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Arapahoe High community pushes back against accusations Students, parents, teachers rebuke anonymous group in emotional meeting

responses have been inadequate or unsatisfactory,” said Jessica Roe, a parent of an Arapahoe student and member of the coalition, who said she spoke on behalf of numerous students, parents and teachers who are fearful of retribution for speaking up.

Olivia Wilson, Arapahoe’s student body president, said district leaders shouldn’t be too quick to dismiss the group’s concerns.

“Pause and understand: this did not come from nowhere,” Olivia said.

“The idea that a student who is struggling with their mental health can and will easily go ask for help is an oversimplification of problems many teenagers face.”

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hundreds packed the Arapahoe High School theater on May 2 for a special meeting to discuss a group’s allegations that the school has a toxic culture that prioritizes high achievers and disregards struggling students.

The Arapahoe High School Community Coalition, a mostly nameless group said to consist of students, parents and teachers, has called for “leadership change” and an outside investigation into the school’s climate and culture.

The group has critiqued school administration’s response to the 2013 shooting death of student Claire Davis, several student suicides, the recent arrests of two teachers on suspicion of sexually assaulting students, and what the group calls a culture of bullying and drug abuse.

The group encountered a barrage of criticism at the meeting, as dozens of students, parents and teachers rebuked the group for what many called a misguided attack on school administrators.

For most of the more than six-hour meeting, the majority of speakers

Jessica Roe, parent of an Arapahoe High School student, speaks on behalf of the Arapahoe High School Community Coalition at a special meeting on May 2. Roe’s group alleges Arapahoe’s leadership has mishandled the response to problems at the school.

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called the group off-base, with many taking exception to the group’s calls to fire Principal Natalie Pramenko.

“I want to make clear there’s no administrator I’ve ever had who’s more positive than Natalie Pramenko,” said Arapahoe High School senior Paul Gordon.

Gordon called the group “people who are afraid.”

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Group points to survey The Arapahoe High School Community Coalition has widely publicized the results of a “community stakeholder” survey it conducted, which it says demonstrates widespread dissatisfaction with leadership at the school following a spate of student suicides and other issues.

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Difference of opinion School board members at the meeting took exception to the group’s approach.

“In your presentation, you present a list of requests, a timeline, and next steps involving (plans to file complaints with the) Colorado Department of Education,” said board member Jim Stephens. “That frankly sounds more like coercion than a genuine desire to sit down and greet problems using not only your viewpoints but more and work together to implement solutions.”

The board of education plans to respond to the group’s allegations at the May 9 school board meeting.

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Lawsuit challenges red flag law Opponents say measure was passed unconstitutionally

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A leading pro-gun organization says Colorado’s red flag bill signed into law less than a month ago was not passed in accordance with rules laid out in the state Constitution — and they’re taking that argument to court with the hope a judge declares the law void altogether.

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, along with House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock, and state Reps.

Lori Saine, R- Firestone, and Dave Williams, R- Colorado Springs, are plaintiffs in a lawsuit Rocky Mountain Gun Owners filed in Denver District Court on May 2. Gov. Jared Polis is listed as the sole defendant.

“Democrats used illegal and unconstitutional tactics and methods to push a bill that would remove due process rights of our citizens,” said Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Executive Director Dudley Brown. “If a judge agrees with us, the Constitution will throw this law out and effectively kill the red flag bill.”

Article V, Section 22 of the state Constitution governs the reading of bills, said the group’s attorney, Barry

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Arrington, adding that House rules require if there is not unanimous consent from legislators to waive the full reading of a bill, it must be read at length.

“If any of the 100 legislators stands up and says, ‘Read this bill at length,’ it is absolutely mandatory that the bill be read at length. There is no wiggle room. There is no compromise,” Arrington said.

The group alleges that requests from Saine and Williams to read the full bill were not granted, violating their Constitutional rights and making the law invalid.

“I think what you’re seeing right now shouldn’t be a surprise. When Democrats offered this bill, it was unconstitutional on its face,” Williams said. “It shouldn’t be a surprise that they tried to pass it in an unconstitutional way.”

Neville estimated reading the bill in its entirety could have taken two hours or longer, but Brown said the time to read it “doesn’t really matter” when the Constitution required that happen after Saine and Williams asked it be read.

Arrington refuted characterizing the lawsuit as being rooted in a “technicality,” saying the Constitution is not a technicality.

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City council gearing up for change this fall Two Littleton officials have eyes on re-election; two others term-limited

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Four seats are up for grabs on Littleton’s seven-member city council this November, and two councilmembers already know they’ll be asking to keep their positions.

It’s still six months until Election Day, but councilmember Kyle Schlachter filed paperwork to run for re-election to his at-large council seat in late April, and Jerry Valdes, who represents the city’s northeast quadrant, said he’s planning to run again.

Meanwhile, Littleton Mayor

Debbie Brinkman — whose duties also include representing the city’s southwest quadrant — and Peggy Cole, an at-large member, are termlimited.

Whoever ends up on council, there’s plenty of work to get done.

“There’s big stuff coming up,” Valdes said, referencing the Complan process — the first revamp of the city’s comprehensive plan since the 1980s.

Though council is currently scheduled to finalize the plan before the election, it’s only the beginning.

In the months following, council is scheduled to undertake a reworking of city zoning and land use codes.

Valdes, who is wrapping up his second of three possible terms on city council, said he feels his prior experience on the city’s planning commission would make him a useful asset during the process.

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Valdes said he’d also like to see a focus on road repairs and economic revitalization along Littleton Boulevard east of downtown.

Schlachter, who was elected to a two-year term in 2017, said he wants to continue what he calls his efforts to balance the maintenance of Littleton’s historic character with “community-minded development.”

“We have a responsibility to our community to preserve the Littleton way of life, protect the clean environment, and cultivate a safe and livable community where all our residents have a chance to succeed,” Schlachter said in a news release.

Schlachter, an outreach coordinator for the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, is also a member of the Littleton Leadership Academy executive committee, a civic affairs education program run by former mayor Susan Thornton.

‘They’ll have the chance to decide whether we keep the small-town feel, or whether we end up with tall apartment buildings everywhere.’

Peggy Cole, city councilmember

Mayor Debbie Brinkman, who has served on council since 2007, said it feels strange to see the end in sight.

“We’re still working on so many things, and my focus is there, but you can’t help but know that some things you’re doing are for the last time,” Brinkman said.

Brinkman said she sees big issues brewing in District 4, the city’s southwest side, including the impending redevelopment of the Ensor property at the southwest corner of Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Avenue, and the planned extension of RTD light rail to the south.

Brinkman said she’d like to see Littleton allow citizens to vote for their mayor, rather than the current system, where councilmembers select one of their own to serve a two-year term as mayor. Littleton’s increased presence and importance in regional issues would benefit from a mayor serving a longer term with more clout, she said.

“Cities aren’t fighting each other anymore,” Brinkman said. “We’re uniting to push back against things coming down from the state or federal government. To not have a mayor with a stronger voice in the region is a disservice to the community.”

Councilmember Peggy Cole said she hopes future councils remain committed to preserving Littleton’s charm.

“They’ll have the chance to decide whether we keep the small-town feel, or whether we end up with tall apartment buildings everywhere,” said Cole, who has served on council since 2007.

Cole said she hopes she’s remembered as someone who gave a fair shake to everyone who came before council.

“That hasn’t always been the case with council,” she said.

As for what’s next, Cole said she doesn’t want to disappear from civic life.

But first, she said, she and her husband would like to go on vacation.

“If the weather and our health our good, we’ll make it a big one,” she said.

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CCM journalists shine in multi-state contest Three reporters each won at least two first-place awards in SPJ event STAFF REPORT

Colorado Community Media journalists won 10 awards in a contest for daily and weekly newspapers in a four-state region.

Seven of CCM’s awards were first-place honors in the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual Top of the Rockies contest. The awards, which recognized work published in 2018, were presented May 3 at the Denver Press Club.

CCM reporters Alex DeWind, Jessica Gibbs and David Gilbert each won multiple first-place awards.

Entries came from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.

Weekly and daily publications were grouped together, based on the size of the newspapers’ circulation, meaning the number of papers distributed. CCM’s winning entries were from the Elbert County News, the Golden Transcript, the Littleton Independent — each of which competed in the less-than-10,000 circulation classification — and the Highlands Ranch Herald in the

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10,000-29,999 class.

The awards were presented on the heels of CCM’s 50 honors in the Colorado Press Association’s annual contest in April. The family-owned company, which publishes 18 weekly and three monthly newspapers in the Denver metro area, has won more than 150 awards over the past three years.

The Society of Professional Journalists, based in Indianapolis, is a national organization that was founded in 1909. The not-for-profit group works to “improve and protect” journalism and promote “high standards of ethical behavior,” its website states.

An overview of CCM’s awards in the SPJ contest: Highlands Ranch Herald • Alex DeWind, Jessica Gibbs, Nick Puckett, Ann Macari Healey, Kayla Cornett — first place, health

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enterprise reporting, for the “Time to Talk” series on the state of mental health in Douglas County • Jessica Gibbs, Alex DeWind — first place, breaking news story, for coverage of the shooting death of a Douglas County deputy • Jessica Gibbs — first place, marijuana general reporting, for the story of a teenager’s struggles with substance abuse • Alex DeWind — first place, education enterprise reporting, for an indepth report on the impact of social media on teens’ mental health • Alex DeWind — second place, health: general reporting, for a comprehensive look at efforts to prevent suicide in the community • Alex DeWind, Jessica Gibbs, Nick Puckett, Ann Macari Healey, Kayla Cornett — third place, public service, for the “Time to Talk” series on the state of mental health in Douglas County

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Littleton Independent • David Gilbert — first place, general reporting (series or package), for coverage of a fatal apartment complex fire and its impact on the lives of the seniors who lived there • Ellis Arnold — third place, investigative/enterprise reporting, for the “No Place to Call Home” series on homelessness Golden Transcript Christy Steadman — first place, science and technology enterprise reporting, for an in-depth look at the challenges faced by women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Elbert County News David Gilbert — first place, investigative/enterprise reporting, for multiple reports on the legacy of a slain rural schoolteacher and the complicated case of the man accused of killing him

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PLASTIC EVERYWHERE

Putting together the pieces

Englewood resident Elizabeth Decker showcases some of the 94 items she collected in a week. “I just finished a master’s degree in environmental education and a few of my peers’ program plans were recycling, plastic in the oceans, stopping the use of plastic straws, etc.,” she said. “This is why I’ve been trying (obviously not hard enough) to limit my use.”

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Kyra Prokuski, 18, sets out the plastic items she used after participating in Colorado Community Media’s informal study. The senior from Douglas County High School used the majority of her plastic for lunches while at school. “I am going to try to transition into using reusable Tupperware the majority of the time instead of Ziplock bags,” she said.

Local residents who tracked plastic usage for a week find they use more than expected

BY DREW BATY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Bookkeeper Janelle Pedigo, 47, has worried about her plastic use since she was in high school. It’s not unusual to see her walking down the salad-dressing aisle in a grocery store, tapping on bottles to find the ones made of glass.

“Why do I worry?” she said. “Because that single salad-dressing bottle is going to outlast me, my daughter, her daughter, her daughter — and maybe even her daughter.”

Pedigo, who lives in Golden and works in Westminster, was one of 20 adults and teenagers who participated in an infor-

mal Colorado Community Media project to track their single-use plastic usage for a week. The project was part of a look into the local picture of how metro Denver communities are addressing single-use plastics.

After documenting each piece of plastic used — 926 pieces altogether — many found they used much more than expected. Most said the project showed them just how much they rely on plastic in their day-to-day lives.

And interviews with public health, environmental and elected officials revealed that — despite a growing focus on the issue and individual efforts in some communities and organizations — there is no cohesive effort to reduce

single-use plastic.

Plastic is everywhere — in packaging on supermarket shelves, covering products in vending machines, in coffee cups and straws and drink bottles. It holds the kids’ lunch sandwiches and carries home groceries.

The material has become a versatile, easily accessible, inexpensive product that is a substantial part of most people’s everyday lives. The environmental watchdog GreenPeace stated that 330 million metric tons of plastic — more than 661 billion pounds — are produced globally each year, with more than half being classified as single use. Single-use plastic is anything intended to be used once and then

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thrown away, such as a straw, a to-go container or a milk jug.

Some participants in the study, who concertedly focus on reducing their use of single-use plastic, agreed that factors such as convenience and lack of other

easily obtainable options often thwarted their good intentions.

Kyra Prokuski, 18, a senior at Douglas County High School in Castle Rock who consciously thinks SEE PLASTIC, P7

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PLASTIC

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about how much plastic she uses in her daily life, was surprised that after a week she had collected nine plastic bottles of water, iced tea and Gatorade, along with 10 small plastic bags, three straws and 13 food wrappers.

“I realized that nearly every food product that I used had some form of plastic, which I never thought about before,” she said. “I probably use a minuscule amount of plastic compared to some other people. If every single person in the U.S. or even the world uses close to this much plastic, it’s almost an unimaginable amount.”

The issue Consider that on average one person in the U.S. uses approximately 346 plastic bottles, 500 straws and 365 plastic bags each year, according to a 2018 National Geographic report.

And 8 million tons of plastic are discarded worldwide into oceans every year, says Plastic Oceans, which works to combat plastic pollution. A pregnant sperm whale, found dead on the coast of Sardinia, Italy, in March, had nearly 50 pounds of plastic in her stomach. She was the fourth whale in 12 months to wash up onshore with ingested plastic waste.

“If current trends continue we will quadruple the amount of plastic we are producing globally by 2050,” said Harlin Savage, communications director from EcoCycle, a Boulder-based recycler dedicated to creating zero-waste communities. Savage helps lead its plastics department. “At that point, if we have done nothing, we will have more plastic by weight than fish in the ocean, which is mind-boggling when you consider how lightweight plastic is.”

The fundamental problem with plastic is that it can’t be reycled in the same way as paper and aluminum.

Very few plastics, industry experts say, are truly recyclable.

“Virtually all of the plasticIDthat we CC 2018 have ever created is still on the Earth Windows in some form because plastic is not truly biodegradable and it is difficult to recycle,” Savage said. “We have a

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other situation in that we have become dependent on a lot of plastics and we’ve started to become very indiscriminate on how we use them.”

Most materials recovery facilities, where recyclables are sorted and prepared, are unable to recycle straws, for instance, because they are too small to be sorted, according to For a Strawless Ocean, a national campaign to eliminate the use of plastic straws.

In Denver, the city’s recycling directory instructs residents to not include straws in recycling bins, but rather to throw them out with the trash. Straws, according to Woods Hole Sea Grant, a nonprofit that works to maintain coastal and ocean resources, will sit in landfills for at least 200 years, never degrading completely.

Just 9 percent of plastic produced annually gets recycled, a 2019 report from National Geographic stated. But plastic becomes more downgraded and less functional the more it is recycled.

Unlike paper, aluminum and cardboard, plastic cannot be recycled over and over without losing its structure.

When plastic items continue to break down into smaller and smaller pieces, micro-plasticsTCID:PP are created, which do not dissolve and cannot be filtered

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out by water treatment plants, according to a study published in the Sociey for Conservation Biology. The Inland Ocean Coalition, a program working to advocate for land-to-sea stewardship, tested Colorado rivers in 2017 and found traces of micro-plastics in Boulder Creek and the South Platte River.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in an effort to learn how much plastic is never recycled, completed a Waste Composition of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal study in 2018, where it analyzed materials that arrived at landfills statewide.

The study reported 13.2 percent of waste brought to landfills was made up of plastics including bottles, film, bags and wraps.

“We found out that of people who live in a city or town in Colorado, 96 percent of them actually do have access to recycling,” said Wolf Kray, a recycling specialist with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Job No.: 007825 550 Page No. Environment. “So if that many people School to Name:recycling, Castle View High School have access and we still have somewhat of a lower recycling rate, it kind of leads to the question of how many people are participating in actually recycling.”

Statewide, 35 of 64 counties ac-

• Crested Butte: Banned plastic bags in 2016 • Aspen: Banned plastic bags and instituted a 20-cent fee on paper bags in 2011 • Telluride: Banned plastic bags and set a 10-cent tax on

paper bags in 2010 • Breckenridge: Implemented a 10 cent-fee on plastic bags in 2013 • Boulder: Implemented a 10-cent fee on plastic bags in 2012 Sources: Forbes.com and Baglaws.com

cept curbside recycling and 25 counties have drop-off recycling options.

Colorado’s recycling efforts rank low, with a 19 percent landfill diversion rate — the amount taken out from landfills to recycle — compared to the national average of 35 percent, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

What some people, places are doing For many at EcoCycle, the answer to reducing plastic use lies with avoiding plastic altogether.

“I’m not an advocate for recycling single-use plastic, because we don’t have ways to do that,” EcoCycle President Judith Wong said. “I think we should not create them in the first place, reducing it out at the source.”

Colorado is one of 10 states with a law — passed in 1993 in Colorado — that prevents local governments from restricting citizens’ use of plastic.

But some local officals and legislators are working to change that.

Susan Lontine, a Democrat who represents state House District 1 in Denver, sponsored a bill in January that would make straws available at restaurants throughout Colorado only upon customer request. The bill went to the House Committe on Energy and Environment in February, but was postponed indefinitely for an amendment to be created that would allow more local control.

“I have received support from environmentalist groups and the restaurant association, but have received push-back from environmentalists SEE PLASTIC, P9

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Used 55 plastic items, the majority from food packaging such as milk jugs or take-out dinner bowls.

Used 74 plastic items. She struggled to find items, like cheese, that could be bought without plastic wrappings. Most items she used were personal care and cleaning items.

Used 38 plastic items, the majority food packaging and personal care items.

“I’m a fairly conscientious person when it comes to using plastic and try to be very purposeful with what I buy and use. Even with that, I was surprised with how many things I still used throughout the week.”

“I think if more people just took an assessment of what they throw out and what they can do to lessen that, it would be helpful.”

“There were so many products I couldn’t buy without them being packaged or made of plastic. While getting ready in the morning I realized that every item I used, from my toothbrush to the shampoo bottle, was all made of plastic.”

Jaxon Chapman, Castle Rock Castle View High School Used 54 plastic items, seven of which were plastic to-go cups.

“I use single-use plastics every day. I think it is definitely an issue since it is so unavoidable in everyday life.”

Sidney Chong, Lone Tree Kent Denver High School Used 22 plastic items, many daily, such as individual yogurt drink bottles and microwave dinners.

“I was unpleasantly surprised by how much plastic I used, especially during the week. At school, when it is always rush-rush-rush, having the luxury of prepackaged goods is such an easy trap to fall into.”

Jenny Dallman, Sedalia Environmental science teacher Unable to log a single piece of plastic. If she does use plastic, she always finds a way to recycle it.

“There’s not a huge incentive to recycling — the government doesn’t look at it the same way I do. That’s why it’s important to vote for people who have the same values that you do.”

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‘Is that a sustainable choice and is that healthy for me?’

Those are two questions Jenny Dallman asks when confronted by plastic

Environmental science teacher Jenny Dallman poses with the reusable containers that had recently held her day’s lunch. By growing some of her own produce and carefully choosing items based on their packaging, she hardly uses any plastic items.

“If you’re trying to become more environmentally friendly and cut back on your use,” she said, “you have to understand that pretty much everything has plastic in it.”

BY DREW BATY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

For more than 20 years, environmental science teacher Jenny Dallman has devoted herself to living in a way that leaves the least impact on the natural world.

After a week of being a part of an informal Colorado Community Media study that tracked 20 community members’ plastic usage, she was unable to log a single item on her list.

“I honestly don’t use plastic,” Dallman said. “When I go to the grocery store I look at the food I eat and I say to myself, ‘Is that a sustainable choice and is that healthy for me?’ Those are the two questions I ask myself. When I buy vegetables I set them in my cart — I don’t ever put them in plastic. When I purchase anything, I ask myself if I need that item that has plastic around it. I put items I buy in my shirt or carry them in my hands out of the store.”

Dallman teaches aquatic biology and environmental science at Castle View High School in Castle Rock. Her passion to preserve the environment is evident in just about every facet of her life.

She lives with her husband in an eco-friendly home in Sedalia.

The geodesic dome-shaped house is heated from solar water panels and baseboard hot water. The dome provides natural light and windows are carefully placed for passive solar energy retention. She grows vegetables — peas, carrots, onions, garlic, zucchini, cucumbers and herbs — in a pesticide-free garden, where milk jugs have found a second life protecting germinating plants.

She brings that lifestyle to her classroom, too: Hanging on the wall are coffee mugs for students to use.

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Recycled licorice buckets and protein powder containers — some brought in by students and other teachers — are used for class activities. Seeds sprout in smaller containers. Large vines grow from cut-up liter soda bottles.

Plastic ice cream containers hold markers, pencils and scissors.

“I’m one of those people who if I buy something and it’s plastic, I save it … I will find a use for the plastic,” Dallman said. “I keep all single-use plastic. I would never throw it in the trash bin.”

Her environmental beliefs stem from a humble childhood in Alaska and Wisconsin. Her dad was a science teacher, her mother a nurse. They didn’t have much money and gardened and hunted for the family, which also included an older brother and younger sister.

“They both were very conscientious about picking up trash. Whenever we

went camping they would always have garbage bags on them and they would pick up other people’s trash. I learned from a very young age to be conscientious of trash and where it should go,” Dallman said. “My mom would save the big sleeve that bread would come in, and that’s what she would send us to school with our sandwiches in. My grandparensts would save wrapping paper at Christmas from year to year to reuse.”

To Dallman, the biggest issue surrounding the overuse of plastic is related to what she says is America’s materialistic society.

Her travels to Central and South America, which have included student trips to Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, have shown her how other cultures and people generally live with much less than the average American — and with much more con-

cern for the environment, family and community.

Many in today’s society tend to buy items without thinking about how they will be disposed of, she said. “It goes into a landfill, gets buried and sometimes doesn’t decompose for hundreds or thousands of years. What people don’t understand is that putting it in a landfill is out of sight, out of mind — meaning they don’t think of it when it’s gone from their curb.”

Dallman urges her students to understand how their choices affect the Earth and not allow ignorance to be an excuse.

“Everything is connected on Earth,” she said. “And until we understand it and unless we educate about it, people won’t understand the connection with why single-use plastic can be harmful. ... We have an obligation to Earth and our future generations to take care of it appropriately.”

THE STUDY PARTICIPANTS

Elizabeth Decker, Englewood Environmental educator

Tanner Elliott, Lone Tree Arapahoe Community College student

Cormac Gorman, Castle Rock Castle View High School

Used 42 plastic items. All Used 94 plastic items. She brings her own coffee mug, uses the food he purchased reusable shopping and silicone came in plastic containers. bags, takes a metal straw with her, refills toiletries and cleaning “Being able to pass down better environmental supplies. awareness is a huge part of taking care of our planet.

“As I continued to collect I believe that members of the plastic I used, it was younger generations should eye-opening how much I always practice taking care don’t think about what is of our beautiful home.” single-use plastic.”

Used 73 plastic items, including 12 water bottles and cups.

“Sometimes I just don’t think about grabbing a plastic water bottle or using a straw at a restaurant. It’s just something I’ve gotten used to — but something that needs to change.”

Craig Kindred, Parker Pharmaceutical operations Used 113 items, 31 of which were plastic shopping bags.

“I was a little surprised at how many plastic baggies we use and waste after one use...I was not surprised (about the amount of plastic used) as we are a family of five, and until the manufacturers change their packaging we will continue to use a lot of plastic.”

Janelle Pedigo, Golden Bookkeeper Used 80 plastic items. She struggled with how much plastic came with pet products and how some items couldn’t be purchased without plastic.

“I need to remember to practice what I have always preached to my kids — that the vote we cast with our dollars every day is far more powerful than the single one we cast in November.”

Kyra Prokuski, Larkspur Douglas County High School Used 32 plastic items, including nine plastic Gatorade, iced tea and water bottles.

“It would be very hard to go a week without single-use plastics considering nearly every food item that I ate came from plastic. Everything from sports drinks to frozen burritos to Ritz crackers.”

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that believe the bill does not go far enough and from people who advocate for local control and disability advocates,” Lontine said in an email to Colorado Community Media.

Lontine believes the law must be changed to reduce plastic waste. “It takes a thousand years for plastic to decompose,” she said, “and if we don’t do something about it now we are going to be buried in it later.”

Individual efforts are sprouting up.

Across the state, towns such as Breckenridge, Boulder and Aspen are banning or setting fees on plastic bags, although no metro-area cities or counties have passed any similar legislation. More and more restaurants are beginning to follow a national trend of not giving out straws, and coffee shops like Starbucks are providing alternative resuable options to the plastic straw, lid and cup.

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science announced in April that it has eliminated its use of single-use plastics. Aluminum cans, compostable cups and plant-based materials will now be used instead of plastic.

Shocked at usage Many participants in the week-long project found that individual decisions to stop using plastic could help make a difference.

“We as individuals need to reduce what we use and make the effort to use reusable products,” said Amy Vessa, a preschool teacher assistant from Centennial. “It can be as simple

ABOUT THE REPORTER Drew Baty, 18, a senior at Castle View High School in Castle Rock, has been interning at Colorado Community Media since January. She is editor-in-chief of the school’s yearbook and will attend Western Washington University, where she plans to study journalism.

To report and write this story, Baty — an avid outdoors enthusiast — recruited 20 youths Baty and adults to track their single-use plastic usage for a week and interviewed numerous state and local health, environmental and community officials.

“This project has shown me just how easy it is to put our personal convenience over the well-being of the environment,” Baty said. “It’s our responsibility to do our part to help this planet before it’s too late.”

as saying no to plastic utensils at a restaurant, saying no to straws when they are truly not necessary, using a reusable water bottle/thermos or washing utensils (plastic or metal) to be used again. We cannot demand corporations stop producing if we as consumers are not willing to make the sacrifice first and stop using.”

Vessa, who also works as a therapeutic riding instructor for people with disabilities, realized just how much of her plastic usage is “embedded” into her work life, and that there is really no way for her to alter this.

Like Vessa and Prokuski, other participants said they were shocked at the amount of plastic used in one week.

Even those who considered themselves environmentally friendly found that using the material was ultimately unavoidable.

“What surprised me was just how much stuff comes in plastic, especially anything in the bathroom or cleaners for the kitchen,” Englewood resident Jill Bastian said. “I recycle everything. But, jeez, not one container in the bathroom didn’t have plastic.

Even if it was made of metal there

was something plastic on it — a cap, a nozzle or a pump.”

Sidney Chong, 18, a senior at Kent Denver who used 22 plastic items during the study, a low amount compared to the average, said making a difference requires action.

“I think that it is shockingly easy to forget how much single-use plastic we consume because of the convenience the tool brings into our lives,” she said. “Many people preach ‘save the turtles’ and swear by a straw-less life, which is great. But in reality they are producing so much other waste that such positive thoughts are rendered basically useless.”

THE STUDY PARTICIPANTS

Nick Sanstra, Centennial Grandview High School Used 23 plastic items, most from eating at restaurants where plates, cups, straws and utensils were plastic.

“Most teenagers could care less about the environment.

They think everything is going to stay just how it is now. Very few people really pay attention and do the research to see the effects on our planet ....”

Morgan Schaaf, Castle Pines, Regis Jesuit High Used 39 plastic items, including more than 20 cups, lids and straws.

“Society gives us so many opportunities to recycle, use certain products instead of others, carpool, gives us quality and ozone warnings. ... For the younger generation to not care about the environment is to just be ignorant of the world around you.”

Andre Wright, Aurora Valor Christian High School Used 41 plastic items. He found a lot of his plastic use came from home products like shampoos and soaps.

“Because of how our generation has been brought up, no one cares about the environment or animals because it hasn’t been brought up as a real-world issue.”

Gillian Steininger, Gunnison Western Colorado University student

Amy Vessa, Centennial Preschool teacher assistant Used 38 plastic items, but counted another 176 items used during five days in her preschool classroom, such as mini-muffin containers and Capri Sun pouches.

“I knew I used minimal single-use plastic ... However, I didn’t think of how many of my meals come wrapped in plastic for serving sizes or to protect the food in the freezer.”

Lauren Walter, Centennial Arapahoe High School Used 26 plastic items. She struggled with options for lunches that didn’t come with plastic and felt like she didn’t have another choice than the plastic containers offered at school.

“I think people should be concerned with the amount they use because it can hurt the environment. They should find a way to make plastic friendlier.”

Frank Wilde, Castle Rock Air Force officer Used 29 plastic items, including 10 K-cups and six plastic bags.

“We should reduce and eventually eliminate the use of single-use plastic. If more of it were recyclable or made with recycled material it would be more sustainable. But as of now, we will cover the Earth in plastic someday by continuing the same practices.”

Sean Zoellner, Centennial Regis Jesuit High School

Used 26 plastic products, mainly lids for coffee cups and plastic food wrappers.

Used 27 plastic items,mostly food packaging for to-go items.

“Something that has always frustrated me with plastic waste, especially in a remote area like Gunnison ... is the inaccessibility to recycling. The City of Gunnison can only recycle 1 and 2 plastics, so any other plastic recyclables either get thrown into the landfill or shipped off somewhere they can be recycled. ... It’s odd to be in an environmental major where the students will encourage you to put your 3-6 plastics in the waste bin! We definitely need a better solution.”

“The overuse of these items is a very serious issue that many people would rather overlook...But only by raising awareness and opening the dialogue about these topics will we be able to find lasting solutions to better our planet.”

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Assessments sent to Arapahoe County property owners Values have increased 21 percent since 2017, according to the notices STAFF REPORT

Property values in Arapahoe County have increased 21% since the 2017 assessment period, according to notices of valuation that were sent out May 1 to more than 212,000 property owners in the county, according to a news release.

State mandates require Colorado counties to revalue all taxable properties, and the county’s 415 taxing entities use these values to establish property taxes for the following year, the release said.

“The Assessor’s Office is committed to completing valuations with the highest levels of accuracy and integrity,” Arapahoe County Assessor PK Kaiser said in the news release. “The office’s 63 employees — half of which are licensed appraisers — use proven methodologies and current best practices to discover, list, value and classify properties.”

In addition to the 21 percent increase in actual property values, residential property values saw an average increase of 22 percent, with the largest gains seen in Aurora, Sheridan and Englewood, the

release said. The great demand for single-family residential properties in the lower price tiers yielded the highest percentage increases, according to the release, while a softer market for higher value homes resulted in lower percentage increases. A very active multifamily market saw significant increases in valuation, up to 40 percent, the release said.

From 2017-19, commercial properties saw an average increase of 15 percent, with some of the greatest increases in the warehouse and commercial condominium segments, the release said. While the value of vacant land and industrial parcels grew, the increase in actual countywide property valuations was driven by gains in the residential and commercial sectors, the release said.

The office reappraised approximately 225,000 properties within 63 subclassifications. Valuations are based on an appraisal date of June 30, 2018, using historical data from 24 months prior. Taxpayers can contact the Assessor’s Office with questions at 303-795-4600 or schedule an appointment until May 17. Senior citizens or mobility impaired property owners can request home-based appointments as well.

Property owners can formally disagree with the valuation, appealing by mail, fax, online or in-person by June 3, 2019. In-person protests can

be done at the following locations: • Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Third Floor, Littleton.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fax: 303797-1295 • Altura Plaza, 15400 E. 14th Place, Suite 500, Aurora. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fax 303-636-1380.

• Guaranty Bank, 538 North Highway 36, Byers. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (this is a temporary location only; mail cannot be received) • Heather Gardens Community, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15 and May 22. (this is a temporary location only; mail cannot be received) The Assessor’s Office will treat all protests in a fair and equitable manner,the release said. A final notice of determination will be issued prior to the end of June. Property owners have the opportunity to appeal the assessor’s decision to the County Board of Equalization and, if necessary, State Board of Assessment Appeals, binding arbitration or district court. In 2017, 1.3% of all parcels (less than 3,000) escalated their valuation protest.

Under state statute, property valuations are not finalized until after the appeals process concludes and each of the 64 county assessors in Colorado certifies values to the various taxing authorities within their county prior to Dec. 10. For more information, contact the Assessor’s Office at 303-795-4600 or visit www. arapahoegov.com/assessor.

Splash Pass provides admission to outdoor pools STAFF REPORT

The South Suburban Splash Pass is good for admission to all four of the South Suburban Park and Recreation’s outdoor pools, Harlow, Holly, Franklin and Cook Creek. Find locations at www. ssprd.org/Facilities.

The pass is good from May 25 to Sept. 2. It is available online at www.ssprd.org/Passes, or at any of the district’s recreation centers. Purchase the pass by May 31 for 10 percent off.

Pricing is as follows: Youth/Senior: $80 for residents and $115 for nonresidents Adult: $105 for residents and $145 for nonresidents Household: $250 for residents and $325 for nonresidents. (Household pass includes admission for two adults and up to three children ages 17 and younger). Additional children can be added to the household pass for $27 per child for residents and $54 for nonresidents.

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Memories keep the past from going past its prime

ajor news stories tumble on top of each other like newborn puppies, and there is a new litter every week.

QUIET How’s that for a DESPERATION simile?

Remembering what and when becomes more challenging the older we get, but memories become more meaningful the older we get. Therefore, sometimes it’s good to have reminders.

Craig Marshall “Sgt. Pepper’s Smith Lonely Hearts Club Band” was released in the United States on June 2, 1967. It was number one for 15 weeks.

The first line of the first song is,

“It was 20 years ago today, Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play.”

I wasn’t even 20 years old when the album came out, so 20 years into the past seemed like a very long time.

Not now. The album itself is 52 years old, which is, to quote Wallace Shawn (in what film?), “inconceivable.”

Every day now, an actor, actress, athlete, or entertainer I grew up with is in the obituaries.

Then I reminisce, a word that means “back-formation.”

Sometimes when this happens, I will look the person up on the internet.

I am especially interested in the formative years of someone, before they became headlines.

Some of the names this year include: Dan Robbins, who created paint-by-number. I was given a paint-

by-number set as a joke, when it became obvious that I didn’t need one.

Julie Adams, the dark-haired beauty in the “Creature in the Black Lagoon,” the film Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell go to see right before Monroe’s famous subway-vent skirt scene in “The Seven Year Itch” (1954).

(Monroe’s husband, Joe DiMaggio watched the scene being filmed, and wasn’t happy about everyone ogling his wife.)

Frank Robinson (baseball), John Havlicek (basketball), and Dick Dale (music).

Right after writing Dale’s name just now, I pulled up his biggest hit. I have it on my playlist.

Released in 1963, “Miserlou” was referred to as a “surf rock” song. It’s so good that it’s still played at University of Michigan football games.

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Wikipedia says that his music drew on “Middle Eastern scales and experimenting with reverberation.”

“He was of Lebanese descent from his father, and of Polish-Belarusian descent from his mother.”

With a name like “Dale,” I figured he was of Manhattan Beach descent.

He was, however, born Richard Anthony Monsour.

Dale never used drugs or alcohol, and studied karate for over 30 years.

There’s a YouTube performance of “Miserlou” complete with a twisting, backside blonde in the foreground.

Dale’s band was called the DelTones. I don’t know what a “Del” is, but another one of my favorite bands, the Del-Vikings, used the preface as well.

The biggest killer of success is complacency

ver the next three weeks we will cover three topics of things we do, intentionally or unintentionally, that create barriers to our success or kill the success we have already achieved. We will start this week with the impact of complacency, and WINNING this column will WORDS be followed up with discussions around the power of being authentic, and then we will end the series talking about the important role that gratitude plays in our personal and profesMichael Norton sional success.

Complacency. There is a huge difference between being comfortable and in cruise-control mode versus being stuck in our comfort zones and becoming complacent. Complacency rarely if ever leads to success; as a matter of fact, complacency has been identified as an absolute killer of success.

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it best: “Even if we are on the right track, we will eventually get run over if we just stand there.”

When I speak with others about complacency, I hear words like “settled,” “tolerant” and “tired.”

Complacency has crept in because they feel like they have given up the fight or have lost their passion, settling for where they are and what they have instead of pushing through and pursuing their dreams.

Complacency grabs hold of us as we become tolerant of the unacceptable actions and the underachievement of ourselves and others around us.

When we tolerate mediocrity in others, pretty soon we begin to tolerate our own mediocrity. And lastly, as we fight the good fight, do everything right, getting caught up in the rush and crush of life, we get tired, lose our energy, and our passions and zest for life are replaced with complacent behaviors, or actually non-behaviors.

So, what’s the fix? How do we break through our comfort zones to get back in the game?

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National Small Business Week celebrates entrepreneurial spirit

t was 1963 when President Kennedy issued the first Small Business Week proclamation, announcing to the nation the critical importance of local small businesses in our communities.

Here we are 56 years later celebrating National GUEST Small Business Week, and one COLUMN fundamental still rings true — small business is the foundation and the backbone of our economy. That is certainly the case in Colorado where more than 630,000 small firms employ Dan Nordberg more than 1.1 million Coloradans.

During National Small Business Week, May 5-11, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) shines a spotlight on our nation’s 30 million small businesses. It is a time for the

small business owners and entrepreneurs in our community to come together and celebrate their accomplishments. The reality is that every week is Small Business Week across America. Small business owners are the true heroes in our communities where they pay good wages, support the local tax base and support our community organizations.

Entrepreneurship allows us to provide something of value to society while also creating a better future for ourselves and the people we love. Small business owners invest in their communities by sponsoring the local Little League teams, donating profits to the local PTA, and helping plant trees along Main Street. They invest in the future of their neighborhoods and bring people together in the communities we call home. People have this misconception that big corporations make our economy the strongest in the world. But in fact, it’s our small businesses that are

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what is in our own best interest and get the rest we need. Proper rest and proper sleep can immediately reignite our fire and desire as we feel better and healthier. When we feel tired, we need to eliminate or minimize all the things we are doing that drain us of energy and focus our time on the tasks and projects and people that light us up, fire us up, and give us energy.

Show me a settled person, a person who has accepts and tolerates mediocrity, and a tired person and I will show you someone who is allowing complacency to kill their desire to succeed instead of working on their dreams.

So how about you? Before we jump ahead next week to the power of authenticity and the role of gratitude in relation to our success journey, how are you doing when it comes to being complacent in your own life? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we reignite our fires and desires, and get out of our complacency funk, it really will be a better than good week.

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First, we always need to keep our goals and dreams right in front of us and review them often. Create vision boards and visual reminds of what we are most passionate about directly in our line of sight. Second, follow the advice we see on T-shirts, coffee mugs, and plastered all over social media, “Never Settle.” We need to know what it is we want and why we want it. And then never ever settle for less.

Then its time to become intolerant of being tolerant. We need to define and establish our boundaries of what we will continue to tolerate in our lives that might be leading to our complacency and away from our biggest goals and dreams. We can make a list of the things we realize we are tolerating and then make a conscious decision to just stop. We can make the choice to not accept anything less than we expect of ourselves, and we will not make, accept, or tolerate excuses.

If the biggest contributor to our complacency is just being flat-out tired and exhausted, we need to do

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It was (roughly) 20 years ago today that Charismatic won the Kentucky Derby. “Spongebob Squarepants” debuted. John Elway announced his retirement.

I was still employed in 1999. I was a schoolteacher, and beginning to have my sights on the glorious light at the end of the tunnel.

That was an odd year, wasn’t it?

Not only numerically, but as a calen-

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the chief revenue officer at Eventus Solutions Group, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach. dar milestone. There was something called “the year 2000 problem” that didn’t turn out to be a problem after all.

The Billboard Top 100 for 1999 was indicative of the dire straits of popular music that is still here.

Cher had the year’s top song: “Believe.”

“Inconceivable,” as Wallace Shawn said (over and over) in “The Princess Bride.”

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

the biggest engine of our economy.

Small business is truly big business in America.

Small businesses continue to create two out of three net new jobs and employ half of America’s private-sector workforce. They produce close to half of our nation’s goods and services and make up nearly 98 percent of all U.S. exporters. Today, we celebrate their contributions and importance. For more than 66 years, the SBA has helped some of the most important companies in America grow from small to big: Tesla, Otterbox, Apple, Qualcomm, Fed Ex and Nike. Entrepreneurship is the greatest source of social mobility in America today.

In that same vein, the SBA was created with the mission of helping businesses start, grow, expand — or even recover in the event of a natural disaster. With 68 local SBA district offices across the country,

the agency is uniquely positioned to provide personalized advice and support. The SBA is proud of its role in fostering business growth across the country. If you own a small business, don’t miss out on the advice and services provided by the SBA and its national partners like the Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and SCORE chapters.

For more information on the SBA’s programs and services in your community, please visit www. sba.gov and remember to follow us on Twitter @SBARockymtn.

Dan Nordberg serves as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region VIII administrator and is based in Denver. He oversees the agency’s programs and services in Colorado, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

OBITUARIES BROWN

Mark Alan Brown 11/18/1949 - 4/20/2019

Mark Alan Brown, 69, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on April 20, 2019. He was born on November 18, 1949, in Littleton. Mark graduated in 1967 from Arapahoe High School and enlisted in the Navy as an Electronics Technician. Later, he received a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, was commissioned in 1979 and served as a Naval Officer for twenty years.

He married Cherie Fife in 2013, who

survives him. Mark is also survived by his sons: Aaron and Adam Brown; his siblings: Duke Brown, Patti Spellman, Dan Brown and Joe Brown; and his seven grandchildren. The memorial service and military honors will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of sending flowers, the family would prefer that people make donations in support of the American Heart Association.

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Pastels on parade at art center through June

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Why xeriscaping is crucial to Coloradans, and how to start

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ndie Wommack, a horticulture agent for the Colorado State University Extension office in Douglas County, said the most fundamental misconception people have with waterconserving landscaping is in the wording.

“Xeriscaping does not mean ‘zeroscaping.’ There’s a misconception or tag with xeriscaping that it needs to be all rocks and cactus,” Wommack said, “and that’s not really what xeriscaping is.”

For a word coined in Colorado, many residents are still unclear what it means to xeriscape (ze-ri-scape) a yard.

Dianna Denwood, a senior water conservation specialist with Colorado WaterWise, a water conservation resource group, said the state introduced the term “waterwise” to rethink what it means to be conscientious about water use in a landscape.

According to Colorado WaterWise, 50 percent of a Western United States residents’ water usage goes toward landscaping. Xeriscaping a yard, Colorado WaterWise reported, can reduce water usage by up to 60 percent and, if done right, increase home values by up to 15 percent.

“I basically am asking folks to change their understanding of what their yard should look like and put

aside their current notions of what xeriscaping is. A lot of people have this misconception that it is rocks and cactus, but it doesn’t have to be,” Denwood said. “You can have a green, lush landscape with not a single blade of Kentucky bluegrass. It’s changing the mindset and knowing what’s possible.”

Xeriscaping is a style of landscaping that significantly reduces water usage. The style is popular in particularly dry regions, like Colorado, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. Some xeriscaped yards go all the way to zero water usage, while others limit the amount of water needed. Common features of xeriscaped yards include native plants or plants that require little water, various rock formations and creative use of space to eliminate the need for a costly, green yard.

Kentucky bluegrass, the most commonly used grass in Colorado lawns, has one of the lowest water-needs of any grass. It’s managing the irrigation based on location, timing and use that can make all the difference.

“We never want to tell someone they can’t have Kentucky bluegrass.

We do encourage them to think about keeping their bluegrass only where they really need it,” Denwood said.

“We love Kentucky bluegrass because it’s green most of the year and it can handle high foot traffic … If there’s an area you’re not using grass that heavily, that’s the perfect area to transition to waterwise landscaping.”

How to start Most xeriscaping experts will tell you completely transforming your

yard may not be easy or inexpensive. Using a phased-in approach, Denwood said, is the easiest way to work toward a waterwise yard. That begins by replacing certain plants with water-conserving ones, identifying which spots of the yard rarely get foot traffic and developing a plan for what you want your lawn to look like.

“It can be costly, but it depends on how you go about and do it,” Denwood said. “I recommend folks start with a plan and then they can implement their plan in phases over several years and that works really well for folks who are unable to make that upfront cost for the whole thing.”

To many new Front Range residents coming from places with more average rainfall than Colorado, having anything but a green lawn can seem strange. In Denver, the average rainfall is about 15.4 inches, which is almost half the national average.

Ruth Quade, a water conservation coordinator in Greeley, said Kentucky bluegrass is a common choice for contractors because it is droughtresilient and easy to put down and maintain. Water, meanwhile, is used in excess to keep it green.

Quade said one square foot of turf requires about 18 to 20 gallons of water per year. Xeriscaping yards, Quade said, can reduce that by almost half.

“Adapting your landscape to mimic more of nature, you’re going to use less water and you’re not going to have to supply from above,” Quade said.

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Rescheduled museum event “Sheep to Shawl” will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 18 at the Littleton Museum’s 1860s Farm, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Shearing, herding, weaving, spinning, dyeing will be demonstrated and some craftsmen will have wool items for sale. Free. 303-7953950.

Retail history “Lost Department Stores of Denver” author Mark Barnhouse will speak about his latest book at For reviews of current 7 p.m. May 14 at productions, go to Bemis Library, coloradocommunitymedia.

6014 S. Datura St., com/ellingboe.html.

Littleton. Free.

Books available. 303-795-3961.

Moon matinee “First Man,” the movie about astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon, will show at 2 p.m. May 25 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St. in Littleton Free.

Genealogists gather The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets in May at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

May programs: May 14, 1 p.m. “Life of Local Folk Musician Walt Conley,” presented by Tom Fritz. Folk singer, actor/owner of Conley’s Nostalgia in Denver. May 21, 11 a.m. to noon, used book sale. May 21, noon, potluck lunch.

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‘One Fell Swoop’ invites a visit One-of-a-kind sculpture at Chatfield location uses natural materials

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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urving entries almost suck you in as you stand in front of Patrick Dougherty’s swirling, swooping new Stickwork sculpture, “One Fell Swoop” on the lawn behind the Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor Center and Deer Creek Stables at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms southwest of Littleton.

For a number of years, Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street has hosted a summer sculpture exhibit, with perhaps an example at Chatfield, but it’s nice to see this major work appear in the south division of DBG. (There is also a sculpture show of figural works in the city garden.)

The artist said, in a radio interview, it was his 300th work built from fresh, flex0ible saplings and branches, sourced in this case from the gardens’ property and across Colorado. It opened to the public on April 27, after hours of building by volunteers who twisted and wove materials according to Dougherty’s design.

It is now included with entrance lticket to the gardens, where families will find in addition: historic

farms, an original schoolhouse that was rescued from the site of Chatfield Lake, a number of specialized gardens (iris, heritage, prairie garden, pumpkin patch, etc.) and a large natural area, “native plant refuge,” along Deer Creek, reached by paved paths in some cases. Picnics are permitted.

The receptionist said at least four large trucks arrived bearing materials (all sustainably harvested, we are assured). Willow, choke cherry and more were found on the 700-acre gardens property as well as at other sites and the variety woven together lends a bright, striped quality and a woodsy smell to the new work.

“One Fell Swoop” is appealing and inviting to visitors.

Reactions will probably vary from feeling a bit of magic as you enter to “how in the world does he do that???” Or both.

The visitor sees yellow, red, green, brown, shades of gray ... Of course, as it dries and ages, it will lose the contrasts and become a weathered gray-brown, becoming a different artwork than it is today ...

I am smiling as I imagine the number of children who will be building small replicas in the back yard.

Artist Patrick Dougherty with the newly finished “One Fell Swoop” at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms.

PHOTO BY SCOTT DRESSEL-MARTIN

Dougherty’s works are left in place until they deteriorate. Some have lasted for a number of years.

The thin saplings’ flexibility allowed Dougherty and volunteers to form arched entrances to the piece, which is perhaps the size of a small cabin — high enough for an adult to walk through. It has several curved entryways, wispy partitions and several exits. A bit of dappled sunlight filters through and there is plenty of light from the openings.

We are told that a book about Dougherty’s artwork will be available.

A brief search for meaning in the title led to a description of a bird, stopping momentarily in flight — perhaps a raptor capturing prey ... a reference to Macduff (in “Macbeth”) bemoaning his losses came up as a sadder note. “All my pretty ones ... in one fell swoop?”

IF YOU GO

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms is located off South Wadsworth Boulevard just south of C-470. Turn west from Wadsworth onto Deer Creek Canyon Road and almost immediately turn left at the gardens’ sign.

There is a large parking lot — and there is an entrance charge for non-members. It has been by the car, but seemed to be changing as we write. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (No pets allowed except service dogs.) Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Portions of the trails are wheelchair-accessible. 720-865-4356, botanicgardens.org.

I am smiling as I imagine the number of children who will be building small replicas in the back yard. Just be sure they understand that freshly cut sticks are needed so they’ll be flexible. (A little help may be needed here.)

4 MISTAKES that ALWAYS make knee pain WORSE - By Leading Physical Therapist, Dr. Brooke Olsen Denver -Do you worry if you are doing all the right things for you knees? Were you given an exercise program or followed a book in the past and you are not noticing any improvements? I have many people ask if the exercises or modalities they use (cold, heat, massage) are actually helping or harming their knee pain. If you’ve wondered this as well, then I have good news - I’m going to clarify a few of the MOST common mistakes I see people do when it comes to helping themselves with knee pain.

4 MISTAKES THAT MAKE KNEE PAIN WORSE 1. Rest - Surely, if you fell or hit your knee hard, the idea of rest should be used for a bit of time. But, what happens when you continue to rest your knee and the pain doesn’t improve? You probably guessed it! Your knee becomes weaker and more stiff. So, if your knee pain doesn’t improve after a short period of time, an extended period of rest will definitely make your knee pain worse in the long run.

2. Medications - Ah, my favorite soapbox… too many pills! Similar to rest, taking meds, like anti-inflammatories and painkillers, might make sense for a short period following a knee injury (emphasis on MIGHT). However, here’s what happens over time: the meds mask your pain and you never uncover or treat the ROOT CAUSE of your pain. This, over time, makes your knee worse.

Many become dependent on pain pills just to take a simple walk. Not a good place to be!

3. Braces - I have no problem with people wearing a brace from time to time - especially if you want a little support during a more active day. However, if you’re RELYING on a brace to stabilize your knee on a regular, daily basis, you’re missing something. Braces take over the actual job of muscles - providing stability. Until you figure out WHY your knee is feeling unstable and you DO something about it, the feeling of instability isn’t likely going to improve and may worsen.

4. The Wrong Exercises - Doing many exercises that are from a book or a generic program given to you without a specific purpose is well-meaning advice, but will not get the results you want. Many people plateau and feel stuck seeing no improvements with this type of program. That’s because they are not specific to your knee pain. They are a good starting point, but that’s about it. What’s even more concerning - If you continue to do the wrong exercises, you may make it worse.

• The author, Brooke Olsen, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-owner of The Physio Revolution. She’s happy to answer any questions about knee pain by phone at (720)-772-1133 or email at Brooke@ThePhysioRevolution.com

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ittleton’s famed Crabapple Route was in full spring splendor the first week of May. More than 7,000 flowering crabapple trees line the roughly 7-mile route through the heart of town, filling the spring air with sweet perfume.

The National Weather Service predicts May will be colder and

bloom

more rainy than average, but temperatures hovered in the 70s on May 2, just a day after residents along the route woke to snow shrouding the crabapple blossoms.

Scott Stroup, who lives along the route near Heritage High School, took advantage of the warm sunshine to touch up his flowerbeds, lined with more than 350 flowering bulbs.

“It just feels good to get my hands in the dirt,” Stroup said. “I think it’s shaping up to be a nice spring.”

Scott Stroup touches up his flowerbed along the Crabapple Route near Heritage High School.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT Littleton’s Crabapple Route takes visitors along a seven-mile journey through the heart of town to see more than 7,000 flowering crabapple trees.

Crabapple blossoms filled the air with natural perfume in the first week of May.

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Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America is co-organized by the Denver Art Museum and the Milwaukee Art Museum. It is generously funded by the Estate of Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, the Adolph Coors Exhibition Endowment Fund, Johnson Foundation of the Rockies, National Endowment for the Arts, the donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Special thanks to Mod Livin’. Generous support for the Free Play Zone is provided

by Herman Miller Cares. Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine, CBS4, Comcast Spotlight, and The Denver Post.

IMAGE CREDITS: Irving Harper for George Nelson Associates, Sunflower clock (detail), 1958. Lacquered wood, enameled aluminum, and enameled brass. Manufactured by Howard Miller Clock Company. Collection of William and Annette Dorsey.

Photograph by John R. Glembin; Henry P. Glass, Swing-Line Toy Chest (detail), 1952. Lacquered Masonite and birch; 31 3⁄4 × 33 × 17 1⁄2 in. Manufactured by Fleetwood Furniture Company. Milwaukee Art Museum: Purchase with funds from the Demmer Charitable Trust, M2015.85a,b. Photograph by John R. Glembin; Ray Komai, Masks textile (green colorway) (detail), 1948–49.

Screenprint on cotton. Manufactured by Laverne Originals. Collection of Edgar Orlaineta. Photograph by Edgar Orlaineta.

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Steps to start xeriscaping

The gardens at Kendrick Lake in Lakewood are a perfect example of a fully-xeriscaped landscape using a variety of native plants and low-water-use plants.

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“We encourage people to use rocks as accents in pathways, and in order to have an attractive landscape, try not to use more than 25 percent rock mulch. Natives, rock gardens and pea gravel are great, too.”

Wommack said you can have plants that require high water use in a xeriscaped yard, so long as they’re close together to conserve water. Grouping native plants and low-water-use plants together can help, but managing the irrigation system, Wommack said, is also key.

“The goal of xeriscaping is to group plants together in ‘hydro zones’ — plants with the same water needs

Mother’s Day Shopping Event

When: Tuesday, May 7 Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Where: Balefire Goods – 7417 Grandview Avenue, Arvada Details: Doesn’t your mom deserve something as special as she is? Balefire is staying open late and hosting a shopping event before Mother’s Day. Shop for jewelry that she will love, cards that actually say what you mean, and chocolatiers M2 Confections with their amazing chocolates in the gallery from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The G Line will be open and free during this time, so you can get here from a ton of different spots around the Denver area.

Lastly, the Olde Town Taste of Arvada will also be at the same time, so you can enjoy specials from restaurants and shops from across Olde Town and raise money for the Community Table at the Arvada Food Bank

Mother’s Day Design Class: Create table centerpieces

When: Sunday, May 12 Time: 11 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.+ Cost: $29 Where: Pace Center Parker on Mainstreet – Pace Center Drive, Parker Details: Bring Mom or your loved one to this hands-on learning experience. Learn to design a simple and chic look for any table centerpiece. Ticket price covers all material and you plus one guest. If you need to purchase additional tickets, individual ticket prices are $29. Email arrangewithme@outlook.com, or call 720-245-9231 for additional ticket purchases.

Magical Fairy Playshops for mom

When: Sunday, May 12 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cost: $25 Where: Discover your Spiritual Gifts – 5808 South Rapp Street, Suite 275, Littleton

in the same areas,” Wommack said.

“That way you’re watering each area appropriately.”

For help to start xeriscaping your yard, the experts recommend people reach out to local water utility groups or conservation offices.

Colorado’s water problem Despite one of Colorado’s snowiest winters in recent memory, Wommack said it’s still not enough to pull almost half the state from severe or exceptional draught come the summer months.

“We have had some pretty bad droughts here in the last couple of years, which is hard for people to wrap their minds around with the winters we’ve had,” Wommack said.

Colorado is the only headwater state in the continental United States, meaning the state supplies water to many surrounding states.

Details: Come & Learn the MAGIC of the Fairies. When was the last time you connected with your inner child through laughter and play? Vialet promises to deliver a very fun event with lots of laughter, creativity and play as we all connect to the “fairy energy” around us. The fairy energy brings in fairy dust, sparkles, laughter, dance and play.

Bring your mother or your daughter(s) and celebrate the magic of the fairies together in this wonderful workshop!!! Children must be over the age of six to attend. Learn more at discoveryourspiritualgifts.as.me/MagicalFairyPlayshop2019.

Mother’s Day Blooms at Max Taps

When: Sunday, May 5 Time: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Cost: $65 Where: Max Taps Co. – 2680 East County Line Road, Suite A, Highlands Ranch Details: What better Mother’s Day gift than a floral arranging class. Treat Mom to an afternoon of relaxation and fun - learning floral tips and tricks along the way. Or come make an arrangement to give your Mom, sister, or friend for Mother’s Day.

Annual Mother’s Day Event – “Famous Women of Colorado”

When: Saturday, May 11 Time: 10 a.m.

Cost: starts at $20 Where: Fairmount Cemetery – 430 South Quebec Street, Denver Details: Join the Fairmount Heritage Foundation team for our annual Mother’s Day event. Mothers are free with a paying adult. This event includes members of the drama team portraying some of Colorado’s famous women. The Foundation is the non-profit historical arm of Fairmount & Riverside Cemeteries. We are self-supporting and appreciate your generosityTickets are $20 for members of the Foundation and $25 for non-members. Get tickest at https://bit.ly/2IYermb.

“If Colorado runs out of water, it’s not just us that are going to be suffering. There are a lot of people down the line that are depending on Colorado for their water,” Wommack said.

Xeriscaping, Wommack said, is a good first step.

Wommack said the CSU Extension office in Castle Rock offers a tool to tell

you how much you should water your lawn based on the weather for that day. Visit CRConserve.com for more information.

“Xeriscaping does not have to be restrictive to the types of plants in your yard,” Wommack said, “it’s more about how you’re watering and being efficient that way.”

Mother’s Day Brunch Experice at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver

When: Sunday, May 12 Time: 12:45 p.m.

Cost: $50 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Denver – 1881 Curtis Street, Denver Details: Come downtown Denver to the re-imagined Plaza Level for our annual Mother’s Day Brunch experience. This event will showcase an elaborate brunch buffet presentation, mimosa bar and Ritz Kids buffet.

Mother’s Day Scented Journey Perfume/Cologne Workshop

When: Saturday, May 11 Time: 11 a.m.

Cost: $75 Where: Scented Studio – 3437 South Broadway, Englewood Details: Treat your mom to a unique and personal experience this Mother’s Day! She deserves a special celebration and a thoughtful gift for all the love she’s given you. Get tickets at https://bit.ly/2XLob7t.

Looking for something to do with mom this year?

Consider choosing some of the events happening throughout the Denver Metro Area.

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Mom’s Saturday Brunch with Adobo Food Truck

When: Saturday, May 11 Time: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $30 Where: Mountain Toad Brewing – 900 Washington Avenue, Golden Details: Enjoy special early Mother’s Day celebration with a three-course brunch, including a beer and sparkling cider “Mimosa” bar. Brought to you by Adobo Food Truck & Mountain Toad Brewing. All ages welcome.

Specialty Gift Shop and Eclectic Ideas

Mother’s Day Tea & Scone Event, Sat. May 11, 2019 1565 Simms Street, Lakewood, CO. 80215 Hours: 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday-Saturday www.eclecticcottage.org 303-862-8164

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At Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial through May. Sspr.org.

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Summer intensive Denver Ballet Theatre has openings for its summer intensive ballet program with Vladimir Djoulokhadze at its new studio, 5690 County Line Place, Highlands Ranch. 303-799-6609, denverballettheatre.org.

Share famous and infamous ancestors. (No summer programs.)

Memorial Day concert The Castle Rock Band and American Legion Post #1187 present a free Memorial Day concert at 2 p.m. May 26 at the bandstand in front of Philip S. Miller Library on Wilcox Street in downtown Castle Rock. This is the band’s first in a summer season. Next will be a June 29 bandstand concert at 7:30 p.m. The band is made up of volunteer musicians and welcomes new members. See CastleRockBand.org.

Summer concerts Hudson Gardens’ summer season begins June 10 with Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot and continues through the summer, ending with a rescheduled Kenny Loggins on Sept.

16. See hudsongardens.org for ticket information. (Prices vary.)

South Suburban art Arapahoe Community College Study Abroad students traveled to Japan last year with cameras in hand.

Exhibit at Buck Recreation Center in Littleton through May 30. Also, the Arturo Garcia painting collection, “Tatanka: The Spirit of the Land” (bison series). At Lone Tree Recreation Center through May. In addition, Dick Gallagher’s “Simpler Times and Carbureted Pleasures” features paintings

Audubon anniversary Denver Audubon is celebrating its 50th anniversary. An Audubon Bird Habitat Garden Tour in Highlands Ranch is planned for June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets: $17 members, $21 non-members. Denveraudubon. org. Sponsored by Live Urban Denver.

Partners: James H. Larue Highlands Ranch Library, Centennial Water and Sanitation, The Bees Waggle. Also, applications are being accepted for Audubon’s extensive, year-long 20192020 Master Birder program, including 25 lectures, 23 field trips and a full year of training. ($750). Denveraudubon.org/programs/adult.

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Midcentury playfulness “Serious Play” is a new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum presenting a concept of playfulness in postwar American design during the 1950s and 1960s. Co-organized with the Milwaukee Museum. Through August 25. Included in general admission.

Design was affected by an emerging focus on child development. The museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway in downtown Denver. Denverartmuseum.org.

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New pizza place in Littleton sports big-time pies Simple Simon’s Pizza opens second Colorado location at Woodlawn

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More than 2 feet across and weighing as much as a bowling ball, the Beast is a formidable pizza. Any pair of gastronauts who can tackle the monstrous mega-pie in 45 minutes or less gets their $45 back, plus $100 for their trouble.

The Beast is hardly the only signature item at Simple Simon’s Pizza, scheduled to open in Woodlawn Shopping Center on May 8.

Also on the menu: “Calizones,” calzones brimming with creamy Italianstyle “Alpine sauce,” and specialty pizzas, including the Cheeseburger, topped with beef, onions, pickles, mustard, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. If that’s not enough, throw in some chicken wings, oven-baked sandwiches and stromboli.

General manager Dylan Ramos said he hopes Simple Simon’s stands out.

“Hopefully people think we’re a step up from the rest,” Ramos said.

“Nobody else does it like we do.”

The Littleton pizza joint joins more than 200 other locations, mostly in

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Guide breaks down information about mental health, addiction STAFF REPORT

A one-stop online guide to help users understand mental health or substance use disorders was launched May 1 by representatives from the Colorado Department of Human Services and the nonprofit advocacy group Mental Health Colorado.

The Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery Guide also will help users find places to get treatment and offer information about what to expect from various treatment levels, a news release states. The website also offers a comprehensive set of resources explaining the ins and outs of insurance coverage, patient rights, support options for caregivers and more.

The joint announcement was made at the Capitol moments after Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera issued an official state proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Month in Colorado.

The website, cowellnessrecovery. org, is the result of a collaborative, yearlong effort between the CDHS Office of Behavioral Health, Mental Health Colorado and a network of behavioral health advocates with lived experience.

“Too often people with mental health and substance use disorders

and their families don’t know where to begin to find help,” Nancy VanDeMark, Mental Health Colorado interim president and CEO, said in the news release. “This guide will help them to be better informed advocates for their care.”

The introduction of the Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery Guide comes just a few weeks after Gov. Jared Polis directed the state department to create a behavioral health task force to evaluate and develop a roadmap by June 2020 and transform Colorado’s behavioral health system. A focus of that work will be identifying ways to increase Coloradans’ access to high-quality, affordable treatment, the news release said.

The Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery Guide is a public resource that was created by advocates for anyone looking for information on how to get treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs help dealing with one, call the Colorado Crisis Services helpline (1-844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255) for free, confidential and immediate support. Or visit coloradocrisisservices.org to learn more.

One Life, Live it! Open House at Vita Littleton ... Downtown Littleton’s newest senior apartment community where you can live your life to the fullest. Join us for a “day in the life” at Vita Littleton and get a taste of what hassle-free living feels like.

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Colorado Book Award winners to be announced May 18 STAFF REPORT

The winners of this year’s Colorado Book Awards will be announced at a celebration May 18 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities.

Tickets to the event, which begins at 4:30 p.m., are $25. A reception with the winners and finalists, which includes brief winner readings, will follow the ceremony. Go to coloradohumanities. org for tickets.

Sponsored by Outskirts Press, First Western Trust Bank, The Colorado Sun, and Shaw Construction, the Colorado Book Awards recognize outstanding contributions by Colorado authors, editors, and illustrators in 13 categories.

2019 Colorado Book Award Finalists Anthology/Collection “False Faces: Twenty Stories About the Masks We Wear,” edited by Warren Hammond and Angie Hodapp (RMFW Press) “Mechanical Animals: Tales at the Crux of Creatures and Tech,” edited

by Selena Chambers and Jason Heller (Hex Publishers) “Mile High Stories: 25 Years of Our Best Writing,” edited by Geoff Van Dyke (Bower House) Children’s Literature “An Inconvenient Alphabet: Ben Franklin & Noah Webster’s Spelling Revolution” by Beth Anderson, illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) “The Little i Who Lost His Dot” by

Kimberlee Gard, illustrated by Sandie Sonke (Familius) “Mela and the Elephant” by Dow Phumiruk, illustrated by Ziyue Chen (Sleeping Bear Press) Creative Nonfiction “Bitterroot: A Salish Memoir of Adoption” by Susan Devan Harness (University of Nebraska Press) “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” by Jonathan P. Thompson (Torrey House Press) “Rough Beauty: Forty Seasons of Mountain Living” by Karen Auvinen (Scribner, Simon & Schuster) “Tragedy Plus Time: A Tragi-Comic Memoir” by Adam Cayton-Holland (Touchstone, Simon & Schuster) General Fiction “Daughters of the Night Sky” by Aimie K. Runyan (Lake Union Publishing) “Go Ask Fannie” by Elisabeth Hyde (G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Penguin Random House) “Rosary without Beads” by Diana Holguin-Balogh (Five Star/Cengage Publishing) General Nonfiction “Bombs Away: Militarization, Conservation, and Ecological Restoration”

by David G. Havlick (The University of Chicago Press) “Doggie in the Window” by Rory Kress (Sourcebooks) “Strange Stars: David Bowie, Pop Music, and the Decade Sci-Fi Exploded” by Jason Heller (Melville House

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said he had not yet heard the details of the group’s lawsuit but that opponents have the right to challenge the law.

“I stand behind the bill,” he said.

“It’s constitutional. It’s been vetted.

The attorney general has looked it over. I’m confident with what we did.

This is America. They have their opportunity.”

The Senate sponsor, Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, called the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners one of the most radical gun groups in the state, saying they’re out of touch with Colorado residents.

“Our attorney general will be prepared for that (lawsuit),” she said. “I think it’s interesting they’re trying to go after a process question here when their argument was that it was unconstitutional.”

House Majority Leader Alec Garnett, D-Denver, released a statement following the announcement of the lawsuit.

“This is not about what happened during the debate — this is about the gun lobby trying to unwind a popular measure to help save and protect lives in Colorado,” he said.

“Throughout the entire debate, no one approached me about the issue they are raising in their lawsuit. We have been extremely respectful of the rights of the minority party and this bill was respectfully debated in

Dudley Brown, executive director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, announces the organization will file suit against Colorado’s red flag law.

JESSICA GIBBS the House.”

Both Pettersen and Garnett pointed to the recent closure of schools across the metro area when 18-yearold Sol Pais traveled from Florida to Colorado, spurring a massive manhunt. Authorities believed she was infatuated with Columbine and

discovered she procurred a weapon immediately after arriving in the Denver metro area. The incident is a prime example of why the Extreme Risk Protection Order is needed, Petterson and Garnett believe.

While the challenging group believes the bill was passed improperly,

they also maintain the law itself violated due process and the Constitution.

Brown promised more lawsuits could come and that this would not be the organization’s only approach to challenging the controversial legislation should the suit fail. The law is scheduled to go into effect in January.

Recall efforts spurred by the bill of more than 10 legislators in both the House and Senate remain underway and will not stop because of this lawsuit, Dudley said.

Dudley told Colorado Community Media the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners have also spoken with citizens planning to recall Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock and will get involved with that campaign “if time and resources permit.”

Spurlock, a Republican sheriff in a largely Republican county, has been a vocal advocate of the bill and received backlash for his unwavering support of Extreme Risk Protection Orders. Dudley said Douglas County sheriffs have a history of being “weak” on the Second Amendment, and that Spurlock’s support of H.B. 19-1177 “set a new low bar.”

Spurlock declined to comment on both the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners’ lawsuit and Dudley’s remarks, although a sheriff ’s office spokeswoman said he “feels very passionate about his part in the bill process and he will continue to fight for what he believes in and for those that are in need of mental health resources/ support.”

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THINGS to DO

Castle Pines

Chip in for Kidz: Friday, May 24 at The Ridge at Castle Pines Golf Course, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway.

Proceeds benefit veteran families, Colorado youth and disadvantaged kids across the Front Range.

Sponsorships available. Learn more at www.4kidzsports.org or call 720-436-4026.

Castle Rock

Adam Faucett with William Blackart: 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Maddie’s Biergarten, 330 3rd St., Castle Rock.

Estate Planning: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Leave with a broad understanding of estate planning in Colorado, from wills and trusts to powers of attorney and living wills. Go to https://willsandwellness.com/rsvp to RSVP. Trolley Tour of Castle Rock: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. This year’s focus will be History in our Neighborhood.

Reservations recommended. Call or email the museum to reserve your spot at 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety. org. Go to www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Lifetree Cafe: LowCost No-Cost Adventures: 6-7 p.m.

May 12 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Ridgeline Conference Room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock.

A group discussion featuring a film about the Abbotts family, who regularly set off on family adventures.

Contact roykoerner@msn.com or 303-814-0142.

“Castle Rock, An Architectural and Historic Walking Tour”: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Led by author Jim Hansmann, collections currator at the Castle Rock Museum.

Call 303-814-3164 or go to www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Aerial MAYhem: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

May 17 at AerialWorks Castle Rock, 1050 Topeka Way. An aerial variety show with aerialists on silks, trapeze, hoop, and more. Tickets at www.aerialworkscastlerock. com.

Princess Tea Party: 3-6 p.m. May 18 in the east courtyard at the Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050

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this week’s TOP FIVE Climb4Change: 8 a.m. to noon May 11 on the Challenge Hill at Philip S. Miller Park Challenge Hill, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Raise money for the town’s Adaptive Recreation Program, which supports members of the community who have cognitive and physical disabilities. Go to http://www.crgov.com/2001/Climb4Change. Contact race coordinator Alex Sarabia, at 303-814-7455 or asarabia@CRgov.com.

Life of Local Folk Musician Walt Conley: 1-3 p.m. May 14 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented by Tom Fritz. Walt Conley was an American folk singer, Hollywood actor, voice actor, and owner of Denver’s folk venue Conley’s Nostalgia. Contact info@ columbinegenealogy.com.

Hiking Tips for the Front Range: 10 a.m. May 14 at Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Presented by Pete Jarvas, author of

Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock.

Come dressed in your favorite princess attire for a special meet and greet and photo opportunity with five surprise princesses and a prince. Go to https://www.outletsatcastlerock. com/event/ Princess-Tea-Party/2145525306/ Tri The Rock Youth Triathlon: 6:30 a.m. to noon May 19 at Butterfield Crossing Park, 3952 Butterfield Crossing Drive, Castle Rock.

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High Line Canal Run 5K/10K: 7:45 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Medical Hemp: 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Program of The Nurses, an organization that meets weekly from September to May.

Englewood

Legislative Wrap-Up: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11 at Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Discuss the legislative successes of the

“Base Camp Denver: 101 Hikes in Colorado’s Front Range.” Hiking tips including clothing, supplies, pace, maps, and seasons will be shared to make your next visit safe and enjoyable. Go to https:// www.englewoodco.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/23988/20?curm=5&cury=2019 Denver Mob Tour: 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14. Small group tour to 20 sites in Denver, followed by lunch.

Presented by the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. Meet at Gaetano’s Restaurant, 3760 Tejon St., Denver.

Call Nancy at 932-6990 or go to http://thehrhs.org/.

Lost Department Stores of Denver: 7 p.m. May 14 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Through decades of research and interviews with former staff, Author Mark Barnhouse assembles a mosaic of the Mile High City’s fabulous retail past. Copies of his book The Lost Department Stores of Denver will be available for sale. Call 303-795-3961.

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Mother’s Day Scented Journey Workshop: 11 a.m. Sunday, May 12 at Scented Studio, 3437 S. Broadway, Englewood. DIY fragrance workshop. Limited to 16 spots. Reservations required.

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Turkey Vulture Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Castlewood Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown. Go to www.parks. state.co.us/Parks/castlewoodcanyon/Pages/CastlewoodCanyonHome.asp. Learn about turkey vultures and see one up close, courtesy of HawkQuest.

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Celebrating the Art of Pastels: Pastel Society of Colorado’s Mile High National Pastel Exhibition is on display from May 11 to June 29 at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Opening reception is May 11, from 6-8 p.m. Go to www. pastelsocietyofcolorado.org or contact exhibition co-chairs Sandy Marvin at sjmarvinart@ yahoo.com or Marla Sullivan at marlasullivan@comcast.net.

Highlands Ranch

Lifelong Learning: Eat Well & Meditate: 1:30 p.m. May 10 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Presented by Dr. Dave Warrick.

Registration is required. Register

at 303-791-7323 or online at https://douglascountylibraries. evanced.info/signup/EventDetail s?EventId=148879&backTo=Cale ndar&startDate=2019/05/01 Practice Your English: 10:30 a.m. to noon May 11 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Informal conversation practice on everyday topics for adults of all skill levels, cultures, and language backgrounds. Facilitated by a fluent English speaker. Ages 17-plus.

Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

Computer/Electronics Recycling and Paper Shred Event: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 11 in the parking lot at Kaiser Permanente, 9285 Hepburn St., Highlands Ranch. Go to HRCAonline.org/ Events for list of acceptable items. Suggested donation of $20 will benefit the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association.

Paint Box Guild Exhibit: on display through May 13 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Show includes 34 artists and 64 paintings.

Exhibit is open for public viewing from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Go to https://www.paintboxguildlittleton.org/ Estate Planning: 12:30-2 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 at the James H. Larue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Leave with a broad understanding of estate planning in Colorado, from wills and trusts to powers of attorney and living wills. Go to https://willsandwellness.com/rsvp to RSVP. Hooked on Fishing: 10-11:30 a.m.

May 18 at Redstone Pond, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. For ages 7-14; adapted for those with special needs. Caregiver must be present. Kids learn the basics of fishing, then grab a pole and hit the pond to catch fish. Poles and bait provided. To register, call Summer at 303-471-7043.

Littleton

Computer/Electronics Recycling and Paper Shred Event: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 11 in the parking lot at Kaiser Permanente, 9285 Hepburn St., Highlands Ranch. Go to HRCAonline.org/ Events for list of acceptable items. Suggested donation of $20 will benefit the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association.

Musical Performance: The Kilted Man: 2-3 p.m. May 11 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Matthew Gurnsey, also known as The Kilted Man, performs a concert of traditional Irish and Scottish music.

AirLife Memorial Run and Walk: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Display of emergency vehicles, a helicopter landing, bouncy house, trampoline, giant slide, expo and volleyball tournament. Benefits Friends of AirLife. Go to http:// friendsofairlife.org/ Coffee With Commissioner Kathleen Conti: 6:30-8 p.m. May 16 at Arapahoe County Administration Building, Main Floor, West Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton. Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown joins Conti for a look at public safety in the county, particularly the county’s existing judicial center and its aging, outdated county jail.

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Officials urge vaccinations as measles threat spreads Bill that would have modified state law on exemptions failed to pass state Legislature

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From Jan. 1 to April 26, 704 measles cases were reported in the United States, the most in 25 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A contentious bill that would have made it make it harder for parents to get vaccine exemptions for their children died with time running out in the final days of the legislative session, which closed May 3. But health experts say they will continue to stress the importance of vaccine requirements in Colorado, a state with historically low vaccination rates.

“Outbreaks happen in communities with low rates of vaccinations and spread really quickly,” said Jessica Cataldi, a pediatrician and specialist in infectious diseases at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “I think for Colorado, the best thing to do is to try to act now and act preventative before we are in the situation of an outbreak.”

Colorado’s vaccination rate in kindergarten-aged children is among the lowest in the country at roughly 89

percent, according to a recent CDC survey. To protect the population, health professionals say 95 percent of people should be vaccinated.

State Rep. Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, one of three sponsors of House Bill 1312, called Colorado’s low vaccination rates a “public health crisis.” The state has had one confirmed case of measles in 2019.

“Waiting for a tragedy to happen is not an option,” Mullica, a trained trauma nurse, said in an April 27 news release. “This is about the safety of our students and experts have been consulted in crafting this important legislation.”

The bill was also sponsored by Sen. Kevin Priola, R-Aurora, and Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver. In the measure’s final hearing on May 1, hundreds of families showed up at the Capitol in an effort to stop the bill, which received pushback from Gov. Jared Polis.

The bill would have created a standardized exemption form and required that all exemptions be submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment or the local public health agency. It would have also required initial non-medical exemptions be submitted in person to the state health department or local public health agency, a condition that Polis opposed.

Highly contagious Some of the largest school districts in the Denver metro area either meet

or are on the cusp of the preferred vaccination rate. Jefferson County Public Schools has a 94.8 percent compliancy rate for all immunizations. Douglas County School District has a 94.6 percent compliancy rate for MMR, the measles vaccine.

On the higher end, Adams 12 Five Star Schools has a 98.7 percent compliancy rate.

Still, health professionals are concerned. Measles is one of, if not the most, contagious infections, officials say. Spread through the air, measles can lead to pneumonia or encephalitis. The risks are significant if a community is exposed to the disease and less than 95 percent of the population is vaccinated, Cataldi said.

“Even thought it’s an old disease, it’s still the one that is most contagious,” Cataldi said. “Meaning if one person gets measles, they are likely to make between 12 and 18 other people sick.”

To protect against measles, the CDC recommend two doses of the MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. Symptoms of measles include a fever, cough, red eyes and a red rash on the skin. The infection is most problematic in babies and pregnant women, according to health care professionals.

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Highlands Ranch, she said. Her newborn baby wasn’t infected, but she described the experience as “harrowing.”

“Voluntarily putting families in this situation because you choose not to believe science isn’t acceptable to me,” Coppel, a Highlands Ranch resident, wrote on a Facebook inquiry on the topic.

‘Communal effort’ Public health officials, and many parents, agree that choosing to not vaccinate puts individuals with compromised immune systems who can’t vaccinate, or babies who are too young to vaccinate, at risk.

“It’s a tremendous threat when you have a lower vaccination rate,” said Margaret Huffman, community health services director at Jefferson County Public Health. “We are counting on people who can be immunized to be vaccinated.”

Krissy Mosbarger, whose son has autism, said she believes in vaccinating but on a different schedule than the state recommends. After receiving several vaccines at the same time, she noticed changes in her son’s behavior, she said.

“We worked with our pediatrician to stagger the vaccination so they weren’t getting so many at one time after that,” Mosbarger, of Highlands Ranch, said on Facebook.

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ACC professor pulls man from wreck in mountains Elijah Dicks, history professor, scrambled down cliff to rescue Gerry Thiry, 85

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From the moment he watched the van careen over the cliff, Elijah Dicks didn’t have time to stop and think.

Dicks, a history professor at Arapahoe Community College, was driving down Highway 285 from his home near Evergreen to the college in Littleton on April 8, when an old blue van ahead of him in traffic began veering across lanes.

Seconds later, as the van reached a curve in the highway just west of the intersection with the Morrison road, Dicks watched in horror as it plummeted over the edge toward Turkey Creek far below.

“Everyone in traffic around me slammed on their brakes,” Dicks said.

“I was expecting a fireball.”

Dicks pulled onto the shoulder and began running back uphill toward the spot where the van left the road.

“From that point on, I just didn’t stop running,” he said.

Other onlookers stood at the edge of the steep drop-off, some calling 911, but Dicks started down the slope.

“It looked like I was in full sprint,” he said. “I’d be running but then sliding and jumping. Halfway down I got tangled in some old barbed wire, but I just had to keep moving — gravity was still pulling me down.”

At the bottom of the cliff, he reached the van, its front end driven into boulders along the creek, steam and smoke coming from the engine, and the windows filled by deployed airbags.

Dicks steeled himself for what he might find inside the van.

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Laura Mutton, who said she is a parent of an Arapahoe student and a member of a district accountability committee, said the AHSCC’s survey questions were biased and its data is fundamentally flawed, and that more rigorous survey data compiled by the district committee shows students and parents are largely satisfied with the school.

“The data doesn’t support that there’s as much of a crisis as we’re being led to believe,” Mutton said, though she urged the school board to seriously consider the comments amending the survey.

“It will help you understand the struggles this community is undergoing,” Mutton said.

Some students said the AHSCC’s efforts did more harm than good.

“This anonymous coalition and its survey have torn apart this community in the same way these tragic events have,” said Sara Turner, a stu-

Gerry Thiry’s van after it was pulled from the ravine.

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“I thought: what I’m going to see here is going to stick with me for the rest of my life,” he said.

As he wrenched open the driver’s door, he saw an old man’s face behind the airbag.

Dicks peppered him with questions: Are you OK? How many in the car?

What happened?

The man, 85-year-old Gerry Thiry of Conifer, whimpered back: “I can’t breathe.”

Looking back up the slope, Dicks saw nobody else was coming down.

The onlookers stood peering down onto the scene.

Again and again, Thiry moaned: “I can’t breathe.”

“I didn’t know if the van was about to burst into flames,” Dicks said. “I decided: All right, we’re going.”

Dicks climbed over Thiry, unhooked his seatbelt, and pulled the man onto the bank of the creek.

Dicks was afraid Thiry might have

broken bones or internal injuries, and told him to stay still. But the adrenaline-fueled octogenarian rolled over and started scrambling up the bank.

“I was trying to hold him down, and I’m not a weak guy, but he would not stay put, so I started helping him up.”

At the top of the embankment, Dicks and first responders were astonished to see Thiry up and walking — and refusing help from paramedics.

Dicks didn’t stick around — after all, he had to get to work.

“I was only 20 minutes late to class,” Dicks said. “I showed up muddy, with my hands covered in blood — I think from the broken glass — and my department chair just said, ‘You’re late. I covered for you.’”

Thiry’s longtime partner Dominique Evers picked him up from the crash scene and took him home to Conifer.

“He’s doing good,” Evers said by phone in early May. “He was pretty sore after going for a ride like that, but

dent who created an online petition to support school administration.

“Until you have cried real tears in the cafeteria with Natalie Pramenko, you have no right to try to destroy this community.”

Student Jiana Ugazio said she conducted an informal survey of her own, and while she said she didn’t find widespread condemnation for school administrators, she said many fellow students told her they find school counselors unable to provide adequate individual attention.

school culture that is authoritative but not authoritarian, and building robust lines of communication between parents, students and faculty.

One parent toward the end of the meeting backed the coalition. Jennifer Arthur, who said her son is fearful of retaliation for her comments, said she spoke previously with Superintendent Brian Ewert about what she called Arapahoe’s “leadership or lack thereof.”

Arthur called student suicides, the recent arrest of two teachers on sexual assault charges and the 2013 shooting aberrant.

“This is not normal,” Arthur told the board. “Be curious. Try to figure out what is different about this school that tragedy after tragedy happens.”

Amanda Crosby, who heads the Littleton Public Schools’ teachers’ union, said the community as a whole should band together to address issues impacting youths.

“If we fire an educator because bad things have happened, I don’t think we’re getting to the point,” Crosby said. “If we blame a school system

Bigger issues Some speakers said the challenges faced by young people are far bigger than school administration.

“Suicide rates are going up in this country,” said Amanda Wilson, the parent of student body president Olivia Wilson. “That’s the way it is … I don’t think there’s a person who disagrees we don’t need more (funding for mental health resources).

Call your legislators.”

Wilson said that school leaders can help by thoughtfully creating a

Arapahoe Community College history professor Elijah Dicks found himself in a harrowing predicament on April 8, when he plunged down a ravine to rescue a man trapped in a crashed van. he’s doing good. He’s been working on a new shed for our horses.”

Evers said she’s grateful for Dicks’ quick action.

Thiry said he doesn’t remember exactly why he flew out of control on the highway, but said it was a clear sign it’s time for him to hang up his car keys for good.

“I’m 85, and it’s about time to quit,” Thiry said. “I’m lucky I didn’t hurt anyone else.”

Dicks said the experience gave him a sense of value and purpose he hasn’t felt before. He has since applied to join the Evergreen volunteer fire department.

As for Thiry, he said the experience told him it was time to focus on what’s important: “Trying to keep the woman living with me happy.”

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Vaccines are a victim of their own success, said John Douglas, executive director of Tri-County Health Department, which covers Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas Counties.

Like other health care professionals, his concern is that measles has the potential to explode, threatening the progress made in the past 25 years to eradicate the infection.

Douglas also recognizes that people approach science and public policy differently, he said, adding that there needs to be a middle ground.

“It’s a communal effort,” Douglas said. “Ideally, you want to have people approaching this from a communitarian prospective.”

In the wake of measles outbreaks across several states, including New York, Michigan and Washington, health experts agree that now is a good time for people to discuss vaccination schedules and concerns with their health care providers.

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SPORTS

Q&A with Carpinello Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Von Miller because he’s just a beast.

STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

What would be a perfect performance in lacrosse?

Not letting my guy beat me and being able to shut their best guy down and maybe score a goal.

Lacrosse midfielder sticks with it

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

J

oe Carpinello is an LSM for the Heritage boys lacrosse team.

In other words, he is a defensive-minded long-stick midfielder (LSM).

An effective LSM can impact a game, plays aggressively, shuts down the other team’s best middie, intercept passes, controls loose balls and helps with the transition game to offense.

The junior, who was a right wing on the 2018-19 Eagles’ hockey team, has been a standout midfielder this

season using a long stick with a shaft of about 60 inches compared to a short stick with a 30-inch shaft.

“When I was first getting into lacrosse when I was in sixth grade and my hockey coach got me into it,” he recalled, “I played defense in hockey, and defenders in lacrosse have long sticks so I picked them up right when I began.

“I’m a hybrid so I’m mostly defense but I’m the guy that will bring the ball down to the offense. When you play with a long stick, it is easier to get the ball taken away. I can integrate some hockey skills in lacrosse, like on ground balls.”

COACH’S TAKE: ‘Joe is kind of the heart and soul of our team. He’s scored a couple goals for us and takes their best offensive player out of the game. If we are playing well, Joe is playing well. If we’re not playing well, Joe puts the responsibility on his shoulders Keith McGlone, Heritage assistant boys lacrosse coach

What is your favorite class in school and why?

Math. I love numbers. I’m really into it. Hopefully I will maybe go into business in college.

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

I play video games. I play hockey on the Xbox, hang out with friends, go to the movies.

What are your plans this summer?

I will be playing lacrosse and I think we are going to go out East for a week and play in a couple tournaments.

Junior Joe Carpinello is a long-stick midfielder for the Heritage Eagles.

JIM BENTON

How physical is lacrosse?

I would say with the rules you can’t hit as much as you used to be able to since they are trying to protect every player. There is still some physicality.

I’m not as much of a body player as I am a stick player.

Have a suggestion for whom to

Key stats | In 14 games, Carpinello has three goals on six shots on goal, 60 ground balls, and has a 36.8 faceoff winning percentage.

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Hampden Hall at Englewood Civic Center, Englewood Join Colorado Bach Ensemble for an evening of masterworks including Bach’s charming “Coffee Cantata,” a miniature comic opera, which demonstrates the composer’s tongue-in-cheek wit. Also, the delightful “Wedding Cantata,” which was likely composed for Bach’s own wedding in 1721. Finally, the winners and runner-up of the Inaugural Violin Concerto Competition will be featured performing their violin concerti and joining the ensemble on the Cantatas.

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Littleton Symphony Season Finale: Music from Eastern Europe: 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Featuring guest conductor Guenther Stegmueller from Heidelberg. Go to www.littletonsymphony.org or call 303-9336824.

“Sister Act”: on stage Friday, May 17 to Sunday, June 16 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m.

Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m. June 1 and 6:30 p.m. June 2. For tickets and information, call 303-794-2787 x5, stop by the box office, or go to townhallartscenter.org/sisteract.

Birds of Prey Photoshoot: 8-10 a.m. May 18 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Private photo shoot with HawkQuest. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.

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ALS Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Seven Stones Chatfield Botanical Gardens Cemetery, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. In memory of Domingo Bernal. All proceeds benefit the ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter. Call 303-717-7117 or email info@discoversevenstones.com. Go to http://www.discoversevenstones.com/ Paint Box Guild Juried Show: on display through May 31 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Go to https:// www.paintboxguildlittleton.org/ 57th Anniversary Show: on display through June 16 at Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Littleton Fine Arts Guild members’ works. Go to http://depotartgallery.org/ or call Mary Clark 720-951-5380.

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06/26/2019, 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.

May 9, 2019

Also known by street and number as: 7703 CURTICE WAY #F, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

and/or Book/Page No.) B6086132 Original Principal Amount $340,850.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $350,026.23

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Original Grantor(s) Gary J. Dragul Original Beneficiary(ies) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 02, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7015481 Original Principal Amount $3,850,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $3,731,472.89

www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 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: 02/22/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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, 06/05/2019, 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 Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0101-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 22, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) SHARON L. JONES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8046667 Original Principal Amount $152,623.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,238.20

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 41 AND 42, BLOCK 21, JACKSON'S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4125 S DELAWARE ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

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

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

Public Trustees

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-020877 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.: 0101-2019 First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0058-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 1, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) STEPHEN A FLYNN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR IMPERIAL LENDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB6 Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7041402 Original Principal Amount $152,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,301.97 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2019, 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.

LOT 7, BLOCK 1, SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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.

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: 02/22/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400,

Also known by street and number as: 7703 CURTICE WAY #F, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/05/2019, 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: 4/11/2019 Last Publication: 5/9/2019 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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 11 TO 14, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 3, CAPITOLIA THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5794 S PRESCOTT ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY EN-

Public Trustees

First Publication: 4/11/2019 Last Publication: 5/9/2019 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: 02/01/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000008099335 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.: 0058-2019 First Publication: 4/11/2019 Last Publication: 5/9/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0065-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 5, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) ALLEN DARRINGTON AND LORI C. DARRINGTON Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST, SERIES 2007-SEA1 Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6086132 Original Principal Amount $340,850.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $350,026.23 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 11 TO 14, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 3, CAPITOLIA THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5794 S PRESCOTT ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will

CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees

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, 06/05/2019, 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: 4/11/2019 Last Publication: 5/9/2019 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: 02/05/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000008135295 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.: 0065-2019 First Publication: 4/11/2019 Last Publication: 5/9/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0092-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 19, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Gary J. Dragul Original Beneficiary(ies) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 02, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7015481 Original Principal Amount $3,850,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $3,731,472.89 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 10 Cherry Lane Dr, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113-4234.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Trustees

SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 10 Cherry Lane Dr, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113-4234.

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, 06/26/2019, 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: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 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: 02/19/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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-19-850847-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

0092-2019 EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

PLOT 10, CHERRY HILLS ANNEX, TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF THE VACATED CREST ROAD, FORMERLY SOUTH DEXTER STREET ALSO KNOWN AS FAYETTE ROAD ADJOINING SAID PLOT 10, ON THE EAST BY VACATION ORDINANCE NO. (NOT GIVEN), RECORDED APRIL 14, 1958 IN BOOK 1059 AT PAGE 98, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0092-2019 First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0096-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 20, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) JOSE LUIS RUIZ Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.

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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

Original Grantor(s) JOSE LUIS RUIZ Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt US Bank National Association as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-5 Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5100067 Original Principal Amount $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,137.69

DAVID BECKER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7106520 Original Principal Amount $274,928.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $270,412.92

U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9075329 Original Principal Amount $213,560.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,728.00

$177,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,881.66

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.

LOT 1, BLOCK 13, COLUMBINE LAKES TOWNHOUSES PHASE III, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Public Trustees

Public Trustees

LOT 7, BLOCK 7, 2ND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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.

Also known by street and number as: 3338 West Belmont Ave, Littleton, CO 80123.

LOT 9, BLOCK 2, ROSE GARDENS SUBDIVISION, AMENDED PLAT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

A.P.N.: 207705404009

LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 21, SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1800 WEST GIRARD AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/19/2019, 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: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 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;

Also known by street and number as: 4182 S ELIOT STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/19/2019, 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: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 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: 02/20/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

DATE: 02/20/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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

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

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-020834

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 # 00000008164964 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.: 0096-2019 First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0097-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 20, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DAVID BECKER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe

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.: 0097-2019 First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0102-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 22, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Valerie Manzanares Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9075329 Original Principal Amount $213,560.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

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, 06/26/2019, 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: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 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: 02/22/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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-19-852125-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.: 0102-2019 First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0116-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 27, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Brian Brito Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 10, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9012474 Original Principal Amount $177,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,881.66 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

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.

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 4635 West Ponds Circle, Littleton, CO 80123.

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, 06/26/2019, 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: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 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: 02/27/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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-19-851377-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.: 0116-2019 First Publication: 5/2/2019 Last Publication: 5/30/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0137-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 8, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) ADAN IBARRA-RAMOS AND LAUREN IBARRA-RAMOS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7062050 Original Principal Amount $496,835.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $487,448.72 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 AND 12, BLOCK 3, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS WEST FILING NO. 1, LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED ON JUNE 20, 1994 IN BOOK 7600 AT PAGE 313,

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

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Trustees

LOT 11 AND 12, BLOCK 3, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS WEST FILING NO. 1, LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED ON JUNE 20, 1994 IN BOOK 7600 AT PAGE 313, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 2077-28-4-05-019 Also known by street and number as: 1272 W GEDDES AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/03/2019, 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: 5/9/2019 Last Publication: 6/6/2019 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: 03/08/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-020990

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.: 0137-2019 First Publication: 5/9/2019 Last Publication: 6/6/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0140-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 8, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) AUBREY HERRING Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CMG MORTGAGE, INC DBA CMG FINANCIAL Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 27, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 01, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7049147 Original Principal Amount $247,435.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $242,372.68

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 97, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8018 S COLUMBINE COURT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL

other violations thereof.

May 9, 2019

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 97, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Public Trustees

Also known by street and number as: 8018 S COLUMBINE COURT, 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, 07/03/2019, 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: 5/9/2019 Last Publication: 6/6/2019 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: 03/08/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000008200503 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.: 0140-2019 First Publication: 5/9/2019 Last Publication: 6/6/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0084-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 15, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Meredith M. Pechek Original Beneficiary(ies) Vectra Bank Colorado, National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Zions Bancorporation, N.A., dba Vectra Bank Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 22, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4087511 Original Principal Amount $91,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $91,340.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Condominium Unit Number 224, ASPEN G R O V E C O N D O M I N I U M S ( F O R M E R LY KNOWN AS WOLHURST CONDOMINIUMS) in accordance with the Condominium Map recorded on April 19, 1985 in Book 83 at Page 1 in the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, and the Amended and Restated Declaration recorded on January 4, 2005 at Reception No. B5001453, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Also known by street and number as: 7132 South Bryant Street, Unit 224, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

stated Declaration recorded on January 4, 2005 at Reception No. B5001453, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 7132 South Bryant Street, Unit 224, Littleton, CO 80120.

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/19/2019, 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: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 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: 02/15/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Scott A. McGath #15151 Jason P. Rietz #32660 Overturf McGath & Hull & P.C. 625 E. 16th Ave., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 860-2848 Attorney File # 7757 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Legal Notice No.: 0084-2019 First Publication: 4/25/2019 Last Publication: 5/23/2019 Name of Publication Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE INOVA III ANNEXATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-108(2), that the City Council of the City of Centennial will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 3rd day of June 2019 at 7:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as the meeting agenda permits) to consider whether the property generally known as the “INOVA III Annexation,” and more particularly described in Resolution No. 2019-R-18 dated April 15, 2019 (the “Substantial Compliance Resolution”), which property consists of a total of approximately 49.396 acres and includes portions of East Easter Avenue and South Lima Street public rightsof-way as more particularly described in a petition for annexation (the “Subject Property”), meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 31-12-104 and C.R.S. § 31-12-105, and is eligible for annexation to the City of Centennial. Copies of the Petition for Annexation concerning the Subject Property and the corresponding annexation map are on file at the City of Centennial City Clerk’s office, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing will be held in the Centennial Civic Center, 13313 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above date and time. Further information concerning this matter may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3378. A copy of the Substantial Compliance Resolution is published in full below. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 80001 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent and Centennial Citizen Independent Public Notice SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE MARCH 29 2019 NOTICE AND ORDER OF DEMOLITION RE: 7874 S Windermere Cir Littleton CO 80120, Lot 18 Blk 3 Southbridge 4th Flg Ex M/R On March 19, 2019, the single family residential structure located at 7874 S Windermere Cir Littleton CO 80120, was posted as a dangerous building due to the extensive fire damage that occurred on that date. Listed below are the pertinent code sections and the required action to bring the property into compliance:

RE: 7874 S Windermere Cir Littleton CO 80120, Lot 18 Blk 3 Southbridge 4th Flg Ex M/R On March 19, 2019, the single family residential structure located at 7874 S Windermere Cir Littleton CO 80120, was posted as a dangerous building due to the extensive fire damage that occurred on that date. Listed below are the pertinent code sections and the required action to bring the property into compliance:

City and County

CODE AND VIOLATION: Pursuant to section 302 of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB) as adopted by the City of Littleton Code Section 4-1-1(I), any building or structure which has the following conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building, provided that such conditions or defects exist to the extent that the life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants are endangered. The following conditions exist at this property: • Section 302 (4) Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood or by any other cause, to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the Building Code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location.

• Section 302 (12) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (i) an attractive nuisance to children; (ii) a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons: or as to (iii) enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts.

• Section 302 (15) Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of the inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the health officer to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.

• Section 302 (17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence.

REQUIRED ACTION: Pursuant to section 401.1 of the UCAD, the building official has inspected or caused to be inspected and has found and determined that the building at 7874 S Windermere Cir is a dangerous building, and shall be demolished. The demolition process must commence within ten days of the date of this letter or by April 8, 2019; all required permits must be in place and the demolition completed within 30 days of the date of this letter or by April 29, 2019. FAILURE TO COMPLY SHALL CAUSE THE CITY OF LITTLETON TO DEMOLISH THE STRUCTURE AND CHARGE THE COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND ALL OWNERS. Section 501 of the UCADB allows an appeal if filed within 30 days from the date of service (service was March 29, 2019), of this Notice and Order by filing a written appeal at the City of Littleton Building and Code Enforcement Divisions. FAILURE TO APPEAL WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND DETERMINATION OF THE MATTER. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have questions please call (303) 795-3831 or email rthompson@littletongov.org Thank you, Rebecca Thompson Rebecca Thompson Code Enforcement Supervisor Legal Notice No.: 522917 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 30, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements Public Notice SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT C/O KENNEDY JENKS CONSULTANTS 165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570 Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone 303-985-3636 Fax 303-985-3800 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that South Arapahoe Sanitation District will accept sealed bid proposals for the 2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project in Centennial. The project is located within the City of Centennial, Colorado and includes, but is not limited to: 10,979 linear feet of 8-inch CIPP rehabilitation, remove 176 steel steps, install 3 marker posts, repair 1 manhole invert, install 38 vertical feet of manhole liner, install inside drop to 2 existing manholes, grout brick risers in 5 manholes, and coordination with the Owner, all as described in the Contract Documents.

Sealed Competitive Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the office of Kennedy Jenks Consultants, 165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570, Lakewood, Colorado 80228.

An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to the Bidders after the Bids have been opened. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT: 2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT”. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after said closing time.

10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the office of Kennedy Jenks Consultants, 165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570, Lakewood, Colorado 80228.

An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to the Bidders after the Bids have been opened. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT: 2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT”. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after said closing time.

Bids and Settlements

Bid packages will be available electronically starting on May 9, 2019 at www.questcdn.com under Login for a $15.00 charge. The user will be directed to enter a project code of #6325412.

Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information.

The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds to the District. The “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds shall be furnished in the amount of 100 percent of the contract, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors.

No bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

Legal Notice No.: 522912 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sales Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV32025 Division: 15 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: THE TALLYN’S REACH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: LOUIS G. SAMARAS; STEFANIE H. SAMARAS aka STEFANIE H. LEPOW; MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; ALLIANT CREDIT UNION, Delinquent October 1, 2015; SU RYDEN, the Arapahoe County Public Trustee TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order On Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order On Verified Motion For Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2018CV32025 captioned The Tallyn’s Reach Master Association, Inc. v. LOUIS G. SAMARAS et al, dated January 16, 2019, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the Tallyn’s Reach Master Association, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Master Declaration for Tallyn’s Reach recorded on December 2, 1999 with the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at Reception Number A9189335 which establishes a lien for the benefit of The Tallyn’s Reach Master Association, Inc. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 19, Block 3, Tallyn’s Reach Subdivision Filing No. 12, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 25809 E Dry Creek Dr., Aurora CO 80016.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 6, 2019, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3935. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: March 5, 2019 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522766 First Publication: April 11, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225,

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Dated: March 5, 2019 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Legal Notice No.: 522766 First Publication: April 11, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV32707 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: TOPAZ AT THE MALL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation

Defendant: RAOUL TSCHERK MANCHO; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; SU RYDEN, Arapahoe County Public Trustee TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion For Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2018CV32707 captioned TOPAZ AT THE MALL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

RAOUL TSCHERK MANCHO et al, dated February 7, 2019, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S.,

by TOPAZ AT THE MALL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on Condominium Declaration for Topaz at the Mall II Condominiums recorded on 6/30/83 at Reception #2295020 which establishes a lien for the benefit of TOPAZ AT THE MALL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit:

Condominium Unit 22, Building T, Topaz at the Mall II Condominiums, according to the Condominium Plat thereof recorded October 28, 1983 in Book 69 at Page 15 and according and subject to the Condominium Declaration therefore recorded June 30, 1983 in Book 3901 at Page 196 and Supplement thereto recorded September 2, 1983 in Book 3959 at Page 127, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 185 S Sable Blvd #T22, Aurora CO 80012.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 20, 2019 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112.

**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 720-874-3933. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: March 19, 2019 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 522804 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 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.: 2018CV032740 Division: 202 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: CHARLESTON PLACE ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: TERESA A. DE LUNA-ROMERO;

Regarding: UNIT 3, BUILDING 25, CHARLESTON PLACE CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY MAY 8, 1978 IN BOOK 34 AT PAGE 47 AND ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR CHARLESTON PLACE RECORDED MAY 10, 1978 IN BOOK 2773 AT PAGE 196, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known and numbered as: 14006 E Utah Cir. Aurora, CO 80012-5627 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

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Also known and numbered as: 14006 E Utah Cir. Aurora, CO 80012-5627 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

Summons and Sheriff Sales

TO DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE: You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint within twenty-one (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served upon the United States or one of its agencies.

Misc. Private Legals

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 27th day of June, 2019, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (720)874-3935. 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.

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

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

DATE: March __, 2019 TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By: /s/* Richard W. Johnston

The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint in Foreclosure, and District Civil Case Cover Sheet

Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

*Original signature on file at the office of Tobey & Johnston, P.C.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons.

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

DATED in Colorado this 2nd day of April, 2019.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Dep. Robert Bottone, Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 522822 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 30, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Case No. CV 21 736 Dept No. 2 This document contains no Social Security Numbers IN THE SIXITH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT -oOoIN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF JAXAN MICAH PARSONS, SUMMONS DOB 04/21/2013, A Minor child.

COMES NOW, ASHLEY THOMPSON and DAVID THOMPSON, Petitioners herein, THE STATE OF NEVADA sends greetings to Respondent: DREW PARSONS 7110 Gaylord Street #J5, Centennial, CO 80122 You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon MILLER LAW, INC. and KALE M BROCK, ESQ., Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 115 West 5th Street, Box 7, Winnemucca, Nevada 89445 and phone number is 775-623-5000, an Answer to the Petition herewith served upon you, within 20 days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief in the Petitioners.

DATED this 29th day of January, 2019.

Tami Rae Spero, CLERK Elisha Formby, DEPUTY CLERK Legal Notice No.: 522893 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff(s): INNSBRUCK IN AURORA Defendant(s): HUSSEIN I. MAALIM; BART POLADKSY; SU RYDEN, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 275 Centennial, CO 80112-3813 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com Atty. Reg. #: 19823 Case Number: 19CV30724 Div.: 202 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE:

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUMBER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF. Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately Legal Notice No.: 522874 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: MANCHESTER PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL JOHNSON; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; and SUSAN KAY RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 E-mails: kleason@altitude.law jsmith@altitude.law Our File No.: 9650.0016 Case No.: 2019CV030388: Div: 202 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2410(b), the time for filing an Answer or other response is extended to sixty (60) days for the United States. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Dated: Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW P.C. Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of Altitude Community Law P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint within twenty-one (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served upon the United States or one of its agencies.

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999

If you fail to file your answer or other response

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of Altitude Community Law P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999

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ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Manchester Place Homeowners Association, Inc. Address of Plaintiff: Manchester Place Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o Board of Directors 921 S. Dearborn Way Aurora, CO 80112 Legal Notice No.: 522916 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: June 6, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RAYMOND OLIVER BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAYMOND O. BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAYMOND BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAY OLIVER BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAY O. BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAY BROWNLIE, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30388

Notice To Creditors

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 September 3, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

James D. Brownlie Personal Representative 475 17th Street, Suite 980 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 522894 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Theresa Donahoe, Deceased Case Number: 2019-PR-30359

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruth Elizabeth McCloud Mabe, a/k/a Ruth Elizabeth Mabe, a/k/a Ruth E. Mabe, a/k/a Ruth Mabe, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30375

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 September 3, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Terrilyn Britton, Personal Representative c/o Barbara E. Cashman, Esq. Barbara Cashman, LLC 1901 West Littleton Blvd., #219 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone Number: 720-242-8133 E-mail: Barb@DenverElderLaw.org

Beverly D. Terry, Personal Representative 12958 East Elgin Drive Denver, CO 80239

Public Notice

Legal Notice No.: 522882 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rex Turner Bourne, a/k/a Rex T. Bourne, a/k/a Rex Bourne, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30370 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 August 26, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sandra Gail Bourne-Cavender Personal Representative 642 Blackbeard Road Summerland Key, Florida 33042 Legal Notice No.: 30014 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HELEN FLORES, Deceased.

Case Number: 2019PR30365 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 August 25, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Manuel Flores, Jr. Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No.: 522869 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth L. Pennington, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30285 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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Person Giving Notice: Personal Representative Kathleen Bains-Davis (aka Kathy Bains-Davis) 12838 East Exposition Avenue Aurora, Colorado 80012 Phone Number: 303-340-8105 Email Address: kathyjeanbd@comcast.net Legal Notice No.: 522888 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RAYMOND OLIVER BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAYMOND O. BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAYMOND BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAY OLIVER BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAY O. BROWNLIE, a/k/a RAY BROWNLIE, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30388

Legal Notice No.: 522899 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lowell Thomas Earnest, a/k/a Lowell T. Earnest, a/k/a Tom Earnest, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30411 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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Teresa Mae Propes Personal Representative 4700 Village Dr #104 Davenport, IA 52803 Legal Notice No.: 522900 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Gaines Jack, Deceased Case Number: 2019-PR-30382 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 September 10, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Duff Jack, Personal Representative c/o Dymond ● Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., #1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No.: 522905 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael S. Nauman, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30417 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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kailee Nauman Personal Representative 12711 Colorado Blvd., Unit 1008J Thornton, CO 80241 Legal Notice No.: 522914 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald S. Mohr, a/k/a Donald Stephen Mohr, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30413 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 20, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen J. Mohr Personal Representative 1725 Ivy Street Denver, CO 80220 Legal Notice No.: 522918

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 20, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Stephen J. Mohr Personal Representative 1725 Ivy Street Denver, CO 80220

Legal Notice No.: 522918 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Darlene M. Daly, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30287

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 August 26, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. s/ Rebecca Wallace Beattie Rebecca Wallace Beattie, #28875 Attorney for Christopher K. Daly, Personal Representative 6390 Gardenia Street, Suite 150 Arvada, Colorado 80004 303-384-0046 rebecca@wallacebeattie.com Legal Notice No: 522867 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan D. Robbins, aka Susan Robbins, aka Susan Debra Robbins, Deceased Case Number: 19PR94

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 August 26, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Renee M. Walker Personal Representative 4604 S. Routt Street Littleton, Colorado 80127 Legal Notice No: 522870 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Timothy C. Armagost, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR 30364

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 August 25, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy P. Armagost Personal Representative 6337 S. Lafayette Place Centennial, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No: 522876 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KATHY SUE HARTMAN, aka KATHY S. HARTMAN, aka KATHY HARTMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30344

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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shelly Denise Davis Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No: 522895 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Grace M. Steiert, aka Grace Marie Steiert, aka Grace Steiert, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30385

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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert M. Steiert, aka Robert Steiert Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II, Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No: 522896 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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Robert M. Steiert, aka Robert Steiert Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II, Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

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Legal Notice No: 522896 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ellyn E. Lyman, aka Ellyn Elizabeth Lyman, aka Ellyn Lyman, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30318

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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gregory H. Lyman, aka Gregory Hudson Lyman, Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No: 522897 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles W. Benedict, aka Charles Wilcox Benedict, aka Charles Benedict, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR136 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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Evelyn M. Rios Personal Representative 4170 S. Inca Street Englewood, CO 80110 Legal Notice No: 522911 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Loosli Jensen, aka Carol Jean Loosli, aka Carol Jean Loosli Jensen, aka Carol J. Jensen, aka Carol L. Jensen, aka Carol J. L. Jensen, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 148

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 September 9, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Garth B. Jensen Personal Representative 4431 East 6th Avenue Parkway Denver, Colorado 80220 Legal Notice No: 522913 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE

Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 15, 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 Robinson McMurtray Phillips be changed to Meredith Robinson Phillips Case No.: 19 C 100305 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522866 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 10, 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 Meredith Shepard Downey May be changed to Meredith Downey May Case No.: 19 C 100282 By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522868 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 16, 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 Duane Julius Dyson be changed to Duane Julius Schiele Case No.: 19 C 100222 By: Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court Brittany Sill, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522871 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 5, 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 Aimee Jolene Aguilera be changed to Aimee Jolene Daugherty Case No.: 19C100271 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522872 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 16, 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 Adan Carrasco Jr. be changed to Adan Carrasco Case No.: 2019 C 100303 Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk

The petition requests that the name of Adan Carrasco Jr. be changed to Adan Carrasco Case No.: 2019 C 100303

Name Changes

Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 522875 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 18, 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 Clare Elizabeth Cooper be changed to Caleb Elijah Cooper Case No.: 19 C 100312 By: E. Leith Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522878 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 22, 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 Bailey Louise Levitt be changed to Bailey Louise Kimbrough Case No.: 19C100315 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522880 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 23, 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 Erika Marie Sanchez be changed to Erika Marie Alfonso Case No.: 19C100318 By: Brittany Sill, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522886 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 23, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Harlan Lee Haley be changed to Stacy Leigh Haley Case No.: 19 C 100319 By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522887 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 25, 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 Yolanda Yvette Brown be changed to Yolonda Yvette Brown Case No.: 19 C 100328 By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522892 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 26, 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 Anthony Joseph Severson be changed to Anthony Joseph Mariolle Case No.: 2019 C 100330 By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522898 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 30, 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 Jessica Lynn Barber be changed to Jessica Lynn Porter Case No.: 2019 C 100314 By: Brittany Sill Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522901 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 30, 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 Dustin Kane Hoffman be changed to Dustin Kane Burkhardt Case No.: 19 C 100335 By:E. Leith Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522902 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 1, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Sophia Grace Palmer be changed to Sophia Grace Welch Case No.: 19 C 100343 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

The petition requests that the name of Sophia Grace Palmer be changed to Sophia Grace Welch Case No.: 19 C 100343

Name Changes

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522909 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Breeanna Welch For Minor Child: Sophia Grace Palmer To Change the Child’s Name to: Sophia Grace Welch Case Number: 19 C 100343 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Timothy Palmer, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: June 3, 2019 Time: 9:00 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 Sophia Grace Palmer

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: May 1, 2019 Legal Notice No: 522910 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 1, 2019. The Court, having read and considered the Petition for Change of Name, finds:

The statements made in the Petition satisfy the statutory requirements.

The desired change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person.

The Court Orders the following publication for a change of name: Benigna Meraz a/k/a Rebecca Parra a/k/a Rebecca Pesina a/k/a Benigna Parra Pesina is changed to Rebecca Yanes.

Case No.: 19C37723 By: Kathleen Janski, Magistrate Legal Notice No: 522915 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 2, 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 Christopher Paul Kozacek be changed to Christopher Paul Kozak Case No.: 19 C 100344 By: Brittany Sill, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 522919 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public notice is given on April 15, 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 Robinson McMurtray Phillips be changed to Meredith Robinson Phillips Case No.: 19 C 100305

Legal Notice No: 522875 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 522866 First Publication: April 25, 2019 Last Publication: May 9, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public notice is given on April 25, 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 Yolanda Yvette Brown be changed to Yolonda Yvette Brown Case No.: 19 C 100328

Legal Notice No: 522909 First Publication: May 9, 2019 Last Publication: May 23, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Legal Notice No: 522892 First Publication: May 2, 2019 Last Publication: May 16, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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