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State’s economy needs moderation, taxes, say experts Economists: Fixing infrastructure will require voters to tax themselves more

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado’s economic star is rising, but promoting continued growth will require addressing the state’s government funding paradox, according to leading economists.

“What’s wrong with public finance in Colorado isn’t bad people, it’s bad systems,” economist Henry Sobanet, chief financial officer of Colorado State University, said at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce’s annual Economic Forecast Breakfast on Jan. 18.

Colorado’s economy is booming, but the state’s infrastructure — think roads and bridges — is lagging, which could start to weigh on the state’s business prospects, Sobanet said during the event at CU South Denver in Lone Tree.

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The problem is a trio of contradictory laws, Sobanet said. TABOR, or the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, limits how much revenue the state government can take in. Meanwhile, Amendment 23 mandates ever-increasing funding for K-12 education, while the Gallagher Amendment holds down the growth of property tax revenues, which offset how much the state needs to spend on schools.

The logjam means that the state is perpetually on the hook for a massive education bill, meaning there’s little left over for roads.

If voters really want to fix the roads, Sobanet said, one of the best ways would be to raise gasoline taxes, which have sat at 22 cents per gallon since 1991.

Inflation-adjusted revenues from gas taxes have been falling for years, Sobanet said, as cars’ gas mileage has improved. Meanwhile, concrete, steel, asphalt and labor all cost more.

Gas taxes would have to be 44 cents per gallon to have the same purchasing power as they did in 1991, he said.

“I’m going to say something ex-

tremely controversial: The users of the transportation system should pay for its upkeep,” Sobanet said. “Over half the states have adjusted their gas tax or added sales tax to deal with a model that doesn’t work. In Colorado, to get more money requires a vote of the people.”

Elected officials need to have the guts to ask voters to tax themselves more, said Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet.

“We continue to have a fight at the Capitol that there’s enough money to fund all the things we must fund, you just need to spend it differently,” Millet said. “There isn’t enough money.

These are obligations written into our constitution… It’ll take the courage of elected leaders to go out and say, `This is what we need and this is how we will spend the money.’”

The partisan political divide in what has traditionally been a moderate state could hinder efforts to fix funding problems, said JJ Ament, the CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp.

“We have to find a way to cram some space between utopia — be it liberal

or conservative — and apocalypse,” Ament said. “Business happens between those two things… With all this bitterness, can you focus on what’s happening, and decide if the person across from you is not valid to interact with?”

Voters have tended to respond positively to calls from local governments to override TABOR revenue caps, Sobanet said, allowing municipalities to fund needed infrastructure projects.

But the lift seems to get heavier at the state level.

“People feel disconnected from the state government,” Sobanet said, adding that political heavyweights stand ready to pounce on policy officials who suggest tax increases.

“You ask the voters and you’re an apostate,” Sobanet said.

Collaboration and moderation built the state’s economy to where it is today, said Mike Fitzgerald, president of the South Denver Economic Development Partnership.

“We run the risk of hollowing out the center,” Fitzgerald said. “But the center is where decisions of collaboration get made.”

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low-level workers, but students’ ability to interact is heightened by writing and literature. If you can’t communicate to a client or boss you won’t be as successful.

it used to be. If we don’t give students the ability to tell the difference between good and bad media, we’re not doing our job.

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A tough gig Culturally over the last 20 years I’ve seen an increasing distrust of teachers, and a need to make sure they fit in these specific boxes while also demanding they’re original and innovative and inspiring. That makes the career daunting and turns away people who would be amazing at it.

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Monica Fuglei says that writing and literature education will help students in any field.

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Reading and writing I teach a broad range of classes: creative writing, literature, and composition. My favorites are what we call learning communities — that’s a composition course plus a content course. We’ve got one that’s attached to astronomy and another to history.

Colleges have gotten very good at educating students in how to do the technical side of their field, but they’re bad at teaching them how to communicate and manage other people. Colleges do a good job of creating

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Renaissance woman The traditional model of higher education was to provide a kind of renaissance education — a broad spectrum of knowledge. But ACC is a two-year institution, and what we give students has to be tangible and valuable. Injecting humanities into a skills course gives a flavor of that old-style education. I want students to connect what I teach them to other parts of their lives.

Every class I teach, we’re talking about how to evaluate the credibility of information. We get these flash floods of information now, thanks to social media. That doesn’t mean it’s not valid or important. But even academic research is sketchier than

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Council rejects regulations on short-term rentals 4-3 vote kills proposed ordinance that would have overseen Airbnb-style lodging

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Short-term home rentals will remain unregulated in Littleton for the foreseeable future, after city council rejected a labored-over regulatory ordinance in a split vote on Jan. 15.

Council voted 4-3 to reject the measure, which would have established a framework for permitting and overseeing home rentals generally booked through sites like Airbnb and VRBO. The vote followed more than seven months of wrangling over the ordinance, spanning a half-dozen council study sessions, planning commission meetings, and hundreds of comments and emails from the public.

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“We move on,” said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman. “We’ve got too much other work to do.”

A staff analysis showed upward of 100 short-term rentals in Littleton, said City Attorney Steve Kemp in a presentation before the vote. Of those, only 10 have obtained business licenses, with the rest operating under the table.

Currently, Littleton’s city code allows short-term rentals in any area in the city zoned for residential uses, Kemp

said, under a decades-old legal definition that calls them “boarding houses.”

City staff do not seek out unlicensed rentals, instead relying on “passive enforcement,” meaning they respond to code enforcement complaints from neighbors.

The proposed ordinance would have required short-term rental owners to obtain a city permit, notify neighbors, maintain a local contact person to respond to complaints, and established occupancy limits. The city would have hired a third-party agency to monitor online listings, and sought to bring under-the-table properties into compliance.

Seemingly the most contentious clause in the ordinance would have limited short-term rentals to the owner’s primary residence, barring permit holders from renting out a second home in the city.

The primary residence requirement was the sticking point for numerous commenters at the Jan. 15 meeting, with several short-term rental owners saying the clause would put them out of business.

“This is beyond overregulation — this is a ban,” said Michael Orf, who said he is one of the 10 who obtained business licenses for their short-term rentals. He said the primary residence requirement “will shut down most of those 10 law-abiding citizens who followed the rules, obtained licenses and paid taxes.”

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duced an amendment to change the ordinance’s primary residence requirement to allow permit holders to be a resident of the city within three miles of the subject property, but the amendment failed by a vote of 4-3, with Brinkman and councilmembers Pat Driscoll, Peggy Cole and Carol Fey saying no.

Brinkman stood steadfast behind the primary residence requirement, saying the city’s housing stock is already too tight, and allowing homes to be used solely as short-term rentals eliminated housing that could go to community members.

“I’m sorry, but my primary concern as a councilmember is protecting our neighborhoods,” Brinkman said.

“Changing your business plan versus changing the neighborhood is a very big difference.”

Though outnumbered by opponents by more than 3 to 1, some commenters supported the ordinance.

“The people making money on (shortterm rentals) are not who you should be looking out for,” said Dan Radulovich, a resident who led the charge for the ordinance after he and several neighbors complained to council last summer about a short-term rental on their block.

“Your obligation is to the vast majority of citizens, and this ordinance provides a good starting point.”

Several councilmembers expressed trepidation over the ordinance, saying it was too strict.

“We need to make sure we have a compromise between those who would

like to see short-term rentals completely banned and those who would like no restrictions,” said councilmember Kyle Schlachter, who voted against the ordinance. “The current (proposed) ordinance is a bit of an overraeach. It’s an effective ban.”

Fey balked at the characterization.

“We have short-term rentals now, and if we pass this, we’ll still have them,” Fey said. “Do we want to regulate them or do we want a free-for-all? … With this ordinance the city will be able to do something about the bad behavior when it happens.”

Brinkman said the ordinance would include a lengthy grace period and wasn’t set in stone.

“We can come back to this,” Brinkman said. “Of course it’s not perfect.”

With Councilmembers Cole, Jerry Valdes, Schlachter and Elrod voting no, the ordinance failed.

Schlachter, speaking by phone after the vote, said he hoped short-term rental regulation could come back around as part of the city’s Complan process.

Brinkman called the vote disheartening.

“Now there’s no regulation on somebody from Texas coming up here and buying multiple houses to rent out,” Brinkman said. “When you get these disruptors, they don’t go away.

They find a niche where they can make money, and they change things. We did the best we could for seven months, but it’s status quo in Littleton.”

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Windermere probably won’t face sprinkler requirement

A mover hauls off a resident’s belongings from the Windermere apartment complex on Dec. 18.

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Apartment complex will stay largely grandfathered into 1970s-era fire code

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Windermere apartment tower will likely not be required to install a sprinkler system as part of repairs after a deadly fire, city officials said.

The apartment tower at 5829 S. Datura St. in Littleton has sat empty since a fire on Nov. 17 that killed one resident, injured several others and left more than 160 residents scrambling to find new homes.

But because the renovations from the fire are unlikely to require the replacing of more than half of the building’s interior surfaces, and are unlikely to exceed half the current valuation of the building, the city likely can’t compel the building’s owners to install a building-wide fire sprinkler system as mandated by modern building code, said Bill Tracy, Littleton’s chief building official.

“Given the evaluation of the inspection report after the fire, there’s only one wing that was affected by fire damage,” Tracy said. “The rest of the building was damaged by smoke.”

The building’s fire code compliance is under a legal status called “existing nonconforming,” Tracy said.

That means it does not meet modernday code requirements but is largely grandfathered into fire code from the early 1970s, when it was built.

HVAC system outdated The building also lacked modern systems to shut down the HVAC system in the event of a fire or smoke,

according to a city inspection. “(T)he return air system continued to operate for some appreciable time after the smoke was being drawn into the return portion of the HVAC system,” wrote city building inspector Martin Colgan in a Nov. 28 report that declared the building uninhabitable.

The system “should have shut down once smoke was detected at a fairly low level,” the report says.

“These conditions constitute a violation of basic and long-standing protections required by the building and mechanical codes.”

The violation likely accounted for the pervasive smoke damage thoughout the building, Tracy said, but fell under the building’s existing nonconforming status.

Tracy said he plans to work on compelling the building’s owners to install smoke detectors and dampers in the HVAC system before the building can be reoccupied.

Owners not talking Tebo-Orvis LLC, which owns the complex, has not yet applied for any permits related to the building’s renovation, Tracy said.

Andy Boian, a spokesman for TeboOrvis principals Stephen Tebo and Heath Orvis, said he was not sure whether the company planned to install sprinklers of their own accord, but said the company was “taking a hiatus on press.”

Tracy said he wishes the city could compel the owners to install sprinklers, which he agreed likely would have stopped the fire, but said that doing so would constitute arbitrary enforcement, which would “land the city in litigation in a New York minute.”

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IN THEIR BUSINESS Chocolate Factory returns After a major facelift and under new ownership, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Cafe has opened at the Outlets at Castle Rock.

The cafe, which had been closed since April 2018, reopened in December and is the first Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory store in the United States to feature a cafe concept.

“When we were given this opportunity, we absolutely had to take it. It was an easy decision,” co-owner Brianna Blaylock said in a news release. “We’re so passionate about what Rocky does and what they stand for and we can’t wait for people to come hang out in the café and see that for themselves.”

The store reopened Dec. 21, but its official grand opening is Jan. 29. This event will feature a 150-pound fudge mountain, and free 12-ounce coffee will be given out with any purchase.

South Platte Park interpreter Victoria Sutton peers at the moon through a telescope as just as the Earth’s shadow begins to traverse the disc.

DAVID GILBERT Lennie Rickman, right, and her husband Dave in their front-row seats. “I got Dave this for Christmas,” Lennie said of the eclipse.

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Almost complete, the shadow of the Earth occludes the face of the moon. The next lunar eclipse won’t be visible from Colorado until May 2021.

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Astronomy buffs gather to revel beneath the Super Blood Wolf Moon

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

You didn’t need to buy tickets or go anywhere to see the Super Blood Wolf Moon eclipse on Jan. 20. But more than a hundred people gathered in a dark, snowy field at South Platte Park’s Carson Nature Center in Littleton to share the experience of one of the finest lunar eclipses in many years.

“There’s something earthy and grounding about seeing this eclipse,

and seeing it together,” said Lucy Demuth as she warmed her hands by a fire. “They say Stonehenge was an astronomical observatory. I think mankind has been trying to figure out our place in the heavens for a long time.”

There was more to the name than just marketing, said South Platte Park interpreter Caroline Davis: “Super” means the moon was at its closest approach to earth. “Blood” refers to the color the moon turns during the eclipse. And “Wolf ” is

an ancient term for the January full moon, which coincides with the time of year wolves roam the woods, howling for a mate.

Watching a lunar eclipse, in which the Earth’s shadow covers the face of the full moon, transcends all the bunk of modern life, said South Platte Park interpreter Victoria Sutton.

“Holidays are commercialized,” Sutton said. “This is honest. It’s a wonderful phenomenon. There’s a mystery to it.”

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Integrated Family Community Services is ready to help furloughed government employees with food and clothing assistance during the partial government shutdown, the nonprofit said in a news release.

Families affected by the shutdown will be given special consideration with expedited service of free food and clothing.

“We want these employees to know, we stand ready to help them with open arms,” said Sandra Blythe-Perry, IFCS executive director, in the release.

Once known as Inter-Faith Community Services, the nonprofit generally serves individuals and families in Englewood, Centennial, Glendale, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree, Sheridan and unincorporated Arapahoe County,

but it is offering food assistance to federal employees outside of that area as well.

Employees should be ready to show that they’ve applied for unemployment benefits or otherwise indicate they’ve been furloughed.

They’re encouraged to call ahead to get the process rolling.

Employees can stop by IFCS offices at 3370 S. Irving St. in the Englewood area or call 303-789-0501.

Culver’s opens in Castle Rock Culver’s of Castle Rock opened Jan. 14 at 654 Genoa Way. The restaurant serves fast-casual food, cooked-to-order.

It is locally owned and operated by Greg Adams.

“We’re thrilled to bring handcrafted, high-quality meals and desserts to the community of Castle Rock,” Adams said in a news release. “I have lived in the area since 2002 and think it’s a wonderful area and we are excited to become a contributing and active member of the business community.”

Mici’s to open in Parker Mici Handcrafted Italian, a familyfounded fast-casual chain based out of Denver, will open its sixth location, and its largest to date, at 11290 Twenty Mile Road in Parker.

The Parker site is slated to open in spring 2019. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant will have seating for 70 and a 20-seat patio. It will offer dine-in, carry-out, catering and delivery.

The company also lauched a new point of sale system, which includes an online ordering tool that is mobile optimized, an accompanying loyalty rewards program and a new mobile app.

Mici’s has locations in Denver, Highlands Ranch and Lafayette.

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Handyman Matters is the top brand in the list’s Home Referral Services and Home Repairs category. The independent study used data from a survey of more than 20,000 U.S. customers and focused solely on customer service.

“What an honor,” owner and founder Andy Bell said in a news release. “We cannot be more thrilled for the recognition our owners earned by being ranked first in our category. It’s so gratifying to see the efforts our owners deliver to our customers day in and day out rewarded by those they are serving.”

Handyman Matters’ locally owned and operated locations provide professional and multi-skilled craftsmen, trained to handle a homeowners’ to-do list in addition to larger, more critical projects like a bathroom refresh or remodel.

Handyman Matters of South and West Denver services Centennial, Castle Rock, Littleton and more.

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Marching with a new name, new focus Changes made after new leadership takes over for third annual women’s event

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As she helped coordinate the 2019 Womxn’s March in Denver, Regan Byrd noticed a trend among previous attendees.

“Some folks were disenchanted from the first march to the second march, saying it didn’t feel like we built up on the momentum,” Byrd said.

She added that participation dropped from 2017 to 2018. Womxn’s March Denver estimates that more than 180,000 attended the first march, while attendees at the second marched numbered in the tens of thousands.

This year, however, the trend was reversed when a crowd of protesters gathered at Civic Center Park on Jan. 19. The protesters were dressed for the 30-degree weather and armed with the essentials: signs, Starbucks cups, and for a few, their dogs — some of whom had signs of their own.

Colorado women came to the march hoping to make their voices heard by politicians — whether they were fighting for reproductive rights, climatechange awareness or for the rights of the LGBTQ community and women of color.

The Sorrell and Wiggins families from Littleton braved the cold for the Womxn’s March to teach their daughters how to use their voices to speak out in society.

KAILYN LAMB march and came together to organize This year’s Womxn’s March Denver a local one. drew an estimated 80,000 attendees, Though none of the three women according to march leadership team had experience organizing rallies, “tomember Angela Astle. The event also ward the end of it, we figured it out,” received sponsorships and major doRogers said. nations from nearly 20 organizations.

The widespread enthusiasm for the The name of the march — which march manifested in other ways, as previously had featured the word “women’s” — was new this year. Mem- well; Rogers said the women received more than $100,000 in online contribers of the leadership team decided butions for the 2017 march. As this to incorporate an x into the name to amount exceeded the cost of the promote inclusivity. march, surplus funds were donated to The Denver event got its start at the various nonprofits. end of 2016. Colorado women Jessica Rogers, Cheetah McClellan and Karen T:9.6” After two years of leading the charge in organizing the march, the Hinkel were inspired by the national

three founders have taken a step back, with Rogers now serving as an adviser for the new leadership team.

“We really helped get it off the ground, and this leadership team has a lot more professional experience in community organizing and communication,” she said. “That’s really the direction we all wanted it to go in.”

This is not the only way the march has changed since it began in 2017. The march, which was previously an LLC, restructured as a 501(c)(3) in 2018.

Hoping to raise attendance and re-energize the movement, the team sought to build their organization around more than just the day of the march.

“We can have multiple days of action and a multiyear plan for what we want to accomplish,” Byrd said.

The leadership team incorporated a number of changes in response to community input, such as a detailed site map and increased accessibility for those with limited mobility.

Littleton residents Chris and Kristen Sorrells, brought their children to the march.

“I’m here so they grow up realizing that if they want to affect change, they’re able to,” Sorrells said of his three daughters, Addie, Harper and Hannah.

“They have a voice and they should be heard,” he said. “It’s not just women who should be standing up for women’s rights. It should be all of us, and for everyone’s rights.”

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Hearts and Hope Gala sends adults with cancer to camp IF YOU GO WHAT: Hearts & Hope Gala benefiting Epic Experience WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel, 1111 14th St., Denver TICKETS: Available online at donate. epicexperience.org/ heartandhope2019

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hazel Senz will be fighting lung cancer the rest of her life.

But she said the bond she has made with other cancer patients gives her hope.

Senz, 58, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in March 2014.

As a never-smoker and marathon runner, lung cancer came as a “huge blow.”

Three months after her diagnosis, Senz, a Golden resident, found Epic Experience — an Arvadabased nonprofit outdoor adventure camp for adult cancer survivors.

“When I went to camp it was really difficult for me to even say the words, `I have cancer,’” Senz recalled. “When everyone else is in the same boat, it makes you feel much more comfortable to talk about it.”

Senz said no topics were off-limits and an immediate bond was formed no matter the type of cancer.

“It was the first time I could connect with other people who had cancer,” Senz said. “Other people who walked the walk and had journeys that could never image, but they were smiling and they were OK. So, I thought this cancer doesn’t have to define me. I’m going to be OK.” Epic Experience was founded in 2012 by Arvada resident Nancy Ferro after her oldest son, Michael, was diagnosed first with a benign brain tumor in 2007 and, six months later, with testicular cancer just as he was graduating from Regis University.

Ferro said the depression she saw in her son led to the creation of the camp programs.

Epic Experiences now holds about six to eight camps a year at a

ranch three hours west of Denver for people 18 and older who have had a cancer diagnosis at any point in their lives.

In the summer, campers raft and kayak on the Colorado River, and in the winter snow shoeing and cross-country skiing are the main activities. Campers come from all over the country to attend the free camp.

After Senz’s camp experience, she wanted to help other people have the same experience, so she started volunteering. As a retired nurse, Senz lends her expertise to the medical team. She also helps with applications, calls campers and is involved in the organizations annual fundraising event, the Hearts and Hope Gala.

“The annual Hearts and Hope Gala is more than just a time to come together and celebrate with friends, it’s a time to remember the

Epic Experience campers we have lost and to raise money to reach more adult cancer thrivers to live beyond cancer,” Nancy Ferro said.

This year’s gala is Feb. 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver. The event raises fund to allow campers to attend camp free of charge.

At the event, Senz will be recognized as the Giver Award Recipient for her volunteer efforts. Jamie Bachman, executive director of oncology services at UCHealth Cancer Center in Aurora will also be recognized with the Hero Award.

“I’m such a true believer in Epic Experience because there aren’t a whole lot of camps out there for adults of all ages,” Senz said. “I think that lends itself to connecting with people in their 20s all the way to their 70s. It doesn’t matter how old you are you always have something to share and something to gain.”

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Instead of trying to break a record, just try braking QUIET DESPERATION

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he National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) just released the results of an extensive study. It may be surprising to you, but it wasn’t surprising to me.

“Our year-long study concluded that there is only one good driver left in the entire country.

This conscientious motorist lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, he writes a wonderful, weekly newspaper column, and he lives with a magnificent, red hound.”

It went on: “Without exception, everyone else is a jobbernowl.

“You speed, tailgate, roll through stop signs, fail to use your turn signals, and drive through public parking lots like you own the place.

“You’re drunk, stoned, and you suck on coffee cups.

“You talk on phones, text, carouse, snack, apply make-up, and turn to reprimand your kids in the back seat.

“You put others at risk the minute you leave your garage.

And you infuriate our exemplar in Colorado. Remember: ‘Anybody’s accident is everybody’s accident.’ ” Lost cause.

I enjoyed five minutes of infraction-free drivers today before a woman in a monster SUV pulled right in front of me as if I were invisible. As if a two-ton, opaque station wagon had been materialized by Jules Verne.

If she can read lips, she knows exactly how I feel about her.

On the way home, I was tail-

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gated through a school zone.

Since I moved here in 1977, the state’s population has increased, it seems, about 700 percent, and most of the increase, it seems, has been in metro Denver.

They’re working on 470. You may have noticed. I think they’re adding a lane.

They could add five or six and the roads would still be swollen at sunrise with zooms of entitlement.

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Making the right decisions to maximize opportunities

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ndecision is the thief of opportunity.” — Jim Rohn This is one of my very favorite quotes by Jim Rohn who was an entrepreneur, WINNING author and WORDS motivational speaker. I love this quote because it reminds me all the time that being indecisive does rob me of my ability to pursue opportunities.

Michael Norton Should I go to the gym? Should I go now, or maybe I should go after work? Before I knew it, the day has ended, and my indecision kept me from ever getting to the gym.

As a sales person, should I stop in and see my customer, or shouldn’t I? After all, why should I stop and see them when I feel like they are not going to buy today anyway? So, I drive right by them and drive home or back to my office. Again, my indecision has robbed me of a potential sale and commission.

Sandler Training has a selling rule, it’s actually rule #4 in their book, “The Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and

How to Apply Them.” The rule states: “A decision not to make a decision is a decision.” And when we combine the quote above, “Indecision is the thief of opportunity,” with the Sandler rule mentioned here, we can easily see how our indecision is costing us opportunities all the time.

F A decision to pick up the phone and call our spouse, a decision to send a text to a friend, a decision to get out to the grocery store before a potential storm hits, a decision to smile, a decision to get to work earlier beating the traffic, a decision to stay later to meet a deadline, and hundreds of other decisions can create opportunities instead of steal those opportunities from us.

Opportunities to show love, opportunities to show we care, opportunities to be better prepared and not have to venture out in the snow, opportunities to have a relaxing ride to work, opportunities to feel accomplished by meeting a tough deadline, opportunities to make a sale, and so many more opportunities that we miss through our indecisions.

Bigger decisions require more thought, and that’s okay. But at some point, we must make that big decision.

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WINDERMERE

FROM PAGE 5

No sprinklers after previous fire The fire was the second in two years at the complex. A 2016 fire in the other tower resulted in the mass eviction of more than 130 residents.

The city did not require the owners to install sprinklers throughout that building either, records show.

A letter from Tebo-Orvis sent to residents after the 2016 fire informing them of their eviction reads in part: “While the building was in safe condition and compliant with code requirements when purchased by the current owners in February 2016, the fire damaged the mechanical elements of the building including the fire alarm and sprinkler system.”

The building only had fire sprinklers in the basement, records show.

The fire was isolated to a fourthfloor unit.

“Due to the extent of the damage to these systems, most of which were installed in 1972, the systems may need to be repaired and upgraded to meet today’s safety standards,” the letter continues.

However, documents show that

SMITH

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“Son, you’re gonna to drive me to drinkin’ if you don’t stop drivin’ that Hot Rod Lincoln.”

Everyone, and that includes me, is distracted. No one concentrates on one thing at a time anymore. Oh, maybe brain surgeons do.

Right now, right this minute, while I am writing this column, I am, in addition, ordering art supplies from Dick Blick, playing Fetch and Drop with Harry, corresponding with a wealthy Nigerian widow, and trying to solve the Fourier Transform (I’m close).

However, when I drive, I drive.

I heed and I pay attention. I have to, because no one else is.

For the life (and death) of me, I do not understand tailgating.

Maybe the inconvenience of an automobile accident arouses some people. It must.

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As a matter of fact, the more we think about it, the more variables we tend to put into the situation and then we add in some “what-ifs.”

And all that does is lead us closer to indecision than towards making any decision at all. And when we think about it, not all, but most decisions we do make can be changed if needed and we did happen to make the wrong decision.

the only upgrades to the building’s fire sprinkler system were the relocation of two basement sprinkler heads and the addition of one sprinkler head near elevator equipment.

Routine fire inspections not done The Windermere has not received a routine fire code inspection since at least before the 2016 fire, according to Tim Cox, formerly Littleton’s assistant fire marshal, now employed by South Metro Fire Rescue.

Routine fire code inspections of multifamily buildings by Littleton Fire Rescue, which were once conducted annually, had been scaled back citywide in recent years due to time and budget constraints, said Tim Stover, Littleton’s former fire marshal, now employed by South Metro Fire Rescue, in a December interview.

Even a recent fire code inspection might not have done much, Cox said.

“You can take any building in this city, and if we apply current code, I could write pages of violations,” Cox said.

sound until hallways were already filled with smoke, and that alarms could not be heard inside units.

Apartment buildings are required to have their smoke detectors and fire alarms inspected annually by a third-party agency, Cox said. Inspectors have not asked to review the Windermere’s inspection reports, he said.

Asked for the inspection reports, Boian, Tebo-Orvis’s spokesman, said they would have to come from the Windermere’s office manager, Jody Naylor.

Naylor did not respond to a request for the reports.

The building’s fire annunciator panel, which sends an alarm to the fire department in case of fire, had seen recent upgrades at the time of the fire, records show, and was functional at the time of the fire, Cox said.

Tracy said the owners have indicated they’re amenable to making upgrades to the building’s smoke detectors and smoke alarms.

Official to push owners for upgrades The fire was ruled accidental, Stover said by email, adding that he does not plan to issue any other findings. The investigation has been handed over to insurance company investigators, he said.

Cox said South Metro Fire Rescue, which now provides fire service to Littleton, plans to resume annual fire code inspections citywide.

Tracy said he plans to fight for as many fire safety upgrades as possible before the building is reoccupied.

“Will it meet current code? It won’t,” Tracy said. “But it’ll be safer than it was, and I’ll be able to sleep at night.”

Ultimately, the building’s level of safety rests in the hands of its owners, Tracy said.

“Do you feel this building is safe?” Tracy said he would ask Tebo and Orvis. “How much money have you made off this structure, off these residents? Can you sleep at night?”

Inspection records not requested Cox said investigators are aware of eyewitness reports from the recent fire that smoke alarms did not

Metal to metal, shards of broken glass, blood on the dashboard.

Humorist Fran Lebowitz said that something offends her the moment she leaves the house. Lebowitz lives in New York City, and the offenses she sees probably are not on the roads.

Mine are.

I drive less often than I once did.

Maybe that’s it. If I drove as much as I once did, I’d be in the loop and I might even be an offender myself.

My consternation may be agerelated. I know I don’t have forever to live, and I don’t want to spend my remaining time in the hospital.

While I may be an exemplar, I am not a slowpoke. I am an assertive driver. It takes one. Overly cautious drivers are road hazards too.

I don’t foresee any overall improvement. Americans prefer impatience and imprudence.

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

We just make a new decision.

So how about you? Is indecision robbing you of opportunities? By not making a decision, do you understand that actually is still a decision?

I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can make the right decisions and stop letting indecision get in the way of our opportunities, it really will be a better than good week.

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

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Food and drink Many people enjoy having their Super Bowl party catered because the caterers can take care of everything — from decorations and food and beverage prep, to serving guests during the game to packing up leftovers and cleaning up the space, said Raven Rodriguez-Degrego, the senior event coordinator for Serendipity Catering, which serves the Denver metro area.

“We take away all of the stress,” Rodriguez-Degrego said. “Our clients know we’ll show up on time and take care of all of their guests’ needs.”

or decades, the Tattered Cover Book Store has played a crucial role in the literary scene of the Denver area. Between off-site and in-store locations, the independent bookstore hosts around 500 events every year.

And now in its 21st iteration, Writers Respond to Readers is back to connect authors with those COMING read their ATTRACTIONS who work.

“Where else are readers going to get a full, uninterrupted day with four fantastic authors?” asked Suzanne Gutierrez, promotions manager with the Tattered Cover.

Clarke Reader “This is a literary event that means a lot to many of us at the bookstore and readers alike.”

This year’s event will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St. The featured authors are Melanie Benjamin, Tim Johnston, Ausma Zehanat Khan and Cynthia Swanson.

Attendees will kick off the day with a literary-themed breakfast buffet, followed by a full day of author presentations, and it all concludes with a cocktail hour and book signing. The presentations give the authors the opportunity to discuss their process, inspiration and latest work, as well as answer questions from attendees.

It is important that a diverse range of authors participate in this event, Gutierrez said. The Tattered Cover is particularly excited about this year’s lineup, with well-known and best-selling authors like Benjamin (“The Aviator’s Wife”), Johnson (“Descent”), Khan (“The Unquiet Dead”) and Swanson (“The Bookseller”) devoting a full day to meet their fans.

“Not only is this the chance to meet some great authors, but attendees can meet fellow literary fiction fans,” Gutierrez added. “It’s really an awful lot of fun for everybody.”

For tickets, visit www.tatteredcover.com.

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he first Super Bowl took place on Jan. 15, 1967, and it has become an American tradition to gather with friends and family to watch the big game.

“Football is America’s sport (and) the Super Bowl is the biggest NFL event of the year,” said Caitlynn Kern, a Denver Broncos cheerleader who lives in Golden. “It’s the perfect time to come together and enjoy the game.”

Super Bowl LIII basics Super Bowl LIII — or 53 —will be airing on CBS from the MercedesBenz Stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3.

Kickoff will be at 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Entertainment for the Pepsi Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show will be provided by headliner Maroon 5, a pop rock band, with rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi as the special guests.

Puppy Bowl If you’re looking for some familyfriendly entertainment as you’re setting up for your Super Bowl party, tune into Animal Planet at 1 p.m.

Mountain Time for the 15th annual Puppy Bowl. This year’s event features a starting lineup of 93 puppies that come from shelters across the nation, as well as a kitten halftime show and porcupine and capybara mascots.

Super Bowl commercials From catchy slogans such as Wen-

dys’ “Where’s the Beef ?” of 1984 or the “Bud-weis-er” Frogs of 1995, to celebrities such as supermodel Cindy Crawford promoting Pepsi in 1992 or 88-year-old Betty White promoting Snickers in 2010, watching Super Bowl commercials has become a tradition of its own.

According to Adweek’s Super Bowl LIII Ad Tracker, here’s a little of what to expect during this year’s big game.

• Celebrities: Bumble, a dating app, will feature professional tennis player Serena Williams in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial. American actor Luke Wilson will star in a comedic ad for Colgate.

• Beer: Anheuser-Busch, a staple of Super Bowl ads, is expected to have eight ads that feature five brands and seven products.

• Consumer products: For its 10th Super Bowl advertisement this year, Audi will highlight its electric-

powered E-Tron line. The Mr. Peanut mascot will appear in a comedic commercial, marking Planters’ first return to Super Bowl ad time in a decade.

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Student art lines walls of gallery at college wood. A free artist talk is scheduled on Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. 303-987-7844.

he Annual Littleton Public Schools K-12 Student Art Show runs Jan. 23 to Feb. 5 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, in the Annex, Littleton Campus. The campus is at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. Closing SONYA’S reception is scheduled for Feb. 5 from SAMPLER 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibit hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; Tuesdays until 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 7, noon to 3 p.m. Admission free.

Wizardly ways Colorado Ballet presents a new ballet, Sonya Ellingboe “The Wizard of Oz” from Feb. 1 to Feb. 10 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Denver. The choreography is by Septime Weber, music e is by Matthew Pierce, and it is a joint production by Colorado Ballet, Kansas City Ballet and Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

Tickets: coloradoballet.org/tickets.

ThunderRidge High school theatre “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett plays Jan. 24 to 26 at 7 p.m. at ThunderRidge High School, 1991 W. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch. The story tells of the Frank family hiding, with the Van Daans and Jan Dussel, from

ACC summer travel Arapahoe Community College students are registering for “Art, Design and Journalism in Italy, June 2019.”

Information at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at the ACC campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. (These tend to fill early, so check if you’re interested.)

Painting by Delia Leonard of Littleton High School is included in the Littleton Public Schools K12 Student Art Show at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC through Feb. 5.

COURTESY PHOTO the Germans during the Holocaust.

Regan Fenske plays the lead, with Peter Young as Otto Frank, Alexis Roth as Edith Frank, Gatlin Zbylski at Peter Van Daan. Tickets at the door.

Parsons exhibit “Three Views: Contemporary work by two generations of Lakewood artists with Charles Parson, Collin Parson and Devon Parson” runs through March 28 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lake-

Ongoing Dior “Dior: From Paris to the World” continues to draw visitors at the Denver Art Museum, where it runs through March 3. This is a ticketed/timed entry show and advance reservations are recommended. Denverartmuseum. org. 720-913-0130.

A Capella Series Northglenn Arts presents its ongoing A Capella Series — all at 7:30 p.m. at D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Feb. 15: Collide Vocals; March 15: Ruby Blue Quartet; May 17: High St. Serenade. Tickets: $15/$12, NorthglennArts.org.

Rox Arts Rox Arts Gallery at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, has art by members on exhibit daily and offers “how to” classes each month.

On Feb, 9 and 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kara Peterson will teach how to create a Seasons Art Quilt. A sewing machine will be used. Maximum is six stu-

dents. $75 includes materials. Contact: Kara@seamsanddreams.com, 970-5861613. Check gallery for future classes: roxartscouncil.org/classes.

Jewish Film Festival The 23rd Annual Jewish Film Festival, Feb. 6 to 18 at Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, is the largest ever, with 44 films, showcasing Jewish and Israeli cinema from around the world. Films will show at several locations, including the Elaine Wolf Theatre at JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center; Alamo Drafthouse Cinema-Sloan’s Lake; and Sie FilmCenter. Steve Wilson is festival director. For schedule information and tickets: $14/$12, jccdenver.org/ film or call 303-316-6360.

Women voters Members of the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties have been attending naturalization ceremonies and registering new voters (49 recently). Prospective members of the organization, which meets monthly, have started monthly movies and conducting Voters Service activities ($60 individual/$85 households) — contact Jo Feder: joluvs10@ gmail.com or call 904-608-3932.

‘Newsies’ PACE Center hosts performances of the musical. “Newsies,” through Feb. 9 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: 303-805-6800, Parkerarts.org.

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Author giving talk at south metro bookstore L.S. Hawker has new book is crime tale set in Kansas

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s May 1986 and a reader is hooked in on pages 2-3 of “The Throwaways,”

by Littleton author L.S. Hawker …

Ungrounded George Engle, who had just learned of law school admission

that day, was in his car with a girl — and then she wasn’t there … a nearby house explodes, George finds a bag of incriminating stuff in his car and we’re off and running! So is he! The scene is Lawrence, Kan- Hawker sas. (Where the author, a Colorado native, graduated from KU with a journalism degree.)

Hawker will talk about her new book at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. (Those who buy a book will be invited to a special afterparty, she said.)

The casual book talks at the store are a pleasant way to learn what’s new and find a sense of the writer’s personality and style.

“All of my books are set in Kansas,” Hawker told me. “I want to honor

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Her mother was from Lincoln, and she saw it as “storybook land,” where she could walk and bike freely when visiting her grandparents.

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Many of the parties that Serendipity caters are in the client’s home, which is perfect for Super Bowl parties, Rodriguez-Degrego said.

“We’ll deck out the whole buffet and bar,” she said, “and transform the space” into whatever type of party atmosphere the client wants.

She added that a lot of clients request that they set up the decorations, and often, the caterer will personally shop for those decorations based on the client’s wants. Serendipity can also create a custom food and beverage menu, with vegan and gluten-free options, to adhere to the client’s flavor profile and budget, Rodriguez-Degrego said.

Serendipity takes pride in being a certified green company and has 17 years of experience.

Super Bowl parties are particularly fun, Rodriguez-Degrego said.

“People are excited,” she said, “and it’s fun to witness the friendly competition among the guests during the game.”

Munchies Whether you’re hiring caterers or preparing the food yourself, providing munchies is key to a good Super Bowl party. Setting out party platters, veggie trays, chips and dips, and snack mixes are easy snacks that will keep your guests satisfied. For something a little heartier, try sliders, chicken wings, nachos, pigs-in-a-blanket and/ or pizza rolls.

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WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Whether they are football fans or not, some of your guests may be children.

Football-themed crafts are fun activities to keep children occupied for hours. Here are some ideas: • Coloring/drawing: Provide poster board, markers or crayons and let children design their own Super Bowl artwork. Or for pre-made items, printable, football-themed coloring pages are available for free at https://twistynoodle.com/coloring-pages/sports/football/ and http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/sports/football.

• DIY pom poms: Cut 24, 30-inch strips out of party streamers. Place them on a flat surface, slightly overlapping the strips to create a pinwheel circle. Grab the center of the circle so that each strip is picked up. Twist the center to create the handle and wrap it with tape. Cut each streamer in half to give more bulk to the poms. http://cookingwithmykid.com/2011/02/03/ super-bowl-crafts-easy-pom-poms/.

• DIY foam fingers: Stack two pieces of foam squares on top of each other. Trace a foamfinger template onto the top foam square and cut it out of both foam squares. Glue the two foam pieces together but make sure to leave an opening so it can be worn. Let the glue dry, then decorate it as desired. https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/kids/craft/how-tomake-a-giant-sports-foam-finger-and-hand.

prepared as a non-alcoholic version by substituting the alcohol with ginger ale or fruit-flavored seltzer water and adding a drop of food coloring.

Dessert Having some sweet treats available for guests is a good idea, and will be especially appreciated by the child attendees.

Super Bowl party desserts can be as simple as setting out a couple of candy bowls or baking an elaborately decorated Super Bowl-themed cake.

Cupcakes with frosting in team colors and/or cookies in football-themed shapes are fun options that can usually be purchased in grocery stores or at a local bakery.

It’s also a good idea to have an activity planned for halftime in case your guests are not interested in the show or need a break from sitting in front of the television. This will also give the children an opportunity to be active without interrupting the game. Flag or touch football outside is fun for all ages if the weather is nice, or a football-themed scavenger hunt indoors is a good way to get your guests moving around and interacting with one another.

There are also many opportunities to get creative with Super Bowl party food —deviled eggs and potato skins, for example, are almost shaped like footballs.

Guacamole topped with sour cream in stripes and served in a rectangular dish can resemble a football field.

Get more ideas for crowd-pleasing food to serve at www.delish.com.

Beverages As for drink, you can never go wrong with providing plenty of beer

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The DMNS glows in the dark It will come as a surprise to no one who has spent even a little bit of time with me that I was the type of kid that would’ve much rather spent time at the museum than playing or watching sports. Which is why I would have killed (figuratively, not literally) to spend time at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science after dark.

Teenagers have just that opportunity as part of an event at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd. — Teen Lounge: Things That Glow event. The teenonly evening will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25.

The free event provides an illuminating evening with minerals that glow, glowing art walls, creepy glowing slime, and more, according to the museum. There will also be a DJ, a chance to win door prizes, and free snacks after hours.

For more information, visit https:// secure1.dmns.org/teen-lounge-thingsthat-glow.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — YG at the Ogden Theatre Los Angeles’ Keenon Jackson (otherwise known as YG) is a great example of a rapper who tapped into the power of the internet just when it was becoming the powerful musical tool we know today.

Since releasing his major-label debut in 2013, YG has become one of the most exciting voices to hear jump on a track. Even better, he’s stayed true

to himself, his city and his musical sensibilities. Last year’s album “Stay Dangerous,” was as reliably solid as ever.

Now YG will be bringing his tour to the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 30 and 31.

Take this chance to see one of the best rappers working and get your tickets at www.ogdentheatre.com.

Get the full picture with the Denver Film Society If you pay attention during the film awards season, it will be no surprise that women filmmakers rarely receive the recognition showered on their male peers. Despite the fact that women and men attend film schools in equal numbers, women direct only 4 percent of top-grossing feature films in the US. A recent documentary called “Half the Picture” tackles this very problem and will be screened at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7.

The screening is part of the Denver Film Society’s Women+Film series, a year-round program that showcases films by and about women.

“Half the Picture” features some of the most well-known current women directors, like Ava DuVernay, and gives them a chance to get candid about the gender inequality in the industry.

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Denver Percussion Hosts Drum Guru, Rich Stitzel: 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 at Denver Percussion’s retail store and studio, located at 7399 S. Tucson Way, Ste. B-2, Centennial. Author of Drum Mantra: The Foundational Series method books, Rich Stitzel will be presenting a drum clinic and intimate drum intensive at Denver Percussion on January 28, 2019. Using DrumMantra and the topics found within, students can expect to acquire insight into “coordination, rhythm awareness, concentration, timing, phrasing, and creative expression.” Rich Stitzel and Denver Percussion will be presenting two different opportunities for the Denver area to learn from Stitzel.

To purchase tickets for either the drum clinic or the drum intensive visit Denver Percussion’s website, www.iwantdrums.com, or call 866-737-2877.

EVENTS

Interfaith panel discussion: “God Talk: God and Morality”: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1323 Castlepoint Circle, Castle Pines. Four scholars will discuss the relationship of God, religion and morality today, including the essential intersections of us as people of faith. Panelists include: Rev. Andy Dunning of St. Andrew UMC; Dilpreet Jammu, President of Colorado Sikhs, Iman Jodeh: Executive Director of Meet the Middle East; and Sarah Bender, Koan Zen Buddhist Master.Audience members will be able to ask questions of the panelists. For more information on the event, visit www.gostandrew.com.

STEAMworks: 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines. Explore topics related to STEAM while having fun with tessellations and tiling.

Ages 6-12. No registration required; more information is available at 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

Castle Rock Chess Club: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Chess players of all ages and abilities can drop in for some friendly competition. All ages. No registration required; more information is available at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org.

Celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch. A

fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 471-7020 for more information.

this week’s TOP FIVE Live Smart: Start Fresh: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. A professional organizer and productivity consultant will provide tips and tricks for better organization in every room of your home in this lively presentation. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

state that supports peak performance, increased mental clarity, and improvements in health and well-being. (Please Register Class is Free.) Visit southdenver.com/event-registration/?ee=8690.

Alexander Hamilton with Active Minds: 2 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 28 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join Active Minds as we journey back to our nation’s early history and visit the life and times of Alexander Hamilton, his friends, his enemies, and the principles he fought (and perhaps died) for. Call (303) 795-3961 or visit littletongov.org for more information.

Auditions for “School of Rock”: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E County Line Rd #102, Highlands Ranch. This 15-week class will teach singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a full-length musical production! Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm from January 30 through May, when performances will take place. Check out www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for more info and current tuition rates.

Relieve Your Stress: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 30 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Relieve Your Stress - Through HeartMath, learn the impact that stress has on the body and a stress management technique to quickly stop the stress.

At the same time create a physiological

Father-Daughter Ball: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch. Create wonderful memories full of fun, laughter, love and dancing with your sweetheart at the Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

Enjoy refreshments, dancing, a corsage and a special gift for each little sweetheart. In addition, you receive a commemorative photo of you and your little lady. Call 03-791-2500 or visit hrcaonline.org for more information.

Cultural Fair and Taste of China will also be on hand and will feature traditional folk art displays, Chinese costumes, crafts, authentic Chinese calligraphy and brush paintings, numerous Chinese shops, delicious Chinese New Year refreshments and food. $8 in advance, $11 at the door if not sold out (2 and under free on parent’s lap). Info: HRCAonline. org or 303-791-2500.

Vintage Hollywood Daddy Daughter Ball: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Fathers, daughters, grandfathers, and granddaughters of all ages, come dressed in your best for an evening of dancing, games, refreshments and fun. A professional photographer will be there to help capture sweet memories. Advance tickets are $25 per couple ($30 for nonresidents). Admission at the door is $40 per couple. Tickets for additional family members are $8 each. The Parks and Recreation Department’s Teen Advisory Group also hosts a raffle each year at the ball. The Teen Advisory Group is a group of young residents who play an active role in planning events for the community’s youth. More information and ticket details are available at CRgov.com/DDball19.

Harvey Fierstein’s Casa Valen-

tina: Runs through Feb. 3. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. (and 2 p.m. on 1/26) and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 West Main St., Littleton. Reserved seat tickets are currently on sale, priced $24.00-$44.00 at the Town Hall Arts Center box office, 303-7942787 ext. 5 (Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1 Hour prior to Shows) or on-line at http://www. townhallartscenter.org/casavalentina. Call 303.794.2787 for more information.

7th Annual Castle Rock Bull Riding Challenge: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock. More than 100 bulls will buck and be scored individually no matter if the rider stays on for the required 8 seconds. The owner of the winning bull will be awarded a championship Tres Rios silver buckle. Food concessions are available and parking is free. Tickets prices are: $20 Adult $15 Youth (ages 6-12) Youngsters under the age of 5 are admitted free. For further information: tntevents@ msn.com or 719-641-3233.

Family Fun: Support Children’s Hospital Colorado at the Main Event: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 64 Centennial Blvd.,

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Highlands Ranch. Bring your family and friends for a few hours.

A portion of all sales will benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado. Fees vary by activity. Visit mainevent. com/location/colorado/ highlands-ranch/80129 for more information.

Ballet Ariel presents Ballerina by Degas: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker. Ballerinas by Degas enchants as his paintings come to life, by telling the story of a young dancer, Simone, her rapid rise within the Paris Opera ballet company and the Impressionist artists, Degas, who records it all. Discounted ticket prices are available for Seniors (65+), Students, and Children (12 & under) by using dropdown menus by the appropriate seats in your shopping cart prior to checkout. For information on purchasing these tickets visit www.balletariel.org or call (303) 945-4388.

Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch.

Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities,

EDUCATION

Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends classes help with adjustment and moving forward when experiencing separation, divorce, or an ended relationship. For more information go to Divorcerebuilding.org or contact beyondivorce@ gmail.com, or call 303-669-1533.

Lifetree Cafe: “Hard to be Healthy: TV’s ‘Biggest Loser’ Weighs In”: 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, conference room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Like many or most of us, we have to fight to maintain a healthy weight. This session will be about that very thing as we watch an interview with Jason Tate who will share with us how he lost over 150 pounds and is successfully maintaining the weight he attained.

We will discuss this and welcome all opinions and thoughts which will be respected and honored by good people who attend (some may be your neighbors). So, bring friends and spouses, ALL are welcome. These sessions are always free and the coffee and snacks are on us. Contact Roy Koerner 303814-0142 roykoerner@msn.com for more information.

Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. The Walk is open to the community. Participation is free, and pre-registration is not required. Walkers will enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating walk with the cardiologists of South Denver Cardiology and other healthcare professionals, who will provide support to participants and answer questions during the Walk. Visit southdenver.com/ event-registration/ for more information.

Acrylic Exploration with Lance Green: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Lance Green is a colorist and expressionist but more than that he is a storyteller, conjuring images that take the viewer beyond the mere skin and bone of the subject and into the soul that lies hidden beneath. Cost is $35 for Heritage Fine Arts Guild members, $50 for non-members.

Membership is only $40 and signup forms are at heritage-guild. com/membership.html.

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HAWKER FROM PAGE 13

four years reading and writing — little fantasy stories …” Her teacher asked: “Does somebody have to die?” Answer? “Yes!” She attended Cherry Creek High School.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Q&A with James Sharp Who is your favorite athlete and why?

I’m split between Jordan Burroughs and Howie Long.

Burroughs is just a big idol for me in wrestling. Howie Long in football because I play the same position as him and wear the same number (75).

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What or who motivates you most to excel in sports?

My cousins Travis and Trenton Stickney, who wrestled for Conifer. I want to be as good as them.

What would be a perfect performance in wrestling?

Getting a pin in the first period. Or if I don’t get the pin, just winning by points.

What do you like to do away from sports and school?

I work out, homework and school stuff. I hang out with friends sometimes.

What are your plans after high school?

If I don’t get a scholarship, just straight into the military. I want to be a pilot, either in the Army/Air Force or just the Air Force.

What is the hardest facet of wrestling?

Escapes. Wrestling on the bottom, you have to escape from the person and if he is real good, they will break you down and you have to keep building yourself back up trying to get away from him.

Englewood wrestler James Sharp is focused on making it to state.

Wrestler comes back from unlucky break James Sharp suffered injury that put him behind his goals

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

COACH’S TAKE: ‘He had

an excellent start to the season. He grew up in the youth wrestling program. After the injury, he is hungry this year and determined and willing to work hard.’

Lorenzo Moreno, Englewood wrestling coach

JIM BENTON

James Sharp’s comeback season is progressing and the Englewood junior wrestler is focused on moving forward.

Sharp, a 182-pound wrestler who was a defensive end on the football roster, broke his foot when wrestling practice resumed after winter break in December 2017 and he was sidelined for the rest of

last season.

This season his selfdetermination has been strong and he’s been wrestling well.

“That injury has kind of pushed me this year,” said Sharp. “I broke my foot and was unable to participate in our own tournament, regionals, leagues or any of the big tournaments.”

He didn’t enjoy being a spectator and is hoping to make up for missed time

this season.

“I want to make it to state,” said Sharp. “That’s one of my biggest goals. At each tournament I want to place and get on the podium. At leagues, I want to win leagues and win my weight division. I have more wins this year. I’ve done a lot better than past years.”

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Key stats | Sharp compiled a 14-5 record in matches through Jan. 12. He won the North Vikings Invitational, took third in the SkyView Invite and was a semifinalist at the Englewood Pirates Invitational.

t was a marquee matchup featuring Mountain Vista, the state’s No. 1 team in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, going against No. 2 Chaparral on Jan. 15 in the Wolverines gym.The game, OVERTIME however, didn’t live up to its advance billing.

Sure, the atmosphere was great. The bleachers were bursting with spectators and people and cheerleaders Jim Benton were standing along the walls at both ends of the gym. Student sections were boisterous and the halftime paper airplane contest was entertaining but will probably have to be discontinued, since security personnel had to stay alert to make sure that a paper aircraft would not attempt a crash landing on the court during second-half action.

And,the expected chant of overrated finally was hollered during the fourth quarter and it came from the Chaparral students as the Wolverines led wire-to-wire and posted a 66-48 victory.

Chap, playing without senior starter Bryce Matthews, who was sidelined because of concussion protocol, jumped ahead and took control against Vista, which didn’t shoot well, especially in the first half. The closest the previously unbeaten Golden Eagles could come was seven points early in the third quarter and finished shooting just 31 percent for the game.

This showdown game lacked entertainment value but at least the overflow crowd got to see a thrilling junior varsity game, which went two overtimes and could have gone three but Christian Carew got a shot to fall as the buzzer sounded at the end of the second OT to give Chap a 79-77 win.

So the varsity contest started 70 minutes late and most of the suspense exited with the JV players.

“Obviously it was a big game and ultimately rankings are rankings and you have to play the games,” said Chap coach Tellus Truesdale. “It was fun because we got to play in front of a packed crowd and the intensity of the game kind of gets like the playoffs are going to be. For us, one of our goals is to win the conference (Continental League), and if nothing else it puts us one step closer.”

SEE BENTON, P21

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On campus: News and notes from local high school sports programs

Thomas O’Connor launches an outside shot during the Jan. 17 game against Skyview. O’Connor led the team in scoring with 24 points and the Pirates won the game, 60-45.

TOM MUNDS

Englewood boys top Skyview in hoops contest Pirates boys win 60-45 over league opponent

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood’s boys basketball team provided their fans a lot to cheer about during the Jan. 17 home game as the Pirates improved their overall record to 5-6 and raised their Colorado 7 League record to 1-1 with a 60-45 win over Skyview.

“Tonight was vastly different than our Jan. 15 game against Riverdale Ridge. We lost that game 52-48. We won tonight because we played together as a team, which we didn’t do that as well against Riverdale Ridge,” Pirates coach John Nonemacher said after the game. “We can do a lot when we play together. When we play as a team we create energy and aggressive play on both ends of the court.

“Coming off the break we lost to Riverdale Ridge. That game humbled us a bit and helped us rise to the challenge to play together to be the basketball team we can be.

When we play together like we did tonight we are a very good team.”

The Jan. 17 contest was an important game for Pirates fans as it was the final home game of the remaining five regularseason contests. Englewood plays its next game at Weld Central Jan. 22 and at Conifer Jan. 24. The 2018-19 regular season ends on Feb. 8 with the Pirates on the road at Fort Lupton.

On Jan. 17 the Pirates went right to work against Skyview. Englewood pushed the pace on offense to score points by hitting the outside shots as well as diving inside and putting the ball into the hoop. Defensively, Englewood’s aggressive style made it hard for the Wolverines to get into position for good shots.

SEE ENGLEWOOD, P21

Arapahoe • Senior Eliana McClarie’s 16 points helped the girls basketball team build up a big lead and the Warriors held on for a 47-43 Centennial League win over Eaglecrest on Jan. 16. The team won its fourth straight game with a 50-44 victory over Cherokee Trail on Jan. 18 as Kali March and Maky Smahelova each had 13 points.

• The boys basketball team shot only 26 percent from the field in a 67-31 Centennial League loss to Eaglecrest on Jan. 16. Carter Sturgeon and Bryson Stephens each had eight points to pace the Warriors. Second- and thirdquarter scoring droughts were costly in a 59-50 loss to Cherokee Trail on Jan. 18.

• The girls wrestling team finished second in the Take The Crown Open team standings on Jan. 19 at Montbello.

Rosalind Ramos Cruz was the 100-pound winner and Saelah Pescevic took the 111-pound individual title.

Englewood • Sophomore Nate Gravagno scored 21 points in a 52-48 boys basketball loss to Riverdale Ridge on Jan. 15. Down by five points after the first quarter, the team rallied for a 60-45 win over Skyview on Jan. 17 as Thomas O’Connor scored 24 points.

The girls basketball team suffered a pair of losses with a 51-42 setback to Riverdale Ridge on Jan 15 and a 53-29 defeat to Skyview on Jan. 17.

Megan Trail scored 11 points and Diamante Martinez added 10 points in the Riverdale loss.

Heritage • Lucas Labrash had a hat trick and Jackson Scott’s goal at 1:52 of the third period tied the game as the hockey team skated to a 4-4 overtime tie with sixth-ranked Monarch on Jan. 17.

• Sophomore Erik Olsen had 16 points and senior Cason Kurowski scored 15 but the boys basketball team came up short in a 48-45 loss to Highlands Ranch in a Continental League game on Jan. 17. Cal Wing led the team with 14 points in a 53-41 setback to Ponderosa on Jan. 15.

• The girls basketball team knew it would be a tough challenge to play No. 2 ranked Highlands Ranch on Jan. 17 and it was as the Eagles suffered a 93-6 loss to the Falcons.

Caroline Burrow scored 11 points in a 51-27 defeat to Ponderosa on Jan. 15.

Littleton • A strong fourth quarter in which the girls basketball team outscored Legend 16-5 helped secure a 46-43 non-league win on Jan. 16 as junior guard Susie Puchino led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Lions. The team scored just seven points in the second half in a 48-34 Jeffco 4A loss to Green Mountain on Jan. 19.

• The boys basketball team was on the road for two Jeffco 4A games, losing 58-55 in overtime to Conifer on Jan. 15 and falling 49-35 on Jan. 19 to Green Mountain. Matthew Friedberg had 16 points and Logan Leimeister 15 in the Conifer loss.

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Mountain Vista coach Bob Wood admitted his team’s execution was AWOL. “We didn’t execute very well offensively,” said Wood. “We took a lot of contested hard shots and when you do that you don’t make very many. We had 16 points at halftime and when you average 60 some points a game, it’s pretty hard to beat a good team.

“It was nice to be No. 1 but it all comes down to the end of the season, the RPI and all that stuff. It’s a nice honor to have for the little while we had it. It made the game fun, people wanted to see it and it would have been nice to play a little better.”

Chap was ranked No. 1 for two weeks before losing to Lewis-Palmer, the top-ranked 4A team, on Jan. 3. Vista climbed into the top spot after the Wolverines’ loss for two weeks and it sure appears now that the Wolverines will be No. 1 again when CHSAANow. com releases its next poll on Jan. 21.

Chaparral was 21-5 last season before losing to eventual state champion Grandview in the Great 8, and the Wolverines were expected to be a title contender this season with 67.1 points a game returning. However, 6-foot-6 All-State forward Ronnie DeGray III left Chaparral to play his senior year at Woodstock Academy in Connecticut.

The Wolverines might not match up as well against some teams without DeGray in the lineup, but the players

have pulled together and are playing like contenders.

“We loved Ronnie and it hurt when he left,” said Truesdale. “Just losing your friend and a buddy you get to play with and see every day for these guys was probably the hardest part, but he’s gone, we wish him luck and play with what we have.

“People ask me, do you have somebody to replace Ronnie DeGray? You can’t replace Ronnie DeGray, but collectively you have to do what you can do. That’s what fun to see, is everybody step up. Obviously we would be better with him (DeGray), but we can be a good team without him.”

Koby Sanders, a 6-foot junior, leads the team with a 20.2 scoring average.

Matthews is averaging 11 points and 5.9 rebounds a game while Tanner Giles is scoring 10.9 points and handing out 3.5 assist a game. Joseph Dalton, a 6-5 senior, and 6-6 junior Dalton Waldron have helped, along with Matthews give Chap a strong rebounding presence.

“Ronnie was a big loss,” said senior guard Tizell Lewis who adds five points a game to the Chap offense.

“But our point guard Koby Sanders stepped in and is averaging more and Tanner Giles struggled at the beginning but now he is stepping up and Big Red (Waldron) in the middle is stepping up. Our bench players are playing well. It’s a team effort.”

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

ENGLEWOOD FROM PAGE 20

Skyview led 14-9 at the end of the first quarter, but Englewood went to work on both ends of the court from that point on. On defense, the Pirates put constant pressure on the Wolverine players handling the ball. Offensively, Englewood mixed the attack by shooting from outside as well as driving to the hoop. They outscored the Wolverines 21-5 in the second quarter to take the lead for good and went on to win the game, 60-45.

Thomas O’Connor was the leading scorer for Englewood with 24 points.

Teammate Raul Saucedo added nine points to his team’s winning total score.

“Tonight was the first time we have beaten Skyview since I started playing basketball for the Pirates, so it was a good feeling since we won by a good margin,” O’Connor said after

the game. “Tonight I got going early in the first half when I found a good shooting rhythm and was hitting my shots. When they saw I was on target, my teammates got the ball to me when I was set up to take a good shot. I am glad a lot of those shots were on target to score points to help us win.”

Pirate junior Mason Robinson plays guard. He and O’Connor are co-captains of the team this year.

Robinson currently leads the team in assists with 27, in steals with 34 and in rebounds with 51.

“I am more of a defender and an assist guy than I am a scorer,” he said. “Tonight was a good night for our team with the win and it was a good night for me personally. In this game I was able to get the ball to my guys to help them set up to take shots and I also was able to put the ball in the bucket a few times. Those things feel good and feel even better when we win the game like we did tonight.”

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Contact info: Joe Serafini 303-841-5448 Southern Medical Partners seeks Hospitalist Physician in Englewood, CO. Requires MD or DO (U.S. or foreign equivalent); completion of residency in Internal or Family Medicine; BE/BC in Internal or Family Medicine; possess or eligible to apply for Colorado medical license; full-time: minimum of fourteen (14) 12-hour shifts per month; job offer contingent upon satisfactory background check and drug test. Mail CV to Lisha Falk, Schumacher Clinical Partners, 200 Corporate Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70508.

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• Help recruit, develop and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you • Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business; you’ll bring the right balance of ops, delegation/autonomy, and customer first selling practices • Focus on shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours and schedules • Collaboratively communicate with retail leadership and HQ partners on sell through & customer feedback • Run sales reports and use data to help guide your strategy to hit sales targets • You’ll merchandise the store in a compelling way. Ensure store environment set up to be a silent sales associate telling inspiring stores of who we are as a brand.

• In partnership with your Store Manager, you’ll develop your team of associates into a high performing, customer-focused crew WHAT YOU'LL NEED • At least 6 months of retail store management experience; you’ve lead teams to success and want to experience more of it. You’ll have skills to pay the bills: communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising) and be a developer of your people on the team.

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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.

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

ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 6, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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PUBLIC NOTICES First Publication: 12/27/2018 Last Publication: 1/24/2019 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: 10/19/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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, 03/20/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0522-2018

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 # 18-019873

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 October 19, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Original Grantor(s) CLAY ELLIOTT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 01, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6070118 Original Principal Amount $317,149.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $307,589.88

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 8, SOUTHWIND SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 210 E GEDDES AVE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/20/2019, 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: 12/27/2018 Last Publication: 1/24/2019 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: 10/19/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400

Legal Notice No.: 0522-2018 First Publication: 12/27/2018 Last Publication: 1/24/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0572-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 21, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) CURTIS BLOCKER AND CARA BLOCKER Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for LOAN SIMPLE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 31, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5106989 Original Principal Amount $314,204.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $328,943.31 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 54686 E BOBCAT LANE, STRASBURG, CO 80136.

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, 03/20/2019, 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: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 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;

First Publication: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Also known by street and number as: 6800 S Penrose Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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

Public Notice

LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Social Bar & Lounge #1 LLC, d/b/a Social Bar & Lounge, 3625 W. Bowles Avenue, Unit #9, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Tavern liquor license. Applicant(s): Steve Cominsky 5935 Blue Sage Way, Littleton, CO

legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com The public hearing on the application will be

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

Public Trustees

DATE: 11/21/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007990104 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.: 0572-2018 First Publication: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0536-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/27/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 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: 10/30/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Steven Bellanti #48306 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-841708-LL 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.: 0536-2018 First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Original Grantor(s) The Ripple Project, Inc Original Beneficiary(ies) Veristone Fund I, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SGIA Residential Bridge Loan Venture V LP Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 10, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8003633 Original Principal Amount $386,490.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $386,490.00

On or about January 25, 2019 the City of Englewood will make final payment to:

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.

Any claims relating to this contract must be filed with Maria Sobota, Deputy Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2416, prior to January 25, 2019.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 6, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6800 S Penrose Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/27/2019, 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

held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado.

City and County

By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado. /s/ Colleen L. Norton, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 522623 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

On the 22nd day of January 2019, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 1 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ALTA ENGLEWOOD STATION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT PLAN LOCATED AT 1070 WEST HAMPDEN AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.

Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522631 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

City and County

On the 22nd day of January 2019, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

Public Notice

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 2 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. 740 N. Andreasen Drive Escondido, CA 92029 For construction of: SPWRP Wastewater Treatment Plant Bar Screens Replacement Project ITB-17-022

Maria Sobota Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 522607 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Social Bar & Lounge #1 LLC, d/b/a Social Bar & Lounge, 3625 W. Bowles Avenue, Unit #9, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Tavern liquor license. Applicant(s): Steve Cominsky 5935 Blue Sage Way, Littleton, CO The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado.

By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado. /s/ Colleen L. Norton, Deputy City Clerk

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE GRANTING THREE PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND ONE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO THE VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION LOCATED IN THE NORTH PARKING LOT OF CENTENNIAL PARK, THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF 3,300 FEET OF SANITARY SEWER LINE RUNNING NORTHEAST UNDER SOUTH DECATUR STREET TO THE LIFT STATION, AND THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF 69 FEET OF SANITARY SEWER LINE ALONG SOUTH CLAY STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TO PROVIDE SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AND TREATMENT AT SOUTH PLATTE WATER RENEWAL PARTNERS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522632 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE

On the 22nd day of January 2019, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 3 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 471 ACRES BETWEEN THE SOUTH PLATTE WATER RENEWAL PARTNERS BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND KENT BEICHLE

Littleton Englewood 1.24.19 * 1

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proved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 3 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________

City and County

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 471 ACRES BETWEEN THE SOUTH PLATTE WATER RENEWAL PARTNERS BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND KENT BEICHLE PLANT. Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522633 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE On the 22nd day of January 2019, the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Council Bill:

BY AUTHORITY COUNCIL BILL NO. 4 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSPORATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OXFORD AVENUE: FIRST AND LAST MILE CONNECTIONS. Copies of the aforesaid council bill are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Englewood, Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 or it can be found at http://www.englewoodco.gov, Government, Legal/Public Notices.

Legal Notice No.: 522634 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 3826-107, C.R.S., that on January 24th, 2019, final settlement with Levi Contractors will be made by Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District for the “Coal Mine and Sheridan Water Replacement” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Timothy Flynn, Attorney, Collins Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 802281556. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor. s/s Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District Legal Notice No.: 522591 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE QUOTE 2019 SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. 32-1-1001(1)(D)(I), that Willows Water District is soliciting quotes for a Service Line Replacement Project for 2019.

Be advised, to-wit: a) Willows Water District will review proposals received prior to 2:00 pm February 8, 2019, at 6930 South Holly Circle, Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018; and b) The proposal requirements are available at, to-wit: 6930 South Holly Circle Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018 Tel: 303-770-8625 Dated this 16th day of January 2019.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT Legal Notice No.: 522627 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018 Tel: 303-770-8625 Dated this 16th day of January 2019.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT

Bids and Settlements

Legal Notice No.: 522627 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sales Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV030474 Division/Ctrm.: 15 Plaintiff: ASPEN CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: NATHANIEL AMOAKO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, INC.; LOANCCARE, LLC; FCC FINANCE, LLC; CYNTHIA D. MARES, AS THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND SUE SANDSTORM AS THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court ORDER FOR JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE dated September 26, 2018, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by Aspen Creek Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on August 25, 2015 at Reception No. D5096126. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Amended Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Aspen Creek Townhomes recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on September 6, 1985, at Reception No. 2575279 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Aspen Creek Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS 3838-103 (4)(a)(IX) – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 137, Block 1, Castle Creek Subdivision, Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as 12244 East 2nd Drive, Aurora, Colorado 80011.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on February 21st, 2019, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, Colorado 80112, 720-874-3851. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder.

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

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3851. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Bujar Ahmeti, Esq., #42373, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

DATED: November 20, 2018.

David C. Walcher Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522430 First Publication: December 27, 2018 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Published in: Littleton Independent, 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: TIAGO TITLE, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company v.

Defendant: HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH LLC, a delinquent Colorado limited liability company Case Number: 18CV031368 Div.: 15 SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered August 20, 2018, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Original Grantor: Household of Faith LLC, a delinquent Colorado limited liability company.

Original Beneficiary: Tiago Title, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust: N/A – The evidence of debt consists of Certificates of Redemption and an Order of Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure Date of Deed of Trust / Transcript of Judgment: September 20, 2017 Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: October 16, 2017 County of Recording: Arapahoe County Recording Information: Reception #: D7117502 Original Principal Balance of the secured

a Colorado limited liability company Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust: N/A – The evidence of debt consists of Certificates of Redemption and an Order of Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure Date of Deed of Trust / Transcript of Judgment: September 20, 2017 Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: October 16, 2017 County of Recording: Arapahoe County Recording Information: Reception #: D7117502 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $16,744.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $17,830.32 Amount of Judgment entered 8/20/2018: $17,830.32 Post-Judgment Statutory Interest and Attorneys’ Fee and Costs Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-107: $13,433.81 Total Amount Due From the Proceeds of any sale as of the date hereof: $31,264.13

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Description of property to be foreclosed: LOTS 21, 22, 23 AND 24, BLOCK 12, AURORA, EXCEPT THE REAR OR EASTERLY 8 FEET THEREOF FOR ALLEY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO; also known by street and number as: 1300 North Jamaica, Aurora, CO 80010 THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST / TRANSCRIPT OF JUDGMENT. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The indebtedness evidenced by the Transcript of Judgment constitutes debt arising from the failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable.

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on February 21, 2019, in the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, Civil Unit, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado, phone number 720-8743935, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This Sheriff’s Notice of Sale is signed November 20, 2018.

DAVID C. WALCHER, Sheriff, Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522431 First Publication: December 27, 2018 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Newspaper, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2017CV32600 SHERIFF SALE NO. 2018-8455 TO THE DEFENDANTS Pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust described as follows: Original Grantor(s): FELIZA IRVIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee for Luminent Mortgage Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 Date of Deed of Trust: December 27, 2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 05, 2006 Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: Reception No. B6001932 County of Recording: ARAPAHOE Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $549,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $548,572.01 The real property to be foreclosed is described as: Lot 19, Block 5, Piney Creek Village Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. commonly known and numbered as 16386 East Lake Drive, Aurora, CO 80016 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The foreclosure proceedings have been commenced at the request of plaintiff, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee for Luminent Mortgage Trust 2007-1, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-1, the legal Holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust.

The name, address and telephone number of

OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The foreclosure proceedings have been commenced at the request of plaintiff, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee for Luminent Mortgage Trust 2007-1, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-1, the legal Holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust.

The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing Holder of the Debt is as follows:

Summons and Sheriff Sales

• Monica Kadrmas, Esq. Reg. No. 34904 • Randall M. Chin, Esq. Reg. No. 31149 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street Denver, Colorado 80204 (303) 350-3711 NOTICE OF SALE The undersigned will on February 28, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720874-3935 sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned as specified by C.R.S. 38-38-106(7) to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: November 27, 2018.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522443 First Publication: January 3, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO.: 2013CV30617 DIVISION/CTRM.: 402 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff(s): SUNSTONE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation. v.

Defendant(s): NIKOLE P. FRENCH, nka NIKOLE P. PATT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP.; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A.; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, fka The Bank of New York, as successor trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as trustee on behalf of the certificate holders of the CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-J; LVNV Funding, LLC, a Delaware corporation; CYNTHIA D. MARES, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee; SUE SANDSTROM, as Arapahoe County Treasurer; and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS in possession or who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated September 6, 2018, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Sunstone Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on December 4, 2009, at Reception No. B9131441.

The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Sunstone Subdivision Filing Number One recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on November 9, 1982, in Reception No. 2219373 (“Declaration”).

The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Sunstone Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 8, Block 2, Sunstone Subdivision Filing No. 1 also known as: 1680 South Idalia Circle #H, Aurora, CO 80017.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 O’clock a.m. on February 28, 2019, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number (720) 874-3933. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. Judgment is in the amount of $17,601.88.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3933. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Jonathan Mitchell, #49009, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

ER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.

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Judgment is in the amount of $17,601.88.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3933. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Jonathan Mitchell, #49009, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Date: November 27, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522444 First Publication: January 3, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV032073 Division: 15 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Plaintiff: GREENBRIAR TOWNEHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: KARMEN C. CRUMB; ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Regarding: Lot 4, Block 1, Country Green Filing 1, together with the easements and rights set forth in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, recorded July 30, 1973, in Book 2152 at Page 577, as amended by instrument recorded March 4 1974, in Book 2216 at Page 353, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known and numbered as: 11980 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80012 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of March 2019, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number (720) 874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder.

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

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED: December 18, 2018.

David C. Walcher, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 522549 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 21, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 224 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 18CV31017 Div.: 402 Plaintiff(s): WILLOW AT HIGHLINE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

Defendant(s): TIKDEM BOGALE; DAVID MUWANGA; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; SU RYDEN, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) On October 27, 2018, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order of Decree of Foreclosure.

Original Grantor(s): Tikdem Bogle and David Muwanga Original Beneficiary: Willow at Highline Condominium Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Willow at Highline Condominium Association, Inc. Date of Lien: December 1, 2016 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: December 9, 2016 Recording Reception Number: D6142425 Original Amount: $2,252.31 Outstanding Amount: $7,743.45

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Willow at Highline Condominium Declaration (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with

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Date of Lien: December 1, 2016 January 2019 Arapahoe County of24, Recording:

Recording Date of Lien: December 9, 2016 Recording Reception Number: D6142425 Original Amount: $2,252.31 Outstanding Amount: $7,743.45

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of the Willow at Highline Condominium Declaration (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: Condominium Unit 30 in Condominium Building 14, The Willows at Highline (A Condominium), according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded November 8, 1985, in Book 86 at Page 40, and Supplement recorded November 29, 1985 under Reception No. 2606078 and Supplement recorded January 19, 1986, under Reception No. 2634377 and Supplement recorded June 18, 1986 under Reception No. 286226 and Supplement recorded August 29, 1986 under Reception No. 2715913 and Supplement recorded December 11, 1986 under Reception No. 2765875 in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for the Willows at Highline (A Condominium), recorded on November 8, 1985, in Book 4594 at Page 166, and Amended in instrument recorded 112985(, in Book 4610 at Page 240, and re-recorded December 19, 1985 in Book 4626 at page 694 and amended in instrument recorded January 19, 1986 in Book 4677 at Page 229, and amended in instrument recorded June 27, 1986 in Book 4798 at Page 663, and as amended in instrument recorded October 23, 1986 in Book 4930 at Page 393 and as amended in instrument recorded October 23, 1986 in Book 4930 at Page 398 and as amended in instrument recorded December 15, 1986 in Book 4985 at Page 169 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known by street and numbered as: 2023 South Xenia Way, Denver, Colorado.

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Lien, described herein, has filed the Court’s Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order of Decree of Foreclosure as provided by law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on March 7, 2019, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3935, 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 Assessment Lien, plus attorney 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE** DATE: December 11, 2018 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 6855 S. Havana Street #275, Centennial, CO 80112-3813, telephone number (303) 799-8600.

Legal Notice No.: 522521 First publication: January 10, 2019 Last publication: February 7, 2019 Published in: Littleton Independent, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite #225, Englewood, CO 80110

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Legal Notice No.: 522620 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado In the Interests of: Esmiya Jerlie-Aunna James Williams Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Sally Ann Williams 3118 S. Bryant Street Englewood, CO 80110 Case Number: 18PR331 Division: 12

Englewood, CO 80110 Case Number: 18PR331 Division: 12

To: The Father of Esmiya Jerlie-Aunna James Williams

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative Vicki Payne c/o Maggiore Law Firm, P.L.L.C. 2442 S. Downing Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80210 or to Arapahoe County District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 on or before May 17, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

A hearing for the guardianship of Esmiya JerlieAunna James Williams to Sally Ann Williams and for contesting this order will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Vicki Payne Personal Representative c/o Maggiore Law Firm, P.L.L.C. 2442 S. Downing Street, Suite 100 Denver, Colorado, 80210

Date: May 20, 2019 Time: 10:00 A.M. Courtroom or Division: 12 Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No.: 522608 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

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Legal Notice No.: 522609 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Scott, aka Linda Bowen Scott, aka Linda B. Scott, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31235 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 11, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Katrina Scott C/O Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 108 Lone Tree, CO 80124 Legal Notice No.: 522572 First Publication: January 10, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of George Alfred Reish, also known as George A. Reish, also known as George Reish, Deceased Case Number: 18PR31147 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 May 11, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Perinjian Reish Personal Representative C/O Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 108 Lone Tree, CO 80124 Legal Notice No.: 522573 First Publication: January 10, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate and Trust of Cora Lou Harding, Deceased You are hereby notified that Cora Lou Harding, of Arapahoe County, died on November 21st, 2018. Decedent was the Grantor of the Cora L Harding Trust dated July 23rd, 2014. Midwest Trust Company is serving as Successor Trustee. The Successor Trustee has the power to pay the outstanding debts of decedent from the Trust property upon receipt of proper proof of the debts. In accordance with C.R.S. 15-12-801, creditors of decedent must present claims for such debts to the Successor Trustee in writing within the later on or before May 22nd, 2019, or thirty (30) days after receipt of actual notice if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable by the Successor Trustee. If a creditor fails to present such claims to the Successor Trustee within such prescribed time period, the creditor will be barred as against the Successor Trustee and the Trust property.

All persons having claims against the above named estate trust are required to present them to the personal representative and/or Trustee identified below, on or before May 22nd, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nick Bracco, Trust Officer Midwest Trust Company 5901 College Blvd Ste 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 319-0300 Legal Notice No.: 522593 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Deborah A. Payne, aka Deborah Antonio Payne, aka Deborah Payne, aka Toni Payne, aka Deborah Payne-Blake, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30010

To: The Father of Esmiya Jerlie-Aunna James Williams

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative Vicki Payne c/o Maggiore Law Firm, P.L.L.C. 2442 S. Downing Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80210 or to Arapahoe County District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 on or before May 17, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

A hearing for the guardianship of Esmiya JerlieAunna James Williams to Sally Ann Williams and for contesting this order will be held at the

Vicki Payne Personal Representative c/o Maggiore Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

Notice To Creditors

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas John Doyle, aka Thomas J. Doyle, aka Thomas Doyle, Deceased Case Number: 18PR31287 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 17, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly A. Roberts Personal Representative 9479 W. Ute Drive Littleton, CO 80128 Legal Notice No.: 522610 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lowell Harold May, also known as Lowell H. May, and as Lowell May, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30003 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 May 17, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dorothy Ann Evans Personal Representative 4458 Quitman Street Denver, CO 80212 Legal Notice No.: 522611 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Collene Mae Beitz, also known as Collene M. Beitz, and Collene Beitz, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31304 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 May 17, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jerry L. Beitz, Personal Representative 6683 S. Dahlia Circle Centennial, CO 80121 Legal Notice No.: 522613 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roger Allen Kerr, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30945 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 May 17, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marnie Helen Hawes Personal Representatives Address: C/O The Law Office of Dorothy H. Tomasetti 6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 250 Centennial, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 522614 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Willard Fay Jones, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30014 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 May 28, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

John Jones, Personal Representative 50111 East 56th Avenue Bennett, CO 80102 Legal Notice No.: 522622 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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Dana Reiner Blumberg, Personal Representative c/o Holland & Hart LLP Attn: Margot S. Edwards, Esq. 1800 Broadway, Suite 300 Boulder, CO 80302 Legal Notice No.: 522615 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ARTHUR RONALD BRIGGS, a/k/a ARTHUR R. BRIGGS, a/k/a A. R. BRIGGS, a/k/a RON BRIGGS, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30016 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 May 24, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Theodora Joann Richards Personal Representative 10111 Inverness Main Street #417 Englewood, CO Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No.: 522628 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dennis L. Conrad, also known as Dennis Lee Conrad, also known as Dennis Conrad, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30031 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 May 24, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alan K. Conrad, Personal Representative Personal Representative c/o Otten, Johnson, Robinson, Neff & Ragonetti P.C. 950 17th St., Suite 1600 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 522629 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN C. HARMS, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR31153 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County on or before May 24, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative Alison H. Cejka 2531 Dunwoody Way Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No.: 522636 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elleanor R. Fasciani, Deceased Case Number: 18PR383 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 May 15, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Fasciani, Personal Representative 7675 Verandah Court Littleton, CO 80125 Legal Notice No: 522574 First Publication: January 10, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Emeline Monroe, aka Emily Monroe, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 425 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 May 10, 2019 or the claims may be

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Emeline Monroe, aka Emily Monroe, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 425

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 10, 2019 or the claims may be forever barred.

Douglas Romero, Personal Representative P. O. Box 3201 Denver, CO 80201 Legal Notice No: 522587 First Publication: January 10, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Oscar K. Buros, aka Kris Buros, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30000

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 May 17, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenton H. Kuhlman Personal Representative 7851 S. Elati Street, Suite 202 Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No: 522606 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margaret Smith Leander, aka Margaret S. Leander, aka Margaret Leander, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 493

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 May 20, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie Peter Personal Representative P.O. Box 1345 Arvada, Colorado 80001 Legal Notice No: 522616 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Earl William Julin, aka Earl W. Julin, aka Earl Julin, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30001

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 May 24, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Debra Ann Lewis Personal Representative c/o Schafer THomas Maez, PC 4 Garden Center, Suite 200 Broomfield, CO 80020 Legal Notice No: 522621 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Della Maria Cole, aka Della M. Cole, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 31333

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 May 24, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shryel A. Cole Personal Representative c/o Patrick A. Schilken, Esq. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court, No. 2800 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 522626 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joyce L. Lane, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 030049

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 May 31, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dennis K. Lane Personal Representative 7536 S. Elati Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal NoticeEnglewood No: 522635 Littleton 1.24.19 * 3

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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 May 31, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice To Creditors

Dennis K. Lane Personal Representative 7536 S. Elati Street Littleton, Colorado 80120

Legal Notice No: 522635 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Brent Mares, ak David B. Mares, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 31218

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 June 1, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Prentiss, Jr. #6909 Attorney for the Personal Representative James T. Turner, Jr. 4 West Dry Creek Circle, No. 100 Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 522637 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Aroldo Ajtun, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: February 11, 2019 Time:10:00 a.m.

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

Littleton, Colorado 80120

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Noah Evans Ajtun.

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

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

Date: 1.3.19 Legal Notice No.: 522588 First Publication: January 10, 2018 Last Publication: January 24, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

By: ELIZABETH ANN WEISHAUPL District Court Judge

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION

Legal Notice No.: 522598 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: February 11, 2019 Time:10:00 a.m.

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

Littleton, Colorado 80120

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 3, 2019 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Noah Evans Ajtun.

The petition requests that the name of Sergio Alexandro Perez be changed to Alex Urenda Case No.: 19C100006

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk

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

Legal Notice No: 522589 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Date: 1.3.19 Legal Notice No.: 522588 First Publication: January 10, 2018 Last Publication: January 24, 2018 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The Petition requests that the name of STEPHEN JAMES GERARD WILLIAMS be changed to ANNAE MARIE RUTH GERTRUDE WILLIAMS Case Number: 2018CV32662

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 2, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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Public notice is given on January 7, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of cheyanna kellye stiefel be changed to Shane Kelley Stiefel Case No.: 19 C 100012

PUBLIC NOTICE Name Changes

Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 7, 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 Donnis Jean Pearson be changed to Doni Jean Cook Case No.: 2019C100010

Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court By: Brittany Sill, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522617 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No: 522590 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on January 14, 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 Abdulrasheed Kolade Ajao be changed to Rashford K AJ Case No.: 2019 C 100040

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 8, 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 Sheri Ann Boone be changed to Sheri Ann Watkins Case No.: 19 C 100015

Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court By: E. Leith, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522624 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court By: E. Lieth, Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Sandy L. Ixchop For Minor Child: Noah Evans Ajtun To Change the Child’s Name to: Noah Evans Ixchop Case Number: 19C100004 Division / Courtroom A2

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Sandy L. Ixchop For Minor Child: Noah Evans Ajtun To Change the Child’s Name to: Noah Evans Ixchop Case Number: 19C100004 Division / Courtroom A2

Notice to: Aroldo Ajtun, non custodial parent.

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Name Changes

1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Public Notice is given on December 20, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of STEPHEN JAMES GERARD WILLIAMS be changed to ANNAE MARIE RUTH GERTRUDE WILLIAMS Case Number: 2018CV32662 By: ELIZABETH ANN WEISHAUPL District Court Judge Legal Notice No.: 522598 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

The petition requests that the name of Reina Jewel Wright be changed to Reina Jewel Case No.: 2019 C 100003 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 522585 First Publication: January 10, 2019 Last Publication: January 24, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 7, 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 Donnis Jean Pearson be changed to Doni Jean Cook Case No.: 2019C100010

Legal Notice No: 522597 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on January 16, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 7, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of cheyanna kellye stiefel be changed to Shane Kelley Stiefel Case No.: 19 C 100012

The petition requests that the name of Susan Irene Eustace be changed to Elian Ceri Eustace Case No.: 2019C100060 By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 522625 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court By: Brittany Sill, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 522617 First Publication: January 24, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 522590 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 31, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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