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What I’m thankful for Area residents share what’s important to them “I’m thankful for my family and the support they give to each other through my parents and siblings.”

— Jason Ahbe, senior engineering program manager, Greenwood Village “I’m alive. I’m thankful for my family, for the opportunity to get my photography out there, thankful I woke up this morning. I try to incorporate gratitude in my life on a daily basis. Even if at the end of the day it’s just saying thank you for the roof over my head, the food in my refrigerator, my family, my friends, my health and my cat. That’s all covered.

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Everything else is just a wonderful benefit.”

— Suzanne Alvord, photographer, Littleton “I’m thankful for my daughters, who graduated from Littleton Public Schools. One’s an architect and the other’s a landscape architect. Their careers are a testament to the fine teachers they have. Now they’re going out and creating a better world. I’m thankful for millennials. I’m grateful for the Littleton Garden Gang. I’m thankful for our independent local businesses. People need to focus on what’s good around us rather than getting so caught

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up in the bad things in the world.”

— Beverly Bunker, consultant, Littleton “I’m thankful for daddy, mommy, Audrey, my teacher and my friends.”

— Annabella Cottingham, student at Platte River Academy, Highlands Ranch “I am thankful for every breath I have and everything I have. I love Colorado, and I love being here. The people are very friendly.”

— Kathleen Dougherty, retired/former real estate agent, south Denver “I’m just thankful that I’m alive. I’m blessed, God is watch-

ing over me. My mom is still alive, she’s 88 years old. Things are going our way right now. I can’t complain. We have a roof over our heads.”

— Faun Hardiman, a caregiver in the Denver metro area, including in Englewood “I am thankful for living in Englewood. When my husband and I downsized, this was one of the areas we were looking at. It’s a great neighborhood.

It’s just friendly. We have great neighbors, we’ve been welcomed in, and I just like the community.”

— Casey Johnson, volunteer at the Malley Recreation Center, Englewood

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“How often do we find ourselves shouting out about our disappointment and then only quietly murmuring about our gratitude?”

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Q&A with new Englewood City Councilmember Joe Anderson First-time elected official beat incumbent Laurett Barrentine

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Englewood City Council is going to look a little different going forward, and a big reason for that is Joe Anderson.

Anderson will join John Stone as one of the two new faces on Englewood City Council for the next four years. Anderson beat out former Englewood City Councilmember Laurett Barrentine in an overwhelming defeat earlier this month.

Anderson has lived in Englewood for 11 years and is the director of Unite Englewood, a coalition of churches and nonprofits that work to serve the city — including the homeless. He also launched Change the Trend, a Anderson community effort to help the homeless, and is the owner of the Englewood based coffee roaster Oikos Coffee.

Anderson took questions from the Englewood Herald about his new gig, what needs to happen in Englewood and more.

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You won by over 30 percentage points.

Why do you think you won by such a large margin?

Frankly, the campaign is behind me. I’m really just looking forward to working with this new council.

There is an energy around collaboration in the city, and people see that in me. That’s part of my approach with how I work with the community, and I think that attracted people to the message I brought.

When you look at Englewood now, what do you think are some of the biggest challenges facing the city?

The biggest challenge is infrastructure. Our pipes, storm drain

lines, sewers and waterlines are all aging. Many of them need to be replaced and updated, and that’s just because they are really old.

These pipes have been in the ground since around World War II. That’s the biggest thing, and I think that’s something this new council knows about. It’s time to address our infrastructure issues. We really need a long-term plan to make sure we are bringing our infrastructure up to date.

How do you work to address those infrastructure issues and homelessness in the city?

I’ll start with infrastructure.

We need to study our systems and send cameras down the sewer lines and storm drain lines. We need to figure out where the weak spots are. We need to figure out which pipes we need to prioritize, which ones need to be taken care of first and which ones need to be replaced in five years, 10 years and make a long-term plan that is detailed and structured. That’s the first thing.

We need to study and make a plan, and we’re currently doing that.

Once we get that done, we can talk about how we go about fixing those in the long run. Part of that is going to be funding it. I think that’s a conversation we can have. When I talk about that, I like to talk about the underlying issue. Cities are wealth-generating platforms. The way we create shared value in a community is by building a public space and the infrastructure around that public space to benefit everybody. When we create that shared value, it generates wealth in terms of jobs and in terms of revenues for the businesses in the city. The long-term approach we need to have as a community is making sure we have a strong platform. (The more) wealth our city generates, the better off our city is in the long run. A small percentage of that wealth that our city (as a whole) generates, city government gets a small percentage to maintain the platform. My aim over the long run is to make sure we grow the platform so that we can produce more wealth so that the wealth is there to make sure we’re

maintaining the system.

When we talk about the possibilities of redeveloping the Civic Center, the C-III property, Englewood Parkway, all the way to the light rail station, developments along South Broadway, forming a downtown development authority, all of those are aimed at the same thing — building a city that is financially productive so that we have a solid base to build on to make sure that we’re maintaining our infrastructure.

Homelessness is a collaborative effort. I need to start by talking about Change the Trend. In 2017, I met with our police chief, and I asked what can I do with Unite Englewood to better serve the city.

What that resulted in was a series of meetings where we got the police chief together with the churches and nonprofits that are serving the homeless population in the city and formed a collaborative effort called Change the Trend. Change the Trend is an effort to pool our resources to lessen the impact of homelessness on the community.

We have a number of agencies that deal with mental health, addiction, providing lockers, day services, clothing, IDs, access to job resources and housings to the homeless. We have tons of resources, and Change the Trend mentors homeless people through those available resources so that they can get out of homelessness. They’ve been quite successful in doing that. They’ve had 20 people through their mentoring program over the past few years, and at least five have gotten out of homelessness. The numbers are small, but we’re seeing a high return on the effort, and this is done through volunteer mentors. (Homelessness) is a reasonable problem that needs a reasonable and collaborative solution. The more we can work together to address this problem, the better off we’ll be.

The only way to address homelessness is to get homeless people to where they’re not homeless. You have to get them off the streets, and that requires real relationships with them, mentoring, training and dealing with the problems as they come.

What are your opinions on growth and development?

We don’t want our neighborhoods to experience radical sudden change.

Nor do we want our neighborhoods to be frozen in time. We want to preserve the character of our neighborhoods while allowing them to adapt to the needs of our community.

That’s the principle that all of our development decisions should come out of, when we’re talking about residential development specifically.

Incremental small developments that build the wealth of a community is our strongest approach for building our community. In terms of business development, I think the same principles apply. We want to build on what we already have and develop in small, incremental ways that build the wealth of the community over the long run.

What’s your ultimate goal as a councilmember?

The idea that comes to mind is fruitfulness. If you think about a garden, you can’t pull on the plants to get the leaves to come out, or pull on the leaves to get the tomatoes to come out. You have to take care of the soil. You have to water the plants. You have to create the right environment. You have to till the soil, work the ground, pull the weeds, and if you do that, your garden will thrive.

I think a city is the exact same way.

I want to see Englewood be a fruitful city, a fruitful garden. Over the long run, creating the right environment for that to happen is key. I think that involves building the right culture in the community, a collaborative culture. It requires having the right policies — policies that allow for the thriving of businesses and the success of Englewood residents in the various aspects of their lives. It requires a city that is functioning well, working well across departments in the city, and it requires a council that is setting a long-term vision for the city so that we know where we’re going.

I want to see Englewood be a more productive, a more fruitful garden in four years, 15 years and 20 years than it is now.

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Hobby shop is home for hands-on activities HobbyTown hopes to draw fanatics from new generation of modelers

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

All the cool kids are building models these days, and Littleton’s newest hobby shop is here to help.

Old-school hobbies — and some new ones — are on the rise, said Corey Bosworth, the owner of HobbyTown Littleton at 7981 South Broadway.

“Parents are realizing phones and screens aren’t good for their kids or society, and kids are realizing how cool some of this stuff is,” said Bosworth, who also owns a HobbyTown store in Parker.

After a couple decades of decline and closures thanks to online shopping, hobby shops are coming back as a hub for tournaments and clubs, Bosworth said.

Tabletop games like Warhammer, in which players do battle with hand-painted, hand-built miniature armies, robot models called Gunpla, and a new generation of roleplaying games are drawing fanatics, Bosworth said. He plans to turn the back of HobbyTown Littleton into an event space for tournaments.

Hobby shops are coming back after years of decline, said Corey Bosworth, owner of HobbyTown Littleton.

DAVID GILBERT Also in the works: an indoor rock crawling course for radio controlled cars.

“RC car technology has advanced dramatically in recent years,” Bos-

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Some of the new models can travel up to 70 mph, he said, while others are designed to clamber up rocks.

HobbyTown carries a wide range of

RC cars and parts.

Also in the shop: all the classics, like model airplanes, pinewood derby car supplies, model trains, RC aircraft, kites, science kits, balsa wood gliders and rock tumblers.

Bosworth said the shop will be competitive with online shopping, as many of the shop’s dealers have set prices that are the same online or in a shop.

Further, he said, buyers relish the opportunity to talk to a knowledgeable source.

“We live, eat and breathe this stuff,” Bosworth said. “If you want a high-end RC car, Amazon’s not going to walk you through the pros and cons of different models.”

HobbyTown is a welcome addition to Littleton, said David Ortiz, who found the shop for the first time on Nov. 19, and is excited to attend Warhammer games at the shop.

“You spend about as much time just interacting with people as you do playing,” Ortiz said. “It’s a cool way to meet friends. And the game itself feels so much more real, because you can hold the pieces in your hands.”

Ortiz used to frequent Bonnie Brae Hobbies in Englewood until it closed in 2015, he said, and he’s cautiously optimistic about the future of hobby shops.

“There’s always more to collect, and more games to play,” Ortiz said.

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Tale of innovative artwork follows fascinating thread

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hen someone mentions “quilt,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

Your aunt? Your grandmother? Your grandmother’s aunt?

Me? I think of the young woman who cleans my teeth.

Lindsay ThompQUIET son is a dental hyDESPERATION gienist at Highlands Ranch Smiles on University Boulevard.

She has been cleaning my teeth four times a year for a long time, and we have taken that frequency to get to know each other Craig Marshall better.

Smith One day she said, “I quilt.”

I was speechless. It wasn’t because I couldn’t think of anything to say. I couldn’t talk because Lindsay’s ultrasonic scaler was in my mouth.

When she said she quilts, I remem-

bered what I already knew about the subject, and I realized it wasn’t much.

There’s a quilting scene in “Witness,” the film that stars Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis.

There’s the quilt my mother and father bought for me when they lived in Tennessee for a couple of years. They would see beautiful examples hanging on clotheslines in rural backyards, with a handwritten “For Sale” sign nearby.

There’s Clare Quilty, a character in an infamous Vladimir Nabokov novel.

After that, all I had were stereotypes.

Now, thanks to Lindsay, that has changed.

As she began to tell me how she became a quilter, I heard her say things that were very familiar to me, and to all artists and artisans.

There is a progression from an interest to an inquiry to a venture to an adventure, and each step brings you closer to something unexpectedly meaningful and fulfilling.

Just don’t let your children grow up

to be art majors, says Forbes magazine.

When Lindsay was on a trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, with her mother-in-law (a longtime quilter), she bought a quilt kit and used it to make a quilt for her newborn son’s crib.

And that’s how it began.

Now, six years later, Lindsay is the president of the Front Range Modern Quilt Guilt. The key word there is “modern.”

Quilts, historically, were considered bedding. Now they are often thought of as works of art, and are displayed on walls, like paintings. Like my paintings.

And that gave me an idea.

I asked Lindsay if she would be interested in collaborating. She said yes.

We met at a local restaurant and I gave her a very large piece of unstretched, unprimed canvas, marked off with a large area for her to quilt, and said, “Do something.”

When she showed me what she had done, I was stunned — and I think she was too.

Lindsay included one traditional quilting element she called an “Ohio Star,” but everything else was as creatively placed as swatches of color in a Kandinsky painting.

I then had the canvas stretched at Meininger, and I painted into the areas opposite hers, using colors that either matched or complemented her vivid palette.

What happened next? I entered our collaboration, titled “Ohio Star,” in the Lone Tree Arts Center’s annual juried Art Expo, and it was accepted.

Lindsay attended the opening, and basked in the approval of her friends who were there.

Art has provided me with some incomparable moments. Collaborating with Lindsay Thompson was one of them.

The crib quilt was created on a trusty 1947 sewing machine. Lindsay now has a top-of-the-line 2019 Bernina.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Murmurs of disappointment, shouts of gratitude

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any times, it seems like just the opposite of this headline, doesn’t it? How often do we find ourselves shouting out about our disappointment and WINNING then only quietly WORDS murmuring about our gratitude?

Although Elton John sang, “Sorry seems to be the hardest word,” for some of us, saying “Thanks” seems to be the hardest word.

Sometimes it feels like we are stacking Michael Norton up our frustrations, building up our resentment and justifying our case for anger just so we can unload on the first person or company that doesn’t give us exactly what we want and when we want it. Our immediate gratification thermometer bottoms out as we are blinded by a perceived need for something that we feel like we must have and have right now.

Think about it for a just a moment,

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has that ever been you? It certainly has been me, and I am never proud of myself when it happens. And yet when someone does finally get us what we thought we needed or wanted, we can barely utter the words, “Thank you.”

It is most often a mumbled murmur and under our breath, “Thanks.” Why does that happen? Is it because we want to hold onto our anger and disappointment for a little while longer like it’s a trophy of some kind? Or do we let our pride get in the way and feel like we need to stand our ground, drawing a line in the sand between our expectations and our appreciation?

There is no doubt that we will read several columns about gratitude and thanksgiving this week, after all, it is the week of Thanksgiving. And we will see hundreds of posts and memes on social media and on our phones celebrating the spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving.

We will gather together as families and friends and share what we appreciate the most as we eat, drink, play, and pray together. We will be

reminded of all that we have to be grateful for in our lives. This week our sense of gratitude and our awareness of appreciation will be heightened.

And during this week, especially on Thanksgiving, we will typically only murmur thoughts about our disappointments, and instead we will shout out our feelings of love and gratitude.

In those moments of shouting out our gratitude, something happens inside of us. We begin to feel better, our frustration levels go down, our wall of resentment begins to crumble, and our anger is abated as we see, hear, think, and feel gratitude all around us. It’s been said that gratitude is one of the healthiest and strongest of all human emotions. And this is not just when we are shown appreciation, but also when we share our own gratitude and appreciation with, and for, others in our lives that we begin to feel better in so many ways.

It’s kind of like going to the gym or maybe taking a walk. At first, we may not really be in the mood to go, but as soon as we start, as soon as we get moving, we immediately begin to feel better physically, mentally and

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emotionally, appreciating our decision to get in some exercise. It’s the same with gratitude, once we start, the feeling is truly amazing.

Some of us are very effective in sharing our gratitude verbally while others do a good job of expressing their appreciation through writing in the form of an email, a text or a card.

Then there are those who know how to give a great hug or handshake when sharing their gratitude. And if you are the kind of person who loves to give or receive a hug, just remember that HUG stands for Having Unbelievable Gratitude, so give those out as often as possible.

How about you? Are you murmuring disappointment and shouting out gratitude? I would love to hear your appreciation story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can give a shout out to thanksgiving on Thanksgiving, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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5 questions for the South Metro Denver Realtor Association Group has new home in Centennial after move from Littleton

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When a local real estate organization chose its new home, it was — of course — all about location.

“Being in Centennial makes things easier for many of our Realtor members when they are out doing business and need to meet with clients in (the) central area,” said Heather Hankins, chair of the board of directors for the South Metro Denver Hankins Realtor Association.

The association held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 11 to celebrate its new headquarters near East Arapahoe Road and South Peoria Street.

Its move away from its previous spot

in Littleton — near South Broadway and Mineral Avenue — was largely based on where its members were clustered.

“Most members’ offices were located in the 80111 ZIP code,” said Hankins, referring to the central Centennial and Denver Tech Center areas.

For those who aren’t familiar with the association, here are Hankins’ answers about what SMDRA does and what brought the group to call Centennial home. The new headquarters is located at 6436 S. Racine Circle.

What difference does SMDRA make for Realtors and the local economy?

For Realtor members: Education on market trends, marketing, contracts, ethics and professional standards just to name a few. Realtors advocate for homeownership and (legislation) that is beneficial to homeownership and home affordability issues. (We provide) support within their business and on how they can be better business owners. (We also offer) community outreach through charitable giving and volunteer days within the community.

Our Realtors are knowledgeable on changes in the marketplace and those effects on the local economy.

Changes in politics can change the local economy, and our Realtors are educated (on) those changes. Realtors typically know about new commerce coming to the state and the local area, which can affect the economy.

Why pick Centennial rather than other south metro cities?

Geography, building space for over 4,000 members with enough parking for members and our building tenants, easy access to major highways and local businesses close to the building.

Did Centennial’s economy factor into the choice?

Not really. However, being located in a strong economic community is beneficial to our association long-term.

What trends are Realtors noticing in the south metro housing market lately?

Consistently steady market; inventory is low.

What’s on the horizon for SMDRA? • Extended push for Realtors for use of Sentrilock lockboxes exclusively in our market.

• Continued charitable and community involvement.

• Education to our members regarding diversity in the marketplace and how to continue being a valued adviser in one of the most important transactions a consumer has in their life.

• Continued education about the difference between being a Realtor and a real estate agent to both our members and the community.

Learn more at www.smdra.com or call the office at 303-797-3700.

CLUBS Editor’s note: Clubs listings are published free, on a space-available basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a new listing, or to make changes to or remove an existing listing, contact hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Service/Social Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 10, social hour is from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays at the Innsider Bar and Grill, inside Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampden Ave., Lakewood. Group offers friendship, understanding, and opportunities to participate in various activities. Contact Bob, membership chairman, at 303-979-0181 or go to www. widowedamerica.org.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences.

Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org.

Women’s Divorce Workshop covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce and is presented the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Meet in the community room. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include

co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Englewood Public Library. Writing discussion and practice with prompts and exercises. All experience levels welcome. For adults.

Zeta Rho Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets every second Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Parker, Aurora and Littleton. Call 303-841-0332 or 303-805-5135.

Support Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-3224440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

Adult Children of Elderly Parents, a Denver-area group of caregivers and relatives of elderly looking for support and resources, meets twice monthly at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln Street, Englewood.

Meetings often include speakers from medical, counseling and housing services. Call Marina at 720-272-2846.

Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/womens-guide-paying-forcollege/.

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Diabetics in particular are urged to take steps to avoid heart risk

BY LAURAN NEERGAARD ASSOCIATED PRESS

Some good health news: Americans’ cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at especially high risk are getting treatment.

Researchers say the report, released Nov. 11, suggests a controversial change in recommendations for cholesterol treatment may be starting to pay off.

“It is very heartening,” said Dr. Pankaj Arora of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who led the study. “But there is more to do.”

Heart disease is the world’s leading killer and high cholesterol is a key risk factor — but not the only one.

Doctors long treated patients based mostly on their level of so-called “bad” cholesterol, whether they had other risks or not. In 2013, national guidelines urged them instead to focus more on people’s overall heart risk, by taking into account age, blood pres-

sure, diabetes and other factors. Those at highest risk would get the most benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

The Alabama team examined records from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that tracked cholesterol information from more than 32,000 adults between 2005 and 2016.

Among people taking cholesterol medication, the average level of that “bad” cholesterol — what’s known as LDL cholesterol — dropped 21 points over the study period, the researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. It was declining even before the 2013 guidelines but continued to inch down afterward.

Total cholesterol levels and another fat known as triglycerides likewise decreased.

“These are surprisingly impressive results” that together predict a 15% to 20% reduction in risk of heart attacks and strokes, said Dr. Michael Miller, preventive cardiology chief at the University of Maryland Medical Center, who wasn’t involved with the study.

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Moreover, there was an uptick in statin use by people with diabetes over the study period, from less than half to over 60% getting one. Diabetics are particularly vulnerable to heart attacks and tend to have poorer outcomes.

“It’s very important for those with a diagnosis of diabetes to not get that first heart attack,” said Dr. Neil J. Stone, a cardiologist at Northwestern University. He led development of the 2013 guidelines from the American

second floor Conference Center, Spruce B. Patients, survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend. Meetings are free and open to the public. RSVP to Kelly Topf, oncology patient care coordinator, at 303-319-8638.

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The sunset at 5 p.m., looking northwest from East Arapahoe Road and South Colorado Boulevard on Nov. 19 in Centennial.

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Daylight-saving time shift, dwindling sunlight put mind, body though changes

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bout one in every three American adults already doesn’t get enough sleep, and the end of daylightsaving time can throw another wrench into the equation — even though the day “gains” an hour in the fall rather than losing one toward the spring.

“Either way, biologically, you’re changing your circadian rhythm, the biological clock we live by,” said Danielle Hicks, a psychology instructor at Front Range Community College in Westminster.

The ensuing sleep disruption can come with a host of hurdles: mood problems, struggles with focusing, less precise control of movements and, of course, throwing off the sleep-wake cycle.

People also may be more emotional or may not receive information as well as usual, Hicks said.

“It feels as if you’re jet-lagged,” Hicks said. “I would ask yourself, if you’re jet-lagged, are you going to work on heavy machinery? Are you going to lead a major meeting?

Are you going to make major decisions?”

Daylight-saving time ended in the wee morning hours Nov. 3, but the days are still approaching the “shortest day of the year” in late December — when daytime is shortest and night is longest — at the winter solstice, marking the start of that season.

That’s important for sleep because when the day gets dim, the body increases its amount of a hormone called melatonin, which helps induce sleep. After the fall time change, light in the morning — earlier than the biological clock expects it — can put a damper on that extra hour of sleep because it reduces melatonin, according to Hicks.

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enerally, people experience more difficulty “in the spring forward than the falling back” from daylight-saving time, said Kristy Dykema, a psychology professor at Front Range Community College. “But, that said, it has effects.”

Adjusting to the fall time change can take two or three weeks as the body’s circadian rhythms change, said Allison Hagood, a psychology professor at Arapahoe Community College. Those who have symptoms past that point could be diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder, she added, a type of depression some people experience this time of year.

Some people may bounce back within several days, but the impact may be greater if a person is already sleep-deprived or more susceptible to mental health issues, according to Dykema.

Those who have seasonal affective disorder symptoms — loss of interest in things a person used to enjoy, sadness, feeling sluggish, social withdrawal and even having thoughts of death or suicide, among others — should take a proactive approach in their routines, Dykema said.

“When you get up in the morning, expose yourself to some light — that helps to wake up your system,” Dykema said. Exercise releases chemicals that can ease depressive symptoms, she added.

For those without a history of mental health challenges, exercise is still a good way to fight drowsiness, Dykema said. Avoiding overcaffeinating in the evening and trying not to nap will help people adjust better too, she said.

And for those who aren’t back to normal after several weeks, a professional opinion might be the best way forward. Stigma still surrounds depression, but there’s no shame in reaching out for help, Hagood said.

“As a psychologist, I always feel if a person is struggling, (remember) not to do it alone,” Dykema said. “There are a lot of community resources out there to seek support and help from a professional.”

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as seasons change is more subtle than the human-made daylightsaving time, said Kristy Dykema, a psychology professor at Front Range.

“Daylight-saving time, that’s a more acute shift. Smaller, but more drastic in terms of how much time we have to prepare for it and adjust to it,” Dykema said.

Deeper effects As some adjust to the time change, they may not be out of the woods just yet. They may still be feeling the effects of seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression.

“For people (for) whom the adjustment in the first couple weeks is not sufficient to alleviate the symptoms, the symptoms can continue to be a challenge as the sunlight continues to decrease,”

said Allison Hagood, a psychology professor at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton.

The disorder can include loss of interest in things a person used to enjoy, boredom, apathy and sadness, according to Hagood. Feeling sluggish, social withdrawal and even having thoughts of death or suicide also could be symptoms.

“People who don’t have a diagnosis can experience those symptoms to a lesser extent,” Hagood said.

“Not across the board, but there is an increased likelihood. Most people who don’t have a diagnosis will see the (symptoms decrease) within a few weeks.”

‘More regular routine’ Acknowledging that the time change can present hurdles is the first step to adjusting, Hagood said.

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“Recognize that these changes in one’s self are possible,” Hagood said. “Our society is built on this idea of continuing through no matter what — continuing to work and be in one’s life the same way no matter what happens.”

At the start, tweaking a sleep schedule by 15 minutes each day leading up to the time change can help, Hicks said. That same strategy can work for kids, she added.

Sticking with predictable patterns, such as eating around the same time each day, also can help adjust, Hicks said.

Teenagers need roughly the same amount of sleep as adults but fall asleep later, Hagood said, and the time shift can hit them hard because they’re already sleepdeprived.

“My first suggestion is to work on having a more regular routine, even on the weekends,” Hicks said for teens. “Because they want to sleep in on the weekends, but that’s confusing their bodies with the increase and decrease in melatonin.”

Keep pets in mind Even furry friends can be thrown by the time change as their meals or walks come at different times.

“The interesting thing about pets is that without humans, they don’t have a clock — they just eat when they eat and sleep when they sleep.

They have their own internal routine,” Hicks said.

As with people, gradually shifting pets’ activities leading up to the time change can do the trick to help them adjust, Hicks said.

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ark the calendar for Dec. 7 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and 8 (noon to 5 p.m.) when Koelbel Library’s Used Book Sale will offer possible gifts for many folks on your holiday list — as well as a stock of tomes to get a reader through those February blahs! Fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and more, offered by the Friends of Arapahoe Libraries. Proceeds help with programs, SONYA’S special purchases SAMPLER and more. In 2019 to date, the Friends’ Board has granted $100,000 to the Arapahoe Libraries.

Koelbel Library is at 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. 303-LIBRARY. More books Sonya Ellingboe Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum Holiday Used Book Sale is underway through Dec. 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

303-795-3961.

Own an Original Littleton’s Annual Own an Original Art Exhibition is running through the end of December at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton.

Theme: “Destination.” Open during museum hours. (Closed Mondays.)

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Friends of Arapahoe Library hold a used book sale at Koelbel Library.

Holiday Pottery Sale And place an additional mark on Dec. 5-7 for ACC’s annual Holiday Pottery Sale in the Half-Moon at the Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Open Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; arapahoeceramicsguild.com.

(Entrance on the west side of the main campus building.) `Nutcracker’ season Tchaikovsky’s beloved music will bring snowflakes onstage as Colorado Ballet presents its 59th annual production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” from Nov. 30 through Dec. 29 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $40 to $165 and some performances are already sold out, so advance reservations are strongly suggested. Coloradoballet.org, 303-8378888, ext. 2. We are told that new sets and costumes will be ordered for next season.

Denver Ballet Theatre Denver Ballet Theatre will present its “Nutcracker” at two locations: Newman Center at University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver on Dec. 6 (7:30 p.m.) and Dec. 7 (2 and 7:30 p.m.), newmantix.com/dbt or 303-871-7720; St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch on Dec. 14 (2 and 7:30 p.m.), Dec. 13 (2 p.m.), Dec. 20 (7:30 p.m.), Dec. 21 (7:30 p.m.) (special high tea prior to performance

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provided by Café de Coco $40.) Tickets: denverballettheatre.org. (David Taylor.)

Space Gallery “Raw and Real |New Work” presents three solos shows: “New Work” by Greenwood Village painter Patricia Aaron, as well as Sue Oehme’s “Sum of Our Parts” and Michael Hedges’ “Lost Highway.” Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

A Hudson Christmas Holiday lights will fill Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, on wintry evenings: Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 13-24, 26-31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Last entry is at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at the box office 4:30-8:30 p.m. or during the day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center.

Ticket prices: $10.50/$9. Free 3 and

under, hudsongardens.org.

Camp Christmas Lonnie Hanzon moves “Camp Christmas” this season out of his Lakewood studio to a larger space at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, where visitors will see nine different eras of Christmas, a dozen environments designed as only Hanzon can, with at least 50 different Santa characters from throughout the world. Sponsored by Denver Center for Performing Arts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 or 10 p.m., depending on the day of the week. Tickets: denvercenter.org.

Linda Suttle Littleton’s Linda Suttle directs “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth, based on the motion picture, for the Firehouse Theatre Company from Nov. 23-Dec. 22 at the John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. 303-562-3232, firehousetheatercompany.com.

Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra launches in Lone Tree

Auditions ongoing for young musicians ages 12-19 STAFF REPORT

Young musicians in the south Denver metro area can now stay closer to home while pursuing their art with the launch of the Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra.

Children in the area typically travel to downtown Denver or Arvada to participate in such programs. Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra will perform at Cornerstone Church in Lone Tree, with additional performances around the area. Its first concert is Dec. 3.

Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra will emphasize creating multi-sensory musical experiences to classical music concert-goers, said a news release. It is a continuation of what was formerly Valor Symphonics, formed in 2011. While the passions remain the same — educating today’s musical youth in a creative,

multi-artistic way — Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra will execute it a little differently, the release said.

The goal of Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra is to train and inspire students to be independent and confident musicians who can enjoy and participate in music, alone and with others in their community, throughout their lives, the release said.

Young musicians will study and perform traditional and modern orchestral masterpieces in connection with the broader context of other arts and culture. It will be headed by local musician David Rutherford, who has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Northern Colorado. He has been an educator and orchestral director for more than 20 years, and was the morning host on CPR’s KVOD (90.1 FM) for many years.

Auditions for young musicians, ages 12-19, are ongoing and prospective students may inquire through our website at RMYO.org.

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Thespian brings Bedford Falls to life on south metro stage Christopher Willard will perform in one-man show ‘This Wonderful Life’

IF YOU GO The Schoolhouse theater is at 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Tickets for “This Wonderful Life” are available at parkerarts. org or 303-805-6800. $20/$10.

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Local actor/director/playwright Christopher Willard has, like many of us, loved Frank Capra’s 1946 fantasy film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” as it screens each holiday season.

The warm, charming tale of George Bailey, his guardian angel Clarence Odbody and Bailey’s love for Bedford Falls, his hometown, as well as for Mary Hatch, is part of our cultural fabric.

“I’ve been carrying that script around in my pocket,” said Willard, who previously developed a very funny one-man show, “Fully Committed.”

He arrived in Colorado in 1996 and has been prominent in the theater community since.

He has directed at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, spent a number of years at Arvada Center, developing its children’s theater program, and

Chris Willard is the director for “Wizard of Oz.” COURTESY PHOTO recently left a spot as director of Breckenridge Backstage Theatre.

In the spring, he will direct a production of Neil Simon’s delight, “The Odd Couple,” at Parker’s PACE Center.

And for one night only, he will present his one-man reimagining of the Capra classic, which he has titled “This Wonderful Life,” for familes (he

suggests 6 and over) at the historic Schoolhouse in Parker at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18. His production company is called Alliance Stage.

“In my humble estimation, the world needs the story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls now more than ever … I’ll be running sound and light from the stage,” he says of the production, which will also appear at several metro-area churches and at Mizel Arts Center. “This production is about a guy who loves ‘This Wonderful Life’ so much, he wants to do it all!”

We chatted a bit about his development of what he calls: “a trunk show — it fits in the back of my SUV and is ready in half an hour.”

I was reminded of the traveling players who are often depicted in Shakespeare’s plays, carrying their art from town to town … We will look forward to this production and future opportunities to appreciate Willard’s talents.

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hile indicators point to a strong economy with unemployment rates low and spending high, local experts warn that 2019 might be the year to exercise caution in holiday spending.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday retail sales during November and December to increase between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent from last year. Spending is expected to be between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion.

According to the NRF, the average Ameri-

can will spend $700 on gifts in 2019, totaling more than $465 billion nationally.

However, local economist Meredith Moon, of the state’s Legislative Council, said despite national predictions, it is possible that retail sales decline slightly this holiday season, citing trade tensions with China as a factor to consider in consumer confidence.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade Report for September 2019 was just published, and U.S. retail sales decreased 0.3 percent in September monthover-month.

“This this is the first month retail sales

have fallen since February,” Moon said.

“However, this data is subject to revisions that may reverse this fall in sales. The tariffs scheduled to go into effect on Dec.15, which cover mainly consumer goods, should not significantly affect holiday shopping prices, since retailers typically increase their inventories months in advance of the holiday season.”

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“While the U.S. is in good shape, the rest of the world is not,” Firestorm said. “In the midst of the longest recovery on record, headline news stories grab our attention reminding us we are in precarious times and things can shift quickly. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of not overdoing it just because you can.”

For shoppers, holiday shopping is beginning earlier and earlier every year. Retailers aren’t sitting back and waiting for the Black Friday specials. In fact, experts are seeing

Big-Box stores shifting strategy in an effort to keep up with the continued success of Amazon.

Instead of waiting for Black Friday, this year, it’s clear holiday shopping season is plowing forward and stores like Target, Kohls and Wal-Mart are already posting big deals, using the likes of social media pages such as Facebook.

Small Business Saturday As with every year, Black Friday might steal the headlines, but its sales taxes generated from Small Business Saturday that truly help the local economy. This year, Small Business Saturday is scheduled for Nov. 30.

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t’s fun to add new family traditions to your holiday season. One of the most magical places to do that in the metro Denver area is the historic Schweiger Ranch. This cultural gem in Lone Tree, Colorado is a revived homestead and living history museum that was envisioned and completed by the nonprofit Schweiger Ranch Foundation. The Ranch is nestled on 38-acres in RidgeGate, southeast of I-25 and RidgeGate Parkway and is open seasonally for guided and self-guided tours and events. This Douglas County historic landmark comes alive during the holiday season with traditions that speak to its original heritage.

The Austrian Schweiger brothers founded this ranch in 1874. John, Joseph, and Jacob Schweiger worked this land, overcame immense hardship, and thrived in this bucolic setting. The original farmhouse has been restored to pristine condition. The restoration has also brought new life to the barn and silo, granary, chicken coop, machine shed and cistern

house. As you walk the property and encounter the apple orchard, farm animals and abundant wildlife, you can sense the magic and the beauty that drew those pioneers here over a century ago.

Schweiger Ranch is presenting its annual Austrian Christmas and Christkindl Market on Saturday, December 7th from 1-5 pm. There will be holiday fun for the whole family. Visit Santa Claus and his real reindeer, have your face painted, enjoy story time and crafts making, or take a horse drawn carriage ride. There will be giveaway baskets, wreath making workshops for the adults (for purchase), an Austrian band, Austrian food and a free cup of hot cocoa or cider to keep you cozy.

Stop by the Christkindl Market for presents that will add a local handcrafted touch to your gift giving. The event culminates with the awe and wonder of the annual holiday tree lighting.

Find out more at SchweigerRanch.org/AustrianChristmas.

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THE PERFECT GIFT Celebrate the holidays with the Junior League of Denver’s newest cookbook, Centennial

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Centennial Celebrations is a journey of the senses featuring beautiful photography of fabulous gatherings at iconic Denver locations. The creative menus, recipes, and entertaining tips will inspire you to cook, connect, and celebrate… Colorado style!

Centennial Celebrations, along with our other five award-winning cookbooks, is available for purchase at a variety of local and national book retailers. Visit our website for the most current list. Proceeds from sales support our mission and community focus. Learn more at JLD.org.

njoy a fun day of family holiday festivities while checking out the latest home products and services! Everyone will enjoy horse carriage rides, a chance to meet Santa, holiday treats, food samples, live demonstrations, prizes and more from over 100 local and national vendors.

Nationwide Expos Presents the Castle Rock Holiday & Home Show. The 2nd Annual Castle Rock Home Show is coming again to the Douglas County Fairgrounds on December 6th – 8th. The show will give area consumers an excellent opportunity to see, learn about, and buy the latest home products and services from over 100 companies under one roof. Local and national experts will help homeowners find just what they need to complete their home projects, inside and out, before the holidays.

This is the perfect time to complete all your outdoor home projects. The Castle Rock Holiday & Home Show will have window, door, siding, and exterior companies, such as Lifetime Windows and 1-800 Hansons, to make

sure that your home is properly sealed for colder weather.

Roofing repairs and installations are just as equally important during this time of year.

Meeting with reliable companies like Elite Roofing will help you avoid dealing with the potential damage snow and freezing temperatures to your roof and shingling. Moreover, the home show will provide the perfect opportunity to talk with gutter companies like Leaf Filter about fixing or installing guttering systems that can help clear away leaves, branches, and twigs during the winter months.

While installing new roofing, consider saving energy costs to your home as well by switching over to solar energy! Apollo Energy provides phenomenal design and customization with their solar paneling. Homeowners can save money due to the 30% government tax credit, which will reduce at the end of this year, so now is the perfect time to speak with them about setting an appointment to get your home switched over to solar energy for the best savings.

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THINGS to DO

Castle Pines/ Castle Rock

Thanksgiving Magic: 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Features Broadway star and master magician Peter Samelson. Reservations required. Call 303-660-6799 or go to https://Tickets.AmazingShows. com.

Write and Workshop Series Holiday Party: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday Dec. 2 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-521-8615 or go to https://castlerockwriters.co.

Storytellers and S’mores: 5-7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock. Kidfriendly fare, hot chocolate and more. Bring a lawn chair, or blanket, and make sure to dress for the weather. Storytellers include Buddy the Elf, characters from the Disney movie Frozen, members from the fire and police departments, and Santa will wrap up the event with `Twas the Night Before Christmas. Learn more at https://www.crgov.com/2622/ Season-of-the-Star.

Free Holiday Concert: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8 at Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock. Performed by the Castle Rock Band, and including a Christmas medley singalong. Go to www. castlerockband. com or https:// www.facebook. com/CastleRockTownBand.

SHARE Genealogy: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays through Dec. 31 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Castle Rock Genealogical Society weekly meeting to discuss genealogy tips and roadblocks.

No need to register, just drop in.

Centennial

“A Night in Monte Carlo” Casino Night: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at 82 Inverness Drive East.

Fundraiser for the 303 Volleyball Academy scholarship fund and capital improvements for the club’s new facility. Ages 21-plus.

Cost is $20 donation, which includes $200 in fake gambling chips to use at roulette, craps, poker or Black Jack tables.

Competitive games, karaoke and a silent auction top off this fundraising event. Denver Taco Food Truck will be onsite with full-service menu. Go to http://go.evvnt.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Angels Among Us: Stories of Miraculous Encounters: 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Ridgeline conference room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Lifetree Café program; all welcome. No registration required. Contact Roy H Koerner 303-814-0142 or roykoerner@msn.com Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Cowboy humor sprinkled with holiday spice. Go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org or call 720-509-1000.

A Christmas Carol: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Charles Dickens will discuss his remembrances

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Tables Extraordinaire: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village. Display of holiday table settings, hosted by Saint Catherine Philoptochos Society.

Christmas teas from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 4. For reservations and individual purchases, go to TablesExtraordinaire.org.

Metro Volunteer Lawyers Power of Attorney Workshop: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St., Courthouse II, Training Room 347, Centennial. First hour will be a presentation regarding medical and financial powers of attorney and living wills. Immediately following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for qualifying applicants to complete powers of attorneys and living wills with volunteer attorneys.

You must be financially eligible for free legal services to receive help at the workshop. Go to https:// www.denbar.org/mvl.

Holiday Arts and Craft Fair: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Admission and parking are free.

Go to www.sspr.org.

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of Christmases past, read excerpts from his Christmas novella and explain the inspirations for the creation of this classic work, redemption and renewal. Call 303-795-3961.

Surviving the Holidays: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Trails Recreation Center, 16799 E. Lake Ave., Centennial. Nutrition seminar presented by Jo Ellen Walden. Learn keys to surviving holiday parties and festivities. Free. Registration required at trailsrecreationcenter.org.

Chaparral High School Guitar Concert: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Drive, Parker. Featuring the guitar students from Chaparral High School.

Call 303-387-3500 or go to https://sites.google. com/a/dcsdk12.org/chaparral-theatre/

the 75-acre Norton Farm Open Space owned by the Town of Parker and the 107-acre Parker Jordan/Centennial Open Space.

Visit a 155-year-old farm that was a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s.

Includes historic house, red barn, silo and milk shet, which were restored to their known conditions in the early 1900s. Go to http:// co.arapahoe.co.us/Facilities/ Facility/Details/17-Mile-HouseFarm-Park-23

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Climb Aboard the Holiday Express: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14 at Englewood Farm and Train at Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Drive, Englewood. The Englewood Farm and Train will be transformed into the North Pole with lights and decorations. Visit Santa, enjoy a hot drink, and roast some s’mores. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Englewood Recreation Center or the Malley Recreation Center. Space is limited. Contact 303-762-2680, or Lindsay Peterson at lpeterson@ englewoodco.gov or 303-7622697. Go to https://www.englewoodco.gov/parks-recreationlibrary/holiday-express

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Other Genealogy Sites: 10 a.m.

Dec. 7 at Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Emphasis on Scandinavian sites (Genie, MyHeritage, WikiTree, DisNorge, GenWiki, Foko, Slekt og Data, NHDC, Norgeskart, Norwegian Ridge, Slekt & Historie (oldest church registers in Norwegian parishes)). Presented by Slektforskningklubb: Sons of Norway Fjelldalen Lodge Genealogy Club. Go to http://fjelldalen.com.

Contact Tony Hjelmstad at tony@

norsky.net or call 303-324-5381.

Gold Orman Jewelry Exhibit: on display through Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Gold is a member of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild and the Colorado Artist Guild.

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Colorado Christmas Adventure: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6-7 at Mission Hills Church, 620 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Christmas stories and characters, a gingerbread house display and competition, live musical performances, kids crafts, cookie decorating, and much more. Families are encouraged to bring a toy to be donated to Colorado families in need this holiday season. Go to coloradochristmasadventure.com.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Go to www.sspr.org to register. Sponsored by Littleton Rotary.

Little Elves Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Carson Nature Center, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton.

Children make gifts such as frames and ornaments using materials found in South Platte Park.

Go to www.sspr.org to register.

Christmas Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at South Fellowship Church, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton. Variety of local vendors specializing in jewelry, home decor, accessories, and more. Go to https://southfellowship.org/ event/christmas-marketplace/

A Hudson Christmas: 5-9 p.m. on select days from Nov. 29 to Dec. 31. Santa visit hours are 5-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 23. Tickets are available at altitudetickets.com or at the Hudson Gardens welcome center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Learn more at https://www.hudsongardens.org

Importance of the Pencil Sketch in Conjunction to Watercolor Painting: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Two-stage workshop led by Robert Gray. Contact Mary Kay Jacobus at mkstudio@comcast.net for details. To register and for more information, go to http://www.heritage-guild.com.

Roxborough Book Sale: noon to 5 p.m. through Dec. 1 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. Sales support the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.

Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL. org/usedbook-sales.

Holiday Used Book Sale: through Dec. 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Proceeds benefit the Bemis Library and Littleton Museum. Contact Bernice Reed at 303 955-6845 or

Pottery Guild Holiday Sale: Dec. 2-4 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

Handcrafted pottery by South Suburban Pottery Guild members.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

This is Colorado: exhibit runs from Dec. 3 to Jan. 16 at Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 S. Santa

Barbara Brann at 303-909-1412.

Lone Tree

New Ancestry Tools for DNA Matching and Trees: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way, Lone SEE CALENDAR, P22

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It’s in the cards Some advice for sending holiday greetings

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t’s that holiday-card time of year again.

But before you open up the address book or spreadsheet, read up on some modern etiquette for addressing those to whom you’re sending your jolly good tidings.

Holiday cards, particularly Christmas cards, are big business. Leading greeting-card maker Hallmark estimates 1.3 billion Christmas cards are sent annually in the United States.

Every holiday season, I receive a handful of cards addressed to “Mr. and Mrs. Mark Peacock’’ — my husband’s name. And every year I’m flummoxed that some in our circle haven’t noticed that Mark and I have never shared a last name.

Eighteen years into her marriage, Karen Greco, a publicist and writer who lives in Rhode Island and New York City, says friends and family are finally starting to use her surname.

“I just kept using my own name when sending thank you cards or other correspondence,’’ she says.

“Sometimes I made a point to say, ‘I kept my name,’ like, to my dad.’’

Greco’s father, whom she described as “kind of old school,’’ was surprised at the correction.

“But I think he was also happy about it,’’ she says. “He totally got it, and he never even asked why. Just said OK and addressed me correctly.’’

Etiquette is based on historical precedent, but also follows cultural shifts, of which there have been many in recent decades. In other words, “Mr. and Mrs. Husband’s Name’’ doesn’t cut it anymore for a lot of people.

“To address people that way is pretty outdated,’’ says Arden Clise, who owns Seattle-based Clise Etiquette and wrote the book “Spinach in Your Boss’s Teeth: Essential Etiquette for Professional Success” (Silver Fern, 2016). Nowadays, Clise said, many women have also disavowed the title

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Mrs. for Ms., which does not spotlight one’s marital status.

If you don’t know, ask Experts agree that the first step in addressing holiday cards is to know your recipients’ preferences.

Are they married with separate or hyphenated names? Was a new, blended name created? Do their children have different surnames?

“If you ever have a question, just send the person a text or email and ask,” says Jodi R.R. Smith, owner of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting in Marblehead, Massachusetts. “You should know if a name is hyphenated, and which name comes first, which comes second.’’

You can use a less formal approach by writing one family member’s last name, usually the person you know best, and addressing the card to the “family’’: “The Jones family,’’ for in-

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Tree. Presented by Greg Liverman, Ph.D. Program of the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society. Network with fellow genealogists starting at 6:30 p.m. Go to https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com.

Living and Aging Well Speaker Series Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Reservations required by Dec. 4. Go to www.

LivingAndAgingWellLuncheon.eventbrite. com.

Buddy’s Builders Benefit: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Lone Tree Brewing Company, 8200 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 8222, Lone Tree. Brewing company’s eighth birthday celebration to benefit nonprofit that builds dog houses to protect outdoor dogs. Silent auction from 2-6 p.m. Jon

The King of Pop Resurrected: Tribute to Michael Jackson: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Call 303-8056800 or go to https://parkerarts.org/

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stance, or “Ralph Jones and family.’’

A new courtesy title, Mx. (pronounced “Mix’’), has been embraced by some transgender, nonbinary or gender-neutral people as an alternative to Mr. or Ms. It was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2015, but the etiquette is evolving, and Smith recommends tailoring “Mx.’’ to the recipient’s preference.

“I actually recommend contacting them individually and asking how they prefer to be addressed formally,’’ she says.

Traditionally, the man’s name came first in addressing a married couple, but now the opposite is proper, Smith says. Address a card with the woman’s name first. And for any married couple, she says, etiquette requires an “and’’ between the two names.

Cut senders some slack There are lots of new rules; under-

Swing Into Christmas with the Beverly Belles: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Holiday and swing-era music. Call 303-805-6800 or go to https://parkerarts.org/ Creative Year-End Planning Workshop: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at Crossroads Community Church, 9900 S. Twenty Mile Road, Parker. Tax, legal and financial techniques to consider before the 2019 tax deadline. Register at www.visitcrossroads. com/creative A Night of Shakespeare: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Drive, Parker. The auditioned theater

stand when it is and isn’t appropriate to be an etiquette cop.

“Don’t bother trying to change your elderly relative,’’ Smith says. “But if your cousin doesn’t know your name, send him a gentle email after the holidays are over and suggest he make the change in his master list.’’ Close the email with a positive note or two, she says, something like “Can’t wait to see you at the family reunion next fall!’’

And don’t let address worries scare you off from sending these annual greetings. People love getting cards in the mail.

Hallmark’s website says nearly 75 percent of consumers who send holiday cards do so because they know it feels good to receive them.

“When in doubt, always send the card,’’ Smith says. “This is such a wonderful way to keep in touch with family and friends.’’

class performs “Romeo and Juliet.” Call 303-387-3500 or go to https://sites.google. com/a/dcsdk12.org/chaparral-theatre Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Hilltop Schoolhouse, 5748 Flintwood Road, Parker. Have hot cocoa and cookies with Mrs. Claus in the holiday decorated one-room schoolhouse. Additional creative activities for kids. Cash raised will be donated to local school families. Contact Lorelei Linwood at 303-660-1616.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Your Donation Sustains Your Hometown Newspaper December 3rd is Giving News Day The Englewood Herald is participating in Giving News Day this year. Our goal is to provide new camera equipment and training for our reporters. Please consider making a donation from December 3 to December 31 that will be matched by the Colorado Media Project.

We’re one of 18 Colorado newsrooms joining forces to spotlight the impact that homegrown, independent Colorado journalism is making in communities across our state. Collectively, our work is essential to a better-informed community and a healthy democracy. But it would not be possible without the support of readers like you. It’s a movement to celebrate ethical, honest, and fact-based journalism like ours—and to raise the funds to make it all possible.

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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.

and 1803.50 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L along the Easterly right-of-way of South Peoria Street; Thence along a reverse curve to the left having a central angle of 55 Degrees 43 Minutes 29 Seconds, a radius of 158.50 feet and an arc length of 154.15 feet being 3198.28 feet South and 1734.26 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L along the Easterly right-of-way of South Peoria Street; Thence along a reverse curve to the right having a central angle of 55 Degrees 43 Minutes 29 Seconds, a radius of 75 feet and an arc length of 72.94 feet being 3136.30 feet South and 1701.50 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L along the Easterly right-of-way of South Peoria Street; Thence North 02 Degrees 02 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 285.01 feet to a point being 2851.29 feet South and 1701.5 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L along the Easterly right-of-way line of South Peoria Street; Thence North 87 Degrees 58 Minutes 00 Seconds East, 440.44 feet to the Point of Beginning, being 2851.29 feet South and 2141.94 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

$337,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $159,251.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

Original Grantor(s) Debra Deitchel AND Joseph J Deitchel Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 15, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 20, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6120148 Original Principal Amount $173,865.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $165,597.24

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PUBLIC NOTICES Amended First Publication: 11/28/2019 Amended Last Publication: 12/26/2019 Name of Publication Littleton: Independent

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

DATE: 11/12/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE SOUTH 3/4 OF LOT 15 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 16, BLOCK 17, JACKSON'S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 4162 SOUTH ACOMA ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

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.

Parcel Two: Public Notices callTheSheree 303.566.4088 legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com A part of lease Parcel 34X described as follows name, address, business telephone num-

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - AMENDED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(1)(b) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0455-2019

ber and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

A tract of land in Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., more particularly described as follows:

Drew P. Fein #48950 Rachel H Connor #50831 Neal K. Dunning #10181 Douglas W Brown #10429 Brown Dunning Walker PC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 Attorney File # 3942-028

Beginning at the NE corner of said section 36; Thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 13 Seconds West, 2640.92 feet to the NW corner of the NE ¼ of said Section 36; Thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 31 Seconds West 1320.09 feet to the NW ¼ of the E ½ of the NW ¼ of said Section 36; Thence South 00 Degrees 18 Minutes 09 Seconds West 1452.33 feet to a point on the Westerly line of the E ½ of the NW ¼ of said Section 36, said point being the point of beginning of Parcel 34B, and the True Point of Beginning of the within described parcel; Thence South 87 Degrees 58 Minutes 00 Seconds West 440.44 feet to a point being 2851.29 feet South and 1701.50 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L and the Easterly rightof-way of Peoria Street; Thence North 02 Degrees 02 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 110.00 feet to a point being 2741.29 feet South and 1701.50 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L and the Easterly right-of-way line of Peoria Street; Thence North 87 Degrees 58 Minutes 00 Seconds East, 135.00 feet to a point being 2741.29 feet South and 1836.50 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L; Thence South 46 Degrees 59 Minutes 13 Seconds East, 70.65 feet to a point being 2791.29 feet South and 1886.42 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L; Thence North 87 Degrees 58 Minutes 00 Seconds East 257.97 feet to a point being 2791.29 feet South and 2144.39 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L and on the Westerly line of the E ½ of the NW ¼ of said Section 36; Thence South 00 Degrees 18 Minutes 09 Seconds West, 60.05 feet to the Point of Beginning, being 2851.29 feet South and 2141.94 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Public Trustees

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

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.

On September 3, 2019, 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.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Original Grantor(s) CENTENNIAL HOTEL, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 02, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3054750 Original Principal Amount $1,806,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,444,664.36

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" Also known by street and number as: 7770 S. PEORIA ST., ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2020, the date to which the sale has been continued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-109(1)(b), 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.

Amended First Publication: 11/28/2019 Amended Last Publication: 12/26/2019 Name of Publication Littleton: Independent

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

DATE: 11/12/2019 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: Drew P. Fein #48950 Rachel H Connor #50831 Neal K. Dunning #10181 Douglas W Brown #10429 Brown Dunning Walker PC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 Attorney File # 3942-028

0455-2019 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, and is described as follows: A leasehold as created by that certain Second Amended and Restated Ground Lease and Agreement dated January 25, 2010, as amended by First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Ground Lease and Agreement dated May 13, 2010, executed by Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, “Authority”, and Centennial Hotel, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, "Lessee", as referenced in document entitled ‘Memorandum and Notice of Second Amended and Restated Hotel Ground Lease and Agreement’ which was recorded January 27, 2010 under D0008428, for the term and upon and subject to all the provisions contained in said document and in said lease.

Parcel One: Lease Parcel 34A, B, C, D, E, Z and Y described as follows: A tract of land in Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the NE corner of said Section 36;Thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 13 Seconds West, 2640.92 feet to the NW corner of the NE ¼ of Section 36; Thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 31 Seconds West, 1320.09 feet to the NW corner of the E ½ of the NW ¼ of said Section 36; Thence South 00 Degrees 18 Minutes 09 Seconds West, 1452.33 feet to a point on the Westerly line of the E ½ of the NW ¼ of said Section 36, said point being the Point of Beginning; Thence South 00 Degrees 18 Minutes 09 Seconds West, 200.01 feet along said Westerly line to a point on the Southerly line of the N ½ of the N ½ of the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of said Section 36, said point being 3051.13 feet South and 2133.79 feet left of Runway 16L centerline;Thence South 02 Degrees 02 Minutes 00 Seconds East, 356.12 feet to a point on the Northerly right-of-way line of East Control Tower Road, being 3407.25 feet South and 2133.79 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L; Thence South 87 Degrees 58 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 252.29 feet to a point on the Northerly right-of-way line of East Control Tower Road, and the Easterly right-of-way line of South Peoria Street being 3407.25 feet South and 1881.50 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L;Thence along a curve to the right having a central angle of 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds, a radius of 78.00 feet and an arc length of 122.52 feet, being 3329.25 feet South and 1803.50 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L along the Easterly right-of-way of South Peoria Street; Thence along a reverse curve to the left having a central angle of 55 Degrees 43 Minutes 29 Seconds, a radius of 158.50 feet and an arc length of 154.15 feet being 3198.28 feet South and 1734.26 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L along the Easterly right-of-way of South Peoria Street; Thence along a reverse curve to the right having a central angle of 55 Degrees 43 Minutes 29 Seconds, a radius of 75 feet and an arc length of 72.94 feet being 3136.30 feet South and 1701.50 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L along the Easterly right-of-way of South Peoria Street; Thence North 02 Degrees 02 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 285.01 feet to a point being 2851.29 feet South and 1701.5 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L along the Easterly right-of-way line of South Peoria Street; Thence North 87 Degrees 58 Minutes 00 Seconds East, 440.44 feet to the Point of Beginning, being 2851.29 feet South and 2141.94 feet left of the centerline of Runway 16L, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Parcel Two: A part of lease Parcel 34X described as follows A tract of land in Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the NE corner of said section 36; Thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 13 Seconds West, 2640.92 feet to the NW corner of the NE ¼ of said Section 36; Thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 31 Seconds West 1320.09 feet to the NW ¼ of the E ½ of the NW ¼ of said Section 36; Thence South 00 Degrees 18 Minutes 09 Seconds West 1452.33 feet to a

Public Trustees

Legal Notice NO.: 0455-2019 Amended First Publication: 11/28/2019 Amended Last Publication: 12/26/2019 Name of Publication Littleton: Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0477-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2019, 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) PATSY SALAZAR Original Beneficiary(ies) LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust November 22, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 12, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6174329 Original Principal Amount $337,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $159,251.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE SOUTH 3/4 OF LOT 15 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 16, BLOCK 17, JACKSON'S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4162 SOUTH ACOMA ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2020, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince

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

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2020, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2019 Last Publication: 12/19/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/13/2019 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: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000008568065 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice No.: 0477-2019 First Publication: 11/21/2019 Last Publication: 12/19/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0492-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 25, 2019, 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) Debra Deitchel AND Joseph J Deitchel Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 15, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 20, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6120148 Original Principal Amount $173,865.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $165,597.24 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 8, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 198300003009 Also known by street and number as:

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Trustees

LOT 8, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 198300003009 Also known by street and number as: 54916 E Bobcat Lane, Strasburg, CO 80136.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/22/2020, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/28/2019 Last Publication: 12/26/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 09/25/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-022656

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.: 0492-2019 First Publication: 11/28/2019 Last Publication: 12/26/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sheridan Colorado will consider a Resolution at the City Council Meeting of December 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. concerning adoption of the City of Sheridan’s Employee Manual which will also change employment from a “For Cause” to an “At Will” policy.

All interested parties may express opinions in person at the meeting or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. December 9, 2019. Those wishing to speak concerning this matter may sign the speaker’s list at the door.

Arlene Sagee, City Clerk City of Sheridan Legal Notice No.: 300287 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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“I’ve got my health and my beautiful daughter… Being able to spend time with family and friends is what it comes down to — and drinking good beer.”

— Eric Klump, Parker Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sheridan Colorado will consider a Resolution at the City Council Meeting of December 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. concerning adoption of the City of Sheridan’s Employee Manual which will also change employment from a “For Cause” to an “At Will” policy.

All interested parties may express opinions in person the meeting or in writing to be EricatKlump received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. December 9, 2019. Those wishing to speak concerning this matter may sign the speaker’s list at the door.

Arlene Sagee, City Clerk City of Sheridan

City and County

Legal Notice No.: 300287 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2020 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2019 BUDGETS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposed 2020 budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of the KENT PLACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 (the “Districts”). A copy of each of the proposed budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2019 budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of each of the proposed amended budgets is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

Such proposed budgets and amended budgets will be considered at a public hearing during a joint meeting of the Districts to be held at 1881 16th Street, Fifth Floor, Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at 2:30 P.M. Any interested elector of the Districts may file or register any objections to the proposed budgets or amended budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the budgets and amended budgets by the governing body of the District.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: KENT PLACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No.: 300286 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN GWE Inc., dba HAMPDEN PARK N' STORE

Notice is given that pursuant to the statute C.R.S. 38-21.5-103, of the Colorado Revised Statute GWE Inc., dba HAMPDEN PARK N' STORE AT 3411 S. IRVING ST., ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 303-781-4911, is taking possession on December 7, 2019 of all property listed below for back rent owed. This miscellaneous household and personal property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on December 7, 2019 at 10:00a.m. sharp, at the address listed above. Addresses of tenants listed below are last given last known.

CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY! #106 Luis Higgins 3535 Bannock St., #3, Englewood, CO 80110 #209 Barney Jordan 596 Hill County Rd., Pipe Creek, TX 78063 #229 Andy Brozek 4058 S. Liverpool Way, Aurora, CO 80013

“I am a Christian and have a relationship with Jesus and am thankful for the hope that he brings me.”

— Becky Lee, nonprofit worker, Littleton “I’m thankful for my family and that we are together and that everyone is healthy and happy — even when the kids are crazy.”

— Alicia McMahon, stay-at-home mom, Centennial

“I’m thankful my wife just had hip replacement surgery and is recovering nicely and she’s not going to be in pain anymore. I’m thankful for our two sons who live here close by and our six grandchildren who we get to see almost every day.”

— Pat Nolen, engineer, Lone Tree “I’ve been through some health issues, so I’m thankful I’m feeling much better. I’m thankful for my friends here at work, they’ve been so supportive, including my boss.

I’m thankful, of course, for my family — my family from Morocco calling and checking on me every day, and my family here.”

— Dija Pfefferkorn, makeup artist and esthetician, Larkspur “I’m thankful for my kids and I being safe this year. Living the best life, all the things that I have,

all the people in my life that have helped me, my friends and my family.”

— Crystal Scheinost, store manager, Castle Rock

“I’m thankful for quality time with my adult children. They’re back home and not going to college.

I try to really appreciate those quiet moments of coffee with them in the morning or evening conversations — just those stolen moments that we take for granted.”

— Ann Summers, school administrator for Littleton Public Schools, Littleton “My wife and my kids. I’m thankful for friendships. I feel like we’re building bigger, better friendships this year than we have in the past.”

— Todd Wagner, bankruptcy Public Notice attorney, Highlands Ranch

Public Notice NOTICE Misc.PUBLIC Private Legals

NOTICE IS GIVEN GWE Inc., dba HAMPDEN PARK N' STORE Notice is given that pursuant to the statute C.R.S. 38-21.5-103, of the Colorado Revised Statute GWE Inc., dba HAMPDEN PARK N' STORE AT 3411 S. IRVING ST., ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 303-781-4911, is taking possession on December 7, 2019 of all property listed below for back rent owed. This miscellaneous household and personal property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on December 7, 2019 at 10:00a.m. sharp, at the address listed above. Addresses of tenants listed below are last given last known.

CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY! #106 Luis Higgins 3535 Bannock St., #3, Englewood, CO 80110 #209 Barney Jordan 596 Hill County Rd., Pipe Creek, TX 78063 #229 Andy Brozek 4058 S. Liverpool Way, Aurora, CO 80013 #292 Marlena M. Salas 2690 S. Irving St., Denver, CO 80219 #311 Richard Lopez 7842 S. Windermere Cr., Littleton, CO 80120 #391 Luiz M. Mendoza 989 Navajo St., #207, Denver, CO 80204 #392 David Waidmann 5068 Espana Way, Denver, CO 80249 #423, #828, #846 Graciela Nunez P.O. Box 19790, Denver, CO 80219 #602 Ruben Vigil, Jr. 1620 S. Chase St., Lakewood, CO 80232 #757 Lawrence Gallegos 9199 W. Phillips Dr., Littleton, CO 80128 #920, #962 Helen Mestas P.O. Box 19592, Denver, CO 80219 #1011 Michael Hansen 11827 W. 65th Cir., Arvada, CO 80004 Legal Notice No.: 300250 First Publication: November 14, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jesse L. Miller, Jr., a/k/a Jesse Lee Miller, Jr., and Jesse Miller, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2019PR031094 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jesse L. Miller, Jr., a/k/a Jesse Lee Miller, Jr., and Jesse Miller, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2019PR031094

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112

Notice To Creditors

Eric Shawn Miller, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Address Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No.: 300269 First Publication: November 14, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of VICTOR BRUCE BALLOW, a/k/a VICTOR B. BALLOW, a/k/a VICTOR BALLOW, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30925 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 21, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary E. Praylo, Personal Representative c/o Brian C. Marsiglia, Esq. Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No.: 300280 First Publication: November 21, 2019 Last Publication: December 5, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BARBARA A. JABS, also known as Barbara Ann Jabs, Deceased.

Case Number: 2019PR31148 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 30, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ami Robertson Personal Representative 2880 S. Ogden Street Englewood, Colorado 80113 Legal Notice No.: 300289 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: December 12, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Public Notice

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: William Russell Carlson, a/k/a William R. Carlson, Will R. Carlson and William Carlson Attorney: Anthony K. Mallgren Mallgren & Royer, P.C. 5105 DTC Parkway, Suite 475 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone Number: (303) 692-0700 E-mail: tmallgren@mrpclegal.com FAX Number: (303) 692-0701 Atty. Reg. #: 8752 Case Number: 2019PR031063 * Division 12 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: All Interested Parties Last Known Address, if any: A hearing on the Petition for Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: William Russell Carlson a/k/a William R. Carlson, Will R. Carlson and William Carlson for Mark Wilbur Holm be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Russell William Carlson, Deceased, with the authority to distribute the funds in two brokerage accounts to the estate checking account of the Estate of Laurel Jean Carlson, Deceased, 2018PR30020, Arapahoe County District Court, Mark Wilbur Holm, Personal Representative.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GEORGE NICHOLAS BRAUCHT, also known as GEORGE N. BRAUCHT, aka GEORGE BRAUCHT, and NICK BRAUCHT, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR31123

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 30, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara F. Braucht Personal Representative 4755 S. Lafayette Street Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Legal Notice No.: 300290 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: December 12, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Jane Cannella, aka Susan J. Cannella, aka Susan Cannella, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 31079

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 March 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon Lynn Gibbs Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorata, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No: 300267 First Publication: November 14, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: Englewood Herald

will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Name Changes

Date: January 16, 2020 Time: 8:00 A.M. Courtroom or Division: 12 Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 The hearing will take approximately 1 hour.

Legal Notice No.: 300288 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: December 12, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GEORGE NICHOLAS BRAUCHT, also known as GEORGE N. BRAUCHT, aka GEORGE BRAUCHT, and NICK BRAUCHT, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR31123 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 30, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 1, 2019, 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 Connie Jean Oldemeyer be changed to Connie Lynn Oldemeyer Case No.: 2019C100897 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 300268 First Publication: November 14, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: Englewood Herald

When government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify you. Reading your public notices is the best way to find out what is happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t read public notices, you never know what you might miss.

Eric Shawn Miller, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Address Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No.: 300269 First Publication: November 14, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Barbara F. Braucht Personal Representative 4755 S. Lafayette Street Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

Legal Notice No.: 300290 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: December 12, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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