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REVVING UP: The project that will add toll lanes to C-470 is starting to move along P3

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Resident A.J. Wynkoop hangs an ornament on a Christmas tree at Highline Place Memory Care in Littleton. Two dozen middle school-age youths from the Binning Family Foundation brought two trees to Highline Place and helped residents decorate them on Dec. 1. “The good old-fashioned custom of cutting a tree and setting it up is a cherished part of earlier life for many of the people here,” said Highline Place community relations director Jodi Cornman. The Binning Family Foundation, based in Littleton, operates programs designed to support the personal development of Colorado youths.

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NEWS IN A HURRY City seeks board members Littleton is searching for residents to fill vacancies on the city’s various authorities, boards and commissions.

Applications and a list of vacancies are available at www.littletongov.org/boards.

Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Jan. 31.

Questions may be directed to the city clerk at 303-7953753.

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Curtice Street Marketplace vendor, shopkeeper About me I’m a vendor and shopkeeper at Curtice Street Marketplace. We’re an occasional marketplace. We’ve been open about 3½ years, and there are about six dealers that sell antique, vintage and handcrafted items. We all rent our own space, and upstairs there are three artists’ studios.

We’re only open the first Friday and Saturday and third weekend of every month. When you’re only open a certain amount of time, people make a plan, they put you on their calendar. And it’s nice for us that we don’t have to work all the time. In the summertime we get a lot of people visiting from out of town, but otherwise it’s a lot of local people, and a lot of return customers.

Election results certified The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s Office certified official results of the 2016 general election on Nov. 22.

Official results can be viewed at www.arapahoevotes.com.

“Nearly three out of four Arapahoe County voters made their voices heard in this historic election,” said Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane.

A career in antiques I did the same thing before. I had a shop for about three years. I had a business partner and we had a shop on Rapp Street, and before that I had a space. I just love vintage and I love antiques and I like being around it. It just feels good. My husband would say “where are you going to put that?” so I thought I’d have a shop. It’s a way to still enjoy it but not have it all.

Moving around We’ve moved around a lot because my husband worked for the Fish and Wildlife Service. He’s retired now. We moved here about 14 years ago from Washington state. I’m from Northern California originally.

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Earthwork has begun along C-470 as part of the expansion of the highway. KYLE HARDING

Work begins on C-470 expansion; nighttime lane closures underway

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nighttime lane closures along C-470 have begun as work gets underway on an expansion of the freeway.

Flatiron Construction is continuing earthwork for the expansion behind temporary barriers between Lucent Boulevard and Quebec Street, as well as realignment of Broadway under the freeway. Widening is set for the bridge over Big Dry Creek this month, with bridges over University and Erickson boulevards in January and February.

The biggest change to C-470 will be the addition of toll lanes, with two of them westbound between I-25 and Colorado Boulevard and one from Colorado to Wadsworth Boulevard,

and one eastbound toll lane from Platte Canyon Road to I-25.

Project manager Jerome Estes said that toll lanes were chosen over highoccupancy vehicle lanes in part to help pay for the project. The construction is mostly financed by loans that will be paid for using the collected tolls. The cost of the project is $215 million, or $318 million including debt service.

In addition to the express lanes, upgrades will include pavement reconstruction, auxiliary lanes at certain locations, curve realignment, widening or replacement of bridges and grade separations for the C-470 multi-use trail that runs parallel to the freeway. Work is expected to be completed in 2019.

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Arapahoe Community College opens education door wider Students with intellectual disabilities seek degrees, certificates in pilot program

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When she graduated from Heritage High School in 2013, Maggie Cullen didn’t think going to college was in her future.

Cullen has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as a mood disorder and a tic disorder.

But she’s getting her shot at higher education through the Elevate program at Arapahoe Community College, one of three pilot programs in the state designed to help students with intellectual disabilities go to college.

Cullen hopes to earn a certificate and go on to a career as a paraprofessional educator.

“I’ve been around those kids and I have a passion for them,” she said.

Cullen is one of seven students enrolled in the Elevate for its first semester. For now, the students are taking two classes as a cohort to help prepare them — one on interpersonal communications and one on college success.

But as they move on at ACC, they will separate and take classes in their chosen fields alongside the general

Maggie Cullen listens to a lecture on time management in a college success course for students in the Elevate program at Arapahoe Community College. Elevate is designed to give students with intellectual disabilities a chance at earning an associate’s degree or a certificate.

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One of the mentors, Ruby Rendon, is studying to be a special education teacher and has an autistic son.

“When I heard about this program, I wanted to be a part of it,” she said.

Another of the Elevate students, Cassandra Hines, is seeking an associate degree in child care and hopes to teach music to young children.

“I love working with kids,” said the 2013 Arapahoe High School graduate.

Rachel Weir, director of student access services at ACC, said that programs like Elevate will allow those with intellectual disabilities to be more successful in life.

“They have dreams of getting a job and supporting themselves and they also want to get married and have families,” said Weir, who worked with a similar program at University of North Florida as an undergraduate student.

Elevate, along with similar programs at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and the University of Northern Colorado, are is funded by a state Senate bill passed earlier this year and by the nonprofit Colorado Initiative for Inclusive Higher Education — although Weir said that the $75,000 per year allocated by the state does not go far.

Meanwhile, both Cullen and Hines are enjoying their time at ACC and are working with the student life office to form a club for the program.

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Louisiana native brings bayou to Littleton Restaurant offers Cajun comfort food along Santa Fe Drive

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Greg Jones said that he was reluctant to eat at The Lost Cajun restaurant in Breckenridge while on a ski trip to his place in Keystone, but his son insisted.

“I don’t eat Cajun food outside of Louisiana,” he remembered saying at the time.

Jones moved to Colorado two years ago from Alexandria, a city in the central part of Louisiana, so that his wife, Karin, could take a job as a nursing administrator at HealthSouth in Littleton, but he had spent most of his life in the Bayou State.

“As soon as I tasted it, I knew this was food from home,” Jones said.

The Lost Cajun is a small chain started by another Louisianian living in Colorado, Raymond Griffin, who opened the first restaurant in Frisco six years ago. It now boasts 11 locations, six in Colorado and the remainder in Texas, Tennessee and South Carolina.

After eating there, Jones set out to become a franchisee and open the first location of the restaurant in the Denver area, at 5350 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

“I lived my entire life in Louisiana,” he said. “I know what this food is supposed to taste like.”

Jones is a retired accountant and his father was in the grocery business, but going back generations, his ancestors were farmers, fishermen and trappers.

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“He called me and said ‘I want to open a restaurant’ and I said ‘no, you don’t,’ ” Schaffer said.

Schaffer had no experience with Cajun food, but has grown to appreciate the complexity of its mainstays, like gumbo and jambalaya.

“The flavors, they just build

and develop,” he said.

Jones is proud of having received compliments on the food from fellow Louisianians.

“This food is what is cooked in their momma’s kitchen,” he said. “Every Monday they had red beans and rice. Every weekend they had gumbo.

Four hundred years of culture — in Louisiana, our culture revolves around food.”

He’s also proud of repeat customers, a factor that he says is an important measure of success for restaurants.

Jones said he’s competing against himself to offer the

best experience possible to his customers — comfort food combined with Southern hospitality — instead of competing against a pair of restaurants in the area with similar fare: Lucille’s Creole Café, located nearby on Bowles Avenue, and NoNo’s Café, off County Line Road.

He says the signature dishes are probably gumbo and jambalaya, which he calls “essential Cajun,” but he also sells a lot of catfish, and fried alligator is on the menu as well. He has a hard time saying what his favorite is.

“If I were pinned down, I’d

have to say the roast beef po’ boy,” he said.

He doesn’t sell Colorado beers, other than Coors.

Nothing against Colorado craft beer, but he says you can buy it anywhere here. He gets beer from Abita Brewing Company, a Louisiana brewer.

Jones has big plans for the location, in the Riverbend center along Santa Fe Drive, including a patio.

“We’ll be doing crawfish boils, we’ll be having live music,” he said. “We’re looking to turn this into a little corner of Louisiana right here.”

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Brothers beat drum for bug-eating Pair hope Americans will jump at chance to eat cricket-based protein

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dave Baugh first ate bugs while serving in Southeast Asia in the Marine Corps.

“The first time, it was kind of weird,” he admits. “And then, the more places we went to, we ate different kinds of bugs.”

For many people, that experience may just become a story to tell their kids. For Dave and his twin brother, Lars, it was an idea for a business.

“It kind of started the conversation, the gears turning, with Lars and I,” Dave said.

“Why don’t people in America do this?” the 2006 Arapahoe High School graduates wondered.

Lars, who had embarked on a corporate sales career after graduating from the University of Arizona, told Dave — who had commissioned as a public affairs officer in the Marines after graduating from the University of Colorado — that he had heard of an American startup creating protein bars from crickets.

Last fall, after Dave left the Marines and Lars left his career, they started their own company, Lithic Nutrition, with hopes that cricketbased bars and powders will soon be seen as a direct replacement for whey and soy products.

They developed recipes with the help of a local food science consultant, Erin Price, and settled on three flavors of cricket-based protein bars: banana bread, blueberry vanilla and dark chocolate brownie.

They soft-launched in July and then started a crowd-funding campaign, raising more than $12,000 on Kickstarter to bring the bars and a protein powder to market. For now, the brothers make the bars themselves in a 120-square-foot “clean room” in a small commercial space in Aurora, but they hope to contract out the process as the business scales up.

In order to do that, the Centennial residents must convince Americans that not only is it OK to eat bugs, but desirable.

But why eat insects?

“The premise behind the name ‘Lithic’ is people have been eating bugs since the Paleolithic era,” Dave said. “Our bodies know how to process them. About 80 percent of the world still eats insects regularly.”

While that may be true, Western society may still shy away from eating them. The Baughs say that their target audience is the “nutrionally conscious athlete” — including climbers, triathletes and Crossfit enthusiasts.

“That audience is typically more

Arapahoe High School graduates Dave, left, and Lars Baugh hope that American fitness enthusiasts will ditch their conventional protein bars and powders for replacements made from crickets. KYLE HARDING concerned about the quality of fuel that they’re taking in,” Dave said.

They tout not only a high level of protein, but other nutrients like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, vitamin B-12 and fiber.

And raising crickets is easier on the environment than larger animals, which they hope resonates with green, outdoorsy Coloradans.

“It has the highest conversion ratio of input to output,” Lars said.

“You can feed them byproducts, like barley hops and cornstalks,” Dave added. “They’ll almost eat anything.”

They Baughs source their crickets from a farm in Thailand. They say that it takes less than a gallon of water to raise a pound of protein from crickets, compared to 2,800 gallons for a pound of beef. Crickets also have an advantage when it comes to land use.

“You can condense them into buckets, raise them vertically, compared to several acres for a pound of beef,” Dave said.

They also say crickets have an advantage over plant proteins, which do not contain essential amino acids that animal proteins do.

In Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, crickets are often deepfried and eaten as a snack. But with-

‘We integrate everything as a powder, so you never see the insect to begin with.’

Dave Baugh, co-founder of Lithic Nutrition out knowing a Lithic bar contains about 60 of the tiny critters, you would never think you were eating insects by biting into one.

“It’s not like a barbecued scorpion on a stick or something like you might see in Thailand,” Dave said. “We integrate everything as a powder, so you never see the insect to begin with.”

There are also no pictures of crickets on any of Lithic’s branding.

They have set up their tent and handed out samples at events around the area over the last few months, like the Denver Veterans Day 5K and 10K, and are encouraged by the response they’ve received.

“Almost 100 percent of people are at least willing to try it,” Lars said.

“There hasn’t been as large of a barrier as we perceived there would be.”

Why crickets?

“There are a couple other (types of insects) that I thought of, based on what I was eating all over Asia,” Dave said.

He said crickets are more readyto-farm, with fewer variations than other “There’s starting to be some more bugs popping up here and there,” Lars said. “Mealworms are probably going to be the next innovation.”

They think that their choice of cricket is better than their competitors. They chose Acheta domesticus, or the house cricket, which they say has superior taste to Gryllodes sigillatus, or the banded cricket, in use by the small number of other U.S. companies in the same market.

“You only get one chance to prove to people cricket can taste good,” Dave said.

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Task force needed for Highlands Ranch light rail extension Stakeholders will meet quarterly to keep momentum going

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Various stakeholders are discussing establishing a task force that would work to extend light rail into Highlands Ranch from the Mineral Station on Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.

The 2 1/2-mile long Southwest Extension, estimated to cost about $145 million, would end at a stop south of C-470, northwest of Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus and west of Lucent Boulevard near the Solana multi-family housing project under construction.

“It is really incumbent for those affected by the project to demonstrate cohesive support,” said Doug Tisdale, director-elect of Regional Transportation District H, who will replace term-limited Kent Bagley this January. District H encompasses Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley and portions of western Centennial and Greenwood Village.

The task force would meet quarterly “to keep momentum going and demonstrate that we are going forward,” said Tisdale, also executive vice president for economic development of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and former mayor of Cherry Hills Village.

At a Nov. 16 public meeting at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, Bagley told a room of about 20 stakeholders — including Douglas County, Denver South Transportation Management

A task force will be needed to secure expansion of light rail from the Mineral Station in Littleton to Highlands Ranch.

FILE PHOTO Association, the Highlands Ranch Metro District, the City of Littleton, the City of Englewood, the Englewood Foundation, Sterling Ranch and the South Metro Denver Chamber — that the project needs a task force team, which he later called the 20/20 Foresight Group.

According to Bagley, RTD has invested $25 million into the Southwest Line extension, which includes property acquisition at the future Lucent Station north of Children’s Hospital, preliminary planning and engineering for the entire corridor, acquisition of all track right-of-way and purchase of light rail vehicles.

But for the Southwest Extension to progress, stakeholders and other third parties need to match a minimum of 2.5 percent — roughly $4 million — as

the minimum requirement for all rail corridor projects. The project would also require vote approval from 10 of 15 RTD directors.

Terry Nolan, general manager of the Highlands Ranch Metro District, said he would like to see the Southwest Light Rail extended to Highlands Ranch sooner rather than later, highlighting the benefit to commuters in the area and the positive influence on economic development.

“The value of property in the vicinity of the station would increase,” Nolan said in an email correspondence. “Employees and customers of Highlands Ranch businesses would be able to use light rail as an alternative to driving.”

The downsides Nolan sees are traffic coming into Highlands Ranch to ac-

cess the station and cost, if the Metro District is expected to contribute to the extension.

The Southwest Extension is part of the 2004 voter-approved FasTracks Plan, which includes 122 miles of new commuter rail and light rail, 18 miles of bus rapid transit service, 21,000 parking spaces at rail and bus stations, redirected bus service for bus and rail connections and the redevelopment of Denver Union Station.

The Southwest Extension would have about 700 parking spaces to start, which would alleviate rush hour traffic at Mineral Station, Bagley said.

“It will provide parking for those in Highlands Ranch and other parts of Douglas County,” he said, “so people wouldn’t have to use Mineral Station, which is the only other station in the area.”

The extension is projected to take about three years from start to finish, but there is no timeline for when construction will begin.

“We don’t have any information relative to timing,” Bagley said.

The extension is one of four unfunded FasTracks-approved rail extensions across metro Denver. It is among the least expensive — an extension of commuter rail from 70th and Pecos to Longmont is projected to cost $1.5 billion.

Tisdale will continue to host semiannual meetings with stakeholders so that when funding becomes available, the project is shovel-ready.

Bagley said he will continue to help with the Southwest Extension when his term expires.

“All of the users along the Southwest Extension want it completed,” he said. “The sub-regional stakeholders want to see this completed as proposed in the 2004 vote.”

TriCity Academy receives grant from state department of education Planned charter school awarded start-up funds

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In late November, the Colorado Department of Education notified the planned charter school in Englewood, TriCity Academy, that it had received a $196,500 start-up grant.

“We are very excited to receive this grant. It will help us move forward hiring staff and doing marketing to let people know we plan to open in August 2017,” said Rick Gillit, academy board president. “We felt pretty confident we would be approved for the state grant. That is because had

been approved for the state start-up grant twice before but couldn’t accept it because we hadn’t been yet received a charter to open our school.”

Start-up grants come from about $3.1 million in federal funds administered by the state board of education.

The academy press release said about 30 schools applied for start-up grants and 15 were awarded.

TriCity Academy, Englewood’s first charter school, was awarded a charter by the Charter School Institute in June 2016, allowing organizers begin planning to open in August 2017 The school plans to begin operation with 400 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Expectations are that one grade will be added each year until the academy has classes for 600 students

in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The academy is still negotiating a lease for a building near the intersection of Hampden Avenue and Santa Fe Drive that will house the school.

“We expect to use about 30,000 square feet for two classrooms per grade, a combined cafeteria and gym and offices,” Gillit said. “We expect to eventually expand to a 50,000-square-foot facility.”

Advocates began first began seeking a charter for a school in Englewood in 2012, and TriCity Academy submitted a charter school application to the Englewood and Sheridan districts on Aug. 1, 2014.

The application requested approval to open a kindergarten through eighth grade charter school in one of the

two school districts for the 2015-16 school year.

Because of the lengthy appeals in the charter application process, the request was altered, proposing the school open for the 2016-17 school year.

The school board denied the application in November 2014 and the academy appealed the ruling to the Colorado Board of Education. The state board heard the appeal Jan. 7 and ruled in favor of the academy. The state board’s ruling ordered the district and academy to negotiate a contract.

That didn’t happen and the academy again appealed to the state.

Before the state board was scheduled to hear the appeal, the academy and school district reached the agreement, allowing TriCity to successfully apply to the

Charter School Institute for a charter to open the school in Englewood.

The school will use the Core Knowledge curriculum and students will not pay tuition to attend the academy.

Students will be required to wear uniforms and free breakfast will be offered prior to the start of each school day.

The academy will be independent and will not be a part of the Englewood School District. However, plans are to closely follow the same schedule as Englewood’s elementary schools.

Those interested in signing up students to attend the academy can go the website at TriCityAcademy.org, click on the letter of intent tab and fill out the form.

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inter weather made its debut in recent weeks — better late than never — temporarily causing slick roads and blurred visibility.

As the season enters full swing, travel experts advise motorists to drive with caution and adjust their vehicles for upcoming weather.

“The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office takes our roadway safety serious,” said Douglas County Traffic Sgt. Chris Washburn. “Your safety and the safety of your loved ones depends on your full attention to your driving.”

Below are five tips from traffic experts to ensure safe travels this winter.

Slow down Maneuvering on ice and snow requires slower speeds.

In an email correspondence, Washburn advised: “Increase your following distance and decrease your speed to allow more stopping room.”

The American Automobile Association agrees.

“The normal dry-pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to 10 seconds,” AAA’s Winter Driving

Tip webpage says. “This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.”

AAA also tells motorists to accelerate and decelerate slowly.

Applying gas gradually is the “best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids.”

Everything — including accelerating, stopping and turning — takes longer on snow-covered roads than on dry pavement, AAA says.

Check the dashboard Dashboard warning lights and measurements go hand in hand with safe driving.

A few quick tips from Washburn include: keep the windshield washer full, keep the gas tank above half, and use your wind-

shield wipers and headlights when needed.

AAA adds that motorists should make sure their tires are inflated, avoid using the parking brake in rainy or snowy weather, and refrain from using cruise control on any slippery surface.

Pay attention In 2013, 3,154 nationally people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver — which includes activities such as texting or eating — and 424,000 people were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washburn asks drivers to “put the

cell phone down and please concentrate on safe driving habits.” Colorado law bans the use of cell phones while driving for motorists under 18 and texting for all motorists.

AAA recommends that motorists avoid driving while fatigued.

“Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter-weather tasks reduces driving risks,” the webpage says.

Make a winter safety kit A motorist traveling in winter conditions should make a winter safety kit and keep it in his or her car, Washburn recommends. The kit should include, at minimum, blankets, non-perishable

food, water and a flashlight.

For long-distance winter trips, AAA says motorists should also include a cellular phone with AAA’s number, blankets, gloves, hats and any needed medication.

In case of emergency In Colorado, many escape to the mountains for the weekend to ski or snowboard. Motorists should be prepared if weather conditions escalate while driving.

“If you are stranded or stuck on a winter road, only run your car periodically to keep warm,” Washburn said. “Stay with your vehicle and don’t attempt to walk through a major storm.

Help will arrive to you if you stay with

your vehicle.”

Motorists also should keep windows cracked while the motor is running to avoid carbon monoxide buildup in the vehicle, he said.

Finally, when it comes to winter driving, AAA says: “Stay home. If you really don’t have to go out, don’t. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. Don’t tempt fate: If you don’t have somewhere you have to be, watch the snow from indoors.”

Challenges loom due to state’s increasing senior population

BY JAMES ANDERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado needs to create a top executive-level position in state government to help public and private groups handle the needs of the state’s rapidly growing population of those 65 and older, a task force recently reported.

The population of those 65 and older in Colorado is expected to double to 1.3 million by 2030 — representing about 20 percent of the state’s total projected population, according to the Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging report.

One of the most pressing issues is finding ways to fund a growing Medicaid program that already totals $25 billion, panel members said.

“The most expensive piece is Medicaid, and Medicaid is the fastestgrowing part of the state budget,” said task force member Christian Itin, chair of the Department of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “If we ignore these issues, we are certain to be spending lots more money on this.”

Panel members emphasized that helping Coloradans stay independent as long as they can — and not become dependent on state services until they must — is key.

Their report notes that informal

caregiving by family and friends is rising rapidly — as are costs in lost wages, benefits and other expenses to both workers and their employers. Those costs are expected to grow from $3.7 billion in 2015 to $6.6 billion in 2030.

The challenges posed by generations living longer than ever before merit a top executive position to streamline overlaps in existing services, said Dale Elliott, director of senior and nutrition services for Volunteers of America in Colorado.

Aging Millennial numbers will rival those of baby boomers in Colorado, and if these issues aren’t addressed, the state could face the same issues more than 40 years down road, he added.

Baby boomers are those born between 1946 and 1964; Millennials, roughly between 1982 and 2004.

“I think what we’re proposing is that the state recognize that we’re going to be spending more money, just under current law, as this population doubles,” Itin said.

The task force recommended that Colorado create the position to coordinate state, local, private and nonprofit efforts to address issues such as affordable housing and assisted living, encouraging retirement savings, covering projected shortfalls in caregivers, and preventing elder abuse and fraud.

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other dementias in adults aged 65 and up dropped to about 9 percent in 2012 from nearly 12 percent in 2000, continuing a decline noted in earlier research.

Older adults with the most schooling had the lowest dementia rates, and the average education level increased during the study years.

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Led by University of Michigan researchers, the study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The National Institute on Aging paid for the research.

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New research documents another decline in dementia rates but experts say the rising numbers of older Americans may halt that trend unless better ways are found to keep brains healthy.

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Obesity rates also increased, while dementia was most common among underweight adults. Previous research has shown weight loss may precede dementia by several years and that late-life obesity may be healthier than being underweight. But a journal editorial says more research is needed to determine whether excess pounds in older age somehow protect the brain.

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Five things you need to keep in mind today and every day to make life better WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

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s family and friends will tell you, I am a news junkie. Although I have left most social media sites with the exception of just a couple, I have many news apps on my phone and probably far too many Google alerts set up. It’s just my way of staying on top of what is happening in the world and in our community.

Couple that with reading the newspaper and watching some of the news channels on television, you may see where I get the reputation of being a news junkie.

If I am in a rush, I actually like the new feature on most of the news apps such as “The Top 5 Things You Missed This Week,” or the “Top Things You Need to Know

Today,” They are quick and summarize the news into a concise format allowing me to click on the “More” link if I want to go deeper into a story. And when pressed for time, with a quick review of the front page of any newspaper I can get the news fix that I was looking for that day.

So what are the Five Things You Need to Know Today?

1. You are loved more than you know.

2. You are forgiven for all mistakes; so stop being so hard on yourself.

3. You are appreciated even when others can’t find the right words or ways to say thank you.

4. You are beautiful and brilliant, and you

are gifted and gorgeous.

5. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for, and you can use that strength to endure any season of life or to encourage others to persevere through any battle they may be facing.

How’s that for a short summarizing list of the Five Things You Need to Know Today? And by the way, the Five Things You Need to Know Today and Remember Every Day. Why are these so important? Because if I fall back on my addiction to the news and shared with you some of the very real SEE NORTON, P13

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

So it turns out they could, indeed, print it if it wasn’t true QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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ou’ve seen them. Lurid headlines luring you at the register.

“Atlanta woman has world’s smallest face!”

“Tom Cruise spends weekend on Mars!”

“Hillary headed to jail and looking forward to it!”

These things don’t write themselves, any more than this column writes itself.

In my case, it took years and years of home-alone introspection as a wellspring, and now it takes strong, black, mud-thick coffee to go along with it.

I know exactly how I wound up here, in front of you, but how does someone

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become a writer for something like the National Enquirer?

Was it a consolation prize? The Times won’t take you, so you try for something a bit lower, then a bit lower than that?

Or is there some unrequited mischief in your marrow?

Maybe you’re just a schlub who doesn’t care and simply needs a job.

But now and then, you must have to disclose what you do for a living at social gatherings. And at the breakfast table.

“Dad,” your 5-year-old asks, “what do SEE SMITH, P13

Development going smoothly We have lived and worked in Littleton for over 40 years. During this time, we’ve seen construction projects come and go, and most often hear about disgruntled businesses and residents who are inconvenienced by the work. We’ve been among those disgruntled in the past. Fortunately for our customers, and our small business, we can share a time when the city and its contractors outdid themselves on a recent development project.

At South Broadway and Dry Creek Road, a new housing development and shopping center is being built. Our business, Keller Bros. Auto Repair, along with a number of other small businesses, are located across the street from the construction site. Developments like this require a lot of effort and coordination, from redirecting traffic to organizing schedules. It easily could have been a nightmare for our family-owned business, but it has been quite the opposite!

The crew at HEI Civil worked hard to cause minimal disruptions for Keller Bros. and our neighbor businesses. We’d also like to thank Mr. Weaver and the City of Littleton Public Works team for keeping the entrances to our business open and passable.

Everyone kept us informed when detours were put in place, and made sure our businesses remained accessible to employees and customers. Their concern allowed us to make sure our team was taken care of and helped us keep our customers safe on the roads.

We are excited to see what this new development brings to our community. And, we are very thankful for the City of Littleton and HEI Civil’s part in making our community such a great place to live.

Margret & Terry Keller Owners of Keller Bros. Auto Repair

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SMITH: Remember, don’t believe everything you read at the register FROM PAGE 12

you do for a living?”

“Son, I’m a writer.”

“Noble profession, Dad. For whom?”

“National Enquirer.”

“Let me get this straight. You write a story, knowing it’s untrue, and might hurt, offend and infuriate someone, like John Travolta, and it comes straight from the unplugged intestines of deceit and misinformation.”

“That’s it.”

There would be no National Enquirer, however, if there were no one reading it, buying it, and subscribing to it.

I have been around these parts and other parts of parts for a long time, and I have never met anyone who openly admitted to reading publications like the National Enquirer.

The headlines are always outrageous, and impossible to believe, like something out of a college humor magazine.

I know. I worked on one. But don’t bother, I had them all confiscated.

“Bigfoot kept lumberjack as love slave!”

“Adam and Eve were astronauts!”

“Chris Christie thinks he’s a manatee!”

I’m guessing that anyone who reads them does it for recreational purposes only. Perhaps to counteract the realities of existence. And for laughs.

OBITUARIES HEWITT

Selwyn G Hewitt

1918 – November 15, 2016

But then what about the stories that have some truth mixed in? Like the “tanning mom” and the “balloon boy”?

What happens to us when fact and fiction become a meatloaf ? (I like meatloaf.)

Falcon Heene, the actual balloon boy, is now 13, and is in a heavy metal band with his two brothers.

Falcon has hair down to his umbilicus, by the way.

I am in favor of creative thinking, but I am not in favor of slander, libel, or setting out to hurt feelings.

Feelings get hurt anyhow. These are times of thin skins and hypersensitivities. I’m sure that offenses are taken by some of the things I write about.

For example, I am in favor of a lengthy prison sentence for anyone who talks with their hands.

But then we would have to have prisons the size of Montana.

I can see how it might go in the wrong direction. I am tempted to make stuff up all the time.

A long line of humorists preceded me and did the very same thing.

That’s my excuse.

Did you know that Taylor Swift is secretly married to an Eddie Fisher impersonator?

It’s true.

Selwyn had a wonderful life with family and community.

He served in US Air Force during WW2 on Okinawa.

He photographed the after math of the first atomic bomb over Japan.

Back home he married Ellen Haury & built a house in Englewood. Sel was an avid photographer, and helped design United Airline’s flight simulater then became a UAL Flight Operations Instructor. During the 61 years in Englewood Selwyn was active in the Englewood Methodist Church, & served the school system, parks, city, Lions, Malley, & Arapahoe Symphony. Later he

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Janet L. Neale, age 75, of Littleton passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 23, 2016. She is survived by her husband, John V. Neale, Jr., her children, George and Amy, Amy’s husband Sean and 3 stepgrandchildren. Janet spent many years as a social worker, helping

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and horrific things that I read or see in the news, and if I didn’t have the foundation above I could easily become depressed, stressed and angry. And none of those attitudes or perspectives I just listed would do anything to improve the situations, make my day any brighter, or place me in a better position to help others.

However, if I can love and be loved; if I can forgive and be granted forgiveness; if I can show appreciation and gratitude for all of my blessings and bless others; if I can believe that someone can see the beauty of my heart and I can see the giftedness of theirs; and if I can be strong in the face of adversity and patiently strong while coming alongside someone else in their time of need, I do believe that I can make a difference.

And I believe that you can too. We can all be difference makers if we

choose to do so.

So how about you? Do you get caught up in the mayhem, fear, uncertainty, and doubt? And if you are already depressed, stressed, and angry, then I further encourage you to maybe save this column, even if you just take the Top Five list. Place it somewhere you can see it and use it as a helpful reminder that in a time of a divided culture and country, we can look internally and know that we are loved, forgiven, appreciated, beautiful, and strong.

I would love to hear all about your thoughts on the Top Five at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can find the peace that comes from our Top Five list, it really will be a better than good week.

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

those in need, and requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in her name to the Denver Rescue Mission to continue helping those less fortunate in her community (www. denverrescuemission.org/frequentlyasked-questions).

GIACOMELLI

Garrett James Giacomelli 8/17/1989 - 11/30/2016

CHYNOWETH

NORTON: Don’t let yourself get caught up in doubt, uncertainty

enjoyed the “Romeos”.

Selwyn is survived by his wife Ellen, son Barry Hewitt & daughter Gail Ingraham, grand sons Ian & Colin Hewitt, daughter-in-law Becky Hewitt, son-in law Bart Ingraham, grand daughters Stephenie Reinhardt & Kimberly Wilaerson & grand -son Wesson Reinhardt.

At Selwyn’s request, cremation has taken place.

You are invited to a celebration of Selwyns life which will be held at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church December 13,2016, 1:30 PM. 3885 So. Broadway, Englewood, CO

Virgina Chynoweth

Mar. 20, 1931 – Dec. 1, 2016

Virginia Chynoweth was born March 20, 1931 in the small farming town of Macon, Illinois. She passed quietly on December 1, 2016 in Littleton Colorado. Virginia lived a full life. She lived in her home town of Macon, IL until 1966 when she moved to live in Greensboro, NC near her sister Dorothy. In the mid1970s Virginia moved to be near her brother Bill in the Denver Colorado area. In 1995 she moved into the Libby Bortz facility in Littleton Colorado as one of their first residents.

She was well known for helping with social activities and had many friends there. Virginia loved games and animals, espe-

cially dogs, and was very artistic creating some lovely paintings. Virginia loved watching the birds outside of her windows at Brookdale in Littleton and frequent outings with her friend Sheila. Virginia was last able to visit her hometown of Macon in 2011 and will return there for internment.

Virginia was preceded in passing by her parents,

Ray and Irene Chynoweth; her beloved sister and brother in law Dorothy and Pete Schroeder and her loving brother Bill Chynoweth and his wife Ruth. Virginia is survived by her caring Nephew Mark Chynoweth, his wife Kathy and her loving Nieces Mary Dee Chynoweth Trammell; Meg Overbey and her husband Allan; and Marty Miller and her husband Chuck; 19 nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and dear cousins Bud and Judy Bromley.

Through the ups and downs of her life, Virginia remained one of the toughest yet sweetest woman you could know.

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Englewood writer packages short stories for holiday season Leslee Breene is noted creator of history and romance fiction

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood author Leslee Breene, who writes history and romance fiction, has collected five holiday season-related short stories into an attractively packaged paperback called “Christmas in My Heart” (also available electronically from Amazon).

In her introduction, she writes about how she has always been fond of short stories, citing Eudora Welty, Somerset Maugham and Ernest Hemingway as inspirations. This would be a nice gift, or gift to oneself, to read on a winter evening, with a hot cup of tea close at hand.

• “The Caretaker” tells the reader about a 19th-century far m family in November 1875. First, Mama insists on bringing the cow, Nellie, into the house to give birth to a calf, so the calf won’t die in the freezing weather. Mission accomplished. Then Mama goes into labor and young daughter Selma must take the horses and wagon through the stor m to fetch the local midwife, so Papa can stay with Mama. A nicely written story about family love and support, which was a finalist in the annual Women Writing the West Laura contest for short stories in 2009.

• “Snow Angels of San Marcial” is set in New Mexico, where young Angelina wants to plan a Christmas gift for her recently widowed mother, who works all day at the pottery plant in Socorro. She hopes that her two feisty brothers will cooperate … This one won first place in ByLine Magazine’s

Christmas Fiction contest in 1998.

• “Carpenter’s Crib” tells of a young woman, Lauren, recently widowed, who stops at a carpenter’s shop in her small Colorado town to order a crib for her baby son. The young carpenter is also widowed and an attraction develops … Tragedy threatens his small business …

• “The Christmas Gift” is a story of single young Miriam, who is on the train to Denver to deliver her orphaned baby nephew to an older sister who lives there with her husband and family. She grows so fond of him that she wonders if she can part with him. Sister is newly pregnant and not so inclined to care for this little one …

A traveling rancher is also on the train and with subsequent meetings in Denver, he and Miriam connect and the future for the pair plus the baby looks much brighter.

This is one of Amazon’s Top Ten Young Adult short fiction choices

for 2014.

• Finally, there is an excerpt from Breene’s novel, “Journey to Sandcastle,” a novel set in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Two Hurricane Katrina victim head to Colorado to search for an orphaned little girl’s grandfather — and find a place together. Colorado history fans may want to find the whole book.

Breene, a University of Denver alumna, worked as a fashion illustrator in San Francisco.

She scouted for book settings in the Colorado Rockies with her husband, including Leadville, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Great Sand Dunes and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She is a member of Colorado Romance Writers, Romance Writers of America and Women Writing the West.

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How to protect from porch piracy

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Whether it is a gift from a loved one or an item received from online Christmas shopping, the holiday season means an increase in receiving packages. And shipping companies leave thousands of unprotected packages on home doorsteps in your city every day.

Unfortunately, this also is the peak season for porch piracy, which is the theft of a package before it can be collected by its recipient.

But according to the sheriff ’s offices in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, steps can be taken to avoid such an event this holiday season.

Here is what the sheriff ’s offices suggest: • Don’t leave your parcels unattended — especially overnight.

• Ask for help from neighbors.

See if somebody will be available

to pick up your package.

• Consider an alternate shipping address.

• Track and customize your delivery. Fedex, UPS and the U.S. Post Office all offer safety options, sometimes at an additional fee.

• Install security cameras.

• Report suspicious activity or stolen packages immediately.

Here are phone numbers for law enforcement agencies in the south metro area: • Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office: 303-795-4711 • Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office: 303-660-7500 • Lone Tree Police Department: 303-339-8150 • Littleton Police Department: 303794-1551 • Parker Police Department: 303-8419800 • Castle Rock Police Department: 303-663-6100

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Prevalence increases with age Dementia was most common in the oldest adults; in 2012 almost 30 percent of adults aged 85 and up were afflicted versus just 3 percent of those 65-74.

The number of adults aged 85 and older is rapidly rising and is expected to triple by mid-century. John Haaga, director of the National Institute on Aging’s behavior and social research division, said dementia rates would have to decline much more sharply than they have to counteract that trend.

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about 5 million people aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s, and that is expected to rise to almost 14 million by 2050.

Role of education unclear The average education level climbed during the study. About 45 percent

of older adults had at least 13 years of education in 2012, versus about 33 percent in 2000.

Previous studies have found less dementia in highly educated people, but it isn’t known whether education somehow protects the brain from dementia or if it helps people compensate for brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

Studies on brain-training exercises have had conflicting results.

Haaga said more research is needed to explain the education-dementia link.

Meantime, experts say there are ways to help keep your brain healthy.

That includes avoiding smoking, eating healthy foods and getting plenty of exercise. Experts also advise staying mentally active — take a class, learn a new skill or hobby.

“There is reason to hope that you’re not doomed if you didn’t get massive education early in life,” Haaga said.

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Snowshoes, oatmeal and pickles Unique family traditions make the holidays memorable

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Ornaments dazzle on a Christmas tree in Parker’s PACE Center on Nov. 22. TOM SKELLEY

BY TOM SKELLEY | TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ach year, the holiday season brings the usual customs of brightly lit yard displays and holiday hold music, but the things people anticipate most are the special traditions they celebrate with their families.

Though customs like waiting for Santa Claus and lighting the menorah have storied and varied origins, the reasons

people cherish them have less to do with history than the way they modify the customs to fit their own family.

Be it frying latkes in the snow, arguing over the perfect Christmas tree or leaving breakfast for a snow gnome, the things people in the region do to celebrate the holidays are as unique as the people who celebrate them.

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“We always try to do what others do to celebrate Hannukah, giving a present each night, and usually the Sunday of Hannukah the whole family gets together.

“One thing I do every year is I will fry latkes outside on the patio on a little electric frying pan, whether it’s winter weather or warmer weather.

Let me tell you, when you’re frying latkes and there’s snowflakes coming down and get-

ting into the oil, you do get burned a bit — but it makes it fun.”

“I have Icelandic heritage, so every year my daughter and I leave out a bowl of oatmeal for the Tomten.

He’s like a guardian of the land who helps families look after their farms.

It’s an Icelandic tradition to leave him a bowl of porridge on

the solstice, so every year since my daughter was about 2 we’ve done it.

“I have a box of organic oatmeal that she wouldn’t eat when she was a baby that we use every year.

Hopefully, the Tomten doesn’t mind that it’s reject oatmeal.”

“We’re Armenian, so the one thing we do that’s different is instead of doing Christmas presents on Christmas, we don’t give each other presents until New Year’s Day, and we leave the tree up until Jan. 6.

“We have the entire family over, and we have a big family for Christmas dinner. It depends on the year, but the most we have had was between 30 and 40 people all in the house.”

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Parker

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“Our tradition is that every year we go up to Bailey or Frasier and cut down a tree. We get a permit through the National Park Service.

It depends on what the weather is like, but it’s always an adventure. The kids are grown up, but they still rotate who gets to

pick the tree out every year.

“It’s just being family.

We can’t ever agree on a tree — my husband always goes off in a different direction than us and sometimes we argue. But it’s all about being out there together, then we have hot chocolate after.”

“My mom is Swedish, but we do the ‘German pickle’ ornament thing every year. I have no idea why. It’s just a little ornament that looks like a pickle, and every year my mom hides it somewhere on the tree.

I have two brothers, and whoever finds the ornament first gets to open the first gift of Christmas and ring the little bell from ‘The Polar Express.’ ”

“My kids are in Connecticut now and my parents have passed away, so my Christmas tradition now is snowshoeing.

Every year I go up to Brainard Lake near Nederland, and I just go out there with a friend, just seeing moose and being out in nature. It’s a great way to get rid of all the old stuff and bring in the new.”

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December 8, 2016

My glory day — meeting longtime music legend Bruce Springsteen LINER NOTES

What do you wear when you’re going to meet one of your heroes?

You don’t want to overdress and look like you’re trying too hard, but you also don’t want to look sloppy. Wearing that person’s T-shirt can seem a little on the nose, but you still want them to know

Clarke Reader

you’re a fan.

In the end, I decided on a green sweater and jeans when I met Bruce Springsteen at the Tattered Cover on Nov. 30. And in the moments after shaking hands and taking a photo with The Boss, I honestly couldn’t tell you what I wore.

Springsteen was in town promoting his autobiography, the aptly titled “Born to Run,” and a little more than 1,000 fans had the opportunity to meet the man himself and get an autographed copy.

The event sold out in 15 minutes or less.

I honestly don’t know if the Tattered Cover has ever seen a crowd that size.

It snaked through the entire store, right out the front door and around the building.

And what a crowd it was. Seniors to 6-year-olds (mostly) happily stood in line, swapping stories about the first time they saw Springsteen, arguing

Bruce Springsteen visited the Tattered Cover in Denver on Nov. 30 as part of his “Born to Run” book tour. After several hours in line, columnist Clarke Reader spent a glorious 10 seconds with The Boss. about what his best album is, and the times in their lives his music has meant the most to them.

One person talked about “Tunnel of Love” getting them through divorce, and my mother talked about “The Rising” helping her stay positive during her brother’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.

That got me thinking about the times Springsteen’s music helped me over the years, as the line moved slowly but steadily forward.

I thought about all the unrequited

loves I soundtracked in my head to “I’m On Fire.” Or how “Dancing in the Dark” is the best pop song ever written, and it never fails to cheer me up. And I thought about the hope I’ve always pulled from the lyrics to “Atlantic City,” or the last verse of “Darkness on the Edge of Town”: “Tonight I’ll be on that hill cause I can’t stop I’ll be on that hill with everything I got Lives on the line where dreams are found and lost I’ll be there on time and I’ll pay the cost For wanting things that can only be found In the darkness on the edge of town.”

It occurred to me that I should say all of that to the man himself during the 10 seconds I had to meet and get a photo with him. But of course, when you’re five feet away from a man who has touched millions of lives, who’s been both a conscience and inspiration for more than a decade of my life, and is just flat-out cooler than all but maybe five people on the planet, all you really want to do is not trip.

So I shook Bruce Springsteen’s hand, told him I was a big fan and his music has meant the world to me, got a photo and was guided out of the way to make room for the next person.

And while I’m sure he’s heard both those things more times than he can count, he heard me and said

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Childish Gambino’s “’Awaken, My Love!’” released on Glassnote records.

Review: Who would have expected Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) to have the kind of 2016 he did? His television show “Atlanta” is the best new show of the year, and now he’s delivered this funky, atmospheric third album. If you’re looking for rap, go somewhere else — Glover dives deep into Funkadelic-style soul, jazz rhythms and a dense swirl of moods. The result is one of the most surprising and rewarding listens of the year.

Favorite song: “Redbone” Most empowering lyrics: “Everyone just wants a better life They tried to kill us Love to say they feel us But they won’t take my pride.” thank you, and that’s more than I could’ve expected.

The thrilled laughs, unstoppable smiles and joyous tears I saw that day were proof that while it’s hard describing what it means to meet one of your heroes, we all shared that feeling.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he blew up the Chicken Man in Philly last night.

Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share your favorite Bruce Springsteen song at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

CURTAIN TIME Story time “Making Merry” is Stories on Stage’s annual holiday program, with actors reading holiday stories. “One Christmas” by Truman Capote, “The Demon Foiled” by Anne Roiphe and “The Christmas Bogey” by Pat Frank will be presented by GeRee Hinshaw, Josh Robinson and Erin Rollman with Gary Grundei. Performances: 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Chatauqua Community House, 301 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder; 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the King Center, Auraria Campus, downtown Denver.

Tickets: storiesonstage.org, 303494-0523.

A different view “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”

by Tom Mula tells the favorite Dickens story from the perspective of Scrooge’s curmudgeonly business partner. It plays through Dec. 23 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Tickets: $15-$30, vintagetheatre.com or 303856-7830. Reprising 2015 roles are Joey Wishnia (Scrooge), James O’Hagen Murphy (Marley), Darcy Kennedy (Record Keeper) and Gina Walker (The Bogle).

Nostalgia “A Christmas Story,” based on the writings of Jean Shepherd and the popular film, plays through Dec. 31

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‘Star Wars and the Power of Costume’ comes to Denver Museum exhibit shows amazing detail that went into movie garb

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Children are admitted free to the museum. Adults will need a timed ticket in advance. Plan ahead as the show is selling out on many days. Denverartmuseum.org or 720-913-0130.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Queen Amidala, Obi Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Padme Amidela, Darth Vader, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, C-3PO and many more are there in “Star Wars and the Power of Costume,” a new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum.

Even those fans who have watched all of the “Star Wars” films will be amazed by a close-up look at the costumes exhibited on the second floor at the Denver Art Museum through April 2. Every tiny detail is perfect in Queen Amidala’s elaborate gowns, for example. Lace, tiny tucks, embroidery and beads are part of many costumes, indicating multiple days of handwork on each one.

Concept drawings for each character’s costumes are mounted at eye level, sometimes combined with bits of fabric, plastics and beads or braids.

Headwear is equally impressive.

Related videos are placed throughout the exhibit to explain the choices of materials and relevant lore.

Consider Queen Amidala’s rich red “Throne Room gown” and curving metallic crown from “The Phantom Menace” — they are so well recog-

A life-sized, menacing Darth Vader from “Return of the Jedi” brandishes his Light Saber in the Denver Art Museum’s new exhibit: “Star Wars and the Power of Costume,” which runs through April 2. nized, they have become part of our society’s mythology — and here they are! As is iconic villain Darth Vader’s flowing black cloak, helmet and light saber from “Return of the Jedi.” In this exhibit, the visitor stands right in front of each image — many are freestanding, not encased.

We see a concept drawing, and a close-up pair of Wookie Chewbacca’s feet at the eye level of a 5-year-old, next to the whole furry costume on a tall mannequin. It was made for an actor who was 7’2’’ tall. And also at child height are R2-D2 and C-3PO up

A concept drawing for Chewbacca is translated into a furry costume for a very tall man to wear in the film, “A New Hope.” close and personal.

More than 60 handcrafted costumes are presented in a joined series of galleries. Some have interactive details, such as a button one can push to make the light sabers glow.

Even very young children visiting the large exhibit seemed totally engaged and excited — and so wellbehaved that it was a joy to watch their excitement — and to hear the conversations with parents, who were obviously well-informed fans, having grown up with these legendary characters.

The exhibit was developed by the Smithsonian Institution’s Saul Sopici Drake, Myriam Springuel and E. Warren Perry Jr. Objects shown are loaned from the archives of the

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. (The not-yet-built museum is in the design phase by architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects.)

Laela French, director of archives, Skywalker Ranch, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, who has been overseeing the Star Wars collections of over 200,000 objects since 2001, was also heavily involved in choice of art to be displayed and worked with the DAM’s Stephanie Van Dyke, experience and interpretation specialist, who enjoyed several visit to Skywalker Ranch, north of San Francisco.

“Narrative Art” is defined on the museum’s website as “art which illustrates or tells a story. It usually describes self-explanatory events from daily life or those drawn from a text, well-known folk tale or myth,” according to the “Dictionary of Art Terms.”

Tom Fricker of Fricker Studio Graphic Design is credited with the exhibition design and Matt Rue of McGinty Co. is credited with the extensive and clear graphic design in this really exceptional exhibit.

The body of myths will grow larger on December 16 with the release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” said to be a standalone film.

It’s that time of year again — the season of the ‘Nutcracker’ The refrain of Tchaikovsky’s beloved “Nutcracker” ballet surrounds us in December and the most elaborate local SONYA’S production is by Colorado Ballet, held SAMPLER at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver through Dec. 24.

Many area dance student children participate in the performance, makSonya Ellingboe ing it part of their growing-up memories. Tickets range from $30 to $155, coloradoballet.org or 303-837-8888, ext. 2. Also still to come is a version by Denver Ballet Theatre (David Taylor) on Dec. 22 and 23 (2 and

7 p.m.) at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver. Tickets: newmantix.com/dbt or 303-871-7720.

Break from winter Come in out of the cold and enjoy a “Tropical Trails Tour” in the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory at Denver Botanic Gardens, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 17. Lush vegetation, vibrant flowers, warmth of the rainforest. One hour tour. Visit botanicgardens.org for details. `Bach for the Holidays’ Englewood Arts Presents an afternoon of solo masterpieces by J.S. Bach — offering a welcome escape from the holiday rush, at Hampden Hall, second floor of the Englewood Civic SEE NUTCRACKER, P19

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Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The program includes “Cello Suite No. 3 in C major” — Silver Ainome, cello; “Violin Partita No. 3 in E major” — Ben Ohdner, violin; “English Suite No. 3 in G minor,” — Mallory Bernstein, piano; “Chaconne from Solo Sonata in D minor” — Yi Zhao, violin.

Concert time is 2 p.m. and tickets cost $20/$15, free under 18, englewoodarts. org.

Holiday’s Evening The Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum group presents the annual “Holiday’s Evening at the Museum” on the museum grounds, 6028 S. Gallup St., from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

on Dec. 11. Tickets: FOL/M members — $7 adults, $3 ages 2 to 16; general public — $10, $4 ages 2-16. Tickets available at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., and the Littleton Museum (cash or check only). Information: 303-795-3950.

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Donations will support Littleton Charities.

School showcase in the Ranch The Highlands Ranch High School Performing Arts Department (band, choir, orchestra and theater ensembles) will combine talents to perform holiday classics at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the school auditorium. Tickets, $5, at the door, if any remain. 303-287-2749.

Christmas Bird Count begins Count the birds visiting the Audubon Nature Center feeders on Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shop in the Sweets ‘n Treats gift shop and make a holiday craft. Free for Audubon Society of Greater Denver members and families, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. 303-973-9530, denveraudubon.org. Bring binoculars, field guides, water and a snack.

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December 8, 2016D

‘Own an Original’ exhibition runs until early January

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Juror Sandra Clark chose “Artist and the Saint,” an intriguing two-sided bronze sculpture by Kim Kaminski of Littleton, as Best of Show in the 2016 “Own an Original” exhibit, which is at the Littleton Museum through Jan. 8, 2017. The faces and textured robes of the pair are different, but flow together in the sculpture, which is about 14 inches tall.

Carefully applied patina distinguished the two different robes, with a detailed blue-green on the artist and a golden hue on the saint. The artist’s nose is hooked, beak-like and polished.

The conical hat that tops both suggests Careers

an Asian temple spire. A tiny bird perches on a joint shoulder.

Clark, who is a textile artist, combines fiber and metal in some works, including two in this exhibit. She chose 60 pieces by Colorado artists for this exhibit. They are carefully placed in the Littleton Fine Arts Gallery, facing the front door, inviting the visitor to explore. Her statement reflects her choices in award winners: “My work reflects my interest in what happens when our inherent needs for organization and control collide with physiological forces that are out of our control, such as optical and emotional responses to stimuli.”

First Place was awarded to an oil painting by Austin Howlett of Denver for his “Desert Walkers,” depicting a

family of tall, thin African people walking away into a sandy landscape. You can almost hear the wind.

“Infinitude” is by Sean Yarbrough of Boulder, whose website shows many swirling “abstracted astral energy” forms that draw a viewer closer — as does his Second Place painting in this exhibit.

Littleton artist Stephan Begej created “Exuberance No. 19,” an exploded flute, mounted on a canvas, which won Third Place. It speaks of his background as an instrumentation and robotics engineer, featuring “found objects that are captured in a state of disintegration, fragmentation or dispersion …”

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December 8, 2016

96-year-old Wind Crest resident fleet of foot Bob McAdam finishes Turkey Day 5K in what could be a world record time

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Bob McAdam has a lot to show for his 96 years of life.

He served in World War II and the Korean War; he has a Ph.D. in health physical education and athletics; he’s written several books; he was married to his wife for 68 years and raised eight kids; and he’s in the International Master Racquetball Hall of Fame.

McAdam has another accomplishment to add to his list: On Thanksgiving Day in Highlands Ranch, he apparently broke a world record, completing the Turkey Day 5K in 48 minutes and 19 seconds.

The official world record for the 95 and older age category is 50 minutes, 10 seconds. McAdam’s time is awaiting certification.

“The hardest part about doing this at 95 is getting to age 95,” said McAdam, who started training when he was 95 years old. “If you make it there, you can do anything.”

McAdam, a resident of the Wind Crest retirement community in Highlands Ranch, started training for the annual Thanksgiving 5K, or 3.1 miles,

about three months ago. Fitness coordinator Gina Muaau first approached him about the race after seeing him jogging on the treadmill. McAdam said he would think it over. He was concerned about the racetrack — he has trouble seeing.

“I said, ‘I’ll be your eyes. I’ll run next to you,’ ” said Muaau, a Highlands Ranch resident. So the two ran and walked side by side on Thanksgiving Day while Muaau pointed out curbs and shadows.

Andrea LaRew, president of the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, said hundreds of people gathered to cheer for McAdams as he crossed the finish line.

“It was so fun to watch, and such a heartwarming moment,” LaRew said.

McAdam, a sharp and well-spoken man, said he’s not a runner.

“I never was on a track team,” he said. “I used to run to get in shape for racquetball.”

McAdam took up racquetball at the age of 53. He has 14 national, five international and four world titles under his belt. The sport, he said, challenges every motor skill. He has memories of playing with his daughter and grandson.

“Racquetball is a family game,” he said.

To train for the Turkey Day 5K, McAdam walked on the treadmill at an incline and ran on a simulated 5K track at Wind Crest. He credits his

Wind Crest retirement community resident Bob McAdam, 96, completes the Turkey Day 5K in 48 minutes and 19 seconds, apparently setting a new world record for the 95-plus age group.

PHOTO BY CHAR FESSENDEN/FOTOSBYFEZZ PHOTOGRAPHY achievement to his trainer, Muaau, and his active lifestyle.

“If you work out regularly, you feel better,” he said. “You have to keep moving.”

He plans to participate in another 5K in the future.

“I want to run one at sea level,” McAdam said.

Bob McAdam, 96, finishes the Turkey Day 5K at Redstone Park.

He is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. PHOTO BY CHAR FESSENDEN/ FOTOSBYFEZZ PHOTOGRAPHY

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Pins go down at state tourney in Englewood

December 8, 2016D

SouthSiders join 35 Special Olympic teams at bowling tournament

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Each bowler used a special way of sending the ball down the lane as members of the SouthSiders team took part in the Nov. 19 Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament at AMF Belleview Lanes in Englewood.

Kathelyn Ferguson used one hand to throw the ball. She smiled and said bowling was fun as she waited her turn to retrieve her ball for her next frame.

“I am having a good time,” she said.

“I like being with my friends and I like to bowl. When I bowl I like to throw the ball straight.”

She smiled ear-to-ear and raised her hands over her head her next time to the line when she threw the ball straight and scored a strike.

Teammate Kalena Biggs, who used two hand to swing the ball and send it down the lane, smiled and agreed bowling is fun.

“I like to bowl and I like hanging out with my friends,” she said. “I play basketball too but I like bowling best.

I guess that is because I am a pretty good bowler.”

Her dad, Arthur, said his daughter is very athletic.

“She loves Special Olympics and it has become a big part of her life,” he said. “She enjoys the support she gets at Special Olympics events and from her classmates at Bear Creek High School. She is a leader and loves to have fun with her friends.”

SouthSider Brittney Martinez made the opinion unanimous.

“This is fun,” she said after using two hands, sending the ball down the alley and knocking down seven pins.

“I like Special Olympics and I really like bowling.”

The SouthSiders team is made up of

Kalena Biggs smiles after scoring a strike during the Nov. 19 Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament held at AMF Belleview Bowl in Englewood. Biggs and her SouthSiders teammates were among about 300 olympians who took part in the event.

Competitors ranged in age from 8 year-olds to adults.

TOM MUNDS Special Olympians living in the Englewood and Littleton areas.

Special Olympics is a worldwide organization putting together the programs to get more than 4.2 million individuals with intellectual disabilities involved in a wide variety of sports.

Colorado Special Olympics organizes 22 sports in four seasons and there are more than 20,000 athletes ranging from 8-year-olds to adults taking part in the programs.

The state bowling tournament was the culmination of one season of the three fall Special Olympics sports. The

other two fall sports are flag football and volleyball.

Mark DeHaven, who has worked for the SouthSiders for years, said there were 45 bowlers on the team this season, but team and state rules trimmed the roster to the 15 who compete at state.

The 15 SouthSiders bowlers were among about 300 Special Olympians representing 35 teams from around Colorado who took part in the oneday state tournament.

Bowlers and volunteers took their places at their lanes while family and friends waited and watched from behind the main floor railing.

Cheers and applause greeted each

Olympian as he or she prepared to send the ball down the lane. The cheers and applause accompanied the crash of the balls smashing into the pins and the volume picked up when pins fell, whether it was a single downed pin or the bowler knocked down all 10 pins for a strike.

Tournament organizers said it took the assistance of about 200 volunteers to put on the event. The volunteer signup roster contained names of individuals who volunteered to help with the event plus the names of many employees of organizations like TD Ameritrade and ADT who signed up to help the special athletes.

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December 8, 2016

THINGS to DO this week’s TOP FIVE

MUSIC/CONCERTS

Reunited at Christmas Dinner Concert: 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9201 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Dinner served at 6 p.m. Tickets for sale at www.gostandrew. com. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@ gostandrew.com Arapahoe Philharmonic ‘Miracle of the Season’: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton.

Maestro Devin Patrick Hughes will give a brief talk at 6:45 p.m. Tickets available at www. arapahoe-phil.org or by calling 303-781-1892.

Christmas with the Young Voices of Colorado: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Presented by the Littleton Symphony Orchestra, along with Young Voices of Colorado.

Tickets available at the Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St., and at www. littletonsymphony.org. Call 303-933-6824.

Cherry Creek Chorale ‘Gloria!’: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Go to http://www. cherrycreekchorale.org.

Tidings from Bethlehem Christmas Concert: 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood. Go to http://cherrycreekpres.org/christmas/.

Santa Visit: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in his little red house at the corner of Broadway and Plaza Drive. Santa visits are free and open to all.

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Snowball Dinner Dance Showcase, Am Jam: 4-8 pm. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Enjoy professional show and dance ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing and tango to your favorite DJ tunes. Call 720-2760562 or go to https://www.adventuresindance. com/event/dancing-with-the-mon-stars-dinnerdance-showcase/.

Family Love Letter: A Holiday Affair: 5-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 333 Perry St., Castle Rock.

Learn how to prepare for time of loss or incapacity. Workshop included. Contact http://conta. cc/2e01AzN. Steamworks: Physics in Motion: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in and learn karate stances, strikes, kicks and punches that demonstrate the principles of force, kinetic energy and momentum. Presented by Karate Denver. All ages. No registration required; information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Park at the Highlands Ranch Metro District parking lot at 62 Plaza Drive, and walk around the building to see Santa. For the safety of those attending and cars driving by, please do not park on Plaza Drive. Call 303-791-0430.

Lone Tree Arts Center Guild Holiday Party: a celebration and thank you to guild members on Saturday, Dec. 10. To join the guild, or for information on the holiday party, contact Tonya at 303-489-5533 or info@lonetreeartscenterguild. org.

Dan Navarro Performance: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver.

Contact Swallow Hill Music, 303-777-1003 or www.swallowhillmusic.org. Go to http:// www.dannavarro.com/dannavarro/bio.html.

Advent Recitals: noon Wednesdays at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9201 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Enjoy light soup lunch; $4 donation requested.

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Sweet and Savory GrainFree Baking: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Littleton. Learn easy, sweet and savory grain-free recipes that will allow you to take gluten free to the next level. Go to https://www.naturalgrocers. com/store-location/highlands-ranch/.

A Christmas Story, The Musical: through Friday, Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Nov. 26 and 7:30 p.m. shows Wednesday, Dec. 12 ad Dec. 28. Tickets available at the Town Hall box office, online at townhallartscenter.org or by calling 303-794-2787 ext. 213.

take photos with R2-D2 and C-3PO. No registration required; information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com.

Recital schedule: Jubilee Handbell Choir, Dec. 14; Kay Coryell, Dec. 21.

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Holiday Event: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at Metrum Community Credit Union, 6980 S. Holly Circle, Centennial. Visit from Santa Claus. Staff bake sale proceeds benefit The Children’s Hospital. Contact Karen Padrevita at 303-770-4468 ext.

104 or kpadrevita@metrumcu. org.

Practice Your English: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Intermediate to advanced-level English learners participate in lively, informal conversation on everyday topics. No registration required; more information at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Kids’ Zone, Star Wars Style: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Grades 2-6; make mini light sabers and collages and

Lego Club: 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200.

Ages 5-12; put the pieces together and build with Legos. No registration required; information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Community Blood Drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Cabela’s, 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree; 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Whole Foods, 5155 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton; 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Envision Healthcare, 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village; 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14, Land Title Guarantee Co., 5975 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village; 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15, Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village; 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Craig Hospital, 3425 S. Clarkson St., Englewood; 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 18, St. Louis Parish, 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org.

Commitment Day 5k Run/ Festival: 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 around the neighborhoods of Life Time Fitness in Parker. All levels and abilities welcome. Go to http://www.commitmentday.com/colorado/parker-aurora/ for registration. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@ lifetimefitness.com.

A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select days through Saturday, Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to www. hudsongardens.org.

Tickets available at AltitudeTickets.com.

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Winter Wonderland Holiday Open House: 3-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Arc Arapahoe & Douglas Counties, 6538 S. Racine Circle, Centennial.

Dinner, music, games.

Networking opportunity for service providers, teachers, parents. Meet new board members.

Quick Class: Celebrate Squash: 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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December 8, 2016D

Gershwins’ classic work gets revised treatment ‘Porgy and Bess’ appears in version that was first staged in 2011

IF YOU GO “THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS” plays through Jan. 1, 2017 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets range from $24 to $37. Aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970. Free parking.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lights go up on a sketchily-built Catfish Row, in Charleston, South Carolina, where Clara (Erica PapillionPosey) cuddles her baby and bursts into song — in a beautiful rendition of “Summertime.” She is joined in duet by her man Jake (David Sweet), who is a fisherman, as are many other locals.

And we know we are solidly into Gershwin territory.

The Aurora Fox production, “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” was first performed in 2011 by the American Repertory Theatre in Boston, directed

by Diane Paulus. She described it as adapted from a three-hour-long opera (first performed in 1935, based on the novel “Porgy” by DuBose Heywood and a play by DuBose and Dorothy Heywood) to the musical theatre stage.

It’s said that George Gershwin kept working on and revising the score until his death in 1937. His brother, Ira Gershwin, and DuBose Heywood wrote the original lyrics.

The new version became a work of several years. Paulus hired Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks to write a script using words

Leonard Barrett as Porgy and Tracy Camp, as Bess meet happily in “The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess” at the Aurora Fox Arts Center. Background, Shandra Duncan as Mariah.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE FISK formerly sung, and musician/arranger Dierdre Murray to adapt the music. They worked on a new production, initiated by the Gershwin and Heyward estates, to bring this musical treasure into the 21st century.

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betts, bringing a regional premiere of this new version to Denver. It opened Nov. 25 and plays through Jan. 1, backed by a five-piece orchestra that fills the theater with George Gershwin’s familiar score.

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Porgy. Their voices blend well and each is a fine soloist — as are many other cast members. The familiar songs sound especially fine, which means El Armstrong’s sound design is doing what it should.

Bess’ violent lover, Crown (Michael Peters), appears, joins a craps game and fights with and stabs Serena’s man, leaving her widowed and alone. Anna High appears as Serena. Tyrell Rae, a frequent actor on Littleton Town Hall’s stage, plays Crown’s sidekick and Bess’ drug dealer, Sportin’ Life — a different sort of role for him — cocky, swaggering and a bad influence as he waves drugs under Bess’ nose, luring her to follow him.

The tragic love story twists and turns with Gershwin’s wonderful music ongoing and wraps with Porgy singing “O Lord, I’m on My Way” as he leaves Catfish Row to search for his Bess.

This production is probably a “don’t miss” for area theater lovers.

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Valor Christian receiver Luke McCaffrey and teammates raise the trophy as the Eagles ended the day with the 30-14 victory in the 5A state final at Sports Authority Field.

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After a 1-3 start, which included a 23-16 setback to Pomona, Valor Christian picked up its share of doubters.

But on Dec. 3 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, the Eagles’ season concluded in the fashion Valor players, coaches and fans have become accustomed — with a state champhionship.

Valor defeated Pomona 30-14 for the Class 5A crown.

It was the seventh state football title in eight seasons in three different classifications for Valor and the second consecutive championship for the Eagles, who also beat Pomona in

last season’s state-title contest.

But this edition of the Eagles was distinct, according to Rod Sherman, who has been the Eagles’ head coach for the past four seasons and was the offensive coordinator for several previous campaigns. ”One thing as a coach that you want is to be better at the end of the year than you were at the beginning of the year,” Sherman said. ”If I was SEE FOOTBALL, P35

Eagles earn honors at wrestling tournament Heritage places fourth at Warrior Invitational

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Four Heritage High School wrestlers won matches they needed to finish in the top four of their respective weight division, plus their teammates earned points, so the Eagles finished fourth in the team standings at the Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Arapahoe High School.

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Jerin Crum, Heritage’s 113 pounder, prepares to tie up with Kevin Meyer of Fossil Ridge during the Dec. 3 Warrior Invitational Wrestling Tournament.

Meyer won 4-2 in overtime but Crum won two consolation bracket matches before his wrestling day ended with a loss in the semifinals.

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here was something missing from the Class 4A and 5A state championship football games Dec. 3 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver.

The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in partnership with the Colorado High School Activities Association and the DenOVERTIME ver Broncos secured a great venue for these title games. Players and coaches love playing on the same field as the Denver Broncos and you don’t hear complaints.

However, the atmosphere lacked Jim Benton the kind of buzz you might find at a smaller venue.

With 9,502 fans combined for the two games in the 76,125-seat venue, it was hard to get a real sense of the zealous fans and students who were in attendance.

There was an empty feeling looking at the vast surroundings and the estimated crowd of 4,500 that watched the second game between Valor Christian and Pomona.

The answer might be to move the championship games to a high school stadium in the Denver area. But it would have to be to be a neutral site for the teams playing in the title contests.

Echo Park Automotive Stadium in Parker, Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood or Legacy Stadium in Aurora might be able to house a crowd of 10,000 with the addition of temporary end zone bleachers. All-City Stadium in Denver would be a great site, but it’s probably too small.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City is a soccer venue, but it’s the right size for a state football site. It’s big enough (18,061) to handle an overflow gathering for both games but a crowd of 9,000 to 10,000 would not be lost.

Cyclo-Cross champion Maurine Sweeney of Highlands Ranch won the UCI Masters CycloCross World Championships for the 6569 age group on Dec. 2 in Mol, Belgium.

Cyclo-cross is the national sport of Belgium and the races always involve sections where the racers must dismount and carry their bikes over powder-sugar sand. Some races involve sections in which bikes must be carried up stairs or over obstacles.

Vista Nation finishes 13th The Vista Nation girls cross country team — which represents Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch — was 13th in the recent Nike Nationals cross country championship in Portland, Oregon.

Freshman Jenna Fitzsimmons led the way, finishing 69th in the individual standings, with a time of 19 minutes, 1.2 seconds. Freshman Sarah O’Sullivan SEE BENTON, P27

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The Englewood girls basketball team opened the season on an upbeat note Nov. 30 with a 71-27 win over Jefferson. The Pirates’ aggressive defense produced steals or forced turnovers and the offense combined accurate outside shooting and fast-break baskets to roll to the win.

“We have four starters returning and most of our players have valuable varsity experience,” Pirates coach Thomas Rode said. “I like the makeup of our team. We are fast, we are aggressive on defense and we shoot a lot better than we have in a long time.”

He said the Pirates will play an uptempo style on both ends of the court.

“We don’t want to sit back and wait for an opening,” the coach said. “We want to get after it and make things happen.”

Key moments Players on both teams appeared to have first-game jitters because no points were scored for about two minutes into the game. Then the teams exchanged baskets to tie the score 2-2.

That was as close as Jefferson got keeping up with the Pirates as Englewood took control of the tempo of play. All 10 Pirates players saw a lot of game time to help their team score often, pull away to lead 24-6 at the end of the first period and win the game 71-27.

Key players/statistics Not only did all 10 Pirates see significant playing time, but every varsity player scored at least one basket. Jena Korinek was the team scoring leader with 14 points while teammates Molly Ostrowski and Sydney Gonzales scored nine points each. Ostrowski captured a total of eight rebounds and Cheyenne Rhodes pulled down seven rebounds, all off the offensive boards. Sierra Mazur led the team in assists with six and in steals with seven. The Pirates made 35 steals and every player made at least one steal.

They said it “This game allowed me to provide valuable varsity playing time experience for all of our girls,” Rode said after

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Stephanie Ramirez drives to the hoop to complete a fast break for Englewood during the Dec. 1 girls basketball season opener against Jefferson.

TOM MUNDS coaching the Pirates in their season opener. “With a big lead, we could try some new things we have worked on in practice in competition. We did well and I know this is the most points an Englewood girls basketball team has scored in a long time. This game helps build confidence, so we’ll enjoy the experience and get ready to move ahead with our schedule.”

Pirates scoring leader Korinek said it was a fun game and she felt the team played well together, particularly since this was the first game of the season.

“We made some mistakes but we played through them,” she said. “I think we played pretty well and it is a good way to start the season.”

Going forward Englewood plays non-league games the remainder of December. The Pirates are on the road Dec. 8 at Bishop Machebeuf, Dec. 10 at University in Greeley and Dec. 12 at Platte Canyon, then will play Kent Denver at home on Dec. 15 before closing out the 2016 schedule before the holiday break with games Dec. 16 and 17 at St. Mary’s Academy.

BENTON: Hockey goaltender honored FROM PAGE 26

was 97th in 19:26.5, with Mauren Fitzsimmons right behind at 19:27.6.

Hensley honored Former Lindenwood University women’s hockey goaltender Nicole Hensley is one of the 10 recipients of the NCAA Top 10 award that recognizes former student athletes for success in the field, classroom and community.

Hensley, who went to Green Mountain High School, is now an assistant

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She is the NCAA all-time saves leader with 4,094.

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December 8, 2016

WRESTLING: Englewood’s junior varsity team growing every season Justin Duff works to put Arapahoe’s Jackson Harvey on his back and the Heritage wrestler eventually won the 182-pound quarterfinal match and went on to finish third in his weight division. Duff’s finish helped the Eagles finish fourth in the team standings at the Dec. 3 Warrior Invitational. TOM MUNDS

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We are a veteran team as we only graduated three wrestlers from last year’s varsity,” Heritage coach Joe Swanson said during a break in the action. “The three wrestlers who graduated were state qualifiers, but we do have five regional placers or state qualifiers back with us this season. I expect we will do best in tournaments because we have some vacant spots in the lineup, so we won’t do as well in dual matches.”

A total of 15 teams entered wrestlers in the early season tournament. Individual entries included many returning wrestlers who places or qualified for state last year, helping create a high level of competition across the weight divisions.

Coronado won the team title Dec. 3 with 191 points and Heritage was fourth with 109 points, just six behind third-place Legend.

No Eagle won an individual weight division, but Zack Arbuckle took second place as he lost in the 152-pound title match to returning state champion Gabriel Dinette of Lakewood.

The other Eagles who placed included Justin Duff, who finished third at 182

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pounds, Brandon Urroz, who took third place at 126, and Cahlin Atwell, who was fourth at 132.

Swanson said the future looks good for Heritage wrestling.

“Our junior varsity had been growing every year and now we have

wrestlers at almost every weight,” he said. “I have some of the JV wrestlers compete at the varsity level during the week, but on weekends they go to junior varsity tournaments to gain that all-important mat time so they keep developing their wrestling skills.”

Other area teams at the tournament included tournament host Arapahoe and Cherry Creek.

Arapahoe finished eighth in the team standings with 83 points and Cherry Creek was 10th with 80 points.

A trio of Warriors placed in the top four of their weight divisions. The placers were Kyle Mackey, who finished third at 138, Gannon Gosselin, who took third at 195, and Anthony Beltz, who earned fourth place at 295.

Cherry Creek’s Christian Robb won the 195-pound weight division title.

The other Bruins who placed included Kai Blake, who was second at 160, Bo Cole, who was third at 120, and Billy Murillo, who was fourth at 170.

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

Public Notices IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0536-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2016, 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) Pamela Knight Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust June 24, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 07, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9086131 Original Principal Amount $296,545.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $311,223.30

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 2, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 7939 S Race Court, Centennial, CO 80122.

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 08/17/16 AT RECEPTION NO. D6090993 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, 01/18/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/24/2016 Last Publication: 12/22/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

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at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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;

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

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

Public Trustees

DATE: 09/16/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 16CO00321-1 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.: 0536-2016 First Publication: 11/24/2016 Last Publication: 12/22/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0560-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2016, 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) Kevin Paul Orton Original Beneficiary(ies) Liberty Mortgage Corporation (Georgia) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 13, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2109492 Original Principal Amount $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,636.20 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 3396 W Aksarben Ave, Littleton, CO 80123.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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;

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE

Public Trustees

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

December 8, 2016D

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 for Change of Name Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 18, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult Public notice is given on November 16, 2016 has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Steven Sumner Brady be changed to The petition requests that the name of Steven Sumner Hendrix Case No.: 16 C 100956 Felicia Ann Butler be changed to Felicia Ann Walton Case No.: 16 C 100950 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Name Changes

Legal Notice No: 58296 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 4, 2016 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 Isha Kanu be changed to Isha Dumbuya Case No.: 2016 C 100921 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court Legal Notice No: 58252 First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is given on November 22, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Name Changes

By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58287 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 21, 2016 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 Thuy Phuc Huynh be changed to Margaret Thuy Phuc Huynh Case No.: 2016 C 100961 Cheryl Layne By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58293 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00015-3

The Petition requests that the name of Virginia Ellen Current be changed to Ginger Ellen Current Wadi Muhaisen Attorney for Virginia Ellen Current

Public notice is given on November 18 , 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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.: 58302 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Samantha Alise Tirrell be changed to Matthieu Kylo-Ray Tirrell Case No.: 2016 C 100954

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

0560-2016 EXHIBIT A THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE, THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTHLOWELL BOULEVARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE LINE OF CURVE “0” AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE “0” TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 10 FEET CONVEYED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Public notice is given on November 14 , 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice NO.: 0560-2016 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Ashleigh Elizabeth Richardson be changed to Rhys Corvus Winchester Case No.: 2016 C 100936

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 21, 2016 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 Gail Ann Hoebing be changed to Gail Ann Frederic Case No.: 16 C 100960 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58289 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 18, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Steven Sumner Brady be changed to Steven Sumner Hendrix Case No.: 16 C 100956

Public notice is given on November 7, 2016 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 Joseph Nsamba be changed to Joe Ceyers Nesler Case No.: 16 C 100930

By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58295 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on November 22, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No: 58256 First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Joshua Jacob Cool be changed to Josselyn Brooke Cool Case No.: 16 C 100971

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58300 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on November 22, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No: 58257 First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Chilton Clair Beasley be changed to Theodore Chilton Beasley Case No.: 16 C 100974

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 16, 2016 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 Dana Dee Glasscock be changed to Dana Dee Case No.: 16 C 100 Cheryl Lane By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58281 First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 16, 2016 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 Felicia Ann Butler be changed to Felicia Ann Walton

By: Kelly Ann LaFave, County Court Judge Legal Notice No: 58303 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 30, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Tatyana Vladimirovma Kondrateva be changed to Tatyana Vladimirovna Lee Case No.: 2016 C 101000 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58325 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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Public notice is given on November 30, 2016

6December 8, 2016 Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice To NOTICE Creditors PUBLIC

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donna Mae Bagby, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31023

Public notice is given on November 30, 2016 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 Terry Lee Hooker be changed to Terry Hooker Lee Case No.: 2016 C 100998 By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 58326 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jose Badel Martinez-Borrero, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR31075

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to ARAPAHOE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO on or before March 30, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE: Gregory R. Creer, #36630 BICKFORD LAW, LLC 3190 S. Vaughn Way, Suite 550, Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: 303-514-3436 Email:greg@bickfordlegal.com Legal Notice No.: 58290 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward George Udry Junior, a/k/a Edward George Udry, a/k/a Edward G. Udry Jr., a/k/a Edward G. Udry, a/k/a Ed Udry, Deceased, Case Number: 2016PR30846.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before March 24, 2017, or said claims may be forever barred.

Carrie Udry Thompson Personal Representative 4701 W. Oxford Avenue Denver CO 80236 Legal Notice No.: 58253 First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Frederick Porter, a/k/a John Frederic Porter, a/k/a John F. Porter, a/k/a John Porter, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR31130

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 April 8, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark S. Porter Personal Representative 14 Waterbury Road Montclair, NJ 07043 Legal Notice No.: 58314 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: FREDRIK WILLEM STEGEMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2016-PR-31118

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 April 10, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dated this 1st day of December, 2016.

JOHANNA STEGEMAN Personal Representative to the Estate 6009 E. Mineral Place Englewood, CO 80112 Home Phone: 303-809-6110 Cell Phone: 303-809-6110 Legal Notice No.: 58328 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donna Mae Bagby, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31023

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 March 24, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice Creditors NOTICETo TO CREDITORS Estate of William R. Ellis, aka William Ellis, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31041

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 April 10, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Rodney R. Bagby Co-Personal Representative 12713 W. Arlington Place Littleton, Colorado 80127

R. Scott Christian and Karen Miller Co-Personal Representatives 7200 E. Dry Creek Blvd., Suite B-201 Centennial, Colorado 80112

Pamela M. Bagby Co-Personal Representative 268 Olympus Circle Littleton, Colorado 80124

Legal Notice No: 58316 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 58276 First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lee M. Watson, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31030 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 24, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda J. Watson, Personal Representative c/o Barry S. Korman, Esq. 2676 West Alamo Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 58280 First Publication: November 24, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Peggy Lewis Matsch, aka Peggy L. Matsch, aka Peggy Matsch, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31100 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 April 3, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Marcy Denise Fleet Personal Representative c/o Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 108 Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Legal Notice No: 58297 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LaVonne T. Hays, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 449 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 April 3, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Mike Hays Personal Representative 6554 Willow Broom Trail Littleton, Colorado 80123 Legal Notice No: 58304 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of L. A. Idler, aka Leland A. Idler, aka Leland Arthur Idler, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31137 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 April 13, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Christina L. Price Co-Personal Representative 788 E. Kettle Place Littleton, Colorado 80122 Gregory L. Idler Co-Personal Representative 5344 Dunraven Circle Golden, Colorado 80403 Legal Notice No: 58315 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William R. Ellis, aka William Ellis, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31041

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen R. Hallinan, aka Helen Rose Hallinan, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31124 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 April 10, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon K. Kling Personal Representative 10195 S. Savannah Sparrow Way Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Legal Notice No: 58324 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Gee, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 31096 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 April 10, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Nikki Gee Personal Representative 7591 S. Ensenada Court Centennial, Colorado 80016 Legal Notice No: 58327 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO. 2016CV30846 DIV. 14 Plaintiff: VICTORIA CROSSING 1 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation vs.

Defendants: JAFUS Q. BYNUM; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2002-HE3, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 700 KANSAS LANE, MC 8000, MONROE, LA 71203, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES LLC; THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Arapahoe County District Court’s Order for Entry of Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated August 8, 2016, and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq., by Victoria Crossing 1 Condominium Association (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Amendment in its Entirety of Condominium Declaration for Victoria Crossing, recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on September 13, 1979, at Reception No. 1890717, book 3074, and page 696, as amended (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of Victoria Crossing 1 Condominium Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 411-R IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 4, VICTORIA CROSSING SUBD I V I S I O N F I LI N G N O . 1 , A R A P A H O E COUNTY, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR VICTORIA CROSSING SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, RECORDED MARCH 26, 1979 IN BOOK 38 AT PAGE 14 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION 2958 AT PAGE 629, IN SAID RECORDS,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also commonly known as: 17351 E. Mansfield Avenue #411R, Aurora, Colorado 80013.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of January, 2017,

THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION 2958 AT PAGE 629, IN SAID RECORDS,COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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Also commonly known as: 17351 E. Mansfield Avenue #411R, Aurora, Colorado 80013.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of January, 2017, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway in Centennial; telephone number 720-874-3851. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Sean M. Wells, #40870, Vial Fotheringham, LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave. Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.

DATED at Arapahoe County, Colorado, this 6th day of October, 2016.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 58087 First Publication: November 10, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Published in: Littleton Independent, 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012CV602 DIVISION NO. 407 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: CHARLESTON PLACE ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: JESSIE J. DYKHUIZEN; STONECREEK FUNDING CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for Stonecreek Funding Corporation; ANA MARIA PETERSRUDDICK, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee, SUE SANDSTROM, as County Treasurer Regarding: Unit 4, Building 7, Charleston Place Condominiums, According to the Map thereof recorded in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County in Book 34 at Page 47, and according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Charleston Place recorded in such records in Book 2773 at Page 196, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 14099 E. Jewell Ave., Aurora, CO 80012 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 12th day of January, 2017, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (303) 874-3850. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Department of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEIN G FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Centennial this 11th day of November, 2016.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 58101 First Publication: November 17, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Published In: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Telephone: (303) 649-6355 Civil Action Case No. 16CV031477

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Misc. Private Legals Civil Action Case No. 16CV031477 Plaintiff: STRAWBERRY I HEATHERRIDGE ASSOCIATION (THE), a Colorado non-profit corporation,

Defendants: LINDA R. MALLEIS; WMC MORTGAGE CORP.; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

Under an Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure entered on September 16, 2016 in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Linda R. Malleis Original Lienor: The Strawberry I Heatherridge Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Strawberry I Heatherridge Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: May 25, 2016 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: May 26, 2016 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D6054293 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $6,140.86 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $12,151.73 Amount of Judgment entered September 16, 2016: $11,251.73

Description of property to be foreclosed: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT SITUATE IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHERRIDGE SOUTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT:

AN INDIVIDUAL AIR SPACE UNIT WHICH IS CONTAINED WITH THE WALLS, BASEMENT OR BASE FLOOR, ROOF, WINDOWS AND DOORS, REFERENCED AS UNIT 20222, IN BUILDING NO. 610, NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE "CONDOMINIUM MAP" FILED ON RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, RECORDED DECEMBER 7, 1973 IN BOOK 25 AT PAGE 73 INCLUDING ALL 1/200TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUMS OF STRAWBERRY I AT HEATHERRIDGE APPURTENANT THERETO, TOGETHER WITH:

1. THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS, BALCONIES, FIXTURES, AND 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 CONDOMINIUM UNIT ABOVE DESCRIBED. 3. THE RIGHT TO USE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED UPON SAID PROPERTY. 4. THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING STALL NO. 265, IN PARKING LOT H, LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE "CONDOMINIUM MAP" REFERRED T O ABOVE, OR ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 2676 S. Xanadu Way, #B, 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 February 2, 2017, in front of the flagpole of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935, 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.**

Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3935.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 25th day of October, 2016.

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**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 720-874-3935.

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DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 25th day of October, 2016.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 58166 First publication: December 8, 2016 Last publication: January 5, 2017 Published in: Littleton Independent, 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016CV030361, Division/Courtroom 15

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: ALTON PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

Defendants: SUSAN EWING BARBER; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FLEET MORTGAGE CORP.; JOHN D. PEARCE; SUSAN R. PEARCE; and CYNTHIA MARES, A S PU BL IC T R U ST E E OF A R A P A H O E C OU N TY.

Regarding: LOT 129, BLOCK 1, ALTON PARK, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.; Also known as: 1151 S. Chester Ct., Denver, CO 80247.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 2nd day of February, 2017, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3850. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $6,826.09.

DATED in Centennial this 1st day of November, 2016.

Complaint seeking a complete adjudication of the rights of all parties to this action with respect to the property referenced in the Deed of Trust which is located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, commonly known as 932 South Dearborn Way, #6, Aurora, Colorado 80012, and legally described as follows: Condominium Unit 6, also known as Condominium Unit 6-B, Condominium Building 2, Sable Cove Subdivision Filing No. 1, Phase III, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded February 15, 1983, in Book 61, at Page 51, in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado and as defined and described in Condominium Declaration for Sable Cove Condominiums recorded on September 15, 1982 in Book 3698 at Page 273, in said records and the Second Statement at page 247 of the aforesaid records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. (the “Property”)

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And For a complete adjudication of the rights of all parties to this action with respect to the Property; For a decree stating that the Deed of Trust be reformed to add the Legal Description set forth above; For a decree that the Deed of Trust is a valid first priority mortgage against the interests of Defendants in the Property and prior in right to the interests of any other party; and, For such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.

Such answer or other response to the Complaint must be filed within thirty five (35) days after this Summons is served on you by publication.

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

Dated this 4th day of November, 2016.

MOYE WHITE LLP Charles Greenhouse, #10506 16 Market Square, 6th Floor 1400 16th Street Denver, CO 80202 (303) 292-2900 charles.greenhouse@moyewhite.com Legal Notice No.: 58232 First Publication: November 17, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held on or after DEC. 20, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, Colorado.

BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental. BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.

Unit: A005: GRAY LEWIS WAKEFIELD 2301 E. Fremont Ave. #X-5, Littleton, CO 80122 Electronics, Tools, Shop Vac, Misc.

C034: JAMIE D. BENNETT 419 Lipan St. Denver, CO 80236 Toys, Clothes, Misc. Tubs, Bags.

Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v.

Defendants: Occum Bruce Miller; Julie J. Miller; The Public Trustee for Arapahoe County, Colorado; and All Unknown Persons Who Claim Any Interest in the Subject matter of This Action Attorneys for Plaintiff: MOYE WHITE LLP Charles Greenhouse, #10506 16 Market Square, 6th Floor 1400 16th Street Denver, CO 80202 (303) 292-2900 charles.greenhouse@moyewhite.com SUMMONS The People of the State of Colorado

To: Occum Bruce Miller; Julie J. Miller, and All Unknown Persons Who Claim an Interest in the Subject Matter of this Action

Plaintiff brings its claims by way of a Deed of Trust, dated May 12, 1998, recorded on May 19, 1998 at Reception No. A8074575, Arapahoe County, Colorado (“Deed of Trust”). You are summoned and required to file with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Complaint seeking a complete adjudication of the rights of all parties to this action with respect to the property referenced in the Deed of Trust which is located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, commonly known as 932 South Dearborn Way, #6, Aurora, Colorado 80012, and legally described as follows: Condominium Unit 6, also known as Condominium Unit 6-B, Condominium Building 2, Sable Cove Subdivision Filing No. 1, Phase III, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded February 15, 1983, in Book 61, at Page 51, in

Purchases must be made with cash and paid for at the time of purchase. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the sale. Buyers must provide a current original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Legal Notice No.: 58278 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL CASE NO. 2015CV30668 Div. 204 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: PAUL CARPENTER v.

Defendant: JOHN M. HANSON, JR. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: This is to notify you that a Sheriff Sale proceeding has been commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Writ of Execution dated August 17, 2016, and C.R.S. §3838-101 et. seq. by Paul Carpenter, the current judgment creditor of a judgment lien, evidence of which was recorded on March 10, 2014, at Reception No. D6041228, in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. The fore-

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Also known as: 11630 E. Cedar Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80012 THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The name, address, business telephone number and Colorado bar registration number of the attorney representing the judgment creditor are as follows: Martin J. Plank, P.C., 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80210, 303.584.0990, Reg. No. 19928.

THEREFORE, the undersigned Deputy Sheriff will, at 10 o’clock a.m. on January 26, 2017, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell the property at public auction to the highest bidder, and will deliver to the purchaser a certificate of purchase, all as provided by law.

Legal Notice No.: 58318 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the Civil Unit at the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3851. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.**

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THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 21, 2016 David C. Walcher, Sheriff of the County of Arapahoe State of Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 58298 First Publication: December 1, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Published In: Littleton Independent, 2550 W. Main St., 80120 PUBLIC NOTICE DENTAL RECORD DESTRUCTION Dr. Jerry W. Crawford, DDS and Dr. Michael J. Harmon, DDS

Legal Notice No.: 58322 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

E244: ANALISA S. GARCIA 5116 S. Delaware St. #C-103, Englewood, CO 80110 Electronics, Furniture, Misc. Boxes & Tubs.

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Lot 66, Block 3, Olde Towne Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, located in Arapahoe County, Colorado

E326 DARLENE MARIE PATMORE P.O. Box 709, Englewood, CO 80151 Steam Vac, Furniture, Electronics, Bed, Bedding, Appliance, Misc. Boxes, Tubs.

Legal Notice No.: 58199 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: January 5, 2017 Published In: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120

December 8, 2016D

The legal description of the Subject Property that is the subject of this Combined Notice in accordance with §38-38-101(1)(c), C.R.S. is:

E318: KEVIN L. MAXWELL 4729 S. Lincoln, Englewood, CO 80113 Clothes, Misc. Bags, Boxes.

E205: MATTHEW T. JONES 6041 Castlegate Dr. W #2331, Castle Rock, CO 80108 Bike, Misc. Boxes.

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 So. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 2016CV32472

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Notice is hereby given that Dr. Harmon will be destroying dental records related to visits from January 1, 1983 – December 31, 2011. Records selected for destruction will include all records for patients over the age of 25 as of January 1, 2017. Dental records destruction will begin January 31, 2017. If any of the above information scheduled for destruction pertains to you and you would like the information provided to you; you must provide Harmon Dental with a signed consent for release of information and photo identification. For any questions please contact Harmon Dental at 303-796-7400.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn, Deputy Sheriff

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TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: This is to notify you that a Sheriff Sale proceeding has been commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Writ of Execution dated August 17, 2016, and C.R.S. §3838-101 et. seq. by Paul Carpenter, the current judgment creditor of a judgment lien, evidence of which was recorded on March 10, 2014, at Reception No. D6041228, in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. The foreclosure was initiated due to judgment entered to levy execution on real property located within Arapahoe County on the Order: Order Granting Default Judgment against Defendant John M. Hanson, Jr. entered on December 28, 2015 (the “Judgment”) the transcript of which was which was recorded on March 10, 2014, at Reception No. D6041228, in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. Defendant John M. Hanson, Jr. is the owner of real property referred to as Lot 66, Block 3, Olde Towne Subdivision Filing No. 1, located in Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “Subject Property”).

“Trust Us!” Legal Notice No.: 58319 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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Legal Notice No.: 58321 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

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.

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December 8, 2016

FOOTBALL: Valor senior Will Rodgers had three of six sacks on Pomona FROM PAGE 26

the athletic director, I’d probably ask myself why we can’t start playing better at the beginning of the year.

“I felt we have come a long way, more than anything, physically. Every single position, we are a lot better now than we were at the beginning of the season. Pomona was a very, very good team.

This title was special through the perseverance and diligence (that) we had to show this year.”

The Eagles did not drop another game after their Sept.

23 loss to Pomona en route to finishing with an 11-3 record and securing the third seed in the state playoffs. Pomona, the top-seeded team, finished 12-2.

“It feels amazing to win another state championship,” said Valor senior Christian Elliss, who plays offense and defense.

Senior Will Rodgers, who like Elliss is part of Valor’s linebacking corps, said the Eagles wanted to prove their grit after talk centered on how tough Pomona was at a press conference days before the game.

“Even though we are a Christian school, we’re pretty tough, too,” Rodgers said. “That was a chip on our shoulders.”

Rodgers had three of the six Valor Christian sacks during the game as the Eagles held Pomona to 29 yards rushing.

The Eagles’ defense, which

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VALOR CHRISTIAN IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES 2009 — Valor Christian 41, Steamboat Springs 14 (3A) 2010 — Valor Christian 38, Wheat Ridge 8 (4A)

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2011 — Valor Christian 66, Pine Creek 10 (4A) 2012 — Valor Christian 9, Cherokee Trail 0 (5A) 2013 — Valor Christian 56, Fairview 16 (5A) 2014 — Cherry Creek 25, Valor Christian 24 (5A) 2015 — Valor Christian 29, Pomona 26 (5A) 2016 — Valor Christian 30, Pomona 14 (5A) intercepted three Pomona passes, also had three tackles for losses.

On offense, Valor Christian senior quarterback Dylan McCaffrey completed 8-of-19 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns. He led the team in rushing with 72 yards on 16 carries and one score.

“It wasn’t a perfect game — if there is such a thing as a perfect game,” McCaffrey said. ”There were things I could have done better, a couple throws I missed here and there. Our offensive line kept battling for running yards and did a good job throughout the whole game, and then defensively, they were amazing.

I can’t describe how well our defensive line and secondary did.”

The Eagles found themselves in an early deficit.

Pomona grabbed a 7-0 lead, but then Valor scored twice in just over two minutes before

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF CHERRY HILLS HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherry Hills Heights Water and Sanitation District for the ensuing year of 2017; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District’s Treasurer at 3420 S. Clayton Boulevard, Englewood, Colorado 80113, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the Englewood Public Library 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado on Monday, December 12th, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

the end of the first quarter and tallied 30 straight points to take a 30-7 lead in the final quarter.

Elliss caught a 61-yard scoring pass for the Eagles’ first touchdown and McCaffrey’s younger brother Luke hauled in a 5-yard scoring pass for Valor’s second touchdown.

Elliss, who rushed for 10 yards, caught two passes for 75 yards and was in on five tackles, had an interception to set up the McCaffrey-toMcCaffrey touchdown.

“I’m not going to roll over, and our team is not going to roll over,” Ellis said. “If someone had to give our team momentum, I would do it.”

Jack Walley intercepted a pass by Pomona’s Ryan Marquez, leading to the Eagles’ initial touchdown. Hayden Courier’s interception late in the game short circuted any Panther comeback hopes.

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yards on offense, while holding Pomona to just 209.

“I though we showed really good grit and resolve,” Sherman said. ”Again, I cannot be more proud of my team

for something like that. It was tough to come back, but we showed heart and then, frankly, we controlled the game from the second quarter on.”

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A public hearing will be held by LIFT on December 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton Colorado 80120 regarding the adoption of the 2017 budget.

Any interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing, or to file an objection to the proposed budget at any time prior to its adoption.

The proposed 2017 budget shall be available for inspection at any time prior to its adoption. The proposed 2017 budget shall be available for inspection by the public in the City Clerk’s office: Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton Colorado 80120.

Legal Notice No.: 58329 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

CHERRY HILLS HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: Cheryl Brown, President Legal Notice No.: 58317 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice No.: 58323 First Publication: December 8, 2016 Last Publication: December 8, 2016 Publisher: The Englewood Herald and the Littleton Independent

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET BY THE LITTLETON RIVERFRONT AUTHORITY D/B/A LITTLETON INVESTS FOR TOMORROW (“LIFT”) A public hearing will be held by LIFT on December 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton Colorado 80120 regarding the adoption of the 2017 budget.

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