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Woodlawn post office sticking with it

Customers persuade owners to stay open

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com After news got out that the Woodlawn post office would close at the end of December, everyone who works there heard resounding disappointment from many of their customers.

So instead of shutting the doors, “we’re just going to suck it up and try to do extra business to make up the extra rent,” clerk Kevin Downs said.

Carrier Noah Morton said he’s happy the Woodlawn station is remaining open, because it helps ease congestion at the main post office on Prince Street in down-

town Littleton.

“It will help our main office keep our lines open for the clerks,” he said.

Owner Gary Arras said his little post office doesn’t generate nearly enough revenue to support the nearly 40 percent rent increase the new owners were asking for.

He was able to negotiate them down a little, said Downs, but not much.

The contract station, located in the Woodlawn shopping center at Littleton Boulevard and Windermere Street, only makes money from the sale of postage stamps. It must buy them from the United States Postal Service at full retail first — they receive a commission once they sell the stamps.

With so many people buying stamps online these days, Arras expects contract Post office continues on Page 20

Judith Hoechst and her son, Peter Weinstein, drop off some packages to be mailed at the Woodlawn post office on Dec. 23. Clerk Kevin Downs is happy to report that the branch will remain open for now. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Patrick, 10, and Bindy, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, share a unique relationship of work and play. “Just knowing she is here calms me,” Patrick said. Photo

by Alex DeWind

WHAT’S INSIDE

End of the year: A look back at some of the bigger stories from 2015. See Page 5

10-year-old finds miracle in canine friend Stink Bug Project pairs sick children with companion dogs

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Patrick Kaplan, 10, walked out of his house on a wintry, mid-December day to find a Labrador retriever in his yard. The

dog, named Bindy, would help Patrick cope with his longtime illness called cyclic vomiting syndrome, or CVS. “I was so happy,” Patrick said. “I finally got my miracle.”

Patrick, who lives in Centennial, was diagnosed with CVS when he was 8 years old.

The chronic condition involves episodes of nausea and vomiting, which often occur while he is sleeping. The condition is rare and affects about 2 percent of school-age

children, according to Mayo Clinic.

When Patrick’s parents, Denise and Scott, discovered there was no fix for their son’s condition, they contacted the Stink Bug Project through Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, at 5349 Marshall Street in Arvada, in hopes of getting their son a companion dog.

The family couldn’t have asked for a better

Spirituality: Millennials strike their own path to approaching faith. See Page 10

Stink Bug continues on Page 20

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Still finding ‘Faces Never Forgotten’ Project aims to match photos to Vietnam vets

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Last June, Janna Hoehn reached out to Colorado Community Media for help with a huge project, and readers stepped up in a big way.

“The response has been amazing,” she said. “…Our heroes’ stories and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”

She is working on the “Faces Never Forgotten” project, created to find a photo of every single one of the 58,300 soldiers listed on the

Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. “Putting a face with a name changes the whole dynamic of the wall,” she said. “It keeps our fallen heroes’ memories alive and will honor them.”

In June, Hoehn was specifically looking for 10 names from Arapahoe County and seven from Douglas County. With the help of readers throughout those counties, she’s down to just six and four, respectively.

Once found, all photos will be submitted to the “Wall of Faces” online memorial with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, as well as to the planned education center

expected to be built adjacent to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

“I had always hoped I could to do something for the Vietnam veterans,” said Hoehn. “The way they were treated when they returned, it was disgraceful.”

Even just the name of the schools the person attended can help, she says, and any bit of information somebody might have can’t hurt.

To submit a photo or for more information, email Hoehn at neverforgotten2014@gmail.com.

To see photos of lost and fallen soldiers that have already been collected, visit www.vvmf.org.

Since Colorado Community Media ran the story in June, Hoehn has received photos of: James D. Hakes Jr., Martin E. Loving, Michael F. Matthews, Donald L. Senti and John P. Wright from Arapahoe County; and Jimmy E. Marchesi, Alva N. Myrick II, Jerome J. Rigenberg and Robert Worrell from Douglas County.

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John Paul Wright

Donald Senti

Jerome Ringenberg

Michael Matthews

Martin Loving

James Hakes

Photos are still needed for these soldiers from Douglas County: David W. Heck 1949-1968

William E. Hopkins 1949-1969

John R. Helms 1948-1970

Gale S. Pritchard 1946-1969

And these six from Arapahoe County:

Jim Marchesi

Alva Myrick

Richard A. Eckvall 1937-1966

Richard L. Martin 1949-1968

Ivel D. Freeman 1926-1967

Dennis M. Smith 1942-1970

James R. Lemon 1948-1967

Michael J. Whalen 1950-1971

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December 31, 2015

NEWS IN A HURRY South Suburban nets praise South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s department of finance was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the Unites States and Canada, for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. This marks the 14th year the district has received the award.

The district’s director of finance, Steven Shipley, and chief accountant Linda Addison prepared the document, which includes the independent auditors report, the audited financial statements, management, discussion and analysis, transmittal letter and the required statistical section.

ACC recruiter lands position Arapahoe Community College Senior Recruitment Specialist Liliana Diaz has been named to a three-year term as president-elect of the Colorado Council on High School/College Relations.

The CCHS/CR is a 290-member, statewide volunteer organization comprising Colorado high school counselors, college admission staff, professional organizations and individuals who work together to help educate and assist high school students in achieving their postsecondary educational goals.

Optimists essay contest has cash prizes The Optimist Club of Littleton is again involved in the annual Optimist International Clubs Essay Contest.

The topic for the 2016 contest is “Lead by Example — Reality or Fiction?” First place wins $100, second place gets $75 and third place gets $50,

and the first-place essay will be eligible for consideration at the next level for a $2,500 scholarship. The winners, their families and their teachers will be honored during a meeting at the Boardroom Restaurant, where the three students will be asked to read their essays to members.

Students can access the contest rules and the application form at www.optimist.org/ Forms.

Students can also contact their school’s language arts and journalism teachers or their principal’s office for information about the essay contest.

The deadline to enter is Feb. 8. Call 303-794-1670 for more information.

Register now for free emergency training The Community Emergency Response Team educates citizens about disaster preparedness, and trains them in basic response skills such as fire safety, search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.

The Littleton and Englewood police departments sponsor the CERT training, which is open to all citizens ages 18 and older. The class is limited to 30 participants, so register early to secure enrollment. The free course is held at the Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following Saturdays: March 5, 12 and 26, and April 2.

To register, visit the Littleton Police Department’s page on the city’s website, www.littletongov.org. For more information, contact the CERT training coordinator, or leave a message at 303-734-8224.

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Sheridan patrol officers use first body cameras City has 10 units in place, plans to step up program next year

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Like numerous law enforcement agencies around the country, the Sheridan Police Department has launched a project to equip all patrol officers with body cameras.

“We have purchased 10 cameras and assigned them to 10 Sheridan patrol officers,” police Cmdr. Sam Realmuto said.

“Our goal is to purchase cameras for all 21 patrol officers by the end of 2016.”

Officer Elizabeth McKlem began wearing a body camera about Dec. 9.

“I turn the camera on and off,” she said. “I turn the camera on when I get a call since the first 30 seconds is silent

video. I then leave the camera on until I complete the call.”

She said she likes wearing a body camera because the public can now see how the officers deal with the variety of calls they get each day.

“I think it is a good addition to our equipment,” she said. “It will help remember all the details when writing reports.”

McKlem’s body camera was attached to the upper edge of the left pocket of her uniform shirt. It is black and not much larger than the badge she wears.

Realmuto said the cameras can record up to nine hours of video.

“When the officer completes a shift, they return to the station and place the camera into the docking stand,” he said.

“The stand recharges the camera’s battery and also uploads the video on the camera to cloud storage.”

The commander said Sheridan Police

Chief Mark Campbell made the decision earlier this year to equip patrol officers with body cameras.

“We checked out the manufacturers and bought our cameras from Taser International, one of the major companies in the field,” Realmuto said. “We also decided to contract to store the data on the cloud through Evidence.com. I believe the cost for the cameras, licensing and storage was about $25,000. We used seized funds to pay for the project.”

Policies had to be adjusted before officers could begin wearing the cameras.

“We received assistance from the American Civil Liberties Union as we wrote the new policies regarding body cameras,” the commander said. “The goal was to have policies that protected the rights of everyone involved while making the data available to those who needed it.”

South Suburban names Priddy’s replacement Jennings is former Thornton official Staff report Managing 3,800 acres of developed and natural open space park land at South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s more than 100 locations is no walk in the park, but the district thinks Andy Jennings is up to the task.

Jennings just became the second director of parks and open space in South Suburban’s 56-year history. He takes the reins from Jim Priddy, who retired earlier this year after 42 years with the district.

Jennings, a 35-year veteran of the industry, has an extensive background

in parks, forestry, open space and golf maintenance. For the past 26 years, he was the parks and golf manager for the city of Thornton.

“I believe Andy will add great insight, value and leadership to our dedicated and talented parks and open space department,” said Rob Hanna, South Suburban’s executive director. “He brings a wealth of experience in project development, including capital projects, master plans and ongoing capital maintenance programs, as well as park mapping and forestry inventory.”

He also has experience partnering with outside agencies and was involved with Thornton’s Neighborhood Services division. He helped develop that city’s Community Garden program and assisted with the development of its coyote management plan.

Jennings was named Thornton’s Citywide Employee of the Year for 2005.

He earned four Community Services Department Team of the Year awards and 16 Distinguished Service awards. He also held multiple offices with the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, the National Recreation and Park Association and the Jennings Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute.

Before joining the city of Thornton, Jennings served as park superintendent for McKinney, Texas. He is a 1981 graduate of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in park administration.

Know the score:

MILESTONES Education Christopher J. Puga, of Englewood, was named to the 3.5 or Better fall 2015 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Puga is a freshman majoring in pre-general engineering.

Matt Weiman, of Englewood, earned a bachelor’s degree in American studies with a minor in psychology from the University of Kansas.

Kayla A. Latham, of Littleton, was named to the 3.5 or Better fall 2015 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Latham is a sophomore majoring in pre-business.

Nathaniel Mitchell, of Littleton, was named to the fall 2015 chancellor’s list at Troy University.

Anica N. Neumann, of Littleton, was named to the 3.5 or Better fall 2015 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Neumann is a senior majoring in chemical engineering.

Melba Njenga, of Littleton, is an admission ambassador for Fort Lewis College for the 2015-16 academic year.

Njenga’s major is political science and biology. Admission ambassadors play a key role in recruitment efforts by professionally and authentically representing Fort Lewis College to prospective students, their parents and family, the high school and community college guidance community, as well as visitors to the Durango area. Ambassadors are chosen through an application and interview process and are selected based on their campus involvement, academic success (3.0 gpa or higher), enthusiasm for Fort Lewis College and outgoing personality.

Sarah Parker, of Littleton, was recently inducted into Harding University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi Honor Society.

Parker is an early childhood education major at Harding.

Sydnie M. Teague, of Littleton, was named to the 3.5 or Better fall 2015 scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University. Teague is a senior majoring in history.

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Bridging the generation gap with technology Girl Scout earns gold award for organizing tech sessions at retirement community

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Treva Boyd, 88, uses her iPad daily. She starts the morning with a virtual game of Scrabble against her granddaughter. Then she checks Facebook to connect with family.

But one day, she got locked out of her iPad. “I wish I knew more about technology and how to use it,” Boyd said.

Catherine Welch, a Highlands Ranch High School graduate and longtime Girl Scout, was there to help. She percent — created a project called “iTech Seniors who go for Seniors” that earned her online a Gold Award — the highest percent — award achievable in the Girl Seniors who use Scouts program. online social Welch, 18, a freshman at networks, such as University of Colorado-BoulFacebook der, had been a Girl Scout since she was 5 years old. percent — A Girl Scout can earn a Gold Seniors who own a Award during her senior year cellphone of high school. The process involves training, identifying percent — an issue in the community, reSeniors who own a searching that issue, building smartphone a team and presenting a proposal to a Girl Scout commitNote: Senior refers to tee. If approved, the project is age 65 and older. carried out with an assigned Source: www. mentor, according to Aimee pewinternet.

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“I started preparing a year before.”

Welch partnered with Holly Creek Retirement Community, at 5500 E. Peakview Ave. in Centennial. Starting in April, she organized six, 1 ½ hour technology sessions for the senior residents.

She chose to focus on senior citizens for her Gold Award because she loves to work with people, she said.

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And she tied in technology because of her own experience seeing her grandparents struggle with modern-day gadgets.

Boyd, a resident at Holly Creek, attended one of Welch’s sessions for her iPad issues.

“I loved the interaction,” Boyd said. “The computer age can drive me crazy.”

Welch recruited family members, friends and fellow Girl Scouts to help her lead the sessions, which had about 10 to 15 seniors each. They answered questions about everything from iPhone apps to Facebook accounts.

Welch’s team helped a grandfather set up a Skype account so he could see his grandson who lives on the east coast. They helped seniors navigate their Facebook pages to keep up with family members. And they taught seniors how to use an iPad, which is growing in popularity because of the large touch-screen.

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But it wasn’t just about the technology services — it also was about the interaction between the seniors and the Girl Scouts.

“It was fulfilling just to work with them in general,” Welch said, “because it can get kind of lonely. They enjoyed talking to people, especially of younger generations.”

Welch’s Gold Award project was passed down to younger Girl Scout troops when she graduated from high school. The troops visit Holly Creek once a month and do what Welch once did. It’s a sustainable project, she said, that will continue to help senior citizens at Holly Creek Retirement Community.

And the seniors will continue to use the service created by Welch.

“I think it’s terrific,” Boyd said. “And I think every girl should have an opportunity to be a Girl Scout.”

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TOP FIVE SOUTH METRO STORIES OF THE YEAR

2015 was bridge between past, future T

The stories of our year are everywhere

idy as it is to wrap 2015 up with a bow, the issues and emotions of the year’s top stories weren’t born on Jan. 1, nor were they set to expire Dec. 31.

Consider how an Arapahoe High School student’s murder in 2013 brought about change in 2015 that will impact policy for years to come.

Consider the factors that led to Douglas County School Board members being ousted. And the factors that led to housing prices swelling. Those issues aren’t going away soon.

Consider the joy of victory in the athletic arena, rooted in years of preparation and setting a foundation for future success.

Consider all the growth and development — which has been building for years — around us.

Where are we headed?

While taking a look back can’t necessarily answer that, we hope sharing the top five stories of the year — as chosen by Colorado Community Media staff and presented in no particular order — is a worthwhile exercise. If nothing else, it helps illustrate how we got here, on the verge of a new year.

Here we come, 2016.

Up to 250,000 square feet of commercial property will rise on the west side of Littleton Village, at Broadway and Dry Creek Road, and up to 900 residential units on the east.

Photo by Jennifer Smith School District’s reform policies of the past several years made inroads in the November election.

By wide margins, three challengers unseated reform-minded incumbents. David Ray, Anne-Marie Lemieux and Wendy Vogel each picked up about 60 percent of the vote behind the support of teachers and parents dissatisfied with policies put forth by the board, including pay-for-performance for teachers.

New board members have advocated for more community involvement and discussion in board decisions and would like to see a districtwide survey of teachers and parents.

The board still has a 4-3 majority of those supporting the reform efforts.

Meghann Silverthorn was elected president of the board by fellow members and Judith Reynolds was elected vice president.

Both votes were 4-3.

Working toward improved school safety Throughout 2015, the Davis family continued efforts to ensure the death of their t daughter, Claire, would result in a legacy.

Those efforts resulted in two new pieces of state legislation. One recognizes the ” responsibility of schools to protect their students and staff from reasonably foresee- able acts of violence and provides a narrow definition of the circumstances in which a o lawsuit could be brought.

The second creates a permanent committee on school safety and youth mental health.

In January, that committee will review reports created through the arbitration be- tween Littleton Public Schools and the Davis family.

Claire Davis died in the Dec. 13, 2013, l shooting at Arapahoe High School in Centennial. Classmate Karl Pierson fatally wounded her before killing himself.

LPS’ own committee issued an eightpage report in 2015. It found that more emphasis should be on prevention rather than intervention and listed 10 recommendations to improve the district’s safety procedures, mental-health programs and communication systems.

It ends with the suggestion that the board reauthorize the committee to continue its work.

Two years after Claire Davis’ death, Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch may have averted a similar incident.

On Dec. 12, two girls were arrested after allegedly making a threat against the school.

The threat was reported to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office through Text-A-Tip, a system that allows high school students to convey concerns about safety, drugs and other issues anonymously.

Rent, home prices on the rise Rents took off like a rocket in 2015, rising by 4.7 percent in Colorado, according to apartmentlist.com, which tracks prices in the state and nation. That outpaced the national average of 4 percent.

A two-bedroom unit in Colorado averaged $1,350 in November, the most recent month in which statistics were available.

Finding that price in the Denver metro area, however, would have been quite a deal.

Rent in Denver proper averaged $1,670 for a two-bedroom — a figure that would have pleased renters in Highlands Ranch, where the average monthly payment was $1,800. Other south metro communities, including Centennial and Littleton, also saw rents surge above the $1,500 mark.

Prices climbed, experts say, due to low vacancy rates in Denver and its suburbs and higher demand for housing because of population increases, a trend owing in large part to the metro area being among the top places in the nation for Millennials to relocate.

As a result, several apartment projects are being planned or under construction in cities such as Englewood, Parker and Littleton.

Those looking to buy may also have encountered sticker shock. The median home value in the metro area went up 16.1 percent this year to approximately $328,000,

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and online real estate database Zillow predicts it will rise another 5 percent in 2016.

Home prices rose fast in Douglas County, with the median sales price in most communities averaging about $400,000 in November. Lone Tree saw the biggest yearover-year rise at 14 percent. The median sales price for November: $785,000.

Title towns Schools in the south metro area continued their reign on Colorado High School Activities Association state team championships.

Local schools won 11 championships and finished second nine times in the 22 sports that compete for state titles. That doesn’t include the numerous athletes who won individual titles in sports like wrestling, track, cross-country and tennis.

Cherry Creek and Valor, two of Colorado’s dominant sports programs, each racked up four state championships.

Creek bagged state titles in boys and girls tennis, and won in boys lacrosse and hockey.

Valor won top honors in Class 5A football, 4A boys golf, 4A girls basketball and 4A softball.

But they were not alone.

Rock Canyon won the 2015 5A state baseball title, Mountain Vista won the 5A boys cross-country crown and Lutheran was the 3A boys track champion.

A developing story People took sides when it came to prairie dogs.

The critters lived on a swath of land that was part of a major retail project, the Promenade at Castle Rock, and they had to go to allow for development. After some wrangling over their fate — extermination was in the cards — in the spring, many of them were relocated to a more rural portion of Douglas County.

Development pushed on in Castle Rock, as it did throughout the south metro area.

To some, moving prairie dogs out of their colony was a symbol of what was being lost — open space, ties to nature, Colorado as it once was.

To others, it symbolized the area south of Denver was reaching its full potential as a place of thriving businesses, affluent residents and coveted land.

The Promenade was just one of many

Among the larger trend and breaking news stories, though, are ordinary ones that shine a light on the human spirit, the joys and sorrows of everyday life, the people in our neighborhoods who reach out and make a difference.

Some of those stories over the past year included: Communities that rallied behind their own such as Susan Cash, a teacher, and Dalton Levine, a teen dancer, valiantly fighting battles against cancer.

A young Somali refugee, blinded in the strife of his native land, struggling to provide for his younger siblings after their mother’s sudden death.

A Girl Scout who developed a program to help seniors navigate the challenges of technology.

A 7-year-old boy who used his allowance to buy stuffed animals for children at Ronald McDonald house.

The complex, yet invisible, issue of homelessness in the suburbs.

Families who shared their struggles — and accomplishments — with chronic illnesses, such as epilepsy.

The legacies of longtime community members such as Nancy Gripman in Parker and former Castle Rock Police Chief Tony Lane.

The touching memorial for a young man who died from complications of complex cerebral palsy and drew hundreds in Rockies purple to honor him.

A World War II veteran’s financial plight and the community that responded so he could stay in his home.

These stories surround us every day.

They document day-to-day living and provide the heartbeat and fabric that weave us together. We only need to listen.

— Ann Macari Healey

developments that won approval, broke ground or continued to make progress in 2015.

Littleton Village, The Jones District in Centennial and the Central Park development in Highlands Ranch each are mixeduse projects comprising dozens of acres.

In Parker, residential developments given the green light were signs of a town that is projected to add tens of thousands of residents in the next 20 years.

Meanwhile, the biggest development of all, Sterling Ranch, broke ground in northwest Douglas County after 12 years of planning, approval and protest. At build-out roughly 20 years from now, it will have all the trappings of a small city.

— Jim Benton, Mike DiFerdinando, Chris Michlewicz, Chris Rotar and Jennifer Smith contributed to this report.

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A place for peace Mother Cabrini Shrine offers spiritual sanctuary

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sacred spaces — places for peace, reflection and spiritual communion — can be difficult to find in the highly developed Front Range.

But one such place stands to the south of Lookout Mountain, north of I-70, overlooking Golden and the entire region.

The Mother Cabrini Shrine has offered a respite for the weary for more than 100 years, and continues to provide spiritual clarity and solace for all visitors regardless of faith or religion.

“We have thousands of visitors a year,” wrote Sister Roselle Santivasi, in an email interview. “They come mainly to pray, and we do have regulars that come often to visit us.”

The shrine includes the Stone House, a 22-foot statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the convent of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as well as a grotto around the shrine’s spring, a rose quartz Sacred Heart and the 373-step stairway of prayer, which also features the Stations of the Cross.

Mother Cabrini, whose given name was Francesca Cabrini, founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in

Italy. They were invited to the Denver area by a priest in 1902 to help serve the immigrant population and serve the community, according to information provided

by Anna Dodd, the shrine’s retreat and marketing coordinator.

“At the time of their arrival to Colorado, the sisters discovered that there was a need for a girls’ orphanage. They had Queen of Heaven Orphanage for girls built just outside of the then-city of Denver, where years later it would rest on Federal Boulevard,” Dodd wrote. “Mother Cabrini loved the orphans and wanted a summer home for them outside of the city, and that’s where we come in.”

It took three transactions for Cabrini to acquire the 500 acres that would eventually be named in her honor. During a return visit in 1912, she found a natural spring on the property, commissioned the Stone House for the orphans, dedicated the hill to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and formed a rose quartz Sacred Heart of stones at the top.

“Mother Cabrini wanted a summer home for the orphan girls that was away from the city and nested in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains,” Dodd wrote. “Since her death, we have developed into a place of pilgrimage and prayer in her honor and in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.”

As a pilgrimage site, the shrine grew in popularity over the years, particularly during the summer through mid-fall. The

The Mother Cabrini Shrine is home to three gardens that allow visitors places to reflect in peace. Photo courtesy of Mother Cabrini Shrine orphanage was disbanded in early 1970s, which is when retreats started being offered at the shrine, according to Shellie Marsh, gift shop manager and accountant.

The shrine now offers group and hermitage retreat options. There’s a conference room for business and religious retreats and planning meetings, complete with a projector screen, podium and large conference table.

The hermitage option provides retreatants with solitude and rooms with a view of the Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

“Most of our self-led day or overnight retreats are for Catholics and Christians who are seeking time alone with God for prayer and reflection,” Dodd wrote. “We

WHO WAS MOTHER CABRINI? Francesca Cabrini grew up in northern Italy where the community had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She always had a desire to be a missionary, especially in China.

She was a teacher by profession, but a desire to enter a religious community of sisters struck her and she sought out a missionary community. In her journey, she was denied entry into religious communities because of her poor health.

On the advice of a priest, she started the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The work of her sisters brought her to the attention of Pope Leo XIII, who sent her to America through the port of New York City, to work with Italian Immigrants in 1889.

Mother Cabrini’s reputation led to several invitations and requests for the sisters to come to America, including Chicago, New York and Golden.

rent out the whole historic Stone House, once used for the orphans now used as our retreat house, for overnight and day groups. We provide meals for our retreatants, coffee services, meeting rooms and a chapel space available for reservations for prayer or services.”

There’s still more to do at the shrine for pilgrims and visitors. They can drink the spring water, visit the museum and a smaller grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Visitors often make use of the solitude provided by the rosary, meditation and Cabrini gardens, Santivasi added.

“People are surprised at the amount of sacred spaces there are here,” she wrote.

“For me, this is a place where you could easily spend the whole day with your family.”

IF YOU GO: She was known as a caring and determined businesswoman, who during her lifetime crossed the sea about 26 times — despite her fear of water — designed several buildings and constructed hospitals, schools and orphanages.

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Focus on not dropping the ball What happens when we make a simple error or mistake? We might own up to it and say something like, “I dropped the ball on that one.”

And as we wind down the regular season of the National Football League, we have certainly seen plenty of our favorite teams and players drop plenty of passes. And I am not talking about just the difficult passes, you know, the “should have” caught if only they tried harder and stretched a little further; no, I am also referring to those passes that hit them right in their hands. And in many cases as they dropped the ball, they also watched an opportunity for victory slip right through their fingers.

Now there are players who make difficult catches look seemingly easy, effortless and graceful. They snatch one-handed grabs from the middle of the air while walking a tightrope along the sideline or while performing an acrobatic maneuver typically reserved for a circus act or Cirque du Soleil

show. They grasp the opportunity for victory with each attempt thrown in their direction.

As we enter into the New Year and as we seek new opportunities of our own, we can learn from all of those opportunities that may Michael Norton have slipped through our own fingers over WINNING the past year, those opportunities where we WORDS just maybe “dropped the ball on that one.”

Looking back on the history of our events, actions, decisions and choice of words is one of the best ways that we can plot our course for success in the coming year. We can reflect back and think about how we can avoid the traps and

pitfalls that caused us to drop the ball so that we can focus on and identify all of those things we did right, all of those times where we made the catch and grasped the opportunity to succeed.

Now in the NFL, players who consistently drop passes quickly find out that NFL stands for something other than the National Football League. They find out that NFL could also mean “not for long” as their consistently poor performance places their career in jeopardy.

How consistent are we? How many passes do we drop? What do our statistics look like as we analyze how many times we have had an opportunity and we simply dropped the ball? And again, not just the stretch goals and hard-to-reach opportunities for success, I am talking about the simple balls of life that come our way and we let them slip right through our fingers.

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Answer one easy question ... oh, and happy new year I want to wish you a happy new year, and to quiz you too.

I am sure that you know that 2016 will be an election year, and that it is likely that we will be bombarded with rhetoric, promises and solicitations.

It is hard to believe that the sitting president was elected almost eight years ago.

It means that your son or daughter could have started and finished high school, and started and finished college.

When I voted in 2008, I stood in line for almost two hours at a Highlands Ranch recreation center.

I thought the holdup was confined to the recreation center, but that evening I found out that there were voting problems all over metro Denver.

In 2012, I voted by mail. Much better.

I’ll be in bed by midnight on New Year’s Eve. The dog and I will be awakened by fireworks.

I may have a juice glass of eggnog, and that will be about it.

I am as dull as a post when it comes to celebrations, and the thought of being on the road after midnight is frightening.

There will be an accident and DUI tally in the paper soon afterward.

A number of films have been set around

New Year’s Eve, like “When Harry Met Sally,” “The Poseidon Adventure” and “Radio Days.”

My favorite is your quiz.

The final line in the movie is, “Shut up and deal.”

If you can figure Craig Marshall Smith it out with nothing more than that, you QUIET know your films.

DESPERATION But I can give you more clues.

For one, Fred MacMurray plays a bad guy.

The theme music was Billboard’s No. 53 for the year.

The year was 1960.

That should give it away.

But if not: The theme music was performed by two piano players.

One of the actors attempts suicide. Another one strains pasta with a tennis racket.

If it were remade, there would have to be nudity and dirty words.

It received 10 Academy Awards nominations and won five, including Best Picture.

I can watch it over and over.

There is no violence, although the lead does get punched in the face.

There are no special effects. However, I consider good writing to be a special effect.

Need some more clues?

Billy Wilder produced and directed it, and no, it’s not another one of his films, “Sunset Boulevard.”

That’s a great film too, and it features a very wet New Year’s Eve. Gloria Swanson is perfection in “Sunset Boulevard.”

Maybe you have heard the line, “I am ready for my close-up.”

It comes from “Sunset Boulevard.”

You have to know the answer by now, but if not, the piano players were Ferrante and Teicher.

It’s hard for me to believe that the theme song was played on Top 40 radio. That would never happen now.

The song was “Theme from The Apartment.”

There you have it.

“The Apartment” starred Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.

MacLaine is having an affair with Fred MacMurray. The two of them use Lemmon’s Smith continues on Page 9

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The red center and stripes with white border make this amaryllis a showy addition to the home during winter snows.

Amaryllis fantastica will brighten winter days when it blooms in one’s home. Courtesy photos

Winter flowers require special care indoors Tips help growers keep lovely plants going strong

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Flowers indoors in winter are so very welcome as gifts — but many come with minimal or no instructions for their subsequent care, leaving the recipient uncertain about what to do — and when. There is a wealth of information online from plant societies, university horticulture departments and companies that sell the plants. A few words of wisdom — starting with “Don’t water too much!”

• Amaryllis — Choose the largest bulbs if buying at a nursery. Pot in 6- to 7-inch pots, with a third to a half of the top ex-

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Some of the balls we can focus on catching could be opportunities to say things like, “I love you,” “Thank you,” “I am sorry,” “I am proud of you” or “I appreciate you.” I mean really, how many times have we walked away from time spent with a close friend or loved one and thought, “Wow, I really could have said something more or done something differently, I really dropped the ball on that one.”

How many business opportunities, sales, lessons learned, listening moments and deeper relationships have we missed because we dropped a pass that could have/should have been easily caught? I

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apartment for their fun and games while Lemmon is somewhere else.

But knowing that MacMurray is never going to leave his wife, MacLaine takes a bunch of pills after MacMurray has left

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posed. Water with warm water and place where temperature remains above 60 degrees. With pre-potted bulb, water and place in warm room. In either case, don’t water again until it begins to grow. The warmer it is during the day, the faster it will begin to grow. Rotate so stem doesn’t lean toward light.

Flower stalks may require some support to keep from toppling — especially if in a light plastic pot. After flowering, it is possible to rebuild the bulb for future blooms. Leave leaves on and keep watering (leave stem until yellow, then cut back). Set outdoors when danger of frost is past. In fall, bring indoors, cut leaves off and store in a cool dry place for eight to 10 weeks, then begin watering and wait for more blooms. Repot every three to four years — they like to be root-bound.

• Azaleas — Place in a cool bright area.

Maintain constant moisture, bright light.

When they fade, give two months’ rest in a dark place, then return to light.

• Calla lily — Moisture, bright light. Return to dark place for two months when flowers fade, then return to light.

• Christmas cactus — Native to Central and South America. It likes high humidity, cool to moderate temperature. Aim for 50- to 60-degree temperature to trigger bloom, coupled with 12 hours of darkness. If you repot, use orchid medium — they are epiphytes like orchids.

• Hydrangea — Florists’ hydrangeas are forced into bloom for the holidays and will not bloom again for a year after flowers fade.

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spring after acclimating to outside. Fertilize twice a month with balanced fertilizer.

Hill around roots to protect in winter.

• Orchid — Most gift orchids are Phalenopsis. Make sure the container has ventilation — poke holes in foil if bottom covered. Be sure it is in coarse potting mix for orchids Place in east or south-facing window. Water once a week. Fertilize every two weeks with half-strength balanced orchid fertilizer.

• Poinsettias — Native to Mexico. Keep in semicool, humid location. (Consider trays with pebbles and water.) Water thoroughly. After holidays, decrease water, relocate to cool dark area until April. Allow to dry, but not wilt. Fertilize every other week. Cut shoots, take outside. In fall, keep in dark room until Thanksgiving, then bring out and it may bloom again.

encourage you to think back over the past year or so, and try and think of those moments where you can learn from both the dropped passes as well as the catches you made and recognize what to avoid and what to repeat or even do better in the coming year.

So how about you? Are you dropping too many easy passes and opportunities to grow and achieve success at all levels of your life, or do you have steady, consistent and reliable hands and catching everything that comes your way? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotnorton@gmail.com, and when we catch more balls than we drop, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock and the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation. He works as a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach. her behind in the apartment one night.

Lemmon returns, finds MacLaine unconscious, saves her life and falls in love with her.

Find out the rest for yourself.

As I said, readers, happy new year.

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

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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

‘I do not think that organized religion is necessary, or even a good idea for that matter.’

Liam Michael, University of Denver student

Millennials increasingly look to sources other than churches, books for spiritual guidance

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com

L

iam Michael, 19, grew up attending a Unitarian Universalist church with his family in Portage, Michigan. It was nothing like the dogmatic religions of Catholicism, Judaism or Islam that have more black-and-white interpretations of the world. There was room for finding one’s own path.

Yet, he remained unsettled.

“I still felt uneasy at the idea that there were these rules that had to be followed to the ‘t’ and a little insulted at the idea that in order to be some sort of moral person, I had to label myself as a member of some sort of club, essentially,” said Michael, now a student at the University of Denver.

Although a belief in a deity was never imposed on him in the Unitarian Universalist church, which welcomes congregants from diverse religions and holds the belief that God is love, most of the members believed in God, he said. And, as an atheist since the age of 5, he felt he didn’t really fit.

“I do not think that organized religion is necessary, or even a good idea for that matter,” Michael said. “Once a religion has the sort of power over its followers where it can impose a specific interpretation of its holy book, text, dogma, it becomes very easy to divide humanity along religious lines and to create conflict that can oftentimes result in oppression or violence.”

Michael is part of a growing number of young people who, for varying reasons, choose to not take part in organized religion.

Today, 35 percent of adult Millennials — Americans born between 1981 and 1996 — are religiously unaffiliated, according to a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center. And nearly one in five American adults, or 18 percent, who were raised in a religious faith now identify with no religion, according to Pew. When the same study was conducted in 2007, only 25 percent of Millennials identified as religiously unaffiliated.

“Almost everyone in religious studies or religious education is highly aware of the ‘nones’ — the people who answer none to the religious affiliation question on surveys,” said Dr. Sandra Lee Dixon, a religious studies professor at the University of Denver.

Faith in the information age Reasons behind the “nones” include the rise of the Internet and access to information; intolerance and violence committed in the name of religion; and young people not wanting to separate themselves by or be identified by a particu-

lar faith.

But research shows one of the most significant influences is the birth of the Internet, one of the most dramatic and influential cultural and social forces of this lifetime: Human beings can access virtually the entire record of human knowledge and experience at any time.

Eighty-seven percent of American adults use the Internet, according to a 2014 Pew study. For people ages 18-29, the number jumps to 97 percent.

“Insofar as religion is concerned, these advances seem to have been detrimental,” said John Robert Kinsey, a lecturer in religious studies at the University of Colorado. “Disheartening stories such as Kim Davis’ religious justifications for her Carmichael anti-homosexual bigotry, or Hobby Lobby’s discrimination against women’s reproductive rights and homosexuals, or acts of Christian, Islamic or Jewish terrorism are all too easy to find. This being the case, it should come as no surprise that the younger population would actively distance itself from these traditional narratives.”

Michael agrees.

“I think that the reason many young people today are beginning to move away from religion and, in some cases, move towards a more atheistic world view is, quite frankly, the bad reputation of most religions,” he said.

Lucas Carmichael, a lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Colorado, contends the move away from organized religion is not a new phenomenon in America.

“Organized religion has always had a rocky relationship with Americans’ widespread distrust of institutional authority and celebration of the individual. Periodic swings towards and away from organized religion have been the norm,” Carmichael said. “The Cold-War swing towards religion in the face of “godless communism” — which resulted in ‘under God’ being added to the Pledge of Allegiance and “In God We Trust” being added to our money — strengthened the position of organized religion as central to American religious identities. This position of strength has certainly been eroded by the increased religious diversity, as well as various Faith continues on Page 11

‘Almost everyone in religious studies or religious education is highly aware of the ‘nones’ — the people who answer none to the religious affiliation question on surveys.’

Dr. Sandra Lee Dixon, Religious studies professor at the University of Denver

BY THE NUMBERS 35

— Percent of Millennials who are religiously unaffiliated

11

— Percent of Millennials who identify as mainline Protestant

21

— Percent of Millennials who identify as evangelical Protestant

16

— Percent of Millennials who identify as Catholic

64

— Percent of college graduates who identify with Christianity

23

— Percent of all American adults who are religiously unaffiliated

51

— Million Catholics in the U.S., a loss of 3 million since 2007 Source: Pew Research Center

Illustration courtesy of Metro Creative Graphics

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December 31, 2015 “The Plum Pudding in Danger,” a hand-colored etching by James Gillray, is one of the world’s most famous cartoons, showing William Pitt carving off Oceana and Napoleon taking Europe. It is part of the “Under the Guillotine” exhibit at the Center for Visual Art. Photos courtesy of the Center for Visual Art

“The Gout,” a handcolored etching

by James Gillray, is part of a series commenting on health.

Gout was common in the people Gillray targeted with his caricatures.

Early political cartoonist subject of exhibit Gillray lampooned Royal Family, European life

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “James Gillray was a product of his time,” said print collector Arthur Gilbert in an opening statement about a man called the “father of modern caricature.” Gilbert introduced 71 colored etchings, political cartoons by Gillray, who was born in 1756 in Chelsea and worked into the early 19th century.

The illustrations touch on issues still of vital concern today: politics and life, food, health, love and marriage, scandal, violence, revolution, war and a world out of balance. They are exhibited at Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Art in the Santa Fe Arts District through March 19, with art by three contemporary counterparts: Molly Crabtree, Chris Dacre and Deb Sokolow.

All but one of the exhibited prints

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scandals and attempts to exert institution authority that seem out of step with larger cultural values in America.”

Kids have a say Families also place much less importance on religious education, according to Karen Silverman, executive director of jHUB, an organization that connects Jewish teens in Colorado.

In some instances, children make the decision whether to participate in organized religion because their parents are disinterested or place greater importance on competing activities, she said.

“In the past, it would have been unheard of for the children to have such influence over a family’s religious observance,” Silverman said. jHUB tries to connect teens to Jewish programs that fulfill that need for connection and guidance without pushing religious observance.

Many teens, Silverman said, have a concept of spirituality and do seek guidance on life’s big questions.

“Last year, I was able to observe focus groups with Jewish teens in Denver. What we heard from some of them was that they weren’t interested in organized religion,” she said. “But when the researchers delved deeper into the question, many of the teens still saw themselves as spiritual.

They are reluctant to identify in a way that excludes others. If I’m one religion, that means the other religions are wrong, so I can’t do that.”

That is why even some with deep roots in religion are becoming more skeptical.

Katie Lynn-Vecqueray, a recent University of Denver graduate, is 23 years old and grew up in a family of Lutheran pastors. Organized religion has always been a central part of her life.

“Churches were my second home, and I was surrounded by the care, faith, and love of amazing congregations,” LynnVecqueray said. “As I got older, however, and following some personal experiences and heartache of my own, I began to ques-

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belong to Gilbert. He said he owns 144 of them and keeps collecting through contacts all over the world.

Gilbert is a historian who has taught at DU’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies since 1961. In his opening exhibit remarks, he dedicated the show to those who lost their lives in the shootings at the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in Paris in January 2015. He also saw parallels between Gillray’s output of work and that of the Spanish artist Goya — but Goya was not as free to publish and display his work.

Gillray, despite outrageous criticism of the tion the foundation of my own faith and the benefits of believing in stories and testaments I couldn’t hope to ever prove or understand.”

Relevance of religion — or the lack of it — also is key in young people’s choices.

Keith Baker is director of the group Young Life for Western Douglas County.

He works with teens and young people in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Rock and surrounding communities.

In his experience, Baker said, many young people view religion as something nice for others, but irrelevant to daily life.

“Many young people are now two to three generations removed from the last people in their family who held religion at high regard,” Baker said. “I also believe that our society, media and entertainment outlets paints those within religious institutions as narrow-minded and ignorant.

With so much access to a constant stream of this message, it’s easy to understand their lack of desire for involvement in religion.”

Spiritual, not religious But although an increasing number of young people may choose not to participate in organized religion, many still view themselves as spiritual.

According to Rev. Jann Halloran, of Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church in Parker, “these are people looking for a spiritual home that doesn’t tell them they have to believe a certain way.”

Lynn-Vecqueray said the term spirituality often replaces faith or religion, encompassing ambiguity and the opportunity to continually refine one’s beliefs.

“Fluidity precludes orthodoxy, and I have witnessed my own peers Lynnstruggling to retain a Vecqueray strong faith when faced with the contemporary realities of science and innovation,” she said. “Youth of today increasingly pick and choose elements of various religions, combining them within an individualized faith perspective.”

Amy Scott Grant is an author and spiritual coach who lives and works in Denver.

Royal Family, British, French and other European politicians, “died in bed.”

No one knows how many of these prints were originally published, Gilbert said. The need to hand color each one — a cottage industry — was a limiting factor. When new, they were displayed in the large bay window of the print shop, where illiterate people could enjoy them — and recognize those pictured.

Gilbert’s deep knowledge of the related history is apparent in his captions for the caricatures. (When you visit, allow time to read them). Example: Dated March 5, 1806: “More Pigs than Teats — or The New Litter of Hungry Grunters, Sucking John Bull’s Old Sow to Death,” shows a large number of piglets, each with the head of a prominent politician, and a poor, old, brokendown sow.

Another, said to be the most famous political cartoon of all time: “The PlumPudding in Danger — or — State Epicures Taking un Petit Souper.” It depicts William Pitt and Napoleon each slicing off a piece of the world (Europe by Napoleon and Oceana by Pitt). Gilbert said, “It holds a

place in British art not unlike Grant Woods’ `American Gothic’ does in the United States. It’s a simple but powerful depiction of Lord Acton’s famous Dictum that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

His collection on health includes one about vaccination for cowpox that reminds one of the controversy about vaccines today, and there are references to vastly overweight and slovenly Royals and others that ring a bell as we read about increases in obesity today.

Gilbert will teach a related class at Metro called “Under the Guillotine,” and a panel discussion with Gilbert and three Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonists is planned at 6 p.m. on March 2 at the gallery: Jim Borgman, Mike Keefe and Signe Wilkinson.

Mike Keefe, of Denver, was also present at the opening of the Gillray exhibit and spoke about a collection of Bill Mauldin’s cartoons about soldiers, a gift from his father, that started him on his career. Keefe long worked at the Denver Post and now draws a line of syndicated cartoons.

She agrees the trend is now more toward self-awareness and spiritual exploration.

Young people don’t want to be told what God is or isn’t, Grant said. They want to explore the concept of Universal Intelligence on their own and draw their own conclusions.

“They want to discover reasons to restore faith in themselves and others — they seek to be creative and expansive,” Grant said. “Yet traditional religions hold views about God that feel archaic and untouchable to young people.”

Dr. Ben Nourse, a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Denver, focuses his work on eastern religions, particularly Buddhism.

In the debate of orgaNourse nized religion versus personal spirituality, Nourse said his experience with Buddhism in Denver would suggest generational factors are at play.

“I have visited a lot of Buddhist temples and groups in Denver and almost always the people attending regular meetings, worship, teachings, study groups or meditation sessions tend to skew towards people in middle age or older,” Nourse said. “Millennials do not seem to be regular members or attendees. However, the classes I teach on Buddhism at the University of Denver are very popular.”

And although he is not religious, Liam Michael does put his faith in something.

“I obviously don’t speak for all of the atheists or all of the `nones,’ but I can tell you that I do not place my trust in a deity because, to put it blankly, I do not believe one exists,” Michael said. “Since I do not practice any religion, I find myself trusting in the fact that we as people all share one thing, and that is the human ability to empathize with one another. And while that may seem like an almost foolish thing to trust in, I truly believe that the human ability to relate to one another holds far more power over our moral decisions than any ancient desert script.”

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Western Art Show to feature works of Boulder painter Prints by Don Coen, others will be available

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Boulder painter Don Coen’s appealing “The Hush of Evening Snow,” with an almost-polka-dotted cow and calf, is the featured work in this year’s Coors Western Art Show, and will be added to the National Western’s permanent collection. Posters of the painting will be available for sale at the exhibit and online.

Coen was born in rural Colorado and showed an early inclination toward art, which his parents encouraged, letting a 4-year-old Coen draw by the light of a kerosene lamp. He eventually attended the University of Denver and earned a master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, which was followed by a 12-year period of nonobjective, abstract painting.

He returned to representational work, but his patterns still reflect that time when he “thought only of colors and forms.” He works primarily in oil stick, the tool for this featured painting, plus airbrush, and twig and ink.

Related events and other happenings: • The schedule for the exhibit begins with a Jan. 5 red carpet reception (tickets: $225) from 5:50 to 10 p.m. This is when the main sales of the show occur as attendees bid for art they want to buy. For information or to purchase tickets, call 303-291-2567 or email coorsart@nationalwestern.com. Proceeds from the art show contribute in part to scholarships produced by the National Western Stock Show.

• Young Guns, for collectors under 40 who gather on the eve of the red carpet reception for an art show of their own where they meet many of the artists, learn about techniques and have an opportunity to purchase art. Call the above number for information.

• A lunch and lecture titled “Discerning Works of Art on Paper” will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 5 at the History Colorado Center. Moderator is Seth Hopkins, director of the Booth Western Art Museum in Carterville, Georgia.

Panelists are printmaker Leon Loughridge of Denver; Tam O’Neill, specialist in prints; and Doug Erion, collector and printmaker. They will discuss favorite works on paper, collectability, how to discern between media, and what to look for in contemporary techniques. Lunch included.

Tickets: $45, coorsart@nationalwestern.com.

• On Jan. 6 collectors and art lovers may attend the

“The Hush of Evening Snow” by Don Coen is painted with oil stick and is the featured art for the 2016 National Western Stock Show’s Coors Western Art Show. Poster prints of the work will be available. Courtesy photo annual Petrie Institute Symposium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Denver Art Museum’s Louis Sharp Auditorium. It will coincide with the new exhibition “A Place in the Sun: Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings.” Leading scholars will discuss the life and work of these artists and their place in the art of the West, led by moderator Patty Limerick, faculty director and chair of the board at the Center For the New West, University of Colorado.

Registration is required: $25 student, $55 DAM member, $65 nonmember. Contact Julianne Maron, 720-913-0047, or email western@denverartmuseum.org. South Denverarea artists with work in the prestigious show include Joellyn Duesberry of Greenwood Village, well-known for her Western landscapes, and Duke Beardsley of Englewood, who grew up on a ranch in Douglas County and puts a contemporary spin on his distinctive paintings of cowboys and horses. Amy Laugesen of Englewood creates ceramic sculptures of horses, also included in the Coors Western. (Her work can be found near the fountain in front of the Englewood Civic Center in the Museum Outdoor Arts collection.)

Night photography requires patience, planning Contact Geri Domarek, 303-6887658, gdomarek@dclibraries.org, to register.

The first 2016 meeting of the Englewood Camera Club will host award-winning photographer Mike Berenson speaking on “Night Photography Planning and Sonya Ellingboe Scouting.” It SONYA’S takes more than a beautiful SAMPLER night sky to get a good image, and Berenson will talk about the planning and tools needed: Modeling the night sky, light pollution map and moon cycles. (He offers night photography workshops for those who want to take it a step farther.) The club will meet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial, and guests/ prospective members are welcome.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. (The group holds its own in-house contest at the end of each meeting.)

Rocky Mountain plants The Colorado Connections Tour at the Denver Botanic Gardens at 2 p.m. on Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 will teach about the climate, beauty, ecology and horticulture of the Rocky Mountain region, with a tour of ionic gardens and plants of the West. A window for gardeners waiting for spring. Practical knowledge about water-smart gardening, science and contemporary issues surrounding Colorado plants. Cost: $14/$9 student, $7 member, denverbotanicgardens. org. (While there, enjoy the tropical plants, orchids and exhibit of botanical illustrations featuring Plant Select plants.)

Cowboys gather Families will want to plan ahead for the Colorado Cowboy Gathering Jan. 21-24 at the Colorado Mountaineering Center and Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden. There will be three evening performances of music and poetry, two full days of themed matinees and chuckwagon cooking.

(More on this next week.) Visit coloradocowboygathering.com for details.

Night photography will be the topic for the Englewood Photography Club at its Jan. 12 meeting. Presenter Mike Berenson has won awards at the Littleton Eye of the Camera and Lone Tree Photography Show in recent years, and will talk about how he captured this image and others.

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Book Start seeks volunteers Book Start, a Douglas County Libraries program that brings storytime fun to children in Douglas County childcare centers, seeks volunteers

who will read beautiful books and lead simple songs and finger plays. A workshop is planned for 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., in Castle Rock.

Commissioners Choice Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, will host the 2016 Commissioners Choice award-winners in an exhibit from Jan. 8 through March 4. They are Diane Cornish and Cindy Welch. Their work can be seen 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and two hours prior to scheduled performances. (More about these artists next week.)

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The Theatre of Dreams, at 735 Park Ave. in Castle Rock, announces two British acts: • 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 16: British comedian-musician Martin Lewis, who tours the world with his magic.

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HEALTH Free Nutrition Classes South Denver Cardiology presents free educational classes at its office, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. For information, or to register, call 303-744-1065 or www.southdenver.com. Class schedule: Tuesday, Jan. 5 (Cholesterol and Your Heart). Join Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, and Renee Julien, RN, as they explore how to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives. Monday, Jan. 18, Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick & Thin, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin; Monday, Jan. 18, Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar.

A Hudson Christmas The Hudson Gardens & Event Center presents A Hudson Christmas on select nights from through Saturday, Jan. 2. Guests will enjoy a festive holiday light display, free wagon rides and more. The outdoor walking path winds through Hudson Gardens, featuring more than 250,000 twinkling lights and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Tickets are available at www.altitudetickets.com, in person from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Hudson Gardens’ Welcome Center, or at the door on event nights. The Hudson Gardens & Event Center is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.

Parking is free. Schedule and more information at www.hudsongardens.org.

European Records Research When researching your family tree, do you find yourself at a dead stop when you try to cross the Atlantic Ocean to the old country? Well help is on the way. Certified genealogist Carol Darrow will return to the Highlands Ranch Genealogical society to calm our fears with her presentation “Researching European Records Without a Passport” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Show up at 6:30 p.m. for snacks and conversation with fellow genealogists. Every month people find someone with the solution to their toughest “brick wall.”

Monthly Adult Lecture Series The Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission sponsors talks on topics that impact Colorado and Douglas County residents. The intent of these talks is to increase the understanding of how science and technology address issues facing the community. RSVP required; call the PACE Center box office at 303-8056800. All lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Thursday, Jan. 7, Climate Science, presented by the Colorado School of Mines. Guest speaker is Christian Shorey, assistant department head for the geology and geological engineering department at the Colorado School of Mines.

Children’s Musical Production Spotlight Performing Arts Center presents “Beauty and the Beast,” a full-length children’s musical production that is the end product of a 15-week class for children ages 3-12 years. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 8-9, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch.

Call Spotlight Performing Arts Center to order tickets; 720-443-2623. Go to www. spotlightperformers.com.

Christmas Tree Recycling, Mulch Centennial residents can dispose of Christmas trees through Sunday, Jan. 17. Trees must be free of ornaments and decorations. Sites are open from sunrise to sunset. Artificial trees are not accepted.

Disposal sites are: Lookout Park, 5455 S. Riviera Way; Pine Creek Hollow Park, 6140 S. Tower Road; and Willow Spring Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St. Free mulch will be available at all sites.

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EVENTS First Hike in Castlewood Enjoy a great day at the Jewel of the Prairie, also known as Castlewood Canyon State Park. Led by Castlewood volunteers, the first hike of the year is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1; meet at the Canyon Point parking lot. Start the year in a healthy and fun way, and learn something about the park while you’re at it. The hike is 2 miles, off-trail. A fresh snow preceding a hike will allow hikers to see the tracks of those 4-footed creatures that call the park home. Bring warm clothes and boots, gaiters or snow pants; hiking poles could be helpful. Snowshoes would be good for really deep snow. After the hike, enjoy soup and some warm beverages.

Commitment Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Life Time Fitness in Parker kicks off the New Year with a part run/walk, part festival that includes an expo with numerous vendors on race morning.

Run starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1 at Life Time Fitness, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and abilities. Members and nonmembers welcome.

Children 12 and younger may register for free with a registered adult. Go to www.commitmentday.com/colorado/parker-aurora. Information about group training available at www.lifetimerun.com/group-run-training/ co-commitment-day-5k-2016-parker. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@lifetimefitness.com for additional information.

Adventures in Dance Learn popular dances through a number of classes offered by Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. Upcoming classes include swing aerobics, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4-26; a potluck ballroom, Latin, swing and salsa dance party, 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8; Samba boot camp, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26; social ballroom dance sampler, 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29; Chinese New Year ballroom dance party, 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29; line dance aerobics, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23; a potluck ballroom, Latin, swing and salsa dance party, 8-9:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 12; a social salsa dance sampler, 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26; an Italian masquerade ballroom dance party, 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. Contact 720-276-0562, info@adventuresindance.com or www.adventuresindance.com.

Nonfiction Book Club Forming Club members read stories about real people who made a difference in this world, or who inspire us because they overcame great setbacks in life. Some people wield great power or enlighten us about cultures or events in history.

Nonfiction adds to your knowledge and increases critical thinking skills.

History can be so much stranger than fiction. Our meetings will be individuals reading different books on the same subject, discussing what we learned, liked or didn’t like.

Contact evelyn.poulo@gmail.com for a list of books and submit your own favorites. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Parker Library, in the conference room. First topic will be Arab women authors speaking out about their culture. Book should be completed by meeting date; get reading.

A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree (Chris Cooper, 720-509-1165); Thursday, Jan. 7, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Plaza Tower One, 6400 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village; Thursday, Jan. 7, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m., Terrace Tower, 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village; Sunday, Jan. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker; Sunday, Jan. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock (Karen Johnson, 720-272-1464).

Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6 (After the Holidays: Back on Track); Wednesday, Jan. 13 (The Roll of Stress in Brain and Heart Health); Wednesday, Jan. 20 (Using Spices for Health and Flavor); Wednesday, Jan. 27 (Food Addiction) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-7441065, www.southdenver.com.

SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.

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Practice English Skills Practice your English class gives adult mixed level English language learners an opportunity to practice speaking English. Adults from all levels and language backgrounds are welcome at 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and in Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. No registration is required.

Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required.

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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Littleton is the best place in the world to garden,” according to Sandy Snyder.

“You have sun, mix soil, add water…”

Snyder, a rock garden expert and longtime Littleton Garden Club member, spent 19 years working with Panayoti Kelaidis on the large rock garden at Denver Botanic Gardens and for the past 30 years has developed a series of areas at her Littleton home into a showplace, which won the 2010 Foster Millstream Award from the North American Rock Garden Society for her contribution to rock gardening.

On Jan. 6, Snyder will speak to the Littleton Garden Club on “Building a Rock Alpine Garden.” Guests and prospective members are welcome to the meetings, which are held in the lunchroom at the Littleton Public Schools Education Services Center.

“Denver is considered the mecca of rock gardening by serious enthusiasts all over the world,” said LGC publicist Anne Phelps. “The climate, altitude, sunlight and ability to create microclimates are conducive to growing a wide spectrum of rock alpine plants. Alpine plants have many forms and textures, and often have small exquisite blooms.”

Snyder said the microclimates add another dimension for the gardener to consider —and rock gardens eliminate the flat expanse. She will show pictures and talk about textures, form and colors.

She will also tell about the many resources now available — “so many books, so many people…” If you join the Denver Botanic Gardens, you can borrow books from the library there — and return them to your local library. And you can look at plants there and note the names.

She suggests joining the local chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society, ($15) which during the winter meets on Saturday afternoons once a month at DBG. In summer, they conduct trips to see the various mountain gardens — which you can also do on your own. Get to know the plants that way — and hunt them down for a home garden.

And get familiar with the Latin names, she urges — “that’s what everyone uses.”

Once you have a design, have rocks

Sandy Snyder recommends this pink and white Lewis as one of many choices for a local gardener to include as they build a rock garden. She will describe sources and locations where rock gardens can be visited for inspiration.

IF YOU GO Sandy Snyder will speak to the Littleton Garden Club on Wednesday, Jan. 6, with social time with light refreshments at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. (the meetings are the first Wednesday of the month through the school year, then summer is devoted to garden visits).

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hauled in and placed, and add the proper mix of soil. The trick is to diversify the plants so no one type is damaged extensively — as sometimes happens to roses, for example.

“I don’t have many critters,” she said. “I kind of go with the flow. And if one plant gets too big, pull it out and start another bed next spring.” It’s not like decorating a room, she continued. “A garden should evolve, versus a vegetable garden where you rip everything out every year.”

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Legend senior Riley Matticks (5) drives for a layup during the Titans’ game Dec. 23 against Abraham Lincoln in the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic tournament. Lincoln’s Noe Davilla tries to defend. Photos by Jim Benton

Early season tourneys prepare teams Experience valuable when postseason rolls around

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Boys high school basketball teams are off for the holiday break, and state tournament playoff games are nine weeks away.

However, south metro teams have been priming themselves for league and possible postseason action by playing in local and out-of-state tournaments.

There are advantages to playing in tournaments such as the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, the SAISD tourney in San Antonio and local tournaments such as the ones at Smoky Hill, ThunderRidge, Rock Canyon, Green Mountain, Ponderosa, Prairie View, Mullen and Ralston Valley to name just a few.

Cherry Creek, Legend and Highlands Ranch competed in the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic between Dec. 21-23.

“We’ve seen good teams, we’ve seen teams that play different styles,” said Legend coach Kevin Boley. “Like against Pine Creek, they shot a ton of threes. We got pressed against Thomas Jefferson and saw an athletic team.

“When we were in the Smoky Hill tournament, there were different styles of play. It prepares you for when get into the season, whatever you see you are prepared for it.”

One of the differences between tournament play — with back-to-back games — and regular season league contests is the time between games.

“One of our strengths is game planning, watching film and making adjustments,” said Boley. “You miss out on that in tournaments, but sometimes it is easier for the kids to just turn around, play and not have to overthink the game.

What you are looking for is good competition heading into the break.”

Highlands Ranch coach Mike Gibbs claims playing and watching other teams in tournaments is valuable.

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With 2016 soon to arrive, it seems time to offer just a few of many wishes for Colorado high school athletics heading into the New Year.

My first wish is for the Colorado High School AcJim Benton tivities Association Legislative ComOVERTIME mittee to reconsider the proposed Class 5A waterfall football league alignments before approving the change during its January meeting.

The new leagues would take away some neighborhood rivalry games, while forcing many teams to log excessive miles for road contests.

Another hope would be for Valor Christian to change its football jerseys so people in the stands and press box can read the numbers without having to use binoculars.

And it sure would be nice if golf, swimming and wrestling coaches could file scores and results from tournaments and meets so those results could be included in weekly roundups.

My Colorado Community Media cohort Tom Munds would like to see the state gymnastics meet set up so it is easier to follow and the public address system improved so everyone knows who is competing and who is on deck for each event.

Hockey teams, Munds says, also need to have numbers on their shoulders or helmets so it would be easier to identify players for photos. It is also tough to ID swimmers unless names are scribbled in ink on the competitors’ legs.

Valor grad is Player of the Year Valor Christian graduate Christian McCaffrey, a sophomore at Stanford, reversed the finishing order with Alabama running back Derrick Henry between the Heisman Trophy presentation and the naming of the AP Player of the Year.

McCaffrey was the runner-up to Henry in the Heisman Trophy voting, but he was named the Associated Press college football player of the year on Dec. 22 to become the first non-Heisman Trophy winner to be honored by AP in six years.

After setting an NCAA record 3,496 all-purpose yards, McCaffrey received 29 of the 60 votes from an AP media panel.

Henry garnered 16 votes to finish second and Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, the third Heisman finalist, collected 11 votes.

Cherry Creek players watch the Legend-Lincoln game while waiting to play their game against Pine Creek on Dec. 23 at the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic tournament.

“You get to play teams you probably wouldn’t normally see, and most of the tournaments are pretty competitive,” he said. “You get playing back-to-back without much preparation, and you’re playing teams with different styles and philosophies.

“It gives a chance for kids to go out and, more than playing, it’s a chance to watch other teams that you wouldn’t normally get to see. It’s a great deal for us.”

Cherry Creek coach Mike Brookhart explained that when the Colorado High School Activities Association expanded, it provided the opportunity for teams to participate in tournaments.

“When the state added more games for us to play from 19 to 23, me and a couple other coaches wanted to put together tournaments,” he said. “With 19

games it was difficult to get tournaments in because of your league games. Cherry Creek put this tournament together 12 years ago, and it’s been really good. We switch teams around and the dates are according to our CHSAA rules. It’s been competitive. We’ve had teams from Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.

“It gives teams a chance to play three days in a row, gives coaches a chance to see different kids and play at different times. It kind of takes you out of your regular schedule. We play in the afternoon instead of 7 at night. You don’t have that time to prepare so you worry about what you do rather than what they do.

Sometimes when the league starts, you worry too much about what the other team does and not pay attention to what you do.”

Far-West All-Stars Arapahoe keeper James Conley and Heritage defender Dylan Keeney, both seniors, were named to the 18-player National Soccer Coaches Association of America Fall Boys High School All-FarWest team.

Conley and Keeney were among four Colorado players picked on the all-star team.

National cross-country champions Brooke Wilson and Aidyn Woodall of Castle Rock won national championships on Dec. 12 at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympic National Cross-County Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Parker Panthers teams captured three national titles, winning the boys and girls 9-10 age group titles and the 11-12 girls crown.

Woodall won her third straight national crown with a time of 10:52.1 over the

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Rams field strong mat team Sheridan coach optimistic about wrestling season

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sheridan showed why the Rams wrestling team is ranked third in the state in Class 3A as they took sixth place in the 23-team field at their annual invitational tournament.

“We have the strongest team we have had in a while,” Rams coach Frank Contreraz said. “We have 15 athletes for the team, and we have some really solid kids. There is good senior leadership plus talented underclassmen. We haven’t been at full strength so far but hope to have everyone back in the wrestling room when practice resumes so we can have a stable lineup when competition resumes in January.”

Sheridan’s Dec. 19 tournament drew teams from all classifications. The tournament champion was La Junta, which scored 176 points while the Rams took sixth with 90 points.

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The tournament was held in the gymnasium of the new Sheridan Middle School. There were few empty seats in the large bleachers covering one wall as friends, families and teammates cheered for their favorite wrestlers.

With 23 teams, Sheridan used a 16-wrestler scramble format. The initial bracket has slots for 16 wrestlers. But instead of the traditional format, the scramble format divides the 16 spots into four pools of four wrestlers each. The winner of each pool then advanced to the eightwrestler championship semifinals.

There were three mats set up on the gym floor, and the action was nonstop. A computer problem slowed progress, but the action continued until champions were crowned in all 13 weight divisions.

The Rams coach said one of his top wrestlers is 220-pounder Ricky Ayala, and Ayala didn’t disappoint his coach as he was Sheridan’s only weight-class champion. Aaron Apodaca finished second at 195 pounds, and Alexander Vigil was third at 106 pounds.

Two Sheridan wrestlers finished sixth

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3,000-meter course in the 11-12 division this year. She won by 14.5 seconds.

Wilson was the 9-10 girls champion with a time of 11:45.8 over the 3,000-meter course in a race that was run in the rain with 30-degree temperatures.

Spirit state champions Mountain Vista’s pom team won its third straight title, this year in the 5A jazz competition at the State Spirit Championships held Dec. 11 at the Denver Coliseum.

Castle View captured the 4A/5A co-ed title, Ponderosa was crowned the 4A poms champion, and Cherry Creek won the 5A poms state championship.

Youngs stands up Lutheran senior Chris Youngs appears ready to make an impact on the Class 3A state track meet this spring.

He finished sixth in the open 60-meter dash at the Air Force Open Indoor Meet on Dec. 11, and the five runners ahead of

State rankings Highlands Ranch is once again the top-ranked Class 5A girls basketball team in the CHSAANow.com rankings that were released Dec. 21 prior to the holiday break.

ThunderRidge was third, Ralston Val-

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Sheridan’s Rudy Ornales works to turn his Conifer opponent on his back in a 220-pound bracket match at the Dec. 19 Sheridan Invitational wrestling tournament. Ornales finished sixth in his weight class, and the Rams took sixth place in the team standings.

Photo by Tom Munds in their weight divisions: Faustin Lopez at 182 and Rudy Ornales at 220. Darien Vigil was seventh at 176.

Contreraz said this could be a good year for Sheridan wrestling.

“This shapes up to be the best team we have had in my 10 years here at Sheridan,”

he said. “We are pretty solid up and down the lineup. We are ranked third in the state in Class 3A, and most of our kids are also ranked high in the state. We probably have the highest hope we have ever had, and if we come together like expected, we should be contenders for a state title.”

ley fourth, Lakewood fifth and Cherry Creek seventh in the 5A girls poll. Valor Christian was third and Golden sixth in the 4A rankings. Lutheran was sixth in the 3A poll.

The Grizzlies boys basketball team was second in the 5A poll with Rock Canyon ninth. Valor Christian was second and Golden sixth in the 4A boys poll, while Lutheran came in fourth and Faith Chris-

tian seventh in the 3A rankings.

In the CHSAANow.com hockey poll, Ralston Valley was third, defending state champion Cherry Creek fourth and Mountain Vista eighth.

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

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solution, Denise said.

The Stink Bug Project started in 2010 with a girl named Allison Winn and her dog Coco. At 6 years old, Allison, of Colorado, was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor that required surgery and chemotherapy. After many visits to the doctor’s office, Allison started calling her cancer “stink bug.”

To help her cope with her stink bug, she got a puppy from the Prison-Trained K-9 Companion Program, where prisoners train dogs that are rescued from humane societies.

Allison, who survived and now studies at Denver School of the Arts, saw the difference a dog could make in a sick child’s life and she wanted to help others like her. “… I began selling homemade dog biscuits and lemonade and raised enough money to pay for the adoption of a trained companion dog for a child with a brain tumor,” she wrote on Stink Bug Project’s website.

The Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation carried on Allison’s deed and partnered with Prison-Trained K-9 program at Colorado Correctional Industries to form the Stink Bug Project.

The process works like this: A prisoner spends 12 weeks training a dog. The pair spends every day together and shares a cell at night. The prisoner is required to keep a log of the dog’s progress and is supervised to guarantee a thorough job.

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stations will be rendered obsolete within 10 years.

“The contract stations were designed to go into existing businesses, so people

It involves intense episodes of nausea or vomiting that can last for hours or days.

It affects all ages.

It’s difficult to diagnose because vomiting is a part of other illnesses.

Its cause is unknown.

It can result in dehydration, injury to the food tube and tooth decay.

Source: www.mayoclinic.org

“They really work very hard and they become committed to it,” said Lee Shaughnessy, program director for the Stink Bug Project.

The Stink Bug Project then adopts the dog, covers medical costs and gives it to a child with a pediatric diagnosis from a children’s hospital.

And it’s been successful.

The Stink Bug Project has provided

roughly 55 dogs for ill children across Colorado, according to Shaughnessy.

“The unconditional love you get from a dog is really comforting and reassuring to a kid who is sick,” she said.

When Patrick’s mother, Denise, saw the Stink Bug Project in a mailer, she immediately reached out.

Patrick was paired with Bindy, originally bred to be a guide dog for the blind. But

when she failed her initial training test, she was donated to the Stink Bug Project.

And she was the perfect match for Patrick, who can vomit unexpectedly in his sleep. Bindy is a companion and an alert dog. She will act up and bark or whine if Patrick is showing signs of his illness, providing a sense of security for the entire family, Denise said.

“We finally have peace of mind,” she added. “We don’t constantly have to question or wonder because Bindy tells us before Patrick gets sick. It’s like she has an internal sensor.”

The Stink Bug Project has helped Patrick cope with his very own stink bug and live like a normal kid. He’s now able to do activities that his illness once prohibited, like going to school, sporting events and birthday parties.

With Bindy beside him, through it all.

“Just knowing she is here,” Patrick said, “calms me.”

would buy your other stuff and it would just kind of absorb the overhead,” he said.

“I can’t think of another standalone besides this one.”

Arras and his wife, Karen, originally took over the station to complement their other business, the Thrifty Scotsman. The remnants of that store, which carried second-hand household items, are still for sale in the post office and two other small

spots across the hall.

Customer Judith Hoechst, who stopped in to mail Christmas packages on Dec. 23, had never been to the Woodlawn station before but appreciates its convenience.

“I stopped by the main post office first and saw the line, then drove straight here,” she said. “I’ve lived here 19 years, and I didn’t even know it was here until recently, when a friend told me about it.”

Downs is hoping lots more people will discover the location, and not just to keep him in a job. Many customers are seniors who live in the area and many of them don’t drive.

“Everybody was so disappointed that we were closing,” he said, “we just decided to scramble up enough business to make a go of it.”

Denise Kaplan and her son, Patrick, sit on the couch as Bindy naps in between them after a busy day. “We never expected to have anything more than a companion dog for Patrick,” Denise said. “And she is so much more.” Photo by Alex DeWind

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Public Notices COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0706-2015

Public Trustees

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

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0694-2015

On October 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

On October 9, 2015, 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)

E. Patik -Nadine Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration s

Systems, Inc. as a nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust February 17, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust 09, 2004 eMarch Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) -B4042413 -Original Principal Amount $168,000.00 nOutstanding Principal Balance $221,461.22

to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you -Pursuant are hereby notified that the covenants of

the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and in-

oterest 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 21, BLOCK 13, SOUTHGLENN THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6881 S Downing Cir W, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/27/2016, 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: 12/3/2015 Last Publication: 12/31/2015 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. 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: 10/09/2015 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: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-677712-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0694-2015 First Publication: 12/3/2015 Last Publication: 12/31/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0706-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 16, 2015, 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.

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On October 16, 2015, 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0708-2015

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

Notices

described Deed of Trust:

December 31, 2015

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) APRIL A CARVATT AND KIRK T CARVATT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D OIN G BU SIN ESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-4TT Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 06, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0001287 Original Principal Amount $321,631.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $308,138.37 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 2, BLOCK 9, CHERRY KNOLLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3587 E. DAVIES AVE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/03/2016, 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: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 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.

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

On October 16, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) MICHELLE R COTE Original Beneficiary(ies) REDWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 03, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3196341 Original Principal Amount $232,677.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $182,639.58 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 63, BLOCK 10, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 16494 EAST PHILLIPS PLACE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112.

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, 02/03/2016, 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: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 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.

DATE: 10/16/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-920-28742

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

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.

Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-939-28497

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0708-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0709-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Legal Notice NO.: 0706-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

On October 16, 2015, 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0708-2015

Original Grantor(s) Cortney H Thomas, Lee H Thomas, and Stephen W Thomas Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA, A Federal Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3042869

Original Grantor(s) MICHELLE R COTE Original Beneficiary(ies) REDWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

Please see the attached Exhibit A for the legal description Also known by street and number as: 2301 E Fremont Ave V03, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/03/2016, 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: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 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. 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

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

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

On October 16, 2015, 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.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

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

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

DATE: 10/16/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

DATE: 10/16/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Public Trustees

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

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

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.

Original Grantor(s) Cortney H Thomas, Lee H Thomas, and Stephen W Thomas Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA, A Federal Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3042869 Original Principal Amount $61,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $49,898.97

Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-658064-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0709-2015 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. V-3, THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUM PHASE TWO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUM PHASE ONE, RECORDED JANUARY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3161 AT PAGE 436, FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 1980 IN BOOK 3164 AT PAGE 454, SECOND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED MARCH 27, 1980 IN BOOK 3193 AT PAGE 68, THIRD AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3221 AT PAGE 762 AND THE FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUMS PHASE ONE, RECORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 3221 AT PAGE 769 AND MAP OF THE GLENN OAKS CONDOMINIUMS PHASE TWO, RECORDED MAY 28, 1980 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGES 5 THROUGH 20, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0709-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0710-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2015, the undersigned

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0714-2015

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is

To advertise your publicgiven notices call 303-566-4100 with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0710-2015

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 16, 2015, 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) Charles Kreissler Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., a Delaware Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust January 28, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8015524 Original Principal Amount $361,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $368,556.14 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 16, BLOCK 42, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7540 S Uinta Pl, Centennial, CO 80112.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE 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, 02/03/2016, 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: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 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. 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: 10/16/2015 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: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-682186-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0710-2015 First Publication: 12/10/2015 Last Publication: 1/7/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0714-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 20, 2015, 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) VALORIE MARTINEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA-

On October 20, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) VALORIE MARTINEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2028791 Original Principal Amount $83,819.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $79,188.06

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 13, BLOCK 5, NOB HILL-FIRST FILING, AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 6894 SOUTH ALBION STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/10/2016, 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: 12/17/2015 Last Publication: 1/14/2016 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. 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: 10/20/2015 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009257

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO.: 0714-2015 First Publication: 12/17/2015 Last Publication: 1/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0722-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 23, 2015, 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) Elizabeth J Thompson and Eric W. Thompson Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 12, 2010

Littleton Englewood * 1

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.

and/or Book/Page No.)

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

THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

$648,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $577,132.96

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 6741 S Marion Circle West, Centennial, CO 80122.

Public notice is given on December 7, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Marie R. McMinimee, No. 34674 Attorney for Edward Clarke, Personal Representative Steenrod, Schwartz & McMinimee, LLP 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 775 Denver, Colorado 80209

The petition requests that the name of Deborah Johnson Camp be changed to Deborah Zion Johnson Case No.: 2015 C 301394

Legal Notice No: 57095 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

B5098181 22 The Independent • The Herald Original Principal Amount

Public Trustees

Original Grantor(s) Elizabeth J Thompson and Eric W. Thompson Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 12, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 15, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0117565 Original Principal Amount $369,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $336,669.97 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 70, BLOCK 2, HERITAGE GREENS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7744 S Elm Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/10/2016, 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: 12/17/2015 Last Publication: 1/14/2016 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. 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: 10/23/2015 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: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-687014-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0722-2015 First Publication: 12/17/2015 Last Publication: 1/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0736-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) DAVID A EDMISTON and JANA K EDMISTON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust June 24, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 05, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5098181 Original Principal Amount $648,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $577,132.96

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

Public Trustees

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BURMING TREE AT COLUMBINE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. MORE CORRECTLY KNOWN AS: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BURNING TREE AT COLUMBINE, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 93 FAIRWAY LN, 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, 02/24/2016, 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: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 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. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Public Trustees

ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 6036 SOUTH SPOTSWOOD STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/24/2016, 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: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 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.

DATE: 11/03/2015 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:

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-008559

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0735-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 2015, 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) SHAWNA M JAMES Original Beneficiary(ies) CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 05, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9045776 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 17, 2009 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9102910 Original Principal Amount $146,301.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,600.41 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 6036 SOUTH SPOTSWOOD STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

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

DATE: 11/03/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

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.: 0736-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 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;

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

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 11/04/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

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.

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, 02/24/2016, 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.

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

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009260

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

Public Trustees

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

0735-2015 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 6036, STERNE PARK TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED APRIL 4, 1978, IN BOOK 34 AT PAGE 13, AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR STERNE PARK TOWNHOMES, RECORDED MARCH 15, 1978, IN BOOK 2741 AT PAGE 58, AND AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 24, 1978 IN BOOK 2780 AT PAGE 766, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0735-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Shilliday #24423 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-689783-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0733-2015 First Publication: 12/31/2015 Last Publication: 1/28/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Young Ran Kucinski For Minor Child: Jun Woo Lee To Change the Child’s Name to: James Jun Woo Kucinski Case Number: 2015 C 48106 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Jung-yeop Lee, non-custodial parent.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0733-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 2015, 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) Amir Stephen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 04, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 05, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0114081 Original Principal Amount $281,213.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $257,041.68 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 35, BLOCK 15, SOUTHGLENN THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6741 S Marion Circle West, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: January 28, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Division A2 Littleton, Colorado 80120 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Jun Woo Lee. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

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

Legal Notice No.: 57023 First Publication: December 10, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 10, 2015 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 Andrew Mark Cunningham be changed to Andrew Mark Schmidt Case No.: 2015 C 301402 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57057 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Name Changes

Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57062 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 18, 2015 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 Micah Lynn Shires be changed to Micah Lynn Birdshire Case No.: 2015 C 301432 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57091 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 18, 2015 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 Kristen Rose Bird be changed to Kristen Rose Birdshire Case No.: 2015 C 301430 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57092 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 4, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Stephen Wayne Prine be changed to Sebastian Xar Penraeth Case No.: 15 C 301392 Tammera Herivel By: Laura Larson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57053 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 11, 2015 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 Debra Gail Thomson be changed to Gail Quirk Thomson Case No.: 2015 C 301408 Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57066 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 23, 2015 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 Susan Melissa Mustachio be changed to Taylor James-Britt Case No.: 15 C 301254 Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Date: December 11, 2015 Legal Notice No: 57071 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 18, 2015 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 Larisa Pyastolova be changed to Laura Nicholas Case No.: 15 C 301431 Tammera Herivel By: Kim Boswell, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57098 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Grosvenor Salmon, aka John G. Salmon, aka John Salmon, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31049 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Public notice is given on December 7, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Marie R. McMinimee, No. 34674 Attorney for Edward Clarke, Personal Representative Steenrod, Schwartz & McMinimee, LLP 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 775 Denver, Colorado 80209

The petition requests that the name of Deborah Johnson Camp be changed to Deborah Zion Johnson Case No.: 2015 C 301394

Legal Notice No: 57095 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

December 31, 2015

Notice To Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Vallorie Meehan, aka Vallorie C. Meehan, aka Vallorie E. Meehan, aka Vallorie Eleanor Curtin Meehan, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 523

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie M. Tripp, Personal Representative 4308 South Pennsylvania Street Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No: 57045 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KIMBERLY JAYNE SNOW, A/K/A KIM SNOW, Deceased, Case Number: 2015PR031052

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 17, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Ramsay Snow Personal Representative c/o E. Christopher Lang 4155 E. Jewell Ave, Suite 502 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No.: 57052 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of V. Beverly Poulson, aka Beverly Poulson, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR31074 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before April 17, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jennifer K. Thomasson Co-Personal Representative 2445 S. Leyden Street Denver, CO 80222 Mobile: (303) 594-6661 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 1740 Broadway, 49th Floor MAC C7300-493 Denver, CO 80274 Legal Notice No.: 57059 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Dean Doherty, AKA Charles D. Doherty, AKA Charles Dogherty, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 519

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Jessica L. Doherty, Personal Representative 10867 Pizzo Drive, NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 and Dawna M. Doherty, Personal Representative 11600 Academy Road, NE Apt. 3224 Albuquerque, NM 87111 Legal Notice No: 57061 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lawrence D. Hasenbalg, aka Lawrence Dale Hasenbalg, aka Lawrence Hasenbalg, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31081

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronald Hasenbalg, Personal Representative c/o Kristofer M. Simms Caplan and Earnest LLC 1800 Broadway, Suite 200 Boulder, CO 80302 Legal Notice No: 57063 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James P. Merle, a/k/a James Paul Merle, a/k/a James Merle, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31084

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 29, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronald E. Hinton, Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 350 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No: 57064 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joanne Elizabeth York, aka Joanne E. York, aka Joanne York, aka Joanne Elizabeth Fyda, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31127 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe

Littleton Englewood * 2

PUBLIC NOTICE

December 31, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Public Notice

Estate of Joanne Elizabeth York, aka Joanne E. York, aka Joanne York, aka Joanne Elizabeth Fyda, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31127

Notice To Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Myrtle Octavia Murphy, a/k/a Myrtle O. Murphy, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31019

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 25, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Fyda York, Personal Representative 21 Fairway Lane Columbine Valley, CO 80123

Edith M. Shelton Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Ayo Labode, LLC 455 Sherman St., Suite 100 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No: 57065 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Frank Cook, Deceased Case No.: 2015PR031104 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 24, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Marco D. Chayet, #29815 Jennifer R. Oviatt Personal Representative 18th Judicial District Public Administrator’s Office P.O. Box 460749 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8520 Legal Notice No.: 57072 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2015 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No.: 57079 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Tomas Anderson Beauford a/k/a Tomas A. Beauford a/k/a Tomas Beauford, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31124 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 25, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tiffany Marie Marsh Personal Representative 1455 S. Moline Street Aurora, CO 80012 Legal Notice No.: 57090 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leslie Kay Berry, Deceased.

Case Number 2015PR31115

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anthony Richet Wofford, aka Anthony R. Wofford, aka Anthony Wofford, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 232

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before April 24, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 18, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

ss/ original signature on file in attorney’s office

Melody Anne Wofford Personal Representative 3840 W. 112th Avenue, No. 208 Westminster, Colorado 80031

Public Notice

Erin E. Hickey, Attorney for Personal Representative The Hickey Law Firm, LLC 12600 West Colfax Avenue Suite C-400 Lakewood, Colorado 80215 (303)935-2701 Legal Notice No.: 57074 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DALE D. BEVERLY, a/k/a DALE DEAN BEVERLY, Case Number: 2015 PR 031111 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 on or before May 2, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Delmar Beverly Personal Representative 1859 South Xenia Court Centennial, CO 80231 303.751.7217 Legal Notice No.: 57077 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy Elizabeth Gonzoph, a/k/a Dorothy E. Gonzoph, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31145 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 25, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Catharine Crispin Sargent, aka C. Crispin Sargent, Principal, CS AdvoCare, Inc. Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Ayo Labode, LLC 455 Sherman St., Suite 100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No.: 57078 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Myrtle Octavia Murphy, a/k/a Myrtle O. Murphy, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31019

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 25, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.

Name Changes

Edith M. Shelton Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Ayo Labode, LLC 455 Sherman St., Suite 100 Denver, CO PUBLIC 80203 NOTICE

Public Notice Legal Notice No.: 57079of Petition for Change of Name First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Public notice is given on August 17, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent 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 Sonya Renee Arnold be changed to Sonya Renee Edwards Case No.: 15 C 300932 Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Redated: December 21, 2015 Legal Notice No: 57093 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 57050 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald L. Hartung, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 31116

present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 1, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Gale Cohen Personal Representative 4490 S. Acoma Street Englewood, Colorado 80110

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 57096 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO. 2013CV30923 DIV./CTRM.; 402 Plaintiff, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC v.

Defendants: CONNIE J EDWARDSESCALERA; OCWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA; COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AND CYNTHIA D. MARES SOLELY IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that Sheriff Sale No. 2015-6949 will be commenced by the Sheriff of Arapahoe County, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935 on January 28, 2016 at 10 :00 a.m. The foreclosure concerns a Negotiable Instrument, secured by a Deed of Trust executed on September 21, 2005 by Connie J. Edwards-Escalera which was recorded in Arapahoe County, Colorado on September 29, 2005 at Reception No. B5147090 originally for the benefit of Centex Home Equity Company, LLC. The real property which is security for the debt will be sold at Sheriff Sale. Said property is situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, and is described as: Lots 37, Block 3, Stone Ridge Park Subdivision, Filing No. 7, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado commonly known and numbered as 1445 S. Biscay Court, Aurora, Colorado 80017

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

Legal Notice No: 57080 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

DATED: October 28, 2015 David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 57094 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Minnice Hilton, Deceased Case Number: 15 PR 543 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 1, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Gale Cohen Personal Representative 4490 S. Acoma Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 57096 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The name, address, telephone number, and bar registration number of each attorney representing the holder of the evidence of debt is: Peter E. Muccio, #34026 Tschetter Hamrick Sulzer, P.C. 3600 S. Yosemite St., Ste. 828 Denver, CO 80237 Phone No: 303.699.3484 Facsimile No: 720.449.0160 The place of sale is at the following location: Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935.

The sale will commence at 10:00 a.m. on February 18, 2016.

All inquiries regarding this sale should be directed to the civil section of the undersigned Sheriff’s office at 720-874-3935. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 24th day of November, 2015.

David C. Walcher Sheriff, County of Arapahoe, Colorado BY: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 57012 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 21, 2016 Published in: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 PUBLIC NOTICE

In the Matter of the Estate of: JEAN E. THORPE, Deceased

Lauren E. Tew, Esq. Reg. No. 45041 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street Denver, Colorado 80204 (303) 350-3711

The petition requests that the name of Raya Mae Motaghedi-Cobb be changed to Raya Mae Cobb Case No.: 15 CV 339

The violation of the covenant of the evidence of debt upon which the foreclosure is based is set forth in the Order Authorizing Sale entered on August 17, 2015 and the Amended Order for Judgment entered in the above-captioned action on September 14, 2015.

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Littleton, Colorado 80120

Public notice is given on December 17, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Lot 18, Block 2, Victoria Place Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, also known as: 17658 E Loyola Drive #C, Aurora, CO 80013.

District Court Denver Probate Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112

The foreclosure proceedings have been commenced at the request of plaintiff Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, the legal holder of said Negotiable Instruments and Deed of Trust. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing Plaintiff is:

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 25, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE

This is to advise you that foreclosure proceeding No. 2015-7389 has been commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff to foreclose the lien described above. The following described property situated in ARAPAHOE County, State of Colorado, is all of the property encumbered by said LIEN:

Case Number: 2015 PR 31121 James A. Kaplan Machol & Johannes, LLC 700 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202-3502 Phone Number: (303) 830-0075 FAX Number: (303) 830-0047 E-mail: James.Kaplan@mjfirm.com Atty. Reg. # 7741 NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING To: Possible Additional Unknown Heirs Last Known Address, if any: Unknown A hearing on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: January 18, 2016 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Courtroom or Division: 21

BY: SGT. JAMES OSBORN DEPUTY SHERIFF Legal Notice No.: 56905 First Publication: December 3, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Published in: Littleton Independent 2550 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No: 2014CV031835 Div.: 14 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Plaintiff(s): VICTORIA PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A COLORADO NON-PROFIT COMPANY Defendant(s): FIONA BAISDEN, ARAPAHOE PUBLIC TRUSTEE, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, AND PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC County of Recording: ARAPAHOE Recorded in Book 3323 Page 257, was the Declaration: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Victoria Place on 11/14/80 with the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado Judgment Amount: $15,429.33 This is to advise you that foreclosure proceeding No. 2015-7389 has been commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff to foreclose the lien described above. The following described property situated in ARAPAHOE County, State of Colorado, is all of the property encumbered by said LIEN: Lot 18, Block 2, Victoria Place Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, also known as: 17658 E Loyola Drive #C, Aurora, CO 80013.

The violation of the covenant of the evidence of debt upon which the foreclosure is based is set forth in the Order Authorizing Sale entered on August 17, 2015 and the Amended Order for Judgment entered in the above-captioned action on September 14, 2015.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The name, address, telephone number, and bar registration number of each attorney representing the holder of the evidence of debt is: Peter E. Muccio, #34026 Tschetter Hamrick Sulzer, P.C. 3600 S. Yosemite St., Ste. 828 Denver, CO 80237 Phone No: 303.699.3484 Facsimile No: 720.449.0160 The place of sale is at the following location: Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3935.

The sale will commence at 10:00 a.m. on February 18, 2016.

All inquiries regarding this sale should be directed to the civil section of the undersigned Sheriff’s office at 720-874-3935.

Address: 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Health Management Systems, Inc. 700 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202-3502 Legal Notice No.: 57060 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. POTOMAC ST., CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV031981, Division/Courtroom 402 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

BANK; ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE, INC.; CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO.

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Brandon Park Condominiums Association, Inc., pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on April 4, 2011, at Reception No. D1031951 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.), 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, Colorado 80127, telephone number 303-863-1870.

The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit: Condominium Unit No. C, Building 652, Brandon Park Condominiums, a Condominium in accordance with the Declaration recorded on May 21, 1982 in Book 2628 at Page 704, and any and all amendments and supplements thereto and Condominium Map recorded on May 21, 1982 in Book 56 at Page 34 and Second Supplement to Condominium Map recorded on June 4, 1984 in Book 75 at Page 71, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 1060 South Yampa Street, Aurora, CO 80017 The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration.

As of August 28, 2015, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $21,102.50..

NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said property on February 11, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 3rd day of December, 2015.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado

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.

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $18,604.39.

Dated: December 10, 2015 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 57070 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 21, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Government Legals Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is scheduled for January 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado.

CASE #VAR2015-017. APPLICANT: Lone Star Trust

The applicant is requesting a variance to exceed the required maximum front setback from 10 feet to 110 feet. This exceeds the maximum front setback by 100 feet. This is a variance to Table 16-6-1.1(a) of the Englewood Municipal Code. Further, the applicant is requesting a variance reducing the minimum lineal street frontage from 75% to 20%. This is a reduction of 55%. This is a variance to section 16-6-1.C.6(d) of the Englewood Municipal Code.

PREMISES: 3560-3590 South Clarkson Street CASE #VAR2015-018. APPLICANT: Best Deal in Town

The applicant is requesting variances to exceed the maximum number of allowed signs by 7 signs for a total of 10 signs, to exceed the maximum allowed area from 100 s.f. to 293 s.f., and to exceed the maximum allowed window coverage from 25% to 100%. These are variances to Tables 16-6-13.9 and 16-6-13-3A of the Englewood Municipal Code.

PREMISES: 4371 South Broadway Copies of the applications are on file in the Community Development Department and may be reviewed upon request. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing at the previously cited location, date, and time.

By Order of the City Board of Adjustment and Appeals

By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 57042 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2016 Published in: Littleton Independent, 2550 W. Main St, Littleton, CO 80120 PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 14 CV 032721, Division/Courtroom 204 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THE TIMBERS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION I, INC. Plaintiff, v.

EMMANUEL K ELIASON; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2004-4; BANKERS INSURANCE COMPANY; and CYNTHIA D. MARES, PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY, et al.

Defendant(s).

Regarding: LOT 29, BLOCK 3, THE TIMBERS FILING NO. THREE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO; Also known as: 3832 S. Fraser St., Aurora, CO 80014 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

/s/ Nancy G. Fenton Nancy G. Fenton Recording Secretary Legal Notice No.:57097 PUBLISHED: December 30, 2015 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Public Notice Public Meeting Notice Centennial Airport Noise Exposure Map Update (per 14 CFR Part 150)

Centennial Airport is updating the Part 150 Noise Exposure Map (NEM). Part 150 is a voluntary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program that sets guidelines for airport noise compatibility planning. The NEM is the Part 150 document that provides the current and fiveyear forecast of aircraft noise exposure levels.

As part of the process, all interested parties are invited to an informational public open house to learn more about the NEM Update study.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, 5:30-7:30 PM Where: Ramada Englewood Hotel and Suites 7770 S Peoria St, Englewood, CO 80112 More Information: www.centennialairport.com

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Centennial Airport will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an auxiliary aid/service to participate in this open house please make the request by calling 719-488-5908, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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Plaintiff: BRANDON PARK CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants: NEPHI A. BLACKBURN, JR.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; MIDFIRST BANK; ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE, INC.; CYNTHIA MARES AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. An Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the Plaintiff, Brandon Park Condominiums Association, Inc., pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on April 4, 2011, at Reception No. D1031951 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 18th day of February, 2015, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

Legal Notice No.: 57088 First Publication: December 31, 2015 Last Publication: January 7, 2016 Publisher: Englewood Herald And in the Centennial Citizen Littleton Independent

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $18,604.39.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holders of the Assessment Lien being foreclosed are Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.), 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, Colorado 80127, telephone number 303-863-1870.

Dated: December 10, 2015 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No.: 57070 First Publication: December 24, 2015 Last Publication: January 21, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Every day, the government makes decisions that can affect your Condominium Unit No. Whether C, Building 652, life. they are decisions on Brandon Park Condominiums, a Condominium in accordance with the Declara- new businesses or zoning, taxes, tion recorded on May 21, 1982 in Book 2628 at Page 704, and any and allissues, governments myriad other amendments and supplements thereto a big role in your life. and Condominiumplay Map recorded on May 21, 1982 in Book 56 at Page 34 and Governments have relied on Second Supplement to Condominium Map The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situated in Arapahoe County, and is described as follows, to-wit:

recorded on June 4, 1984 in Book 75 at Page 71, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Also known as: 1060 South Yampa Street, NoticesAurora, are CO meant to be noticed.

80017 The Plaintiff named above is the and judg- get involved!

Read your public notices ment creditor in this action and the lienor

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

the 18th day of February, 2015, at 13101

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DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 24th day of November, 2015.

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

of the Property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Declaration.

As of August 28, 2015, the outstanding

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