks, all of those “other things” hold a more significant role, especially play, having fun, and laughter.

Life portfolio is key to experiencing a vibrant, vital second half of life.

Here are some signs that may indicate a resounding yes for an encore career: burn out, bumping into a dream deferred, being laid off, feeling obsolete in your field, a crisis of conscience at work, experiencing a life loss (divorce, a death, change in health) or just plain ready for a change.

If you can say yes to any of those signs, it is time to explore what could be next for you.

Lynette Reiling, an Aurora resident, is an advocate and educator for the new narrative of aging. Her encore career includes life coaching with midlife adults who are ready to create their next life, retirement readiness consulting for the Employers Council, community college instructor for adult education, and volunteer recruitment for Boomers Leading Change. Find out more at www.lynettereiling.com

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this atmosphere, assisting students with self-awareness, self-confidence and self-management skills. This decreases classroom disruption and increases academic performance.

Providing a safe and emotionally relevant classroom sets students at ease, allowing them to better relate to their fellow students, manage their emotions and focus on studies. Yes, I think the district will see a positive impact on academic studies — perhaps even within a single year — if SELs are correctly implemented in the district.

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through the system. This approach worked in DPS, and I believe it can work in Englewood Schools. ... Teacher training (for) English-language learners (also) had a dramatic impact on student growth in classrooms (where I worked).

How do you think social-emotional programs play into student success?

Children are more willing to take risks when they feel loved and supported. Social-emotional programs have been proven to improve school culture and achievement. Telling a child, “I care about you as a person, and I want to know what’s going on in your life” can be the difference between that child staying silent (or) pushing (to) do the work without fear of failure. The more teachers know about their students, the more they will know how to help (them). This (can) extend beyond individual classrooms and contribute to (a) community within the school where everyone can feel more comfortable.

What can the school board do to enhance support for teachers’ efforts in the classroom?

Appreciation is a huge component in retaining and maximizing the potential of great teachers. Salary has to be competitive, of course, but if a person feels their contribution is valuable and appreciated, it fosters loyalty and drives excellence. I envision taking a closer look at how we appreciate our teachers and how we can ensure they are 100 percent excited and behind the mission of Englewood schools every time they step into the classroom.

Achieving this starts first with understanding the challenges of the teachers and ensuring a positive, ongoing conversation between faculty, administration and the board.

What can the school board do to enhance support for teachers’ efforts in the classroom?

The questionnaires that the district is sending out to parents, students and staff in the next few weeks will provide valuable data for the board to examine. These results can provide insight into how these different players in our district perceive our educational community. The board will examine these results and look for areas where we (can) move our schools forward (and) make our students, parents and their teachers feel more supported. ...

When teachers feel supported, they stay in the district and grow as educators, and they are better able to help our children grow as scholars.

What two issues need more attention than the current school board has given them?

The current school board has done a phenomenal job. There will always be issues to address, but the last eight years have been a boon for Englewood Schools with the construction of the Englewood Campus and the elementary schools. One issue to address is high-performing student retention.

Some of our high-performing students leave the district after elementary and/or middle school. And one way to address the first issue is by addressing the second: high-performing teacher retention. If our teachers have the appreciation and resources to help students be successful, both of these issues can be solved.

What two issues need more attention than the current school board has given them?

It is clear that teacher retention is a problem ... This has a major impact on our students’ ability to feel safe, learn and stay in-district. It’s a pressing issue, and the board has already done important work to address (it) ...

With the financial limitations we face, we’ll need to be creative. Could we consider a retired teacher mentorship program, or housing assistance for teachers? Is there a way to get millennial teachers to feel they are part of a larger cause? ... (We) could examine (ideas) that have been tried elsewhere and decide if they might work here.

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THINGS to DO MUSIC/MOVIES

Lannie Garret Performs: 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 (Frank Sinatra tribute) and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 (great women of song) at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5, or go to townhallartscenter.org/lannie-garrett.

DEMTA Concert: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14 at Briccy’s Coffee and Moe, 140 S. Wilcox St., Ste. 3, Castle Rock. Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association students will play music; event is free. Call Beverly at 720-883-2161.

ART

Artisan Showcase: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Go to http:// www.hrcaonline.org/events.

this week’s TOP FIVE Colorado Paranormal Investigators: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Colorado Paranormal Investigators will explain ghost hunting, share insight on strange and unusual phenomena, and present evidence from some of their most memorable investigations. Call 303-7622560.

Spooktacular Halloween: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Pianist Nick Busheff and vocalist Nancy Stohlman perform classic Halloween favorites from movies, Broadway, and popular culture. Call 303-795-3961 or go to littletongov.org.

Audition for `Seussification of Romeo and Juliet’: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at

Craft Lab: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Drop in for crafty fun. All ages.

No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Bring Your Own Craft: 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Colorado Arts Circuit: 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 20 at the Vehicle Vault, 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker. For tickets and information, go to http://bit.ly/2wH18ko.

El Jebel Shriners Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Vendor space deadline is Friday, Oct. 20.

Call Bill Schwartz at 303-455-3470.

Craft Show and Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Ponderosa High School, 7007 E. Bayou Gulch Road, Parker.

Fall Festival: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Happy Dog Ranch, 7811 W. Titan Road, Littleton. Free admission; donations accepted. Go to www. happydogranch.org.

Haunted Douglas County: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Hear real-life creepy tales of Douglas County. For adults/teens. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Spooky Streets: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Arapahoe Road and University Boulevard, Centennial. Free family event. Canned food donations being collected. Call 303-539-7141 or go to www.shopsouthglenn.com.

Nonprofit Funding: Friday, Oct. 13 is the deadline to apply for funding in 2018 from the City of Englewood through the council’s Aid to Other Agencies program. Call Christa Graeve at 303-762-2310.

John Fielder Presents `A Colorado Winter’: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at the Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Book sales and signings start at 6:30 p.m. Go to http:// thehrhs.org/ Diwali Celebration and Craft: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. For ages 5-12. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For ages 10-18. No preparation necessary; actors will be given portions of the script to read. Go to http://parkerarts.org/education. Contact Carmella at crmgates@ comcast.net or 720-272-5317.

What is Your Encore Career: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Contact Lynette Reiling at 303-564-5149 or lynette@lynettereiling.com.

THEATER

From the Ballet: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call 303-933-6824 or to www.littletonsymphony.org.

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Original ballet by Ballet Ariel; baseTickets: 720-509-1000 or http://www. lonetreeartscenter.org/ South Pacific: 2-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 15 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts. org.

EVENTS

Festival of Fairies, Fables and Folktales: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. All ages.

Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Englewood Public Library. For schoolaged children. Call 303-762-2560.

Block Party: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 in the 3400 block of South Broadway, Englewood.

Listening Tour: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Meet with Chase Kohne, congressional candidate.

Stuffed Animal Taxidermy: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Ages 8-13. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Shiloh Shindig: noon to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Family Resource Pavilion, 9700 E. Easter Lane, Centennial. RSVP at 303-933-1393 or dreimers@ shilohhouse.net. Go to https:// shilohhouse.org/.

Fashion Show: Friday, Oct. 13 at Dillard’s at Park Meadows. Presented by the Lone Tree Arts Center Guild.

Tickets available online at www. lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling Lynn Pender at 303-517-4831.

Reel Time II: This is Not a Rerun: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets available at www. voiceswest.org.

Woodcarving Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch.

Walking Tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at 880 Wolfensberger Road, Castle Rock. Contact 303-814-3163 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Writing Compelling Characters: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. For teens. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Falcon Golf Tournament: noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at Highlands Ranch Golf Club, 9000 Creekside Way, Highlands Ranch. Contact hrhsfab@gmail.com. Go to https:// sites.google.com/a/dcsdk12.org/ fab/golf-tournament Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 (The 60-Minute Guide to Greater Confidence) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-8140142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Haunted Denver: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call 303-7953961 or go to littletongov.org.

Ethnicity Testing: Why is My Indian Princess Wearing a Kilt? 1-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Contact ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com.

HEALTH

Pure Barre in the Park: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Civic Green Park, 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Call 720-542-3736 or go to http:// purebarre.com/co-highlandsranch/ Run for the Soul 5K: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14 at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Go to https://events.com/r/en_US/ registration/run-for-the-soul-5klittleton-october-52092 Anticoagulation Basics: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com.

Basics of Insurance: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. No sales. Go to https://reg.abcsignup.com/ reg/event_page.aspx?ek=00280016-413902acf02e4571bf24363bf5f4acee Knee, Hip Replacement Techniques: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Go to http://orthophysicians.com.

DNA Testing, Analysis: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Contact ColumbineGenealogy@ gmail.com.

Shoulder Pain Seminar: 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Go to www.OrthoPhysicians.com.

Medicare Bootcamp: 6:30-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EDUCATION

Tech Lab, Email 101: 6:30-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood.

STEM: National Chemistry Week: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood.

Call 303-762-2560.

Editor’s note: Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. Deadline is noon Wednesday, a full week before publication.

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Saturday, Oct. Oct. 21 21stst 9:00 Over 25 booths, free parking, no entrance charge Everything from home baked goods to decorations and gift items Lunch will also be available in our Luncheon “Cafe” Homemade meatball sandwiches and homemade soup ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Misc. Notices OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Social hours monthly 4-6p 3 Margaritas(Lakewood Every 2nd Tuesday - 4 to 6pm Call Carol Logan @720-389--7707 Lakewood Chad's 4th Tuesday of the month Hostess Darlene @ 720-233-4099 4th Thursday Denver - Baker Street Pub 8101 East Bellview Host Harold @ 303-693-3464 For more info and monthly newsletter call JoAnn membership chairman 303-751-5195 or Mary President @ 303-985-8937

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10th Annual Craft Fair Friday, October 27th, 10am-4pm & Saturday, October 28th, 9am-3pm 11355 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Suggested admission is nonperishable food for the Growing Home Food Pantry.

Café and Cookie Walk available to support our Nursery & Children’s Ministries.

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St. Michael & All Angels' Church 1400 S. University Blvd, Denver Pre Sale 10/12 5:00pm-7:00pm Surcharge $5 for Pre Sale Sale 10/13 9:00am to 5:00pm Bag Sale 10/14 9am-noon Fill our bags for $5:00 ea. or your trunk for $25.00 Antiques, furniture, estate items, books, housewares, collectibles, jewelry, and more.

Ponderosa High School Music Boosters will be hosting their 5th Annual Arts & Craft Fair on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 from 9am - 4pm in the school’s large gym and cafeteria.

Estate Sales Highlands Ranch Estate Sale Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 8 am to 4 pm 8364 Sunnyside Court Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Furniture, wall hangings, pictures, collectibles, designer, professional and casual plus size clothing, linens, dishes, and other garage sale items.

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Arapahoe team captain Tommy Packer lets a chip shot fly on the 18th hole during the Oct. 3 final round of the Class 5A State Golf Championships at Common Ground Golf Course in Aurora. The Warriors tied for third place, and Packer tied for fourth on the individual leaderboard after carding scores of 1-over-par 72 each round for a total of 144. Find more coverage on page 33.

JIM BENTON

BY THE NUMBERS

6

Touchdown passes thrown by two Cherry Creek quarterbacks in the 56-7 win over Fossil Ridge on Oct. 6

220

Runners left on base in 19 games by the Arapahoe softball team

303

Rushing yards surrendered by the Englewood defense to Bishop Machebeuf in a 48-22 football loss on Oct. 6

10

Rushing yards of Littleton’s 136 total yards came from senior running back Matt Norwood in the 42-7 loss to Rampart on Oct. 5

10.3

Saves per game for the Heritage soccer team in 11 matches this season.

Standout Performers Tommy Packer, Arapahoe The senior had back-to-back rounds of 72 and finished tied for fourth place at the Class 5A State Golf Championships Oct. 2-3.

Kali March, Arapahoe The sophomore hit her first high school homer, going 3-for-3 with four RBIs in a 16-0 win over Overland on Oct. 6.

Ruben Cervantes, Littleton He scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 soccer win over Standley Lake on Oct. 2.

Sam Blackwood, Heritage The senior struggled with his putter on the final day but still recorded a 77 to go with an opening-round 71 to finish tied for sixth at the Class 5A state golf tourney Oct. 2-3.

Dimitri Stanley, Cherry Creek The senior caught 10 passes for 111 yards and three touchdowns in the 56-7 football victory over Fossil Ridge on Oct. 6.

Deveyn Hainey, Englewood In 13 matches this season, the sophomore leads the team with 107 kills and 189 digs.

Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list.

To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton by noon on Sunday at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

cott Gardner was part of the first graduating class at Mountain Vista and was an offensive guard on the football team.

So he was part of the tradition of players painting bricks green on one side and decorating the other side to reflect themselves. Players tote the bricks to practice and games OVERTIME where they are stacked.

Coach Ric Cash started the custom when the school opened in 2000 and players 17 years later are still following the tradition that represents hard work, Jim Benton individuality and coming together as a way of achieving success.

Gardner, who works in law enforcement in South Carolina, still has his brick.

“In the beginning it made sense to me because it represented carrying your load,” said Gardner. “It definitely represented hard work and not to be lazy. We had guys carry half a brick and that showed their character.

“I still have my brick. I saved it with all my awards. You earned it.

The bricks always weigh the same.

Kids need to get the image of carrying a load for the team.”

Changes proposed for volleyball Coach Doug Schafer watched his Mountain Vista volleyball team play 15 sets on the final day of the 2016 state tournament.

Two tiebreaker games and a five-set championship match against Fossil Ridge were included in the hectic day that saw the Golden Eagles wear down in the fifth set in a championship match loss.

Schafer is probably eager to see if the volleyball committee subgroup’s proposal is adopted to change the pool format to a double-elimination Olympic Crossover bracket for the state tournament.

The volleyball committee meets Nov. 14 and is expected to vote on the proposal. If passed, it must still be approved by the Legislative Council in January before the change can go into effect for the 2018 season.

The new plan would still have 12 qualifiers in each class but the top four seeds in each class would draw first-round byes.

SEE BENTON, P39

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On campus: News and notes from local high school sports programs Arapahoe • Sophomore pitcher Kayleigh Kruger finished the Centennial League regular season as the league leader with 10 wins and was second in strikeouts with 89.

• Tommy Packer had backto-back rounds of 72 and wound up tied for fourth on the leaderboard at state golf Oct. 2-3 and the Warriors finished third in the team standings.

• The football team will be out to break a four-game losing streak in an Oct. 13 game against Doherty, a team that has won two of the past three games played between the schools.

Cherry Creek Heritage’s Sam Blackwood watches his drive on the 10th hole at Common Ground Golf Course in Aurora on Oct. 3.

Blackwood tied for seventh place on the individual leader board at the Class 5A state golf tournament with rounds of 71 and 75 for a 36-hole total of 4-over par 146, JIM BENTON

Local golfers fare well at state tournament

Cherry Creek finished second and Arapahoe tied for third

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek golf coach Mark Goldsberry knew what was at stake while watching the action near the 18th green Oct. 3 at Common Ground Golf Course in Aurora.

Junior Carter Kovarik had no idea but it turned out well for the Bruins, who took home the secondplace trophy at the Class 5A state boys golf tournament by securing the runner-up trophy.

Regis Jesuit won the state title with a 442 two-round total followed

by Creek at 449. Arapahoe and Grand Junction Central tied for third place, one stroke behind the Bruins.

Davis Bryant of Eaglecrest won the individual state championship by three strokes with a 3-under par total of 139 total following rounds of 70 and 69.

So all the drama came down to which team would finish second.

“We had to birdie 18 to get second,” Goldsberry said. “The first day (Oct. 2) was freezing and just to be able to battle and stay close to

Regis was huge. We were second after the first day. We didn’t have the best final round but we found a way.

“Carter Kovarik stepped up. He was our last player out there. He hit it to within 5 feet with his second shot, chipped on and made four and we got second by one. It was a heck of a finish.”

Kovarik, who had a final-round 77, had birdies on the 16th and par-5 18th holes sandwiched around a bogey on the par 3 17th hole. He said he was just looking to finish strong on the final hole.

“I had no idea what was a stake,” he said. “I didn’t think we had a chance for second place. I was really happy that I could contribute after I found out. This was my first year at state, definitely some mistakes but I did pretty well.”

Kovarik and junior Grey Brewer of Creek wound up tied for 13th on the individual leaderboard with 6-over-par, 36-hole totals of 148.

“We were so close,” Arapahoe coach Harry Buckner said. “We made up seven shots but we needed to make up eight.”

Arapahoe’s Tommy Packer tied for fourth place with a 2-over-par total of 144 with consistent scores of 1-over-par 72 each round. He played the back nines a combined total of 3-under par for two days.

Sam Blackwood of Heritage tied for sixth place at 146. He was at

even par 71 following the opening round on a cold, windy day but a 75 on the second day knocked him down on the leaderboard.

“Overall, I was pleased with the whole tournament, especially with the first day with the cold shooting even par,” Blackwood said.

“My swing came together and my driving. The place I lost some shots was on the green. There were a lot of putts I could have made but missed.”

Two of the five par 3 holes on the 7,229-yard course hurt Blackwood on the final day with a double bogey and a bogey.

In the Class 4A state tourney held Oct. 2-3 at Raccoon Creek in south Jefferson County, Valor Christian finished third at 475, nine shots behind champion Montrose.

Thompson Valley’s Darren Edwards won the individual state 4A title at 2-over-par 146 with two rounds of 73.

Valor junior Jake Welch tied for seventh with rounds of 73 and 80 for a 153 total.

Lutheran was seventh in the Class 3A tournament at Indian Peaks Golf Course in Lafayette.

The tourney was cut to one round on Oct. 3 after the course was unplayable the first day because of weather.

Freshman Westin Pals paced the Lions with a 4-over-par 76.

• Cherry Creek, an eight-time state champion, was the runner-up in the Class 5A Golf Championships Oct. 2-3 with Carter Kovarik and Greg Brewer pacing the team by tying for 13th place. Kovarik had rounds of 71 and 77 while Brewer shot 76 and 72.

• The defense on the football team was inexperienced but started to show proficiency in the 56-7 win over Fossil Ridge on Oct. 6 by allowing just 86 total yards — 1.8 yards per rush and 4.4 yards per pass completion.

• Coach Chelo Curi’s soccer team remained unbeaten in the Centennial League with a 2-1 overtime victory over Arapahoe on Oct. 5.

Englewood

• Sophomore John Altenhoen p• First-year softball coach David Swank led the team to a 4-14 record and his daughter, Maggie who is a student at St. Mary’s Academy, led the team with a .642 batting average, 34 runs batted in and 15 stolen bases.

• The football team lost its homecoming game to Bishop Machebeuf 48-22 on Oct. 6.

Heritage • Bolstered by Sam Blackwood who tied for sixth place with a 36-hole total of 146 the golf team was seventh in the Oct. 2-3 State Golf Championships.

• The football team collected its first win of the season Oct. 5 with a 49-7 romp over Adams City and will be seeking a sixth consecutive win over Gateway when the teams play on Oct. 13.

• Heritage’s 2-1 victory over Highlands Ranch on Oct. 3 stretched the team’s unbeaten streak to three games (2-0-1).

Littleton • It took a penalty kick by Standley Lake on Oct. 2 to end the seven-game shutout streak by the soccer team, but the Lions still prevailed in the game, 2-1. In 12 games, the defensive-oriented team has allowed three goals.

• Senior Addi Iken won the varsity girls race at the Oct. 7 Windjammer Cross Country meet with a time of 18.26.

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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.

Public Notices Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0421-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 17, 2017, 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) PRABODH GUPTA Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, a Division of Treasury Bank, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC HOLDINGS LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3158614 Original Principal Amount $650,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $484,291.82

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 5, BLOCK 2, LAKEVIEW AT THE HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5245 S Hanover Way, Englewood, 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, 12/06/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/12/2017 Last Publication: 11/9/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/17/2017 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 num-

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

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DATE: 08/17/2017 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 # 00000006972921 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. 0421-2017 First Publication: 10/12/2017 Last Publication: 11/9/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0363-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2017, 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) KAREN JAYNE UHRICH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, NOVASTAR MORTGAGE, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC Date of Deed of Trust November 14, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2226704 Original Principal Amount $131,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $95,843.11 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 3, BLOCK 14, CHERRY KNOLLS SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3525 E Arapahoe Pl, 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, 11/08/2017, 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: 9/14/2017 Last Publication: 10/12/2017 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 SEC-

Notices

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: 9/14/2017 Last Publication: 10/12/2017 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: 07/19/2017 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: Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 17-049-30078 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.: 0363-2017 First Publication: 9/14/2017 Last Publication: 10/12/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0364-2017

FIRST LIEN.

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First Publication: 9/14/2017 Last Publication: 10/12/2017 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

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2017, 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.

DATE: 07/19/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Original Grantor(s) CARL E FILLER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4089024 Original Principal Amount $142,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $136,478.85

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. BUILDING 3, UNIT 104, FOX RUN AT CENTENNIAL, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY, ACCORDING THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF FOX RUN AT CENTENNIAL, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY, RECORDED ON MAY 26, 2006, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK & RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AT RECEPTION NO. B6079172 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP, RECORDED ON MAY 26, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. B6079173. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7222 S Blackhawk St 104, Englewood, CO 80112.

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

October 12, 2017O

BUILDING 3, UNIT 104, FOX RUN AT On July 21, 2017, the undersigned Public TrustCENTENNIAL, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIee caused the Notice of Election and Demand UM COMMUNITY, ACCORDING THE DErelating to the Deed of Trust described below to CLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

AND RESTRICTIONS OF FOX RUN AT Original Grantor(s) CENTENNIAL, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIALAN C MANNING AND DARCEY R THALER UM COMMUNITY, RECORDED ON MAY 26, Original Beneficiary(ies) 2006, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK & REMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION CORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR OF COLORADO, AT RECEPTION NO. COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS, B6079172 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP, REITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS CORDED ON MAY 26, 2006 AT RECEPTION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NO. B6079173. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, public noticesCORPORATION call 303-566-4100 MORTGAGE STATE OF COLORADO To advertise yourPHH Date of Deed of Trust September 26, 2011 Also known by street and number as: County of Recording 7222 S Blackhawk St 104, Arapahoe Englewood, CO 80112.

Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 30, 2011 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Recording Information (Reception No. and/or OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENBook/Page No.) CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF D1094410 TRUST. Original Principal Amount $325,459.00 NOTICE OF SALE Outstanding Principal Balance $299,895.80 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will pay principal and interest when due together at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, with all other payments provided for in the evid11/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Administration Building, 5334 South Prince other violations thereof.

Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A highest and best bidder for cash, the said real FIRST LIEN. property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the LOT 1, BLOCK 3, WILLOW CREEK WEST, purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in FILING NO 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of STATE OF COLORADO. Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to Also known by street and number as: the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as 7301 E LONG AVE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. provided by law.

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

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.

Trust:

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 # 00000006806632 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.: 0364-2017 First Publication: 9/14/2017 Last Publication: 10/12/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0371-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 21, 2017, 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) ALAN C MANNING AND DARCEY R THALER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust September 26, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 30, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1094410 Original Principal Amount

Public Trustees

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, 11/08/2017, 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: 9/14/2017 Last Publication: 10/12/2017 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: 07/21/2017 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 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-015111 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.: 0371-2017 First Publication: 9/14/2017 Last Publication: 10/12/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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9990 7Attorney OctoberFile 12, 2017 # 17-015111

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

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0371-2017 First Publication: 9/14/2017 Last Publication: 10/12/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0404-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 4, 2017, 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) FRED T DUARTE AND MARY J DUARTE Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 15, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6089828 Original Principal Amount $432,437.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $429,582.20

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 12, BLOCK 2, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 8062 S WILLIAMS CT, 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, 11/29/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/04/2017 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

DATE: 08/04/2017 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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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 # 00000006895429 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.: 0404-2017 First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0407-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 2017, 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) Chris Blair and Leslie Blair Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Equity Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LSF9 Master Participation Trust Date of Deed of Trust July 06, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4128468 Original Principal Amount $175,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,325.31 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. Lots 1 and 2, Block 88, Sheridan Heights, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado

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

Public Trustees

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

DATE: 08/08/2017 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: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 803055500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7225-2020 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.: 0407-2017 First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 29, 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 Tatyana Vladimirovna Lisenko be changed to Tatyana Kaganer Case No.: 2017 C 100833 Shana Kloak Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 59480 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 15, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Also known by street and number as: 2000 W Adriatic Pl, Englewood, CO 80110.

The petition requests that the name of Mirna Zgombic be changed to Mirna Zgombic Knight.

Case No.: 2017 C 100800

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

J. Kaufmann By: Deputy Clerk

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, 11/29/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 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

Legal Notice No: 59420 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Heather Rodriguez For Minor Child: Isayah Day To Change the Child’s Name to: Isayah Rodriguez Case Number: 17C100816 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Henry Sena, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: November 6, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Arapahoe County Court, 1790 W. Littleton Blvd., Division A Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Isayah Day. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Name Changes

Public notice is given on September 19, 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 Garrett Timothy Dick Davis be changed to Garrett Timothy Dick Case No.: 2017 C 100810 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59428 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 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 Norma Angelica Badillo Martinez be changed to Norma Angelica Acosta Case No.: 17 C 100822 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59456 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Garrett Timothy Dick Davis be changed to Garrett Timothy Dick

Don A. Thorpe, Personal Representative Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC 9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112 Legal Notice No.: 59425 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEVEN P. KUB, A/K/A STEVEN PHILLIP KUB, A/K/A STEVEN KUB, Deceased.

Case Number: 2017PR30919

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 or on or before January 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 59434 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59493 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 4, 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 Jose Arturo Mejia-Sanchez be changed to Jose Arturo Mejia Case No.: 17 C 100851 Shana Kloak By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59501 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Beverly C. Nichols, Deceased Case Number 2017PR30887 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 January 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carter Bradley Personal Representative c/o Finke and Associates 1873 S. Bellaire Ste. 1401 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 59423 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joan Borcellino Masse, Deceased Case Number: 17PR030883

David J. Masse Personal Representative 232 South Franklin Street Denver, CO 80209

Public notice is given on September 19, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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 January 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

The petition requests that the name of Michael Cristiano Pellegrino be changed to Isabella Cristiana Pellegrino Case No.: 17 C 100844

Legal Notice No.: 59437 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CARRELL H. THORPE, a/k/a CARRELL G. THORPE, a/k/a CARRELL HATCH THORPE, a/k/a CARRELL THORPE, Deceased Case Number: 17PR30895

Raymond J. Kub Personal Representative 35036 141st St. Roscoe, SD 57471

Date: September 21, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

NoticePublic To Notice Creditors

Public notice is given on October 1, 2017, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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 January 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

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Legal Notice No.: 59424 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CARRELL H. THORPE, a/k/a CARRELL G. THORPE, a/k/a CARRELL HATCH THORPE, a/k/a CARRELL THORPE, Deceased

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dietrich M. Baltzer, a/k/a Dietrich Martin Baltzer, a/k/a Dietrich Baltzer, Deceased Case Number 2017PR30915

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 February 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael J. Baltzer, Personal Representative c/o Holland & Hart, LLP P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Legal Notice No.: 59445 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda K. Boogerd, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR030923

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 or on or before February 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Boogerd Personal Representative 1731 19th Avenue Rock Valley, IA 51247 Legal Notice No.: 59448 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Diane Leakakos, a/k/a Diane Leakakos Wirth, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR030957

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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kami Pomerantz, Esq. Personal Representative c/o Holland & Hart, LLP P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Legal Notice No.: 59483 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of YVONNE GRETA WEBSTER, Deceased Case Number: 17PR30959

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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Estate of YVONNE GRETA WEBSTER, Deceased Case Number: 17PR30959

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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel Harve Webster and Sarah Bernice Webster Co-Personal Representatives 308 S. Manila Road Bennett, CO 80102 Legal Notice No.: 59498 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Suzan R. Geller, aka Suzan Sharon Geller, aka Suzan Royer Geller, aka Suzan Geller, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30903 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 January 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Ames Geller Personal Representative 2699 East Long Lane Greenwood Village, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 59426 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lacy E. Fisher, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30786

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 January 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cyndi L. Lyden Personal Representative 1777 S. Harrison Street, Suite 1250 Denver, Colorado 80210 Legal Notice No: 59433 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cherine K. Janzen, aka Cherine Kristin Janzen, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30866 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 January 29, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Howard E. Janzen Personal Representative c/o M. Lisa Clore, Esq. Hutchins & Associates, LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No: 59438 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martin H. Cameron, aka Martin Hart Cameron, aka Martin Cameron, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30916

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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patcharin Cameron Personal Representative 4222 S. Quemoy Court Aurora, Colorado 80018 Legal Notice No: 59442 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Raymond Vandapool, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 354 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 February 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard K. Vandapool Personal Representative 9845 Keenan Street Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130 Legal Notice No: 59444 First Publication: October 5, 2017

named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 28, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard K. Vandapool Personal Representative 9845 Keenan Street Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 59444 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward Richard Somers, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30914 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 February 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gerald F. Somers and Diane K. Somers Co-Personal Representatives c/o Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court, No. 2800 Centennial, Colorado 80012 Legal Notice No: 59446 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rickie Allan Kibodeaux, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30873 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 February 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erica N. Slaughenhoup Personal Representative 19115 Baker Place Aurora, Colorado 80013 Legal Notice No: 59457 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James L. Plummer, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30679 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 February 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol Plummer, Personal Representative 535 Pennwood Circle Englewood, Colorado 80113 Legal Notice No: 59458 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Raymond Eugene Michaels, aka Raymond E. Michaels, aka Raymond Michaels, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30894 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 February 5, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

JoNell Michaels Personal Representative 7280 S. Penrose Court Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 59473 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 2, 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 Ernestine Marie Sanchez be changed to Ernestive Marie Alfonso Case No.: 17 C 100842 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59481 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann K. Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30933 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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann K. Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30933

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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lawrence A. Johnson Personal Representative 2028 S. Parkwood Circle Spokane, Washington 99223 Legal Notice No: 59482 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert A. Attwood, aka Robert Attwood, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30948 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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joyce Attwood Stein Personal Representative 7950 E. Bowstring Trail Parker, Colorado 80138 Legal Notice No: 59484 First Publication: October 5, 2017 Last Publication: October 19, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dirk William deRoos, also known as Dirk W. deRoos, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30879 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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joyce M. deRoos Personal Representative 9501 East Lake Circle Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 59485 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 29, 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 Nima Jafarygolrokh be changed to Nima Jafary Golrokh Case No.: 17 C 100831 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59496 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gilbert Lewis Bailey, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30158 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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

David Bailey Personal Representative 2898 Rossiter Avenue Abington, PA 19001 Legal Notice No: 59499 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roger Wolf, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030953 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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Larry Duffy Personal Representative c/o Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP Ryan B. Scott, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 303-757-4342 Legal Notice No: 59502 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

Larry Duffy Personal Representative c/o Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP Ryan B. Scott, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 303-757-4342

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 59502 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara L. Connolly, aka Barbara Louise Connolly, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30944 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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Connolly, Jr. and Kathleen M. Speight Co-Personal Representatives c/o Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court, No. 2800 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 59503 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald Lee Aden, aka Ronald L. Aden, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30922 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 February 12, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tammie Renee Werner Personal Representative 27822 N. 47th Street Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (480) 206-2652 Legal Notice No: 59507 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S Potomac St #100, Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: WESTERN PROPERTIES, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. v.

Defendants: EquityLink, LLC, a delinquent Colorado limited liability company, and its last known members William J. Turner, John B. Hamner, and Robert Mendel; and JD Ranch Real Estate, LLC, a delinquent Colorado limited liability company, and its last known members Susan S. Perkins and John B. Hamner Attorney for Plaintiff: William A. Morris, Esq., #21452 Staggs Morris, P.C. 1800 Glenarm Place, Suite 1203 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: (303) 750-9900 Fax Number: (303) 339-0008 Email: WAMorris@StaggsMorris.com Case Number: 2017CV031989 Division 15 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] 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 to quiet title to the following property: LOT 22, BLOCK 6, STONE RIDGE PARK SUBDIVISION 2ND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known by street number address as: 1704 S. NUCLA STREET, AURORA, CO 80017 Dated September 1, 2017. /s/ William A. Morris William A. Morris, #21452 Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No.: 59381 First Publication: September 14, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 31-foot tall CityPole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual

October 12, 2017O NOTICE Misc.PUBLIC Private Legals

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 31-foot tall CityPole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 7711 Inverness Dr W., Englewood, Arapahoe County, CO 80112, Lat: 39-34-36.02, Long: 104-52-20.94. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1088049.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the app lication (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Alex, a.grigsby@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-9976111.

Legal Notice No.: 59492 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET AND HEARING VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT ARAPAHOE AND DENVER COUNTIES, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §291-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Valley Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Denver Counties, Colorado (“District”), for calendar year 2018. A copy of said proposed Budget, which includes a summary of fund balances, revenues and expenditures of the District, is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Valley Sanitation District will consider the adoption of the proposed Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at Centennial Lutheran Church located at 3595 W. Belleview Ave., Englewood, CO 80110.

Any interested elector of the Valley Sanitation District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2018 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budget.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2017.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Patricia Harris, District Manager Legal Notice No.: 59486 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF AMENDED 2017 BUDGET AND HEARING VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amended budget has been submitted to the VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT for the year of 2017. A copy of such amended budget has been filed in the office of the District at 8739 W. Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123, where same is open for public inspection. Such amended budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Valley Sanitation District to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The meeting will be held at Centennial Lutheran Church, 8595 W. Belleview Avenue, Englewood, CO 80123.

Any interested elector within Valley Sanitation District may inspect the proposed amended budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2017 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Mary Alice Ledbetter, Secretary Legal Notice No.: 59487 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ARAPAHOE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §291-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Dir-

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ARAPAHOE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, COLORADO

City and County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §291-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties, Colorado (“District”), for calendar year 2018. A copy of said proposed Budget, which includes a summary of fund balances, revenues and expenditures of the District, is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District will consider the adoption of the proposed Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

Any interested elector of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2018 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budget.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2017.

PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

Legal Notice No.: 59488 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §291-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 1, Jefferson County, Colorado (“District”), for calendar year 2018. A copy of said proposed Budget, which includes a summary of fund balances, revenues and expenditures of the District, is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 1 will consider the adoption of the proposed Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

Any interested elector of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 1 may inspect the proposed Budget for 2018 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budget.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2017.

Legal Notice No.: 59489 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald District Manager Legal Notice No.: 59489 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT NO. 2 JEFFERSON COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §291-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 2, Jefferson County, Colorado (“District”), for calendar year 2018. A copy of said proposed Budget, which includes a summary of fund balances, revenues and expenditures of the District, is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

Any interested elector of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 2 may inspect the proposed Budget for 2018 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budget.

Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT NO. 1 JEFFERSON COUNTIES, COLORADO

By: /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald District Manager

City and County

PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT NO. 1

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 2 will consider the adoption of the proposed Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

By: /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald, District Manager

PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT NO. 1

Any interested elector of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Subdistrict No. 1 may inspect the proposed Budget for 2018 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budget.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2017.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2017.

PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT NO. 2 By: /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald, District Manager Legal Notice No.: 59490 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

ectors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado (“District”), for calendar year 2018. A copy of said proposed Budget, which includes a summary of fund balances, revenues and expenditures of the District, is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

City and County

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District will consider the adoption of the proposed Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

Any interested elector of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2018 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budget.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2017.

SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald, District Manager Legal Notice No.: 59491 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency will hold a Public Hearing at its Meeting on October 23, 2017 immediately following the City Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. to receive citizen input on the Proposed 2018 Sheridan Redevelopment Agency Budget and to consider an amendment to the 2017 Sheridan Redevelopment Agency Budget Interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on October 23, 2017.

Arlene Sagee, Secretary Sheridan Redevelopment Agency Legal Notice No.: 59494 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ARAPAHOE, DOUGLAS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §29-1106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado (“District”), for calendar year 2018. A copy of said proposed Budget, which includes a summary of fund balances, revenues and expenditures of the District, is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District will consider the adoption of the proposed Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123.

CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sheridan Colorado will hold a Public Hearing at the City Council Meeting of October 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. to receive citizen input on the Proposed 2018 City of Sheridan Budget and to consider an amendment to the 2017 City of Sheridan Budget. .

All interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on October 23, 2017. Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Hearing may sign the speaker’s list at the door.

an amendment to the 2017 City of Sheridan Budget. .

All interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on October 23, 2017. Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Hearing may sign the speaker’s list at the door.

City and County

Arlene Sagee, City Clerk City of Sheridan Legal Notice No.: 59495 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the next regular election following organization are: “No candidate for this position” “No candidate for this position”

Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR OF 2018. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT AT 6631 S. UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, WHERE IT IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE CONSIDERED AT A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE GOODSON RECREATION CENTER AT 6315 S. UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. ANY ELECTOR WITHIN THE DISTRICT MAY AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET, INSPECT THE BUDGET AND FILE OR REGISTER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

BY PAMELA M. ELLER (SECRETARY) Legal Notice No.: 59500 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL ELECTION (PROPOSED) WILD PLUM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOVEMBER 7, 2017 §1-13.5-510(2), 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), 1-13.5-502 C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the (proposed) Wild Plum Metropolitan District of the Town of Columbine Valley, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an organizational election is to be held on Tuesday, the 7th day of November, 2017, and that said election shall be conducted by mail ballot. Accordingly, ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail not earlier than October 16, 2017, and not later than October 23, 2017, to eligible electors of the District entitled to vote in the election. The purpose of the election is to submit to the eligible electors of the proposed District referenced above, the question of organization of the proposed District, election of the initial members of the Board of Directors and the voting upon certain ballot issues and ballot questions concerning taxes, debt, revenue, and spending, as applied to the proposed District.

Arlene Sagee, City Clerk City of Sheridan Legal Notice No.: 59495 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the next regular election following organization are: “No candidate for this position” “No candidate for this position”

Any interested elector of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2018 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budget.

Ellen is an adorable dog ready to meet her new people.

This quiet girl is looking for a home with plenty love and Dated this 29th day of September, patience where she can 2017. reach her full potential. Ellen has SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT a gentle nature and loves to go for walks. Come meet her By: /s/ Patrick Fitzgerald, District Manager today!

ID# A0765977 Legal Notice No.: 59491 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Meet Shere-Khan! He’s a friendly cat who also enjoys spending time alone in cozy napping spots. This boy has a bit of an independent side, but does enjoy being pet. He would do best in a quiet home where he can be the only cat. ID# A0764943

City and County

At said election, the eligible electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District.

At said election, the eligible electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District.

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electors of the proposed District referenced above, the question of organization of the proposed District, election of the initial members of the Board of Directors and the voting upon certain ballot issues and ballot questions concerning taxes, debt, revenue, and spending, as applied to the proposed District.

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the second regular election Public Notice following organization are:of Petition for Change of Name Kent Pedersen Samuel E. Gompers Public notice is given on October 2, 2017, that a Daniel J. Nickless Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with Court.

At said election,the theArapahoe electors ofCounty the District shall vote for the following Ballot Issues and Ballot The petition requests that the name of Questions certified by the proposed District: Ernestine Marie Sanchez be changed to ErnestiveQUESTION Marie Alfonso BALLOT A Case(Organization No.: 17 C 100842 of District) BALLOT ISSUE B (Operations Shana Kloek and Maintenance Mill Levy – Ad Valorem By: Deputy Taxes) Clerk BALLOT ISSUE C (Operations Legaland Notice No: 59481Mill Levy – Fees) Maintenance First Publication: October BALLOT ISSUE D (Water)12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 BALLOT ISSUE E (Sanitation) Publisher: Littleton Independent BALLOT ISSUE F (Streets) BALLOT ISSUE G (Traffic and Safety) BALLOT ISSUE H (Parks and Recreation) BALLOT ISSUE I (Security) BALLOT ISSUE J ((Mosquito Control) BALLOT ISSUE K (Operations and Maintenance Debt BALLOT ISSUE L (Refunding) BALLOT ISSUE M (Reimbursement Agreements) BALLOT ISSUE N (TABOR Exemption for Non-Ad Valorem Tax Revenues) BALLOT ISSUE O (TABOR Exemption for Ad Valorem Tax Revenues) BALLOT ISSUE P (Multi-Fiscal Year IGA) BALLOT QUESTION Q (Term limits) BALLOT QUESTION R (Authorization to Mortgage Public Property) Eligible electors may apply for new or replacement mail ballots and return voted mail ballots to the office of the Designated Election Official which is also the ballot drop-off/walk-in voting location: at Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203.

The office of the Designated Election Official is

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the second regular election following organization are: Kent Pedersen Samuel E. Gompers Daniel J. Nickless

At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for the following Ballot Issues and Ballot Questions certified by the proposed District: BALLOT QUESTION A (Organization of District) BALLOT ISSUE B (Operations and Maintenance Mill Levy – Ad Valorem Taxes) BALLOT ISSUE C (Operations and Maintenance Mill Levy – Fees) BALLOT ISSUE D (Water) BALLOT ISSUE E (Sanitation) BALLOT ISSUE F (Streets) BALLOT ISSUE G (Traffic and Safety) BALLOT ISSUE H (Parks and Recreation) BALLOT ISSUE I (Security) BALLOT ISSUE J ((Mosquito Control) BALLOT ISSUE K (Operations and Maintenance Debt BALLOT ISSUE L (Refunding) BALLOT ISSUE M (Reimbursement Agreements) BALLOT ISSUE N (TABOR Exemption for Non-Ad Valorem Tax Revenues) BALLOT ISSUE O (TABOR Exemption for Ad Valorem Tax Revenues) BALLOT ISSUE P (Multi-Fiscal Year IGA) BALLOT QUESTION Q (Term limits) BALLOT QUESTION R (Authorization to Mortgage Public Property)

Eligible electors may apply for new or replacement mail ballots and return voted mail ballots to the office of the Designated Election Official which is also the ballot drop-off/walk-in voting location: at Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203.

The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from October 16, 2017, through November 6, 2017, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 7, 2017 (Election Day).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the estimated operating and debt service mill levies for the first year following the organization of the District is a total of 0.000 mills for the District.

The estimated fiscal year spending for the first year following the organization of the District is $50,000 for the District. The proposed District consists of approximately 105 acres of land generally located north of Cooley Lake, south of Fairway Lane, east of South Platte Canyon Road, and west of South Santa Fe Drive, Town of Columbine Valley, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

By: /s/ Susan J. Schledorn Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 59508 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 29, 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 Nima Jafarygolrokh be changed to Nima Jafary Golrokh Case No.: 17 C 100831 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59496 First Publication: October 12, 2017 Last Publication: October 26, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 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 Steven Manuel Montanez be changed to Steven Manuel Gutierrez Case No.: 17 C 100806 Shana Kloek By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 59422 First Publication: September 28, 2017 Last Publication: October 12, 2017 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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