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C-470 construction far behind schedule CDOT says contractor was misleading about progress of express lanes project

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s like the sign says: construction ahead, expect delays.

The C-470 Express Lanes project, which will add two tolled express lanes along the busy highway, was supposed to be done this summer.

The Colorado Department of Transportation, however, recently placed the project’s contractor in default after what it calls repeated delays, misleading timelines and insufficient resources to finish the work on time.

At this point, CDOT says the work could stretch into next summer.

“We certainly understand the frustration drivers feel,” CDOT spokesman Matt Inzeo said. “We’re taking every action to make sure this project is done as quickly as possible while making sure safety and quality standards are met.”

The $276 million project, which kicked off in 2016, is about 83% complete, Inzeo said.

The project includes adding toll lanes to the highway between I-25 and Wadsworth Boulevard, as well as

The C-470 Express Lanes project, which was originally scheduled to wrap up this summer, could stretch into next June. The Colorado Department of Transportation placed the project’s contractor in default after numerous delays and misleading statements.

DAVID GILBERT adding noise walls, realigning curves and widening overpasses. The project is expected to save commuters up to 18 minutes during a rush hour trip along the 12-mile stretch between I-25 and Wadsworth once it’s completed, according to CDOT. CDOT formally notified the contractor, a joint entity made up of Flatiron Construction and AECOM, called F|A, that it was in breach of contract in a letter to project manager Dustin Williams on Aug. 2.

F|A failed to inform CDOT of repeated delays in a timely fashion, the letter says, and misled officials about the project’s progress.

“CDOT repeatedly provided comments and expressed concerns regarding F|A’s ability to achieve the required Project Completion Deadlines,” the letter reads in part. “F|A failed to adequately address CDOT’s comments and concerns and continually misrepresented in the Contract Schedules that they were able to meet

the required Project Completion Deadlines.”

Williams, who works for Flatiron, declined to comment on the matter when reached by phone, and directed questions to a company spokeswoman.

That spokeswoman initially directed questions back to CDOT, but when asked for Flatiron’s reaction, directed questions to another spokeswoman.

That spokeswoman said she would respond with a statement, but had not done so by Aug. 29.

AECOM did not respond to requests for comment.

At this point, Inzeo said, CDOT will have to decide whether to stick it out with F|A or to find another contractor to complete the project. The project likely won’t be completed until at least December, or possibly as late as June 2020, Inzeo said.

Both Flatiron and AECOM are wellknown entities, Inzeo said, and the project’s problems are unusual.

“We haven’t placed a contractor in default in years,” Inzeo said. “This would be something that hasn’t happened in quite some time.”

Local officials said they’re thankful CDOT is stepping up to address problems.

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Arapahoe County voters to decide on new jail Ballot measure would raise property taxes to replace 33-year-old facility

the community every year. We want them to have accessed rehabilitative programming in that time. It’s a community safety issue.”

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe County voters will decide whether to raise property taxes to build a new jail, after county commissioners unanimously decided on Aug. 27 to send the matter to the ballot this fall.

If approved, the measure would raise funds to pay for a $464 million jail to replace the current facility, built in 1986. Officials say the county jail, near the Broncos Training Center in Centennial, is worn out, overcrowded, dangerous to staff and inmates, and inadequate to host modern rehabilitation programming.

A new facility would incorporate a safer booking and release center, according to county documents, as well as more beds, new medical and behavioral units, and additional classroom and multipurpose space.

“It would be a better use of taxpayer money,” Sheriff Tyler Brown said at a special meeting of the county commissioners to approve the ballot measure.

“Inmates who receive comprehensive treatment are less likely to reoffend.

We want to get away from warehousing individuals and into treatment.”

The measure, dubbed Ballot Issue 1A, would increase the county’s mill levy by 3.4, and would increase property taxes by $19.08 per $100,000 of assessed property value, or about $68 per year on a home valued at $380,000.

The increase would still leave Arapahoe County’s mill levy — currently at 13.301 — the lowest in the metro area, according to county documents.

In the jailhouse now The current county jail has reached its limits, Brown said. Originally built

Arapahoe County’s jail is worn out and in need of replacement, Sheriff Tyler Brown told county commissioners on Aug. 27. Voters will decide this fall whether to raise property taxes to build a new one.

DAVID GILBERT to house 360 inmates, it has seen expansions over the years to a maximum capacity of 1,458, through a combination of new wings and increasing the capacity of some cells from one to three. But other jail functions, including the infirmary, kitchen, and booking and release center, are all still built with the original capacity in mind, and are landlocked in the center of the facility with no room to grow.

The booking and release center in particular presents a danger to correctional officers and inmates, Brown said. Originally built to accommodate 29 inmates, it now regularly sees up to 80 at a time, and assaults are climbing.

Assaults on staff have risen 120% in the last three years in the jail overall, Brown said.

The jail also has only one classroom, according to the resolution passed by commissioners, and four small multipurpose rooms, which the resolution calls inadequate to meet the variety of

educational, spiritual, mental health and addiction programs now offered by the jail.

Further, approximately 40% of the jail population has mental health needs, the resolution says, and only 20 cells are available to address severe medical and mental health needs.

The current jail’s plumbing and electrical systems are stretched beyond their limits, Brown said in a June tour of the jail, and are largely only accessible through subfloor tunnels that are filling with mud. Upgrading them would require taking large sections of the jail offline, Brown said.

The county is legally obligated to provide a suitable jail, Brown said. Of the more than 1,100 inmates in the facility on the day of the hearing, nearly three-quarters were pre-trial and had not been convicted of a crime, he said.

“The average stay in our facility is 22 days,” Brown said. “We relase upwards of 16,000 people back into

New and improved If approved, the new jail would be built adjacent to the current facility on land already owned by the county.

Though the total capacity would only increase from 1,458 to 1,612, officials say the new facility would allow far more separation of high-risk populations. The jail currently holds around 1,100 inmates at a time, said Chief Vince Line, who oversees the jail, with the extra capacity necessary to keep violent offenders apart.

Talk of problems with the jail dates back to the county’s Judicial Facility Review Committee of 2002, according to county documents. That committee also recommended a slate of judicial reforms to help reduce the jail population, which county officials say have successfully diverted offenders through alternative sentencing and improved court date notification procedures.

Long-range planning conducted by the county beginning in 2016 studied replacing the jail, as well as the adjacent courthouse and district attorney’s offices. The total price tag to replace all three, according to county documents, was around a billion dollars.

A 25-member, bipartisan long-range planning committee convened in 2019 issued a report in August expressing strong support for replacing the jail, but found more skepticism toward replacing the court and DA’s offices.

“We heard them loud and clear,” said Jeff Baker, the chair of the board of county commissioners. “If this passes, the money we’ll save through reduced maintenance of the jail could be put toward the initial phases of designing a new courthouse.”

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I think I was always pretty motivated to action. My whole family was that way. I went to college at the University of Oregon, and it’s a really activist school. Back in the 1980s, when I was there, apartheid in South Africa was going on in a major way, and so were a lot of environmental issues. It was inescapable if you were on campus —

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Come together It’s critical we find a way out of this hyperpartisan mindset. We have to bring people out of the bunkers we’ve dug on social media. There are lots of issues where we can find broad agreement. We have to break through this arms race of accusations and quit thinking of ourselves as on one team trying to beat another.

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District attorney tackles illegal firearm sales Brauchler calls for prison time for felons who attempt to obtain guns

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it comes to preventing gun violence, the cause hits close to home for District Attorney George Brauchler.

Brauchler has watched his 18th Judicial District endure multiple high-profile tragedies in recent years: the Aurora theater shooting; the fatal attack by a gunman at Arapahoe High School; the shooting death of Deputy Zackari Parrish; and most recently, the STEM School Highlands Ranch attack in which a student was fatally shot and eight others were wounded.

“I just remain baffled that some of these most noteworthy, most horrific acts of violence have taken place in, you know, the community I grew up in. The community that my kids are growing up in,” Brauchler said. “I know these people. They’ve been my neighbors and my community for my life, and I just don’t understand why so much of it is happening here. Why us?”

Brauchler, a Republican who lives in Parker, is trying to do what he can, he said, without getting caught up or held back by hyperpartisan, hypercon-

District Attorney George Brauchler, shown at a press conference earlier this year, wants to crack down on the illegal sale of firearms.

FILE PHOTO tentious debates over gun rights.

In the days after mass shootings in early August devastated El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, Brauchler formed a plan to tackle gun violence in his district — but not through hotly debated approaches like an assaultweapons ban or raising the age at which one can purchase firearms.

Rather, he decided to lean on existing state laws, and he specifically sharp-

ened his gaze on the illegal sale of firearms, which is attempted thousands of times in Colorado each year.

In short, Brauchler wants diligent and early investigations into illegal firearm sales. He wants prison time for felons who try to or successfully obtain guns, instead of probation sentences laws hand down now. He wants law enforcement, firearm retailers and his office working closely together to get it all done.

Brauchler — whose district includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties — said he isn’t suggesting the plan will solve mass shootings, but he hopes it will serve as a launching pad toward curbing gun violence.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock applauded Brauchler’s call for gun-violence prevention but said the issues the district attorney is taking up make for a “huge undertaking” and will require collaboration among multiple agencies.

Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown called Brauchler’s plan “a good step.”

“This is the low-hanging fruit of where we should be starting in tackling gun violence,” Brauchler said.

Illegal sales Brown believes attempts at illegal firearm purchases are a districtwide issue.

“I think people test the waters whenever they get the chance,” he said.

“We need to make sure that convicted felons know we think this is a serious issue.”

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation operates a real-time background check called Instacheck that is conducted in the course of a firearm transaction. The vetting process takes an average of seven minutes.

A person prohibited by law from owning firearms — including felons, people dishonorably discharged from the military and those guilty of certain domestic violence crimes — are turned down.

CBI’s Instacheck Unit issued 340,816 approvals and 6,279 denials in 2018.

That was the lowest number of denials since 2014, when there were 6,068.

As of July 2019, the agency issued 185,217 approvals and 3,953 denials.

Brauchler said Instacheck numbers clearly show people who shouldn’t own firearms try to get them anyway.

CBI spokeswoman Susan Medina cautioned Colorado’s number of denials trends higher than the national average because the Instacheck system looks at more databases than the system used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The FBI conducts checks for most states, while CBI handles them for Colorado — one of 13 states called a point-of-contact state, where a state agency runs the checks.

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he end of summer means it’s harvest time at the Littleton Museum, where volunteers maintain authentic 19th-century farms.

In the museum’s 1890s-style garden, historical interpreter Kathie OwensTucker has lots of work to do, processing and preserving the garden’s loads of organic heirloom produce.

“I don’t need to go to the gym,” Owens-Tucker said as she harvested ears of corn. “I get all my weightlifting, balance and isometric exercise right here.”

Gardening in the late 19th century was a real point of pride for people in Littleton, Owens-Tucker said, as the pioneer lifestyle gave way to a suburban one, and people who commuted to jobs in the big city wanted to maintain their connection to the land.

“We could stand to maintain that connection now,” Owens-Tucker said.

“We’re part of nature, and it’s part of us.”

The Littleton Museum, at 6028 South Gallup St., will host its free annual Harvest Festival from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. on Oct. 13.

Kathie Owens-Tucker, who maintains the Littleton Museum’s 1890s-era garden, picks pears that she’ll preserve in syrup or turn into sauce.

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Owens-Tucker holds the fruits of her labor, all heirloom varieties grown organically.

The garden may recreate those of the 1890s, but it still has to deal with a modern pest: Japanese beetles.

OwensTucker will spend the next several weeks preserving the garden’s produce, utilizing 19thcentury methods and recipes.

Owens-Tucker holds a handful of pears.

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Centennial Airport legal action against FAA delayed Court filing over Metroplex was ‘premature’; airport will bring case again

What does Metroplex change?

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After a south metro airport took legal action over how carefully the federal government is evaluating the potential impacts of a flightpath rerouting plan, the airport withdrew its case on a technicality but could file it again later this year.

“Centennial Airport voluntarily withdrew the petition for review with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals because we were advised the filing was premature,” said Deborah Grigsby Smith, Centennial Airport spokesperson.

In its June 19 legal filing, Centennial Airport looked to take the Federal Aviation Administration to court over the agency’s NextGen Denver Metroplex project, which aims to optimize arrival and departure at local airports. That includes Denver International Airport, Centennial Airport and some others. An FAA study, called a draft environmental assessment, looked at impacts the project could have on noise, air quality, wildlife, and historic and cultural resources.

The proposed change in flight paths is expected to have “no significant impacts” on those aspects of the Denver metro area, according to the April 22 study.

The airport contends that the analysis thus far has left crucial gaps on the effects the federal plan could have on noise over south metro cities such as Littleton, Centennial and others.

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port — asked the court to review the FAA’s study, its determination that an EIS isn’t needed and its proposed changes in flight procedures.

Agency spokesperson Allen Kenitzer has said the FAA does not comment on ongoing litigation.

The court formally dismissed the case Aug. 16, according to federal records.

The airport withdrew its legal action because it could only be filed when the FAA issues a finding of “no significant impact,” Grigsby Smith said, which doesn’t happen until its analysis is final.

“The FAA agreed to notify the airport when the environmental assessment is no longer a draft in exchange for our withdrawal,” Grigsby Smith said. “We will refile as soon as that happens, possibly as soon as September or October of this year.”

The airport’s filing also had requested a look at whether the FAA can carry out the Metroplex plan before completing studies required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, a law passed by Congress.

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The additional databases scoured

by Instacheck include the Colorado Crime Information Center and local court records. CBI allows for people to appeal Instacheck results, Medina said, so some of these denials could have been overturned.

Quick investigations Despite the number of denials, which can indicate a person tried to get a gun illegally, those cases don’t always make it to court, Brauchler said.

In one example, he recalled learning Elbert County sheriffs deputies hadn’t investigated recent denials because they felt the law had worked — it had prevented a person from obtaining a weapon they shouldn’t have.

In some situations, Brauchler says law enforcement is strapped for the

resources and manpower needed to investigate each attempted illegal firearm purchase.

Brauchler is urging law enforcement agencies to quickly investigate when someone attempts to purchase a firearm but is denied by CBI during the Instacheck process.

“If you don’t get law enforcement early on to do the investigation necessary to put the evidence together it doesn’t come to my office as a chargeable case,” he said.

This district attorney also wants prison time for felons who attempt to obtain firearms. Today a felon can leave a courtroom after trying to buy a weapon and receive probation, he said, no matter how many times he or she does it.

The most common reason a person is denied during a background check is a conviction of a crime punishable by more than one year or a misdemeanor punishable by more than two years, according to data from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

“If we are serious about upholding

the Second Amendment then we are going to be equally serious about punishing those who abuse it,” Brauchler said.

More protocols Brauchler also believes there needs to be additional protocols for how firearm sellers handle a CBI denial.

Brown envisions a checklist that they can follow, such as, make copies of all paperwork from the transaction, the individual’s identification and archive surveillance video.

“We will be working with the district attorney’s office and local firearm dealers to see how we can streamline this process and make it a little easier to have that open line of communication,” Brown said.

Josh Barton, vice president of sales and marketing for DCF Guns in Castle Rock, said there’s one more way retailers and investigators could be working more closely.

When a person’s background check is completed, it comes back as approved, denied or delayed, which means CBI needs to verify more

information before making a determination.

But there’s a fourth way someone’s ability to buy a gun can be decided — through a dealer denial, Barton said.

There are instances in which a gun store decides against selling someone a weapon. Maybe the individual smells of drugs or alcohol. Sometimes customers make comments suggesting they plan to harm themselves or others.

Or, “any reason my staff feels uncomfortable,” Barton said, DCF Guns rarely issues a dealer denial, Barton said, estimating it happens a couple times a year. Still, he thinks letting law enforcement know when gun stores encounter concerning people who weren’t necessarily denied by background checks could help deter gun violence.

“That’s kind of where I think there’s an opportunity between dealers and local law enforcement,” he said. “We’re just saying somebody should talk to you and make sure you’re OK.”

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Paying for it Funding a new jail out of current county revenues isn’t possible, several commissioners said.

“We have cut everywhere we can cut,” said Commissioner Kathleen Conti. “We have deferred projects.

It took us years to catch up after the recession. The costs of equipment, construction and wages just keep climbing.”

The county has not asked for a property tax increase since 1991, Conti said, and the state Gallagher Amend-

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Coalition, as well as the public, regarding construction delays and plans for the foreseeable future,” said Roger Partridge, chairman of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners. “We especially appreciate the public’s patience during the delayed construction period.”

The delays are disappointing, said

ment means that even as property values skyrocket in the metro area, taxing entities collect diminishing portions of that value. Voters passed a county sales tax hike in 2003.

Baker agreed that he doesn’t see another way to fund the project.

“When we started talking about this, I said a tax increase was our last resort, and that’s what happened,” Baker said. “We’ve looked under every rock and between the seat cushions.

We can’t find money to do this in what we have. It’s not there.”

Sheriff Brown said he’s optimistic about the measure.

“This is a culmination of three sheriffs’ administrations coming to a head,” Brown said. “This started with Sheriff (Grayson) Robinson, the torch was handed to Sheriff (Dave) Walcher, and now it’s been passed to me. It’s time we address how inmates are treated, and I hope we can get this done.”

Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman.

“This is really painful for the whole south side of the metro area,” Brinkman said. “The construction is pushing traffic onto surface streets, and it’s causing congestion everywhere. We’ve been tolerating this with the expectation it will end soon, and the longer it goes on, the more painful it is.”

Brinkman said she’s anxious to see progress.

“The sooner it’s finished, the sooner life can get back to normal,” Brinkman said. “Just get the dang thing done already.”

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South Metro Fire names assistant chief of operations Jon Adams to oversee, supervise operations for department STAFF REPORT

Jon Adams has been name assistant chief of operations for South Metro Fire Rescue. He will oversee and supervise operations in areas including emergency medical services, firefighters and several specialized special teams.

South Metro Fire Rescue provides service to 540,000 residents covering 287 square miles, according to a news release. The department has 716 employees, 558 of whom are line personnel now supervised by Adams.

“It is a tremendous honor to be given the opportunity to lead the

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noise and health impacts such as sleep disturbance and elevated blood pressure, as well as the effect on businesses located under certain flight paths; and whether 65 decibels and up remains an acceptable FAA standard for significant noise exposure, according to a June 5 letter from the airport to the FAA. The airport’s executive director, Robert Olislagers, has said that the results of those studies could significantly impact the

men and women in the operations division here at South Metro,” Adams said in the release. “Continuing South Metro’s mission and vision to take care of citizens in our district like they are family is something that carries tremendous value — especially during a time of growth and Adams expansion of our district. I very much look forward to taking on this role and the responsibilities that come with it.”

Adams was hired in 1995 as a dispatcher for the City of Littleton. He then started with the Castlewood Fire Protection District in 1996 as a supply runner. Adams has served as firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, captain and bureau chief. He was a member of Colo-

rado Task Force 1 and responded to the World Trade Center in 2001 and to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Most recently, Adams held the position of South Metro’s chief of training. During his time at South Metro, Adams has received multiple awards, including a medal of honor.

Adams has an associate’s degree from Arapahoe Community College in general sciences, a bachelor’s degree in fire sciences from Columbia Southern and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Columbia Southern.

“There’s no doubt that the strategic and progressive vision, knowledge and experience Chief Adams has shown at South Metro has set him up to be successful as the new Operations Chief,” South Metro Fire Rescue Chief Bob Baker said in the release.

Metroplex project, as well as the FAA’s conclusion that it would cause no significant impacts to the metro area.

The airport has also argued that the FAA didn’t consider the impact of the part of flight that occurs below 3,000 feet above ground, and that leaves unclear how much communities could be affected. Littleton, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Lone Tree, Castle Rock and other nearby cities could experience notable effects, Olislagers has said, although it is unclear how much.

The FAA contends that most proposed flight paths in the Denver area closely follow what are being flown today.

Legal action has been initiated against the FAA regarding Metroplex implementations in Phoenix, as well as in the Los Angeles area and the BaltimoreWashington, D.C., region, according to the airport’s letter.

There have not been any significant impacts found to be expected by any draft — or final — environmental assessment for the 11 active or completed Metroplex projects in the country, according to Kenitzer.

No Metroplex project so far has undergone the more rigorous EIS review. All projects have been reviewed as environmental assessments to this point, Kenitzer said.

Bicycle sale to raise money for Santa shop Denver nonprofit helps families in need buy toys for their children during holidays STAFF REPORT

The nonprofit Denver Santa Claus Shop is selling more than 100 brand new, threespeed cruiser bikes to help raise money to provide children with toys during the holidays.

All the bikes came from a donor who is liquidating its cruiser bike inventory, and proceeds from the sale will buy new toys for more than 10,000 local children in need, according to a news release.

The sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 in the parking lot south of Cube Smart Self Storage at 1090 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood.

Bikes are available for a minimum $100 donation to the Santa shop. Cash, credit or debit cards will be accepted at the sale. Each bike wholesales for about $350 and features 26-inch wheels, high-end Shimano gears, front and rear drum brakes and lights, solid tires and anti-rust paint.

Because they were made for bike-sharing, these are sturdy, high-quality bikes.

Denver Santa Claus Shop is an 89-yearold, volunteer-run, nondenominational nonprofit whose mission is A Toy for Every Girl & Boy. The organization sets up a temporary toy store each December where qualified families can shop, choosing toys for their children ages newborn through 11 years old.

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VOICES You only get one life, but hey, no pressure

“S

eptember Song” is a song. While the title has always been perplexing to me (why wasn’t it called “September”), the metaphor implied in it never has been, although when I first understood that it was a metaphor, it was, QUIET metaphorically, DESPERATION March.

The song was written in just a couple of hours for actor Walter Huston to perform in a 1938 musical, “Knickerbocker Holiday.”

Huston, you may remember, was the oldest of the three Craig Marshall prospectors in “The Smith Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” a 1948 film directed

by Huston’s son John.

John Huston asked his father to portray Howard without teeth.

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Walter Huston reluctantly complied.

Father and son both won Academy Awards.

Walter Huston was 65 when the film was released. He died two years later.

Walter appeared in numerous other films when he was much younger, but his performance in “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” is the one I first noticed, and by then he looked like an old man.

My grandmother looked old to me the first time I was cognizant of her, but, in fact, she was much younger than I am now.

Age is both a fact and an illusion.

It says exactly how old I am on my driver’s license, and I believe it. But I am still wearing shorts and T-shirts in the summer, just like I did in high school.

I still listen to some of the music I listened to in college.

And I still have my own teeth.

The song goes, “The days grow shorter when you reach September.”

Yes, they do. It seems like I have two birthdays every year now. I just turned around and I was 50. Then I turned around again and I was 60.

However, I have never tried to look, act, or sound younger.

I never conclude a sentence with the word “man,” man.

The last time I said “cool” was when it was cool.

I don’t wear a ball cap backwards, and I don’t wear my sunglasses in my hair.

The idea for this column occurred to me when I read about the people I grew up with who have headed for the exit.

Frank Robinson starred for the Reds when I was in high school (and lived in Cincinnati). Bart Starr starred for the Packers when I was in college.

Peter Fonda, Dr. John, Doris Day, Toni Morrison and I.M. Pei, rest in peace.

There always seems to be a push to speed things up. Ceramic Halloween

pumpkins were placed for sale in front of my grocery store in August.

I am fortunate now to be able to avoid rush hour. Most of the time.

But when I cannot, it is a reminder that the highway is a ribbon of unbridled recklessness.

Last week a Cadillac zoomed by me.

I said to myself, “Perfect.”

In 1956, the Cadillacs released “Zoom,” a classic doo-wop song. I was a kid when I heard it for the first time. Now when I hear it, I get a little wistful, just like I do when I remember absent friends.

One of them used to say, “Age is a thief.”

What’s the alternative? A portrait that ages in the attic instead of you?

As for me? I am going to appreciate September like there is no tomorrow.

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

Hope — a strategy and a tactic in the pursuit of success

s hope a strategy that can drive success? Is hope a tactic we can put into practice to help us achieve our goals and dreams?

Is being hopeful a character trait that when fully developed can lead us to even greater heights? I believe the answer to all three questions is yes.

Let’s start with the first one. Is hope a strategy?

There are many of WINNING us who have been WORDS taught that hope is not a strategy, there is actually a very popular book by Rick Paige called “Hope is Not a Strategy.” And I agree with the author’s point of view in the context in which he wrote the book.

Michael Norton If we rely on hope alone, and we do not carefully plan for our success, and then diligently execute against our plan, hope becomes more of a tactic as opposed to a strategy.

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When we plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win, we do typically include hope as part of that strategy. Just think about this for a moment, if in our planning, preparing, and expecting we were thinking that we were going to lose instead of win, hope would not be a part of our strategy. Instead, we would be looking at contingency plans for what happens after we have lost. And we all know what happens when we go into a contest of any kind, any match, any sales call or meeting, and we expect to lose, we lose.

The truth is we lost before we even entered the playing field because we didn’t have hope as part of our strategy.

Hope fuels passion, passion drives purpose, purpose ignites performance, and performance delivered equals results. Leaving hope out of our strategy never allows us to fully tap into the power of hope as a tactic. And hope as a tactic is incredibly important whenever we are planning for success or attempting to make a change in our lives personally or profession-

ally. Alfred Adler says it this way, “Hope is the foundational quality of all change.” If there is no hope, there is typically no change. John Maxwell says that, “If there is hope in the future, there is power in the present.” Meaning that if we have hope, we can leverage that hope as a strategy and a tactic to take the action today that is necessary for our success tomorrow.

And when we add the character trait of being hopeful, we are engaging our positive attitude, we are letting go of any negativity and pessimism as we look forward with great anticipation to the success we desire. We allow others to encourage us along the journey, we encourage ourselves in the pursuit of our own success and we remember what Zig Ziglar taught us, “The doors of hope swing widest on the hinges of encouragement.” Being hopeful means, that we are hopefilled.

Now having hope, living with hope, and recognizing just how powerful hope can be doesn’t mean that we live with blinders on either. As

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stated earlier, we must take the time to plan to win and prepare to win, if we expect to win. We must look carefully at our win strategy and game plan for each initiative, every endeavor, and in whatever arena it is where we are trying to put a win on the board. We need to take all factors and challenges into consideration, including the risks. Balancing those challenges and risks with the right amount of hope is the key.

So how about you? Can you see where hope is a strategy, a tactic, and how being filled with hope can help you achieve your goals and dreams? Can you see how hope can help shape any change that you would like to experience in your life? I would love to hear your story of hope at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can tap into the power of hope, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the Chief Revenue Officer at Eventus Solutions Group, Strategic Consultant, Business and Personal Coach.

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

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

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

Age Requirement: 18 years or older for year-round volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs.

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AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out online application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor2.0 Matches students at three Denver metropolitan area schools, Sheridan High School, Englewood High School, and Girls Athletic Leadership School, with college-educated mentors and provides them with the support and guidance they need to graduate high school and succeed in college and the workforce. Mentor/mentee matches get to know each other through an innovative combination of weekly online messages (via a secure web-based platform) and monthly group meetings at the high school that Mentor2.0 organizes and hosts. Go to https://biglittlecolorado.org/be-abig/#mentor2.0. Learn more at https:// biglittlecolorado.org/m20 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, 1811 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch Join a dedicated group of volunteers working to support the operations of this nationally ranked children’s hospital. We are recruiting South Metro Volunteer Chapter members who serve at events in the community to raise awareness and funds.

Apply online at https://www.childrenscolorado.org/community/donate-volunteer (indicate Chapter applicant) or contact us at 720-478-0102.

Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects.

Need: Teachers or teachers at heart to lead or assist during outdoor field trips at CALF’s Lowell Ranch. Weekdays. Opportu-

nities available April through October.

Requirements: Must be available during the week between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Background check. We provide the training.

Contact: Kim Roth, 303-688-1026 or kim@ thecalf.org www.thecalf.org Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects.

Need: Regular care and feeding of CALF’s livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to learn if your children are truly passionate about owning and caring for an animal.

Once per week. Morning or evening shifts available.

Requirements: None. We will train you.

Contact: Brooke Fox, 303-688-1026 or brooke@thecalf.org, www.thecalf.org Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases.

Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country.

In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home.

Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl. org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

Denver Regional Mobility Access & Council is a resource for transportation. The ride share program is for those who face intellectual developmental disabilities.

Depending on capabilities, we can help them find a ride or can set one up with our drivers.

Need: Volunteer drivers in and around Arapahoe County (oprganization is looking to expand when the right opportunity comes up for funding, so the reach may broaden).

Requirements: must be 18 years or older; background check required, as is an inperson interview at the office at 190 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80203.

Contact: Amberrae at 720-665-5656 (rider phone) or rides@drmac-co.org. Go to https://www.drmac-co.org/volunteer Douglas County Libraries: elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of event assistance, weekly shelving or bookstore shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and more.

Requirements: Attend an orientation. We will provide training. Specific requirements are listed in each opportunity’s details.

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

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

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

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact www. ddfl.org.

Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 8001,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver.

Need: help distribute food the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Donation also accepted.

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After sustaining an injury that led to nerve damage and a loss of movement in his right arm, Dan Boozan trains to climb the Grand Teton, which he later summited with a group from Paradox Sports in 2014.

MORE INFO According to the most recent data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, 25.6% of individuals with a disability do not participate in any physical activities during a typical week, as opposed to 12.8% of individuals who do not have a disability.

Across the Denver metro area, municipal recreation departments, nonprofits and other groups are working to get the word out about the many programs they put on for those with physical or intellectual disabilities.

The following organizations invite anybody interested in learning more to reach out:

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ust about five years ago, Dan Boozan, killing time after his shift, struck up a conversation with a bartender who encouraged him to take up rock climbing.

Boozan’s response was automatic: “I can’t go climbing, I have a disability.”

Several years earlier, in 2011, a bicycling accident left a 29-year-old Boozan with a brain injury and nerve damage in his right shoulder. The injury restricted his ability to move his arm apart from limited movement of his hand and bicep.

But the bartender insisted that Boozan, who’d formerly been active outdoors, look into Paradox Sports.

The nonprofit offers adaptive climbing classes and opportunities, which make climbing accessible for individuals with physical disabilities.

Boozan, who is now 37 and lives near Boulder, still had his doubts. After all, “disabled climbing seems kind of oxymoronic,” he said, laughing.

But he decided to give the sport a try and realized that wasn’t the case: “You can choose to embrace your disability and, really, you can still do everything you want to do.”

Soon, Boozan was climbing three to four days a week, going on weeks-long climbing trips alone and with friends, and becoming an ambassador for the nonprofit. Today, he is among those in the adaptive sports and activities community working to raise awareness

about the opportunities available for individuals with disabilities.

“Recreation is vital to everybody’s quality of life, and people with disabilities don’t always have those resources or know they have access to them,” said Leah Huffer, senior recreation supervisor for Denver Parks & Recreation.

Huffer helps oversee the department’s Adaptive Recreation division, which runs a host of recreational and cultural programs for individuals with disabilities — martial arts, cycling, camping and water-skiing, to name just a few.

The division also works with individuals to provide necessary preparations, such as strength training and adaptive equipment, for classes that run through the general Denver recreation department.

Throughout the metro area, cities and communities put on similar programs, including Lakewood Therapeutic Recreation, Aurora Therapeutic Recreation and South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation (STAR).

Centennial resident Rick Lorie, who has cerebral palsy, became involved with STAR three years ago. Since then, the 31-year-old has spent almost every Saturday morning bowling with the STAR group, which invites those with intellectual and physical disabilities to participate.

“I love to bowl, and I’ve got a lot of friends here,” said Lorie, who often attends the weekly event with his room-

mate, Tommy, and Lorie’s girlfriend, Elaine.

For the group of friends, the Denver area has provided countless opportunities, he said, with the bowling club as one of his favorites. “Anybody who wants to come would love all of this,” he said.

Other recreational opportunities exist through organizations like Paradox Sports, which provides climbing adaptations such as seated harnesses or ropes for climbers to grab onto instead of the wall, local program manager Amy Bannon said.

“Any person of any ability is invited,” she said. “Even if you’ve never tried rock-climbing, it’s still an option.

You take away a hobby that provides confidence, and the community is like glue.”

Golden resident and Paradox Ambassador Jess Sporte agreed.

Sporte, 32, competed in wheelchair tennis in the area before finding Paradox in 2015. Shortly after, she began climbing competitively.

But for her, the highlight is the community around the sport: “My main reason to climb is the social aspect. Being able to help others into the world of climbing — no matter the limitation — is great.”

Boozan, too, is inspired by the way the sport pushes its athletes to set new expectations for themselves.

“This,” he said, “is for anyone with a disability who wants to try something new and change their own perception of what they can do.”

Paradox Sports Provides adaptive climbing opportunities, such as a climbing club that meets at Movement Climbing + Fitness gym in Boulder, plus regular climbing trips across the state.

Website: paradoxsports.org Contact: 720-638-5594, info@paradoxsports.org Denver Adaptive Recreation Provides services for transition into Denver Parks & Recreation activities, including adaptive equipment and trainings. Offers 13 Special Olympics sports, Innovative arts classes and martial arts and safety classes, in addition to other activities. Programmers ask participants to register online prior to attending an event.

Website: denvergov.org Contact: 720-865-0820, adaptive. recreation@denvergov.org Aurora Therapeutic Recreation Offers inclusive services to allow participation in recreation programs and a variety of adaptive programs, including camping trips, taekwondo and community outings. Programmers ask participants to register online prior to attending an event.

Website: auroragov.org Contact: 303-326-8410 Lakewood Therapeutic Recreation Runs programs including Special Olympics teams, Unified Sports teams, a bowling league and dances for those ages 18 and older. Programmers ask participants to register online prior to attending an event.

Website: lakewood.org Contact: 303-987-4867, rise@lakewood.org South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation Oversees programs including open mic nights, crafts classes, fitness classes and a weekly bowling club. Programmers ask participants to register online prior to attending an event.

Website: ssprd.org Contact: careyo@sspr.org Dylan’s Down with the Arts Offers arts opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities, including a summer theater camp and production as well as art camp and classes.

Website: downwiththearts.org Contact: 303-886-5224, leslie@downwiththearts.org

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Tribute to Diana Ross coming to Lone Tree center stage Mary Louise Lee and her orchestra bring iconic music to life

IF YOU GO “Diana Ross Tribute” with the Mary Louise Lee Orchestra will be at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets ($48): lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Diana Ross’ powerful musical career is the focus for a new show developed by Mary Louise Lee and the Mary Louise Lee Orchestra — and it’s booked for Sept. 21 at Lone Tree Arts Center. Lee will lend her strong voice to recreate this story of Ross, the Supremes and Motown for a 2019 audience.

Lee’s “Tribute to Diana Ross” program will bring a focus to the lead singer of the Supremes, a Detroit native, who continued an active role as a performer after she left the Supremes in 1970 and launched into a solo career with million-plus-selling albums/gold records.

Other members of the Supremes were Mary Wilson and Florence Bullard, whom she met as a young member of a Baptist church gospel choir. The group was increasingly popular in the 1960s across the nation and internationally. Ross is still active at 75.

Since 2006, when the Mary Louise Lee Band was formed, Lee has delivered R&B, soul, contemporary jazz,

Mary Louise Lee and her orchestra will perform ”A Tribute to Diana Ross” at Lone Tree Arts Center.

COURTESY PHOTO traditional jazz and Top 40 music to many audiences — as a trio, a quartet, the band and the orchestra, which will perform “A Diana Ross Tribute” at Lone Tree Arts Center.

Lee, who plays another distinctive role as Denver’s first lady, started performing at an early age — as a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, she was cast in a show at the Garner Galleria at Denver Center for

Fingerstyle guitarist to appear in free concert

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enowned fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow will bring traditional music from the British Isles and his own Celtic-inspired compositions to a free performance in Bemis Library at 2 p.m. on Sept. 7. Bemis Library is at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Call for entries The 54th Annual Own an Original art exhibition has a theme for 2019 of SONYA’S “Destination.” The SAMPLER exhibit will run Nov. 22 through Dec. 29 at the Littleton Museum and entries began on CaFE, CallforEntry.org, on Sept 3. Deadline is Oct. 18. Juror to be announced. All mediums except photography (which Sonya Ellingboe has a separate show). Include a short statement on how your work relates to the theme.

Concert at college Arapahoe Community College will host a free concert and recording by

J’s Ruckus at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Waring Theatre on the Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. Jason Klobnak is an adjunct music instructor at ACC. Authors to speak “How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life With Children Ages 2-7” is a popular book. The authors, Joanna Fabel and Julie King will appear at 7 p.m.

Sept 11 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial and 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Free. Register: arapahoelibraries.org. Books will be available for purchase.

303-LIBRARY. Play on display “The Way We Played” opens Sept.

13 and runs until Jan. 3, 2021 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Kids learn important skills through play and adults carry memories about those experiences.

This new exhibit will include photos, interactive stations and artifacts from the Littleton Museum’s collection. Free. 303-795-3950.

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the Performing Arts.

She has since performed for overseas troops, in countries around the world and at home in Colorado: for the Governor’s Inaugural Gala, Democratic National Convention, First Ladies of Jazz concert with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Winter Park Jazz Festival, Capitol Hill People’s Fair, Cherry Creek Art Festival, the Clock Tower in Denver and in many,

many more venues.

Audiences at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton enjoyed her presence in the cast of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” in the spring of 2018, which brought us music by Fats Waller and others.

In July 2019, Lee received the Henry Award as Outstanding Actress in a Musical from the Colorado Theatre Guild for her performance as Caroline, a black maid who worked for a Jewish family in 1963 Louisiana, in the play, “Caroline, or Change” at the Aurora Fox. The role required considerable acting skills as well as a fine singing voice. Lee’s involvement undoubtedly brought extra attention to the play and to the Aurora Fox. “Caroline, or Change” was written by Tony Kushner, with music

by Jeanine Tesori. The director was Kenny Moten.

Lee actively supports the Bringing Back the Arts Foundation in Denver, which offers added opportunities for schoolchildren and others to experience a wide variety of art forms in the area. Art programs for Denver Public Schools are a particular foundation focus.

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Story of Negro League baseball coming to Lone Tree President of museum returns for second straight year

IF YOU GO What: The History of the Negro Baseball Leagues with Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 Where: Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree Cost: Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets may be purchased by calling 720-509-1000, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. or at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The story of the Negro Leagues is one of America at its best and worst, said Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro League Baseball Hall of Fame in Kansas City. Kendrick will be returning to Lone Tree for the second year in a row to give a special presentation on the story of the Negro Leagues at the Lone Tree Arts Center Sept. 13.

The presentation begins at 7 p.m. and will be accompanied by a free exhibit in the arts center lobby.

Colorado Community Media spoke with Kendrick ahead of his visit to talk about the significance of this exhibit.

Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro League Baseball Hall of Fame in Kansas City.

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What is this presentation about?

What I love about the story of the Negro Leagues, particularly the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, is No. 1, you don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate this story. If you are a fan of American history, you’re going to love this story. If you’re a fan of underdogs overcoming adversity to go on to greatness,

you’re going to love this story. But if you’re a baseball fan to boot, you’re in hog heaven as we start to talk about what this history represents both on and off the field. What I try to do is bring a little bit of everything that is represented in this wonderful story about the Negro Leagues.

Most of us don’t know a lot about

the history of the Negro Leagues, and quite frankly I don’t think there was a time people didn’t want to know about the Negro Leagues, they just didn’t have a way to know about the Negro Leagues because it’s not in the pages of American history books.

What will the audience take away?

What surprises people is the impact these leagues had off the field.

For me, it’s a given whenever I’m talking about this history it is from a premise that I’m going to share some information about some of the greatest baseball players to put on a uniform. We almost de-emphasize the players in lieu of the story. It’s a very powerful, compelling story about strong-willed individuals who forged a glorious history in the midst of an inglorious time in American history. It’s really all

about how their love for the game of baseball would change our sport, but more importantly change our country.

For the baseball fans, they’re going to love the stories of Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell that I share during my presentation. They’ll be introduced to other names that didn’t go mainstream… There are lesser-known players who are just as impactful as those guys that I’ll introduce that even baseball fans haven’t heard about.

What is the story of the Negro Leagues?

It’s the story of this country. It’s the story of America at her worst but it’s also the story of America at her triumphant best. The story of the Negro Leagues could have only happened in America. These tremendously gifted athletes overcame tremendous social adversity to go on playing they game they love, and in doing so, they changed the country for the better. That is an all-American story, and it’s a story we as Americans have embraced because it’s a story of pride and passion and perservearance. It’s the story of the incredible athletes who simply refuse to accept the notion that they’re unfit to do anything — “So, I’ll show you.”

I tell people all the time, what’s not to love about this story?

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Give a hoot at annual Denver Audubon festival STAFF REPORT

Mishaps with cars result in broken wings, ruptured eyes and other injuries for great-horned owls, according to a news release from Denver Audubon. Many of the birds cannot fully recover and become animal ambassadors for Denver Audubon, allowing for upclose encounters with the nocturnal hunters.

Community members will get a chance to see the owls during the Audubon Nature Center’s annual HOOTenanny Owl and Music Festival.

The 2019 festival has been extended to five days, starting Sept.

17 with a variety of events and nocturnal wildlife hikes throughout the week leading up to the main event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept.

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The main HOOTenanny event is designed with all ages in mind. Local folk music performed by acoustic rock band Nearly There will surround the outdoor venue while partnering organizations such as Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Colorado Parks & Wildlife share educational owl activities.

Take home a hoot of a craft or sport your owl spirit with custom face painting, or show your artistic side and come dressed as your favorite Colorado owl for a chance to win prize giveaways. Check out owl hats, earrings, stuffed animals, vintage bird prints and other merchandise in the nature center gift shop.

Food will be available for purchase from the Migration Taco food truck, and Woodsy the Owl from the U.S. Forest Service will be available for photo opportunities.

The festival takes place at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, southwest of Littleton. Smaller workshops will sell out and registration is requested by visiting www. denveraudubon.org or by calling 303-973-9530.

Proceeds from this festival support educational programs and activities at the Audubon Center at Chatfield.

Founded in 1969, Denver Audubon is a local nonprofit organization, specializing in birding field trips for the metro-community, wildlife education and local conservation efforts. The organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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Cars still more efficient than newer SUVs Expert cites ‘law of physics’ when giving nod to smaller vehicles

BY TOM KRISHER ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yes, your sport utility vehicle has gotten smaller and more fuel efficient over the years. But even with those gains, SUVs still are behind cars when it comes to gas mileage.

The reason: SUVs are taller and heavier than cars, and no matter how sculpted their bodies are, they still run into more wind resistance.

“It comes down to the laws of physics,’’ said Jake Fisher, director of auto testing for Consumer Reports.

“All things being equal, if you put the same powertrain (engine and transmission) in a vehicle that is taller and heavier, you’re going to get better fuel economy out of the car than with an SUV.’’ A comparison by The Associated Press of the 10 top-selling 2019 SUVs and comparable cars with similar gasoline powertrains found that in all cases, cars beat the SUVs in mileage,

in several instances by 14% or more.

The comparison is between two-wheeldrive vehicles.

The Detroit Three automakers all have stopped making many of their sedans as buyers shifted dramatically toward SUVs and trucks. But the companies said they would be ready with more efficient gas-powered SUVs as well as hybrid and electric utilities if gas prices spike.

About 70 percent of new-vehicle sales in the U.S. are SUVs and trucks and 30% cars as buyers opt for higher seating and more space to haul people and goods. It was about 50-50 just six years ago. SUVs also often are allwheel-drive for better bad-weather performance, and they usually can tow heavier items.

Around a decade ago, many SUVs were based on truck underpinnings, and often their names were preceded by the words “gas-guzzling.’’ But as fuel prices spiked at times during the early 2000s, more efficient car-based SUVs started to gain in popularity.

Large truck-based SUVs are still around now, and they, too, get better mileage. But few gasoline-powered SUVs come anywhere close to comparable cars, according to Environmental Protection Agency estimates.

Realtor association moves to new location STAFF REPORT

Nearly a year after it was announced, the South Metro Denver Realtor Association is officially moving to its new headquarters.

The association will be open for business in its new location as of Tuesday, Sept. 3. The association had previously been located at 7899 S. Lincoln Court, Littleton.

The association announced in September 2018 that it was moving to a new location near the

intersection of Arapahoe Road and Peoria Street in Centennial.

Renovations on the new site began at the beginning of the year.

The address is 6436 S. Racine Circle, Centennial.

Founded in 1945, the South Metro Denver Realtor Association provides programs, services and advocacy to empower the business success and professionalism of its Realtor and business partner members. Learn more at https://smdra.com or call the office at 303-797-3700.

For instance, the most efficient gaspowered SUV in 2019, the small Nissan Kicks, gets 33 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving.

But the most efficient gas-powered car, the compact Mitsubishi Mirage, gets 39 mpg, 18% better.

Another good comparison is Honda’s CR-V compact SUV and a similarly equipped Civic compact car.

With the same engine and transmission, the Civic gets far better mileage.

A two-wheel-drive CR-V gets 30 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving, but a Civic with the same 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission gets 36, or 20% higher.

On the highway, the difference is even more pronounced with the Civic’s 42 mpg beating the larger CR-V by almost 24%.

Likewise, Toyota’s Highlander midsize SUV with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine gets 22 mpg in combined driving, but the recently updated Camry midsize car gets 34 mpg with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The Camry has a more efficient transmission that pushes its mileage 54% higher than the comparable Highlander, which will be updated for 2020.

Jeep’s Cherokee small SUV falls

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Curtis Center for the Arts “Naturally Colorado” opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept.

7 at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. The collaboration between seven local photographers — Lauren Lang, Jeff Goudy, Larry Pennington, Kathleen O’Dell Snead, Bridget Calip, Don Gardner and

short of the mileage of the discontinued Dodge Dart compact car, even though the Cherokee was updated in 2019 and the Fiat Chrysler stopped making the Dart in 2016. A frontwheel-drive Cherokee with a 2-liter four-cylinder engine gets 26 mpg in city-highway driving, while the Dart mileage with a similar engine is 1 mpg, or 4% higher, at 27.

Even though SUVs and truck sales keep growing, research shows buyers still want better fuel economy, said IHS Markit Principal Automotive Analyst Stephanie Brinley. Most buyers, though, pick the type of vehicle they want and then check for mileage, she said.

That’s exactly what Sabrina Walker, 28, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, did when she bought her 2010 Toyota RAV4 small SUV. She wanted the added cargo space to haul things for her house, go camping and transport her two dogs. She decided on an SUV, but then picked the RAV4 in part for its mileage. It can get up to 24 mpg in combined driving and 28 mpg on the highway, according to EPA estimates.

“I won’t ever go back to a small car, not unless it’s a sports car,’’ she said.

“It’s always going to be an SUV for me.’’

Linda Ghent — celebrates Colorado and its wildlife.

Live raptors will visit the gallery on Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 303-7971779. Admission free.

Watercolor classes Cindy Welch of Castle Rock started a new series of watercolor classes on Sept. 3 at Hobby Lobby in Castle Rock, with a special emphasis on painting rocks. At this writing,

there were a few spaces left. Check at CindyWelchDesign.com.

Memories are made of this “Fiasco Revisited” will be performed for members of Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum on Sept.

20, with a repeat for the public on Sept. 21 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. 21 and over. Members have received invitations. Any remaining seats will go on sale Sept. 13. (Sell-out is expected.) 303-795-3950.

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Sterling Ranch hosts Tough Mudder competition Thousands of people complete mud-soaked obstacles; dogs enjoy first-ever Ruff Mudder STAFF REPORT

Thousands of people and their canine companions gathered in the wide-open spaces of Sterling Ranch to compete on a mud-soaked course of obstacles during Tough Mudder and the first-ever Ruff Mudder.

“Everyone had smiles on their faces, and the event ran incredibly smoothly thanks in large part to the Tough Mudder event organizers, the residents of Sterling Ranch, the surrounding community, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office and our entire team at Sterling Ranch,” Brock Smethills, of Sterling Ranch and a Tough Mudder competitor, said in a news release. “The outdoor, fun, friendly spirit of the event reflects many of the values of Sterling Ranch: a place where people can escape into a joyful, natural, beautiful, quiet setting. We were proud to be selected for the first ever Tough Mudder to take place in the Denver metro area.”

The two-day event on Aug. 10-11 included the Tough Mudder Classic, an 8- to 10-mile loop of mud-soaked

Dogs compete in the first Ruff Mudder, a Tough Mudder event specifically for the dogs. mayhem for 25 best-in-class obstacles; the Mini Mudder, a mile-long obstacle course specifically designed for adventure-seeking children; and the Ruff Mudder, an event for the toughest of pups. Also new this year was a 5K distance event.

The revamped Mudder Village Festival featured local food, cold beer, live entertainment, lawn games, giveaways and more. Sterling Ranch added to the festivities with raffles, face painting, music and games.

The community’s homebuilders, including TRI Pointe Homes, Lennar, Richmond American Homes, Meritage Homes, Taylor Morrison, Brookfield Residential, Wonderland Homes, Dream Finders and Parkwood Homes, also hosted tours of their model homes and provided promotions of their own.

Competitors had fun getting mud soaked during the Tough Mudder, which took place Aug. 10-11 in Sterling Ranch.

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IN THEIR BUSINESS Brewery wins medals Lone Tree Brewing Co. earned the Heavy Medal gold honor after winning seven medals at the Colorado State Fair Craft Beer Competition, the most of any brewery.

Lone Tree Brewing earned three gold medals — in the American Lager category for its Mexican lager; in the Irish Red Ale category for its red ale; and in the American IPA category for Hoppy Little Trees.

Silver medal winning beers were its pale ale in the American Pale Ale category; its double IPA in the Double IPA category; and its Belgian blonde in the Belgian Blond Ale category.

The brewery’s pilsner took bronze in the German Pils category.

The competition included 175 judged entries and 19 medal groups.

See full results at https://reggiebeer. com/ReggieWeb.php?Web=1000473.

Power Mixx Fitness opens Power Mixx Fitness has opened its second Douglas County location at 880 Happy Canyon Road in The Village of Castle Pines. The fitness center’s original site is in Parker, at 12311 Pine Bluffs Way. Power Mixx specializes in the Lagree Method, a high-intensity, low-impact workout that is adaptable to everybody, according to a news release. Lagree Fitness combines resistance, endurance, core, and car-

dio training to stimulate strength, flexibility and balance.

Power Mixx offers a personal training experience in a group setting.

The center has 10 M3S machines and each instructor has been Lagree certified by a master trainer, the release said.

Group sessions are offerred every day, and private instruction offered by appointment. Learn more at powermixxfitness.com or contact the studio at powermixxfitness@gmail. com.

Aspen Grove honored Aspen Grove and Tri-County Health have partnered to offer wellness programs throughout the year for the nearly 600 employees of the shopping center at Mineral and Santa Fe in Littleton.

According to a news release, that collaboration has earned the shopping center certification as a Healthy Workplace by Health Links, a mentoring program that champions health and safety at work.

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Doctor joins team South Denver Gastroenterology has added another doctor to its team.

Nathan (Nate) M. Schomaker, M.D., will see patients at South Denver Gastroenterology’s Lone Tree and Parker offices. His clinical interests include colorectal cancer screening and prevention, small bowel disorders and capsule endoscopy, anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding and esophageal motility disorders.

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Fast-growing firm E Summit Wealth Group, a wealth management firm in Lone Tree, made the Inc. Magazine list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private firms in the country.

Led by Daniel Cook, CFP, AIF, the firm made the list by posting 65 per- P cent growth over the past three years, N according to a news release. This is the second time Summit has made the list, having also reached it in 2017.

The Inc. Magazine list represents a look at the most successful companies in the American economy’s independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, W Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“This signal of our growth is very important to us for a couple of reasons.” Summit Wealth Group CEO Randy Morris said in the release. “First, it is a validation of the trust that our clients have placed R in us. Secondly, it is evidence of the A strength of our team and their commitment to place the needs of our clients first. As we help our clients navigate the path to a better, more secure future, we appreciate their trust and confidence. It’s what has enabled us to reach this distinction with Inc. Magazine.”

Summit Wealth Group is at 9360 Station St., Lone Tree.

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

Professional Non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

Women Investment Group Master Mind Group meets to empower all women to build a real financial freedom through the power of real estate in any market condition. We network, share ideas, leads, resources and encourage each other. We meet once a month. For meeting information, call Lorena 303-981-6539 or e-mail WomenInvestmentGroup@comcast.net.

Recreation Adventures in Dance offers a number of dance classes for adults. Line Dance Aerobics is Mondays; West Coast swing is Tuesdays; Merengue and bachata is Wednesdays; Viennese waltz and slow waltz is Thursdays; and a social Latin dance sampler is offered over two Fridays. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to www.adventuresindance. com for details and to sign up.

Antique Bottle Collectors of Colorado meet at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each

month (except June, July, August and December) at the VFW Hall, 3800 S. Windermere St., Englewood. Programs each month on different collectibles. Contact Don Hunt at red-lodge@comcast.net.

Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver.

We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Cherry Creek Anglers meets at 7 p.m. every second Thursday in the Lodge Meeting Room at Gander Mountain Sports, 14000 E. Jewell Ave. Call Dennis at 303-841-3612.

Colorado Woodworkers Guild: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodworking is welcome. Contact vicepresident@coloradowoodworkersguild.org.

Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field.

Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encour-

aged. Go to http://www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/ for details.

Duplicate Bridge ACBL sanctioned open game at noon Mondays at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Reservations are required; partners are arranged. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

Friday Dance Night Saint Patrick’s Brewing Company offers First Friday Dance Nights.

Dance floor complete with lights and DJ. Outdoor beer garden with fire pit right on the river at Santa Fe and Bowles. Call 720366-9147.

Kilowatt Eights is for people interested in square dancing. Dances are the first, third and fifth Friday each month at Malley Senior Center in Englewood. Call Ron at 303-759-4862.

Ladies Golf League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is accepting new members. Call 303-973-4653.

Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/parkmeadows-colorado-orvis-retail-store/620.

Meadows Women’s Golf League offers relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf for

ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to midOctober. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees. Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598.

Mountaineers Square Dance Club meets the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month at the Valley View Church of God, 4390 S. Lowell Blvd., Englewood, to square dance. Dances start at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and watch. This is a healthy activity for all. Call 303-798-4472.

Oil painting classes are offered at The Depot Art Gallery from 1-4 p.m. Mondays at 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, just north of the Buck Recreation Center. Class is taught

by Jennifer Riefenberg. Join anytime; pay by the session or the month. Contact JenniferRief@comcast.net. Call 303-795-0781.

Peer critique of art offered at 9 a.m. the fourth Friday of every month, except November and December, at The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, just north of the Buck Recreation Center. Any medium welcome. In conjunction with The Colorado Watercolor Society. Free. Call 303-795-0781.

Rocky Mountain Basketball Academy club, expert training for youth basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to ronkburgin@yahoo.com.

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Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County.

Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

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

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

Girl Scouts of Colorado: Youth organization for girls.

Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age Requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world.

Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

Contact: Those interested serving this faithbased Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net.

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THANK YOU! CELEBRATING 91 YEARS WESTERN WELCOME WEEK

The Western Welcome Week Board wishes to thank our sponsors for their generous support during the 91st celebration.

GRAND SPONSORS

GraceFull Community Café: Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation.

Need: Opportunities for food preparation, guest service, cleaning and dishwashing.

Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/ Habitat ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers.

Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Help & Hope Center: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

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

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32 Highlands Ranch Community Association: Works with Therapeutic Recreation Program and Special Olympics.

Need: Volunteers to help teach classes, coach Special Olympics, provide athletes support during Special Olympics practices, assist with special events, and help participats succeed in the therapeutic recreation program.

Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or

www.hrcaonline.org/tr Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available.

Contact: 303-698-6404 Integrated Family Community Services: provides basic human services and enrichment programs to low-income people in Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

Need: Volunteers to assist serving clients in the food and clothing bank.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the front office greeting clients, answering phones, verify client eligibility, completing food/clothing orders and assist where needed.

Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS enrichment events including Mother’s Day, Ready, Set, School! and Thanksgiving and Holiday programs.

Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS fundraising events including Nibbles and Sips event, Puttin’ for a Purpose event (mini golf); Boo-a-thon event (bowling) Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: Kendrab@ifsc.org or call 303789-0501.

The Learning Source, nonprofit resource for adult education classes and family literacy Need: volunteers in Aurora, Centennial, Denver and Thornton. Join the volunteer pool of more than 130 individuals to help tutor adult students. Volunteer tutors help with one-on-one instruction or small group work.

Contact: debby@thelearningsource.org.

Learn more at TheLearningSource.org or call 303-922-4683.

The financial support of our sponsors makes it possible for Western Welcome Week to provide the Littleton and surrounding communities with good wholesome family entertainment. We would encourage those of you who enjoy the many events to stop in and tell these sponsors how much you enjoyed this year’s celebration and thank them for their participation.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

SPONSORS

• Karen Almand • Dale & Cathy Anderson • Alpine Trophies • Ameritech Construction • Amplify Chiropractic • Anton Collins Mitchell LLP • Boy Scout Troop 114 • Boy Scout Troop 989 • Bright Light Chiropractic • C & C Kitchens • Cabela’s – Lone Tree • Camp Missfits

• Collins, Cockrel & Cole, PC • Colorado Frame & Savvy Stuff • Complete Health Chiropractic • Stephen D. Dawson - Family Lawyer • Deane Family • Discover Health & Wellness • Dunkin Donuts - Mineral • Ecomark Solar • Joan Facchinello • Fierce45 • Allison Fulton • Judy Ganschaw

• Mike & Kellie Giesen • Gravina’s Window Center of Littleton • Cindy Hathaway • Henry Design Group • Heritage High School Football Team • Austin Kearney • Kids Tooth Doc • L & L Systems • David Law • Lewis & Cluck • Littleton Ballet Academy • Littleton High School Football Team

• Littleton United Methodist Church • Littleton’s Woodlawn Floral • MasterPiece Mobile DJ - Perry Washington • Pete McClintock • Sharon McManus • Meretta Law • Milan Laser • My Own 2 Hands • Omni Sprinkler Service & Landscaping • David S. Oppenheim Esq. • Optimist Club of Littleton • Shannon Paul

• Pearle Vision -Centennial • Platte Canyon Sertoma • Razor Savor • Reece Agency - State Farm Insurance • Re/Max Professionals– Jim Hatfield • Renewal by Anderson • Al & Jan Robertson • Romancing the Bean • Row House Fitness Studio • Sertoma Club of DTC • Smart Signs Denver • Buddy Smith

• Laura Somma • Shaina & Sean Swallow • Texas Roadhouse - Sheridan • The Edge Group - Paul & Robbie Gruber • UCHealth - Highlands Ranch Hospital • Karen Ulrich • United Martial Arts Center • Vita Littleton • Jake Weaver • Tim & Cathy Weaver

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THINGS to DO

Castle Pines

SummerStage, Outdoor Summer Concert: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Sept.

13 at Elk Ridge Park, 7005 Mira Vista Lane, Castle Pines. Free kids’ activities including face painting, character drawings, photo booth, inflatables, lawn games and more. Bring a picnic blanket.

Food trucks. Live music by the Finaleyes.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Tools to Build Happy Relationships: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Littleton Family YMCA, 11 W. Dry Creek Court, Littleton. Littleton author Dr. Laurie Weiss celebrates the release of seven books in her Secrets of Happy Relationships Series.

Laurie and her husband, Dr. Jonathan Weiss, have been practicing psychotherapy and marriage counseling in Littleton since 1972. Call 303-797-9622.

Artrageous Performance: 6-7:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at Festival Park, Castle Rock. Artrageous donates its time and resources to help instill the value and importance of the arts. Show is a combination of live artists, musicians, singers and dancers. Go to http:// www.crgov.com/calendar.aspx? eid=6153&fbclid=IwAR1Qj5frD6 V1IboRbNg6_Q6j5BN4anas3wpZVqQ-V5Eo917q9-LWN5HPZcs. Learn more about the group at http://artrageousexperience.com/

Alpine Search & Rescue: Lessons from Hikes Gone Wrong: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the James H. LaRue branch of Douglas County Libraries, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Former search and rescue pro Dean Rosnau shares lessons based on years of rescue work in the Sierras that can help you stay safe while hiking, biking, skiing or enjoying time in the mountains. Ideal for teens and adults. Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

Paca Buddies: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Alpaca lovers coming together to get hands-on with alpacas and llamas. Go to www. pacabuddies.org.

Film: Colorado State Penitentiary: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Philip S. Miller Library,

Rueter-Hess Paddle Days: 7:45 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 8 at Rueter-Hess Reservoir, Castle Rock. Paddle and kayak on the reservoir. The reservoir has not yet opened for public access, so these events are opportunities to explore the scenic reservoir. Registration is required. Rueter-Hess Reservoir is located on Hess Road, one mile east of I-25 at the Castle Pines Parkway exit. Go to crgov. com/registration. Other dates: Saturday, Sept. 21; Sunday, Sept. 22.

10 Minutes to Live: Now What?

6-7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Ridgeline conference room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock.

Group discussion about what we should or would do if we had only 10 minutes until an enemy rocket aimed at our location will arrive in 10 minutes. The session features a filmed interview with Pastor Rick Bundschuh from Hawaii who received notice of an incoming ballistic missile on Jan. 13, 2018.

Contact Roy H Koerner at 303814-0142 or roykoerner@msn. com.

Glamorous Genealogy or Family

History: Planning a Do-Able Project: 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 11 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Presented by Dina Carson. Tips and tricks to focus your research and writing so that you can wrap up a project in time for a holiday or family gathering. Registration is required. Go to https://events.r20. constantcontact.com/register/ev entReg?oeidk=a07eg6vdnui2165f 8da&oseq=&c=&ch= Fall Swing Golf Tournament: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Bear Dance Golf Course, Larkspur.

The tournament benefits the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. Registration is open through Aug. 23. The fourperson scramble will have an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, which covers golf, cart, range balls, awards, door prizes, breakfast and lunch. Go to www. castlerockseniorcenter.org, call 303-688-9498, or visit the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock.

BBQ Fundraiser for Castle Rock Museum: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 14 at the Eagles Club, 1300 Caprice Drive, Castle Rock. Food provided

by Old West BBQ and live music from Rudy Grant and The Buffalo Riders. Tickets can be purchased at the Castle Rock Museum or on-

100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Film on Canon City prison, built in 1868 as Colorado’s first prison. Has had a history of rebellions, riots and escapes and has been home to such infamous local criminals as Alferd Packer and 11-year-old murderer Anton Woode. Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m. Go to www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org’ or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

History of the Negro Baseball Leagues: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.

13 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.

Presented by Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Go to https://www.lonetreeartscenter. org/showinfo.php?id=1083 MuckFest Fun Mud Run: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

14 at Salisbury North, 9500 Motsenbocker Road, Parker. First wave of runners starts at 9 a.m. No training necessary. Proceeds benefit the National MS Society. Registration open at www.MuckFest. com.

line at www.castlerockmuseum. com under the Event Tickets tab.

Saturday Music Night Live: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 14 at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Drive, Castle Rock. Aug. 31 and Sept. 14 features the Shadow Ridge Rockers. Go to https://redhawkridge.com/131/ClubhouseGrill.

Centennial

Used-Book Sale: Thursday, Sept. 5 to Sunday, Sept. 8, during library hours, at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. More than 40,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and “better” books, including classics, collectibles and more.

Sunday is bag day — we provide the bag and you fill it for $7.

Friends of the Arapahoe Libraries members can preview the sale from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. Call 303-LIBRARY or visit arapahoelibraries.org/book-sale.

A Wellness Affair, Women’s Wellness Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7 at Centrum Healthcare Center in Greenwood Village. To learn more and register, visit SwedishHospital.com/WellnessAffair. Featured presentations include stress management and heart health, self-care and screening, sexual wellness and pelvic floor health. Women attending the event can also register for bone density, blood pressure and mammography screenings.

Car Show and Concert: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at

Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. A collection of classic and exotic cars. Come vote for your favorite.

The Nacho Men will perform live. Food and beverages available for purchase. Go to https:// centennialco.gov/ ThingsTo-Do/car-show. aspx.

Nonprofit Garage Sale: 7 a.m. to noon Sept. 7 at KLIFE House, 6500 E Orchard Road, Centennial. KLIFE is a nonprofit, non-denominational, grades 4-12 ministry. Go to www. denver.klife.com. Donations accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept.

3-6 at KLIFE House.

Smaldone: The Untold Story of an American Crime Family: 1-3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

After 38 years, Dick Kreck retired as an editor and columnist at The Denver Post. He will speak about the notorious Smaldone crime family. The shadowy underworld of Denver is explored from the bootlegging era, to gambling operations and loan-sharking, to the mob wars of the 1970s. Contact info@columbinegenealogy.com.

Pain Management: Let’s Change the Focus to Change the Outcome: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at Centennial Public Works Facility, 7272 S. Eagle St., Centennial. Dr. Amy Wachholtz, associate professor of psychology and director of the Clinical Health Psychology program at

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AAUW Littleton-South Metro September Branch Meeting: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. An opportunity to sign up for interest groups (book clubs, a bridge club, arts clubs and more) and a business meeting. We will approve the bylaws changes and hear reports from board members. Contact info.aauw.littletonsm@gmail.com or go to https:// littleton-co.aauw.net Firearms Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14 at Centennial Gun Club, 11800 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Includes a fundraiser for Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. Learn more at https://firearmsfestival.com.

Rally for the High Line Canal: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept.

14 at Schomp Subaru, 580 S. Havana St., Aurora. Project launch is at 9:30 a.m. with the familyfriendly cleanup and picnic-style lunch from 10 a.m. to noon. Go to highlinecanal.org/rally. No registration required.

Free Chipping and Mulch: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14 at Willow Spring Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St., or Centennial Public Works Facility, 7272 S. Eagle St. Bring branches and bushes to chip and turn into mulch. Expect wait of up to 30 minutes. Chippers shut off at noon sharp. Mulch available throughout event at Willow Spring and at noon at public works.

Call 303325-8000.

Bring tarp and shovel for mulch.

Lumber, salvage materials and rounds larger than 10 inches in diameter will not be taken.

17 Mile House Open House and Tours: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7 at 8181 S. Parker Road, Centennial.

Property is between the 75-acre Norton Farm Open Space owned by the Town of Parker and the 107-acre Parker Jordan/Centennial Open Space. Visit a 155-year-old farm that was a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. Includes historic house, red barn, silo and milk shet, which were restored to their known conditions in the early 1900s.

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a barbecue lunch is available for purchase.

Registration is requested for the guided hike.

Contact the Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources at 303-6607334 or email mmonzani@douglas.co.us.

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Englewood

Household Hazardous Materials, Electronics Recycling: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

7 and Sept. 14 at Englewood Service Center, 2800 S. Platte River Drive. Open to residents of Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan and Columbine Valley. Proof of residency required. Call 303-762-2342 or email commdev@englewoodco.gov. For a list of accepted materials and costs, go to https://www.englewoodc. gov/inside-city-hall/boards-and-commissions/keep-englewood-beautiful/householdhazardous-material-drop-off

Englewood Art Exhibit: on display from Sept. 25 to Oct. 9 at the Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood.

More than 70 pieces by local artists. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 25. Artists who would like to participate can fill out an entry form or pick one up at the Englewood or Malley recreation centers or at the Englewood Public Library. Deadline to enter is Sept. 18. Call 303-762-2660 or go to https:// www.englewoodco.gov/parks-recreationlibrary/englewood-art-exhibit.

Franktown

Douglas County Open Space Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at Prairie Canyon Ranch Open Space, 4620 S. State Hwy 83, Franktown.

Highlights include a guided hike through a canyon, hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, live music and dancing, and a birds of prey exhibit. All activities are free, and

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Beautiful Sunset and Awesome Moonrise: 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Castlewood Canyon State Park, 2989 S. Highway 83, Franktown. Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park presents a free concert, performed by Mark Cormican, a singer, songwriter and John Denver tribute artist.

Go to www.castlewoodfriends.org.

Highlands Ranch

Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. A 10-week seminar that promotes healing for those going through a divorce or ending of a love relationship. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. Contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@gmail. com for cost information and to register. Go to bethwalkercoaching.com.

“The Diviners”: 7 p.m. Sept. 5-7 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. In the fictitious town of Zion, during the Great Depression, people have been living with loss, but when a new preacher comes to town, they find hope, even though that preacher has lost his own faith. The preacher gains purpose in caring for Buddy, a boy who lost his mother years before … but is it enough? Presented by the high school’s theater department; tickets available at the door or at hrhsthespians. com.

Highlands Ranch Pioneer Days: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Sept. 5-7 at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive. Historical reenactments, black smithing, pottery, Indian fry bread, a petting zoo, a real chuck wagon, livestock displays, and more. Hay rack rides will provide views of the ranch not typically seen by the public.

Tours of the mansion. Go to https://hrcaonline.org/about-us/guides-communication/ calendar-schedules/event-details/evr/1/ highlands-ranch-pioneer-days Howling Good Time, Doggie Splash: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Westridge Outdoor Pool, 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Small-dog hour (15 pounds or less; 15 inches tall or less) is from 9-10 a.m.

Call 303-791-2500 or go to HRCAonline.org.

Have Gardening Questions? Ask a Master Gardener: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

7 at Douglas County Libraries James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Go to dcl.org.

Highlands Ranch Historical Society Tours: Tuesday, Sept. 10, Denver Mob Tour, 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kassler Water Treatment Plant Tour, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 21, trip to see Native American Prayer Trees; Tuesday, Sept. 24, Cherokee Castle Tour, 9:30 a.m. to noon; Wednesday, Oct. 9, Denver Mob Tour, 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration required. Contact 720-932-6990 or nancy@thehrhs.org. Go to thehrhs.org.

Y.E.S.S. Parent Academy: 8-9:30 a.m. Sept.

12 at Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Highlands Ranch Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch. Open to anyone raising, mentoring or providing services for any

aged child. RSVP to pharvey@dcsheriff.net.

Deputy Sean Heidman will share updated curriculum and resources for keeping youth safe. Free continental breakfast provided by Rotary of Castle Rock and Denver Springs.

Art Show: through Sept. 12 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Features the work of three artists - Patricia Montano is displaying 2D art, Susan Bartholomew is displaying jewelry and Sally Van Der Kamp is displaying glass art.

First Contact: Discovery in the New Guinea Heartland: 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the James H. LaRue branch of Douglas County Libraries, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Peter Van Arsdale, co-leader of the discovery team, recounts the 1974 expedition that led to the discovery of Citak warriors in New Guinea. He’ll talk about the logistics of that expedition and the team’s findings. Film footage and still photos will also be presented. Van Arsdale, Ph.D., is an applied anthropologist and professor with the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Littleton

Littleton Main Street Historic Tour: 6-7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6 at the Littleton Courthouse, 2069 W. Littleton Blvd. Historic walking tour of Downtown Littleton Main Street. Learn about the history of the building, including the architecture, and the people who owned them. The tour is guided by a member of the City of Littleton Historical Preservation Board SEE CALENDAR, P39

Holiday

Craft Show and Mini-Market Admission is free to the public

Saturday Nov. 30

10am - 4pm

Sunday Dec. 1

10am - 2pm

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

15200 W. 6th Ave. Golden, CO.

Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the first-ever Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 100 exhibitors filling the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more.

Vendors Needed | Interested in selling your handmade crafts??

Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com All applications must be approved to participate

SPORTS STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Setter is set on volleyball Q&A with Bilello Why do you like your role as a setter and “quarterback” of the team?

As a setter you have a lot of leadership opportunities and you have a special way of connecting with your team. You basically run the whole court.

I’m calling plays and telling my hitters what they are going to be hitting. There are a lot of things you have to focus on.

What’s your favorite pre-game meal?

I love pasta salad with a lot of vegetables. It feels healthy and tastes good too.

Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Tom Brady. We’re a big Boston family and love Boston sports.

The way he runs his team and is a leader on his team plus his age is very admirable What would be a perfect performance in your sport?

It’s more of how I work with my team and how successful we are as a team. Of course I have individual goals for each game but it depends of which team we are playing.

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Jessie Bilello picked game she has long loved over softball

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enior Jessie Bilello was not listed on the first 2019 Heritage volleyball roster submitted to MaxPreps because of a computer glitch that has since been corrected.

And, it’s good she is on the roster because the Eagles need a premier setter like Bilello, who made a decision to play volleyball instead of softball.

“My mom (Michele) played in high school and college so when I was little we would play in the backyard and I kind of fell in love,” recalled Bilello. “I had to choose between volleyball and softball because they were in the same season.

“I couldn’t stop playing volleyball, I loved it too much. There was something different about volleyball. It is so fast-paced and the way you have to interact with you team is different. It’s a more exciting environment.”

COACH’S TAKE: ‘She works hard and is a kid that pushes everybody around her to be better. She is a driving force on this team.’

Hannah (Eberle) Lane, Heritage volleyball coach Have a suggestion for whom to feature in Student-Athlete Spotlight?

What is your favorite class in school and why?

Either math or science, I can’t decide. I like math because there is always a right answer. I think science is so interesting, There is so much to learn.

What do you like to do away from volleyball?

I spent a lot of time in the gym and doing homework. I like to lift and run a little to keep my stamina up.

What are your plans after high school?

I am committed to Binghamton University, where I will play volleyball and also probably study biology, and after that go to med school and become a surgeon.

Favorite book?

“To Kill a Mockingbird.” Each time you read it you find something new.

Email Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Key stats | Last season, Bilello played in 76 sets and led the team with 552 assists or 7.3 per set average. Heritage opens the 2019 season against rival Arapahoe on Sept. 5.

New head coach at Ranch making the best of things

V

ic Fangio of the Denver Broncos isn’t the first longtime assistant in the area to finally get a head coaching job.

Fangio, a 40-year coaching veteran as an assistant, welcomed the chance to finally become a head coach — but new Highlands Ranch head coach TJ Rubley wasn’t seeking the head position after 11 seasons as an assistant at Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch.

“I didn’t want to be a head coach, that’s not my deal,” said Rubley.

“Just the way Douglas County OVERTIME is structured, budgeting and all that stuff, you are a fundraiser, not a coach anymore, and I want to coach kids.

“Our kids are working so hard and they need Jim Benton somebody to be here for them and that’s why I accepted the job and agreed to do it.”

Rubley, whose son Jake is a junior quarterback for the Falcons and whose youngest son Luke is in middle school, is the fourth Highlands Ranch head football coach in four seasons.

“There’s a lot more logistical you have to deal with, you are talking about hiring, transportation, equipment and that kind of stuff,” he said. “That is taxing and not the fun part at all. As an assistant you are worried about game plans.’’

Rubley kept some of the assistants from last season’s staff and hired many newcomers for the defensive staff and lower-level aides.

“Our assistants are absolutely essential,” added Rubley, who was a quarterback at the University of Tulsa, was on the roster and played with three NFL teams, the Rhein Fire of the WLAF plus Winnipeg and Hamilton in the CFL. “We have a great group of assistants. They are qualified with varying backgrounds. We have guys that have been in the NFL, guys that have played a lot in college and guys that have been coaching in high school. Some guys that are just coming out of youth football. We are not a typical staff in the sense we are just a bunch of teachers. These are football guys.

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adjustments. Problem is our offensive guys are out there playing on defense so it’s hard to communicate to them.”

“I shared with them my visions and shared with them my expectations and how we do things. They all fit very well. At the end of the day I don’t want to fight with my coaches just to get something done. We have to all go in the right direction but they still have to be free thinkers.”

Rubley and his staff have will have to do a good job of preparing the team since the Falcons have one of the toughest schedules in the state. Six of the 10 games on the schedule are against teams ranked in the top 10 in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A preseason poll.

“It is a tough schedule and everybody asks: `Where did that come from?’” said Rubley. “I’ve never gotten a straight answer yet. I don’t know where the schedule came from, I just know we have 41 varsity players and it is going to take all of our players to pull the rope in the same direction. We have some good talent.

“We want to win. We played the majority of our season last year against the same schedule and we had five sophomores and a freshman on offense. We’re still young but we are experienced.”

Rubley is still the offensive coordinator.

“We have so many guys playing both ways, we have to use tempo,” he said. “Sometime we will go fast and sometimes we will slow it down.

Human resource management is one of our biggest challenges. It’s tough because you want to make

Honor roll Each week, several performances of south metro athletes and teams will be highlighted. This week’s performances were selected from games, matches and meets between Aug. 23 and Aug. 28.

• Aiden Krusoe of Highlands Ranch birdied two of the final four holes he played to finish with a 1-under-par 71 and took medalist honors in the Continental League golf tournament on Aug. 26 at South Suburban Golf Course.

• Cherry Creek’s volleyball team, ranked fifth in the CHSAANow.com poll, opened the season with a 3-0 sweep over the No. 9 Mountain Vista on Aug. 27. Seniors Brandi Montoya and Katherine Von Kraut each had nine kills to pace the Bruins.

• Arapahoe freshman Ava Escorcia won the Windjammer Invitational on Aug. 24 with a time of 19:06.00 to edge classmate Ava Mitchell by three seconds in the cross country meet.

• Valor Christian senior Cole Sprout won the Vista Nation XC 2-Mile Invitational on Aug. 23 with a course record time of 9:53.00.

• Junior Maddox Tinjum provided the offensive punch with three goals in Douglas County’s 4-2 boys soccer win over Liberty on Aug. 27.

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

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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.

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, 10/02/2019, 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.

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 16, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6131845 Original Principal Amount $2,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $2,000,000.00

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PUBLIC NOTICES First Publication: 8/15/2019 Last Publication: 9/12/2019 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: 06/12/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

First Publication: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 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;

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

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0313-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 12, 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) Loch Lomond LV, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, FredCo Development, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, BearBear LTD, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) BC47, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BC47, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 09, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6129411 Original Principal Amount $7,500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $3,960,895.92

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A PORTION 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, 10/09/2019, 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: 8/15/2019 Last Publication: 9/12/2019 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: 06/12/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Daniel L. Bray #37924 Michael A. Smith #10699 Husch Blackwell LLP 1050 17th Street, Suite 1500, Denver, CO 80265 (303) 892-4426 Attorney File # 514892-48 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.

Daniel L. Bray #37924 Michael A. Smith #10699 Husch Blackwell LLP 1050 17th Street, Suite 1500, Denver, CO 80265 (303) 892-4426 Attorney File # 514892-48

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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 0313-2019 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Real property in City of Littleton, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, described as follows: Parcel A: LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 1, LOT 3, BLOCK 5, LITTLETON VILLAGE REPLAT NO. 5, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED NOVEMBER 3, 2015 AT RECEPTION NO. D5126524, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Parcel B: Non-exclusive easements for the purpose of pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress and utilities, as set forth and subject to the Declaration of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Littleton Village Commercial Center recorded August 19, 2016 at Reception No. D6091767, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (collectively, the "Real Estate"); and together with: All additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Grantor for use in connection with the Real Estate and the development of the Real Estate and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental deed of trust or mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of the Deed of Trust; All buildings, structures, fixtures and improvements now located, or subsequently constructed or placed upon the Real Estate, including, without limit, all building materials and building equipment located on the Real Estate (collectively, the "Improvements"); All easements, rights-of-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Real Estate and the Improvements and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Real Estate, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Grantor of, in and to the Real Estate and the Improvements and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto; All machinery, apparatus, equipment, utility systems, appliances, fittings, fixtures, supplies, goods, and articles of personal property of every kind and nature located or subsequently located on the Real Estate and all attachments, accessions and replacements (individually and collectively, "Equipment"), and all of the right, title and interest of the Grantor in and to any Equipment which may be subjected to any title retention or security agreement superior in lien to the lien of this Deed of Trust. All Equipment being part and parcel of the Property and appropriated to the use of the Real Estate and, whether affixed or not, unless the Lender shall otherwise elect, deemed to be real estate and mortgaged under this Deed of Trust; All rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from the Real Estate or relating to any business conducted by the Grantor on the Real Estate, or under present or future leases, reservation and/or purchase agreements, land contracts, licenses or otherwise, all of which are specifically assigned and transferred to the Lender (collectively, the "Rents"); and Any and all awards or payments, including, without limit, interest on any awards or payments, and the right to receive them, which may be made with respect to the Property as a result of: the exercise of the right of eminent domain; the alteration of the grade of any street; any loss of or damage to any building or other improvement on the Real Estate; any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property; any refund due on account of the payment of real estate taxes, assessments or other charges levied against or imposed upon the Property; or any refund of utility deposits or right to any tenant deposit.

Legal Notice NO.: 0313-2019 First Publication: 8/15/2019 Last Publication: 9/12/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lots 1 through 4, Block 1; Lots 2 and 3, Block 5 Littleton Village Replat No. 5, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded November 3, 2015 under Reception No. D5126524, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; And Lot 1, Block 2, Littleton Village Subdivision, accordingly to the recorded plat thereof, recorded September 5, 2014, under Reception No. D4082531, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM: Lot l, Block 2, Littleton Village Subdivision, accordingly to the recorded plat thereof, recorded September 5, 2014, under Reception No. D408253 I, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. As evidenced in the Partial Release of Deed of Trust recorded in Arapahoe County on February 15, 2008 at Reception No. D8015248.

And Lot I, Block 1; Littleton Village Replat No. 5, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded November 3, 2015 under Reception No. D5126524, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. As evidenced in the Partial Release of Deed a/Trust recorded in Arapahoe County on February 25, 2019 at Reception No. D9015852.

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Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0288-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 4, 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) Russell B. Mowday and Susan M. Pecunia Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., Its Succsesors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc. Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5147913 Original Principal Amount $198,341.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $184,847.17 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: 5670 South Lowell Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80123.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) SPELLING OF GRANTOR NAME HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 5/15/2019 AT RECEPTION NO. D9045089 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. 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, 10/02/2019, 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: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 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: 06/04/2019 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:

DATE: 06/04/2019 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

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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 Holly Shilliday #24423 Erin Croke #46557 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-19-854317-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 0288-2019 LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT “A” THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 3, BUILDING D, THE LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, RECORDED JANUARY 24, 1972, RECEPTION NO. 1269988, AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE LEFT BANK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED JANUARY 21, 1972 IN BOOK 1989 AT PAGE 167 OF THE RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE 23, 1972 IN BOOK 2030 AT PAGE 277, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0288-2019 First Publication: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0293-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 4, 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) Loch Lomond LV, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, FredCo Development, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company and BearBear LTD, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) LV Holdings, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LV Holdings, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 10, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 16, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6131845 Original Principal Amount $2,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $2,000,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lots 1 through 4, Block 1; Lots 2 and 3, Block 5 Littleton Village Replat No. 5, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded November 3, 2015 under Reception No. D5126524, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; And Lot 1, Block 2, Littleton Village Subdivision, accordingly to the recorded plat thereof, recorded September 5, 2014, under Reception No. D4082531, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM: Lot l, Block 2, Littleton Village Subdivision, accordingly to the recorded plat thereof, recorded September 5, 2014, under Reception

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Also known by street and number as: 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, 10/02/2019, 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: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 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: 06/04/2019 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:

Jeffery O. McAnallen #11389 Markus Williams Young & Hunsicker LLC 1700 Lincoln Street Suite 4550, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 830-0800 Attorney File # 11457.002 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.: 0293-2019 First Publication: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0295-2019

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

On June 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) EMILY MONROE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BLATNIK MORTGAGE CONSULTANTS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2002 County of Recording

Littleton 9.5.19 * 1

Original Grantor(s) 36 Independent EMILYThe MONROE

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BLATNIK MORTGAGE CONSULTANTS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 09, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2124603 Original Principal Amount $101,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $69,998.10

Public Trustees

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 30 AND 31, BLOCK 13, JACKSONS BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4065 S. CHEROKEE 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, 10/02/2019, 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: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 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: 06/05/2019 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 # 00000008384810

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 28, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7134456 Original Principal Amount $1,200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,196,353.02

Public Trustees

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 1, DAYTON MEADOWS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 9689 E Prentice Circle, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/09/2019, 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: 8/15/2019 Last Publication: 9/12/2019 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: 06/07/2019 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: Robert W Hatch II #16888 Christopher J. Conant #40269 Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC 730 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 298-1800 Attorney File # 9689 E PRENTICE CIRCLE

Original Grantor(s) Shadden, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) Hunter-Kelsey I, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Hunter-Kelsey I, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 21, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 28, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7134456 Original Principal Amount $1,200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,196,353.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of

Also known by street and number as: 3763 S Federal Bl, 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, 10/09/2019, 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: 8/15/2019 Last Publication: 9/12/2019 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: 06/07/2019 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: Sandra J. Nettleton #42411 Nigel G Tibbles #43177 Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO190070 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.: 0306-2019 First Publication: 8/15/2019 Last Publication: 9/12/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0343-2019

On June 28, 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.

Legal Notice No.: 0304-2019 First Publication: 8/15/2019 Last Publication: 9/12/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0306-2019

On June 7, 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.

On June 7, 2019, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Public Trustees

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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

Lot 10, Block 7, Sheridan Hills Third Addition, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

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

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

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0304-2019

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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.

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.: 0295-2019 First Publication: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

Original Grantor(s) James D Harvey and Mary L. Harvey Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust September 07, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5139069 Original Principal Amount $115,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $87,465.89 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. Lot 10, Block 7, Sheridan Hills Third Addition, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 3763 S Federal Bl, Englewood, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL

Original Grantor(s) Adam Trowbridge and Randalee Trowbridge Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust August 06, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 10, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5089325 Original Principal Amount $294,566.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $277,883.21 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. THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 62 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE S89°48’41” W ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 157, BEING A 60.00 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S00°40’12”W ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 639.95 FEET; THENCE S89°30’23”W, A DISTANCE OF 2609.36 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE N00°41’19”E, ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 653.84 FEET TO

S89°48’41” W ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 157, BEING A 60.00 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S00°40’12”W ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 639.95 FEET; THENCE S89°30’23”W, A DISTANCE OF 2609.36 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE N00°41’19”E, ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 653.84 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE N89°48’41” E ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 2608.90 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Public Trustees

Also known by street and number as: 75 North County Road 157, Strasburg, CO 80136.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 6/9/2019 AT RECEPTION NO. D9059035 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. 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, 10/30/2019, 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: 9/5/2019 Last Publication: 10/3/2019 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: 06/28/2019 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 Holly Shilliday #24423 Erin Croke #46557 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-19-856082-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.: 0343-2019 First Publication: 9/5/2019 Last Publication: 10/3/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0281-2019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 31, 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) MATTHEW T MACHETTA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST OPTION LENDING Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 09, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 18, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4064233 Original Principal Amount $140,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,366.71 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 14 AND THE NORTH I/2 OF LOT 15, BLOCK 8, PREMIER ADDITION TO

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

September 5, 2019S

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 14 AND THE NORTH I/2 OF LOT 15, BLOCK 8, PREMIER ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3450 S GRANT ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.

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, 10/02/2019, 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: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 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: 05/31/2019 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 # 00000008401358

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.: 0281-2019 First Publication: 8/8/2019 Last Publication: 9/5/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0340-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 28, 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) John Daniel Ripley III and Kathye Ann Ripley Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of the West Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of the West Date of Deed of Trust March 05, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 18, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5026045 Original Principal Amount $130,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,965.00

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.

LOT 4, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7503 S Xanthia Pl, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

Littleton 9.5.19 * 2

NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF

COLORADO5, 2019 September

Also known by street and number as: 7503 S Xanthia Pl, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

Public Trustees 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, 10/30/2019, 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: 9/5/2019 Last Publication: 10/3/2019 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: 06/28/2019 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 Holly Shilliday #24423 Erin Croke #46557 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-19-862264-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.: 0340-2019 First Publication: 9/5/2019 Last Publication: 10/3/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0342-2019

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 28, 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) WILLIAM M DEWAR II AND MAUREEN A DEWAR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR IMPAC CMB TRUST SERIES 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5070940 Original Principal Amount $246,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $269,380.04

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 1, BLOCK 3, WALNUT HILLS-FILNG NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207528202003 Also known by street and number as: 7811 E BRIARWOOD BLVD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112-1308.

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,

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

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/30/2019, 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: 9/5/2019 Last Publication: 10/3/2019 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: 06/28/2019 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 # 19-021909 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.: 0342-2019 First Publication: 9/5/2019 Last Publication: 10/3/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2019-O-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT LITTERING AND SETTING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2019-O-23 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on September 16, 2019. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 60014 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Independent Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2019-O-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT LITTERING AND SETTING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 60015 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Plaintiff’s Attorney: Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Gina C. Botti #42005 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870

Summons and Sheriff Sales SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2019CV30353 Division: 202 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: THE STONE CANYON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: DAKISHA LASHUMBE PORTER aka DAKESHA PORTER; UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP.; WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.; 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 2019CV30353 captioned THE STONE CANYON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v. DAKISHA LASHUMBE PORTER aka DAKESHA PORTER; UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP.; WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.; SU RYDEN, the Arapahoe County Public Trustee, dated 6/4/19, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by THE STONE CANYON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, 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 Condominium Declaration for Stone Canyon Condominiums recorded with the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on 8/28/00 at Reception #B0107902 which establishes a lien for the benefit of THE STONE CANYON 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 H, 18287 EAST FLOYD AVENUE, STONE CANYON CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 19, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1219884, AND ANNEXATION RECORDED DECEMBER 19, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1219883 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR STONE CANYON CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON AUGUST 28, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0107902 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. also known as 18287 East Floyd Ave. #H Aurora CO 80013.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 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: August 15, 2019 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523073 First Publication: August 15, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2019CV030515 Plaintiff: THE HEATHER GARDENS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: PETER REPKA, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE A. SUTTON; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Gina C. Botti #42005 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment In Favor of Plaintiff and

Under an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment In Favor of Plaintiff and Against Defendant Peter Repka, As Executor of the Estate of Marjorie A. Sutton and for an Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure entered on June 3, 2019, in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Marjorie A. Sutton Original Lienor: The Heather Gardens Association.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Heather Gardens Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: June 22, 2018 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: June 22, 2018 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D8061226 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $4,768.41 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $15,501.41 Amount of Judgment entered June 3, 2019: $13,501.41 Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, TO-WIT: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/144TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENT AS MAY BE SET OUT IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF HEATHER GARDENS AS FILED OF RECORD, EXCLUDING ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT SITUATE ON SAID LOT AND BLOCK ABOVE DESCRIBED IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATE EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT HEREIN CONVEYED. PARCEL 2: ALL OF THAT SPACE OR AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF THE APARTMENT AT 13606 E. BATES AVE., APT. 403, (FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE NUMBERED AS UNIT 25117 IN BUILDING NO. 202), NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, ON FEBRUARY 9, 1973 AT RECEPTION NO. 1339813.

PARCEL 3: AN UNDIVIDED 1/48TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA IS LOCATED. TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED, THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE BUILDING DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID LOT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN BUILDINGS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (5) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY PARKING STALL NO. 7, IN PARKING LOT NO. 1, LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE PROPOSED AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE ABOVE NUMBERED STALL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 13606 E. Bates Avenue, #403, Aurora, CO 80014.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o’clock A.M., on October 17th, 2019, in front of the flagpole of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.**

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Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Summons and Sheriff Sales

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

Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3851.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 16th day of July, 2019.

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523095 First publication: August 22nd, 2019 Last publication: September 19th, 2019 Published in: Littleton Independent, 750 W. Hampden, Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: CANTERBURY AT RIVERWALK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: DANIEL L CASTRO; M&T BANK; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; RIVERWALK MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC.; and SUSAN KAY RYDEN AS PULIC TRUSTEE FOR 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.: 8371.0112 Case No.: 2019CV030940 Div: 402 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of 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).

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.8999 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Canterbury at Riverwalk Condominium Association

Address of Plaintiff: Canterbury at Riverwalk Condominium Association, Inc. c/o LCM Property Management, Inc. 1776 South Jackson Street, Ste. 300 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No.: 523153 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 In the Interest of: Azzi Joyner Petitioner: Tabatha Shanine Joyner v.

Respondent: Eriel Scott Party Without Attorney: Tabatha Shanine Joyner Case Number: 19 JV 522 Division 12: Courtroom 12 SUMMONS TO DISCLAIM PATERNITY

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Petitioner: Tabatha Shanine Joyner v.

Respondent: Eriel Scott Party Without Attorney: Tabatha Shanine Joyner Case Number: 19 JV 522 Division 12: Courtroom 12

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SUMMONS TO DISCLAIM PATERNITY

To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court in which it is represented that the Petitioner is disclaiming that Eriel Scott is the biological father of the named children in the Petition. The Petition, requests that the Court enter judgment and grant such further relief as the Court deems proper, including requiring you to pay costs of this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1315) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

You are hereby summoned to appear BY PHONE for a hearing in Division 12 of the Arapahoe District Court on October 3, 2019, at 9 a.m., at which time an Order may be entered identifying whether the Petitioner/Respondent is/is not the biological father of the children identified in the Petition and any other orders as appropriate.

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §19-4-105.5, provides that upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties for 120 days after its effective date, unless all parties consent to a modification of the temporary injunction. Either party may apply to the Court to modify the length of time the temporary injunction is in effect.

You are hereby advised that, pursuant to state statute §19-4-105.5, C.R.S., this request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order establishing paternity, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other party: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

If you fail to appear at the stated time and place, the Court may enter orders as addressed in the Petition.

Date: August 26, 2019 Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy Legal Notice No.: 523179 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: October 3, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S Potomac Street Centennial. CO 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of: Elizabeth and Peter Johnson (name of person seeking to adopt) For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 19JA20 Division: 22 Courtroom: 22 NOTICE OF HEARING

Public Notice

Notice To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHAEL McCORMICK, A/K/A PATRICK McCORMICK, A/K/A MICHAEL P. McCORMICK, A/K/A M. PATRICK McCORMICK, A/K/A MICHAEL PATRICK McCORMICK, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30772 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 January 15, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

James Alton McCormick Personal Representative 781 Klondike Dr Buffalo, WY 82834 Legal Notice No.: 523150 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeanne V. Reeves, a/k/a Jeanne Varian Reeves, a/k/a Jeanne Reeves, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 30754 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 December 26, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jennifer A. Reeves, Personal Representative c/o Griffin H. Bridgers Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 523152 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Estate of Randall Wayne Long JR, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR030716 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 December 30th, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

S. Blake Harris, Esq. #45942 Attorney to the Personal Representative 1610 Wynkoop Street, Suite 550 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 523163 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CATHERINE G. ASMAN, a/k/a CATHERINE GRACE ASMAN, a/k/a CATHERINE GRACE ARMSTRONG, Deceased.

Case Number: 2019 PR 30791 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 December 30, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: A. Paul Asman 245 The Orchard Way Roswell, Georgia 30075 Legal Notice No.: 523164 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

To: Michael Briels and Melissa Briels

Public Notice

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of THOMAS RAY OLMSTED, a/k/a THOMAS R. OLMSTED, a/k/a THOMAS OLMSTED, Deceased.

Case Number: 2019 PR 30795

lf applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on September 19, 2019 at 2:00PM in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Legal Notice No.: 523141 First Publication: August 15, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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 December 30, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Lela A. Olmsted 6319 S. Blackhawk Way Aurora, CO 80016 Legal Notice No.: 523168 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of THERON LOYD STRICKLAND, JR., a/k/a THERON LOYD STRICKLAND, a/k/a THERON L. STRICKLAND, a/k/a THERON STRICKLAND, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30820

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHAEL McCORMICK, A/K/A PATRICK McCORMICK, A/K/A MICHAEL P. McCORMICK, A/K/A M. PATRICK McCORMICK,

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 December 30, 2019, or the claims may

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of THERON LOYD STRICKLAND, JR., a/k/a THERON LOYD STRICKLAND, a/k/a THERON L. STRICKLAND, a/k/a THERON STRICKLAND, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30820

Notice To Creditors

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 30, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Judith M. Strickland Personal Representative c/o Goddard & Hawkins, PC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 625 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No.: 523174 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stimson R. Kennedy, a/k/a Stimson Roper Kennedy, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 30773 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 January 6, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Kathryn Kennedy Personal Representative 3275 S. Tulare Ct. Denver, CO 80231 Legal Notice No.: 523182 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cheryl Anne Kramer, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30785 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 January 6, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret Jean Maddron, Personal Representative 2727 Stanton Avenue North Bend, OR 97459 Legal Notice No.: 523183 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley LaRue Keiser, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 30810 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 January 6, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Maria Theresa B. Lopez, Esq., Attorney for Kenneth E. Keiser, Jr., Personal Representative 501 S. Cherry St. - Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No.: 523184 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WOLFRED W. BLOCK, a/k/a WOLFRED WULFSOHN BLOCK, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30830 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 January 6, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Robert D. Block 32 Salinas Avenue San Anselmo, California 94960 Legal Notice No.: 523185 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Karen K. Ambrose, aka Karen Kay Ambrose, aka Karen Ambrose, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30798 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 15, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 15, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stacy Lynn Helmuth and Brian P. Helmuth Co-Personal Representatives 10903 Benton Place Parker, CO 80134

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 523142 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy E. Thompson, aka Dorothy Eloise Thompson, aka Dorothy Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30757 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 December 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Theodore D. Dreyer, aka Ted Dreyer Personal Representative c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 316 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No: 523143 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael LeRoy Maher, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR290 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 December 22, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

September 5, 2019S Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 26, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jason Christopher Blanc be changed to Genevieve Lynn Blanc Case No.: 2019 C 100696 By: Shana Kloek Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523178 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 13, 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 Joshua Marc Peters be changed to Joshua Marc Newmark Case No.: 19C100654 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523149 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Jonathan F. Maher Personal Representative 79 Wintergreen Drive Beaufort, SC 29906

Public notice is given on August 15, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No: 523146 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Barbara Galvan be changed to Barbara Atilano Case No.: 19 C 100668

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alan Rich Chu, aka Alan R. Chu, aka Alan Chu, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30708 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 December 23, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alison Chu Personal Representative c/o Zumalt & Sigler LLC 1536 Cole Blvd., No. 330 Lakewood, Colorado 80401 Legal Notice No: 523154 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Roland Riss III, aka Richard Riss III, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR302 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 December 29, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Toni Riss Personal Representative 4822 Orchard Ridge Drive Garland, TX 75043 Legal Notice No: 523157 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523155 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 15, 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 Jazmine Carolina Galvan be changed to Jazmine Carolina Atilano-Rodriguez Case No.: 19 C 100670 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523156 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 14, 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 Jelena Eliannah Chavez be changed to Jayden Ezekiel Chavez Case No.: 2019C100665 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523160 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Inge L. Morosow, aka Ingeborg L. Morosow, Deceased Case Number: 2019 PR 30816

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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 December 30, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth V. Barraud Personal Representative 6731 S. Ivy Way, No. B-1 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 523165 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on August 12, 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 Alemaya Megerza Solomon be changed to Niguss Yohannes Solomon Case No.: 2019C100650 By: Shana Kloek Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523161 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Stacy Lynn Helmuth and Brian P. Helmuth Co-Personal Representatives 10903 Benton Place Parker, CO 80134

Public notice is given on August 19, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No: 523142 First Publication: August 22, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Joy Elizabeth Page be changed to Joy Elizabeth Gordon Case No.: 2019 C 100674

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Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Dr. Ira Dauber, other cardiologists, and providers from South Denver Cardiology for a free, fun, walking program. Go to https://www. southdenver.com/event-registration/?ee=9012.

Acrylic Fun with Lance Green: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Register online at www.heritage-guild.com and select Current Workshops. Breakfast coffee and treats will be provided. Feel free to bring treats to share. Contact Mary kay Jacobus, workshop director, at mkart1224@gmail.com.

Jerry Barlow Music Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow performs a synthesis of traditional music from the British Isles and his own original Celticinspired compositions. Call 303-795-3961.

Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick and Thin: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Go to https://www.southdenver. com. An overview of warfarin therapy with an emphasis on safety.

9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. RSVP by noon the Wednesday before the luncheon.

Go to www.LivingandAgingWellLuncheon. eventbrite.com.

The History of Colorado: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Active Minds program. Call 303-7970600 to RSVP.

Joyful Celebration: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at Joy Lutheran Church and Joyful Mission Preschool, 7051 Parker Hills Court, Parker. Outdoor worship with live music, followed by a free barbecue lunch, bouncy houses, face painting, games, prizes and fun. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. with activities to follow at 11:30 a.m. Go to joylc. org.

Town Hall: 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at Littleton High School, 199 E. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Attending are Congressman Jason Crow and State Reps. Meg Froelich and Tom Sullivan. Hear plans for the next legislative session and share your voice with your elected representatives. Go to https://www.froelichforcolorado. com/events Yoga in the Gardens: 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 25 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to http://hudsongardens.doubleknot.com/ openrosters/ViewActivitySpaceAvailable.aspx ?OrgKey=4093&CategoryID=21327

Parker

Wills and Trusts: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept.

13 at Arapahoe Community College in Parker.

Presented by Parker Pals, a monthly selfhelp group for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Speaker is Daniel Champan, attorney.

Family and care partners welcome. Parker Pals provides support, MS education, shared information, speakers, and programs. Contact Kathie Spies, group leader, for information at 720-842-0401.

Photography Exhibit by Gwen Paton: through Family Fun: Field Day: 1-2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Sept. 27 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Powers Ave., Littleton. Matted, framed prints Mainstreet, Parker. Participate in races, play and canvas prints. Subjects include rusty old with bubbles, and enjoy sweet treats with trucks as well as abstracts. Closeups of leaf your family. Weather permitting, this event patterns are included in a series in the lime will take place at Discovery Park adjacent to green we all love. Gwen’s work has appeared Douglas County Libraries in Parker. Recomon the Littleton annual calendar for 2018 and mended for families with kids ages 3-5.

2019. She is frequently a contributor to the Eye Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resisof the Camera Exhibits in Littleton. Gwen is acDCL.org. tance: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 9 at PUBLIC NOTICE tive in the Focus Camera Club in Lone Tree.

South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be Southpark Drive, Littleton. Go to https://www. received southdenver.com. Find out why diabetes devel- PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is given on August 19, 2019, thatby a noon Wednesday for publication Petition for a Change of Name ofthe an adult has following week. To place a calendar item, ops, how it affects your body and learn Public aboutNotice of Petition for Change of Name been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia. some small changes can make huge improveLiving and Aging Well Senior Luncheon: 11:30 The petition requests that the name of notice is given on July 24, 2019, that a ments in your glucose levels of and overallPublic health. a.m.oftoName 1 p.m.

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Usama to Public Notice of Petition for Change Name Petition for a Change of an adult9has 8th Annual Scavenger Hunt: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 7. Purchase a clue list for $5 at Town Hall, 2450 W. Main St. Answer the questions by exploring Historic Downtown Littleton. Prize drawings begin at town hall at 3:30 p.m. You must be present to win. Presented by Historic Littleton Inc.

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Public notice is given on August 19, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Name Changes

The petition requests that the name of Joy Elizabeth Page be changed to Joy Elizabeth Gordon Case No.: 2019 C 100674 By: E. Leitt Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523162 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 24, 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 Esedora Padilla be changed to Doreen Esedora Padilla Case No.: 19 C 100596 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523172 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Esedora Padilla be changed to Doreen Esedora Padilla Case No.: 19 C 100596

Name Changes

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523172 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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

Name Changes

Legal Notice No: 523173 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 27, 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 Usama Saiful-Rasul be changed to Usama Saiful Rasul Case No.: 2019 C 100675 By: Shana Kloek, Clerk of Court Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523173 First Publication: August 29, 2019 Last Publication: September 12, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Rocky Mountain Woodturning Club meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd.

Saint Patrick’s Brewing Company offers bocce ball and ping pong tournaments. Bocce ball tournaments are at 2 p.m. Sundays, and ping pong is from 7 p.m. to close Thursdays.

Play is first-come, free play. Saint Patrick’s is at Santa Fe and Bowles, right on the river. Call 303-718-7575.

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www. saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

Stroller Strides is a group fitness program that provides moms with a challenging workout and the opportunity to build relationships and gain the emotional support needed to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. For more information, visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail kandk@strollerstrides.net.

Usama Saiful Rasul Case No.: 2019 C 100675

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on August 19, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

CLUBS

The petition requests that the name of Luz Evelin Rea be changed to Evelyn Rea Case No.: 2019 C 100704 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523180 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 27, 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 Assayehegn Berhe Gebreselassie be changed to Assayehegn Berhe Case No.: 19 C 100703 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523181 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 28, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Alexander James Lyon be changed to Lexi James Lyon Case No.: 19 C 100713 Shana Kloak, Clerk of Court By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523186 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 28, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Alexander James Lyon be changed to Lexi James Lyon Case No.: 19 C 100713

Without public notices, the government wouldn’t have to say anything else.

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

Public notices are a community’s window into the government. From zoning regulations to local budgets, governments have used local newspapers to inform citizens of its actions as an essential part of your right to know. You know where to look, when to look and what to look for to be involved as a citizen. Local newspapers provide you with the information you need to get involved.

Legal Notice No: 523186 First Publication: September 5, 2019 Last Publication: September 19, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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