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Senior solutions pursued by city Quarter of residents could be older than 65 by 2030

By Jennifer Smith

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Mayor Phil Cernanec served as the judge for the Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede on Aug. 10, reviving a tradition that had fallen by the wayside. Photos by Jennifer Smith

Western Welcome Week building toward its grand conclusion this weekend Staff report

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Western Welcome Week 2014 started off with a bang Aug. 8 with fireworks at Sterne Park, where visitors also enjoyed the Lion’s Club annual barbecue. Events throughout the weekend included trivia at Platte River Bar and Grill, the pancake breakfast at Arapahoe Community College, panning for gold at Carson Nature Center, fishing at Geneva Lake and much, much more.

But there’s still plenty more to do leading up to the big day on Aug. 16, when the parade and arts and crafts fair take over downtown.

Western continues on Page 23

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ABOVE: Turnout was good for the city’s inaugural Little Jam event, featuring the homegrown dance band Tunisia. BELOW: The Littleton Twilight Criterium, presented by Littleton Adventist Hospital, wound through historic downtown Littleton on Aug. 9. Amateur and professional racers faced a challenging 1.6-kilometer closed-circuit course.

With Littleton going gray faster than a lot of cities, community leaders are gearing up for what’s likely to be a forceful “Silver Tsunami.”

“Many folks are in need of information that oftentimes requires a great deal of time and research to locate,” said Kay Wilmesher, who is heading up the effort for the City of Littleton. “I hope we will make the connection of resources to citizens more efficient and less of a burden, especially in instances when folks are in an otherwise chaotic situation and need the information relatively quickly.”

This year, all 75 million baby boomers in the country will be 50 or older. And by 2030, more than 10,000 of them will be living in Littleton — nearly a quarter of the city’s current population — according to Denver Regional Council of Governments forecasts.

According to census data, Littleton’s median age is 42, compared to 35.8 in the greater Denver metro area. Seniors are the only age category expected to grow in in the city.

Fortunately for them, there is already a wide variety of resources available. There are housing options like Amity Plaza and Bradley House, transportation solutions like Omnibus and Shopping Cart, health programs like Doctors Care and Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, and many that are more socially oriented, such as Buck Recreation Center and Meals on Wheels.

But Wilmesher’s work over the last year revealed there’s still an interest in having a central, trusted location where seniors can access information.

“I’m really excited,” she said. “Creating this center is just one of the things that we are working on at the city and with our community partners to make resources more available to folks over 60.”

The city’s new Aging Well Resource Center at Bemis Library will have a soft opening on Sept. 2 at 9 a.m., and a grand opening sometime in October. Helping to get the word out is the recently formed Littleton Coalition for Aging Well, local partners who are working together to prepare for future needs.

LCAW is implementing Senior Reach in Arapahoe and Douglas counties, an outreach program that provides resources to seniors in need or distress who might not know what’s available. It’s an evidencebased program that engages 93 percent of the people who are contacted.

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Arapahoe Warriors ready to reclaim library Project nears completion as first day of school approaches

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Standing in the Arapahoe High School library with the students who have been working since January to restore its soul is a study in contrasts.

On one hand, it’s impossible not to think about the young life that ended inside that space on Dec. 13, 2013, and the one that ended in a hallway just outside its doors.

On the other hand, the teenagers who visited it on Aug. 6 to see its transformation, one they conceived of, are a testament to hope and the indomitable spirit of youth.

“We all just wanted to help in some way,” said Austin Brumley, who will be a junior when classes start on Aug. 15. Construction on the library will be almost complete by then, likely wrapping up by Aug. 21.

“After the events of the 13th went down, we knew we wanted to get the library open again, but we knew we needed a new image for it,” said Addison Callahan, who was a senior on that terrible day, when Karl Pierson killed himself there after fatally shooting classmate Claire Davis.

Callahan was a student assistant at the library, working there several days a week.

“It was my home away from home,” she said.

The new library will offer gentle nods of remembrance to the tragedy, with every student who attended Arapahoe on the day of the shootings having signed a memory book that will be placed in a time capsule somewhere in the library. But nobody wants it to be the focus.

So when students return, the face of the library will be their symbol of strength, a large Arapahoe Warrior featured prominently on a window in front of the entrance.

Thanks to a new storefront entryway, it will be visible from the hallway.

“It’s something familiar that people like,” Brumley said. “We’re creating a different space, but we wanted to include something

Crews are rushing to get the new library at Arapahoe High School ready for the students to come back Aug. 15. Above the middle of this circular area will be a compass, a reminder for students to stay true to their path to knowlege. Photo by Jennifer Smith familiar.”

Even though there will be charging stations and outlets aplenty to power laptops and tablets, books are taking center stage, literally, in a circle in the center of the room.

Terry Davis, Littleton Public Schools director of operations and maintenance, said designers had presented the library committee with four different choices, “But when they saw the one that focused on the books, you saw every of these students brighten up.”

Callahan said she wouldn’t want it any other way.

“As much as e-books are great and I love them, there’s something about cracking open a book and turning the pages,” she said.

Their most important chore, they felt, was ensuring a sense of community, a place of gathering.

“All of this wouldn’t have been possible without our community all coming together for this one big space so we could come together and be a real school again,” said Nicole Seavall.

So the new library will be filled with lots of ways and places the kids can commune,

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along with natural light and warm colors.

“We wanted to keep with AHS colors, but not too overwhelming,” said Seavall.

Small-group rooms let students work together on projects where they can be a little louder than in the rest of the library. One cafe-like space lets them bring in coffee and maybe a snack, keeping them fueled up for studying. Individual carrels will be wired for charging electronic devices, so even if students are sitting alone, they can still stay in touch. One area has soft, comfy chairs for collapsing in, and another has long tables for sharing.

“Before they would feng shui everything on their own,” said Rachel Ledesma, incoming junior. “We wanted to create a place where it was already there for them.”

As the kids stood in the midst of workers with hammers and drills flying, they said it was awesome and uplifting to see their ideas coming to life in a way that will let Arapahoe students reclaim their library.

“It’s the last key piece of getting over the events that happened to us,” said Callahan.

“It’s the last piece we really needed to get back to normal.”

LOCAL BUSINESSES PITCH IN Nobody could have anticipated the need for a new library last November, when the ballot issue that allowed the district to ramp up capital projects was approved and the list of projects was finalized. Insurance covered some of the cost, but local firms have stepped up big time to donate time and materials.

Donations from individuals are welcome, as well. Those who donate $500 or more can have an inscription included in a permanent artistic feature in the library. For more information or to donate, visit LPSFoundation.com.

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Panel seeks changes in Littleton charter Guiding document hadn’t been reviewed since 1959

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Littleton City Council got a first look at proposed changes to the city’s charter during its Aug. 5 meeting.

The charter review committee, made up of citizens coming from a variety of perspectives, has been working for about a year. It was the first front-to-back review since the document, which turned Littleton into a home-rule city, was created in 1959.

“I was afraid it would be very dry, looking at the old charter, but it was fascinating,” said Susan Thornton, a former mayor and vice chair of the committee.

Chair Sally Parsons, also a former mayor, laid out the proposals, most of which are minor administrative changes.

But because some are a bit more substantial, voters might get the chance to weigh in during the November 2015 election.

“We would like you to put this in front of citizens,” said Parsons.

Notably, the proposal would strengthen language protecting the city’s water rights, demanding that no contracts should be terminated in a way that would diminish them.

There was much controversy in 2011 when then-Mayor Doug Clark signed a deal that meant Denver Water wouldn’t have to serve any areas the city might annex, in exchange for $2.6 million.

That move effectively blocked what at the time was the potential annexation of Sterling Ranch.

Another of the larger issues would be that newly elected councilmembers would wait until January to assume their seats, rather than doing so at the first meeting after the election. Parsons said it would give them time to get up to speed before jumping right in.

It would also avoid a situation like one that happened in 2005, when the vote was still too close to call in time for the next meeting. Candidates Doug Clark and Greg Reinke were just 22 votes apart, and it was unclear as to whether there would be an automatic recount.

“I am the hanging chad of Littleton,” Reinke said at the time.

They both attended the meeting as

candidates, but the final count widened the gap to 26, and Clark ultimately prevailed.

The proposal also calls for a four-year hiatus from running for council again after the 12-year term limit is reached, and prohibits anyone from running who is an employee of Littleton or any other municipality.

Another change would make Mayor Phil Cernanec officially the mayor. The charter currently uses the term “council president,” but “mayor” has been used colloquially for years. A minority wanted to let the voters, rather than just the councilmembers themselves, elect the mayor.

Removing the charter’s preface created some disagreement among committee members, but the majority felt it could go. It mostly talks about what the charter is meant to accomplish, which is all laid out within the document itself.

“We decided it was not something we had to have,” said Parsons. “We wanted to keep things to a minimum so we could provide guidelines, not specifics.”

There was also some disagreement among those who feel public notices should be placed for the “most effective and widest range” except when they’re required by state law to be published in the Littleton Independent, and those who want to be sure they will always posted at the Littleton Center.

A change in state law necessitated adding a 22-day residency requirement for people to be allowed to vote in Littleton elections. The committee also proposed upping the election commission from three to five members, and removing the authority for recall elections from their purview and giving it to city council. A minority of the committee felt it should stay with the commission, however.

Parsons said going through the document made her realize how much the city had grown since 1959.

“We discovered our forefathers were quite wise,” she said.

Council will examine the document in more detail at an upcoming study session. To see the proposed changes in their entirety, visit www.littletongov.org.

Click on the “City Leadership” tab, then “View Meetings Online,” and find the Aug. 5 meeting. On the agenda, it’s listed as “CRC Recommendations.”

Public invited to discuss C-470 project

By Christy Steadman

csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com Commuters and residents alike are invited to attend a town hall meeting Aug. 19 in Highlands Ranch to learn more about the project to expand C-470.

Attendees will “learn about the new innovative era of transportation and share thoughts on funding the proposed improvements on C-470 from I-25 to Wadsworth,” states a news release from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The meeting is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Highlands Ranch Metro District building, 62 Plaza Drive.

“We have preliminary information, and we’re coming to the community to gather their input,” said Megan Castle, a spokeswoman with CDOT. There is an education piece to the meeting, Castle said, but the main focus is to get feedback from the public. She said it has to be determined which avenues need to be taken in order for the project to continue to move forward.

The intention of the project is to relieve congestion and improve safety and mobility on C-470 by constructing additional lanes. Three funding options were proposed, one being sales and property tax increases, and one was adding a toll for all use of C-470. Public input proved these two options to be unfavorable to the citizens, and on Feb. 7, 2013, the C-470 Coalition voted to place a toll on

only the new express lanes of the highway. The user-based toll option passed 7-0 among the coalition.

However, the express lane toll is not to generate revenue, but more about managing traffic flow.

Key presenters at the town hall meeting include representatives from CDOT, the C-470 project team and the C-470 Coalition, which is made up of representatives from Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties; the Highlands Ranch Metro District; and the cities of Centennial, Greenwood Village, Littleton and Lone Tree.

The first hour will consist of a discussion on financing and partnership opportunities for the proposed improvements to the busy stretch of highway.

That discussion will be followed by a presentation including an “update on the C-470 project, innovations in transportation choice, funding and project delivery, how public private partnerships (P3) are being used to finance transportation projects elsewhere in the state and whether a P3 model for financing improvements to C-470 East is being considered,” the news release states.

After the presentation, attendees will be able to participate in a questionsand-comments session.

“This is a critical corridor, we’re looking at all the considerations,” Castle said.

“We’re encouraging folks to give us input.”

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Euclid Middle School teacher arrested Joel H. Fischer accused of sexual assault on 14-year-old student Staff report Littleton Police detectives arrested Joel H. Fischer, 45, on Aug. 8 and charged him with sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.

Fischer has been a teacher at Euclid Middle School since 2004, and has been employed by Littleton Public Schools since 2001.

He was booked at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility but posted the $200,00 bond on Aug. 9 and is no longer in custody. He is set to return to court at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 21.

Fischer is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old female student for several months in 2009.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information was being released by police.

Fire damages condos in Littleton Cause of blaze on South Lowell under investigation Staff report Firefighters from Littleton Fire Rescue and four other departments battled a two-alarm fire at the Chateaux Beaumar Condominiums in the 5500 block of South Lowell Boulevard in Littleton the morning of Aug. 11.

Two units were damaged by the fire, and two other units had smoke damage. Two people were transported to Littleton Adventist Hospital with injuries that are not life threatening.

The call was received by LFR at 9:47 a.m., and crews arrived at the scene at 9:53 a.m. First responders from Englewood Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue, Denver Fire Department and West Metro Fire Rescue also responded to the incident. In all, 24 units responded, including suppression and support staff.

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`Stahlman Zoo’ earns advocacy award Twins’ challenges paved way for others

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com From the outside looking in on the Stahlman family, one wonders when any of them sleep.

“I thought life was hard when I just had one healthy baby,” said Kelly Stahlman.

That healthy baby was son Jay, who is now a financial analyst living in Flint, Mich., with his wife, Tsvetelina.

But then along came twins Mark and Eric.

Having three little ones in diapers is challenging enough, but the twins needed far more than the average baby. Both were born with complex cases of cerebral palsy, a neurophysiological disorder that results in the brain not communicating properly with the muscles.

It occurs in about two births per 1,000; the Stahlmans got them both.

“Part of every day is living hell, and part of every day is heaven on earth,” said Kelly.

She and son Eric took time out of one of those days to chat, even though Eric, who still lives at home, had just gotten home from yet another trip to the emergency room the day before. It was an especially tough trip for the family, having just lost 21-year-old Mark there on June 24.

“Mark’s body had given him every single day that it could,” wrote Kelly on her Facebook page. “And his body gave him a great life, especially given his extensive physical disabilities. ... Eric’s body is very different than Mark’s. Eric is in the business of living.”

Kelly has grown into a powerful advocate not just for her kids, but for all children with disabilities.

“We just evolved,” she said. “We didn’t have a choice. Our survival depended on getting things changed before Mark and Eric needed them. And it worked. The work we did is now helping kids that are less complex, because we figured out what’s real.”

She’s also made sure to instill that fighting spirit into all her kids. Dad Bruce Stahlman, a Littleton city councilmember and chief financial officer at Arc Thrift Stores, often jokes that Mark had always hoped to get arrested for civil disobedience.

From left, Eric, Bruce, Kelly and Mark Stahlman celebrate getting to throw out the first pitch at a Rockies game in May. Courtesy photo “I’m not sure the household ever felt overly hectic,” said Bruce. “It was busy and chaotic, although that just became normal. I suppose it’s just the way we were all wired. As we like to say at home, we put the fun in dysfunctional.

But honestly, Kelly was the secret sauce that made everything work.”

All that passion in what Kelly calls the “Stahlman Zoo” hasn’t gone unnoticed. The Colorado Cross Disability Coalition recently presented them with the Brady Goguen Family Advocacy Award, given to “someone that helps bring or keep a family together despite challenges created by a fragmented and often unfriendly disability system.”

Kelly admits it was a little bittersweet, as her family struggles to heal from the loss of Mark. But she certainly appreciates the challenges of dealing with the system. As a young mom, she at first didn’t know where to turn.

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But one day, when the twins were about 9 months old, Arc called soliciting donations.

“Okay, but what can you do for me?” replied Kelly, frazzled and frustrated.

It was the right answer, and it set her on course to not only get help but also take action. She went on to be a founding board member at Colorado Alliance for Health and Independence, on the board of The Arc of Arapahoe Douglas, public-policy director at Family Voices Colorado and, finally, working independently as Stahlman Zoo Consulting, advocating for disabled people and helping navigate services and supports.

“My mom is awesome,” said Eric. “She’s the best mom you could ask for. She’s looked out for me, been there for me when I’ve gone through rough periods. Sometimes she has to get on me and tell me what’s what, because sometimes I’m not always right. I’m very proud of the work she does with the DD (developmental disability) stuff, and what she did at the Capitol for so many years and just really changing the DD community.”

Kelly says it was just what had to be done.

“We fell in between all of the rules and regulations,” she said. “We fell just outside of everything. Everybody would say, `I can’t believe this is happening, but no, we can’t help you.’”

They were too financially stable for many forms of assistance, but the co-pays alone were draining them. And the boys, at first,

CDOT calls lane effort a success Short-term congestion tactic likely to be used elsewhere

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were too young to be considered diagnosed with a developmental disability.

“But they screamed for 22 out of 24 hours because they were disorganized neurologically,” she remembers. “They are just the second generation of NICU survivors with this level of complex care, to start this sick this early. But now we’ve got a wave of kids coming behind us.”

Now that Eric is out of high school and legally an adult, the challenge is what’s next for him.

“Staying home all day is not what we raised our kids to do,” said Kelly. “Every parent’s job is to work themselves out of a job.”

Eric dreams of being an announcer for his beloved Rockies, and practices during every game. For now, that’s his goal and vocation, said Kelly.

“But it’s really hard to follow through when the emergencies take priority,” she adds.

For his part, while still very much grieving the loss of his “other half,” Eric is living a fulfilling life.

“I’m proud of being there for the people who don’t have what I have, and helping to get them through tough periods, the tough stretches, and helping them really believe that there’s more out there for them,” said Eric.

“The type of care that I have, and the type of trust that I’ve built with the people who work with me on an everyday basis, I want them to have that too.”

The Colorado Department of Transportation said its through-lane experiment on southbound Interstate 25 has been a success, and it likely will use the strategy elsewhere in the state.

The method included adding a solid white lane to designate the left-hand lane from about Dry Creek Road to near RidgeGate Parkway for through traffic only. It is set for elimination as the twoyear lane-balancing project gets underway this month.

Some Douglas County residents who have used the lane gave it a tentative thumbs-up.

“I think the concept is great,” said Larkspur resident Lee Martin. “I like the idea of being able to get past, especially at that Lincoln exit that jams up so bad.

If we can keep that steady flow going on for people going south, I think it’s a great idea.

“But I think in the limited time it was used, the public didn’t get it. It kind of irritated me that people were still crossing in and out of the lane. There would need to be some public education done on it.

In a longer period of time, I think that would happen.”

Martin also said the dedicated lane seemed irrelevant later in the evenings, when traffic was light.

Castle Rock resident Rachel Moszer said restricting one lane had a negative impact on the remaining lanes.

“If you were getting onto I-25 before Dry Creek, it worked pretty well,” she said. “But it created a bit more of a bottleneck getting onto I-25 (south) from C-470 during rush hour because there were only a couple of lanes available, and everyone was crammed into them.”

Like Martin, she noticed many drivers disregarded the white line.

“It’s annoying for the people that are trying to respect it and not just cross over,” she said.

CDOT spokeswoman Crystal Morgan said driver feedback she heard was positive.

“From the traveling public’s point of view, it has seen a lot of success,” she said. “We will most likely be implementing a similar project elsewhere in the state.”

The dedicated lane can only be used on sections of highway with at least three lanes of traffic.

This month, CDOT is beginning a $35 million project to add an additional lane in each direction of I-25 between Lincoln Avenue and County Line Road. The project will continue through December 2016 and will alleviate the bottlenecks created by traffic merging onto and off of I-25 at both C-470 and Lincoln.

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Lone Tree’s Millet appointed DRCOG chair Mayor pro tem replaces former Douglas County commissioner

By Jane Reuter

jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com Lone Tree Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Millet recently was appointed chair of the Denver Regional Council of Governments. She steps in for former Douglas County Commissioner Jack Hilbert, who resigned to accept a positon as the Child Welfare Hotline system manager for the Colorado Department of Human Services.

Millet, elected the group’s vice chair in February, has represented Lone Tree on the DRCOG Board of Directors since 2010.

The council brings regional leaders together to speak with one voice on transportation and development issues. It’s also Millet the federally designated Area Agency on Aging, Established in 1995, it is one of the country’s three old-

est councils of governments. Members include nine metro-area counties and 47 municipalities.

“It really does provide great opportunity for a much broader perspective, not only of the Denver metro, but nationally and even beyond the borders of the United States,” Millet said.

DRCOG has a Sister Cities International partnership with Baghdad, which promotes the exchange of ideas and understanding between the two entities.

DRCOG helps ascertain how federal transportation money is used in the region.

It is also working on Metro Vision 2040, an update of a regional plan first drafted in 1997 that focuses on transportation, development and the environment.

In its 40th year as a designated Area Agency on Aging for the region, DRCOG also plans and provides services for older and disabled adults.

A civil engineer, mother of two and resident of Lone Tree since 2001, Millet has risen quickly through the board’s ranks.

“I think with my background as an engineer, I was able to hit the ground running a little bit on some of the issues,” she said, but notes term limits have contributed to turnover within the group.

LITTLETON NEWS IN A HURRY Channel 8 programs in running for awards

What killed the fish?

Four programs created by the City of Littleton were named finalists for the 2014 NATOA Government Programming Awards: “I Found My Dream Home in Littleton,” “Coloradans Helping Coloradans — September 2013 Flood,” “Littleton History Moment — Wolhurst” and “Summer Youth Programs.” The winners will be announced Oct. 2 in St. Paul, Minn.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation says temperature was the likely culprit in the untimely deaths of many fish in Ketring Lake at the end of June and beginning of July. It was good news that Denver Water was able to spare some water for the lake, but it was cold. The water in the lake was pretty warm after several days in the 90-degree range. That caused the lake to “turn over,” said spokesperson Jamie DeBartolomeis, meaning all of the warm water rose to the top.

“It puts a whole spin on the ecosystem of the lake,” she said.

DeBartolomeis said chemicals used to kill algae a few days before aren’t responsible, since SSPR uses them all the time and they are safe for the fish.

SSPR workers retrieved all the dead fish they could, and by Aug. 3, the problem seemed to have resolved itself. Colorado Parks and Wildlife stocks the lake on a regular basis, so the fish population will be replenished.

Watch out for kids heading back to school The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office’s “Safe Start 2014,” a back-to-school traffic safety campaign, is underway. It’s designed to educate motorists, parents and children about accident prevention and safe pedestrian movement. It focuses on motorists who illegally pass school buses, speed in school zones, fail to wear or ensure that their children wear safety belts or commit other unsafe driving near schools. Extra deputies are on patrol, and signs remind drivers to keep an eye out for kids.

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OPINION Don’t end up four words shy

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Don’t come up three words shy in family life is good tip to live by.

In the civic arena of the early election season, we say don’t be four words short.

Be able to stand up and say, “I registered to vote.”

Even though matters of hydraulic fracturing have gone the way of a task force instead of ballot questions, plenty of other heady issues and candidate choices will be in play Nov. 4.

The general election will be conducted with mail ballots expected to land in mailboxes by the second week of October.

Those who voted in the primary are generally confident of their registrations and simply await their ballots. But those not in the thrust of Republican and Democrat party primary activities may want to take a few seconds to double check their registration status at respective county websites.

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OUR VIEW Not to cause worry, but it really only takes a moment to check a voter registration through links on county websites — and to newly register is an easy process as well.

Something good to know is that registered voters remain registered in perpetuity by state law. Registrations are removed only when a mail ballot comes back as undeliverable for two election cycles. So a long as voters keep address information up to date and accurate, the ballots keep coming.

Those who register before the eighth

day before the election at www.govotecolorado.com will automatically receive a mail ballot. After the eighth day, those wanting to register must visit one of the Voter Service and Polling Centers in their respective counties. Applications received through voter registration drives must be received 22 days before the election.

And ultimately, in Colorado citizens may register Election Day in-person at a county voter service and polling center.

And who can vote?

The basics: A voter must be 18, a United States citizen, have resided in Colorado for 22 days before the election and not serving certain types of criminal sentences.

So come November don’t be even two words shy.

Let’s all be wearing “I voted” stickers.

To register, go to www.arapahoevotes. com/.

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Looking for the good and creating joy The past five weeks have been extremely busy, including several flights and two cross-country road trips.

Albeit I snuck in a vacation at the beach, I was unable to heed my own advice and completely disconnect from work and completely revel in the sun and sand.

However, I will say this, as crazy as the business trips and vacation have been, they have also been exceedingly productive and energizing.

You see, part of the problem sometimes, even when we are on vacation, is that we quickly get frustrated with situations and others around us. We look for the bad instead of the good. You know what I mean, right?

We are in line for an attraction or dinner and someone jumps the line and gets in ahead of us. And, yes, that can be completely exasperating, but only if we allow it. What if we just allowed ourselves to think positively and think, “Well, maybe they have some reason that is more urgent for them to go first than mine.” Or maybe, in the case of the restaurant, “They will not get the best server and we will.”

My old boss, mentor, and great friend Zig Ziglar used to remind us that, “Some people go around looking for the bad like there was some kind of reward for it.” And if we look for the bad, it sure is easy to find.

However, I am here to remind you, as Zig always reminded me, that it is just as easy and maybe even easier to look for and find the good in people, situations, and in life.

I know, I know, how could that even be possible when so many things seem

to stack up against us at times? Money problems, work-related issues, health crises, and broken or damaged relationships take up residence in our lives when we least expect them, and we would certainly rather be looking at a brighter picture. And we can look for that brighter picture through the lens of hope.

Even in the face of these very issues that hurt us, frustrate us, or limit us, we can look for that silver lining and absolutely look for the good.

When we have money problems we are forced to rethink our current strategy and plan. I know many people who have dealt with bankruptcy only to find their passion and start their very own successful business.

There are countless stories of people with work-related challenges, who always used to blame the company or others for their problems, who then found out that they could contribute at a higher level personally and took ownership of improving the current office environment.

And most inspiring are those people facing a health issue rising up to either help others in the same situation or never allowing their debilitation to limit

their performance. They search out what is good and what can be done and get after it.

The emails I have received from our community over these past fiveplus years include incredible stories of people who felt brokenhearted until they realized that relationships that were intended to be mended were, and those relationships that needed to end actually ended, and they were never happier once they sought out the good in themselves and became less reliant on others for true happiness.

Have you ever been on the highway while another driver was swerving in and out of traffic, almost causing an accident, and the whole experience left you absolutely troubled? What if for one minute we stopped and thought that maybe they have a medical emergency and are trying to get to the hospital?

Now that occurs in about 2 percent of all rude driver behavior instances, but it could happen, and if we looked for the good instead of getting angered and upset, we could easily continue on our very merry way.

Finding joy begins with each one of us looking for the good instead of the bad. How about you, can you use a little more “good finding” in your life? If so, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and as we collectively look for the good it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/ founder of www.candogo.com.

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Things may drift away — but not the Drifters “When the night has come, and the land is dark, and the moon is the only light we’ll see.”

Who knows where I was? I might have been in a red Rambler convertible, driving to nowhere really, maybe to drive past Ruth Clinton’s house.

I did that a lot. I don’t know why, or what I was expecting to see. Maybe I was expecting to see her silhouette in an upstairs bedroom.

I would have been listening to the car radio when I heard the song, and it might have made an impression. New music was pouring into my head all the time.

It’s an amazing thing when you find out about something, and can’t get enough of it.

We didn’t have many choices. We had radio. We had LPs. We had singles. That’s it.

Some of those songs were great. I really can’t explain. If you are 13 or 14, you are lucky to have so many options now.

A few of the songs came along and moved into my thoughts, and they are still there.

I had a weekend thesis show in 1973, and I played the same two albums over

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The city is also working with the Denver Regional Council of Governments on staff and community surveys to identify the best ways to prepare for the future.

Proving that aging is on the minds of

and over on a record player that was at one end of the gallery.

I asked my father to send me the Big Bands collection that I had given to him for Christmas. He did.

And I played something else. I had a double album. It was “The Drifters’ Greatest Hits.”

It’s wet. It’s pouring rain. It’s July 2014, and it never pours rain and cools off like this in July. I am listening to the Drifters.

The art show was in 1973 and I was a useless plot of something. Now it’s 41 years later, and I think I finally know what is going on. It’s not all good, is it?

Girls are screaming for the wrong reasons these days. New Direction and 5

Seconds of Summer are nothing to scream about. I know it’s tempting. Cute boys with guitars. Look elsewhere, soon. It’s marketing rubbish.

My Boys of Summer were different. By the time I met the Drifters, they were no longer boys, but, man, they came in the front door.

In 1952, they signed to be a backing group for Clyde McPhatter.

Then things got crazy. There have been 60 different members of the Drifters, so their discography gets muddy.

Ben E. King was the lead singer when they were at their best.

If none of this makes any sense, think about “Stand By Me,” the film. That’s Ben E. King singing the title song.

The Drifters had lots of hits. “I Count the Tears,” “This Magic Moment,” “Save the Last Dance For Me,” “There Goes My Baby” and “When My Little Girl Is Smiling.”

They recorded some hits that weren’t hits with me, like “Under the Boardwalk,” and “Up On the Roof.”

Oldies stations play those songs, and never, ever, play “When My Little Girl Is

Smiling.”

“Stand By Me” was recorded on my birthday, Oct. 27, 1960. I was 13. I didn’t know what that meant: Stand by me. I do now. I went off the tracks. I have some friends who are still standing by me. I hope someone is still standing by you — through thick and thin.

Are the songs as good as I think they are, or have my memories gotten in the way?

“I won’t be afraid, as long as you stand by me.”

I have been in a few dark corners. There have been clouds. I have spent some time with law enforcement. I have lost it, and lost my way.

On a humid night in Ohio I pushed a small red car to no meaningful reason, and heard a song that I can still hear.

“I won’t shed a tear, as long as you stand by me.”

many, members of the Littleton Community Retreat also chose it as its next topic of focus.

“Regionally, the 60 and older population is going to double by 2035,” said Amy Conklin, LCR’s chair. “Right now, we can’t afford to provide the necessary services for people as they age. We need to figure out ways to enable people to age where they want to live without go-

ing broke. It is imperative that Littleton remain economically healthy so we can continue to enjoy a service like Omnibus when the baby boomers need it.”

The next retreat, “Aging Well,” is slated for October 2015. It’s still in the planning stages, but organizers are always looking for fresh faces to get involved.

LCR was founded in 1975 by former City Manager Gale Christy and Garret

Ray, former editor of the Littleton Independent, with the goal of educating citizens about issues important to the community and encouraging them to share that knowledge with others. Positive outcomes have included Town Hall Arts Center, The Village preschool, and lowering the railroad tracks that used to run across Main Street, which ultimately led to light rail coming to town.

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

AREA CLUBS EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women, Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings usually are Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Pam Hansen, 303-753-0838.

AMERICAN BUSINESS Women’s As-

sociation meets on the second Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. welcoming women, working or not, to Success Chapter programs for success and positive living. Call Lori Smith at 303-688-3100 ext. 360 or e-mail loris@intermountain-rea.com for upcoming speakers and events at Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton.

CONTACTS UNLIMITED is a business and

professional leads group that meets at Courtesy Ford, 8252 S. Broadway, Littleton in the meeting room on the first, second, and third Thursday of every month. Meeting time is 8-9:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Jenifer at 303-221-6550.

DESTINATION SUCCESS provides an opportunity for professionals to gather, form connections, expand relationships and exchange information. Business Success meets every fourth Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bear Rock Cafe, 7903 South Broadway, Suite B, Littleton.

As with other networking groups, membership and referrals are not required. To RSVP and for information, e-mail Info@behindthemooninc.com or call 303-250-4528.

LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Egg and I, 2360 W. Belleview Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier Jr. at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com.

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

WOMEN INVESTMENT Group Master

Mind Group meets to empower all women to build a real financial freedom through the power of real estate in any market condition. We network, share ideas, leads, resources and encourage each other. We meet once a month. For meeting information, call Lorena 303-9816539 or e-mail WomenInvestmentGroup@comcast.net.

Recreation

DEER CREEK Women’s Golf Association.

The 2010 golf season is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to a terrific new year! If you’re looking for a challenging course and the company of friendly women on Tuesday mornings, please consider joining our league. We’ve got the best deal in town. If interested

please contact Chris Jackson at chris.dcwga@q.com or 303-347-9193.

about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-795-3961.

HOMESTEAD 9-HOLE Golf Women’s Golf League is accepting membership applications for the 2012 season. You do not need a GHIN number to join, but can acquire one as you play. We golf Monday mornings, April through October. To join this fun and active group, contact Barbara McGovern, barbmc30@gmail. com. Homestead Golf Course is at South Kipling and W. Hampden Ave., 11500 W. Hampden. Call 720-963-5181.

NUTRITION CLASSES. Free bootcamp class meets at 8:30 a.m. three Saturdays per month at L-Town Nutrition, 1360 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Go to the park for a fun, energizing start to the weekend. Visit our Facebook pages for updates: Littleton 24Fit Club or L-Town Nutrition. Also offered is a Body Exchange Challenge. This consists of weekly meetings to discuss both

LADIES GOLF League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is accepting new members.

Call 303-973-4653.

MEADOWS WOMEN’S Golf League offers relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf for ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to mid-October. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees. Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598.

REC AND Rock for ages 10-14 meets from 7-11 p.m. every first and third Saturdays at the Goodson Recreation Center in Littleton. The cost is $6. Call 303798-2476 ext. 11.

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

STROLLER STRIDES is a group fitness program that provides moms with a challenging workout and the opportunity to build relationships and gain the emotional support needed to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clement Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. For more information, visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail kandk@ strollerstrides.net.

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AMERICAN LEGION George C. Evans

Post 103 Attention military veterans: Do you believe in patriotism and in helping our veterans, our children and our communities? Join the Littleton American Legion George C. Evans Post 103 at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Visit www.legionpost103.org or call 720-287-2139.

CREATIVE COUNSELING Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www. ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn

nutrition and fitness. We deliver all of the tools that you need to help you reach your goal. There is an optional fitness class offered after the class. The class meets Wednesdays at noon or 6 p.m. You can join the challenge anytime, the fees are prorated. Visit L-Town Nutrition, call Gen McKenna at 303-730-2038 or email ltownnutrition@ gmail.com to sign up.

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OBITUARIES LILJA

Geraldine Claire Powers Lilja

Aug 29, 1926 – July 24, 2014

Geraldine “Gerry” Claire Powers Lilja, 87 of Highlands Ranch; Survived by daughters Laurie Lilja-Martin (JC Falconer) and Jamie Lilja-Graham (Kevin); Grandsons Luke and Matt Graham; Granddaughters Chrissy (Patrick) Meier, Anne (Joe) Williams; Great Grandson Jackson Williams.

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August 14, 2014

Talk puts fracking front and center Hickenlooper says panel seeking compromise will be his responsibility

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper said last week that he will be the one who selects the members of a task force that will be charged with finding a compromise on issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing.

The governor also addressed concerns on the part of Republicans that the commission’s work could result in more regulations on the oil and gas industry.

Hickenlooper talked about fracking during an Aug. 8 roundtable event with several business leaders at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial, as well as during an interview with Colorado Community Media afterward.

The governor said his administration hasn’t quite figured out how the 18-member commission will be selected or how it will ultimately operate. But the governor put aside any question as to who will put the task force together.

“People ask me, `Who’s gonna pick ‘em?’ I am,” Hickenlooper said. “The buck stops here and I guarantee you we’re going to have everybody pissed off again. The one criteria is that everyone who is going to be on that list is someone who believes we can get to a yes (on a compromise).”

The task force was born out of a deal the governor reached with Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis earlier in the week that will keep anti-fracking initiatives that Polis was backing from appearing on the November ballot.

The measures would have required greater distances between wells and occupied structures and would have given communities more control over fracking — the process in which water and chemicals are blasted into the ground to free up trapped oil and gas.

Remarks in spotlight

Hickenlooper and the oil and gas industry were fearful that the initiatives would essentially ban fracking in Colorado and cripple the state’s economy.

Instead of the voters, it will be the task force that will take up those issues and that will provide recommendations for potential legislation to the General Assembly.

But Republican lawmakers are already feeling uneasy about the commission.

And their concerns were heightened following comments Hickenlooper made during an energy summit in Denver earlier in the week.

According to the Associated Press, Hickenlooper said the task force’s “success is dependent upon it ending in regulation.” That comment didn’t sit well with House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland.

“We should go into it from the premise that the commission take a look at whether we actually need regulations,” DelGrosso said in an interview prior to the governor’s Chamber of Commerce event. “He’s starting with the premise that it’s going to be set up to regulate.”

Hickenlooper, in an interview with Colorado Community Media, insisted that’s not what he said, even though he made his comments in front of a group of reporters.

“What I said was legislation,” the governor said. “Go back and look at the quotes. I never said we needed more regulation. Now, we might. Again, this is the whole point of getting people from all the different viewpoints in the same room and letting them have a discussion in such a way to try to figure out: `Is there a compromise here?’”

Hickenlooper said he would like to see the task force’s effort result in some kind of legislation, even if it’s merely “taking existing regulation and codifying it.”

“Unless we get it into legislation, I mean we would have made progress, even if we just discuss it we will have made progress,” he said during the interview. “But I think that the best success will be if we get to some level of legislation.”

Hickenlooper said the commission will have a “narrow focus,” one that he hopes will result in work getting done in a timely manner.

“We’re not going to be out there talking about air quality; we’re not going to be out there talking about water quality,” he said. “We’re really going to look into

Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks during an Aug. 8 roundtable discussion with business leaders at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce in Centennial. Photo by Vic Vela surface use issues, a very narrow set of issues to talk about.”

From 48 to 18 The governor said there were different opinions among his staff regarding the makeup of the commission, including an initial suggestion that the task force have 48 members.

The governor believes that an 18-member commission will have the appropriate balance of interests being considered.

“The idea is there’s six spots for the oil and gas industry, but that would include pro-industry sides like home builders and agricultural interests,” he said during the roundtable forum. “There should be six from the local control and the environmental side of things ... And then six civic leaders who as far as we can tell are not on the record one way or the other, who are what the Quakers call a fair witness.”

The governor acknowledges that there are logistics that still need to be figured out.

“We still have a lot to work through,”

he said. “You know, (such as) if you want a representative from agriculture, is it from the Cattlemen’s Association or the wheat growers?”

State Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, the chairman of the House Transportation and Energy Committee who crafted several pieces of energy-related legislation, said he is hopeful that the task force will result in legislation that is needed to tackle this “really thorny problem.”

“We need to make sure that everybody has a voice,” Tyler said in a phone interview. “Ballot initiatives are a huge sledgehammer and you never know what the consequences are going to be and you can’t make changes. And that’s not good policy.”

But DelGrosso said he doesn’t know “if you’ll actually see legislation come out of the commission.”

And, when asked how a battle over fracking would rank on the list of other controversial measures taken up by the General Assembly in recent years, DelGrosso said, “Extremely high.”

“The reality is the economic impact that the oil and gas industry has in Colorado is tremendous,” DelGrosso said.

Lincoln Station moving full steam ahead Development of transitoriented project picking up speed as economy rebounds

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When the Clock Tower Grill opened in Lincoln Station in October 2009, its staff felt a bit lonely.

The southeast light rail extension had opened in late 2006, but a battered economy delayed construction of many of the other buildings planned near the light rail stop that opened in November 2006.

“I think then it was more about the potential,” general manager Tyler Thompson said of the restaurant owner’s decision to open at Lincoln Station.

Five years later, that potential is coming to life, and the landscape looks strikingly different. A boutique salon, ballet fitness studio and other businesses share the Station Street building, which now is flanked by other buildings housing offices and medical suites.

Public art, including the iridescent glass piece “Sun Stream” erected on the side of Lincoln Station’s five-story parking garage and a plaza with a water feature, give visitors and light rail riders reasons to linger a while.

Construction is under way on an apartment complex a stone’s throw from the restaurant’s door along Park Meadows Drive, and another, larger complex is planned for construction this fall on the site’s west end.

Just across Park Meadows Drive, Kaiser Permanente’s six-story, 275,000-square-foot multi-specialty building opened in late 2013.

“Some of the plans have not come to fruition, but a lot of them have,” Thompson said.

“Kaiser, the apartment buildings — it’s a great area.”

With existing apartment complexes like the Metropolitan already next door and two others soon to come, the Clock Tower staff no longer minds its once-isolated post.

“It’s nice we’re the only game in town for

The complex developing around the Lincoln light rail station includes a water feature and public art. Two apartment complexes with a total of 371 units are planned there. Photo by Jane Reuter walking distance,” Thompson said.

The 35-acre property, while abutting the City of Lone Tree, is located in unincorporated Douglas County.

Lincoln Station’s evolution follows the path of most transit-oriented developments, which are designed as mixed-use, high-density residential and commercial areas focused on access to public transportation.

The complex currently under construction on Station Street east of Park Meadows Drive will include 101 units. The Lofts at Lincoln Station, developed by Niebur Development, is described as a Class-A, luxury property. It will include a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, average 787-square-feet each. Niebur anticipates leasing units in early 2015.

Construction on a second apartment complex between Station Way and the Metropolitan apartments will begin late this year, and wrap up in mid-2016. The Camden Property Trust project includes about 270 units.

Rent for the units, which range in size from 570 to 1,250-square-feet, will average $1,400.

Camden operates several apartment complexes in the Denver area, including Camden Belleview Station. Like its planned Lone Tree complex, it is within walking distance of the Belleview light rail station.

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Out of Darkness Walk returning Suicide-prevention effort is among largest in nation

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Just five years after it started, the Highlands Ranch-based South Metro Out of the Darkness Walk is among the largest and most successful in the nation.

The fifth annual event aimed at suicide prevention and awareness will hold its opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at Highlands Ranch High School.

Proceeds from the free, donation-driven walk benefit the Colorado Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

The event culminates with a 2.9-mile walk, but also includes music, food vendors, a silent auction, memory trees, a resource fair, opening ceremony and a butterfly release.

The 2013 event drew about 1,600 participants who helped raise $140,000. It was the ninth largest among 300 walks nationwide.

This year’s fundraising goal is $150,000.

Sheri Cole, who organized the initial South Metro walk after losing her son to suicide in 2009, is the AFSP’s Rocky Mountain area director. The region includes Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.

“Unfortunately, all three states are in the top 10 when it comes to suicide in the nation,” she said. “We have tremendous upside opportunity to always keep making a difference.”

Research indicates 90 percent of those who die by suicide suffer from a mental illness, most often depression. It’s a condition

SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS Most of the time, people who kill themselves show one or more of these warning signs before they take action: Talking about wanting to kill themselves, or saying they wish they were dead Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as hoarding medicine or buying a gun Talking about a specific suicide plan Feeling hopeless or having no reason to live Feeling trapped, desperate, or needing to escape from an intolerable situation Having the feeling of being a burden to others Feeling humiliated Having intense anxiety and/or panic attacks Losing interest in things, or losing the ability to experience pleasure Insomnia Becoming socially isolated and withdrawn from friends, family, and others Acting irritable or agitated Showing rage, or talking about seeking revenge for being victimized or rejected, whether or not the situations the person describes seem real Individuals who show such behaviors should be evaluated for possible suicide risk by a medical doctor or mental health professional.

For help, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Courtesy of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that’s treatable, Cole said.

“It’s not just someone that has a bad day and made a choice, so they’re a horrible person,” she said. “If you have juvenile diabetes, there’s something underlying the surface that’s going on inside your body that caused that. Suicide is a very complex disease. More needs to be done.

“If we can help eradicate the stigma and look at this like we do other illnesses, and continue to put the same time, energy and effort as we do toward other diseases, we’ll continue to make an impact.”

This year’s South Metro Walk chair, Laurie Freeman, lost both her teenage son and her husband to suicide.

“This is my therapy,” she said of her role as chair. “This is my way to heal and to make sure that other people don’t end up walking in the same shoes I’ve been walking in.

“If we can get the word out there that it’s a disease of the brain, talk about and get rid of the stigma that goes with the word suicide, do more research and open communication, we could eradicate suicide someday.”

Both women believe the pain they’ve experienced can help others dealing with similar losses or help avoid such losses altogether.

“We’ve learned so much now we didn’t know before we lost loved ones,” Cole said.

“We’d like our hindsight to become your foresight, so you don’t walk in these shoes.”

Jillian Freeman, daughter of event chair Laurie Freeman, spends some time caring for the Memory Tree at a previous Out of Darkness Walk in Highlands Ranch. The tree serves as a place where walkers can honor loved ones who died of suicide. Jillian Freeman lost both her brother and father to suicide within 10 months of one another. This year’s Out of Darkness Walk is Sept. 6 in Highlands Ranch. File photo The event isn’t just for those impacted by suicide.

“There are also others that are struggling,” Cole said. “This is a place for them to be able to come and not be alone.”

Registration for the Sept. 6 walk begins at 9 a.m. with the opening ceremony at 10 a.m.

In addition to the on-stage butterfly release that’s become part of the pre-walk events, participants this year can purchase their own butterflies for $10.

The walk is timed to coincide with National Suicide Prevention Week, which runs from Sept. 8-14.

Recycling law to hike paint prices Republicans raise hue and cry about consumer cost

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Paint prices will eventually go up under a new law aimed at promoting recycling.

The law, parts of which took effect last week, tacks on a fee for household paint purchases. The fee will go toward the creation of a paint recycling drop-off program.

State Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, who backed the legislation that led to the law, said she hopes the program will have a positive environmental impact.

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is not recycled,” Newell said of used paint cans. “It either ends up in landfills with paint inside cans or it ends up sitting in people’s basements, or it ends up in the water stream.”

The drop-off centers will be located at home improvement and hardware stores, where cans can be recycled at no cost.

“Retailers themselves don’t have to do this,” Newell said, “but the majority will want to be a retail recycling site because it drives traffic to their stores.”

The process of creating the program began last week. After the new year, retailers will get together to discuss the full implementation of the program, Newell said.

The per-can fee amount is not detailed in the legislation’s fiscal analysis,

but it is estimated that at least $93,000 in fees will be needed to be collected in the first year in order for the state to cover administrative costs.

The cost doesn’t sit well with Republicans, the overwhelming majority of whom voted against the bill earlier this year.

“Once again Governor ( John) Hickenlooper and the Democrats have created yet another burdensome program that heaps more unnecessary fees onto consumers in Colorado,” House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, said through an emailed statement.

“Now that this law has gone into effect, Coloradans can thank the Democrats for the increased cost of paint.”

School tip line now under state control New laws include change for violence reporting system

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The reorganization of a school violence hotline was among a handful of new safety laws that took effect last week.

The Safe2Tell Act moves an existing anonymous tip line from the nonprofit sector to a state-run program that is operated through the Department of Law. The program was set to shut down due to a lack of funding before the Legislature unanimously passed a bill earlier this year that transfers its control to the state.

The hotline was set up after the 1999 Columbine High School shootings as a way for students to provide anonymous reports of potential campus threats. The state claims that since its implementation, the hotline has prevented some school attacks and suicides and has led to intervention in more than 2,000 bullying instances.

“Students are often the first to hear threats against a school, or to see bul-

lying or drug use, so they play a critical role in preventing these problems,” state Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, a bill sponsor, said through an emailed statement. “Safe2Tell empowers students to break the silence in an anonymous, proactive way so that kids can focus on learning while at school.”

Also taking effect last week was a separate public safety effort that imposes new penalties on businesses that sell designer drugs.

The law subjects vendors who sell synthetic marijuana, often called “spice,” to civil liability. Synthetic drugs have been known to be more dangerous than marijuana and have resulted in some deaths.

“Despite their growing popularity, synthetic drugs are incredibly dangerous and this new law is a crucial step in taking action against these harmful substances,” state Rep. Lois Landgraf, R-Fountain, a bill sponsor, said through an emailed statement. “I’m comforted knowing this law is now in place to help keep synthetic drugs out of Colorado children’s hands.”

Also taking effect last week is a new public safety law that makes operating a vehicle chop shop a Class 4 felony. The law is meant to curb cases of automobile thefts in the state.

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Volunteer focuses on domestic violence Crisis Center provides shelter, legal help, more for victims

By Christy Steadman csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com

By day, Becki Rupp answers the phone and sends out emails, helps on presentations and plans events.

The 44-year-old marketer for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield likes her job, but it’s what she does at the Crisis Center — serving Douglas and Elbert counties — that fulfills her.

“It allows me to help plan and support the initiative that will help people,” Rupp said. “And improve their lives in the long term.”

Her introduction to the Crisis Center started in 2009 when she volunteered at the Future for Families Gala, an annual fundraiser for the organization that provides a safe house and services for victims of domestic violence. From there, Rupp volunteered at the safe house and, more recently, joined the board of directors.

“She’s got an incredible heart for the organization,” said Jennifer Walker, executive director of the Crisis Center. “An all-around great volunteer.”

After helping with the gala, Rupp saw how the Castle Rock-based organization was making a difference, so she decided to volunteer at the center’s shelter. She volunteered there for about three years, dedicating three hours a week.

The shelter is a 28-bed safe house in a confidential location for victims of domestic violence. Men, women and children may stay at the shelter to escape abuse, said Lynn Adams, marketing and community outreach coordinator for the Crisis Center.

“It’s really eye-opening to see how it plays out in people’s lives,” she said, adding that her time at the shelter gave her a firsthand look at the effects of domestic violence.

Rupp joined the 11-member board of directors in January 2013. She wanted to bring her marketing skills and previous experience from work with other nonprofit organizations to the center.

Becki Rupp, right, greets a participant of the Tour de Ladies event on July 12. The Tour de Ladies is a women-only cycling event in which the proceeds benefit the Castle Rock-based Crisis Center that serves all of Douglas and Elbert counties. Photo by David Starck “The dynamics shift a little,” she said.

“The board serves as the executive director’s boss.”

At the shelter, Rupp interacts with one to 10 people per week. As a board member, she cannot work directly with clients, but her efforts affect a larger number of people.

“This work has the opportunity to have an impact on the bigger picture,” Rupp said.

Clients who come to the shelter are not the only ones who benefit from the services and support the organization offers. The shelter also provides outpatient therapy and counseling, education and advocacy for the community.

Highway project includes closure of frontage road Portion of San Luis Street set for demolition as I-25 drivers prepare for major construction

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com An Interstate 25 frontage road and part of an existing on-ramp will be demolished as part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s lane-balancing project that begins this month.

A portion of San Luis Street running north from Lincoln Avenue to Bierstadt Way east of I-25 is slated for demolition to make way for an expanded interstate on-ramp and ease traffic flow to the ramp.

In its place, a multi-use trail will be constructed just east of the current street.

The stretch of San Luis that extends from Bierstadt Way, on which Hacienda Colorado and the Lincoln Station pedestrian overpass is located, to Jamaica Street will remain.

“Right now there’s a really confusing intersection on Lincoln just east of I-25,” CDOT project manager Dole Grebenik said, referring to the San Luis/Lincoln intersection. “The existing San Luis alignment will become the new I-25 on ramp. It lines up better with the intersection. It’s safer and has better visibility.

The existing I-25 on-ramp is going to be removed and abolished completely.”

CDOT will construct a 10-foot-wide, multi-use trail from Lincoln Avenue north on the east side of San Luis’ cur-

rent alignment.

No businesses have direct access to San Luis on the portion that is set for demolition.

“The frontage road is more of a back road to here, so I don’t think it’s going to affect us much,” Hacienda Colorado host Nicole Vargo said, adding most people use Meridian Boulevard to reach the restaurant. “We are always very busy. I don’t think anyone will let a closed road keep them from their Mexican food.”

The Candlewood Suites hotel also backs to the soon-to-close portion of San Luis.

“I don’t foresee it being much of a problem,” general manager David Halverson said.

Grebenik said it may inconvenience some employees at CH2M Hill; its world headquarters are on Jamaica Street east of I-25. But he said no one has voiced significant objection.

“Some people may have to drive a few more seconds or half minute than they normally would have,” he said.

“We worked through a pretty significant right-of-way process. All those business on San Luis are on board. I think everyone understands the need for the project so much, they’ve all been agreeable.”

The $35 million lane-balancing project, which will add a lane to I-25 in both directions between Lincoln Avenue and County Line Road, is set for completion in December 2016.

Grebenik said closing San Luis will be among the first phases of construction, and likely will occur in mid- to late September.

Often, people who are not directly exposed to domestic violence fail to notice the impact on society, Rupp said. A person who is abused cannot be a productive community member, one example being in the workplace, she said, and children who are exposed to domestic violence may develop behavioral problems or have troubles in school, thus affecting their peers.

Intervention is important, but education and prevention are also critical, Rupp said.

“(It’s) not just slapping a Band-Aid on the immediate situation, but healing the deeper wound,” she said. “Reaching way beyond the shelter, deep into the community.”

She may not be able to end world hunger, or create world peace, Rupp said, but “you’ve got to start somewhere.”

For Rupp, that somewhere is the Crisis Center.

“It fulfills,” she said, “the do-gooder in me.”

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August 14, 2014

City’s new K-9 meets community Dozens of parties mark National Night Out

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The thing that stood out the most at Littleton’s National Night Out parties, held at more than 40 locations throughout the city on Aug. 5, was the number of kids running around.

“There are lots of younger families moving in again,” said Joan Graf, who was at Curt Samuelson’s party in South Park. “It’s good to see.”

Samuelson, a member of the city’s planning board, has been holding NNO parties for the last decade or so. One year he won a contest sponsored by Outback Steakhouse and was able to grill up steaks for the whole neighborhood.

But the highlight of this year’s event, besides the ice-cream sundaes, was a visit from Koda, the city’s new K-9. Still just a puppy himself at 2 years old, the German shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix had a blast playing with the bunches of little ones running around the street, chasing balls tossed by his handler, Officer John Jones.

Little Natalie Ryan, 2, was entranced

by Koda, and the feeling was mutual. She proudly showed off her light-up police badge, donated by the Littleton Police

Department for all the kids. Natalie’s dad, Kenneth, said his family moved to the neighborhood just three days before last year’s event.

“It was nice to get to meet the neighbors right away,” he said.

Along with Koda, Jones and Officer Cindy Mitchell had a prisoner in tow.

Decked out in stripes and weighed down by a ball and chain, he seemed relatively harmless.

“I just love going around and seeing the people,” said Dave Cox, serving his fourth NNO sentence. “It’s time I gladly serve.”

Cox is actually a volunteer with the Littleton Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association, which plays a huge role in pulling off NNO events each year. Its mission, according to its website, is to “develop a growing nucleus of responsible, well-informed citizens who, with continuous training and cooperation with our police department, will provide a safer, better place in which to live while providing an opportunity to volunteer and offer services to our community.”

LPCAAA members have all graduated from the Littleton Police Citizens Academy, which is now accepting applications for the fall session. Littleton residents are invited to learn all about police policy and procedure during this 11-week course, which meets on Thursdays. For more information, visit www.littletongov.org, on the police department’s page.

For Koda the K-9 and little Natalie Ryan, both 2 years old, it was love at first sight. Photo by Jennifer Smith

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Evergreen duo’s tiny home gets big attention

“Primary Colors” by Littleton photographer Andy Marquez will be available at the Affordable Arts Festival on Aug. 24 at Arapahoe Community College. Courtesy photos

Original art at ACC has bargain prices Festival devoted to affordable works returns

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “Last year, I sold a piece originally priced at $795 for $100,” Littleton photographer Andy Marquez said of the Affordable Art Festival at Arapahoe Community College. “The customer was extremely happy.” Marquez will be in Booth 42 when the show returns later this month.

Like other established artists, both local and national, who participate in the Affordable Art Festival, Marquez had accumulated some surplus inventory and wished to sell it to make room for new work in his gallery. This concept has been successful elsewhere in the country, where show manager Jim Delutes had observed it and brought it to Colorado last year at ACC. Potter Peggy Crago and metal artist Rick Martin, both of Englewood, will also be there, as will award winners from other shows, such as sculptor Arabella Tattershall, who won Best of Show at the 2013 Downtown Denver Arts Festival, and plein air painter Deborah McAllister of Lakewood, who won numerous awards last season. Sean Brown of Houston, who is also signed on as an exhibitor, has jewelry in former Secretary of State Madeline Albright’s famous collection.

Jim Delutes, who also runs the large Downtown Denver Arts Festival on Memorial Day weekend, said that over 130 artists will show and sell works for $100 or less from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 24, from tents on Arapahoe Community College’s wide west lawn at the Littleton campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive.

Admission costs $5 per person, which will go to the ACC Foundation for scholarships to deserving students.

Delutes mentions easy access from RTD’s C and D light-rail lines and lots of free parking on the campus. He also mentions the show’s popularity and a long line of art lovers waiting to get in.

Music will add to the pleasure of attending: At the north end of the festival, John (Jake) Jacobs will perform on the dulcimer and at the south end, attendees will find classical and acoustic guitar duo Skanson and Hansen.

Twelve’s number is up

Metal art by Rick Martin of Englewood will be available at the Affordable Art Festival on Aug. 24 at ACC.

IF YOU GO The 2014 Affordable Art Festival will be held on the west lawn of Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24. Admission: $5, which benefits the ACC Foundation. Information: affordableartsfestival.com.

Evergreen couple Kristen Moeller and David Cottrell and their two dogs were already living in a 1,200-square-foot tight space when their home burned to the ground, a casualty of the Lower North Fork Fire.

Everything was gone save the dogs and some wedding pictures Moeller snagged before evacuating. As they rebuilt their lives after such a tremendous loss, they opted to rebuild their dwelling — this time a 500-square-foot tiny home, less than half the size of their former house.

Either by choice or by circumstance, there’s a growing number of homeowners joining the tiny house movement, as featured in the series “Tiny Home Nation”, on A&E’s sibling network FYI. TV hosts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin travel across America to document miniature houses and their full-size inhabitants.

The episode about the Evergreen couple, “Rocky Mountain Mansion,” airs at 8 p.m. MDT on Aug. 13 on FYI. According to the “Tiny House Nation” website, www.fyi.tv/shows/tiny-housenation, “Renovation experts and hosts, Weisbarth and Giffin, travel across America to show off ingenious small spaces and the inventive people who live in them, as well as help new families design and construct their own mini-dream home in a space no larger than 500 square feet. From a micro-apartment in New York City to a caboose car turned home in Montana to a micro-sized mobile home for road tripping - this is a series that celebrates the exploding movement of tiny homes. From pricey to budget friendly, `Tiny House Nation’ is not a typical design show, but one that proves size doesn’t always matter - it’s creativity that counts.”

Lowest prices for tiny homes hover around $20,000, depending on the construction and labor cost, while customized homes with upgrades can run upwards of $50,000.

Pottery by Englewood Potter Peggy Crago will be shown at the Affordable Art Festival on Aug. 24.

Twelve, the Ballpark neighborhood restaurant that much-lauded chef-owner Jeff Osaka opened in November 2008, will serve its last supper on Aug. 23 in the 2233 Larimer location.

Osaka said he plans to reopen in a new space that allows more seating than the tiny eatery now accommodates.

“I opened Twelve on the same day that Barack Obama was elected president of the United States, and I’m closing Twelve on my 50th birthday, so I guess you could say that I’m a man who marks milestones,” said Osaka, whose own mark on the Denver dining scene has resulted in a swell of accolades, including a 2014 James Beard semifinalist nomination for Best Chef Southwest.

Osaka, who opened Twelve when the Ballpark area was still in its infancy, rose to culinary prominence with his seasonally intensive, peak-produce menus that changed on the first day of each month, an endeavor that resulted in 70 menus and more than 1,000 different dishes.

For reservations through Aug. 23, call 303-293-0287 or go to www.opentable. com.

After Twelve closes, the space will become Butcher’s Bistro, a retail butcher shop and restaurant helmed by Scott Bauer, the regional manager of Snooze, and Tyson Holzheimer, the regional chef at Snooze. Butcher’s Bistro plans to open in October, serving lunch, happy hour and dinner from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

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It’s All Colorado at Depot show Exhibit puts `Western’ into Welcome Week

IF YOU GO The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, operated by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, is usually open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.

During Western Welcome Week, it is open those hours every day. 303-795-0781.

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Depot Art Gallery advertised its annual All Colorado Show to Colorado artists through CAfé (Call for Entries) this year and had an enthusiastic response: There were 348 entries, of which the show could only accept 70, so juror Joanne Burney had a demanding job.

Burney, a widely experienced Denver artist who teaches at the Art Students League, selected a range of styles and put together a good-looking show, which will hang in Littleton’s vintage red depot through August, with extra hours during WWW. A sculpture, “Desert Plants” by Michael Mladjan, is placed on a table in the center of the baggage room and attracts immediate attention when one enters. Created from rusted steel, it was awarded “Best of Show” by Burney.

On the upper level of the baggage room, to the right, a viewer finds Michael Adkins’ “Silver Strand,” a 30-by-24-inch oil painting, a landscape done in the artist’s studio from a plein air painting created at dawn at the Fish-

er Tower near Moab, Utah. A yellow sky glows as the day begins. “The prominent monolith is the Titan,” he said.

Adkins has had a busy several years participating in plein air painting events in the West, and is also exhibiting his work currently in the Plein Air Artists of Colorado National Juried Art Show at Abend Gallery in Denver.

He is waiting to hear on admission to the 2014 Enchanted Lands Exhibit in New Mexico and will trek to the Colorado town of Victor in August; Escalante, Utah in September; and back to Moab in October.

Other winners in the All Colorado Show are: second place, Stephen Shugart, for “Pink Trailer,” mixed media; and third place: Marilyn Koblitz, for “When Worlds Collide II,” mixed media.

Burney awarded honorable mentions to Sheila Littlehorn, Jessica Rein, Barbara Rogers, Stanley Schwartz and Carla Stoltzfus.

“Silver Strand,” a 24-inch by 30-inch oil painting by Mark Akins, won first place in the All Colorado Show at the Depot Art Gallery in Littleton. The annual show is a Western Welcome Week event. Courtesy photo

CURTAIN TIME Musical about silent days

“Mack and Mabel” by Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman is a musical about silent-film director Mack Sennett

and his favorite star, Mabel Normand.

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Ignite at Fox “Rent,” Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning musical about young New York types, plays through Aug. 31 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Presented by Ignite Theatre Company. Directed by Keith Rabin Jr. and Amy Osatinski. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Aug. 11; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26/$19. In the tradition set by “Rent,” 10 RUSH tickets at $10 will be available a half hour before each performance.720-362-2696, ignitetheatre.com.

Classy chassis “Hands on a Hard Body,” a tale of diverse folks and a truck they desire, plays in repertory through Aug. 21.

Check website for schedule — the company is also presenting “Les Miserables” through Aug. 23 — and one could plan a mini-vacation in scenic Grand Lake, where the theater is located at 800

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Yacht Club sets sail

Yacht Club, a community bar inspired by the casual drinking and social cultures from around the world, will open Aug. 20 in the center area at the Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., in the space formerly occupied by the CapRock Farm Bar. Owned by Mary Wright, the Yacht Club aims to be a gathering place for locals, visitors and industry professionals.

A full service bar, the Yacht Club will build on the idea of social drinking. ”We want the space to have something for everyone and also showcase how diverse the world of booze can be,” Wright said. “In the islands, you have Ti Punch, in Spain (there are) sherry or gin and tonics, as well as favorites here like juleps, cobblers, or a shot and a beer. At the Yacht Club we will showcase some of these ideas, as well as some of our own.”

`Taste’ makes return

Take a bite (or 12) out of Douglas County at the 12th annual Taste of Douglas County, where local restaurateurs will show off fine fare from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Douglas County Events Center.

“Twelve years ago I realized that Douglas County had a fine selection of restaurants and decided to put on an event that would highlight many of those places to area residents,” said Mike Boyle, host of the Restaurant Show on Newstalk KNUS 710 AM radio and Comcast Channel 8.

“This will give people an inexpensive evening out while enjoying wonderful cuisine

Grand Ave. Tickets and information: rockymountainrep.com.

Die! You scoundrel!

“Shakespeare to the Death” is presented through Aug. 16 at Spark Theater, 985 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Famous death scenes from various plays by the Bard. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: sparktheater.org.

Iconic play “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams plays through Sept. 7 at Vintage theatre, 1468Dayton St., Aurora.

Directed by Craig Bond. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: $26 ($21 advance), vintagetheatre.com.

Summer Shakespeare “As You Like It” is presented by TheatreWorks (Colorado Springs) at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through Aug. 23. Tickets: theatreworkscs.org. For detailed Location directions:rockledgeranch.com/about/ location.

from many area restaurants and food service establishments.”

Restaurants and other dining establishments will offer selections from appetizers to main courses to desserts. Tickets are $10 in advance or $20 at the door. Kids four years old and under are free. The admission ticket includes food from each of these various establishments and free parking.

Restaurants participating include Old Stone Church, Pegasus on the Square, Outback Steakhouse, Old Chicago, Rockyard American Grill & Brewery, Crave Real Burgers, Fowl Line Sports Grill, Stumpy’s Pizza, and many more. There will be beverages from Lost Coffee, Sugarland Sodas, Keva Juice smoothies and more.

Additional information is available at www.tasteofdouglascounty.com or by calling Boyle at 303-903-0017.

Overheard Eavesdropping on a man and his mother: “Mom, why don’t we go to the optometrist so you can get bifocals?”

“If I have bifocals, I’ll look old.”

“You’re almost 88. You’re wearing two pairs of glasses now and you have one pair resting on your forehead while you use the other one. That kinda makes you look old.”

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/ pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Bob Hoffman, shows off a Victoria Lily leaf he grew at Hudson Gardens. Hoffman, who passed away recently, volunteered extensively in the water gardens, was president of the Colorado Water Garden Society, and volunteered at Denver Botanic Gardens. Photo by Dorothy Martinez

Volunteer brought own color to world of plants Gardener remembered with naming of beautiful place

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Bob Hoffman delighted in showing off the spiny undersides of exotic Victoria lilies, as well as in growing, planting and nurturing an impressive collection of lilies, lotuses, cannas, papyruses and many other plant varieties that thrive with wet feet.

His family and fellow gardeners feel an acute sense of loss since he passed away on July 18, but are consoled by remembering his really substantial contributions to his community. He was active with, and recently president of, the Colorado Water Garden Society. Volunteers support gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens and Hudson Gardens, planting, dividing, coaxing and caring for a colorful variety of plants.

Often attired in waders, he and other volunteers give these special spots the ongoing attention they require to thrive, which includes specific shelter and care through the winter.

Fran Hoffman said her husband, who spent 15 years in the Air Force before coming to work at Lockheed Martin in Colorado, started talking about his long-awaited pond as soon as they moved into their home on the west side of Littleton — but they had little kids and it had to wait until their son, Mike, could swim at age 8. “Then I said, `Go for it.’

We all dug that first pond and learned a lot. At first, it wasn’t big enough,” she remembered.

Bob Hoffman was born in 1943 in Illinois, attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as a physical education major and spent 15 years in the Air Force. He and Fran were married in 1968 and had two children: Mike, who lives in Colorado, and Jennifer, who passed away on May 1. Grandson Austin lives with Fran and attends elementary school nearby.

While he had no formal education in horticulture, Hoffman quietly and steadily pursued a love of plants, developing true expertise in his chosen specialty. “He read a lot, volunteered at Chatfield and we all volunteered at Denver Botanic Gardens,” Fran said. There he worked with aquatic plant expert Joe Tomocik and his successor Tamara Kilbane.

Hoffman was active with the Rocky Mountain Koi Club and the Mile High Garden Railroad Club — which means he helped with the model train that delights visitors at Hudson Gardens, according to friend and fellow club member Jim Arneill.

“His vast knowledge of Hudson Gardens, the lilies, lotus and the myriad of hardy and tropical plants was sometimes hard to fathom,” recalled friend and fellow plant lover Dorothy Martinez in a tribute she wrote — remembering a man who was “kind, generous, devoted, humble, easygoing, gentle, warm, open, giving and diplomatic.”

At a reception at Hudson Gardens following the July 25 memorial service, director Rich Meredith announced that the water gardens Hoffman had recently redesigned would be named in his honor.

Visitors can walk towards the southwest corner of the gardens to enjoy this quiet, beautiful place.

Drummer brings blend of cultures Paa Kow band to play in Denver on Aug. 25

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Drummer/ bandleader Paa Kow (pah ko) was born in Ghana into a family where his mother and uncle were professional musicians. They would haul a generator to the next village, which like his, had no electricity, and play a concert. When he was 7 years old, he started to play with their touring band — with a cowbell. “Our home was called “the musicians’ house,” he recalls.

Soon, he was playing congas and a drum set with the band. He was discovered by Ghanaian pop star Amakye Dede (am-achay dayday) when he traveled to the capital of Accra.

He went to live there, playing and touring with the nation’s top musicians while still a teenager.

While in Accra, he met a student from the University of Colorado-Boulder, Peyton Sheffield, who was looking for a drummer to study with. Sheffield was directed to Paa Kow and a strong friendship developed. The American musician wanted to help Paa Kow take his music to the world.

In 2007, with support from CU professor Kwasi Ampene, the young drummer was invited to the Boulder university as guest artist and teacher.

His Afro-fusion sound developed as he played with musicians in the U.S. He put out a first two-disc recording, “Hand Come, Hand Go,” in 2012.

Now 30 years old, Kow has continued to travel with his By All Means Band, with eight members and sometime a guest star — such as trumpeter/CU professor Brad Goode.

He said his bassist is also from Ghana and other musicians are from the U.S. They have played in Lincoln, Omaha, Iowa City, Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston and more.

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African Jazz drummer Paa Kow and his By All Means Band will perform on Aug. 25 at Dazzle Jazz. Courtesy photo

IF YOU GO Paa Kow and the By All Means Band will play at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 at Dazzle Jazz Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver. The show is described as “World Music Night With Paa Kow.” 303-839-5100, dazzlejazz.com.

A second album, “Ask,” will be released with a 7 p.m. performance at Denver’s Dazzle on Aug. 25.

“Ask” contains all new music, Kow said.

“When I lay down a foundation with percussion, Caribbean, with the bass,” new songs are developed. “The new record is African — my own stuff …” It was recorded in Boulder.

Kow shared his vision: “I want to go every place in the world … I’m ready for it. It’s what my life has been. If Japan comes — I’m going.”

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Kilts and swords

Attendees have opportunities to learn Scottish history at festival

By Christy Steadman csteadman @coloradocommunitymedia.com

A lot of people don’t know the history of Scotland, said Aidan Riehm, 14, but attendees of the 51st annual Scottish Festival had plenty of opportunities to learn about it.

Riehm and the rest of the Wolves, a subgroup of the Renaissance Scots, portrayed Scotland in the 1740s, which was before the Battle of Culloden, he said.

“We portray Scotland, so we don’t like to show how we were beat,” Riehm said.

At the festival Aug. 9 and 10 at Highland Heritage Regional Park in Highlands Ranch, the Wolves were challenging people to sword fight in a style of fighting called Butcher of Cumberland, one that came out of the Battle of Culloden.

Although the swords that participants and the Wolves used at the festival were wooden, Riehm said he has gone through about four to five years of training to use an actual sword that would have been used in that time period.

Members of the Association of Living History were representing five different wartime periods, from the War of 1812 through the Vietnam War. There were many Scottish units in the British army, said John Steinle, who was representing the Maryland Militia from the War of 1812.

“The Germans called them `the ladies from Hell,’ ” Steinle said, “because they wore kilts.”

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ABOVE: The Renaissance Scots perform at the 51st Scottish Festival in Highlands Ranch.

RIGHT: Aidan Riehm, 14, left, gives Cassie Wertz, 7, a lesson in sword fighting at the 51st Scottish Festival, which took place Aug. 9 and 10 at Highland Heritage Regional Park.

BELOW: The Association of Living History gives an artillery demonstration at the 51st Scottish Festival in Highlands Ranch.

The Morris Dancers perform at the 51st Scottish Festival, which took place Aug. 9 and 10 at Highland Heritage Regional Park in Highlands Ranch. Photos by Christy Steadman

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If water blossoms float your boat ...

In the Monet Pool at Denver Botanic Gardens, water lilies, lotuses and other aquatic plants are at their peak — and are enhanced by Dale Chihuly’s glass sculptural works floating next to them.

On Aug. 15, the annual Water Blossom Festival is celebrated by the Colorado Water Garden Society and the Botanic Gardens.

International water gardeners are in town for a four-day symposium, and extra events are planned that are open to the public.

The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature local vendors, such as Tagawa Gardens, and information about how to grow these lovely plants.

Free guided tours at 1 and 3 p.m.

Also, at 2 p.m., Ebi Condo, curator of the Japanese Garden, will offer a special tour of this popular spot.

Both events are free with general admission, which will also allow a wider tour of the Chihuly pieces located throughout the gardens.

Information: colowatergardensociety. org.

Denver Botanic Gardens is located at 1007 York St. in Denver.

A chance to sing The Castle Rock Chorale will hold placement auditions from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock.

Season plans include a performance of “Carmina Burana” with the Lone Tree Symphony.

Prospective members should email: info@castlerockchorale.org to schedule an audition and ask questions.

Full of Flamenco Cherokee Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, will offer an evening of Spanish Gypsy music and dance with Rene Heredia and his company of Flamenco dancers from 7 -10 p.m. on Aug. 22 in the Veranda Tent.

A $55 ticket includes a castle tour and cash bar. Cherokeeranch.org, 303-6884600.

Show in Castle Rock

The Greater Castle Rock Art Guild will present Tadashi Hayakawa painting on Aug. 28, in the Thursday Open Studios series (4-ish to 9 p.m.)

Visit the gcrag.com website for information on many upcoming classes and exhibits.

The studio, Art on the Edge, is at 317 Wilcox St. in Castle Rock.

Musicians invited

The Arapahoe Community College string orchestra seeks violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players of all ages to participate in this community orchestra.

You do not have to be an ACC student to join.

Rehearsals are at 5 p.m. on Mondays.

For information, contact Dr. Hidemi Matsushita at 303-797-5867 or hidemi. matsushita@arapahoe.edu.

Photo exhibit at Curtis

Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, opened its popular annual photography exhibit “Greenwood … and Beyond” on Aug. 8.

It runs through Sept. 12. On Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m., juror Eric Biggerstaff will give a free lecture on “The Fine Art of Photography.”

Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays. 303-797-1779.

Young in spotlight

Spotlight Performing Arts Center’s students ages 4-10 present “Toy Story” at 5 p.m. on Aug. 27 at 6328 E. County Line Road, #102.

Water Lilies and Chihuly glass sculptures float in Monet’s Pond at the Denver Botanic Gardens, where there will be a Water Blossom Festival on Aug.15, sponsored by the Colorado Water Garden Society. Photo by Jim Arneill Tickets cost $8. Also coming soon: “High School Musical” with performers ages 5-17 years old on Sept. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $12. Auditions are scheduled for “Frozen” (teens and children 6 and older) and for “Frozen Jr.” (ages 3-10) at 4 p.m. Sept. 19, with weekly rehearsals until January performances.

Information and tuition rates: spotlightperformers.com or 720-443-2623.

Benefit has international flair “A Sip and Taste of Culture,” an evening of wine and beer tasting and international cuisine from local restaurants, will benefit Littleton’s Immigrant Integration Initiative (LI3) program, which helps documented immigrants on their journey to becoming community citizens.

It will be held from 6 t0 8 p.m. on Aug. 28 at FirstBank, 101 W. County Line Road, Littleton.

Tickets: $30/two for $50, connectingimmigrants.org or at the door.

San Diego to Denver “In Lak’ech San Diego to Denver: You Are My Other Self” runs from Aug. 15 to Oct. 4 at the Center for Visual Arts, Metropolitan State University’s gallery at 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.

Co-curators David Avalos and Cecily Cullen have invited artists from Colorado and San Diego to “challenge our assumptions, invite us to re-invent ourselves and to create a revolutionary culture through empathy and collective effort,” according to David Avalos, Richard T. Castro Visiting Professor.

Additional events: “Puentes Si, Paredes No: Building Bridges Not Walls” in September.

CVA hours: 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays; open until 8 p.m. on first and third Fridays.

It’s summer in library basement Art in Littleton show brings sense of light

IF YOU GO Bemis Library is at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Paintings are for sale. The exhibit will be open during library hours. 303-795-3961.

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Well-known Denver painter Jackie McFarland was juror for the Roxborough Arts Council’s “Summer in the Arts” exhibit, on display in the lower level of Bemis Library through August. The artworks are, in general, representational and sunny, summery in subject and color choices. It’s a most pleasant spot to sit and soak in the colors and mood.

Artist Patricia Jenkins won the Best of Show ribbon for her tumbling abstract acrylic, “Eggs Over Easy,” which has strong black linear elements twisting through bright-colored shapes. She was a longtime teacher who now has her own company, Faux to Finish, which creates murals and faux finishes. She also enjoys sculpting in bronze, which is perhaps reflected in this painting — it looks like it wants to burst out of the canvas into a third dimension.

The Roxborough Arts Council, incorporated in 2007, also maintains a gallery to display and sell members’ art at 8361 North Rampart Range Road, Unit 104, in the Waterton Canyon area. Membership is open to all Colorado artists, we were told — artists at all levels of expertise are welcomed.

As a 501(c) (3) corporation, with a

strong connection to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, the organization offers educational activities and community service related to artistic enrichment. To learn more, visit roxartscouncil.com.

There is a reception on the second Friday of each month at the gallery from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Other awards selected by McFarland include: a juror’s award to Sandra Ager for her oil painting “Broken Lantern”; 2-D first place to “Optimist,” oil by Betsy Duzan (who recently had a show at Town Hall Arts Center); 2-D second place to a pastel, “Reflection,” by Judie Seyffert; 2-D honorable mentions to Susan Labate and Phyllis Vandehaar.

Photography is hung in the main lower library area, with first place to Bert Paredes for his brightly patterned “Technicolor Train Station”; second place: “Havasu Falls” by Dave Jones; honorable mention: Bert Paredes’ “Old Brick Kiln.”

From a few 3-D entries, McFarland awarded first place to Pan McReynolds’ “History of the United States” and second place to Kathy Ham’s “Alice Teapot.”

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THINGS DO MUSIC/CONCERTS

JAZZ ON THE GREEN LATE-SUMMER SWING THE HIGHLANDS Ranch Concert Band’s big band group Swing

Shift concludes its summer concert series at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Program is free; bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the music. Go to www.hrconcertband.org or call Kelley at 303-683-4102.

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST PERFORMS

TRAIL MAINTENANCE OUTINGS

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST Ted Hohenstein will perform at each of the Castle Country Assisted Living houses Thursday, Aug. 14. Performances are at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker.

Hohenstein entertains audiences with inspirational music on his acoustic guitar and patterns his style after James Taylor. These performances are free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.

RIDGELINE WRANGLERS host trail maintenance outings to help maintain and improve the soft surface trails at Ridgeline Open Space in the Meadows in Castle Rock.

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the trailhead parking lot off of Coachline Road. Outings are completed by 11:30 a.m. Bring gloves, sunscreen or hat, and water. Tools will be provided.

Contact Lisa Sorbo at 303-814-7456 or lsorbo@crgov.com. Outings will be Saturdays, Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25.

MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO VETERANS

HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MEETING

THE JOE Peterson 10-piece Dance Orchestra and the Andrews Singers will perform a musical tribute to veterans at an outdoor concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Songs from World War I, World War II and more recent wars will be featured. Based in Littleton, the Joe Peterson Dance Orchestra has performed for more than 22 years throughout the Denver metro area. Hot dogs, brats, burgers and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Call the library at 303-795-3961.

AN OPEN public meeting for the updating of a multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Local jurisdictions are required to have FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plans to better position resources in advance of a disaster and to qualify for mitigation funding from FEMA. Douglas County is the lead agency for updating the plan.

For information, call Anne L. Walton at 303-814-4356.

RHYOLITE DEMONSTRATION, PRESENTATION

EVENTS

IN CONJUNCTION with the exhibit “Building with Rhyolite,” the

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Castle Rock Museum plans a short talk from local historian Jerry Persall on the origins of rhyolite, followed by a demonstration from local stone mason Tom Smith, who will demonstrate how rhyolite is cut to size and trimmed by hand. The program is from 1:30-3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16, at Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-3164 or email crmuseum@comcast.net for information. Refreshments will be served.

16, at Castlewood Library, 6379 S. Unita St., Centennial.

CHERRY HILLS Community Church presents the Global Leadership Summit on Thursday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 15, at 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Live via simulcast from Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, this year’s speaker lineup includes filmmaker, actor and philanthropist Tyler Perry; Passion City Church pastor and Passion Movement founder Louie Giglio; and best-selling author Patrick Lencioni.

Register at www.chcc.org (priority code LEAD14HS). Contact Roxanne Dennett, 303-3258281 or rdennett@chcc.org.

POURING FOR A PURPOSE AROUND THE World in 80 Wines, a wine tasting, dinner and program to benefit Gateway Battered Women’s Services, is at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Wellshire Event Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. The event also features a silent auction. For information and reservations, call 303-343-1856.

FREE FILM IN THE PARK JOIN THE Highlands Ranch Community Association for its final free film in the park of the summer, “The Lego Movie” on Friday, Aug. 15, at Civic Green Park, 9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Movie starts at dusk. Go to www.hrcaonline.org and click on the calendar for more information.

ROAD TO 1914

FESTIVAL DAY AT WESTERN WELCOME WEEK LITTLETON’S ANNUAL Western Welcome Week culminates with Festival Day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Events take place throughout the morning and afternoon, but the highlight is the Grand Parade from 10 a.m. to noon. The parade starts at Gallup Street, then makes its way down Littleton Boulevard toward and through downtown Littleton. Thousands attend each year. After the parade, many stick around for the food, entertainment and vendors on Main Street. For more information, go to www.westernwelcomeweek.org/

HUDSON GARDENS SUMMER CONCERTS THE HUDSON Gardens & Event Center presents its 16th summer

concert season. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, go to www. altitudetickets.com. Go to www.hudsongardens.org for details. The lineup: Sunday, Aug. 17, Little River Band (with 18-piece orchestra); Sunday, Aug. 24, Night Ranger (pictured below); and Saturday, Aug. 30, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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GRAB YOUR dancing shoes and sunglasses and half-step your

way to O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr. in Parker, for a concert by Jim Ehrlich and the Polka Mates at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. Go to www.Parkerarts.org for details.

KNOWN AS one of the best golf tournaments in Highlands Ranch, the Business Classic provides members the opportunity to enjoy a day on the links with business friends, clients or prospects, and network with Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce leadership, board members and elected officials. This year, a percentage of money raised will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Highlands Ranch. The tournament is Monday, Aug. 18, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at the Highlands Ranch Golf Club. Go to www. highlandsranchchamber.org.

STORYTELLING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DISCOVER THE joys of bringing storytime fun and early literacy activities to children in childcare centers in Douglas County. No experience necessary — just a love of reading to children. Volunteer workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Workshop includes program orientation and tips for building your confidence as you get started. To register, call Geri at 303-688-7658 or visit www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

DANCE WITH THE STARS SKY CLIFF Center presents a fun filled evening for adults with special needs. “Dance with the Stars” is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock.

Call 303-814-2863. Admission is $5.

CELEBRATE SUMMER AT FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER ENJOY A handcrafted, locally grown, four-course dinner at one long table set under the Pavilion tent at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, with the historic Scottish castle and the rugged Rocky Mountains as the backdrop. Each course will be paired with wine or liquors to make your taste buds sing. Rustic, yet elegant, this farm dinner is from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Cherokee Ranch, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Call the reservation hotline at 303-688-4600. Cost includes the four-course meal, cash bar and a musical performance.

EDUCATIONAL HUNTGATE MASSACRE PRESENTATION THE CASTLE Rock Historical Society welcomes Jeff Broome of Arapahoe Community College speaking about the Huntgate Massacre. The presentation is free and begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Call 303-814-3164 or email crmuseum@ comcast.net.

alities, politics and military build-up leading to The Great War in commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of World War I. This free event is presented by the University of Denver’s Osher Lifelong Learning and Douglas County Libraries. Program is at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

JOIN PARK interpreter Warren Coker for an introduction to the history of stone tools and the basics of flintknapping. Learn how breaking and splitting stone into useful tools is a vital part of Native American life in this area. Meet at the visitor center, off S. Highway 83 in Franktown. Program is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.

SHABBAT IN THE PARK SERVICE

HELP SAVE A LIFE: LEARN CPR

B’NAI CHAIM, a Reform Jewish Congregation serving southwest metro Denver, will

have its annual Shabbat in the Park service at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Clement Park, Pavilion 5, 7306 W. Bowles, Littleton. New spiritual leader Cantor Kim Harris will lead the service. Attendees are invited to bring a non-dairy potluck dish. All are welcome. See www.bnaichaim.org for more information.

FOUR OUT of five cardiac arrests happen at home. Would you be prepared to help?

Learn CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) with training classes from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Aug. 16 and Nov. 8, at Castle Rock Fire Headquarters, 300 Perry St. Participants will earn certification through the American Heart Association.

Register at www.CRGov.com/registration or call 303-660-1066.

SENSORY GARDEN OPENS

SNAKES ALIVE IN CASTLEWOOD CANYON

STAR CENTER, a treatment center for children with sensory challenges, and the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation plan Playground Rock, a fundraising event and grand opening of the center’s new Sensory Garden. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at 5420 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village. The Nacho Men will perform during the event. Register at www.regonline.com/playgroundrock.

WISH TO know more about snakes? Join park ranger Lisa Naughton for a fun and exciting introduction to snakes. Come and meet our resident bull snakes, Sid and Nancy, and watch them eat their weekly meal. Program is from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, in the visitor center off S. Highway 83 in Franktown. Call 303-688-5242 for more information.

DOUGLAS COUNTY HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL ROUNDUP

CASTLEWOOD CANYON RANGER TALK

THE NEXT Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16, at Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. The roundup is a way for the public to properly dispose of household waste that could otherwise contaminate our water supply, the air and landfills. Many common products found in the home may be hazardous and should be used and disposed of carefully. Visit www.highlandsranch.org or call 303-846-6249 for more information.

CELEBRATE THE 25th annual Douglas County Libraries Storytelling Festival with Margaret Read MacDonald, John Stansfield and Bonnie Phipps. A free evening concert starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, will provide fun for the whole family. No registration required.

JOIN CASTLEWOOD Canyon park rangers for a weekly presentation, topic of their choice, at our Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask our rangers any questions you may have about the park.

Meet at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater off of the Lake Gulch Trail. Program is at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Call 303-688-5242.

TOUR OF 17-MILE HOUSE

HERITAGE WALKING TOURS

ENJOY AN informal tour of the historic 1860s 17-Mile House just north of Parker. Tours

THE CASTLE Rock Historical Society and Museum plan Heritage walking tours of historic downtown Castle Rock. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum. Bike and group tours are available by reservation. Tour dates are Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27. For information, or reservations for group or bike tours, contact the museum at 303-814-3164 or crmuseum@comcast.net.

STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

CONCERT IN THE PARK

BUSINESS GOLF CLASSIC

are from 9-11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 16; and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20. Look for the big red barn on the west side at 8181 S. Parker Road. Learn about the history of the property and its significance to the Old West. Courtesy of Cherry Creek Historical Society and Arapahoe County Open Spaces. Contact 720-874-6540 for more information.

BLENDED FAMILY WORKSHOP GRACE PRESBYTERIAN Church would like to invite the children and youth of the community to a free workshop for those who have experienced death or divorce in the family. This is a positive, safe group experience for families seeking healing. Children will have the opportunity to share their feelings and learn skills to help manage their emotions. The free blended family workshop is from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 9720 U.S. Highway 85, Highlands Ranch. Contact Dawn at dawn@gracecolorado.com to register or for more information.

REPRESENTATIVE HOSTS TOWN HALL STATE REP. Spencer Swalm will have a town hall from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug.

FLINTKNAPPING IN CASTLEWOOD CANYON

CHILDREN’S RESOURCE FAIR THE MOMS Club of Castle Rock is sponsoring a free Children’s Resource Fair from 9:3011:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Talk with representatives from preschools, swim schools, dance schools, karate business and other local groups that offer children’s activities. There will also be crafts, snacks and activities for the kids.

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First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. • Featuring a display of 100 quilts - antique and new displayed in the beautiful English Country Gothic sanctuary • Special display of hand crocheted items and sale of handcrafted items, book sales and self-guided tour of historic church • Donations accepted • 303-798-1389 www.fpcl.org 8am-5pm • 55th WWW Arts & Crafts Festival Main/Prince Streets in downtown Littleton • 150+ artisans and crafters from Colorado and across the U.S. exhibit their handcrafted goods and fine art • Visit the shops in historic downtown Littleton; part of the Original Shopping Districts • A shopper’s paradise! • A WWW Event • 303-794-4870 8am-5pm • Festival Day Concessions Main, Sycamore, Prince, Nevada, and Curtice Streets, and Bradford parking lot • Support our local nonprofits and their selected charities: Sertoma Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Breakfast Optimists, YMCA and more: a variety of food and beverages!

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Pottery Seconds Sale The Pottery Studio Gallery, 5739 S. Curtice St. • The Pottery Studio Gallery artists sell discontinued patterns and flawed pottery at great prices • Presented

by The Pottery Studio Gallery • 303-7382275 www.ThePotteryStudioGallery.com 9am-11pm • A Day at the Elks Lodge Littleton Elks Lodge, 5749 S. Curtice • FREE magic show for the kids • Italian sausage sandwiches $4 and hot dogs $2 from 11am until gone • Music and dancing in the lounge with Perry Washington 1-6pm • Ron Ivory and the Expressions featuring contemporary jazz, jazz and pop standards, and light rhythm & blues music and dance music under the “big top” 5-9pm • The bar inside will be open to the public • Presented by Littleton Elks Lodge #1650 and Elks Ladies Auxiliary • 303-794-1819 www.elks.org/lodges/ home.cfm?LodgeNumber=1650 10am-Noon • 86th WWW Grand Parade ~ Giddy Up! Route: Gallup and Littleton Blvd. down Main St. to Rapp St. • Theme: Giddy Up! • Featuring equestrians, marching bands, tractors, floats and FUN! • Grand Marshal Dr. Charlie Vail DVM • Catch the FREE LPS shuttle bus from ACC and along Littleton Blvd. to start of Parade Route • Mike Ward Infiniti, Lang Investment Group, and Bradford Auto Body, Inc. • A WWW Event • 303-794-4870 Noon-4pm • LPCAAA Dunk-A-Cop! Bradford Auto Body parking lot, 2659 W. Main St. • An opportunity to dunk a Littleton Police Officer in a tank of water — just for the FUN of it! • Donations appreciated • A fundraiser for Littleton Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association • www.lpcaaa.org Noon-5pm • WWW Dance Stage Colorado Business Bank (parking lot at Main St. and Prince) • Enjoy a variety of song and dance with Sidekickers: Western line dancing, Adventures in Dance~ from ballroom to Latin dancing, Centerstage Stars Theatre & Dance Studio, Heritage Irish Stepdancers, and more! • Presented by Littleton Independent; Sponsored by MasterPiece Mobile DJ • A WWW Event • 303-794-4870 Noon-5pm • WWW Kids/Family Stage Main St. (west end at Rapp St) • The best in children’s entertainment • Sing along with Cowboy Steve, Dwayne Faux Magic Show, The Playmakers, Connie Elstun Comedy/Magic Show - lots of interactive FUN • Presented by Littleton Adventist Hospital; Sponsored by Frontier Airlines, Lang Investment Group and Pro Auto Care • A WWW Event • 303-794-4870 Noon-6pm • Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion Reinke’s, 5663 S. Prince St. • ONE-DAY sneak preview of the Haunted Mansion (a haunted attraction) don’t miss the chills and thrills! Tickets $7 • Midway fun and games, magicians, jugglers, fire-eaters and more - games $1 • Center Stage featuring live music • Market and Bazaar • 303-795-5006 www.reinkebrothers.com 7pm-9pm • A Melodrama and Olio ~ LUMC Encore Players Littleton United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 5894 S. Datura • (See August 15) SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 10am-1pm • 62nd Homecoming Luncheon (Old Timers’) Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup • Welcoming all Littleton and former Littleton residents of all ages, to reacquaint, reminisce with old friends and new • Enjoy lunch catered by Bennett’s BBQ • Tickets $20, must be purchased in advance, available at the museum or by mail • Inclement weather event will be moved to Littleton High School cafeteria, 199 W. Littleton Blvd. • 303-795-3950 www.littletongov.org/museum/events Noon-4pm • 2nd Best of the West Pet Fest Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. • Free fun for the whole family - dog family (on leashes) welcome too! • Pet adoptions, pet parade, live entertainment, canine demonstrations, and other fun activities for the whole family! • Food and beverages sales • Your support helps the shelter provide care and compassion for lost, stray and unwanted animals • Presented by Humane Society of the South Platte Valley • 303-703-2938 www. hsspv.org

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LEFT: Valor Christian is expected to have a strong pitching rotation this fall. The staff will be highlighted by, from left, freshman Ali Kiltonan, sophomore Abby Zuschlag and junior Alexandra Kinder. ABOVE: Janelle Gardner of Legend, left, and Ponderosa’s Ally Power, right, are two of the returning aces in the south metro area, along with Castle View’s Savannah Heebner. Photos by Jim Benton

One, two, three pitchers `you’re out’ Private pitching instructors a key to success of area aces

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Any team with starting senior pitchers like Ally Power, Savannah Heebner and Janelle Gardner would definitely be considered favorites to win the state championship.

Any team with just one of those pitchers would have a good chance of being very successful.

Pitching, obviously, is vital to the success of any high school girls softball team.

“The bottom line is pitching in softball is the most important position in the game,” said Dave Atencio who will be coaching for his 21st season and second at Valor Christian. “It doesn’t matter if you have great hitters, if you have top level pitching, nine times out of 10 that is going to win you championships.”

Ponderosa, Castle View and Legend will all celebrate top-level pitching this season.

Power, the reigning Colorado Community Media South Metro Pitcher of the Year and the Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year of a year ago, helped Ponderosa advance to the Class 4A state semifinals last fall.

She won 17 games, had a 0.78 earned run average and struck out 277 batters in 152 innings pitched. Power also led the team with a .442 batting average.

Heebner is the ace for Castle View,

winning 11 games with a 1.55 ERA and tossing 204 strikeouts in 122 innings. She was also the Sabercats leading hitter at .478.

Gardner pitched every game for Legend and helped the Titans reach the Class 5A state title game. She won 13 games with a 1.48 ERA and fanned 78 batters in 108.2 innings.

“Power, Heebner and Janelle are three of the top pitchers in the state,” boasted Legend coach Shelly Boyd.

There are other pitchers on teams from south metro schools that could help their teams have triumphant seasons, too. Atencio has three quality young hurlers in junior Alexandra Kinder, sophomore Abby Zuschlag and freshman Ali Kiltonan.

Seniors Sam Hardy of Douglas County and Hannah Hatten of ThunderRidge are back and Arapahoe’s Allie Hanson returns after missing last season with a knee injury. Heritage junior Carly Carlsen won nine games a year ago.

“There’s no way you can really argue that pitching isn’t the most important (aspect of the game),” argued Ponderosa coach Toby Tabola. “Our team is a perfect example of that. On the other hand we had arguably the best pitcher in the state and we didn’t win the state championship.

“You have to have a team that can play defense and put runs up or it doesn’t matter how good your pitching is but obviously the team’s success is going to center around the strength of their pitching. If you have a team that hits and plays good defense without good pitching you stand a chance to be successful but if I

had to go one way or the other, I’d take the pitching. There’s no doubt that pitching is going to be what makes or breaks you.”

One ace pitcher can pitch almost every game in a high school season.

The natural arm movement of pitching softball averts injuries. Plus, the high school schedule of three games a week as opposed to the summer club slates with sometimes four or five games during a weekend allows the high school pitcher to be able to throw each game.

“The big thing is you can run with one pitcher,” said Atencio. “Many state championship teams had just one pitcher. To me if you have what I always call the horse, you can ride that horse to the state championship.”

The time between games during the regular season allows one pitcher to throw most of the innings. Regional and state tournament games might require a pitcher to enter the circle twice during a day.

Boyd has a hard time to ever pull Gardner out of a game and Power and Heebner rarely worry about getting fatigued.

“There’s really never been a point where I’ve gotten tired,” said Gardner. “I just train for it. It depends on the situation. If it’s going good I don’t want to be pulled. It’s just how I am. But, if it’s a bad situation, yeah pull me.”

Heebner also says pitching changes are usually dictated by the situation.

“Sometimes you are tired but you won’t hurt your arm,” she said. “It usually depends on how we are doing. If we are winning and I’m tired, I will usually stay in. If we are losing and I’m tired and they

are hitting off of me, then we’ll probably switch out the pitchers.”

Power relies on endurance.

“It’s all about endurance and I build it through practice,” she said. “I make sure I don’t get tired, especially if I do have to throw two games. When I do get tired I just keep pushing myself and drink water to keep hydrated. I don’t get out of control but I do loose a little momentum. I make sure I pick it up when I am looking tired.”

Most quality high school pitchers, such as Heebner, have private pitching coaches and arrive at high schools with most of their pitches developed through long hours of pitching on club teams in the summer.

Power and Gardner also developed and refined pitches with private tutors and during club competition during the summer.

“We’ve taught Ally to be a smarter pitcher, knowing when to throw certain pitches, what location to throw certain pitches so our coaching comes to play with that but the actually development of her pitches was done before we got her,” admitted Tabola. “Her pitches were already there. We don’t develop the pitcher, we develop the strategy and how to be a good pitcher.”

Power acknowledges she has a better knowledge of how to pitch.

“I slowly learned each pitch as I grew up,” she said. “I would learn the fast ball and get it down before I was able to move on. In four years of high school, I have grown a lot on situations on what to throw and when to throw it. I have learned a lot.”

SOFTBALL OUTLOOKS AT A GLANCE Arapahoe

COACH: Jeannie Krueger

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: 3-11 in Centennial League

little more experience, the Warriors should be competitive in the Centennial League,” said Krueger.

and 4-15 overall. The Warriors were a young with mostly freshmen and sophomores on the team. A lack of pitching depth was tough to overcome.

Heritage/Littleton

COACH: Pablo Severtson

pitcher to watch. “Hopefully we will be around .500 and compete well in the league,” stated Severtson. “We started four freshmen last year and I want to see what the jump will be from their freshmen to their sophomore years.”

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: Eagles were 5-5 in the

Valor Chrisitan

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Allie Hanson, P,

Continental League and 9-10 overall.

COACH: Dave Atencio

Sr.; Dasia Vavrik, CF, Jr.; Delaney Mullins, 1B, Jr.; Ashlynn Krueger, P, Soph.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Carly Carlson, P,SS, Jr.; Sydney Ballinger, OF, Soph.; Amanda Stanton, 3B, Sr.; Gabbi Mato, C, Jr.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: The Eagles went 17-6 and

2014 OUTLOOK: Hanson missed last season with a knee injury and the Warriors will have three pitchers in the rotation. A year of experience might be noticed in the win column. “With three pitchers in the rotation and a

2014 OUTLOOK: Heritage and Littleton merge to form a softball team and the Eagles’ young players were forced to step up and play a lot. Carlson is back as a

reached that Class 4A Sweet 16 for the first time. In Atencio’s first season at Valor after coaching 17 years at Dakota Ridge, the Eagles were regional runner-ups with a team that had only one senior.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Abby Zuschlag,

P, Soph,; Morgan Petrone, 3B, Sr.; Kendall Ohman, OF, Sr.; Alexandra Kinder, P, Jr.; Shelby Mann, 2B, Sr.; Makenna Roth, OF, Sr.

2014 OUTLOOK: The Eagles will be playing in the Jeffco 4A league and have eight starters returning. Talented freshman Ali Kiltonan will add to a strong pitching staff that includes Zuschlag and Kinder — who combined to record all 17 Valor wins a season ago. “We will be one of the league favorites going into the season with defending state champion Wheat Ridge,” said Atencio. “We’re excited to be in the league and competing against great teams like Wheat Ridge. We have a nice mix of some talented seniors and some talented underclassmen.”

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Keeping the focus on the short game As long games get bigger, it’s the chips and putts that make the difference

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com There are numerous examples of talented high school golfers coming up short of expectations.

And, many times that’s because of their lack of focus on their short game, which is vital to the scores scribbled on the scorecard.

Boys are hitting longer, thanks in part to better equipment and golf balls, so the long game is strong. However, the short game can’t be ignored. Approach shots, chips and putts are also critical to have scores good enough to be posted on the leaderboard.

“Most young players discount the value of the short game,” said ThunderRidge coach Jim McCord. “They love to hit the range and pound the ball. However, the best golfers have a strong short game.”

Highlands Ranch coach James Barker lec-

tures to his players about the importance of the short game.

“I hammer them on it,” explained Barker.

“The bad thing is our season is so short. I only get to force them to work on their short games properly for two months. Even the best players on the planet miss about 25 percent of their greens. The best golfers on the planet hit 13 or 14 greens a round. So they are having to get up and down four or five times a round.

“Our kids are missing seven or eight greens a round and getting up and down maybe a third of the time. If we get smarter and pick a high percentage shot around the green, maybe we can save a couple shots a round.”

Barker’s team spends an hour putting during practice sessions, another hour chipping, pitching and hitting bunker shots before hitting some balls.

“Boys just want to hit balls,” added Barker.

“They don’t understand their score is attached to putting and chipping and hitting bunker shots. You can hit a bad drive and still make a birdie. You can miss a green and still make a par. But if you mess up a chip or bunker shot or a putt, those scores go on your scorecard.

There’s no recovering from a messed up short shot or putt.”

LEFT: Heritage junior Nick Leibold warms up on the putting green before a Continental League tournament at South Suburban Golf Course. ABOVE: Junior Reese Leiker, Heritage’s No. 1 player, warms up with his irons prior to a Continental League tournament at South Suburban Golf Course. Photos by Jim Benton Arapahoe coach Harry Buckner claims putting is part of the game that can’t be overemphasized.

“Half your strokes in a round are made with your putter,” he said. “That’s how important your short game is. If you have 36 putts and 36 shots with other clubs and that’s par 72. More than half your shots are from 100

yards in. There’s an old adage in golf that you drive for show and putt for dough.”

Jason Preeo, coach of defending Class 4A state champion Valor Christian, stresses the value of the short game.

“The biggest thing that separates players are chips and putts when they miss the green,” said Preeo.

GOLF OUTLOOKS AT A GLANCE Arapahoe

Heritage

Littleton

Valor Christian

COACH: Harry Buckner

COACH: Nicki Poulos

COACH: Kevin Burdick

COACH: Jason Preeo

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: The Warriors, led by senior Sam Marley, wound up ninth in the Class 5A state tournament.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: The Eagles, led by senior Hunter Lee, finished second in the Continental League and were the runners-up in the Northern Regional at Broadlands Golf Club.

Heritage was fifth in the Class 5A state tournament.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: Inconsistency spoiled the Lions play against Continental League opposition but joining the Class 4A Jeffco League this season could be a big boost.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: The Eagles, led by Jake Staiano and Ross Macdonald who were fourth and seventh respectively, won the Class 4A state championship at Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen.

Staiano’s 71 was the best score on the second day of the tournament and he finished with a 148 two-day total.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: David Packer, Jr.; Austin Lienemann, Sr.; Jonathan Bailey, Jr.; Henry Schaefer, Jr. Tyler Martinez, Jr.; Turner Johnson, Soph.; Joey Buckley, Jr.; Cory Giancaterino, Jr.; Robby Walker, Soph.

Jr.

2014 OUTLOOK: Packer is the lone returning Warrior who

2014 OUTLOOK: The Eagles will be inexperienced with only

played in last season’s state tournament. “We have a bunch of juniors,” said Buckner. “Creek is (likely) going to win the league again. We’re hoping we can finish second. Grandview and Cherokee Trail will be our big competition.’’

two varsity players returning. Poulos is anxious to see who steps up to fill the open spots on the team. “Many of our players competed over the summer and worked really hard on their games,” said Poulos.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Nick Leibold, Jr.; Reese Leiker,

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Jacob Fuchs, Sr.; Jake Metzmaker, Sr.; Zach Huffer, Sr.; Scott Robb, Jr.; Sam Schroer, Jr.; Hil Abbott, Jr. 2014 OUTLOOK: Burdick is hoping consistency will provide a chance to qualify some golfers for the Class 4A State Tournament. “I am pleased that most of the Jeffco tournaments are on public golf courses providing access to all players,” he said.

“Many of the tournaments in the Continental League were at country clubs, meaning my kids couldn’t play a practice round.

In fact, we often played these courses completely `blind.’”

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Ross Macdonald, Sr.; Jake Staiano, Sr.; Coby Welch, Jr.; Pierce Aichinger, Sr. 2014 OUTLOOK: The Eagles have won four of the past five Class 4A state titles and lost in a playoff in 2012. Valor appears strong again with MacDonald, Staiano and Welch leading the way, which should be enough to offset the graduation loss of Josh Seiple. “This is probably our deepest team by far,” Preeo said. “There’s a good chance it could be our best.”

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Cross country camps build bonds South metro teams hit mountain trails in final weeks before season

By Jim Benton

jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Several south metro cross country teams headed for the hills this summer.

It was a way to get some training on rugged mountain trails and establish team bonding for cross country teams in what is uniquely both an individual and team sport.

Mountain Vista went camping at Rocky Mountain State Park. Highlands Ranch ventured to Copper Mountain for a fitnessfriendly experience that included running, biking, swimming and fun.

Castle View conducted a high altitude camp in Leadville at Colorado Mountain College. Chaparral went on a camping expedition to Golden Gate Canyon State Park.

Heritage had 21 runners travel to Breckenridge for training, setting team and individual goals and watching the boys and girls trade cooking duties.

Rock Canyon had a three-day high altitude camp at Winter Park that included vigorous trail runs in addition to building team camaraderie

“We all have different conditioning programs to get ready for the season,” said Mountain Vista coach Jonathan Dalby, whose boys team is the defending Class 5A state champions. “I know some of the teams go on camping trips and stuff for a week for kind of team bonding.

“We stayed at a camp site in the park. It was a bonding thing for us. We ran in the morning up one of the mountains. It’s more about bonding.”

There were 40 Vista athletes who made the trip, set up tents, made campfires, grilled hamburgers and bonded when they were not running vertical trails.

“It was a great time for the team,” said junior Paxton Smith. “We ran in the morning and it was probably one of the hardest trails of our lives, my life at least. The park trail was rocky, had an intense climb and it was harder because we were at high altitude.

“It’s was so much fun because you are out with your team. It’s great for team building.

You get to know the underclassmen. You establish that sense of `we’re a team.’’’

Smith admits he got to know Golden Eagles cross country runners that he probably would not have acknowledged if he had not gone on the camping trip.

“On the ride up a couple freshmen girls were in my car and I really got to learn a lot about them,” he said. “One had just moved from Arizona and another went to an acad-

emy. There’s no way I probably would have known as much especially about these particular girls if I had never gone on the camping trip. I had two hours in a car with freshmen. During a practice you don’t really talk to them.”

Dalby claims his team’s summer mountain adventures get his runners ready for the season.

“One of the reasons we take the trip is to get all the kids to bond in a different atmosphere where they get away from home and they are spending 48 hours together,” he said.

“By the time they leave the trip, they know each other a little better, especially with the new kids.

“They get to know each other outside of every day when we’re going for a run. It’s not just about running, it’s about being a team.

The stuff in the summer helps focus that everybody’s contribution on the team matters not just the handful of varsity kids.”

Castle View coach Mark Kuhn was also seeking team bonding as 28 runners attended a five-day high altitude camp in Leadville.

The Sabercats stayed in the dorms at Colorado Mountain College, listened to motivational speakers, were instructed on cross country strategy, ran two-mile trails, climbed a 14er and finished with either a six-mile or 12½-mile run around Turquoise Lake depending on ability.

“Even if we didn’t get any running in at all,

it was for them connecting and getting together before the season starts,” said Kuhn. “I try to get some young kids up there and we have some classes for beginning strategy for cross country running.

“There are lot of the runners coming out of middle school programs and high school that have no idea how to look at a course, run a course for a faster time without actually analyzing the course other than just going, warming up and running. The older kids had a leadership type class.”

The top runner on Castle View’s girls team, Savanna Dalton, said she had fun staying 10,000 feet above sea level.

“I got to know one of my best friend’s younger sisters,” said Dalton. “She was really fun to hang out with. I got to know some of the freshmen. It was fun. It was harder to run because of the higher elevation but it was good that it was harder. It will help us.”

Chaparral had previously went to Leadville but decided to venture this summer to Golden Gate State Park.

“It was pretty awesome,” said Chaparral’s Dom Compoz, who was eighth in last year’s Class 5A State Meet. “We all got to hang out and got to know each other better. We won’t run on anything as difficult during the season. It’s a lot easier on the trails during the season versus during training.”

CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOKS AT A GLANCE COACHES: Chuck Lutz (boys), Jeff Krause (girls).

meet for the 11th year in a row. The boys were fourth and the girls 19th at Class 5A state meet.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: The boys, led by senior Nick Petersen, finished third in the state meet. Senior Emily Wolff was ninth in the girls individual standings at the state meet.

TOP RUNNERS: Boys: Jeremy Romero, Jr.; Chris Posh, Sr.;

Girls: Annika Reuter, Sr.; Audrey Cordova, Jr.; Morgan Cassell, Sr.

TOP RUNNERS: Underclass runners listed in last year’s state

2014 OUTLOOK: The Eagles will have young squads this

meet and expected to return this season are: Nick Maddalone, Jr.; Steven Goldy, Jr.; Mason Brevig, Jr.; Mandee Middleton, Sr.; Elizabeth Albeck, Jr.

season but expectations are still high. “We have a good boys group and we are looking for the girls to do well,”said Lee. “We’re looking

fied for the Class 4A state meet.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: The Lions girls placed 25th in the

TOP RUNNERS: Boys: Aidan Cusick, Sr.; Ashton Grissom, Sr.; Luke Bruns, Sr.; Will Wixson, Jr.; Vito Marchino, Jr. Girls: Taylor Spieker, Sr.; Lauren Ogg, Sr.; Reagan Hausmann, Jr.; Grace Moore, Jr.; Morgan McDonald, Sr.

COACH: Art Vigil

Arapahoe

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: Both teams qualified for the state

Littleton state meet.

TOP RUNNERS: Magda Van Leeuwen, a junior, was the lone Lion listed as an underclass runner at last year’s state meet.

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COACH: Greg Coplen

2013 HIGHLIGHTS: Neither the boys or girls team quali-

2014 OUTLOOK: The boys have three seniors looking to

make a run at a berth in the state meet. Last season’s top four runners return on the girls team. Transfer Annie Trizna will also join the team. “I’m expecting a lot out of our boys team,”said Coplen on the Valor website. “The girls team has set a goal of being the first ever girls cross country team at Valor to qualify for the state meet.”

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More than 400 guests attended the 2014 SaddleUp! Denver Suitcase Party held Aug. 8 at the AeroColorado hangar at Centennial Airport.

The four-hour event raised more than $300,000 for the SaddleUp! Foundation, an Elizabeth-based organization that specializes in equineassisted therapy for special needs individuals, their families and caregivers.

Lovers of the horse, as well as horsepower, gathered on the evening of Aug. 8 at Centennial Airport to rein in hope — and funds — for the SaddleUp! Foundation, an Elizabeth-based organization that provides equine-assisted therapy to special needs individuals, their families and caregivers. Approximately 400 guests attended the annual charity event held inside the AeroColorado hangar and, within four hours, raised more than $300,000. The luxury travel-themed Denver Suitcase Party is a dinner auction where guests come dressed and packed for the chance to win an all-expense paid trip, via private jet, to Napa Valley, Calif. Former Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers served as celebrity auctioneer, along with special guest, Cherry Hills Village mayor, Doug Tisdale.

Cherry Hills Village Mayor Doug Tisdale, right, helps Bronco alumnus and celebrity auctioneer Reggie Rivers, left, work the crowd during the 2014 SaddleUp! Denver Suitcase Party. The annual charity event held Aug. 8 at the AeroColorado hangar at Centennial Airport raised more than $300,000 to provide equine-based therapeutic and educational activities for individuals with or without special needs, including family members and caregivers.

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Justin Joseph, third from left, poses for a quick photo with friends before boarding his private jet, bound for Napa Valley, Calif. Joseph won the all-expenses paid trip Aug. 8 at the 2014 SaddleUp! Denver Suitcase Party. Party goers were asked to come dressed and packed for the grand prize trip, departing that evening.

Complete with designer luggage displays, the luxury travel-themed SaddleUp! Denver Suitcase Party was a feast for both eyes and palate. The annual event was held Aug. 8 at the AeroColorado hangar at Centennial Airport.

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SINGLE DADS Resource Center Inc., a nonprofit organization,

offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-2982021 or e-mail info@sdrci.org.

SUMMIT CANCER Solutions is a nonprofit organization that

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Our goal is to improve the health and well being of cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at 303-409-2206, e-mail us at info@summitcancersolutions.org or visit www.summitcancersolutions.org.

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AMERICAN NEEDLEPOINT Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mondays each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-403-8703.

ANTIQUE CLUB meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m.

to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net.

AMAZING TITAN Toastmasters meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303762-9726.

BEMIS EVENING Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-7953961.

BEMIS KNITTING Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

BEMIS NONFICTION Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfic-

tion writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group.

BENEVOLENT AND Protective Order of Elks Lodge

No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303-794-1811.

BOARDS OF Directors of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, meet at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at office of the districts, 3722 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. Agenda information for each meeting is posted at Southgate office not less than 24 hours before meetings.

BOY SCOUTS of America Pack 633 welcomes all first- through

fifth-graders to join any time during the year. Call Nick Erlenburg at 303-4714172.

THE BREAKFAST Club Singles 50 Plus meets on the second

Saturday of each month at Maggiano’s at 7401 S. Clinton Street, Englewood at 9 a.m. Arrival is 8:30 a.m. and buffet starts at 9 a.m. Must RSVP the Hotline at 303-794-3332 for reservation.

CHATFIELD SERTOMA Club meets the first and third Mondays at Bistro Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Contact Linda Holloway at 303-423-4197 or linda@bessieshope.org.

COFFEE AND Conversation Group connects people in the com-

munity who like to discuss books, current events and any topic of interest. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free snacks and beverages are provided. Call 303-795-3961.

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DAUGHTERS OF the British Empire is a national organization

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Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 1691 West Canal Circle #1123, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7070 S Knolls Way, Littleton, CO 80122.

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

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NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0596-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 14, 2014, 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): Michelle Losier Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pinnacle Mortgage Group Inc., A Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: June 18, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 26, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) B9068640 Original Principal Amount: $164,641.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $155,581.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 63, BLOCK 3, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7887 South Kittredge Circle, 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, 09/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/14/2014 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-01559 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0596-2014 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0703-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 11, 2014, 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): Roberta L. Herrell Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware limited Liability Company Date of Deed of Trust: September 11, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 01, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7126821 Original Principal Amount: $152,840.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $150,386.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Also known by street and number as: 1691 West Canal Circle #1123, 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, 10/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s),

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 06/11/2014 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: Oliver E. Frascona, Esq. #5748 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greens te i n PC 4 7 5 0 Ta b l e M e s a D r i v e , Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-3090 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 9/2012

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0703-2014 Exhibit A BUILDING 11, UNIT 1123, PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO B1115281 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO AND GARAGE UNIT G 189 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice NO.: 0703-2014 First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0597-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 14, 2014, 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): PROCTOR G DUCHARM II AND PATTI A DUCHARM Original Beneficiary(ies): CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: December 17, 2003 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number): B4000523 Original Principal Amount: $136,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $116,676.04 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: LOT 20, APPLE ORCHARD MANORS. Also known by street and number as: 6638 SOUTH ARAPAHOE DR, 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, 09/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/14/2014 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 L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-942-26586 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0597-2014 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Notices

LOTS 185A AND 185B THE KNOLLS

30 WEST, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF AR-

Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0604-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 14, 2014, 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): Sandra J Stanger Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: September 16, 2008 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 14, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number): B8115099 Original Principal Amount: $168,428.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $165,678.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 9, BLOCK 2, WINDEMERE HOMES TRACT NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6402 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, 09/10/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/14/2014 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: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Emily Jensik #31294 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Catherine A. Hildreth #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9105.100318.F01 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0604-2014 First Publication: 7/17/2014 Last Publication: 8/14/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0619-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 20, 2014, 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): Eleanor H Hunt and David M Hunt Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: May 15, 2009 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 04, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number): B9058591 Original Principal Amount: $163,817.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $163,333.54 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOTS 185A AND 185B THE KNOLLS WEST, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7070 S Knolls Way, Littleton, 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, 09/17/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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'

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, 09/17/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 7/24/2014 Last Publication: 8/21/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/20/2014 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 10-00306R 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 9/2012

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Legal Notice NO.: 0619-2014 First Publication: 7/24/2014 Last Publication: 8/21/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0641-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 27, 2014, 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): Howard L Richmond Original Beneficiary(ies): Affiliated Financial Group, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Federal National mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), A Corporation Organized and Existing Under the Laws of The United States of America Date of Deed of Trust: July 07, 2005 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 13, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5013288 Original Principal Amount: $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $253,319.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 67, HOMESTEAD FARM FILING 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6426 E Jamison Avenue, 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, 09/24/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/27/2014 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 L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-914-26608 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0641-2014 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0642-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 27, 2014, 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): DENNIS LEMIEUX AND ANNE LEMIEUX Original Beneficiary(ies): NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust: July 19, 2006

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 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. CRS §38-38-103 on Wednesday, 10/08/2014, at the East FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0642-2014 Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and given with regard to the following debest bidder for cash, the said real propscribed Deed of Trust: erty and all interest of the said Grantor(s), On May 27, 2014, the undersigned Public Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for Trustee caused the Notice of Election and the purpose of paying the indebtedness Demand relating to the Deed of Trust deprovided in said Evidence of Debt sescribed below to be recorded in the cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' County of Arapahoe records. fees, the expenses of sale and other items Original Grantor(s): DENNIS LEMIEUX allowed by law, and will issue to the purAND ANNE LEMIEUX To advertise notices call 303-566-4100 a Certificate of Purchase, all as Original Beneficiary(ies): NEW your publicchaser provided by law.

CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION First Publication 8/14/2014 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Last Publication 9/11/2014 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST Name of Publication Littleton Independent COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. Date of Deed of Trust: July 19, 2006 DATE: 06/10/2014 County of Recording: Arapahoe Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 28, the County of Arapahoe, State of Color2006 ado Recording Information (Reception By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee Number): B6108551 The name, address, business telephone Original Principal Amount: $320,625.00 number and bar registration number of the Outstanding Principal Balance: attorney(s) representing the legal holder of $300,203.78 the indebtedness is: Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you Holly L. Decker #32647 are hereby notified that the covenants of Toni M.N. Dale #30580 the deed of trust have been violated as Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 follows: failure to pay principal and inUnion Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO terest when due together with all other 80228 (303) 274-0155 payments provided for in the evidence of Attorney File # 14-920-26697 The Attorney above is acting as a debt debt secured by the deed of trust and othcollector and is attempting to collect a er violations thereof. debt. Any information provided may be THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE used for that purpose.

A FIRST LIEN. ©Public Trustees' Association of ColorThe property to be foreclosed is: ado Revised 9/2012 LOT 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARLegal Notice No.: 0690-2014 APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. First publication: August 14, 2014 Also known by street and number as: Last publication: September 11, 2014 7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO Publisher: Littleton Independent 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURPublic Notice RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 NOTICE OF SALE FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0695-2014 Public Notice

August 14, 2014

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Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/24/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/27/2014 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 L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-922-26663 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 9/2012

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 11, 2014, 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): KYLE J FRIE AND SHERRI M PURIFOY-FRIE Original Beneficiary(ies): NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO DBA COMMONWEALTH UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: December 27, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 19, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): B5007678 Original Principal Amount: $231,511.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $186,277.21 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 104, BLOCK 4, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8283 S OLATHE CT, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112.

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

Legal Notice NO.: 0642-2014 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0690-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 10, 2014, 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) ALBERT DECKER AND LAURIE J O DECKER Original Beneficiary(ies) NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust December 21, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) B6180751 Original Principal Amount $254,206.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $228,459.36 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 34, BLOCK 13, SOUTH CREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 16493 E OTERO 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, 10/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 8/14/2014 Last Publication 9/11/2014 Name of Publication Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 06/10/2014

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 06/11/2014 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 L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-920-26687 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0695-2014 First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0701-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 11, 2014, 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. Kochenberger and Kelly Marie Kochenberger Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pinnacle Capital Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 26, 2012 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 30, 2012 Recording Information (Reception Number): D2035083 Original Principal Amount: $256,709.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $250,622.28 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, BLOCK 12, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS,

Number): D2035083 Original Principal Amount: $256,709.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $250,622.28 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 2, BLOCK 12, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 276 West Delaware Circle, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

August 14, 2014

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/08/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 06/11/2014 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: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Jennifer Griest #34830 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street #2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-01101 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0701-2014 First Publication: 8/14/2014 Last Publication: 9/11/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 1676-2013 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled: Michael L Graw Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest: 6836 South Broadway Street, Littleton, CO 80122 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 27, 2002 Recording Information: B2249249 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: December 23, 2013 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand: D3150970 Legal Description of Property LOT 3, TOGETHER WITH PARKING SPACES 3-A AND 3-B, BROADWAY RAMPARTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Street Address of Property 6836 South Broadway Street, Littleton, CO 80122 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 5/14/14, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and, unless the funds are claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within five years from the date of sale, the funds due to you will be transferred to the general fund of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, or to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 8/14/14 Last Publication: 9/11/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 6/12/14 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 1676-2013 First Publication: 8/14/14 Last Publication: 9/11/14 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0653-2014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 28, 2014, 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): MARY D MURPHY Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, QUOTE AND POLICY.COM Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust: June 20, 2007 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 26, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): B7081101 Original Principal Amount: $265,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $253,902.76 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 52, OAKBROOK, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. (PARCEL NO. 207734103021) Also known by street and number as: 514

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 52, OAKBROOK, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. (PARCEL NO. 207734103021) Also known by street and number as: 514 E IRISH AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80122.

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

Public Trustees

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/24/2014, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado,, 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: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE

BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. DATE: 05/28/2014 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 L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-914-26332 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 9/2012 Legal Notice NO.: 0653-2014 First Publication: 7/31/2014 Last Publication: 8/28/2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on July 25, 2014that 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 Peggy Sue Pollack a/k/a Peggy Sue Adair a/k/a Peggy Sue Acevez be changed to Peggy Sue Acevez Date and Time of Hearing: September 9, 2014 at 9:00 AM at Arapahoe County Court, 1790 West Littleton Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No.: 55138 Dates Published: August 14, 2014 August 21, 2014 August 28, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 17, 2014 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 Kerry Ann Werner Scott be changed to Kerry Ann Werner.

Case No.: 2014 C 300763 By: Judge C.N. Chauche Legal Notice No: 16294 First Publication: July 24, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 21, 2014 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 Megan Emma Svoboda be changed to Ruth Megan Wallace.

Case No.: 2014 C 300788 Tammera Herivel By: Laura Larson, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 16300 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 17, 2014 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 Eva Monserrat Luna Ruiz be changed to Eva Montserrat Luna Sanchez.

Case No.: 2014 C 300731.

Tammera Herivel By: Julie Rich, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55103 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 3, 2014 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 Shane Boyt be changed to Andrew Shane Schindler.

Case No.: 2014 C 300687 By: Judge C.N. Chauche Legal Notice No: 55107 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 23, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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Name Changes Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 23, 2014 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 Mohamud Mohamed Mohamud be changed to Mohamud Mohamed Hassan.

Case No.: 2014 C 300802 Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55109 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 30, 2014 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 Ahmad Fahim Quraishi to be changed to Jonah Quraishi.

Case No.: 2014 C 300838 Tammera Herivel By: J. Kaufmann, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55132 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 31, 2014 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 Jaire Agatha Hannah be changed to Geri Geraldine Hannah.

Case No.: 2014 C 300841 Tammera Herivel By: Tisha Scott, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 55133 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert M. Remillong, aka Robert Michael Remillong, aka Robert Remillong, and Bob Remillong, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30638 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 7, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara C. Remillong Personal Representative 1127 Jesse Court Highland Ranch, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No: 55128 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael David Collins, aka Michael D. Collins, aka Michael Collins, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30554 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 December 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Pranee Robinson and Chanon Adsanatham Co-Personal Representatives 4130 South Liverpool Way Aurora, Colorado 80013 Legal Notice No: 55101 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thein Kyaw, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 030280 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Aye Gyi Personal Representative 1320 Moline Street Aurora, Colorado 80010 Legal Notice No: 55102 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary McCoy Howey, aka Mary M. Howey, aka Mary Howey, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30589 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 3, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert S. Howey Personal Representative 6120 E. Briarwood Circle Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 55108 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 24, 2014 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 Katherine Marie Brown be changed to Rann E. Goldrich Case No.: 2014 C 300804

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Paul Bertha, aka William P. Bertha, aka William Bertha, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30587

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Diana Orecchio, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 236

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

James Robert Bertha Personal Representative 3347 S. Oneida Way Denver, Colorado 80224 Legal Notice No: 55111 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann Amend, aka Maryann Amend, aka Mary A. Amend, aka Mary Amend, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30576 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan E. Einarsen Personal Representative 3579 E. Easter Avenue Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 55112 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: ALMA ANNA MARTHA JACKSON (a/k/a MARTHA JACKSON), Deceased Case Number: 14-PR-30365 All persons having claims against the Above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 1, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Dated this 31st day of July, 2014.

HUBERT T. MORROW Personal Representative to the Estate 1800 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 Home Phone: 303.794.4510 Legal Notice No: 55113 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM RALPH CLARK, a/k/a William R. Clark, a/k/a William Clark, a/k/a W. R. Clark, Bill R. Clark and Bill Clark, Deceased Case Number: 14 PR 30568 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 December 31, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Madeline Marie Bow Co-Personal Representative P.O. Box 1103 Rio Hondo ,TX 78583 Email Address: gregmaddie@gmail.com William Gibbs Clark Co-Personal Representative 4954 E. Larkspur Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Email Address: billjodi.clark@yahoo.com Legal Notice No: 55114 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stella Ethel Lumpkin, aka Stella E. Lumpkin, aka Stella Lumpkin, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30619 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 7, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

James Mark Lumpkin Personal Representative 2865 Kyle Circle Loveland, Colorado 80537 Legal Notice No: 55118 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Maxie E. Taylor, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30626 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 8, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon M. Hart Personal Representative 3015 S. Cherokee Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 55119 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joseph Edmund Wannamaker III, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 237 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 8, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Tammera Herivel By: Deputy Clerk

Eric Wannamaker Personal Representative 659 Entrada Drive Golden, Colorado 80401

Legal Notice No: 55110 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 55126 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 8, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

John Steven Orecchio Personal Representative 31 West Crosscut Bailey, Colorado 80421 Legal Notice No: 55131 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Theresca Ann Meyer, aka T. Ann Meyer, aka Ann Meyer, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30543 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before December 15, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Denise E. Wehrer Personal Representative 2711 South Acoma Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No: 55143 First Publication: August 14, 2014 Last Publication: August 28, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Address: 7325 S. POTOMAC STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 Case Number: 2014CV030330 Div. 202 Plaintiff: SOUTHCREEK MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation Defendants: JESUS CECENAS AND EULALIA CECENAS; MIDFIRST BANK; SOUTHCREEK PAIRED UNITS SUBASSOCIATION, INC.; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: APPLETREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendant: MAHMOUD MILHEM 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, Appletree Condominium Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §38-33.3316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Condominium Declaration for Appletree Condominiums, Notice of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on January 24, 2011, at Reception No. D1007991 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 Lansky, Weigler & Porter (contact Wendy E. Weigler, Esq.) 1401 17th Street, Suite 560, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number 303-297-1900.

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 10, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING L, APPLETREE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE APPLETREE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1977 IN PLAT BOOK 33 AT PAGE 25, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE APPLETREE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1977 IN BOOK 2704 AT PAGE 686 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO also known as 6490 S. Dayton Street, Unit L-10, Englewood, Colorado 80111-5511.

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 May 2, 2014, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $15,513.45.

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 September 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, phone number 720-8743935.

Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: 1660 Lincoln, Suite 1550, Denver, CO 80264 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870

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

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 11, 2014 in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

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

Original Lienee: JESUS CECENAS; EULALIA CECENAS Original Lienor: Southcreek Master Homeowners Association, Inc., Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Southcreek Master Homeowners Association, Inc., Date of Lien being foreclosed: July 24, 2012 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: July 26, 2012 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D2080768 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $2,631.03 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $12,236.69 Amount of Judgment entered May 11, 2014: $10,979.57 Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 22, BLOCK 6, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 7951 South Kittredge Way, Englewood, CO 80112 THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o'clock A.M., on September 11, 2014, on the front steps of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, located at 13101 Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the lienholder is as follows: Stephane R. Dupont Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 1660 Lincoln St., Suite 1550 Denver, CO 80264 303-863-1870 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: June 10, 2014 David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 16225 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV31858, Division/Courtroom 407 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: APPLETREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendant: MAHMOUD MILHEM

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 19th day of June, 2014.

Legal Notice No.: 16240 Published in: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV032129 DIVISION NO. 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff, CARRIAGE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v.

Defendants, WILLIAM O. WALKER, JR.; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES, BEAR STEARS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1; WELLS FARGO, NA; WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.; LVNV FUNDING; CYNTHIA MARES, AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Condominium Unit 103, Building 4, Carriage Park Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded June 20, 2003, under Reception No. B3132485, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration of Carriage Park Condominiums recorded November 7, 2002 under Reception No. B2212134, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 1435 S. Chambers Rd., #103, Aurora, CO 80017 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 18th day of September, 2014, at 13101 E. Broncos Pk., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3935. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Centennial, Colorado this 24th day of June, 2014.

David C. Walcher Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 16248 First Publication: July 24, 2014 Last Publication: August 21, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV031507 DIVISION NO. 308

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: CARRIAGE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v.

Defendants: ESTATE OF SUSAN L. BERENDT; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Regarding: Garage Unit A, Garage No. 6, Carriage Park Condominiums, according to the condominium map thereof recorded on August 1, 2007 at Reception No. B7098856 in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado as amended by the first amendment to condominium map thereof, recorded July 28, 2011 at Reception No. D1071366 and as defined and described in the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions of Carriage Park recorded November 7, 2002 at Reception No. B2212134 in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 1379 S. Chambers Road, #A, Aurora, CO 80017 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 25th day of September, 2014, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3851. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 25th day of June, 2014.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 16249 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: August 28, 2014 Published In: Littleton Independent, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Scott Arlyn Miller aka Scott A. Miller aka Scott Miller, Deceased Case Number 2014PR30548

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV030005 DIVISION NO. 204 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff, SUMMIT PARK TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, v.

Defendants, ANTHONY WEBB; AURORA HOME LOANS, LLC; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; PEOPLE FIRST RECOVERIES LLC HOUSEHOLD; HARVEST CREDIT MANAGEMENT VII; CYNTHIA D. MARES, as Arapahoe County Public Trustee Regarding: Lot 249. Block 1, Summit Park Subdivision, Filing 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 4228 S. Granby Court, #E, Aurora, CO 80014 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10.00 A.M., on the 2nd day of October, 2014, in front of 13101 E. BRONCOS PKWY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112; PHONE NUMBER 720874-3852. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 1st day of July, 2014.

David C. Walcher, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. James Osborn Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 16256 FIRST PUBLICATION: AUGUST 7, 2014 LAST PUBLICATION:SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 PUBLISHED IN: LITTLETON INDEPENDENT 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd, #210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS vs.

Defendant(s): KRISTEN HAMILTON

Notice To Creditors

David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South having Lewis Way, Suite A the All persons claims against Lakewood, Colorado 80227 above-named estate are required to Phone: 03-986-1200 present them to the Personal RepresentaFax: 303-988-8913 tive or to the District Court of Arapahoe Case Number: 08C313516 County, Colorado on or before December NOTICE SHOW CAUSE 15, 2014,TO or the claims may be forever WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the judgment entered in the instant matter on September 12, 2008 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE,

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COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. LITTLETON BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80120 Plaintiff: UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS vs.

Defendant(s): KRISTEN HAMILTON David A. Bauer, #7576 David A. Bauer, P.C. 2594 South Lewis Way, Suite A Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Phone: 03-986-1200 Fax: 303-988-8913 Case Number: 08C313516 NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to said rules of civil procedure that the judgment entered in the instant matter on September 12, 2008 in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant(s) which judgment remains unsatisfied, be revived, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), KRISTEN HAMILTON , shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this Notice to Show Cause if any he/she/they has/have, why the judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

WITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk of the Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this 10th day of April, 2014. /s/ Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No.: 16276 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Bethesda Lutheran Communities (Good Shepherd Lutheran Communities) will be destroying discharged medical records up to and including 12/31/2004. If you wish your records retained, please contact the Regional Director at 303-795-2061 before August 20th, 2014.

Legal Notice No.: 55102 First Publication: July 24, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: JAMES P. BOYLE vs.

Defendants: CATHRYN A. RAFTIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA; SABLE LANDING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, also known as SABLE LANDING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC, a Colorado nonprofit corporation and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

Case Number: 14CV31707 Division: 408 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT CATHRYN A. RAFTIS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the combarred. plaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. /s/ Janie Tozer Janie If you Tozer fail to file your answer or other rePersonal sponse toRepresenative the complaint in writing within 35 after the Street date of the last publicac/odays 598 S. Gilpin tion, judgment by default may be rendered Denver, CO 80209 against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

Notice To Creditors

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT CATHRYN A. RAFTIS:

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You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situate in Arapahoe County, and more particularly described as: Condominium Unit 316, in Condominium Building 3, Sable Landing, Arapahoe County, Colorado, according to the Condominium Map for Sable Landing Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded October 18, 1979 in Book 41 at Page 81, in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado and as defined in the Condominium Declaration for Sable Landing recorded on October 18, 1979 in Book 3100 at Page 471, amended in Book 3199 at Page 400, in Book 3203 at Page 106 and in Book 3240 at Page 166, and any amendments thereto in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known as 14760 East Kentucky Drive #316, Aurora, CO 80012.

Dated: August 5, 2014 Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Groom, LLP: /s/ Patrick M. Groom Patrick M. Groom, #27313 822 7th St., Ste. 760 Greeley, CO 80631 Attorneys for Plaintiff *Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121 § I-26, an original signed copy of this document is on file at the offices of Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Groom, LLP. Legal Notice No.: 55140 First Publication: August 14, 2014 Last Publication: September 11, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District (“District”) of Jefferson County, Colorado, will make final payment at Littleton, Colorado, on August 25, 2014, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to Insituform Technologies, LLC, of Littleton, Colorado for all work done by said Contractor(s) for construction work performed on the A-Line Interceptor Rehabilitation Project.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a 303.778.1868 verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Legal Notice No.: 55144 the District, whose address is 8739 W. First Publication: August 14, Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO2014 80123, on or Last Publication: August 28, 2014 before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant Publisher: Littleton Independent to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

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City of Littleton All of the above is pursuant to §38-26-107,

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situate in Arapahoe County, and more particularly described as:

Technologies, LLC, of Littleton, Colorado for all work done by said Contractor(s) for construction work performed on the A-Line Interceptor Rehabilitation Project.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District, whose address is 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

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All of the above is pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: Patrick Fitzgerald District Manager Legal Notice No.: 55125 First Publication: AUGUST 7, 2014.

Last Publication: AUGUST 14, 2014.

Published in: LITTLETON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Columbine Valley Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Town of Columbine Valley Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing concerning approval of a Preliminary Development Plan for a residential development and Preliminary Subdivision Plat located on property generally located at 6000 So. Platte Canyon Road, approximately 600 – 1,000 feet south of the intersection of Platte Canyon Road and Bowles Avenue on the east side of Platte Canyon Road and property located at 6051 So. Middlefield Road, pursuant to the Town of Columbine Valley Zoning Regulations.

The public hearing shall be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the hour of 6:30 PM, or as soon as possible thereafter as the agenda of the Planning and Zoning Commission permits, at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, Colorado. Further information is available by calling 303-795-1434 /s/ J.D. McCrumb, Town Clerk Legal Notice No.: 55141 First Publication: August 14, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District (“District”) requests formal bids for the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District – 2014, Secondary Regulatory Signs Project. Sealed proposals, addressed to the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District, 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, will be received at the office of the District, until 3:00 p.m. MST, on the 28th of August, 2014 and then will be publicly opened and read. Late bids will not be accepted.

INVITATION TO BID The Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District (“District”) requests formal bids for the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District – 2014, Secondary Regulatory Signs Project. Sealed proposals, addressed to the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District, 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, will be received at the office of the District, until 3:00 p.m. MST, on the 28th of August, 2014 and then will be publicly opened and read. Late bids will not be accepted.

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The project consists of fabricating and installing / refurbishing / repainting posts / replacing vinyl of regulatory street signs, at 235 locations in both the Arapahoe and Douglas County portions of the District.

The contractor will be responsible for traffic control and permits as may be needed. The specific project details are contained in the Contract Documents.

Interested potential Bidders may obtain the Contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications for $50 beginning at 2:00 pm on August 15, 2014 at the Mulhern MRE office at the address listed above.

Bidders shall submit all questions in writing to the District no later than 5:00 p.m., August 21, 2014. Questions received after this time will be addressed at the discretion of the District. The District will compile a list of Bidders’ questions and respond in writing. The District’s preferred method of written communication is via e l e c t r o n i c m a i l a t roger@mulhernmre.com; however fax (303-414-0671) or hardcopy communications will be accepted. If any major clarifications are needed, an addendum will be sent to all bidders on the Plan Holder List.

Each Proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the District, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional bond(s) for the faithful performance of the contract, as prescribed in the Contract Documents.

It is anticipated that the Notice of Award will be issued on or about September 3, 2014. The project shall start on or about September 10, 2014 and the entire project shall be complete within 60 calendar days from mutual execution of contract.

The successful bidder shall be selected based on the bidder’s qualifications and performance record, the bidder’s ability to successfully complete the project in a timely manner, and the bidder’s total amount of bid. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the District to evaluate the Bidder's qualifications.

In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such contractor's and business licenses, as may be required by applicable law.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all formalities and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive or conditional Bid, and to postpone the award of the Contract for a period of time which, however, shall not extend beyond 60 days from the bid opening date unless a different period is set forth in the Contract Documents.

Dated this day 5th of August, 2014 INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Patrick F. Mulhern, General Manager Legal Notice No.: 55142 First Publication: August 14, 2014 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The project consists of fabricating and installing / refurbishing / repainting posts / replacing vinyl of regulatory street signs, at 235 locations in both the Arapahoe and Douglas County portions of the District.

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The contractor will be responsible for traffic control and permits as may be needed. The specific project details are contained in the Contract Documents.

Interested potential Bidders may obtain the Contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications for $50 beginning at 2:00 pm on August 15, 2014 at the Mulhern MRE office at the address listed above.

Bidders shall submit all questions in writing to the District no later than 5:00 p.m., August 21, 2014. Questions received after

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD Condominium Unit 316, in CondominiIT IS ORDERED, the Defendant(s), this time will be addressed at the discreOF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST Public Notice um Building 3, Sable Landing, Arapahoe KRISTEN HAMILTON , shall show cause tion of the District. The District will comMETROPOLITAN WATER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITHthe THE CITY OF LITTLETON CHARTER, SECTION 83to (J),the THEConFOLLOWING IS A LISTINGDISTRICT OF DISBURSEMENTS OVER $500.00 THEofMONTH OF JUNE 2014 and reCounty, Colorado, according within fourteen (14) days from service pileFOR a list Bidders’ questions SANITATION dominium Map for Sable Landing Subdivi-$573.85 SUPPLIES of this Notice to Show Cause if any spond in writing.

District’s preferred DISPLAYS2GO.COM VENDOR NAME AMOUNT DESCRIPTION NATIONAL SAFETY The COUNCIL $712.66 sion Filing No. 1, recorded October 18, he/she/they has/have, why the judgment method of written communication is via By: Patrick Fitzgerald DONAHUE PAPER EMPORIUM $759.50 SUPPLIES NATL WWII MUSEUM $609.00 1979 in WEST Book 41 at Page 81, in the reheretofore entered should not be revived e l e cUNIFORMS t r o n i c m a i l a t District Manager DOORS $1,995.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR A & S BURGER INVESTMENTS $5,145.00 LEASE AGREEMENT NEVE’S $11,291.58 cords the Office of the Clerk and Rewith like force and effect. roger@mulhernmre.com; however $1,540.20 fax DRIVEof TRAIN INDUSTRIES $3,855.48 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR A 1 BASE INC $2,445.39 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR OCLC corder of Arapahoe County, Colorado and$825.00 (303-414-0671) Legal Notice No.: 55125 E G TERMINAL SUPPLIES A E TIRE $2,593.83 TIRES OFFICE DEPOT or hardcopy communica$10,027.61 as defined in the Condominium DeclaraWITNESS the hand and seal of the Clerk tions will be PRECAST, accepted. IfINC any major clarificFirstPROFESSIONAL Publication: AUGUST 7, 2014.

EMERGENCY SERVICES CONSULTING $5,887.50 SERVICES A.J. ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, INC. $625.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR OLDCASTLE $1,525.00 tion for Sable Landing recorded on Octoof the SOFTWARE Court in LITTLETON, Colorado, this ations areDANIEL needed, Last SUPPLIES Publication: AUGUST 14, 2014.

EMERGENCY TRANSPORT $1,190.00 ACCUVANT INC $5,724.00 AGREEMENT PEAVLER, L an addendum will be $765.00 ber 18, 1979 COUNCIL in Book 3100 at Page 471,$811.45 10th day of April, 2014.SERVICES sent to all bidders on the Plan Holder List.

Published in: LITTLETON INDEPEND- PEDAL EMPLOYERS SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADPI $12,849.79 PROFESSIONAL $850.96 amended in Book 3199 at Page 400, in ENT ENGLEWOOD CAMERA $2,583.88 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR AERO-MOTION, INC. $509.58 SUPPLIES PERFORMANCE MOBILITY $1,208.00 Book 3203 at Page /s/ Clerk of the Court Each Proposal must be submitted on the ENGLEWOOD LOCK106 and in Book 3240$551.36 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR AGFINITY BRIGHTON FEED $697.83 SUPPLIES PERSONNEL EVALUATION $760.00 at Page 166, and any amendments Clerk of the Court prescribed form a ENVIROTECH $69,997.30 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES $5,070.97 ASPHALT PROJECT PFLAUM, JOHN M. and accompanied by $4,800.00 thereto in said records, County of Arcertified check or bid bond executed$2,000.00 on EON OFFICE PRODUCTS $2,391.85 SUPPLIES AIRUPHOLSTERY.COM $6,587.20 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PHILOSOPHY COMMUNICATION Legal Notice No.: 16276 apahoe, State of Colorado. the prescribed form, payable to the DisFALCON LABORATORIES $738.80 SUPPLIES ALAMEDA WHOLESALE NURSERY $582.50 LANDSCAPE PITNEY BOWES INC $1,318.38 First Publication: July 17, 2014 trict, in an amount not less than 5 percent FEDERAL EMERG MGT AGENCY $651.08 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ALL TRAFFIC DATA SERVICES INC $1,300.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR POSGLOBAL.COM $683.28 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 also known ETHAN as 14760 of the amount bid.WORK The successful bidder FELDMAN, D East Kentucky Drive $5,600.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ALL TRUCK AND TRAILER $1,635.15 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR PRECISION RIFLE $595.00 Publisher: Littleton Independent #316, Aurora, CO 80012. will be required to furnish the FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG $28,824.43 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMERICAN PUBLIC WORK $1,171.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES INCnecessary $715.78 additional bond(s) for the faithful performFLEXMAGIC CONSULTING $588.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMERICAN SAFETY ASSOC $2,486.00 SUPPLIES PROFORMANCE APPAREL $7,839.30 Dated: August 5, 2014 ance of the contract, as prescribed in the FRONT RANGE FIRE APP $1,900.67 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS $53,383.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROQUEST $650.00 Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Groom, LLP: Contract Documents.

G SPatrick AUTOM. PARTS $978.99 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR AMERICAN TRAINCO INC $4,950.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING PUBLIC SURPLUS $1,111.95 /s/ Groom G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS $4,792.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARAPAHOE COMM COLLEGE $1,959.41 SUPPLIES QWEST COMMUNICATIONS $13,086.76 Patrick M. Groom, #27313 It is anticipated that the Notice of Award GIFFY BARRELS $1,540.47 SUPPLIES ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR $5,000.00 SPONSORSHIP RAINBOW BOOKon COMPANY $3,200.18 822 7thTENT St., Ste. 760 will be issued or about September 3, GOODYEAR COMMERCIAL $6,372.14 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR ARAPAHOE CO FINANCE DEPT $3,257.36 MAY 2014 USE TAX READY MIXED CONCRETE $4,183.00 Greeley, CO 80631 2014. The project shall start on or about GRAVES, for CYNTHIA $3,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARAPAHOE CO GOV’T RADIO SYSTEM $4,025.00 MAINTENANCE REVENUE RECOVERY GROUP $3,536.20 Attorneys Plaintiff September 10, 2014 and the entire project GREENLEY ENTERPRISES CORP. $1,286.68 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR AURORA WORLD INC $823.45 SUPPLIES RICKER-CUNNINGHAM $2,638.50 shall be complete within 60 calendar days AUSMUS LAW FIRM P.C. $4,640.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ROMANO’S $998.57 HAYES PHILLIPS HOFFMAN,CARBERRY $1,054.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121 § I-26, an orifrom mutualPIZZERIA execution of contract.

AV TECH ELEC INC $1,075.48 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR S S COMM CITY PARTS $153.62 HEALTHBREAK, INC. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ginal signed copy of this document is $6,234.38 on AVI SYSTEMS INC $995.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR S S COMM CITY SERVICE $1,564.63 HENSLEY BATTERY ELECTRIC $2,506.79 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR file at the offices of Witwer, Oldenburg, The successful bidder shall be selected AWL PEARSON EDUCATION $375.04 SUPPLIES SAFETY & CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY $1,340.94 HILL ENTERPRISES INC $35,090.52 FUEL Barry & Groom, LLP. based on the bidder’s qualifications and BEARTRAX LLC $3,240.20 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SALESFORCE.COM SERVICE $2,964.00 HILTON $1,007.44 TRAVEL/TRAINING performance record, the bidder’s ability to BIG TOOL BOX INC $711.05 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SAMBA HOLDINGS INC the project in$654.29 HOMENotice DEPOT CRC $629.25 SUPPLIES Legal No.: 55140 successfully complete a BIOGROUP USA INC $1,840.00 SUPPLIES SEASONS LAWN CARE, INC $2,560.00 HONNEN EQUIPMENT $538.74 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR First Publication: August 14, 2014 timely manner, and the bidder’s total BMW OF DENVER $697.31 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SEMINOLE SERVICE $9,073.84 HSGPublication: CONF REGISTRATION $750.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING Last September 11, 2014 amount ofENERGY bid. Upon request, the Bidder BOONES CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC $9,790.00 CONCRETE PROJECT SHUNNESON, ARNOLD $600.00 IBISWORLD $1,494.86 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION Publisher: Littleton Independent shall submit such information as deemed BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC $3,566.70 SUPPLIES SOUTH DENVER CARDIOLOGY ICMA $1,359.60 MEMBERSHIP DUES necessary by the District to evaluate$1,450.00 the BROADWAY POWER $3,333.06 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR SOUTH METRO HOUSING OPTIONS $5,058.81 IKEA $369.00 SUPPLIES Bidder's qualifications.

BROWNE, BORTZ & CODDINGTON $5,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS & REC $40,000.00 INDUSTRIAL LADDER $1,533.05 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR BRUEGGERS BAGELS $607.85 CATERING SPLIT RAIL CO $1,475.00 INFORMATION ADVANTAGE INC $2,195.00 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION In order toFENCE perform public work, the successfulWIRELESS Bidder shall hold or obtain $11,129.45 such C & L WATER SOLUTIONS, INC $12,418.44 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPRINT INFRA RED RADIANT INC $1,770.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR contractor's and business licenses, as C + B DESIGN, LLC $17,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ST JOHN, GEORGE $630.00 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES $16,105.64 BOOKS may be RADAR required by applicable law.

CANNON COCHRAN MGT SERVICES $1,841.13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STALKER $10,640.00 INLAND FINANCE $600.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CANON CATERING LTD $5,605.36 CATERING STANTEC CONSULTING CORP $1,965.05 INSIGHT PUBLIC $2,477.92 COMPUTER SOFTWARE The District reserves any CANON FINANCIAL $8,152.98 COPIER LEASE STARKOVICH, JACOB the right to reject $1,500.00 INTEGRATED SYSTEMS $1,220.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR and allCHEMIC Bids, to STATE waive any and all formalitCANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS $1,158.86 COPIER LEASE STATE $860.47 INTERMNTN SWEEPER CO $2,162.18 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR ies and to negotiate contract terms with CAREHERE LLC $22,344.43 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUPERTREES INCORPORATED $2,200.00 INTERNTNL BUSINESS MACHINES $5,100.00 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT the Successful Bidder, and the right to disCDW GOVERNMENT $14,845.19 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTORS $23,293.80 IR CORP $2,150.20 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES regard all nonconforming, non-responsive CHARLES D JONES DENVER $569.07 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR TELE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS $7,508.67 JAMES MATLOCK $749.95 SUPPLIES or conditional Bid, and to postpone $2,849.89 the CHEMATOX LABORATORY $930.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THE HOME DEPOT JAZZ CAR WASH DETAIL $564.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES award of the Contract a period of$13,300.00 time CHOICE SCREENING, INC. $847.60 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THE MASTER’S TOUCH,for LLC JBA TOOLS LLC $558.96 SUPPLIES which, however, shall not extend beyond CHOICELINX CORPORATION $973.95 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THE SUPPLY CACHE $3,841.00 JOBING.COM $778.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 60 days from the bid opening date unless CINTAS 60A SAP $1,107.45 SUPPLIES THE TRANE COMPANY $1,600.00 JOHN E REID AND ASSOC $550.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING a differentWEST periodTCD is set forth in the ConCLEARWATER DIRECT MKTG SOL $3,521.51 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THOMSON $1,125.49 JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET $3,372.39 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR tract Documents.

CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP $7,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC $1,332.00 KENZ LESLIE DISTRIBUTING $1,600.80 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR CO SOCIETY CPAS $538.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING TUCCY, JAMES JAY $6,199.00 KERMIET, CHRIS $1,500.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES this day 5th of August, 2014 $8,500.00 COLORADO ASSOCIATION $1,025.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING UDated S POSTAL SERVICE KING SOOPERS $2,508.78 SUPPLIES INVERNESS METROPOLITAN COLORADO CODE CONSULTING $32,600.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES UMB BANK, N.A. $1,750.00 KISSINGER FELLMAN PC $5,427.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COLORADO GARAGE DOOR $1,215.20 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER $670.14 KRISTIN NORDECK BROWN, P.C. $4,773.75 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Patrick F. Mulhern, General Manager COLORADO INTERGOVERMENTAL $99,228.75 PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE VISION SERVICE PLAN $6,589.43 KUBAT EQUIPMENT $702.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR COLORADO LIBRARY CONSORTIUM $2,864.00 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION VOLOGY DATA SYSTEM $3,598.36 LANDMARK LINCOLN MERCURY $9,342.22 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR Legal Notice No.: 55142 COLORADO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $873.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING VOSS LIGHTING DENVER $1,000.96 LAWLOGIX GROUP INC $627.80 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES First Publication: August 14, 2014 COMBS JANITORIAL SERVICE $7,830.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LEXIS NEXIS $2,040.00 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTIONS VYGON USA $4,915.63 Last Publication: August 14, 2014 COMCAST $2,676.24 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WESTERN FIRE TRUCK $1,057.69 LIEBERT CORPORATION $6,590.00 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Publisher: Littleton Independent COMM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP $8,042.80 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WIRELESS ADVANCED CO $9,641.51 LIGHTING ACCESSORY $7,524.75 SUPPLIES CONFLICT RESOLUTION SERVICES $800.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WM EZPAY $4,996.06 LITTLETON ROTARY FOUNDATION $500.00 SPONSORSHIP CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE $338,628.38 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WRIGHT WATER ENGINEERS, INC. $2,844.37 LUCERO, DENNIS $1,645.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSERVE A WATT $507.14 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR WW GRAINGER $982.67 MARRIOTT $501.25 TRAVEL/TRAINING CPS DISTRIBUTORS INC $1,802.08 SUPPLIES XCEL ENERGY $142,696.92 MES MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY $2,396.39 SUPPLIES $14,199.00 CSDC SYSTEMS INC. $3,720.00 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT XETA TECHNOLOGIES INC MHO NETWORKS $1,250.00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ZOLL DATA SYSTEMS INC $775.00 CURRIER, BENJAMIN E $630.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MILITARY INFLATABLES $959.75 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR Grand Total $1,589,527.95 DELL $2,969.60 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT MINES & ASSOCIATES PC $1,408.84 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF COLORADO $28,042.74 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MINUTEMAN PRESS $2,971.42 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DENVER INDUSTRIAL SALES $924.00 PARTS/SERVICE/REPAIR MOORE MEDICAL LLC $16,071.28 SUPPLIES Legal Notice No.: 55139 DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOV$5,300.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MOUNTAIN HIGH TREE $1,305.00 LANDSCAPE First Publication: August 14, 2014 * August 14, 2014 DENVER WATER BOARD $6,678.47 UTILITIES MOUNTAIN STATES EMPL COUNCIL $513.00 TRAVEL/TRAINING Publisher: Littleton Independent DENVER WATER DEPT - HYDRANTS $1,546.36 UTILITIES MOUNTAIN STATES WOOD $786.00 LANDSCAPE DISNEY RESORT $502.89 TRAVEL/TRAINING MPB CONTRACTORS, INC. $32,276.25 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES C.R.S.

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